Month: February 2011

March 2011 Walk – Sengkang Riverside PCN

Day / Date : Saturday, 12 March 2011

Time : 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Venue : Sengkang Riverside PCN

EO : Conrad Tang

Assisting : Sally Lee

The PCN runs parallel to part of Punggol River. We will start off near Yio Chu Kang Road / Lorong Buangkok and end at the Sengkang Riverside Park. The walk will take us along the backyard of the only surviving kampong (Kampong Buangkok) in mainland Singapore and on to the new floating bridge outside Anchorvale Community Club. The entire walk is 2.5 km.

Please assemble at 4 pm outside Serangoon Central MRT Exit G, just next to the newest shopping mall Nex (Note: Exit G is near the control station of Circle Line. If you are coming from the North-East Line, cross over to the Circle Line within the Serangoon MRT Interchange).  

We will take bus service 70 and alight at the bus stop outside St Vincnet De Paul Church along Yio Chu Kang Road. After the walk, we can take the LRT from Farmway LRT Station to Compass Point shopping mall for dinner.  

Come join the walk and explore the North-East!!!

(Dear friends…we did break the half-century mark. Over 50 members joined the walk. Many thanks to all for making this an enjoyable walk. Conrad)

The Walk EO Team:  

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

Participants:

  1. Conrad Tang
  2. Sally Lee
  3. Yatsing
  4. Andrew Yeung
  5. Daisy Yeo
  6. Pauline Ho
  7. Charles wee
  8. Debbie OH
  9. Janie Leong
  10. Freda Lim
  11. Alice Seah
  12. LEE Thean Hor
  13. June KOH
  14. Judy Lim
  15. Bernie Chung
  16. Peng Peng
  17. Lee Ah Nee
  18. Lydia SOH
  19. Gingko Tay
  20. Esther MOK
  21. Ann Lim
  22. Josephine Yap
  23. Maureen Lee
  24. Thomas Lau
  25. Ivan Lim
  26. Winnie
  27. Richard Wong
  28. Marg Tian
  29. Lina Tan
  30. Paul Phua
  31. Grace Kang
  32. Grace Wong-Ng
  33. Veronica Wong
  34. Andrew Thio
  35. Petula Chak
  36. Ronald Lam
  37. King Seng
  38. Angie Ng
  39. Bobby Bok
  40. Rosalind Soh
  41. Mary Tan
  42. Abu Bakar Abrahim
  43. Judy Tay
  44. Shirleen Kao
  45. Clara Ho
  46. Florence Lee
  47. Azhari Cuttilan
  48. Stephen Low
  49. Ronald Lee

Photos by Charles Wee

A Visit to St Joseph Home – Volunteers needed

I hope that some of pioneer members remembered that back in Y2009 on May 1, SHC did organized an charity activity at St Joseph Home.  This year, we hope to organize another entertaining event for these folks staying there to give smiles on their faces.

As Nelly is currently out on a mission trip and will not be back in 2weeks’ time, I am putting up this post on her behalf. 

Date of Visit: 8th May 2011 (Sunday). Time: 9.45am to 12.30pm.

Location: St. Joseph’s Home. 921, Jurong Rd, S’pore 649694. Tel: 62680482. Fax: 62684787.  From Boon Lay Interchange, take Bus 157 and alight 4 bus-stops away at back gate. Those going by car are requested to car-pool due to shortage of parking space; about 8 lots only.

Website: www.stjh.org.sg

It is always a blessing in helping the less fortunate in society.

At this moment, there is nothing more than getting the SHCians to entertain these Residents of St Joseph’s Home with our karaoke singing and/or any kind of performances are also welcome to share with the joy with these Senior on that day.

Like-minded SHCians can come forward to volunteer their time as they had already got a sponsor for the good although thru’ self-collection.  Not sure if extra transport will be needed.

