Ngan Ho – Introduction

I have lived and worked in the UK since 1976 and as a result i have only 1 friend left in Singapore with whom i meet up whenever i return for holidays. She has mentioned SHC to me quite sometime ago and it was only recenly that she joined your club. She reminded me to join and so i did.  

Now that i am retired i can return to Singapore for 3 months each time because all my siblings are in Singapore and need to spend more time with them now that i am able and also I need to make new friends to keep me from feeling bored. 

 

Ngan Ho

Eunice Wong – Intro

I have been a member since year 2005 or 2006 I cant remember but did not find the time to join the activities or that the activities is not what I want ( I dont like outdoor activiities).
My hobbies – Reading, playing electone organ, acoustic piano, listening to gold 90.5 and symphony  92.4 My main business is in the accounting and payroll and human resources. My secondary business is what is stated in this email, this business is almost domant due to my partner half way give up on the business and I have no time to handle it.

Activities  interested in – more of inhouse – training or seminars and networking,  or attending musical performances .
I really hope to be able to join your activities soon.

Take care and hear from you again.

SHC July Tea Dance, 31 Jul 2011 Sun

Dear dancers,

We are glad you have been actively taking part in several dance events held by various EO
over the last few months. For the month of July, we will have one at Selegie (Jeffrey Gan’s studio).
Here are the details:

Title: SHC July Tea Dance
Venue : 169C, Selegie Road
Date : 31st-July-2011 (Sunday)
Time : 12.00 – 1.30pm (Light Buffet Lunch) (HALAL)
             1.30 – 6.00pm (Boogie, Joget, Tiao-Wu time)
Transport :  MRT Stations – Dhoby Ghaut (NS, NE, Circle lines) and Little India (NE Line)
                    Bus services (opp Selegie House) – 56, 64, 65, 131, 147, 166
Map : – http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_1/travel_site_13404/

Special Performance : Bachatango by members
Music : – Live band and CD
            – Social, Latin, Ballroom, Line dances
Price :  $15 (by 24th-July-2011)(pay to DBS Savings 047-5-014580)
Closing date : 24th-July-2011
No of participants : 30 (min); 50 (max)
Eligibility : Members and non-members

Bonuses : 1) Attractive Lucky Draw Prizes (sponsor by EC)
                  2) Free flow coffee/tea and water (sponsor by co-EC)

At the same time, we want to make this YOUR dance event. As such, we encourage
you to submit any song request and if you have the audio file, send it to jamestancl@gmail.com
for compilation. Note 1 request per participant please.

Strictly no gate-crashers.

The party makers:

  1) Jeffrey Gan (EC) (pd to JG)
  2) Irene Lee (pd to JG)
  3) Hamidah (paid 8/7)
  4) James Tan (EC) (paid)
  5) Susan Tan (paid)
  6) Hwa Bee Gek (pd to JG)
  7) Francis M (paid 9/7)*
08) Catherine Koh (paid 9/7)*
 9) Lim Kok Eng (pd to JG)
10)Catherine Lim (pd to JG)
11) Edwin Tan (paid 10/7)
12) Philip Yeo (paid 10/7)
13) Primrose Kok (paid 8/7)
14) Sue Chan (paid 7/7)*
15) Wong Hong Jeng (paid 7/7)*
16) Karen Wong (paid 10/7)
17) Pharis (paid 10/7)
18) Lydia Chin (paid 10/7)*
19) Jeff fren x 1 (pd to JG)
20) Maria Tan (paid 10/7)
21) Pearl Wong (pd to JG)
22) Eunice Tay (pd to JG)
23) Grace Kang (pd to JG)
24) Gingko Tay (paid 10/7)
25) Audrey Wong (paid 10/7)
26) Gabriella Chua (pd to JG)
27) Jonathan Ong (paid 10/7)
28) Eileen Ong (paid 10/7)
29) Jeff fren x 1 (pd to JG)
30) Jeff fren x 1 (pd to JG) :: emoticonDeal is ON – The Party Starts
31) Jeff fren x1 (pd to JG)
32) Jeff fren x1 (pd to JG)
33) Bobby Bok (paid)
34) Janie Leong (pd to JG)
35) Agnes Low (paid)
36) Caroline Gee (pd to JG)
37) Dolly Lim (pd to JG)
38) Lily Ho (pd to JG)

———- C L O S E D ————–

Song Requests:-
1. Lydia Chin – That’s Rock and Roll by Jive Bunny (R n R)
2. Jonathan Ong – Tenessee Waltz (Waltz)
3. Eileen Ong – Sex Bomb (Disco Rock)

EC : Jeffrey Gan and James Tan

2D1N @ Pengarang/Senang Mahibah Resort – 24-25 Sep 2011

Hi guys

If u remember, we had a memorable stay at Pengarang/Ramunia Beach Resort in Oct 2010. The fun, laughters, food, kamponng games n the cycling around kept us talking so much of a comeback. This time we will be staying at another resort after Ramunia Beach Resort n Army Camp. Now we are preparing for action.

