Charity and social projects

charity1charity3 charity2Some members spent a lot of their time and also money doing charity work. They could be working in a home or ophanage or an old-age home, looking after kids or older folks.

For others, it could mean support a building project for a library, cooking for a self-help kitchen or teaching language at a local village. All these charity and social work could be in Singapore or any of the nearby countries. It could be in the Philippines, Batam, Thailand, or in a disaster zone.

I think it is nice to hear what you are doing or had done offering charity work and social services. Be it paid or volunteer, share with us. The more detail you tell us, the more others will get to understand. Some of us may be interested to join you in your charity projects. Charity is very personal.

Terence Seah

Monthly walk: Sat,12Jul… loop around..!

Date:  Saturday, 12th July 2014  (ie., 2nd Saturday)
Start Time:   9am sharp. (please be on time as you will not be able to meet up with us!)
Duration:     approx 3.5hrs, excludes ‘take 5s’

Meeting Point: Marymount MRT, Exit A to ground level.
ECs:  Christina Chan, Charles Wee & Alice Seah.

Into the woods we,,,,, Tread softly, Talk quietly!

MacRitchie Loop……. round the entire reservoir! including the TreeTop
Walk…. hooray!

MacRitchie Reservoir needs no introduction.

Briefly:
It was opened in 1967 and through the years, trails were launched,
boardwalks were built.  Several trails are named after tree species
commonly found along the trails eg., Prunus, Petai, Chemperai,
Jering and Petaling.

It is still a popular recreational area, esp in the mornings
during weekends or public holidays, many different groups of walkers,
hikers, families young and old are found along the various trails.

TreeTop Walk** – a 250m long freestanding suspension bridge between
the 2 highest points in this Central Catchment Nature Reserve
(MacRitchie), still the 1st of its kind in Singapore.

Be delighted with panoramic views, green green grass, giant trees,
close encounters with thousand species of flowering plants,
keep your eyes opened in case you chance upon native creatures,
insects, birds…..white-bellied Fish Eagles soaring above.

**TreeTop Walk:  those who decides not to go across this, our
Ms AliceS will lead you through another route.

Please bring along a snack or fruit for the extra “energy boost”!

This walk will end past norm lunch hour ie., we will have a late lunch.
Therefore, will help to reserve lunch for you at the Cafeteria.
There are varieties but servings are limited.

If you want lunch:
please place order(indicate Item No.), make payment upon registration.
It seems silly to collect such a small amount, however, Cafeteria requires a
deposit due to bad experiences, if it is a no show of 1 or 2 pax/orders, I can
pay for it but if more, will not be possible as I will not be needing additional
ordered lunch at all.

To simplify, only 3 choices:
1)  Laksa  (yummy good!)    … 4.50
2)  Mushroom Chicken Noodle … 4.50
3)  Chicken Chop Rice         … 5.50

Remit payment to POSB Savings Account No.  542-107-561.

Last order for lunch: Monday 07.07.2014!

Additional lunch orders: extended to Friday 11Jul, 12noon!

Walk Team ECs: Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim,
Judy Lim, June Koh, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Veronica Wong,
and I, Christina CL Chan, signing off….

Join us for an intimate encounter with Flora!

Please ink your name here incl your lunch choice with payment….

  LAKSA   MUSHROOM Chicken Noodle   Chicken CHOP RICE
1 Christina Chan – pd 4 Daisy Yeo – pd 10 Bessie Lam – pd
2 Charles Wee – pd 11 June Koh – pd 13 Esther Mok – pd
3 Alice Seah – pd 15 Andrew Koh – pd
5 Judy Lim – pd 16 Gingko Tay – pd
6 Lily Ho – pd
7 Bobby Bok – pd
8 Susan Tan
9 Irene Poh – pd
12 Goh Ah Lam – pd
14 Maureen Lee – pd
17 BernieC – pd
NO  LUNCH  REQUIRED!
18 Helen Wong 24 Michael ? 30 John How
19 TK Pow 25 Eddy Lee 31
20 Henry See 26 Margaret Chua 32
21 Winnie Tan 27 Ronald Lee 33
22 Charles Chua 28 Vincent Lim 34
23 Lee Ah Nee 29 Shirley Tan 35

Monthly walk: Saturday, 14th June 2014

Date: June 14. 2014, Saturday. 4.00pm
Meeting Place:  Ang Mo Kio MRT Station – Exit to ground level.
Duration:  2 ½ hrs
ECs for event :  Alice Seah and June Koh

This monthly walk will cover a garden and a park.

In the Ang Mo Kio garden much of the original vegetation and terrain of a secondary
forest has been retained. Various types of flora and fauna exist. Butterflies and
dragon flies can be spotted. There are also fruit trees and food plants, a reminder
of the past agricultural activities.

The Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park is filled with colourful shrubs, lush greenery, ponds,
and bridges. The Kallang river that runs through the park is of great benefit.
Picnics, fishing, cycling, roller blading, jogging and other sports can be found here.

(Posted on behalf of EC: Alice Seah)

Our Walk Team ECs: Christina Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Veronica Wong, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Judy Lim, June Koh

Joining the walk….

