1 day local tour : Peranakan Heritage Trail with Peranakan Lunch, Land Transport Gallery, Lunar New Year Foodstuff Shopping Tour – change of pickup point

I am EC (Event Co-ordinator), and going on this tour. 

1) Peranakan Heritage Trail (normally priced at $56) – learn about significant buildings within Singapore’s CBD and visit Peranakan enclaves both famous and little known (includes Tong Sian T’ng, Emerald Hill Walkthrough, Sian Teck T’ng – last Peranakan Female Convent, Joo Chiat/Koon Seng Drivethrough). View exquisite exampes of Straits Chinese architecture and discover how factors including climite, lifestyle practices and even legislation affected the design and layout of the traditional Peranakan home. Vist the Peranakan Museum, the world’s only Museum showcasing the finest and most comprehensive collection from the "golden era"of the Peranakans.

2)  Lunch on authentic Nyonya cuisine at Rumah Kim Choo, the famous Peranakan eatery in the heart of Katong, home to many Peranakan families. Here you can also see how nonya dumplings are wrapped and view the exquisite nonya beading.

(1) & (2) is normally priced at $56 by travel agents, now offered to us at a discounted rate by the Peranakan Association.

3) Visit to LTA Gallery

You will be taken through a journey; from the past to the present, then into the future.  You will experience 6 zones during the walkthrough.

4) Lunar New Year foodstuff shopping at Woodlands Loop, Woodlands Terrace (New Year goodies, cookies, salmon fish, steam boat ingredients, etc), Soon Kueh, Tau Sar Piah, Otah at Defu Lane

Cost: $35 per adult   $30 per child from 3 to 12 years old

Date: 29 Jan 2010 (Fri)

Time: 8.45 am to 5:00 p.m.

Pickup Point:

City Hall MRT station.

If you are interested, please register here.  My email is caroline loh98@yahoo.com.sg. 

Registration List:

1) Caroline Loh

Valentine ideas?

SHC is large enough to allow ideas to surface and to make ideas come true.  2010 is unusual in that both Valentine day and Chinese New Year eve fall on the same day.  We never had a Valentine day.  But, this doesn’t mean an event on this day won’t work.  We just need to put the thinking process inplace.  After all, why not?  Maybe a Valentine lunch?  Heh, this is a Sunday.

Will you join a Valentine event, with red misleto fruits hanging above, hearts, and roses?  Ideal for couples, those in love or just wanting to share sometime out with a friend. 

I think we can think of an event, maybe 10 – 15 couples.  I hope we can make it happen, and anyone likes to help me to make this event come true.  We have organisers and we have participants.  How’s that?  We close the dreaming process on 18 Jan 2010.  Then we make the event come true.

Now, seating and dreaming on a porch, facing a huge lake in Thailand Uttaradit province, with mirrored images of trees on the still waters and tall trees on both sides.

Terence Seah

Chinese New Year Lunch – Sat, 20 Feb 2010 (tent)

Each year, SilverHairsClub has a CNY lunch, where members gt to come together, where possible in traditional new year costumes, have a lunch, exchange greetings, angpows and oranges.  The event is two months away, but it is a good time to get started.

The place can be anywhere in Chinatown, a heartland, but preferably somewhere where the setting is Chinese, and serves traditional Chinese food, maybe tim sum or even just traditional Chinese sweets, cakes and tea.  Seating minimum of 60, with flexibility to extend to 80.  Budget is important, and I think,it should not exceed $19.

So, time to throw the ideas to club members. If you have an idea, simply scream it out.  We need to have some ideas on place, and type of food.  But importantly, an opportunity to meet and exchange "Xin Nian Kuai ler" greetings.    And, of course, I am looking for someone to raise his/her hand to be the EO.  But,not now, let’s go for ideas first.  We close the brainstorm process on 10 Jan 2010.

Terence Seah

BEGINNER LATIN DANCE CLASS- CHA CHA AND RUMBA-11/01/2010(MON)

Dear SHCians

I am joining the class and I am EC(Event  Co-ordinator) for this event

Date: 11/01/2010
Day : Monday
Studio: Shawn and Gladys Dance studio
Address: Block 231, Bain Street
Fees:S$120/- per pax

How to go: 5 minutes walk from  Bugis  MRT station.