Date : 24-25 Sep 2011

Location : Senang Mahibah Resort in Pengarang

Accommodation : 2 or 4 paxs chalets

Price : Not known yet till recce

Meals : Breakfast @ RM4.50 n lunch/dinner @ RM7.00 are available

Distance : Jetty – Sg Rengit (17 km) – Resort (6 km)

If you are keen, we would like u to put your names here. Booking of chalets will take place probably next month after recce. This will follow by collection of fees upon confirmation.

Yew Kwong (Event Organiser) assisted by Boon Liang

Attendance :

  1. Yew Kwong
  2. Boon Liang
  3. Tian Soo (single room)
  4. Daisy Yeo
  5. Steven Ng
  6. Charles Chua
  7. Ivan Lim (single bed)
  8. Janie Leong
  9. Ah Nee
  10. Anna Seet
  11. Bira
  12. Dave
  13. Steven Chan
  14. Susan Tan
  15. James Tan
  16. Mike Tay
  17. Lily Ho (by car)
  18. Andrew Yeung (by car)
  19. Sockie (by car)
  20. Dolly Lim (by car)
  21. Sam Goh (by car)
  22. Janet Chan (by cab @ Tg Pengilih jetty)
  23. Irene Seet (by cab @ Tg Pengilih jetty)

Maximum number of participants will be pegged at 30. Once the number is reached or after the chalets are booked, we shall close the registration.

Live to Eat – Part 2 July 23rd,2011 (Saturday)

Dear members

Since our last session on June 5, 2010 we had not organised another food and fun fellowship.emoticon

This time round we will have a hearty and healthy vegetarian meal and then go for a leisurely stroll to Sentosa (RWS) led by Boon Liang. After our meal, we will take a 15-minute bus ride to Harbourfront. Alternatively we may take a train from Dakota or Aljunied MRT. It is also worthwhile if four persons share a cab.  Those who drive may wish to pack in a few friends, new and old.

The walk will be along the boardwalk from Vivocity to Resort World Sentosa. Per entry to Sentosa is a dollar. You may join us just for the dinner if you do not want to make the journey for the walk or you may join us just for the walk. 

Venue: 8treasures Vegetarian Restaurant, Guillemard Village, 102 Guillemard Road (Former Singapore Badminton Hall)

Dinner time: 6.00pm

Depart to Vivocity: 7.00pm

Dinner cost: $12.00 per pax

Yummy menu: Fresh Mushroom Roll/Kung Bao Chicken/Clayport Beancurd/Vegetable Delight/Sea Cucumber with Vegetables/HongKong Noodles/Dessert. Drink is on your own.

Please pay to Joy’s POSB Savings Account: 159-131645 by July16, 2011

EOs, Boon Liang, Dan & Joyemoticon(alamak, which of the three is banging the head!)

Hungry diners and walkers :-

  1. Dan (Paid)
  2. Joy (Paid)
  3. Boon Liang (Paid cash 16 Jul)
  4. Bee Gek (Paid cash 2 Jul)
  5. Audrey Wong (ATR 13 Jul)
  6. Judy Lim (ATR 10 Jul)
  7. June Koh (ITR 5 Jul)
  8. Irene Poh (ATR 10 Jul)
  9. Gabriella (ATR 2 Jul)
  10. Sockie (ATR 16 Jul)
  11. Pauline Tan (ITR 10 Jul)
  12. Maureen Lee (ATR 30 Jun)
  13. Clara Chay (IBG 12 Jul)
  14. Grace Wong (ITR 16 Jul)
  15. Ann Lim (ATR 15 Jul)
  16. Roland Tong (ATR 15 Jul)
  17. Helen Kuek (ATR 17 Jul)
  18. Susan Tan SW (ATR 17 Jul)
  19. Jane Ong (ATR 17 Jul)
  20. Elaine Kong (ATR 16 Jul)
  21. Rina Tan (ATR 21 Jul)
  22. Janet Chan (walk only)
  23. Ivan (walk only)
  24. Eunice Tay (walk only)
  25. Zariah Kassim (walk only)
  26. Margaret Soo (walk only)
  27. Janis Han (walk only)
  28. Christina Pan (walk only)
  29. More more more!!!   Burp…

 

Photos by Boon Liang & Sockie

Aromatherapy for the Family, 8 Jul 2011 & 29 Jul 2011

Aromatherapy for the Family

Anyone who has ever smelled the scent of French lavender oil or genuine Bulgarian rose oil knows that essential oils are one of Nature’s greatest, most wonderful gifts to mankind.

I am a qualified body designer & the winner of Elite Mrs Singapore 2011 (crowned on 4th June 2011). I want to share with you "What Is Aromatherapy ?"

Aromatherapy is a natural therapy for physical and psychological well-being. Natural healing is becoming the idea of good medicine nowadays. More & more health conscious individuals are searching for alternative medicine to help him / her for better health. Now, do you want to relax ?

Let me take your hand and walk into the world of aromatherapy to pamper your body, soul and mind.

Just to share with you the benefits, I am conducting 2 workshops as follows :

Date : 8th July 2011 & 29th July 2011

Time : 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm

Venue : EZ4U Music & Dance

169C, Selegie Road, Singapore 188322

No admission fee required. Every participant will receive a doorgift which will be an aroma experience for you.

