Monthly Walk: Jurong Lake (Park, Jurong Gdns), Sat 12 May 2012

Date:      Saturday,  12th May  2012

Time:       4.30pm (approx 2.5hrs)        

Meeting Place :    MRT Station – EW25 Chinese Garden, Exit A beside a ‘Cheers’ store

End of walk :    MRT Station – Jurong East EW24
                        Makan place – JCube, new shopping mall or JurongEast Mrt Kopi Tiam-food centre.  

EOs :    ChristinaCL Chan and Serene Low

Brief Description:    

Terrain is EASY for all ages.      
Bring your cameras – very scenic!
Toilet facilities — at MRT station EW25. Next available approx 30/45mins later,
                                  many available at the Jurong Gardens.
Rain or shine, we will be there!

This month, let’s go West!
In the past years, it is rare that our monthly walks is towards this direction.

Where?  in this highly urbanized city we lived in to find a place that flows with greenery, peace, calm and
Serenity…. A gem in the West, of pristine beauty –  Jurong Lake and its Gardens!    emoticon

It is one of the "Destination Parks"  that will get a massive makeover – expect significant development that
will transformed it into the next big suburban commercial hub.

Let us troop down to Jurong Lake, a 70ha freshwater lake and reservoir to enjoy its breathtaking view
before the day draws near where this area is further enhanced, changed forever!    emoticon

Along the perimeter of Jurong Lake, a landscaped sanctuary Park was completed in 2006.  
Pause,  take in the sights across glistening waters ……    see families, friends chatting under shade of
trees, strolling at leisure in the park,  children frolic around with laughter, kite flying, fishing……
uhmmm…… breathe in,  to energize the following week’s hustle and bustle.
Look out for clusters of older banyan tress where their aerial prop roots spread out laterally like a small
fence along certain fringe of the lake, where the trunks are covered with an orangy hue – rarely found
or seen in Singapore.  

As one stroll into one of the Jurong Gardens found within the Lake, time stood still in nostalgia……….
step onto the ‘Pai Hung Ch’iao’ Bridge, the white rainbow, 13-Arch Bridge;  though this bridge is shorter
than the famous 17-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Peking, it still maintains the magnificent
architectural design of a typical beautiful bridge found in China.

Stay cool Be cool!        emoticon

Our Walk Team EOs: Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong, Serene Low, Conrad Tang,  Lydia Soh  and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,, signing off

REGISTER HERE

1    Danny Lye
2    June Tan
3    Tan Li Li
4    Jane Chua
5    Susan CH Tan
6    Barbara Lim
7    Lee Thean Hor
8    Toon Tong Wai
9    Gabriella Chua
10    Primrose Kok
11    Mega Abdullah
12    Winnie Tan
13    Jimmy Tsin
14    Janie Leong
15    Philip Wee
16    Priscilla Wee
17    Lydia Soh
18    Terry Tang
19    Tan Chui Kheng
20    Erik Teo
21    Alice Seah
22    Christina Pan
23    Johnny Pow
24    Annie Tan
25    Tan Chor Suan
26    Eileen Ang
27    Mdm Ah Ting
28    Ang Choon Lan
29    Evelyn Ong
30    Catherine Chong
31    Grace Ng
32    Pauline Khoo
33    Seok Cheng
34    Serene Low
35    ChristinaCL Chan
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Monthly Walk – Bt Brown / MacRitchie Pk, Sat, 14 Apr 2012

 

Date                 :  Saturday,  14 April, 2012

Time /Duration  :  4pm  "sharp" / approx 2.5 hours   

Meeting Place    :  EXIT B, Caldecott MRT (CC 17)

End of walk       :  MacRitchie Reservoir Park – Bus stop (opp Mt Alvernia Hosp)
                           Bus services: 52, 74, 93, 130, 132, 156, 157, 162, 165, 166, 167,
                           640, 645, 852, 855 & 980.  (74 & 852 goes to Marymount MRT)

EOs                  :  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong & Mary Tan

Brief Details:
Terrain – sandy/gravelled, forestry path and easy to walk boardwalk.
Toilet facilities: only at Caldecott MRT and near the cafe.
Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera,
cap and wear comfortable covered walking shoes.  Walk on the submerged boardwalk,
bring slippers and also towel to dry your feet after wash up at nearby toilet
facility near cafe.

1st Part – Bukit Brown – EO Charles,
Let us explore one of Singapore’s oldest burial ground which is the final
resting place of many Chinese pioneers; many of whom helped shaped our Nation.
In fact, BBC is more than a cemetery; it is 1 of the last few remaining patches
of wilderness rich in flora and fauna and certain wild life. There are some
large trees which have grown to majestic heights and, looking up from
underneath 1 of these trees gives a sense of awe.  Plenty of light, not creepy
at all along the main paths which are relative wide.
Expect to see horses as there is a riding school & polo club nearby.
Join us to appreciate the area’s historical, cultural and spiritual
aspects,,, before it is gone!
   
2nd Part – MacRitchie Reservoir Park –  EOs Veronica Wong & Mary Tan
Another gateway to nature, MacRitchie Reservoir is Singapore’s oldest reservoir.
Gazetted as a heritage building, the zig-zag bridge and bandstand has been
reconditioned and restored. Experience walking in ankle-deep water and getting
your feet wet on the submerged boardwalk to be in close contact
with water plants and aquatic life.  A relax walk along the boardwalk trail. 
Enjoy a beautiful sunset at the reservoir against the backdrop of dense rainforest.

We shall end the walk at the Mushroom Café.
It serves a wide range of food.  They have chicken, beef stew served with rice,
mee siam, curry puffs, icecream, chendol, chicken wings, coffee, many types,
fruit juices. Their signature dish is Mee Siam, quite good.  Food are available
till sold out!

Our Walk Team EOs: Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong,
Conrad Tang, Lydia Soh and I, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,, signing off

REGISTER EARLY (so we can inform the cafe staff: to expect to
                  feed xxx number of hungry folks!)

1. Daniel Chan
2. June Koh                    (makan)
3. Andrew Yeung           (makan)
4. Gingko Tay                 (makan)
5. Feztus Lim
6. Daniel Ong
7. Tan Li Li                     (makan)
8. Alice Seah
9. Charles Chua            (makan)
10. Robert Ong
11. Rosalind Lee
12. Terry Tang               (makan)
13. Jane Chua
14. Pauline Chew
15. Maureen Lee         (makan)
16. Kenneth Tan          (makan)
17. Jimmy Tsin             (makan)
18. Bernie Chung
19. Lily Ho
20. Judy Lim                (makan)
21. Irene Poh              (makan)
22. Lucy Tan                (makan)
23. Thomas Lau          (makan)
24. Andrew Koh           (makan)
25. Johnny Pow   
26. Christina Pan       (makan)
27. Tan Chor Suan
28. Ivan Lim
29. Fong Poh Chee      (makan)
30. Rosalind Soh         (makan)
31. Victor Chee
32. Steven Yuen
33. Wee Chin
34. Priscilla Wee
35. Charles Wee
36. Mary Tan
37. Veronica Wong
38. ChristinaCL Chan   (makan)
39. Evelyn Ong
40. Catherine Chong
41. Helen Wong
42. Pow T.K.
43. Daisy Yeo
44. Anna Lee               (makan)
45. Henry Ong             (makan)
46. Henry Yip
47. Debbie Oh              (makan)
48. Sock Cheng aka Sockie     (makan)
49. Audrey Wong
50. Anna Seet
51. Richard Lim
52. Lilian Teo
53. Ronald Lam         (makan)
54. Malcolm Chen     (makan)
55. Lawrence Khan

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Monthly Walk — Q2 Updates

Love Nature?  …..  Come, let’s Walk together!           emoticon        

14 Apr      Bt Brown & MacRitchie  (lookout for post sometime this week!)
12 May    Jurong Park/Lake
09 Jun      Mandai  (to be confirmed)

LET THE JOY OF DOING A PLEASANT ACTIVITY BE THERE ALWAYS!           emoticon

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!              emoticon

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,
Conrad&Sally Tang, Lydia Soh and I, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,PREVIOUSLY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

LET’S WALK & TALK…. HEALTH to our senses and being!

