Have Food Will Travel – September 29, 2012 (Saturday)

By popular demand once again we shall go back to this famous Chicken Rice stall to indulge. Last time we were here was in June 2010 where 40 pax attended. emoticon

To help us do away with our guilty conscience we will try to rope in Boon Liang to lead us in a leisurely night stroll at Labrador Park.

Venue: Sin Kee famous Chicken Rice, Blk 38 #01-02 Commonwealth Avenue (3 minutes walk from Queenstown MRT).emoticon

Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_1/travel_site_143810/

Dinner Time: 6.00 – 7.30pm

Night Walk – 8.00 – 9.30pm

Menu: – Steamed or roast chicken/Chicken soup with crab & vegetable/Friend egg with onion/Braised bean-stick & Tau pok/Fried vegetable & mushroom with oyster sauce/Pork Trotter or steamed prawns/Ice cream/Free flow of juices.

No charges for second helping of chicken rice.

Cost: $8.00 nett per pax.

Please register here:

EOs, Dan, Boon Liangemoticon

Registration List:

  1. Dan
  2. Boon Liang
  3. Rosalind Soh
  4. Alice Seah
  5. Anne Chee
  6. SK Chua (Tentative)
  7. Ann Lim
  8. Jane Loh
  9. June Chin
  10. Frisna (Tentative)
  11. Richard Kee
  12. Jane Kee
  13. Esther Mok
  14. Laura Ng
  15. Karen Thio
  16. Lena Wang
  17. Barbara Lim
  18. Pauline Tan
  19. Morris Ng
  20. Terry Tang
  21. Helen Kuek
  22. Judy Lim
  23. Helen Wong
  24. Johnny Pow
  25. Annie Pow
  26. Shawn Soh
  27. Lucy
  28. Gingko Nut
  29. Andrew Koh
  30. Shirley Tan
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How can we make home potlucks a significant feature within SHC?

All of us are familiar with Home Potlucks.  To our friends and new acquaintances, it is always nice to cook a meal, invite others to bring something, and enjoy time together, get to know each other and find common interests.

Very often, the host has to put in a lot of effort to make sure the Home Potluck runs as planned, and the food and drinks are sufficient for the group.  The schedule has to be right, the cake just well baked, the curry hot and yet caters to those who have delicate lips, the apartment is cleaned, before and after the event and the guests are able to gel with one another.

If we are the sociable type, we always like to be invited.  If I find that someone else is invited, and I am not, I tend to sulk and wonder why I am to invited. Maybe, it’s another clique, and I am not in that group. Sometimes, we rather not put up a Post on a home potluck, for fear that we invite someone we dont like or we receive overwhelming responses.  Or maybe, we might have two persons who do not like one another, for whatever the reasons.

Then, if we have many responses, it will cost a lot to buy the food and the drinks.  And, it will also be a big headache to do the preparation and ooh, the clean-up.  Maybe, we can organise one or two Home Potlucks. But, how about every month?  No, sometimes, we think better not, to avoid all the headaches. It’s sad if these concerns prevent us from having regular Home Potlucks.  Some participants may not bring anything, and just say I shall drop in.  Others may bring an item, that two other members have brought along too.

Many of our members are excellent cooks, prepare great dishes and make beautiful kueh kueh.  Would it not be nice if we get to taste these foods?

How do we encourage Home cooked food?  Sometimes, words are better not said, but I tend to think that we should be open about having home potlucks, some guidelines maybe, some costs ideas?.   We then can call these home potlucks an SHC-style Home Potluck.  What about "Invite and be Invited"?

(Please do not point or push anyone who respond to this Post to organise a home potluck.  This can discourage views and opinions from being raised).  Let’s have open ideas and discussison on a SHC-style Home Potluck.

Terence Seah

Got an urge to fly a kite? May 19 (Saturday)

Those of you who are wondering wat to do on a picnic day may consider flying a kite. We are not talking of spending money to buy one. What we want to do is to make our own kite. Anyone out there good at making kites. A simple kite to make can be from paper or plastic.emoticon

We going to make it full of fun at the picnic day. Indicate here if you can make a kite and let fly it together. While we were young most may not have such an opportunity to fly a kite. So, let’s do it here.emoticon

If you are cracking your head how to make a kite, try googling.emoticon

The date is May 19, 2012.

Danemoticon

Potluck Picnic at the Park – Saturday 19th May 2012

(This activity is in conjuction with May’s Monthly
Gathering.)

Dear fellow SHCians,

I have not organized any activity for quite some time and hopefully (crossing my fingers), some members will find the time, the day and the date of this Potluck Picnic convenient for them to join. My thanks to Dan Huang and Charles Chua for making the trip with me to recce the park on Monday 30th April’s morning. We have unanimously agreed on an excellent spot that is near the main road, bus stop and toilet facility. There is a sort-of shelter from the heat but not from the rain, lots of benches, grassy ground, trees and a lovely view of the cleaned-up Kallang River.

In my previous thread I received offers of help in provision of food and transportation from some members. I am very grateful for their kindness.

Details of this activity are as follow:-

  • E.O.s– Rosalind Lee, Dan Huang & Charles Chua
  • Day/Date    : Saturday 19th May 2012
  • Time           : 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm
  • Venue         : Meeting Point 2, Kallang Riverside Park
  • Map    : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_19398/travel_site_1/

Meeting Point 2 is at the spot nearest to the pedestrian bridge linking the park to Crawford Street. If you look at the map, it is at the bottom left. There is a toilet facility near the spot we’re to meet.

What to Bring

  1. Yummy food or hot/cold drinks or disposable paper plates/cups/refuse bags. 
  2. A mat or plastic sheet if you prefer to sit on the grassy patches. 
  3. Foldable deck chairs if you have your own mode of transport.
  4. Hats/Caps/Umbrellas in case it rains…..:p

Members who are keen to join this activity will get to enjoy a relaxing afternoon picnicking with other members and taste the various dishes made/cooked/bought amidst serene surroundings.

Please register early stating what type of food you’ll be bringing. Kindly refrain from duplicating the same dish a member has already offered to bring (except for drinks/fruits).

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Registration List

  1. Rosalind Lee – assorted sandwiches
  2. Sam Goh – ponchos/fruits/SHC banner
  3. Susan CH Tan – Lor Bak; Khong Bak; Lor Nerng & rice
  4. Dolly Lim – Sam will bring extra share on my behalf lor..
  5. Lily Ho – bringing something
  6. Johnny Pow – sushi
  7. Annie Tan – as above
  8. Janie Leong – disposable paper plates/cups/refuse bag
  9. Gabriella Chua – finger foods, chicken nuggets
  10. Charles Chua – cakes
  11. Tan Li Li – fruits
  12. Winnie Tan – Brown rice vegetarian beehoon & maybe a fruit cak
  13. Pearl Wong – bringing something
  14. Kenneth Tan – fruit punch
  15. Dan Huang – fruits/drinks
  16. Thomas Loh – fruits & drinks 
  17. Judy Lim – egg tarts
  18. Shirleen Kao – titbits
  19. Dennis Tan – chicken wings
  20. Bobby Bok – bringing something
  21. Rose White – bringing something
  22. Christina Chan – bringing something
  23. Sarah Zahriah – mee goreng
  24. Grace Ng – bringing something
  25. Marge Tan – bringing something
  26. Ronald Lam – bringing something
  27. Ann Lim – bringing something
  28. Lilian Teo – onde onde
  29. Karen Ng- putu piring
  30. Barbara Lim – bringing something
  31. Winnie Lim – titbits
  32. Karen Thio – curry puffs
  33. Rosalind Soh – pineapples
  34. H.C. Lee – beer and nuts
  35. Sue Tan – kueh salat
  36. John Howe – chin chow
  37. Susan Tan SW – salad
  38. Oi Cheng – chwee kueh
  39. C.J. – as above
  40. Christina Phau – canned food
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Silverhairs Club Charity Lunch – February 18, 2012 (Sat)

It’s time we do our part for charity. With Terence’s encouragement, we have fixed this date for the event. Trying to find a charity home to help is no mean task as there are too many to look at. I have identified the Queenstown Community Club as they have a special department looking out to the underprivileged in the vicinity.

