Month: May 2012

Monthly walk: Upper Seletar Reservoir / Mandai, Sat, 9 June 2012

Date:          Saturday,  9th June 2012

Time:          4.00pm SHARP ( 2.5 to 3hrs)  Do be on time as we shall commute by bus in a group.    

Meeting Point :    
Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange between Berths 4 & 5.
(S9 Woodlands MRT – exit the station, turn Right; look for escalator on your right to Basement, turn right and behold Berth 5!)

End of walk :    MRT Station: NS16 Ang Mo Kio  (Foodcourt @ L3, many other restaurants & food stalls)  

EOs :                ChristinaCL Chan & Charles Wee

NOTE:   Due to the unique location of destination, part of the journey, we need to commute by bus.  
             There is no significant landmark to enable us to guide you to meet up with us should you be late!

Brief Description:    

Terrain is EASY.      
Bring your cameras – very scenic!
Toilet facilities — Only at MRT stations.
Rain or shine, we will be there!

Let’s explore yet another natural forest reserve.  A LUSH forest of tropical trees and shrubs, Enjoy its peace
and quietness…… GOOD for mental health, mood and some eye-cercise!     emoticon

I was there when I was  probably around 0.9m. I recalled to get to the reservoir one has to walk on a long
paved road, from a distance a rocket-shaped tower looms into view.  As I stand nearer to it, it seems to
tower over my small frame.  

This iconic observation tower still stands tall and straight but, gone is the feeling of its towering presence;
though from its top it still provides a panoramic view of the waters and surrounding greenery.

Seletar Reservoir was damaged during the Japanese war in 1941.  It was renamed Upper Seletar Reservoir
after the construction of  Lower Seletar Reservoir.  It is one of the 4 main reservoirs and its nature reserve
acts as a water catchment area, its waters is used for drinking and daily usage after treatment for the
people in Singapore.
Upper Seletar Reservoir has been expanded twice in capacity and in 1999 it became a marked conservation site!

When did you last visit Seletar Reservoir?   
Since you were a child like me or……   Never ever?      Come, join us!          emoticon

Stay cool Be cool!          emoticon 

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

REGISTER HERE

1.  Charles Wee
2.  ChristinaCL Chan
3.  Danny Lye      (unwell, R&R)
4.  June Tan         (need to R&R) hehe
5.  Andrew Yeung
6.  Pauline Chew
7.  Jane Chua
8.  Judy Lim        (unwell, R&R)
9.  June Koh
10. Lena Ho
11. Steven Ng
12. Lydia Soh
13. Maureen Lee
14. Fong Poh Chee
15. Bernie Chung
16. Alice Seah
17. Janet Ng
18. Cheryl Ho
19. Tan Li Li
20. Wendy Goh
21. Daisy Yeo
22. Erik Teo
23. Chui Keng
24. Sockie
25. Hew Lee
26. Rosalind Soh
27. Evelyn Ong
28. Catherine Chong
29. Pauline Khoo
30. Christina Pan
31. Janis Han
32. Johnny Pow
33. Annie Tan
34. Thomas Lau
35. Lucy Tan
36. Irene Poh
37. Aaron How
38. Juliet Ong
39. Lilian Teo
40. Veronica Wong
41. Pat Oei
42. Lynda
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GAME DAY 2nd June 2012 (Sat)

Dear All

Our first board games day is confirmed to be held this Saturday (3-6PM) at:
Eastern Lagoon II (function Hall)
Upper East Coast Road

Buses to/from Upper East coast are 10, 12, 13, 14 & 16
Buses to/from Bedok South Ave 1 – 31, 196, 197, 43, 48

(Or google direction for better map)

For those who didn’t register on my thread published on 6th April 2012 but would like to join this one, you are welcome to just put your name here and show up!

Language Tips: Frequently misused words

  • By chance i saw this *article about the English language in the S.T. Monday (28th) paper and i thought seeing it was better than seeing a $5 note on the ground. (lol!). Because of it’s educational value, i thought i should alert members who had missed it to check it out.
  • The frequently misused words in the article include revert, whereby, everyday/every day, less/lesser, mature/matured and welcome/welcomed. The writer explains how the words should be used and gives good examples.
  • Language Tips  series appears on every Monday and it’s a pity to miss these free ‘lessons’.

*S.T.Monday 28/5/2012, CATS section pg C6

Cataract surgery

Kok Chiew, Angela, Boon Liang, James Tan, Jimmy Tsin, Peggy Tan, Winnie Tan,

KC, Inez Lim, Lim Geok Suan, Kenneth…(NOT IN ANY ORDER OF IMPORTANCE.)

Thank you for responding to my call for help, regarding cataract surgery.

Thank you for taking time to share your experience – by making comments on the forum, and by emails.

All of you have contributed to my decision-making process.

