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Wed
30
Sep '09

Indonesian lunch/dinner in Nov

Dear All,

I am taking the liberty to write this post in order not to jam Steven’s email regarding our lunch/dinner in Nov (after taking Ivy’s advice).

Ladies who are joining the fare, please email me at geraldineting@yahoo.com with your contact and I’ll do likewise.

Can’t wait…………..

Tue
29
Sep '09

Monthly Gathering - October 31,2009 (Saturday)

Dear folks,

Come October we will have a different venue for our monthly gathering. It will be another opportunity to meet new friends and catching up with fellow SHCians.

This gathering also coincide with the Flea Mart in the same venue from 1.00-7.00pm. The badminton group will have their game from 1.00-4.00pm. Depending on the responses, the mahjong session will start from 10.00am and end at 6.00pm. So folks, the facilities are booked  for you, do avail yourselves! 

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

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

Monthly Gathering: 5.00-9.00pm

The program for the night will includes karoeke singing and impromptu line and social dancing. There is something about SHCians, most of them like to dance. It is a good form of relaxation and having fun together! Music will be played throghout the night while in some corner new friends and old will chit-chat away.

At the last gathering we have a fantastic night!. Though it was sardine-packed, we enjoyed ourselves. When most of the members left for home, there was a group of die-hard members who dance the night away when the music was played!

Those who have booked a table for the Flea mart, do indicate here whether you are staying for the Monthly Gatherings.

EOs, Dan & Joy

Registration is open now:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Dan Huang
  3. Joy Chuang
  4. Maggie Teo
  5. Janet Chan
  6. Annto (tentative)
  7. Mary Chan
  8. K K Yeo
  9. Primrose Kok
  10. Francis
  11. Catherine Koh
  12. Sockie
  13. Rosalind Lee
  14. Tan Seok Wah
  15. Jane Ong
  16. Susan Tan
  17. Frisna Tan
  18. Sue Chan (after 4 pm)
  19. Bernard Chan
  20. Martin Lee
  21. Marg Tian
  22. Andrew Koh
  23. Thomas Loh
  24. Patrick Chan
  25. YK (late afternoon)
  26. Veronique
  27. Susan Chang
  28. Lina Ng
  29. Ah Nee
  30. Hou Chong
  31. Norlinda
  32. Alicia Lim
  33. Lydia Chin (after 6 pm)
  34. Steven Chan
  35. Abel
  36. Freddie Liew
  37. Teresa Hwang
  38. Jonathan Ong
  39. Eileen Ong
  40. Pauline Tan
  41. Ann Lim
  42. Evyonne Chew
  43. Chua SK
  44. May Goh
  45. Teresa Lee
  46. Shirley Wee
  47. Ong Kim Yin
  48. Jeffrey Gan
  49. Philip Wee
  50. Priscilla Wee
  51. Charles Chua
  52. Hamidah
  53. Rose White
  54. Angela Straatan
  55. Vivien Ler
  56. Pearlynn
  57. Kenneth
  58. Paul Kong
  59. Richard Kee
  60. Jane Kee
  61. Catherine Yeo
  62. Jane Ho
  63. Sam Goh
  64. Dolly Lim (Registration)
  65. Lily Ho
  66. Caroline Gee
  67. Boon Liang
  68. Peng Peng
  69. Rene Leong
  70. Kristin Leong
  71. King Seng
  72. Karen Wong
  73. Pharis
  74. Oi Cheng
  75. Daisy Yeo
  76. Robert Quek
  77. Kristy Quek
  78. Cindy Low
  79. Patricia Lim
  80. Gingko Nut
  81. Lilian Teo
  82. And who else?
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Indonesian Inspired Lunch Porridge Buffet on 24 Oct ‘09 (Sat)

Date : 24th October 2009 ( Sat )

Time : 11.30 –2.30 pm

Place : Rajah Inn

Address: 302 , Tiong Bahru Road # 02- 13 / 14 / 15
Tiong Bahru Plaza Singapore 168732 ( Pls. assemble outside restaurant. )

Cost : $ 6.90 ++ estimated to
be  $8.15 Nett. with                                  
( Complimentary Desserts )

A  wide selection of over 20 Indonesian flavored Chinese dishes. 
Fruits included.

Pls. view at http://www.rajahinn.com.sg/menu/menu_por_buffet.html
for the variety of dishes and http://www.rajahinn.com.sg/menu/menu_main.html

Max : 20 pax on first come first
served basis.

Pls. transfer your payment  through  POSB / DBS  ATM only as
I have not apply for any on-line banking due to security concerns.  My 
POSB  Savings Account is  086-15021-2.

The last date for payment is 18th October 2009 (
Sun ). Only those who had made payment/s by due date will be confirmed.
Thank
you and look forward to your participation.  

Optional :  After the porridge
buffet we may proceed to the Coffee Club also located at Tiong Baru Shopping
Centre near the main entrance for further chit chat and to have
coffee/tea/other drinks/desserts.