You may choose to attend any one of the 2 workshops or to attend both workshops as the 2 sessions are not totally identical. Come with your family members and friends, if you wish.

Kindly register your attendance as usual, thank you.

Organised by Irene Lee (EC)

 Registered members:

  1.  Gabriella Chua
  2. Dan Huang
  3. Joy Chuang
  4. Audrey Wong
  5. Serene Ou
  6. Pauline Tan
  7. Jeffrey Gan x 4 students

Let’s help bring our children, or even our nieces and nephews together

Most of us have adult children, and a few nieces and nephews.  For some, they have probably finished their formal education and are already at work, beginning a life of their own.  This morning, I read an article that the Sngapore marriage rate has dropped to a record low.  Forget about the statistics.

Shall we do a little bit for our children, nieces and nephews?  A relationship between a girl and a boy is one of the sweetest links in life.  The feeling of holding hands together and hugging one another.  It is such a nice feeling for a couple to look into the eyes of one another. This is romance.  Of course, there is a lot more to marriage; but romance is just the start.

Many of us have been married, some more than once.  That includes me.  We have children, and we want to see them live a life of their own.  A little bit of effort on our part?

Shall we do something for our children?  Think about them.

Terence Seah

Online Fleamart – June/July 2011

Let’s begin and have an Online Fleamart.  You may buy, sell and rent, by putting a comment below this Post.  If this works, we will have a similar Post each month.  The rules are as below:

1. Only buy and sell items by “individual” registered SHC members permitted. Price can be listed.
2. Email address can be published. No tel numbers or contact addresses allowed.  As this is advertising, replies will not be permitted.  Replies will be deleted.  Interested buyers will have to contact the seller via email.
3. Individual membership cannot advertise “corporate” items.  MLM items are not allowed.
4. Members will have to publish the fleamart/sale items personally, not through another member.  You have to use an AVATAR image, so that we know who the seller is.
5. Simple, it’s free.
6. Maximum of 5 lines in the comment box.  One fleamart advert per month.

If your item is deleted, read the above rules, and you may try again.

Have fun.  Thank you Jassmine for the suggestion.  I look forward to you hosting this Post each month, starting Aug 2011.

Terence Seah

It’s time of the year for another “fleamart event”

Last year, we had a fleamart event at Kovan.  For those who remembered, Hou Chong gave us his item which was the marmalade jam.  Unfortunately, we could not hold it as planned,  on our own.  Then, on recommendation, we teamed up with other fleamart stalls at Kovan; although the results were so so, if not, not exciting.

Well, this is the time of the year again.  I thought it would be a good time again, to start a fleamart event.  No dates or venue yet.  Any thoughts on how we can proceed?

We have organised fleamarts many times before.  While fleamarts may not be a big income or part-time time or funtime income for us, it is still an activity that SilverHairs can go into, in their free time, and be their own boss.  Over the years, I sense Singaporeans are not in the market for used items.  We tend to go more new items or good used items.

Let’s think hard.  Maybe tell us what you have, and some of us may have an idea how to help out.  My favourite is of course, used condoms.  In fact, I am running short of them.  Dont be shy.  What have you to sell, new or used?

Terence Seah

Introducing Corporate membership to SHC

Currently, we only have individual membership in SHC.  The objective of SHC is to provide a platform for SilverHairs to meet new and more friends.  To some members, this objective has been met, and consequently smaller groups are formed, and they continue with their own objectives and interests.

Some members have organised activities for themselves as well as for other members.  They play the role of Event Organisers EOs and Event Coordinators ECs.  The costs are usually shared.  The organiser makes all the decision.

SHC is a moderated club; and its rules does not permit discussion on politics, sex, race and religion.  It also does not engage in direct selling and MLM.

However, I do notice an interesting pattern.  Many members like to see events being organised; but few would raise their hands to organise one.  When the EOs organise an event, there is a general request for more items to be added; but very few realise that the work in the background has to be done by somebody or a group of people.  Besides the current activities, there are other activities that we can focus on.  Many EOs put in their own time, money and effort, and yet many would quibble in the background that someone is making money out of the activity.  In a number of travel activities, some members even question the need to pick up the share of the organisers.

For some time, I reasoned this behaviour as attributed to the lack of time as one needs to still work and support their well being. I also think that we feel we should behave well above the general population, that we should not be cheated, and that if we have the money, we can do what we like to do.

When SHC started, it was conceptualised as a club whereby membership is free.  This works well, because we do not have costs and manpower to burden us.  We also do not have a clubhouse or society to add to our month’s burden.  This concept has worked very well for the last 5-6 years.  And, we will continue so.

However, we hit into snags when EOs want to organise an activity; but find that that the inertia to get the minium count can be a non-starter.  Add in some negative feedback, and the EOs can really feel dis-heartened.  We have many supporters in SHC, and they are the ones who help encouraged the EOs to continue with their plans.

I have always objected to corporate membership within SHC, although I dont think I know why.  I am beginning to think that maybe corporate membership can be one way of increasing the number of activities in SHC.  Here’s what I think of Corporate memberhship.