I had cataract surgery done at Tan Tock Seng Hospital – my right eye last week, and my left eye today. The good doctor applied the phaco emulsification technique.

It was indeed a “simple procedure” – painless. Post surgery, after a one-hour rest, I was discharged from the day surgery center. I can see immediately after surgery, albeit a little blur. As the day progressed, the eye’s focus became clearer.

Some of you wrote, asking me to update regarding my cataract surgery. The above update is brief. If you need more detail, please let me know.

I’d like to thank everyone, once again, for responding to my call for help.

Those who missed the discussion on cataract surgery may like to click on this link https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=4100#comments

With best regards,

Jacqueline

The Westerly gale is blowing – June 29, 2012 (Friday)

It’s time for  us to meet again Westerner, this time round we shall have a burst of activities!!!emoticon

Venue: Singapore Polytechic Graduates’ Guild, 1010 Dover Road. Gate 4.

Nearest MRT: Dover. Pickup can be arrange from Dover or Clementi MRT

Time:  10:00am             SwimmingemoticonBadminton

           12:00pm             Lunch

Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Black Bean Paste $9.00
Black Pepper Beef Steak $9.00
Sliced Beef with Bell Pepper in Hot Plate $9.00
Stir-Fried Chicken with Asparagus in Hot Bean Paste $9.00
Wok-Fried Ginseng Chicken in Clay Pot $9.00
Prawn Paste Chicken $9.00

           2:00pm               Karoeke or Bowling

Those keen on playing with the One Arm Bandit (Jackpot machine) also welcome.

Please indicate whether you are coming for one or all the activities.

EOs, Dan & Pat Oeiemoticon

Registration List:

  1. Dan Huang
  2. Pat Oei
  3. Johnny Pow
  4. Annie Pow
  5. Barbara Lim
  6. Steven Chan
  7. Tian Soo
  8. Terry Tang
  9. Peng Peng
  10. Charles Wee
  11. Mike Tay
  12. Catherine Yeo
  13. Primrose Kok
  14. Angela Kok
  15. Yoonchin
  16. Lena Wang
  17. Susan Tan
  18. Janie Leong
  19. Richard Kee
  20. Jane Kee

Job Opportunities at ServiceWorks Pte Ltd

Since ServiceWorks Pte Ltd
became a Corporate Member on 11 May 2012, we have received a few enquiries on
the job opportunities available in the company.

Some enquired on the type of training and consulting work that we do, and
some asked about the criteria of the candidates that we are looking for.

We specialise in Service Consulting work and training in Service
Excellence.   Check it out at http://www.serviceworks.com.sg/index.php

Many companies know the importance of Service Standards and want to achieve
them through corporate training.  Unfortunately, they may not have the
‘know-how’ or the resources to do it.  We work with companies to develop
and sustain Service Excellence.  Companies who have sent their staff for
Service Standards coaching through us found that their staff diligently
practice the company’s corporate Service Standards at their
workplace.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

If you are a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, integrity,
good communication skills and a customer-focused mind for

  • Sales and Marketing
  • Training
  • Service Consulting
  • Mystery Shop

you are probably the person that we are looking for.

HOW CAN WE
COMMUNICATE WITH
YOU?

Please feel free to send us your CV or drop us a line if you have some
experience in any of the above-mentioned areas or keen to learn but have
no prior related experience.  We will be shortlisting
candidates by 29 May 2012 (Tue) for a briefing on 1 June 2012
(Fri) and hope that you will be one of the shortlisted
candidates.

Please write to

a)  hr@serviceworks.com.sg
and mark ‘Job Application’
(SHC member) or

b)  respond through this post with
your email address.  We will send you an
application form for your prompt completion and return.

We offer full-time and part-time positions and we look forward to hearing
from you real soon. 

Note:  We will keep you posted (one way or another) whether you
are shortlisted.  We will NOT keep you in suspense nor do we keep you
waiting for a reply that will never come.  Finally, all applications will
remain highly confidential.  We take pride in protecting the privacy
of all applicants.

Warmest Regards

May Woo

for  ServiceWorks Pte
Ltd

Next step after “What makes SHC more vibrant?”

Hi fellow members,

SHC has been around for 6 years.  We have made success with a number of activities.  We have also made good progress with membership.  However, there are some areas which I feel far more can be done.

One is the imbalances of membership sexes.

The other is a review of "Each member having to organise an activity during the lifetime of their membership". We rely too much on the regular organisers.

The last is "How do we handle domant members?.  We have many members, and they are contented with just reading what goes on in the club.

We have done a survey recently on "How to make SHC more vibrant".  While the numbers are small, the feedback is important.  We will need to review some of the top few feedback".

I will be seeking a discussion from active members, who have organised activities and get their feedback on how we can progress from here.  If you had been an EO, you will receive an email from me within a week.

