Month: May 2008

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 21 Jun 08

Sat, 21 Jun 08 – 2 sessions

Session 1 @ 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Eastern Coastal Park Connector (36 – 45 km route) &

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marine Cove (former East Coast Recreation Park) at 9.45 a.m. The Route : Cycle from ECP to Changi Village follows by rest. Cycle to Pasir Ris Downtown follows by lunch. Cycle to Pasir Ris Park n explore the place. Cycle to Tampines and Bedok. Cycle back to McDonald, ECP. Estimated Time : 5 to 6 hrs with lots of rest.   

Session 2 @ 4 p.m. at East Coast Park.

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marine Cove (former East Coast Recreation 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 the nearby hawker centre. Pls come n join us.

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

TQ, cycling gp (Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n Yew Kwong)

Douglas Chan has joined the cycling gp as one of its leaders.

Who are coming –

  1. Stephanie Lim (S2)
  2. Helen Kuek (S2)
  3. Douglas Chan (S1-own bike)
  4. Steven Chan (S1)
  5. Yew Kwong (S1 & 2)
  6. Veronique Lee (S2)
  7. Dolly Lim (S2)
  8. Ah Nee (S2)
  9. Lina Ng (S2-own bike)
  10. Susan Chang (S2)
  11. Norlinda (S2-own bike)
  12. Lily Ho (S2)
  13. Jade Phua (S2)
  14. Rene Leong (S1-own bike)
  15. Joyce Tan (S1-own bike)
  16. Dennis (S1 & 2-own bike)
  17. Boon Liang (S1-own bike)
  18. Ronald Lee (S2)
  19. Aaron How (S2)
  20. Juliet Ong (S2)
  21. Marg Tian (S2)
  22. Kathryn Lee (S2)
  23. Kristen Leong
  24. John Howe

contact in hk needed for someone going to work there soon

Hi,

I’m a member here.  My main activity so far is rollerblading; have given some basic lessons to a few ladies from here. 

Recently, I have a friend who is soon leaving Bangkok to work in HK.  He needs a local or even someone familiar with the work environment to meet with when he arrives there.  He’s working for an Indian MNC, with offices in Sg , HK, China. 

Would appreciate anyone who would like to provide this assistance,

thanks,

Hannah

Monthly Walk-Bedok Reservoir- 14 June

Date: 14 June 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 4.30pm
Meeting Venue: Kembangan MRT Station (Exit B, wait at bicycle kiosk infront of  Astoria Condominium.
Buses to Sims Ave East (Kembangan MRT Stn)  67,854 (SMRT)
33.28.2.7.24.25.26.30 (SBS)
By Car: Park at Bedok MRT Station – take train to Kembangan Station.

Return: Buses along Bedok Reservoir Rd,: 21,22,65,66,228,59,5.
Those driving take 228 to Bedok Interchange to pick up car.

Buses along Bedok N Rd:  23,8,15 58, 518

Attending: CaroineGee, MaryChan,Veronique,Gingko,MeiFoo,Bernie,Lindaliau,PaulineAu,EstherLeong,
SallyKeng,KarenThio,DaisyPhua,KingSeng,LesleyHo,ShirleyYeo, JaneTong,CatherineChong, Evelyn,
Total including EO++ ;  (22 + pleasant surprised part.)

Park connector Kembangan to Bedok Reservoir Walk

We start at 4.30pm sharp. Late comers just walk along the park connector to catch up with us.
Most parts of the park connector is shady & safe except  for the short distance along  Bedok north Rd.

We will reach a higher ground of the Bedok Reservoir where you can have a paranomic view of the reservoir.

Whole walking trail takes about 2hrs.  At the end of the walk, we can have fellowship with dinner in one of the many eateries along Beok Reservoir Rd.

All are welcome (newbies & oldies).  Rain or shine – we be there 4 u

by VeronWong, MaryTan, ChristinaChan, CharlesWee & Jeffrey

Ex – CHIJ – GIRLS

Sorry the 1st one, error in e-mail address.

Hi! All SHCians!

Calling all former CHIJ- Our Lady of Good Counsel ex- students/ teachers etc to attention.

Would like to contact you guys for our school alluminae asap.  Was wondering how many of us are from there. We could come with some activities in future.

Please e-mail to hosiewcheng@gmail.com    if you find reply to SHC website inconvenient.

