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Thu
18
Mar '10

Cycling Goes to Pulau Ubin on Sat, 20 March 2010

Our first ride for 2010, we will be riding on Pulau Ubin. We hope to catch a glimpse of "tiger" which we heard swamed across the straits from Johore, was spotted on the island last month. Hopefully we get to taste the tiger meat too if it’s available.

This outing is opened to all SHC members, cyclists and non cyclists. For the non-cyclists, I will bring you around the island to explore on foot. 

Time & Place to Meet : 8 a.m. at Changi Ferry Point Terminal, Changi Village. This is the same place where you catch the ferry to Pengerang and Pulau Ubin except that you don’t need to bring along passport.

Lunch : 1 p.m. at restaurant near Pulau Ubin Jetty.

Bike Rental : We will rent the bikes from bike shop at Pulau Ubin.

Things to bring -

  • Money for food, water and bike rental
  • Poncho, sun block lotion/cream and insect repellent
  • Hat/cap, helmet (if you are cycling), sun shade/glass, camera and binocular
  • Extra clothing for changing if you need

Please register here -

  1. Yew Kwong (EO cum walk the walkists) 
  2. Douglas (Lead Cyclist)
  3. Boon Liang (Safety Cyclist)
  4. Ivan Lim (if weather permits)
  5. Ah Nee
  6. Daisy Yeo
  7. Daniel Ong
  8. Tim
  9. Steven Chan
  10. Steven Ng
  11. Lily
  12. Frisna Tan
  13. Jass Teo (walking)
  14. Lawrence Lee &
  15. Jessie Lee
  16. Lim Beng Teik
  17. Janet Chan (join half-time)
  18. Rene Leong
  19. Dan &
  20. Joy
  21. Rose
  22. Ronald Lam
  23. James &
  24. Susan
  25. Sai Geok
  26. Jane Ong
  27. Gingko
  28. Kristen Leong

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there.

SHC’s Cycling Group

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Free Drive-In Movie on 20.3.10

To All Centralites & SHCians,

Movie:     The Holiday (Romantic Comedy)

Date:       20.3.10 (Sat.)

Time:       8pm - 10pm (Be there by 7pm and meet at the giant groundsheet.)

Venue:     Tanjong Rhu View

Map:        http://www.moviemob.sg/map.html

Dinner:    If you wish to join us for dinner, meet us at Gourmet Foodcourt at Blk 514A Bishan St 13 at 6pm. We will

              leave at 6.30pm for the movie site.

             If you can’t join a car pool, you have to make your way there yourselves.

Registration:

  1. Robert Quek (EC) - SJS 6579P
  2. Kristy Quek
  3. Sue Chan
  4. Dan Huang
  5. Joy Chuang
  6. Catherine Yeo (not confirmed)
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SHC monthly gathering, Thurs 18 Mar 2010

I guess some of you are missing the monthly gathering.  So, I have set Wed 17 March 2010 Thurs 18 March 2010 as the date for the next gathering.  The place is likely to be at Hans Cafe, Great Eastern building.  Time: 4pm to 9pm.  No entrance charge, but you can pick up any beverage or food at the counter.

What I would suggest is that groups wishing to meet for different events or activities can do so on the same date and time and place.

If you have a name tag, please bring it along.  If not, you can use one of the sticky labels provided when you register.

Please keep this date in your diary.  I shall come back with more details at a later date.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Lily Ho - loves dancing.
  3. Kent Chan - loves dancing too.
  4. Andrew Koh -join me if you like crocodile, turtle or snake soup.
  5. Agnes Seow - loves dancing.
  6. Catherine Yeo - Assisting as co-EO as Terence will arrive late.
  7. Yat Sing
  8. Sam Goh - Registration table (team leader)
  9. Sue Chan - if you need to find someone, I may be able to help.
  10. Lai Fong
  11. Richard Wong - Registration list (assistant)
  12. Rosalind Soh
  13. Victor Khor
  14. Sam Soo
  15. Freddie Liew
  16. Gary Ong
  17. Dennis Har
  18. Silas Yeo
  19. June Chin - our TGIF girl.
  20. Hamidah Ishak - just loves line dancing.
  21. Angela Straaten
  22. Ithminah Zainal
  23. Karen Wong
  24. Richard Lim
  25. Richard Kee - join him for the Balut game
  26. Jane Kee- our paper flower origamist.
  27. Doreen Ong
  28. Pat Lee
  29. Alice Seah
  30. Mary Chan
  31. Gwyneth Lee
  32. Maggie Teo - badminton?
  33. Thomas Loh
  34. Irene Poh
  35. Mohana Rao
  36. Ben Foo - join me on online trading discussion.
  37. Boon Liang - cycling lover
  38. Sophia Lim - our cookbook author.
  39. Eileen
  40. Ivan Lim - Bringing his laptop. Join him if you need online help.
  41. Dan Huang - Join him or challenge him on a game of chess.  He is good at it.
  42. Steven Chan - our flower and garden expert
  43. Jennifer Wong
  44. Janet Chan - singer and performer.
  45. Martin Lee
  46. Clara Chay - songs lover
  47. Annie Loh - loves singing too
  48. Sarah Zahriah - great support of SHC events.
  49. Rena Wong
  50. Peggy Ho
  51. Sylvia Ang
  52. Andrew Thio
  53. King Seng Lee - part time photographer
  54. Roger Wong
  55. Ronald Lam
  56. Stephen Low
  57. Irene Cheah
  58. Peter Ter
  59. Kristy &
  60. Robert Quek
  61. Pauline Ho
  62. Cat Koh
  63. Francis M
  64. Thomas Kuan
  65. Jazz Soh
  66. Irene Seet
  67. Doreen Lau
  68. Ronald Wie
  69. Dennis Wee
  70. John Howe
  71. Anne Chee
  72. Jway
  73. Kristin Leong
  74. Venika Leong
  75. Rene Leong
  76. Pharis
  77. Margaret Lee
  78. Joseph Kala
  79. Please register.   Do not just walk in.

If you are new to SHC, this is a great excuse to come.  You have to make that effort to join the monthly gathering.

If you are old to SHC, this is a better excuse to come and meet old friends.  Again, you got to make that effort.

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Pipe Line Ramble X-treme!

Date: 10 April 2010 (Saturday)

Start Time: 9 am (approx 9 hours)

Meeting point: Woodland Town Centre, plaza between Blocks 2A and 4A (end point of Pipe Line Ramble 4)

Getting there:
by MRT – Marsiling MRT Station (about 1 km walk)
by Bus – Bus service nos 170, 856, 903, 911, 912

Leaders: Jeffrey Lim and Joyce Tan

For those who have done part or all of the Pipe Lime ramble series, this is for the masochist in us. The Pipe Line Ramble X-treme is a 4-in-1 combination of the four walks. Total distance is about 25 km walking through a variety of ground from pavement, parks, scrub land, grassland, forest, people’s backyard and of course on the pipe line at certain sections, if you are so inclined. The terrain at parts will be hilly with a few streams to cross and a few walls to climb too.

There will be a lunch stop around Turf City or Sixth Avenue. We’ll play it by ear on that day exactly where.

The walk will end at Pearl’s Hill around 5 or 6 pm. From there we can adjourn to Keong Siak Street for dinner at the either of the famous zhi char restaurants, Kok Sen or Tong Ah to put back all the calories we burnt that day!

The walk will be quite rigorous and be prepared. Wear trekking shoes, if you have otherwise make sure that what you’re wearing gives good traction on uneven ground. Also make sure you are comfortable with walking for 9 hours at a sustained brisk pace before signing up.

REGISTER HERE.

EOs of the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan, Serene Low, ConradT and ChristinaCL Chan

Tue
16
Mar '10

Mary Elizabeth Lim - Profile

I am over 45, definitely.

 

I love line dancing, singing, bowling, outdoor activities.

 

I value friendship and enjoy interacting with people.

 

I would like to find friends who could walk with me to a healthy lifestyle!

Mon
15
Mar '10

An Enchanting Night at Safra Toa Payoh, 3 Apr, 2010 (Sat) UPDATE

Dear folks

We are still waiting for more to join us for a night of fun, dining, singing and dancing. The place was booked solely for us and a minimum pax of 30 is required. Failing to meet this number, we will have no choice but to cancel it.