Terence Seah 

 

Balloon IG, Workshop #5, Wed, 20 June 2012

Balloon IG workshop #5

Date :  Wed, 20 June 2012

Time : 8 pm to 10 pm

Venue : Block 118A Kim Tian West RC, #01-143, Jalan Membina,
Singapore 161118.

We meet 3rd Wed of the month. $3 for material for basic
scuplture. Share cost of balloon if more compllcated balloon sculpture. Do rsvp
Sylvia Ang or email sylviaang38@yahoo.com in advance as we need to order
balloon. No walk in. Hope to see you soon.

Sylvia Ang 

Doing meaningful work, part-time or fulltime during your free time or weekends

Today, many Singaporeans are gainfully employed, either fulltime or part-time.  So, are SilverHairs members in the SilverHairsClub.  Most are well positioned for retirement, with a roof over their head, travel regularly during the year, participate in different kinds of activities and have a positive outlook towards their SilverHairs years.  You can tell many SilverHairs are contented with their lives.

There are also many SilverHairs who are looking forward to keeping themselves busy with meaningful work, especially part-time work.  Many SilverHairs have a wealth of experience from their previous career, their hobbies and interests and a host of knowledge acquired over the years.

Singapore is definitely short of experienced people, like yourself, to fulfill different roles in society.  If you are looking to offer your services to Singaporean families and organisations, you may like to publicise your availability and service via SilverHairs Enterprise PL (SHE).  SHE will accept only chargeable services.

SHE will offer these services to the public via advertising and other media.  You will be contacted, when an inquiry comes through via its reservations and appointments system.  If you like to participate, please email directly to SHE@SilverHairsClub.com your interest.  An application form will then be sent to you.

Terence Seah 

  

Sue Tan – Introduction

I registered to be a member of SHC last month and after a lot of to-ing and fro-ing, finally picked up the courage to sign up for two upcoming events.  You see, I have been a stay-home person for the longest time and keeping friends became more and more of something I needed the least.  After all, I have a husband and children to fill my days and I could count on their shoulders and ears whenever I needed to borrow one.  Going out of the house alone is something I hardly do, except when I pick my children from school in the quiet comfort of my car.  My personal space by now extended to the next MRT station. Recently, my youngest son had to independently travel home from school via public transport because we sold off one car, leaving me with one less chore, and only one chore left – cleaning house.  Well, I have become fat and lazy and I don’t like where I seem to be heading – nowhere! Hence, stumbling on SHC’s website at this point in my life seems like a blessing. I want to be a new person, make new friends, try new things, go on new adventures but I’m afraid I have to do this with an old body. So when you meet me at my first SHC outing which is the upcoming picnic, please know I have a yearning to make new friends but old habits that need some forgiving.  Apologies if I don’t make the first move. I may have forgotten how ;p Sincerely,

Sue Tan

Exploring Sentosa – August 25 (Saturday)

When I  visited Sentosa last saturday, I realised that there is so much to see and do. It is so near and yet I wonder whether some of us had the opportunity to explore and enjoy all the scenes and activities right here. It will be like a family outing for us.emoticon

The itinerary as follows:emoticon

3:30pm   Meet at Vivocity Sentosa Stationemoticon

4:00pm   Take monorail to Beach Station where the Palawan Beach is. Take a stroll down and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze and scenery.

5:00pm   Take monorail to Imbiah Stemoticonation. At the Merlion Plaza standing at 37 metres high, this half lion. half fish creature is a delight to snap our camera at. There is also an escalator that brings us to the Imbiah Lookout and the Tiger Sky Tower and lots of things to do.

6:00pm   Next, take train to Waterfront Station where Resorts World is. Take in all the amusements here and enjoy the activities at Universal Studio. There is so much to do and take in here too.emoticon

7:00pm   Adjourn to the Malaysian Food Street where all the best of Malaysian hawker fares are waiting  to fill our hungry stomachs.emoticon

Those who are tired may take a train home after dinner. For others, the free show on the ‘Crane Dance’ starts at 9:00pm and another free show, the ‘Lake of Dreams’ starts at 9:30pm.emoticon

Another option available is for us to leisurely stroll back to Vivocity by the Sentosa Boardwalk.emoticon

Entry by monorail from Vivocity to Beach Station is $3.00, any other trips by monorail within Sentosa are free.

Are you ready for a day of fun, enjoyment and adventure at Sentosa?emoticon

Register here.