Come CAPER with us from FEBRUARY 2012,,,, allow your senses be pampered by lush greenery, cool sea

breeze or watch children prance around in the parks,,, profound JOY!  

IMPORTANT:
On-going monthly walks on every 2nd Saturday/each month
UNLESS otherwise informed.     
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

Brief details of each walk will be posted on SHC website for registration: approx 10days  prior to scheduled
date.

The Monthly Walk will kick off on SATURDAY, 11th FEBRUARY 2012!

2012 – Monthly Walks on 2nd Saturdays.  Confirmed dates:
11 Feb     Done
10 Mar    Done
14 Apr     
12 May    
09 Jun
14 Jul
11 Aug  long weekend, no walk.  MIGHT reschedule walk on 25th August instead!
08 Sep
13 Oct
10 Nov
08 Dec

……More GOODNESS:
Walking is one of the simplest forms and also the most effective form of exercise. Good for sedentary
workers!  

Regular walking, like most aerobic activities, is good because cardio-vascular exercise strengthens the
heart and lungs, increasing overall fitness.

Walking is low impact.   It does not have the same potential for injury as jogging or other strenuous forms
of activities, yet offers all the benefits.

Founder had asked me to mention the benefits of walking.  So here goes…..

Some BENEFITS mentioned by doctors are:

1)  good for bones and improves the body’s cardiovascular system. It also helps boost circulation.
2)  helps to drain the lower legs of excess fluid and can help prevent varicose veins through the pumping
      action of the calf muscles.
3)  people tend to be able to walk at a consistent speed than run, it is a more beneficial form of
      tissue-cleansing.
4)  also better for the spine than running, as it puts less stress on the discs.   Human beings were
      designed for constant movement, not sitting in cars or in front of computers, which causes negative
      pressures on our spinal cord.
5)  Regular walking is excellent for spinal discs, which receive minerals and vitamins through the
      pumping action it causes.

Monthly Walk-Labrador Boardwalk/Keppel Bay

This is posted on behalf of Ms Lydia Soh, she will be back next Tuesday.

LABRADOR PARK – Here We Come

If you love Sunset, Plants, Small Animals, Waters, Swamps, Mangroves, Boats, Clippers, join us
for our second Walk of the year as we ‘creek’ down the natural & historical LABRADOR PARK.     emoticon

Date         :      Saturday, 10 March 2012

Time         :       4.15pm        

Meeting Place      :    Labrador MRT Station – Exit A, near but away from the top of the escalator

Getting There      :    Circle Line (CC27)
                                 Bus Nos. 10, 30, 57, 61, 93, 97, 100, 143, 166, 176, 188, 963
 
EOs        :    Lydia Soh & Charles Wee

Come in your walking gears, with umbrella/cap, drinking water and an open mind to explore.
Do sign up and we see you there.

Our Walk Team EOs: Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong and Conrad Tang, ChristinaCL Chan and me,  Lydia Soh,,,,, signing off

REGISTER HERE:

1. Winnie K-Tan
2. Gabriella Chua
3. Margaret Chua
4. Eddy Lee
5. Long Ai Ling (presently ?)
6. Grace Goh (presently ?)
7. Tang Cheng Luang (presently ?)
8. Tan Aik Hua (presently ?)
9. Danny Lye
10. June Tan
11. Charles Chua
12. Johnny Pow
13. Annie Tan
14. Jane Chua
15. Pauline Chew
16. Abu Bakar Abrahim
17. Oi Cheng
18. Jimmy Tsin
19. Goh Seow Yong
20. Suzhang
21. Lee Ah Nee
22. Lina Ng
23. Lee Hou Chong
24. Angie Ng
25. Alice Seah
26. Evelyn Ong
27. Catherine Chong
28. Karen Thio
29. Sally Kang
30. Pauline Choo
31. Daisy Yeo
32. Maureen Lee
33. Lilian Teo
34. Lydia Soh
35. Charles Wee
36. ChristinaCL Chan
37. Peng Peng
38. Arthur   (can’t recall your surname!)
39. Peggy    (Arthur’s wife)
40. Christina Pan
41. Janis
42. Annie Lim
43. Julie Toh
44. Jimmy Chew
45. Sally Chew
46. Wee Chin
47. Steven Yuen
48. Victor Chee
49. Janet Ng
50. Cheryl Ho
51. Gingko Tay
52. Irene Poh
53. Leong Kum Hong
54. Rosalind Soh
55. Dorothy Lee
56. Caroline Gee
57. Grace Ng
58. Richard Lim
59. Evelyn Yeo
60. Vincent Lim
61. Sockie
62. Joy Chuang
63. Lee Keng Seng
64. Ann Lim
65. SK Chua
66. Josephine Yap
67. Angie Chiaw

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Monthly walk – 2012 Schedule

 

 LET’S WALK & TALK…. HEALTH to our senses and being!         emoticon

Come CAPER with us from FEBRUARY 2012,,,, allow your senses be pampered by lush greenery, cool sea

breeze or watch children prance around in the parks,,, profound JOY!  

IMPORTANT:
On-going monthly walks on every 2nd Saturday/each month
UNLESS otherwise informed.     
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

Brief details of each walk will be posted on SHC website for registration: approx 10days  prior to scheduled

date.

The Monthly Walk will kick off on SATURDAY, 11th FEBRUARY 2012!        emoticon

2012 – Monthly Walks on 2nd Saturdays.  Confirmed dates:
11 Feb
10 Mar
14 Apr
12 May    
09 Jun
14 Jul
11 Aug  long weekend, no walk.  Might reschedule walk on another date!
08 Sep
13 Oct
10 Nov
08 Dec

Feb to Apr 2012 — the routes are       emoticon
11Feb     Punggol Waterfront
10Mar    Labrador Nature Reserver/Promenade
14Apr     MacRitchie Reservoir Park

……More GOODNESS:
Walking is one of the simplest forms and also the most effective form of exercise. Good for sedentary

workers!  

Regular walking, like most aerobic activities, is good because cardio-vascular exercise strengthens the

heart and lungs, increasing overall fitness.

Walking is low impact.   It does not have the same potential for injury as jogging or other strenuous forms

of activities, yet offers all the benefits.

Founder had asked me to mention the benefits of walking.  So here goes…..

Some BENEFITS mentioned by doctors are:

1)  good for bones and improves the body’s cardiovascular system. It also helps boost circulation.
2)  helps to drain the lower legs of excess fluid and can help prevent varicose veins through the pumping
      action of the calf muscles.
3)  people tend to be able to walk at a consistent speed than run, it is a more beneficial form of
      tissue-cleansing.
4)  also better for the spine than running, as it puts less stress on the discs.   Human beings were
      designed for constant movement, not sitting in cars or in front of computers, which causes negative
      pressures on our spinal cord.
5)  Regular walking is excellent for spinal discs, which receive minerals and vitamins through the
      pumping action it causes.

LET THE JOY OF DOING A PLEASANT ACTIVITY BE THERE ALWAYS!       emoticon

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!     emoticon

GONG XI  GONG XI
???? (xin nian kuai le)            ???? (wan shi ru yi)

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,

Conrad&Sally Tang, Lydia Soh and I, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

LAST Monthly walk’11: Tg Rhu/ Gardens by the Bay EAST (GB1)

 

       This is the LAST WALK for this year!

Date : 10 Dec 2011 (Saturday)

Start TIME4.20pm  SHARP!

Meet Place : Dakota MRT (CC8), Exit A  ie., opp Exit B!  (I recalled at Exit B, you see the control station) From Exit A, go up escalator to ground level.  Let’s gather around the grass patch.
On arrival, do use the toilet facilities as non will be available till more than an hour later, at BayEAST.