  1. Corporate membership would be a new category with SilverHairsClub.  Membership is usually termed for one year.  Corporate membership would not be free.  By Corporate membership, I refer to a company.
  2. Corporate members that support our activities would have to fund the activities that they have in mind, as long as it supports the concept of SilverHairs age group, retirees and seniors.
  3. Indidvidual members are not allowed to advertise, although Corporate members would allowed to advertise but will not have access to the club’s membership database.
  4. Besides activities, it is very likely that we will be able to increase our club’s membership significantly, with the support of Corporate members.
  5. SilverHairsClub.com will continue to run as it is running now, with a Club manager.

Now, I dont have all the ideas to get corporate membership moving.  However, if you wish to participate in this idea on Corporate membership, please feel free to let me know.  As members have not offered to take over SHC, I have decided to put SilveHairsClub under an entity sometime this year.  It is very likely I will appoint someone to run this entity.

Terence Seah

Sometimes, I just dont understand why some organisations are so stingy?

I have been following up on story about the young Thai girl, who came to Singapore to study and met with an accident.  She fell onto the tracks, luckily she is still alive, but lost two of her legs.  Parents came down to Singapore, and the young girl is now back to Thailand.

The family has to settle the huge hospitalisation and medical fees.  SMRT gave her $5,000.  And, our media took pictures of her appearing relaxed and happy, as she left Singapore.  In my mind, this is a rediculous amount, coming from SMRT.

Today, I read that some anonymous donors have given $250,000 to the young girl.  Is SMRT afraid of setting precedents?  Is SMRT afraid that they will take over the role of the insurance companies?  Can you help me uderstand SMRT’s thinking?

Terence Seah

Use of Avatar image in SilverHairsClub.com

Last week, I activated the use of Avatar images in SilverHairsClub.com.  This is a little picture, that appears on the left of your comment.  I understand you can choose from one of the many freely available images.  You can also have a picture of yourself or pick one from your computer. 

Here’s how I manage to create an Avatar image, next to all my comments.

1. Go into http://en.gravatar.com/.
2. Put in the email address which you use in SilverHairsClub.com.
3. You can choose one image that is available, or browse from your computer.
4. Within 15 minutes, the Avatar image will be activated. You will see it next to all your comments.

Have fun.

Terence Seah

Monthly Cycling – 18 June

Hi

Meant to cancel this month’s cycling but due to some members’ request (albeit a small number), we shall carry on.

  • Meeting place :  ECP MacDonald (inside)
  • Meeting time  :  4 pm (we take off to rental kiosk at 4.30pm)
  • Cycling route  :  ECP (either towards NSRCC or Fort Road depending on circumstances)
  • Return / End time :  around 6.30 return to rental kiosk (followed by dinner – *optional)

Those coming for this leisurely cycling activity :

  1. Lee Ah Nee
  2. Lily Ho
  3. Dolly Lim
  4. Caroline Gee
  5. Janie Leong
  6. Janet Chan  –  thanks for coming to keep ‘the-slow-coach’ me company
  7. Boon Liang
  8. John Howe
  9. Yew Kwong – joining dinner if back in time from M’sia
  10. Andrew Yeung
  11. Charles Chua
  12. Henry Yip
  13. Any more supporter/s??

Ah Nee & Lily

You are next !!!

Last week we watched on TV, a video clip of this frail old woman sitting naked under a running fan. She then get toss onto her bed unceremoniuosly like a sack of manure. Whilst on the bed, she got slapped for groaning.

I am sure this scene get repeated in other old folks home and indeed in normal households. YOU may eventually be the next victim!!

The incident shows that money cannot buy care. You can pay the nurses 3 times more than thay can get at home but you cannot get them to care for you unless they have it from within. You can give your children all your wealth and intelligence but that does not mean they will care for you. Our Ministers gets 100 more salary than an average citizen ………(censored by author) 

This post is to solicit ideas on how WE can avoid being ill treated when we get real old.
Here are a few ideas which comes to my mind….just for discussion. 

We have to show care to others and hope divine justist exist. 
Give caregivers kindness and hope they will return kindness.
Give them money, little at a time,  in return for a little care each time.
Tell them the video camera is watching and recording them.
Tell them GOD is watching them?
Tell them about Hell, for people who mistreats the old.
Have policeman stationed in all old folks home.
…more….

Anyone interested to participate in Drama (acting)?

"If you have SilverHairs at heart, and likes to organise activities for SHC"  –  I just joined SilverHairs a few minutes ago as I would like to lead a group of ‘Drama / Acting Enthusiasts’ in SHC. I had just finished my 3 years programme of ‘Theatre for Seniors’ with The Necessary Stage and had 3 public performance experiences. This 3yrs programme was encouraged & sponsored by Council for Third Age on ‘Active Aging’. I would love to meet up for a discussion so that I can share more on this and answer whatever queries before your club decide to start the class.  Cheers!

Pearl Wong.

JB. Look see look see ho bo? Ai mai? Aunties and Uncles. Ladies and Gentlemen. Boys and girls. 29 Jun 2011, Wed

Wanna go JB look see look see?

Look see what?

Guess!

Izit durian feast?  Izit shopping spree?  Izit massage and karaoke? Izit makan makan?

