May Monthly Walk – Sat 10 May 2008

Hi everyone,
For May we choose Sembawang Park & Bottle Tree & Canal for our Monthly Walk.
 
Date/time –      Saturday  10th May 2008, meet 4.30pm
Meet  at  –        Sembawang Park terminal bus stop.(just next to park)
 
Going there, alight at   Sembawang MRT station, then proceed to  the bus interchange , next to Sun Plaza Shopping centre, just 2 minutes away. Take SBS bus 882 to Sembawang Park approximately 4 bus stops away.Short bus ride takes about 10 minutes.
We walk leisurely in the park. Sembawang Park  is slightly elevated and has a   beach frontage with Straits of Johore in background. Then we walk to  the ‘Bottle Tree Village’, via Andrews Ave and along a small kampong road,  takes about 20 minutes. The road is narrow , shaded and will bring back memories of yesteryears. Bottle Village is located next to the sea. When we reach Bottle Village Restaurant, we take a rest then proceed alongside a large canal for a 2km walk, looking out for birds and watch the sun set as we go along.
At the end of this canal walk,we reach our our final destination, a coffee shop with a popular Thai food outlet which previously operated at Sembawang Shopping Centre.


CharlesW, ChristinaC,VeronicaW & MaryT

I.T. Project (Teaching The Seniors)

SHC is collaborating wif YWCA 2 conduct I.T. lessons 4 their senior members at YWCA, Outram Rd campus. Proposed lessons will be conducted on Tue evenings n Sat mornings starting in mid-May 08.

The proposed lessons are –

1) Tue evenings, 7.15 pm to 9.45 pm – Computer Appreciation – familarisation on operating a PC n navigating Windows

2) Sat mornings, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm – Email n Internet – Doing emails n surfing internet

3) Future courses – MS applications like Word, Excel n PowerPoint plus others

We would like 2 invite interested members 2 join us tis Project 2 teach or assist.  Don’t worry even if u don’t know how, we will train u 2 become one.

Rain or shine, the project is on.  

YK n SHC volunteer gp

Members Interested 2 Assist –

  1. Lily (Tue)
  2. Dolly (Tue)
  3. Dan Huang (Tue)
  4. Lee King Seng (Sat)
  5. Alicia Soh (Tue)
  6. Christina Chan (Tue)
  7. Helen Wong (Tue)
  8. Mollie Tan (Sat)
  9. Rena (Sat)
  10. Karen Thio (Sat)

Latest Updates –

Sessions are confirmed and will be held on Sat mornings only.  Scheduled dates as follows –

1) Sat 31 May 08, 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. – Computer Appreciation

2) Sat 7 Jun 08, 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. – Email n Internet

All registered member volunteers will be given the softcopy notes n ‘what to do" guide for references. Please feel free to come in on Sat, especially Tue members.  With all your support, we shall make SHC’s 1st I.T. project with external organisation a success.

Tennis in May

Hi, Tennis Enthusiasts,

The tennis fraternity is GROWING, especially Group 2 (i.e. those who can play fairly well) Now we have 10 Group1 members and 10 Group 2 members. As I’ve said before, it is difficult if you are a beginner and you lay off for 2 weeks and try to play after that. Many of the beginners can now testify to that and I’m sure the advanced players will also agree.

So Andrew Kuan has kindly offered to book EVERY Saturday in May for practices. However, I’m only available on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays which I had promised to come and help.

There are already signs of improvement among the beginners as well as the intermediate players who have come regularly. Keep it up! The reward is yours for a life-time!

Roland

Vietnam 10 May to 25 May 08

Dee, a SHC member is going on a trip to Vietnam for 2 weeks.   There is vacancy for 5 – 6 persons.

 

Departure – 10.5.08 (budget airline) to Ho Chi Minh
Return  – 25 may 08 from Hanoi

Transportation  16 seater coach

Below is a list of places that you will visit.