Chit chat with these seniors, helping in serving the food, feeding them for those less mobile and entertaining them with songs and others…

Members keen to help out, pls register here:

  1. Nelly Soh
  2. Geok Suan
  3. Dolly Lim
  4. Thomas Loh
  5. Yat Sing
  6. Charles Chua
  7. Janie Leong
  8. Debbie Oh
  9. Jane Tan
  10. Jane Ong
  11. Susan Tan SW
  12. Jeff Gan
  13. Irene Gan
  14. Lily Ho
  15. Chris Ng
  16. Linda Leong
  17. Goh AL
  18. Winnie Tan
  19. Richard Wong
  20. Thomas Lau
  21. Mega
  22. Steven Chan
  23. Sam Huat

Sing your hearts out … and Rock n Roll …. on 6th March (Sunday)

Come… sing your hearts out … and practice your rock n roll for  Prom Night! Jeffrey Gan will give us some finer tips on how to dance the rock n roll. emoticon

Calling all the dance enthusiasts .. bring your dance shoes and practice your rock n roll steps for the Prom Night !  If dance is not your cup of tea, also can come.. to sing your hearts out…   emoticon  You can bring your own KCDs.

Jeff will be playing instrument .. hence we can also try out live band singing… yeah. !!emoticon

Light refreshments will be provided by Jeff. Wine will be sponsored by Gabriella.  emoticon

Seek your understanding to collect $12 in advance.   Jeff needs to buy the refreshments & book the studio, leh!  Please pay to either Jeff or myself.  

Either in cash or tt to my POSB Savings 087-10679-9.

Max 20 pax. 

Venue :     EZ4U “karaoke cum dance studio”
               169C Selegie Road
Time :       8pm till 11pm
Date :       Sunday, 6th March 2011

If you’re taking MRT, alight at Little India, exit "McKenzie Road"
If you’re driving, there is free car park next to "REX".

Those coming are:

1.                Jeff Gan             Paid
2.                Irene Lee            Paid
3.                George Chew       Paid
4.                Lydia Chin           Paid
5.                Gabriella Chua     Paid
6.                Lim Kok Eng        Paid
7.                Catherine Lim      Paid
8.                Mr Boon              Paid
9.                Mrs Boon            Paid
10.              Amy Chong         Paid
11.              Freddie Tan        Paid
12.              Edwin Tan
13.              Francis M
14.              Cat Koh
15.              Kent Chan

I am the EC.  Non SHC frenz are welcomed.      

Cheers, LydiaC.

Cycling on Sat, 19 Feb 2011

Hi-Cycling enthusiasts

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant, Marina Cove (former East Coast Recreation Park).

Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.
Rental Cost is between $5-$6 .

Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor and turn it into chitchat session.
Rain or shine, we will be there.

Our Usual Program –
4.00pm. : Gather for chitchatting inside aircon McDonald..
4.30 pm. : Proceed to bike rental kiosk.
4.30-6.30 pm. : Cycle to NSRCC or to Changi Ferry Terminal..
6.30pm : All cyclists to return bikes and go for dinner at nearby food joints.

Cycling Team : Ah Nee, Douglas Chan, Jade Phua, Lily Ho and Yew Kwong.

Who are coming –

  1. Douglas Chan
  2. Ah Nee
  3. Susan Chang
  4. Dolly Lim
  5. John Howe
  6. Lily Ho
  7. Daisy Yeo
  8. Anna Seet
  9. Mike Tay
  10. Debbie Oh

 

Photos by Mike Tay

Music + Dance, Curry Puff + Mineral Water…..for only $3/-

Hello Guys and Gals………

We are having FUN again! emoticon

Live music from Charles Cher of Serangoon Country Club (SGCC)  emoticon

Please join me jamming at………..
Date: Friday, 18 Mar 2011
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Fee: $3.00 (Mineral water plus Curry Puff)

Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
             Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Please made payment to my POSB Savings A/C No: 013-06356-7

Ah Nee (Event Coordinator)

Those coming are:

  1. Ah Nee (paid)
  2. Thomas (paid) 
  3. Lily Ho (paid)
  4. Lily Ho + 1 (paid)
  5. Jeffrey Gan (paid)
  6. Dolly Lim (paid)
  7. Debbie Ho (paid)
  8. Anna Seet (paid)
  9. John Howe (paid)
  10. Yat Sing (paid)
  11. Andrew Yuen (paid)
  12. Lina Tan (paid)
  13. Bobby Bok (paid)
  14. Irene Poh (paid)
  15. Freddie Liew (paid)
  16. Ronald Lam (paid)
  17. Bessie Lam (paid)
  18. Andrew SP (paid)
  19. Gingko Tay (paid)
  20. Gabriella Chua (paid)
  21. Suzhang (Susan Chang) paid
  22. Lina Ng (paid)
  23. Charles Chua (paid)
  24. Judy Tay (paid)
  25. Peggy Ong (paid)
  26. Jeremy Lee (paid)
  27. Rene Leong (paid)
  28. Boon liang (paid)
  29. Daniel Ong (paid)
  30. Sue Chan (paid)
  31. Lai Fong (paid)
  32. Henry Yip (paid)
  33. Robert Tan (paid)
  34. Serene Leow (paid)
  35. Wee Chin (paid)
  36. Danz Huang (paid)
  37. Joy chuang (paid)
  38. James Chan
  39. James Chan’s partner
  40. Abel Tan
  41. George Chew
  42. Lydia Chin
  43. Lee Sean

Feb 2011 Monthly gathering

Hi, all SHC members,

Hope everyone had a memorable CNY, and hope everyone enjoyed huat, huat, huat  in different ways! Perhaps you had a chance to meet up with family/friends whom you have not met in a while, or maybe you collected some winnings at mahjong, 4D, etc. Or maybe you gained a kg or 2 from all that delicious CNY goodies.  Wishing everyone continue to huat ah! 

It’s time for all SHC members to meet up at the old, familiar place :

1.      Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
2.      Time : 5.30 pm – 9 pm
3.      Place  : Han’s Café, Great Eastern Centre, 1 Pickering St. #01-03 (nearest MRT Chinatown)
4.      Dress : Smart Casual

Food : You can order and pay for any item from the Han’s counter.

Do use your SHC name tag if you have one.  If you don’t have one, it’s ok – a sticky label will be made for you.  If you know of any quiet or shy SHC member, do inform him/her and invite him/her to February monthly gathering.  Maybe they have no computer access, or maybe they do not know the easiest way to get to Han’s Café.  Let’s all share funtimes with them too.

The February monthly gathering is a good time to catch up with old friends,meet new friends,plan your hobbies group,share your views/ experience with the proposed new SHC platform – phpBB-based forum, talk about Prom Night, Full Moon Party, dancing, cycling, bowling, badminton, how to be like Venus, weekly or monthly stays in  retirement in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Hangzhou, Chiangmai, Phuket, Kunming, Bangkok, Hainan Farmstay, with vivacious Geraldine Ting, and/or funnyman Tian Soo,and/or easy-going Terence, etc. etc. any other interests, ideas, suggestions.
Looking forward to meet you all. emoticon

Please register your attendance  here.

Yatsing, EO

  1. Yat Sing – EO
  2. Terence Seah – coming straight from airport
  3. Judy Tay – Warm Welcome, new member!
  4. Thomas Loh – can dance to any tune
  5. Daniel Chan – knows where u can hv low-priced foot massage in JB
  6. Sam Goh – our very own SHC ‘chai-sen-yeh’
  7. Dolly – registration desk 
  8. Janie Leong – going bowling on Jan 20
  9. Cheng Pun – looking forward to know u better
  10. Bobby Bok – come dance chachacha with him 
  11. John Howe – plays bass guitar
  12. Kenneth Tan – knows where to get good hawker food in Singapore
  13. Sue Chan – see her dance rock-n-roll at Prom Nite
  14. Jeff Lim – half-time in BKK
  15. Stephen Low – has walked all over Singapore, nearly.
  16. Clara Ho     )
  17. Lily Ho        ) emoticon
  18. Pauline Ho  )
  19. Cath Yeo – great to see u again
  20. Peter Goh – going bowling on Feb 20
  21. Jeff Gan – catch him on youtube
  22. Charles Chua – does not prefer vegetarian food
  23. Paul Phua – active at roundtable meetings
  24. David Yee – Welcome to Feb monthly gathering
  25. Alice Seah – see her walk and keep fit
  26. Andrew Koh – enjoys golf
  27. Mike Tay –  likes cycling in large group
  28. Priscilla Wee – Welcome!
  29. Jazz Soh – likes travelling and photography
  30. Richard Wong – learning 2 dance 
  31. Thomas Lau – Card trick/origami sifu
  32. Nellie Lim – Joined last Nov ..
  33. Caroline Gee – Prom Nite EO
  34. Freddie Liew – Mahjong teacher…
  35. Sharon Tan – Come after 7.30pm wif other members
  36. Chris Ng- Same group
  37. Linda Leong – Sama sama lo
  38. Bernie Chung – This 1 comes at 7.15pm, abit earlier than them leh
  39. Jonathan Ong – After work den lai lor
  40. Jeremy Lee – Newly joined n oredi learning pom cha cha liao and his swee swee wife
  41. Peggy Ong –   "
  42. Boon Liang – Kelong man
  43. Sophia Lim – Always slim, always the venus
  44. Eileen Tan – simi surname har?  Many Eileen leh?
  45. Annie Loh – Paper flower making expert hor
  46. Rena Wong – Welcome
  47. Richard Kee n his lovely bo lor
  48. Jane Kee
  49. Lee King Seng – Playing the Big Ball Game every sundays
  50. Agnes Seow – Nyonya sui ah liang
  51. Sarah Z – Girls’ guides?
  52. Rena Wong – Also another Girls’ Guides har?
  53. Karen Thio – Handicraft expert
  54. Elina Tan – Handicraft si-fu
  55. Judy Lim – si mi expert har?
  56. Eileen Thean – Cycling Expert
  57. Lydia Chin – Got charade game bo? If bo, den, u conduct 1 lor
  58. Ann Lim – Hope 2b there
  59. Lilian Teo – Phuket tripper…
  60. Sally Tan
  61. Debbie Oh
  62. Rosa Lim
  63. Lim Tian Soo