  1. Dan
  2. Boon Liang
  3. Gabriella
  4. Geok Suanemoticon
  5. Steven Chan
  6. Winnie Tan
  7. June Koh
  8. Primrose Kok
  9. Maria Tan
  10. Tan Seok Wah
  11. Jane Ong
  12. Aaron How
  13. Juliet Ong
  14. Barbara Lim
  15. Alice Low
  16. Joan Ang
  17. Lydia Chin
  18. Angie Ng
  19. Anne Chee
  20. Ann Lim
  21. Irene Poh
  22. Hew Lee – (tentative)

EOs, Dan & Boon Liangemoticon

Retirement living: Looking to studio apartments for seniors for inspiration

  • Today i visited a block of studio apartments for seniors near Toa Payoh Central and was glad to see how PLEASANT the environment is. The common areas are SPACIOUS and CLEAN. The common corridors outside the individual units are WIDE and UNCLUTTERED. The units are small bed-sitters, bright with windows on one wall. In the bathroom is an emergency alert cord.
  • The two lifts are BIG and stop at EVERY floor. On the third level are two cozy GARDENS.  Seats are PLENTIFUL and INVITING!
  • Nearby are other blocks of flats, shops, a hawker centre, a market….
  • Could HDB adapt this concept of studio apartment living for seniors with smaller nest-eggs to cater to seniors with bigger nest-eggs by building bigger studio apartments and providing more facilities? But however HDB modifies/adapts, it must keep to the 30-year lease and the non- marketability of the studio apartments for the ‘richer’ seniors. These two conditions will keep out the sharks and the profit-driven entrepreneurs.

N.B. Comments no. 1 -5  are pre-post comments.

One Day Free Tour to Nirvana Memorial Garden plus Vegetable Farm

Hi all,

Not sure if anyone have heard or even been to this tour before.  This tour has already been organised by many RCs and CCs.

I have this lobang to visit Nirvana Memorial Garden plus Vegetable Farm for free.  Transport, vegetarian lunch and drinks are all provided.  

Eunos CCs will be having one on 10 June 2012.  If anyone is interested, you can sign-up at the CC.

But if we have enough people here that are interested, say 30 pax, we can have one of our own.

If you are keen, please indicate your available timing here and we can see what the best timing that suits most of us.

Dorine Tan

Dementia

I believe that most of us have read about the rising incidence of dementia.

Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. It affects memory, thinking, language, judgment,
and behavior. Most types of dementia are nonreversible (degenerative). Dementia
symptoms include difficulty with many areas of mental function, including:

  • Language
  • Memory
  • Perception
  • Emotional
    behavior or personality
  • Cognitive skills
    (such as calculation, abstract thinking, or judgment)

Dementia usually first appears as
forgetfulness.

There is growing evidence that some kinds of mental exercises can help slow down dementia. To this end, I
am contemplating developing a series of mental exercises which may be used
hopefully to help slow the effect of dementia.

I have a series of mental
exercises which help children improve their learning abilities , you may want
to visit www.mindmax.com.sg to know a little more. I intend to modify certain portions of the training protocol to
suit senior citizens who may worry about the onset of dementia. 

What I have in mind is not something commercial, but a social outreach—with trainers (SHC members) going
down to centres or elderly groups to train the centre helpers to run these programs.
So, it remains for me to size up how many SHCian are interested to do such
social outreach programs.

James

May Woo * (ServiceWorks Pte Ltd) accepted as a Corporate member

Hi May,

I am pleased to accept you as a Corporate member of SilverHairsClub.  You joined SHC in July 2008 as an individual member.  As a corporate member, you are welcome  to invite members to participate in the activities of your company, and have the support of the SilverHairsClub.

Thank you and I look forward to the creative initiatives from yourself and the company.

Terence Seah 

 

"Dear Terence,

We spoke briefly on the subject of Corporate Membership during the March Monthly Gathering at Hans Cafe, ParkMall. 

We are writing to introduce ourselves, ServiceWorks Pte Ltd. 

ServiceWorks Pte Ltd is a local company in the business of service consulting and training.  We are a company of professionals, each specialised in our own fields to provide a comprehensive slew of consulting, training and coaching services in the area of Service Excellence.  Our consultants specialise in formulating service strategies, developing service systems, crafting integrated service roadmaps, designing and delivering comprehensive Service Excellence training programs. 

We will be embarking on an exciting journey to help boost service standards and raise productivity of SMEs with government fundings that will be launched in June 2012.  

As a Corporate Member of the SilverHairsClub, we hope we would be able to offer short term or regular job opportunities for your members. 

Looking forward for a favourable reply. 

For more information on ServiceWorks Pte Ltd, please log in to http://www.serviceworks.com.sg/aboutus.php

May Woo 

Badminton at Bukit Gombak stadium

Hi all.. the bookings for the courts at Bukit Gombak stadium is rather erratic – sometimes Thursdays, sometimes Fridays – because we can’t predict the enthusiasm of the public who sometimes choped/booked the courts before we do .. (sigh..) So, for next week, booking is on 18th May, Friday and then the following week, it will be Thursday, 24th May, at the same time of 10.00am to 11.00am. The regular group will be reminded via SMS but all are welcome to join. Cheers

Taiwan TV drama “Night market life” – Why I like watching this series?