The drinks will be at your own expense.The
Coffee Club is  cosy, air cond and a much quieter place to chit chat than
Kopitiam. I being there before and I like its ambiance.

Attending:-

1 Steven Chan  Pd

2 Frisna Tan   Pd

3 Paul Kong  Pd

4
Peggy  Pd

5 John Howe  Pd

6 Primrose Kok  Pd

7 Veronique Pd

8 Catherine Ho Pd

9 Pauline Chew  Pd

10. Sockie  Pd.

11. Lena Ho Pd 

12.
Karen Thio Pd

13. Eileen Thean Pd

14. Danz Pd

15. Joyz  Pd

16. Ong Kim Ying Pd 

17. Sylvia Ang Pd

18. Daisy Yeo  Pd.

19. Steven Ng Pd

20. Anne Chee Pd


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Dance nite at Marine Parade CC - Sun 8 Nov 2009

Hi SHCians,
I am going to LET’S DANCE
Ticket Price : S$14.00 per ticket
Venue         : Marine Parade CC
Date & Day : 8th Nov 2009 (Sunday)
Time           : 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Food           : Buffet Dinner
Address      : 278, Marine Parade Road, Singapore 449282. Tel: 63467703
Bus number: 13,15,16,31,36,43, 48,76,135,196 ,197,853  AND 966
Car Park     : No carparking at CC. But Multi-story car park available at Blk No: 65 subject to availability .
If parking lots are not available , members have to make their own arrangement. Free parking on Sundays
Seating: Fixed seating. Each table of ten will share a wine bottle (free)
Type of dancing: Ballroom, Social and Latin Dances.
Kindly note that the event is organized by Marine Parade CC WEC and NOT by Silverhairsclub. I am only EC(Event Co-ordiantor) and I am not EO(Event Organiser for this event).
Come and join the fun
LIMITED TICKETS LEFT. THANK YOU

Please register here or contact me by my email address (francisemail@yahoo.com)


Mon
28
Sep '09

Marketing Assistant (Part-time job)

Hi Silver Hair Buddies

If you have spare time, wish to do something meaningful from home, likes to talk on the phone and yet have the flexibility of choosing your work hours, this is the job for you.  Minimum 20 hours per month.  

Industry : Beauty n Spa

The job description of the marketing assistant is as follows :

  1. Email and fax product brochures to potential clients.
  2. Follow up with phone call to make appt on behalf of field sales person.

Attributes of an ideal candidate :

  1. Possess good communication skills.  Members who have performed Sales, Marketing or Customer Service roles are ideal.
  2. Able to handle rejection
  3. Ability to follow through on an assigned task with the end in mind
  4. Bilingual in both English and Mandarin preferred
  5. Has basic computer skills on usage of email, web browser and Microsoft Office applications
  6. Prefers someone who owns a fixed line phone and computer

If interested, please email to me at "hjwong29@gmail.com" and leave me your contact.  I will call you back as soon as possible.

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Countdown Dinner & Dance 2009

Sat
26
Sep '09

2D/1N - Weekend Batam Trip : 14-15 Nov.2009

Dear Friends

Here are 3 Options short-listed from a total of 7 quotations received todate.  Take a look then cast your vote.  The EO Team reserves the right to final decision.

Once the package is chosen, the Treasurer’s Account No. and closing date for payment will be announced.  By closing date, those who have not paid, their place will be given to those on the Wait-List.  So, please stay tuned.  If you do not want to miss the boat, please make sure you have someone to assist you in this regard.  I will also be collecting passport particulars simultaneously with payment.    Thereafter, we will do the room allocation.  You can then let me know who you want to room with.  Please make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of departure.  Once payment and particulars are submitted to the Travel Agent, the EO Team will not be responsible for any refund or changes to pax particulars should you decide to back out.  Thank you for your patience and let’s look forward to a fun-filled weekend! EO Team : Lily (Admin), YK (Treasurer), Dolly & Sam (Overseers) emoticonemoticonemoticonemoticon

Registered Going :

  1. Ah Nee
  2. Alice Teo
  3. Bira
  4. Boon Liang
  5. Caroline Gee
  6. Catherine Ho 
  7. Charles Chua 
  8. Clara Chay
  9. Dan Huang 
  10. Dennis Wee
  11. Dolly Lim
  12. Eileen Thean
  13. Geraldine Ting (HK)
  14. Gingko
  15. Ivy Low (HK)
  16. Jane Tan
  17. Jane Wong
  18. Janet Chan 
  19. Joy Chuang 
  20. Karen Thio
  21. Lily Ho
  22. Lina Ng
  23. Lorraine Chia
  24. Mega Abdullah
  25. Molly Chua
  26. Nina Choo
  27. Norlinda
  28. Oi Cheng
  29. Patrick Lee
  30. Pauline Khoo
  31. Rene Leong
  32. Sally Kang
  33. Sam Goh
  34. Sockie
  35. Susan Chang
  36. Terence - A
  37. Veronique
  38. Yew Kwong
  39. Lilian Teo
  40. Lydia Chin

Wait-List :

  1. Susan Tan
  2. James Tan 
  3. Lydia Chin
  4. Kristin Leong
  5. Venika Leong
  6. Melissa Khng
  7. Jonson Tan
  8. June Lim
  9. Pearlynn Tan
  10. Pearl Goh
  11. Bessie Lam - A
  12. Andrew SP - A
  13. Andrew Yeung
  14. Ann Lim
  15. SK Chua
Thu
24
Sep '09

Homecooked Food Potluck - Sat, 17th Oct 2009

Rosalind Lee and Mary Chan have planned a ladies only homecooked food potluck. It’s now thrown open to men.                                                            

Number of participants is limited to 20.