Thank you,

Regards,

Catherine Ho

Looking for SHCians who love singing Hokkien songs only

No promises yet, but I am looking for guys and gals who loves to sing Hokkien songs.  Am thinking of one evening, gather around, just to singalong Hokkien songs.  If you have the K’OK discs or music VCDs, so much the better.

So, for a start, if you can be available on a weekday, no day decided yet, after work, and loves to sing Hokkien songs, and enjoy the company of others listening to you, raise your hands.  Maybe I will cook up something next month.

Terence Seah

NATIONAL RUNWAY CYCLING AND SKATING 2008

Hi Cycling Kakis

May 25 was the annual National Runway Cycling and Skating 2008, held at Paya Lebar Air Base.

7 die hard participants from SHC signed up and completed the 15km leisure ride at the air base. The magnificent 7 started the day at 6am, was at the airbase gate for security clearance by 7am and the event proper kicks off around 8.15am.

The runway cycling was crowded, the weather was fine and hot. After completing the ride around the airbase, we joined in the carnival, make some purchases and left the airbase around 11am.

Boon Liang, could you send some fotos for us to download so that members could view the events held at the airbase 

For next year, we would like to see more participants from SHC

Until than, Cheers

June Monthly gathering – Wed, 4 Jun 2008

Hi all SHCians attending the monthly gathering,

Most of us are new to one another.  Dont be shy.  Introduce yourself to one another.  Make sure your name tag is clearly visible to your friends around.  Don’t sit down throughout the whole evening.  If you really do not know where to start, ask the registration desk, or Mary Chan.  For the seasoned members, you know what to do.

Last two days, I was reminded that there was no May monthly gathering.  Excuse was, May was very crowded, so the monthly gathering was not called.  We must try not to skip the monthly gatherings.

Well, let’s have another one.  Details as follows:

  • Venue:  To be announced soon.  Confirmed at Hans Cafe, Great Eastern Bldg, China Square, Pickering Street.
  • Date:  Wed 4 June 2008
  • Time:  1500 – 1800 hrs (retired SHCians); 1800 – 2100 hrs (still working SHCians).
  • F&B:  One complementary drink, for the 1st 50 registered participants.  Food, please purchase at counter.
  • Topic:  Getting to meet new friends.  Bring your name tag.
  • Event Organiser:  Terence Seah
  • Registration:  When you arrive, please ask for Grace Wong and Janet Heng, and tick your name against the name list.  If you had asked for a name tag, please check with Grace.  If no name tag, please write your name, as big as possible, on a sticky label, and put it on  your dress/shirt.  Have fun.
  • As this is a SHC monthly event, no direct selling of goods and services here please.  No discussions on politics, sex, race, or religion.

Terence Seah

Registration List (Strictly for SilverHairsClub members):

