Category: Activities outdoors

Monthly walk: Khatib Mrt to Springleaf Nature Park

Date : 11^th November 2017, Saturday

Time : 4.30pm SHARP

Duration: approx.  2hours.   Distance 4.9 km

Meeting Place:  Khatib mrt (North South Line) , exit B.

ECs: Charles Wee with Christina Chan
This is an easy walk along shaded & paved park connectors.  Walk  past Orto recreation fishing ponds to Lower Seletar Reservoir Park n Jetty , followed by a stroll alongside  Sungei Seletar Waterway leading to the new  Springleaf Nature Park. Springleaf Park was recently designed and constructed. It is  equipped  with rest facilities and clean toilets. Along the way , you walk past a bird sanctuary spot and enjoy the peaceful and tranquil environment with plenty of flora, towering trees, waterways n greeneries, perhaps spot a King Fisher, a Blue Tailed bee eater or a Parakeet Paradise.

Our walk ends at Mandai /Upper Thomson Road  junction at a popular coffee shop which serves among other food, the square bowl delicious wanton noodles . Transportation home is equally convenient  . Opposite the coffee shop is a bus stop with 167/169/980 services to  AMK bus & mrt interchange, Thomson Road, etc.

Wear comfortable footwear, no slippers/sandals.

Protect oneself with sun screen, sunglasses, caps, mosquito repellant.

Bring umbrella .

The Walk Team:  ChristinA Chan, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan,  Linda Chua ,Azhari Cuttilan and Charles Wee.

This is an EC activity and also the last Monthly Walk for 2017.  You can bring your adult friends who are 45 and above.

 

I have plan to travel to phukradung, 1300 m asl.
Dec 9-11 Nov is my date.
To see maple leaves.
3 people for the group.
Let me know if u like to join.
Cheer

Sompho

Date : 14Oct 2017, Saturday

Time : 4.30pm SHARP (waiting time: 5mins max)

Duration: approx. 3hours.

Meeting Place: Jurong East MRT, Exit D, Westgate entrance, near BreadTalk.

EC: Christina Chan & Linda Chua

This is an EC activity; bring your adult friends who are 45 and above.

NOTE: in case of inclement weather — walk shall be cancelled.
Notification will be here in this post on Saturday morning.

 

The Ulu Pandan Park Connector was completed in Oct/Nov 2009. We have had
walk different parts of this connector in 2007 and 2010.

Let’s look forward to walk a longer stretch (about 8km), if possible.

The walkway is well paved and hope to cross a bridge which was a portion of the defunct Jurong Railway which was closed in the 1990s.

As the trail runs besides a canal that flows into Sungei Pandan; among the trees and shrubs look out for butterflies flitting among the greenery; colorful birds eg., the magnificent Purple Neck Heron, Kingfishers, Red-Capped Woodpeckers or the White Egret.

from the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan…. signing out!

Participants:

1. ChristinA
2. LindaC
3. TonyA
4. LydiaP
5. CharlesW
6. AzhariC
7. Ronald Lam
8. VictorC
9. StevenY
10. JanisH
11. MargaretS
12. GraceKang
13. HenryS
14. AndrewK
15. DaisyP
16. Yoon Chin
17. Irene Chua
18. Monica Tan
19. Evelyn Tan
20.

Walk is ON!  Was told it is SUNNY at Bukit Timah!

Date : 09 SEP 2017, Saturday

Time : 4.00pm SHARP (only 5mins waiting time)

Duration: approx. 2.5hours.

Meeting Place: Downtown Line MRT and alight at Beauty World MRT station,
take Exit A.

ECs: Christina Chan & Veronica Wong

This is an EC activity. You can bring your adult friends who are 45 and above.

NOTE: in case of inclement weather — walk shall be cancelled.
Notification will be here in this post on Saturday morning.

 

Join us to enjoy an afternoon at “one of the most beautiful nature spots in Singapore.”

We will trek through a lesser known trail.
The early part of this forest trail is easy; remember to look around to enjoy the rich
flora and fauna in the forest.
Then, we will ascend to the TOP for a more scenic view!

Do remain quiet     :D    as you may spot an occasional wildlife.

Toilet facilities: available only at entrance/Visitor’s centre.

Do wear COVERED, comfortable walking shoes.
Bring bottle of water to keep hydrated, caps, umbrellas, insect repellant and cameras.

What should you do when approached by monkeys?
When approached by the monkeys, you should look down and walk at least 1.5 metres away from them. Do not look into their eyes or bare your teeth as these are signs of aggression and challenge.
Keep food and snacks in haversacks and not in plastic bags. Do NOT eat/drink in the presence of monkeys.

from the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan.