It’s always more blessed to give so let us take this opportunity to play a small part. The Queenstown area comprises the lower income group from Tanglin Halt to Mei Ling St to Stirling Rd. Most are rented flats. Those who live here are the older folks. Our target are those 60 years old and above.

Venue: Queenstown Community Club, Commonwealth Avenue (Air-conditioned hall, can accomodate up to 300pax and has a big stage)

Time: 11.00am-2.00pm

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&q=1.299423,103.801590

Cost: $5.00 per pax (Each member who signs up must sponsor one or more elderly residents)

Menu: Food catered by Sin Kee Famous chicken rice includes white and roasted chicken, an egg dish, a toufu dish and a vegetable dish. We need a sponsor for soft drinks.

A medical point will be set up from 11.00 am to 12.30 pm for those coming to check their glucose level, foot scan and blood pressure.

Programme : 11.00am – 12.30pm Karaoke Singing (Judy assisted by Jeffrey)

                     12.30pm-1.30pm     Stage singing by our singers led by Jeffrey and Irene and opera singing by  the CC Opera Troupe.

We need ushers and helpers to make the event a success!

Joy Ah Long will be on standby. Please pay to Joy’s POSB Savings Account: 159-131645.

Please register early.

 

Generous donors :

  1. Tian Soo ($500)/received 10 Jan
  2. Rosalind Lee ($50)/received 9 Jan
  3. Pauline Ho ($100)/received 10 Jan
  4. Irene Poh ($50)/received 8 Jan

  5. Judy Lim ($50)/received 8 Jan (manning the karaoke selection)

  6. Kenneth Tan ($50)/received 9 Jan

  7. Peggy Tan ($100)/received 8 Jan

  8. Lam Hoy Tzee ($88)/received 13 Jan

  9. Bee Gek ($50)/received 13 Jan

  10. Wong Wai Kheng ($50)/received 11 Jan

  11. Gabriella Chua ($50)/received 9 Jan

  12. Caroline Gee ($50)/received 10 Jan

  13. Janie Leong ($100)/received 10 Jan

  14. Aaron How ($100)/received 10 Jan

  15. Angela Straaten ($300)/received 10 Jan

  16. Bira ($100)/received 10 Jan

  17. Richard Wong ($100)/received 10 Jan

  18. Clara Chay ($50)/received 10 Jan

  19. Daisy Yeo ($50)/received 11 Jan

  20. Jane Tan ($100)/received 12 Jan

  21. Boon Liang ($60)/received 12 Jan

  22. Susan CH Tan ($50)/received 13 Jan

  23. Mega ($50)/received 18 Jan
  24. Patrick Oei ($118)/received 17 Jan
  25. Lisa Ong ($100)/received 17 Jan
  26. Lilian Teo ($50)/received 19 Jan
  27. Josie Yow/Allison ($50)/received 20 Jan
  28. Grace Wong ($50)/received 4 Feb
  29. Jassmine Teo ($50)/received 22 Jan
  30. Lydia Soh ($32)/received 26 Jan
  31. Susan Tan SW ($20)/received 29 Jan
  32. Jane Ong ($20)/received 29 Jan
  33. Dolly Choo ($200)/received 31 Jan
  34. Terence Seah ($200)/received 9 Feb
  35. Felice Lim ($50)/received 10 Feb

 

 Kind helpers coming on the day itself :

1) Dorine Tan #9 tbc

2) Peggy Tan #12/medical team/drinks

3) Janie Leong #32/thermos flask/tea and coffee bags

4) Caroline Gee #36/cookies

5) Dolly Lim #48/help

6) Gabriella #49/help/sing

7 )Winnie #51/help/cloth bags

8 ) Joan Ang #56/help

9) Daisy Yeo #63/help

10)Boon Liang #70/help/photographer

11)Susan CH Tan #74/help

12)Bee Gek #78/help

13)Judy Lim #14/drinks

14)Dan/event coordinator/help

15 )Joy/usher

16)Kristy Quek #81/help

17)Lily Ho #83/help

18)Wong Wai Kheng #84/help

19)Janet Chan #90/help

20)Audrey Wong #99/help

21)Lilian Teo #103/help

22)Josie Yow #105/help

23)Allison Ong #105/help

24)Lydia Soh #118/help

25)Susan Tan SW #141/help

26)Jane Ong #141/help

27)Jane Tan #79/help

28)Thomas Loh

Kind contributors in kind :

1) Jeffrey Gan, music

2) Irene Gan, music

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A charity idea and potluck. Will this work?

Sometime, in 2012, we should do something simple and yet feasible for sme charities in Singapore.  In the past, some members have embarked on visits to homes and providing some food and entertainment for the day.  In some cases, some monies were collected and given to the selected charity.

I had the privilege to spend some time discussing with some SilverHairs other options or ways of giving monies to charities.  This good deed may be debatable to some people, for various reasons.

Many members are keen to support charities, but this act has to be sincere, genuine and support a good cause.  i hope I am not starting a debate on the why’s of giving to charities.

The discussion caught my attention, and I was hoping to find some way of giving to charities.  This is a big potluck event where participants contribute a potluck item to the event.  Those wshing to try and buy an item pay, say 2 dollars, for one item. Let’s say we open this event to the public.

All proceeds, we donate to charities.  And, if the idea is good, we do this event once ayear.  We may even combine this event with another event.

Let’s take some time to discuss.  What do you think?  Please do not trash any ideas or suggestions.

Terence Seah

Health Talk on Cell Defense: Top 10 Anti-Aging Foods, 18 Aug 2011

Staying young is easy… when you understand the science behind the aging process.

You’ve probably been hearing about the role of antioxidants to fight  against free radicals – the main enemy of our cells and thus, our body.

The good news is: Our bodies has the ability to produce a Master Antioxidant – glutathione. There are more than 96,000 studies on glutathione worldwide, yet you have probably never heard of it.  The reason is, up until now, there was no easy way to get additional glutathione into your body. If you tried to take it like a supplement, t gets destroyed in your stomach and G.I. tract before it reaches your cells.  I shall share with you simple ways you can eat, enjoy, and stay young!

Participants will learn:

– The Anti-aging Miracle of Glutathione – Your Body’s Master Antioxidant.
– 3 Easy Ways to Stay Young
– The Top 10 Age-Erasing Foods that are delicious and great for you!
– How to power up your organs so they stay young and you stay healthy!
– Discover why your body needs to reset your biological clock
– Learn how to build a younger body

Date:     Thu, 18 Aug 2011
Time:     7.00 to 9.00pm
Venue:   10 Anson Road, International Plaza #33-07 Singapore 079903

This will be FUN, informative and definitely what you need to know to stay young and healthy. Limited seats only. Free for all SHC members.