1.  Alice Seah
2.  June Koh
3.  Maureen Lee
4.  Christina Chan
5.  Tony Ang
6.  Jimmy Tsin
7.  Ho Hew Lee
8.  Jassmine Teo
9.  Jassmine’s friend (non member)
10. Janis Han
11. Phyllis Tan
12. Judy Lim
13. Yew Tiong
14. Seok Cheng
15. Charles Wee
16. Steven Chan
17. Shawn Soh
18. Eddy Lee
19. Margaret Chua
20. Barabara Lim
21. Andrew Koh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exploring Changi Village – Board walk followed by Nasi Lemak Lunch on Tuesday 3rd June (EVENT CANCELLED)

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Hi friends

I’m interested in exploring Changi Village – going for the board walk followed by nasi lemak lunch at Changi Village hawkers’ centre.  Wd anyone like to join me?

Details are as follows:

  • Date         – Tuesday, 3rd June
  • 9 am         – meet at Kembangan mrt station – take bus no. 2 to Changi Village
  • 9.45 am    – take the board walk at Changi Village
  • 11.45 am  –  nasi lemak lunch at the hawkers’ centre (this is to avoid the long queue during the lunch hour) … you can also order other cuisines …. yummy dessert and coconut are available here too … very reasonable price
  • 1 pm         – home sweet home

Can I have a show of hands those who are interested to join me on 3rd June.  We’ll have fun.

Gabriella Chua, EC

Those interested:

  1. Gabriella
  2. Thomas Goh (will meet us at Changi Village terminus around 9.45 am)
  3. Lydia Chin (as per your sms – tentative)
  4. Susan Chong

A THOUSAND APOLOGIES – EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES (SEE COMMENTS IN THE BLOG)

 

Monthly Walks(EC) Update #1

Dear Friends,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Let’s welcome the New Year and 3 new members to our walk team:
Azhari Cuttilan, Judy Lim & June Koh.

INFORMATION
We have been walking since late 2005…,  regularly
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, usually in the afternoons
UNLESS otherwise stated.

Rain or Shine, once walk details are posted, there is no
turning back and walk, we shall!         hehe

Since March 2013, monthly walks is an EC event.
So c’mon bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members &
after the walk, be a SHCian!

2014 –  we would like to relax a while longer,,,,   :D

Jan & Feb — no walk due to the festive seasons.

March Onwards! ,,,,,,,  08Mar  ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,

Our 2014 monthly walks schedule (2nd Saturdays/month):

08Mar
12Apr
10May  (TBC, time permitting…a special itinerary for Mothers!)
14Jun
12Jul
23Aug  (exception: 3rd Sat, morning)
13Sep
11Oct
08Nov
13Dec  TBC

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!!

Our Walk Team ECs:  Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Veronica Wong,
Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Judy Lim, June Koh and I,                                                                               ChristinA Chan,,,,, signing off!

 

 

Photo Walk on 28-01-2014 (Tuesday) 7.30pm. Welcoming the Year of the Horse in Chinatown

Chinatown all over the world is normally full of activities for last minute shoppers
welcoming the CNY. This coming CNY is the Year of the Horse. There are 100 horses for Year of the Horse and this coming Year 2014 is the Green Wood Horse.

This kind of atmosphere only happens once a year in Chinatown all over the world. In order to capture our, Singapore, kind of mood, atmosphere and colour, I am going down to Chinatown to see what I can capture with my camera this year.

Fellow SHCians and shutterbugs are welcome to join me. After that, if you are still “ON”, you can made a movie and post it in Youtube to share. This is a good challenging project for IT Interest Group (ITIG) members. The first 20 attending this photo walk will be the FIRST 20 to be invited to the coming Windows Movie Making (WMM) 2-sessions Course, in Leng Kee Community Centre. Date, time and venue to be confirmed at a later date (but not earlier than March 2014). For those who cannot attend the WMM lessons, the places will be given to the next on the waiting list.

After the walk, we can adjourn for supper or just a cup of coffee or tea to discuss about the coming WMM lessons.

A word of caution when walking in crowded areas. Beware of pickpockets. Never give them an opportunity to share some of your belongings or cash.  When taking pictures at night, never use “Flash” if there is other people close by you. It is impolite and may start a quarrel or a fight.

Details of the photo walk is as follows:

Date: 28-01-2014 (Tuesday)
Time: 7.30PM
Meeting Place: Chinese Temple entrance, opposite Maxwell Food Centre.
Time to Commence Walk: 7.35PM
End Point: Chinatown Point Shopping Complex (about 9.00PM)
Fee: Free (no charge)
To bring: Camera, umbrella and bottled water.