For this trail, only max 29pax. Look forward to your early registration!    :D   :D

Monthly walk: Lorong Chuan  to Hougang

Date : 10^th June 2017, Saturday

Time : 4.30pm SHARP

Duration: approx.  2hours.   Distance 4.7 km

Meeting Place:  Lorong Chuan MRT ( Circle Line) , exit A

ECs: Charles Wee with Christina Chan
This is an easy walk through quiet housing estates , sometimes you see the front view, sometimes the back. Jalan Pelikat cycling and footpath stretch is nice  quiet and refreshing.

Our walk ends at Hougang Food Centre where you can enjoy a  good range of food AND convenient  transportation  home.  Hougang mrt  and bus interchange both are just next door.

For your own safety, come in comfortable footwear, no slippers/sandals.

Protect oneself with sun screen, sunglasses, caps, mosquito repellant.

Bring umbrella as the weather is quite unpredictable during this period .

The Walk Team:  ChristinA Chan, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Linda Chua Azhari Cuttilan and Charles Wee.

This is an EC activity. You can bring your adult friends who are 45 and above.

 

Our monthly walk is on 2nd Saturday of the month unless otherwise advised.

This is an EC activity; feel free to bring your adult friends who are over 45!

Post is on behalf of AzhariC……

Date: Saturday, 13 MAY 2017.

Time: 4.15 pm SHARP!  Do be punctual, we can’t afford waiting time. Thanks!

Meeting Point: opposite BreadTalk at Junction 8 Shopping Centre/Bishan.
(MRT Station: Bishan NS17 or CC15)

Duration: Approx. 2.5 hrs

EC : Azhari Cuttilan

NOTE: in case of inclement weather — Azhari will notify through the comments,
do check this blog for his comments on Saturday morning.

Let’s hike along restored trails and new boardwalks lined with rare native plants
as well as a marsh habitat and several freshwater streams with fish swimming and
other fresh water wildlife, all found within the park.

A 4m-high sub-canopy walkway that extends 150m, allowing one to see the fauna
found above the ground.

Some of the park’s low-lying areas could be muddy.
Terrain – some parts slightly steep, though most parts easy.

Toilet facilities is available at Visitor’s centre, which will be within the trail.

Bring water bottles, caps, umbrellas and cameras. Do wear comfortable walking shoes.

Look forward to your early registration!     :D     :D

from the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan.

Our apologises for late posting ….
Contemplated to cancel because for April’s walk all of us have personal commitments.  Today, Veronica told me she was able to reshuffle her duties, so, here we go…..

This is an EC activity; feel free to bring your adult friends who are over 45!

Date: Saturday, 08 April 2017

Time: 4.30 pm SHARP!

Meeting Point: Buangkok MRT, Exit A.

Duration: Approx. 2.5 hrs

ECs : Veronica Wong and ChristinA Chan

We will explore a part of the North-East route. The terrain is fairly easy.
Come and be enveloped in a pleasing stretch of quietness filled with much greenery.
Hopefully, we will “catch” some birds enjoying the breeze along the Sungei.
Bring water bottles, caps, umbrellas and cameras. Do wear comfortable walking shoes.

Look forward to your early registration!    :D :D

from the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan.

Who’s coming:       :)      :)

1. Veronica Wong
2. ChristinA
3. Stella Sheng
4. Winnie Tan
5. AzhariC
6. Henry See
7. Thomas Goh
8. Lettishia Silvester
9. TG’s friend Ms A
10. Susan Tan
11. Bernie Chung
12. Seok Cheng
13. Janie Ng
14. Olivia Jiang
15. StevenChan’s friend – Mr. Wong
16. Doris Tan
17. Graham Smith
18. Shawn Soh
19. Grace Kang
20. Yoon Chin
21. Grace Wong
22. Lilian Teo
23. Andrew Koh
24. Ronald Wie
25. Doreen Lau

 

 

 

 

 

The 1st walk for 2017…..

This is an EC activity; feel free to bring your adult friends who are over 45!

Date: Saturday, 11 March 2017

Time: 4.30 pm SHARP!

Meeting Point: Toa Payoh MRT (NS 19), Exit A. Bread Talk is on the left as you come up the escalator.

Duration: Approx. 2.5 hrs

ECs : Azhari Cuttilan and ChristinA Chan

The festive seasons have ended… good time to stretch and walk off the flabs :D

Due to the recent incident of big trees being uprooted, our walk routes are limited.
In view of the safety for all participants during this rainy season, we have changed this walking route to a pleasant yet interesting trail!