Registrations start here :

  1. Yat Sing
  2. Ronald Lee
  3. Pauline Tan
  4. Joyce Tan
  5. Jeremy Lee
  6. Peggy Ong
  7. Lydia Soh
  8. Thomas Loh
  9. Judy Tay
  10. Clara Ho
  11. Ah Nee
  12. Eunice Tay
  13. Robert Tan
  14. Serene Leow
  15. Seok Cheng
  16. Peng Peng
  17. Pearlynn Tan
  18. Dolly Lim
  19. Wee Chin
  20. Lawrence Lee
  21. Jessie Khor
  22. Gingko Tay
  23. Helen Wong
  24. Rosalind Soh
  25. May Tan
  26. Rene Leong
  27. Ronald Lam
  28. Marg Tian
  29. Richard Wong

Live to Eat – Part 2 July 23rd,2011 (Saturday)

Dear members

Since our last session on June 5, 2010 we had not organised another food and fun fellowship.emoticon

This time round we will have a hearty and healthy vegetarian meal and then go for a leisurely stroll to Sentosa (RWS) led by Boon Liang. After our meal, we will take a 15-minute bus ride to Harbourfront. Alternatively we may take a train from Dakota or Aljunied MRT. It is also worthwhile if four persons share a cab.  Those who drive may wish to pack in a few friends, new and old.

The walk will be along the boardwalk from Vivocity to Resort World Sentosa. Per entry to Sentosa is a dollar. You may join us just for the dinner if you do not want to make the journey for the walk or you may join us just for the walk. 

Venue: 8treasures Vegetarian Restaurant, Guillemard Village, 102 Guillemard Road (Former Singapore Badminton Hall)

Dinner time: 6.00pm

Depart to Vivocity: 7.00pm

Dinner cost: $12.00 per pax

Yummy menu: Fresh Mushroom Roll/Kung Bao Chicken/Clayport Beancurd/Vegetable Delight/Sea Cucumber with Vegetables/HongKong Noodles/Dessert. Drink is on your own.

Please pay to Joy’s POSB Savings Account: 159-131645 by July16, 2011

EOs, Boon Liang, Dan & Joyemoticon(alamak, which of the three is banging the head!)

Hungry diners and walkers :-

  1. Dan (Paid)
  2. Joy (Paid)
  3. Boon Liang (Paid cash 16 Jul)
  4. Bee Gek (Paid cash 2 Jul)
  5. Audrey Wong (ATR 13 Jul)
  6. Judy Lim (ATR 10 Jul)
  7. June Koh (ITR 5 Jul)
  8. Irene Poh (ATR 10 Jul)
  9. Gabriella (ATR 2 Jul)
  10. Sockie (ATR 16 Jul)
  11. Pauline Tan (ITR 10 Jul)
  12. Maureen Lee (ATR 30 Jun)
  13. Clara Chay (IBG 12 Jul)
  14. Grace Wong (ITR 16 Jul)
  15. Ann Lim (ATR 15 Jul)
  16. Roland Tong (ATR 15 Jul)
  17. Helen Kuek (ATR 17 Jul)
  18. Susan Tan SW (ATR 17 Jul)
  19. Jane Ong (ATR 17 Jul)
  20. Elaine Kong (ATR 16 Jul)
  21. Rina Tan (ATR 21 Jul)
  22. Janet Chan (walk only)
  23. Ivan (walk only)
  24. Eunice Tay (walk only)
  25. Zariah Kassim (walk only)
  26. Margaret Soo (walk only)
  27. Janis Han (walk only)
  28. Christina Pan (walk only)
  29. More more more!!!   Burp…

 

Photos by Boon Liang & Sockie

Singing and Dancing the Blues Away – January 28, 2011 (Friday)

We are glad that all of you present last night have a whale of a time. There’s so much fun and meeting of new friend. As usual there will be karaoke singing, dancing. This time round we are able to cater to a bigger group.emoticon

Venue: Ez4u Dance Studio, 169C Selegie Road 

Time: 7.30pm – 11.30pm

Cost: $10.00 –  Come with 2 bottles of soft drinks and finger snacks with complimentary 4 bottles of wines from Jeffrey and Dan. You are at liberty to bring your own liquor.

Please pay to Irene’s POSB Savings Account 104018149 by 26 Jan 11.

Free parking after 5.00pm at URA carpark next to the former Rex theatre.

EOs, Dan, Jeffrey n Ireneemoticon

Limited space please register early.

Coming :-

  1. Dan – Paid
  2. Joy – Paid
  3. Jeffrey Gan – Paid
  4. Irene Gan – Paid
  5. Gabriella – Paid
  6. Richard Kee
  7. Jane Kee
  8. Jeremy Lee – Paid
  9. Peggy Lee – Paid
  10. Bobby Bok – Paid
  11. Lydia Chin
  12. Edwin Tan – Paid
  13. Thomas Loh – Paid
  14. Sam Huat – Paid
  15. Lily Ho – Paid
  16. Dolly Lim – Paid
  17. Lim Kok Eng
  18. Catherine Lim 
  19. Debbie Oh – Paid
  20. More, more, more!

Foot for taut in JB – December 17, 2010

Dear folks,emoticon

It’s all started with Tian Soo’s post on foods and after several foods outing we decided to explore further. Along came Daniel Chan’s idea of seeking massage kakis so we decided to merge the two together and ended up with going beyond our boundary.

When I asked Daniel Chan for an apt heading, he coined the caption above. The response is pretty good for a weekday event. It’s the time of the year where most are in a festive mood. So here we are all ready to conquer JB.

This will be a full day affair. We are going for massage, curry fish head lunch, shopping and either Beggar’s Chicken or Zi char or seafood dinner, you decide!

Meet at 9.00am at Kranji MRT, we will take a bus in to City Square and take taxis to Holiday Plaza. There is also a new Shopping Centre and ‘chomp chomp’ nearby. Dun worry about the white cards as we will get them at the Malaysian immigration point.

Registration will closed when we hit 20 pax. Group leaders will be, Dan, Daniel, James and Lawrence.

EOs, Dan, Daniel, Joyemoticon

Those confirmed coming:emoticon

  1. Dan
  2. Daniel
  3. Joy
  4. Margaret Chan
  5. William Wong
  6. Catherine Ho
  7. Gabriella
  8. Anna Seet
  9. James Tan
  10. Lawrence Lee
  11. Cheng Pun
  12. Ann Lim
  13. Peter Goh
  14. Eyonne Chew
  15. Pheng Sok
  16. Irene Poh
  17. Francis Mangalam
  18. June Chin

  19. Karen Wong

  20. Pharis

  21. Richard Wong

  22. Judy Lim

  23. Koh Tong Seng

  24. Lilian Koh

  25. Jacqueline?

Up North to Kluang by train – November 24 2010 (Wed)

Dear folks, much has been said and recommended about foods for thought, we want to go further by planning a trip by rail to Kluang. It’s a one day trip to experience travelling by train as the station at Tanjong Pagar will soon be moved by July 2011 to Woodlands.

A time to relax and sample the foods and do some shopping, so get your passport ready and join us. Train journey to Kluang which is just north of JB take about 2 and a half hours. Meet at train station at 7.30am, train depart at 8.00am from Tanjong Pagar. We may take the train back at 2.00pm or later.

Ticket on 2nd class cost M$16.00 (Superior)or 1st class (Premier) at M$26 one way and back are similar.

We are running for time here and the ticket have to be book 24 hours in advance. Please indicate your interest here!

EOs, Charles Chua, Dan &  Joy

Those coming:

  1. Charles Chua
  2. Dan
  3. Joy
  4. Tian Soo
  5. Dolly Lim
  6. Serene Leow
  7. Geraldine
  8. Marg Tian
  9. Pheng Sok
  10. Ah Nee
  11. Lai Fong
  12. Anna Seet
  13. Ann Lim
  14. Steven Ng
  15. Yew Kwong
  16. Robert Tan

Photos by Yew Kwong

Food For Thought

I have been reading up on how to avoid heart attack and have found the answer. It is to eat only plant based food. That means not eating anything that moves, including what comes out of them, like milk and eggs.  Doctors have found out that the muck we accumulate in our blood vessels and intestines can be clean up if we eat only plant based food. It will also reduce our excessive body weight, prevent diabetes and avoid cancer.  Your internal organs can actually become ‘younger’.  Mainstream doctors do not like this solution because it will reduce their income from selling you drugs and surgery. More and more retired Doctors are preaching this cure because they have already made their money and can become ‘real ‘ doctors.

