Month: September 2010

Reflection – Cafe Training

Since coming back frm Haikou, hv been klkk 4 almost a mth n finally concluded dat I shd keep myself occupied if not, will b gaining lots of extra kilos liao.  So I kar kar approached Terence tellg him abt my intention 2b trained at d cafe so that I can mann d Cafe on every Saturdays.

For d past 2days (Mon n Tues), hv been under training by the 3 Shi-Fus (namely Venika, Margaret and Rebecca).  Wahpiangz, manning a Cafe is reli not as ez as I tot.

Learning from scratch, right from opening door, switching on about 20 power points every morning without fail is a must for us.  Making coffee is also a kangwho especially 4 sum1 like me whom dun drank cofi at all.  Shi-Fus told me dat I must learn 2 taste these differences so tat I am able to tell what is d difference btwn latte n mocha, etc etc.. heng arh, at least hv some hands-on to brew a few kinds of cofi n tasted them liao.. Hmm… not 2 bad 4 a start lor..

But I must admit, making different kinds of sandwiches is still a great hurdle 2 me… Blur blur but Shi Fus were reli patient n giving me a lot of practices lor.. Holding a knife 2 cut bread oso proved 2b a great challenge 2 me hor.. But m sure, will definitely able 2 clear these hurdles soon… :)

Heng-arh, Sat operation only 4 drinks and sandwiches.  If hot meals are included, I will hv 2 surrender liao..  Just by looking at Venika preparing all these stuffs oredi saw lots of stars stars liao… But I did promised them dat once I m ready, I will definitely going 2 learn these as well.

My 3 Shi-Fus told me dat in order 2 enjoy working at d cafe, we must hv d passion, if not, we wun b hapi as there were indeed lots of works around every mins 4 us 2 look into.  Hence, I reli saluate them 4 their passion.

In order 2 make sure dat I still remembered what I hv learnt from Shi-Fus, I m going back again this Fri for a refresher course lor..  Wish me luck… everyone.. Cheers… Dolly

Countdown Dinner & Dance 2010

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It’s that time of the year again! Year-end party at Kovan CC  emoticon

Dear Friends…….

I wish to invite you to join me in ushering the NEW YEAR 2011!
It will be a night of sumptuous dinner, non-stop dancing, lucky draw and many more……….

The Highlights
10 Course Chinese dinner with Colour TV as Top prizes to be won!
Date: 31.12.2010 (Friday)
Time: 7.30 pm – 12.30 am
Price: $35.00
Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Air-Con Hall)

Payment: POSB saving account no: 013-06356-7

Ah Nee (Event Coordinators)

Coming are:

Ah Nee

Lily Ho (Pd); Dolly Lim (Pd); Sam Goh (Pd); Yew Kwong (Pd)
Boon Liang (Pd); Janet Chan (Pd); Tan Seok Wah (Pd); Jane Ong
(Pd); Rene Leong (Pd); Lai Fong(Pd)

John Howe (Pd); Irene Poh (Pd); Richard Wong (Pd); Judy Lim (Pd)
Debbie Oh (Pd); Linda Leong (Pd); Ann Lim (Pd); Jane Loh (Pd)
Anna Seet (Pd); Roger Lim (Pd)

Suzhang x6; Maurice Loh; Molly Chua; Malcolm Chen (All Paid)

Retirement…..don’t worry, be happy

 Hi SHCians

 Begging your pardon Terence and the rest of Silverhairs, allow me to expand on the above.

 My take is many retirees are quite concerned whether their current savings will last through the years for I have been told twice straightforwardly and also overheard on more than half a dozen times, the exclamation "not enough money, what for live long".  But my perception is these retorters tend to be less of a disciplined type as they maintain an unhealthy lifestyle not only of smoking, drinking and overeatinf but also an addiction to outright gambling of "must buy" 4Ds, Toto, football bets, punting horse-racing, etc.

 With due respect, we can stretch our dollar, if we reduce our standard of living a notch or two, by reducing particularly the restaurant food-bills and budget travelling trips as well as putting token bets on the numbers.  Another way of stretching our dollar is to seek the now various avenues of investments in increasing our pile, but do temper one’s desire on optimising returns in order to avoid the potentiality of crippling pitfalls.   The bottom line is to reduce expectations and instead accomodate contentment.

 Try to be engaged during our awaking hours.  Perhaps, some  Silverhairs can formed small groups of a van-load or mini-bus full to make twice a week daily excursions to local places or the furtherst to Johore’s Skudai, Kota Tinggi and Kukup-cum-Tanjong Pia(the southernmost Asian landmark).

 Lastly, do keep oneself fit & healthy so that one do not tend to feel quite lethargic almost daily, particularly during the humid afternoon hours.  Beleive me, I know of two guys in their early 70s whom due to a healthy lifestlye, is always bright & cheerful plus with a relatively "young romantic heart".  In this respect, kindly note it is not my intention to belittle any Silverhairs.

 Regards

 Abel Tan

Monthly Walk Saturday 9 Oct – Admiralty Park to Woodlands Waterfront

Date: 9 October 2010 (Saturday)
 
Meeting Place: Woodlands MRT nearby Passenger Service Control Station by 4.30pm sharp
Duration:  approximately 1 1/2 hours, is moderately easy but will involve walking along pebbled paths and slight slopes so do wear closed comfortable walking shoes
Bus services to Woodlands bus interchange/ MRT Station, from
–        Ang Mo Kio 169,  Bedok 168, Boon Lay 178 & 187, Choa Chu Kang 925,
–        HarbourFront 963, Hougang 161, Marina Center 960, Tampines, 969, Yishun 856
 
For those who drive, carpark at Causeway Point or the HDB carparks nearby Woodlands MRT.  
 