Getting there:
1)  MRT – Circle Line, Dakota Station CC8
By bus, alight either at Blk 99 or opp Blk 62, along Old Airport Road
Bus Svc#s: 10, 16, 30, 31, 32, 33.

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Lydia Soh.

This evening the stroll begins along the Geylang River towards Tanjong Rhu Promenade where lovely
condos dots the river bank along the Kallang Basin; one might see some water sports eg., dragon boat
and kayaking.

As we approach the Promenade, we can see the Kallang Leisure Park shopping centre on the opposite
bank.  After sights of lush condos estate, IF the weather permits, will add a twist to this walk with an
"itsy bitsy teeny weeny" flavour!  ahem,,, what are you thinking??  Come and you shall find out…  emoticon

After this, another of nature’s beauty to behold!  Bay EAST —
the 1st of the S$1-billion Gardens by the Bay!

Bay EAST was an interim park in support of YOG2010 (Youth Olympics) .  In October 2011, this relatively
NEW park is opened to the public to enjoy.  For now, it offers basic facilities but future development is
expected at a later stage.  
(Look for the infrastructure and interpretative signage showing the water sustainability story within the
interim garden).

The 32 hectares linear park, stretches along Marina Reservoir — offers a panoramic view of the overall
Marina Bay skyline (with Marina Bay Financial District and Supertrees at Bay South,  Marina Bay Sands,
Marina Reservoir, Marina Barage, Singapore Flyer and F1 Pitt Building as backdrop)… from a distance,,, 

The unobstructed views are superb, a feast for your eyes,,,snap away! with your cameras.   emoticon
Breathe in! expand your lungs with fresh air.

Now that our eyes and lungs are filled, let’s head back towards the Promenade, cross a suspension
bridge to Kallang Leisure Park to nurse our growling tummies.

Stay COOL, BE COOL!!        emoticon

Our Walk Team EOs: Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong and Conrad Tang,
Lydia Soh and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,, signing off

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! ,,,, Let’s celebrate!      emoticon
Wish you & your family this coming season, be filled with Joy, Peace, Health, Harmony & Wealth!

NOTE:  We will hang up our walking shoes, till next walk on 11 February, 2012.  See YOU!    emoticon

REGISTER HERE:

1    DANNY LYE
2    JUNE TAN
3    ANDREW YEUNG
4    HAMIDAH ISHAK
5    K C WONG
6    GRACE GAN
7    ANN LIM
8    AUDREY WONG
9    IRENE POH
10    JOSEPHINE YAP
11    LILIAN TEO
12    SK CHUA
13    JUDY LIM
14    PAULINE CHEW
15    JANE CHUA
16    ALICE SEAH
17    SOCK CHENG aka Sockie
18    THOMAS LAU
19    LUCY TAN
20    TERRY TANG
21    FREDA LIM
22    TAN BOON LIANG
23    JANET CHAN
24    DAISY PHUA
25    ANNIE LOH
26    PEH BEE HUAH
27    CHRISTINA PAN
28    JOY CHUANG
29    GRACE WONG
30    DIANA TAN
31    IRIS HONG
32    BERNIE CHUNG
33    GOH AH LAM
34    IVAN LIM
35    GRACE KANG
36    SUSAN TanSW
37    LINDA CHAN NK
38    MAUREEN LEE
39    AARON HOW
40    JULIET ONG
41    LAWRENCE KHAN
42    CHARLES WEE
43    CONRAD TANG
44    SALLY LEE
45    VERONICA WONG
46    MARY TAN
47    LYDIA SOH
48    ChristinaCL Chan
49    MARGARET TIAN
50    PRISCILLA WEE
51    DAISY YEO
52    VINCENT LIM
53    DANIEL CHAN
54    WINSTON YANG
55    WINNE LIM
56    STEVEN CHAN
57    PREMA LATA
58    DOROTHY LEE
59    ELIZA CHUA
60    SHIRLEEN KAO
61    RICHARD WONG
62    CLARA CHAY
63    ANDREW KOH
64    KOH TONG SENG
65    LILIAN KOH
66    SERENE LEOW
67    ROBERT TAN
68    LEE AH NEE
69    MELISSA KHNG
70    JUNE KOH
71    CATHERINE CHONG
72    EVELYN ONG
73    MAGGIE TEO
74    CAROLINE TAN
75    DANIEL ONG
76    JOHN HOWE
77    JANIE LEONG
78    SEOK CHENG
79    ESTHER MOK
80    LAURA NG
81    GINGKO
82    RONALD LEE
83    LINA TAN
84    CYNTHIA NEO
85    WEE CHIN
86    HELEN KUEK
87    LEE KHENG LIM
88    DEBBIE OH
89    GARY ONG
90    CHERYL HO
91    JANET NG

92    DORINE TAN

 

 93    KC LAU

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Monthly walks: Q4 updates

Quote:   
Reviews suggest that walking just 30 minutes per day, a few days a week is enough to moderately increase overall bone density.
Those who walked 30 minutes each day had a significantly lower risk of premature death than those who rarely exercised.
Walking is a natural form of movement and, unlike high impact exercise, does not place excess stress on the joints and boosts bone strength.

Low risk and easy to start….Walking may just be the key to achieving fitness. 
Let’s swing! at least your arms and stay on track!      emoticon

Announcement 
We are happy to announce that Lydia Soh has joined the Walk Team as one of the EOs.     emoticon

Update 
Monthly Walk sched:  Oct to Dec 2011

08Oct      Bishan to Casuarina   (to Register, see separate post)
12Nov     Confirmed (route will be announced at nearer date)
10Dec     Confirmed (route will be announced)

     —– 2012 —– 
We will resume The 1st walk on Saturday, 11th February.      emoticon
No walk for the month of January. 

Information
SHC Monthly Walk:  every 2nd Saturday of the month UNLESS otherwise informed.    

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!

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,Conrad Tang, Lydia Soh and me, Christina CL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

Monthly walk: Bishan to Potong Pasir

THIS POST is posted on behalf of Charles Wee who is away;  he will be back to lead this walk!     emoticon

Date    13th August , Saturday 4.30pm 

Duration: approx 2.5 – 3hrs, depending on pace.

Meet:    Near taxi stand at Bishan Road  (just outside Bishan MRT)

Walk leaders:  Charles Wee & ChristinaCL Chan

After our strenuous railway walk last month, we shall now do an easy  walk for August. 
The Walk begins from Bishan MRT towards the nearby Sports Complex ,  along a canal which is actually the beginning of the Kallang River .

This walking route which ends at Potong Pasir , takes us  past the Bishan MRT depot, underneath the CTE , across the overhead bridge at Braddel Road  and towards St Andrew’s School.

On the way, if lady luck smiles on us,  we  may spot some cranes feeding in the "Sungei"/river and some small time fishermen hoping to get a bigger "catch"  than what is possible.

Nearer to Potong Pasir,  the canal broadens into a river. The scenery here is very peaceful and picturesque,,,,  R  E  L  A  X  I  N  G !   Try your photographing skills  to capture somebeautiful shots!  emoticon

We will soon reach the well known Sri Sivadurga temple after crossing the bridge over the river.  Opposite the temple is a coffee shop, famous for its freshly made  paos and siewmais.  Ideal for a short  Rest&Refreshment before we proceed to Potong Pasir MRT where we will end our walk.

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,Conrad Tang and ChristinaCL Chan.

REGISTER HERE!