For Buffet Dinner and happy hours the cost is $26.00 nett for 30 pax. If we hit 40 pax the cost is $25.00 and it will be at $24.00 when we have attendance at 50 pax. The lounge will not charge us extra if we have more than 50 pax.

Those coming for dinner only will be charged $12.00 nett and the minimum number of 25 pax is required. For those coming for the happy hours, the charge will be for $12.00, $13.00 or $14.00nett depending on the number of pax attending.

Venue: B Box KTV, 293 Lorong 6, Toa Payoh, Safra Club

http://www.safra.sg/data/resources/docs/TP%20Clubhouse/Map%20TP.jpg

Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm Buffet Dinner catered by Mouth Restaurant
           (served just outside the lounge)

         6.00pm to 1.00am Happy hours with free flow of soft drinks

         (Corkage charge at $10 a bottle if we bring our own wine)

Menu:
1. Mouth’s scallion chicken
2. Sauteed sliced pork with ginger onion
3. Sliced fish with lemon sauce
4. Stewed beancurd & minced chicken with chilli sauce
5. Sauteed mixed vegetables with garlic
6. Fried wanton with sweet & sour sauce (replaced fish balls)
7. Healthy fried beehoon
8. Cold/Hot papaya with fungus
9. Deep fried prawn with cereal
10. Hot tea

Registration List:

      1.                   
Dan – with a
bottle of red wine

2.                   
Joy

3.                   
Leong Kim

4.                   
Maria Tan

5.                   
Judy Lim

6.                   
Irene Poh – (Paid)

7.                   
Tim Liu – (Paid)

8.                   
Eyvonne Chew

9.                   
Maureen Lee

10.                
Marg Tian –
tentative

11.                
Sue Chan – (Paid)
$12.00

12.                
Peter Ter – (Paid)
$12.00

13.                
Karen Thio

14.                
Anne Chee – (Paid)

15.                
Andrew Yeung

16.                
Sockie

17.                
Boon Liang –
(Paid)

18.                
Josephine Yap –
(Paid)

19.                
Clara Chay –
(Paid)

20.                
Janet Chan –
(Paid)

21.                
Rose White –
(Paid) $14.00

22.                
Richard Wong –
(Paid) $12.00

23.                
Silas Yeo – (Paid)
$12.00

24.                
Evelyn Yeo –
(Paid) $12.00

25.                
Rene Leong –
(Paid)

26.                
Annie Loh – (Paid)

27.                
Kristin Leong –
(Paid)

28.                
Thomas Loh –
(Paid) $14.00

29.                
Lily Ho – (Paid)
$12.00

30.                
Jway CH – (Paid)
$12.00

31.                
Sylvia Ang –
(Paid)

32.                
John Howe – (Paid)

33.                
Doreen Ong –
(Paid)

34.                
Hamidah – (Paid)
$14.00

      35.                
Ronald Lam –
(Paid)
 

EOs, Dan & Joy

Sun
14
Mar '10

Public Health Seminars

There are health seminars organized by hospitals, TV networks and pharmaceutical companies every now and then for the public at a nominal fee (inclusive of refreshments). Unless we happen to come across them or receive news from friends, we might miss what could be very useful information for us. Most of the health seminars have top specialist professionals speaking.

I came across this one and if you’re interested please register directly to the organizer.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/edm/seminar/index.htm

I hope this will encourage SHC members not only to attend such seminars but also to share with others should they have info on forthcoming HEALTH-RELATED public seminars.

Cheers

Ros

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Japan Onsen anyone?

Hi There    emoticon

I am planning a trip to Japan, in particular, visiting traditional onsen (hot spring) and staying in traditional guest house or inn.  Anyone interested in joining me?

This is not going to be the run-of-the-mill kind of package.  It will be rustic and relaxing, visiting quaint little town and villages.  But don’t worry ladies, it does have shopping stops including the famous Ginza & Shinjuku districts in Tokyo.

Tentatively, it is going to be a 6-day trip from 31 March (overnight flight) till 6 April to capitalise on the long weekend.  Cost is about S$2,500 per person twin or triple sharing, and S$3,000 for single.  Expensive huh!  But what the heck - we work so hard for what?  Why shouldn’t we give ourselve a treat once in awhile right?

     emoticon  Lily

Tue
9
Mar '10

An Enchanting Night at Safra Toa Payoh - April 3, 2010 (Sat) (Closed for comments/See update post)

Our next tantalising night since the Sizzling Rock will be held at Toa Payoh. It will be a time for new and old members to meet up for a time to drinks and be merry. A buffet dinner catered by Mouth Restaurant and karoeke session will be included. There is also a pool table available and impromptu dancing are encourage!

We have reserved the whole lounge which can accomodate up to 50 pax.

Venue:   B Box KTV, 293 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, Safra Club

Time   :   6.00pm to 7.30pm (buffet dinner)/6.00pm to 1.00am (karaoke)

Cost   :   $24.00 nett per pax with free flow of soft drinks and tea.

 (The cost may vary depending on whether we hit attendance on 30, 40 or 50 pax by one dollars)

Closing date:  March 23, 2010.

EOs, Dan & Joy

Registration List:

  1. Dan - with a bottle of wine
  2. Joy
  3. Jane Wong
  4. Leong Kim
  5. Maria Tan
  6. Judy Lim
  7. Irene Poh
  8. Tim and his fish ball
  9. Eyvonne Chew
  10. Maureen Lee
  11. Marg Tian
  12. Sue Chan - Dinner only
  13. Peter Ter - Dinner only
  14. Geraldine Ting - tentative
  15. Look forward to your support emoticon
Sun
7
Mar '10

Jazz Soh - Member’s Profile

Hello everyone,

I received my SHC registration no. in Jan. and recently had my password reset.  My first draft in Feb. went "blank" so I shall introduce myself again.

My name is Jazz Soh and I’ve looked after 3 aged family members at different stages of my life.

Currently, I am working part-time. I like travelling and photography.

Regards to all.

Thu
4
Mar '10

Come and join me jamming at Paya Lebar Kovan CC on Friday evening (26 Mar 2010)

Dear Friends……..

Come and join me jamming at Paya Lebar Kovan CC on Friday evening (26 Mar 2010)

Calling all dance enthusiasts! Social night at Paya Lebar Kovan CC is right here again……. emoticon

Event Details:
Date: Friday, 26 Mar 2010
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Fee: $3.00 (Mineral water plus Curry Puff or Finger food)
Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
            Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

What are we having:
-   Social Dance
-   Line Dance
-   Ballroom Waltz
-   Disco music ………so put on your dancing shoes and move with the beat! Guaranteed 3 hours of fun-filled dancing.

Please made payment to my POSB Savings A/C No: 013-06356-7 

Ah Nee (Event Coordinator)

Those coming are:

Ah Nee (paid)
Lily Ho
Jway
Molly Chua
Malcolm Chen  (paid)
Thomas Loh (paid)
Danz Huang
Joy Chuang

Suzhang
Rene Leong
Ivan Lim (paid)
Lina Ng
Hou Chong (if you are in Singapore)

Irene Poh (paid)
Daniel Ong (paid)
Gerry Ong (paid)
James Chan
Yat Sing (paid)
Jane Wong

Anymore coming?   See you soon……

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Free Drive-In Movie on 6.3.10 (Sat.)

To All Centralites & Friends:

Movie:     Stay Alive (Horror Movie)

Date:       6.3.10 (Sat.)

Time:       Arrive at 7pm, Movie starts at 8pm

Venue:    Bidadari Cemetery, Upper Serangoon Road/Upper Aljunied Road

                 Map:   http://www.moviemob.sg/map.html

The best things in life are often free. If going to the movies during the weekends is your cup of tea, then you should not miss this event, esp, when it is free. However, be warned that this is a HORROR MOVIE shown in a cemetery envirnment. This is not for the faint-hearted, so come at your own risk…hehehe!

Join us for dinner at the 24-hour Gourmet Foodcentre at Blk 514A Bishan St 13, next to Bishan Circle Line Station. We will leave for the movie at 6.45pm. Those who are going, kindly let us know, when you register, whether you are using your car, providing us with your car number, so that we can  form a car-pool. For those who are unable to get a reserved seat in the car/s, you will have to make your way there. So please register early.