No dancing experience is neededemoticon.

Starting from 11/01/2010(Mon), 8 weeks of one hour each 8.30 pm and 9.30pm

First 4 weeks for Latin  Cha cha and Next 4 weeks for Latin Rumba.

Hence at the end of the class, you will be able to dance both Latin Cha cha and Latin rumba on the dance floor

If you want to register or want to know more detail about the dancing class, please send an email to me (francisemail@yahoo.com)

Start a healthy lifestyle by joining dancing

Registration Open:

1. Francis R Mangalam

2. Pauline Chew

3. Lena  Ho

4. Jimmy Gwee

5. Anne Chua

6. Agnes Low

The Westerlies wind is blowing. January 30, 2010

The idea has been brought forth by Rosalind and Terence and some others. We had some territorial group formed before but it faded off into the horizon!

Before the Easterlies came up with some show, the Westerlies want to be the first to jump up the bandwagen. Those who are from the West may show your interest here. We would need to locate a place to meet or possibly a member’s home, whether for lunch or dinner? 

New members are encourage to come forward and we look forward to hear all your suggestions!

Dan & Joy

  1. Dan
  2. Joy
  3. Thomas lau
  4. Vivian Lai
  5. Steven Chan
  6. Lim Tian Soo
  7. Veronique
  8. Ann To
  9. Gwyneth
  10. Jennifer Lim
  11. Eyvonne Chew
  12. Boon Liang
  13. Sam Goh
  14. Kristin Leong
  15. Pauline chew
  16. Charles Wee
  17. Kim Leong
  18. Feztus Lim
  19. Tim Liu
  20. Freda Lim

What should I be when I grow up?

The year 2009 will very soon come to an end. All of us will be one year older and one year closer to death.

When we were young we look forward to a new year and cannot wait to be old enough to date and party. Than as we grow up, we compete for a position in society and accumulate wealth. Now that we have counted our money and keep ourselves comfortable enough to have the time to log in this forum, I wander what next.

Do we still need dreams and embition to give us drive and energy to live on. Many of us have worked hard when we were young, so that when we get old, we can be comfortable and enjoy life. But now that we are here, what is it that we should be enjoying. If we eat too much we die. If we exert ourselves too vigorously, we die. If we just rest and sleep we also die. There are many enjoyable things which the young do that our body cannot follow. But if we do nothing death comes earlier.

So what is it that we should wish for in 2010?

December Monthly Gathering : 28 December 2009

REGISTRATION CLOSE!!!!! NOW AND THIS POST WILL BE PLACED AS COMMENT OFF AND THOSE WILL HAD MAKE PAYMENT, PLS EMAIL TO OI CHENG (oicheng55@yahoo.com.sg) and SAM HUAT3 (gohchinhuat@gmail.com) FOR THOSE WHO PAYMENT AFTER THIS SO THAT WE CAN RECORD YOUR PAYMENT ACCORDINGLY.  WE GOT NO CHOICE BUT WE NEED TO FINAL THE HEADCOUNT TO THE CATERER BY TODAY AS REQUESTED AND IT WONT BE FAIR FOR THOSE WHO REGISTERED EARLY BUT NO FOOD DUE TO THIS IMPACT RIGHT.  ALL KIND UNDERSTANDING MUCH APPRECIATED.

FYI, WE WILL NOT ENTERTAIN ANY GATE CRASHERS FOR THIS EVENT DUE TO ABOVE REASON ALSO.

GOOD NEWS, FOR THOSE WHO PAID UP, WILL STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A KENTUCKY SNACK OR A MYSTERY PRIZE SPONSORED BY ME  — INTERESTING RITE???  SO THOSE WHO HAD PAID PRIOR TO MEETING, PLS COLLECT THE LUCKY DRAW SLIP FROM ME ON THE DAT DAY… GOOD LUCK…

SINCERELY HOPE THAT THIS EVENT WILL BE OF FUN AND ENTERTAINING…
CHEERS, SAM HUAT HUAT HUAT.