EOs for this walk :  Veronica Wong and Mary Tan
 
Join us for the walk from Woodlands MRT, into Admiralty Park towards Woodlands Waterfront.     Located in the north western corner of Singapore, Admiralty Park, a national park in Woodlands, offers both nature and recreational facilities.  Sungei Cina once used to run through the park but it has been diverted for the construction of the park. Much of the park is mangrove swamp.    We will walk one of the boardwalks which is within the mangrove forest, follow along a nature trail and enjoy its rustic surroundings.
Leaving Admiralty Park, we arrive at the entrance to Woodlands Waterfront which was launched in May this year.  Once a laid-back coastal area where a stretch of warehouses used to be, the area now offers a variety of recreational opportunities for people of all ages   The coastal park and waterfront promenade has four distinctive areas – the waterfront picnic green, event plaza, playground and jetty walk.   Overlooking the Straits of Johor, the refurbished jetty measuring about 400m long and about 12m wide, is one of the longest coastal jetties in Singapore.   Enjoy a breezy stroll along the jetty walk and take in the beautiful sea view.
After the jetty walk, walking back along the main Admiralty Road West we take bus service no 856 to Woodlands bus interchange/MRT station.   For those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the Mega Food Mall, 5th level or the Banquet, 7th level in Causeway Point.
Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
See you at the walk!
 
Other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and Andrew Thio.
 
Register HERE!

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Gingko Tay
  3. Daisy Yeo
  4. Yatsing
  5. Daniel Ong
  6. Azhari Cuttilan
  7. Charles Wee
  8. Thomas Goh
  9. Maureen Lee
  10. Amy Soon
  11. Lynn Chan
  12. Alice Seah
  13. Ronald Lee
  14. Josephine Yap
  15. Linda Chang
  16. Debbie Oh
  17. King Seng
  18. Grace Ng
  19. Richard Wong
  20. Thomas Lau
  21. Peng Peng
  22. Ivan Lim
  23. Roger Lim
  24. Susan Tan
  25. Helen Kuek
  26. Helen Wong
  27. Stephen Low
  28. James Tan
  29. Lee Ah Nee
  30. Serene Low
  31. Yvonne
     

Photos contirbuted by Charles Wee and King Seng

SHC October monthly gathering at Hans Cafe, Thur Oct 14, 2010

This Post is reassigned to Henry Yip, original author Terence Seah

The next monthly gathering is scheduled for Thurs, Oct 14, 2010.  The venue is Hans Cafe at Great Eastern building, Upper Pickering Street, from 1700 to 2030 hrs.

There has been a suggestion to hold the event at Newton Circus Hawkers centre.  But, as I have not surveyed it yet, we may hold it another day.  If you know of a venue, large enough to accommodate our monthly gathering crowds, do share with us.  The venue should be near a MRT station, has no requirement for us to place fixed headcounts or menu orders, has its own chairs and tables, simple order from its F&B counter and noise tolerant.  Hopefully, we can accommodate the needs of retirees and still working SilverHairs.

The aim of the monthly gathering is to enable social networking among SHCians, for new and old SilverHairs to meet one another.  If you are new, please write an introduction or profile here on this club forum.  This way, others will get to know you.  And if you wish to meet other like-minded members, please indicate in the comments when you register.

I encourage you to register personally on this Post, if you plan to come.  This event is strictly for SHC members only.  Please do not bring friends or associates.  The EO will be announced soon.

If you wish to be the EO, please write to me.  I need some help with registration, hope you can volunteer.