Registration:

  1. Robert Quek (EC)…………Car A (SJS5679P)
  2. Kristy Quek……………….. Car A
  3. Tim Liu
  4. Sue Chan
Wed
3
Mar '10

Mar2010: Ulu Pandan Pk Connector, S1

Date: 13th March 2010(Saturday)

Start Time:  4.15pm (approx 2.5hrs)

Meeting point: Ghim Moh, Block 15 (facing Commonwealth Ave West)

Getting there:  
by MRT – Buona Vista MRT Station use Exit A to Ghim Moh Block 15.
by Bus – Bus service nos. 92, 100 & 111.  After the bus turns into Ghim Moh,
alight immediately, walk back ie., against traffic flow (Blk 15 can also been seen from the main road - Commonwealth Ave West).

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Charles Wee

The Ulu Pandan Park Connector was completed in Oct/Nov 2009.  This
stretch "S1" is covered with greenery which provides a rustic feel.  It runs besides
a canal - Sungei Ulu Pandan canal, that flows into a river - Sungei Pandan.

Do look up among the trees and shrubs; you would probably behold colorful   emoticon
birds eg., the magnificent Purple Neck Heron, Kingfishers, Red-Capped
Woodpeckers or the White Egret; butterflies flitting among the greenery.  

The walkway is well paved and most part of the canal route is generally well
shaded.  It also leads towards the Ayer-Rajah Expressway (AYE) where we
will cross a bridge which was a portion of an abandoned railway.            
The walk will end at IMM Shopping Mall.            emoticon

REGISTER HERE.
1.  Daniel Ong
2. Gerry Ong
3. Ivan Lim
4. Amy Soon
5. Lynn (Wai Lin)
6. Joyce Tan
7. Lee Ah Nee
8. Mary Tan
9. Veronica Wong
10. Bernice Chung
11. Tang Yat Sing
12. Shirley Yeo
13. Linda Chua
14. Maureen Lee
15. Lee Peng Peng
16. Alice Seah
17. Ricky Wong
18. Patricia Wong
19. Jessie Lee
20. Grace Wong
21. Feztus Lim
22. James TanCL
23. Wee Chin
24. Lawrence Khan
25. Thomas Goh
26. Stephen Low
27. Lilian Teo
28. Thomas Lau
29. Richard Wong
30. Helen Kuek
31. Charles Wee
32. ChristinaCL Chan

If you need clarification, drop me an email…  chrischan5575@yahoo.comBe cool!   Stay cool!           emoticon

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan, Serene Low, ConradT and me, ChristinaCL Chan….signing off,,,,,,, C ya!


Click here for photos

Tue
2
Mar '10

Monthly Walks Sched update1

MONTHLY WALKS - INFORMATION ONLY

Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturday/each month! Unless otherwise stated.
Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled
date for registration.Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled;
unless inclement weather that poses danger!

SCHEDULED DATES, Update 1
13Mar                Kranji/Sungei Buloh  — due to unforseen circumstances, 
                          route will be changed to Ulu Pandan Pk Connector, P1.                           
                          To register, see separate post.

10Apr                 Pipe Line Ramble X-Treme!
08May                Sembawang Park
12Jun                 TBA
10Jul                  TBA
14Aug                TBC
11Sep                TBA
09Oct                 TBA
13Nov                TBC
11Dec                TBC

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……   

Till then…. Be Cool! Stay Kool!           emoticon

The Walk EO Team:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,, signing off,,,,,,,

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Part-time Clinic Helper

Hi everyone,

Clinic @ Ang Mo Kio St 12 (near Mcdonalds @ AMK Ave 6) is looking for part-time helper(s) to help cover some night sessions - 6:30pm to 9pm

If you are interested,
go for a walk-in interview @
133, Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #01-1643

Note that the clinic times are 8:30am to 12pm, 1pm to 3pm & 6:30pm to 9pm if you are calling or going for a walk-in interview

Mon
1
Mar '10

Catching a movie in the morning

I just finished my breakfast in a shopping centre, here in Melbourne. Strolling around, I notice a long queue of seniors, approx 80 people. Busybody as usual, I got to the front of the queue to see what the excitement was all about. It’s 10am and every of these seniors were rushing to see the 11 am movie. It was cash only, just show the seniors concession card. There were a number of shows available eg there was “A single man”, “Up in the air”, “Fantastic Mr Fox” and “Crazy heart”.

I don’t see this in Singapore. Guess most of us are too busy, no time for such trivials or it’s just not in our culture. Maybe we just settle for DVDs at home.

Thinking aloud, I think this is a great retirement life, for seniors.

Terence Seah

Wed
24
Feb '10

SHC 2nd Golf Open - 22nd Mar 2010 at SCC

Hi all Golfers,

The next annual SHC 2nd Golf Open will he
held on 22nd Mar at Sembawang Country Club. Our last event was held on
the 23rd Feb 2009 and we had 13 SHC golfers that turn up for the
tournament.  For more info on the past event pls refer to SHC 1st
Golf Open .  Please do not mistaken this coming event
with this coming HSBC tournament at Tanah Merah CC featuring top
players like Michelle Wie,etc.

Date confirmed 22 Mar 2010,  Pm, ( afternnon , from 1pm onwards).

Please confirmed and book yr flightmates and timing. Also your most honest handicap.
 
Golf
: $50 ++,  Optional event after golf is Dinner and Karaoke. Dinner
is reasonable based on your order, Karoake is free, drinks, beer $5 a
glass, soft drinks $2.50. Place : Sembawang CC
 
Tournament to be based on system 36 ( to remove buaya adavantage), a different format from last year’s event.

Prizes : Top Male/Lady and 1st runner up in each category also best score (net, based on declared handicap.)
Prizes
donated from last game from SCC, Lin Chuah, Janet and Andrew. Siew Hoon
has also kindly donated a golf scope as a prize for this event and all
sponsors are welcome. Looking for a sponsor for a trophy to reflect
past winners,etc.

So far our past year participants have
responded and we are looking to see more golfers turning up for this
event. Calling for other known golfers like Ronald Lam, Philip who just
joined SHC this year and met us at Marilyn’s place and other new
potential golfers like Terence, Norlinda, Ah Nee if you all are ready
for this challenge.

There will be a practice round on 8 Mar, am flight, for those keen.

- Those responded - Brian, Dick F, Raymond,  

For more info pls, email me at bswi@yahoo, or register here in this forum.

Registered participants:-

Defending Champions (Men) Andrew K, (Ladies) Janet L, Dick F, Brian Ong, Raymond, Chin Boon, Chin HW, 

Bessie, Siew Hoon, Doreen L, 

On overseas tour (unable to participate) - Lim TS, Nor 

 Cheers

Tue
23
Feb '10

Job Vacancies - Promoting Brands Products Via Phone

Hi All

A friend is looking for two candidates to fill the above posts urgently.

Work hours from 10am to 7pm weekdays.

Duration is a 6 Months Contract

Salary is S$1,500 per month + commission.

Office located at Bukit Merah.

Anyone interested pls write to me at caroline.gee23@gmail.com

Thanks

Caroline Gee

Mon
22
Feb '10

Free Self-Development Talk in February, 2010

Hi All,

Sorry for the late posting as I have been very busy during the CNY period.

Topic:     Improving your relationship with your boss

Date:     24.2.10 (Wed.)

Time:     6 pm - 8 pm

Venue:   Vault 3, Basement, Hotel Intercontinental, Bugis Junction

Note:

1   You may approach them for a complimentary parking ticket subject to availability.

2   Free cold water is provided.

3   You may purchase a copy of the notes-cum-worksheets ($2) before the talk.

4   If you can, do join us at the Foodcourt for fellowship.

Registration (Max: 10 persons)

  1. Robert Quek (EC)
  2. Kristy Quek
  3. Laura Wee
  4. Dorothy Low
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Robert & Kristy Quek - Profile

Hi All SHCians,

I am using the ST Life (Sunday Times) Valentine’s Day write-up on our life story as Our Profile. You may read it from the link below:

http://www.divaasia.com/article/7528.

With warm regards,

Robert & Kristy

Sat
20
Feb '10

Peranakan gathering for SHCians

Sorry for a belated Gong Xi Fa Chai to all SHCians.

This is for Agnes Teo (at the moment I am attending another function, but got chance to use host’s PC. Apology if I left Gunong Sayang without saying goodbye.  On my way to Sengkang, it occurred to me that if you can, do please organise a Peranakan Lunch-cum-Ronggeng session in the near future for SHCians whom are Peranakans.

