Hi..I am looking for chess players — Chinese Chess or Int’l also can. Home or Away or neutral ground also can, Usually I play better after some beer…or wine.
Now I play online….but no fun…..the silence is driving me crazy and the PC does not drink
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Hi all, just join the club. Hope to find people of the same interest. I enjoy jogging and trekking. Try to jog at least twice a week to maintain myself though ideally three times a week would be good. Well, hope I can find people who can motivate me. Usually I jog around telok blangah, however weekends I like to jog at Botanic and Macritche. Trekking on weekends would be perfect, like Bukit Timah Hill. Is good to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life to take a breather which is far more economical than going overseas.
Well, don’t be scare by what I share above. I believe anybody who likes to jog and trek can join me, regardless of the pace.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
hi everyone! I juz realized that I’ve not send in a profile after going thru’ like who’s who in the Profile column. Some of you really write like a pro! well, here goes mine; I’m born in Oct 1953, Libra, but many of my parts are made in 1907. some parts are failing already lah. 
I’m blessed with a loving wife and 3 wonderful kids. [Is that how you write in the forum?] Anyway…. Been in the interior furnishing industry since 1973 and gave up in 1991. Made my move to working overseas as a Marketing Consultant and kept my promise to return after almost 10 yrs. Presently, helping out in a Yoga & Welfare org here. I joined them in 1974 when yoga was unknown. My hobbies are Golf, Mahjong, Pools, Reading & Songs. My interests are Massage, subject on Philosophies, Yoga, Meditation, Religion, UFO, Movies, Marketing strategies, Creative design aspects, did I mentioned Massage? Ahhhhh, yes, and Massage. 
I had a cultural shock when I came back in Mar 2000. The mindset here was that people who have reached the age of 45 and above, are considered old/ redundant? I had problem fitting in into the org here as they feel that I’m over the hill or 1 foot below the ground. That is sad. 
Forgot how I came to know about this club [told you some parts are made in 1907!] But I’m glad that there are so many like-minded ppl here. I hope to join in some of the activities or help out in some ways, but I’m only available on thu or fri afternoons. I like to reserve the weekends for my family. 
But let’s see. Well, that’s my brief and hope to fit in real soon. Take care all of you and keep smiling, at least for me. I don’t know how to smile leh. Cramp cheek muscles [yes, bad parts again!] 
cheers! jeremy
Tuesdays: 5.45 pm - 6.45 pm (As very few members are free on this day, please request for it if you are interested.)
Saturdays: 9 am - 10.30 am
Meeting Place: MacRitchie Car Park B, near the main gate at Adam Road, next to the public wash-room.
Objectives of the Walks:
Note:
Hi, I am Edwin Chen. Already a corporate dropout at 61 but still pumping iron like Governor Arnold of California, dying to emulate him but can managed, maybe, catch the tail of governor of Bedok only! A little career history……. I was a …… Reinsurance Underwriting/Claims Specialist : Facultative and International Treaty Portfolios. Lecturer: On an adhoc basis at the Insurance Institute of Singapore(now Singapore Insurance Institute) . Pet subject motor insurance physical/property damage and third party liability risks portfolios. Member: Motor Insurance Policy committee of the General Insurance Association of Singapore. Responsible for public complaints. Drafts and amendments to the local Motor Insurance Policy and matters pertaining to the local Act. Councillor of the Insurance Institute of Singapore for a number of years. Organizer/Moderator of international insurance seminars and conferences before my retirement. Director of the Metropolitan YMCA/Stevens Road for a number of years. Organizer/Moderator of Plain English Speaking Contests for Secondary/Pre U Schools 1980’s Singapore Representative: SSEAYP 1974 ASEAN / ASIAN Youth Leaders Program, Japan Singapore Representative: Youth Leaders Worshop, Sukabumi,Indonesia 1970 Music Director/Trainer: Telok Blangah Constituency Choir (Winner Intercon Choir Contest 1990s) After a roller coaster ride through life ………. Arriving to present and now a ………… Part-time: Church/Social Worker Part-time: Musician/Entertainer Part-time: Martial Arts (Nan Chuen)Advisor Part-time: Handy Man (Repairing/touch up musical instruments) Full-time: Home Keeper/Laundry Man Full-time: Kamikaze Driver Full-time: Rent Collector/Mow the Lawn/Clean the Pool(Ozland)
No-time: Still wasting time! Anyone of you with similar CV, to my past or present, future?? can join me on my “yum cha” days, Tuesdays or Thursdays. Money of course still not enough but still can afford and occasional splurge with fellow Silver Hairs! Life is to be enjoyed, be cool and stay cool! Edwin Chen
Hi, I am Gary Loke, 61 years old, still actively working. I joined SHC quite by accident, via the 2 greendots. Met Terence, Beng Wi & a few others in May 2006 & got more interested in the activities. Took part in Blue Helmet discussions, Talentime 06 & met more members (but probably forgot how they look now!). Since Jan 07 working & located in Shanghai, China & only get to see family here once in 6 months. Still got to work hard prior to retire because second daughter is only 5 years old (you figure that out for yourself!). My wife, much younger in years, originates from Vietnam & so I have roots & connections to that nation (I share same birthday, by destiny, as ‘Uncle HO’). So, may eventually retire in HCM City (?). Early childhood: bred in Tiong Bahru, saw Bukit HoSwee fire, gangsters kill fights nightly but not involved. Education: ACS, UK. (can easily switch to a British accent). /Engineering: Biz Adm. Worked in Sri Lanka, Brunei, Vietnam & now China (hopefully, for a few more years). More than 25 years managing businesses (family, partnership, SBUs of local MNCs). Enjoyed the baby years of the daughter and also being a ‘house-husband’ -no proper job for 2 years! Stayed resilient and upgraded via further studies (no point to feel depressed!). Fortunate to have supportive wife and we just passed our 11th anniversary. Whenever back in Lion City, will try to join any SHC activity. Guess that’s the best I can do for the moment. More power to SHC & may you all have many enjoyable moments with this FUN club. (With www I can still make comments off & on!!).
