Monthly walk: Coastal Changi, our very own!

Due to unforseen circumstances, we are not going to Bukit Batok Nature Reserve, the walk route has been

changed! 

***** The route is not Changi Village or Changi Point!   We go the opposite direction *****

Flat Roads, Shady Trees and Planes……… we shall tread and view!      

Date                          :      Saturday,  10th November, 2012

Time                          :       4.15pm  "sharp"    (2.5 to 3hours)

Meet/Start Place       :    Tampines Bus Interchange, BERTH 9, we shall board Bus Service# 19, together.
       
Getting There            :    Nearest MRT: Tampines MRT (EW2)

Makan place              :           
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal "TMFT"- has a small cafe which serves simple fare**  which  are quite good.
Cafe must be informed earlier as they might not have enough food to feed us after 6pm.

End of walk                :    Tanah Merah MRT, EW 4.  (vicinity no makan place)

EOs         :    Christina CL Chan & KC Lau.

Pause, pause……a moment, please…..  Let’s enjoy some sea breeze and excellent views out to the sea!  emoticon

We will walk along the coast / beach / shoreline  where it is nice and breezy.  The terrain is consistently

flat
with paved pathways most of the way.  Trees provides some shade from the sun, thus, cooling in certain

areas.

We might have quite a view of aeroplanes that are taking off or landing at the nearby runway which is
almost parallel to our route.

If Weather, Tide & Time permits, we might bring you closer to the shoreline, where you can walk on a
secluded part of a white, sandy beach and perhaps walk on water to have fun with incoming waves, too. 

So bring a towel.        

We shall have a cool, refreshing drink as well as dinner at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal’s cafe.
It serves simple hot meals — fried noodles/hokkein mee/rice, zi char style.  Their chicken rice is relatively
good but might be cold then at that late hour.

Walk Team EOs, namely: Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong, Conrad Tang,  Lydia
Soh,  Alice Seah, KC Lau and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,, signing off              emoticon

REGISTER HERE
(Please indicate "Yes" if you wish to eat at the TMFT’s cafe, need to alert them to prep more food!)

1.  Andrew Yeung  (yes)
2.  Sue Tan          (yes)
3.  Charles Wee    (yes)
4.  Daniel Chan     (yes)
5.  Jennie Tan
6.  June Koh         (yes)
7.  Bernie Chung  (yes)
8.  Johnny Pow     (yes)
9.  Annie Tan       (yes)
10.  Shirley Tan SM
11.  YatSing         (yes)
12.  Angie Ng
13.  Eddy Lee
14.  Margaret Chua
15.  Susan Tan SW
16.  Jane Ong
17.  KC Lau         (yes)
18.  ChristinaCL   (yes)
19.  John Howe    (yes)
20.  Ronald Lam   (yes)
21.  Lina Tan        (yes)
22.  Jeremy Lee
23.  Peggy Ong
24.  Serene Low   (yes)        CLICK here to view photos

SHC November 2012 Balloon Interest Group, 7 Nov 2012

Theme Santa Claus
Theme : Materiial fee $3
Date : Wed 7 November 2012, 730 pm to 930 pm
Venue : Tiong Bahru Community Club, classroom

67A Eu Chin Street S1697151
(Before Tiong Bahru Market/Hawker Cenre/near the Park)

Map to Tiong Bahru Community Club
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_38941/travel_site_12622/

Please bring black marker (from Popular Book store), balloon pump,
scissor, big plastic bag or laundry basket to put balloon. Camera or
mobile to take balloon pictures.
All are welcome to attend.
(Please rsvp or email sylvia ang at sylviaang38@yahoo.com
in advance as we need to prepare for material. No walk in please)

We can go for a coastal driving trip Sat 9 – Mon 12 Nov 2012

The  rain disappear every end Oct in Central Thailand.  This explains why I haven’t organise any coastal driving trip in Sept and Oct. I am in Bangkok 8 – 13 Nov 2012.  And Deepavali falls on tues 13 Nov.