To All Attendees,
For those members who had the name tags with you, pls don’t forget to bring along and wear it on the day itself for easy identification to other members.

As  for those who have yet to get your name tags, pls get sticker at registration desk so that your name can be written on it.

LATEST UPDATE!!!!!
For those taking d mrt, take d lift up 2 de concourse, use LOR CHUAN exit , NOT Serangoon Ave 3 exit..

Asst EO Thomas will be @ de back door 2 unlock d gate 4 u ppls from 1700hrs to 1800hrs..

Please be punctual as once after 1800hrs .  Late comers have to walk to the front gate… thank you for d cooperation….. Cheers.. Sam Huat Huat Huat

Halo SHC members,

At last, we had finally confirmed that December monthly gathering to be on:
Date : 28 December ’09, Monday
Time : 1700 to 2100 hours
Venue : Goldenhill Condo @ Mei Hwan Road, Lor Chuan

Bus services along Lor Chuan back gate are 73, 105 and 154
Along AMK Ave 1 are 53, 55, 58, 853, 24, 22, 158, 133, 136, 156 and 45
MRT : Alight @ North East Circle Line Lor Chuan Stn, cross the road, enter by back gate
Car : Park at visitor lot, FOC

This gathering will be held at the Function Room (Fully subsidized by my buddy, so no worry liao)

Food: Will settle for Halal caterer.. confirmed at $7/pax inclusive of transport and GST.

Agenda:
– Newbies’ introduction
– Games
– Birthday sing along
– Water drinking contest
– Maybe Dancing, if I can find a mini compo.. So any kind soul can loan 1, pls raise your right hand not other type!!!

This event is solely for registered SHC members only as we need to cater headcount for food.  Your cooperation much appreciated.

Those registered confirmed coming members, pls make payment to my POSB Saving Acct: 081-32019-5.

Closing date is set at 23 December ’09 0000hr.

Being a 1st time green horn or a virgin, as such, will very much appreciated if any kind soul can help me, be it in registration, distribution of foods, etc, etc..

Please start the ball rolling here:

Sam Goh, Huat huat huat

Registration

  1. Sam Goh – EO Paid
  2. Caroline Gee – Paid
  3. Norlinda – Paid
  4. Ah Nee – Paid
  5. Susan Chang – helper – Paid
  6. Jane Wong – helper – Paid
  7. Susan Tan – helper – Paid
  8. Rosalind Lee – Paid
  9. Ann Lim – Paid
  10. Ivan Lim – Paid
  11. Lydia Chin – helper
  12. Oi Cheng – Registration & Treasurer – Paid
  13. Eleanor Chan – Paid
  14. Kenneth Tan – Paid
  15. Gingko – Paid
  16. Frisna Tan – Paid
  17. Hamidah – helper – Paid
  18. Catherine Ho – Paid
  19. Thomas Loh – Assistant EO – Paid
  20. Marilyn Tang – Paid
  21. Lily Ho – Paid
  22. Richard Kee
  23. Jane Kee
  24. Alice Seah – Paid
  25. Peng Peng – Paid
  26. Eyvonne Chew – Paid
  27. Thomas Goh – Paid
  28. Steven Chan – Paid
  29. Ronald Wie – Paid
  30. Doreen Lau – Paid
  31. Sally Tan – Paid
  32. Mei Foo – Paid
  33. Sockie – Photographer
  34. Bira – Paid
  35. Christina Pan
  36. Janis
  37. Tian Soo – Paid
  38. Angela Straaten -Paid
  39. Feztus Lim – Paid
  40. Lawrence Khan – Paid
  41. James Tan – Paid
  42. Thomas Lau – Paid
  43. Susan Goh – Paid
  44. Lydia Kain – Paid
  45. Irene Goh – Paid
  46. Robert Quek – Paid
  47. Kristy Quek – Paid
  48. Sam Soo – Paid
  49. Sylvia Ang – Paid
  50. Sue Chan – Paid
  51. Marg Tian – Paid
  52. Alice Ou -Paid
  53. Philip – Paid
  54. Anne Chee – Paid
  55. Eliza – Paid
  56. Lina Tan – Paid
  57. Shirleen Kao – Paid
  58. Agnes Low
  59. Steven Ng – Paid
  60. Ronald Lam – Paid
  61. Betty Ho – Paid
  62. Khim Jock – Paid
  63. Jayne Ho – Paid
  64. Victoria Tina Tan
  65. Malyne Suen
  66. Lai Fong
  67. Gary Ong
  68. Boon Liang
  69. Jane Tan – Paid
  70. Patrick Ng
  71. Ruby Ng
  72. Click here for photos

