Month: October 2006

Hi

Just to share with all of us something I came across in the papers. There is a public auction of valuable stamps, banknotes (including golden number banknotes on behalf of the Monetary Authority of Singapore), coins and antique (hmmm…wonder if I could display myself as an antique…for auction? hmmm…) postcards on 3 and 4 Nov 06 at Hotel Le Meridien Singapore.

What is interesting is the public preview on 2 Nov 06.

Joy

I have been asked many times to put the photos of SilverHairsClub members on the website.  I have not had the chance to do so.  There are members who are shy, and prefer that we do not put up their photos.  But, then there are members who would like other SilverHairs to know about them.

So, we shall give you an option.  Please see the photos page.  If you would like your photograph to be shared on the website, as in the photos page, please send a digital photograph of yourself and your name to our office adminsitrator Vishal at Vishal@silverhairsclub.com.

We will coordinate the pictures and have them up on the website by 30 Nov 2006.

Note, this is optional.

Terence Seah

From requests to organise groups overseas for patient care, we are looking at organising a few interesting talks for SilverHairs, who are interested in knowing what are the advantages and costs in considering surgery and patient care overseas.  At the moment, we are looking out for reputable overseas international hospitals which are prepared to give us a presentation on this topic.

Obviously, there are pros and cons.  For those who are keen to listen, please drop your name here. 

If you know of such a hospital, please share your contact.  I would assume the talks would be conducted next year, or sooner when more information is available.

If you are a member or ex-member of the medical profession, please let us know, so that you can help moderate or lead these talks.

Terence Seah

Chris Chan:  Here’s the photos from the walk on Oct 28, taken by KC Lau.  Click here.

Yest morning we had our Net learning. Yew Kwong was the instructor assisted by Ronald and Jade.From questions asked, many are still at loss  to internet selling / buying and internet banking.

Yew Kwong taught them the correct procedures before one can  engage in E selling/buying. All these require  protocols  and commitments and access to internet banking via password. This is the area most are unwilling or uncomfortable.He taught them how to follow proper procedures and to DELETE FOOTPRINTS after every transactions or just before they log off . Such procedures are  critical if one is overseas or using a third party PC.Once they are ready and confident , he commenced with E selling/buying.

Ronald and Jade went round and attended to each and every queries to complement Yew Kwong. In short all have been given a chance to walk thru the process of E buying/ selling. I am certain that all participants are ready to transact on their own.

I want inform you that Yew Kwong is the leader for cycling. Ifyou want to attend more IT classes, you know what to do. No I am joking.

Yew Kwong has done a few classes for SHC ,mostly in homes. This is the first time in a class room environment.

Thanks to Yew Kwong,Jade,Ronald.

THEY SHARE AND GIVE WILLINGLY WITHOUT ASKING 

I got to know of this club through a friend and after looking at the posts, I look forward to meeting the members and especially Terence and his team who thought of this idea and put it all together.

I am 36 years away from retirement…you may be wondering why I am in SilverHairs…well, I ain’t planning on retiring at 55 or even 62…ha ha…got you!

I enjoy nature, the sea, the beach, the parks…the rolling in of waves, the rustling of leaves, the smell of morning dew, the wind in my face, the hope of a new beginning with the rising sun, the warmth and comfort of the setting sun, the starry nights, the moonlight, great company, and all things fun…

I see myself taking part in the cycling activities, the talks, the chit chat sessions, the makan sessions (hmmm…I enjoy eating, but I take care to eat in moderation), movie nights, concerts in the park, the travels around the region…

Shall be meeting you somewhere, some day…take care…

Joy

A number of members have asked if SilverHairsClub is registered under the Registra of Societies.  Some see the registration as compliance with Singapore society laws, while others see the advantage of being recognised as an official group by corporations and government organisations.  Some members also feel SilverHairsClub should be a company, in view of its potential business opportunities.

When the idea was first mooted to find a platform for SilverHairs to meet new friends, I had not had any thought of registering the SilverHairsClub.  Considering retirement as an important issue in our region, I had thought we could just meet up at some cafes, and chat, share about our future plans so that we would not be lonely and that we can live meaningful SilverHairs years.

Those who feel strongly about having SilverHairsClub registered have requested that we should have a forum on this issue.  so, I am opening this topic for discussion.  Please share your thoughts.  We shall close and review the feedback on 31 Dec 2006. 

Some info on registering as a club/society: http://www.mha.gov.sg/ecitizen/roses/images/docs/guide-newReg.pdf

Terence Seah

Yes. agree with Margaret…..Would anyone be arranging the practice session or fun session??? :))

I dun mind singing Mandarin songs as they are more sentimental….But my preference is still ENGLISH songs….

 still awaiting…..

 

cheers, Michelle 

Benson Koh sent the photos for uploading during 1st week of October.  I forgot to put them up.  Apology to all participants.  Here they are:  click here.

Thank you Joan for the very interesting and comprehensive infomation on a short stay in Perth. My wife and I are both interested in joining the SHC’s trip to downunder. It is not our first trip as we’ve been there on several ocassions. We think touring with groups is challenging as we’ve to learn to give and take. This is especially so when staying in close proximity.We make many friends this way.

