2-Sessions Course on Movie Making

I am organising a 2-sessions course on Movie Making using Microsoft Windows Movie Maker program. It will be on two Wednesdays (21/1 & 28/1) from 2PM to 5PM. The course can only accept a maximum of six participants.

Those interested are requested to attend a briefing and also to confirm in writing that you are coming and would like to be registered. Details of the briefing session are as follows:

Date: 17-01-2015 (Saturday)
Time: 3PM to 5PM
Venue: City Hall Food Court (MRT – City Hall)
Meeting Place: Just outside ticket gates @ City Hall MRT
We will start walking to food court @ 3.05PM.

Hewlee (EC)
The following are registered and confirmed coming:
1) Non-member
2) Andrew Yeung
3) Doreen Tay
4) Lawrence Lee
5) May Woo
Registration is NOW CLOSED.

Badminton at Gombak 2015

Dear All
Badminton at Gombak started 3 years ago.
It saw players came and go.
The regulars who come faithfully made it worth the efforts of “bookers” who camped at 7.00 am just to ensure that we get our bookings on Tuesdays 10.00am to 12.00 noon.
(Sometimes, we would miss the regular slots if the booker is too slow to click the buttons.. sigh..)
Yes, Gombak is “out of the way”, “ulu” and “walau.. so far leh”
Still, I hope there are SHC members out there who would join us for some sweating out.
We welcome pros and beginners
See you on 6/1/2015 (Tuesday) at Gombak Indoor stadium, 10.00am-12.00noon
inez

Happy New Year to all members and friends

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Dear fellow SHC members,

As the year draws to a close, and a new year begins, let’s take this occasion to wish one another a “Happy New Year”.

In particular, I wish you have met new friends in SilverHairsClub; and that you will also bring your other friends and family members to join the Club next year.

Thank you to all the Event Organisers EOs and Event Cordinators ECs who have played a role in bringing SilverHairsClub together. And to the other members who have silently worked in the background to bring more activities to our fellow members.

thanks

Have a meaningful and healthy year in 2015.

Terence Seah

 

iPad Tutorial on 10-01-2015 (Saturday)

NLB has an on-going iPad for loan program in Bukit Merah and Bedok Libraries. In assisting the 50plus in learning how to use an iPad and also have an opportunity to pick up some IT (Information Technology) skills, I have volunteered to assist and to compliment this iPad for loan program.All 50plus are welcome to participate in this tutorial class. To register, please contact the Library Help Desk (Reference iPad Tutorial @ Bukit Merah Library on 10-01-2015). You can either arrange to borrow an iPad from the library or bring your own to the class.If your own iPad does not have a SIM card with data plan, then you have to create a Wireless @ SG free Wi-Fi account. Assistance is provided to help you to create this account in the classroom.

Topic for the Day: How to download Apps to iPad?
(Remaining time will use as general discussion on other usage of iPad and Q&A)

Date: 10-01-2015 (Saturday)
Time: 3.00PM to 5.00PM
Venue: Bukit Merah Library (Level 3)

hewlee

SHC monthly gathering – Fri 6 Feb 2015

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Update:  The cafe seems to have been closed.  This post is not valid for now.

One of the most important activity in SilverHairsClub is the monthly gathering. It is an Suddexcellent opportunity for members to meet one another.

The key agenda of the monthly gathering is to meet one another, for all kinds of reasons and excuses. It is the after-the-monthly-gathering that is equally exciting. We leave it to you.

This time, we have a fellow member who has volunteered to ring the ship’s bell, and buy the first drink for all members who register for this event. We will work the details later.

The event will be held as below:
Hans Cafe and Restaurant,
Upper Pickering Street,
Near MRT is Clarke Quay
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Date: Fri 6 Feb 2015

Registration is required. Please bring along your home-made nametag. The drink voucher will be given to you, for registered members only.

Plse put this date into your diary. And on this note, and on behalf of SilverHairsClub, I like to thank the kind member.

Terence Seah

Advent Reflections

The approach of X’mas and the New Year is a good time to reflect and soul search. This year has been mostly uneventful, with broken resolutions and a persistent reluctance to move out of my comfort zone. My plate was full and personal interests remained on the back burner.

Next year I hope to see some CHANGES. My plate shall be half full, thus giving me the time to pursue more deeply some personal interests and to build up a momentum for an exercise regime.

As we age, our priorities change and health becomes more important than wealth. Living with less becomes more attractive, hence becoming minimalist is an attractive option for me and I shall give priority to uncluttering next year.    

With these challenges in the offing, I look forward to 2015.  :)

Oh come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer /Our spirits by Thine advent here.”