A slight change to how monthly gatherings are organised in 2010

If you are reading this forum, it means that you are likely a familiar face to the monthly gatherings.  For a long time now, we have our regular venue at Hans, as it is large, flexible, and it offers food & beverages conveniently at the counter. The numbers vary between 80 and 130 each time, can be very noisy, and usually a time and place to catch up with old SHC friends.  For new comers, the monthly gathering can be a touch and go affair, and can be rather intimidating as everybody seems to know everybody.

Sometimes, our monthly gatherings are organised in restaurants, function rooms, public beaches, condos, etc.  Again, the numbers can be pretty big.

We will still continue to hold the large monthly gatherings, and we will still have the Event Organsier.  But, for a change, in 2010, we will have smaller groups too.  The idea is to give the new members a chance to interact among themselves, and when they are brave enough to join the large monthly affairs.  For convenience, I may arrange to call up these small groups, based on their joining dates.  We will try this idea out throughout 2010. 

In case, you are not aware, all SHCians have a prefix tagged to their name eg SHC807.  This means this member was registered in July 2008.  Due to some reasons, some members may have two prefixes because they tried to join at different times.  But, the numbers are small.

You are welcome to give your feedback.

Terence Seah

3M @ Johor – 3 Jan 2010 (Sunday)

HALO TO ALL SCHians ,

To mark the starting of a new year 2010,  I am contemplating of organising a One Day 3M JB Trip (Makan, massage and marketing (aka shopping).  Details will be updated soon right after   have gathered info, i.e. car drivers are keen and willing to jump in to the wagon date,

tentative set at  3 January 2010 sunday..
Time 0900hr to 1800hrs…
Pick up point TBA

Proposed that the driver need not have to pay for the food, non alcholic drinks  but beers  & cigarttes at own expenses. 

All other members in the respective car have to share the petrol, all toll charges incurred , inclusive of coming back to sg petrol full tank… let me know your choices ….

A) pay as u order your own foods & drinks
B) we order a standard foods, drinks & divide the cost of it… i will decide later which option to take…

Please get the ball rolling now. 10 q.  For a start, pls indicate interest and in view of better planning, we will limit to max of 4 cars only.

  1. Sam Goh – Driver
  2. Dolly Lim
  3. Sockie
  4. Lily – TBA
  5. Steven Chan
  6. Caroline Gee
  7. Frisna
  8. Bira
  9. Lilian Teo
  10. James Tan
  11. Susan Tan
  12. Ann Lim
  13. Oi Cheng
  14. CJ
  15. Christina Pan
  16. Anna Seet
  17. Anne Chee
  18. Richard &
  19. Jane Kee
  20. Daisy

What I will be doing over the Christmas and New Year holidays?

In the next few days, I shall be flying to Bangkok, and begin a 10 day holiday, travelling Central Thailand.  Joining me will be my wife Nok and son Alex, Mary, Stephen and grandson Julyan.  Also a Thai family whose son is likely to study in Perth together with my son in 2011.  On Christmas day, early morning, we will drive to Phrae, and then westwards to Tak, near the Burmese border.  Along the way, we will stay in cool mountain resorts, river houses, and villagers houses.  It’s the time of the year, where we visit villagers and give toys and clothes away. 

Christmas isnt widely celebrated in provincial Thailand, but the year end mood just catches on with the rich and poor, young and old.  Pently of drinking, singing, dancing and eating.  We shall finally reach Korat, North East Thailand where we will head for the rice fields, and celebrate my father-in-law’s 88th birthday.  It’s a poor village, where food is mainly leaves from the trees, fishes from the ponds and chickens running around the back of the house.

I am back on Jan 4, but I shall give you some live commentaries along the way.

Terence Seah

Santa Claus is coming to town ….

