Calling all SHC songbirds,

We the  "Girl Band Of SHC" are organising a karaoke session at the Orchid Country Club (Aranda Lounge) at Yishun next SUNDAY 10/12/06. It will be operated on an open concept style.  A DJ will help to key in our selection of songs. The operation hours will be from 3pm - 12 midnight. Drinks are chargeable at bar price.  A  free shuttle service is provided by the OCC from Yishun MRT to OCC. We too can proceed for a game or two (bowling sessions) thereafter, as it is within the premises. Pls. let me have your confirmation by 7/12/06. Kindly email me at : chirpy1961@yahoo.com. We will meet up at the aranda lounge at 3pm. Do be there early as it is open to the public. Dress Code: Smart Casual . Note : A non-smoking lounge.  We are looking forward to the fun and fellowship with all of u again. Cheers.

On Oct 25, 2006,  we initiate the topic "Should we register SilverHairsClub?"  You can follow up the comments here:   http://silverhairsclub.com/2006/10/402

I have given this some thought and discussion to the feedback.  In short, I prefer to to keep the SHC as it is now.

As observed by members, there are advantages and benefits in having SilverHairsClub as a registered club in Singapore.  A registered club enhances recognition with other organisations, meets some of the concerns of public gatherings and enables SHC to collect funds to support membership and activities.

The SilverHairsClub is intended to be platform for over 45s to meet new and more friends.  This is its objective.  As a result, many SilverHairs have met new SilverHairs, and have their own new-found activities.  SilverHairs initiate their own sub-groups eg in cycling, nature walks, travelling, games, karaoke, IT training and online selling.

SHC is intended to prepare SilverHairs into the many years ahead.  Finding good friends is important. We must find the environment to meet our social needs.  SilverHairs have many needs.   As such, we support healthy and active activities, hobbies, discussion groups on retirement living, small business groups and continued work to supplement our SilverHairs expenses.  SilverHairs’ interests can be pretty varied. 

My concern is the massive time, administrative and financial resources required to manage these activities under the umbrella of the club.  Unfortunately, I cannot manage all these new needs, as I travel 3/4 of the month.  But, I am prepared for changes, if someone volunteers to take the lead.  You just need to raise your hand.

As you have seen in 2006, we have the monthly gatherings.  All SilverHairs are informed on this website or a simple email.  All other activities and groups are formed on members’ initatives. There is flexibility and creativeness.

SilverHairsClub is small.  We will stay within the limits of the law.  As you know, our rules are pretty well observed by members; and these include no discussions on religion, sex, race, politics, direct selling and MLM. We will not collect membership fees.  Only costs incurred will be shared among participants.

In summary, I prefer to stay and run the way we are now.  You probably have not heard this view from me before.  Stay with the law, maintain the club taboos, no membership fees, support SilverHairs activities and keep the club simple and manageable.

I am sure there is agreement and disagreements.  Your views are most welcome.  Please share it.

Terence Seah

December  Walk  - Changi Coastal Board Walk

Hi Greetings to all of you.

I am new to this site, I happened to come across this website through the  ENN newsletter.

Appreciate someone would kindly let me know more about this website and the activities going on here.

Thank you

Eunice

Good fun last night at the SilverHairsClub Talent-Time.  There are more pictures comiing in.  These are just some of them.  Click here for pictures.

Any comments, good or bad, advice or suggestions, please share with us here. Tell us what you think, and all of us can organise another big one next year. A big thank you to Susan, Molly, Elsie, Christina, Oi Cheng, Laura, Patrick, Candy for the wonderful success and cordination.  And, to all participants too.

Terence Seah

Hi Gary,

A recorder is a flute-like muscial instrument.  Children learn to play the saprano in schools.  I’m using a tenor recorder to play some local tunes.

Can anyone help me to provide rhythm with a tambourine?

