Dear all at SilverHairsClub,

Anyone care to share their 2 cents worth on driving from New York to Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Niagara in the parks, returning from Toronto, Coastal drive to Ottawa and straight back to NYC.   Would appreciate some advice as to which one or two of the regions to skip so that we can drive more leisurely.   Our main objective is to go the Niagara Falls, and would love to catch to autumn leaves along the scenic drive and if our planned route is ideal for a 11 days trip.

thanks…….

Hi everybody

I just come to know about this club from an article in the ST. and feel that it is a good  idea to come together to engage in some healthy activities.  Just a brief introduction of myself. I retired in Jan 2005 after almost 40 years in the teaching service. To keep myself mentally active, I give tuition classes at CDAC centres and some private tuition in secondary school maths.

My interests are mainly travelling, food,and light exercises to keep fit. My wife has also joined the club. She will be retiring in 2 weeks’ time. We have 2 grown-up sons one of whom is married and living on their own. We feel this is the time for us to sit back and relax, enjoy life and making new friends of similar interests.

We hope to meet many friends in the club and look forward to the coming get together in Oct. In the meantime have a good week ahead.

Cheers

Regards

Roy Koh (Tong Seng) 

Hi Web Administrators,

Could we have a caption or names to accompany the images of the gentlemen or ladies that are featured on the SHC homepage ?

Wouldn’t it be a boon to get to know the members by hard even before we get to meet these nice people ?  You know lah, memory getting poor, so it’s not easy to remember names during meetups.

Any objections ?  

Hi Everybody:

I just joined as member 24 July 2008 . Managed to meet a number of members, last Sunday 27th July at Scorebot at Bali Lane. Later proceed to impromptu K session together Andrew Goh, Ronald Goh, Ron & Alice Lai, Sherleen, Lynn, Anne Lim, SK & Tim L. 6 of us even went for dinner together at Suntec food court. Very enjoyable, look forward to future gatherings.

My hobbies are cycling, singing and travelling.

Hi Tian Soo, Anthony, Janet, SH and all golfing and travel enthusiast. 

I
am game for a day game, or a short overnight trip.  My suggestions
will be at Malacca , "Tiara" or Genting ‘Awana’ , Banang in Batu
Pahat.  Also looking forward to playing in Cameron or Fraser Hill
or any other courses.

Longer trips to Thailand can be considered
too, and one golf course I have in mind is the one at the River Kwai,
really countryside and remote but you can visit the Tiger TEmple and
dine on the river cruise.

By the way our first SHC golf
competition is on at NSRCC on the 12th Sept and we have 2 flights
almost fillled up already, with one available slot. But if anyone else
wants to join in we can still get another flight however it will under
Tian Soo’s guest rate not the Chalet’s rate .

So start swinging
your clubs at the range but most important have fun too. If anyone
wants to meet to share some tips at the range I am game for such fun,
email me at bswi@yahoo.com Cheers.

I.T. workshops at Y.W.C.A., Outram Road premises

1. Sat. 2 Aug 08 - PowerPoint (basic) - lesson 2
2. Sat, 23 Aug 08 - Word (basic) - lesson 1
3. Sat, 30 Aug 08 - Word (basic) - lesson 2

Time Schedule : 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

1) Helpers Wanted - If our gals n guys can spare the time, pls join us to assist or teach.

2) Participants - If our gals n guys wish to join the workshops, please let us know. Fee for the workshop is $6 per lesson payable to YWCA on actual dy.

Please post ur comments here if u guys are keen in one or both.

TQ, SHC I.T Learning Volunteer Gp

Members coming 2 assist -

1. Chan Kwong Wah
2. Yew Kwong (30 Aug 08)
3. King Seng
4. Dora Lim
5. Andrew Yeung (23 n 30 Aug 08)
6. Seok Cheng

Please jot this date in your diary, as date is confirmed.

The Event Organiser is currently working with the venue owner; and once the details are sorted out, the schedule and agenda will be out.

• Date:  15 Oct 2008
• 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm (for retired SilverHairs)
• 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm (for stil working SilverHairs)

Details will be put up in about one month’s time.

Terence Seah

HI to all the SHC members.  I had briefly joined the SHC club last year but only by email with the SHC administrator then.  But having received regular emails and updates of the SHC club, I am honoured to join in as a new member to your big family.

I am 51 years, married with two kids, one age 19 and one age 13, a girl and a boy.  I love jogging, brisk walking, cycling, swimming and travelling.  My husband and I jog regularly 3 times a week at the east coast park.  I stay at Siglap area and had worked with two big banks for 15 years before I stayed at home to tuition my 2 kids.  I had worked with the consumer bank and the merchant bank.

I admired the energy, the fun and jokes, all the general information posted on the SHC website by the members  and I enjoyed reading them, and at the same time learning so much general knowledge.  I too hope to be able to share mine given the opportunity to do so.