Do have a word with the Committee and as long as the date is not in July/August and December, the GSA premises is available.  The only snag is the musical band Dendang Irama is sometimes hired for the Muslims’ weddings on Sundays.  Your Bibik Singers will probably lend a hand.

Regards

 Abel Tan

Tue
16
Feb '10

A new feature - uploading photos or videos to your post

Hi Fellow SHCians,

We have just added additional hosting space to the SilverHairsClub.com website.  This means that qualified users of this forum will be able to upload single photo and single video directly into their post.  Only qualified users will be able to use this feature.  This feature will start on 1 Mar 2010.

We will start with the eligible users who meet all the criteria below.

  1. SHCians who are able to write Posts without any problems.  Those who face posting problems will not be allowed to use this feature.
  2. Have written at least 2 Posts. Therefore, new members may not be able to use this feature immediately.
  3. Must have written a profile to introduce themselves.  SHCians should be able to find you in the "Profile" category.
  4. Rules of the club apply.  Advertising not allowed.

Failure to observe the above criteria can result in the pictures and videos being deleted.

Terence Seah

Sat
13
Feb '10

Raymond Ho - Profile

Hi everyone, I am a new member in this community. My hobbies are badminton, table tennis, dancing, singing and travelling. I hope to meet friends of same interests via this platform. Wishing everyone a happy Chinese New Year!

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Graceful Aging Health Seminar 2010

I found this Health seminar by professional doctors informative and beneficial and hope more  SHCians could join me at this seminar. I have registered myself and is a participant of this seminar. If you are interested to join me, please register by phone. Only pre-registered participants will be admitted.  

Hi-lights of the seminar:-    

(i)  What happens to our skin as we age?                                                    

(ii)  Advances in Managing Aging Eye Conditions                                              

(iii) What can you do about a Degenerative Spine? 

 Registration Fee : $10 per person. Pay $10 on the day you are attending and cut out the printed form in the Mind Your Body from New Straits Times , Pg. 9 dated Feb 11 2010. No photocopies are allowed and bring along your IC.  Sorry no website so no choice but to list down the tel.no for members’ convenience.                

Venue : SPH News Centre Auditorium, 1000 Toa Payoh North, nearest station is alight at Bradell MRT.  

Date: 27th Feb. 2010 ( Sat )                                                                        

Time : 2pm - 5pm. ( Participants must sign in between 1 pm and 1.30pm.and also to collect your free goodie bags of health supplements  )                                                       

Attending  :                                                                                           

  1. Steven Chan                    2.                          3.                                                                      .                                                                                                              

Wed
10
Feb '10

Reminiscences of the good old days

This thread is not a duplicate of Caroline Gee’s ‘Chinese New Year - When I was a young girl’. There the topic focuses on how we spent our CNY when we were very young.

Here we’ll share our memories (as much as we can recollect) of the lifestyle we had from childhood to young adults. I reckon most of us will remember the Racial Riots, the Robinson fire and the itinerant hawkers.

I used to live in Tiong Bahru and it’s very close to Redhill. It was there when I came face-to-face with parang-wielding people of a particular race chasing after groups of people of another race. I was in the car of my eldest step-sister and we were en route to somewhere when we saw this incident. Needless to say, we were petrified at the sight of people being attacked! People were running everywhere, heedless of traffic on the main road. All the vehicles were cutting lanes and speeding just to get out of the melee. I was in my early teens and that is one frightening episode of a vicious fight between races I will never forget. *shivers*

Coming to food, we had this itinerant hawkers who carried their food on bamboo baskets on both ends of a hardy bamboo pole they heaved on their shoulder. As they pass the footpaths behind the flats they will holler the name of the food they sell. ‘Yong Tau Fooooooo’…..or ‘Lo Kai Yek’ often dragging the last word for impact. As children, my siblings and me will rush to the window whenever we hear the call of the hawkers. Sometimes my mother will buy but as children we got a thrill watching our neighbours ordering their food. For those living on the 3rd and 4th floor of the flats, they have to raise their voice to place their orders. Dialects were commonly used then so we got to know who speaks Cantonese and who speaks Teochew in our neighbourhood. The most interesting memory I have is the method of business transaction used.

All households in my neighbourhood will have a rattan basket with a long rope - one end is tied to the handle of the basket. The basket with money placed in it was then lowered to the ground floor. After the hawker has collected the money and placed the food into the basket, it was then hoisted up manually by pulling the rope. It had to be done slowly or else the basket might tip over and the food will be spilt.

Another fond memory I have is of the round ice balls. You know, the one where the Ah Poo Neh Neh (no offence to Indians) grabs a chunck of shaved ice, used his fingers to make a depression and filled it with boiled red beans and then add more shave ice and finally using both his palms to press the shave ice into a ball? He would then pour flavoured colourings round the ice ball and add condensed milk too, if requested.

The joy was in slurping all the sweetness of the flavourings in the ice ball and asking the APNN for more. Sometimes when he was in a good mood he would oblige but if not, he’ll cuss us in his language waving his hands to shoo us away. He could cut the ice ball in half so it can be shared.

There are so many wonderful memories all of us will have and it’s good to share before we forget them all. What we went through our children will never experienced even if they want to.

Oh! I forgot the water bombs! Hahahaha…Fill those plastic bags with water, tie up the end with rubber band, wait for courting couples walking on the street below and aim the water bomb at them after they’ve passed by. The intention was to shock not to drench them. Hehehehe

What can you remember? Perhaps we have similar experiences that are funny, naughty or plain nostalgic?

S-H-A-R-E

 

Ros

 

 

Mon
8
Feb '10

SINGING(WITH LIVE BAND) & DANCING NIGHT-28/02/2010(SUN)

 

Date:28/02/2010

Day:Sunday

Theme: SINGING (WITH LIVE BAND) AND DANCING NIGHT

Time: 6.45pm-9.45pm

Venue: Kampong Kembagan Community Centre, 5 minutes walk from Kembagan MRT station.

Fees: S$3/-per entry with one mineral water. 

SINGING WITH LIVE BAND emoticon

Thanks for support for my last event. Eventhough only 7 members has officially registered, many members including my good friend and our handsome Stage Mangager Thomas Loh came to the event.

Three members have sang with live band.

I received few feedbacks from members and conveyed those to organiser. The organiser has revised the terms and conditions.

1. Singer must be a SHC member.

2. Interested members have to register with me via email (francisemail@yahoo.com)

3. If there are many interested members, then there will be a rehersal for apporoval as dancing is important with correct rhythm of the singers.

4. Please note there will be no audition this time.

5.Interested members agree to pay fees for the rehersal. The rehearsal fee is S$30/-(Thirty dollars only) per hour. The fee will be shared equally by all the members, coming for rehearsal.

6.The decision of the organiser on the selection of members is final.

DANCINGemoticon

During the event, singers will sing songs of Social, Latin and Ballroom beats for the dancers to rock the floor. Line dance music will be played for Line-dance Lovers. Please note that social, Latin& Ballroom dancing and Line-daning will go by turns.

If you wish to join me , please email to francisemail@yahoo.com. Please also indicate whether you want to register for sining with live band.

Francis

Sat
6
Feb '10

Going to the movies

Hello SHCians! I do believe most of us do not mind catching a good movie at the cinemas and/or live plays at the theatres occasionally. There are TWO genres of movies that are even more enjoyable in the company of friends.

1)  Horror movies - where we can scream aloud and frighten other cinema goers;

2)  Comedy movies - where it’s okay to laugh and laugh without being hauled off to IMH

For live plays, there are interesting foreign and local productions worth watching.

If you happen to like movies or live plays please indicate your interest in catching such shows with fellow SHCians.  I will be on the lookout for both categories and help arrange for day/day/time of viewing.

For your information, Senior Citizens above the age of 55 are entitled to watch movies at most cinemas IN THE AFTERNOON & ON WEEKDAYS ONLY for S$4.00.