1. CHARLES CHUA
2. GABRIELLA CHUA
3. JUNE KOH
4. IVAN LIM
5. KH LEONG
6. KH LEONG’s wife
7. JUNE TAN
8. DANNY LYE
9. CHAN YUET YIN
10. ANDREW YEUNG
11. AUDREY WONG
12. WINNIE K-TAN
13. HEW LEE
14. BERNIE CHUNG
15. LYDIA SOH
16. PENG PENG
17. JANIS HAN
18. CHARLES WEE
19. ChristinaCL CHAN
20. WENDY KOH
21. SERENE LEOW
22. ROBERT TAN
23. STEPHEN LOW
24. AARON HOW
25. JULIET ONG
26. MAGARET SOO
27. RONALD LEE
28. SEOK CHENG
29. DAISY PHUA
30. RICHARD WONG
31. PEGGY TAN
32. LILLIAN TEO
33. TAN SEOK WAH
34. MARGE TIAN
35. VERONICA WONG
36. SERENE LOW
37. TIM LIU
38. ANNA LEE
39. HENRY ONG
40. ANDREW KOH

Photos by Charles Wee and Danny Lye

Railway Track Ramble 1 (RTR 1): Thursday, 14July

SPECIAL WALK — RAILWAY TRACK RAMBLE 1 (RTR 1)

WHY walk on a weekday?  — relevant authorities said this trail  will be closed by 17Jul;
expect crowds to swarm the rail on weekends which will cause the rail to loose
its tranquility and rustic charm!

Date: 14 JULY 2011 (Thursday)

Start: 9.30am

Meet at : McDonalds, King Albert Park(road).

Getting there:
1) nearest MRT Station – Newton.  Walk to Bukit Timah Road (quite a no. of bus stops to destination),
take these buses – 66, 67, 74, 77, 151, 154, 157, 170, 171, 174, 563,852, 961, 970, 645.
2) Dover MRT take bus svc# 74 to Clementi Road, alight at Ngee Ann Poly, King Albert Park is across the road.

Distance: as far as you choose to ramble…                           emoticon
Want to get off the track? Look out for "Exits".

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Charles Wee.

           
*****Commute by bus, do allow sufficient travel and waiting time.  If member wish to leave
 for other appointment, appreciate U keep either EOs informed.

The Malaysian railway line (26km) that had operated through Singapore has given us a
wonderful GREEN Belt that runs across our little RED Dot from South to North.  The railway
have had sections that had been defunct dates as far back to 1903.  We might trek these
in future.

There is not much tijme left to revel and feast in this beautiful greenery, flora and
fauna, that you might not see elsewhere on our island.  We might catch glimpses of
animals and wildlife that resided inside this hugh tract of greenery.

I wish that this green corridor or at least certain tracts of the beautiful greenery
will be kept unthouched!  It certainly is a haven for us to escape from the hectic world
that we live in.

Our walk shall commence from a station, built in 1932 but now looked forlorn and quiet.
We shall head Southbound through Ulu Pandan / Holland / Buona Vista / Portsdown — this
being the easier track and an area that has hugh tracks of greenery; one of the more scenic
stretch along the Railway.

What is the trail like?
The train tracks are relatively easy to walk on OR if you prefer
Tread on granite stones flanking both sides of the rail OR
Walk on trodden paths, flanked by tall grass; narrow at some spots; uneven terrain,
climb over natural obstacles like fallen branches, logs or tree trunks.
Get to cross the "black heavy steel truss bridges, tunnels; without fear of the
warnings from air operated horns and whistles or the drone of an approaching train.

NOTE

Bring drinking water, poncho, hat, insect repellant, camera, binoculars(optional). 
Country roads might be narrow or slippery (trek pole or walking stick is a good aid;
Wear long pants
Shoes or track shoes are strongly recommended. 
No slippers/sandals as they are also an open invitation to insects/mosquitoes.
Bring a small torch light.

COME, with a sense of Adventure! expect the unexpected!                emoticon

Do not miss out on this BEAUTIFUL GREEN BELT!!!

REGISTER HERE

We ask for fine weather: a BBC = Beautiful Breezy Cloudy day, no rain!    

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!                   emoticon

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

The RAMBLERS,,,,

1.  Ginko Tay
2.  Ivan Lim
3.  Jane Chua
4.  Andrew Koh
5.  Danny Lye
6.  June Tan
7.  Danny Ong
8.  Grace Wong
9.  Ann Lim
10. Peter Goh
11. Ronald Lee
12. Jam
13. Goh Ah Lam
14. Richard Kee
15. Jane Kee
16. Catherine Yeo
17. Grace Kang
18. Julie Y
19. Lydia Soh
20. Feztus Lim
21. Seok Cheng
22. Lee Ah Nee
23. Daisy Yeo
24. Lillian Teo
25. Mega Abdullah
26. Richard Wong
27. Peng Peng
28. Charles Wee
29. ChristinaCL Chan
30. Karen Thio
31. Judy Lim
32. Marg Tian
33. Eddy Lee
34.
35.

Photos by Charles Wee, Andrew Koh, Ivan Lim, Karen Thio and Danny Lye

Monthly Walk sched: JUL to SEP 2011

LET’S WALK TO HEALTH !!!

SHC Monthly Walk walks into its 6th year ,,,,, On-going every 2nd Saturday/each month   emoticon
UNLESS otherwise informed.     

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:

09Jul                 Simpang Kiri PCN  (post is up, please register)        emoticon
14 or 23Jul       SPECIAL HISTORICAL WALK – Tg Pagar Railway (dates are tentative)
13Aug               Potong Pasir / Bishan Park 2
10Sep               Alexandra PCN
08Oct               TBA
12Nov              TBA
10Dec              TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

——–
A SPECIAL HISTORICAL WALK  —  "RTR1"              emoticon

Are you as excited as I to ramble the Tg Pagar Raiway track? 

FYI, I was one of those who had written to the authorities to allow the public to walk the railway track after it will be closed on 30Jun2011.

Due to prior scheduled maintenance work by the relevant authorities, the route seems to be portioned into 2 segments/period for the public to visit.

Opportunity has been given, we want to take it! 
Should the visits be extended, we shall do another then.

RTR1 – Railway Track Ramble 1, tentative on Thursday 14Jul or Saturday 23Jul.    emoticon
The post will be out for registration earliest this coming Sat if the walk is on 14Jul, else, post will be out later.

Meanwhile, comments if any, please feel free to write to me:  chrischan5575@yahoo.com

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

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

Monthly walk – Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa


Date: 09 April 2011 (Saturday)

Getting to Changi Village Bus Interchange :  Buses svc nos. 2, 29, 59, 109.
e.g. from Tanah Merah MRT station, alight and board Bus Svc No. 2;
from Tampines MRT, board Bus Svc No. 29;
Pasir Ris MRT, Bus Svc No. 109.

Assemble, mark attendance:  9:15am at Ground level of Changi Point Ferry Terminal “CPFT” which

overlooks the sea (walking distance from Changi Village Food Centre).

Depart from CPFT :  9.30AM SHARP 
We will walk down to the basement to take a bumboat ride. The ride takes about 10 minutes
at  S$2.50 per person/per trip.  There are no scheduled departure times to and from Ubin,
as bumboats set off only when there are 12 passengers.

Lunch: approx at 1 p.m. at a local Chinese restaurant.  It serves individual zhi char dishes
or ala carte seafood orders.  Seating capacity is limited; we need to book tables for all.   
          
*****Commute by bus, do allow sufficient travel and waiting time.  If any member wish to
leave early for other appointment, appreciate U keep either Eos informed.

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Serene Low.

Calling all nature lovers and those who want escape from the hustle and bustle of city life
in Singapore:
Come, join us,,,, stroll back to the 60s… leave all cares behind.
Let this island’s natural and rustic charm soothes your soul!                  emoticon      

Our walk will take us all the way to Chek Jawa; Walking under the swaying coconut palms, lush
greenery, birds, through “country’ roads where the air is fresh.
Chek Jawa one of Singapore’s richest ecosystems!
Apparently, on 9April, in the morning the tide is low, hopefully it is low enough and unveils
the marine life there.

Our walk ends once we are back to Ubin town centre.
Do not leave Ubin without feasting on some seafood which is fresh and prices are reasonable.