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First coffee chat in 2015 – Thursday, 8 January

jancoffee1   jancoffee3  jancoffee2  jancoffee4  Hello kopi kakis ~  Just a couple of weeks to 2015! Welcome to our first coffee chat in 2015… Details are as follows:

  • Date:           Thursday, 8 January 2015
  • Time:           2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:        Usual haunt viz: SingPost Building next to Paya Lebar mrt station
  • Agenda:      Anything under the sun except politics, XXX, MLM (taboos of SHC). Can have a sing-along if interested (although we have to keep our voices down)
  • Cuisine:      All types of food, beverage and dessert are available at this food court – You’ll get a 10% discount with the Kopitiam card

Come and have some fellowship and fun ~ a good time for retirees or the semi-retired to ‘wild’ away the time.  Chit-chat with friends (old as well as new ones), exchange views, sharing of jokes and have a good laughter therapy.  No charge for this event except ordering a cup of coffee for yourself unless you wish to indulge in the niceties available here.

Please register ASAP if you are interested.  You can either apps me or reply on this blog.  Thank you in advance for your support.

CHEERS,

Gabriella, EO

Those coming (Event is strictly for SHC members only):

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Alice Tan
  3. Jazz Soh
  4. Lulu Kwek
  5. Alice Seah
  6. Lim Tiang Soon
  7. Chua Seng Chong
  8. Charles Cher (will bring his Signature brandy fruit cake!)
  9. Capt Jimmy Tsin
  10. Roland Tong
  11. Joan Ang
  12. Meg
  13. Tony Ang
  14. Dave Chong )  dropping in for a while to show support   :-)
  15. Fida              )
  16. Frank Kaw
  17. Hew Lee
  18. Peng Peng
  19. Robert Ong
  20. Ronald Lee
  21. Gingko
  22. SS James
  23. Gary Ong
  24. Jennifer Wu
  25. Ann Giri

(Thank you to all you friends who turned up to support  my coffee chat (now called kopi club)… hahaha… I’m sure you’ll agree that we had a wonderful time ~ yakking, drinking coffee, enjoying Charles Cher’s brandy fruit cake and his entertainment on the harpsichord. Of course, we had our free laughter therapy!)

Looking forward to seeing you all again at chat in Feb.   :-)

 

quote“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called STRESS.  Working hard for something we love is called PASSION.”

“The worst person to be around is the one who complains about everything and appreciates nothing.  Avoid these people at all costs.”

“Life only comes around once, so do whatever makes you HAPPY, and be around those who make you smile.”

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”

“Life is like a roller coaster.  It has its ups and downs.  But it’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride.”

 

 

Let’s send our year-end greetings to one another. 2015 is coming

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Dear members,

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members and families.

To many of us, this is the joyous time of the year. Weather is nicer, the mood is good, there is plenty of festivities around, bonuses if you are stil working and a new year to look forward to. Let’s look forward to our SilverHairs years.

Among some of us, we may be having a tough time, and may feel there is nothing to enjoy or feel good about. Perhaps, a loved one not joining us, a job lost, a sick family member or an exhausting retirement time.

Some of us may be looking forward to grand children running around, a move to another place to stay or… Aiyah, so many scenarios ahead of us.

Whatever, look forward, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Share with us, so our friends will know to.

Terence Seah

 

Lunar New Year falls on Thur/Fri 19/20 Feb 2015. Let’s have feedback on what we shall have for a CNY event

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The Lunar New Year comes late next year.  But we have 2 weeks to enjoy this festive season.  We are now a few weeks away.  Let’s do some brainstorm on a big occasion to celebrate Chinese New Year.  Keep the ideas broad and Chinese,  No bad ideas.  Think of an event for at least 100 members.  Dont brush aside other members’ ideas and suggestions.

In the past, we had lunches, Dim Sum sets, buffet at a Jurong condo, ….   The more points you raise, the wider the ideas.  A Chingay show, a house party with majong and prata, an overnight somewhere, an overseas trip, a room at MBS.  Keep going.

Let’s use Dec 2014 to do some brainstorm work.  Be the first to raise your hand.

Terence Seah

 

New membership updates 2015

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Update 1:
In response to members request to allow for membership to the SilverHairsClub for those who do not have access to a computer, internet and email address, the Club will now accept membership as follows:

* Send a photocopy of the IC to an address which will be provided soon. A mobile tel number will be used to link to the membership.

Update 2:
Corporate membership will no longer be free wef 31 Dec 2014.

Inactive corporate members with no activities for members, for a stretch of 6 months, will revert to our regular membership. As with regular individual membership, promotion of corporate events or advertising will be disallowed.

Please take note.

Terence Seah