Author: Terence Seah

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An introduction into Forex trading – the Bobby Bok’s experience

Bobby Bok is into Forex trading.  Following the heels of other SHCians who have offered to share their knowledge on their own private investments,  Bobby would be giving an introduction into Forex trading. 

  • Date:  Thurs, 26 Aug 2010.
  • Time:  1600 – 1800 hrs.
  • Place:  Cafe, inside MPH Bookstore, 63 Robinson Road.

As with all investments, there are risks and rewards.  So, come along with open eyes and ears.

Thanks Bobby.

Terence Seah

Registration list:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Bobby Bok
  3. Kenneth Tan
  4. Richard Baey
  5. Lydia Chin
  6. Weng Hong
  7. Lawrence Lee
  8. Ronald Lee
  9. Hou Chong
  10. Peng Peng
  11. Charles Chua
  12. Keep coming.

Face Book – Are you in touch with the biggest community in the world?

For many many months, I do receive emails asking me to join FaceBook, not from unknown people, but from people I know.  My immediate reaction is to look for the “Delete” button.  I do have a FaceBook account, but it is very dormant.

I read an article recently that Facebook is the world’s biggest community.  You can be sure of finding your long lost friend. Must be a great way to find where your old classmates are.  I am still not willing to spend time on FaceBook; because it can be very contagious and infectious.  Afraid I might spend too much time on it.

Well, some SHCians are FaceBook members; and they swear by the book that they get to find new friends and old ones, not just in Singapore; but across oceans.  But, the fact that it is also the biggest country in the world makes me feel that I should at least look at it.  What is FaceBook and why telcos and corporationis are jumping to have a presence in Facebook.

For those who are already in Facebook, please share why FaceBook is something good for guys and girls like us.  What are the benefits, and whyI should spend some time on it.  Should we be encouraged to have an account.

Please do not copy and paste from somewhere.  We should hear from your personal experience.  And I was thinking that one day some of us, with Facebook experience, can give a talk on the biggest community in the world.

Terence Seah

Chit-chat with Henry Yip on Trading Indexes, 19 Aug 2010

As part of our series of discussions and chitchats on investments, we will be having a chitchat session with Henry Yip on Thurs 19 Aug 2010, from 1600 – 1800 hrs.  This event will be held at the cafe inside MPH Robinson Road.

Henry Yip is trading actively in Indexes only.  As such, he will recommend highly ETFs for those who are investing for the medium term.  Do note if you plan to come for this session.  Strictly for SHC members only.

Registration:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Henry Yip
  3. Dolly Lim
  4. Charles Chua
  5. Hou Chong
  6. Caroline Gee
  7. Peter Lim
  8. Lydia Chin
  9. Nina Choo
  10. Lilian Teo
  11. Lawrence Lee
  12. Sam Goh
  13. Weng Hon
  14. Frisna Tan
  15. Ronald Lee
  16. Bobby Bok
  17. Dave Tan
  18. Peng Peng
  19. Thomas Loh
  20. Strictly for SHC members only.

Celebrating Singapore’s 2010 National Day

Very soon, we will be celebrating Singapore National Day 2010.  For many of us, we have lived on this island for more than 45 years.  We have grown, and so have our children, siblings, friends and relatives.  As we get older, we develop fond memories of the old Singapore.  We have also learnt to love Singapore.

I have picked an old National Day song and movie clip to show on our website banner, and I hope you enjoy it.  Feel free to say or sing your thoughts on Singapore.

Terence Seah

“Party services” for the young and old – maybe another idea

Now, back to my cranky thoughts.  We have discussed a number of ideas, something for our retirement days.  In line with the Blue Helmet concept, I am beginning to think that some of us can gather together to provide party services to the public – young and old.  Something which I think we can do, even if we are over 45.

Singapore has a bigger population of high-end PRs and new citizens.  Maybe more kids, more need to meet with fellow Singaporeans.  Maybe more generous and open to kids parties.  Singaporean families may be looking forward to bringing their kids friends together; and of course in a more relaxed mood.  Maybe as a business, we can provide party services to them.