I hope to generate some response for this thread….:p

Ros

Fri
5
Feb '10

May Australian Outback Tour

All SHCians interested in a 7-day tour of the following places: Alice Springs, Kings Canyou, Uluru (Ayers Rock) etc can reply to this post for more details. A friend is organising it with a local tour company. Cost is approx. SGD 3200 and includes all airfares, hotel accomodation, most meals etc. Regards Joan                                                                 

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Hire a husband

About a year ago, I met a guy in Perth.  We have since accepted one another as friends.  During the time of our meeting, we talked and joked about an idea of "Hire a Husband" as a means to find househelp.  I didn’t know what the idea was all about; until he brought me some Western Australian newspapers classifieds section.  Inside the classifieds was a section on "Hire a Husband".

Initially, I was eagerly looking for another section on "Hire a wife"; but cannot find.  Only got "Hire a Husband".  Well, this is a househelp section where you can find someone to help you buy the groceries, fix a broken lamp, walk the dog or even to feed you if you cannot hold a spoon.  Keeping one company appear to be one of the accepted tasks too.  Sounds very professional work.

In SHC, we have some guys and gals who have raised this topic before, ie help with SHC.  Well, this is Hire a husband.  Sounds fun, eh?  Let your thoughts run wild; and once  you have an idea, share it here.  We may be able to develop this "Hire a Husband" into something worthwhile doing as we get further into our SilverHairs years.

Terence Seah 

Thu
4
Feb '10

Eat durians, logans, cockcoaches and smell fresh fishes in the morning

I suddenly feel the urge to eat some Thai durians.  Also, tom yam soups, steamed sotongs and plenty of veggies.  Then, I think the sceneries should be an open sea with winds blowing over the face.  Maybe the smell of 2 inch crabs, 5 inch king crabs and fresh anchovies caught in nets, in the morning.  And, the urge to sleep from lunch to dinner.  Chance to eat some cockcroaches.  May 2-3 star hotels.  Likely with hot water.  A chance to chat with the local villagers and maybe learn how to cook tomyam soup and something else.

I am planning a trip to Thailand 23- 26 April 2010, both days inclusive.  Likely to be relaxing, no shopping, nothing to do, coasting Chonburi, to Jomtien to Bang Saray and Rayong.  Plenty of light eating and loads of sleeping and dreaming.  Likely to be limited to 16 pax. Itinery will be plane land in Bkk, pickup and return to airport.  Dates likely fixed and not changeable.

Please indicate your interest here.  I think we will try a new way to confirm the trip for those who are confirmed to join.  Likely again to be $50 deposit and the rest pay when you are in Thailand.  If you cannot come, we will use the $50 to buy durians.  Have fun.

Fri, Apr 23, 2010 - Must arrive Bkk airport by 0900 hrs. Pickup at airport 0930 hrs. You can use Jetstar, Tigerairways or any airline. There is no pickup from Bkk.

Mon, Apr 26, 2010 - Trip ends 1500 hrs. You will leave a hotel in Chonburi. From here, you will be sent to the airport. You can also make your own way to Bkk, book your own hotel and go back to Singapore on your own.

Terence Seah

Registration List (16 pax only):

  1. Jessie Lee - Z7CK4Z
  2. Lawrence Lee - Z7CK4Z
  3. Paul Kong - LZS5LH
  4. Peggy Kong - LZS5LH
  5. Pearl - LZS5LH
  6. Nina Choo - LZS5LH
  7. Lisa Ong - LZS5LH
  8. Freddy Tan - LZS5LH
  9. Karen Thio - BZP1DH

  10. Evyonne Chew BZP1DH

  11. Sockie - BZP1DH

  12. Gingko Tay - KZQBDE

  13. Mary Tan - RZSQCF

  14. .

  15. .

  16. Terence Seah/Closed.

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Lunar New Year wishes to fellow SHCians

On behalf of the SilverHairsClub, I like to wish every SHCian "Xin Nian Kuai Ler" as we welcome the year of the Tiger.

I am indeed glad to be able to celebrate another year of the SilverHairsClub with fellow members.  Wish you stay healthy, also wealthy and young at heart.

Terence Seah 

Tue
2
Feb '10

Chinese New Year - When I was a young girl

I am baking my sugi biscuits.  While they are in the oven, I thought its a good time to share my thoughts.

I remember how I spent my Chinese New Year when I was young. By starting this thread, I am hoping to hear from you what customs, tradition, beliefs and superstitions your parents had when celebrating CNY.

My family was very poor then.  My dad was a baker and he barely made enough money to feed my mum and their seven chiildren.  We had dark sauce with rice and if mum has a little more to spare, then we get eggs with rice. 

We love Chinese New Year because no matter how tight our finances were, we would still have chicken, fish, rice and chup chye.  This is a once a year feast so we ate our fill.  I remembered mum buying a crate of Green Spot - I love that orange juice.  Maybe at that time, we were so hard up, everything tasted good.

Mum would make her Hainanese snacks and goodies.  We had "Hee How" - this is a pinky size dough deep fried and coated with frosting and "Ho Gong" - rice bubbles with roasted peanut and caramel.  I used to help mum mak them but its a pity I did not note down the recipes cos it was old school style where everything was a handful, or a pinch or thumb size type of measurement.

I think the most popular person during the period prior to CNY day had to be the Bibi who lived a few doors away from us.  She was very good at making all the Nonya goodies and one of her favourites was Kuih Bolu.  During those days, there was only the cast iron mould and charcoal stove.  As with most Bibis, the QC standards for their kuihs were high. The kuihs would be discarded if they were found to have the slightest burn on them.  My neighbour will bake her kuih bolu with bits of glowing charcoal in the stove and on top of the mould so that there will be even distribution of heat. 

There were many children in the neighbourhood and when Bibi is making her kuih, we would hang around her backyard where she does her baking. Then when she lifts the mould cover to check, the children will chant "hangus" (charred) and when she exclaims "alamak", we would charge forward with toothpicks in our hands and poked at the Bolu and went to one corner to savour our "catch" and Bibi would say cilaka!

My eldest sister would be in charge of cutting our hair and making our clothes.  She had limited knowledge of hairstyling or tailoring.  We always prayed very hard before we let her cut our hair. No matter what style we asked for, we always get the "coconut head" hairstyle.  Our hair looked like a bowl had been placed on our head and it looked like whoever was responsible just used the scissors and go round, following the rim of the bowl.

Our dresses were not any better.  Mum would buy a bale of cotton (cheaper this way) and we got to choose our pattern. It waseither pockets or a bow (bows).  I loved my bows, 3 of them in a row on my chest.  So pretty :)

We dont get to keep our hongbaos.  We were instructed on the eve that we were supposed to hand them over to mum as soon as we got them so that mum could recyle the money :(  So sad that telling this brings tears to my eyes.  Not that I am sad that I dont get to keep the money, more so that mum must have wished that she could afford for us to keep what were given to us.

Those days, we had fire crackers and we were usually awake from eve through midnight and at the stroke of midnight, mum will unwrap sweets (the sweetest type she can find at the stores) and stuff them into our mouths before we can utter any word as it is believed that in this way, only sweet words and good things will come out from our mouth.

No matter how poor or how hard life was then, my sisters and I enjoyed our childhood days.  We appreciate very much we have today.  When things get tough now, we tell ourselves that life was tough when we were young but we dealt with all the blows that came our way and survived. if anything goes wrong like if I drop my purse and loses some money, or if I break something, I tell myself "buang sueh" - meaning to throw away the bad luck.

Oooooh my sugi biscuits are out of the oven and they are very happy.  Why, cos they are all bursting will smiles like what you see on huat kuihs (steamed sponge cakes).  Tasted one and its yummylicious.

I hope to be like my sugi biscuits - happy as can be.

Xin Nian Kuai Le and Gong Xi Fa Cai and Shen Ti Jian Kang and Wan Shi Ru Yi

Cheers

Caroline Gee

Tue
26
Jan '10

3D 2N Cameron Highlands Tour, 13-15 Mar 2010 (Sat - Mon)

Dear Friends

I am Event Co-ordinator for this event, and going on this tour.

Day 1 Singapore – Cameron Highlands (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Assemble at 0615 hrs for coach departure via Tuas 2nd link. First stop for breakfast, then onward to our destination – Cameron Highlands. Cameron Highlands is the smallest district in the state of Pahang which is located in the north western corner of the state. One of the wonders of Malaysia, it is the largest and most famous hill resort in the country.  This highland paradise still retains much of the charm of an English village. It is located on the Titiwangsa Range at about 1500 metres above sea-level, the temperature here can drop to 16oc or lower at times. Cameron Highlands is also the leading producer of flowers and tea in Malaysia.