But do what I tell you to, don’t do what I do.

This post is to follow up on Kenneth’s idea of sharing  good hawker foods which he posted on Rosalind’s thread which is on the subject of cooking. Please share on this thread of any good hawker stalls you have eaten yourself.

Food is like sex, they taste better if they are forbidden or unhealthy.

Those going for the Vegetarian lunch (Wed) 1-Dec. @ 12.15pm :

  1. Charles Chua
  2. Hou Chong
  3. Tian Soo
  4. Dan Huang
  5. Geraldine T
  6. Debbie O
  7. Yatsing
  8. Steven Chan

Those going for the "Fattening" lunch (Wed) 8-Dec. @ 12.15pm : (meet at the gelatin pork and shark meat stall. For those uneducated in this dish, that is on the first floor of Jalan Berseh Hawker Centre, in the middle, facing Desker and Rowell Rds)

  1. Charles Chua
  2. Tian Soo
  3. Dan Huang
  4. Ivan Lim
  5. Debbie Oh
  6. Kenneth Tan
  7. any more ??

Fortune cookies – Do you know what it is?

I am not sure how many of us have seen a fortune cookie.  Guess those who have patronised Chinese restaurants in the West, would know what a fortune cookie is.  Last week, I was glad to join the good company of Hou Chong, Tian Soo and CharlesC.  We ate at an Asian restaurant.  Food was so so; but what attracted me was a bottle of fortune cookies.

Bought one; but was finally given to me free by the owner.  Broke the shell, and inside was a strip with the words "Soon, you will meet more elders …"  Well, I like it.

Do you make fortune cookies? or can you make them? Say, maybe 250 pcs at a time.  I was thinking that this would be great idea for restaurants.   Please let me know, I would like to get in touch with you.

Chinese New Year is coming!

Terence Seah

For those who love cooking or want to learn how to cook

There are many, many websites in the Internet whereby we can get detailed recipes for dishes we want to experiment with or cook for our family members/friends. Google ‘ recipes for chilli crab’ and you’ll get thousands of links that you can select from. If you do know of a website whereby the recipes offered are tested and given the thumbs up by you please share the link with us. I have one > http://www.mediterrasian.com/index.htm The pictures are really useful and the variety of dishes offered is international. The best part? It’s FREE! Yeahhhh!!!

‘Fine Dining’ @ The Regent S’pore – Fri Oct 29, 2010

Dear Members,emoticon

With the last quarter of Y2010 kicking in soon, would you like to pamper yourself & splurge that extra $$ for a candle-lit dinner in a posh restaurant with your partner, delicately designed for ‘FINE DINING’?

The chosen restaurant is BASILICO, an Italian Restaurant located @ The Regent Hotel Singapore, known for its authentic à la carte set menu with private room settings reserved for our exclusive use.

Date:      Friday Oct 29, 2010
Time:      7.30pm sharp
Venue:    The Regent Singapore, 2nd Level

                 One Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715

Map:       http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_9123/travel_site_25468/

To enhance the evening, members are encouraged to dress formally e.g. Men in jacket suit/tie, and Ladies to be adorned in their favourite spaghetti-strap long evening dresses. Be assured of dining in an ambience that compliments your attire, not forgetting the plush upholstered chairs and the designer-clad wait-staff to serve your gracious needs.

Appended below are 4 unique main courses specially selected by the Italian Chef @ a fixed cost of $75.00 Nett per person, and you only indicate your preferred choice during dinner.

Set Dinner Menu @ S$75.00 nett

Plated Selection of Italian Cold Cuts, Marinated Seafood, Vegetables, Seasonal Leaves and Cheese /or Rich Ligurian Seafood Soup

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(i) Roasted rack of Lamb with Eggplant Parmigiana and Green Asparagus/or

(ii) Grilled Aust. Beef Sirloin, with Crunchy Potatoes, Rocket and Aged Grana Cheese/or

(iii) Asparagus and Ricotta Tortellon, with Blue Cheese Sauce and Hazelnut, Freshly shaved Black Truffle/or

(iv) Roasted Salmon in Saffron Broth with Beans and Mussels

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Home made Gelato with a miniature of Italian Sweets/or

Tiramisu Classic Venetian Mascarpone infused with Espresso Coffee and Marsala Wine

* Coffee or Tea *

There’s a twist to this dinner.. ~~ interested member is required to register as a couple (strictly SHC members) and you’re not obliged to reveal the identity of your partner on this thread. Members who’re game to fine-dine with us, please register your name on this thread & make payment to Jeff Lim’s POSB account by 20th Oct, to facilitate my final arrangement with the Restaurant. ~~ Bon Appetit!

List of Fine-Diners:?

  1. Sue Chan & Partner-PAID
  2. Janet Chan & Partner-PAID
  3. Cat Yeo-PAID
  4. Alicia Lim-PAID
  5. June Koh-PAID
  6. Lim Geok Suan-PAID  
  7. Mega & Partner-PAID 
  8. Dolly Choo-PAID 
  9. Irene Choo-PAID 
  10. Lin Chuah-PAID 
  11. Marg Tian-PAID 
  12. Terence Seah & Partner

emoticon  Max. 16 Diners  –  REGISTRATION CLOSED ~THANK YOU!

 

Payment transfer to: Jeff Lim Chee Keong of POSB Savings A/C No: 178-24973-8.

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Photos by Boon Liang?

SHC Fleamart – Sat 20 Nov, now changed to Sat 11 Dec 2010

A date has been tentatively set for the next Fleamart, if not most likely, on Sat 20 Nov 2010.  Time is likely from 0900 hrs to 1500 hrs.  Location is not firmed yet.

Members interested to take up a stall are encouraged to take note of this date and time.  If you have items for sale, you may indicate them under this Post.  Pre-orders are also encouraged.  Commercial items or products are not allowed.  So, go ahead, whether new items, old items, used items, sealed and packed edible items.

Any form of sale or advertising outside this Post not accepted, and likely will be deleted.  This is a once or twice a year event where selling is permitted, at the SHC Fleamart.

Where possible, the location will be opened to the public for the sale of products.  However, all stalls will be made available to SHCians only.

Suggestions or ideas welcome.  However, please do not be disappointed if any idea is not taken up.  Have fun.  And, of course, if you raise your hands to offer assistance, I will be most pleased; but again, please do not be disappointed if I do not pick it up.  But, no harm, trying too.

The plan is to concide this Fleamart with the November monthly gathering.

Terence Seah

Fleamart stalls list:

  • Stall 1: Terence Seah
  • Stall 2: Hou Chong
  • Stall 3: Anna Seet
  • Stall 4: Rosalind Lee
  • Stall 5: Constance Wong
  • Stall 6: Yat Sing
  • Stall 7: Frisna Tan
  • Stall 8: Lily Ho
  • Stall 9: Caroline Gee
  • Stall 10: Dan Huang
  • Stall 11: Agnes Seow
  • Stall 12: Boon Liang/Thomas Loh
  • Stall 13: James Tan
  • Stall 14: Ann Giri
  • Stall 15:  Alice Teo /And we stop here.  Interested still? You may find someone to co-share a table.