Do register here.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

  1. Henry Yip – EO  " dear all bro & sis, if U free just come lor & chitchat hehe"
  2. Sue Chan – " I love to Make New Members feel welcome & at ease hehe"
  3. Cat Yeo    –  "Pong! chub yit tai, hahahaha"
  4. Peter Goh –  "wa Cat today so hot lei"
  5. Martin Lee –  "our Cat is always hot2 one"
  6. Jazz Soh    –  " Sam, our chief encourages us to move around & chitchat"
  7. Sam Goh    –  " Jazz, no worries hehe"
  8. Dolly Lim – Registration   " ah huat dont play2 hor but joke2 can hehehe"
  9. Lily Ho    –  "Cat, I also want to play hehe"
  10. Pat Lee GS  –  " everybody, I like Karaoke! hip hip hooray!"
  11. Rena Wong  –  " Pat, me too hehe"
  12. Richard Wong  –  " haha Pat me three hahaha"
  13. Thomas Lau   –   " I work hard, I also play hard hehe"
  14. King Seng      –   " Thomas, I’m retired already, relax lah hahaha"
  15. Ronald Lam    –   " I love dancing lah  hehe"
  16. Richard &     –   " Jane, U know Hans’s food not bad hor"
  17. Jane Kee      –  "  ya lor, I agree"
  18. Thomas Loh  –  " people call me handsome Thomas hehe"
  19. Norlinda        –   " everybody, apa macam hahahaha"
  20. ANee            –    " I love dancing & cycling hehe"
  21. Alice Seah    –    " I love to travel hahaha"
  22. Dan Huang – SHC Chess GrandMaster " I love dancing too haha"
  23. Jeff Gan       –  "I love to teach people dancing hehe"
  24. Irene Lee    –   " Jeff, I love to see U dance, hhmm just love it!"
  25. Ivan Lim      –   World’s Greatest Bartender hehe
  26. Debbie Oh    –  "It’s my 1st time here, it shud be fun hehe"
  27. Charles Chua  – "I enjoy these meetings haha"
  28. Wella Eng     –   " Me too Debbie, lets enjoy the gathering"
  29. Gabriella Chua – " I love nature, nature also love me kekeke"
  30. Caroline Gee – Heavy Metal Rock Fan " I find the rock quite heavy hor kekeke"
  31. Lin Chuah  – "my hobbies includes golfing, dancing hehe"
  32. Rene Leong – Mountain Climber " when I’m on a mountain’s top, I feel good hehehe"
  33. Bira             –  " I like dancing, cycling movies hehe"
  34. Jeffery Lim  – dears, dont forget our Biz Dinner, register early lah hehe"
  35. Primrose Kok – ”I want to join in this fun chitchats hahaha"
  36. Cheng Pun –    Welcome, hv fun !
  37. Stephen Low – "yeah, I’m coming !!"
  38. Ann Lim    –     " yeah me too haha"
  39. May Yoon  –   " & yeah me three hahaha" ( EO running out of ideas )
  40. Boon Liang –  " Hobbies includes Cycling, walking & fishing hehe"
  41. Janet Chan –  " I like to sing, cycling, walking  haha"
  42. John Howe –  " I like cycling yeah!!"
  43. Esther Mok – " I like to join in the fun getting to know you all hehe"
  44. Anna Seet –  "yes yes, I’ll drop by…hooray!! hehe"
  45. Steven Chan –  " I fully support my SHC bros & sis hehe"
  46. Gingko      –  " " Gingko all the way to happiness….hehe"
  47. Lilian Teo  –  "what the world needs now, is love sweet now..hahaha"
  48. Wei Wei    –  " yeah want to know all of U better hahaha"
  49. Andrew Thio – " I love to join U all  hehehe"
  50. Priscilla Wee – "it’s never too late to love life & make friends hahaha"
  51. Philip Wee     – " I absolutely agree with U Priscilla hehe"
  52. Rose White – Ladies & Gentlemen, presenting the SHC LIVE WIRE…applause2

Photos by Lee King Seng

Starting 1st Oct 2010 – The SHC business network

Time to add a new variety of activities to the SilverHairsClub.  SHC is very much a social network, with the club continuing to provide a platform for SHC members to meet new and more friends.  We will now add a business network to SHC.

Jeffrey Lim joined SHC in Jan 2008.  He has accepted the role of leading all business network meetings for SHC members.  These gatherings are intended to cater to SHC members with business interests.  During the gatherings, members can gather together and network, with the objective of finding new business opportunities or extending their own business networks.

Business cards can be freely exchanged.  There can be talks, seminars, regular business chat and business travels.

Jeffrey will set the pace for the SHC business network.  The term is two years, ending Sep 2012.  MLM activities will continue to remain a taboo.

Jeffrey, thank you for accepting this new role.

Members, who would like to participate in the SHC business network, please register your name below.

Terence Seah

Registration list:

  1. Jeffrey Lim
  2. Terence Seah
  3. Robert Ong
  4. Fong Ten Meng
  5. Susan Chan
  6. Jassmine Teo
  7. Frank Kaw
  8. Rosalind Lee
  9. Jonathan Ong
  10. Lydia Chin
  11. Francis Mangalam
  12. Joan Wong
  13. Ivan Lim
  14. Christina Chan WH
  15. Laura Wee
  16. Peng Peng
  17. Jessie Teo
  18. Henry Yip
  19. Ronald Lee
  20. Pearlynn Tan
  21. Dave Tan
  22. Dolly Lim
  23. Ann Lim
  24. Rene Leong
  25. Anna Seet
  26. Stephen Low
  27. Sophia Lim
  28. This list will be maintained, and from time to time, you will be informed by Jeffrey on gatherings.

‘Fine Dining’ @ The Regent S’pore – Fri Oct 29, 2010

Dear Members,emoticon

With the last quarter of Y2010 kicking in soon, would you like to pamper yourself & splurge that extra $$ for a candle-lit dinner in a posh restaurant with your partner, delicately designed for ‘FINE DINING’?

The chosen restaurant is BASILICO, an Italian Restaurant located @ The Regent Hotel Singapore, known for its authentic à la carte set menu with private room settings reserved for our exclusive use.

Date:      Friday Oct 29, 2010
Time:      7.30pm sharp
Venue:    The Regent Singapore, 2nd Level
                 One Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715

Map:       http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_9123/travel_site_25468/

To enhance the evening, members are encouraged to dress formally e.g. Men in jacket suit/tie, and Ladies to be adorned in their favourite spaghetti-strap long evening dresses. Be assured of dining in an ambience that compliments your attire, not forgetting the plush upholstered chairs and the designer-clad wait-staff to serve your gracious needs.

Appended below are 4 unique main courses specially selected by the Italian Chef @ a fixed cost of $75.00 Nett per person, and you only indicate your preferred choice during dinner.