Upon arrival, the first attraction – Flower Nurseries (Rose Valley Garden). The common flowers grown here are roses, carnations, chrysanthemum, dahlia, geranium, fuchsia and gladioli. You can buy cheap flowers at these nurseries or any market around the Highlands. If time permits, we will also visit Cactus Valley.  Be mesmerised by the myriad species of cactus of all sizes and shapes. Look out for the gigantic cactus.  Some can be as old as 60 years.  After visiting, proceed to hotel for check in. assemble at appointed time and proceed to dinner, after dinner free at own leisure. You can also visit the night market around the hotel area.

Day 2 Cameron Highlands (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel coffee house. After breakfast, proceed to Honey Bee Farms. There are three honey bee farms in the Highlands where visitors can learn about bees and honey production. You can also buy various honey products here. Lunch will served at local restaurants.
Next destination – Tea Plantation. No trip to Cameron Highlands is complete without a trip to the tea plantation. This is one of the main attraction that’s got to be in your “must see” list. You can visit the factories to learn about the tea making process and you can also sit down enjoy a cup of tea at the café (own expenses). The view overlooking the plantations is beautiful and perfect for the picture album. After visiting, proceed to Market Square. The market is a good place to look for all the produce the Highlands has to offer.  You can get everything cheap here if you know how to bargain. Dinner we will be having steamboat, having steamboat on a cold Highlands night is something you should never miss. Free at your own leisure at night.

Day 3 Cameron Highlands – Ipoh – Singapore (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 
After breakfast, we get down from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh. This city is given another beautiful name as “Hill City” since it is surrounded by hills. Upon arrival, proceed to Ipoh’s famous cave Temple – Kek Lok Tong is Chinese words, which means Cavern of Ultimate Bliss. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Next, proceed to purchase some local products, and please don’t miss Ipoh White Coffee. Assemble at appointed time and proceed back to Singapore. Dinner will be served on the way back.

Pick up points:

1) Kg Kembangan CC  OR
2) Clementi or Jurong East MRT

Fare: $260

Includes:
- 2-way transportation by SVIP coach
- 2 nights hotel accommodation at Titiwangsa Resort or similar class
- 3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinners; tours as per itinerary
- private transfer to Sungai Balas Tea Plantation
- Tour Guide
- S$2 tips per day for guide & driver
- Group insurance coverage of $10,000 personal accident and $500 medical.

Please email me at caroline_loh98@yahoo.com.sg if you have any queries, or are interested in registering for this tour.

Registration List

1) Caroline Loh
2) Gabriella Chua

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Online Trading Training postphoned to 30 Jan Sat 11am

We have had a wonderful time at our investment event yesterday (Sat) but have to postphone the online trading training due to system maintenance.

There are those who had registered for the training during the event, names below.

I suggest this Sat, 30 Jan, same Phillip venue at Balestier Rd, where there are 8 PCs available for hands-on, at 11am. We can go for lunch at the hawker center nearby (good food & kopi I hear) after that.

I shall be conducting the training and timing can be flexible, 10am, 11am or 12noon (I suggest 11). The place closes at 1pm as we shall be using the PCs in the common area.

As we can only take in 16 trainees, plse confirm your attendances. Available space shall be given to others on 1st-come-1st serve basis.

1. Constance Wong

2. Jacqueline Han

3. Lilian Teo

4. Rose White

5. Peggy Ho

6. Kenneth Tan

7. Andrew Koh

8. Thomas Goh

9. Ginko

10. Tham Weng Hon

11……

(6 places available, register is you want)

Those who has taken the forms, plse remember to mail to me asap to get the POEMS access.

Cheers, Ben

Mon
25
Jan '10

LUNAR NEW YEAR ‘REUNION DINNER’ ON SAT FEB 27, 2010~

emoticonDear members,

                                                                                                           
After much deliberation, I was urged to put up this Lunar New Year DINNER Menu specially tailored for SHC members at S$22.00 nett per person @ Famous Crab King Restaurant located @ 31, Marina Coastal Drive, #02-07, Marina South Pier, Singapore 018988.  

Date of DINNER     :  Saturday, Feb 27, 2010

Time                       :   6.30 pm SHARP!emoticon

*  SET MENU

*  Salmon Raw Fish ‘Yu Sheng’ with Snow Pear
*  Braised Dried Seafood Soup with Fish Maw
*  Steamed Live Red Snapper in Thai-Teochew Style
*  Baked Live Prawns with Lemon Cream Sauce
*  Braised Chinese Spinach with Three Treasure Egg
*  Pan Fried Pork Chops in Chef Special Sauce
*  Fragrant Lotus Leaf Rice
*  Chilled Mango Cream with Sago

For members who take public transport, the nearest MRT station to exit is Tanjong Pagar Mrt Station, board Bus Service No: 402, opposite M HOTEL, which will take you directly to the restaurant’s doorstep.  Ample parking space is available for those who’re driving.  Click on this link for quick ref:  www.famouscrabking.com.sg

Kindly remit payment to Treasurer,  Jeff Lim Chee Keong of POSB Savings A/C No: 178-24973-8. 

Look forward to ‘Lo-Hei’ with fellow members for another Positive & Rewarding Year!

emoticon LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

  1. Sue Chan -           PAID     (EO)
  2. Jeff Lim -               PAID     (CO-EO) ~ Sponsor  2 bottles of wine   
  3. Rosalind Lee        PAID
  4. Andrew Koh         PAID             (Sponsor a bottle of wine)
  5. Cat Yeo                 PAID
  6. Steven Chan        PAID
  7. Alice Seah            PAID
  8. Jonson Tan          PAID
  9. James Tan           PAID             (Sponsor mandarin oranges)             
  10. Sue Tan                PAID
  11. Daisy Yeo             PAID
  12. Judy Lim               PAID
  13. Ann Lim                 PAID
  14. Irene Poh              PAID
  15. Maureen Lee       PAID
  16. Gingko Tay          PAID
  17. Lilian Teo              PAID
  18. Karen Lim            PAID
  19. Maggie Teo         PAID
  20. Albert Tan            PAID
  21. Dan Huang         PAID               (Sponsor a bottle of wine)
  22. Joy Chuang         PAID
  23. Lee Ah Nee          PAID
  24. Lina Ng                 PAID
  25. Rene Leong         PAID
  26. Suzhang               PAID
  27. Marilyn Tang       PAID
  28. Michael Tan         PAID
  29. Eyvonne Chew    PAID                                   
  30. Pauline Ho           PAID
  31. Richard Wong     PAID
  32. Lily Ho                   PAID
  33. Mary Chan           PAID
  34. Irene Cheah        PAID
  35. Thomas Lau        PAID
  36. Belian                   PAID
  37. Kim Leong           PAID
  38. Anne Chee          PAID     H.C. Lee
  39. Gabriel Lim          PAID     Kent Chan
  40. Sock Cheng         PAID               
  41. Charles Wee        PAID
  42. Molly Chua          PAID
  43. Jonathan Ong    PAID
  44. Janet Chan         PAID
  45. Boon Liang          PAID   
  46. Helen Kuek         PAID
  47. Helen Wong        PAID
  48. Shirleen Kao       PAID               (Sponsor a bottle of wine)
  49. Dennis Wee        PAID
  50. Ronald Lam       PAID
  51. Ivan Lim             PAID
  52. Chris Lim            PAID
  53. Thomas Loh      PAID
  54. Chris Chan WH  PAID
  55. Seok Cheng      PAID
  56. Juliana Kok       PAID
  57. Tan Seok Wah PAID
  58. Jane Ong          PAID
  59. Pearl Kwan      PAID
  60. Simon Lee        PAID

     

    ~  Registration Closed!  ~ **   Thank You for Great Support!    emoticon

 

    Click here for photos
     

Sun
24
Jan '10

BBQ dinner on Fri, 5 Feb 10

Hi all,

Much appreciate all the comments and suggestions.

It is my pleasure to host the BBQ and to enjoy the company of all who will be attending. To make it as stress-free as possible for everyone, I will take care of the BBQ main. Any kind soul who can bring an appetizer, salad, dessert or any side dish will be much appreciated.