So, I hope to jog my way to your Aug meeting at the east coast park to meet the members there. 

Celia Wong

Dear dancers and those keen to join in the fun!

Our Retro Dance, Inter Rock n Roll n Bachata classes ended last week.

Starting this Friday we have:

Latin Samba Elementary

• Date:   August 1, 2008 (Friday)
  
• Time:    8.00-9.00pm
• Fee:    (8 lessons) $35/- Member, $40/- Non-member

Rhythm n Waltz Elementary

• Date:    August 1, 2008 (Friday)
  
• Time:    9.00-10.00pm
• Fee:    (8 lessons) $32/- Member, $35/- Non-Member.
• Member denotes CC member or passion Card holder!  
•  Venue:   Clementi CC, Clementi Avenue 4 (8 minutes walk from Clementi MRT)
• Coach:    Miss maggie Ho 

EO, Danz 

Hi all members  !

My name is Shirleen. I’m new here and got to know SilverHairClub from ST article.

When I login to the web site and came to know the club hv alot of activities which I like most of them and made me hv no reason not to join you all.

Although I can sometimes be fairly shy when meeting new people for the 1st time but it would be nice to make new friends in my life to share and experience various activities, outing, evening etc.,..

I love to learn new things and experience all sort of difference culture. Food is always a good pass time on my time table beside music.

My hobbies includes dancing, travelling, music, movies, chit chatting, cycling, etc.,..

Looking forward to meet all the nice people and make new friends here.

Have a nice week end !

Cheers !  Shirleen 

Born year of the Rabbit (1951). Returning S’porean - have lived in Jupiter, Florida from 1988. 2004 lived in Belgium till return early this year.

While in Belgium, joined the Singapore Association for Belgium/Luxemburg - enjoyed activities like Chinese New Year & Hawker Fare (so shiok - brings back lots of memories of home - esp local FOOD). While abroad, did some Arts related activities. Beaded jewelry. Quilts/patchwork. 

Would love to take up golf - again. Is there a golf pro in this SilverHairClub?

Would love to meet up with members who lived in Florida (Jupiter area?) & Belgium.

Cheers!

Florence

Silver Is The New Gold

Wonder how many of you out there shares the same idea that Life begins only at 50!? :)  This is that phase of our life where we want to ponder and reflect on what we have achieved so far.  Did we do well, relatively well or are there is more we can do??  And I’m hoping that through this platform, I will be able to link up with like-minded individuals to share some experiences, exchange ideas and to see if there are possibilities for us to add more value and excitement to each other’s life through our exchanges and sharing. 

I work for a publishing company and is responsible for business development.  Outside of work, I enjoy the nature, outdoor activities like golf and swimming.  Cooking is one of my life long passion and I love all things concerning food!  Never had the opportunity to make it into a business or be a celebrity chef yet but quite happy to whip up a meal anytime for my close friends! 

You may want to give your views about anything on

LOVE and also what it takes to get a marriage work. 

Sat, 16 Aug 08 from 4 p.m. at East Coast Park  (coincides wif overnite camping at ECP event)

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marina Cove (former East Coast Recreation Park). Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.

I have inserted the links to relevant post except for Steven’s Vietnam Tour.  For convenience, just click the following to view the photographs of:

Vietnam Tour

Oil Palm Mill Visit in JB

Crystal Angel Craft

Walk July 08

Here are some ways you can help me when sending the photographs to me oicheng55@yahoo.com.sg for uploading.

1. type in the name and date of the event under subject
2. email the photographs in its original state or better still in a zip file
3. if the gathering of the event is small, say less than 10, you can give me the names of attendees so I can include in the album
4. do not send me links to your web-based personal photo album as I am unable to extract the photos from there as the format would have been changed

My name is Agnes. I was introduced to SilverHairsClub by a student in my dance class and a friend whom I met at a social function recently.

I’m in my early fifties and am working in a publishing company which is a fast pace but interesting. To unwind, I love to dance and karaoke (more like croaking though). Country and evergreens are songs I’m familiar with and comfortable to sing.

I also enjoy outdoor activities and look forward to participate in the interesting activities that you have taken the time and effort to organise. I have read up your website faithfully and look forward to meeting the members.

Thanks and best regards, Agnes

Hi Everyone!

This is Ivan Lim and this is my 46th year on planet earth. Just joined the SHC, a few days ago; after reading the article about SHC in the Straits Times. Thought that it’s a good platform to make new friends and (preparing) to grow old meaningfully rather than be bored to deaf/death??………so here I am…..Oh, Ya! forgot to mention; married to Mdm Chris Chiew (44) with two off-springs.

Well, in the future, hope to visit some historical places in Egypt, Russia and South Africa before I kick the bucket…….Had also sailed across the Pacific Ocean and flown the Propeller F-5 in my younger days.