Hewlee (EC)
Those registered coming:
1) Gingko Tay
2) Lilian Teo (with friend)
3) Judy Lim
4) Bobby Bok
5) Lin Chuah
6) Edwin Ong
7) Andrew Koh
8) Winnie Tan
9) Ronald Lam
10) OliviaRos
11) Charles Wee
12) Lydia Soh
13) Serene Low
00) Irene Poh (not coming)
14) Kristy Quek
00) Yew Tiong (not coming)
15) Lydia Chin
16) Lee Ah Nee
17) Paul Kong (not taking WMM – helping out)
18) Peggy Kong (not taking WMM)
Note: First 20 eligible* for (Free) WMM lessons in March 2014.
19) Thomas Loh (The following on waiting list for WMM lessons)
00) Barbara Lim (not coming)
21) Aaron How
22) Juliet Ong
00) Ronald Lim HK (not coming)
00) Ronaldlimhk’s friend (not coming)
23) Noelle Tan
00) Peggy Yap (not coming)
00) Arthur Yap (not coming)
24) ChristinA Chan
25) Barbara Ong
26) Kent Chan

The following are not coming for the photo walk but interested in WMM lessons (on waiting list):
32) Jacqueline Wong
33) Fredalim

Note (*): Those attended the photo walk are eligible for the WMM lessons.

2013 Morning Walks – 27 Dec (Fri) 7.30 – 10.00am

2013 Morning Walks 

Date : Friday 27 December
Place: Exploring Singapore’s Last Kampong
Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½ hours)
Meeting Point : Meet 7.30am at Farmway LRT Station ( after Sengkang MRT)
Items To Wear/Bring: Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun. (Umbrella is a must as Dec is the wettest month)

NB: If it rains at 6.00am on Fri 27 Dec…please check your handphones for our latest message – to carry on or to cancel

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee ( led by Tan Li Li)

Please note that this is our last walk for the year. We have around 8 to10 participants who have become our regular walking kakis. Those who are early risers will make it by hook or by crook as there is also something to gain – fun, laughter, connecting with new friends, expanding our horizons, sharing common interests like cooking skills, playing new games like Mexican Train, etc

Register here:
 

Christmas Walk along Orchard Road – 20-12-2013 (Friday) 6.30 – 9.30 pm

It is the time of the year again where we will say goodbye to the current Year (2013) and welcoming the New Year (2014). Some of you may be in the middle of a tour overseas having quality time with friends or with family members and others may have no plan this year.

Similarly it is also time of the year for advertisers, the shop owners and the Singapore Tourism Board to light up Orchard Road with Christmas themes and motifs. As reported, this year will have seven pieces of photographic backdrops, intended as part of this year’s transformation of the shopping belt into a winter wonderland. This year’s light up, back for its 30th year, is called Christmas on A Great Street.

At our twilight (or silver hairs) years, we do not know when we will not be able to or not able to do what we can do best. (For me at 71+, I do not know when will be my last). So, it is timely to count our blessing year by year by meeting with like-minded people to cherish our fellowship and having a simple “Christmas” food court dinner together.

As with any other years, this is a good time and opportunity to stroll, after dinner, along Orchard Road and try your night photography skills with your smartphone and/or camera. For those interested, please see details below.

Date: 20th Dec 2013 (Friday evening)
Time: 6.30PM to 9.30PM
Meeting Place and Start Point: Tanglin Mall Food Court (junction of Orchard Road & Grange Road). End Point will be at Somerset or Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station.

Program:
1) Dinner before chat: 6.30PM to 7.30PM: for those who can come early, we can have a dinner together in the food court and getting to know each other better.
2) Fellowship: 7.30PM to 8.30PM: Chat at Mall (free n easy – form your own small group on per table basis). Share what you have experienced this year, your reflections, what you can do better, etc. [A quote from the late George Carlin on The Paradox of our Time -“The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.”].
3) Start walking: 8.30PM to 9.30PM: Start walking and picture taking.

You can use your smartphone or camera to take some pictures.

Size of Gathering: in order not to make ourselves too obvious and attract unwanted attention, registration will close when 20 are reached.

Hewlee (EC)
Those registered coming:
1) Thomas Goh
2) Gabriella Chua
3) Joy Chuang
4) Charles Wee
5) Tan Li Li and friend
6) Yatsing
7) Ann Lim
8) Lee Ah Nee
9) Christina Chan
10) Annie Loh
11) Lydia Chin
12) Zara Lim (Stella)
13) Judy Lim
14) Julian Mok
15) Myra Chia
16) Irene Chua
17) Dorine Tan
18) Yew Tiong
19) Jane Yoh
20) Steven Chan
21) We have reached the Group size of 20. Registration is now CLOSED.

Walk Hike On Tuesday Morning from 10am

Hi Fellow Retirees

I walk/hike on most Tuesday mornings from 10 am.

Since retiring in Oct 13, I had hiked Macritchie Reservior (15 KM) & Kent Ridge Park to Henderson Waves (abt 10 K). Before retirement, I had walked many many places in Singapore Parks but inconsistently.

I cycle (casual not sport) mostly alone on Sat mornings on PCN coverring abt 26 KM. I intend to cycle at Marina Barrage and Bay coming Sat evening.

If u stay at CCK, I jog on Wed or Thur evening along Brickland Rd (about 3.5 KM) if u want to join me lmk. However I must say that they are subject to weather condition by the last hour. So must not be disappointed by this.