Then, there is the older generation in Singapore.  I guess parties would be good.  Not simply cooked food in the house.  Maybe parties, at home or somewhere in a untouch spot in Singapore.  Maybe, kids are looking at more than just going to a restaurant.  A birthday party, an anniversary or even a family gathering.  A different father’s day or even a celebration for good school results.

I dont have all the ideas and plans; but I guess for those who are interested, we can get together.  Of course, some would like to be party organisers.  Alot of work; but I think this is something suitable for the over 45s who are looking for some work, hopefully exciting and rewarding.

Broadly, I would think this party services would take in some SHCians in different roles.

If you are interested, please drop a comment here, saying what you would be interested in.  Please do not email or sms me, as I prefer ideas to be shared.

Terence Seah

SHC monthly gathering – Tues, Aug 10, 2010 evening

We just had the D&D in July and would have the Beach Party soon at the end of August.  It’s about time, we have the regular monthly gathering at Hans.  For some, the excitement will be just being back from the kelong trip; for others, it will have been the National Day celebrations just over.  And, for others, the fun will be the beach party at Sentosa.

Time to just meet up, chat, plan your activities, pay back the dues from the World Cup, or maybe think about some charity events before the end of the year.  Maybe, how about making some money for retirement or better still do some planning for retirement.  Starting a business, climbing Mount Everest, go to Bandung, ladies chit chat, going up to HK to meet Geraldine, or going to see Ben Foo in Ho Chi Minh city.  Talk about the D&D or talk about the Prom night.  The regular monthly meeting is just a great way to meet.  What shall we do with the used pyjamas?  Aiyah, no end.  Plan and organise your hobbies group; meet and chat.  Now, for the details.

  • Date:  Tuesday, Aug 10, 2010
  • Time:  1600 to 2030 hrs.  Early session for those who are retired; and later session for those still working.
  • Place:  Hans Cafe at Great Eastern Building, Upper Pickering Street.
  • Charges:  Free, you are free to buy your own F&B at the counter.
  • Dress:  anything.

Other Details:

  • Bring your name tag; If you dont have, we will give you a sticky label to place on your dress/shirt.
  • Registration required.  Strictly for SHC members only.  If your SHC member friend is coming, please encourage him/her to register personally with the correct name.
  • Strictly no politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling or MLM.

Terence Seah

Registration list:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. .Rosalind Lee
  3. Tim Liu – telling ghost stories.
  4. Annto
  5. Catherine Yeo
  6. Henry Yip
  7. Freda Lim – likes to talk about Bandung.  Also about looking good with facial surgery.
  8. Jeffrey Lim
  9. Thomas Loh
  10. Alfred Ang
  11. Martin Lee
  12. Wong Hong Jeng
  13. Lee King Seng
  14. Susan Chan
  15. Sock Cheng
  16. Primrose Kok
  17. Yatsing
  18. Daisy Yeo
  19. James Tan
  20. Agnes Seow
  21. Susan Tan SW
  22. Peter Goh
  23. Jeff Gan
  24. Victor Khor
  25. Irene Poh
  26. Thomas Lau
  27. Stephen Low
  28. Margaret Tian
  29. Richard Wong
  30. Ronald Lam
  31. Jazz Soh
  32. Gingko Tay – like to meet others to talk about Bandung.
  33. Sam Goh
  34. Dolly Lim
  35. Lydia Chin – We may have a ice breaker event, around 6.30pm
  36. June Chin
  37. Lina Tan
  38. Pauline Ho
  39. Sylvia Ang
  40. Goh Ah Lam
  41. Ann Lim
  42. Jonathan Ong
  43. Judy Lim
  44. Mary Chan – may dart in any time.
  45. Sophia Lim
  46. Steve Seah
  47. Malcolm Chen
  48. Joan Chan
  49. Steven Ng
  50. Kuan Cheow Khuan
  51. Chew Wai Jin
  52. John Howe
  53. Charles Chua
  54. Laura Ng
  55. Steven Ng
  56. Alice Seah
  57. Lisa Leong
  58. Gabriella Chua
  59. Clara Chay
  60. Annie Loh
  61. Bernie Chung
  62. Lee Chin Chiang
  63. Nora Chia
  64. Peggy Ho
  65. Rena Wong
  66. Sahriah Zahriah
  67. KC Lau
  68. Jessie Lim
  69. Boon Liang
  70. Karen Thio
  71. Frisna Tan
  72. Richard Kee
  73. Dayal Mulchand
  74. Lai Fong
  75. May Goh
  76. If you want to meet other SilverHairs with a particular interest, say so; and arrange to meet at this monthly gathering.  You never know, it’s a maze. Have fun.