  1. Steven Chan – coming 3 –  5pm.  Giraffe in the family.
  2. Terence Seah – coming 4pm.
  3. Susan Chan – coming 7pm.  Saw her at the last D&D.
  4. Grace Wong – offers to make name tags.  Plse write to Grace here.  Registration desk.
  5. Dan Huang – loves badminton and dancing. Very active.
  6. Ron Lai – Tall, dark and handsome.  Loves dancing.
  7. Alice Lai – husband above.  always smiles.
  8. Janet Heng – coming 3pm.  Assisting in the registration.  Very helpful.
  9. Jonathan Ong – coming evening to meet old SHC friends.  Works at Shenton way.
  10. Karen Thio
  11. Charles Chua – coming 3pm.  Likes travelling in Malaysia and Thailand.
  12. Lim Tian Soo – runs an organic farm
  13. King Seng – coming 6pm.
  14. Ron Koh – Interested origami students, please join RonK.  Remember our kelong organiser.
  15. Dolly Lim – coming 6pm.  No introduction needed.  Writes hokkien English.
  16. Jeffrey Lim – coming evening.  Likes diving.
  17. Caroline Gee – coming evening.  Our last D&D Event organiser.
  18. Mary Chan – coming 3pm.  You see her everywhere, even in the newspapers.  New members, please look for Mary Chan, as she is one of our match-makers.
  19. Lily Ho – coming evening session.  Likes dancing too.
  20. Dennis Wee – coming, not sure which session.  A quiet fruit tarts baker.
  21. Annie Loh – coming 3pm.  Loves singing.  Likes crystals too.
  22. Veronique Lee – coming evening session
  23. L H Jie – coming 3pm.  You may remember her if you were a new member last year.
  24. Clara Chay – coming. Loves Singing too.
  25. Paul Leong – coming afternoon to evening
  26. Jenny Leong – coming afternoon to evening.
  27. Mary Tan – coming after 6.45pm. 
  28. Boon Liang – rush in after 7pm.  The guy at the top of this website.
  29. Nurhayati – coming 6.30 pm.  Sembawang morning walk.
  30. Betty Ho – coming 6.30pm
  31. Kenneth Tan – must use diary to remember; but coming.  An expert in Chiangmai.
  32. Bira Lupolo – definitely after work. 
  33. Karen Thio – coming evening session.  Loves crafts.
  34. Eileen Lee – also evening session
  35. AnnTo – coming after work.  Not quiet.
  36. Gingko Tay – evening session.  Crazy, like there is no tomorrow.
  37. Grace Kok – equally crazy.
  38. Janet Chan
  39. Peng Peng
  40. Ann Lim – remember her at the Flea mart.
  41. Anna Seet – also another flea mart lover.
  42. ChristinaCL Chan – coming after work.  Can walk from Singapore to the moon.
  43. Norlinda – coming after work.  Watch out if she is around, an unbelievable character.
  44. Susan Chang – also after work.
  45. Lina Ng – coming early. 
  46. Ah Nee – name almost forgotten.  Coming after work.  everything from cycling to eating.
  47. Thomas Goh – coming evening.  Coming 1st shift.
  48. Lesley Lee – after work.
  49. Lawrence Khan – coming after 6pm
  50. Thomas Goh – Also after work. Duplicate name.
  51. Thomas Kuan – our icon.
  52. Jenny Ho – after 7pm
  53. Kenneth Tan BH – after 7pm
  54. Bernard Lau – will join the evening session, after work.
  55. Edwin Ong – professional.  watch out if he comes in shorts and sneakers.
  56. Angela Ow
  57. Patricia Kwan
  58. Andrew Kuan – not sure, maybe 7pm.  Everybody knows him.
  59. Susan Goh – coming 3pm
  60. Thomas Loh – 7pm, quiet and smiling guy.
  61. Laura Wee – looking for tip on retiring well.
  62. Jeremy Tan – star model on the first SHC website banner
  63. Chong Siew Hoon
  64. Angela Straaten
  65. Hamidah Ishak
  66. Joanne Ang
  67. Judy Lim – finally, can make it to evening session.  A hokkien English teacher.
  68. Chew Wai Jin
  69. David Chan
  70. Patrick Khoo – coming between 4 and 5pm.
  71. Esther Leong
  72. Charles Wee – our walking leader.
  73. George Lee – coming after 6pm
  74. Dolly Peh – a new Dolly to SHC.
  75. Patricia Lim – in after 7pm
  76. Lee Seok Cheng – coming after 7pm
  77. Alfred Ang
  78. Aaron How
  79. Fatimah binte Mohamed – New member
  80. Linda Lim – New member
  81. Charlie Chew – coming after 6pm
  82. Bernie Chung – coming in at 7pm
  83. Jessie Lee – coming between 3 and 6pm
  84. Bobby Yee – coming after 6pm
  85. Christina Ng – New member and coming after 6pm
  86. Doris Choy  – New too, after 6pm
  87. Doreen Choi – new.
  88. Jeffery Ng – coming 3pm
  89. Sophia Lim – first session
  90. Dennis Har
  91. Margaret Lim
  92. Nancy Lim
  93. Peggy Ong – Coming after 6.45 pm
  94. Maria Tan – Welcome back after the holidays
  95. Josephine Yap – coming evening session
  96. Joyce Gan – evening sessioin
  97. Richard Kee – 3pm session
  98. Jane Kee –  3pm session
  99. Maha Letchumi
  100. Mahaeswari
  101. Helen Tan – Coming after 6pm
  102. James Chan – coming after 6pm
  103. Helen Wong
  104. Gwyneth Lee
  105. Rene Leong -will definitely come, after work.
  106. SB Khoo
  107. Tim Liu – too shy to put his name down.
  108. Amy Ko
  109. John Howe – coming late afternoon
  110. Silas Yeo
  111. Lydia Chin – still coming, between 3 and 5.30pm.
  112. Ronald Lee – almost closing, after 9pm.
  113. Teresa Hwang – coming, coming.
  114. Edward Boey – coming 5pm. Old member.
  115. Ronald Wie – exciting late bird, coming 7pm

Chicken Bryani The Easy Way

I was reading one of Steven Chan Posting on "The Joy of Eating & Cooking" and wanted to share this Simple & Easy way of cooking Nasi Bryani/Chicken Bryani .