If you happen to come to Bangkok for a holiday, and wish to go explore coastal Chonburi, let me know.  We will take the same route as the other earlier groups.  We dont have to do the same routing, we can go to other places, way outside Bangkok during the same period.  Staying in Bangkok is also fine.  Can take you around places you have not seen.

Do let me know before Nov 6; as after this date, I would likely change plans.  Feel free to ask any questions.

Terence Seah 

Games Day on Thursdays

Hi all.. we invite anyone and everyone from all over the island to join the us at Bukit Gombak stadium on Thursdays (for other activities besides badminton.) After alighting from the Bukit Gombak MRT station, is the indoor stadium where the regular group plays badminton. However, table tennis is also available and it is FREE (bring your own bats and balls). A short distance away, we can go for a walk at the Guilin Park. If anyone wants to cycle, i have a foldable bicycle which you can borrow. For lunch, there are neighborhood coffee shops, or we can adjourn to HomeTeam club, which has a Chinese restaurant. To venture further, we can drive to IMM for free parking. We can continue the afternoon’s fellowship with bowling or card games or mahjong or whatever..                                                                                                            Come and join us on Games Day …Cheers  emoticon

Nov 2012 SHC Balloon Interest Group, Santa Claus, 7 Nov 2012

November 2012 Balloon IG Meeting
Theme Santa Claus
Theme : Materiial fee $3
Date : Wed 7 November 2012, 730 pm to 930 pm
Venue : Tiong Bahru Community Club, classroom

67A Eu Chin Street S1697151. (Before Tiong Bahru Market/Hawker Cenre/near the Park)

Map to Tiong Bahru Community Club
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_38941/travel_site_12622/

Please bring black marker (from Popular Book store), balloon pump,
scissor, big plastic bag or laundry basket to put balloon. Camera or
mobile to take balloon pictures.
All are welcome to attend.
(Please rsvp or email sylvia ang at sylviaang38@yahoo.com
in advance as we need to prepare for material. No walk in please).

CLICK here to view photos 

Badminton Group – 25 Oct 2012 (latest update)

Hi badminton kakis, Sorry to disappoint you but the badminton court bookings at Home Team ClubHouse has been "hijacked" by a private function..emoticon
However, we have booked the squash courts. There’s also swimming, bowling and a driving range available for a change. Since it is our regular Thursday morning get together in the west, please try to come and do our Thursday exercise in a different form. Lunch as usual after the games. We apologise for the unfortunate cancellation – so we will buy coffee for all who comesemoticon. Cheers and See you. Yoon Chin/Inez/Ron Teo

Are you having sleeping difficulty? Care to share?

Insomnia is a sleeping difficulty. "Do you experience difficulty sleeping?"  It is common in the elderly. I understand it is a sleep disorder not attributed to medical, psychiatric, or environmental causes.

SilverHairsClub has a number of members who cannot sleep at night, especially between 3 and 5am.  I had a discussion with some of them, to find out what they can do about it.  They watch a movie or they just toss around on the bed.  Some take sleeping pills, and this became a habit.  No one whom I spoke to, went out for a walk because other members of the family are fast asleep.

Cannot make a cup of coffee or tea, as this will make the situation worse.  Some advise me to do some work at that time, for example, to do some end-of-day US trading.

They tried all kinds of concoctions but non work. 

Are you one of those with sleeping difficulties during the early hours of the morning?  Any suggestion on how we can do something or take advantage of the time looking at the ceiling?  Perhaps, we can come up with some good ideas to make night into day.  Look forward to your suggestions and ideas.

 

Terence Seah 

Ladies Skype 4/6/9/10 November 2012

Hi calling all SHC Ladies out there, 

Please do come and experience chatting on Skype if you do not already try it out.

We do have lots of ladies in SHC so in order to cater for more to be able to participate, please let me know the preference of the timing. For this round I’m thinking of timings like:

Tues or Friday 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm on weekdays or Sat or Sun afternoon or evening.

If you are really keen to experience it one time or another, please let us know your preference so even the future host can cater for it if not in this round. 

You can join with any topic in mind, planning a trip, making a dish, seeking advice, understanding more of SHC etc etc.  