For greenery, we will pass through 2 small parks; will see the only Buddhist temple outside Myanmar built in the traditional Burmese architectural style; a chic cafe; a villa built in late 1800s was restored and open to the public in 2001; Singapore’s first civil airport terminal built in 1937 but ceased operation in 1955 and used by various groups; other interesting landmarks like the longest HDB block.

There’s two end points, it depends on time, weather and participants’ energy level:
1) Kallang MRT or
2) Sports Hub

Bring water bottles, caps, umbrellas and cameras. Do wear comfortable walking shoes.

Look forward to your early registration! :D :D

from the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan.

Participants:

 

1) AzhariC
2) ChristinA
3) SusanCHT
4) Susan Tan (please note walk is on 11Mar not Feb)
5) CharlesW,
6) Daisy Phua,
7) Tony Ang,
8) Simon Wong
9) Steven Yuen
10) Bernie Chung
11) Victor Chee
12) Steven Chan
13) Judy Lim
14) Linda Chua
15) Henry See
16) Lee Ah Nee
17) Sam Goh (tentative)
18) Winnie Lim
19) Seok Cheng
20) Ronald Lee
21) Winnie Tan
22) Lina Tan
23) John Howe
24) Andrew Koh
25) Olivia Jiang
26) Ronald Lam
27) Evelyn Ong

 

 

 

Monthly Walks for year 2017

Our walk team put in effort to bring to you known but not visited; as well as some of the lesser known parts of Singapore!

It is because of YOU, who gave and will continue to give us support that egg us on!

INFORMATION ONLY

First we wish to welcome a new member to our walk team: Ms Linda Chua.

Monthly walks for 2017 – we are now back to the 2ND SATURDAYS /Month unless otherwise informed.

Our walks remain an EC event, bring your adult friends; encourage them to join SHC!

Post for each walk will appear approx 10days prior to scheduled date.

Once walks are posted, it will not be cancelled due to rain as from past experiences, often the rain stops soon…..  just need to exercise patience and wait awhile {smile}

————

1st walk for 2016 is scheduled on 2nd Saturday of March ie., 11th March 2017! Post coming up soooon!

Scheduled dates for 2017–
11 Mar
08 Apr
13 May
10 Jun
08 Jul
12 Aug
09 Sep
14 Oct
11 Nov
09 Dec

Stay healthy, see you in all our walks!

from the Walk Team:
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan.

Most of Northern and Central Thailand are seeing dry and cool, even cold seasons.  It’s the time of the year when Thais enjoy seeping beer among the rice fields while eating spicy basil minced pork with sticky rice and tomyam kampong chicken.

It’s time to make a journey to Chiangmai, Nongkhai and the border province between Laos, Myanmar and Thailand.  This is also the last rice harvesting crop of the year.  Almost everywhere, farmers cut Hom Mali rice, drying them before storing them for slow use throughout the year.  Rice is in abundance this year.

If you are planning to come to Thailand before 7 Jan 2017, give me a buzz.  We can have a few beers together.

Terence Seah

Date : 12th November 2016, Saturday

Time : 4.30pm SHARP

Duration: approx 2hours

Meeting Place: Labrador MRT Station(CC27) – Take escalator up to ground level.
(no facilities during walk, till probably 1.5hrs later).

ECs: Veronica Wong with Henry See.
Note: Henry See, one of our regular walkers, suggest to do this route, so he will
assist to co-lead.

It was 3 years ago that we had transversed along the coastline on a man-made
boardwalk. The creek is a natural oasis of mangrove, mudflats, lush and green foliage.

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.
At the bay feast your eyes on a cluster of yachts and perhaps at sundown,
the beautiful sunset!

Note:
1) For your own safety, come in comfortable footwear, no slippers/sandals.
2) Protect oneself with sun screen, sunglasses, caps, mosquito repellant
3) Bring a disposable raincoat (though we pray for good weather)

We shall end our walk at HarbourFront.

The Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah,
Azhari Cuttilan and I, ChristinA Chan… signing off!

This is an EC activity. Bring your adult friends who are 45 and above!

