SHC ukelele group

There are a number of Ukelele groups. To serve beginners as well as members wanting to share and playing different languages and dialects, we have allocated Monday 8pm over zoom for 4 weeks.

Due to the nature of zoom and the internet, this group will focus on solo playing.

This group is for members who has already a Ukelele and has started playing the instrument.

The EO for this program is Jasmine Wong.

After 4 weeks, we can decide how to proceed further.

To participate, join on zoom on Monday 8pm 1hour. Whatsapp ZOOM LINK on your mobile or desktop.

Terence Seah

SHC 18th anniversary celebration on Sun 8 Oct 2023 at Pasir Ris Park

Video montage – courtesy of Ms Veron Kok

Pasir Ris Park is a great place for families to have a fun day out. It features modern park activities such as cycling, inline skating and barbeque rental. It also features a carefully preserved six-hectare mangrove forest. With multiple trails and a Mangrove Boardwalk, visitors can explore the beauty of the mangrove forest and get close to its inhabitants.

We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating our 18th anniversary at Pasir Ris Park.
Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at 4 PM.

Venue: 3 pits 41, 42 and 43 booked

The event is strictly for SHC Ordinary members and the payment is $20.00 through Paynow to Dolly treasurer from now to 21 Sept 2023 in order to finalize the headcount and food ordering.

Paynow : 9815 9363

Kindly help me to finalize the headcount asap so that can expedite the events procurement. Advance thanks with appreciation.

Phase 1 : determine the total number of attendances by 30 Sept

Phase 2 : detail of anniversary event flow,map, booking of food.
Here is the itinerary for the event:

– 4:00 pm: Arrival and registration
– 4:15 pm: Welcome speech by event organizer
– 4:30 pm: BBQ and food receptionist
– 5:00 pm: Mini games and prizes
– 5:45 pm: Closing remarks and group photo
– 6:00 pm: End of event

Please mark your calendars and RSVP by 30 Sep 2023.

Phase 3 : finalize to expedite the process.

Here the list for those confirmed the payment only.

Payment recd till now
1. Dolly Lim -Treasurer: Paid
2 Terence Seah – EO : Paid
3. Jean Lim – Paid
4. Irene Lim YI – Paid
5. Simon Lam – Paid
6. Veronica Kok – Paid
7. Wendy Kuan – Paid
8. Alice Cheah – Paid
9. Shirley Tan – Paid
10. Iris Lim – Paid
11. Vincent Hee – Paid
12. Jazlyn Lee – Paid
13. Sarena Teo – Paid
14. Luna Tan – Paid
15. June Quek – Paid
16. Helen Choo – Paid
17 & 18 Lawrence and Agnes Kwek – Paid
19. Ng Peck Kin – Paid
20. Thomas Loh – Paid
21. Rosalind Lee – Paid
22. Lydia Poh – Paid
23. Irene Tan – Paid
24. Sandra Chuah – Paid
25. Muna Lim – Paid
26 & 27 Lee Ah Moi & Josephine Loo (Mum) – Paid
28. Vivian Yong – Paid
29. EveSQ – Paid via Paylah
30. Henry Cheong – Paid
31. Ronald Lam paid
32 & 33 Alex & Catherine Chan – Paid
34. Douglas Chan – Paid
35. Jojo Wong – Paid
36. Cola Tan – Paid by Paylah
37. Carolyn Tok – Paid
38. Irene Ng – Paid
39. Maxine Seah – Paid
40. Doreen Chan – Paid
41. Pattiya – Paid
42. Loke Zhi Ming – Paid
43. Rina Tay – Paid
44. Faustina Juianna – Paid
45. Aileen Yeo – Paid
46. Angela Chia – Paid via Paylah
47. Colin Tan LK – Paid
48. Jane Tan – Paid
49. Nan C – Paid
50. Jenny Teo – Paid
51. Jenny Ho – Paid
52. Mega – Paid
53. Justina Lee – Paid
54. Annie Chua  Paid
55. Dorothy Loh – Paid
56. Hearpetta How – Paid
57. Kent Chan – Paid
58. Jessie Ow – Paid
59. Cecilia Lee – Paid
60. Charlie Lim – Paid
61. Florence Lim – Paid
62. Hazel Lee – Paid
63. Kenneth Lim – Paid
————- END ———–

ps : only payment accepted by Dolly then considered as registered for this event.

