Month: January 2010

Dear Friends

I am Event Co-ordinator for this event, and going on this tour.

Day 1 Singapore – Cameron Highlands (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Assemble at 0615 hrs for coach departure via Tuas 2nd link. First stop for breakfast, then onward to our destination – Cameron Highlands. Cameron Highlands is the smallest district in the state of Pahang which is located in the north western corner of the state. One of the wonders of Malaysia, it is the largest and most famous hill resort in the country.  This highland paradise still retains much of the charm of an English village. It is located on the Titiwangsa Range at about 1500 metres above sea-level, the temperature here can drop to 16^oc or lower at times. Cameron Highlands is also the leading producer of flowers and tea in Malaysia.

Upon arrival, the first attraction – Flower Nurseries (Rose Valley Garden). The common flowers grown here are roses, carnations, chrysanthemum, dahlia, geranium, fuchsia and gladioli. You can buy cheap flowers at these nurseries or any market around the Highlands. If time permits, we will also visit Cactus Valley.  Be mesmerised by the myriad species of cactus of all sizes and shapes. Look out for the gigantic cactus.  Some can be as old as 60 years.  After visiting, proceed to hotel for check in. assemble at appointed time and proceed to dinner, after dinner free at own leisure. You can also visit the night market around the hotel area.

Day 2 Cameron Highlands (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel coffee house. After breakfast, proceed to Honey Bee Farms. There are three honey bee farms in the Highlands where visitors can learn about bees and honey production. You can also buy various honey products here. Lunch will served at local restaurants.
Next destination – Tea Plantation. No trip to Cameron Highlands is complete without a trip to the tea plantation. This is one of the main attraction that’s got to be in your “must see” list. You can visit the factories to learn about the tea making process and you can also sit down enjoy a cup of tea at the café (own expenses). The view overlooking the plantations is beautiful and perfect for the picture album. After visiting, proceed to Market Square. The market is a good place to look for all the produce the Highlands has to offer.  You can get everything cheap here if you know how to bargain. Dinner we will be having steamboat, having steamboat on a cold Highlands night is something you should never miss. Free at your own leisure at night.

Day 3 Cameron Highlands – Ipoh – Singapore (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 
After breakfast, we get down from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh. This city is given another beautiful name as “Hill City” since it is surrounded by hills. Upon arrival, proceed to Ipoh’s famous cave Temple – Kek Lok Tong is Chinese words, which means Cavern of Ultimate Bliss. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Next, proceed to purchase some local products, and please don’t miss Ipoh White Coffee. Assemble at appointed time and proceed back to Singapore. Dinner will be served on the way back.

Pick up points:

1) Kg Kembangan CC  OR
2) Clementi or Jurong East MRT

Fare: $260

Includes:
– 2-way transportation by SVIP coach
– 2 nights hotel accommodation at Titiwangsa Resort or similar class
– 3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinners; tours as per itinerary
– private transfer to Sungai Balas Tea Plantation
– Tour Guide
– S$2 tips per day for guide & driver
– Group insurance coverage of $10,000 personal accident and $500 medical.

Please email me at caroline_loh98@yahoo.com.sg if you have any queries, or are interested in registering for this tour.

Registration List

1) Caroline Loh
2) Gabriella Chua

We have had a wonderful time at our investment event yesterday (Sat) but have to postphone the online trading training due to system maintenance.

There are those who had registered for the training during the event, names below.

I suggest this Sat, 30 Jan, same Phillip venue at Balestier Rd, where there are 8 PCs available for hands-on, at 11am. We can go for lunch at the hawker center nearby (good food & kopi I hear) after that.

I shall be conducting the training and timing can be flexible, 10am, 11am or 12noon (I suggest 11). The place closes at 1pm as we shall be using the PCs in the common area.

As we can only take in 16 trainees, plse confirm your attendances. Available space shall be given to others on 1st-come-1st serve basis.

1. Constance Wong

2. Jacqueline Han

3. Lilian Teo

4. Rose White

5. Peggy Ho

6. Kenneth Tan

7. Andrew Koh

8. Thomas Goh

9. Ginko

10. Tham Weng Hon

11……

(6 places available, register is you want)

Those who has taken the forms, plse remember to mail to me asap to get the POEMS access.

Cheers, Ben

Hi all,

Much appreciate all the comments and suggestions.

It is my pleasure to host the BBQ and to enjoy the company of all who will be attending. To make it as stress-free as possible for everyone, I will take care of the BBQ main. Any kind soul who can bring an appetizer, salad, dessert or any side dish will be much appreciated.

Event : BBQ on Fri, 5 Feb 10

Place : Goldenhill Park Condo

Time : 5.30 pm to 10.00 pm; dinner will commence at 7.00pm

Billiards & Karaoke Rooms booked from 8.00pm to 10.00pm (strictly for confirmed attendees only).

Updated list of confirmed attendees:-

1. Marilyn Tang (EO) – ordered beef&chicken satay, samosa, sambal sotong, cheese hotdogs,corn on cob, sweet potatoes
2. Rosalind Lee – bringing salad & chicken wings
3. Lisa Ong – sharing food cost
4. Mary Chan – bringing "something sweet"
5. SuZhang – sharing food cost
6. Lee Ah Nee – sharing food cost
7. Norlinda
8. Rene Leong
9. Dennis H (replacing Alice Ou)
10. Catherine Yeo
11. Lina Ng – bringing a salad
12. Malcolm Chen – bringing wine
13. Gwyneth Lee – bringing fried beehoon
14. Thomas Loh – bringing fruits
15. Ben Foo – bringing wine
16. Dan Huang – bringing wine
17. Joy Chuang
18. Maggie Teo – bringing otah
19. Albert
20. Paul Kong – bringing bubor cha-cha
21. Peggy
22. Pearl
23. Nina Choo
24. Sockie (photographer) – bringing fruits
25. Steven Chan – bringing herbal white carrot soup

Waitlist

1. Christina Pan
2. Boon Liang

Maximum attendance : 25 persons. Registration is closed.

In view of the need to finalize arrangements for food, registration for this event will close on 29Jan 10. Anyone who need directions to my place, kindly drop me an email at marilynhtang@yahoo.com.sg

Cheers,
Marilyn

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As a guide, you do not need to give away your email address or telephone numbers to Event Organisers or Event Cordinators.  Large or small events can be organised successfully without having to do so.

Event Organisers or Event Cordinators are reminded not to ask for email addresses or tel numbers unless it is necessary.

Members who give away their tel numbers or email address run the risks of spams and unnecessary emails.

Ideally, you may do so if you know the organiser or the coordinator well.  If the event has started or and you are participating, the decision is yours.  With immediate effect, EOs or ECs may be asked if email collection is necessary for fellow members to join their event.

Terence Seah

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 with subsidy from Tourist Promotion Board.

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)  Frozen foodstuff shopping at Hougang 5; roast duck, cakes, kueh at Eunos Link, soon kueh, tau sar piah, otah at Defu Lane

5)  Just Diamonds – awareness and appreciation talk at Prosper House.

Cost: $35 per adult   $30 per child from 3 to 12 years old
Date: 20/03/2010 (Saturday)
Time: 8.45 am to 5:00 p.m.

Pickup Point:

1) City Hall MRT station, OR
2) Kg Kembangan CC

If you are interested, please register here.  My email is caroline_loh98@yahoo.com.sg

Registration List:
1) Caroline Loh
2) Gabriella Chua
3) Jane
4) Richard
5) Dorothy
6) Lilian

I am EC(Event Co-ordinator) for the event.

Date:31/01/2010

Day:Sunday

Theme: Singing Night

Time: 6.45pm-9.45pm

Venue: Kampong Kembagan Community Centre, 5 minutes walk from Kembagan MRT station.

Fees: S$3/-per entry with one mineral water. 

During the event, singers will sing songs of Social, Latin and Ballroom beats for the dancers to rock the floor. Line dance music will be played for Line-dance Lovers. Please note that social, Latin& Ballroom dancing and Line-daning will go by turns.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT:

Some of the SHC members have expressed to me, their desires to sing with a live band to improve their singing skill.

So I made a request to give special privelege to SHC members to the organiser to allow some SHC members to sing along with a live band if they are suitable.

I am very happy to inform that the organiser has agreed to my request on the following conditions:

1. Singer must be a SHC member.

2. Interested members have to register with me via email (francisemail@yahoo.com)

3. If there are many interested members, then there will be auditon for apporoval as dancing is important with correct rhythm of the singers.

4.Selected members have to come for rehearsals if any.

5.Interested members agree to pay fees for the audition and/or rehersals.

6.The decision of the organiser on the selection of members is final.

If you wish to join me, please send an email to me (francisemail@yahoo.com). Please also indicate whether you want to register for singing with live band.

RARE CHANCE. DO NOT LOSE IT.

Francis

List of registered members.

1. Francis

2. Sam Soo

3. Chua Anne

4. Roland Lam Khee

5. Belian

6. Raymond Ho

7. Catherine Koh

The following SHC members have been selected to sing along with the live band on 31/01/2010

1. Sam Soo

2. Chua Anne

3. Catherine Koh 

Elementary Line Dance Class

Hi all

I am starting an elementary Line Dance class on 21 Jan 2010 at Cheng San CC. Currently I have 4 French ladies and 1 French gentlemen who are keen to take up the class and we are now looking for more people to join the class. Details are as follows

Place : Cheng San CC (behind AMK MRT) – air-conditioned health fitness room with mirrors

Commencement date : 21 Jan 2010 (with a 1 week break on Feb 11 for the CNY holiday)

Time : 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Fee : $50 (passion Card holder) / $60

Instructor :  None other than yours truly  ;0)

Please e-mail me at sockie_sg@hotmail.com of you require any additional details. Registration can be made at the CC or via inter-net through the PA website at http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=action&CRMSPortal_1_action=CMFShowClasses&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1

Out of the 33 members who indicated their interest AND presence at the get-together today, 16th January, one sent her apologies for not being able to turn up and two just simply did not turn up. :(

My heartfelt appreciation to the rest who made the effort to turn up and socialize with other members including the new members. I also want to thank the Welcome Committee for helping to keep the conversations flowing throughout the 2 + hours’.

I hope someone else will take the initiative to organize another East Zoners’ get-together soon.

Thank you

Ros

Hi Guys

A few of us have signed up for this event. If u are keen or perhaps never experience nite cycle, please sign up online. When done, please drop me an email to inform me so that that I can request organiser to put u 2gether in our group.

More info here : http://cashewnightcycling.blogspot.com/

Who have signed up :

1. YK (EC)
2. Boon Liang
3. Janet
4. Eileen
5. Rene
6. Alicia
7. Mike
8. Grace

Generally, SHC does not accept selling of products and services on this website.  This year, I think we shall give it a go, and see how organise or disorganise we can be if we allow the selling of CNY goodies on this website.

As long as you are a SHC member and make the goodies yourself, and that the goodies are not from a commercial organisation, you can use this website and take orders here.  You can state the prices and when and how to collect the goodies.  No tel numbers.  Email addresses are ok. 

Can be kueh2, pineapple tarts, sponge cakes, "everybody’s birthday cake", roast cashew nuts, BBQ pork, etc.  Leave it to your imagination.  But, they have to be CNY goodies.

Please use only this Post.  This Post will close on 14 Feb 2010.

Terence Seah