Participants are invited to cook a dish and share with other participants, not only the food, but their recipes as well as their cooking tips.

Dishes have to be homecooked by participants and should be enough for at least 6 - 8 persons.

Date: 17th Oct 2009 (Saturday)
Time:  5 .30 pm to 9.30 pm
Venue: Eileen Thean’s place at Chai Chee Gardens. Address will be given later

Contributions of other items like drinks, desserts and salads are welcomed but will not be considered as a cooked dish.  Plastic plates, cups and cutlery are also welcomed.

Names of participants

  1. Rosalind Lee - fried rice n Plastic plates, cups and cutlery
  2. Mary Chan- - spicy chicken wings
  3. Maggie Teo - Shepherd’s Pie
  4. Constance Wong - Sambal cuttlefish on a bed of roses, um sorry, sedap achar.
  5. Tan Seok Wah - Dry Mee Siam
  6. Caroline Sit - Sambal goreng
  7. Eileen Thean - Hakka yeong tau foo
  8. Sylvia Ang -  cinnamon soy sauce chicken
  9. Oi Cheng - mixed vegetables
  10. Lilian Teo - Pulot Seri Kaya —– changed to corn pudding
  11. Steven Chan -  black bah kut teh (herbal pork rib)
  12. Dan Huang - English Trifle
  13. Jane Loh - Curry veg
  14. Ann Lim - ngoh hiang ———-withdrew
  15. Nina Choo - stewed pork
  16. Andrew Koh - soft drinks + wineemoticon
  17. Patrick Chan- soft drinks + wine + ice + bucket  emoticon
  18. Lydia Chin -  special Indonesian chicken
  19. Anne Chee - glutinous rice and dried sambal prawns.  
  20. Judy Lim - fried laksa                                                                            

                 Wow, the spread is looking sumptuous!emoticon With music and wine, what could be better? emoticon

                 Could all participants drop me a note by email so that I can forward to you the address of the   venue?  Thanks.                                                     

                          Registration Closed.

                          Thank you all.

Click here for photos

Tue
22
Sep '09

Calling all ladies who are good cooks!

My apologies to the guys for stipulating ‘ladies only’ in this thread. Perhaps, later on, the guys can be included.

In the meantime, what I would like to learn are more home-cooked dishes. I have some not-too-bad dishes that I won’t mind teaching.

Are there any ladies who are willing to share their yummy recipes or even hold a demonstration at her home or some other venue?

Are there SHC ladies who are keen on cooking?

Thank you

Ros

Mon
21
Sep '09

Free NUS Alumni Movie

Movie Title:           Breakfast at Tiffany’s (114 minutes)
Date:                     Thursday, 24th September, 2009
Time:                     7.30 pm - 9.16 pm
Venue:                   NUS Shaw Foundation Alumni House, Kent Ridge Drive
                              (Next to the new Guild House)

Note:                     If you are joining us for dinner, please meet us at the Food Court/Food Centre next to
                              the Arts Faculty Lecture Theatre (LT) 9 at 6.30 pm otherwise you can
meet us outside
                              the Theatre at NUS Alumni House, Level 2 by 7.25 pm.

Sypnosis of the movie:
https://www.alumnet.nus.edu.sg/ContentImages/Upcoming%20events/breakfast_at_tiffany.html

Map of the campus:
http://www.nus.edu.sg/campusmap/

Bus schedule:
https://www.alumni.nus.edu.sg/alumNET/aboutOAR/article.jsp?id=visit

Note:

  1. If you need to contact me, kindly email me at qsookee2@hotmail.com before 5.30 pm on 24.9.09 to exchange mobile numbers.
  2. Admission is on a first-come-first-served basis.

Registration:

  1. Robert Quek (EO)
  2. Kristy Ng-Quek
  3. Dan Huang
  4. Joy Chuang
  5. Cindy Low
  6. Jenny Seah

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JB Orphanage.. Donation & Charity

I am thinking of organising a visit to JB orphanage (date to be confirmed later) but prior to this, I have a mission to achieve thru’ collection/donation from the generous SHC members:

1.    Old toys (must be at least in working/presentable condition) but currently white elephants in your storeroom - care to donate them as I am sure these children will definitely be very happy to receive them.