Have a good week!
Dave Lee

November Morning Walk – Fri, 29 Nov 7.30am

Date : Friday 29 November
Place: Sentosa Cove
Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½ hours)
Meeting Point : Meet 7.30am at Harbourfront MRT Station Exit E

Items To Wear/Bring: Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun. (Umbrella is a must as the weather is unpredictable)

NB: If it rains at 6.00am on Fri 29 Nov…please check your handphones for our latest message – to carry on or to cancel

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee ( Tan Li Li guiding us)

Register here:

MONTHLY WALK: A breezy coastal, historical walk – Sat, 9 Nov @ 4.30pm

Date:  09 November 2013, Saturday
Start Time:   4.30pm sharp
Meeting Place:   HarbourFront Centre, Level 1 (vicinity of Pizza Hut #01-69/
BreadTalk #01-67).
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront CC29, Exit B.
ECs for this walk:  Charles Wee and ChristinaCL Chan

Join us in this last walk of 2013…  to a place filled with war history
nuggets and beauty! preserved, retained, yet seamlessly merged
with modern ammenities to provide a haven for all to enjoy.

Let the sounds of music from the sea;
the songs from a variety of feathered species;
the cool of sea breeze; the flutter of wings;
the beauty of a variety of blooms;
bring to you, a sense of calm and rest!

We will transverse along the coastline from man-made boardwalk into the
forest, filled with historical relics – an open-air museum that showcased
underground bunkers and gun batteries from WW II.

The surrounding area projects peace and solitude that brings a sense of
relief and thankfulness that the guns had ceased fire long ago and battles
are no longer fought!        {sigh}

The sight of artists capturing the gorgeous views over the sea;
fishermen preparing their fishing baits or trying their luck,
families and friends enjoying, yet another natural oasis.

With a panoramic view, it is indeed “THE place to watch sunset!”

Let us linger for a moment along the coastal front, be soothed, be lulled by
the wonders of nature and revel in this scenic view of vast sea and greenery…

Dine & Home Sweet Home will be in the Nature Reserve itself – Eco Gourmet Cafe comes highly recommended OR next to Labrador MRT (CC27) Alexandra Retail Centre(ARC) with a selection of Japanese/Chinese restaurants; Komala’s, cafes, etc

Note:
1)  For your own safety, come in comfortable footwear, no slippers/sandals.
2)  Protect oneself with sun screen, sunglasses, caps, mosquito repellant
3)  Besides umbrella, bring a disposable raincoat (though we pray for good weather)
4)  Hydrate with a bottle of drinking water.
5)  **In nature reserves — leave nothing behind and take nothing away
except memories through your lenses.

From March 2013, monthly walks will be an EC event till further notice.
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members
(please get them to join SHC club, too).
Please observe SHC Rule  – Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned in SilverHairsClub.com.

Walk Team ECs: Joyce Tan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Lydia Soh, Serene Low and I, ChristinaCL Chan

To a place of historical significance and tranquility….

1)  Charles Wee
2)  Christina Chan
3)  Alice Seah
4)  Gingko Tay
5)  Johnny Pow
6)  Annie Pow
7)  Judy Lim
8)  Maureen Lee
9)  June Koh
10) Ronald Lam
11) Bernie Chung
12) Eddy Lee
13) Margaret Lee
14) Thomas Lau
15) Lucy Lau
16) Jane Chua
17) Daisy Phua
18) Richard Wong
19) Jimmy Tsin
20) Irene Chua
21) Yew Tiong
22) Lina Tan
23) Dorothy Low
24) Cheryl Ho
25) Janet Ng
26) Azhari C
27) Andrew Koh
28) Veronica W
29) Mary Tan
30) Serene Low
and there is 1, the last pax, who came for the final leg of the walk!

Small Group Gathering (6 pax) on 21-11-2013 (Thursday) from 3pm

Over a cup of coffee/tea, drink or with snack, we have two solid hours of networking and getting to know each other better. All SHC members or non-members are welcomed.

The details:
Date: 21-11-2013 (Thursday)
Time: 3.00PM to 5.00PM
Venue: Swissbake Cafe @ Marina Bay Link Mall
Meeting Place: After coming out of Raffles Place MRT Station, turn left, up escalator and wait nearby Jollibean Stall.
(We will start walking to the cafe at 3.05PM)
[For those who missed us, you can meet us at the cafe itself at 8A, Marina Boulevard,
#B2-47].For those who still have time to spare, we can have our dinner at Marina Bay Sands Food Court and continue to chat and/or to experience the nightlife there.

hewlee (EC)

Those registered coming:
1) hewlee
2) non-member
3) Alice Seah
4) Jassmine Teo
5) Paul Kong
6) Johnny Pow
7) Anne
8) Gingko Tay

Registration now closed.

 

October Monthly Morning Walk – Fri, 25 Oct @ 7.30am – 10.00am

Date : Friday 25 October 2013
Place: Pasir Ris Park
Time/Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2½ hours)

Meeting Point; End Point : Pasir Ris MRT Station (exit A) We will walk near the beach, to a long board walk and back to the MRT station.

Items To Wear/Bring: Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun.

