Month: February 2013

Monthly Walk: Pipe Line Ramble “PLR 2”

 

Please note:
From March 2013, monthly walks will be an EC event till further notice.   emoticon
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members (please get them to join SHC club, too)

Please observe SHC Rule  –
Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned in SilverHairsClub.com!!

Date:   Saturday,  09th March  2013

Start Time:   4.20pm  SHARP  

Duration of walk:   approx 3hrs

Meeting Place:   Blk 7 Empress Road Market/Hawker Centre, off Farrer Road (not Farrer Park!).

Getting to Meeting Place:
1)  Nearest MRT-CircleLine CC20 Farrer Road MRT, Exit B,
walk “against traffic flow”, backwards along Farrer Rd to Blk 7.
OR
2)  by Bus – available along both sides of Farrer Road: 48, 93, 153, 165, 174, 186, 855 and 961.

End of walk:   The Grandstand (former Turf Club/City).  There is a FREE Shuttle service to three MRT Stations – Newton, Toa Payoh & Botanic Gardens.

Event Co-Ordinators:   Jeffrey Lim & ChristinaCL Chan.

Brief Description:

LET’s TREK WHERE FEW VENTURE!

The PipeLine Rambles are a series of 4 treks introduced in 2008.   PLR 2 and PLR 3 are my favorite treks.
We did PLR 2 on 2nd August 2008, time to revisit this trek again!       emoticon

This interesting mini trek with lush greenery all the way is not “our norm walk in the park”.
The terrain is undulating, as we trek up  & down slopes, the route is mostly off the beaten track.
The trail is exploratory and you can add some excitement if you so wish,
**  get onto & walk on a large pipe OR
**  slide down another  OR
**  test of strength…. challenge your HAND POWER,  heave oneself up a 4-feet wall (if it is still there).

Let me assure you that the challenges are not as daunting as it seems; there are OPTIONS ….  hehe

The walk shall end at the newly transformed lifestyle hub: The Grandstand where a variety of cuisine awaits!

IF you do not wish your legs to itch, come in long pants, longer socks & proper walking shoes!
Stay cool Be cool!             emoticon

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

COME!  LET’S RAMBLE TOGETHER!      emoticon

REGISTER HERE.

 

1. Jeffrey Lim
2. ChristinaCL Chan
3. Andrew Yeung
4. Shirley TanSM
5. June Koh
6. Margaret Wee (no show)
7. Alice Seah
8. Janie Leong
9. Judy Lim
10. Thomas Lau &
11. Lucy Tan
12. Daniel Chan (withdraw, family matter)
13. Lawrence Khan
14. Azhari Cuttilan
15. Veronique Lee
16. Richard Wong
17. Karen Thio
18. Sally Tan
19. Andrew Koh
20. Lydia Soh
21. Dorine Tan (withdraw, unwell)
22. Susan Tan
23. JamesTan CL
24. Eddie Lee &
25. Margaret Chua
26. Yew Tiong
27. Rosalind Soh
28. K.C. Lau
29. Helen Wong
30. Helen Quek
31. Serene Low

CLICK here to view PHOTOS

Masrch walk 2013

 

SHC March Monthly Meeting at Hans Cafe, Wed. 27-03-2013

Dear Members,

The next monthly gathering is scheduled as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Time: 4.30 pm  8.30 pm
Venue: Hans Cafe  Great Eastern Building, Upper Pickering Street
Charges: Free. You are free to buy your own food and beverages at the counter

Please bring along your name tag. If you don’t have one, we will give you a stick-on label.
Registration required. This gathering is strictly meant for SHC members only.
Volunteers are required to man the registration desk. Anyone?

The objective of the monthly gathering is to enable social networking among all SHC members (new or old) to update each other, to touch base or share with each other the latest new thing you have learnt/done, eaten or travelled.

Suggested topics for informal discussion among members during the meeting:

1) With the advent of Information Technology (IT), how is this new media and the infocommunication technology (ICT) affect us and other seniors.

2) What is being done (by the authorities) to upgrade or prepare us, the current/future seniors, for more changes to come.

Registration list:
1) Andrew Yeung
2) Clara Chay (Registration desk)
3) Annie Loh
4) Myra Chia
5) Kenneth Tan
6) Barbara Lim
7) Gabriella Chua (not coming)
8) Susan CH Tan
9) Johnny Pow
10) Annie Tan
11) ChristinaCL Chan
12) Zahriah Kassim
13) Richard Wong
14) Lynn Tai
15) Moly Quek
16) Henry Foo
17) Daniel Chan
18) Peri Liew
19) Thomas Loh
20) Alfred Ang
21) Judy Lim
22) Theresa Seow
23) Lilian Teo
24) Sue Chan
25) Martin Lee
26) Stephen Low
27) Peter Goh
28) Linda Kuan
29) Primrose Lok
30) Goh Ah Lam
31) Soh Yew Tiong
32) Boon Liang
33) Janet
34) Jane Tan
35) Mega Abdullah
36) Terence Seah
37) Sally SC Tan
38) Doreen Lau
39) John Howe
40) Winnie Lim
41) Norlinda M Ali
42) Chang Pun
43) David Lim
44) Mak Seek Kay
45) Andrew Koh

Any suggestions for renaming the Staff Welfare Healthcare and Lounge?