I am a very lousy cook by nature and do not enjoy cooking at all but this "dish" is very easy to cook and is very "Yummy"

Pauline Khoo & Sally Kang had been my guests for this dish and enjoyed it very much. I used to cook for my church gathering as well.

I will type the receipt in the comments column.

karen

Craft Classes

Update 1:

Date : June 27 2008
Time : 7pm – 8pm
Venue: Han’s Cafe at Upper Pickering Street
Material Cost: $10/pax for Crystal Angel

I am with SHC for a few month and had joined them in the cycling and walk events .

SHC members have been posting alot of interesting events like Travelling, Durian Fest , Dancing and even Soccer.   I would like to take this opportunity to introduce "Craft Classes" into the SHC event.

I make crystal accessories , bags from old pairs of Jeans , brighten up my white shoes with fabric paint….  I met some members at the Bukit Batok walk who find my craft very interesting. 

These are some of the craft we can start with:

  1. Swarovski Crystal Angel ( very ideal gift for Christmas)
  2. Swarovski Crystal Butterfly
  3. Fabric painting on white shoe
  4. Mini bag from old pair of Jeans

My creations can be viewed here –

http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/lohyks/Karen%20Thio/?albumview=slideshow

Hope members can give me support , comments and any suggestion.

Karen Thio

Saturday Nite Fever!! – 30 Aug 2008

Hi, anyone watched last nite’s American Idol? It was so interesting :-) And whn Donna Sommer came on to sing Let’s Dance..

I kept thinking one D&D per year is just no enough!!!…So let’s do a survey..(l copy cat the Malacca drivein:-)). How abt another D&D nite? Let’s say end Sep (6 mths away frm the Mar 08 D&D). This one to be casual. Everyone in jeans (pants, bermudas, shorts, skirts) anything JEANnie….with lots of silver accessories :-)))

A funky nite for the young at heart. Ribs, chicken and salad for food, to down with lots of beer and ice lemon tea!!!. On a Saturday nite pls. Tentative prog…Getting to know fellow members better and makan – 1 hr. Have some games, haha time – 1 hr. Dance Dance Dance – 3 hrs!!!!

Then fare thee well. If yes, where do we hold this Saturday nite FEVER?? think this is the main problem…getting a place!!! Oh btw, if this goes through, I will not b the EO :-))) but no problem to help/assist/support lah. EOs do the "dirty" work and do not enjoy that much, they worry more:-)).

Here again, I salute all EOs, the past ones, the present ones and the future ones!!! So folks..don’t be shy, speak your mind (I copy cat Terence :-))…Doable? Boleh jadi? Ker ee mah? Aa sai boh?

Survey on volunteer drivers for Malacca trip

Mr. Ronald Wie with myself as co-chair would like to make this survey on the principle that 3pax in the car will pay for all expenses related to toll,fuel and parking charges for the driver who will get a free ride in lieu of free loan of his car for the trip.His fuel tank will  be topped up in full before the return to Singapore.In addition touch wood …should an accident or any damage to car is incurred that is not covered by insurance will be borne by all occupants of the car including the driver.

Lady drivers are welcome especially by useless me(as I don’t drive) but I figure that I make a good navigator especially on bumpy roads.Ha Ha Ha!What do the drivers and pax  themselves think of 4 pax and 1 driver in the bigger cars…is it too uncomfortable?.Drivers have final say on who they want in their respective cars with a proviso that there must be a  healthy mix of both sexes unless there is an imbalance in numbers.

On this trip (date and itinerary to be decided later ) by the 2 BA-BA black sheep with MKZ(Malacca) origins or ancestry will ensure visits to the best in hawker fare for specialities like oyster omelette and the best gula melaka and belachan shop.,the best chendol stall(provided clean and not at roadside),where to find good MKZ coffee.hawker fare at Jonkers street.Good Pernakan restuarants with standards like Oleh Sayang will be vetted to narrow down to the best at reasonable prices.Special advice will be given by my cousin who is still a resident in MKZ.

Ronald and myself will sort out the places of interest to visit with input from my cousin as well.Will 2 nights be sufficient?Please let us know your thoughts If there is not enough to form a convoy of cars bus alternative will be considered…although at a glance does not seem suitable for MKZ.