Hi Fishing Kakis,
Anyone keen to go fishing during the day? I would like to try out some places and wondering if anyone who is available during the day to join me……..:)
Enjoy!!
Dan the fisherman
First of all let me introduce Capt. Beer. He is none other than Kaushal, a SilverHairs Clubber, who has turned around from being Master Mariner to Master Brewer in year 2004, when Singapore made it legal to ‘Brew Your Own Beer’. Not only that, he is a good cook as well. That is what he thinks but wait! He is willing to let you decide, if he is in fact a good cook or not.
He would therefore like to host a party with Capt. Beer at his residence (16 Lichfield Road, Serangoon Garden, Near Chomp Chomp Hawker Centre) on Aug. 11, 2007 (Sat) at 5.30 PM*. The healthy menu is likely to be made of a Starter, Sweet & Sour Chicken Wings, Mutton Biryani, Chicken Curry, Lightly Fried Plain Rice, Salad & Yoghurt. To go with it, there will be home-made Dark Malt Beer (Light & Strong and it is FREE) and non-carbonated soft drink. The charge is S$15.00 per SiverHairs Clubber. Due to space constraint, the party is limited to the first 20 Clubbers***. In summary:-
Menu*: Starter, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Mutton Biryani, Chicken Curry, Lightly Fried Plain Rice, Salad & Yoghurt plus home-made Dark All Malt Beer (Light & Strong).Those interested are requested to contact and register with Capt. Beer by email (rafflesmarine@yahoo.com.sg) and you will obtain more information from him.
Closing Date for registration is Aug. 04,2007: It’s Housefull now. Thank you. Capt. Beer is very excited and looking forward to meet some of you on Aug. 11, 2007. Cheers! Kaushal (SRI) *I will include a light spicy dish for those, who are vegetarian. I may also include Deep Fried & Plain Indian (wholemeal) Bread, called Puri. Any help during the party would be very welcome. **By now, you all know that Edwin, our Music Man is coming alongwith his instruments on 1. Dennis Wee 2. Wendy Goh 3. Patrick Yeo 4. Ann Lim 5. Tim Liu 6. Susan Chang 7. Ronald Lee 8. Bessie 9. Lee Ah Nee 10. Molly 11. Ronald 12. Linda 13. Steven Chan 14. Agnes 15. Clara 16. Maurice Loh 17. Oi Cheng 18. Cheryl 19. Elizabeth 21. Ron Lai 22. Alice 23. Gingko *** The party is housefull now as we have 23 Clubbers to merry and enjoy the party. I look forward to meeting all of you and hope, we all will have a good time together. To those, who could not be accomodated this time due to space constraint, I would say, there may be another one next month.
This event is now firmed for Sun 11 Jan 2009. Will this be a dream come true? "Stars in Concert".
"Stars in Concert" is organised 100% by SilverHairsClub members. It’s a concert, not a karaoke and not a talentime. A solid 1 hour 15 mins evening of entertainment of non-stop singing performance. Music and lights are a part of the evening. An estimated 200 persons in attendance.
Performers on stage can perform solo, duets or in groups. Everybody on stage will be dressed in their best, red lipsticks, polished shoes, straightened hair, and look smashing from far. For the audience, Cheongsams would be a delight; a tie would be great. No shorts, slippers, singlets.
Performers cannot just come up to the stage to sing and perform. There will be an audition. Participants would be required to submit a recorded CD of their song performance. Any language, any dialect. Preference given to groups or duets.
Details:
Planning committee:
Revised program (subject to revision):
Please dont raise your hand, as tickets are not available yet. Let’s fine-tune the program and idea. We like to hear your ideas. Don’t be shy. The crazier, the better. Must be 100% SHC organised.
Planning schedule:
Terence Seah
Hi I am Anne Heng, new member with SHC. I introduced myself on 17th July at the SHC gathering recently. I own a boutique spa, LIFE SPA Bodywork at Singapore Shopping Centre on #03-12. I am a London qualified therapist and provide beauty and healing body treatments.