A bad role model for children, promoted obesity, drunk-driving, speeding and an unhealthy lifestyle?? …therefore instead of gorging minced pies/brandy and idling in his sleigh, Santa should go on a diet and swap his reindeer for walking, jogging or cycling to deliver his presents hahaha (may be the new year resolution for Santa !).. Do share ur humorous lines and the perfect image of Santa to be then…. A Blessed and Merry X’mas to ALL too ** Oops : If Santa sneezes or coughs around 10 times a day, all the children who sit on his lap may end up with H1N1 flu as well as their Christmas presents" emoticon

Monthly Walk schedule – 2010

The year 2009 is coming to its end ,,, the song Auld Lang Syne is traditional sung by most at the stroke of
midnight at New Year Eve’s parties ,,,  with this, we bid a fond far – e – well to ALL SHCians!

Should auld {old long ago} acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear, 
for auld lang syne,we’ll tak a cup of kindness yet,  
for auld lang syne
{this relates to a drink shared by men & women to symbolise friendship}


Year 2010 
—  SHC Monthly Walks walks into its 5th year ,,,,,,,
We welcome another member to our Walk EO Team – Conrad Tang!        emoticon

Do you know?
Monthly walks is scheduled on 2nd Saturday/each month! Unless otherwise stated.
Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

SCHEDULED DATES for 2010:
09Jan                 Serangoon PCN / Punggol Park.
13Feb                 CNY & Valentine’s Day on 14Feb, no walk!        
13Mar                 Kranji/Sungei Buloh  —  TBC  TBC
10Apr                 Pipe Line Ramble X-Treme!
08May                TBA
12Jun                 TBA
10Jul                  TBA
14Aug                TBC
11Sep                TBA
09Oct                 TBA
13Nov                TBC
11Dec                TBA

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!

        Wish each of you and your family a JOYOUS Christmas and a BOUTIFUL New Year!

We hit the trail on 9th January 2010!

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!       emoticon

The Walk EO Team:  
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,
Conrad Tang and me, Christina Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

A visitation to “MV Doulos”

 Hi friends,

 Have u visited MV Doulos, the worlds’ oldest ocean-going passenger ship with the hull built

 in 1914, just 2 years after the titanic yet? It will be making the end of a historic 95-yr journey

 around the world.  It’s in Singapore now.

 It will be open to the public (free admission) for the last time at VivoCity, Harbourfront from 15th to

 26th December 2009.

 I will be making a trip there and may join the 45min eye-opening guided tour of Doulos as well 

 You are welcome to join me.

 Meetup venue     :    Harbourfront MRT cntrl station

 Time                     :    11.30am

 Date                     :    22/12/09 (Tuesday)

 Do register your name if you are coming along.. thks

 Names :

 1. Clara

 2. Annie Loh

 3. Patrick Lee

 4. Eleanor Chan

 5. Vincent Khoo

 6. Steven Chan

 7.  Sam Soo

 8.  Jeannie  Sim

 

Cheers,

What the good things I did in year 2009?

Well, am I glad I joined Silverhars Club where I get to know so many new friends. Throughout this year I get to learn new dances and get to practice them in the various jams. A sort of exercise in wriggling my almost worn out body but it was so much fun.

The other good thing was to take up a challenge to reduce my intake of foods and perhaps lose some weight and in the process feeling and looking good!

Let’s hear from all of you.

Dan

Dolly Lim steps down as Club Manager

Dolly, as we all know her by this name, is stepping down as SHC Club manager this month. Well, many of you know how dedicated and crazy Dolly is. She has put in a lot of effort to fulfil the club’s objective. Unfortunately, she has to be out of Singapore for a period of time due to work commitments. No, she is not doing the disappearing act. I am sure her heart is still with us.

Meantime, I shall take back the role, until such a time as we have another SHCian in place. Hmm, you are free to raise your hand.

Thank you Dolly.

Terence Seah.

Cycling In Dec 09

1) There will not be monthly cycling on 19 Dec 09.

2) A ride to mark CountDown 2010 will take place on 31 Dec 09. There will be 2 starting points, one from McDonald, East Coast Park n the other, Paya Lebar Kovan CC. The ending point will be Henderson Waves where a picnic n watching fireworks will take place on the bridge. Those intend to join but cant cycle or dont own bicycles are welcome. You have to make your way to destination.

Final : 1 n only starting point from McDonald, East Coast Park

More info will be posted in the coming. SHC Cycling Group

Who are coming :

  1. YK
  2. Boon Liang
  3. Eileen
  4. Karen
  5. Joyce
  6. Molly
  7. Janet
  8. Rose
  9. Patsy
  10. Grace

Monthly Walk Sat 12 Dec Dairy Farm Nature Park

Date: 12 December 2009 (Saturday)
 
Meeting Place: Bukit Batok MRT nearby control station by 4.00pm sharp
 
Duration:  about 2 hours
 
For those who are driving, take the PIE and turn into the BKE.  Exit at Dairy Farm Road and travel for about 200m before turning left into Car Park A next to Salvation Army.    Be there at 4.30pm to join group who will be arriving by bus from Bukit Batok Central. 
 
EOs for this walk:  Veronica Wong and Mary Tan
 
From Dairy Farm to Nature Park
 
The Dairy Farm Nature Park officially opened on 5 September 2009 has two sections.  One trail leads to the Wallace Education Centre and the other goes to the Singapore Quarry.  For this walk, we are taking the nature trail leading to the Wallace Education Centre.   It is the old Dairy Farm Road and fairly easy.
 
Formerly a cowshed, the building that is now the Wallace Education Centre also serves as a exhibition and learning facility for nature enthusiasts to meet and share their knowledge with others. The building is a nice example of architectural conservation where visitors can learn about the changing landscapes of Dairy Farm and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve through various exhibits.

Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
Walk ends back at Car Park A and for those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the Koufu Food Court in West Mall. There are stalls serving fried hokkien mee, pasta, Japanese cuisine, Indian food, vegetarian, yong tow foo mee, herbal soup, duck rice kway chap, fish soup, Korean food, roasted delight, tim sum, fresh fruits, juices, dessert and beverages.
 
See you at the walk!
 
 
Other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Charles Chua and Andrew Thio.
 
Register HERE!    emoticon
 

  1. Mary Tan
  2. Veronica Wong
  3. Charles Wee
  4. ChristinaCL Chan
  5. Daisy Yeo
  6. Caroline Loh
  7. James Tan (subject to weather condition)
  8. Conrad Tan and partner
  9. Peng Peng
  10. Ivan Lim (subjects to weather condition)
  11. Joyce Tan
  12. Grace Kok
  13. Han Fong Chin
  14. Han Fong Choo
  15. Ricky Wong &
  16. Patricia Wong
  17. Kristin Leong
  18. Gabriella Chua
  19. Daisy Phua
  20. Daniel Ong
  21. Angie Ng
  22. Veronique Lee
  23. Wee Chin
  24. Amy Soon
  25. Lynn (SHC 812)
  26. Lilian Teo
  27. Alicia Soh & Mike Tan
  28. Tan Seok Wah

Click here for photos

2 Days 1 Night Malacca Tour (1 – 2 Jan 2010)

I am EC(Event Co-ordinator) for this event, and going for this trip.

 

Below is the itinerary:  

Day 01 Singapore – Malacca ?(L,D)
Assemble at 0630hrs for coach transfer to Malacca via Tuas 2nd link. After Malaysia immigration clearance, first stop for dim sum breakfast, then continue journey to Malacca. Upon arrival in Malacca, proceed to visit Melaka Tropical Fruit & Herbal Farm. Next, we proceed to Gula Melaka Factory. After that proceed for nonya lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, we proceed to Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum. Then proceed to Melaka River Cruise.  Assemble at appointed time for dinner. After dinner, free at own leisure to explore Jonker Street pasar malam.

Day 02 Malacca – Singapore? (B, L, D)
After breakfast in hotel, we will visit the historical sites of Malacca such as The Stadhuys, St Paul’s Church.  Next proceed to Jonker Street, also known as antique street. Many Peranakan homes there are now replaced by shops selling antiques, souvenirs and local products. Next proceed to Nyonya Factory to purchase nyonya kuih. Lunch will be served in local restaurant. After lunch, proceed to Shopping Mall for shopping and proceed to purchase some local products. After that, proceed back to Singapore. Dinner will be provided before returning to Singapore.