Hobbies/Interests includes reading (friction thrillers/spy-novels), gemstones appreciation (especially coloured stones like rubies, sapphires, jades, emeralds), wine appreciation (especially ports/house wines, Shiraz, Riesling, Pinot Noir), gourmet coffee addiction, used to do walking a lot, jogging, cycling and social golfing but not any more…………..lazy bones were aching too much. Currently, attending basic meditation course every Sunday in Lorong 12 Geyland………………..not meditating with Foxy Dragon Ladies lah!!!

This week, I am in Singapore; and thought it would be nice if I do a short beginners course on "How to move around this website called SilverHairsClub.com?".  Other experienced members who are familiar can also conduct a session like this, from time to time.  I would appreciate this.

Topics:

• How does SilverHairsClub.com operate as a club or a blog?  Concept and design.
• How to write a Post or a Comment?
• How to get a new password, and change it from time to time.
• Security and access levels of the SHC forum, especially EDIT.
• How to start a similar website, similar to SilverHairsClub.com?  In case, you are thinking of starting one for your own needs.

1. Venue:  ScoreBot, 18 Bali Lane, near Arab Street.
2. Date and Time:  Sun 27 July 2008, starting 3pm sharp.  Finishing 5pm.
3. Equipment:  Course is simple, and you dont need to bring your laptop; just take some simple notes.
4. Fee:  No charge, just your time.
5. Attendees:  Limited to 15 pax.  Have fun.

Terence Seah

You have raised your hands:

1. Andrew Yeung
2. Lin Chuah
3. Dan Huang
4. Catherine Ho
5. Maureen Lee
6. Mary Tan
7. Ronald Lee
8. Andrew Koh
9. Agnes Seow
10. Shirleen Kao
11. Peng Peng
12. Patsy Lim
13. SK Chua
14. Lilian Teo
15. Seok Cheng
16. Ron Lai
17. Juliana Kok
18. Tim Liu - up on the  tree
19. Florence Ho
20. Alice Lai - do come, but only on the durian tree, just planted.

Participation close for now.  Shall look at another date for another session.

Date: 02 August 2008 (Saturday)

Start Time: we shall start the walk at 4.15pm sharp! Do plan to arrive punctually. 
Duration:  3 hours.

Meeting Point:
Bus-stop at Farrer Court, Farrer Road (near Holland Road/Queensway, not Bukit Timah)

Getting There:
Buses available along both sides of Farrer Road: 48, 93, 153, 165, 174, 186, 855 and 961 (check it out!  Need guidance, do drop me an email with your contact, it is easier to explain over the phone).

Leaders for this walk:  JeffreyLim & ChristinaCL Chan.

We did the 1st ramble "PLR-I" in April 2008; the trial ended at Farrer Court.  So, in continuation the ramble shall begin from where it ended………

The terrain is undulating.  It is not the “usual walk in the park”. There are some rough sections.
It is exploratory. It as a Mini Trek!

This 2nd segment provides some excitement as there are at least 2 obstacles to challenge perhaps, our spirit of boldness; a leap/step of faith into the unknown!

One challenge offers a short "slide" down the side of the huge pipe, then "lift" or "heave" oneself up  4-feet wall; your very own HAND POWER or strength is required together with a little aid from our macho guys!  

Ladies "meinui" — dispense with the "genteel"; be ‘tom-boy’!  It shall see you through! it sure did for me! 

Guys "suike"–  an extension of your hands or perhaps a lap-stool, surely comes ‘handy’       hehe                    I shall say no more… let the suspense hype up!     

Let me assure you that the challenges are not as difficult as it seems; besides there are OPTIONS for you to take the easier route. 

The walk shall end at Turf City where a variety food is available - Indonesian/Japanese; seafood restaurants, Muslim/Chinese eating houses; pizzas; cafes; etc. 
I recommend the famous Curry Garden.  They serve chicken briyani, thosai, dum briyani, masala chicken…
& fish head curry($16) - one of their signature dishes, the half-hour wait was worth it, so SEDAP!

Register here.   

 *** Those who wish to have the fish head curry(4pax to share) please tell me as I will try to book in advance.

NOTE:
1)  If the mozzies always like you, do bring the insect sprays.

2)  There are no ‘toilet’ facilities & no shelter from raindrops. 

3)  Complimentary half-hourly free shuttle bus services is available from Turf City to Clementi & Toa Payoh Interchange.

Stay cool!  Be cool!         C ya!

ChristinaCL Chan 

(meet other members of the Walk Team: CharlesWee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan)

REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS:         

WALK + FHC:

1.Steven Chan, 2.Bobby Yee, 3.Lina, 4.Ah Nee, 5.Susan, 6.Molly, 7.RonaldL, 8.JulietO, 9.AaronH, 10.OiCheng, 11.LinC, 12.CharlesW, 13.JeffreyL, 14.AliceS, 15.Peng Peng, 16.ChristinaCL

WALK w/o FHC: