Month: April 2012

The sounding is out to all members to at least put up an event or activities for fellow members to participate. The thing to consider is that there should be no advertisement of the company organising the trip. Some members do keep a lookout for such cheap day tour or trip overseas and want other members to join in so that there is ample opportunity to interact and have fellowship together.

A trip may be planned strictly for members whereas in other where non-member are involved, a co-ordinator is required. I know some members are frustrated when their attempt to post an activity are rejected after several try.

On the one hand much encouragement are put forward for members to step forward and be involve in organizing activities, yet we feel that some of their efforts are curbed. Can there be some flexibility? Without doubt some company names will be mentioned in any tours but if we look at the greater picture the advantages and benefits to our members far outweighed any other consideration.

Dan

Date:      Saturday,  12th May  2012

Time:       4.30pm (approx 2.5hrs)        

Meeting Place :    MRT Station – EW25 Chinese Garden, Exit A beside a ‘Cheers’ store

End of walk :    MRT Station – Jurong East EW24
                        Makan place – JCube, new shopping mall or JurongEast Mrt Kopi Tiam-food centre.  

EOs :    ChristinaCL Chan and Serene Low

Brief Description:    

Terrain is EASY for all ages.      
Bring your cameras – very scenic!
Toilet facilities — at MRT station EW25. Next available approx 30/45mins later,
                                  many available at the Jurong Gardens.
Rain or shine, we will be there!

This month, let’s go West!
In the past years, it is rare that our monthly walks is towards this direction.

Where?  in this highly urbanized city we lived in to find a place that flows with greenery, peace, calm and
Serenity…. A gem in the West, of pristine beauty –  Jurong Lake and its Gardens!   

It is one of the "Destination Parks"  that will get a massive makeover – expect significant development that
will transformed it into the next big suburban commercial hub.

Let us troop down to Jurong Lake, a 70ha freshwater lake and reservoir to enjoy its breathtaking view
before the day draws near where this area is further enhanced, changed forever!   

Along the perimeter of Jurong Lake, a landscaped sanctuary Park was completed in 2006.  
Pause,  take in the sights across glistening waters ……    see families, friends chatting under shade of
trees, strolling at leisure in the park,  children frolic around with laughter, kite flying, fishing……
uhmmm…… breathe in,  to energize the following week’s hustle and bustle.
Look out for clusters of older banyan tress where their aerial prop roots spread out laterally like a small
fence along certain fringe of the lake, where the trunks are covered with an orangy hue – rarely found
or seen in Singapore.  

As one stroll into one of the Jurong Gardens found within the Lake, time stood still in nostalgia……….
step onto the ‘Pai Hung Ch’iao’ Bridge, the white rainbow, 13-Arch Bridge;  though this bridge is shorter
than the famous 17-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Peking, it still maintains the magnificent
architectural design of a typical beautiful bridge found in China.

Stay cool Be cool!       

Our Walk Team EOs: Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong, Serene Low, Conrad Tang,  Lydia Soh  and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,, signing off

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Dear Friends

There will be a Social cum Line Dancing Nite at the Braddell CC.  Come join in the fun in dancing or fellowshipping with other SHC members.

This is a EC event, non-SHC members are welcome!      

• Venue :  Braddell CC (behind Serangoon MRT)
• Date  :  Saturday, 12 May 2012
• Time  :  6.30 – 10.00 pm
• Cost  :  $ 5.00 per person (include entry fee and light refreshment)

Live Band "Evergreen" led by Charles Cher – a fellow SHC member.

You may purchase your ticket at the entrance on that night or register here to reserve tickets.

Registration :

1. Lily
2. Dolly
3. Ah Nee
4. Thomas
5. Peri
6. Mega
7. Jane Tan
8. …………. any more?

EC – Lily & Charles Cher      

May/June, we have the school holidays.  The weather is terribly hot; and the ideal clothes are either thin cotton or nothing.  Although I am in Bangkok this one week, I shall be back there again in May and Jun.

I plan to take a rest and enjoy the beautiful coast, south of Bangkok, all the way from airport to Bang Saen, down to Chonburi, Pattaya and Rayong.  This will be all coastal, and the highlights, I think will be sea, sea, mountain views, simple steam or grilled seafood, beach chairs, coconut ice-cream, down to earth massages, fresh air and sea breezes blowing over face.  Guaranteed plenty of cockcroaches in 2-4 star huts and hotels. We can have squeeky microphone/Karaoke.

Likely, I can advise the dates I am available next week before 5 May.  It is be 3-4 days, 3 nights max.  I will try for a In Sat, out Mon/Tues.  Fares are usually lower these dates.  If total is less than 4 pax, I will drive.  If total is less than 8 or 9, we shall have a van.  I look forward to half boys and half girls on this trip.

If you like the sea, look out on this Post.  Interested, let me know yet.  If you miss this trip, there is always another chance every month.  There is no price, except that we share all costs, including one scoop of ice-cream and thai whisky.  You will love the sunset and the early morning dawn!