Nope. Nope. Nope. AND – nope.

I am organizing a “look see, look see” trip to JB for members who are thinking of retiring in JB.

(Please note I am NOT a property agent.)

  • You find your way to pick-up point City Square – annex to CIQ building.
  • In JB – the cost of renting a bus with capacity 20-30 pax will be shared amongst participants. Estimated at MR30-40 per pax. After you have paid – sorry no refund.
  • Pay as you go – for your own meals.
  • It is meant to be a free and easy outing, for you to gather information, walk walk, look see look see.

DATE OF LOOK SEE LOOK SEE: 29 June 2011 Wednesday

Here is the intended schedule:

  • 0900hr – Proceed from City Square to Sri Pulai Perdana, a housing estate in Kangkar Pulai for viewing of landed double-storey terrace properties. This is approximately 25-30km from JB city centre.
  • 1200hr – Lunch at Bumbu Asli Restaurant (Kelantanese/ Malay food), Danga Bay/Kolam Air – estimated cost of not more than RM25 per pax. Pay your own.
  • 1300hr – viewing of more properties at Straits View & Kolam Air areas which are approximately 2-3 kms from JB city centre.
  • 1600hr – Drop off at City Square.  I bid you bye bye.  You may wish to split up into groups to shop a bit, some may take the time to buy medicine at lower price. Have dinner before you leave JB.

Other info:

Daniel Kang and Ping, have kindly consented to be our host and guide in JB. They will provide some answers to FAQs. For those not familiar with Daniel Kang – he is a Singaporean living in JB. 

This outing is suitable for:

1. Those who are thinking of retiring in JB – your CPF withdrawn sum will be worth twice as much.

2. Those who MAY NOT want to retire in JB, but would like to capitalize on the “favourable exchange rate”  cost of living. For example – you are thinking of renting out your Singapore property, and using that SGD income to pay for your MR cost of living in JB.  Is this feasible? Is this an attractive option?

3. Those who just wanna "look see look see", perhaps for their future consideration . Don’t be shy. Please do come.

Further note:

  • We all know that being an EO is not an easy task. As on some trips that other E0s have organized – I have heard grumblings whenever someone feels neglected or overlooked. Some members also tend to be overly critical. If you are one of these people – please don’t come.
  • However – if you are easy-going, able to accept unexpected inconveniences, pitch in to help instead of complain – please do come. I will enjoy your company. It will be an interesting day.
  • Please be punctual: It is not nice for a few “late people” to keep the other “punctual people” waiting.
  • Transport cost approximately SGD20 per pax, depending on the number of participants. Express your interest here, asap, no later than 17 June. Pay transport cost by 19 June – account detail to be announced soon.

 

 

It’s all happening at Kovan Nite on Friday, 24 Jun 2011! Nyonya Dumpling…Samba…Chilly Cha Cha…Rhumba…Rock & Roll and many more.

 Dear all………

See you at Kovan Nite!    emoticon

***Tickets for the event are available on the
very evening. No need to transfer $$$ to my account, just pay on that day.
   
emoticon

Date: Friday, 24 Jun 2011

Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Fee: $3.00 ("Bak Chang" and Mineral water)

Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)            

             Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Ah Nee (Event Coordinator)  emoticon

Those coming are:


  1. Ah Nee
  2. Terence
  3. Serene Leow
  4. Robert Tan
  5. Judy Lim
  6. Irene Poh
  7. Gabriella Chua
  8. Gingko Tay
  9. Yat Sing
  10. John Howe
  11. Janie leong
  12. Henry Yip
  13. Bobby Bok
  14. Lydia Chin
  15. David Ong
  16. Lily Ho
  17. Dolly Lim
  18. Sam Goh
  19. Richard Hee
  20. Charles Chua
  21. Lai Fong
  22. Robert Ong
  23. Susan Tan & gang

October 2011 Yunnan Trip

Hi people, emoticon your “once a year” organized Exploring Yunnan trip is coming

Date: 25 October to 1 November 2011.

Those who wish to stay longer to explore other areas in Yunnan or other areas of your life please let me know.emoticon

  • Group size: Preferably at least 8 travelers, if not enough confirmed travelers by 31 August, trip will be cancelled.
  • Confirmation: By paying $100 (part of the total cost of travel) before 31 August 2011. However, if you cancel or change your mind, there will be no refund.emoticon
  • Target Travelers:emoticon

Please note that this is NOT a package tour type of trip, if you prefer package tour, please visit the travel fair. No staying in 5 stars hotel but boutique and unique hotels and guesthouses.

  • I will be your guide with one or two locals.  Suitable for first timers to Yunnan
  • Those who don’t speak or understand much mandarin
  • Those exploring Yunnan for personal or spiritual or health reasons
  • Those exploring the idea of short term stay and retreat living in "eternal spring Yunnan"
  • No quarrelsome petty travelers!emoticon

About The Trip………….