Best regards,

Patrick Khoo

I.T. Learning Continues (1)

SHC negotiated with Paya Lebar Kovan CC located within walking distance from Kovan MRT station (North East Line) 2 use their premises 2 conduct I.T. lesson. Tentatively, the CC person-in-charge hd agreed that their I.T. Lab which houses 11 newly acquired desktop computers fitted wif DVD readers, can be used either on wkdy nite or Sun afternoon.

This is a one single session. Please choose your preferred date :

Dates :

  1. Tue, 24 Jun 08, 7 pm to 9.30 pm OR
  2. Sun, 29 Jun 08, 2 pm to 4.30 pm

We shall take tis opportunity 2 do tis long overdue one – 

  1. How 2 convert normal songs into mp3 format.
  2. How 2 record songs onto blank CD.
  3. How 2 rip n make copy of DVD of size below 4.7gb.
  4. How 2 rip n make copy of DVD of size exceeding 4.7gb (aka Dual Layer)
  5. How 2 download songs from YouTube’s website 2 your PC.

Previous list of registered members –

  1. Dan Huang
  2. John Howe
  3. Boon Liang
  4. Catherine Chong
  5. Ah Nee
  6. Peng Peng
  7. Eileen Lee
  8. Lina Ng
  9. Wee Chin
  10. Gingko Tay
  11. Agnes Tan
  12. Jie
  13. Jonathan Ong
  14. Alicia Soh
  15. Ann To
  16. Dennis Wee
  17. Rene Leong
  18. Roland Tong
  19. Andrew Kuan
  20. Veronique Lee
  21. Linda Chang
  22. Norlinda
  23. Marg Koh
  24. Grace Kok
  25. Elaine K
  26. Annie Loh
  27. Margaret Chan
  28. Karen Thio
  29. YH
  30. Ann Lim

New List of Registered Members Who Had Confirmed –

  1. King Seng (29/6)
  2. Steven Chan (29/6)
  3. Susan Chang (24/6)
  4. Pauline Khoo (24/6)
  5. Caroline (29/6)
  6. Karen Thio (24/6)
  7. Ann To (24/6)
  8. Alice Seah (29/6)
  9. Linda Chang (24/6)
  10. Rene Leong (24/6)
  11. Patrick Khoo (24/6)
  12. Bernadette Chung (24/6)
  13. Janet Chan (29/6)
  14. Grace Kang (29/6)
  15. Ah Nee (24/6)
  16. Elaine Kong (29/6)
  17. Grace Kok (29/6)
  18. Peng Peng (29/6)
  19. Catherine Chong (29/6)
  20. Dan Huang (24/6)

24/6 n 29/6 (fully booked)

On Waiting List –

  1. Helen Yeo (24/6)

  2. Joyce Lee (24/6)

  3. Annie Loh (24/6)

  4. Ann Lim (29/6)

  5. Agnes Tan (24/6, 29/6)
  6. Alicia Soh (29/6)
  7. Gingko (29/6) 

    Seats available are on first confirm first allocate basis.  

    Due to CC’s protocol, participants hv 2 pay $15 upfront.  Actual fee charged will be $7 n the balance $8 refunds 2 ur bank a/c thru IB after the session.  $15 will be collected thru IB 2 weeks b4 commencement of session otherwise seats will be reallocated 2 other members on waiting list.

    YK, Kwong Wah & SHC Volunteer Gp

I.T. Project 2, Teaching Seniors at Kovan C.C. (In Discussion)

SHC is collaborating wif Paya Lebar Kovan CC 2 conduct I.T. lessons 4 their senior members at CC premises located at 207 Hougang street 21, Singapore 530207. Proposed lessons will be conducted at nite on wkdy evenings or Sun afternoon. 

The proposed lessons are –

1) Computer Appreciation – familarisation on operating a PC n navigating Windows

2) Email n Internet – Doing emails n surfing internet

3) 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.  Please indicate your prefered day.

Rain or shine, the project is on.  