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Share trading – the Steve Seah’s way, Thur 29 July 2010

This Thursday 29 July 2010, we will have another session on trading.  Steve Seah is a remiser; and he will be available to moderate the session.  SHCians who are interested in using the services of a remiser and to meet and chat around share trading activities, please do come along.

  • Place: Cafe Brastilava, inside MPH Robinson, 63 Robinson Road.
  • Date/Time:  Thurs, 29 July, 4pm – 6pm.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Steve Seah
  3. Weng Hon
  4. Vince Wong
  5. Kenneth Tan
  6. Cheng Pun
  7. Lillian Teo
  8. Juliette Ong
  9. Rosalind Ong
  10. Christina Pan
  11. Kelly Wee Jee
  12. Bobby Bok
  13. Henry Yip
  14. Freda Lim
  15. Jean Tan
  16. Pleae add a comment here to let us know you are comiing.

Women can live alone; Men cannot

This topic may sound strange; but without doubt, this is also one of my favourites.

For a long time already, I have been wanting to get more men to join SHC activities.  Although we do have many men joining SHC as members, we seem to have more ladies participating in the activities.  Men seem to watch from afar.  Women seem to want to stand right in front.

During one of my conversations, i questioned why more women participate in activities.  Because they want to make more friends? And this seemed to be the most popular response.  Now, what about men?  Dont they want to have more friends?  Well, the response is also similar; and that is they too want to meet and have more friends.  So, what’s the diff?

And, out of the blue, and I have heard this twice, "Women can live alone; Men cannot."  Well, I hope this topic can be a weekend discussion.  Do you agree?  I hope to use this feedback to find ways to get more men to join SHC activities.

Terence Seah 

Trading shares – the Abel’s way, Wed 7 July 2010

Talking about buying and selling shares; we all have our own ways to play shares.  There are the brokers and there are the online platforms.  There are charts, and there are gut feels, and there are hear says.

I shall be organising a series for those who are interested in buying and selling shares.  I have met SHCians from different trading companies.  The dates have still to be confirmed.  But, to start with, we have someone Abel Tan, who buys and sells almost daily.  I would classify his style as gambling; and he is not shy about it.

Next week, Wed 7 July, Abel will be at the Brastilava Caffe.  Starts 4.30 pm and ends 6pm.  He will share with us his style of buying and selling shares.  No statistical proofs; And, he stresses its gambling stocks with merely acquired experience.  If you are interested, put your name here to get a seat.

Terence Seah 

Participants:  Weng Hon, Daniel Ong, Christina Pan, Rosalind Ong

Here’s another dream for next year – a prom night

Some of us do know what is a prom night.  Maybe we dont have prom nights in Singapore.  Most of the time, we hear and see prom night movies from the US and UK.  Remember, Olivia Newton John in Grease?  Remember High School days, end of school term.  Did you come from a co-ed school or all boys or all girls school?  Now, nevermind, if you have not been to one.  So, let’s dream ahead for a new year event.

