Month: February 2007

by Line Dance Society ( http://www.espioneer.com/template.asp?vid=lds ) check this website for your "low hei" pictures. 

Venue: Far East Square – Metal Gate
Date: 24 Feb 07
Time: 7pm – 1030pm
Fee: $2
Dress code: Blue

One Step Forward
Simplemente
Trippin
Corazon Espinado
Crazy Love
5678
Little Star
Cool Whip
Rudebox
TGIF/Booty Shakin
It Had To Be You
Party Up
This is Good
Wild Wild West
Make a Move
Whenever
Disco
Something That You Do
No Dancing Today
Pure Movies
Natural Selection
Love Stoned
Kiss your Heart Goodbye
Push
Arabian night
Candy Man
200*4 Play
Still Dirty
Sway / Marimba
Wickkidest Ting
Unbutton
Angel
Latin Quarter
MIB
Alive
Ass In Motion
Copacabana
Pon De Replay
Like Wot You Do
Islands in the Stream
Get Mine, Get Yours
Hands Up
Back Jack – Do It Again
Shattered Dreams
Last Minute

The following is a reply to enquiries posted in the Line Dancing comments which I thought might be informative for all by posting it here in the General Forum.

Dear Sadliu and Onlysue,

Practically all CCs conduct line-dancing classes from elementary to advance level.

SHC line dancers congregate at 2 venues that I know of :

1) Sat. public dancing at Far East Square, China St. from 7 to 10.30pm

2) Wed. Practice sessions at rooftop of Blk.146A Toa Payoh (opp. HDB Hub) from 7.15pm onwards.

At the moment, SHC line dancers are working hard at these 2 venues in preparation to perform for the SHC Annual D&D on 24 Mar.

Make your way to any of these venues and you will meet the SHC line dancers.

In general:
It is easier for line dancers to pick up social dance than for social dancers to pick up line dancing.  The reason :  line dance steps incorporate steps from other forms of dancing such as cha cha, sambal, rumba, latin, broadway, jazz, waltz, etc.  Line dance step comprises a set of 8 counts versus 4 in other forms of dancing.  A simple line dance ususally have a minimum of 32 counts.

How fast one picks up line dancing depend very much on the individual.  Some are ‘natural’ dancers, some work hard to achieve, some just go with the flow.  Whatever the case might be, one thing for sure – line dancers will keep their body and mind healthy because it is not just physical exercise, but brain work as well.

Caution :
Some line dancers stressed themselves out by trying too hard to "master" every dance.  In the end, they get ‘burned out’.  One should try one’s best within one’s limit so that one can enjoy the music as well as the pleasure of dancing.

You can check out the following websites as well :

http://www.espioneer.com/template.asp?vid=lds

http://www.geocities.com/dancediary/

All are welcome.  Hope you can come join in the fun as well.!  

Dear SHC members
Gong Xi, Gong Xi Fa Cai.
March is around the corner and we will resume our monthly walk.
Date: 10th March  2007 (Saturday)
Place: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
Start Time: We start the walk at 4.30pm.  No delay as we have to be out before it gets dark.
Meeting point: Visitor Centre, Hindhede Drive
Getting there: By bus. 67, 75, 170, 171, 173, 184, 852, 961.  Alight at Upper Bukit Timah Rd, opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centre (after Beauty World Centre/Plaza).  Donot cross the overhead pedestrian bridge to Bukit Timah Shopping Centre.  Instead walk towards Courts (follow the direction of traffic) and cross at Courts to Hindhede Rd.  "Raintree Condo" under construction just at the entrance of Hindhede Rd.   From Hindhede Rd, turn  into Hindhede Drive and you will see Visitor Centre. 10-15 min walk.

By MRT.  At Newton Stn, take Tibs 171 and at Clementi Stn take 184 (loop service)
By Car.  Fr city to Woodlands.  Turn right at pedestrian bridge nr Courts along Upper Bukit Timah Rd and into Hindhede Rd/Drive.  Parking Free.   Parking available at Beauty World which has an overhead pedestrian crossing leading directly out of the carpark.

The Walk:  Early birds can view the exhibits at the Visitor Centre before the Walk.  We can take the hard road trail or the South View Path trail into the foliage to reach the summit.  Part of the path is closed because of landslide in December.  You may have to climb more than 150 steps to the Summit.  Total time taken: 1 to 2  hr.   For those who cannot take slopes/climbs,  pl consult your family Doctor for advice.  For your info  :                                                                           840 flowering plants and over 500 species of animals.  Donot feed the monkeys.  Whichever trails, we take, the place is very shady.  As usual, bring umbrellas/ponchos in case rain, water bottle.                                                                                                                                                                        Dinner:   Available at the shophouses opposite Courts (the other side of Courts).
Additional Points: We need the walk to shed off extra kg accumulated during the lunar New Year.  An opportunity for those who have registered for the D&D in March to meet and cultivate friendship to brace up for the occasion.  For first timers who wish to join the walk and need more info, leave a comment here, and I shall reply you.  Hope to see you all.    Veronica Wong

SilverHairsClub’s key objective is to provide a platform for SilverHairs to meet new friends.  Our group is diversed and growing.  Having participate in some of our events, please share with us your thoughts on how can further meet this objective.

If, so far, you have not participated in our activities, I am eagerly looking forward to hearing from you too.

Terence Seah

Hi all SHC members

Yes, I’ve been reading Twenty Good Summers by Martin Hawes and it’s basically a book about financial planning and retirement (lifestyle change). But it’s also a book that addresses the needs and concerns of those reaching their 50s. We often come to realise that we need to radically make a change in our lives when we come to the milestone ages of 40, 50 or 60. For me, it’s coming to 60, the BIG SIX ZERO! So, technically, I only have ten good summers left… a sobering and humbling thought. But take heart, there is more to it then just sitting and moping and doing nothing. One way to make a difference in our lives is through our SHC participation and sharing. I thank our founder and members for their unstinting support and friendship.

Let me just share the final paragraphs of Martin’s book:

"There is still time to do all the things you have always wanted ‘if you act firmly and decisively. There is not time for wishing, waiting and hoping though. You have to cut to the chase and start living the life you have always wanted.

If you are not going to have some good summers now, when are you going to have them? This is a serious question – you are never going to be fitter or more capable than you are now; you are never going to be in a better position to enjoy your life than you are now; you will never enjoy your time as much as you will now. If your life is not what you want it to be, change it. This may mean doing something quite radical, something that may raise the eyebrows of oyour family and friends. But it is your life – the only one you are likely to have in this world at least – so get on with doing what you want. If there was ever a time to do the things you have always wanted to do, this is it. It’s time to make every summer count."

There many many SHC members whom we have not met.  Some are shy, while others find our gathering timings not suitable.  Some live in Jurong, while others live in Chua Choa Kang.  Many SilverHairs are wondering how to meet other SilverHairs, and yet unable to benefit from the convenience of MRT and buses.  Dont give up, we are looking for places in North, East and West of Singapore island. You can help out.

Early last year, we tried web-chat, and we were partially sucessful.  For all SHC members, who are unable to join the physical gatherings, let’s meet online.

For how to, please click here.  Please contact Vishal at vishal@silverhairsclub.com, if you wish to have a practice/trial.

The date:  Sat, Mar 17, 1400 – 1600 hrs. . To register, simply add your name here.

1. Terence Seah
2. Loh Yew Kwong
3. Dennis Liew

On behalf of the founders of the SilverHairsClub, I would take this occasion to wish all SilverHairs a Happy and prosperous Lunar New Year.

You may not hear it, but the fireworks have started.  The kids are putting tin cans over small crackers placed in the ground.  Long strings of red crackers are hung across the front of the houses, ready for the seniors to lit.  Everybody dresses in red, pony tails for the kids.  Lots of loud voices, running around.  A grand reunion dinner awaits generations of families this lunar new year eve. 

To many good years ahead.

Terence Seah

I know how to play a handful of simple tunes on the Yamaha keyboard and I am interested to take up lessons to increase my repertoire of songs.

I am also wanting to master a handful of English karaoke songs so that when I go for karaoke sessions, I don’t have to just listen while others sing.

Does anyone know of willing and able teachers?

Thanks for reading my post.

Venue: Far East Square – Metal Gate
Date: 10 Feb 06
Time: 7pm – 1030pm
Fee: $2
Dress code: Come down in your Chinese Traditional Costume(most preferred) or in Red.
Please bring along a pair of Mandarin Oranges.

1. 13mwz
2. Now or Never
3. Teach me to dance
4. Feel So Good
5. This Is Good
6. Somethin Dat You Do
7. The tide is high
8. Cant Help Myself
9. Rudebox
10. Marimba
11. Body in motion
12. Hands Up
13. Kiss your heart goodbye
14. Mandolin Dreams
15. Latin quarter
16. Little Star
17. DHSS  –  lesson
18. Get Up
19. Last Minute
20. Salsa latino
21. Saturday Night Fever
22. Agadoo!
23. Get me Bodied
24. Unbutton
25. Angel
26. come get it
27. Still Dirty
28. Ain’t It Funny
29. Crazy Love
30. S.X.E.
31. Night Of Four Moons
32. Simplemente
33. 1101 Arabian Nights
34. Lock all the doors
35. No Dancing Today
36. Simplemente
37. 200*4 play
38. Shake
39. MIB (Men In Black)
40. TGIF/Just Got Paid
41. Round round baby
42. Like Wat You Do
43. Back jack, do it again
44. Candyman
45. I like It Loud
46. Boo Boo Bounce
47. cobrastyle
48. Sube amor
49. Sauvemente.
50. I’ll Tell You What
51. Mystery
52. One love
53. Alive
54. Make a move

Do you know of a small restaurant which meets the following specifications?

1. The place feels nice to you, has a history or nostalgic, has no white paint on the walls.
2. Size-wise, it should be small and able to handle 50 people.
3. Location-wise, it can be located anywhere in Singapore, somewhere in Jurong, Chua Chu Kang, ChinaTown, nearby islands, Batam or Johore.  For a change, the place can be difficult to find.  Can be under the trees, facing the sea or the river.
4. Price-wise, it’s important not to be expensive. not city prices, less than SGD 10 person Nett, incl tea.
5. Table & chairs, can be old, clean, comfortable to our bony bottoms. No white table cloth.
6. Food-wise, can be porridge, tim-sum, soups, surgarfree dishes, no oil all over the bottom of plate, nothing is covered in flour, and where you can recognise the meat without tossing the dish around.
7. Mood-wise, we can sit down and chat as long as we like.  And, some strong SilverHairs relationship among us.

Do you know of such a place? Is there such a place in Singapore?  We like to go there this year.

Terence