Hope to hear from you ladies soonest say in a week’s time.

With good Cheers!

 

Dori Tan

Countdown Party! Do join me in celebrating the NEW YEAR 2013 on 31 Dec 2012

It’s that time of the year again!  emoticon

Dear Friends…….

I wish to invite you to join me in ushering the NEW YEAR 2013 with a night of sumptuous dinner, music & dance, lucky draw and many more……….

The Highlights

10 Course Chinese dinner emoticon

Date: 31.12.2012 (Monday)

Time: 7.30 pm – 12.30 am

Price: $36.00

Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Air-Con Hall)

Kindly made payment to my POSB saving account no: 013-06356-7

Ah Nee (Event Coordinators) emoticon   

Joining the party are:

Ah Nee, Veronique Lee, Joe Choo, Lily Ho, Dolly Lim, Malcolm Chen, Joe Leow……….

Time for non-active members to participate

Dear fellow SilverHairsClub members,

I like to share a thought with you at this time of the year.  It’s the usual
time of the year, when we have the feeling that the year is short, and that we
may not have done some meaningful for ourselves.  Before we realise it,
2013 is here.

Many of us are busy, even though we are over 45. Some of us are working to make a
living.  This includes me.  Or we may be busy catching up with
friends for coffee or mahjong.  Still, among us, many are busy nannying
our grandchildren.  While others are karaoke’ing the afternoon out or
dancing the nights away.  For some, it’s charity and social work or
trading online.  I wonder how many among us are active with other
activities eg watching Korean or Taiwanese movies every day.

We have friends, and some of us do not need to think of making more friends. 
Obviously, we don’t want to make friends whom we will regret meeting. 
It’s always nice to have some close friends, whom we can share our interests
and ideas.  Friends whom we can chat during lonely moments; maybe not now
but in later years.

For the last 7 years, SHC activities have been centred around "providing a
platform for Silver Hairs to make new and more friends".  This has
worked well for some members, and we would continue to focus on this objective.

It’s also time to revisit our efforts.  It’s time for non-active members to contribute
actively to the Club.  Have you shared your interests and activities with
Club members?  Have you organised any card games, handicrafts, going
downtown or travel and shopping trips to Johor Bauru with fellow member?
 What about mah-jong sessions? Computer knowledge sharing, cooking
sessions, going classes together and visit exhibitions.  Ever organised a
mini-potluck?

Have you ever offered a hand with Club administration and committee work?  We
have always been looking for volunteers, have you raised your hands? Many
members have organised at least one activity for SHC, but unfortunately many
have not. 

Perhaps, this is the time of the year, for you to think of making a contribution to
SilverHairsClub.  Introduce yourself to the Club, and you will be
surprised what it means to be an active member of SilverHairsClub.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Terence Seah

Gathering for SHC retirees Wed 14 Nov 2012

We shall have another relaxing gathering for retirees at the MPH cafe, Robinson Road on:

  • Wed 14 Nov 2012.
  • Time:  1430 to 1630 hrs.
  • Again, this is a free agenda afternoon.  A good opportunity to meet other retirees and semi-retirees.
  • A set-lunch and a Tea set with toast will be provided free, if you register on this Post.  Simply say you are coming.

if there is some topic you would like to raise with me, please let me know.

I would be pleased to discuss topics on what SHC can do for you.  Obviously, if there is a role you can play in SHC, I would be more than willing to hear from you too.

Look forward to your coming.

Terence Seah 

Registration list:

 

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Vincent Khoo
  3. Lawrence Lee
  4. Lina Wang
  5. Ann Lim
  6. Jassmine Teo
  7. Annie Loh
  8. Terry Tang
  9. Rosalind Lee
  10. .

 

Halloween night, Tue 30 Oct 2012

Halloween night is a night out for monsters and eerie things.  For many years, I have noticed Halloween nights being celebrated and enjoyed in clubs by young people all over the world.  However, I have not attended any one of them.  I know participants wear eerie attire, carrying with them a spear on one hand, and a arrow tail behind their back.