Well, if we are all over 45 years now, then the popularity of prom nights must be some 30 – 35 years ago.  Gee, wouldnt it be nice if we can have a prom night for SHCians?  I can just imagine the boys would be dressed in striped long sleeves with straps for the pants, in case they drop off.  The hair would be moosed, pointing towards the sky.  The girls would be wearing mini-skirts, 4 inches above the knee.  The hair would be pleated or maybe just pony-tailed.  And, glossy red lip sticks.

Hmm, the idea dreams only.  Ah Ha, entrance tickets would be sold.  Every end-of-term girl or boy would have to sell tickets.  Maybe to raise money for a new school gym.  And if prom nights are what they are supposed to be, the girls have to bring their partners; and the boys have to bring their own partners too.  In the movies, the girls will cry if they cannot find a date.  And, the boys will show off their new dates, if they cannot get the dates they have been wanting to go out with.  Really, cannot come alone.  Tickets are sold in pairs; one printed with a B and the other with a G.

Let me think what kind of songs.  Please help me and everyone to think.  San Francisco, "To sir with Love".  I guess a 70s theme would be exciting.  But, then the songs and music must be danceable.  Not all boys and girls can dance.  For fear of not dancing well or I just dont want to show you how good my dancing is.  Prom nights – a night of rock & roll; and also some waltz.  Guess, enough time for all of us to learn.  12 months to practise.

Food and drinks; I guess we can have plenty of fruit punches.  Still in school, so no alcohol.  Cigarettes, hmm; maybe in the bushes.  Teachers and principals are watching.  Food, aiyah, we may not want to dirty our dresses; so minimal.  But, I think a good dinner spread may also be a good idea.  Well, we have not have a venue in mind; but it could be in the school canteen.

Again, please take this dream in good light.  Yes, we may be SilverHairs, but we can all feel young too.  So, start looking for your date now.  I have no promises that this event will happen.  But if we are to go ahead with this dream, it is very likely I will announce the venue, date and ticket price after the coming D&D.

Look out for movies of prom nights.  And, please share your dreams of a prom night.  (Please do not email me or call me on this event).

I just love this; and I hope you do too.

Terence Seah

A joget event

There can never be enough events to satisfy the diets of SHCians.  Many SHCians have played their part to be EOs.  Some are waiting to be EOs while some think the EO’s queue is just too long.

We have many events; except for the joget event which has been discussed frequently, but hmm, the idea seems to twinkle and twinkle each time we talk about it.  Let’s have a grand joget event.

Tinkle, tinkle?

Terence Seah

Online trading chit chats – every Tues and Thurs

It’s been a long time since we chat about online trading.  In our earlier days, we had talks on shares and currency markets.  We had speakers. Small groups were formed and some are still on-going.  Our good old Ben Foo used to conduct online trading courses.  A number of SHCians trade online on a daily basis.  Some make some money; others, we will never know. 

I just spotted a new member reviving an old post by Ronald Wie.  It was titled "Group strategy" vs "Individual investor".  Maybe this would have made a lot more sense than the title itself.  I wonder how many SHCians are doing online trading, be it stocks or currencies.

The MPH cafe is pretty quiet in the afternoon, and ideal to discuss online trading tips.  There is WIFI connection, so you can have a good internet link with your broker’s server.  For a start, I like to invite 4-5 SHCians to come together, link up to their own broker’s server and share and enjoy trading tips.  So sorry, the cafe has only one or two power points.

My office is just two blocks away; so I shall come and see see.  Rene is also there; so she can learn from the more experienced ones.

Days:  Every Tuesday and Thursday, 2pm to 5pm sharp; except public holidays.  It starts after 2pm as lunch hours would be over then.

If you are keen to share online trading knowledge, tips, warnings and surprises, please register your name here, so we can expect your coming and allocate a corner for you.

Terence Seah

Do you have a venue to recommend for future SHC monthly gatherings?

For many moons, we have been using Hans at Great Eastern as our venue for the monthly gatherings.  I think it is still an ideal place.