Set Dinner Menu @ S$75.00 nett

Plated Selection of Italian Cold Cuts, Marinated Seafood, Vegetables, Seasonal Leaves and Cheese /or Rich Ligurian Seafood Soup

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(i) Roasted rack of Lamb with Eggplant Parmigiana and Green Asparagus/or

(ii) Grilled Aust. Beef Sirloin, with Crunchy Potatoes, Rocket and Aged Grana Cheese/or

(iii) Asparagus and Ricotta Tortellon, with Blue Cheese Sauce and Hazelnut, Freshly shaved Black Truffle/or

(iv) Roasted Salmon in Saffron Broth with Beans and Mussels

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Home made Gelato with a miniature of Italian Sweets/or

Tiramisu Classic Venetian Mascarpone infused with Espresso Coffee and Marsala Wine

* Coffee or Tea *

There’s a twist to this dinner.. ~~ interested member is required to register as a couple (strictly SHC members) and you’re not obliged to reveal the identity of your partner on this thread. Members who’re game to fine-dine with us, please register your name on this thread & make payment to Jeff Lim’s POSB account by 20th Oct, to facilitate my final arrangement with the Restaurant. ~~ Bon Appetit!

List of Fine-Diners:?

  1. Sue Chan & Partner-PAID
  2. Janet Chan & Partner-PAID
  3. Cat Yeo-PAID
  4. Alicia Lim-PAID
  5. June Koh-PAID
  6. Lim Geok Suan-PAID  
  7. Mega & Partner-PAID 
  8. Dolly Choo-PAID 
  9. Irene Choo-PAID 
  10. Lin Chuah-PAID 
  11. Marg Tian-PAID 
  12. Terence Seah & Partner

emoticon  Max. 16 Diners  –  REGISTRATION CLOSED ~THANK YOU!

 

Payment transfer to: Jeff Lim Chee Keong of POSB Savings A/C No: 178-24973-8.

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Photos by Boon Liang?

I want to retire, but what about you? Please share your thinking?

Tim must be very jealous of my time; he thinks I am very free.  However, this is not true; I am still working, travel alot, and still think I need to make that $1000 per month to meet my cost of retirement.  I guess more than 90% of members are still working.

Last week, I thought about what I need to do to retire.  This coincides with an article I read in TODAY. Have you really thought out how to live your retirement days to the fullest?

In the article, the writer is 61 yrs old.  He saw his friends get so bored that they become a nuisance to their spouses and children.  Some solved the problem by going back to work. The rest lived aimlessly or waiting to die, very sad.

The writer advised 4 pre-conditions if one wants to enter into full retirement.

  • Children are financially independent
  • You have zero liabilities.
  • Have enough savings to support your lifestyle.
  • And importantly, you know what you will be doing during your retirement.

One option which many countries have adopted is to encourage continued working.  Singaore is one of them.  Personally, I feel very sad because we have already been working the last 30 – 35 years.  Can we see more of the world, get to do things we have not done before, move into something different?

I am trying to resist working fulltime.  How?

This Post is not just about me.  I know many of you are also in a similar boat.  Let’s share and think aloud.  Make a little effort to share your thoughts.

Terence Seah 

Reflection: The Cyber Highway

"Seven in 10 here are victims of cyber crime" – ST 10/9/2010*


How unreservedly they surf cyberspace:
Wonder if they know –
How unsafe the cyber highway;
Lurking there cyber criminals: cheats,
Thieves, terrorists and social misfits!

A theatre of germ warfare, cyberspace;
Netizens must battle with virus and vicious worms –
Expensive engagements – why bother,
When victories are hollow and nought to rejoice?
Is it a no brainer or Hopson’s choice?

Wonder if they know –
Seven in ten of them will
Victims become of cyber crime*-
A figure so high, yet nonchalant seem they
To the dangers on the super cyber highway! 

opinion piece – copyright 

Poser: Has the Information (Technology) Age a better society made?

Your views are welcome.  emoticon

Cycling at East Coast Park on Saturday, 18 Sep 2010

 Hi there! Cycling enthusiasts,

Yew Kwong and Douglas are busy…….as such, Lily and Ah Nee are calling the shots! Please come and join us, “Rain or Shine”, we will definitely be there for you. Cheers!

• 4.00 pm: Meet at McDonald Restaurant, East Coast Parkway, Marine Cove.

• 4.30 pm: Proceed to rent bicycle at Coastal Recreation (bike rental kiosk). Bike rental at special rate for  SHC members, cost $5
• 4.45 pm: Flag off for cyclists

• 6.30-7.00 pm: All cyclists assemble at bike rental kiosk to return bikes.• 7.00 pm: Dinner time……..

TQ, Cycling Group (Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n Yew Kwong) Who Are Coming –

  1. Yew Kwong
  2. Douglas
  3. Ah Nee
  4. Lily
  5. Dolly
  6. John Howe
  7. Ivan (hope no urgent work pops up)
  8. Anna Seet (decide later)
  9. Susan Tan

2D1N Pengerang/Ramunia (Sunrising) Beach Resort –Oct 23 and 24

Final Update – 17 Oct 2010

24 pax confirmed paid and going.  Packing list, itinerary, FAQ were emailed to you under separate cover.

Update #1 – 22 Sept 2010

Dear Registrants,

Seat is secure only upon payment. Please wire Transfer $75 to Loh Yew Kwong’s POSB current account #796-03473-4 by 3rd Oct

 Here comes another Cycling Adventure!   emoticon

BACK TO NATURE

Rediscover the pleasure and peace at Ramunia (Sunrising) Beach Resort – designed to give you a taste at living in a simple life of serenity amidst wooded charm.  You will find much to indulge. 