YK, Kwong Wah, Ah Nee n SHC volunteer gp

I.T. Project 1, Teaching YWCA’s Seniors

SHC is collaborating wif YWCA 2 conduct I.T. lessons 4 their senior members at YWCA, Outram Rd campus. This Project is now confirmed n will commence on –

1) Sat, 31 May 08, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm – Computer Appreciation – familarisation on operating a PC n navigating Windows

2) Sat, 7 Jun 08, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm – Email n Internet – Doing emails n surfing internet

Yew Kwong, Chan Kwong Wah n SHC volunteer gp

Members Interested 2 Assist / Train –

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

All registered member volunteers (except Rena) had be given the softcopy notes on Computer Appreciation n ‘what to do" guide for references. Softcopy notes on Email n Internet will follow later tis wk. Please feel free to come in on Sat, especially other members.  With all your support, we shall make SHC’s 1st I.T. project with external organisation a success.

Visit to an oil palm mill in Johore – Sat, Jun 14, 2008

Hi to all members,

Eleanor and I are trying to arrange a visit to an oil palm mill and the details are:

Date: Jun 14th, 2008, a Saturday.   Time: Meet at a pre-arranged place at 7.30am

Duration: 8-10 hrs.  Estimated time back in Sgp: About 10pm, depending on the customs and immigration jam.

Costs: to be advised. This will cover the cost of renting a bus. All meals will be shared

All members who ae interested please register in this thread.

As an alternative, we are also considering using our cars instead of renting a bus if the numbers are small. Those members who are willing to drive please indicate here. The usual mode of payment for the owner/drivers for their fuel will be made. If we have 10 to 12 interested members, we can drive up in 2 or 3 cars, avoiding the hassle of arranging for a bus.

Can someone here also please tell me the usual practice of how the costs are shared in your earlier trips. Please use this thread for all your questions and Eleanor and I will try to answer them.

Let’s have a show of hands to see how many are interested.

Cheers to all,

Eleanor and Charles

 

Click here to view photos

Review of Manchester Utd vs Chelsea Euro Champs Final

For the sake of SHC members who bet regularly on Toto,4D,the casinos and mahjong I strongly urge

members to put a bet in.I have a track record as a horse racing pundit on the horse racing website at

www.7naps.com with a 40% strike rate.At my peak for this season I did achieve a win strike rate of 45%.My insiders111 publication was  featured on Mediacorp’s programme called Tracktalk with 6 winners in a day of 10 races and 10 winners over 2 days of 20 races.My track record as a soccer pundit is getting the result of the last 4 World Cup matches played when Italy beat France in the finals.betting in these 2 fields is akin to advise being given by a good stockbroker who advises you on shares on the stock exchange.You need good research and a superior method of analysis to make $$$.

So here goes,(if I am wrong Tim Liu would probably be the 1st to throw egg on my face  followed by Terence)Terence seldom bet but was persuaded to do so by yours truly at last night’s Bachelor Nite

which was warmly gatecrashed by 3 charming ladies(warmly received).There goes the gossip grapevine working overtime!(I hope the 3 ladies don’t throw shoes at me when we meet the next time).Moderator if this is too scandalous please censor.

Here goes Take a draw on 1 X 2… 90 min result… logical reasoning market opened at $2.85

now drifted to $2.70…very confident…put a big bet on this…my bet is $100(very puny by Tim’s standards in comparison)

medium confidence token bet for better value(greedy for bigger odds…may be my undoing).

Take a token bet $5 or $10 on half-time/full-time on D-D ie DRAW-DRAW(from $4.40 drifted to $3.70)

plus another token bet on zero goals at $5 only(average is $9.00 for usual games but this is the lowest odds for this bet to the best of my memory…market opened at $6.50 drifted to $5.50

low level of confidence speculative bets at good odds …this bet must be taken in tandem…under special bets…Chelsea to win after 90 mins at $8.25 and Chelsea to win on penalties at $9.00.I am not confident of this position and for those die hard Man Utd fans I recommend this bet(2bets in tandemat $

as a better bet than For Man Utd to win on the 1 X 2 at $2.30

System upgrade, almost complete

The basic structure of SilverHairsClub.com is now complete. 

The next step is to balance the system speed, user profile and font size.  If you notice anything other things unusual, please drop your comments here.

Terence Seah

Art Auction

Too good to miss !!!

There’s a great free event today Sun 18 May 2008 with buffet. It’s the Burobudur  art auction at Suntec Level 2, Ballroom 2. It is run like Sotheby or Christy. There are many high networth individuals, many of whom are rich Indonesians and their brokers. You have paintings running up to $200K, collectors watches and pens. Best of all they have a free art brochure with colured pictures of every lot.

Sign up as a member. The food is served only at the end, probably 6pm. You can estimate it by the running number. Give 2 mins for each lot. Register early, do your shopping and come back for the food.