Thomas

Ronald Wi is organising the follow-up meeting on Sat, 2nd Dec.  If you like to join in, please add your name in the comments so that Ronald is aware.  We will send you the address via email.  Terence Seah

"Just to update everyone on the upcoming meeting on the 2nd Dec. Will meet at 2.30pm at the same barbecue area. Holland area.   Jocelyne has volunteered her house for the meeting if we so prefer, depending on the number of people and the weather.

I have a friend who will be joining us for the meeting and he will be glad to share his experiences about owning and renting out your condo in Pattaya. He currently owns 2 units, one he bought earlier for his own travel use, as he has a business there in Thailand.  He later found  that is was vaible to buy another to rent out as an investment, bought at $45,000 (S$) for a studio unit.

He has plenty of advice to share, and can tell us more also about the foreigner home scheme and why it may not be right or what to watch for.  He also has advice on how to stay legal and to be protected when owning a property in Thailand, as he has been in and out of Thailand for almost 15 years.

Secondly, after the meeting, Jocelyne, has kindly also offered to conduct another preview of her art and hobby to share her joy and introduce others to this hobby of procelain painting.  I myself and Christina ahve enrolled in her class and must say , it is something i find interesting, unique and something that  opens up a new interest which is rewarding in many ways, to me. I have travel quite a bit, and find that maybe painting the pictures of beautiful places that i have been on procelian adds a new kind of dimension as a sort of documenting my past, my beautiful memories and hopefully leaving a loving legacy behind . 

I have painted 2 plates, one small and one large, maybe can show them to you all (provided Jocelyne agrees to it,pendings teacher’s review ). I have discovered i like painting scenery of Par 3 holes of famous golf courses , that i have played and will play hopefully in future. I find that it does give a totally different kind of satisfaction to other type of painting, as it is easier  to display your plates of keep it or even use it and there is no need to add frames unlike canvas paintings. 

3. Lastly , let us make it an enjoyable meeting , if not just for the sake of having a chat, maybe sharing some good tibbits if anyone wants to introduce any baking skills, or foodstuffs they have of their travel ? As i will be going down to Malyaysia, will get some tidbits to share also.  Terenece , now that i now of your Tiramisu skills , i am almost drooling about it, hopefully , dont have to die waiting for it.  About bread making ,i did it before using the bread machine when i was in   USA. I must say the joy of being awaken up by the smell of fresh bread makes you just want to jump out of bed , and the taste is defintely different from gardenia. Fresh bread, timed exactly to be eateh, is warm, moist ,fragrant and almost melts in your mouth, along with a cup of coffee , expresso also from a coffee making machine, brewed fresh.

Cheers, Ronald Wi"

Here are the cycling photographs by Yew Kwong, on Nov 18.  Click here to see  photos.

We have the first SilverHairsClub jingle, by Composer and song-writer: Ronald Wi.  Thank you very much.

If you have Media Player or Real Player, click here to hear jingle.

Yes we are SilverHaired (Jingle version).
Yes we are Silver Haired,
With golden years ahead,
Friends we will like to make,
Sharing our warmth and light

So if you want some cheer,
Like the breeze from the sea,
You are always welcome her,
Come join our SHC

(Complete Song Version)
Sure as the sun will set, 
As our youth starts to fade,
Friends start to drift afar,
The future seems cold and dark.

Everyday we seem to lose,
Whatever we done so far,
Nothing seems like before, 
Values change each passing day.

Chorus:
What do we do from here,
Where can we find comfort for our cold,
Where can we find friends that will hear,
Of silver hairs and of growing old

Where can we find something free,
Just like the breeze from the sea,
Refreshing our tired souls,
Only from here in SHC.

So if you feel like me,
And need that cheer that is free,
A chat, a smile or just a pat,
To get you back on track.

Lots of friends like you and me,
Young and old in SHC,
Find silver, gold and is free,
Join us here for our company.

If there is one person who likes bread, it’s got to be me.  I love croissants and bagels, the harder the better.  So, I go to the bookshop and look for baking books.  But, then I have no time to bake cakes, and I dont know what yeast looks like.  Also, no bread-making machine at home.  So, got to content with the local deli.