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee  ( assisted by Tan Li Li)

Register here:

Monthly Walk – ECP / Bedok Park Connector – 14 Sep (Sat) 4.15pm start time

From March 2013, monthly walks will be an EC event till further notice.
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members
(please get them to join SHC club, too).

Please observe SHC Rule  –
Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned
in SilverHairsClub.com!!

POSTED ON BEHALF OF EC – Serene Low

ECs for this walk: Serene Low and Alice Seah
Date:   Saturday,  14 September 2013
Start Time:   4.15pm  SHARP  
Duration of walk:   approx  2-1/2 hrs
Meeting Place:   Bedok MRT, Control Station

We shall head towards Cable Ski Park at East Coast Parkway.  Along the beach… let’s go!

An exciting walk, indeed…… you will see the public on Skis & Skates!
Breeze from the sea, and lovely blooms at Bougainvillea Garden to calm and cool your nerves.

At our end point: Bedok Food Centre at Bedok Road; variety of yummies
for your tummies –  the famous Kim’s Fried Hokkien Noodle (the long
sleeve man with Rolex watch frying away), Bak Kut Teh, etc., and many
other Malay and Indian foodstalls.

Bus #s 10, 14, 45 and 531 (outside foodcentre)

Do dress comfortably with hats, umbrella, drinking water, camera, sun block and comfortable walking shoes.

Walk Team ECs: ChristinaCL Chan, Joyce Tan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Lydia Soh, Serene Low.

1. Serene Low
2. Alice Seah
3. Gabriella Chua
4. Tony Ang
5. Susan Tan
6. Ann Lim
7. Richard Wong
8. Bernie Chung
9. Julian Mok

Monthly Walk – PCN X-treme Coast to Coast, Sat 24 Aug 2013

  • Date : Saturday, 24 August 2013
  • Time : 10 am
  • Meeting Place : East Coast Park Area C in front of Burger King (see pic below)P1080489-low res

Getting There :

  • Buses 13, 16, 31, 36, 43, 48, 135, 196 and 197. Get off at bus stop 92071 or 92079 depending on your direction of travel. Landmark is the Marine Parade Neighbourhood Police Station.
  • Bus 76. Get off at bus stop 92229 in front of Block 53 Marine Terrace.From the above, walk through Marine Parade to the underpass near Block 18. Cross under the ECP to East Coast Park and look for Burger King on the left.

EOs : Jeffrey Lim and Azhari Cuttilan

The walk : After the Pipeline Ramble X-treme and the Rail Corridor X-treme, this is a walk in the park, literally.

This walk will be broken down into several stages, totaling about 13.5 km. Those who don’t want to do the whole walk can join/leave the walk at the various way points. Times given are approximate depending on the pace of the group.

Start point – East Coat Park, 10 am.

Way point 1 – Break at Block 739 Bedok Reservoir Road (next to Sheng Siong Supermarket). 12 noon to 1 pm. This will be the lunch point.

Way point 2 – Break at Tampines MRT/Town Centre, 2.30 pm.

End point – End at Pasir Ris Park, 4 pm.

The end point is at Pasir Ris Park in time for happy hour ( 2 for 1) at one of the beach bars. There isn’t much else by way of food or drinks at the park and those who are not inclined for an afternoon tipple, should stock up at the last way point (Tampines MRT/Town Centre).

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

REGISTER HERE :

1. Jeffrey Lim
2. Azhari Cuttilan
3. Gabriella Chua
4. Thomas Goh
5. Joy Chuang
6. June Koh
7. Tony Ang
8. Dorine Tan
9. Bernie Chung
10. Christina Chan
11. Veronique Lee

Postponement of Fri 28 June Morning Walk @Hort Park

Hi SHC Members,

Due to the smog our MORNING WALK for this Friday  28th June is postponed to Friday 26 July. Hopefully the haze will give way to pristine air for us by then!

Meanwhile there are a few SHC members who are playing Ping Pong EVERY WEEKDAY MORNING from 7.00 am to 10am at Clementi Sports Hall.

Do drop by to join us if you are living in the WEST….best sauna ever … you perspire till you need to change T-shirts/blouses!

CHEERS!  Linda Chan

Monthly walks: Update #4

Dear SHC members,

Due to the current haze situation in SG, we have decided to freeze the scheduled monthly walks (dates as indicated below) so long the PSI is in the unhealthy zone.

fyi, schedule walk dates for the next 3 months are:  13Jul; 24Aug & 14Sep.

Even if the air gets a little better, it will be reviewed.  Should the walk take off, you will hear from us nearer to the scheduled date.

Till then,,,,,,,

Be in good health!

From: The Walk Team

2013 Morning Walk Friday 28 June

  • Date : Friday 28 June
  • Place: Hort Park
  • Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½ hours)
  • Meeting Point : Meet 7.30am at Harbourfront MRT Station Exit D

From Harbourfront MRT to Hort Park on the Southern Ridges Walkway. (Those with more energy and stamina can continue to Pasir Panjang and even Kent Ridge!! Anyone game, bring some food, water we can replenish at Hort Park)

Items To Wear/Bring: Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun. (Umbrella  is a must as the weather is unpredictable)

NB: If it rains at 6.00am on Fri 28 June…please check your handphones for our latest message – to carry on or to cancel

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee

Register here:

 

Monthly Walk – Experience Buangkok2Sengkang! Sat, 8 June 2013

Post on behalf of VeronicaW & MaryT….