5D4N Ipoh/ Betong/ KL/ Malacca – CLOSED

____________________TOUR CLOSED_______________


DEPARTURE DATE:
22 – 26 July 2023

Contacts: June Peh (EC)
Whatsapp to the below if interested,
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KI4HFWyWbCHD9LbrFCsDbe

  • S$538 – Twin sharing / triple sharing per adult
  • S$658 – Single room per adult

Pickup points:

  • 0600hr – People’ Park Centre
  • 0620hr – Clementi central BLK 450 in front of taxi stand

DAY 01 – SINGAPORE / IPOH (B / L)

Morning assemble at your designated pickup point. Local transfer (must) from Sin to Malaysia for Malaysia coach.  After morning breakfast, proceed to Malaysia.  In the evening, arrive Ipoh and dinner at own expense.

DAY 02 – IPOH /BETONG (B / L / D)

After morning breakfast, assemble and proceed to visit Bentong – south Thailand. On the way, visit a hot spring, the largest bronze Vihara Duta temple, 14.4m tall, also visit the largest letter box for photo taking. Check in Winter Flower Garden. Flower Garden is nice and low temperature.

DAY 03 – BETONG (B / L / D)

After morning breakfast, visit the Yuyi village, understand how the history of communist, how they survive in the jungle. In the evening, stay in town hotel. You can go for massage on your own and walk along the streets, try the local durians

DAY 04 – BETONG / KL (B / L / D)

After morning breakfast, proceed to Kuala Lumpur with stopover in Ipoh for lunch.. Upon arrival KL, visit Chinatown and Mural arts of KL.

DAY 05 – KL / MALACCA / YONG PENG / SINGAPORE (B / L / D)

After morning breakfast, proceed to Malacca for nonya lunch. Tour around Malacca. In the afternoon, return back to Singapore.

*Tour agency have the right to change Itineraries due unforeseen circumstances.

TOUR FARE INCLUDES:

  • Transfer of local coach to Malaysia custom (must)
  • Malaysia 30-seater aircon coach
  • 1 night at Excelsior Hotel or Ipoh Downtown hotel or similar
  • 1 night at Modern Thai or similar
  • 1 night at White Flower Garden
  • 1 night at 4* KL hotel or 3* Element Hotel OR Malacca hotel
  • 5 breakfast, 5 lunch, 4 dinners
  • Entrance to Youyi Village & Flower Garden.
  • Sky ridge Walk & Viewing cloud (if good weather)
  • Overland Guide Service
  • Betong guide, insurance and custom tax
  • Group travel accidental insurance S$10,000 & medical $500 (1-75yrs)
  • Fare includes guide/ driver tipping

FARE EXCLUDE:

  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal buying
  • Durian is not included in the package.

** If number is less than 24 pax, a lower grade 3* Hotel will be used in order for the group to depart.

EC – June Peh


Click on the link below to view our recent trip, we had organized

5D4N – Ipoh | Betong | KL | Malacca – 04 to 08 Jun 2023

PART 1 – https://www.facebook.com/100060732647161/videos/a.660151279352621/268976732461840

PART 2 – https://www.facebook.com/100060732647161/videos/a.660151279352621/1946909089002468

PART 3 – https://www.facebook.com/100060732647161/videos/a.660151279352621/1272310023677972

 

Celebrating our Founder, Terence’s 68th Birthday – 25 June 2023

Saying THANKS is a great way to celebrate someone special in our life. And we are grateful and glad to be a part of the birthday star’s life.

Recounting over the decades of shared memory since 2005 – Terence has paved the path for us seniors and gave new members the chance to interact with other members is indeed a milestone of SilverHairsClub.

Here is a video montage to help us get our memories flowing of this wonderful guy.  Do share your thoughts and once again wishes our Birthday Boy…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TERENCE

A Tribute to Terence video by Sebastian Szeto – https://www.facebook.com/1279116600/videos/567259652242151/

SallyF (SHC Admin – Post n Comment)

 

From Malacca with Love.

Travel Date:       2D1N (29 – 30 July 2023)

Limited Seat:     40 pax @ S$150/pax

3 more pax and we upgrade to a 40 seaters coach.

Please indicate who your roommate will be.

MAKING OF YOUR RESERVATION AND PAYMENT OF DEPOSIT

Email: danhuang.trips@gmail.com

  • Deposit:             S$70/pax to reserve now
  • Final Payment:   S$80/pax latest by 14 July 2023

Package Tour inclusive:

  • Twin sharing at  Straits Hotel (Single additional $55)
  • Breakfast at Hotel
  • Tour Guide + Driver tip / Accommodation
  • Tour Guide fee
  • Melaka River Cruise ticket
  • 2nd day Nyona lunch
  • Bus transfer from SG to JB
  • 3 pickup points from SG
  • Excluded any entrance fee to Tourist attractions
  • Own expenses:
  • 1st day lunch at Jonker Street
  • Durian eating at Uncle Chiong farm
  • 1st day dinner at Celut
  • 2nd day dinner at Kulai or JB
  • Places of interests
  • Dutch Square
  • Malacca River
  • St Paul Church
  • Baba & Nonya Heritage Museum
  • The Shore Sky Tower
  • A Formosa
  • The Huskitory (pending)
  • Jonker Street
  • Pick-Up Point:
  • 6:30am                 Eunos MRT
  • 7:00am                 Bishan MRT
  • 7:30am                 Kranji MRT

**Please indicate whether you require Group Insurance.

Participants List:-

  1. Dan Huang – EC
  2. Irene Lim co-EC
  3. Emily Koh – Paid $70
  4. Joy Lee
  5. Lilian Ngiam
  6. Emily Wong
  7. Raymond Tan
  8. Hoon Mow Ing
  9. Audrey Goh
  10. Thong Fook Chen – Paid $70
  11. Tsai Hui Feng – Paid $70
  12. Anthony Chan
  13. Alfred Png
  14. Lydia Poh – Paid $70
  15. Elizabeth Bong
  16. Jennifer Lim
  17. Derrick Ang – Paid $70
  18. Angie Yang – Paid $70
  19. Joanne Koh
  20. Aileen Yeo
  21. Florence Lai
  22. Katherine Yap – Paid $70
  23. Florence Tay – Paid $70
  24. Koh Lye Teck
  25. Sylvia Wee
  26. Rosy Te’o
  27. David Ang
  28. Elsa Fong
  29. Roger Kwok
  30. Shirley Toh
  31. Catherine Lee
  32. Winnie Tan
  33. Joan Ang
  34. Agnes Ong
  35. Lee Lai Kuen
  36. Lee Siok Noi
  37. Winston Chua

 

 

Invitation to Book Launch on Saturday 1st July, 12.00 to 4.00 pm

I am launching my book, Ninety9 Reasons Why Cats Make Purrfect Pets – A Voice For Voiceless Stray Cats

DATE     :  SATURDAY 1st July 2023

TIME      :  12.00 to 4.00 pm

VENUE  :  #02-31/32 Thomson Plaza (shop across from KFC) 

You are all invited to this event. 

Besides giving me support :-) there is a cat talk, “Recipe For a Happy Cat” by a Cat Behaviorist Specialist, craft activities for childrendécor items for sale, and an auction of a cat house…all activities aim to raise funds for different cat welfare groups.

Admission to the launch is free! You only spend when you buy a book, décor items, or even bid for the cat house – all in support of cat rescuers’ work.

This is an open event, so do feel free to invite your family, bring your grandchildren for the craft activities, bring your friends who love cats or are cat curious. 

If you have not been to a book launch, this is a wonderful opportunity! Never too old to experience something new and different! I have not met any of you yet so will be very glad to see you there! 

After visiting the book launch, you may like to proceed to the Kentucky Fried Chicken right across, steps away from the launch venue…to spend more time to catch up over a snack or drink (expenses on yourself.)

Please do indicate your attendance so I know to look out for you. :-)

Look forward to see you all there!

 

 

Tea Dance on Saturday, 2 September 2023 (EC)

Updated 29 August 2023

REGISTRATION CLOSED.

EVENT IS ON — ARE YOU ALL READY

Date:  Saturday, 2 September 2023

Time:  2pm – 6pm

Place:  Bailemos Studio

44 Pasir Panjang Road, Block G, Singapore 118504

About 5 minute’s walk from Pasir Panjang MRT Station

Music:  One of the best DJs in town – Armstrong

Refreshments:  Plain water from water dispenser, Hot Coffee or Tea – Free Flow

Kuih/Cake (items may change) – Banana Cup Cake, Samosa (or curry puff), Spring Rolls, One type of kueh and sandwiches (may get surprises)

Cost:  $27 per pax

Maximum pax:  50 pax – Target met

There will be a lucky draw, a game, dancing and loads of fun!

If you are unable to attend it after payment has been made, please look for your own substitute and inform us of the change.