I think this occasion can be a fun time to get together, squeezed ourselves in a small pub, with tight opportunities for dancing and talking loudly and closely at each others ears to share a conversation.  And, when the music stops or the singers decide to take a rest, wow, we have some minutes of rest intereval.

I had been invited before to a pub next to and just after 112 Katong, and I thought it would be a nice place to celebrate Halloween night.  The music and songs on Tues is nostalgic and rather suitable to most of us.  Most drinks are at $10 each, pay upon delivery of the glass.  I think they do not serve coffee, tea or soft drinks. Many tables and stools, and yet can be cramped for a SHC crowd.  There is a 2 piece band, with a singer, likely he can entertain us if we make a request.  Did not see any food, so likely we have to eat before coming.

Well, if you like a night out, one day before 31 Oct, come together for a drink or two, listen to some great music and catching up the weird ones among us celebrating Halloween night, come join me at this place, I think the name is 57 Chevvy at 8pm.  You can leave anytime before the clock strikes 12 or sneak out if you find the tempo too soft or hot for you.

No attendance will be taken.  You dont have to register if you prefer not to.  Yu can come with anybody, any dress, anytime or sneak in ans out quietly.  Simply come in, find a seat, if you can get one, pay for your own drink and figure out who’s there that night.

See you on 30 Oct night.  Registration NOT needed.

Terence Seah 

Badminton game for all – East and West, 18 Oct Thurs

  • Hi all..Booking for the game is scheduled as follows:  18 Oct (Thursday) at Bt Gombak from 10am to 12noon. BUT – 25 Oct (Thursday) at HomeTeam Clubhouse, (Bt Gombak) 10am to 12noon. Does anyone need transport from Bt Gombak stadium to HomeTeam Clubhouse? Can anyone provide transport from Bt. Gombak stadium to the Clubhouse? emoticon
CLICK here to view Photos

Do you have an electronic sewing machine? and can provide a sewing service?

Hi fellow members,

I would like to find someone among our club membership, who has an electronic sewing machine.  It should have the capability of storing the SilverHairsClub logo and the words "SilverHairsClub" in its memory.

In the early past, we had explored a T-shirt for members, but we have not been successful because we were unable to confirm the numbers.  At the same time, there are so many varied brand names and designs.  We gave up the idea long ago.  The idea surfaced again, so let’s give it another go.

However, we do have the SHC logo and an established brand name "SilverHairsClub".

What I am looking for is a member who would offer this sewing services, laying the logo or the name "SilverHairsClub" on a T-shirt or blouse or skirt, provided by the SHC member.  This can be an old or new shirt or blouse, any colour, any design or size.

I am hoping this person with the sewing service can provide this service for a fee of $4.  However, members will pay $3 for each logo imprinted.  No pick up service.  I have not thought further of other details.

Meantime, if you can provide this service, please contact me at terences@SilversHairsClub.com. 

Terence Seah 

Funny familiar forgotten feelings.

In response to Terence’s fantasy on our secondary days I want to add on it. Those were the days in school where we rejoice over the time spend learning and preparing our life for the tasks ahead.

I remember where towards the end of our secondary days we gathered together to do something meaningful and where we will cherished for life. The thing we do is to get those friends that we met to write on our autograph books. It will be something for each of us to remember the good times spend together in school.

I want to recollect here some of the poems that were written down. Most of them I have forgotten. These are some I remember. Some are rhymes and rhythm, some love poems. How many have ever ask your school mates to sign your autograph?

Here goes:

"Roses are red and violet are blue, I am allergic, I will sue".

"Drink hot coffee and drink hot tea, burn your lip and remember me".

"Remember me and my wishes while in the kitchen washing dishes, if the water is too hot, cool it and forget me not."

"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you."

"Remember me early, remember me late, remember me at the old school gate".

More to come and I hope to get more contribution from fella members.

 

Dan

October Cycling – Pengerang-Sg Rengit, 20 Oct 2012

Hi cycling kakis

Our October cycling event will be a leisure ride to Sungei
Ringet-Pengerang.  The first 12 to sign up will be assured of a place.

