SilverHairsClub will be 10 years in Oct 2015. During all this while, we had observed our objective; and that is to provide a platform for SilverHairs to meet new friends. This has worked very well, and many members have found their own circle of new friends.
Last few months, I have been reviewing our objective and plans for 2015. The idea of providing a platform for members to meet, and then letting them find other SilverHairs with similar interests, hobbies and thinking has worked well. So, I intend to stick to this route. Yes, many succeeded; but many have not succeeded. We have not been able to individually pair or group member interests yet. It is kind of difficult to read members’ minds.
This year, in 2015, we are working on expanding members’ gatherings to outside Singapore. Same idea on providing the same platform.Stay flexible, to gather to various size groups, eg from 20 to 200 pax, if the venue is flexible. Stay close to Singapore, and desaru has been identified; thanks to the thinkers and support from fellow members.
It is important to keep cost low, to encourage retirees and semi-retirees to participate. We have many rich and fairly rich members in the club, as well as those who are still working, and able to afford 4-5 star outdoor activities. But, for many members, maintaining a group of friends during our SilverHairs years is important.
Lotus Desaru Hotel has been identified to provide retreats for members. A new idea is now to offer opportunities for members and other Singaporean/PR to participate in this retreat. This opens the possibility of a wider membership, and expanding what we currently offer to members to Singapore as a whole. I do not have all the ideas and plans, but you can help to add ideas by giving your feedback. If you wish to be part of this direction, have your say.
Current info suggests that there are a few ways to get to Desaru ie public bus to desaru, a ferry ride from Changi and then a short land ride to Desaru. Driving is a common option but this requires organising. and finally a coach ride from woodlands MRT to Desaru.
Inndications suggest the price will be about SGD 100, to cover shared hotel room, breakfast, uncomplicated lunch and dinner, transport from JB to Desaru. Not sure what it cost for the ferry; and the timing.
We can invite activities from our own members, and new corporate members. May a good 2D1N to get to know one another and new ones too.
Terence Seah
Dear members,
I am looking for help and assistance as follows:
1. Liaison with Lotus Desaru Hotel, Sales department
2. Liaison on ferry from Changi to Desaru
3. Liaiason with coach/transport from Sngapore/JB to Desaru and back.
If you have contacts with any of this area of assistance, please contact me at Whatsapp +65 94894360. Do not call or SMS me, as it is too expensive.
Thank you.
Terene Seah
Hi Terene.. Oops Terence
You have not set a date for the event.
Perhaps the event could encourage the various EOs and members of the various activities and interest groups to use the occasion as a get-together (or re-union of current and lapsed members) of their respective interests.
My badminton kakis can use the event as our anniversary celebration, and at the same time be the ambassador to attract more to join in our weekly activity.
Other activities such as the cycling, walking, golf, social work, etc etc may also use this platform to reminise their good old days at Desaru.
Your feedback and comments?
Terence,
From feedback from friends, they seem to have interest, but hope transport is easy direct coach from Singapore to Desaru if there’s a big group of 40. To do so many transfers is very cumbersome and inconvenient. There’s economy of scale and it’s easier to move people in a big group, so you dont have to worry about who’s left behind in the ferry or everybody has to go into 4s to get in a taxi.
Setting a date early is also good for working individuals to plan their leave, unless it’s a weekend.
Hi SusanT,
Using a coach from Singapore to JB to Desaru is a good option. The disadvantage is we need to have a full bus load, or else we will lose money. But, I do agree it is a good idea.
Getting a coach to Desaru for a 2D!N event is quite difficult, this is what I understand. Nevertheless, we should develop this program, and have it regularly. Those who have coach contacts, please share your options.
S
Inez, you have an excellent and meaningful suggestion. It has its benefits and advantages.
Will use your guidelines.
Anybody has a suggestion for dates, for a 2D1N at Lotus Desaru?
Let’s look for a date in March, a Sat/Sun, although other days maybe cheaper.
Terence Seah
The desaru retreat discussion is ongoing with the hotel. This is firmed.
The date/time and cost still being yacked, as cost is very dependent on numbers. The tentative figure is $100 to include hotel (twin sharing), breakfast, coach and hoping Makan. I tend to want to omit lunch and dinner plans, as a number of SilverHairsClub members prefer their own diet.
Ideally, a Sat/Sun would be fantastic; but it is more expensive. A Sun/Mon may be more workable.
For transport, we shall aim to have a coach from either woodlands or JB to the resort, and back.
Keep the ideas going.
Terence Seah