Event : BBQ on Fri, 5 Feb 10

Place : Goldenhill Park Condo

Time : 5.30 pm to 10.00 pm; dinner will commence at 7.00pm

Billiards & Karaoke Rooms booked from 8.00pm to 10.00pm (strictly for confirmed attendees only).

Updated list of confirmed attendees:-

  1. Marilyn Tang (EO) - ordered beef&chicken satay, samosa, sambal sotong, cheese hotdogs,corn on cob, sweet potatoes
  2. Rosalind Lee - bringing salad & chicken wings
  3. Lisa Ong - sharing food cost
  4. Mary Chan - bringing "something sweet"
  5. SuZhang - sharing food cost
  6. Lee Ah Nee - sharing food cost
  7. Norlinda
  8. Rene Leong
  9. Dennis H (replacing Alice Ou)
  10. Catherine Yeo
  11. Lina Ng - bringing a salad
  12. Malcolm Chen - bringing wine
  13. Gwyneth Lee - bringing fried beehoon
  14. Thomas Loh - bringing fruits
  15. Ben Foo - bringing wine
  16. Dan Huang - bringing wine
  17. Joy Chuang
  18. Maggie Teo - bringing otah
  19. Albert
  20. Paul Kong - bringing bubor cha-cha
  21. Peggy
  22. Pearl
  23. Nina Choo
  24. Sockie (photographer) - bringing fruits
  25. Steven Chan - bringing herbal white carrot soup

Waitlist

  1. Christina Pan
  2. Boon Liang

Maximum attendance : 25 persons. Registration is closed.

In view of the need to finalize arrangements for food, registration for this event will close on 29Jan 10. Anyone who need directions to my place, kindly drop me an email at marilynhtang@yahoo.com.sg

Cheers,
Marilyn

Click here for photos

Wed
20
Jan '10

Please do not give away your email address or tel number easily

As a guide, you do not need to give away your email address or telephone numbers to Event Organisers or Event Cordinators.  Large or small events can be organised successfully without having to do so.

Event Organisers or Event Cordinators are reminded not to ask for email addresses or tel numbers unless it is necessary.

Members who give away their tel numbers or email address run the risks of spams and unnecessary emails.

Ideally, you may do so if you know the organiser or the coordinator well.  If the event has started or and you are participating, the decision is yours.  With immediate effect, EOs or ECs may be asked if email collection is necessary for fellow members to join their event.

Terence Seah

Tue
19
Jan '10

1 day local tour : Peranakan Heritage Trail with Peranakan Lunch, Land Transport Gallery, Diamond Awareness/Appreciation & Foodstuff Shopping Tour

I am EC (Event Co-ordinator), and going on this tour.  

1) Peranakan Heritage Trail (normally priced at $56) - learn about significant buildings within Singapore’s CBD and visit Peranakan enclaves both famous and little known (includes Tong Sian T’ng, Emerald Hill Walkthrough, Sian Teck T’ng - last Peranakan Female Convent, Joo Chiat/Koon Seng Drivethrough). View exquisite exampes of Straits Chinese architecture and discover how factors including climite, lifestyle practices and even legislation affected the design and layout of the traditional Peranakan home. Vist the Peranakan Museum, the world’s only Museum showcasing the finest and most comprehensive collection from the "golden era"of the Peranakans.

2)  Lunch on authentic Nyonya cuisine at Rumah Kim Choo, the famous Peranakan eatery in the heart of Katong, home to many Peranakan families. Here you can also see how nonya dumplings are wrapped and view the exquisite nonya beading.

(1) & (2) is normally priced at $56 by travel agents, now offered to us at a discounted rate by the Peranakan Association with subsidy from Tourist Promotion Board.

3) Visit to LTA Gallery
You will be taken through a journey; from the past to the present, then into the future.  You will experience 6 zones during the walkthrough.

4)  Frozen foodstuff shopping at Hougang 5; roast duck, cakes, kueh at Eunos Link, soon kueh, tau sar piah, otah at Defu Lane

5)  Just Diamonds – awareness and appreciation talk at Prosper House.

Cost: $35 per adult   $30 per child from 3 to 12 years old
Date: 20/03/2010 (Saturday)
Time: 8.45 am to 5:00 p.m.

Pickup Point:

1) City Hall MRT station, OR
2) Kg Kembangan CC

If you are interested, please register here.  My email is caroline_loh98@yahoo.com.sg

Registration List:
1) Caroline Loh
2) Gabriella Chua
3) Jane
4) Richard
5) Dorothy
6) Lilian

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SINGING NIGHT-31/01/2010(SUN)-A RARE CHANCE TO SING ALONG WITH A LIVE BAND

I am EC(Event Co-ordinator) for the event.

Date:31/01/2010

Day:Sunday

Theme: Singing Night

Time: 6.45pm-9.45pm

Venue: Kampong Kembagan Community Centre, 5 minutes walk from Kembagan MRT station.

Fees: S$3/-per entry with one mineral water. 

During the event, singers will sing songs of Social, Latin and Ballroom beats for the dancers to rock the floor. Line dance music will be played for Line-dance Lovers. Please note that social, Latin& Ballroom dancing and Line-daning will go by turns.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT:

Some of the SHC members have expressed to me, their desires to sing with a live band to improve their singing skill.

So I made a request to give special privelege to SHC members to the organiser to allow some SHC members to sing along with a live band if they are suitable.

I am very happy to inform that the organiser has agreed to my request on the following conditions:

1. Singer must be a SHC member.

2. Interested members have to register with me via email (francisemail@yahoo.com)

3. If there are many interested members, then there will be auditon for apporoval as dancing is important with correct rhythm of the singers.

4.Selected members have to come for rehearsals if any.

5.Interested members agree to pay fees for the audition and/or rehersals.

6.The decision of the organiser on the selection of members is final.

If you wish to join me, please send an email to me (francisemail@yahoo.com). Please also indicate whether you want to register for singing with live band.

RARE CHANCE. DO NOT LOSE IT.

Francis

List of registered members.

1. Francis

2. Sam Soo

3. Chua Anne

4. Roland Lam Khee

5. Belian

6. Raymond Ho

7. Catherine Koh

The following SHC members have been selected to sing along with the live band on 31/01/2010

1. Sam Soo

2. Chua Anne

3. Catherine Koh 

Mon
18
Jan '10

Elementary Line Dance Class

Elementary Line Dance Class

Hi all

I am starting an elementary Line Dance class on 21 Jan 2010 at Cheng San CC. Currently I have 4 French ladies and 1 French gentlemen who are keen to take up the class and we are now looking for more people to join the class. Details are as follows

Place : Cheng San CC (behind AMK MRT) – air-conditioned health fitness room with mirrors

Commencement date : 21 Jan 2010 (with a 1 week break on Feb 11 for the CNY holiday)

Time : 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Fee : $50 (passion Card holder) / $60

Instructor :  None other than yours truly  ;0)

Please e-mail me at sockie_sg@hotmail.com of you require any additional details. Registration can be made at the CC or via inter-net through the PA website at http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=action&CRMSPortal_1_action=CMFShowClasses&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1

Sat
16
Jan '10

THANK YOU to all at East Zoners’ 1st get-together

Out of the 33 members who indicated their interest AND presence at the get-together today, 16th January, one sent her apologies for not being able to turn up and two just simply did not turn up. :(

My heartfelt appreciation to the rest who made the effort to turn up and socialize with other members including the new members. I also want to thank the Welcome Committee for helping to keep the conversations flowing throughout the 2 + hours’.

I hope someone else will take the initiative to organize another East Zoners’ get-together soon.

Thank you

Ros

Thu
14
Jan '10

Free Self-Development Talk in January 2010

The Centralite Programme

Topic:        Finding a link between career choice and self-fulfillment

Date:         20th January, 2010 (Wednesday)

Time:         6 pm - 8 pm

Venue:       Hotel Intercontinental, Bugis Junction

Room:        Vault 3, Basement Level

Note:

1   You may approach them for a complimentary parking ticket subject to availabily

2   You may purchase a copy of the powerpoint notes-cum-worksheets ($2) before the talk.

3   Free cold water is available.

4   Do join us at the Foodcourt after the talk for fellowship (Optional).

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Registration:  (Max. 10 pax)

1     Robert Quek (EC)

2     Kristy Ng-Quek

3    George Han

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Free Drive-In Movie-Mob in January, 2010

Programme organised by The Centralites

Title:     G.I. Joe

Date:     16,1.10 (Sat.)