Sat, 21 August Beach Party @ Sentosa

Programme :     emoticon

3 – 7 pm     Tea-Time  –  Alfresco (Sheltered)

  • Free flow of Tea & Coffee
  • Samosa & Spring Roll  (limited – so, do come early)
  • Beach Games (by game master – Yat Sing)
  • Swimming, Sun-bathing, Dancing, Card Games or just relax, ………. anything goes

7 – 10pm     Dinner Time   –   Indoor

  • Buffet dinner  –  Menu :
  • Fresh Garden Salad, Chicken Dopiyaza, Fish Masala, Dal Tarka, Vegetable Jalfrezi, Aloo Gobi, Naan, Steamed White Rice, Fried Papadum and Dessert – Kheer.
  • Free flow of Soft drinks
  • Alcohol – limited (by bar tender – Ivan Lim)
  • Dancing intermittent with Karaoke (by DJ – Jeffrey Gan with his latest sound system)

How to find us : 

  • By LRT – get off at the Beach Station and walk towards Palawan Beach.  We are next to KouFu Food Court.
  • By ‘Free Hop-on Hop-off’ Sentosa tram/trolley – get off at the Palawan Beach Stop.
  • By Car – park at Palawan Beach open carpark @ $3 for 8 hours;  or park at Beach carpark (covered carpark) @ $5 for 1st 4 hours (from 3 – 7pm) and $2 per entry after 7pm.

Photography :  (by our renowned Photographer – Sockie)

Rest assured there will NOT be any video clips made for public websites but photos will be posted in SHC website for members viewing.  Those who do not wish their face to appear in SHC website, kindly refrain from taking group photos as it is not fair to others in the group to have to have their pictures censored because of you.

Last Day of Payment :   have been extended to 19th August.  (Please scroll down for payment details.)

Those who have name tag – PLEASE bring along and wear it throughout the event.

When I was about 18 years old, I use to go camping at Changi Beach just behind where the British Army had a Survival School. behind the school, this stretch of beach was quite secluded. Sometimes we would organize Beach Parties there. By about 2 am, after most of the guests have gone home, a few of us guys would go ‘skinny dipping’. The few girls that were still there would pretend not to watch when we strip but after we get into the water they would shout comments at us from the beach.  I still remember 2 comments even up till today.

  • “Beware of the fishes, they might mistaken yours for a big worm”
  • ‘Don’t shake it more than 3 times…….it is call masturbation”

I am organizing our August  monthly meeting at  Palawan Beach, Santosa.  It will be a Beach Party, but we will not go ‘skinny dipping’ because at our age, I think we will look gross. Even the police would not want us in their station. They will put us straight into the lunatic asylum. I know this will not stop some of you from doing it.

My friend who owns Samudar Indian Restaurant at Palawan beach in Santosa has agreed to let us use the Restaurant on Saturday 21st August.  The restaurant has an alfresco dining area and an aircon dining hall. It can accommodate 200 people.  There are showers on the beach in front of the restaurant and changing facilities nearby.

We will start the party at 3pm. You can swim, play with balls, build sand castle or just enjoy the sea breeze. I need volunteers to organize a few beach games. For those who prefer to stay indoor, you can relax and talk or play board games.   At 7 pm we will have Indian Buffet.  The alfresco dining area which is on a wooden deck and the aircon dinning hall are both very suitable for dancing. You can dance anywhere at any time. You can also do it at the beach but we have to organize sound system outside. You can also pretend to be a teenager on your first date and bring a partner to the bush….there are many dark bushes but tissues are not provided. If you want to sing KOK we have to organize our own portable system because the Restaurant have no KOK licence. We leave the Restaurant at 10pm but you can stay at the beach as long as you like.

Public transport to Palawan Beach is by LRT from VIVO City. It cost $3. Those who drive, pay $7 per car regardless of the number of passengers. The buffet would cost $20 per head.  We will provide tit-bits from the collection of $5 each from those who pay after 31st July.  Those of us who are there in the afternoon should at least buy a drink from the Restaurant to help them pay their staff who would serve you.The restaurant would waive corkage charge for alcoholic drinks we bring. But please don’t bring any other outside food or drinks into their Restaurant.

Dress code will be ‘as little as possible’.  Opportunity for you to show your legs, tummy and butts,  if they are still presentable. I will bring some fig leaves for those who want to be like Adam and Eve.

Now I need the following volunteers

  1. Treasurer to collect the $20 $25 from every participant even if you don’t want to eat the buffet.
  2. Bouncer to throw out those who didn’t pay.
  3. Member registration – Irene Poh has volunteered
  4. Many beach game organizers.
  5. A disco King or Queen to organize the dancing and provide the music CD. They do have a sound system in the Restaurant.
  6. A KOK King/Queen to organize the singing.
  7. And of course, as many ‘gilah’ participants as possible to make it fun.
  8. Also new members, you can come fully clothed to make new friends.
  9. Matchmakers to make sure no one is left alone at this party
  10. Me???…….    I oversee lah.  Girls, remember to wear skimpy clothes, so that I have something to see.

Make your payment to Karen Thio POSB Savings Account number 121-86818-0

Payment before 1st August is $20. From 1st August please pay $25. The last payment accepted is 17th  19th August. 

Who are coming –

  1. Tian Soo (EO)emoticon
  2. Irene Poh (Registration)emoticon
  3. Dan (Matchmaker)emoticon
  4. Joy (Matchmaker’s boss?)emoticon
  5. Geraldine – foreign talentemoticon
  6. Caroline – (Registration)where the boys are emoticon
  7. Annto – to the beachemoticon
  8. Karen (Treasurer) emoticon
  9. Hyacinth  – water babyemoticon
  10. Jeff Chanemoticon
  11. Francis M – Fred Astair reincarnatedemoticon
  12. Catherine K – Ginger Rogers reincarnatedemoticon
  13. Sockie – this girl can shoot shoot shoot ?  emoticon 
  14. Lina Ng – from everywhereemoticon
  15. Hou Chong – can show you what is down underemoticon
  16. Suchang – from MAS partyemoticon
  17. Lily H – (Disco Queen)emoticon
  18. Yatsing – play $69/$96 gameemoticon
  19. Andrew Yeung – emoticon
  20. Janet C – (KOK Boss)emoticon
  21. Ivan Lim – bring Bombay Saphire ginnemoticonemoticon
  22. Peng Peng – the singeremoticon
  23. Christina CL – the walkeremoticon
  24. Eliza Chua – like Miss Dolittle?emoticon
  25. Lina Tan – from Equinox buffetemoticon
  26. Steven Chan – companion for men  emoticon
  27. Charlse  C – my travel buddyemoticon
  28. Lilian T – from PPemoticon
  29. Feztus – from Yunnanemoticon
  30.  Daisy Yeo – sell tissues emoticon
  31. Eyvonne Chew – hope to meet youemoticon
  32. LaiFong – can help to enjoy  emoticon
  33. Richard W – from RTS studioemoticon
  34. Marg T – from Taiwanemoticon
  35. Catherine Ho – hope to meet you.emoticon
  36. Ronnie Sow – Engelbert H and Tom Jones.emoticon
  37. Regina Sim – new friendemoticon
  38. Peter Chee – new friendemoticon
  39. Grace Ng – 1emoticon
  40. Grace Kang – 2emoticon
  41. Dolly l – (Bouncer)emoticon
  42. Lin Chuah – the golferemoticon
  43. Agnes Seow – masuk twice, come twiceemoticon
  44. Thomas Loh – young handsome MCemoticon
  45. SK Chuaemoticon
  46. Gabrella C – men are hungry and hornyemoticon
  47. Veronique Leeemoticon
  48. John Howeemoticon
  49. Helen Kuekemoticon
  50. Rosalind Leeemoticon
  51. Ronald Lamemoticon
  52. Nina Chooemoticon
  53. Biraemoticon
  54. Annie Gohemoticon
  55. Nelly Sohemoticon
  56. Lim Geok Suanemoticon
  57. Oi Chengemoticon
  58. C Jemoticon
  59. Dennis Hoemoticon
  60. Lydia Chin emoticon

Photos by Sockie & Karen

Chinese Sit-down lunch@Grassroots on 10/9/10 (Non-Halal)

Dear foodies,

GOOD NEWS ! ! !   I’m organizing another special sit-down buffer Chinese-style lunch at the
Grassroots club on 10-Sep-2010 (Hari Raya Puasa).
The details:

Event : Special non-halal 35-dish sit down lunch at Grassroots Club (3 min walk from YCK mrt)
Venue : Imperial Court Shark Fins, Level 3
Address: 190, AMK AVE 8, #03-01 The Grassroots Club
Date :   10-September-2010 (Friday – Hari Raya holiday)
Time :   11.30am to 2.00pm
Cost :   $25 nett (normal $29)
             (includes GST + SC, 35 dishes AND free flow of Chinese tea)
Closing Date: 25-Aug-2010 or when 40 pax reach

Soft drinks and alcohol can be ordered at own expense on ala carte basis.