 

Itinenary – All places of interest in Vietnam from Ho CHi Minh to Hanoi ( Ho Chi Minh, Chau Doc, Phu Quoc, Can THo Long Hai, Dalat, Nha Trang, Qui Nhon Hoi An, Danang, Hue, Vinho, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Hanoi Sapa) 

Itinenary will be very flexible. With own guide and driver, you can go anywhere you want and stay longer at places you like or move on if you dont.

Transportation Cost abt $400 each person for whole trip (inclusiver of Guide, Driver, Pertrol, Toll fee and food and accommodation for them). 

 

Accomodation – Budget. (Clean with aircon and hot water).  Food and accommodation for self about $400 for whole trip
 
Airfare – Purchase own. (round trip abt $240 by Tiger)

If you are healthy, friendly, fun loving and enjoy a free and easy itinery you can join her on this trip.

 

F&E Macau Tour – Tribute to Mother’s Day

CLOSED AND ALL COMMENTS OFF WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.  THANKS…

Hi All,
It was at the last Friday Dance session that after a chat with Eyvonne that both of us realised that we were actually having the same thinking of bringing our mums to Macau for a short tour over weekend, i.e. from Fri to Sun (2 nites stay at new Casino Hotel – Can anyone tell me the name of this new Hotel, please).

I do not have any details rite now on hand as I am still scouting but the mth we are thinking is either end June or July’08.  It would be fun if some of you are interested to go as a group.

Any comments from all members will be much appreciated.

Cheers.. Dolly

Living in JB for retire

We went to JB last friday. My firend and I are thinking the cos tof living in Singapore is very high. Thinking to move to JB to stay. That side condo rental is very cheap 4 room flat is only RM$1200 including furniture. Compare to Singapore this type of living standard we have to pay at lease $3K for rental. We sublet our 3 room flat and move there to stay save so much money.

Jams n Karoeke Session – Sat April 26, 2008

All SHCians are welcome to join in!emoticon

  • Venue:    Safra Mount Faber (At the corner of Telok Blangah Way n Henderson Road)
  • Time:       7.00pm – 12.00 midnight
  • Date:      Saturday April 26, 2008

Jams at the Dance Floor
Cover charge: $12.00 Including one alcohol  or soft drink.

Karoeke:         $19.00 package for four hours minimum including two soft drink per person. (About$5.00 per hour) Those who opt for shorter hours will still pay the same!

Those coming for karoeke only, but decide to dance need to pay additional $3.00. 

Those coming for either session, please indicate!

Dear dancers, more opportunity to practice your dance!

Those who want to unwind can try their attempt at singing away the blues or just for the fun!

EO, Danz emoticon

Pictures of Kelong trip 19-20 April 2008

The Kelong trip was just over last weekend, 19-20 April 2008.  Very exciting, we started at 6am on a Sat morning, and returning to Singapore safe & sound on a late Sun afternoon.  Ronald Koh was our Event Organiser, great job, however he did not catch any big fishes.  He was also the photographer for these pictures.

Instead, the prized fish (a grouper) went to SB Khoo.  Look at the pictures, and see the big smile on his face.  His family had the wok waiting for him when he came home.   SB, tell us how you enjoyed your fish, or you went to the market.

And, by the way, no one claimed the prize for the smallest fish.

It was a fun relaxing overnight kelong trip.  It was definitely a good opportunity for fellow SilverHairs to get to know one another better.  A big thank you to Ronald Koh.  And we look forward to another one next year.  Fishing leaders, please raise your hands.  To view the pictures, click here taken by RonKoh.

For pictures taken by Dan Huang, click here.

On behalf of Ronald Koh

Can you write a motor cycle?

Some of you drive or take public transport in Singapore.  For me, I can bicycle but not motor-cycle.  No licence too.  However, there are some remote areas in this world where there are very few cars.   Take Vietnam, Laos or Thailand, for example.   I think it is a good skill to be able to ride a motor cycle.  Helps one to get around quickly from the house to the provision shop. or just to go out and get a newspaper.