When you have rested, feasted and recharged, you may go to explore the nearby Sensory Trail –
a small garden with fruit trees, spices and herbs for cooking, applants used in traditional
medicine and native plants of the mangrove forest.

NOTE
Bring poncho, hat, insect repellent, binocular and camera.  Country roads might be slippery,
shoes or track shoes are strongly recommended.  No slippers/sandals as they are also an
open invitation to insects/mosquitoes.

1.  Walk single file when road is narrow, Always keep to the left side of the road. Do not
     wander off or lag behind, stay with the group!
2.  Bring your own drinking water.  Water from public toilets and wells is not suitable for
     drinking or bathing. As lunch might be late for some, bring snacks but no littering.
3.  Avoid feeding, touching, harassing or capturing any wild animal.
4.  Hornets and wild bees are potentially dangerous when disturbed – stay clear of any nest
     or hive and report its location to the National Parks Board immediately.
5.  Shelters are few and small.  During our trail, toilets are found at Ubin Town and Chek Jawa.
6.  Spray insect repellant esp if mosquitoes loves your blood!

REGISTER HERE, indicate your lunch preference….
Lunch : to facilitate table reservations – indicate if you want to be in
Grp 1 = seafood 
Grp 2 = Individual

Grp #1
1.  ChristinaCL
2.   Serene Low
3.  Yatsing
4.  Daniel Ong
5.  Myra Chia
6.  Judy Lim
7.  Charles Chua 
8.  Lee Ah Nee
9.  Andrew Koh
10. Thomas Lau
11. Feztus
12. June Koh
13. Ronald Lee
14. Steven Chan
15. Janie Leong
16. Dave Tan
17. Maritha Chua
18. Grace Wong/Ng
19. Peng Peng
20. Lawrence Khan
21. Serene Leow
22. Robert Tan
23. Susan Tan
24. Pheng Sok Goh/Chia
25. Maureen Lee

We ask for fine weather: a BBC = Beautiful Breezy Cloudy Saturday, no rain!  Thanks!   emoticon

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

 

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad

Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.


Photos by Andrew Koh & Thomas Lau

Monthly Walk schedule – Q2 Update

 
Walking is considered a good if not superior health habit!
Walking is Free and easy; need only a good pair of walking shoes!               emoticon

Q2 scheduled dates and for the rest of 2011:  on 2nd Saturdays/month

09Apr     Pulau Ubin (we did this once only in 2007)    Post  will be up sooooon!
14May    Zhenghua Park
11Jun     Punggol Promenade
09Jul      TBA
13Aug    TBA
10Sep    TBA
08Oct     TBA
12Nov    TBA
10Dec    TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

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!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!       emoticon

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

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

 

Monthly Walk schedule – 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! 

LET’S WALK TO HEALTH !!!           emoticon


SHC Monthly Walk walks into its 6th year ,,,,,,,

We, the walk team are glad to annouce it is still On-going every 2nd Saturday/each month    emoticon
UNLESS otherwise informed.     

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!

2011 January the 8th —
we kick start a COOL walk this year with a night scenic stroll! COME, JOIN US
        emoticon emoticon

SCHEDULED DATES for 2011:

08Jan    City Skyline – Marina Boulevard/Esplanade Waterfront  (see separate Post)
12Feb    F&E with your loveD ones ie., do your own    hehe       
12Mar    TBA
09Apr     TBA
14May    TBA
11Jun     TBA
09Jul      TBA
13Aug    TBA
10Sep    TBA
08Oct     TBA
12Nov    TBA
10Dec    TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon 

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,Conrad Tang and me, Christina CL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

Update: Q4 Monthly walks

UPDATE: MONTHLY WALKS, Sep to Dec 2010

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!  emoticon

SCHEDULED DATES:

11Sep               Bedok Reservoir (post will be out next week)
09Oct                Admiralty Park to Woodlands Waterfront
13Nov               TBC
11Dec               TBC

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!         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,,,,,,,

Monthly Walks, Sched update2

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 2

12Jun                 Kallang Riverside/helix bridge-Esplanade
10Jul                  Sengkang Riverside Park
14Aug                Bukit Timah Reserve (tentative)
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,,,,,,,       emoticon

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

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,,,,,,,

Monthly Walk schedule – 2010

The year 2009 is coming to its end ,,, the song Auld Lang Syne is traditional sung by most at the stroke of
midnight at New Year Eve’s parties ,,,  with this, we bid a fond far – e – well to ALL SHCians!

Should auld {old long ago} acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear, 
for auld lang syne,we’ll tak a cup of kindness yet,  
for auld lang syne
{this relates to a drink shared by men & women to symbolise friendship}


Year 2010 
—  SHC Monthly Walks walks into its 5th year ,,,,,,,
We welcome another member to our Walk EO Team – Conrad Tang!        emoticon

Do you know?
Monthly walks is scheduled 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 for 2010:
09Jan                 Serangoon PCN / Punggol Park.
13Feb                 CNY & Valentine’s Day on 14Feb, no walk!        
13Mar                 Kranji/Sungei Buloh  —  TBC  TBC
10Apr                 Pipe Line Ramble X-Treme!
08May                TBA
12Jun                 TBA
10Jul                  TBA
14Aug                TBC
11Sep                TBA
09Oct                 TBA
13Nov                TBC
11Dec                TBA

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

        Wish each of you and your family a JOYOUS Christmas and a BOUTIFUL New Year!

We hit the trail on 9th January 2010!

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!       emoticon

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

Monthly walk: 14Nov, Singapore River bank

This is posted on behalf of Serene.  Her post, since Friday morning, remains in the "Pending Review" She did re-post and it went to the "Draft"; none appear in the SHC website.

Date: 14 November 2009 (Saturday)

Meeting Place: River View Hotel Lobby, Havelock Road (opposite Miramar/Copthorne Kings Hotel)
Bus #s: 51, 64, 123, 186 (both directions, along Havelock Road).

Start Time: 4.30pm
Duration: about 2 hours.

EOs for this walk: Serene Low and ChristinaCL Chan

The Singapore River forms a central artery in Singapore’s densely packed Central Business District packed ith skyscrapers, old-style bridges, historical buildings, and the nightlife-along the riverside streets of Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay.

The walk will begin from River View Hotel.  We will walk along the riverbanks, you will see the lighted ambience on the fringes of all the various "Quays"; upmarket condominiums, fine cuisine dining, drinking bars, manicured landscape, boutique bridges, paved walkways and river cruisers line the banks of the Singapore River.

On reaching Empress Place, we will cut across to the Merlion via Fullerton Hotel.  On this side of the waterfront, you will see the almost completed majestic 3 hotels of the IR.  We will stop here for some photo shoots and fresh air.  Then we shall continue the scenic walk across Esplanade Drive towards our endpoint…….. Esplanade Mall / Marina Leisureplex to absorb the great Christmas light up and feel the ecstatic mood of the festive season.

Rain or shine, the walk shall proceed.  Bring along an umbrella or rain coat for potential showers.  Don’t forget your camera, drinking bottle, sun block, a hat and walking sneakers. 

A lovely walk in the city by the river you will not forget – see ya!   emoticon   

Other Walk Team members: Joyce Tan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Charles Chua, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan.

REGISTER HERE!   

  1. Serene Low  
  2. ChristinaCL Chan  
  3. Maureen Lee  
  4. Irene Poh  
  5. Gabrielle Chua 
  6. Ricky Wong &  
  7. Patricia Wong 
  8. Daisy Phua 
  9. Alice Seah
  10. Peng Peng
  11. Anna Seet
  12. Lynn Ng
  13. Jassmine Teo
  14. Joyce Tan
  15. Chris WH Chan
  16. Lee Seok Cheng
  17. Angie Ng
  18. King Seng

 

Thank you.

Click here for photos:

MONTHLY walks

INFORMATION ONLY!

The recent months, the Walk Team EOs has been rather preoccupied with personal matters.  As it is, Oct09
slipped by,,,,,,,  

It is norm we hang up our walking boots come December.  However, last week, due to unforeseen
circumstances the route planned for November walk has to be rescheduled to December instead.