Big thanks to SHC members

Hello everyone,emoticon

I’m back again.   I would like to express my special thanks to Mary Chan, Karen Thio, Tim Liu, Dolly Lim, Jie Lim Hong and Terence Seah for all your comments.

I was shock to see so many of u spending time to give me all the wonderful comments.  Really so glad to see it and also makes me more eager to meet up with u all. 

ITS INDEED A REAL WARM WELCOME !!!

For a start I would like to join you for the cycling section, so pls let me know how to meet up with you all

Helen Yeo – Profile

Hi all SHC members,

I’m Helen Yeo, age 47, divorced and working lady.  Interested in outdoor activities and making new friends.

I get to join this club after a few months internet browsing and find that there are many interesting activities going on like kelong trips,  cycling and so on.

Presently I got no friends in the club and are eager to to know all of u soon.  Please feel free to contact and give comments.

Have a nice week-end

Helen Yeo

Thinking aloud the future of SilverHairsClub

One year ago, a member confronted me, and asked what would happened to SilverHairsClub should something happened to me.  I felt offended at first, but Yeah hah, sounds like a very serious question.  Since then, I have been thinking.  I like to share my thoughts aloud.

  1. For the time being, I have put the different passwords of this website on a piece of paper.  Should anything happen to me, this piece of paper will be handed to someone whom I have designated.  The person is a SHC member.  I am surprised that SilverHairsClub.com has turned out to be very well read, with 75% readership in Singapore.  So, we should plan for it to run forever.
  2. I am also thinking of creating a corporate entity "SHC Corporate" which will own SilverHairsClub.com.  Discussions of SHC Corporate are on another thread.  SilverHairsClub will run as it is currently run, with no membership fee, the same taboos, age requirement and style.  With the corporate entity, hopefully, we dont have to debate the issue of succession, plus other issues of activities organised by the club.  We are still discussing, so it would be nice to hear from you.

Enough for now.  I look forward to hear from you.

Terence Seah

Benny Kwok – Profile

I m Benny, 49. Introduce to SHC by my friend Sue.

Just an ordinary guy living next door, slim build and probably not eye-catching.

Love sports, like soccer and racket games such as badminton but as one mature in age, tend to focus more on less energetic games and go on track instead…jogging.

Feel free to write to me n comment. Look forward to get to know each one of u and hopefully in the days ahead develop a bond and friendship.

Cheers.

Have a great weekend.

Benny

An example of a response to requests from non-SHC individuals and external organisation?

From time to time, I do receive request by non-SHC individuals or external entities to link up with SilverHairsClub and its members.

Here is a good example and I like to share my response and comments with SHCians.

“Dear Mr Seah,

Foremost, I am very fortunate to have met some of the active silver collar members recently.
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My name is Azza Dina and I am writing from NTUC Club, Membership Department (Active Ageing). My team have spoken to Mr Ronnie Lai and have met up with some of the SilverHairsClub members such as Captain Foo, recently at Orchid Country Club during their weekly bowling session. We were informed about the SilverHairsClub and we applaud your club members efforts in organising such lively events.
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We are a brand new team who has been assigned to look after interest groups such as your SilverHairsClub members. As we do have on-going and future events catered for those who have reached 50 years and above, we are extending our invitations to all SilverHairsClub members to partake in any of our events and even to allow us to plan your activities if possible. This is to ease your member?s workload, restrictions limitations and hassle.
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We are actually planning for a focus group in the near future to meet regularly and to brainstorm for activities for all to enjoy. Kindly allow us to assist and provide for SilverHairsClub.
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Awaiting a favourable response from the SilverHairsClub!
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Cheers’
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Azza Dina (Miss)
Executive, Program & Community Development, Membership (Active Ageing)”

Terence Seah

May BBQ – SHC Flea Market /Networking Nite

May BBQ
Flea Market & Networking Nite
                                      

Friday, 23rd May, 2008 7.00pm @ Scorebot

A time to sit back and relax after a long week; meet fleamarketrepreneurs, traders, entrepreneurs and other like-minded people; mingle and make friends whilst digging into a great feast. Great band music and dirty street dancing too.