Hi,? Gong Xi Fatt Choy to every members.

My office is shifting to a new location and would like to rename the followings:

1.? Staff Welfare & Health Committee – A new name which is upbeat, relevant and hip

2.? Lounge – It is to be a place for informal gatherings, makan and the exchange of ideas.

Any ideas from you guys and gals?

Updated SilverHairsClub.com with new features wef 20 Feb 2013

New features have been incorporated in the new SilverHairsClub.com. ?However, it is not fully completed yet. ?We had commissioned a company to do our upgrades; and I am pleased with the change. ?You may test it; and if there are any issues, please feedback on this Post.

If a member asks a questions, please feel free to help out the person. ?For those who are familiar with WordPress, and if you have the time, please organise small get togethers to explain its workings. ?I wont respond to your feedback; although I will read all of them.

The major changes are:

  1. Better control over spams.
  2. Photographs can be added. ?Only one picture is allowed per post; more than that, the Post will be on hold or deleted. ?You may put in a picture that is relevant to the Post. ?If you put in a picture of a person or a group, it is your duty to ensure that approval has been given by that person or the group; failing which you will not be allowed to enter the Club.
  3. For portrait pictures, FULL face must be shown. ?Ideal for member introduction.
  4. The Club taboos continue to apply; no discussions on politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling or MLM.
  5. Any advertisements, not under the monthly fleamart Posts, need to be referred to admin@SilverHairsClub.com. ?T&C apply.
  6. Promotional logos, external organisations, company logos or pictures and pictures of non-members are not allowed.

There will be more changes; and they will be announced over the next few months.

We dont use all the features of WordPress. ?But here are some useful Youtube demos. ?You may try others demos.

  • How to write a new Post: ?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IGMLYy16jQ
  • How to insert a picture in the Post: ??http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4WhyhWLpl0

Have fun.

Terence Seah

4D 3N cruise to Phuket/Langkawi

Hi Guys…..

I’m planning to go for a short 4-day cruise in April
and would love more company….

  • Depart :  21-April-2013 (Sunday) 1pm….. welcome
    lunch @ 1pm
  • Return :  24-April-2013 (Wednesday)
    3pm
  • Lots of entertainment, dancing, singing, relax, 5
    meals a day…!
  • Arrive Phuket on Monday, go to town for dinner/massage/shopping : 7pm to 3am
    …. shiok!
  • Arrive Langkawi on Tuesday, go to town for lunch/massage/shopping : 11am to
    6pm … shioker!
  • Return home on Wednesday, 3pm.

Early bird price (need to pay up in full by 28-Feb).

$405 per person (twin sharing basis…. cabin has twin beds)….. $127 all
inclusive taxes.

Total :  $532 (very good deal !)

Please email me if you are interested by 23-Feb.  My email : lydiachinyk@gmail.com

Pass the word around ……

Cheers

Lydia Chin

Life partners for single Seniors

It’s been a long time since I last raised the issue of dating for Seniors.  Recently I had a chat with a few members, and the same topic arose.  I would like to revive the issue for discussion; give some serious considerations to the issue and perhaps plan for a dating event for Seniors.

Among club members, some of us are single; others are divorced; some are separated while others are going through the divorce process.  For some, the spouse has left the world.  There are reasons why some of us are single or single again.  Life can be lonely, as we walk the path thrugh our SilverHair years.  There is so much to live for; for our siblings, our friends, and for the freedom to see the world.  We have also SilverHairsClub members; many of whom have become close friends.

But, in our private life, we still want to have a close partner; someone whom we can chat from morning till night, hold hands as we stroll around the parks, hug one another when there is the feeling of sadness and pain.  To have a partner to live together as we walk towards the end of the rainbow.  For those who have a spouse or a partner, you will know what I mean.

For some of us, being single is a choice.  For some, having a life partner can make a difference to our everyday life.  No one can predict the outcome of having a partner; neither can we have a guarantee of a more meaningful life.

Many of our friends are singles or singles again.  And we know they would like to find someone who can share the rest of their lives together.  As we have read in the newspapers, the country places a lot of attention to young adults.  But, Seniors deserve attention too.  In this Post, I hope we can help our fellow members, friends and other Seniors who are singles to find someone who can be their life partner.  Let’s do something.

If you share the same concerns, I would like to ask you to join me in a discussion group, to discuss what we can do; and perhaps organise an event, specially for our single or singles again Seniors.  We keep the options and ideas open.  Feel free to discuss with ideas and thoughts.  Keep the warm water flowing, so as to encourage participation among singles and non-singles.