Ramunia Beach Resort is 9 km from Sg Rengit and 26 km from Tg Pengilih Ferry Terminal (where you arrive in Pengarang).

Route : http://www.mapmyride.com/route/my/pengerang/940128393448127195

LIVING ON THE BLUE FRINGE
You’ll feel like you’re staying in a typical Malaysian Village with its rustic charm and quaintness. Inspired by the “kampong house”, the chalets are naturally cool as breezes flow right through it.  Surrounded and lined with tall coconut trees dotted by rustic fishing village.  The beach line and sunrise is just right in front of you in the morning    

Accomodation can be as cheap as RM60 to RM420 for 10 in a big hut.  All furnished with Air con and bathroom.  Do expect the Basic.

PLAYGROUND FOR NATURE LOVER
A wonderful opportunity for nature lovers and naturalist who can explore the tropical greenery, home to fish and sea life of uncountable species. Take nature walks or simply relax by the beach.
Go for an optional educational fun tour to the Ostrich Farm – RM10 per adult. The ostrich is around 400. Try the ostrich’s satay at RM7.50 per 5 pieces = RM1.50 per piece.  The pleasure is all yours. To make your visit more memorable, visit Tanjung Pengelih to see the relics of World War Two and the historical relic of the Malay Johor Riau Empire at Johor Lama. 
Other recreational are also available
Giant slipper
Beach volley ball
Gunny sack/coconut Bowling
Or bring your own Mini-mahjong and Rumikrub
  
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Dine in the vicinity of Sungei Rengit Town for breakfast/lunch/dinner or we have a choice to book a BBQ dinner.  If you are hungry in the night, get some fresh produce and cook your cup noodles in your chalet. Those night owls can have their Beers and go "nut" through the night under the stars
 
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS CYCLISTEmbark on an early cycling trip to Desaru after viewing the sunrise or explore nearby kampungs.
This trip is confirmed. Details on itinerary and costs (bike/helmet rental (those without), ferry, food & accommodation will be emailed to you. Deadline for registration is 23 Sept 2010.  Raise your concerns here if any.
Rene Leong (EC)/Yew Kwong (CFO) /Boon Liang (COO) emoticon

Registered to go>>> 

  1. Yew Kwong (own bike) paid
  2. Boon Liang (own bike) paid
  3. Rene Leong  (own bike) paid
  4. Janet Chan (own bike) paid
  5. Andrew Thio (own bike) paid
  6. Lim Tian Soo  (own bike) paid
  7. Douglas Chan (own bike)
  8. Frankie (own bike)
  9. Kristin Leong (rent bike) paid
  10. Alicia Soh (own bike) paid
  11. Mike Tan (own bike) paid
  12. Grace Kok (own bike) paid
  13. Fong Ten Meng (own bike) paid
  14. Dave Tan (rent bike) paid
  15. Eileen Thean (own bike)
  16. Bira (rent bike) paid
  17. Andrew Yeung (rent bike) paid
  18. Anna Seet (rent bike) paid
  19. Norlinda (rent bike) paid
  20. Irene Seet (rent bike)
  21. Steven Chan (rent bike) paid
  22. Chong Nguk Min (rent bike) paid
  23. Joyce Tan (own bike) paid
  24. Lai Fong (rent bike) paid
  25. YK Cheng (own bike) paid
  26. Ivan Lim (rent bike) paid
  27. Jessie Ng (own bike) paid
  28. Ann Giri
  29. Susan CH Tan
  30. Steven Ng (own bike) paid

Final : 24 paxs paid and going.

Photos by Boon Liang, Yew Kwong, Rene and Anna Seet

One night in JB – Sat/Sun 30/31 Oct 2010

I have not been to JB for a long time.  Probably the last time I was there overnight was in 1991.  JB has become very prosperous over the years, and the last time I could admire the city was while passing through and going to the kelong or to Batu Pahat in the day.  I guess there is much to explore, but as I am not able to find the time, i had to convince someone to guide the way.  Well, finally, after two months of temptation, I manage to con Sam Ah Huat tonight to help piece together "One night in JB".  As usual, in the most disorganised fashion, nothing has been decided. The hotel has not been decided, what we will do there, what are the dinner plans, how we get there and how much it will cost.  Nothing.

The only data we have confirmed are:

  1. The dates – Sat to Sun 30 – 31 Oct 2010.
  2. The time – Sat, early morning to sun, late afternoon.
  3. The one who is most interested to go – Terence Seah
  4. The co-EOs are Sam Ah Huat and Dolly Lim.
  5. The cost – somewhere before $150.
  6. And, what’s included are a bed overnight and dinner.
  7. Other details – guess we have to start thinking now.

It would be nice if you can join the party.  But, it is still two months away.  If your diary is free, and you may be able to join us,  try putting up your hand.  Once we know where the beds are located, we will let you know when you can put down your hands.  In the meantime, feel free to toss around any idea.  Interested?