Registration appreciated.             :)

1. Barbeque 

   Date : Saturday, October 29, 2016    5:30 PM to 9.30pm

   Cost : $20 per person Please transfer $20 to UOB saving account 348-105-773-4 by 16/10/2016 And  send your receipt and name to whatsapp 82442814 thks

2.  Location : Pinevale Condo at Tampines., Singapore (edit map)

3. How to get there :

   Take bus 72 from Tampines bus interchange, or 168 & 27 at Tampines MRT, drop 4th bus stop outside block 742A along Tampines ave 9

   Turn left into Tampines street 73, short distance is main gate to Pinevale Condo, Enter and keep to your right, walk along the pathway to the end is BQ Pit 1

   4. Lucky Prize Items

   1. Dark Knight, Silver colour Keychain Brand New worth $59

   2. Super Heroes Sock Brand New worth $15

   3. Tablet cover Brand New worth $10

   4. Stainless Steel Wine Opener from France Brand New worth $50

   5. Sim Card back-up device, brand new worth $15d

   6. Stainless Steel Wine opener, Brand new worth $25

   Persons attending :

   1. Christina + 30

   —- CLOSED —-

   Maximum : 30 Persons

4. If anyone turn up without registering, will be charged $40 If anyone pay on that day will be charged $30
6. 

Yee ha yee ha! Despite staying in the west for over three decades, I have never held or attended a function in my area.

A date with all of you would make me very happy ya!

Please view the link below for more details!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9vwKkLZAGFwTFcwX041eTJobVE

Date: 3rd September 2016, Saturday

Time: 4.15pm SHARP

Duration: approx 2hours

Meeting Place: Marymount MRT, Passenger Service/Control Station (use the facility here, else hold till we reach the end of walk).

ECs: Alice Seah and ChristinA Chan

Note: Be punctual! from Marymount we will commute by bus to the “Start point”
and also need to be out of the forest before dark.

We will take an unpaved, gravel trail (dirt track) that we, the walk team have never embarked on getting into MacRitchie Reservoir.
Trail is shady due to the towering trees and rather thick foliage.
Terrain is easy to moderate.
Expect occasional very gradual uphill slopes and downhilling that might give your calf muscle a good stretch at the end of the walk.

One might tread on small ditches, so do not come in a new pair of shoes or your Sunday best.

Recommended:
Covered walking shoes, hand-held or battery operated fan, an umbrella instead of raincoat as can be humid in the forest of trees; insect repellent and drinking water.

We shall end our walk at the Mushroom café. Last order for dinner is 8.30pm.

the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah,
Azhari Cuttilan and I, ChristinA Chan.

This is an EC activity. Bring your adult friends who are over 45!

Interested to venture into the forest? Register soonest!         :D

Hi Cyclists

I can no longer lead any cycling events with SilverhairsClub as I will be devoting more time to overseas cyclings.

Please contnue with your healthy lifestyle by cycling often. You may if you wish, post your cycling invites here.

Happy Cycling

Our walk team members are busy with personal matters.
We could not find time to recce so, will not walk for month of June   ;((

Hopefully we are able to walk in July …    :D   :D

Thank you for your continued support!

Warm Regards… ChristinA Chan & team

 

Ho ho Hahaha buddies  of SHC, Any four or five buddies like to visit JB, you will all experience the local eateries like bak kut teh, bar ber que hot Coconut,. Many sporean hit near jb check point for the eateries, food there re just average &  much expensive.. You may drop a note here or email me at gohchinhuat @gmail.com please take note, there re few dates I am not available  will see our timing  if match ya… Hoho haha Cheers

bro Sam huat

Hi all Cyclists

Meet : Burger King@ECP
Time : 1600 hrs
Route: ECP to MBS for Earth Hour Day.

Joining :
1. Douglas
2. Lily Ho
3. June Ho
4. Lily’s sister
5. Judy Lim
6. YatSing
7. Allan Wee
8. Shirleen Kao
9. Andrew K
10.FredaLim
11.Ah Nee
12.Ronald Lam
13.John How
Continue reading “Monthly Cycling-19 March 2016”

This is an EC activity. Bring your adult friends who are over 45!

Date: Saturday, 5 March 2016
Time: 4.30 pm sharp
Meeting Point: Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange – Bus 138 Boarding queue
Duration: Approx. 2 hrs
ECs : Azhari Cuttilan and ChristinA Chan

Here is the 1st walk for the Year 2016… Be like 20 feel like 16!        :D

Good time to walk off the loaded extras during the festive seasons.

We will walk to one of the less visited places: The “Rocket” at Upper Seletar Reservoir Park.
This “futuristic space age rocket” was built and completed in Seletar in 1969 – the
same year astronauts from the Apollo 11 space flight landed on the moon.