On a personal note, I enjoy bowling and relaxing over a cup of tea with friends. I love good food and short trips when I have the time and meeting new friends. I look forward to meeting more of you in the new future. 
Anne
The last Talent-time was held Nov 2006 at the Oxford Hotel. It’s time to work on this event again. The last Talent-time was really fun. Click here to see the pictures.
And, to get things moving, please register here. If you are planning to sing, as a competitor, please give us the song title and the orginal singer’s name.
And, if you have ideas or suggestions on how the talent-time should be run, come and throw open your thoughts. We like to hear from you. The SilverHairsClub is intended as a platform for SilverHairs to meet new and more friends. So, come along and join the fun.
Prizes: Usually, we avoid buying prizes. So, if have some some nice and cute things, sitting pretty somewhere, let us know. We do appreciate it. Once formed, the prize committee will manage the prizes.
Committee: We are looking for the following key positions. Feel free to raise your hands.
Prize donations:
Registered participants:
Terence Seah
Hi there I am Cindy. Age 46. I am quite new to SHC having just joined one walk, one bowling session and 17 July gathering!
I enjoy reading all the comments and sharings posted. 
I have been working for more than 20 years and feel it is time to take things a little easy. Hence I have quit my job in January this year. One is to spend more time with my mum and second to do something different. A different environment can inject different ideas and bring about different outcome.
Going forward I hope to be able to learn from all of you and to be able to contribute to SHC in some ways too.
I like bowling, cycling, brisk walking.
Can contact me at spring0361@yahoo.com.sg
Cindy Low
Dear walkists,
Happy to hear that you have enjoyed Fort Canning, it is my pleasure.
The spice garden had drawn much interest. It is one of the best I have seen in our sunny island, next time, shall provide more time for exploring it and other trails, that’s right, there is more …
The pix taken by Yew Kwong are uploaded:
http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/walking0707/
Updates:
18Aug07 - an event for the Cyclists & Walkists at Pulau Ubin, look out for the posting.
08Sep07 - the scenic Mount Faber climb!
till then…… stay cool 
ta ta
Vacancies for following in year 2008 (June) for a Kindergarten in Dongguan (Guangdong):
1 Principal
3 Teachers
All
will need at least 4 years or more experience, and properly qualified
to Singapore pre-school standards. A chance for exploring your passion
and stretching out of the comfort zone. Salaries package are attractive
and negotiable depending on credentials offered. Age is no barrier but
a health test is mandatory.
Further comments or resumes to dovebis77@yahoo.com
For three days last week, the Straits Times featured an article on Jackpot machines (and players) in the various clubs in Singapore. It was reported that many addicts are retirees and housewives, with some money to spare. Some lost their house, bungalow, car and even wife becoz of jackpot.
The Chief Executive of a heavily populated club said, "If they don’t lose the money here, they will lose it somewhere else." 
I believe many of our silver hair friends are affected. Comments anybody?
The July gathering focused on small business ideas. But, importantly, as I see it, many of the ideas centred around "What can SilverHairs do to keep ourselves financially sufficient to bring us through our retirement years".
What’s enough? Two years ago, Vincent said $500 is enough. A few days ago, we hear from the floor that we need $1,500 or $2,500 per month.
During the gathering, participants had only 5 minutes or less. Presentations had to be brief. We can now continue the discussion without being cut short for time. Let’s use this forum. I took some notes; but really did not do a good job. Let me put the pointers down; and you can elaborate from here.
We had how to tap funds for business, bicycle rental, hot dogs, an investment club, retirement villages, Blue Helmet, online trading and investing, service to look after elderly, community work, family tree, and cakes to friends and neighbours.
Don’t be shy. Write your ideas here. Many SilverHairs read this forum. Your participation can help create the bigger picture of what we SilverHairs can do when we retire, at 50, 60 or 65.
Terence Seah
The monthly gathering was just over. Shirley Wong was the event organiser. Many SilverHairs spoke and discussed on the topic "Small Business ideas". And new SilverHairs took turns to introduce themselves.
For those who would like to elaborate further on what they had presented during the evening, please add your comments. This helps with the memory.
And, if you have forgotten who’s who, and like to contact a particular person, you may also write your comments on this post. Do remember to write a profile of your interests.
And, if you had wanted to say something, but did not have the opportunity to speak, please share with us as still want to hear from you.
The pictures can be seen here.
Finally, any improvement ideas for future meetings?, don’t be shy. Just drop your comments here too.
Terence Seah/Shirley Wong
TOPIC: COACHING FOR COMMITMENT
Date: 26th July 2007
Venue: Vault III, Basement Level, Hotel Intercontinental
Bugis Junction
Time: 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Sypnosis:
Rapid changes demand that managers and leaders learn to leverage themselves by learning how to coach their team members. Unfortunately, many have not mastered this art because they’re unwilling to give their power away, primarily because they perceive that granting power to their team members will reduce their own power.
Please register in this forum or by sms.
Registration:
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