2.    Old but still wearable toddlers to teenagers’ clothings - These children will need these for sure but please do not include g-strings or bikinis as these children don’t need them now lor..

3.    Daily necessities (consumables and non-consumables) but Dolly is not too keen to get these here in SG as these might create unnecessary stoppage at the JB custom and it would be much convenient to get these in JB itself..

I am always thinking taking some photos of this orphanage but somehow is always slip of my mind but will definitely make an effort to take these photos next time when I visited them again.

So, if any of you have the above to donate to them, please let me know by posting your comments here and I will get in touch with you on the arrangement to collect these items at your convenience.

Hope to hear from you soon.. Cheers.. Sam (Huat huat huat)

Click here for photos

Sun
20
Sep '09

Remember the cabaret days and nightouts at the nightclub?

A few days ago, we had our Sep monthly gathering;  the event was so much fun.  And all of a sudden, I thought of having a nightout at a nightclub and cabaret.  Would it be nice if we are all part of this theme?  Some of us may have bad experiences; but I hope you will look at what I am going to write next in good light and good old memories; and not think that I am some bad hat.

Some of us have frequented nightclubs in our good young days.  For men, it could be a good night out with some young hostesses.  For  businessmen and businesswomen, a night out at the cabaret can bring in that difficult deal.  And, for some men, downing a bottle of martell helped drown sorrows and sad memories.

Imagine yourself one night, during the late 70’s, on the 9th floor of Majestic nightclub and cabaret in Taipei.  You had your car valet-parked by an attendant, and then you are up the lift with 3 other men.  Very quickly, the door hostess addressed you as Ta Ker, and lead you to a round sofa.  After you ordered your drinks, the mamasan came along, introduced a few ladies to you and your associates.  Within a few minutes, everybody settled down.

Not very far in front of our table was a stage, with blinking lights.  Mei Hua, top singer at Majestic nightclub was singing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCPYNcijVkE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  In the nightness, on the dance floor, was a group of men and women holding one another, around the waist and neck.  After the second song, the numbers changed, and my partner just walked away, and I went back to my table.

The mamasan kept introducing us to other ladies; we kept drinking and dancing throughout the night, listening to nostalgic songs.  Sometimes, we drank too much, and the bouncers would help us to our car, but not without paying the bill and tips.  It was always a night to remember.

Again, I must warn that this is a bad habit of mine.  I like to dream and when we have enough people to share the dream, we make that dream happen.  You can take one of the roles, as mamasan, dance hostesses, businessman, lady guest, door hostesses, singer or drinks pourer.  You can also be nightclub owner.  And, for the men and ladies who have never been to a nightclub cabaret, you can come as guest, make sure you are escorted.  Share with us your experience too.

Take this as a fun nostagic evening, among friends, a chance to show how naughty we were during our younger days.  An opportunity to show how seductive and sexy we can be, an opportunity to sing love and hate Chinese songs from the 70’s, a chance to be a bitchy mamasan, and for some men, to show off how big the wallets are and how big the tummies can get.  We can adjourned to the nearby teochew muay stall after midnight.

I would appreciate no one makes fun, insult or upset fellow male or female SHCian.  The bouncers will have a say, if you can enter.  This event is strictly for registered SilverHairsClub members.

Terence Seah

Roles:

  • Nightclub owner (1) - Geraldine Ting (if in Singapore).
  • Nightclub co-owner (1) - Jeffrey Lim (half time in Bkk)
  • Stage manager (1) - Thomas Loh
  • A&P Manager (1) - Frisna Tan
  • Registration desk (including ursher duties) - Eileen Thean, Oi Cheng, Veronique Lee (ursher), Ann Lim (ursher), Rene Leong (Ursher), Angela Straaten (Ursher)
  • Lining the stars singers - Lily Ho
  • Waitress (5) - Rosalind Lee. Molly Chua
  • Mamasan (Goup 1) and 5 PR hostesses - Jennifer Lim, Xiang Xiang, 
  • Mamasan (Goup 2) and 5 PR hostesses -  Susan Chan (Mamasan), Catherine Yeo, Agnes Seow, Lydia Chin & Susan Tan
  • Singers (10) - Janet Chan 夜来香, (2)往事只能回味, (3)难忘初恋情人 & (4)我心里只有你没有他, Catherine Koh 1. Huan Le Jin Xiao, 2. Jin Tian Bu Hui Jia, 3. Zui Hou Yi Ye, 4. Wu Ye Xiang Wen; Caroline Gee (1. Jing Yue Yu Mong Mong (off-beat cha cha), 2. Qing Ren De Yan Lei (slow). 3. Bu Liao Qing (slow). 4. Cha Cham Bo), Hamidah Ishak (1) Khe Ai The Mei Kway Hwa, (2) Shanghai Tan, (3) Zhu Ni Shun Fong), Doreen Lau 望春 风 & 等 无人; , Sally Tan  昨 夜 梦 醒 时; 情 难 守; 爱在夕阳 下; Peng Peng (1) 美酒加咖啡, (2) 路边的野花不要採 & (3) 相思河眫. Singers list is closed.
  • Cashier (2)
  • Flower girl - Ah Nee
  • Valet assistants (2)
  • Jaswant Singh - Dan Huang
  • Bouncers (1) - Sam Huat
  • Guest (Businessmen) Group 1 - Terence Seah (Businessman), Partner MaryChan, James Tan
  • Guest (Businessmen) Group 2 - Patrick Chan (businessman), …. forming group.
  • Guest (Businessmen) Group 3 - Michael Tan (Towkay), Ah Nee, some more …
  • Guest (Businessmen) Group 4 - Andrew Koh (Businessman), forming group ..
  • Guests (DOM) - 5 or more) - Chief DOM Richard Kee, …..