Pls pay $25 to DBS Savings   047-5-014580   by 25-Aug-2010 

Those transferring from non-POSB/DBS accounts please sound out.

1)  James Tan (E.O) (paid)
2)  Susan Tan LC (paid)
3)  Bessie Lam (paid – 11/8)
4)  Andrew SP (paid 11/8)
5)  Steven Chan (paid 19/8)
6)  Maureen Lee (paid 11/8)
7)  Steven Ng (paid 20/8)
8) Pauline Ho (paid 16/8)
9) Susan Tan SW (paid 11/8)
10) Jane Ong (paid 11/8)
11) Tim Liu (paid 17/8)
12) Alan Bok (padi 21/8)
13) Ann Bok (paid 21/8)
14) Bobby Bok (paid 24/8)
15) Tracy Bok (paid 24/8)
16) Francis R Mangalam (paid 14/8)
17) Daisy Phua (paid 19/8)
18) Christina WH Chan (paid 20/8)
19) Seok Cheng (paid 20/8)
20) Jock Khim (paid 26/8)
21) Mei Foo (paid 26/8)
22) Clara Chay (paid 22/8)
23) Jonson Tan (paid $20 25/8)
25) Dayal Mulchand (paid 23/9)
26) Robert Cady (paid 23/8)
27) Doreen Cady (paid 23/8)
28) Anna Seet (payment in transit)
29) Primrose Kok (paid 26/8)
30) June Koh (paid 29/8)

APPLICATION CLOSED LIAO !!!

For the convenience of this event, I’ve pre-selected the following 10 dishes:

1. Shark fin soup with chicken & Chinese Herbs
2. BBQ roast pork & soya sauce chicken 
3. Stir-fried seafood with conpoy.
4. Deep fried Soon Hock Thai style
5. Salad prawn
6. Sweet and Sour pork
7. Deep fried prawns
8. Sauted cubes Beef with black pepper sauce
9. Braised bean curd
10. Braised noodles with duck meat

Altogether, there are 3 dishes of soup, 17 meat/fish dishes, 6 vegetable plates, 5 noodle/rice varieties,
and 4 dessert selections.

In case your table wants to order additional items, you are free to do so, subject to 
NON repetition of the same dish. Also, no food is to be wasted for any item ordered, 
otherwise, the restaurant may impose a charge.

I look forward to a sumptuous meal with all you food buddies very soon.

Note: The last one organized in Jun-2009 was full house. Each table ordered at least 18 dishes.

Link reference : https://silverhairsclub.com/index.php?s=grassroot

Map: http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3239/travel_site_100243/

Directions:-

Nearest  MRT – Yio Chu Kang
Buses (at YCK Terminal) – 13, 70, 70M, 72, 76, 162, 162M;;  (along AMK Ave 6) – 851, 852, 853, 86, 45
Car Parks – Grassroots club, YCK Swimming Pool/Sport center,                  
                   Nanyang Poly (free parking) (entrance at AMK Ave5)

sincerely,
james tan

Notes: The restaurant does not have a K-ok license at their premises. 
           Lunch is FREE sitting.

Chinese Sit-down Buffet Lunch@Grassroots on 10/9/10 (non-halal)

emoticonDear foodies,

GOOD NEWS ! ! !   I’m organizing another special sit-down buffer Chinese-style lunch at the
Grassroots club on 10-Sep-2010 (Hari Raya Puasa)
.
The details:

Event : Special non-halal 35-dish sit down lunch at Grassroots Club (3 min walk from YCK mrt)
Venue : Imperial Court Shark Fins, Level 3
Address: 190, AMK AVE 8, #03-01 The Grassroots Club
Date :   10-September-2010 (Friday – Hari Raya holiday)
Time :   11.30am to 2.00pm
Cost :   $25 nett (normal $29)
             (includes GST + SC, 35 dishes AND free flow of Chinese tea)
Closing Date: 25-Aug-2010 or when 40 pax reach

Soft drinks and alcohol can be ordered at own expense on ala carte basis.

Pls pay $25 to DBS Savings   047-5-014580   by 25-Aug-2010 emoticon
Those transferring from non-POSB/DBS accounts please sound out.

1)  James Tan (E.O) (paid)
2)  Susan Tan LC (paid)
3)  Christina Seet
 

4)  Sock Cheng 

5)  Bessie Lam (paid – 11/8)
6)  Andrew SP (paid 11/8)
7)  Steven Chan

8)  Jane Loh

9)  Rosalind Lee

10)Maureen Lee (paid 11/8)

11) Steven Ng

12) Pauline Ho

13) Danz

14) Joy

15) Susan Tan SW (paid 11/8)
16) Jane Ong (paid 11/8)
17) Tim Liu (tentative)
18) Alan Bok
19) Ann Bok
20) Bobby Bok
21) Tracy Bok
22) Francis R Mangalam
23) Daisy Phua
24)

25)

Waiting List
1)



For the convenience of this event, I’ve pre-selected the following 10 dishes:

1. Shark fin soup with chicken & Chinese Herbs
2. BBQ roast pork & soya sauce chicken 

3. Stir-fried seafood with conpoy.
4. Deep fried Soon Hock Thai style
5. Salad prawn
6. Sweet and Sour pork
7. Deep fried prawns
8. Sauted cubes Beef with black pepper sauce
9. Braised bean curd

10. Braised noodles with duck meat

Altogether, there are 3 dishes of soup, 17 meat/fish dishes, 6 vegetable plates, 5 noodle/rice varieties,
and 4
dessert selections.

In case your table wants to order additional items, you are free to do so, subject to
NON repetition of the same dish. Also, no food is to be wasted for any item ordered,
otherwise, the restaurant may impose a charge.

I look forward to a sumptious meal with all you food buddies very soon.

Note: The last one organized in Jun-2009 was full house. Each table ordered at least 18 dishes.

Link reference : https://silverhairsclub.com/index.php?s=grassroot

Map: http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3239/travel_site_100243/

Directions:-

Nearest MRT – Yio Chu Kang
Buses (at YCK Terminal) – 13, 70, 70M, 72, 76, 162, 162M;;  (along AMk Ave 6) – 851, 852, 853, 86, 45
Car Parks – Grassroots club, YCK Swimming Pool/Sport center,
                 
Nanyang Poly (free parking) (entrance at AMK Ave5)

sincerely,
james tan

Notes: The restaurant does not have a K-ok license at their premises.
           
 Lunch is FREE sitting.

Silver Platter Event

Dear SHC Members

I am organsing an event on June 11, 2010 (Friday) at SpaBoutique (www.spaboutique.com.sg) from 6.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m.  I would like to invite fellow SHC members to come grace our inaugural Silver Platter event where you will be treated to an evening of food, knowledge & entertainment.  Also a place to network and meet other Silver friends.  Entertainment includes a "Silver" fashion show by Mother and Child Project, trial head & shoulder massages, yoga as well as taijigong demos.  Cocktails & light refreshments will be served.  I am offering 10 of our exclusive entry passes, complimentary to fellow SHC members, so if you are interested, please email me at diana_loo@hotmail.com.  First come first served!