Terence Seah

Confirmed to go :

  1. Sam (co-EO)
  2. Dolly (co-EO)
  3. Terence (EO)
  4. Richard Wong
  5. Ah Nee
  6. Steven Ng
  7. Lily Ho
  8. Bira Lupolo
  9. Pat Lee GS
  10. Susan Chang
  11. Susan Tan
  12. James Tan
  13. Debbie Oh
  14. Gabriella Chua
  15. Henry Yip
  16. Yew Kwong
  17. Pearlynn
  18. Cath Ho – TBC

East Zone get-together on 2 October (Sat)

Can all those who are coming.. please pay $10 to Bernie’s account asap… deadline is 27th Sep … I’ve had feedback that $12 is too expensive… hence I’m lowering the cost to $10…  there will be slight changes to the menu … and yes, this event is open to all members & their friends as well.

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We’re having our next get-together in Lydia’s clubhouse in Pinevale, Tampines Street 73.  Well, it’s not exactly a 5 star resort kind of place, but we’ll have a good time, you can swim, jacuzzi, sauna, play tennis, jog, karaoke, or singalong.  A simple dinner will be arranged too.  For karaoke enthusiasts, please bring along your favourite CD.  We will even have singalong if the guitarists turns up. Clara/Lydia will be the disc jockey for the night, and will entertain you with song & dance.   Frisna/Lydia/YatSing will be the game co-ordinator.  Any other volunteers for games or ideas, please raise your hand.

Fong Fong has recommended a wonderful caterer, Water-rise.  They make delicious food.  We’re considering the following items… menu is still subjected to changes, at the moment. 

  • Special Indonesian Curry chicken with bread and rice
  • Fried bee hoon
  • Other mystery dishes !!
  • Dessert
  • Fresh orange juice
  • Wine (sponsored by Lydia Chin)
  • Coffee/Tea & cakes (sponsored by Lydia Chin)

Please register early, and we appreciate your co-operation to pay to Bernie’s account, asap. 

These are the logistics: 

  • Date :  2 October 2010 (Saturday)
  • Time : 4pm till 10pm (hall booking time)… of course you can come earlier for the swim/jacuzzi/tennis .. just let me know!
  • Address : Tampines Street 73, Pinevale Condominium Clubhouse
  • Payment : Please pay $10 to Chung Sine Ying Bernadette’s  POSB savings No : 005-05093-6 

Directions to Pinevale (for those taking bus) :

  • Take Bus No. 69 from Tampines MRT Bus Interchange, alight at 3rd stop, infront of Tampines Central CC. Then walk with the traffic flow, and at traffic junction, look out for United World College (UWC), under construction at the moment.  Pinevale is the yellow colored block of condominium directly opposite UWC.  For those familar with the place, you can also take bus nos. 34, 193.  Or 27, 72 or 168 to alight at "coffee shop".

Thosse coming are :

1. Lydia CHIN  (PAID)

2. Clara Chay (singer & KJ)

3. Judy Lim  (PAID)

4. Bernie Chung (treasurer)  .. (PAID)

5. Ros Lee (have to leave early)  .. PAID

6. Daniel Ong (probably cycling from Marine Parade?)  (PAID)

7. Frisna Tan (games co-ordinator)

8. Yat Sing (games co-ordinator)   (PAID)

9. Tim Liu  … i’m still confused whether you’re coming or not?  Pls confirm.  Thanks!

10. Lydia SOH   .. pls cfm your attendance for catering purpose

11. Thomas LOH  .. pls cfm your attendance for catering purpose

12. Steven Chan (coming from west.. thanks)  (PAID)

13. Thomas Goh  (PAID)

14.  Marg Tian  (cfm)

15.  Rose White  (cfm)

16.  Richard Wong  (cfm)

17.  Lina Tan (cfm)

18.  K C Lau  (pls confirm your attendance for catering purpose)

19.  Sarah (pls confirm your attendance for catering purpose)

Monthly walk – Bedok Reservoir, Sat 11Sep

(This posting is on behalf of Serene as she is unable to get the post up).

Date: 11 September 2010 (Saturday)

Meeting Place: Bedok Reservoir Park – The Entrance (Opposite the condo “Aquarius by the Park)

Start Time: 4.30pm

Duration: about 1-2 hours

Bus #s: 5, 21, 22, 59, 65, 66, 228, 506

EO for this walk: Serene Low 
 
The walk will begin from the Entrance to the Park, covering the whole circumference of the reservoir and part of the Bedok Park Connector.  

From the entrance, the landscape garden has many species of flowers and plants and is a popular spot for exercise and strollers with children.

Walking from the entrance towards the water venture jetty, you will see the area here abuzz with teenagers and young adults getting ready for water canoeing.  Further down the pathway, the fixtures of Forest Adventure from tight rope tracks to planks hang across the trunks of trees.

Joggers, brisk walkers and cyclists cover the tracks round the reservoir.  Walking past the Jetty Walkway and back to the Entrance would have taken us around an hour.

Here we can take a short breather before continuing to walk along the Bedok Park Connector towards Bedok Road where all the good food is.  You can see the MRT track from here and walk towards this after your dinner.

Except for the unpredictable weather, it would be an enjoyable afternoon for the walk along trees, reservoir, canal and the clear sky.

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Other Walk Team EOs: Joyce Tan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Conrad Tang, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, ChristinaCL Chan.

Please Register ….