Terence Seah 

Confirmed participation:

1.  Laura Wee, Gingko Tay – 26 May SIN to BKK (TR2102) : depart SIN 0635 arrive BKK 0800; 30 May BKK to SIN (TR2109) : depart BKK 2005 arrive SIN 23302.

2a.  Mega Abdullah – 26May SIN/BKK TR2102 0635/0800; 30May BKK/SIN TR2109 2005/2330

2b.  Terence Seah – Haven’t book ticket. But will be in Friday and out Wed.

3.  Ah Nee, Molly – 26May SIN/BKK TR2102 0635/0800; 30May BKK/SIN TR2109 2005/2330

4.  Bira,  Norlinda – 26May SIN/BKK TR2102 0635/0800; 30May BKK/SIN TR2109 2005/2330

5.  James, Inez – Fri 25 May tr2106 dep 1100 arr 1215,Tue 29 May tr2109 dep 2005 arr 2330

Total 10 pax. Registration close.

Hello Terence and fellow members,

It is always our IT Interest Group (ITIG) wish to find a venue, easily accessible (with Wi-Fi) and in a quiet environment. Few venues are offered by fellow SHCians but the best so far, I found, is one of the function rooms in "Concern and Care Society", (CCS), located in Block 228, #01-45 Bukit Batok Central, Singapore 650228.

The details of discussion are as follows:

1) CCS will seek management approval to allow SHCians to conduct IT and computer related discussions in the above-mentioned premises. The room (air-conditioned) will be provided with tables & chairs, digital project, screen and Wi-Fi free of charge to SHCians.

2) The DAY/TIME suggested to CCS is the 3rd Tuesday of the Month and in the afternoon (2PM – 6PM).

3) Initially, I will provide ad-hoc, monthly discussion to all interested SHCians.

4) For hands-on, each participant will have to bring their lap-tops.

5) Per session class size will be 14 participants from SHC. Additional 6 members will come from CCS side. This will make up a class of 20 per session.

6) Structured courses will be organized at a later
stage. Most likely, it will be a weekly 2-hourly lessons and with a package of
12 weeks (12 lessons). A nominal fee, as a form of donation, (preliminary, I am thinking of $20 per
participant for 12 lessons) may be charged, for this structured course.

7) Those who are interested to be assistant
trainers or are willing to take over this ITIG, please reply on this post.

Hewlee

Terence has advocated the Short Term Retirement Living
overseas. The post drew many comments and suggestions. However, there were many
proposals which are somewhat different from what Terence set to do. Having
discussed with him, he suggested that I lead a different platform to look at
these other suggestions and comments. He will continue to work on his project.

As such, I am starting this new post “Alternative Lifestyle”,
targeting those who may want short stays ( 1 month or less), and those who may
want to take exploratory step before deciding if they want to go on to Short
Term Retirement ( which would be 3 months or more overseas stay).

For those keen to participate in this, please click on this
link and fill the survey form:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dElMVDF6SDRXd1BTOHdtRGM2blpSRGc6MQ

The purpose of this
survey is to assess the views of those who are interested and the level of
involvement each member is keen. The results will be given only to those who
participate as the survey is the basis of organizing an interest group for this
alternative lifestyle project. 

James Koh

Dear all………

See you at Kovan Nite.!     

***Tickets for the event are available on the very evening***    

• Date: Friday, 27 Apr 2012
• Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
• Fee: $3.00  with Mineral water
• Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
• Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Ah Nee, Event Co-ordinator  

Those coming :

1. Ah Nee
2. Lily Ho
3. Dolly Lim
4. Janie Leong
5. Laura Wee
6. Thomas Loh
7. Peri
8. Gingko Tay
9. John Howe
10. Yatsing
11. Eileen Thean
12. Bobby Bok
13. Lydia Chin
14. Richard Hee
15. Gabriella Chua
16. Patrick Oei
17. Linda
18. Molly
19. Joe Leow
20. Bessie Lam
21. Terry Tang
22. Anymore coming ……

Hello fellow SHCians!

I plan to organize with the help of a couple of other members, a picnic in the month of May or July. June is out as it is a school holiday month. I did some research and I am picking the Kallang River Park as the first venue for SHC’s first? Picnic.

The day will most probably be on a Saturday afternoon.

I hope to get some responses and if I can form a group of at least 8 members, I will proceed to set up a post with the day/date
firmed up.

Picnics are relaxing activities where we can chit-chat, play some board games and enjoy kueh kueh, sandwiches, cakes, etc
(light snacks). The purpose of holding a picnic is basically to build and foster stronger relationships amongst members of SHC.

This is the site I picked. I will recce the place as soon as I get the ‘thumbs up’ from you guys to go ahead.

http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=19&Itemid=73

Cheers

Ros

Hi all.. The weekday badminton for next week is FRIDAY – 27th April from 10.00 to 11.00am. Please note the change from Thursday. The booking is done by Amy (- thanks for the trouble -) at the lower rate of $2.50. All are welcome.

A number of members have provided Q&As to our survey on "How to make SHC more vibrant?".  The survey design is now completed; and you are welcome to participate.  Your response will help us to understand our members expectations on How to make SHC more vibrant.

