For some time, I have been looking for an icon to represent a SHCian.  At first, I wanted to select a picture from our large collection of photos taken during events.  I thought over it, and decided otherwise.  It would be a tough job.  Then, I might offend someone. 

Maybe a caricature would be good, but then, I am not sure who among us can do the drawing job.  Last night, I came across a website www.mywebface.com which allows any creative person to generate a cartoon from a set of simple tools. 

My hope is to have one male and one female icon to represent SHC members on the website as well as other promotional materials.  If you are creative and like to take the challenge, and like to raise your hand to produce a pair of SHC icons, I would really appreciate it.

Terence Seah

Hi Everyone!

Madeline, the newbie here and eager to get a feel of this social club as I am always happy to make new friends. Was formally from SinglesConnect until I was suddenly single no more and had to boot myself out.

Socially and for personal enhancement, I took on Qigong, Tai Chi and a host of other meditation sessions in the hope of a better connection with the Universe and all the wonders of spiritual clarity, awareness and of course spreading the LOVE. Er…I can’t help that being a child of the 60’s flower power era, it is inherent in my nature. So I try to send out joyful vibes whenever and wherever I can Reiki-wise. I have to mention Reiki in case you readers have wild ideas on how I spread the LOVE.

I am presently 49 years young and waiting for the major double-digit change next year as an excuse to hangout at the possible “wild” parties my has-been hippie friends might throw, as we are all experiencing the same welcoming number to our age. Being obsessive compulsive in nature, a round number helps too…though some women may beg to differ where age is concerned. Also “Wild” these days constitutes dancing for 10 minutes and taking a break of 20 haha!

Avid traveler, photographer, foodie and dancer (swing and social), it is my hope that I may meet like-minded kakis for such activities. Der Hubby can just tag along and make a lot of noise as in - he has a loud voice and always acts like an excited puppy (some people like that though I don’t know why hmmm…).

So here’s to new acquaintances, hangouts and delightful times ahead!!!

Live Long and Prosper,
Mad

Dear folks,

When we decided on the Flea Mart, i kaypo want to include the Games Day and include Mahjong competition but it just didn’t tickle your bones! Then we got the idea how about having a Carnival Day and having a jam session, again we have lukewarm response. Mati lah how to go ahead we have fixed cost to worry about! The caterer insists on one hundred pax for us to enjoy a good rate, now I ‘gabra’, cannot sleep and started counting sheep, still no help!

Next day I got a bright idea, how about Flea Mart and Monthly Gathering? No need to worry about food catering, we got Ya Kun to the rescue!

So die die this event is on and I apologised to fellow members and those who booked a booth I gave up too easily. I wanted to run and hide and go into hibernation, but have nowhere to hide! Now you all know why the EO always want to bang his head on the wall!

So, dear folks mark this day on your calendar and come give us your support!

Flea Mart from 1.00pm - 9.00pm/Monthly Gathering from 5.00pm-9.00pm

Venue: Safra Mount Faber (Multi-purpose Hall air-conditioned)

http://www.safra.sg/data/resources/images/MF%20Clubhouse/MF_getting_there.jpg

Charge per table is $20.00, $10.00 for a floor area of a table size.  Those coming to Flea Mart and the Gathering no need to pay to attend!

Kindly pay to Joy’s POSB Saving Account 159-131645 by October 15, 2009

DanzforJoy!

Those taking a booth:

1. Terence Seah - Selling condoms
2. Dan - not a clue yet
3. Joy - all the barang she want to dispose from her home
4. Jassmine Teo - ?
5. James Tan - ?
6. Anna Seet - ?
7. Frisna Tan - ?
8. Rosalind Lee x2 - going round the world to pick some cowboy accessories for sale here
9. Diana Gee - books, clothings and barang barang
10. KK Yeo - some barang barang

Besides the scheduled monthly rides on 3rd Sat of each month, here are more rides planned for those who wish to ride more and far.

Rides for Sep 2009 to Feb 2010 -

Monthly

1. Sat, 19 Sep 09
2. Oct 09 - No ride due to Deepvali
3. Sat, 21 Nov 09
4. Dec 09 - No ride due to long year-end school holidays
5. Sat, 16 Jan 10
6. Feb 10 - No ride due to Chinese New Year

Ad-Hoc

1. Sat, 24 Oct 09 - Round Island 120km
2. Sat, 28 Nov 09 - Desaru (may stay overnite if responses are gd)
3. Thu, 31 Dec 09 to Fri, 1 Jan 10 - CountDown Ride from ECP to Henderson Waves 
4. Sat, 23 Jan 10 - Kota Tinggi (may stay overnite if responses are gd)
5. TBA Feb 2010 - Ride to Eco Farm & Other Farms in Lim Chu Kang
6. TBA - Immigration Ride from ECP to Tuas CheckPoint

What to do with the $$ you know you have; can see cannot touch!