We are looking forward to the wineries, fishing, crabbing, and just taking in the sights.

Regards

ST  

Discussions before the first meeting https://silverhairsclub.com/2006/10/380

First meeting was held at Jocelyne Soh’s place.  A follow-up meeting expected.  Feedback on the meeting in the comments.

As you know, the SilverHairsClub.com website is open to the public, but only those who have registered on the website, and is a member, will be allowed to write a Post or a Comment.  When you register on SilverHairsClub.com, the data on the site is confidential, and is not released for public information.  Your first and last name are important. 

Due to the large size of the membership, the "Profile" information will be used for us to contact you, if you meet the criteria for Blue Helmet opportunities.  SilverHairsClub will NOT contact you, if there is no profile information.  Optional, and strictly for retired SilverHairs.

If you have your own personal website, enter your URL under Website.  When you write a post or a comment, others can read about you when they click on your name.   Anythng about yourself, interests, games & hobbies, travels, business ideas, pets, cooking, tea sessions, retirement plans, morning tea gatherings, shopping, etc, etc, welcome.  URLs having information on politics, sex, religion, race, direct selling and MLM will be removed.

Have a great day ahead!

Terence Seah

Welcome to our October Walk. Team leader for this walk  is SHC Christina Chan.

Date – Saturday 28 Oct 2006,     time- 4.30pm

Meeting Place – Kallang MRT station exit point

Walking Route – Kallang Riverside Park & Marina Promenade

Oct Walk will take us to Kallang Riverside park and Marina Promenade with water view all the way and plenty of trees to provide shade. If we are lucky we may get to view the ‘duck’ (amphibious tourist boat with wheels) at close range coming on shore.  From meeting point,  we take a short 5 mins walk to Kallang River park and continue into Marina Promenade, then walk all the way to the ‘Durian’(Esplanade Theatres). The total walk is about 3 miles and takes about 1hr 15 mins at normal walking speed. We take a 10 mins rest midway. At our destination there are many food outlets including an open air hawker centre. Marina Bay is a beautiful and interesting place to watch people and sunset. To go home there is a bus stop at the Durian, alternatively walk to City Hall MRT via underground shopping mall. Need further information, please contact chan chris E-mail Address(es): chrischan5575@yahoo.com sms 97418575

Something about Blue Helmet. Background, click here.  This topic is now moved to Blue Helmet category. 

Open to retired SilverHairs.  Retired SilverHairs are invited to write about their interest and experience in their user profile on this website.  The data is not visible to general membership.

Terence Seah

Since last year, a number of SilverHairs have pushed for SHC to consider a Retirement village as a group.  However, we had not moved too far with this suggestion.  I think the people numbers have increased, and we are now ready to form a starter group to take this RV idea further.

For those who have expressed a keen interest in work on the retirement village project, we have fixed a date together with Jocelyne for Saturday, Oct 14 from 1400 – 1700 hrs, along Holland Road.

This meeting is intended to focus on ideas and suggestions of a retirement village, and NOT to discuss the pros and cons of retirement village.  The group will also discuss how to move ahead with this RV concept.

If you have a place for a RV, a concept, maybe cost, partnership with other RV ideas, etc, please drop a comment here.  We would like to invite your participation.  A few paragraphs from you would be great.

So far, SilverHairs who have expressed interest to work on the RV project include Ronald Wi, Ronald Lee, KT Wong, Jocelyne Soh, Gary Loke, SB Khoo and Susan Chang.

For more articles on this topic, do a SEARCH with the word "retirement" on the right column. 

Due to limited place, invitation will be on a first come basis.

Jocelyne/Terence

Last week, I was at Hougang Mall, near my home.  While sitting around to have some fish balls with my son, I was approached by a young girl conducting a survey.

She asked, "Sir, can I do a survey about the shopping mall?".  I said "sure".  She then started to ask me if I live around the mall, and if I shop regularly here.  I replied "yes" to all.

Then, she started to ask me for my profile.  To make it easy, she then showed me the survey form, and asked me to tick the age profile.  I chose "50 – 55".  She then replied "Sir, I am sorry as I have reached the quota for this age group".  I glanced briefly at the tallied results, and indeed, the highest group surveyed was "50 – 55". 

She then walked away, and started to approach other passer-bys.

Terence Seah

Yesterday, was raining and perhaps pouring in the late morning. So, understand some were unable to come… it is alright.  Just wish to thank those who came, though, that’s the spirit!

There was no ‘sun’, cool to walk and the Garden did not disappoint from the comments I heard.  After these few walks we have had, Singapore, do have beautiful Gardens/Parks to chill out too.

Well, agree with Benson that it is not easy to incorporate photography with leisure walk as "Focus" is the key word (requires Focus on key objects!) However, still wish to thank him for his effort. 

Benson has offered to post the photos of the walk in this website.  So, all those who have snapped some photos, please email soonest to Benson: kohbenson@yahoo.com

Also, wish to thank Charles for showing up even though his toe was hurting….  appreciate it! 

ps: Walks planned are never cancelled, we still meet to fellowship.