Rules:

  • Ladies not allowed entry, unless escorted by male guest.
  • Lady businesswomen can be allowed entry by Club manager only.
  • Tips only for valet assistants, waiters, waitresses, mamasans and singers.  At patron’s discretion.
  • Patrons should try to form tables so that they have good view of what’s going around.  If not, to get a good seat, you may tip the waitress $2.
  • Rules of the 5-10 hand game. http://classes.design.ucla.edu/Winter09/157A/?p=216.  Ask you friend if you do not know how to play.  Or see this video. http://classes.design.ucla.edu/Winter09/157A/?p=216.

Details:

  • Venue: eight degree, located 8th floor, NTU Club @ One North, 6 mins walk from Bourna Vista MRT station.
  • Date/time: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 evening Now, it is Sun 17 Jan 2009, 1900 to 2359 hrs.
  • No of participants in this nightclub script - approx 60 Pax.  100 pax.
  • Cost:  Before 20 15 Dec 2009 - $20/pax; after 20 15 Dec 2009 - $25/pax.
  • Internet banking account:  DBS savings plus  023-2-036 239

Registration starts:

  1. Steven Chan - patron, also assisting in the decor. Ticket A008, paid
  2. Terence Seah - Businessman, Ticket E041, paid
  3. Eileen Thean - Registration, Ticket not issued, paid, G061
  4. Lily Ho - patron, Ticket C030, paid
  5. Oi Cheng - Registration desk, patron, ticket not issued, paid, G064
  6. C J Ang - Patron, ticket not issued, paid, G063  Ronald Lam, Patron, Ticket G063, paid
  7. Kristin Leong - patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F059
  8. James Tan - businessman’s table, patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F060
  9. Anna Seet - patron, Ticket A002, paid
  10. Mary Chan - businessman’s table, partner, Ticket not issued, paid, G065
  11. Geraldine Ting - co-owner, Ticket not issued, paid, G062
  12. Jeffrey Lim - half owner, Ticket D031 paid
  13. Frisna Tan - A&P manager, Ticket A007, paid
  14. Jennifer Lim - patron and hostess, Ticket not issued, paid, K100 xx
  15. Xiang Xiang - patron and hostess, Ticket not issued, paid, K099
  16. Susan Chan - mamasan and patron, Ticket D032 paid
  17. Janet Chan - Singer and patron, Ticket C026, paid
  18. Catherine Koh - singer and patron, Ticket not issued, paid, K098
  19. Caroline Gee - singer and patron, Ticket A004, paid
  20. Hamidah - Singer and patron, ticket not issued, paid, K097
  21. Doreen Lau - singer and patron, Ticket A003, paid
  22. Sally Tan - singer and patron, Ticket not issued, paid, K096
  23. Lee Ah Nee - Flower girl and patron, Ticket not issued, paid, K095
  24. Dan Huang Ronnie Sow - patron, ticket not issued, paid, K094
  25. Sam Huat - Bouncer and patron, Ticket not issued, paid, K093
  26. Eileen Lee - patron, Ticket not issued, paid, K092
  27. Bira Lupolo - patron, Ticket not issued, paid, K091
  28. Ann Lim - Patron, Ticket D039, paid
  29. Ann to - Patron, Ticket C022, paid
  30. June Lim - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid J090
  31. Sock Cheng - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, J089
  32. Karen Thio - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, J088
  33. Thomas Loh - Stage manager, Ticket A001, paid
  34. Lilian Teo - patron, Ticket not issued, paid, J087
  35. Sunny Yeow Jacqueline Han - Patron, Ticket B013 not issued, paid
  36. Tan Boon Liang - patron, ticket C025, paid
  37. Richard Wong - patron D033 paid
  38. Thomas Lau Say Lian - patron, Ticket D034 paid
  39. Eileen Gum - patron, Ticket D035 paid
  40. Clarice Ng - patron, Ticket D036 paid
  41. Rena Wong - patron, Ticket D037, paid
  42. Lai Fong - patron, Ticket D038, paid
  43. Lydia Chin - patron, Ticket A005, paid
  44. Cat Yeo - patron, Ticket A006, paid
  45. Ronald Wie - patron, Ticket A009, paid
  46. Marilyn Tang - patron, Ticket A010, paid
  47. Alice Teo- patron, Ticket C023, paid - unable to come.  Irene Poh - patron, Ticket C023, not issued, paid
  48. Sunny Yeow - Patron, Ticket C024, paid - unable to come.  Maureen Lee - patron, Ticket C024 not issued, not paid
  49. Jenny Tan - patron, Ticket C028, paid
  50. Brenda Kim - Patron, Ticket C029, paid
  51. Veronique Lee - Patron, Ticket B011, paid
  52. Dan Huang - Jaswant Singh, patron, Ticket B012, paid
  53. Eyvonne Chew - patron, Ticket not issued, paid, J086
  54. Joy Chuang - patron, Ticket C027, paid
  55. Clara Chay - patron Jonson Tan - patron, Ticket not issued, paid, J085
  56. Richard Kee - patron, ticket not issued, paid, J084
  57. Jane Kee - patron, ticket not issued, paid, J083
  58. Pauline Khoo - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, J082
  59. Rene Leong - Ursher, patron, ticket not issued, paid, J081