As of today, the confirmed list of attendees is below:

Registration List:D

  1. Dolly Lim
  2. Caroline Gee
  3. Caroline – Friend (J )
  4. Janie Leong
  5. Lynn Miao
  6. Janie Leong – Friend
  7. Lydia Poh
  8. Ronald Lam
  9. Lynn Miao – Friend (C Q)
  10. Caroline Lee
  11. Rosalind Lee
  12. Caroline’s Friend -WAT (MW1)
  13. Angie Loo
  14. Angie Loo Friend – (L S)
  15. (E W)
  16. (C G)
  17. Gingko Tay
  18. Joan Ang
  19. Mary Ho
  20. Mary’s Friend – P L
  21. Mary’s Friend – M N
  22. Vicky Wong
  23. Geraldine Ting
  24. Judy Lim
  25. Benny Low
  26. Caroline Friend (M W 1)
  27. Sarena Teo
  28. Susan Loh
  29. Vinna Tay
  30. Vinna – Friend (HY)
  31. Audrey Wong
  32. Audrey – Friend (AL)
  33. Rina Tan
  34. Caroline Friend
  35. Caroline Gee Friend – PT
  36. Mega
  37. Jane Tan
  38. Albert Tye
  39. Thomas Loh
  40. Sue Chan
  41. Wong HJ
  42. Lynn Miao Friend – LSK
  43. Muna Lim
  44. Marilyn Tay
  45. Caroline Gee’s Friend – AC
  46. Jane Chang
  47. Susan Choo
  48. Caroline Gee’s Friend – EG
  49. Ivy Lim
  50. Lynn Miao Friend – LW
    ———  REGISTRATION CLOSED    ——-

Look forward to see you at the party!

Caroline & Dolly


 

How to create a Gravatar Account

Today, during the General Meet-Up at Hillion Mall, we do have some members wanting to add their profile photos into our SHC Forum. It can be done but first you need to create a Gravatar Account and link to word press.

Here is the link on How to create a Gravatar Account? please browse through and read to understand – click HERE

if you do not understand the above, I do hope this YouTube video will be able to guide you along on How to open a Gravatar.com account so your picture shows up on WordPresshttps://youtu.be/NeJZgQpZJpQ 

FYI, Terence did post an article in 2011 on How to use Avatar Image – please browse to refresh –  https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=3655

So, let your fingers do the walking – Happy reading n browsing the link and viewing YouTube video and hopefully you will understand and know how to insert your images.

Have fun.

SallyF (SHC Admin – Post n Comment)

HAVE DURIANS WE TRAVEL

UPDATED 12 Jul 2023 – video montage courtesy of Lim BT – https://www.facebook.com/100002380509781/videos/1026563512037322/

Date: Tues 27June 23

Registration closed.

Basic Trip Cost: $17 + $18 Dinner

All paid up and we are ready to go.

Itinerary: Updated 07 June 2023

7.00am Eunos MRT Open carpark along SIM Ave
7.30am Bishan MRT Exit D
8.00am Kranji MRT,  Bus stop opposite Kranji MRT
9.30am Breakfast at Hiap Joo Bakery famous for Banana Cake.
10.30am Shopping at Ninso
12.00noon Durian Buffet
2.00pm Tea Time at Fifty Trees.
3.00pm Shopping at Aeon in Bukit Indah.
4.30pm Massage at Holiday Plaza at RM90 for 2 hours including cupping and ear candling.
6.30pm Dinner at Famosa Restaurant in Taman Sentosa.  Menu posted.
7.30pm Karaoke at Citi Square or Pasar Malam .
9.00pm Heading home.

Who’s coming?

  1. EC: Dan Huang Pd 5/6
  2. CoEC: Irene Lim Pd 5/6
  3. Eliza Leong – Pd 5/6
  4. Winnie K Tan – Pd 5/6
  5. Doreen Cady – Pd 5/6
  6. Pattiya – Pd 5/6
  7. Joan Ang – Pd 8/6
  8. Dih (Diana Ho) – Pd 5/6
  9. Lim BT Pd 7/6
  10. Jennie Kuan Pd 5/6
  11. Leong Seng Juan – Pd 4/6
  12. Raymond Tan – Pd 5/6
  13. Hoon Mow Ing – Pd 5/6
  14. Amy Ko Pd 8/6
  15. Ko Tiek Kian Pd 8/6
  16. Linda Soon Pd 6/6
  17. Lynn Kee – Pd Pd 3/6
  18. Ronald Lam Pd 9/6
  19. Pearl Kwan Pd 9/6
  20. Simon Lee Pd 9/6
  21. Mr Koh Lye Teck – Pd 4/6
  22. Audrey Wong – Pd 5/6
  23. Aileen Yeo – Pd 5/6
  24. Vicky Wong – Pd/5/6
  25. Marilyn Koh – Pd 4/6
  26. June Peh – Pd 96
  27. Rosalind Lee – Pd 4/6
  28. Jade Kee Pd 9/6
  29. Julia Goh – Pd 4/6
  30. Rosie Kwan Pd 5/6
  31. Jess Lynn Pd 6/6
  32. Catherine Yeow Pd 7/6
  33. Peter Chan Pd 7/6
  34. Lynne Hoe Pd 8/6
  35. Eric Woon Pd 10/6
  36. Angie Tan Pd 8/6
  37. Linda Lim Pd 8/6
  38. Jessie Tan Pd 8/6
  39. Willie Chua Pd 7/6
  40. Jean Kiang Pd 7/6
  41. Michael Chung Pd 10/6
  42. Jessie Law Pd 8/6
  43. Jessie Tan (Audrey) Pd
  44. Loh Yew Kwong