  1. Serene Low
  2. June Koh
  3. Gabriella Chua
  4. Christina Pan
  5. Yat Sing
  6. Ten Meng
  7. Bernie Chung
  8. Andrew Yeung (TBC)
  9. Stephen Low
  10. Lynn Ng
  11. Anna Seet
  12. Alice Seah
  13. Janis Han
  14. Margaret Soo
  15. Daniel Ong
  16. Ivan Lim
  17. Lina Tan

Sharing trading knowledge – the Weng Hon’s way, Thur Sep 16, 2010

Weng Hon has been very kind to agree to share with us his knowledge on share trading. He has attended two option courses years ago but he still feels the few days of learning is not enough.   However, he believes success begins with using one’s own hands, coupled with determination to succeed.  Putting in one’s own money also helps;

I have not set a date yet, although I will announce soon.  Asian equity markets are showing signs of upward movements.  And, economists are still unsure with US job data.  Seems good news dont last; bad news too.

Abel, RonaldL, HenryY, ChristinaP, RichardB, RobertO, HouChong, let’s keep hearing from you.  What’s your view this week?

The daet is now firmed for Thur Sep 16, 2010 from 1600 to 1800 hrs at the MPH cafe.

Terence Seah

Registration:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Weng Hon
  3. Daniel Ong
  4. Alice Seah
  5. Peng Peng
  6. Steve Seah
  7. Peter Goh
  8. Bobby Bok
  9. SB Khoo
  10. Hou Chong
  11. Tricia Har
  12. Veron Wong
  13. Steven Ng
  14. Lina Ng

CYCLING -TO NEW HEIGHTS

Good morning cycling kakis !

Due to commitements – I missed out the Penggarang cycling trip–this time I make sure I do not miss the Sept monthly group cycling- so I am submitting my name NOW even b/4 registration opens !!

Cycling had been in my blood – for 3 years of my secondary education in Malacca – I cycled daily about 4 kilometres rain / shine to school ( + of course cycled back home – no play cheat – lah by taking bus home !!!!)

Last month my son with his Deutche Bank Vietnamese collegue toured Hue / Hoi An ( Central Vietnam ) by the usual A/C van + a very unique bicycle riding tour exploring Hoi An (small town ) then was escorted cycling to a farm visit where they had some hands -on >herbal foot massage> learn simple Viet snacks cooking >then lunch in the farm with all the freshness vegees ! He had the Viet. tour agency which organises this 4D3N tour of Hoi Ann + Hue .

As I had been to North / South Viet. but not Central -I am thinking of organising the usual A/C bus tour + 3/4 day Hoi Ann town + farm visit cycling trip ! I had checked with the local Viet. tour – my calculations based on 8 persons group : with Silkair return flight 4D3N+ food + hotel stays -cost per adult is about SGD 800 . More persons go -less to pay — Silkair flight now is about SGD 460 – hope price do not go up !!!

I intend to go from 29 October ( Fri) >> return on 1 Nov ( Mon) OR 12 Nov (Fri ) to 15 Nov ( Mon) .  Silkair also flies there on Wed >> << Saturdays — I am free to go on these dates also!

Anyone interested ?? I shall go with min. 8 cyclists to bring the costs down !!! for those non -cyclist if have sufficient numbers I shall talk to the Viet. tour to provide A/C van transport all the way !

 Regards to all from Fong Fong

E : tenmeng@gmail.com

Tentative Itinerary :

DAY 1 : 7:50 AM Silkair flight arrive at 10 AM Danang
Airport – welcome by local tour guide-escorted
to Hue for lunch- then visit Hue’s Imperial
Citadel; Forbidden City; ThienMu Pagoda-after
dinner go Perfume River boat ride + enjoy Folk
songs while rocking the boat !! Night stay in Hue

DAY 2 : After Hotel B’fast-guided tour of Kings Tu Duc/Khai
Dinh to understand how geomacy philosophy worked–
Leave Hue for Hoi An-stop at Lang Co Beach (we shall
wait for gals to complete swim in bikinis!)> Hai
Van pass -stop at Marble Mountains for some leg work
up Thuy Son Mount. to see beautiful scenary > visit
Huyen Khong cave;Tam Thai/Linh Ung pagodas>visit Non
Nuoc Stone Village to see local skill sculptors make
all types marble products exported worldwide[try
making a marble bust of yourself so that you will be
forever remembered as SHC member !!!]
Tour onto Hoi An-into hotel> dinner> night free N
easy on your own( this’s the best part of the Tour – no body knows where U have been for the whole nite)
> overnight in Hoi An

DAY 3 : AM -choice of cycling(bikes+guide supplied)/walking
(bring your own legs)tour Hoi An’s old enchanting
historical port town/400 years Jap Bridge/300 years
Guan gong temple/200 years Viet merchants House/100
year old Viet lady(if she is still living by then!)
and ……..Next cycle to Tra Que Vege Village-tour
organic/herbs gardens- hands on to help the farmers
if you choose ( sorry no $$/CPF for jobs done!)-or
just look see / learn -returning from fields will
get herbal foot massage to relax our million dollar
tired feet!Next choose to learn cook tam huu spring
rolls; banh xeo…. with farm fresh ingredients or
just relax /wait for lunch to be served!
Afternoon to Kim Bong carpentry Village see ship
making yard(in case Silkair on strike-we can still
return to S’pore in the ship they built !)> cottage
industries(mats weaving;coracle boats making)-pass
thru scenic rice fields/countryside>taste local
seasonal fruits/produce.
End day’ tour with boat trip along Thu Bon river see
lovely sunset + dinner under the stars/ afloat on
River ! Good night in Hoi An’s hotel!