Yunnan is situated on a 1,000M above sea level plateau and surrounded by mountains mainly. The weather in October is the best in a year; about 23 Deg C to 15 Deg C. Land of 25 ethnic minority nationalities. Below are some details;

Destinations & Attractions:

  1. Kunming, Flowers and Birds Street, Stone Forest, Jiu Xiang Cave, Dinoaurs Fossils Village, Dwarf Kingdom, Organic Farm Stay, Olive Farm Stay and Harvesting of Olives,
  2. Dali; Within Old City, Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain by Cable cars, Unique”Noah’s Ark” Catholic and Evangelical Church Buildings, Tie Dye Factories, 3 Course Tea Bai Dance
  3. Lijiang; 2 Ancient Cities, World Heritage Site, Dongba cultural dances, Lijiang Impression Performance By Zhang Yimou Group,
  4. Food: Famous “Cross The Bridge Noodle” and cultural dance, Chairman Mao Restaurant. Biggest Muslim Restaurant in Kunming, Donkey Meat Hotpot, Mushroom and Vegetables Steamboat, Other tons of local delicacies of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang, of course there are many western cafes, KFC, Big M, Breadtalk, Dim Sum restaurants, etc.

Other Indulgence;

  1. Hotspring Spa and Clubs, Traditional and other types of massages, Shopping

Those who have been to Yunnan before, might like to join us to other destinations in and around Yunnan, you can email me regarding the dates

June Monthly Gathering : 24 June 2011 (Friday)

Dear Members

This month, our gathering will be held at the cafe Bratislava.  Due to space constraint, we will limit the number of pax to 50.  Please register your attendance here for head count.  No gate-crasher whether we hit the max no. of pax or not and no outside food is allowed to the Cafe.  Food and refresments are available at the counter lor. 

  • Venue :  Cafe Bratislava (inside MPH @ Robinson Road).
  • Date :     24 June (Friday)
  • Time :     4 – 8 pm (last order for food / drinks @ 7.30pm)

Agenda :

  • Introduction of new members / fellowship with old members
  • Discussion / Proposal of new venues for our monthly gathering.
  • Discussion / Proposal of new events for this year.
  • AOM

We will try out the "Speak Mandarin" during these discussions.  Therefore, please indicate your status when registering for this gathering, ie.

  • Speak Mandarin (100%),  emoticon
  • Alien (totally no Mandarin),    emoticon
  • OCBC (a little Mandarin mix with Hokkien, Malay & English).   emoticon

Registration :

  1. Dolly Lim – Speak Mandarin
  2. Sam Huat – OCBC
  3. Lily Ho – Speak Mandarin
  4. Terence Seah – OCBC
  5. Audrey Wong – Speak Mandarin
  6. Cheng Pun – Speak Mandarin
  7. Yat Sing – OCBC
  8. Caroline – OCBC
  9. Hwa Bee Gek – OCBC
  10. Nelly Soh – OCBC
  11. Janie Leong – Speak Mandarin
  12. Henry Yip – Alien
  13. Sarah Z – Alien
  14. Tim Liu – Speak Mandarin
  15. Charles Chua – Alien
  16. Melissa Khng – OCBC
  17. Janet Chan – Speak Mandarin
  18. Boon Liang – OCBC
  19. ChristinaCL – Speak Mandarin
  20. Eileen Thean – Speak Mandarin
  21. Goh Lee Sean – Speak Mandarin
  22. Mega  –  Alien
  23. Peggy Ho – Speak Mandarin
  24. Lai Fong – Speak Mandarin
  25. Richard Kee – OCBC
  26. Jane Kee – OCBC
  27. Sockie – Speak Mandarin
  28. Bernie Chung – OCBC
  29. Thomas Loh – Speak Mandarin
  30. Boey Kwai Yin – OCBC
  31. K W Sum – OCBC
  32. Hew Lee – OCBC
  33. Dolly Choo – OCBC
  34. Theresa Goh – Speak Mandarin
  35. Tian Soo – Alien
  36. Anyone else taking up the challenge? 

Come on over, it will be fun !!!!  emoticon  Especially when you hear Sam Huat speak in OCBC..!!!

Photos by Dolly Lim

How are we affected by the US economy?

Today, the global newspapers are reporting a seriously gloomy view of the US economy, acknowledging that it is growing slower than the Fed had expected.  Last night, with his head down most of the time, Fed Bernanke said that the US economy is recovering from its worst financial crisis and the most severe housing bust.  Recent data showed a rise in the unemployment rate to 9.1 percent in May.  It now faces additional pressures ranging from the effects of the Japanese disaster to global pressures in the commodity markets.

If you have been keeping yourself current with world events and are concern about the Asian markets, where do you see our investments, savings and the Sing dollar heading for?

Many SilverHairs are resigned to having to work until 62 or 65.  For the luckier ones, retirement savings are in insurance, CPF  and bank deposits.  Luckier ones have a house or condo to rent out.  Still, we have many friends around us with good adventures in trading shares and other instruments.

Do share and discuss.  How are we affected by the US economy? Where is the direction as you see it.  Respect for the views of other members appreciated.

Terence Seah

Tanjung Pinang/Senggarang Free&Easy Tour, Sat/ Sun 16, 17, 2011

     Tanjung Pinang is the main town of Bintan Island which is more than double the size of Singapore Island as testified by the time taken to travel by road from the town to the Bintan Beach Resorts to the north(45mins away from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal) is nearly two hours, like driving from AMKio to Kulai town, Johore.