Photos by King Seng

“Always Slim Always the Venus”

Having  a perfect body is not a legend and no longer just a dream.  A toned & well-shaped body allows you to shine & feel confident about yourself.  I am a trained professional body designer and I have achieved a body shape that sure make heads turn and I want to share my secret with you.

You are invited to come to a FREE workshop :
Date & Time :       (option 1)     25th Feb 2011 (Friday)   7 pm to 10 pm (20paxs only)
                                (option 2)     27th Feb 2011 (Sunday)  2 pm to   5 pm (20paxs only)

The contents of both dates are the same and only the one with the higher number of registered participants will be conducted.  If interested members are available on both dates, please indicate both dates and I will confirm to the registered respondents as to which date will be conducted eventually.

Venue :                   169C  Selegie Road  Singapore 188322
                                  (directly opposite Block 9  Selegie House)

Light refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop and every participant is welcomed to enquire as much as they wish to know.  This workshop is opened to all SHC LADY MEMBERS ONLY.  Ladies, wait no more……. Get to your device and respond right away to my e-mail at irenelklee@gmail.com & indicate which date you are available to attend (25th Feb [evening], or 27th Feb [afternoon], or both).

The closing date for registration is on 23rd February, 2011 (Wednesday).

  1. Irene Lee (Speaker)
  2. Dolly Lim – Fri only
  3. Jessie Lee – Sun only
  4. Gabriella – Both dates flexible
  5. Debbie Oh – Fri only
  6. Judy Tan – Both dates flexible
  7. Clara Ho – Both dates flexible
  8. Agnes Seow – Fri only
  9. Caroline Gee – Sun only
  10. Clarice – Sun only
  11. ANee – Sun only
  12. Lily – Fri only
  13. Yat Sing – Fri only
  14. Gingko Tay – Both dates flexible
  15. Karen Wong – Sun only
  16. Seok Cheng – Both dates flexible
  17. Lilian Teo – Both dates flexible
  18. Rene – Fri only
  19. Susan Tan SW – Both dates flexible
  20. Lai Fong – Fri only
  21. Lina Ng- Friday only
  22. Esther Mok – Sun only
  23. Josephine Yap – Sun only
  24. Daisy Yeo – Both dates flexible
  25. Hamidah – Fri only
  26. Angela S – Fri only
  27. Maria Tan – Sun only
  28. Sarah Z – Sun only
  29. Clara Chay – Sun only
  30. Peggy Ho – Sun only
  31. Helen Kuek- Sun only
  32. Priscialla Wee – Fri only
  33. Audrey Cheong – Fri only
  34. Sharon Tan – Sun only
  35. Chris Ng – Sun only
  36. Linda Leong – Sun only
  37. Dolly Choo – Fri only
  38. Theresa Goh – Fri only

One Valentine kiss please

Each year, some of us may have difficulties getting our children to sit down for a reunion dinner or even to visit family members in the evening because it’s Valentine Day.  They have their own itinery; so it’s only right they go out fort heir own dinners.