Hi everybody, as a show of hands, can you ride a motorcycle and has a license?  If you cannot, I guess the only way is for you to find someone who can, and you be the pillion rider.  You dont need a motor cycle.

Terence Seah

Registration list for motorcycle riders:

  1. Dan Huang – got licence, but needs a pillion rider
  2. Douglas Chan – also got licence
  3. Susan Chang – only wants to be pillion
  4. KC Lau – can ride, but no bike
  5. Jeffrey Lim – got no licence, but can ride one in HCMC.
  6. Janet Chan – waiting to ride as pillion for fun
  7. Pearlynn – no licence, but want to ride as pillion in HCMC
  8. Mary Tan – loves to go motocycling too, in Malaysia
  9. Stephen Tan – loves to join a motocycle holiday
  10. Ah Nee – thinking of getting a licence too, may be pilliion rider
  11. Lina Ng – thinking of being a pillion rider, I guess?
  12. Nolinda – only can be sit at the back
  13. Jane Wong – also thinking of getting a licence
  14. Dolly Lim – afraid this will be a ninja turtle event.  Guess can sit at the back only.
  15. Lily Ho – thinks activity for men only.  No lah, can be pillion too. Wonder can sit in front or not?
  16. Andrew Koh – got licence, long time no cycle.  I think it is ok.  Needs a day to refresh.

Mthly Gathering – suggestion for a venue

SHCian,

I have loged in the SHC Web this morning & noted Terence & June mentioned can be arrange some changes in next gatherings. May I propose Downtown East in Pasir Ris, as on & off there will  have some entertainments in the open spare event hall, we can take dinner/drink at the restraurant or hang around the corner in the resort as there just build a new shopping centre, for those who love to sign karaoka also sing at K-box.

Thank you.

Pictures of the 17 April 2008 monthly gathering

Dan Huang, our dedicated photographer, has sent in the photos of the April monthly gathering at Hans Cafe.  Thanks to June Chin who was the event organiser.  We had a fun painting session. 

A  typical monthly gathering is usually organised over two sessions; an early one for those who have retired and can come as early as 3pm, and a later session starting at 6pm for those SHCians who have to rush here after work.

How about a change in format?  Think whack, think crazy. Do you have another venue where we can host more than 50 – 80 people?  The preference is the venue should cater for the F&B, not expensive and reasonable variety.  The venue should be flexibile with people numbers, and we avoid committing fixed pax.  If we can make noise, great.

To see the pictures, click here

Terence Seah/June Chin

Short-term retirement abroad

I have been keeping a copy of the Straits Times, dated Mar 17, 2008 with the article "Retirement city: Develop low-cost retreat abroad", and think it is still relevant to toy with this subject again.  Please note this thread is not about giving up one’s citizenship or packing up and say goodbye.

Over the last 24 months, I have been asking around, and came to some conclusions why Singapore is the ideal place to retire in.  I may be wrong; but I tend to think there is truth in this observation.

  1. Most of us have families, children or relations in Singapore; and it is not possible to just uproot oneself.
  2. Between the men and the women, almost all women will not even think about the possibility of leaving Singapore for good.  For the men, the percentage is slightly higher, but as a family unit, the family will not leave Singapore for any of the nearby countries.
  3. The idea of selling the Singapore property may sound attractive, and together with the CPF can make one feel like a millionaire in another land.  Reality is the roof is still a required shelter for many years to come, for the children, parents or even ourselves.
  4. Health insurance, other kinds of insurances tend to provide cover, if one is living in Singapore.  Depending on the T&C, hospitalisation and other health care may not be covered under existing insurances.
  5. The idea of short-term living overseas, maybe 3 months, in nearby countries, sound like an attraction because of lower cost of living, lower medical costs and travel opportunities.

I tend to like short-term living overseas; yet, I feel sometimes it is not practical because of the above factors.  Lower costs overseas and travel opportunities are not enough drivers.  Shorter-term of 7 – 14 days overseas seem to be more practical and feasible.  What are your views?