For November’s walk, we managed to recce another route. 
Look out for relevant details and registration TOMORROW!              emoticon

Final 2 Monthly walks scheduled for 2009: (on 2nd Saturdays of the month)

14 Nov– Singapore River (scenic)
12 Dec – Dairy Farm (new route)

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

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low, Andrew Thio and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,signing off…

Stay cool! Be cool!     emoticon          c ya!

Quote:
"Walking is a weight-bearing exercise, it can also help prevent the bone disease osteoporosis.  Walking
increases bone health, especially strengthening the hip bone, and lowering the more harmful bad low-
density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and raises the more useful good high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
cholesterol"
.

Retirement planning – CPF Life!

What to do with the $$ you know you have; can see cannot touch!

SELF-HELP — Register yourself for a complimentary talk, read on,,,,         emoticon

Turning 55?  
How much money can I withdraw? 
What happens if I sell my property after reaching 55?  

OR turning 62??
How to get L- and V-Bonuses?  
How can I get monthly payout from my Retirement Account?  
What is CPF Life?  

Learn more about CPF rules applicable to you from age 55 & 62.
Register for a complimentary talk, go to this website:

https://www.cpf.gov.sg/cpf_trans/ssl/seminar/default.asp

Events:

Reaching 55, 23 Sep 2009

Reaching 62, 15 Sep 2009

Reaching 55 (Mandarin Talk), 9 Sep 2009

** There might be more such talks,,, so look out for it!

More about CPF LIFE:
http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/Members/Gen-Info/CPF_LIFE/CPF_LIFE

CPF LIFE ROADSHOW —  5Sep2009:
Have questions about CPF LIFE?

• Who can join CPF LIFE?

• What are the CPF LIFE Plans available?

• What is LIFE Bonus or L-Bonus?

• How to join CPF LIFE?

Join us at the CPF LIFE Roadshow to find out the answers to these questions and more!
Come down to listen to talks on what CPF LIFE is. You can also visit the booths to have more
information on CPF LIFE and other active ageing matters.
Most importantly, our friendly CPF officers will be there to help you understand more on CPF LIFE!

Date :  5 September 2009 (Saturday)
Time:  12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Venue:  WestMall Open Plaza, Level 1, 1 Bukit Batok Central Link Singapore 658713.

If you are not able to make it for the roadshow on 5 September 2009, do not worry,
look out for more information on the other CPF LIFE roadshows!

If you cannot find the page to register, drop me an email: chrischan5575@yahoo.com

Best Regards,
Christina CL Chan

MONTHLY WALKS – Updates

  INFORMATION ONLY esp for New Members!

First, our Walk Team has expanded once again with yet another new EO –

Andrew Thio,, a WARM WELCOME!             emoticon

We have come to the last quarter of our monthly walks:

12Sep  –  Kembangan (coastal)     {posted}

10Oct  –  TBA   (To Be Advised)

14Nov  –  TBA

1)       Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting on/about  4pm.
3)       To participate, Registration is encouraged.
4)       Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

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

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low, Andrew Thio and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…

Stay cool! Be cool!      emoticon           c ya!

 

MONTHLY WALK – Schedule update

INFORMATION ONLY

Confirmed dates/routes except Oct & Nov09 the routes will be firmed up in
due time:

25Apr (4th Sat)  –  Alexandra Arch(Hortpark) to Keppel Bay   (Scenic walk! not to be missed)

02May(1st Sat)  –  No walk.  

13Jun  –  Whampoa/Kallang  (educational, scenic)

11Jul  –  Pasir Ris (mangrove)

01Aug (1st Sat)  –  Bt Timah  (quarry)

12Sep  –  Kembangan/Tanah Merah (coastal)     

10Oct  –  TBA

14Nov  –  TBA

1)       Most walks will still be on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       EXCEPTIONS: 2 dates shall be rescheduled to the  4th & 1st Saturday instead ie., 25Apr & 1Aug.
3)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting at 3.30pm or  4pm.
4)       Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

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

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…   emoticon

Stay Cool!  Be Cool!      emoticon   c ya!

Monthly walk: Sat 14Mar, PLR 4

TO the Daring, Bold, Adventurous!

This morning, from my windows I see the grey sky and I said a prayer… now the sun is up and shining!  THIS is the Day that the L… has made! 
The last 2 days the weather has been clement!

GET SET, READY, GO!!!!!       emoticon
see you this afternoon at 4pm, Blk 259 Bt Panjang   
(Update: 14March09 11:16am)

Dear SHCians!We have come to our last PipeLine Ramble!  We have scaled up walls, cross fences, jumped across ‘canals’…… PLR4 might be the toughest of all because of certain challenges, yet to take on!This trail leads us through green pastures; give your legs a good workout as you climb from 1 slope to the next… each steeper than the 1 before.  At last, on top of a slope, standing on a small space enough for 2; to take a breather ….. turned, look back,,,,,,  a ‘gasp’; Wow! so steep!!   Reality dawns; a smile broke forth with glee……. I DID IT!!!?     emoticon

In PLR2 we walked on a pipeline, a small ‘section’.  Someone had asked: Can we walk the entire length?   Such a chance is HERE!

Challenge:  walk ON the entire length of a huge pipe!  No turning back as it is the only way to the opposite side. 
This pipe seems broader; definitely longer, approx 200m.

Next,   ever stepped on something soft?   I mean, really soft…..aargggghhh, a rare experience! 

This trail might be Challenging for some;  to others, definitely a Challenge not to be missed!!!!!  ADVENTURE!….Excitement!…. awaits!        emoticon

Start Time:  4pm SHARP.  (Route 8 – 9km.  Be punctual, due to the challenges, might take 3hrs).

Meeting Point:   Blk 259 coffeeshop, along Bt Panjang Road (same place where PLR3 ended).

How to Get there:  
(i)  Choa Chu Kang MRT transfer to Bt Panjang LRT – Bangkit station.
Exit LRT,  keep left – see Blk 255 /Bt Panjang Ring Rd, walk forward, look for
Blk 259.
(note:  from Choa Chu Kang MRT to Bangkit LRT – allow 15-20mins, waiting
& travel time).

OR
(ii)  Buses along Bukit Panjang Road alight at either Blk 223 or Blk 270
(depends which direction you are coming from)  –  bus nos. 171, 187, 190,
700A, 960, 963, 966.

Walk will End:  at Woodlands Town Garden @Woodlands Centre Road / Woodlands Centre Point.Take 950 or 911 to Marsiling MRT.  Other bus services available: 178; 856; 903; 911; 912; 913; 170.

NOTE:
1)  DO wear proper walking, covered shoes; use an old pair; ‘non-slip’.
2)  If mozzies are attracted to you, bring insect sprays.3)  There are no ‘toilet’ facilities & no shelter from raindrops.4)  Bring only the minimum, ‘light’ on the back is ideal!

An Exception:  due to the terrain of this trail, should the weather be inclement either on Friday night or Saturday morning, for the safety of all participants, the walk might be cancelled.   emoticon    (ps: Trail heads Northwards).  

*****On Saturday, 14Mar 12noon: check this post …..         emoticon
We shall advise
in case this walk has to be cancelled due to inclement weather!

REGISTER HERE.
If you need clarification, drop me an email…  chrischan5575@yahoo.com

REGISTERED,,, THE BOLD, DARING & ADVENTUROUS
1. Veronique 2. Susan Tan 3. Daisy Yeo 4. John Howe 5. Sarah Zahriah 6. Wee Chin 7. Feztus Lim 8. Ronald Lee 9. Thomas Goh 10. Kristin Leong 11. Richard Yee 12. Molly Chua 13. Alicia Soh 14. Mike Tan 15. Bobby Yee 16. Steven Chan 17. James TanCL 18. Charles Chua
19.KarenT
20.Pauline ….. Jeffrey Lim; ChristinaCL Chan

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

Stay kool!  Be kool!     emoticon    C ya! 