  1. It can take in any number of people, from 50 to 200 pax.
  2. The venue serves drinks and food, so catering is no issue.
  3. Pax guarantee is not required.
  4. Pretty central, opens every day.

But, are you able to recommend another place, with similar flexibility as Hans?

Terence Seah

World Cup games and draw results 2010

I am useless when it comes to football. But, I do know that the World Cup draws the attention of half the world.

Spain has not been beaten in 26 games.  Only 7 teams have ever won the World Cup.  They are Uraguay, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, Germany, England and France.

Current holders are Italy.  Best African team is Ivory Coast.  Best team never to win the cup is Holland.  Worst is New Zealand.

Please see if you can think and work out a World Cup game for us to follow through.  I think it will be enjoyable.  Then, we can all play.

Calling the TimL and the HenryY.

Terence Seah 

Like to be interviewed by ST Lifestyle on your silver lifestyl?

Usually, whenever I get a request from the media, I lose no opportunity to keep SHCians informed.  Some of us love the limelight.  So, if you like to be interviewed, hands up please.

A journalist from Straits Times Life! and LifeStyle is currently working on a story about silver industry businesses, and she thought that she might be able to get some help from our club.

  1. She is interested to find out if we know of some businesses (health, gym, yoga, travel, beauty, sports) that offer special discounts or packages for people 45 and above?
  2. She would also like to interview SHCians who take up such offers.

Yes, anybody?  Some comments from you, and I shall put  you in touch with the journalist.

Terence Seah

SHC monthly gathering cum cycling – Saturday, 15 May 2010 East Coast Parkway

It’s being a long time since we had a PotLuck session.  This time, we will have our Potluck session on the East Coast Parkway, where the beach has always been.

  • Place:  East Coast Parkway, place will be same as the first beach potluck. 
  • Date:  Sat 15 May 2010.
  • Time:  Late afternoon, 1400 hrs to 1800 1900 hrs.
  • Food and drinks:  Bring something, a dish or drink? enough for 4 people.
  • Dresscode:  shorts, slippers, swim gear, tees, anything light.  Make sure you can sit on the ground, and be  prepared for all weather.

Location Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_45749/travel_site_1/

The spot is in between Pit 27C and Shelter (or Pavilion) where u find two bench-cum-table near each other. YK will be there at 2 pm.

Terence Seah

Registration:

  1. Juliana Kok
  2. Terence Seah –  maybe some sweet potatoes or steamed tapioca or water chestnuts. a lot of small plastic bags for takeaway food.
  3. Frisna Tan – likely something Indonesia
  4. Yew Kwong – contirbuting something from the fast food restaurant (+cycling)
  5. Lily Ho – waiting to be advise (+cycling)
  6. Dan Huang – Thai guava from his garden.
  7. Joy Chuang – a bottle of wine
  8. Susan Chang – maybe one packet of rojak from EC centre.
  9. Ah Nee – one packet of fried hokkien mee for EC centre. 
  10. Lai Fong – wine bottle.  we will just pass the bottle around.  One glup enough.
  11. Steven Ng – something from the food centres.
  12. Janet Chan – something, and TBA.
  13. Rosalind Lee – pot of chicken curry and some baguettes.
  14. SK Chua – ripen bananas
  15. Ann Lim – sharing ripen bananas
  16. Michelle Khoo – something at a later date, sounds like donuts
  17. Ivan Lim – Cold storage fare
  18. Boon Liang – thinking
  19. Eileen Thian – fruity salad
  20. Lisa Ong – havent decided
  21. Susan Chan – group below bringing braised mushrooms, rojak, vegetarian fare, soon kuay, pastries
  22. Peter Ter
  23. Henry Yip
  24. Cat Yeo
  25. Agnes Seow
  26. Paul Kong – group bringing finger food and 4 packaged drinks
  27. Peggy Kong
  28. Nina Choo
  29. Pearl Wong
  30. Rene Leong – will bring something edible.
  31. Melissa Khng – finger food and four plates
  32. Tang Yat Sing –  Will be organising 3 good old games and some finger food.
  33. Shirley Wee – something round like donuts
  34. Eyvonne Chew – something at a later date
  35. Andrew Thio – Something from the hawker centre.  Guess we can choose.  One packed Chinese rojak?
  36. Goh Ah Lam – some kuehs
  37. Irene Poh
  38. Judy Lim
  39. Mary Chan – if not baby sitting, can make some cranberry muffins, some drinks too.
  40. Anna Seet –  yummy char been hoon.
  41. Francis Mangalam – some curry puffs
  42. Catherine Koh – curry puffs
  43. Alan Bok – Fried rice
  44. Ann Bok – a few drinks
  45. Thomas Loh – finger food
  46. Bernie Chung – something on that day
  47. Sahriah Zahriah – something nice too.
  48. Tim Liu – Beach ball game leader.
  49. Ronald Wie – likely with his guitar, curry chicken and some fruits
  50. Sally Tan – curry chicken
  51. Doreen Lau – some fruits
  52. Clara Chay
  53. Lydia Chin – some bee hoon or fried rice, maybe some plates and forks
  54. Agnes Seow
  55. Andrew Yeung
  56. Gingko Tay – fried chicky wings
  57. Joyce Tan
  58. Ah Nee
  59. Lillian Teo
  60. Henry Yip
  61. Lai Fong
  62. Bira Lupolo
  63. Alicia Lim – some last minute food and drinks
  64. Ann Giri – a packet of nasi lemak
  65. Margaret Tian – finger food.
  66. Rosalind Koh – a few pineapples and forks and spoons.
  67. Peggy Yap – two plates of char bee hoon
  68. Arthur Yap – two plates of char been hoon
  69. Daisy Yeo – sharing Arthur and Peggy’s bee Hoon, and maybe bring something too.
  70. Thomas Goh – some sweet fruits
  71. Lawrence Lee
  72. Jessie Lee
  73. Jade Phua – nice aromatic otah
  74. Magaret Lim – something
  75. James Tan – a plate of prawns
  76. Fred Tan – definitely something
  77. Bobby Bok – a bunch of bananas
  78. Steven Chan – a bag of moderated mangosteens.
  79. Richard Wong –  Pai Kiah pie (wow)
  80. chin hee weng – 1 slice of water-melon.
  81. Do register here, if you are coming.  Please bring enough for 4 people.  Some suggestions, bring your own water or drink.  something for the backside.

A refreshing swim this Sunday morning?

Like to have a fresh morning swim at the Changi Beach Club? I have been a hopeless non-user of the club, going there twice a year.

I will be there at 9am and will leave at 12nn. Plan to relax on a Sunday morning, watching Pulau Ubin island from mainly Singapore and keeping an eye for cute little submarines swimming in the straits. If you like to come, I will sign you in.

Am not sure about breakfast, but wise to tah pau a packet of nasi lemak and tea. Don’t want u to be hungry.

So, suntan lotion, trunks or costumes. As this is a private and non-SHC event, you may bring your kids or grand-kids. But must let me know how many.

Terence Seah

Strictly for singles only

Over the last few years, some of you may have noticed that I have been increasing interested in the Dating industry. I attended courses conducted by SDU and the now SDN; and read tons of materials on dating services in Singapore and other countries. After having attended various courses, I note there were opportunities to develop dating as a service business. However, I have decided not to seek SDN funding, but instead to go along as time and space permit.

SilverHairsClub has been an interesting phenomenon. It was unplanned and definitely unchartered. However, SilverHairsClub has done well, simply as a platform for SilverHairs to meet new and more friends. It was intended as a venue for SilverHairs to meet, and work their way through our golden years.

Obviously, there were pressures to focus on helping single SHCians find soulmates. As this was not its objective, I have resisted this all along, and let natural human forces work its way into our lives.

After almost 5 years, since the start of SilverHairsClub, I think I can work an extra mile to help single SHCian meet its longer life objective. Well, we may not be focusing on the “under 40” group. These are the people who can get married and have babies, and meet the nation’s objective. Finding a soulmate can be a natural process, but a little help would do no harm, if not, to speed up the process.

As dating is not a SilverHairsClub objective, I won’t dwell further on this subject on this forum. However, if you are single, I mean truly single, write to me. I would likely ask you for a lot of details, and find someone meeting your preferences. If and I mean if we find someone meeting your preferences, I would invite the parties to meet. Some details will be informed to you at a later date.

Some SHCians have expressed interested to work with me on this service. I am hoping to move along as we progress in this area. Simply email me, not on this forum.

Meantime, I would be launching something similar for Singaporeans and foreigners working in the Robinson Road and Shenton way areas. Social events will be organised. Single SHCians would be invited too.

So, go easy, and we move on slowly. Email me first at seahks@singnet.com.sg. Confidentially assured.

Terence Seah

Stand-in roles for dancers

MediaCorp is currently producing a comedy cum drama about two grandfathers and their friends. In an episode of the series, there are scenes where one of the grandfather is a good ballroom dancer. However the actor acting is not a ballroom dancer and so they need a dancer to stand in as they are filming some dancing scenes. It is also looking for an Indian woman ballroom dancer to stand in for the actress acting as his partner.

Any senior members wanting to take up any of these two roles? The filming will take about 2-3 hours and Mediacorp will provide remuneration for the time taken.

Interested, plse contact me at terences@silverhairsclub.com for contact details.

Terence Seah

2010 Annual Dinner & Dance

I met up with a few SHCians last night; and a question popped up as to when this year’s annual dinner and dance will be held, and where?  So far, no indications yet, as we have not had a DO.  Well, please hold on, and once someone puts his/her hand up, we can have this event.  Maybe, soon.

So, if you are eager to organise one, have a go.  We dont expect the perfect D&D; as some disorganisation is good for our soul.  Anyone?

Terence Seah

Do you have a topic that you can stand up and share with us?

Many of us have wide expereince and skills.  Especially after reaching 45, we must have collected a lot of knowledge.  Some of us have also  picked up social skills and entrepreneurial experience.  Then, there are others who have picked up CARE skills, crafts and hobbies.  Talk about dogs, flowers, plants, deep sea fishing, vitamins, herbs, aeroplanes, dress, cakes, bakery, computers.  Talk about find a friend or a soul mate, a favourite topic of mine.

You too can share these skills and knowledge.  Tell us what you can talk about, we will organise the ideas and then have a session on it.  Anybody who is interested can come along.  You can listen, and you can share the thoughts, views and comments in return.

Only members can talk.  We will co-ordinate the topics,  but you have to submit them here on this forum by 30 April.  I believe we can spread all the topics from now to end of 2010.  Go ahead, and speak your mind.  Please do not send me any emails on this subject.

Terence Seah

Encouraging more men to join SHC

I can really get excited over anything.  Some of you do know that I have always wanted to increase the male population of SilverHairsClub.  I can only say we have been moderately successful.  When I ask around for assistance, the response is "This is very normal iin all social functions in Singapore.  There will always be more ladies than men."  This Post may be provocative, but I think this is a serious issue that require some attention.  emoticon

There can be many reasons. 

1.  The women are very domineering, and this frightens off the men.  As such, men dare  not participate, better let the ladies take the lead. 

2.  The activities tend to dwell on the social side.  Ladies tend to gather in groups, leaving out the men.  Men prefers to just laze around, watch TV, have a cup of coffee and just watch or just stay at home.