Terence Seah 

Social Dance Group – D&D

Update 3:
Thank you very much for all party goers for the kind cooperation and make payment so promptly.  All payments had been collected and to wait for nite for fun and laughter to come liao…. Cheers… Dolly

Update 2:
All 20 tickets sold already – CLOSED.  Only waiting for payment for few of them which I expected to receive soon, if not, hor, I m going 2 ‘tak chua’ liao.. So, ka gin pay lor..

We are promised to hv more than 60pcs of music/songs to dance our nite starting from 6.00pm onwards and I have requested that both our tables will be close with each other.. so that ‘You can gel ko wa and I can gel ko li, Ho bo’

However I had one request, please find your own replacement should in the event, you r unable to attend event that nite.  Thank you vry vry muchie.. emoticonemoticonemoticonemoticon
   

Update 1: Payment Arrangement
Plse make payment to my POSB Saving A/C# XXXXXXXXX  Thank you.

Our Dance Instructress, Maggie Ho, have organised a yearly Dance nite for her groups of dancing students annually and this year event is scheduled as follows:

  • Date : June 7 2008
  • Time : 6.00pm – 10.00pm
  • Venue: The Dragon Restaurant, Blk 108 Depot Road, #03-03 Depot Height Shopping Centre
  • Cost/pax: $35 (inclusive of dinner, lucky drawn and of cos lots of dancing)

And since we had a quite a number of SHC members taking the dancing lessons from her and also those are keen to going this event, pls register here.  I had only 20 tickets with me only and it would be based on 1st come 1 serve.  Eventhough some of you do not attend her lessons, you are still welcome to attend this activity.  We can dance rock n roll, disco rock, rhumba cha2, social cha2, latin cha2, waltz, etc etc….

Interested and registered members:

  1. Dolly Lim – Paid
  2. Lily Ho – Paid
  3. Yew Kwong – Paid
  4. Jane Wong – Paid
  5. Ah Nee – Paid
  6. Sue Chang – Paid
  7. Lina Ng – Paid
  8. John Howe – Paid
  9. Andrew SP – Paid
  10. Bessie Lam – Paid
  11. Andrew Yueng – Paid
  12. Eyvonne Chew – Paid
  13. Veronique – Paid
  14. Gingko – Paid
  15. Boon Liang – Paid
  16. Danz Huang – Paid
  17. Peng Peng – Paid
  18. Ann To – Paid
  19. Joy Chuang – Paid
  20. Oi Cheng – Paid

Coordinator: Dolly Lim

     

Men’s night – Tue 20 May 2008 evening

Men’s nite is confirmed for Tue 20 May 2008 evening

Not too sure if a Men’s night is a great idea to be discussed on this website; but it definitely is a desired and hmm why-not? event.  The idea of a men’s night popped up recently, in response to the participation at the  thai disco, the geylang trip and the imbalance of the sexes during main activities.

So, I pick up this discussion point, and let’s see if we can really attract more men to an event, if it was purely a men’s night.  Nothing sexist about it; but a pure survey turned into a real event.  So far, informal feedback hmm pretty exciting.

So, all the men would you come to a men’s night?  Got no idea yet where the venue or what the night would be all about.  So, let’s start with a date, Tue 20 May 2008 evening.  I shall be in town.

Share your ideas on what we can do.  We will probably pick one of the following.  A night out at a old fashion or oldies bar.  Watching a soccer match together in a kopitiam.  Having an investment discussion before the US market opens.  Or having a karaoke session somewhere.