But, then there are SilverHairs out there who are good at making bread and cakes; maybe for own families or small groups of friends, maybe one-in-a-while.  If making cakes and bread is your hobby or passion, why not let everybody know.  Drop your name here.  Tell us what have done.  How much would it cost?

I would definitely ask you to make some cakes or bread for me.  Pay for it, of course.  If you are not too far from my home.  I am sure I will not be the only one interested in your cakes and bread.  There are others among us, who would like to try and get your cakes or bread too.

Dont forget the Christmas log cakes and the Chinese New Year goodies for next year.

Terence Seah

Hello,

I read that registration is now close. However, can one just drop by and watch? No dinner. Anyway congratulations to organisers for effort and getting such good response.

Kathy

Thanks to Candy and Molly, we now have a good venue for the SilverHairsClub Talent-time.  Place: Oxford Hotel Cafe, 218 Queen Street, Spore 188549. Tel 6332-2222.  Behind Allson Hotel.  This place is suitable for dancing, singing, has a good Karaoke system, and big enough for 60 people, comes with tables and chairs.

Rate: To the hotel, we are paying $12 per person, plus $300 for the use of the equipment and place.  Place is exclusive to SilverHairsclub, from 4pm to 10 pm.  We cannot afford to have no show, so we hope to see you, if your name is below.

• Buffet dinner with free flow coffee/tea : $15 nett per person (registered on this list)
• Buffet dinner with coffee/tea: $20 nett per person (Sorry, walk-in not allowed)
• For those who do not have dinner/drinks:  $5 per person.

The crazy SilverHairs Committee:

• Registration: Lum Oi Cheng, handling registration and taking your photos for membership.
• Saying hello to you and Dinner and Non-diners collection: Laura Wee
• 4 - 6pm organisers Susan Chang and Molly Chua, helping with practice and song selection
• Co-comperes: Patrick Yeo and Catherine Yeo (unable to come)  Candy Wan.
• Judges: Christina Chan and Elsie Ho (Their decision is final, based on 99 factors).
• 9 - 10 pm organiser: We need a volunteer. End of evening, continue singing and dancing.
• Truly genuine amateur photographer, just volunteered: Timothy Liu
• Prize presenter:  Margaret Lee

Timing:

• 1600 - 1800 hrs: Come if you want to practise your throat, footsteps or find your song.  Look for Susan Chang and Molly Chua.
• 1900 - 2100 hrs: Competition time.  Co-comperes lead the show.
• 2100 - 2200 hrs: Carry on dancing and singing.

1. Talent-Time can mean singing, dancing, a performance, something fun, crazy or entertaining.
2. Can be group or individual, anything that comes to your mind.
3. We prefer if you are out-of-sync or out-of-tune, as long as you enjoy it.
4. No restrictions, but strictly for SilverHairClub member.
5. The most important objective is to provide a platform for SilverHairs to meet new friends.
6. There will be prizes, not necessary for the best.  3 winners will receive the first SilverHairsClub T-shirts from the club.

Registered as Audience or competiting in Talent-Time (Song, Dance, Etc), and whether having dinner or Not.