Whenever I am in Singapore on a Sat or Sun, I would rush home to keep a date with the TV drama LOVE. Now that the series has ended, I found another one "Night Market Life".  Never been so dedicated about such Peyton Place"  type shows until this late age of my life. When I travel and I have the time, I would try to watch the drama online 1-2 hours via XinMSN, but nowadays, it is not possible to view them due to territory restrictions.  But, this part of my life is not what I want to share with you.

I find these dramas very down to earth.  They are always about people, and always about love and jealously. In Night Market Life, the show starts with the actors and actresses as young kids, and finally now the kids have grown to adults.  The boys and girls get to know one another, got married and continue their adult life journey. Along the way, they find someone exciting, and make effort to spend time with the new found friend.  And, soon the relationship gets stronger, and good or bad, right or wrong, a new bond exists between people.

I am one of those in this group.  That’s how I got into my second relationship.  I still dare not say if I was right or wrong.  During the change, I had such a strain on my life, that some or especially my female friends called me all kinds of names, with nasty attachments.  But what can I do?  It’s done and life must go on.  I treasure what I have today and have not regretted it since.

As I get older, my outlook of life changes.  I tend to see human beings as chickens in the farm or fishes in the aquarium.  We run around or swim around, and we meet many other people.  In Night Market Life, the starting of all the different relationships are always sweet and pleasant.  Then, very quickly, life changes for all the actors and actresses.  Soon, one or both parties suffer.  Who is right and who is wrong?  As TV viewers, do we have the right to condemn him or her?

Allow me to share with you how I feel.  Neither do I condemn, nor do I bother myself.  I feel I have no right to say whether she is wrong or he is wrong.  I do not feel it is right to intervene, interfere or dissuade either parties. In a TV drama, there will always be an ending.  The actors and actress are far away from me.

So, why do I crazily watch these dramas?  Because they are a reality in human lives, that’s why.  This is my personal view, hope you respect it’s my view.  Agree or disagree, I only hope we all respect the actions and decisions of fellow members.

Feel free to express your views and give your comments.  I just read that Obama administration is in favour of gay marraiges.  I just cannot believe it.  By the way, I am still a no Saint.

Terence Seah 

 

 

Got an urge to fly a kite? May 19 (Saturday)

Those of you who are wondering wat to do on a picnic day may consider flying a kite. We are not talking of spending money to buy one. What we want to do is to make our own kite. Anyone out there good at making kites. A simple kite to make can be from paper or plastic.emoticon

We going to make it full of fun at the picnic day. Indicate here if you can make a kite and let fly it together. While we were young most may not have such an opportunity to fly a kite. So, let’s do it here.emoticon

If you are cracking your head how to make a kite, try googling.emoticon

The date is May 19, 2012.

Danemoticon

Band looking for a Drummer

We get together to jam in the afternoon at Pasir Ris on a weekday. So you need to be a retiree to engage in this pastime. The room where we make our music is air-conditioned and we play the oldies made popular by Elvis, Cliff, Shadows, Eagles etc. We have the full set of hardware – drums, guitars and amplifiers – so you just need to bring yourself. If you think you can be part of our outfit please drop me a note at itti16@singnet.com.sg. It’ll be a pleasure to hear from you.

Thailand – a driving and coastal trip in June 2012

Again, I dont have the dates.  Likely dates are Jun 9, 10 and 11, or 16, 17, 18, all dates inclusive.  Do read on. But, dont buy your tickets yet.  I can only confirm around 28 May.

As usual, all my trips are disorganised, so I dont really know anything until we get into the car. 

June is a hot month, but it can be just as fun.  This time, we are going on a driving holiday; which means participants drive, and i sit on the left side of the car.  Dont worry about the road signs, they usually have English text.  As long as you have a Singaporean licence, can can.

Like May, we shall have a coastal trip, scenic and romantic.  We get to drive along the coastal roads, stop where we like, eat when we feel like it and rest, when it is time.  You must have a Singapore licence.  Dont worry as I will sit next to you, and take over when you are tired.

The journey will cover most of where the May group will travel on.  We will cover places where the van would not want to travel to.  Food wise, simple and local.  Language, we try in whatever thai you know. Bring your camera, as  you are not likely to capture the scenes with any organised tours.  No cockroaches, as most would have die or killed by the may group.

Where we stay, you have to be game.  We see a place, we like it, we stay.  If not, we drive on.  Cost wise, it will be slightly more than travelling via a van, as the car is shared among 4 people, instead of 8 to a van.  At most, we will have two cars.  Likely cost per car is Baht 1,800 per day, fuel excluded.