Strictly SilverHairsClub members only.  Terence Seah

Tentative attendance list:

  1. Jeffrey Lim – Will be there, no agenda need, let nature takes its course.
  2. Andrew Yeung – off to Vietnam
  3. Terence Seah – confirmed.
  4. Dan Huang
  5. Andrew Koh – confirmed.
  6. Charles Chua – confirmed
  7. Jonathan Ong – confirmed.
  8. Tim Liu – confirmed.
  9. Andrew Kuan – planning to come for dinner.Not feeling well.
  10. Steven Chan -confirmed.
  11. Dennis Wee – has work to do.
  12. Victor Gomei – not expecting any formal agenda
  13. Dennis Har – likes to chat on Equity, commodities, Option, Forex trading
  14. Steven Tan – ready for any agenda. confirmed.
  15. Man Singh – any discussion on travel, retirement, migrating, preventing loneliness, dinner, drinks.
  16. Richard Kwok – game for anytihing. confirmed.
  17. Philip Soo – will  join if in town.  Like to meet more people.
  18. Richard Kee – will join happy hour and dinner. confirmed.
  19. Lum Fook – may be coming.
  20. Jeffrey Fong – will come, need confirmatiion a later date. Confirmed.
  21. Victor Khor – confirmed. loves jogging, tennis, swimming , social activities, investments ideas/instruments.
  22. Teng Jow Leo – will be coming, need to adjust schedule.
  23. Peter Tan – wll check if not clash with China Trip.
  24. Spencer Loh – certainly keen to meet people.
  25. Edwin Ong – Would come.  It’s the company that counts.  Likes lifestyle, work and travel overseas, staying close to nature.  Will join happy hour.
  26. Anthony Cheok – Yes, will join happy hour, dinner.  Loves travel and PC.
  27. SB Khoo
  28. Chong Kwang Sim – Sure to come, happy hour and dinner.  General interests.
  29. Richard Wong – Confirmed. luv anything from wine to beer to stock market.  Interest to meet SHC members.
  30. Come and let us know if you can make this date.  If you cannot come, let us know by 16 May.

Program:

  • Come to Harry’s Bar atentrance to Boat Quay from 1800 hrs.  Buy your own drink, and join the group for a chit, and getting to know one another.
  • Proceed to Beng Thin Hokkien restaurant, 5th floor OCBC buildingat 1945 hrs.  Dinner at 2000 hrs, shared approx $25 per pax.  Dinner finishes at 2200 hrs.

Lim Tian Soo – Profile

I just join and Terence suggest I put in my profile.

I am 61 years old. My hairs are totally silver. Had a heart attack 2 years ago, so now anxious to enjoy life more before the next attack. Now retired and keep busy with trying to stay happy, healthy and alive in this order of importance.

I love outdoor activities. Use to do diving, sailing, played racket games, tracking and jog. Now not allowed to jog but the doctors didn’t say anything about cycling.  Still plays golf weekly and eat myself silly after each game. Do regular Chi Kong exercise in the hope of keeping myself healthy and alive. Love to go exortic places and just watch people. I am very quiet in a large crowd unless giving a speech.

The problem is that my golf kakis are young and working. My older friends are also still working hard to accummulate money they don’t need. I don’t like to go holidays during weekends and public holidays, jostling with other Singaporeans. 

Maybe I can meet some ‘young’ people and do things like driving into little towns in Thailand and Cambodia.

Lim Tian Soo

Forex trading – Group strategy versus the individual investor

Hi all bringing this topic up after a year. 

" Hi all SHC members, I have read that in USA it is common for retirees
or housewifes to form a group, so that they can get their hands into
Investing in Stocks, Futures, with the experts in the club providing
good and free advice resulting in good returns. As i have just starting
getting into investiing in stocks , futures, CFDs ,etc, i just wonder
if we can form such a group , so that those who may be Experts can
share their expertise and experience  to help new comers like me.  So
far , i have learned quite a lot from people like Dave and Andrew and i
think they could be others out there who may have just as much as
expertise or more and can help us all.  At the same time,  some who
like me, who are just starting out,  will defintely benefit by learning
from these people.  Of course’ everything is on a good will basis, no
guarantees and everyone is responsible for their own investments, but
talk is free, and knowing more is defintely better in any investments. 
At the end of day, it is also a good way to get to know more SHC
members and have something current and of strong interests to talk
about. bringing this topic up again after a year. "

So
after a year it seems now they maybe more like minded people who want
to work and share information to benefit from group effort, strategies,
snergy and wisdom.

But the focus now will be on just Forex. 
Why, if you see the changes in price or commodities, rice, oil , gold
and US $ and other currencies,  you should be aware you can lose
money even if you do nothing simply due to inflation. 

So
all those who feel they can contribute in some way and at the same time
gain from doing so, let us try and meet and do this.  

With
group snergy we can use many tools , and expertise from those who have
experience in other areas like Finance,  TA , fundamentals, 
or very specialised areas in banking ,  Japanese
candlesticks,  world financial economics , even history. 
Cost of getting better charting tools, Autofx programs, financial
reports can be shared , thus making the group more effective as
compared to a single individual. 

I am already in a group
for a year and and can say that it can work , what more if members are
retired experienced investors in their own right.  Those who are
keen to discuss this further can email me for further info.  Open
to all SHC members who are willing to share and contribute effort,
expertise and some time  to operate this as an investment
business.  Cheers 

Adventure – White water Rafting and Caving

Event/Schedule Name
Let’s Go Rafting and Caving – RAFTING & CAVING
Category
SPORTS & ADVENTURE
Venue
Ipoh, Perak (Malaysia)
Start Date/Time
16 May 2008  21:00
End Date/Time
18 May 2008  06:00
Rate Info
CDANS/SPANS/NSRCC
$205.00
Guest
$225.00
Member
$205.00
Member Spouse
$205.00
SAFRA Adventure Club Member
$195.00
General Information
A rafting and caving getaway during the weekends.

Participants will be rafting at Sungai Kampar and caving at Gua Tempurung.

Departure on Friday evenings and arive in Ipoh, Perak in the next
morning. Upon arriving, they will visit Sungai Kampar, where they can
test their river skills as they ride through the 14 rapids and cooling
waters of Sungai Kampar. Experience the thrill of tackling exciting
rapids and floating down clear river waters amidst a lush
rainforest.After rafting, they will explore Gua Tempurung, the largest
natural limestone cave in Malaysia. Concealed within, is an intricate
system of caves filled with breathtaking galleries of stalagmites,
stalactites and other amazing rock formations.

Free and Easy travel in Thailand

Hi everyone,

I just came back from the ‘tea meeting’ at Han’s. I met Ron Koh who has this great idea of travelling from Phuket to Siem Reap in Cambodia. The trip will be by land, with a van and a Thai guide, crossing Kanchanburi with the Gulf of Thailand on the east (right). It will then reach Bangkok where we will travel up north to Korat (recent Asean Games) to cross the border to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Ron has a Thai friend who can be our driver and guide and accomodation will be about 2 or 3 * class. The idea is to travel like a local, eating from what is conveniently available, exploring what the area has to offer, beaches, mountains, temples, Ang Ko Wat etc. There is no fixed itinerary, save for what is agreed upon by the group. If the place is interesting, we will stay longer, if not we can move on and just along the way, eg staying for 1 or 2 nights.

What Success is when you grow Up.

Lunch time Joke and time to reflect 

  • Age 4 , success is not peeing in your pants
  • Age 6 , success is finding your way home
  • Age 12 success is having friends
  • Age 18 success is having your driving license
  • Age 21 success is having sex,
  • Age 35 success is having money
  • Age 45 ,55 success is still having more money
  • Age 60 success is having sex,  and able to enjoy it
  • Age 65 success is keeping your driving license
  • Age 70  success is having friends
  • Age 75 success is finding your way home
  • Age 80 success is not peeing in your pants,
  • Age 80 and above, success being to read all this and being able to laugh.

2nd SHC Flea Mart – Thur 1st May 2008

Hi everybody,

The last Flea mart attracted about 20 tables, along Bali Lane.  A few of the earlier vendors will be taking part in the 2nd Flea mart.  The date is Thur 1st May, from 3p.m to 8p.m. 