1. Annie Loh (Mandarin song "Don’t let me wait too long", Dinner)
2. Clara Chay ("Money, Money, Money" by Abba, Dinner)
3. Timothy Liu (Singing - Chinese song from the 70s, Dinner)
4. Josephine Yap (Ai Qing Gu Shi, Dinner)
5. Terence Seah (Itsy bitsy Teeny Weeny polka, Dinner) - If you havent a song, like to partner me?
6. Yew Kwong (Massachusetts, Dinner)
7. Susan Chang (Karaoke Singing, Dinner)
8. Molly Chua - (Singing, Dinner)
9. Rosanne Chan (A dance mixture, Pairs with Catherine Chan, No dinner)
10. Catherine Chan (A dance mixture, Pairs with Rosanne Chan, No dinner)
11. Mitchelle Choong (Singing,Dinner)
12. Annie Giri - (Song, Dinner, Pairs with Maria Tan)
13. Margaret Wu - (Chinese song, Dinner)
14. Gary Loke (Mandarin song, Dinner)
15. Ivy Low (Mandarin or Cantonese song, Dinner)
16. Christina Chan (enjoy the company of SilverHairs, Dinner)
17. Peggy Ho (yeah, wants to come, scream and shout with the performers, Dinner)
18. Julia Tan - (song, Dinner)
19. Laura Wee - (Audience, Dinner)
20. Joy C. - (Audience, Dinner)
21. Thomas Goh - (Recorder performance, Dinner)
22. Candy June - (Dinner)
23. Sarah-Zahriah A Kassim - (Di-Tanjong Katong, Dinner)
24. Bernardo P William Lam (bee Gees, No Dinner)
25. Jennifer Cheok (audience, No-Dinner)
26. Bernadette Chung - (English song, no dinner)
27. Patrick Yeo (Kokkien song, Dinner))
28. Ronald Lee - (wants to meet other SilverHairs, Dinner)
29. Alice Liang Jannie Tan - (Audience, Dinner)
30. Jade Phua - (Audience, Dinner)
31. Teresa Hwang - (English song Audience, Dinner)
32. Linda Tan Alice Yeo - (Audience, Dinner)
33. Eyvonne Chew - (Audience, Dinner)
34. Shirley Lam, Jimmy Liaw - (Audience, Dinner)
35. Richard Lam Jennifer Liaw- (Audience, Dinner)
36. Linda Liau - (Audience, Dinner)
37. Norman Kok Catherine Yip (Audience, Dinner)
38. Linda Chang - (Audience, Dinner)
39. Maria Tan - (Song, Dinner, Pairs with Ann giri)
40. Pauline Chew - (Audience, Dinner)
41. Winnie Lim - (Audience, Non-dinner)
42. Margaret Lee - (Audience, Dinner)
43. Lily Ho - (Audience, Dinner)
44. Dave Tan - (Audience, Dinner)
45. Liau Ah Kim - (Audience, Dinner)
46. KC Lau (Audience, Dinner)
47. Julie Tay (Audience, Dinner)
48. Lesley Lee - (Audience, Dinner)
49. Chia Pheng Sok - (Audience, dinner)
50. Phua Hui Bng - (English song, dinner)
51. Jennifer Phang (Audience, dinner)
52. Malcolm Seah -(Audience, dinner)
53. William Chew - (Audience, Dinner)
54. Mary Tan (Audience, Dinner)
55. Rene Leong - (Cantonese song, No Dinner)
56. Charlie Koh - (Audience, Dinner)
57. Richard Lim - (Audience, Dinner)
58. Oi Cheng - (Audience, Dinner)
59. Dolly Lim - (Audience, Dinner)
60. Elsie Ho - (Audience, Dinner)
61. Rama Muthu - (Audience, Dinner)
62. Dorothy Low - (The Greatest love of all, No dinner)
63. Charles Wee - (Audience, Dinner)
64. Jessie Lu - (Audience, Dinner)
65. Lee Siew Moi - (Audience, Dinner)
66. Registration closed.  Important to let us know if you are not having dinner.

We encourage SilverHairs to come out and meet other SilverHairs.

The crazy SilverHairs Talent-time committee (formed two weeks before the event)

The SilverHairsClub will keep growing.  Our numbers are small, and to keep our activities vibrant, we shall launch a year-end "SilverHairs get SilverHairs" program.

We have prepared enough SilverHairsClub T-shirts to give SHC members who invite other SilverHairs to join the club.  Until 31 Dec 2006, introduce 5 SilverHairs to join the club by sending us an email with fullname, mobile tel (optional) and your name.  Note:  Husband and wife, using one email address, considered as one member.

The SilverHairsClub T-shirts are high quality, with collar, and come in Dark Blue, Red and White.  There is a lady’s size too. and for men, the sizes are L, M and S.  The words "SilverHairsClub" is embroidered nicely on the left.  The T-shirt will come to you via post.