DAY 4 : Am – free N easy on own in Hoi An ( go shop shop!!)
check out Hotel by noon-transport pick up from Hotel
> lunch at restaurant > visit Cham Museum see 300++
2nd to 15th century terracotta sculptures!
Tour to Danang Airport for 6 PM flight home to
Singapura!
All these for SGD800++ !!!!!If want cheaper-cut
costs by cycling from S’pore to Hoi An ( can
save $460!!!- I don’t mind sitting behind as a
pillion “rider” !!! )

SHC Fleamart – Sat 20 Nov, now changed to Sat 11 Dec 2010

A date has been tentatively set for the next Fleamart, if not most likely, on Sat 20 Nov 2010.  Time is likely from 0900 hrs to 1500 hrs.  Location is not firmed yet.

Members interested to take up a stall are encouraged to take note of this date and time.  If you have items for sale, you may indicate them under this Post.  Pre-orders are also encouraged.  Commercial items or products are not allowed.  So, go ahead, whether new items, old items, used items, sealed and packed edible items.

Any form of sale or advertising outside this Post not accepted, and likely will be deleted.  This is a once or twice a year event where selling is permitted, at the SHC Fleamart.

Where possible, the location will be opened to the public for the sale of products.  However, all stalls will be made available to SHCians only.

Suggestions or ideas welcome.  However, please do not be disappointed if any idea is not taken up.  Have fun.  And, of course, if you raise your hands to offer assistance, I will be most pleased; but again, please do not be disappointed if I do not pick it up.  But, no harm, trying too.

The plan is to concide this Fleamart with the November monthly gathering.

Terence Seah

Fleamart stalls list:

  • Stall 1: Terence Seah
  • Stall 2: Hou Chong
  • Stall 3: Anna Seet
  • Stall 4: Rosalind Lee
  • Stall 5: Constance Wong
  • Stall 6: Yat Sing
  • Stall 7: Frisna Tan
  • Stall 8: Lily Ho
  • Stall 9: Caroline Gee
  • Stall 10: Dan Huang
  • Stall 11: Agnes Seow
  • Stall 12: Boon Liang/Thomas Loh
  • Stall 13: James Tan
  • Stall 14: Ann Giri
  • Stall 15:  Alice Teo /And we stop here.  Interested still? You may find someone to co-share a table.

Cruise to Nowhere – Sep 18, 19 2010 Update!

Those who think that this is just a gambling ship think again whether you want to join us.

Here is the itinerary:

Sat
9/18/2010 8.00 am Assembly & check-in at
Harbour Front, 2nd Level, Departure Hall
8.30 am Boarding  / Buffet Breakfast
(followed by free & easy activities)
10.00 am Room check-in
(followed by free & easy activities)
12.00 pm Buffet Lunch
Entertainment by resident singers
(followed by free & easy activities)
3.30 pm Hi – Tea
5.00 pm Buffet Dinner
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Entertainment by resident singers
  at the function hall
8.30 pm till late "Latin Nite on the High Seas"
 >  all night dancing
 >  singing with live music
 >  games
 >  lucky draw
 >  dance performance / mini dance competition
Sun
9/19/2010 8.30 am Buffet Breakfast
(followed by free & easy activities)
11.00 am Room check-out
(followed by free & easy activities)
Note : Luggages will be secured centrally
12.00 pm Buffet Lunch
(followed by free & easy activities)
3.00 pm Karaoke session (with use of voucher)
6.00 pm Buffet Dinner
8.00 pm – 9.00 pm

Disembarkation at Harbour Front

    
               

Those coming:

  1. Dan
  2. Joy
  3. Jeffrey
  4. Irene
  5. Bessie
  6. Andrew
  7. June Koh
  8. Diana
  9. Nina
  10. Veronique
  11. Steven
  12. Kuan
  13. Geok suan
  14. Pheng Sok
  15. Francis
  16. Henry Lim & partner

Put on your thinking caps. If we have a Porn night, how and what do you think this event will be like?

SHC members are creative, knowledgeable, fun and out of this world.  We have all reached a stage when some of us are entering the second phase of their lives.  Still for some, the adventure starts at the third stage.  But, there are plenty of things we want to do.  We want to climb trees.  We want to travel to places we have never been to.  To Ho Chinh Minh, to Bandung.  To Taiwan.  To …..   We want to get out of the four walls.  All these 30 years, we have been working.

We want to cycle all over the island, and to places other cyclists have been to.  We want to pick up dancing, and dance all night.  Gosh, there is no end.  And, we always tell ourselves, we need to start somewhere.

SHC, on its own, does not organise any activity.  It is purely a platform whereby SilverHairs get to meet new friends.  Activities are always, as a result, of these gatherings.  Activities are also the result of initiatives of members.  Membership is simple.  It is also lifetime; and all members are encouraged to organise at least one activity during the life of their membership.

Back to Porn night.  I like to dream.  Of course, share the dream with you too.  This time around, I have been thinking that a Porn night will work for us.  We are all over 45.  Nothing too shy to discuss and nothing too inhibitive to consider such ideas as absurd, vulgar and distasteful.  We open our minds and our ears.  We see and we participate.  Why not?

We all know what is a porn magazine.  There are porn websites.  Some are free, and others are pay-to-view.  There are sex shops, that sell exciting things like used underwears and used condoms.  Our kids are equally exposed to porn.  My 11-year old son is now asking me, "Pa, come and have a look".  So, much about porn.

If we open our minds, and if we have a Porn night, what and how do you think this event will be like?  I think Nov and Dec are tempting months.  Let’s go for it.

Terence Seah