Turning 55?  
How much money can I withdraw? 
What happens if I sell my property after reaching 55?  

OR turning 62??
How to get L- and V-Bonuses?  
How can I get monthly payout from my Retirement Account?  
What is CPF Life?  

Learn more about CPF rules applicable to you from age 55 & 62.
Register for a complimentary talk, go to this website:

https://www.cpf.gov.sg/cpf_trans/ssl/seminar/default.asp

Events:

Reaching 55, 23 Sep 2009

Reaching 62, 15 Sep 2009

Reaching 55 (Mandarin Talk), 9 Sep 2009

** There might be more such talks,,, so look out for it!

More about CPF LIFE:
http://mycpf.cpf.gov.sg/Members/Gen-Info/CPF_LIFE/CPF_LIFE

CPF LIFE ROADSHOW –  5Sep2009:
Have questions about CPF LIFE?

• Who can join CPF LIFE?

• What are the CPF LIFE Plans available?

• What is LIFE Bonus or L-Bonus?

• How to join CPF LIFE?

Join us at the CPF LIFE Roadshow to find out the answers to these questions and more!
Come down to listen to talks on what CPF LIFE is. You can also visit the booths to have more
information on CPF LIFE and other active ageing matters.
Most importantly, our friendly CPF officers will be there to help you understand more on CPF LIFE!

Date :  5 September 2009 (Saturday)
Time:  12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Venue:  WestMall Open Plaza, Level 1, 1 Bukit Batok Central Link Singapore 658713.

If you are not able to make it for the roadshow on 5 September 2009, do not worry,
look out for more information on the other CPF LIFE roadshows!

If you cannot find the page to register, drop me an email: chrischan5575@yahoo.com

Best Regards,
Christina CL Chan

  INFORMATION ONLY esp for New Members!

First, our Walk Team has expanded once again with yet another new EO -

Andrew Thio,, a WARM WELCOME!             

We have come to the last quarter of our monthly walks:

12Sep  -  Kembangan (coastal)     {posted}

10Oct  -  TBA   (To Be Advised)

14Nov  -  TBA

1)       Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting on/about  4pm.
3)       To participate, Registration is encouraged.
4)       Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……. 

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low, Andrew Thio and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…

Stay cool! Be cool!                 c ya!

by Serene Low / Joyce Tan in SHC main bulletin, Walking
Date: 12 September 2009 (Saturday)
Meeting Place: Kembangan MRT control station
Start Time: 4.30pm
EOs for this walk: Serene Low and Joyce Tan
 
The walk from the MRT would be along the canal of Frankel Estate and St. Patrick Secondary School towards the overhead bridge that connects Marine Parade Estate to the East Coast Park Beach. 
 
Along the beach, you will see lots of picnickers, cyclists, joggers and roller skaters; you will feel the sea breeze, the ships lining up at the horizon and the richness of green matured trees giving us shades. Further down the walk, you will reach the activities section like the Cable Ski Park, the Skateboard Park, the anglers at the jetty.  Looking towards inland, you will see the skyline of East Coast with the many condominiums, HDB flats and the city front. 

We can walk a little further down to see the Bougainvillea garden with many colors of the flowers.  You may take notes on how you can grow the plant by transplant on sandy soil and cocoa pits; or if you want a multi color flowering specie, try marcotting the various species on the stems of an anchor plant which could produce the multi-color effects of the Bougainvillea plant. 
 
Walking back towards the ‘East Coast Lagoon Food Village’ try the famous rojak, cuttlefish kangkong, satay beehoon, sambal stingray and many others.  It can be very crowded though.
 
There is a feeder bus 401 that can take you to Bedok Interchange.  It travels thru part of Marine Parade Road, Siglap Road, New Upper Changi Road and ends at Bedok Interchange. 

Do bring along your drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), repellent, sun block, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes. 

See you at the walk!

Other Walk Team members: Christina CL Chan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Charles Chua, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan

Click here for photos

Hi All,

For reasons unknown to me, I am now unable to post or comment in my original posting, so I am trying to continue with an extended post.  There are 9 of us, with Jassmine Teo being the last registrant. See all of you at Vault 3, Basement Level, Hotel Intercontinental, Bugis Junction at 6 pm.