Events

  1. Flea Market sale / talk / demo by fleamarketrepreneurs including our SHC members. Learn about the secrets of Peruvian love charms and many more.
  2. Check out our consignment stocks. Select the no-money-down business that will change your life.
  3. Learn more about Virtual Office and Home Entrepreneurship. Meet potential partners and flea funders.  
  4. Free talk
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    Public Speaking And PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING?
    That by MASTERING Effective Spontaneous Professional Communication, is one of the Speedway to become Successful in your Field of Interest / Expertise, AND Stand out in today’s Globalising Crowd?
    Dr Ramesh Nambiar, PhD (Hon), an International Professional Speaker for more than 20 years, Professional Speaker Trainer & the First Asian to be inducted to the US Speakers’ Platform in the mid 90s has graciously agreed to share with us proven & effective tips on:

*          Communicating messages effectively
*          Imparting ideas artfully
*          Understanding the needs of your listener/s
*          Creating Response from listener/s
*          Learning from your listener/s
*          Spontaneous response methods

Grab this opportunity now @S$12.00 per pax!! Call 6396 8116 and register early to avoid disappointment.

System upgrade on Tue 20 May 2008

Hi all participants on this forum,

We are planning a system upgrade on Tue 20 May from 0100 – 0600 hrs.  With the change, the PHP and Mysql software will be upgraded.  Aiyah, too complicated.   The look of the forum will change, not sure what the final look will be.  I think the banner as well as the design will change.  The new version is supposed to make the forum more efficient and less vulnerable to spams and viruses.

So, don’t get a shock then.  As with system upgrades, I always expect untested bugs in the immediate week.  Please confirm all your activities with other members if you are the EO, before 19 May 2008 for activities on 20 and 21 May 2008.

Terence Seah

SHC logo

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 17 May 08

Sat, 17 May 08 from 4 p.m. at East Coast Park. Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marine Cove (former East Coast Recreation 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 the nearby hawker centre. Pls come n join us.

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

TQ, cycling gp

Who are coming –

Tea Dance – Sunday 25 May 2008 ( 12 – 6 pm )

Dear SHC Friends   

Just to let you know, there will be a Tea-Dance organised by Safra Mt. Faber.

Apart from dancing, there will be : 

Those who came early and left early :

  1. Ron Lai
  2. Alice Lai
  3. Mary Chan
  4. Charles Chu
  5. Clara Chay
  6. Zariah

Those who came after 3pm :

  1. Danz Huang
  2. Lily Ho
  3. Dolly Lim
  4. Jane Wong
  5. John Howe
  6. Molly Chua
  7. Ronald Lee 

SHC Annual Swimming Day – Sun, 19 Oct 2008

This year 2008, instead of the regular Games Day, we shall be having  "SHC Swimming Day" in an Olympic size and chidren’s pool.  We had tried a Sunday and Saturday morning.  For many, waking up on a weekend is a problem.  So, we shall have a relaxing Sunday morning at Kovan Melody, courtesy of Ah Nee.

Now that the date is coming close, next month, it is our usual style to appoint an Event Organiser.  She is Lina Ng, a great swimmer, able to do at least 20 laps and tall enough to stand at the deep end of the pool.  Lina is assisted by Suzhang and Ah Nee.  Thank you ladies, and I am sure we shall all have a lovely Sunday.

Terence Seah

Members who can swim and can jaga the non-swimmers.  Please get to know them, especially if you do not know how to breathe under water.

  1. Dan Huang – can swim too, provided depth is less than 2m.5m
  2. Tim Liu – can jaga the non-swimmers
  3. Patrick Yeo – tall lifeguard, can jaga the swimmers.
  4. Lina Ng – also a great non-stop swimmer

Registration list:

  1. Ah Nee
  2. Terence Seah
  3. Dan Huang
  4. Karen Thio
  5. Jane Wong
  6. Patrick Yeo
  7. Tim Liu
  8. June Lim – coming with water games ideas.  Hi June, as Lina is the EO, please liaise with Lina for clearance.  Games are restricted as this is a private pool.
  9. Steven Chan
  10. Caroline Gee
  11. Dolly Lim
  12. Charles Wee
  13. Ronald Koh
  14. Lina Ng – Event Organiser
  15. Suzhang
  16. Ronald Lee – request Nasi Lemak
  17. Yew Kwong
  18. Molly Chua
  19. Bira Lupolo
  20. If you are driving, and intend to bring your car along, and need to park in the premises, please do make sure your name is here, together with your car number.

This registration closes Sun 12 Oct or when 40 pax reached.  Strictly for those who would come in their swimming trunks or swimming costumes.  Not for observers.

Terence Seah