 

Adult : $ 155 (Twin Sharing?
$152 (Passion Card Member)
$129 per child below 12 years old without bed, $140 with bed

Fare Includes: 2-way transportation by 45 seater SVIP coach; 1 night hotel accommodation at The Baba House or similar class; 1 breakfast, 2 lunch, 2 dinners (of nonya foods); sightseeing and Melaka river cruise fare as per itinerary; Tour Guide; S$2 tips per day for guide & driver;  inclusive group insurance coverage of $10,000 personal accident and $500 medical.
If you are interested, do register here.  My email is caroline_loh98@yahoo.com.sg.  This trip is organised by Kembangan CC.

Registration List:

1. Caroline Loh
2. Gabriella Chua
3. Susan Tan S W
Tour fully subscribed. Thank You.

Volunteer to chair the December Monthly Gathering

Hi All members,
As usual, busy working schedule in China make me impossible to plan for December monthly gathering, any volunteer wants to help me on this, pls hand up ok… reli reli much appreciate…….

FYI, I will make myself availabe for the meeting as I am scheduled to return to SG from Dec 12 to Dec 16 and Dec 29 to Jan 1’10.

Waiting eagerly hor…. Cheers.. Dolly

Talk on “retirement planning” 10th Dec

Hi folks!

A seminar will be held on 10th December, on “retirement planning”. Out of curiosity, I am attending this event, to gather information, and perhaps, to learn a little bit…Are you interested?  Indicate your interest here, and meet me at the venue.

I am sharing information with you, as I thought that this may interest you. I do not know any more than whatever that was stated. Here are the details :

You are cordially invited to the Citigold Seminar on retirement – the key planning processes involved, as well as the new implementation of CPF Life and its impact. Retirement planning in the past few years has been the key focus in our wealth management proposition due to the sharp increment in Singapore’s aging population. With adequate planning, retirement can be a breeze.  

The recent financial turmoil has prompted many Singaporeans to go back to the drawing board to re-look at their plans. Let us take this opportunity to assist and point you to the fundamentals of retirement planning. We value your attendance – we would love to show our appreciation with a door gift. Most importantly, being involved in YOUR retirement planning is our greatest pleasure.

Date

10th December 2009, Thursday

Time

6.30pm to 9.00pm (Registration starts at 6.00pm)

Venue

Citibank Tampines Plaza Branch 

5 Tampines Central 1

#01-01

Singapore 529541

Programme (optional)

Portfolio Review with your Relationship Manager

Followed by Talk on Retirement Planning

It’s a nice time of the time to feel good. Merry Christmas greetings to all SilverHairsClub members

Christmas is coming.  It’s a good time of the year to pause and remember our friends and family members.   We take this opportunity to send best wishes to those we know and those we love.  In the past, we send Christmas cards, write an address on the envelope, put on a stamp and bring it to the Post Office.  We leave the rest of the work to the Postman.

Today, we use emails.  And, for SHCians, you can send "Merry Christmas" greetings to your friends via SilverHairsClub.com.

On this joyous mood, may I wish all SHCians a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  And that you will meet some good friends and bring new life into your SilverHairs years.

Terence Seah 

Consolidating our retirement investments and moving towards 2010

This year, Ben Foo took some time to share with us his knowledge on equities and online trading.  I am sure a number of us have benefitted from the knowledge share.

The year 2009 is coming to a close, and 2010 is just round the corner.  We read about the Dubai debt wores, and its impact on global markets.  Some SHCians feel the Dubai debt is not significantly lare enough to plunge the world into another recession.  For others, they may consider liquidating to avoid another exposure.

We have a number of SHCians with long experience and background in various industries.  I think it is nice to hear from them their views.  And for some of us, who are recovering from the early 2009 shock, we may have questions.  Go ahead, and again, dont be shy.  What’s your view?

Calling Ben Foo, Roger Lim, Tian Soo, Ronald Wie, Jonathan, Nina,  …..

Terence Seah