     Tanjung Pinang is situated at the entrance of a large inland bay with opposite Senggarang, a distance of probably five times the length of the old Merdeka Bridge across the Rochore-Kallang River bay and takes less than twenty minutes by motorised sampan between each landing point.

     Tanjung Pinang town-area is bordered like Rochore Road-Stamford Road/Plaza Singapura-Shaw Towers(Beach Road) with shopkeepers mostly Indon Teochews.

     Senggarang is a fishing village developed into a mini-resort by mid-2008 and frequented by inter-islanders, and since the opening of the airport seventy minutes away from Tg Pinang town, in early 2009, the place has attracted visitors from Kalimantan(Banjermasin 65mins), Java(Jakarta 85mins), Sumatera(Medan 70mins), Sulawesi(Makassar 95mins)

     DEPARTURE  –  Saturday July 16  at 10.20am  from  Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (Bus No.35 from

                                                  Bedok Interchange or Tanah Merah MRT Bustop

                                                  Kindly be present by 9.30am to buy two-way ferry tickets $50

                                                  Not more than fifty persons travel to Tg Pinang daily with ferry-boat

                                                      capacity of more than eighty passengers

       RETURN    –   Sunday July 17  at 1.30pm(Indon time,  Spore 2.30pm)

     EXPENDITURE  –  Pay-as-you-travel mode.   Besides fare for ferry ticket, a further $100 expense(680,000

                                    rupiahs) is adequate.   Hotel room-rates(Hotel Melia) not more than 350,000rph(twin

                                    sharing)

     TRAVEL CONFIRMATION  –  Members are required to RE-CONFIRMED  their availabilty to travel by

                                                 contacting FRISNA at the LATEST 1pm on Friday July 15, in order that Frisna

                                                 subsequently can call-up for replacements, other members on the

                                                 Reservations List, if any.

      GROUP  SIZE  –  Fourteen persons, excluding two EOs

Web Admin manager role

Hi guys and gals,

I am looking for someone to take over the role of Web admin manager.  The tasks would include:

  1. Approving of comments and Posts, which have been put under the modertion queue.
  2. Deleting or removal of comments and Posts, which violates the rules of the club.
  3. Removal of membership applications from would-be spammers.
  4. Take over the role of fairy Godmother.
  5. Have some knowledge of .php applications, and able to make some modifications to the forum software.
  6. Approval of forum registrations, and ensure members’ names used are in line with club procedures and handle  password requests.
  7. Have some time to perform the above tasks, at least once a day.

The term is for two years; and applicants should be active and have been a SHC member for at least one year.

Terence Seah

Facial Kua-Sa (Guys & Ladies) Hands-on-workshop 9/July/2011

Hi

Upon request from some of the members and those who missed the 1st session , I am conducting another class on 9/July/2011 (Saturday) . Guys are welcome for this event.

  • Venue    : "Bra" Cafe – Terence Cafe at Robinson MPH
  • Date       : 9/July/2011 (Saturday)
  • Time       : 10.00AM – 12.00 Noon
  • Fee         : $30 / pax (Max – 20 Pax)

                  ** Include 1 Kua-Sa to bring back after the class

                  ** One Lemon Whitening Mask – to be use after the Kua-Sa

                  ** Refreshment – Coffee/Tea & 1 Pastry

Things to bring :  *  One small Mirror

                            *  Pen

                            *  Hairclips , hairs-Band

                             *  Face Cream ( Day Cream or Baby Lotion)

$$$$$$    Please make payment to my POSB Saving Acc – 121-86818-0 (I will be away from 16-30 June – payment make after this date will be updated after my return) 

** Please refer all info in the old posting as I am having problem doing this new posting **

Karen Thio 

Confirmed Supporter 

  1. Eyvonne Chew (Paid)
  2. Emeleen Ratna Soh
  3. Lily Ho (paid)
  4. Lai Fong (paid)
  5. Esther Leong (Paid)
  6. Wee Chin (paid)
  7. Lydia Chin
  8. Eunice Wong (TBC)
  9. Thomas Loh (Only Thorn among the Beautiful Roses) (paid)
  10. Audrey Wong (New Fren)  – Paid
  11. Joyce Tan (Paid)
  12. Eileen Ang
  13. ???

Monthly Walk – 11June 2011, Punggol Point

Date: 11June 2011      Time: 4.15pm

Where to meet: Punggol MRT station (Exit A)

Duration: Less than 2 hours

EO: Joyce Tan    Co-EO: Andrew Thio

What you will see: The bridge that link up to Pulau Punggol Timor; Punggol Marina Broadwalk; Transformation of New Punggol coastal line with beautiful sea views and sandy beach, and a peek at Coney Island.

What to bring: Drinking water; comfortable walking shoes and your smiles

Bus service no. 82 (from punggol Point) is available to take you to Hougang MRT stations or to nearby eateries (Rivervale Plaza/ Hougang Mall).

Optional: Please express your interest if you want to walk more in this area the same evening, we can adjourn to Lorong Halus Wetland via Serangoon Riverside where we can also have our dinner at the few restaurants at the entrance of Riverside Park.