Background of this Trial
:
What is this PipeLine Ramble – PLR? Most of you would know that a water
pipeline runs from Johor to Singapore but have anybody thought to trace the pipeline route"?

The entire trail is approx 30km! We had intended to introduce this trail in 3 separate segments but had decided to segment it into 4 parts.
Each part of the route has a different terrain and each opens up a part of
Singapore seldom seen.

PLR1: in Apr08 the 1st segment, from Pearl’s Hill to Farrer Road.
PLR2:  Aug08 Farrer Road to Turf City (the pixs are found in the same post
dd 23July08).
PLR3: Oct08 Turf City to Bukit Panjang Park (post dd 01Oct08, pixs are found
in the same post).

Click here for photos

Monthly walk: Sat 14Feb

Dear SHCians!

14th February….. Let’s think about love and friendship.  A Japanese once told me that in Japan it is also referrred to as Tomo-choko (???)  
Tomo meaining friend; choko meaning chocolate.  Got the ‘hint’? …make this a Memorable Valentine’s Day!       emoticon

You are invited to a KOOL date….. to explore our Singapore’s latest downtown icon; the 1st reservoir in the heart of the city! 
the magnificient MARINA BARRAGE!  

This unique 3-in-1 provides:
1)  Water supply — will increase our local water supply source,
2)  Flood control — being a dam built across the Marina Channel to keep out seawater and 
3)  New Lifestyle attraction — ideal for all kinds of recreational activities; set to become an integrated watersports hub and
premier tourist attraction.

A WALK THAT IS DIFFERENT !  An opportunity to        emoticon
(i)  "Walk on Water" by crossing the dam across the Marina Channel.
(ii) "Stand on a Green Roof"  to view our city skyline with the sea as your backdrop; definitely, a view with a great difference!
(iii) "Stroll in the park"  enjoy the fountains in the open central courtyard, watch kids running through the community water playground.
(iv)  an intriguing gallery awaits….. must try, must see…
(v)  have a "Picnic at the Barrage"  ….BYO picnic basket.  Yes, it is allowed but NO Littering & CLEAN UP! before you leave.

Date: Saturday, 14 February 2009   (in case, you didnt get the date right …) haha

Leaders for this walk: ChristinaCL Chan & Charles Chua

Duration:  less than 2hours; you may stay as long as you wish but, do catch the Last Bus out.
**Last Bus from Marina Barrage: 9.00pm

Meeting Point & Time: Entrance to Marina Barrage Main Lobby at 4.30pm sharp.

Though the Barrage is completed; the area directly around it is still under heavy construction.  I had recced this place 3x.  There are
shady roads but I believe no one would want to walk along the dusty roads where trucks with sand, stones rumbled past….
So, for the safety of all, take the MRT!

How to get there:
MRT Station:  Marina Bay, EXIT B, walk straight out, turn right to the Pick-up stop to board the Free shuttle bus service to Marina Barrage.
The shuttle is approx at 10 minute intervals, subject to traffic conditions. 

Those who drive:
from ECP Exit 17A;
from AYE Exit 18;
from Cross Street/Central Boulevard;
from Maxwell Road/Marina Boulevard(NTUC Centre);

THEN travel on…. Marina Station Road/Marina Place/Marina Mall/Marina Grove/Marina way to Marina Barrage entrance/carpark. Free parking.


What to bring:

Your camera!
A shawl or something to keep you warm, might get chilly at sundown.
Sun visor or cap(hold on to it, lest it is blown away).  There are shades but one might not get a good view.  
Bring umbrellas, but hold on to it lest it is blown away!

NOTE:
A cafe serves light snacks & from Sundown it will be a pub with ‘live’ music & serves finger food. 
A restaurant serves ala carte dinner.

REGISTER HERE.
If you need clarification, drop me an email:   chrischan5575@yahoo.com

WHO ARE COMING:

1. Daniel Ong   2. Patsy   3. Lim Tian Soo   4. Feztus Lim   5. Caroline Gee   6. Myra Chia   7. Freddy Liew   8. Bernie Chung   9. Mary Chan   10. Lee King Seng   11. Sarah Zahriah   12. Daisy Yeo   13. Annie Loh   14. Anna Seet   15. Steven Chan   16. Bobby Yee   17. Lina Ng   18. Lim Ah Nee   19. Susan Chang   20. Bira Lupolo   21. Josephine Yap   22. Jenny Tham   23. Juliana Kok   24. Lee Seok Cheng   25. Christina ChanWH   26. Peggy Yap   27. Arthur Yap   28. Charles Wee   29. Gingko Tay   30. Pauline Chew   31. Alan Bok   32. Ann Bok   33. Henry Lim   34. Vince Wong   35. Carol Wong   36. Lee Peng Peng   37. Janet Chan   38. Lawrence Khan   39. Kristin Leong   40. Alice Seah   41. Dorothy Shem   42. Linda Chang   43. John Howe   44. Ronald Lee   45. AnnTo  46. Rosalind Koh  47. Kenneth Tan  48. Rosalind Koh  40. Gengha Dhevi  50. Wong Hong Jeng  51. Lilian Teo  52. Dorothy Lee  53. Eliza Chua  54. Lina Tan  55. Angie Ng  56. Evelyn Ong  57. Katherine Chong  58. Peggy Ho  59. Joyce Tan  60. Paul Kong  61. Peggy Kong  62.Doris Lim  63. Gibson  64. Oi Cheng  65. CJ  66. Karen Thio  67. Lydia  68. Jane Tan  69. Jenny Tan  70. Christopher Chean  71. Jacqueline Han  72. Clara Chay  73. Maureen Lee  74.  MollyC  75. VeroniqueL  76. Catherine Chong 77. Evelyn Ong 78. Charles Chua   79. ChristinaCL Chan  
 

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan….signing off…
Stay kool!   Be kool!     Till then…..        emoticon   emoticon

Click here for photos

Postings on Monthly Walks…

INFORMATION only —

Another kind friend has told me that some members has asked Where they can register for the up & coming Walk in Feb2009??      emoticon

Apparently, we have hung up our walking shoes too long.  

FYI, it is the norm or had been 3 years now that DETAILS of each scheduled walk will be posted at a nearer date ie., approx 2 weeks before the happening date, lest it is forgotten…  heehee

I want to keep the "Fire of Love"  burning for this HOT date…. emoticon
 trust this clarifies:  Postings are INFORMATION only on these 2 dates —  

5Jan2009   Monthly walk to resume 14Feb2009
&  again on   
21Jan  Monthly walk to resume…. (an update due to some reshuffle, see below)   

Next week, Details will be up…. Look forward to your registrations then.  …. Watch this space!  …. "Walks"       emoticon

(Repeat) Posted on 21Jan Monthly walk to resume……

Further to the post on 5JAN2009, please note changes (**) as follows: emoticon

10Jan                no walk.
14Feb               Marina Barrage, "a walk that is different"        
14Mar               **Pipe Line Ramble 4 (PLR 4)
25Apr              **(4th Sat)  Keppel Island

Other details remains status quo.  For more details, please check the post dated 5Jan2009 "Monthly walk to resume…."

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

WISH ONE & ALL  "GONG XI FA CAI"  wishing good fortune & prospertiy and good health!

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

see u soon!  emoticon    Till then…..     emoticon 

Monthly Walk to resume….

Dear SHCians,

Further to the post on 5JAN2009, please note changes to schedule(**) as follows:

10Jan                no walk.
14Feb               Marina Barrage, "a walk that is different"       
14Mar               **Pipe Line Ramble 4 (PLR 4)
25Apr               **(4th Sat)  Keppel Island

Other details remains status quo.  For more details, please check the post dated 5Jan2009 "Monthly walk to resume…."

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!  emoticon

WISH ONE & ALL  "GONG XI FA CAI"  wishing good fortune & prosperty and good health!