SilverHairs who have introduced 5 new members:

1. Jimmy Liaw

Terence Seah

Hi, this is a reminder to submit your name to get the first SilverHairsClub T-shirts.  These are specially designed, good quality and comes with the SilverHairsClub logo.  To get this T-shirt, you need to know the names of 50 SHC members, by face.  As the quantity being produced is small, each T-shirt costs us $15 plus $4 for embroidery, and we will not make big quanitities.

So hurry, get to know more SilverHairs, and get a free SilverHairsClub T-shirt.  Closing date: 31 Dec 2006.

Terence Seah

Saw this in the papers :-

Protect Your Senses Day - Eye, Ear, Nose

18 Nov 06, Sat, 9am to 4pm

NUH, Kent Ridge Wing Auditorium & Lobby

There will be free screenings for common eye, hearing and allergy problems.

There are talks on :-

• The New Face of Eye Plastic Surgery
• How Do I Know If I Have Glaucoma
• Advanced Cataract and Presbyopia Treatment
• LASIK - Am I Suitable
• Do I Have Allergic Rhinitis
• Hear Well, Hear Now
• Snoring - What Can Be Done

Registration for talks and screenings is required. Call 6-772 5390.

Hi, I am looking for a musician or a composer in our group.  Some who can compose a short jingle or music for the SilverHairsClub.  Something catchy, easy to remember lyrics and able to inspire us forward to the many SilverHairs years ahead.

Terence Seah

Last week, I was up in the mountains of Mae Hong Son, Thailand.  As usual, when the air is fresh and the thoughts are clear, the brains get to work better.

Ann Giri, Oi Cheng and myself came up with an idea of a regular potluck session.  SHC invites SilverHairs together and each of us bring along a little specialty.  We haven’t thought of a place, nor have we considered what kind of food.  But, we thought we throw the idea to everybody first.

Do you like the idea?  What’s your suggestion to take this idea further? What can you bring along, without buying anything from the local coffee shop?  Any place you have in mind?

I think what counts is the meeting of friends.  We should keep the idea simple.

Terence Seah

November  Walk  - MacRitchie Board walk

Bus Nos:          SBS 52, 74, 93,  130, 132, 156, 157, 162, 165, 166
                                     SMRT 167, 852, 855, 980, 640, 645

From meeting point, it will take 15-20min walk to reach the Boardwalk skirting the water edge. You can fill up your water bottle and visit the rest rooms on the way to the Boardwalk. The walking route  is scenic, serene and  beautiful on a clear day and you  will have a chance to walk through the wooden "maze" (built over the reservoir) to reach the boardwalk.  We can have a photoshot here. We take the Chemperai Trail which is 20-25 min walk.  Midway, we pay homage to a tree because we have to bend our body to cross it and then we take the Jering (name of a malay fruit) Trail, another 10-15min.
We will reach the  Island Golf Course and then we return via the Jogging track provided the weather is fine. The jogging track is undulating and can be  muddy or  slippery at certain spots if it rains.
 The total time walking time is slightly less than  2 hours.  This will be a different walk from last month’s  Kallang walk where the path is clean and surrounding is bright.  
After the walk, we can have a drink/snack at the Reservoir café or have dinner at Kopitiam in  Upper Thomson, near Sin Ming Road.,  or at Toa Payoh MRT station.   Bus 157 goes to TPayoh central  MRT.     Bus 165, 166 to Upper Thomson.
Those adventurous and needing more exercise can walk to Kopitiam  (another 15 minutes) through WestLake housing estate & Lakeview Condominium.  The choice is yours.
 
Leave your expensive "Guess & Versace" pants at home.
Wear track shoes (no sandals/slippers),  bring an umbrella (or poncho) and water bottle. The year end months are usually wet and we are in the catchment area.
Do you know what is  “nature helicopters, feathered friends at water edge, alien invaders, lord of the sky”.
Come and join the walk and find out for yourself - enjoy nature’s treasures.
Those who would like to join the walk,  please contact me, Veronica Wong
Hope to See you ! 

Veronica Wong