Reading Hall · Singapore
Three Programmes, One Approach: Reading and Discussion
Choose the format that suits your current interest — a weekend workshop or a four-month reading arc.
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How Every Pendula Programme Works
All three programmes follow the same underlying structure: a short, carefully chosen reading opens each session, and the group then discusses what they have read in relation to their own household and working-life context. The facilitator holds the space rather than directing it.
Materials come from publicly available sources — Singapore government publications, CPF Board documentation, MAS consumer literature, and academic work on household decision-making. Nothing is proprietary. Participants are free to return to the source material independently after sessions.
Opening reading
A short, selected text is introduced and read by participants in the room.
Structured discussion
The group discusses the reading — what it raises, what it clarifies, what it leaves open.
Personal reflection
Participants use the journal or worksheet to record observations for their own use.
Closing notes
The session closes with a brief note on the next reading or workshop session materials.
Four-Month Programme · S$650
Mid-Career Money Reflection Reading Programme
Designed for adults aged 42 to 55 who want a slow, considered look at the household money patterns of their working years — recurring patterns, household conversation rhythms, and the small structures that have formed around income, savings and household decisions. The format is educational and reflective; no advice is offered.
- Session opens with a structured reading, continues with small-group discussion
- Four monthly sessions across the programme period
- Includes clothbound reflection journal and monthly worksheet cards
- Peer discussion notebook for between-session note-keeping
- Same cohort meets across all four sessions
Weekend Workshop · S$185
Household Coordination Reading Workshop
A two-day workshop on the language and frameworks of household financial coordination — partner conversations, multi-generational coordination, and the standard rhythms of household money meetings. Participants work through a structured workbook of scenarios. The workshop is educational; no advice or product recommendations are offered. Cohort size of eight to twelve.
- Two-day weekend format (two half-day or full-day sessions)
- Printed workbook of coordination scenarios
- Conversation card set for use between partners or within households
- Access to a small follow-up reflection circle after the workshop
Weekend Workshop · S$310
Singapore Schemes Reading Workshop
A reading-led workshop on the structure of Singapore's national savings and retirement schemes — CPF, SRS, the public-sector annuity landscape, and the language used in scheme documentation. The workshop is reading-led: participants work through publicly available scheme documentation under guidance, focusing on language and structure rather than product selection.
- Works directly through CPF and SRS public documentation
- Facilitator clarifies language and structure, does not interpret on participants' behalf
- Printed reference binder with organised documentation extracts
- Vocabulary cards and a glossary card for scheme terminology
Programme Comparison
Choosing the Right Format
The weekend workshops are a natural starting point for those new to the reading format. The four-month programme suits those who want to stay with a topic over a longer period.
| Feature | Mid-Career Reflection | Household Coordination | Singapore Schemes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 4-month programme | Weekend workshop | Weekend workshop |
| Price | S$650 | S$185 | S$310 |
| Cohort size | 8–12 | 8–12 | 8–12 |
| Reflection journal | — | — | |
| Printed workbook | — | — | |
| Reference binder | — | — | |
| Conversation cards | — | — | |
| Best for | Adults 42–55 seeking ongoing reflection | Those managing shared household money | Those wanting to read CPF/SRS documentation |
Standards Across All Programmes
What Every Participant Can Expect
Session Confidentiality
No session is recorded. Personal disclosures within the group remain within it. A participant agreement is signed at the point of enrolment.
Annually Reviewed Materials
Reading lists and workbooks are reviewed each year. Changes to CPF or SRS documentation are reflected in the following cohort's workshop materials.
Prompt Enquiry Response
All written enquiries receive a response within two working days. Upcoming cohort dates and available places are communicated clearly.
No Regulatory Advisory Function
Pendula is not a licensed financial adviser. This is stated clearly in all programme communications and in the participant agreement.
Data Protection
Participant data is handled in accordance with Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act. It is not shared with third parties or used for marketing after enrolment.
In-Person, Cecil Street
All programmes are held in person at Pendula's Cecil Street premises. The space is designed for reading group work — quiet, small-scale, and well-lit.
Enrolment Fees
Programme Pricing
Household Coordination
per participant
- Weekend workshop (2 sessions)
- Printed workbook
- Conversation card set
- Follow-up reflection circle
Singapore Schemes
per participant
- Weekend workshop (2 sessions)
- Printed reference binder
- Vocabulary and glossary cards
- CPF & SRS document sessions
Mid-Career Reflection
per participant
- Four monthly sessions
- Clothbound reflection journal
- Monthly worksheet cards
- Peer discussion notebook
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