Diano Loo

Live to eat – June 5, 2010 (Satuday)

Come June 5 on a Saturday night we shall have another opporunity to gather over a sumptuous dinner and a night walk. While time permit we want to enjoy ourselves as much as we could. What is your philosophy of life, ‘Eat to live or live to eat’?emoticon

All are welcome!

This time round just to ease our conscience we shall have Boon Liang to lead us in the night walk at Hort Park, a place he’s familiar  with  and according to him ‘his second home’!

Venue: Sin Kee famous Chicken Rice, Blk 38 #01-02 Commonwealth Avenue (3 minutes walk from Queenstown MRT).

Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_1/travel_site_143810/

Dinner Time: 6.00 – 7.30pm

Night Walk – 8.00 – 9.30pm

Menu: – White or roast chicken, Braised pig trotter, Curry fish head, Beansprouts, Oyster sauce veg., Crystal chicken feet and a hot or cold drink.emoticon

No charges for second helping of chicken rice.

Cost: $8.00 nett per pax/ Pay to Joy’s Posb Saving Account No. 159-131645 by 29 May 10.

Closing date: May 15, 2010

EOs, Dan, Boon Liang, Joy emoticon

Those coming:-

  1. Dan (PAID)
  2. Joy (PAID)
  3. Boon Liang
  4. Rosalind Lee (PAID)
  5. Eyvonne Chew (PAID)
  6. Daisy Yeo (PAID)
  7. SK Chua (PAID)
  8. Charles Chua (PAID)
  9. Agnes Seow (PAID)
  10. Pauline Ho (PAID)
  11. Gwyneth Lee (PAID)
  12. Tim Liu (PAID)
  13. Lilian Teo (PAID)
  14. King Seng Lee
  15. Alice Seah (PAID)
  16. Henry Yip (PAID)
  17. Sockie (PAID)
  18. Ivan Lim (PAID)
  19. Michael Tay(PAID)
  20. Irene Poh (PAID)
  21. Helen Wong
  22. Maureen Lee (PAID)
  23. Maria Tan (PAID)
  24. Janet Chan
  25. Rene Leong (PAID)
  26. Wee Chin (PAID)
  27. Kristin Leong
  28. Andrew Yeung (PAID)
  29. Lee Patrick
  30. karen Thio (PAID)
  31. Sally Kang (PAID)
  32. Judy Lim  (PAID)
  33. Steven  Ng (PAID)
  34. Karen Lim (PAID)
  35. Rina Tan (PAID)
  36. Anita Schechter (PAID)
  37. Steven Chan (PAID/eat only)
  38. John Howe (PAID)
  39. Thomas Loh (PAID)
  40. Eileen Thean (PAID)
  41. Maureen Lim (PAID)

REGISTRATION CLOSED!

Thank you for your support and company!

 

Please click her to view photos

 

  

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 – Dinner only
  14. Geraldine Ting – tentative
  15. Look forward to your support emoticon

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

 

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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 

The Westerlies wind is blowing. January 30, 2010

The idea has been brought forth by Rosalind and Terence and some others. We had some territorial group formed before but it faded off into the horizon!

Before the Easterlies came up with some show, the Westerlies want to be the first to jump up the bandwagen. Those who are from the West may show your interest here. We would need to locate a place to meet or possibly a member’s home, whether for lunch or dinner? 

New members are encourage to come forward and we look forward to hear all your suggestions!

Dan & Joy

  1. Dan
  2. Joy
  3. Thomas lau
  4. Vivian Lai
  5. Steven Chan
  6. Lim Tian Soo
  7. Veronique
  8. Ann To
  9. Gwyneth
  10. Jennifer Lim
  11. Eyvonne Chew
  12. Boon Liang
  13. Sam Goh
  14. Kristin Leong
  15. Pauline chew
  16. Charles Wee
  17. Kim Leong
  18. Feztus Lim
  19. Tim Liu
  20. Freda Lim

An Enchanting Evening at Boat Quay – Saturday 5 December, 2009

Dear folks,

Shall we have an evening of fine dining, wine and karaoke by the Singapore River? It is that time of the year when the festive spirit is in the air and it is a good opportunity to meet new and ‘young’ friends!

The karaoke room is available to us free of charge from 6.00pm and it comes with an overhead projector. We are free to bring our own CDs.

Enjoy a different experience having your meals served on a hot stone!

SET MENU

  • Mushroom Soup
  • Choice of Main Course
  • 1) Norwegian Salmon or
  • 2) Chicken & Prawns or
  • 3) Rib Eye (Served with potato salad)
  • Dessert Mango Pudding
  • Coffee or Tea

Cost: $28.00 nett

  • Place: Sizzling Rock at 51 Boat Quay
  • Time: Dinner starts at 8.30pm. 
  • Corkage charge: $15.00
  • Closing date: 28 November, 2009

Dan & Joy will bring along a free bottle of wine!

EOs, Dan & Joy!

Registrations start here

  1. Dan Huang – with a bottle of red wine to share (PAID 28 NOV 09)/R/530
  2. Joy Chuang (PAID 28 NOV 09)/S/530
  3. Charles Chua (PAID 25 NOV 09)/R/815
  4. John Howe (PAID 1 DEC 09)/S/815
  5. Karen Thio (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S/815
  6. Janet Chan (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S/815
  7. Maggie Teo – with a bottle of barcadi Rum to share (PAID 1 DEC 09)/S/815
  8. Albert Tan (PAID 1 DEC 09)/S/815
  9. Susan Tan Jane Wong (PAID 28 NOV 09)/C/530
  10. James Tan Steven Chan (PAID 28 NOV 09)/R/530
  11. Tian Soo (PAID 28 NOV 09)/815
  12. Caroline Tan (PAID 1 DEC 09)/S/815
  13. Sue Chan (PAID 30 NOV 09)/C/530
  14. Cat Yeo (PAID 30 NOV 09)/S/530
  15. Andrew Koh (PAID 28 NOV 09)/R/530
  16. Boon Liang (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S/815
  17. Anna Seet
  18. Rene Leong (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S/815
  19. Gingko Nut (PAID 28 NOV 09)/R/530
  20. Suzchang (PAID 27 NOV 09)/C/815
  21. Ah Nee (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S/815
  22. Eyvonne Chew (PAID 26 NOV 09)/815
  23. Peng Peng (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S/530
  24. Christina Chan (PAID 27 NOV 09)/R/530
  25. Eliza Chua (PAID 27 NOV 09)/815
  26. Lawrence Khan (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S/815
  27. Margaret Tian (PAID 27 NOV 09)/R/815
  28. Agnes Seow (PAID 26 NOV 09)/R/530
  29. Daisy Yeo (PAID 25 NOV 09)/R/815
  30. Florence Theng (PAID 30 NOV 09)/S
  31. Edmond Ong (PAID 30 NOV 09)/R
  32. Ann Lim (PAID 25 NOV 09)/S/815
  33. Maureen Lee (PAID 25 NOV 09)/S
  34. Irene Poh (PAID 26 NOV 09)/S
  35. Lilian Teo (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S
  36. Tan Sock Wah (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S
  37. Richard Kee (PAID 27 NOV 09)/R/815
  38. Jane Kee (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S/815
  39. Pauline Chew (PAID 27 NOV 09)/R/815
  40. Jacqueline Han (PAID 27 NOV 09)/S
  41. Frisna Tan (PAID 30 NOV 09)/530
  42. Winston Yeo/815
  43. Caroline Yun
  44. Hong Jeng/S/530
  45. Terence Seah (PAID 4 NOV 09)/R/530

REGISTRATION REALLY CLOSED!!!  Thanks for your support!