Click here to take survey. 

We will also send out this survey to our membership via email.  One participating per computer. The system wont allow more than one computer to participate.

Closing date 30 April 2012. 

LATEST:  To see the feedback from the first 47 members, please click here.  Please feedback on this Post as to how you read and analyse the members’ feedback.  I look forward to reading them, especially coming from the general membership.

Terence Seah 

Hi Everyone,
Wait till neck long long liao.. At last, 2nd update for D&D is here liao…   

·  Theme :  ARABIAN NITE
·  Venue :  Kensington Ballroom – L3 Serangoon Gardens Country Club, Heliconia Wing Function Room 
·  Date :  Saturday, 28 July 2012
·  Time :  6.30pm – 12 midnight
·  Cost :  $45 per pax

Tentative Programmes (Subject to change) :
6.30pm – Start registration
7.15pm – Welcome speeches
7.30pm – Start buffet dinner (Dance music throughout dinner)
9.00pm – 1st Game segment
9.15pm – Special performance by SHC members
9.30pm – 2nd Game segment
9.45pm – Special performance by SHC members
10.00pm – Dancing thru to midnight  

Committee Members :
1.       Treasurer – Dolly
3.       Music Director – Thomas
4.       Programme – Lily Ho
5.       Deco – Karen, Boon Lian, Sam Goh & Lily Ho
6.       Games Master – Sam, Karen, Boon Liang, Thomas & Peri
7.       Registration – Marg Tian, Caroline Gee & Judy Lim
8.       Photographer – Feel free to bring your camera.

Venue and F&B – Molly Chua.

NO CORKAGE CHARGE – feel free to bring your own bottles.

For Programme Segment, we had already planned for the following:

• Line dance workshop Hamidah and Team, Dance title "Habibi" meaning "My Love/Darling" in Arabic.
• Belly Dance move demo by Veronique Lee.
• Belly Dance Performance – by a Belly Dance Instructor
• Games by Sam, Karen, Boon Lian, Thomas & Peri.  (There will be lots of laughter for sure.)
• A skit – directed and performed by SHC members.  A comedy.  Who are the performers? Hahaha, It will remain a mystery till the very last minute hor..

Members who have paid :

1. Daniel Ong – Paid but not attending
2. Lily Ho – Paid
3. Dolly Lim – Paid
4. Molly Chua – Paid
5. Janie Leong – Paid
6. Caroline Gee – Paid
7. Marg Tian – Paid
8. Audrey Wong – Paid
9. Terence Seah – Paid
10. Karen Thio – Paid
11. Judy Lim – Paid
12. Pauline Khoo – Paid
13. Sockie – Paid
14. Sam Huat – Paid
15. Bobby Bok – Paid
16. Gabriella – Paid
17. Pauline Ho – Paid
18. Thomas Loh – Paid
19. Lilian Teo – Paid
20. Peri Liew – Paid
21. Johnny & – Paid
22. Annie Pow – Paid
23. Boon Liang – Paid
24. Janet Chan – Paid
25. Shirleen Kao – Paid
26. Alicia Soh – Paid
27. Mike Tan – Paid
28. Winnie Tan – Paid
29. Dennis Tan – Paid
30. May Woo – Paid
31. Alex Woo – Paid
32. Alyn Lee – Paid
33. Pearl Wong – Paid
34. Barbara Lim – Paid
35. Jway – Paid
36. Richard Ong – Paid
37. Catherine Koh – Paid
38. Steven Chan – Paid
39. Eyvonne Chew – Paid
40. Pharis – Paid
41. Karen Wong – Paid
42. Helen  Quek – Paid
43. Veronique Lee – Paid
44. Joe Choo – Paid
45. Anne Seet – Paid
46. Sue Chan – Paid
47. Martin Lee – Paid
48. Wong HJ – Paid
49. Bernard Chan – Paid
50. Hamidah – Paid
51. June Koh – Paid
52. Joanne Ang – Paid
53. Angela Straaten-Paid
54. Norlinda – Paid
55. Bira – Paid
56. Marilyn Tay – Paid
57. Rene Leong – Paid
58. Lina Ng –Paid
59. Hou Chong – Paid
60. Suz Chang – Paid
61. Janet Loo – Paid
62. ANee – Paid
63. Joe Leow – Paid
64. Rosalind Lee – Paid
65. Lam HT – Paid
66. Bee Gek – Paid
67. Mega – Paid
68. Jane Tan – Paid
69. Edwin Tan – Paid
70. Philip Yeo – Paid
71. Catherine Lee – Paid
72. Helen Wong – Paid
73. Nina Choo – Paid
74. Sally Kang – Paid
75. Rose White – Paid
76. Billy Loy – Paid
77. Eileen Thean – Paid
78. Annie Thean – Paid
79. Robert Ong – Paid
80. Susan Tan – Paid
81. Eliza Hee – Paid
82. Grace Tay – Paid
83. James Tan – Paid
84. Koh Aye Leng – Paid
85. John Howe – Paid

      Cheers.. From the Organizing Committees.