Please note:
From March 2013, monthly walks will be an EC event till further notice.
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members (please get them to join SHC club, too)

Please observe SHC Rule –
Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned in SilverHairsClub.com!!

ECs for this walk: Veronica Wong and Mary Tan
Date: Saturday, 8 June 2013
Start Time: 4.30pm SHARP
Duration of walk: approx 2hrs
Meeting Place: Buangkok MRT, Exit B nearby Passenger Control Station

This walk route is relatively flat terrains.  Our route will take us past the Kampong Buangkok the last kampong in Singapore.

Mid-way we will come to the Sengkang Riverside Park.  Fruit trees of various types (such as starfruits, bananas, pineapple plants, lychee, mango, pomelo) were planted in the park.  Perhaps, we could catch a glimpse of the Fruit of the Month.

Look out for Singapore’s largest man-made wetland, Sengkang Floating Island.  Our walk ends at the Sengkang Sports Complex.

Walk Team ECs: Christina CL Chan, Joyce Tan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Lydia Soh, Serene Low.

Those Coming :

1.  Mary Tan
2.  Veronica Wong
3.  ChristinaCL Chan
4.  Barbara Lim
5.  Judy Lim
6.  Ann Lim
7.  Jassmine Teo
8.  Erik Teo
9. Tan Chui Keng
10. Seok Cheng
11. Ronald Lee
12. Lee Peng Peng
13. Hew Lee
14. Zawiyah Ibrahim
15. David Pittey
16. David Low
17. Julian Mok
18. Danny Lye
19. Winnie Lim
20. Theresa Seow
21. Lee Ah Nee
22. Vincent Lim
23. Shirley Tan
24. Eddy Lee
25. Margaret Chua
26. Irene Poh
27. HelenK
28. AndrewK
29. David Low
30. Richard Lean
31. Kristine Leong
32. Esther Mok
33. LawrenceK

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2013 Morning Walks

2013 Morning Walks 

Date : Friday 31st May

Place: Admiralty Park and Woodlands Waterfront

Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½ hours)

Meeting Point : Woodlands MRT Station (outside control room)

End Point : Woodlands MRT Station (Causeway Point Food Court)

Reference: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/docs/Nparks_Admiralty_Park.pdf

http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=90&Itemid=73

Items To Wear/Bring: Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee

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Monthly Walks (EC) – Updates #3

Walk for the month of MAY is cancelled with much regrets.

MAY you take time to celebrate with your mothers this weekend….
Mother’s Day is on 12th May, 2013.

To ALL the Mothers!

Mothers are always so busy
taking care of the family
that it seems she hardly have time
to do something really nice
for yourself.
So this mother’s day, hope you
take some time to relax,
pamper yourself, and do something
special just for you!

May the best things in life
keep coming your way!Mother&Child

Sat 13 April 2013 Monthly Walk – Tampines Park Connector

April 2013 Monthly Walk – Tampines Park Connector
Serene Low / Alice Seah in SHC main bulletin, Walking

Please note:
From March 2013, monthly walks will be an EC event till further notice.
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members (please get them to join SHC club, too)

Please observe SHC Rule –
Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned in SilverHairsClub.com!!

ECs for this walk: Serene Low and Alice Seah
Date: Saturday, 13 April 2013
Start Time: 4.30pm SHARP
Duration of walk: approx 2hrs
Meeting Place: Pasir Ris MRT, Control Station

From Pasir Ris Control Station, we shall walk towards the path of the Tampines Park Connector alongside the Canal. The route to Tampines MRT Station will comprise of three parks viz Pasir Ris Town Park, Tampines Eco Green and Sun Plaza Park. These parks are varied and have its own characteristics of greenery and leisure. However it is a flat terrain walk throughout and the only challenge is the harsh heat during this time of the year if there is no rain.

So do dress comfortably with hats, umbrella, drinking water, camera, sun block and walking sneakers.

We shall end the route at Tampines Central. There are shops, eating outlets and a foodcourt for dinner choices.

Walk Team ECs: Christina CL Chan, Joyce Tan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Lydia Soh, Serene Low.

Who’s Coming :

1. Serene Low
2. Alice Seah
3. Andrew Yeung
4. June Koh
5. Erik Teo
6. Tan Chui Kheng
7. Geraldine Ting
8. Maureen Lee
9. Irene Poh
10. Melissa Khng
11. Serene Ho
12. Bernie Chung
13. Ronald Lam
14. Daisy Yeo
15. Judy Lim
16. Dave
17. Zawiyah Pittey
18. Marg Tian
19. Janet Chan
20. Tan Boon Liang
21. Sue Tan
22. Thomas Lau
23. Lucy
24. Lee Ah Nee
25. Lina Ng
26. Shawn Soh

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2013 Morning Walks – (April)

2013 Morning Walks 

Date : Friday 26th April

Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½ hours)

Meeting Point : Mountbatten MRT Station (outside control room, we will leave by exit B)

End Point : We will walk briefly along Mountbatten and Fort Roads and along East Coast Park, to Marine Parade Food Centre for brunch and continue along Siglap Park Connector to Kembangan MRT if our legs permit, or else we can dismiss from Marine Parade.