Pleasant & easy walk to the Rocket which overlooks lush nature.
Those with stronger legs & knees can go up the Tower. The view is breathtaking.
On the way back, if enough time we will visit Springleaf Nature Park & stroll along the newly built Springleaf park connector.
Surely, will meet several of this Lunar zodiac “representative” along the way.    Hehe…

There are many Makan places around Spring Leaf area. We can have dinner there
or take the bus back to AMK.
We shall decide at the end of the walk.

Bring water bottle, caps, umbrella and camera. Do wear comfortable walking shoes.

Look forward to your early registration!        :D  :D

the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah,
Azhari Cuttilan and I, ChristinA Chan.

Participants:

1. AzhariC
2. ChristinA
3. RonaldLee
4. Judy Lim
5. Lydia Soh
6. Janis Han
7. Janis’s friend
8. Jani’s friend
9. Margaret Soo
10. Susan Tan
11. Henry See
12. Gabriella Chua
13. Tony Ang
14. James Tan
15. Irene Chua
16. Alice Seah
17. Veronica Wong
18. Charles Wee
19. Wendy Lum
20. Serene Low
21. Serene’s friend – Iris Lee
22.
23.
24.
25.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

We wish each and every member a New Year filled with lots of fun, excitement, joy, happiness and expectation of good for you & your loved ones.

HAPPY NEW YEARS,,,,,,!

INFORMATION ONLY

Monthly walks for 2016 remains an EC event, bring your adult friends on the 1st Saturdays/month unless otherwise informed.

Post for each walk will appear approx 10days prior to scheduled date.

1st walk for 2016 is scheduled on 1st Saturday of March ie., 5th March 2016!
02 Jan — do your own
06 Feb — CNY, time for family and friends.

Scheduled dates for 2016 —
05 Mar
02 Apr
07 May
04 Jun
02 Jul
06 Aug
03 Sep
01 Oct
05 Nov
03 Dec

Stay healthy, see you in all our walks!       :D    :D

from the Walk Team:
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan and I, ChristinA Chan.

Hi all Cyclists

Date : 14 Nov 2015
Meet : Pasir Ris car park C.
Time : 1600hrs
bike rental : available.

I will be there around 1500hrs to assist and train newbies, free bike will be provided.
Please PM me if you want some trainings.

Event will be cancelled if the 1hr PM2.5 hits 100

Joining :
1. Douglas
2. Ronald Lam
3. Andrew K
4. Theresa S
5. Lily H
6. Eileen Ang
7. Susan T
8. Irene P
9. Lydia Chin
10.Daisy Phua
11.Christina Pan
12.Tony Tan
13.Peggy Yap
14.Arthur Yap
15.Ann Lim
16.Thomas Goh
17.Bobby Bok
18.Bira

Maybe
1. Bobby Yee

I have added those who had WhatsApp me.

Dear Walkists & members,

Due to the “hazy daze” the walk team are unable to conduct recces.

Should the weather/air quality get better enabling us to recce, we will consider to resume the monthly walk scheduled on 07November2015.

Till then, for the health of all, the monthly walks will be suspended till further notice.

Meanwhile, drink more water and minimize outdoor activities     :D

with much regrets… from the Walk Team.

Date: Saturday, 5 September 2015
Time: 4.30 pm sharp
Meeting Point: City Hall MRT station (Exit B, near Ticket Office)
Duration: Approx. 2 hrs
ECs : Alice Seah and Azhari Cuttilan

The next monthly walk will be to admire the beautiful sky line of Singapore. On one side of the Singapore River are office buildings of various shapes, and on the other side the yet to be completed Civic Centre.

The scene along the Jubilee Bridge is picturesque. The atmosphere is windy and you will see two old buildings which were restored but now occupied by restaurants, wine bars and cafes. We will pass the new Marina Financial District which is occupied by financial institutions and various other companies.

The walk will end at Marina Bay Sands food court where we will have our dinner.

Note: Bring water bottle, caps, umbrella and camera. Do wear comfortable walking shoes.

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

If you can make it please register.

Attendees:
1) Winnie Tan
2) Lilian Teo
3) Gabriella Chua
4) Maureen Lee
5) Daisy Phua
6) Theresa Seow
7) Danny Lye
8) Winnie Lim
9) Grace Wong
10) Karen Phoo
11) Bessie Lam
12) Ann Lim
13) Tony Ang
14) Wendy Lum
15) Judy Lim
16) Angie Ng
17) Irene Chua
18) Bernie Chung
20) June Tan
21) Evelyn Ong
22) Moon Wong