Other Walk Team members: Charles Wee, ChristinaCL Chan, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Serene low, Veronica Wong and Conrad Tang

Who’s coming:

  1. Ivan Lim
  2. Gabriella Chua
  3. Lydia Soh
  4. Charles Wee
  5. Lim Tian Soo
  6. Judy Lim
  7. Lee Ah Nee
  8. Anna Seet
  9. Grace Kang
  10. Maureen Lee
  11. Susan TanSW
  12. Dorothy Low
  13. Grace Ng-Wong
  14. Janie Leong
  15. June Koh
  16. King Seng
  17. Ng Lai Hock
  18. Alice Seah
  19. BBCat
  20. Evelyn Ong
  21. Feztus Lim
  22. Bernie Chung
  23. Sockie
  24. YatSing
  25. Janis Han
  26. Peng Peng
  27. Serene Leow
  28. Robert Tan
  29. Ann Lim
  30. Peter Goh
  31. SK Chua
  32. Laura Ng
  33. Esther Mok
  34. Andrew Yeung (Maybe)
  35. Charles Chua (Maybe)
  36. Hew Lee
  37. Gingko Tay
  38. ChristinaCL Chan
  39. Seok Cheng
  40. Irene Poh
  41. Margaret Soo
  42. Veron Wong
  43. Ooi
  44. Freda Lim
  45. Andrew Koh

See you.

 

Photos by Charles Wee, Judy Lim and Sockie

Tea Dance – June 19 2011

Hi All,

It had been quite some time that we had arrange Tea Dance and in order to keep the activity still ongoing.  Both Lily and me will be organising a Tea Dance as follows:

Date : 19 June 2011 (Sunday)
Time : From 1pm to 6pm
Venue : NTU Alumni Club, 11 Sim Barracks Rise (off North Buona Vista Rd) #08-02 (formerly known as 8Degree)
Cost/pax : $14 inclusive of entrance fee with 2 soft drinks or mineral water

This is change from the usual Kovan CC Jam Dance and sincerely that hope members and their friends can come forward to join us to let our hairs loose and put on our dancing shoes to spend a wonderful afternoon :)

Those interested, kindly register here and payment to be made to Dolly Lim’s POSB Saving# 146-00513-6. and Closing date for payment will be on 15 June 2011.

Interested members are as follows:

  1. Dolly Lim x 1 friend (Paid)
  2. Dolly’s Friend (Paid)
  3. Lily x 1 friend (Paid)
  4. Lily’s friend (Paid)
  5. Mega (Paid)
  6. Jane Tan (Paid)
  7. Gabriella (Paid)
  8. Janie Leong (Paid)
  9. Edwin (Paid)
  10. Susan Tan (Paid)
  11. SusanT’s friend (Paid)
  12. Audrey Wong (Paid)
  13. Bobby Bok (Paid)
  14. Ah Nee (Paid)
  15. Susan’s Friend (Paid)
  16. Susan’s Friend (Paid)
  17. Chew Peng – Paid
  18. Yat Sing – Paid
  19. Yat Sing’s Friend – Paid
  20. Thomas Loh – Paid
  21. Bessie Lam – Paid
  22. Gingko Tay – Paid
  23. Molly Quek – Paid
  24. Lynn Tai – Paid
  25. James Tan – Paid
  26. Sue Chan – Paid
  27. Jeff Gan – Paid
  28. Jeff Friend – Paid
  29. Jeff Friend – Paid
  30. Jeff Friend – Paid
  31. Jeff Friend – Paid
  32. Any more keen to join us?

    Cheers… Dolly & Lily (ECs)

CPF Minimum Sum raised to $131,000 from July 1, 2011

Some current issues are worth discussing on this forum. Below is on example. It is important we maintain the taboos of the club, and discuss ideas and suggestions, and hopefully this feedback will get to some ears. Personal criticisms especially directed at positions or persons woukd not be accepted. Keep out political discussions, and stick to ideas and suggestions or counter-suggestions.

FROM July 1, the CPF Minimum Sum (MS) will be $131,000, up from $123,000 previously, the Central Provident Fund announced in a statement on Tuesday.

The new MS will apply to CPF members who turn 55 from July 1 2011 to Jun 30 2012, those who can set aside the MS fully in cash can apply to commence monthly payouts of $1,170 when they reach their draw down age.

The Medisave Minimum Sum (MMS) will also be raised to $36,000, up from $34,500, whereby members will be able to withdraw their Medisave savings in excess of the MMS at or after age 55.

The maximum balance a member may have in his Medisave Account, also known as the Medisave Contribution Ceiling (MCC), is fixed at $5,000 above the MMS and this would be increased to $41,000, up from $39,500.

Any Medisave contribution in excess of the prevailing MCC will be transferred to the member’s Special Account if he is below age 55 or to his Retirement Account if he is above age 55 and has a MS shortfall.

The CPF Board said the increase in CPF minimum sum, MMS and MCC, which includes an adjustment for inflation, is to ensure that Singaporeans set aside sufficient savings for their retirement and be able to meet their healthcare expenses.

(Copied from ChannelNewsAsia”.

Terence Seah