Items To Wear/Bring : Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee

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Monthly Walks(EC) – Updates #2

THIS  is an only an Update, not for registration. 

Please do not comment (as Comments Off button not found).  Thx!

Dear Friends,

Walking is good for health, all of us know that;  at least, by now    … … hehe
Walking is boring…. Says WHO?
Walking is not static; even YOU can make walking FUN along the way!
One can…. breathe in for 4 steps & breathe out for 4 steps, focus on the breath
OR … …  simply count One Two Three, One Two Three  and, you will be waltz walking!

INFORMATION

Rain or Shine our monthly walks will be ON!
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, as scheduled, usually in the afternoons UNLESS otherwise informed.

From March 2013, monthly walks are EC events till further notice.
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members (please get them to join SHC club, too)

Do observe SHC Rule  –
Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned in
SilverHairsClub.com!!

Upcoming walks for Q2:
April 13th   PasirRis 2 Tampines
May  11th   MacRitchie 2 BukitTimah (morning walk, exception)
June 08th   Buangkok 2 Punggol

Other Scheduled dates, info only:
July 13th
August 24th  (4th Sat/mth)
September 14th
October 12th
November 09th
December 14th  (TBC)

Thank you for noting!

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!

Our Walk Team ECs:  Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong, Serene Low, Conrad Tang,  Lydia Soh, Alice Seah  and I, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,, signing off!

 

2013 Morning Walks

2013 Morning Walks 

Date : Friday 22nd  March

Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½  hours)

Meeting Point : Raffles Place  MRT station, exit E

End Point : We will walk past Marina Bay Sands,  Marina Barrage, Tanjong Rhu, East Coast Park and end in Marine Parade Food Centre for brunch

Items To Wear/Bring : Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee

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Monthly Walk: Pipe Line Ramble “PLR 2”

 

Please note:
From March 2013, monthly walks will be an EC event till further notice.   emoticon
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members (please get them to join SHC club, too)

Please observe SHC Rule  –
Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned in SilverHairsClub.com!!

Date:   Saturday,  09th March  2013

Start Time:   4.20pm  SHARP  

Duration of walk:   approx 3hrs

Meeting Place:   Blk 7 Empress Road Market/Hawker Centre, off Farrer Road (not Farrer Park!).

Getting to Meeting Place:
1)  Nearest MRT-CircleLine CC20 Farrer Road MRT, Exit B,
walk “against traffic flow”, backwards along Farrer Rd to Blk 7.
OR
2)  by Bus – available along both sides of Farrer Road: 48, 93, 153, 165, 174, 186, 855 and 961.

End of walk:   The Grandstand (former Turf Club/City).  There is a FREE Shuttle service to three MRT Stations – Newton, Toa Payoh & Botanic Gardens.

Event Co-Ordinators:   Jeffrey Lim & ChristinaCL Chan.

Brief Description:

LET’s TREK WHERE FEW VENTURE!

The PipeLine Rambles are a series of 4 treks introduced in 2008.   PLR 2 and PLR 3 are my favorite treks.
We did PLR 2 on 2nd August 2008, time to revisit this trek again!       emoticon

This interesting mini trek with lush greenery all the way is not “our norm walk in the park”.
The terrain is undulating, as we trek up  & down slopes, the route is mostly off the beaten track.
The trail is exploratory and you can add some excitement if you so wish,
**  get onto & walk on a large pipe OR
**  slide down another  OR
**  test of strength…. challenge your HAND POWER,  heave oneself up a 4-feet wall (if it is still there).

Let me assure you that the challenges are not as daunting as it seems; there are OPTIONS ….  hehe

The walk shall end at the newly transformed lifestyle hub: The Grandstand where a variety of cuisine awaits!

IF you do not wish your legs to itch, come in long pants, longer socks & proper walking shoes!
Stay cool Be cool!             emoticon

Our Walk Team ECs: Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong, Serene Low,
Conrad Tang,  Lydia Soh, Alice Seah  and I, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,, signing off!

COME!  LET’S RAMBLE TOGETHER!      emoticon

REGISTER HERE.

 

1. Jeffrey Lim
2. ChristinaCL Chan
3. Andrew Yeung
4. Shirley TanSM
5. June Koh
6. Margaret Wee (no show)
7. Alice Seah
8. Janie Leong
9. Judy Lim
10. Thomas Lau &
11. Lucy Tan
12. Daniel Chan (withdraw, family matter)
13. Lawrence Khan
14. Azhari Cuttilan
15. Veronique Lee
16. Richard Wong
17. Karen Thio
18. Sally Tan
19. Andrew Koh
20. Lydia Soh
21. Dorine Tan (withdraw, unwell)
22. Susan Tan
23. JamesTan CL
24. Eddie Lee &
25. Margaret Chua
26. Yew Tiong
27. Rosalind Soh
28. K.C. Lau
29. Helen Wong
30. Helen Quek
31. Serene Low

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Masrch walk 2013

 

Monthly WALK Schedule for 2013

Dear Friends,

GREETINGS!   …… from the Walk Team……   emoticon

2013 Is Coming!
Before 2012 ends,
Thank you!  to All The Good People Like U,
Who Made 2012 Beautiful For Us.

May you be in good health
So you may enjoy our WALKS!
Wish you Love of friends and family
And PEACE within your heart.
Wish you Wisdom to choose
For things that really matter!