  60. Malcolm Chen Ong - Patron, Ticket not issue, paid, H080
  61. Michael Tan - Businessmen and Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, H079
  62. Susan Chang - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, H078
  63. Gingko Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, H077 xx  Nellie Wong Venika Leong - Patron, Ticket H077, paid
  64. Hou Chong - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, H076
  65. Lina Ng - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, H075
  66. Susan Tan - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, H074
  67. Mike Tan - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, H073
  68. Alicia Soh - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, H072
  69. Angela Straaten - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, H071
  70. Helen Kwek - Patron, ticket not isused, paid, G070
  71. Lim Tian Soo - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, G069
  72. Agnes Seow - Hostess, Ticket not issued, paid, G068
  73. Zahariah Helen Wong - patron, ticket not issued, paid, G067
  74. Molly Chua -  patron, ticket not issued, paid, G066
  75. Andrew Koh - Patron, Ticket B014 not issued, paid
  76. Lina Tan - Patron, Ticket B015 not issued, paid
  77. Wong Hong Jeng - Patron, Ticket B016 not issued,  paid
  78. Eliza Chua - Patron, Ticket B017 not issued, paid
  79. Lawrence Khan - Patron, Ticket B018 not issued, paid
  80. Marg Tian - Patron, Ticket B019 not issued, paid
  81. Kent Chan - Patron, Ticket B020 not issued, paid
  82. Susan Tan Seok Wah - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F058
  83. Pearl Goh - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F057
  84. Paul Kong - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F056
  85. Peggy Kong - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F055
  86. Rosna Rauaee Grace Kok - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F054
  87. Dolly Lim - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F053
  88. Norlinda - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F052
  89. Loh Yew Kwong - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, F051
  90. Nina Choo - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, E050
  91. Mega Abdullah - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, E049
  92. Jane Tan - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, E048
  93. Peng Peng - Singer, Ticket not issued, paid, E047
  94. Dennis Wee - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, E046
  95. Shirleen Kao - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, E045
  96. John Howe - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, E044
  97. Joyce Tan Patrick Chan - businessman, patron, ticket not issued, paid, E043
  98. Chin Boon - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, E042
  99. Judy Lim - Patron, Ticket not issued, paid, E041
  100. James Chan - Patron, paid, Ticket K092
  101. Ben Foo - Patron, paid, New ticket will be isued. Ticket M101
  102. Maggie Teo - Patron, unpaid, new ticket not issued. Ticket M102

Our target is now revised to 100 paid pax. 

On hold and waiting:

  1. Rosalind Lee - confirmed.
  2. James Chan - confirmed
  3. Nellie Wong - confirmed
  4. Irene Poh - confirmed
  5. Maureen Lee - confirmed
  6. Maggie Teo - Ticket  not issued.
  7. Venika Leong - Ticket not issued.
  8. Ronald Lam - will try.  lucky got someone pull out, G063

Attendance closed.

Click here for photos

Sat
19
Sep '09

Farewell Gillman Heights

On 17th September, it was a dark and cloudy morning… oh no, I thought…it’s going to rain… if it does, it would be most inconvenient for all the SHC members attending the gathering at Gillman Heights.

Fortunately, toward the afternoon, the dark clouds were blown away, and 17th September turned out to be a beautiful day…
To all who attended the monthly gathering at Gillman Heights:

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you -  for making my last few days at Gillman Heights happy and memorable.

Dolly and Sam – thank you for organizing the event.

ALL THE HELPERS – thank you for helping.

If I miss mentioning one or two names, please forgive me… it was a very busy day, and my recall for names is not so great.

Terence, Rene, Oi Cheng, Kristin, Karen, Sockie, PatrickL, Mary, Sue Chan, Lily, Andrew, Dan, Freddie, and Tim.…

I hope that the 20 liters of pandang tea was enough to go round and that all 77 over guests managed to taste a small cup.  If not, please excuse me…

Thank you – to all the guests, who had made time from their busy schedule to attend this gathering.