We should have a mixed participation of 4 men and 4 women; not 2 men and 6 women.

Preference to participate will always be given to those who register before 20 May 2012.

Terence Seah 

 

Registration:

 

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Jassmine Teo
  3. Caroline Gee
  4. Janie Leong
  5. Sock Cheng
  6. Eileen Ang
  7. Eyvonne Chew
  8. Lydia Chin
  9. Alan Ang

 

How to play the guitar, for beginners?

Every since I was a school boy, I had always wanted to play the guitar.  Today, 30 years later, I still cannot play the guitar.  I had bought a guitar, played it for a few days, and then, I forgot where it was.  Recently, I met a couple of friends, during dinner, and I was impressed by a 60 year old member, who could play the guitar, and was playing old songs that we all like, same age lah.  So, I am now hot up to learn how to play the guitar.

Dementia is a serious concern, although it can affect all oldies.  We forget our parents, the names of our children and where we left that gold coin.  In SHC, I learn that two kinds of activities can delay the onset of dementia.  One is learning a new language, the other is playing a musical instrument.  Of course, there is mahjong and soduko.

Well, I determine this time to learn how to play the guitar.  First, I bought a guitar song book of old songs.  Second, I subscribe to an online video of a series of "How to play the guitar" for USD 19.  All done in one day.  My next step is to look out for a second hand guitar, suitable for strumming.  Maybe if Jassmine permits in her online fleamart, I can advertise to buy an used guitar.  I like to buy it this week.

What I hope to do is to attract other like-minded Silverhairs to join me in this dementia delaying activity.  Then we can meet once in a while, somewhere and play together.  I have decided to go for online training because I don think I can find a patient teacher, and also I can practise and play at my own time.

Anybody else, like to go along the same line as me.  Helpers would be appreciated, in forming small groups.  A chance to teach an old bird how to sing.

Terence Seah

SHC Registration list for an online beginners group (Guitar strumming):

  1. Terence Seah – a real beginner.
  2. Caroline Gee – beginner, wants to sing along
  3. Tang May – Picked up guitar before, stop and restarting.
  4. Johnny Pow – Played guitar during school days, and formed a band.
  5. Andrew Yeung – mid level
  6. Bobby Bok – sounds more than a beginner
  7. Lina Ng – beginner, at least has a junior and senior guitar
  8. Yew Kwong – beginner
  9. Karen Thio – beginner
  10. Andrew Yeung – mid level
  11. HC Lee – mid level
  12. Ann Giri – got a guitar from son, sounds like a beginner
  13. Celia Ng – sounds like more than a beginner.
  14. ..
  15. ..

 

Super Tuesday (June 26) Concert Live at Arena of Stars Genting

Hi All SHCians,

Annie Tan and me is going to watch Concert Live at Stars Genting on 26 June
(Tuesday).

The last Live Concert at Genting Highland we watched was two months
ago. Its seating capacity for 6.000 people at the Arena were all taken
up.

Yes we do also go to the casinos and to the lounge listening to
philipinos band (the three ladies singer’s voice really powerful).

On the second day we book a cap to Chinatown in KL and shop at Petronas
tower.

This time we will leave Singapore on 26 June (Tues) and return 28 June
(Thu)

For two nights accommodations at First World Hotel Deluxe Room (Twin sharing
basis) the cost is S$78.00/pax which also include:

1. Two way coach transfer Singapore – Genting – Singapore by CEO Silver/Gold
Cruise.
   
2. Daily Buffet Breakfast at First World
Cafe

3. One Concert Ticket – 26th June 2012

4. Coach Travel Insurance by ACE Insurance

NOTE: This package is only for member of Resort World Genting. However you
can easily applied for one on the day of booking. This is free like
joining SHC. :)

For your information you can choose to take the coach at the following
location (must let them know on the day of booking)

0600 – Ang Mo Kio Blk 710, Tampines MRT (Exit B) or Pungol (Coral Edge LRT
Exit B)

0615 – Woodlands (Causeway Point) or Bukit Timah Plaza or Bedok (Ex-Princess
Cinema)

0630 – Choa Chu Kang (Outside Gain City) or Bukit Panjang Plaza or Clementi
MRT (Exit A Taxi Stand) or Bishan Blk 511

If you like to go for this trip, please let me know your prefered
pick-up point and I will email you the tour operator contact and the
information on the concert.

Cheers and stay healthy!emoticon

 

Marvel superheroes!