  • Date : 20 October 2012
  • Time : 0700 Meet at Changi Point Ferry Terminal
  • Bike rental at CV : $12 Return ferry cost SGD26/-

Please deposit it
to my posb sav acct : 053 05750-0 by 16 Oct 2012.

Things to bring:

  • Passport valid more than 6 months
  • Sun block/poncho or anything to protect yourself from the sun/rain
  • Some Malaysian Ringgit for your lunch and shopping

You have to find your own replacement if you are unable to go as there will
be no refund.  Participants must have some experience cycling on the road.

The organizer is not liable or responsible for any accident or mishap arising
from this cycling event.

Registration :

  1. Douglas
  2. Roger Wong – renting
  3. Joseph Ko
  4. George Ng
  5. Ron Teo – renting
  6. Solomon Chang
  7. Solomon’s friend
  8. Ivan Lim
  9. Mike Tay – renting
  10. Malcolm Chen – renting
  11. KS Tan
  12. Steven Chan – renting 
  13. CLICK  here to view Photos

SHC Balloon Interest Group, Long Hair Princess, 8 Oct 2012

SHC Balloon Interest Group

Advanced Balloon Workshop

Theme
Long Hair Princess
Fee  : $8 includes material
Date : 8 October 2012, 730 pm to 930 pm
Venue : Tiong Bahru Community Club, conference room

67A Eu
Chin Street S1697151, 
(Before Tiong Bahru Market/Hawker Cenre/near the Park)

Map to
Tiong Bahru Community Club

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_38941/travel_site_12622/

Please bring black marker (from Popular Book store), balloon pump, scissor, big
plastic bag or laundry basket to put balloon. Camera or mobile to take balloon
pictures.
All are welcome to attend.
(Please rsvp or email sylvia ang at sylviaang38@yahoo.com, in advance as we need to prepare for material. No walk in please).

CLICK here to view photos 

Kovan Jam on Friday, 19 Oct 2012….Come lah, let’s dance

Dear all………

See you at Kovan Nite.!     emoticon

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

  • Date: Friday, 19 Oct 2012
  • Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
  • Fee: $3.00  with Mineral water plus Gardenia Bun
  • Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
  • Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Ah Nee, Event Co-ordinator   emoticon

If you are coming, please indicate your interest here, so I can look out for you! I won’t be replying your comments…..just come to have FUN lor…. emoticon

We gonna have FUN!
1. Ah Nee
2. Gabriella Chua
3. Lynn Tai
4. Molly Quek
5. Lily Ho
6. Dolly Lim
7. Caroline Gee
8. Molly Chua
9. Richard Wong
10. Joe Leow
11. Bobby Bok
12. Malcolm Chen
13. Lydia Chin

ONLINE FLEA MART – OCTOBER 2012

  • The online flea mart is an opportunity for members to sell/give away
    their clutter, white elephants, self-made stuffs etc. It is now open for
    advertisements. Please adhere to the guidelines when composing your
    advertisements.

Guidelines

2 advertisements of 5 lines each per registered member.
OR

1 advertisement of 10 lines per month.

Self-organised  and self-led trips are permitted.

NOT PERMITTED: 1. advertisements of company
products/service

2.advertiser’s telephone number.

3.comments/queries

Please include your e-mail contact.

Ladies Skype October 7, 3-5pm

Ringgg ringgg…

Ladies Skype calling all SHC ladies to a chat session this Sunday afternoon, October 7, 3-5pm.

If you are joining in for the first time, you can add me now, sue6382, and I will call you when I see you online during the session. 

We always have something to chat and laugh about, so come let your hair down and join in the live conversation.  All late comers and early goers welcome.

Sue Tan

IT Interest Group Meeting on 20-10-12 (Saturday)

This is a repeat session conducted in Sept last month in LKCC.

In the past, we were made to believe nothing is free. But now, we stand to be
corrected that sometimes – free offers (free Apps – application programs) do
exist. If accepted, it comes with risks and consequences. So the advice is, be
selective and know where the free application programs come from. Is there any
organisation or parties monitoring and checking these programs? Are these Apps
programs come from malicious sites? In this month’s discussion, we will show
you some of the reasonably safe sites (Apps programs) to have fun with – for
all ages.  A Power Point presentation will list down all (that I know of)
the things you can have fun with – using your iPad or tablet.