Many guests expressed their concerns, asking me questions such as where I’d be moving off to… some guests thought that I am a millionaire….

To dispel misconception, here are the facts: The Gillman Heights owners received $870K to $930K. Yep – Gillman Heights owners are not millionaires. It was the Farrer Court owners who received $2million each.

For the Gillman Heights owners, it was a matter of poor timing. We simply have to accept reality, and move on with our lives.

We are sad to leave Gillman Heights…. Spacious, sprawling housing estates like Gillman Heights will no longer exist.

I hope that I did manage to greet each and every guest. If I missed some of you– again, please excuse me.

Many guests commented that you have not met me before. I must be “new member”, or that I must be “inactive member”.

Not really.  I registered more than two years ago. I have met many other members during these events which I have attended:

Self-development Talk (Intercontinental vault), The MacRitchie Walk, The monthly gathering at Han’s café (nonya parade), The Investment Talk (Bali Lane), The Barage Walk, The Pasir Ris Walk,  The Investment Talk at Raffles City Tower.

And, I have hosted Mahjong Beginners Lessons at my place, taught by MJ teacher Freddy Liew.  I was actively “promoting” Feztus’ Yunnan Health Rejuvenating trip, the first group went in Feb 2009. And I am also the EC for the laughter exercise at Hort Park.

Enuff “lee lee loh loh”. Enough said for my “credentials” as a SHC member.

I look forward to see all of you at some future gathering.

I will miss Gillman Heights. Thank you for sharing my memory of Gillman Heights.

With warmest regards

jacqueline

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For Love of Travel: The Silk Road Experience

 Why Silk Road ?

Dating back thousands of years, the Silk Road refers to a series of routes from China to the Mediterranean along which traders,merchants and pilgrims would travel on camels. Silk was one of its most valuable and important commodities traded along the way besides gunpowder,carpets,spices, etc. 

Along came the Yellow River Civilisation. Ganges River Civilisation, Roman Civilisation and Persian Civilisation.  Lots of inter- marriages between the minority nationalities and many exchanges of cultures that made the present population of different provinces a mixed blend of unique people namely the Uygur, Kazak, Han Chinese, Tartar, Mongol, Ozbek, Manchu , Tajik, Xibe , etc…

This tour is highly educational and as one travels along the vast stretch of the Gobi Desert , history comes back alive.

Just to share, here is my account:-

 

 

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For Love of Gardening

In this post , we would appreciate if any of you could share with us some of your  gardening tips ? Would you"open house" for SHCians over a cup of coffee or pot luck gathering cum pay a visit to your garden by private invitations thru comments or emails.                                                                                                                        
What is organic farming, vertical gardening soiless gardening , not hydroponics gardening , etc…….Want to know more ????  emoticon                                                                                                                                                                             
You may have heard a lot about bonsais but what about bonsai longans and dragonfruits ( latest craze in Taiwan)                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Ever encounter problems growing flowering plants like Petunias and African violets. How to deal with pests ? Organic fertilisers or chemical fertilisers , which one is better?                                                                                                                                    

Pls. ignore the old post and give your comments in this new post. We would appreciate very much your kind feedback. Thank you and have a good day.

Fri
18
Sep '09

What will you be doing over the next 3 days?

Many SHCians must have made their plans to go away for this long weekend.  I am also quite sure a number will stay in Singapore to enjoy the quiet surroundings.  For some, it will just be a case of no plans; just staying at home to enjoy TV, Mahjong and maybe a few kakis coming to the house.

Share with us what you will be doing.  And if you are not doing anything, nothing to be shy about, maybe some of us can meet up for tea or kopi.  Enjoy the peace Sat, Sun and Mon.

Terence Seah

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Man

I join this forum about 1.5 years ago.

Before I join, I read about this new member who in his profile was writing about his marrital bliss and somehow it offended a few members,  culminating in him withdrawing his membership. The members involved in this quarrel were both males as well as females.

Next, there was this male member who was disliked by other members for his ego and boastful posts. He was mercilessly attacked. Again the active parties were both males and females.

Than there was this male member who questioned if divorcees are as relax as happily married women. Of course he gets it from the divorced women but I was suprised that some men also join in the fray.

Of course none of you can miss this episode of 2 educated SHC men almost coming into blows during a party organize by SHC member.

Two weeks ago we had 2 guys quarrelling about who is the better IT guy and other men including yours truly(shame shame) took out our keyboard and join in.

This week, the physical confrontation between men which did not happen before was again revived and eventually stopped by Terence.

It occurs to me that ALL quarrels in this forum involves men. There are suppost to be much more female members than males in this club. Why are the women not quarelling among themselves but men are involve in every occasion.  Do man become grumpy and quarrelsome when we grow old? What happen to girls when they get old……do they become more lovable?

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Monthly Cycling, Sat 19 Sep 09

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marina 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 to turn into chitchat session.
We will go for dinner 2gether after the session. Pls come n join us.