When I was young, collecting Marvel comics was an obsession to me. Each month I would head for Marshall Rd where a stall is displaying all the titles. At that time a copy cost about 35 cents butl now a copy would cost as much as five dollars each.emoticon

I am fascinated with all the characters portrayed in the comics books. My favourites are Daredevil, Thor, The Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, Black Panther, Nick Fury agent of Shield and the X-men. I was just a boy then and without fail i would collect all the different titles. The colors and excitement presented in the comics was a constant delight to me.emoticon

I would go down various places in town especially the mama stalls where all the titles are on sale. I was by then a collector and laying my hands on whatever titles was on sale. If I run out of money I would dip into my late father pocket without his knowledge.emoticon

How many of you out there are fans of Marvel comics? Share with us your fantasies. I am thinking of organising a group to watch ‘the Avengers’ together, anyone keen?emoticon

Danemoticon

Balloon IG (Interest Group), Workshop #4, Wed, 16 May 2012

Balloon IG (Interest Group)

  • Workshop #4 at Kim Tian West RC
  • Date: Wed, 16 May 2012
  • Time : 8 pm to 10 pm.
  • Meeting venue : Block 118A Kim Tian West RC, #01-143, Jalan Membina, Singapore 101118.
  • $3 for material for basic sculpture. If sculpture get complicated, share cost of material for balloon.
  • $3 for a flat balloon pump, $4.50 for a 260 pump. $6.00 for 160 pump

How to go there : Take a MRT Train to Tiong Bahru. Cross the road at Tiong Bahru Plaza. Walk straight, keep left path. you will see a school. Then a coffee shop at block 26. Cross the road you will see block 118. Two to three block you will see Block 118A. Its about 8 to 10 mins walk.

  • Max 15 Participants.
  • If you are interested, please register here or email at me: sylviaang38@yahoo.com.
  • Please transfer $3 to my POSB saving bank account 048-20982-3.  Please sms me or email me once you have transfer the money and keep the ATM receipt for verification.

Those interested and confirmed coming please bring a big plastic bag or a foldable laundry basket (you can get from Mustafa, Level 4, Household Dept, Lane 5, or any local shop) to put your balloon sculptures, bring a pen, a black, red, blue, yellow, blue and green marker (you can get from Popular Book store), a scissor and if you have balloon pump please bring along.

  • Bring camera to take picture of the balloon sculptures.
  • We meet 3rd Wed of the month from May 2012 onwards.

Our balloon IG, workshop #1 on 29 Feb was a great success. 15 participants turned up.  They learnt basic twisting techniques, make a balloon basic dog, pirate sword, and intermediate balloon flower and an advance balloon ocuptus.

Our Balloon IG, workshop #2, 28 March, we have 12 members. They learnt 3 turtles and 5 petal flowers to pinch twist. 12 Members turned up for Balloon IG, workshop #3, 25 April 2012. They learnt Sunflower for mother’s Day Special.

EC – Sylvia Ang

Registration :

  1. Sylvia Ang – EC
  2. Ann Lim
  3. Irene Seet
  4. Sally Kang
  5. Karen Thio
  6. Janie Leong

  7. And 5 other non-SHC members.

    CLICK here to view photos 

Blood donation

Hi all.. Does SHC have a regular blood donation group? I think there was a posting early this year about blood donation but i cannot locate it. Is anyone interested to spearhead this on a regular basis – 3 to 4 times a year SHC meeting at HSA Outram Road blood donation centre? 

Monthly Cycling @ Ponggol – Saturday, 19 May 2012 (AM)

Dear Cyclists     emoticon

This month’s cycling, Ivan will be leading us again.

The details are :     

  • Date : 19 May2012 (Saturday)
  • Place to meet first : Blk 401 Hougang Ave 8, KPT 24hours Kopitiam
  • Carparks : For those driving, please park your car at the free carpark at Ponggol Park itself (limited lots) or at Blk 401 HDB Carparks (normal charges applies).  This carpark is no longer free but barrier parking system as verified by the recce group on 5 May (Vesak Day).

    Timing as follow :

  • 08:15am to 08:45am – Meet at KPT 24hrs Kopitiam, Blk 401 Hougang Ave 8 for those who wants breakfast.
  • 08:45am – Proceed with own bike or walk to the Ponggol Park Bicycle Rental Kiosk
  • 08:50am – Select rental bicycles for those who need one.
  • 09:00am – Start of cycling event.
  • 11:15am – End of cycling event.
  • 11:15am to 01:00pm – Return rental bike,
  • Lunch and Catch-up time….at KPT 24hrs Kopitiam, Blk 401 Hougang Ave 8.     emoticon

    And the route shall be :

  • Starting point – Ponggol Park Bicycle Rental Kiosk
    – to Sungei Serangoon PC
    – to Ponggol Promenade Riverside Walk
    – to Ponggol Waterway – to Ponggol PC
    – to Ponggol Point Walk/Park/Jetty
    – and then back track to starting point.
    Total Distance : about 19km to 20km      emoticon

    See route map here: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/images/park_images/ParkConnectors/NERL_map.pdf

    Those coming, please bring your smiles, hat, sun-glasses, water-bottle, camera (and may be a disposable poncho too) etc. ….. apart from your own bike.   :))

p/s: I have no co-EO yet and also recce ride for route is this Saturday 05 May 2012.