Please bring along your tablet, iPad or smart devices. The Venue is at Leng
Kee Community Centre (LKCC). Nearest MRT is Redhill MRT.

As the classroom has limited space, we intend to limit the class size to
16 from SHC and possibly 4 from the public through LKCC. So far, 6 have
pre-registered.

For those who wish to attend, please provide me with
your IC number (as required by LKCC). Do not write your IC details in your
comments to the post but email me separately through hewlee@gmail.com

The
details:

Topic: Using the tablets, iPad and smart devices.
Date:
20.10.2012 (Saturday)
Time: 3.00PM to 5.00PM
Course Fee: Free (no
charge)
Venue: Leng Kee Community Centre (Nearest MRT – Redhill
MRT)
Address: 400, Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159049.
Please proceed to the
Community Centre directly.
Size of Class: Limited to 20 (16 + 4)

It
takes about five minutes to walk from Redhill MRT to LKCC. Direction: – Exit
Redhill MRT Station, cross the road and turn right. Walk along Tiong Bahru Road
and continue with Leng Kee Road until you reach the Chinese temple. Ascend the
few steps by the side of the temple and walk a short distance along the fence
of the temple to the back gate of the LKCC.

Hewlee (EC)

 Those participants registered coming:

  1. Alice Hwee Tiang
  2. Jennifer Lim
  3. Myra Chia
  4. Jacqueline Wong
  5. Siew Yee Cheong
  6. Tan Seow Mai
  7. Yatsing
  8. Helen Kuek
  9. Gingko Tay
  10. Richard Wong
  11. Sam Goh (Tentative)
  12. Winnie Tan
  13. Kwok Chai Ho
  14. Maritha Chia
  15. Helen Wong
  16. Pow TK (not able to attend)
  17. Johnny Pow
  18. Jonathan Ong
  19. Sally Kang
  20. Catherine Lim
  21. Rebecca Tan
  22. Mega Abdullah
  23. Vivian Lai
  24. Registration is now closed.

Monthly Walk – Siglap Canal / ECP Lagoon, 13 Oct 2012 Sat

October 2012 Monthly Walk – Siglap Canal / ECP Lagoon
Serene Low / Lydia Soh in SHC main bulletin, Walking

Date: 13 October 2012 (Saturday)
Meeting Place: Kembangan MRT, Control Station
Time: 4.30 pm
Duration: approx 1-1/2 hours
EOs for this walk: Serene Low and Lydia Soh
 
From Kembangan MRT Control Station, we shall walk on the path of the Park Connector alongside the Siglap Canal.  At the end of the canal and crossing over the East Coast Parkway, the walk would be under tall matured shaded trees, two small ponds, passing some ceramic stone structures by the beach and the ski park.  Sumptious food awaits us at the destination of East Coast Lagoon Food Village where there is popular rojak, duck noodle, satay and many other stalls.

Transport : There is a feeder bus from the food village to Bedok Interchange or you may walk to Marine Parade Road for other buses.

Do bring your umbrella or rain coat, your camera, drinking bottle, sun block, a hat and walking sneakers.

Walk Team EOs: Christina CL Chan, Joyce Tan, Charles Wee, Conrad & Sally Tang, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Lydia Soh, Serene Low.

Who’s coming :

  1. Charles Wee
  2. Winnie Tan
  3. Terry Tang
  4. Bernie Chung
  5. Judy Lim
  6. Eddy Lee
  7. Margaret Chua
  8. Ron Teo
  9. Alice Seah
  10. June Koh
  11. Maureen Lee
  12. Johnny Pow
  13. Annie Tan
  14. Evelyn Ong
  15. Catherine Chong
  16. Yew Tiong
  17. Goh Ah Lam
  18. Danny Lye
  19. Peng Peng
  20. Susan Tan
  21. Priscilla Wee

    CLICK here to view Photos