REGISTRATION CLOSED

General Meet-Up @ Hillion Mall – CLOSED

Dear Members,
Glad that to observe members are slowly into adapting this platform to post their events for members’ interests and participation.  However, I also noticed that from the broadcasting emails sending to our all members, majority are not sure how SHC Website’s protocol and sequences of getting used to the SHC Website portal more effectively, hence, i will be making myself available on

Date : 30 May 2023
Venue : Bukit Panjang Hillion Mall Kopitiam Food Court
Address : 17 Petir Road Singapore 678278
Time : 3pm to 6pm
Nearest MRT : Bukit Panjang (Downtown Line)

I will be there waiting for available for meet-up members for follow-up on issues pertaining to the above.  Of course, not forgetting the friendly networking to know each other during this meet

Hope to see you soon

Cheers… Dolly Lim/SHC Admin

Keen to join me, put in the comment and I shall add your names to the list below

1) Dolly Lim
2) Veronica Chua
3) Florence Tay
4) Aminah Bee
5) Howard Yong
6) Sue ChanWN
7) Doreen Ong
8) Chan KN
9) WK Cheng
10) Richard Leen
11) KC Lau
12) Agnes Low
13) Gingko Tay
14) May Lam
15) Pattiya
16) Sally Foo
17) Anthony Chan and wife

 

Tiong Bahru Zonal second lunch gathering

Tiong Bahru Zonal having it’s second lunch gathering this Friday afternoon. SHC Ordinary members who are members of Tiong Bahru Zonal come join our lunch gathering. Those interested join Tiong Bahru Zonal chatgroup WhatsApp Terence Seah 94894360

Tiong Baru Zonal lunch, please add your name here

Date; 26 May 2023 (Friday)
Time: 11.30am to 2.00pm
Place: Seah Im food center
Nearest MRT station: Harbourfront
OR Harbourfront Bus Interchange.

We will be sitting at the extreme end …
Those coming:
1. Max Ho
2. Annie Loh (Robinhood)
3. Aminah Bee

Zonal Sengkang – Tuesday, 13 June 2023

UPDATED – video montage by Maggie 
https://www.facebook.com/819580603/videos/652480016903303/

Let’s get together to LimKopi again! Meet up with new and old friends to mingle around, eat and have fun.

EC: Maggie Loh

Please put in the comment below if you are interested to join us!

Date: Tuesday, 13 June 2023
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: The Woodleigh Mall – Food Republic (#B1-09/10)
11 Bidadari Park Drive, Singapore 367803

  1. Maggie Loh
  2. David Ong
  3. Lilian Ong
  4. Theresa Seow
  5. Ah Nee
  6. Lucy Tan
  7. Nora Chia
  8. Belinda Toh
  9. SK Goh
  10. Victor Khor
  11. Maureen Lee
  12. Doris Koh
  13. James Tan JH
  14. Seah Miang Siang
  15. Theresa Kwan
  16. Diana Ng
  17. Juliet Say
  18. Ros Khoo 
  19. Regina – Will be abit late
  20. Richard LEAN
  21. Clara Chay
  22. Jasmine Lim
  23. Leslie Choo
  24. Dolly Lim
  25. Sally Foo
  26. Harold
  27. Ivy Ng

Please add in your name if you interested.

Hope to see you soon! Thank You

Thailand Mountains & Hills Experience

Planning next mountain trip preferably in Thailand. We were amazed by what we saw at the social media (see attached pictures).

I am looking for members who will share their experiences and places of interest during their visit at the mountain and of coz yummy food recommendations.

Let’s chat if you explored before and share your experience with me. Thank you.

Freda

TIONG BAHRU ZONAL GATHERING – 19 MAY 2023

Update: Tiong Bahru Zonal met up for lunch today for the first time. 10 of us attended we had a great time getting to know each other!  One left before the photo taken.

After lunch we had tea drinks & snacks with 2 other Tiong Baru Zonal guys  joining us .

————–

Getting to know more members for bonding n casual chit-chat, please mark your calendar.

Tiong Bahru Zonal lunch, please add your name here
*Fri 19 May 12noon meet Tiong Bahru MRT outside guardian pharmacy *
1.Alicia Lim
2. Aminah Bee
3. Eileen Lee
4. Annie Loh
5. Catherine Lee
6. Lilian Png
7. Winston Chia
8. Thio Karen Thio
9. Catherine Chng
10. Lynn ling

SHC Zonal groups. Join now.

We launched Zonal groups eg Zonal Tampines, Zonal Bedok, Zonal Toa Payoh and many others.

1. This project is in response from members who would like to lnow members within their residence and be able to have nearby activities.

2. Zonal groups can have an EO leader who can bring the group together. EO leaders, pls contact Mia.

3. Activities include surrounding cycling, morning breakfast, nearby shopping, evening walks, tropical fish aquarium, etc.

4. Mia Cheong has been appointed to cordinate all Zonal groups.

5. Zonal groups covers the needs of members living on the North, West, East, Central especially many new estates.

6. Join early as zonal activities will be organised soon.

7. To join a zonal group, whatsapp HELP to 9489 4360 Terence Seah or Mia Cheong 8938 8253. Choose a zone within your residences.

8. Only 1 zone per member.

9. If you have suggestions or ideas, whatsapp Mia Cheong.

Terence Seah

Event Cordinator for EC events

In the early days of SHC, we had EC events. As we move on with the club, we still require all SHC events to be EO events only.

However this requirement has become not practical for many events.

Today, SHC Admin, Dolly Lim, also a pioneer since 2005, proposed allowing for EC events . I shall review this and revert with a position in a weeks time.

1. SHC EO events can only be participated by Ordinary members.

2. EC events are organised by members, and partially participated by friends of members.

3. , SHC members, ECs, may publish their photos or videos in SHC Forum or Facebook.

Only mames, groups and photos of Ordinary members can be published in the forum.

4. We will not support anti SHC activities..

5. In doubt, consult the SHC admin Dolly Lim or Sally. Foo or myself.

For SHC Facement, approval can be given by Facebook admin Jean Lim. Facebook is more free for EC events

Terence Seah

ZONAL QUEENSTOWN – 12 May 2023

UPDATE: DUO JOY – Get Together cum Birthday Celebration

Hi SHC Members

Getting to know more members for bonding n casual chit-chat, please mark your calendar.

Date:     Friday, 12 May 2023

Time:    11:00am – 4:00pm

VENUE: Bites N Beans

321 Alexandra Road

Alexandra Central #01-03 (entrance facing Main Road)

Singapore 159971

ATTENDEES:

  1. Mia Cheong – EO
  2. Karen Thio
  3. Yvonne Loo
  4. George Lee
  5. Winston Chua
  6. Simon Lam
  7. Peggy Phua
  8. Jane Tan

 

Surviving SpinalAVM in Singapore!

Growing up in sunny Singapore in the Katong School by the Sea, I’m a free-spirited Patrician born in the post independence era. Life’s been pretty good to me despite the usual twists & turns for most part in the first 54 years of my existence.

After returning from Cambodia, my last teaching stint in SCIA as a pioneering Gr 1-9 faculty, I started experiencing difficulty in my bladder & bowel; & walking became a laborious task even as I strive to work in HopeHouse with the De Lasalle Brothers of St Patrick’s Community where I was nurtured.

It was a scary, dark phase and it did occur to me to make my alma mater my resting ground. Yet the love for my family & friends kept me going. In early Feb 2020, I lost all confidence in walking safely and sought out my eldest to bring me for a lumbar x-ray ordered by my endocrinologist.

I am fortunate he was in office early and I got to see him. Thus began my metamorphosis into a SpinalAVM Warrior @55, joining a 1% in the world with this very rare genetic and crippling condition.

A battery of major medical tests culminated in a T4-7 opened surgery to dissect 3 AVMs out. Took 20 months of physiotherapy amidst channeling on the Healthcare Conveyor belt of SGH (5weeks), OCH (5weeks) & a Chinatown Care Home (2.5 years) before I was discharged in untidy manner home with my walker, wheelies and my scooter!

It was a major psychological, physical & financial battle (on-going), to reintegrate back into the Land of the Living, after a 3 year absence from family, Church and society in Kg Glam where we’ve resided for 33 years!

Sheer grit, silent contemplations & patient love became my mainstay even as I continue to be stronger & better with the help of pain meds, mindfulness methods, acupuncture, continued rehab twice weekly and even weekly chiropractic treatment session, managing family, mobility, bladder & bowel as well as chronic fibromyalgia issues.

The alternative option would have been an easy return to a nursing home, have assisted living and fade away. Such is not for me! I have much to do, to surmount the living environment for wheelies, to regain respect & dignity even as a PwD and live life meaningfully with dreams of travel, a SpinalAVM Foundation to assist fellow warriors & their families to alleviate life’s pains a little and live to a 100! I’m on my way!

#spinalavm
#kgglam
#eldercare
#physiotherapy
#occupationaltherapy
#mentalwellness

Diamond Painting / Arts by EO Karen Thio

UPDATED: 26 June 2023

Enthusiastic members hand at work…


VENUE CHANGED: BLOCK 93B TELOK BLANGAH STR 31 12 FLOOR

Hi All

Tom Low have posted the above craft (on SHC FB) I make for him and many has shown interest – I am going to EO this activity, my 2nd time in SHC.

This is the link for you to understand more of the craft n all the photos posted in SHC FB – www.youtube.com/shorts/G9rfOwdc7a8

Interested Members, can register to this Forum

  • DATE: Monday, 26 June 2023 @ 7:00pm
  • VENUE: Block 93B Telok Blangah Street 31 @ 12th Floor
  • FEE: $15.00 per participant (inclusive of a set of craft + Coffee|Tea only)

You will learn the basics and then bring home to complete your task.

Registered Members (Full Name): –

  1. Joanne Khoo
  2. Wendy Yam
  3. Irene Lim
  4. Teresa Kwan
  5. Henry Toh
  6. Joyce Chua
  7. Prema Lata
  8. Celina Chong

Registration | Participate on SilverHairsClub Forum

Dear SHC Members

Registration on SilverHairsClub Forum allows you to write a POST or a COMMENT to enable you to participate in the Forum.

For REGISTRATION | LOGIN | Forget PASSWORD – please email to Dolly Lim – dlgummy@hotmail.com

For POST | COMMENT – please email to Sally Foo – salfoongkit@gmail.com

Regards

SHC Admin

Dolly Lim | Sally Foo

 

15 May monthly gathering by EO Anne Choi.

SHC MAY – Monthly Gathering

Event Organiser: Anne Choi

Date:   15 May 2023 (Monday)

Time:   5pm to 10pm

Venue: Function Room 1 and Function Room 2

Double Bay Residences

17A Simei St. 4. Singapore 529882

Direction:

Simei MRT- cross the road and walk just 3 minutes along the PCN to the gate entrance.

Event cost: $22/- per pax.

Payment: PayNow or PayLah to mobile 96347628 and WhatsApp to Anne your screenshot and your name for verification. TQ

Dinner Buffet: 7.00pm

Entertainment:

-Karaoke Singing – (Karaoke Room1) – 5.15pm to 7.45pm (booked)

-Music and Songs LIVE by Jeffrey Gan; Emcee: Irene Lee

-Dancing

-Singing

-Line Dancing

-May Birthday Celebration for members’ birthday in the month of MAY

Complimentary birthday cake from AnneC.

I hope this day is as special as you are.

~Anne

Participants attending

  1. Thomas Loh – Paid
  2. Rosz Ng – Paid
  3. Jackie Sim – Paid
  4. Sophia Seow – Paid
  5. Jenny Seow – Paid
  6. Shirley Tan – Paid
  7. Vincci Lee – Paid
  8. Jasmine Lim – Paid
  9. Sally Tan – Paid
  10. Lai L.C. – Paid
  11. Shirley Ng – Paid
  12. Peter Wong – Paid
  13. Christopher Tan – Paid
  14. Roy Ong – Paid
  15. James Tan Jee Hai – Paid
  16. Beng – Paid
  17. Susan Chan – Paid
  18. Annie Lim – Paid
  19. Lilian Ang – Paid
  20. Muna Lim – Paid
  21. Annie Loh – Paid
  22. Sally Kang – Paid
  23. Cynthia Chin – Paid
  24. Irene Lim – Paid
  25. Angie Lee – Paid
  26. Maureen Lee – Paid
  27. Ng Fook Weng – Paid
  28. Dorothy Loh – Paid
  29. Lynn Ho – Paid
  30. Lorelle Lau – Paid
  31. Jeffrey Gan – Paid
  32. Irene Lee – Paid
  33. Eileen Ng – Paid
  34. Helen Han – Paid
  35. Maryanne – Paid
  36. Sebastian Seito – Paid
  37. Benny Low – Paid
  38. Cecilia Lee – Paid
  39. Tan Sim Seng – Paid
  40. Belinda Toh – Paid
  41. Ivy Soh – Paid
  42. Fong Wong Jennifer – Paid
  43. Gingko Tay – Paid
  44. Vivi Yong – Paid
  45. S. S. James – Paid
  46. Lim Julie – Paid
  47. Jeannett Ong – Paid
  48. Ayliana Darmawan – Paid
  49. Vincent Wong – Paid
  50. Ong Keh Choo – Paid
  51. Loh K M – Paid – Paid
  52. K C Loh – Paid – Paid
  53. Jean Kwok – Paid
  54. Marlene Yap – Paid
  55. Steward Chu – Paid
  56. Charlie Lim – Paid
  57. Karen Thio – Paid
  58. Esther Tan – Paid
  59. Edward Lim – Paid
  60. Lydia Chin – Paid
  61. Rekha Devi – Paid
  62. Casey Yong – Paid
  63. Thomas Low E. C. – Paid
  64. William Heng SL

CLOSED

ATTENTION:  Participants who want to sing Karaoke, please be there at 5.00 pm. Thank you.

Eulogy for a Friend – A tribute to Ms Susan Tan

OBITUARY – Mdm Susan Tan Chwee Huay

Today, I want to share with you a very personal and emotional story. It’s about Susan Tan, who was my friend and committee member for Batam D&D many years ago. She passed away early this wee morning after suffering a stroke during a trip to Ipoh in September 2022. She was in her golden years.

Susan and I met when we were both part of the committee for the Batam annual dinner trip in 2018. We had to organize everything from the venue, the food, the entertainment, and the transportation. It was a lot of work, but we managed to pull it off. Susan, a very outspoken friend never shy to voice out her opinion. She was always ready to try new things and learn from her mistakes. She at times, a troublemaker who created havoc for others, but that is her, with a great sense of humor and a big heart.

Susan loved her family very much, they are her pride and joy. She would show me pictures of them and tell me stories about their achievements and adventures. She was indeed a devoted mother who wanted the best for them. An image she inculcate in her shows her strong responsibilities as a parent.

I used not to like Susan’s way for being so outspoken. Sometimes, she would say things that hurt my feelings or made me angry. But I also admired her for being direct, honest and courageous. She never a boastful person unless she wanted to make a joke. She was a fighter in life, who faced many challenges and obstacles with determination and resilience. I saw her cooking workshop in zoom – very karang and skillful to complete the event. Bravo for her GungHo attitude.

When I heard that Susan had a stroke, I was devastated with immediate rosary miracle prayer for her. I couldn’t believe that someone so full of life and energy could be struck down so suddenly. She managed to survive the stroke and was transferred to a nursing home, but was never fully recovered. She passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Now, I miss Susan with images floating in my memories of her. She was my dearest big sister, who taught me many things and supported me through thick and thin regarding SilverHairsClub. I know now she is resting at God’s side, and I hope she is happy and free from pain. I will always look upon the stars whenever I miss her.

Thank you for reading this eulogy for Susan Tan. She was a wonderful person who touched many lives. If you knew her, please share your memories of her in the comments below. And if you didn’t know her, please send your prayers and condolences to her family and friends.
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PS : I usually don’t do eulogy on public but she – my only big sister.

FAQ Zoom Meeting on SHC Activities Matters

DATE:    Tuesday, 25 April 2023

TIME:    8:00pm – 9:30pm

MEETING ID: 417 852 5736

MEETING PASSCODE: shc (small letters)

Join Meeting – please include your name and DO NOT tick on *Turn off my video*

EO: Dolly Lim

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Please be on time and you can log in 15 mins before 8:00pm to self-intro yourself and getting the atmosphere warm up before we start.

Free-away preloved MR routers – CLOSED –

Dear Members,
We are able to salvage some MyRepublic working routers to be given away that you might for spare.  All collections will be done either Bukit Panjang or Changi areas (No MRT pick-up please) before I give them away for karung guni man.

Anyone keen, please contact me directly or leave your comments here so I can get back to you for pick up arrangement

It’s a FUN-FILLED Weekend!!!

Video courtesy of Irene Lim in SHC FB – click HERE

Yet, another successful event – Organized by our wonderful SHC Couple Jeffrey & Irene (EZ4U) on Sunday, 16 April 2023 @ Palm Bistro Café.

Do show us some support to the forum by sharing on how you have enjoyed that joyous moment, albeit hiccups on the air conditioning. Or post your wonderful photos or video taken on dancing, singing and laughter altogether.

And who knows it might inspire you to organize at least one event yourself too. Looking forward to getting to know more members!

SHC April Monthly Gathering at Palms Bistro

How Social Connections Keep Seniors Healthy

A short notice meeting arrangement at Food Republic @ Shaw House on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 – an overzealous crowd of more than 40 SHC members responded. Looking at their energetic and friendly smile – keeps them flourishing and healthy.

EO: Alice Tan | Co-EO: Christopher Tan

Let’s gather on 11/04/2023 @ 6pm to 9:30pm