I remembered for a couple of years, I was a similar problem to my parents.  These old folks just didn’t know what’s Valentine Day.  So, as the years passed, the event became more meaningful.  We planned elaborate dinners, maybe with steak and wine.  Then, we brought along the misletoe.   The years continued to pass, and maybe we got married, or we just find another mate.

For many of us still, Valentine Day is still meaningful.  Our kids may give us roses, "Ma, I love you.  Thank you for the many years, you looked after us."  Once in a while, not every year though, I would sneak a few stalk of roses to that sweet young girl in my friend’s office.  If she smiles back, that’s enough.  Cannot take it too far.  A little impulse is good.  Why not, after all we are human.  But, then, the brake should work.

Coming to over 45, I guess we become wiser.  We see our children or grand children enjoy their Valentine Day.  We sent roses to everybody in the office.  No discrimmination.  We think about our spouses, and say, "Let’s go out for dinner".  Maybe, gather a group of friends, with candle light below the table, have a couple of wine. 

Valentine Day is meaningful.  Dont let the day pass without giving it some thought.  Share with us, what are you doing for Valentine Day.  It only comes once a year.  Dont be shy.

Terence Seah

Round Table Biz Dinner on 23-Feb-11 (Wed)

On behalf of Jeffrey Lim and Susan Chan, this month business dinner will be held at the
Grassroots Club @ Yio Chu Kang.

The details:

Date and time : 23-Feb-11 (Wed) from 7.30pm-10pm
Venue : Imperial Court Shark Fin Restaurant
             3rd floor, Grassroots Club
Food   : Chinese sit down ala carte BUFFET of 30+ dishes
             (will pre-select 10-12 dishes, rest order on the spot)
Price   : $34 – $36 / pax (after discount)
Landmark : Yio Chu Kang MRT station (NS line) (3 min walk)
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3239/travel_site_100243/
Parking : Grassroots Club, around YCK stadium/sports hall (URA), Nanyang Poly (foc till 9.30pm)

For this dinner, we have a special appearance by Feztus Lim, our permanent visitor to Yunnan,
China, who will introduce to us business opportunities in Yunnan:

– working with non-government organisation (NGO)
– retirement village
– eco farming
– educational (teaching) opportunities

Reference : https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=2683#comments

This is going to be an exciting dinner to welcome the Year of the Rabbit.
Come and let’s HOP together into more business opportunities.

Register here:

01)  Jeffrey Lim (EO)
02)  Susan Chan (co-EO)
03)  James Tan (Chairman)
04)  Feztus Lim (special guest and speaker)
05)  Paul Phua
06)  Terence Seah
07)  Cheng-pun
08)  Rosalind Lee
09)  Anna Seet
10) Mary Chan
11) Robert Ong
12) Dave Tan
13) Maria Tan
14) Marg Tian
:
20) close

Note: You can have a light lunch before you come as the buffet dinner is meant for you to
          EAT LIKE A HORSE AND HOP LIKE A RABBIT.

New procedure on Online member registration

This procedure does not affect SHC members who have already registered to use this forum.

With immediate effect, the online registration of members at SilverHairsClub.com is discontinued.  As our club’s website is open to the public and the world, there have been many attempts by unknown persons registering as members.  This affects our limited resources.

The new procedure requires the applicant to email to admin@SilverHairsClub.com.  The contents of the application is available at Membership Application.

Terence Seah

A visit to the ISTANA on Friday

The Istana grounds will be open to the public on Friday, 4th Feb 2011, from 8:30am to 6pm, for CNY celebrations.

Visitors will be entertained by 3 school bands, a Chinese dance performance by PA Talents and an exhibit from Jurong Bird Park.

Admission is free for Singaporeans and PR and $1 for other visitors.  For $2, visitors can tour selected function rooms in the Istana Building.  Istana souvenirs will also be sold, with all proceeds going to charity.

As usual, crowds will be anticipated, hence, for those interested in going, it is advisable to go early. 

I am planning to go around mid-morning.  If you keen to join me, do indicate your interest here, or email me on lydiaykchin@yahoo.com.sg.