SHC Flea Mart coordinator is Jasmmine Teo.  All SHC coordinations will be done via Jassmine, in collaboration with KT Wong.  There is also a large Flea mart event going on during the same period, and Bali Lane is expecting to attract huge crowds.

The cost per table is $10; and KT will look at how to lower the cost for SHC members.  There is massive publicity over this holiday and weekend.

If you would like to take part, please raise your hand.  Registration on this forum is strictly for SHC members only.   Any question, please pose it here; and JassmineT and/or KT Wong will answer you here.

Have fun, guys and gals.

Terence Seah/Jassmine Teo/KT Wong

 

Tables have been reserved for the following: Please make your payment to Scorebot Pte Ltd UOB 383-300-7376.   I shall reflect the payment status on this post on Sat. 26th.

THANK YOU ALL, FOR YOUR PATIENCE.


 1st & 2nd table ———- Catherine Chong  ($20) paid

 3rd table ——————Steven Chan ($10) paid

 4th table —————–Capt Sri ($10)

 5th table —————– Tim Liu  ($10)

 6th table —————— Anna Seet ($10)

 7th table —————— Ann Lim ($10) Transferred on 27/4. Ref. 392

 8th table —————— Dan Huang ($10)

 9th table ——————- JassmineT ($10) paid

10th table …………………. Amy Kor ($10)

11th table ………………….. Karen Thio ($10) Transferred on 29/4

 

 

Aussie vacation, April 2009

Hi All

My husband and I hope to do a self-drive of the eastern states visiting viz. Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney in April 2009. The plan is to fly to Adelaide or Melbourne, rent a car and then travel up south/north, staying at B & Bs/caravan park homes etc. We hope to take maximum of 3 weeks.

April is autumn time and the weather is cool. If any member is interested in doing the trip/part of the trip, then there can be a few cars driving too. All you need is to fly down and we can meet up. I’ll be sourcing for reasonable accomodation places.

BTW, I’m residing in Perth.

Cheers

Joan

Maybe business and more serious issues bring in the men

Some time ago, I broached the subject of why more ladies than men at gatherings, Ronald Koh asked if I have too much time on my hands.  Yes, RonK was right, I do have free time.  And, in reality, it seemed so.  many ladies are active in social activities.  And some in charity activities.

Nowadays, I find more men coming into this forum.  We have KT, Tim L, AndrewK, Ronald W and Steven C as regular contributors on everything under the sun.  Yew Kwong, Ron-Oz, RonK, Robert Q, Ron Lai, Jonathan, DouglasC, Roland, Dan H, CharlesW are also regulars, and now we have the more business oriented men joining us.

We had some other men joining us before on this forum, but dont hear so much from them for a while.

Is the forum too strict?  Should we relax a bit?  I think we should aim to have more men.  Our membership show at least 40% men.  Maybe, business chitchat is the way.  Guys, business talks are ok.  They are not taboos.  This thread hopes to encourage more men to create new ideas for SilverHairsClub.

Terence Seah

 

Betty Ho – Profile

Hello to ALL, I’m Betty. Got to know this club through my friend Norhayati. She became a member last week and persuaded me to join as well. And I told myself, "Why not?" since most of the activities are those that I enjoy doing too.  I love travelling, eating, learning new skills, helping others and occasionally do some shooting (archery).  My outdoor activities are limited by my physical impairment. You see I was one of the victim of the polio epidemic in Singapore during 50/60.

Still, I am a cheerful person who love to meet and make new friends and I think SilverHairsClub is the place.

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 19 Apr 08

Sat, 19 Apr 08 from 4 p.m. at East Coat 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 2 turn into chitchat session.

We will go for dinner together after the session at nearby hawker centre. Pls come n join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U. Look forward 2 seeing you guys.

TQ, cycling gp

Who are coming –

  1. Caroline
  2. Joyce Tan
  3. Andrew
  4. Mollie Tan