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Wed
30
Apr '08

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

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Mother’s Day Free Concert at the Esplanade Hall on Sunday, 11th May 2008 at 7.30 pm

Concert:     Mother’s Day Special featuring Robert Fernando & Lily Nuris

Date:         11th May, 2008 (Sunday)

Time:         7.30 pm - 8.30 pm

Venue:      Esplanade Concert Hall

Event Coordinator:   Robert Quek

As it is a public holiday we are expecting a large crowd, please meet us to queue up at the Lobby, Level 1 at 6.30 pm. If you wish to join us please register here.

http://www.esplanade.com/SOPApp/espsop/portal_proxy?uri=uWkJTw-EpZFWeHTIx!OeoyFn,lhQtVHBr9M7shAKey=RqY@5_AaXmhK@Gf9I87OEx2nuokBb.wN9sJFM

Participants:

  1. Robert & Kristy Quek
  2. Ron & Alice Lai (RTC)
  3. Alan & Ann Bok
  4. Alice Seah
  5. Andrew & Aileen Kuan
  6. Grace Wong
  7. Lydia Chin (RTC)
  8. Dennis & Wendy Wee (RTC)
  9. L H Jie
  10. Jenny & Paul Leong (RTC)
  11. Gweneth (RTC)
  12. Mirinda (RTC)

    Post Concert Programme

    1   We may proceed to Raffles Town Club (RTC) for the Music & Dance Night to join Dan’s group, (9) or

    2   We can split up and go somewhere else for dinner and chit-chat. (9) - Optional                                                                                                                              

         Suggested Place for Dinner:   Marina Square Foodcourt

    Please voice your preference.

    Being the event coordinator, I need to be with the non-RTC group. In any case, I wish both groups a very enjoyable evening.

    Parking Rate for Sundays:   6 pm - 10 pm   $5.50

                                                        10 pm - 6 am     $1.50

    May Kristy and I wish all mothers a "Happy Mother’s Day".

          Photo Link:

          http://qsookee.myphotoalbum.com/view_album.php?set_albumName=album16&donnotredirect=true

 

     

Tue
29
Apr '08

Potluck Dinner Fellowship on 14 June 2008

Calling all

Tennis/Gym/Swimming, Mandarin/Bilingual Fellowship and Durian & Serendipity Trail enthusiasts and friends :

Potluck Dinner Fellowship at The Tanamera Poolside on Saturday, 14 June, 7:30 to 10:30pm after gym, swimming and tennis games.

Shall we also have a sing-along session during the fellowship?

Please advise your specialty dish(es) that you would like to contribute/share for all to taste and enjoy your culinary skills.

Let us look forward to a warm and courteous fellowship,  better/warmer than the first what had on 1 March 2008 ! Shall we ?

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Wanted 2nd hand drum set

Anyone who come across fren who want to sell their old drum set , please let me know.

My son is learning drum with his fren and I do not want to invest on a new set cos teenage nowady change their interest very fast. Thanks

Karen

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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.

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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

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Perth and Singapore

Hi

I’ll be in Singapore in May and if anyone is still keen to know more about short term stay in Perth etc, can meet up and chat. Let me know on the SHC website as I’m holidaying at the moment.

Regards

Joan (Perth)

Mon
28
Apr '08

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.

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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

Sun
27
Apr '08

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.

Fri
25
Apr '08

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

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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

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Durian Fest

Let me take the first bite at the Durian Trail.

Carrefour Suntec. Tonight only 9pm to 12pm. 25 April 08

$9.90- All you can eat !!!!!

No see, no disperse. We wait for you.

Who’s coming ?

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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.
Thu
24
Apr '08

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.

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Mixed Double Night

To prevent any envy or frustration due to imbalance of the sexes, may I suggest that we have a "MIXED Double" Night where we have exactly equal number of men and women for the night’s "OUTING". LOL!

Wed
23
Apr '08

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

Tue
22
Apr '08

FREE YOGA at BLCC. TODAY , 23rd.April ‘ 08

Calling all Westerlies / others,

Place: Boon Lay Community  Centre
Date: 23rd. April ‘08 , Wednesday
Time: 6.45 pm for registration

Volunteer Yoga Instructor: Alicia Soh and Mike  ( SHC members ) emoticon

Registration is CLOSED.  

Instructions:(i)   Bring $15 , ($10 for usage of the hall for 12 weeks and $5 for the book)   

                      (ii)  Teaching is FREE.

                      (iii) No heavy meals b4 class.

                      (iv) Bring a mat.The floor is cold.

Other Venues: New Sat classes from 9.30AM-11.30AM at Indian Global Intl Sch previously known as Mei Ling Primary School near Queenstown MRT.       

 

 

Mon
21
Apr '08

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 

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Starting a Toastmaster Chapter in SHC ?

Speaking and presenting oneself reflect how one thinks concisely and clearly.

The way we speak and carry ourselves will enhance our wellness as we live from one phase of life to the next with confidence, dignity and graciousness.

Shall we form one Toastmaster Chapter ?  can we?