To Dolly,

Please be informed that all 9 of us are SHC members, some of whom registered by contacting me personally.

Btw, just a gentle reminder, the new item "Movie" has not yet been added in the Category "Concerts, Talks"

Robert

Hi All,                                                                                                                                                                        

Want to listen to good music. Then do join me at the S’pore Recreation Club on Monday 31 Aug 2009 from 8/00p.m.   Barker Lounge (Level 2). Limited to the first 30 registrants only.    

Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Whenever I am in Singapore over a weekend, I would watch this TV drama Ai 爱.  Must have seen at least 10 episodes.  Full of tears, plenty of hate, lust and jealousy.  I heard from my colleaques that this TV drama will last 5 years.  And, if you have not seen the drama, watch out for the actors and actresses.  The guys are handsome and they dont seem to need to work.  The actresses are really pretty.  Each time, when the show is on, I would just wait patiently for this petite actress to come online.

The theme song is very nice too.  In case, you have not heard of it, here it is.  Click here.

Do you watch this Chinese drama, and what do you think of it?

Terence Seah

Topic:   Using Technology to Manage Time

Date:   27th August, 2009 (Thursday)

Time:   6 pm - 8 pm

Venue: Vault 3, Basement, Hotel Intercontinental, Bugis Junction

Note:

1 You may approach them for a complimentary parking ticket.

2 You may also order/purchase a copy of the powerpoint notes/worksheets at $2 per copy.

3 Free cold water is available.

Sypnosis:

Technology is constantly evolving, creating numerous devices to help us manage our time. The advancement in technology has sprung various time management softwares that enable us to assess our time, schedule everything effectively, and to maximize our output.

But that does not guarantee that we will be able to manage out time well.  The key still lies in the individual.

Registration (max. No.: 10)                

1. Robert Quek (EO)
2. Kristy Ng-Quek
3. Patrick Lee
4. Cindy Low
5. Jenny Seah
6. Andrew Koh
7. Patricia Lim
8. Helen Kuek
9. Jassmine Teo

This is going to be the event of the year! Maximum participation is needed. We appeal to all of you to give us your support to make it happens.

Hightlights of the day:

1. Flea Mart
2. Fun Fair
3. Singing Jamboree
4. Line & Social Dance
5. Buffet Dinner.

The Flea mart and Fun Fair will be in charge by Joy. Patrick Chan and, Jeffrey Gan will take care of the singing event. James Tan will help with the Line and Social Dance. Dan will look into the buffet spead!

There will be live band performance, SHC singers/dancers,  afternoon T-Dance, musical tributes and talent quests!!!

Cost per head: $18.00

Venue:     Safra at Mount Faber, 2 Telok Blangah Way

Time:        2.00pm to 12.00am

Those who want to clear any excess goods can contribute to the Flea Mart. Fun and games of all kinds are welcome. We are looking for sponsors to donate prizes for the fun fair, kindly give us your support! 

Cost per table is $20 for Flea Mart and Fun fair. Chairs and tables are provided.

We are only 2 months away, please give us your support and participation!

EOs, Dan, Joy, James Tan, Patrick Chan, Jeffrey Gan.

Registration List:

1. Terence Seah - taking a booth
2. Dan Huang - taking a booth
3. Joy Chuang - sharing and taking a game booth
4. Ronald  Wie
5. Patrick Chan
6. Jeffrey Gan
7. Jane Wong
8. Eileen Thean
9. Jassmine - taking a booth
10. Susan Tan - taking a booth
11. James Tan - sharing
12. Anna Seet - taking a booth
13. Feztus - taking a booth
14. Gingko Tay
15. June Lim
16. Frisna - taking a booth
17. Nor
18. Ah Nee
19. Rene
20. Sam Goh
21. Dolly Lim
22. Sockie
23. Ann To
24. Janet Chan

Most of us will one way or another be confronted by this question. I want to carry the question posed by Terence further, is it enough to ask ourselves what make us feel good or look good. When I look in the mirror, at the receding hairline and the paunch on me; I deny that I am looking at myself. This just cannot be me like when I was about 20 years ago; I was sporting more hairs and lot of muscle mass then.

Just some years ago I invested in a toupee which cost me $1000, it certainly makes me feel good and look good. It was weaved on my head at four corners and each week I need to go back for maintenance which cost $15 for each visit. One day I look for my toupee and found it missing, someone may have stolen it! Well, vanity comes at a cost!