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Leaving 10 May for 13 days. Her travelling companion backed out last minute. Anyone interested, contact her lena_chin@hotmail.com.
Post on behalf of Lena.
Enjoy and have a great time.
Thanks to the sunshine, I hope that all who turned up had a good time. There were altogether 40 of us. I had said a mini potluck but most of you were naughty and made it into a MAXI potluck that no dinner was needed at the end of the show.
Ron Lai had a suggestion that we have a little SHC flag or banner that we could use at activities outdoor so that we could be found easily especially by the newbies. I agreed and had also thought of using a placard, but somehow slipped my mind on the day. Perhaps whoever is the event organiser at an outdoor activity can consider this proposal.I want to thank Lily Yen for helping me with the registration, Kenneth for being there early to reserve the nice spot away from the sun, Pheng Sok, Kristy, Peggy, Clara for helping with the litter and everyone else for their help in one way or the other. Thank you Terence for this opportunity to do something I have never done before. I enjoyed every moment of it. Most of all thanks to all of you who were there for without you this event would not be.
To see the pictures, click here.
This is the first outdoor monthly gathering and I hope you guys can bring along your mats and come down to meet up with the others and then sit back to enjoy the music by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra.
As the afternoon may be hot so dress cool and do remember your umbrella, sunshades and very important water.
I have mentioned mini potluck as it would be easier to bring snacks, sandwiches, puffs, titbits, crackers, chips, fruits, jelly, whatever that is light and convenient. Bring just enough to share with two or three persons as we can have dinner after the show. The Taman Serasi Food Garden would be a good choice and there is variety and everyone can choose whatever they want. It is situated near the Tanglin Gate entrance.
Event Organiser: Oi Cheng
Participants
Date: 12th May 2007 (Saturday)
Park: Clementi Woods/West Coast Park
Start Time: 4.30pm
Meeting point: Bus stop at Clementi Woods Park (West Coast Rd)
Getting there: by MRT/BUS
Be prepared for long bus ride journey.
By Car: Park at West Coast Park (carpark 3) along Westcoast Highway.
The Walk: Take a stroll at Clementi Woods Park accompanied by wooded ambience trees and natural vegetation. The size of the park is approximately 12 ha. Facilities such as amphitheatre, reflexology footpath, fitness corner, playground, shelters, woodball lawn and viewing tower. Clementi Woods Park is connected to West Coast Park by West Coast link (Park connector). West Coast Park – Park 1, 2 and 3.
Standing at the centre of the area 3 is the adventure play area that caters to people of different age groups from toddlers to young adults. This is the heart and most active zone of the West Coast Park. If you like a quiet and peaceful environment, the eastern portion at the area 1 would be a good choice for park users to rest and relax. Facilities: Adventure playground, bicycle distance course, fitness corner, exercise garden (including chess garden, foot reflexology facilities and bird cage trellis), grand lawn, sand play area, marsh garden, bird sanctuary, 15 boat-shaped barbeque pits, tent pitching ground and dog run corner.
After the walk: You can enjoy tea/coffee & muffin at McCafe in West Coast Park or walk to the HDB estate opposite Ginza Plaza for dinner. BTW I heard from colleague that Ginza Plaza has been sold and is now closed. Bus 176 runs along West coast Highway (West coast Park). We can also take this bus to somewhere (?) for dinner.
Bring along umbrella and water bottle. See You there!
cheers! Veronica Wong 
Venue: St James Powerhouse
Date: 15 Jun 07, Friday
Time: 8.30 pm till your feet ache
Response: Need to gauge no. going, so those interested pls let me know.
Thanks
JuneLim
26 Apr 07
Here’s my profile :
Born in 1956, I am a single parent with a teenage daughter. I was married to a French expatriate and moved with him to Cairo (4 years), Shenyang (4 years), Beijing (2 years) and France (2 years). Prior to that, I worked and lived in England for 3 years. My daughter and I returned to Singapore in December 1998 and the long-distance divorce procedure was finalized by 2000.
I am currently a secretary to the MD of a French MNC.
I am not much into sports. In my early 20s, I used to swim 3 times a week, play a little badminton, table tennis and billiard. I started bowling when I was 15, and for about 2 years, my average score was around 150. Although I can do some ice-skating and skiing, my only exercise regime these days, is dancing. I dance 4 to 5 time a week doing line-dancing, social and Latin dances. (I was a part-time dancer for the People’s Association in my mid 20s performing for National Day and Chin-Gay parades.) I also enjoy cycling for leisure.
Unlike Terence, I’m not into cheap and low cost travel because of safety and time factor. When I was single, I travelled mostly alone either for work or for holidays. For work, I traveled mainly to Asian countries. For holidays, I traveled mostly to Europe (I’ve seen more of Europe than my French husband). After I got married, I travelled only first class because my ex-husband wouldn’t have it any other way. All in all, I’ve been to 36 countries.
Food wise, I’m the type who eats to live and not lives to eat. I’m not fussy with food and will not go out of the way or join a long queue for food like how some of my fellow Singaporeans do. However, I do pine for certain gourmet food such as caviar, fois gras, couscous, steak tartar, salade gourmande, moules, fruits de mer, tarte flambé, jambonneau, rillettes en baguette and paté de lapin.
My greatest concern is my daughter – that, I will bring her up well to be a responsible and sensible person, strong in her faith and belief. So far, she hasn’t given me any cause for worry.
My primary goal in life – is to be strong in my faith. My secondary goals, is to be financially independent, fit and healthy, and to remain active for as long as I can.
I joined SHC since Oct. 2005 (Terence, please correct me if I’m wrong) and joined the first cycling meet in Nov. There were only 4 of us (Charles Wee, Andrew Yeung, Low Yew Kwong and myself). Charles added bubbles with remarks on the pictures taken on that day – they were so funny. I tried to attach these photos of SHC’s first cycling meet here but was not successful. (Charles, may be you can post those pictures on the SHC website huh?)
Social Dance
Hi SHC members
Ronald & Alice Lai we are new members, would like to get a group of members with partners to take up social dance class in LATIN RUMBA, anyone care to join us.
REGARDS
Ronald & Alice Lai
Since I am asking every SilverHairsClub member to write about themselves, I shall start first.
I am 51, with a 30 years background in newspapers. Family is in Bangkok. Most Mon to Fri, I travel within the AsiaPacific. Sat and Sun, I am in Bangkok. Try SMS me, if you are around. That’s why you can hardly find me here in Singapore. Sorry, if you call me, and I do not pick up your call. SMS/email excellent way to catch me.
Sports, I love swimming, lousy at golf, but am crazy enough to want to play, likes sighteeing, loves cheap and low cost travel. I have not had enough of Thailand, and the rest of Asia.
Food – I love eating, but hates sugar in my diet. Whisky is my game, with ice and soda. Beer, if I am thirsty. So, I am game for a drink, any time. You know my contact.
My greatest concern is loneliness when I retire. If I can walk, I don’t want to see only 4 walls. I am a strong supporter of work and play, till I die. 50% of each, at least.
My dream for SilverHairsClub is to reach a membership of 10,000 by end 2008. I love seeing SilverHairs being independent, meet regularly, be fluent in internet, pick up regular exercise eg walking, swimming, and cycling. I enjoy participating in business discussions, especially small businesses.
And, if you write to me, on this Post, I shall always respond you, in an individual capacity, not as SilverHairsClub founder.
So, please write your profile. We all want to hear from you.
Terence Seah
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1st Meeting –
Date : Sat, 14 Apr 07
Venue : McDonald Restaurant at Toa Payoh HDB Hub (just outside bus interchange/above mrt)
Time : 4pm (commence) to 6pm (end)
Why Here : Free Internet Access and Convenience of coming by bus or mrt
Agenda :
1) Form the group and delegate tasks
2) Coordinate & receive donated hardware
3) Coordinate & despatch donated hardware
4) Guided learning (centralised and home)
5) Repair / maintenance services
6) Delivery and installation services
7) Stockup spare parts
8) Other related issues
All suggestions are welcome. If you have the time, please come along to join the 1st meeting otherwise, you can email your thoughts to me at lohyks@hotmail.com
After a long wait, we are going to see the birth of this project. Rain or shine, the meeting is on. So far, I have 4 members confirmed attending (coincidentally, 1st cycling activity also started with 4. In Chinese, it means "yes" and "yes 4 sure"). Although this number is small, it is a good sign that we really want to see it happens.
Dear Walkists,
Thanks to those who had responded: via direct emails and on the website…. see you on 14April 07.
For those who drives – to address your concerns as to where
to park your cars:
park at Ghim Moh, near block 12A. OR
The MRT track at Clementi runs along road named: Commonwealth
Avenue West.
Park your car at any carpark nearer to Clementi MRT station, as it will
be easier for you to find it later – take note of the relevant HDB Block
#. I will be able to guide you back
there.
Clementi and Ghim Moh are 2 stations away: “Clementi – Dover
– Buona Vista.
Alternatively, you may take a bus. Several buses from Clementi do pass by Ghim
Moh. However, I believe for most drivers, it will be more complicated for you
to commute by bus. You know what I mean, no offence {smile}
Stay coool 
Sat, 21 Apr 07 from 4 p.m. at East Coast Park
Meet at the rear of McDonald Marine Cove (former East Coast Recreational Park). Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates. Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor to turn into chitchat session. Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U. Look forward to seeing you guys.
Yew Kwong, Lily and Jade
One of our members Gary Loke is now in Shanghai. He has bravely made the move, and is now teaching in Shanghai.
We are reviewing opportunities for retired SilverHairsClub members, with a teaching profession to teach in China.
If you are retired, interested to teach English in Shanghai or other cities in China, please leave your name here. Communications with Gary can be made on this POST.
Terence Seah
Benson Koh, our official and professional photographer, for the Dinner and Dance has finally processed and developed the photographs. No chemicals. Please enjoy the pictures. Click here.
And, do share your thoughts and comments.
Date: 14th April 2007 (Saturday)
Walking Trial: Ulu Pandan Park Connector
Getting there:
Introduction: The Park Connector Network is an island-wide network of linear open spaces that link up major parks, nature sites and housing estates in Singapore. When the entire network is completed, it will form a green network, spanning over 300 km across the whole island, making it convenient to travel from park to park.
For this month, we have selected one of the park connectors ie., the Ulu Pandan Park Connector. It is about 9 km long. The T-shaped park connector has three end points: at Bukit Batok East Avenue 2 (near Bukit Batok Nature Park), the Ayer Rajah Expressway near Pandan Reservoir, and Commonwealth Ave West near the Buona Vista MRT station. Stretches of the Ulu Pandan Park Connector are fringed with lush landscaping beside a canal, while other areas have been left virtually untouched.
No worries, we are not walking the entire 9km {smile}. Be assured it is a leisure walk.
The track is paved, making it an enjoyable and safe walk or even for cycling. Do look up among the trees and shrubs, you would probably see colorful birds and butterflies flitting among the greenery.
Recently, someone had written to the ‘Forum’ (as Ghim Moh flats are to be redeveloped soon) commented: why disturbed…the connector has served as a tranquil retreat for a great many neighboring residents…to start building on such a piece of well-used, mature green lung would be a shame.
So, let’s get our feet on it before another stretch of lush greenery is gone!
We shall curtail our walk at Clementi Avenue 4. For the growling tummies, at the nearby blocks of flats are some coffee-shops or walk another 10mins to the Central where there are more selection of food at both coffee-shops and food centre. I heard there is also a small joint serving Japanese food (near NTUC). The Clementi MRT station is in the vicinity.
Note: For those who wish to continue the walk, you may proceed all the way to Jurong East.
See you there! Stay cool!