Time:    7 pm - 10 pm (movie starts at 8 pm)

             (Hot dogs and drinks on sale at site.)

Venue:  Open space along Tanjong Rhu Road (see map and the sypnosis in the link below)

 Link:                 http://www.moviemob.sg/

Trailer:              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp83NFtWnRQ&feature=channel

Fans’ Review:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reVsq1vgIso&feature=related

 

Note:

1  Please register here and indicate if you drive. Kindly provide your email address for contact purposes.

    Please provide info. on who will be in your cars.

2  For those without cars, you need to make private arrangements to hitch a ride.

3  The giant screen is inflatable and the sound system is through radio frequency which will be announced

    before the show begins.

4   We can socialise between 7 pm and 8 pm.  After the show we may proceed to the surrounding areas

     for a drink or supper (optional)

5   Admission is on a first-come-first-served basis.

6   In case of inclement weather,  please refer to this thread after 5 pm for any cancellation  announcement.

Registration

1     Robert Quek (EC):  - can pick up 2 more pax at Bishan Bus Terminal Office at 6 pm.)

2     Kristy Ng-Quek

3     Dan Huang

4     Joy Huang

Wed
13
Jan '10

Being a Parent/Parent-in-law/Grandparent

I am pretty certain that many SHC members fall into one or more of the above categories, and from time to time, might like to share some of their experiences. 

I fall into all of the above 3 categories; mother of 3 daughters, mother-in-law of one and grandmother of one, second one due in April.  From my own experience, it is a breeze being a mother-in-law, easy enough being a grandmother as my daugter has great parents-in-law who absolutely dote on their first & only grandchild and hardest of all, being a mother.  Like most mothers will agree, you will never stop worrying about them, regardless of how grown-up they become, maybe more so, if you have daughters. 

That said, I think that once they start working,  it is important we make time for ourselves to pursue our own interests.

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The Centralites

Hi all those residing in Toa Payoh, Ang Mo Kio, Thomson/Upper Thomson Road, Aljunied, Shunfu and areas within a radius of 5 km from Bishan, kindly register here by providing me with your particulars as stated below:

Note: Bishanites need not register again.

Name

Address: only the name of the road will do

email adddress

Regards,

Robert Quek (Co-ordinator)

qsookee2@hotmail.com

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The Centralites:  (Updated on 16.3.10)                                                           

  1. Robert Quek (Co-ordinator)     - Car                           
  2. Kristy Ng-Quek                                                           
  3. Catherine Ho
  4. Susan Chang
  5. Jonathan Ong
  6. Daniel Chan
  7. Lina Ng
  8. Grace Kok
  9. KK Yeo
  10. Margaret Tian
  11. Andrew Thio
  12. Juliet Ong
  13. Marilyn Tang
  14. Susan Tan
  15. Constance Wong
  16. Peggy Ho
  17. Cindy Low
  18. Irene Seet
  19. George Han
  20. Veronica Wong
  21. June Chin
  22. Peggy Yap
  23. Arthur Yap
  24. Thomas Yeo
  25. Pearlynn Tan
  26. Wana Tay
  27. Cynthia Ong
  28. Lily Ho
  29. Ann Lim
  30. Lena Ho
  31. Madeline Tan
  32. Steven Ng
  33. Jonson Tan

Associate Members

  1. Alice Seah
  2. Lee Peng Peng
  3. KK Yeo
Sun
10
Jan '10

CYCLE@NITE , Cashew Night Cycling 2010 on Sat, 30th Jan

Hi Guys

A few of us have signed up for this event. If u are keen or perhaps never experience nite cycle, please sign up online. When done, please drop me an email to inform me so that that I can request organiser to put u 2gether in our group.

More info here : http://cashewnightcycling.blogspot.com/

Who have signed up :

  1. YK (EC)
  2. Boon Liang
  3. Janet
  4. Eileen
  5. Rene
  6. Alicia
  7. Mike
  8. Grace
Thu
7
Jan '10

Do u make your own Chinese New Year goodies? & would u sell any of your goodies to fellow SHCians?

Generally, SHC does not accept selling of products and services on this website.  This year, I think we shall give it a go, and see how organise or disorganise we can be if we allow the selling of CNY goodies on this website.

As long as you are a SHC member and make the goodies yourself, and that the goodies are not from a commercial organisation, you can use this website and take orders here.  You can state the prices and when and how to collect the goodies.  No tel numbers.  Email addresses are ok. 

Can be kueh2, pineapple tarts, sponge cakes, "everybody’s birthday cake", roast cashew nuts, BBQ pork, etc.  Leave it to your imagination.  But, they have to be CNY goodies.

Please use only this Post.  This Post will close on 14 Feb 2010.

Terence Seah 

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HIGH-TEA ~ GET-TOGETHER FROM NORTH ZONE!

Dear members,

For a start, I’ve secured TCC (The Coffee Connoisseur) as the venue for our 1st get-together from Northern zone.  TCC @ Circular Road outlet has a conducive ambience and easily accessible via MRT ~ nearest station is Raffles Place.                          

DATE                     :  Sunday, Feb 28, 2010emoticon

TIME                     :  3-6 pm

VENUE                  :  The Coffee Connoisseur
                                 51, Circular Road 
                          
(exit from Raffles MRT station, TCC is situated next to UOB Plaza 1)

Click this link to view map:                               

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asiatravel/singaporemap/resto/825/1000001087/

COST PER PAX     :  $12.90 ++  (a platter of sandwich/scones + coffee or tea)
                               
$13.80 ++  (as advised via email to all participants)emoticon

Look forward to your participation.

Cheers!

Members confirmed coming:

 1.     Sue Chan (EO)
 2.     Pauline Ho
 3.     Rena Wong
 4.     Andrew Koh
 5.     Jonson Tan
 6.     Lilian Teo
 7.     Tang Yat Sing
 8.     June Lim
 9.     Sockie
10.    Irene Seet
11.    Lee King Seng
12.    Alice Seah
13.    Lydia Chin
14.    Jeffrey Lim
15.    Tan Seok Wah
16.    Wong Hong Jeng
17.    Alfred Ang
18.    Peng Peng
19.    Clarice &
20.    Pat Lee
21.    Sarah Zahriah
22.    Steven Chan
23.    Maggie Teo
24.    Catherine Yeo
25.    Charles Wee
26.    Tan Boon Liang
27.    Janet Chan
28.    Marg Tian
29.    Lina Tan                                             
30.    Eliza Chua                                          
31.    Ann Lim 
32.    Agnes Seow
33.    Chin Boon                                        
34.    Anna Seet
 
35.    Alicia Lim
36.    Thomas Loh                                      
                                 

If you’re unable to participate due to any unforeseen circumstances, kindly drop me an email at onlysue@gmail.com.   Thanks!emoticon

Click here for photos

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The World of Origami

We were having tea at Bamboo Villa that day with Jane Kee and Lisa Ong.
Origami was Jane’s  passion, thus would like to share the art with fellow SHCians.
Welcome other orgamists to contribute too.

Workshop agenda: Crane, Fish, Rabbit, Tulip, Frog - 3 types among others.   Objects folded with paper and styrofoam cutting will be on displayed.

Paul Kong - EO
Wed
6
Jan '10

Jan 2010 Investment Meeting & Online Trading Lesson

Dear SHCians,

The new year brings in the beginning of a bull rally in the stock market. The much awaited downward correction never came end of last year, instead we have indications of USA and Asian economies on the mend.

Yes, we are expecting the stock market to pick up for the next 6 months and it is good news for those who have been preparing to be ready to trade and for online trading.

So, we are back to school again in Jan 2010. I shall be conducting stock picks, when to buy/sell sessions with hands-on lesson on online trading.

Place: Phillip Investor Center, Shan Rd (junction with Balestier Rd (check www.poems.com.sg for maps, location). Can take bus from Novena MRT station. Cashcard parking available inside, $1/hr.

Date & Time: 23 Jan 2010 (Sat) 2:00 to 4:00PM

Charges: Free use of the facilities

F&B: Buy your own, big Balestier hawker center nearby

The training room can take about 15-20 persons, plse indicate if you are coming.

I wish SHC investors will make it good this year.

Cheers, Ben