Coffee Meet on Thursday, 9th April 2015

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Dear all

Time to arrange our next coffee meet.  The next session will be held on 9 April.   Details are as follows:

  • Date:           Thursday, 9th April
  • Time:           2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:         Usual haunt viz: Singpost Building, Paya Lebar (next to the Paya Lebar mrt station), Basement
  • Cuisine:       Just order your own coffee/beverage and food
  • Agenda:       Nil ~just yakking, fellowshipping among kakis present.. No politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM allowed (shc taboos)

All shc members are welcome to join in this event.  Come and wild away the time if you are a retiree or semi-retired…. don’t stay at home.   Keeping in touch with friends keep dementia, depression and loneliness at bay.  I’m sure you’ll have fun fellowshipping with other members. As the saying goes “No man is an island.”  SHC is like one big family!

Please indicate your interest ASAP by registering here ya?

Thank you & Warm regards,

Gabriella Chua, EO

Registered List:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Loong Say Meng
  3. Jazz Soh
  4. Charles Cher (apps to inform cant attend)
  5. John Chua SC
  6. Lim Tiang Soon
  7. Daniel Chan
  8. Tony Ang
  9. Alice Seah
  10. Ronald Lam
  11. Mega (apps to inform cant attend)
  12. Hew Lee(messaged to inform  cant attend)
  13. Ann Giri
  14. Roland Tong
  15. Jennifer Wu
  16. Peggy Yap
  17. Arthur Yap
  18. Shawn Soh

thanks1  Thank you v much to all who came to support the event this afternoon.  Many of us stayed on until past 5 pm.  Had a good chitchatting session.

Looking forward to meeting you all again next month :-)

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Quotable Quotes:

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Coffee Chat on Thursday, 12 March

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Hello friends

How time flies!  Time to arrange for our next coffee chat.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:          Thursday, 12 March
  • Time:          2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:        Paya Lebar Singpost Building, Food court located at B1 of building (next to the Paya Lebar mrt station)
  • Cuisine:      Just order your own food/coffee/dessert from the Kopitiam (discount given with a Kopitiam card)
  • Agenda:       Nil…. can talk, joke and have fun

This is a monthly gathering and has been going on for more than a year.  Come and wild away the time… fellowship and camaderie among active agers will keep dementia/depression and loneliness at bay ~

I would appreciate if you could reply ASAP.

Cheers and hope to see as many of you as possible.

Gabriella Chua, EO

Registration List:

  1. Gabriella Chua (bringing some signature pineapple bak kwa from the famous shop ~ Kim Peng Hiang)
  2. Kenneth Tan 
  3. Veronique Lee
  4. Joe Choo
  5. Alice Tan
  6. Charles Cher (bringing his signature goreng pisang rajah)
  7. Amy Ko
  8. Charles Wee
  9. Jazz Soh
  10. Jennifer Wu
  11. John Chua S C
  12. Loong Say Meng
  13. Grace Ng
  14. Alice Seah
  15. Catherine Yeo
  16. Peng Peng
  17. Peter Loo
  18. SS James
  19. A Koh
  20. Robert Ong
  21. Roland Tong
  22. Steven Chan
  23. Mega
  24. Gingko
  25. Pat Oei
  26. Richard Kwok
  27. William Wee
  28. Steven Low
  29. Ooi Chong Hock
  30. Tony Ang
  31. Richard Lean
  32. + 1 or 2 non-members  who will be applying for membership soon (One of them, Daniel Wong is now a member of SHC)
Quotable Quotes (click on the pictures for the big view)

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Coffee Chat on Thursday, 12 February from 2 – 4 pm

 

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Hello everyone

It’s time for our next coffee club session.  It will be held on Thursday, 12 February.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:         Thursday, 12 Feb
  • Time:          2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:        Our usual coffee club haunt ~ Singpost Food Court next to the  Paya Lebar mrt station
  • F & B:          All types of dishes/beverages/desserts available at this Food Court .. 10% discount  for payment with Kopitiam card .. just order your own food and drinks
  • Agenda:       None ~ just coffee chat and detressing

We may have a singalong accompanied by some ukulele strumming.  So do come along and wild away the afternoon, especially for the retirees and semi-retired.  Friendship is very important at this stage of our life.  Fellowshipping will keep dementia at bay and is also a good way of preventing one from depression and loneliness.  Just come out from the ’empty nest’ and enjoy with other active agers.  Would appreciate if you could indicate your interest ASAP.     :-)

Warm regards,

Gabriella Chua, EO

Those coming:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Alice Tan
  3. Charles Cher
  4. Jazz Soh
  5. John Chua SC
  6. Amy Ko
  7. Veronique Lee
  8. Joe Choo
  9. Alice Seah
  10. Roland Tong (see comments….)
  11. Lim Tiang Soon
  12. Jennifer Wu
  13. Ann Boey
  14. Kenneth Tan
  15. Karen Phoo
  16. Frank Kaw

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

 

quote

“I choose to make the rest of my life the best of my life.”

“We cannot change the cards we are dealt.  Just how to play the hand.”

“Some people aren’t satisfied until they sabotage someone else’s happiness.  Be careful who you trust, not everyone who smiles at you is your friend.”

”No matter how good a person you are, there will always be someone criticizing you.”

”Life is too short to worry about what others say or think about you. So, HAVE FUN and give them something to talk about.”

 

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.”

 

 

Coffee Chat on Thursday, 4 December (Last chat for the year)

  deccoffee3      deccoffee1   deccoffee2

Hi coffee chatterers!

Our last coffee meet for this year will be held on Thursday, 4 December.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:             Thursday, 4 December 2014
  • Time:             2 – 4 pm 
  • Venue:          Usual place viz: Foodcourt at B2 of Singpost Building at Paya Lebar (next to Paya Lebar mrt station)
  • Agenda:        No hidden agenda ~ just a casual chit-chat. Some singing of Christmas carols and other songs accompanied by uke.. (but we have to keep our voices down ..  haha)
  • Cuisine:         All types of food and beverages/desserts (just order your own makan)

All are welcome. It’s an opportunity to catch up with old friends as well as meeting new ones.  Just come for an afternoon of fun and laughter.

Wd appreciate if you could either apps me or indicate your interest in coming on this forum page.

Cheers & looking forward to seeing you……

Gabriella Chua, EC

Those coming:

  1. Gabriella
  2. SS James
  3. Jazz Soh
  4. Martin Han
  5. Nina Choo
  6. Lim Tiang Soon
  7. Alice Seah
  8. Kenneth Tan
  9. Jassmine Teo
  10. Ann Lim
  11. Lilian Koh
  12. Roy Koh
  13. Charles Cher
  14. Frank Kaw
  15. Mary Chan
  16. Hew Lee
  17. Tony Ang
  18. Angie Ng
  19. Roland Tong
  20. Roland’s friend (Loh)
  21. A friend (FL)
  22. Amy Ko
  23. Lina Tan
  24. Alice Tan
  25. Lydia Chin
  26. Ronald Lam
  27. Richard Lean
  28. Laura Wee

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT IN 2014 AS WELL AS TODAY’S COFFEE MEET.   OOO LA LA ~ WE HAD A FUN TIME, CHATTING, EATING, DRINKING AND SINGING.  LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR SESSIONS IN 2015!

A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!

Quotable Quotes:

“Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events;  Small minds discuss people.”

“Try not to take things personally; what people say about you is a reflection of them, not you.”

“Strong people don’t put others down…. they lift them up.”

“Everyone has a friend during each stage of Life,  BUT only lucky ones have the same friends in all stages of Life.”

“Notice the people who are happy for your happiness, and sad for your sadness. They’re the ones who deserve special places in your heart.”

 

Coffee chat on Thursday, 13 November 2014 from 2 – 4 pm

 

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Hi kopi chatterers!

Time really flies ~~~ another two months to the end of 2014 … ooohlala!

I’m arranging our next coffee chat in November.  I’m trying a new day in the week .. Hope this is a refreshing change? .. Details are as follows:

  • Date:   Thursday, 13 November 2014
  • Time:   2 – 4 pm (on a lazy afternoon)
  • Venue:  Our usual haunt viz: Paya Lebar food court, B2 of Singpost Paya Lebar (easy access for everyone since it’s just next to the Paya Lebar mrt station and you’re well-sheltered from the station to the foodcourt)
  • Agenda: No specific agenda ~ can chat on anything under the sun  but no no to politics, sex, religion  (taboos of the shc: otherwise fairy godmother will come wielding a stick)
  • Cuisine: All types of food/beverages … just pay for your own orders… A Kopitiam card entitles you to a 10% discount.

Hope to see more friends joining in an afternoon of fun and laughter ya?  Wd appreciate if you could note this date/time in your diary or handphone and reply ASAP..

Thanks once again for your continued support.

Cheers & warm regards,

Gabriella

Those coming:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Charles Cher
  3. Lulu Kwek
  4. Martin Han
  5. Chua Seng Chong
  6. Kenneth Tan
  7. Kristy Quek
  8. Frank Kaw
  9. Alice Tan
  10. Lim Tiang Soon
  11. Daniel Chan
  12. Raymond Quan
  13. Alice Seah
  14. Caroline Sit
  15. Amy Ko
  16. Jazz Soh
  17. Angie Ng
  18. Clara Chay
  19. Nina Choo & Catherine
  20. Ronald Lee
  21. Roland Tong
  22. Mary Tan (tentative)
  23. Jeffrey & Irene
  24. Meg
  25. Patrick Oei

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS AFTERNOON.  A WHOPPING NUMBER OF YOU TURNED UP .. (23 IN ALL). WE HAD GOOD FELLOWSHIP, CHIT-CHATTING AND MEETING UP WITH OLD AS WELL AS NEW FRIENDS.  LAST,BUT NOT LEAST, MANY THANKS FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT DURING THE UKELELE SING-ALONG ……I’M TOUCHED BY ALL YOUR PARTICIPATION :-)

CHEERS TILL WE MEET AGAIN IN DECMBER 2014

 

Quotable Quotes (updated today ~ 8.11.14):

“In your day, surround yourself with people who love you, motivate you, encourage you and make you feel good about being You.”

“Happiness comes when you believe in what you are doing, know what you are doing and love what you are doing.”

”Never blame anyone in your life. 

Good people give you happiness.

Bad people give you experience.

Worst people give you a lesson.

& Best people give you memories.”

 

 

Calling all kopi kakis ~ Coffee Meet on 14 Oct 2014

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Dear all,

It’s time to announce our coffee get-together again!  The next one will be held in October.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:      Tuesday, 14 October
  • Time:      2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:    Our usual place viz: Singpost Bldg food court at B2 (next to Paya Lebar mrt station)
  • Cuisine:   All types of food are available at this food court ~ Japanese, Indian, Malay, Chinese ~ hot and cold drinks/desserts (A 10% discount will be given if you pay with the Kopitiam card)

Please note this date in your diary and come and enjoy an afternoon of yakyak, fun and laughter at this coffee meet.  It’s a good way of meeting new friends as well as catching-up with old ones. Surely a good way to destress and relax with a cuppa ya?  Would appreciate if you could register your attendance ASAP :-)

Cheersssss

Gabriella Chua

Those coming:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Jazz Soh
  3. Chua Seng Chong 
  4. Tony Ang
  5. Kristy Quek
  6. Amy Soon
  7. Roland Leow Soon Huat
  8. Peter Loo
  9. Martin Han
  10. Susan Chong
  11. Shawn Soh

Thank you to all who came for the coffee chat this afternoon.  Appreciate your support.  Although the grp was small, we had a great time ~ exchanging notes over a cuppa….. See you all again at the next session ……..

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE COFFEE CHAT WILL BE HELD ON A THURSDAY AFTERNOON FROM 2 – 4 WEF NOVEMBER 2014 …  :-)

Quotable Quotes:

“No one in this world is pure and perfect. If you avoid people for their little mistakes, You will always be alone.  So judge less and love more.”

“Don’t ruin a good today by thinking about a bad yesterday.  Let it go.”

“Good friends are like quilts.  They age with you and never lose their warmth.”

 

September Coffee Chat ~ 9.9.14 from 2 – 4 pm

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Hello friends

Our next coffee chat will be held on Tuesday, 9 Sep.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:      9 Sep 2014
  • Time:      2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:    Singpost Food Court, B1 of Singpost Building, next to the Paya Lebar mrt station .. this is our USUAL HAUNT :-)
  • Agenda:   Nil  ~ just coffee drinking, yak yak and some good Fun and Laughter ~ maybe some uke strumming and music

Order your own coffee/dessert/food..  a 10% discount will be given if you use the Kopitiam card to settle your purchase.

Wd appreciate if you could note this date in your diary and come for an afternoon of fellowship ya?  :-)

Warm regards,

Gabriella Chua

Those coming:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Kristy Quek
  3. G’s friend (MH)
  4. Jazz Soh
  5. Charles Cher (professional musician will be playing the ukulele)
  6. Dennis
  7. Mary Chan
  8. Steven Chan
  9. Terence Seah (a good opportunity for those who have not met or wish to speak to our Chief of SHC)
  10. Peter Loo
  11. Tommy Choo
  12. G’s friend (FS) ~ a very good uke player
  13. Lim Tiang Soon
  14. Jenny Lee
  15. Chua Seng Chong
  16. Alice Seah
  17. Raymond Quan (wd like to talk abt the Pioneer Generation benefits with fellow pioneers)
  18. Leow Soon Huat Roland
  19. Barbara Ong
  20. Roy and Lilian Koh
  21. Richard Lean
  22. Daniel Chan
  23. Bobby Bok
  24. Ronald Lee
  25. Tony Ang
  26. A friend (Sum W L)
  27. Thomas Loh
  28. Peri
  29. Shawn Soh
  30. Veronique Lee
  31. Joe Choo
  32. Peng Peng

I would like to thank everyone for their support this afternoon.  Thanks to our Chief Terence for taking time off his busy schedule to join us.  We had a jolly good time ~ drinking coffee, yakking (but not gossiping… haha), singing songs led by Charles Cher and accompanied by the ukulele.  Hope to see you all again in October.

Quotable Quotes:

” In the blink of an eye, everything can change.  So forgive often and love with all your heart.  You may never know when you may not have that chance.”

“If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never get anything done.”

”Don’t waste your time trying to get people to love you.  Spend your time with those who already do.”  

 

Coffee Chat Tuesday, 12 August 2014

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Our next coffee chat is here again.  The session will be held on 12 August.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:       Tuesday, 12 August 2014
  • Time:       2 – 4 pm
  • Place:      Usual haunt viz: Singpost Food Court, B1 (next to Paya Lebar mrt station) …. within easy access from the north, south, east and west of Singapore :-)
  • Food:       All types of food, dessert and beverages are available
  • Agenda:    None ~ just yakyak, sharing of jokes for an afternoon of fun and laughter
  • Uke:          August Special ~  I’ll introduce uke playing fun by singing a few songs accompanied by the ukulele (CROAK, CROAK, CROAK)… just a sharing but don’t expect too much; otherwise you’ll be disappointed :-)

Hope to meet more new as well as old friends.  If you are free, just put a note in your diary and come.  Everyone is welcome ~ the more, the merrier.

Warmest regards,

Gabriella Chua, EO

Registered List:

  1. Gabriella
  2. Jazz Soh
  3. Peri
  4. Ann Lim (tentative)  – kindly confirm ..
  5. Frank Kaw
  6. Lim Tiang Soon
  7. Steven Chan (tks for informing that you were unwell and could not attend)
  8. Kheng Lim (tentative) – kindly confirm ..
  9. SS James
  10. Andrew
  11. Tony Ang
  12. Kent Chan (& friends)
  13. Roland Leow Soon Huat
  14. Amy Ko
  15. Lilian Koh
  16. Roy Koh
  17. Peter Loo
  18. Raymond Quan

Tks to all who turned up for the kopi chat.  We had an enjoyable and fun time.   Look out for my notice for next month’s event ya?    :-)  

 

Quotable Quotes

“Life is very short  ~

So break silly rules, forgive quickly, believe slowly, love truly, laugh loudly and never avoid anything that makes you SMILE   :-)  “

F R I E N D S…

  • Fight for you
  • Respect you
  • Include you
  • Encourage you
  • Need you
  • Deserve you
  • Stand by you “

“Öne small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”

COFFEE CHAT ON TUESDAY, 22 JULY 2014

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Dear all ~

How time flies… another month has passed.  It’s time for our July coffee chat.  Details are as follows:

  • Date: Tuesday, 22nd July
  • Time: 2 – 4 pm
  • Venue: Usual location, Singpost Food Court (next to Paya Lebar mrt station)
  • For all shc members

All types of food, beverages and desserts are available at this foodcourt .. just order your own food and drinks.  A 10% discount is given for those with the Kopitiam card.  This location is chosen as it is within easy access by mrt and we can sit and chat for as long as we like without being ‘chased away’.

Please note this date in your diary and register your attendance if you’re coming :-)  Hope to see as many as possible for an afternoon of coffee yak yak, fun and laughter therapy.

Stay healthy and enjoy life … be happy :-)

Cheers

Gabriella Chua, EO

Registration List:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Jazz Soh
  3. Frank Kaw
  4. Ann Lim
  5. Tommy Choo
  6. Winnie Tan
  7. Alice Seah
  8. SS James
  9. Joan Ang
  10. Kenneth Tan
  11. Roy Koh
  12. Lilian Koh
  13. Lim Tiang Soon
  14. Tony Ang
  15. Peter Loo
  16. Dave Chong
  17. Fida
  18. Peri
  19. Thomas Loh

A Big Thank You to all who came for the coffee talk this afternoon.  We had a whale of a time ~ loads of FUN and laughter therapy.  It was an afternoon well spent.  Tks again for all your support.  Without your presence, there’ll be no event ya?

:-)   :-)    :-)

Quotable Quotes:

“Enjoy every moment ~ “

“Benefits of Laughing

  • Reduces heart disease
  • Natural painkiller
  • Improves breathing
  • Helps you lose weight
  • Gives good sleep
  • Decreases stress
  • Makes you look young

There’s no reason not to laugh!”

“Not worrying about what others think of you … just makes you happier!”

”Sometimes the most ordinary things could be made extraordinary simply by doing them with the right people.”

 

Coffee Chat on Tuesday, 17 June from 2 – 4 pm

coffee june2coffee june3coffee June1 Dear friends

Time for the next coffee chat ~  Details of our next session are as follows:

  • Date:          Tuesday, 17 June 2014
  • Time:          2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:        The usual haunt  viz:  Singpost Foodcourt (next to Paya Lebar mrt station)

A wide array of food, beverages and desserts is available at a reasonable price.  Come and enjoy the company of fellow SHCians ~ meeting of old and new friends.

Wd appreciate if you could register your attendance here.

Warm regards,

Gabriella Chua, EO

Those attending:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Charles Wee
  3. Tony Ang
  4. Frank Kaw
  5. Gingko Tay
  6. Alice Seah
  7. Ronnie Chow
  8. Jazz Soh
  9. Charles Cher (tentative)
  10. Silas Yeo
  11. Mary Chan
  12. Kenneth Tan
  13. Lim Tiang Soon
  14. Priscilla Wee
  15. Leow Soon Huat
  16. SS James
  17. Kristy Quek
  18. Lydia Chin

THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE COFFEE MEET THIS AFTERNOON ~ WE HAD A JOLLY GOOD TIME… SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT MONTH!

 Happiness is like jam.  You can’t spread even a little without getting some on yourself.”

“Forget your worries today ~ choose to be happy.”

“The best therapy in the world is time out with your friends.”

 

Exploring Changi Village – Board walk followed by Nasi Lemak Lunch on Tuesday 3rd June (EVENT CANCELLED)

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Hi friends

I’m interested in exploring Changi Village – going for the board walk followed by nasi lemak lunch at Changi Village hawkers’ centre.  Wd anyone like to join me?

Details are as follows:

  • Date         – Tuesday, 3rd June
  • 9 am         – meet at Kembangan mrt station – take bus no. 2 to Changi Village
  • 9.45 am    – take the board walk at Changi Village
  • 11.45 am  –  nasi lemak lunch at the hawkers’ centre (this is to avoid the long queue during the lunch hour) … you can also order other cuisines …. yummy dessert and coconut are available here too … very reasonable price
  • 1 pm         – home sweet home

Can I have a show of hands those who are interested to join me on 3rd June.  We’ll have fun.

Gabriella Chua, EC

Those interested:

  1. Gabriella
  2. Thomas Goh (will meet us at Changi Village terminus around 9.45 am)
  3. Lydia Chin (as per your sms – tentative)
  4. Susan Chong

A THOUSAND APOLOGIES – EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES (SEE COMMENTS IN THE BLOG)

 

Coffee Chat on Tuesday, 27 May from 2 – 4 pm

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It’s time to arrange the next coffee chat.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:   Tuesday, 27 May 2014
  • Time:  2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:  Singpost Food Court, Paya Lebar (next to Paya Lebar mrt station) ~ usual venue
  • Cuisine: All types of food and beverages served at this food court (except liquor… haha )

This coffee chat is organised on a monthly basis now.  We always have loads of fun, laughter and social contact.  Come and spend a lazy Tuesday afternoon with friends .. meeting up with others is very important at this stage of our life ..  it provides good stimulation for the brain and keeps depression and dementia at bay :-)

 

What are FRIENDS?

  • Fight for you
  • Respect you
  • Include you
  • Encourage you
  • Need you
  • Deserve you
  • Stand by you!!!

FRIENDS are angels that lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly ~

Special times with cherished FRIENDS are treasures of the heart…..”

 

Please note this date in your diary..  and register here if you are coming..

Cheers…

Gabriella Chua, EO

 

Registration List:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. James S S Tan
  3. Joy Chuang
  4. Mary Chan
  5. Kenneth Tan
  6. Tony Ang
  7. Jazz Soh
  8. Grace Wong
  9. Juliana Cheong
  10. Roy Koh
  11. Lilian Koh
  12. Barbara Ong
  13. Jeffrey Gan
  14. Kristy Quek
  15. Veronique Lee
  16. Alice Seah
  17. Frank Kaw
  18. James C L Tan
  19. Peter Loo
  20. Clara Chay
  21. Phyllis Tan
  22. Vicky Siong
  23. Peri

A Big Thank You to all who attended the coffee chat this afternoon.  We had an enjoyable session – getting to know new members as well as meeting old friends.

 

Monthly Coffee Meet on Thursday, 17 April from 2 – 4 pm (Social Contact is the key to ageing well and keeping dementia/depression at bay)

coffee time5coffee time2hcoffee time4coffee time1  Hi everyone!

How time flies… it’s time to announce that our next coffee meet will  be held on Thursday, 17 April.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:  Thursday, 17 April
  • Time: 2 – 4 pm
  • Venue: Singpost Paya Lebar Food Court, Basement  (next to Paya Lebar MRT station)
  • Agenda: Just chitchat, joke, laugh, relax and enjoy over a cup of coffee and some snacks/food from the food court ~ a pastime for the semi-retired and retired…

Wd appreciate if you could mark this date on your calendar and register your name ASAP for this event.

Warmest regards,

Gabriella Chua, EO

OUR KOPI CHATTERERS FOR THIS MONTH ARE:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Pat Oei
  3. Winnie Tan (tentative)
  4. Joan Ang
  5. Kenneth Tan
  6. Paul Kong
  7. Peggy Kong
  8. Wendy Lum
  9. Roland Tong
  10. James SS Tan
  11. Andrew Koh
  12. Dave Chong
  13. Fida
  14. Christina Pan
  15. Gingko

THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO ALL PRESENT FOR YOUR SUPPORT AT THE KOPI CHAT TODAY. WE  HAD A WHALE OF A TIME ~ GOOD FELLOWSHIP, LAUGHTER THERAPY AND GREAT  FUN

See you all again at the next kopi chat in May.

 

Coffee Meet on Thursday, 20 March from 2 – 4 pm (“Social Contact and Exercise are Keys to Ageing Well and Living a Longer Life”)

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HELLO EVERYONE!

Our next coffee meet will be held in March 2014.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:       Thursday, 20 March
  • Time:       2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:     Singpost Food Court, Basement – next to Paya Lebar mrt station
  • Agenda:   None    ~ just yak2 and fellowship ~ friendship among SHCians

Various cuisines are available at this food court – Chinese/Malay/Indian/Japanese food, desserts and beverages ~ drinkers can bring their own bottles (haha)

Mark  this date in your calendar and join in the fun and camaraderie at this coffee meet.  Please register asap if you’re interested.

CHEERS :-)

Gabriella Chua (EO)

 

Registration List:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Kenneth Tan (tentatively? – can confirm now? Ha)
  3. Daniel Chan
  4. Tony Ang
  5. Roy Koh
  6. Lilian Koh
  7. Ron Lai
  8. Alice Lai
  9. Kristy Quek
  10. Doreen Leong
  11. Lim Tiang Soon
  12. Frank Kaw
  13. Goh Ah Lam
  14. Jeffrey Gan
  15. Irene Lee
  16. Dave Chong
  17. Fida
  18. Peri

A GENTLE REMINDER ~~ THE COFFEE MEET WILL BE AT 2 PM TODAY

 

A fruitful coffee chat ~ tks to all who attended the event.  I’m glad to see the smiles/laughter of all present.  Look out for my next coffee meet in April.

 

 

Coffee Meet – Thursday, 20 February 2014 (2-4pm)

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Hi friends

Our next coffee meet will be held on Thursday, 20 Feb 2014.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:           Thursday, 20 February 2014
  • Time:             2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:          SingPost Food Court, next to Paya Lebar mrt station
  • Agenda:       Coffee yak yak and fellowship

Come and join in an afternoon of FUN and LAUGHTER!  It’s an event for SHC members only.   

Chinese New Year of the Horse 2014         May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy Chinese New Year!

Cheers

Gabriella Chua, EO

Registration list:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Tony Ang
  3. Frank Kaw
  4. Abel Tan (tentative)
  5. Richard Lean
  6. Daniel Chan (tentative)
  7. Peter Lim
  8. Kenneth Tan
  9. Roy & Lilian Koh
  10. Alice Seah
  11. Vivian Lai
  12. Mary Chan
  13. Peri Liew
  14. Kheng Lim (tentative)
  15. Shawn Soh
  16. Kristy Ng
  17. SS Tan
  18. Amy Ko
  19. Fred Heng
  20. Ann Giri (may come depending on time her earlier appt ends)
  21. Madeline Tan
  22. Wendy Lum
  23. Roland Tong
  24. Paul Kong and Peggy Kong
  25. Pat Oei
  26. Vincent Lim
  27. REMINDER – THE COFFEE MEET WILL BE HELD TOMORROW, 20 FEB FROM 2 – 4 PM (MAY END LATER FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO STAY LONGER)

Coffee Meet on Thursday, 9 January 2014 – 2 to 4 pm

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Dear all

OUR COFFEE MEET IS BACK! The first session will be held on Thursday, 9.1.14.  Do come and join in the fun if you are free on that date.  Details are as follows:

  • Date:       Thursday, 9.1.14
  • Time:       2 – 4 pm
  • Venue:     Singpost Food Court, next to Paya Lebar mrt station
  • Topic:      None ~ wilding away the time!

This event is only for SHC members.  Please register your interest below.

Thanks & Cheers…

Gabriella Chua, EO

Registration List:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. SS
  3. Andrew Koh
  4. Tony Ang
  5. Gingko Tay
  6. Bob Mong
  7. Julie Mong
  8. Kenneth Tan
  9. Frank Kaw
  10. Mega
  11. Daniel Chan
  12. Jeff Gan
  13. Peter Lim
  14. Alice Seah
  15. Kristy Quek
  16. Amy Ko
  17. Fred Heng
  18. Rosalind Lee (tentative)
  19. Paul Kong
  20. Peggy Kong
  21. Charles Chua
  22. Roland Tong
  23. Pat Oei
  24. Lina Tan

GENTLE REMINDER ~ COFFEE CHAT WILL BE AT 2 PM TODAY (9.1.14) ….. SEE ALL OF YOU THERE

Pre-Christmas Mini-Buffet Dinner & Dance ~ 18 Dec from 7 – 11.30 pm

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There will be a Pre-Christmas Mini-Buffet Dinner & Dance on Wednesday, 18 December 2013.  Details are as follows:

Time:       7 – 11.30 pm
Venue:      SGCC Lounge
Cost:        $20 (nett) per person (non-members of SGCC  ~ Charles Cher will sign you in) ~ Members of SGCC will get their own tickets (at member’s price) direct from the Club.

It will be a great night of dancing (to a live band) and fun. Limited seats available. Please register early to avoid disappointment!

Gabriella Chua, EC

Registration List:

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Philip Yeo
  3. Edwin Tan
  4. SS Tan and friend
  5. Tony Ang
  6. Kent Chan   (tickets have been sold out)

BLOG IS NOW CLOSED – TICKETS SOLD OUT ~

 

EC Event – Coffee Meet on Thursday, 5 December 2013 – 2 to 4 pm

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Dear friends
Our coffee meet is back ..  Details are as follows:
Date:     Thursday, 28 Nov  Postponed to Thursday, 5 December
Venue:   Singapore Post Building ~ next to Paya Lebar MRT station
Food Court at B1 (all types of cuisine available – Chinese, Malay, Jap etc)

Time:   2 – 4 pm

The coffee meet will be a casual chit-chat session ~ no Agenda ~  just relaxing  and destressing on a lazy Thursday afternoon for those who have retired, semi-retired or just looking for some company to while away the time ~ for the lonely and not so lonely … haha

This coffee meet will be a once-a-month thingy.  Hope you’ll come and give your support ya?

It will be an EC event.  Hence, feel free to bring your friends who are non-SHC members too.  However, their names will not be listed on this SHC forum page.  But, we do hope that they will decide to become members too.

Please register your interest here.

Thanks & regards,

Gabriella Chua, EC

 Registration list:

1   Gabriella

2    Richard Lean (?)

3    S S Tan

4    Tony Ang

5    Jasmine Tan

6    Molly Chua

7    Steven Chan

8    Lee Ah Nee

9    Jassmine Teo

10   Annie Loh

11    Catherine Ho

12    Pat Oei

13    Ann Giri

14   Roland Tong

 

 

EC Event – Tea Dance at SGCC on Sunday, 22 September 2.30-5.30 pm

Dear all

There will be a tea dance this coming Sunday, 22nd September.  Details are as follows:

Venue:   Serangoon Garden Country Club
Time:  2.30 – 5.30 pm
Cost per drink: $10 ++ (to be paid by credit card only – no cash will be accepted)

This is an invitation from Charles Cher.  He and his team will be providing the live music.

Just register your names here if interested.

Cheersssss
Gabriella Chua

Registration list (only names of SHC members will be listed):
1   Julian Mok
2    SS Tan
3     Gabriella & friends

Julian and SS : I have submitted your names to Charles Cher (just let the guard at the gate know that you’re his guests and sign in the book).  Thanks.

REGISTRATION CLOSED

EC Event ~ Weekly Kopi Kakis’ Meet – Thursday, 26th September

Dear friends

As some of you may have known, we have a kopi kakis’ meet every Thursday.  Details are as follows:

  • Next meet ~ Thursday, 26th September 2013
  • Venue ~ Singapore Post Building food court (B2) .. Next to Paya Lebar MRT station
  • Time: 2 – 4 pm
  • SHC as well as non-SHC members since it’s an EC event
  • A wide variety of food, beverages and desserts at this meeting place

Do come and join in this kopi meet ~ it’s for everyone who needs some company, yakyak on a lazy Thursday afternoon.  Bonding and making of new friends are very important for active aging.  “No man is an island.”  Sure to have fun, laughter through the sharing of jokes, life experiences etc.  We can talk about anything under the sun.  There’s really nothing to be shy about at this age!  haha  :-)

You can register your name on this blog if you wanna join in.

Cheers & warm regards,
Gabriella Chua, EC

Registration list (only names of SHC members will be listed here):

1    Gabriella Chua & friends

2    Tony Ang

3    SS Tan (sick)

Will give this kopi kakis meet a rest and probably

resume in late November 2013

 

 

EC Event ~ Coffee Kakis in the East – Next session on Thursday, 19th September

Hi friends of SHC!

I’m trying to get more coffee kakis for those staying in the East.  Details are as follows:

Every Thursday from 2 – 4 pm
Venue: Singapore Post Centre Food Court (next to the Paya Lebar MRT station) – easily accessible
Purpose: Just chit chat over some coffee ~ pastime, pastime… a platform to meet new friends.

There is a variety of Chinese, Malay, Indian, Japanese food, cold/hot desserts, coffee, tea and other beverages at the Food Court.

The next coffee meet will be held on 19th September.   Of course, members from the other parts of Singapore are most welcome to join in the fun. Wd appreciate if you could indicate your interest by registering here?

Feel free to invite your friends who are non-members too. This is now an EC event.

Cheers,
Gabriella Chua, EC

Registration list (only members will be listed):

1    Gabriella

2   Joy Chuang

3   Richard Lean

4   Dave Chong

5    Dave’s friend (member)

6    ……

 

 

5th Men’s Night ~ Friday, 6th September 2013

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Hi All Members!

The next Men’s Night is here again!  All male members are welcome to this once-a-month event.   Details are as follows:

  • Date: Friday, 6 September 2013  (cancelled due to poor response)
  • Time: 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm
  • EO: TERENCE SEAH
  • Venue: Will be advised later

Would appreciate if you could mark this date/time in your diary.  We know all you guys are very busy people.   However, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy?  Haha …Allow me to add a couple of Quotable Quotes here ~

  • “Work Hard, Play Harder “
  • “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing”
  • “No one is ‘Too Busy’ ~  In this world it’s all about Priorities”

Have received some suggested topics as follows:

  1. Lasik for Eye Treatment
  2. Internet Marketing
  3. How to Design an App
  4. Investing in Property etc

Please feel free to suggest any other topics you may deem fit ~ as long as it makes the night fascinating and a wonderful experience for all!

You may also wish to invite your new friends who have recently joined SHC through the recent mass recruitment exercise.

ALL GUYS ARE WELCOME ~ DO NOT MISS THE FUN.

Please let us know if you are coming.

Cheers…….
Regards,
Gabriella (Men’s Night Facilitator)

for TERENCE SEAH, EO

Registration List:

1     Terence Seah
2      Richard Lean
3      Henry Foo
4      Thomas Loh
5      Andrew Koh (?) ~ will advise later
6      ……

NOTE:   TERENCE SEAH WILL SPECIALLY FLY BACK TO SINGAPORE FOR ONE NIGHT TO CHAIR THIS MEETING IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 10 ATTENDING

THE MEN’S NIGHT ON 6 SEP HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

4th Men’s Night on Tuesday, 6th August 2013

Dear fellow members,

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I  would like to invite you to come and participate in our 4th Men’s Night on Tuesday, 6th August 2013.  This gathering is for Men only.

Details are as follows:

  • Venue:  Near Kovan Community Centre
  • Location: Bliss Restaurant (previously named Tangerine Cafe)
  • Exact sitting (so please register your attendance here)
  • Time: 6.30 pm – 9 pm
  • For details, please be present to find out
  • Food and drinks as is available at the venue.
  • Free sitting but do mingle around

Suggested topics for discussion:

  1. Extended finance for longer life expectancy
  2. Medical problems associated with longevity
  3. Retiree business ideas (working overseas eg. China etc)
  4. Would like to see more men taking lead roles in SHC
  5. Taking care of ourselves ~ Sexy talks
  6. Sex foods
  7. Enjoying WINE nights

The Agenda is by no means exhaustive.  Please add on if you have anything to bring up~

Tony Ang is the EO for the night.  If you are coming, please let me know.

 

TERENCE SEAH

 

 

Registration List:

1  Tony Ang, EO

2  Tan Sim Seng

3  Terence Seah (away overseas but can still chat via “what’s apps”)

4   Daniel Chan (tentative)

5   Alan Ang

6   Dan Huang

7   Ronald Lam

8   Henry Foo

9  Lau Eng Seng

10 Andrew Koh

11 Richard Lean

12 Mega

13 Henry Yip

 

 

Westerly and Central Lunch on Thursday, 13 June 2013

 

(Keying in on behalf of  Pat Oei as he is having some difficulty logging in) ~

 

I’m organising a Peranakan lunch for SHC members next week.  Details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 13 June 2013

Time: 12 – 2.30 pm

Venue: Singapore Poly Graduates Guild Restaurant

Food: Peranakan

Transport: Pick up arranged from Dover MRT station (at 12 noon)
Menu:
Soup: Choice of Bakwan Kepiting or Itek Tim (I’ll choose half of each.  U can make your selection here… if you like).
Ngoh Hiang
Ayam Buah Keluak
Babi Ponteh
Ikan Pangang Daun Pisang (Otah)
Udang Kuah Pedas Nanas
Nonya Chap Chye
Buboh Terigu
Plus a choice of coffee or tea
Suggest we order some omelettes… on that day… and maybe one or two more dishes..
 

I would appreciate if those who are interested could register on this blog, and at the same time, to transfer an initial payment of $15 to POSB Savings Account: 005-07995-0,  The final calculation of cost will be settled after the lunch on Thursday.  It is expected that the  final cost should be around $20 per person.

Please register on this blog as soon as possible.

Thank you.

 

Best regards,

PAT OEI, EO

 

Registration List:

1    Pat Oei (Paid)

2    Barbara Lim (Paid)

3    Peng Peng (Paid)

4    Susan C H Tan (Paid)

5    Pearl Wong (Paid)

6    Gingko Tay  (Paid)  ~~~   (Transport required)

7    Richard Lean (withdrawn)

8    Richard Wong (Paid)

9    Bira (Paid)

10  Frisna (Paid)  ~~ (Transport required)  ~ Gabriella sent apps message to you re: transport

11  Johnny Pow (Paid)

12  Annie Pow (Paid)

13  Paul Kong (Paid)

14  Peggy Kong (Paid)

15  Nina Choo (Paid)

16  Freddie Liew (Paid)

17  Dan Huang (Paid)

18   Mega (Paid)

19   Jane Tan (Paid)

20    Gabriella Chua (Paid) ~~~ (Taking transport from Dover mrt station at 12 noon)

21    Primrose Kok

22    Angela Kok

 

Total of 21  (No. 7 withdrawn)

 

 

3rd Men’s Night, Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Please be informed that the 3rd Men’s Night will be held on Tuesday, 2 July 2013.  Details are as follows:

Venue:

313 @ Somerset

Food Republic on Orchard Road, Somerset MRT

Exact sitting location would be between Toast Box and Soup Guru

Time:

6.30 – 9 pm

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Our aim is to have a regular place, where SHC men can pop in and get to know one another.  There will be no formalities. Generally, it is an event that we have thought of to generate more interest among the men, for them to talk their own things.  The Men’s Night will be held on a weekday.  We’ll develop this event as we go along.

In all likelihood, we’ll not plan for food or drinks.  The men will buy their own drinks and pay for the drinks as they are served.  This is to avoid complications of bill splitting.  Let’s make this a habit and procedure.

Arising from the last meeting on 4 June, we’ll discuss topics like:

– CPF

– Wealth Management

– Working in China

– Sex Food

– Women in SHC

The list of topics is by no means exhaustive.  Feel free to suggest more topics for discussion at the meeting on this blog.

Please note the date above and register your attendance on this blog.

 

Thank you.

 

Gabriella Chua

Men’s Night Facilitator

(On behalf of Terence Seah, EO)

 

Registration List:

1    Terence Seah

2    Richard Lean

3    David Low

4    Lim Tian Soo

5    Daniel Chan

6    Freddy Heng

7    Andrew Lim

8    Alan Ang

9    Andrew Koh

10   Mega

11   Thomas Loh (tentative)

12    Henry Yip (tentative)

13    Ronald Lam

14   Charlie Koh (tentative)

15    Dan Huang

16    Thomas Lau

17    … Any more?

18    …

 

 

 

 

 

SHC Jan Monthly Gathering at Hans Cafe, Wed, 23 Jan 2013

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The next monthly gathering is scheduled as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Time:  4.30 – 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.  Strictly for SHC members only.

Strictly no politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling or MLM.

The aim of the monthly gathering is to enable social networking among SHC members, for new and old Silverhairs to meet one another.   Time to just meet up, chit chat, plan your activities, have fun etc. 

 

The following topics are food for thought and can be used for informal discussion among members during the meeting:

– What is happening to our Singapore men today? With all the latest happenings? (hee hee)

– Is taking up a medical insurance necessary especially for Silverhairs? What happens if a person retires and is no longer covered under any medical insurance during his Silver years?

– Will hobbies help to alleviate the ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’ and promote Active Aging (keeping us physically and mentally alert and happy) ?  Examples of such activities are dancing, karaoke singing, uke or guitar playing, travelling, quilt making, balloon sculpting, scrapbook creations, mahjong, brisk walking, coffee-meets etc. 

– Is it advisable for Silverhairs to invest in stocks and shares or is there a better and safer way to grow our ‘nest egg’?

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Registration list:

1   Rosalind Lee

2   Dan Huang

3  Charles Wee (our photographer for the evening)

4  Yuko Chua

5  Kenneth Tan

6  Charles Chua

7  Caroline Gee

8  Pat Oei

9  Amy Soon

10 Jeffrey Gan

11 Susan C H Tan (will showcase her quilt handicraft)

12 Dolly Lim

13 Lily Ho

14 Lynn Tai

15 Mary Chan

16 Moly Quek