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

Our Program -
• 4.00 - 4.30 p.m. : Gather for chitchating, if possible inside aircon McDonald Rest.
• 4.30 p.m. : Proceed to bike rental kiosk, Coastal Recreation, to rent bikes.
Rental Cost is between $5-$6 unless fuel surcharge is imposed, the cost may be bit higher.
• 4.30 - 6.30 p.m. : Cycling around East Coat Park.
• There will not be any learning sesssion.
• 6.30 - 7.00 p.m. : All cyclists ride back to start point 2 return bikes n go for dinner 2gether.
• There will be a long 40km+ plus rolling off at 2.15 pm sharp from ECP to Loyang n back. Stopover at CV for light refreshment on return. Helmet is compulsory as we will be riding on the road throughout. This is good training for those going to Pengarang in the coming week.

TQ, Cycling Group (Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n Yew Kwong)

Members Who Are Coming -

  1. YK ( lead long ride)
  2. Lily
  3. Ah Nee
  4. Lina Ng
  5. Susan Chang
  6. Boon Liang
  7. Jade
  8. Dolly
  9. Patrick Lee
  10. Caroline Gee
  11. Steven Ng
  12. Charles Chua
  13. Lim Beng Teik
  14. Daisy Yeo ( may be )
  15. Rene ( long ride )
  16. Eileen Thean
  17. Steven Chan ( long ride )
  18. Thomas Goh ( long ride )
  19. Janet Chan ( long ride )
  20. John Howe
  21. Lawrence Lee ( long ride )
  22. Patsy ( long ride )
  23. Joyce Tan ( long ride )
  24. Terence
Thu
17
Sep '09

Mahjong Session - October 31, 2009

In conjunction with our Flea Mart and Monthly gathering, I intend to also book their Mahjong Room at Safra. Patrick Khoo has kindly consented to help me oversee the event.

Place: Safra Mount Faber

Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm

The Mahjong Room have four tables, you will be charge ’water money’ at $2.00 per hour. I need your indication whether I should proceed to book the room. Closing date 31 September 2009.

Do bear in mind that this is for recreational purpose and no gambling is allowed, and no cash to be exchanged. You are free to choose your own kakis and do let Patrick know and he will help to co-ordinate the seating.

Those who want to learn are welcome. The room is fully-air-conditioned. This is your opportunity to come and relax with fellow members and let have an enjoyable time  together!

EOs Dan Huang/Patrick Khoo 

Wed
16
Sep '09

Batam Weekend Trip (14/15 Nov.’09)

Dear Friends

Due to popular demand, we are thinking of organising a repeat of our first 2 days / 1 night weekend trip.   emoticon

  • Venue : Batam (or open to suggestion).  
  • Total cost : Not exceeding S$150 per person.
  • Date : 14 - 15 Nov (jointly agreed by EOs & Terence, therefore not negotiable).
  • Limit : At the moment, we are thinking of 40 pax maximum.
  • So far, we’ve received only 2 quotes probably due to the LWE.  Am still waiting for more quotes to come in before I post further details on the package.  Meanwhile, you may choose your room-mates in private BUT, NO NEED to announce to me just yet until our hotel is finalised.  For all you know, instead of twin rooms, it could be 4 to a cabana or 8 per bungalow.  So, please hold your horses!  Here’s a tip for would-be-participants, we work in a systematic pace :  (1) Sort list and select package/hotel.  (2) Collect payment.  (3) Room allocation.  No payment, no room allocation.

    EOs : Lily, Dolly & YK   emoticonemoticon emoticon

    Registered going :

    1. Ah Nee
    2. Alice Teo
    3. Bira
    4. Boon Liang
    5. Caroline Gee
    6. Catherine Ho
    7. Charles Chua
    8. Clara Chay
    9. Dan Huang
    10. Dennis Wee
    11. Dolly Lim
    12. Eileen Thean
    13. Geraldine Ting (HK)
    14. Gingko
    15. Ivy Low (HK)
    16. Jane Tan
    17. Jane Wong
    18. Janet Chan
    19. Joy Chuang
    20. Karen Thio
    21. Lily Ho
    22. Lin Chuah
    23. Lina Ng
    24. Lorraine Chia
    25. Mega Abdullah
    26. Molly Chua
    27. Nina Choo
    28. Norlinda
    29. Oi Cheng
    30. Patrick Lee
    31. Pauline Khoo
    32. Rene
    33. Sally Kang
    34. Sam Goh
    35. Sockie
    36. Susan Chang
    37. Terence
    38. Veronique
    39. Yew Kwong
    40. Lilian Teo

    Wait List :

    1. Susan Tan
    2. James Tan
    3. Janet Heng
    4. and Hubby
    5. Lydia Chin
    6. Kristin Leong
    7. Venika Leong
    8. Melissa Khng
    9. Jonson Tan
    10. June Lim
    11. June’s friend (must be SHC member hor)
    12. Pearlynn Tan
    13. Pearl Goh
    14. Bessie Lam
    15. Andrew SP