If you would like to join in the “planning committee”, please email terences@SilverHairsClub.com. We will likely have regular discussions over Whatsapp, followed by a meeting sometime end March.

 

This is a sensitive topic for some, so your encouragement would be great.

Terence Seah

 

Last call for help – Dementia Project

Dear All, this is my last call for help with my project. I have so far received 3 responses (via personal email) from members who shared their experiences and completion of the questionnaire (not-so-professionally designedemoticon). If you have previous experience or is currently a care-giver, I’d really appreciate your help to complete the questionnaire. Please email me at inez@wsinnovate.net for me to send you a copy of the questionnaire. (We need about 10 responses from each group member to make up the sample size of 50).Thanking you in advance..inez

Badminton on Thursdays at Bukit Gombak

Hi All, the badminton group has been quite regular – since April/May 2012. It is steadily growing with the regulars and not-so-regulars, from East to West (and all over Singapore), congregating at Bukit Gombak Stadium on Thursdays from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. We have increased to 2 courts, that means a total of 4 hours of play.        For the coming weeks, we will have coaching sessions for the weaker players. This is to improve the standards of play – but it is OPTIONAL. We welcome players of ALL skills/standards. Our routine is to play, chit-chat, laugh, play, CHEER/JEER – then shower (bring your own hot water and soap)- then lunch (at your own expense) across the road. Sometimes, we have more elaborate ones (thanks to the drivers amongst us.) Come join us, get to know us – players /non-players – or just have coffee/lunch. Latest Attraction – meet our handsome COACHES emoticon who will teach you new badminton tricks…

Supporting role players in SilverHairsClub

The SilverHairsClub is a social club, mainly for Singaporeans, and targetting those who are 45 years and above.  The Club’s key objective is to provide a platform for members to meet new and more friends.

SHC, in short for SilverHairsClub, revolves around a virtual club named SilverHairsClub.com.  This is accessible by all members as well as members of the public.   Members can enter the Club, as long as they have an userid and a password.

The Club has been very successful and active, and this is attributed to the many SHC members who help to bring other members together, by organising physical and real-life activities.  Members who organise activities strictly for members are called Event Organisers EOs”; while members who organise activities for members as well as non-members, are called Event Coordinators ECs.  All these roles are voluntary.  In return, we encourage members to do their part by organising activities for other members too.

Every club has its rules; and SHC, being a social club, does not permit discussions on politics, race, religion, sex, direct selling and MLM on its forum and activities.  We have been more relaxed on advertising, and we can now accept paid advertising.  Cooperations with external organisations or groups can be made via its Corporate membership.

I have tried to handover the running of SHC to interested members, by mid 2013; but unfortunately, there has been no response or interest.  While I would still keep this option as open, I think I would not delay a change further.  Most of the feedback centred around having a committee.  I have thought about it and shall give it a go. However, EOs and ECs are still free to continue to organise activities as they seem fit.

Currently, we have the following members providing supporting roles in SHC.  They are:

  1. Loh Yew Kwong – supporting members who have difficulties with Posting and comments.
  2. Lily Ho – supporting members who have difficulties with Posting and comments.
  3. Dolly Lim – supporting members who have difficulties with Posting and comments.
  4. Lee King Seng – role of picture manager, uploading photos onto our website.
  5. Jassmine Teo – runs SHC online Fleamart, every month as a free personal advertising service to members.
  6. Membership role – role of increasing Club’s membership
  7. Media relations – Daniel Chan, liaising with media companies, interviews and spokesman
  8. Public relations role – Coordinating with external organisations
  9. Sports – supporting and encouraging more sports activities.
  10. Charity – encouraging and supporting more charity events.
  11. Small business – previously called the Round Table.
  12. Advertising – looking at means of generating advertising revenue.
  13. Jobs – encouraging and supporting job opportunities for SilverHairs.
  14. Others.

Generally, I am looking for members who are keen to serve on the committee.  The roles are mainly to encourage and support different activities and topics., and not to organise activities as a key role.  Some of the roles I am looking for are in membership, Public relations, Sports, Charity, small business, Jobs and Advertising.  There are more; and we can definitely look at more roles, with the aim of supporting members needs.

I look forward to your ideas and thoughts.

Terence Seah

 

Online Flea Mart – February 2013

 

  • I am sure the CNY spring cleaning has begun. Any white elephants you would like to give away or sell? Do advertise this on the online flea mart. The online flea mart for February is now open for your advertisements. Do please go through the guidelines carefully before posting 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 advertisements are permitted.

    Sale of home baked cakes/cookies for CNY advertisements are permitted.

    NOT PERMITTED:

    1. advertisements of company
    products/services

    2.advertiser’s telephone number.

    3.comments/queries about the advertised items.

    Please include your e-mail contact.