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

see u soon!      Till then…..   emoticon  

Monthly Walk to resume: 14Feb2009

Ever wondered the difference between hiking and walking?  I did and found some comparisons:

.. Hikers hike on natural trails, walkers walk on any surface – concrete, asphalt, gravel, sand.    [We walked all types]

.. Hikers seek natural environments – forests, mountains, parks. Walkers walk anywhere.     [Right! We walked everywhere not just anywhere…. Ha]

.. Hikers like to dress the part…. in natural fibers, sturdy hiking boots, a hiking stick. Walkers may look like anybody else out strolling down the street.    [some of our walkers came in hiking shoes, all set to go]  

.. Hikers bring along essentials to deal with any emergency. Walkers take their house key and maybe their wallet and water bottle.     [hee hee hee]

Are you a hiker or walker?  Me think we are both, never mind…whatever…whichever…

Let’s Hit the Trail once again shall we?  At least One step one day… aha

SHC monthly walks will resume on Saturday, 14February 2009.   emoticon

FYI, the walk team “EOs” has grown from 5 to 8! 
the 3 new additions:  Joyce Tan; Charles Chua and Serene Low.
 
For 2009 expect some changes or variety and/or difference:
1)       Most walks will still be on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       EXCEPTIONS: 3 dates shall be rescheduled to the 1st Saturday instead.  The dates are: 4Apr; 2nd May & 1Aug.
3)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting around 4pm.  A couple of morning walks MIGHT be scheduled.
4)       Get your feet wet, wade in shallow streams of water might come your way….

Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

NOTE:  these confirmed dates, routes to be advised/confirmed in due time:

10Jan                no walk.
14Feb               Marina Barrage, "a walk that is different"        
14Mar               Keppel Island (TBC)
04Apr*              (1st Sat) Pipe Line Ramble 4 (PLR 4)
02May*             (1st Sat)TBA
13Jun                TBA
11Jul                 TBA
1Aug*               (1st Sat)  TBA
12Sep               TBA
10Oct               TBA
14Nov               TBA
12Dec               walking shoes, worn out!

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

Even if you are speedy, you may want to take the extra time to – soak in the scenery, take photos, appreciate the beautiful blooms, the butterflies, the birds and bees, perhaps a squirrel or monkeys!  Time in the natural environment should be spent observing and enjoying rather than hurrying to a destination…. the leisure walks that are intended!
Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……. emoticon

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

WISH ONE & ALL A FABULOUS 2009!     emoticon
see u soon!      Till then…..

Mthly walk: PLR 3 on 11Oct(Sat)

Monthly Walk: PipeLine Ramble 3 (from Turf City to Bt Panjang Pk)

Date: 11 October 2008 (Saturday)

Start Time: we shall start the walk at 4.30pm sharp!
Duration:  less than 3 hours.

Meeting Point:
at TURF CITY – the waiting point for shuttle service to/fro Clementi.

Getting There:  (in your travel time, do allow waiting time)
1)
  from Clementi  or  Toa Payoh Bus Interchanges to Turf City: take the complimentary half-hourly(approx) Free shuttle bus services.

2)  Alternate, Public Bus Services:
2a)  Services Along Dunearn Road: 66, 67, 74, 77, 151, 154, 157, 170, 170X, 171, 174, 700, 852, 960, 961, 970.   Alight at the bus stop opposite Sixth Avenue Centre

2b)  Services Along Bukit Timah Road: 66, 67, 74, 77, 151, 154, 157, 170, 170X, 174, 171, 700, 851, 852, 960, 961, 970, 980.   Alight at the bus stop at Sixth Avenue Centre.

(If you are taking these Public Buses, after alighting, take a 5-mins walk towards Turf City, look for the shuttle service waiting point to/fro Clementi)

Leaders for this walk:  JeffreyLim & ChristinaCL Chan.

The 2nd ramble "PLR-2" came to past in August 2008; the trial ended at Turf City.  Let’s Ramble On to another part of Singapore!…….

The terrain is not too rugged.  A grassland fringed by trees; though slopes are gradual there might be little or no defined foot holds ie., could be a little slippery so, proper footwear is encouraged. 

This segment has only 1 obstacle which might provide a wee challenge.
The options are:

1)  get down & walk a U-shaped DRAIN.  Not wide canals. Whilst you are crossing, hope no water gushes out on you…. heehehe

2)  leap across, ensure you land on the narrow ledge (at most, your head will hit not a wall but the huge waterpipe "OUCH!"  the echos ‘gong…ng….ng’! ringing in your ears for a couple of secs.  

3)  perhaps, there is another way  to cross over?  we shall see…..

After passing through Bukit Panjang Park, we shall end the walk with dinner at a big coffeshop (Blk 272) where a variety of food awaits you.

WALK ENDS:  Blk 272 Bangkit Road, off Bt Pangjang Rd. 

LRT Station:  Bangkit. 
Bus Services along Bt Panjang Rd:  171, 187, 190, 700, 960, 963.

Please Register here.     emoticon  

Registered:
1. Daisy Yeo  2. Karen Thio  3. Roger Lim  4. Mei Foo  5. Susan Tan  6. James Tan  7.  Wee Chin  8. Andrew Yeung  9.Dan Huang  10. Joy Chuang  11. Alicia Soh  12. Mike Tan  13. Charles Wee  14. Veronique Lee  15. Kristin Leong  16. Venika Leong  17. Alice Seah; 18. Patsy Lim; 19. Steven Chan; 20. Pauline Khoo; 21. Angeline Ong; 22. Lee King Seng; 23. Lina Ng; 24. Susan Chang; 25. Ah Nee; 26. MollyC ; 27. RonaldL; 28. Oi Cheng; 29. Kwee Swee Meng; 30. JeffreyL; 31. ChristinaCL

NOTE:
1)  If the mozzies always like you, do bring the insect sprays.
2)  There are no ‘toilet’ facilities & no shelter from raindrops.

Stay cool!  Be cool!      emoticon     C ya!

ChristinaCL Chan & Jeffrey Lim  & CharlesWee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan.

Background of this Trial:

What is this PipeLine Ramble?" Most of you would know that a water
pipeline runs from Johor to Singapore but have anybody thought to trace the route"?

The entire trail of approx 21 km will take around 8 to 9hours! We had
intended to introduce this trail in 3 separate segments but after the 1st ramble; to truly enjoy this exciting, challenging trail it has now been segmented into 4 parts. 

Each part of the route has a different terrain and each opens up a part of Singapore seldom seen.
1st segment from Pearl’s Hill to Farrer Road, Apr08.
2nd segment from Farrer Road to Turf City, Aug08  (the pixs are found in
the same post dd 23July08).

Click here to view photos

Monthly Walks: Oct – Dec 2008

Dear SHCians,

The schedule for Q4 (Oct to Dec08):

11Oct    PipeLine Ramble 3

08Nov    MacRitchie Suspension Bridge

13Dec    (have fun doing your Christmas shopping)

We shall hang up our walking shoes for 2 months:  No walks for Dec08 and Jan09.         emoticon

Another year of exciting, interesting trails!     emoticon
For 2.5 years, there were only 3 of us in the walk team: Charles Wee, Veronique Wong and I.  Joining us in 2008, we have Mary Tan and Jeffrey Lim, that makes 5!  JeffL joined us mid year and introduced the interesting "trail of our water pipeline".  We also visited the new HortPark/Southern Ridges.  

Do you know?
Monthly walk schedule: 2nd Saturday/each month! unless otherwise stated.
Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date.
Rain or shine, scheduled walks will not be cancelled.

We wish to encourage YOU to join the Walk team as "EOs"!  
You just need to give time; have a sense of direction, like to organize/lead and Enjoy meeting people.      emoticon    we will share with you.. come, talk to us…….   

Till then…. stay Cool!  emoticon

The Walk Team
(Charles Wee, Christina Chan, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim)