February gathering – Wed, 7 Feb

Information on gathering:  Usually various interest groups meet at the monthly gatherings.  One group is the D&D committee.  They will get to know one another.  Other groups just want to get to know one another.  So feel free to chat.  Everybody is new to one another.

When you arrive, please tick your name against the registration list.  Write your name on a sticker, and paste the sticker on your left/right of your blouse/shirt.  Take a voucher SGD 2.50 and you can purchase a drink at the counter.  We are packed that day.  Do enjoy the evening.

By now, I guess most of you get a feel on the type of activities which generate the most interest.   These activities aside, it seems there are very few interests groups on small business.  Around mid 2005, we had seen interests from SilverHairs looking at starting small businesses.  There were discussions on a cafe, a char kway teo stall, a bakery, small hotel, etc.  Unfortunately, they dwindled off.

However, I am aware that some SilverHairs have come together to form small groups, looking at stocks, money and other financial investments.  Personally, I am pleased to see these activities going on, although I dont have the money or courage to go into them.

It is important that SilverHairs continue to find meaningful ways to keep active and healthy.  No one is going to support us through our SilverHairs years.  I plan to live at least up to 70 years.  I have always encouraged SilverHairs to get together, and if the synergies click, go into some form of small business.  So if you have thoughts of going into a small business, share it out among other equally interested SilverHairs.  You never know, you may find someone with the same interest.

As 2007 kicks off, I think we can rekindled these ideas.  So, let’s schedule the date for SilverHairs who still have the entrepreneur spirit, to meet.

Date:  7 Feb, Wed.  Time:  1700 – 2000 hrs.  Venue:  Cafe inside MPH, between Robinson Road and Shenton Way, and between Raffles MRT and Tanjong Pagar MRT.

And, if you just like to meet other SilverHairs, to meet and chat, you are also welcome to come.  This is the Feb gathering.  Talk about the cookies you are making for Chinese New year or the next holiday to Perth, India or Thailand.  Any thing.

Entrance: Free;  a cup of Coffee or tea at $2.50 on the club.  For registered participants only.  Please be aware of the risks involved in businesses and investments.  No discussions on MLM and no direct selling during the gathering.

Registered to come: 

  1. KC Lau
  2. Yew kwong
  3. Terence Seah
  4. LH Jie – Event Organiser
  5. Eunice
  6. Suzhang
  7. Ronald Lee
  8. Rene Leong
  9. SB Khoo
  10. Melissa Khng
  11. Kenneth Tan
  12. Steven Chan
  13. Molly Chua
  14. Shirley Yeo
  15. Joy Chuang
  16. Pauline Chew
  17. Clara Chay
  18. Shirley Yeo
  19. Peggy Wee
  20. Dolly Lim
  21. Edwin
  22. Christina Chan
  23. Chia Pheng Sok
  24. Patricia Chiang
  25. Venika Leong
  26. Irene Chan
  27. Benson Koh
  28. Christie Chee
  29. Ronald Wi
  30. Catherine Yeo
  31. Linda Chang
  32. Mary Tan
  33. Bernard Lau
  34. John Chan
  35. Mildred Tay
  36. Rosalind Tan
  37. ST Tan
  38. Oi Cheng
  39. Angeline Tan
  40. Cecelia Wong

No more places.  Sorry, entrance is closed.

Terence Seah

Looking for travelmates to Europe in Oct

I am looking for 4-8 fellow SilverHairs, game to go on a 15-day travel, via the Eurail Global Pass. The 1st class Global Pass Saver allows unlimited consecutive-day train travel, throughout 18 European countries.

Website http://www.euraildirect.com/.  Online booking on Internet is USD 539 555/pax for two to travel (USD 655 if travelling alone).  Airfare on KLM (checked on 1 March 2007) is SGD 1200 per person.  Not cheap.  Got to look around.  Try www.zuji.com and Qotar airline.  Now, we should look for a travel agent to provide for a group of 8 people.

Date: ETA Amsterdam 30 Sep – ETD Amsterdam 14 Oct 2007(confirmed). This period is the end Autumn season, low peak period, beginning of cold season, some snow in some countries, Oct Festival in Germany and cheaper travel than in the summer period.

Costs: Participants buy own ticket Sin/Amsterdam/Sin. Every two participants buy the Eurail tickets together. No hotels and no expensive restaurants.

Requirements: Legs got to be fit. You walk 7am – 9pm everyday for 15 days. Plenty of castles, meuseums, huge department stores, scenic views, rivers, etc. Cannot be food fussy. Buy local food and drinks from supermarket.  Travelmates must not impose on other travelmates.

Daily schedule: Arrive 6 – 7 am each day at a different city. Brush and bath at clean, safe and dedicated restrooms. Towels, soap provided. There is a small fee.  Put big luggage at the Stored Luggage at railway station, and pack a small bag to carry around throughout the day. Spend whole day in the city. Totally free and easy. Select the next city, and take the next train in the evening. Sleep on board.

If you have not done EuroRail style travel in Europe, this will be fun.  So, if you are interested, please drop your name here. We will organise a few meetings to get to know one another better, before actual trip.

1st chit chat and get-to-know one another: Wed, 4 April 2007, 1830 – 2030 hrs.

  • Confirmed ETA Amsterdam Sun, 30 Sep, ETD Amsterdam Wed, 14 Sep.  Participants can extend, own option.
  • Some adjustment agreed to spend more days in the same city.

Terence 

Line Dancing – please register here

Hi, there are a few list here and there for groups wanting to form a team for line dancing.  But, it seems a bit difficult to coordinate everybody, as we all live all over Singapore.  Also, it has been difficult to find a place.  So, I can only help coordinate a list of interested instructors and learners.  Instructors can go ahead and form small groups. 

If you are interested to start and learn line dancing, just drop a comment here.  And if you wish to teach, do drop your name here too.  I have seen a few line dancing sessions, and I am impressed.  It helps us all keep fit and nibble until the age of 75.  So Learners and Teachers, please put your name here.  And, go ahead to form a team.

Registration as instructors and learners:

  1. Michelle Han – instructor
  2. SB Khoo
  3. Annie Loh
  4. Mike Koh
  5. Mary Tan
  6. Irene Chan – Beginner instructor for Electric Slide, Ten guitar
  7. Maria Tan
  8. Susan Chan
  9. Priscillia Wee
  10. Ronald Wi
  11. Charles Wee
  12. Dolly Lim
  13. Melissa Khng
  14. LH Jie
  15. Linda Chang
  16. Catherine Yeo
  17. Veronica Wong
  18. Christie Chee
  19. Peggy Ho
  20. Ann Giri
  21. Pauline Chew
  22. Cheryl Ho
  23. Dave Tan
  24. Suzhang
  25. Line Dancing is one way to keep fit.  So, join a group.  Team leaders, please raise your hands.

How to LOGIN or REGISTER?

We have made LOGIN/REGISTER easier.  This website is for SilverHairsClub members.

Go into http://www.SilverHairsClub.com.  At the top of the homepage, there is LOGIN/REGISTER.  When you register, the password is emailed to you.  You should put in your first name, family name and realname.  You can change your password anytime.

Yes, if  you like to remain unknown, you may use username: Guest, and password: guest.  Access is limited.  Events registration is not allowed for Guests.

You are most welcome to write your comments, and write a new POST, especially if you have an idea, a hobby to share, a travel group to gather, a bread making session to share, a line dancing groutp to start, a business idea to kick off or a mahjong game looking for kakis.

For commercial news, something to sell, external seminars, non-SHC activities, please use http://www.2GreenDots.com.

Suggestions welcome.  Changes possible, but it will take some time, for the webmaster to make changes.

Photos of the Pot-Luck at East Coast Park

Photographer Benson Koh worked hard, covering the Pot Luck gathering at the East Coast.  He has also given some nice captions to the photographs.  Thank you Benson, and to all SilverHairs who make the day a success.

To see the photos, click here. http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/SHC070113/.

Can you remember the names of everybody at the party?

Terence Seah

hello

hi everyone,

so happy finally get to log on.

just want to drop a note to say l enjoyed myself at the potluck on 13/1 sat.All are so nice and friendly people

and so many food,all enjoyed eating ,chatting n mixing around.Cant wait to see the photo,our photographer was busy shooting away.

rgds

christie

Walk @ 4.30 meet at Marine Parade Library

Dear All,

hmmm…. walking in the rain.. Fun!  {smile}    It’s gotta be Plan B!

We’ve got a date!
Christina Chan

Date: 13th January 2007 (Saturday)

Place: East Coast  Park (McDonald)

Start Time:  we start the walk at 4.30pm

Meeting point: Marine Parade Community Club & Library, Marine Parade Road.

Getting there:  by bus. Buses listed on the plate at the nearest bus-stop: 15, 16, 31, 36, 76, 135, 196, 197, 646(maybe not available off office hour), 853(maybe not available on Sat ), , 473(maybe not available on Sat ), 39A(maybe not available on Sat ) & 541(maybe not available on Sat ),966,48&43.  

Plan B: Proceed to NTUC Marine Parade, understand there is an underpass

Note:  the Potluck meeting point is at Cycland Bicycle shop (behind McDonald, facing the sea on your right; there’s a 7eleven, too).

Parking:  Carpark C2.
<!–[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]–>
<!–[endif]–>

Registering the Club – update

As you know, we had discussions on this forum to register SilverHairsClub.  However, there is overwhelming support to keep the club as it is.   Membership requires all members to adopt the club rules.  No discussion on politics, sex, race, religion and no direct selling and MLM.  We shall continue with SilverHairs activities, keeping within the laws of Singapore.

SilverHairsClub will remain informal, social and "free & easy".   There will be no entrance fees, no monthly fees and no charges for participating in the club monthly activities, except for drinks and food, if they are incurred.

For the moment, we shall maintain status quo, but we may revisit this issue in 2008.

Terence Seah 

Trip to India, by Kaushal

From Kaushal:

This is a follow-up to the gathering at Kaushal’s place on Jan 4.  With regards to India Trip in Feb/March 2007, it is a simple & easy going trip organised by me as I have a farm house (FH) in Hyderabad (HYD). From Hyderabad, the members can visit to nearby places by 2 or 3 Tier AC trains & buses/cars. One can stay in farm house as long one wants. India is a big country with lots of historical and relegious places of interest, which one can not see all in one visit as the objective is to relax with some sight seeing.

The following is tentative itinerary for the trip:

  • Arrive Hyderabad from Singapore by SQ.
  • Stay at the farm with the lodging & boarding provided.
  • Visit places of interest in HYD.
  • After HYD, depart for Bhopal, Jabalpur, Varanashi, Lucknow, Agra, Gwaliar & back to Hyderabad.

Accomodation: 3 star hotel outside HYD.
Transport: AC trains & buses/cars.
Depart HYD for Singapore.

A local person will make all the arrangement and be with us throughout the trip outside HYD.
Duration: 2 weeks to 1 month.
Cost: Actual on ‘No Profit & No Loss’ basis. A general Expense Account will be given at the end of the trip.

Interested to join, please register here.

Kaushal

Pot Luck this Sat Jan 13 – if it rains

For all participants to the Pot Luck this Saturday, please bring enough food for 5 – 6 people, as we anticipate a lot of food. For water, we will be getting from the nearby 7 Eleven.

At this moment, I am not sure what to do if it rains.  I got down from the plane last night, and wow, it was raining, and it is still raining this Friday morning.

The organisers of the walk, cycling and potluck groups have prepared for this Saturday.  And, we would hope not to cancel it.

So, come in your swimming gear, or in shorts, no lip sticks or perfume, no nice handbags. Be prepared for the rain, and if it rains, enjoy it and feel young as you were when you were 8 years old playing in the rain.

The seas are likely strong, and the winds blowing strongly at the coconut trees.  If you like, bring a kite, I saw some adults playing and they enjoyed it.

The organisers look forward to seeing you all.  And, if it rains, and the situation gets disorganised, please bear with us.  So come along, and meet fellow SilverHairs.  We are sure you will enjoy the late afternoon and evening, even if it rains.

Terence Seah 9489-4360

Opportunities in HoChiMinh

I just returned from Ho Chi Minh City and also registered with the Singapore Business Group in HCMC my company.
In this SBG, there are many Singapore companies represented in Vietnam and to name a few they are Temasek Holdings, Capitaland Pte Ltd and Keppel Land including OCBC.
Any interested to do business in HCMC can contact me or send me an email of your areas of interests as I have local contacts.

Let’s take a Walk this January 2007

Dear Walkists & Fellow SHCs

Most of you should have heard of all the buzz about the Potluck.  Some of you like me who commutes by "bus no. 11" have raised concerns of how to get there, how to bring the food…etc had been noted and did some recce, hence, this late announcement… sorrie…

The FOCUS for this month, the 1st month of 2007 is the POTLUCK.  Hence, we, the walkist will make it easy. Let’s meet and we will lead you across to East Coast Park. It will be a short walk, time enough to freshen up and look good!

 

Date: 13th January 2007 (Saturday)

Place: East Coast  Park (McDonald)

Start Time:  we start the walk at 4.30pm

Meeting point: Marine Parade Community Club & Library, Marine Parade Road.

Getting there:  by bus. Buses listed on the plate at the nearest bus-stop: 15, 16, 31, 36, 76, 135, 196, 197, 646, 853, 966, 48, 473, 39A & 541.  

 

Plan A:  we walk across the Marine Parade Flyover.  Not sure if it is allowed by law, perhaps will check with relevant authorities.

 

Plan B: Proceed to NTUC Marine Parade, understand there is an underpass which we can walk "under & pass" hahaaha

Also, if what you decide to bring can be bought at NTUC, it will surely conserve some of your energy for the Finale.  {smile}

 

Wanna join us, do drop me an email.  TQ! 

 

Note:  the Potluck meeting point is at Cycland Bicycle shop (behind McDonald, facing the sea on your right; there’s a 7eleven, too).

 

Parking:  Carpark C2 

 

Stay cool  emoticon

Christina Chan   {chrischan5575@yahoo.com} 

Jan 2007 gathering (Pot Luck registration)

The Pot-luck is confirmed for Sat, 13 Jan, 2007.

  • Venue:  On the beach, behind Bicycle Rental, 20 metres from MacDonald, East Coast.
  • 3.00 pm – For the early birds, meeting at MacDonald.
  • 4.30 pm – Start getting to know new friends
  • 5.45 pm – Food time commences
  • 7.30 pm – Likely ending time

What is most exciting about this event is the venue will be the terminating point of the cycling and walking groups.  On this day, the cycling and the walking activities will proceed with the usual activities.

For those bringing food, Yew Kwong, Terence and other SilverHairs will be there are 3pm.  Do not bring too much food, say for about 10 persons.

For those who are not cycling or walking, SilverHairs can meet at the Pot Luck venue.  Bring something to sit on so that you can sit on the grass or sand and chat.  Plenty of strong winds, maybe some rain.  It would be nice if you put on your beach wear or swimming gear.  Stay comfortable, as there are no seats.

Transport may be difficult for some, but do try to make arrangements among yourselves.

Committee members:

  • Timothy Liu – will take any fun role.
  • Benson Koh – Photographer, he loves to take pictures.
  • Mary Tan – offers to help on the day.
  • Irene Chan – Coordinate the food on the day.
  • Volunteers – please let us know.

List of participants and Pot Luck items:

  1. Loh Yew Kwong – Chicken nuggets for 21 people.
  2. Susan Chang – something
  3. Timothy Liu – one Johnson Lock duck
  4. Joy Chuang – joyful food
  5. Shirley Wong – definitely bring something
  6. Lily Ho – a small port of Devil’s curry
  7. Ronald Wi – tentatively 10 Tiong Bahru fish balls and toilet papers.
  8. Christina Chan – Some plates.
  9. LH Jie – considering
  10. Eliza Chua – considering
  11. Gary Loke – maybe some curry puff
  12. Patrick Yeo – did not say what he is bringing, only his stomach.
  13. Lisa Ong – considering
  14. Fong Cheong Kong – a packet of Indian rojak
  15. Kenneth Tan – own concoction of Eurasian punch (no alcohol)
  16. Terence Seah – Drinks from the nearby 7 eleven.
  17. Bernadette Chung – Sweet fruits
  18. Charles Wee – Grapes
  19. Benson Koh – Bringing along a camera to take pictures of the wide range of food.
  20. Kathy Dng – thinking of bringing fruit cocktail.
  21. Clara – bringing some tarts. 
  22. Annie Loh – Almond agar agar with 5 logans.
  23. Julie Tay – Ready to eat fish otar otah.
  24. KC Lau – loaves of soft bread, to complement the otah otah (not fish head otah)
  25. Gwyneth – bringing fried rice, for those who need rice to be full.
  26. Melissa Khng – Down with flue, but if no flu, will come.  Oh, great! It’s pasta.
  27. Tan Mary – Chicken with soft french loaves.
  28. Irene Chan – Home cooked Nasi Goreng, yami yami.
  29. Linda Chang – Not sure what to bring, but definitely something edible.
  30. Mildred Tay – will bring something.
  31. Christie – paper plate, forks and spoons.
  32. Dolly Lim
  33. Jade Phua – 18 chicken wings, half dark sauce, and half in hongzao paste.
  34. Lum Oi Cheng
  35. Joan Wong – Perth
  36. Priscillia Wee – some fruits
  37. Kaushal – offers transport, to call him.
  38. Margaret Wu -Butter cake
  39. Margaret Wu’s husband.
  40. Chia Peng Sok – bring something, not sure yet.
  41. Pat Chiang – also bringing something.
  42. June Lee
  43. Michael Loo
  44. Eleanor Yap – editor of PRIME
  45. Maria Tan – bringing something.
  46. Linda Liau – some fried fish balls.
  47. Yvonne Ang – rubbish bags and mahjong sheets to sit on.
  48. Venika Leong
  49. Julia Tan
  50. Clarice – will bring something
  51. Chou Siaw Meng
  52. Keep coming.  Don’t feel obligated to bring anything.  Entrance is free to above SilverHairsClub members.

Terence Seah