Kindly make payment to Joy’s POSB Savings Account 159-131645 by 28 Novenber, 2009, Thanks.

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Potluck II-Homecooked Desserts n Finger foods Potluck

All righty! The sequel to the first Homecooked Potluck will be happening sometime next month!

This time round, it’s all homecooked specialty desserts and finger food. Now before everyone starts bringing in ordinary desserts like green bean soups or yiou tiow or simple agar agar or soon kuay, I want to emphasize that the item has to be different from those stuff that can be easily obtained from food centres.
For example, if it’s going to be yiou tiow, it has to be something extraordinary that is made with it, or if it’s going to be agar agar, there must be something unusual about it, not just simple coloured and flavoured agar agar.
It would be good if potential participants can come up with a suggestion of two or more items which will be made into a ‘menu’.

Since it’s desserts and finger foods, please ensure that everyone gets a bite of each item.

Date : 21st November 2009 

Time:  3 pm to 7 pm

Venue: My Place in Pasir Ris,St 52 (off Drive 1 or Drive3).  

It’s open to both sexes, but if participants are coming as a couple, each person has to present an item.

I have a mahjong table and cards, so we could have some games if anyone is interested, but keep in mind that theses are secondary activities to the main agenda, which is eating, sharing recipes and socialising.

EO- Mary Chan

Participants:

1. Mary Chan – ‘Or Nee" with gingko nut + plates n cutlery

                        Calamansi Chicken bites

                        Chocolate banana fudge cake

                     

                       

2. Andrew Koh –  drinks and ….alcohol ? emoticon

3.Ann Chee – pulut (?)

4.Judy Lim –  longan tou foo –  sweet and cool

5. Doreen Cady – Baked Pita bread stuffed with feta, cheddar, eggs and yogurt – yum yum!

6. Robert Cady – Stuffed Chicken wings with prawns n minced pork – double yum yum!

7. Constance Wong – Vietnamese popiah  –  mmmm, healthy and delicious snack

8. James Tan –  wasabe prawns  or cereal prawns

9. Susan Tan –  kueh lapis

10. Frisna Tan – gado gado –  another healthy snack

11. Alice Seah –  chilled banana dessert –  yet to be named

12. Steven Chan – Thai glutinous rice with mango/durian

13. Sylvia Ang –  fusion braised chicken wings

                               Mmmm…. the dishes are coming together nice and dandy!

                                                         Yummilicious!

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Homecooked Food Potluck – Sat, 17th Oct 2009

Rosalind Lee and Mary Chan have planned a ladies only homecooked food potluck. It’s now thrown open to men.                                                            

Number of participants is limited to 20.

Participants are invited to cook a dish and share with other participants, not only the food, but their recipes as well as their cooking tips.

Dishes have to be homecooked by participants and should be enough for at least 6 – 8 persons.

Date: 17th Oct 2009 (Saturday)
Time:  5 .30 pm to 9.30 pm
Venue: Eileen Thean’s place at Chai Chee Gardens. Address will be given later

Contributions of other items like drinks, desserts and salads are welcomed but will not be considered as a cooked dish.  Plastic plates, cups and cutlery are also welcomed.

Names of participants

  1. Rosalind Lee – fried rice n Plastic plates, cups and cutlery
  2. Mary Chan- – spicy chicken wings
  3. Maggie Teo – Shepherd’s Pie
  4. Constance Wong – Sambal cuttlefish on a bed of roses, um sorry, sedap achar.
  5. Tan Seok Wah – Dry Mee Siam
  6. Caroline Sit – Sambal goreng
  7. Eileen Thean – Hakka yeong tau foo
  8. Sylvia Ang –  cinnamon soy sauce chicken
  9. Oi Cheng – mixed vegetables
  10. Lilian Teo – Pulot Seri Kaya —– changed to corn pudding
  11. Steven Chan –  black bah kut teh (herbal pork rib)
  12. Dan Huang – English Trifle
  13. Jane Loh – Curry veg
  14. Ann Lim – ngoh hiang ———-withdrew
  15. Nina Choo – stewed pork
  16. Andrew Koh – soft drinks + wineemoticon
  17. Patrick Chan- soft drinks + wine + ice + bucket  emoticon
  18. Lydia Chin –  special Indonesian chicken
  19. Anne Chee – glutinous rice and dried sambal prawns.  
  20. Judy Lim – fried laksa                                                                            

                 Wow, the spread is looking sumptuous!emoticon With music and wine, what could be better? emoticon

                 Could all participants drop me a note by email so that I can forward to you the address of the   venue?  Thanks.                                                     

                          Registration Closed.

                          Thank you all.

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Calling all ladies who are good cooks!

My apologies to the guys for stipulating ‘ladies only’ in this thread. Perhaps, later on, the guys can be included.

In the meantime, what I would like to learn are more home-cooked dishes. I have some not-too-bad dishes that I won’t mind teaching.

Are there any ladies who are willing to share their yummy recipes or even hold a demonstration at her home or some other venue?

Are there SHC ladies who are keen on cooking?

Thank you

Ros

Live to eat or eat to live?

Most of us will one way or another be confronted by this question. I want to carry the question posed by Terence further, is it enough to ask ourselves what make us feel good or look good. When I look in the mirror, at the receding hairline and the paunch on me; I deny that I am looking at myself. This just cannot be me like when I was about 20 years ago; I was sporting more hairs and lot of muscle mass then.

Just some years ago I invested in a toupee which cost me $1000, it certainly makes me feel good and look good. It was weaved on my head at four corners and each week I need to go back for maintenance which cost $15 for each visit. One day I look for my toupee and found it missing, someone may have stolen it! Well, vanity comes at a cost!

I love to jog and swim when I was younger. With some friends we frequently jog at Mac Ritchie Reservoir and I can swim ten laps free-style effortlessly. Those were the day; I have put off doing exercise and neglecting to eat healthily. At what price? Now I am contending with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

About twenty years ago I bought a book entitled ‘Eat right for your blood types’ by an author called, I think it sound like ‘Alamo’. It was recommended by a client of mine; I did try to read the book but was too lazy to read it through.

There will be lot of skeptics around denying the usefulness of sticking to the teaching. I belong to blood group A and realized that if I want to stay healthy and live longer I have to adhere to a certain diet. To my horror Type A blood type must stick to a vegetarian diet as we are prone to heart disease, cancer and diabetes. We must stay on foods in their natural state: fresh, pure and organic and we will naturally not put on weight.

I was disheartened to know that I must not consume beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison, duck and goose but luckily chicken, Cornish hens and turkey are okay. Seafood like carp, cod, grouper, mackerel, salmon and snail are most beneficial. Catfish, caviar, clam, crab, eel, frog, lobster, mussels, octopus, scallop, shrimp, squid and turtle are no no! Dairy products of all kind not good at all for Type A. Yogurt, goat cheese and goat milk are okay but all other cheeses and milk not allowed.

I have thought of becoming a vegetarian but the idea of denying me a juicy sirloin steak made me gave up the idea. The spirit certainly is willing but the flesh is tremendously weak! Will I be strong enough to stay on this diet knowing that the reward is overwhelming, to look good and feel good? I am looking for like-minded folks willing to share my dream of eating healthily and living life with zest and vibrancy.

Those who are curious to know their blood types and diets, there are:

Type A is people who should be vegetarian and avoid meat and dairy products.

Type B should eat red meat and fish. Type O should eat lots of animal protein and little carbohydrates and Type AB should eat a combination of Types A and B.

Type A+ :

  1. Dan
  2. Caroline
  3. Patrick Lee
  4. Angela
  5. Mary Chan

Type AB+ :

  1. Tian Soo

Type O :

  1. Amy Soon
  2. Catherine Ho

Type O + :

  1. Nor

Type XO ?