Rain or Shine our monthly walks will be ON!  Every 2nd Saturday of the month, as scheduled UNLESS
otherwise informed:

January 12th
February  (shopping & visiting frenz, please …on your own, hehe)
March 09th
April 13th
May  11th
June 08th
July 13th
August 24th  (4th Sat/mth)
September 14th
October 12th
November 09th
December 14th  (TBC)

           

                                           WISH ONE & ALL A FANTASTICsMASHING 2013!  
                          
                                          See you BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE in the coming year!

Our Walk Team members:
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Conrad Tang, KC LAU, Lydia Soh
&  ChristinaCL Chan

….. signing off……

Monthly Walk Saturday 12 January 2013 Bishan/Ang Mo Kio Park Connectors

Date: Saturday 12 January 2013
Meeting Place/Time: Bishan MRT Exit B nearby passenger service control station by 4.30pm sharp
Duration:  about 2 hours
EOs for this walk :  Veronica Wong and Mary Tan
       
Easy walk flat terrain but be prepared almost towards the end of the walk to take up the challenge to climb
140 steps up to the Plaza Garden top.
Enjoy the parks’ beauty and serenity, and appreciate the flora and fauna that flourish in the park.
Walk the stretch of the Kallang River that used to run in a concrete canal but now meanders through the park
complete with gentle slopes and plant-covered banks. 
At the "Friendship Bridge" walkists to bond and "chain" hands together for group photo taking.  Also, at the steps
before starting the 140 steps climb, another group photo taking for archive in SHC walks photo collection. 
At end of walk, for those who wish can adjourn for dinner at Ang Mo Kio Central Blk 724 hawker centre, 
S11 food centre at Blk 711 or the many eateries in Ang Mo Kio Hub.
  
Our Walk Team EOs: ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Conrad Tang, Serene Low,
Lydia Soh, Alice Seah and KC Lau.              

COME JOIN THIS WALK, REGISTER HERE 

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Morning walk – Thur 3 Jan 2013

Hi everybody,

I notice there are evening walks but for Margaret Wee and
myself ( passive members) we walk in the early morning. So we both thought of
organising one for 2013.

Activity : Morning Walk to welcome good health for the new year!

Date :  Thursday, 3 January 2013

Time / Duration : 7.00am sharp / 2 hours

Meeting Point : Queenstown MRT Station (by EW line) – meet at Ananas Cafe
near the POSB ATM

End Point : Gardens By the Bay

Meal Place : ( too early for lunch as we end at 9.00am, so please bring
along sandwiches, snacks, etc)

Items To Wear/Bring : Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water,
hat if you’re afraid of the sun

 

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee

Monthly Walk – Kent Ridge Park & Hortpark

Posted on behalf of Ms Lydia Soh

Date                               :      Saturday, 8 December 2012

Time / Duration              :       4.30pm sharp / 2 hours   

Meeting Point                :    Pasir Panjang MRT Station (by circleline) – CC26 exit A – top of escalator

End Point                      :     Hortpark

Meal Place                     :    Pasir Panjang Food Centre (beside CC26)   

Items To Wear/Bring     :     Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water   

EOs                               :    Lydia Soh & Charles Wee

Let us bring you on the coolest Walk of 2012 where you can experience :

–    Forested natural vegetation with sounds of birds and insects
–    Scenic coastal lines
–    Garden of herbs, plants and flowers

*** do note walk paths include some gradual slopes and steps

Our Walk Team EOs: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, ChristinaCL Chan, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan,

Conrad Tang, KC LAU and Lydia Soh,,,,, signing off

Be one of the coolest Walkers by signing up early.         emoticon

REGISTER HERE:

1.   Karen Thio
2.    Sally Kang
3.   Andrew Yeung
4.   Maureen Lee
5.   Tan Seok Wah
6.   Susan CH Tan
7.   Shirley Tan SM
8.   Gingko Tay
9.   Vincent Lim
10. Judy Lim
11. KC Lau
12. Malcolm Chen
13. Gabriella Chua
14. June Koh
15. Thomas Goh
16. Alice Seah
17. Bira      (tentative)
18. Helen T. Wong
19. Lydia Soh
20. Charles Wee
21. ChristinaCL Chan
22. Azhari Cuttilan
23. Rosalind Soh
24. Evelyn Ong
25. Catherine Chong
26. Daisy Yeo
26. Andrew Koh
27. Richard Wong
28. Thomas Lau
29. Lucy Tan
30. Pauline Chew

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