EO – Ivan

Registration :

  1. Charles Chua
  2. Douglas Chan – own bike
  3. Eileen Ang
  4. Lily Ho
  5. Charles Wee – own bike
  6. Lawrence Lee
  7. Steven Chan
  8. Alan Ang
  9. Wendy Goh – own bike

  10. Eileen Thean

  11. CLICK here to view photos     emoticon

ONLINE FLEA MART – MAY 2012

  • The online flea mart for May is now
    open for advertisements. Please familiarize yourselves with the rules
    (refer to MARCH post) before placing an advertisement.
  • I would like to reiterate the
    rationale for setting up this online flea mart: It is to provide an
    opportunity for members     to sell (or give away) THEIR OWN THINGS.

  • An advertisement where the advertiser
    is acting the role of ‘middleman’ is NOT ALLOWED. NO COMPANIES may benefit, directly or indirectly, from this flea mart advertisement site.

Potluck Picnic at the Park – Saturday 19th May 2012

(This activity is in conjuction with May’s Monthly
Gathering.)

Dear fellow SHCians,

I have not organized any activity for quite some time and hopefully (crossing my fingers), some members will find the time, the day and the date of this Potluck Picnic convenient for them to join. My thanks to Dan Huang and Charles Chua for making the trip with me to recce the park on Monday 30th April’s morning. We have unanimously agreed on an excellent spot that is near the main road, bus stop and toilet facility. There is a sort-of shelter from the heat but not from the rain, lots of benches, grassy ground, trees and a lovely view of the cleaned-up Kallang River.

In my previous thread I received offers of help in provision of food and transportation from some members. I am very grateful for their kindness.

Details of this activity are as follow:-

  • E.O.s– Rosalind Lee, Dan Huang & Charles Chua
  • Day/Date    : Saturday 19th May 2012
  • Time           : 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm
  • Venue         : Meeting Point 2, Kallang Riverside Park
  • Map    : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_19398/travel_site_1/

Meeting Point 2 is at the spot nearest to the pedestrian bridge linking the park to Crawford Street. If you look at the map, it is at the bottom left. There is a toilet facility near the spot we’re to meet.

What to Bring

  1. Yummy food or hot/cold drinks or disposable paper plates/cups/refuse bags. 
  2. A mat or plastic sheet if you prefer to sit on the grassy patches. 
  3. Foldable deck chairs if you have your own mode of transport.
  4. Hats/Caps/Umbrellas in case it rains…..:p

Members who are keen to join this activity will get to enjoy a relaxing afternoon picnicking with other members and taste the various dishes made/cooked/bought amidst serene surroundings.

Please register early stating what type of food you’ll be bringing. Kindly refrain from duplicating the same dish a member has already offered to bring (except for drinks/fruits).

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Registration List

  1. Rosalind Lee – assorted sandwiches
  2. Sam Goh – ponchos/fruits/SHC banner
  3. Susan CH Tan – Lor Bak; Khong Bak; Lor Nerng & rice
  4. Dolly Lim – Sam will bring extra share on my behalf lor..
  5. Lily Ho – bringing something
  6. Johnny Pow – sushi
  7. Annie Tan – as above
  8. Janie Leong – disposable paper plates/cups/refuse bag
  9. Gabriella Chua – finger foods, chicken nuggets
  10. Charles Chua – cakes
  11. Tan Li Li – fruits
  12. Winnie Tan – Brown rice vegetarian beehoon & maybe a fruit cak
  13. Pearl Wong – bringing something
  14. Kenneth Tan – fruit punch
  15. Dan Huang – fruits/drinks
  16. Thomas Loh – fruits & drinks 
  17. Judy Lim – egg tarts
  18. Shirleen Kao – titbits
  19. Dennis Tan – chicken wings
  20. Bobby Bok – bringing something
  21. Rose White – bringing something
  22. Christina Chan – bringing something
  23. Sarah Zahriah – mee goreng
  24. Grace Ng – bringing something
  25. Marge Tan – bringing something
  26. Ronald Lam – bringing something
  27. Ann Lim – bringing something
  28. Lilian Teo – onde onde
  29. Karen Ng- putu piring
  30. Barbara Lim – bringing something
  31. Winnie Lim – titbits
  32. Karen Thio – curry puffs
  33. Rosalind Soh – pineapples
  34. H.C. Lee – beer and nuts
  35. Sue Tan – kueh salat
  36. John Howe – chin chow
  37. Susan Tan SW – salad
  38. Oi Cheng – chwee kueh
  39. C.J. – as above
  40. Christina Phau – canned food
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