3.  Men still like men activities.

So, let’s not give up the idea of bringing more men into SHC.  Maybe more men should think of more men activities.  This is an exciting topic.  Share your thoughts; but let’s not blast the manly views.  We need to encourage more men to join SHC.  emoticon

Terence Seah

Looking forward to the year 2011

SilverHairsClub has been very successful, in terms of membership and participation.  I think SHC has been an excellent platform for SilverHairs to meet new friends; and obviously I like to see it continue many years into the future.

SHC has many dedicated leaders and many supporters to the same objective.  Take our walking leaders Christina, Charles and Jeffrey.  Then, the never say die cycling EO Yew Kwong.  Their events have been going on for years.  Take Susan Chan, with her dedicatioin to bring in likeminded friends to SHC.  Newer members like Sam Goh with SHC always on hs mind.  Then, there is missing Dolly.

Oh, there are many strong supporters in SHC.  Dan, Ah Nee, Susan, Molly.  JuneL, appearing only on TGIF.  RonW, Dennis, JohnH.  The quieter Ann, Sophia, Mary, ….  As you can see the numbers keep stretching.  SHC runs very much on its own, with EOs and ECs popping up everytime and anytime.  We have been trying to get a Club Manager to keep the club vibrant.  Yeap, a few names surfaced; but many felt the current system works well.  A bit disorganised, not much of a system, but something which I too like.  Very often, we try to be organised; altho I think some disorganisation is great for our minds.  So, as you can see, SHC is just fantastic, and we should not let it slip.

Some of you know I am planning to send my son, accompanied by my wife, to study in Perth next year.  It will be a fact that I will have little time in Singapore.  And of course, little if not no time for SHC.  We therefore need to think of how to let SHC continue, without letting it slip.  You will be surprised that there are more members than you know or have seen in SHC.  Perhaps, they are shy, or waiting to join us some days in the activities.  I will still continue to particpate, on a limited time.  In fact, I have a time line of end Dec 2010.

If you can do some thing for SHC, speak up.  Tell us how you would be able to lead SHC to the next level.  Let’s give ourselves early June 2010 to decide how we can proceed.  The new leader or team will have full executive decisions over SilverHairsClub and SilverHairsClub.com.

Terence Seah

Nominations for Club Manager:

  1. Dan Huang
  2. KK Loh
  3. Susan Chan
  4. Robert Quek
  5. Ah Nee

Only Individual membership to the SilverHairsClub

The SilverHairsClub is for Singaporeans, over 45.  The taboos on activities and discussions of the club are "No politics, sex, religion, race, direct selling and MLM".  Its objective is to provide a platform for SHCians to meet new and more friends.

From time to time, we get requests from expatriates and PRs to join SHC.  The answer is we will exercise discretion, and membership is subject to our approval.

It is important to note that only individuals are allowed to join this virtual but real social club.  In other words, corporations or companies or external organisations are not allowed to join SHC.  Corporations cannot be represented by a member, altho members may be part of that organisation.

As this is a "free to join" club, advertising is not permitted on the forum and during club activities.  Therefore, we do not support promoting external organsiations.  There are requests from members to promote external organisations or sell products.  I am reviewing this but unfortunately, I have not found a solution to meet such requests.  Basically, we do not have the human resources.

However, SHC has always been very open to members who are entrepreneurial, runs their own business and able to provide handy men services.  Some degree of mention of what you do will be accepted on this forum. Again, external organisations are not permitted to be mentioned here.

Here are some examples of what can be accepted on this forum:

  1. You are attending a sales talk at ABC company.  You may invited other members to join you.
  2. You are the owner of XYZ flower shop, and you can offer flowers at discounts of 10% to members.
  3. You provide PC fixing services, and would like members to know.  You may mention this in  your profile when you introduce yourself to fellow members.
  4. You can organise activities at BBB karaoke, and invite members to participate. This is acceptable, as long as you are attending.

Here are some examples of what would not be accepted on this forum:

  1. You put up news that there is a sales or service available at ABC company.  ABC company does not belong to you.
  2. You are a member of HHH club, and you like other members to join.  You would like to put up some advertising.  We do not promote external organsiations.
  3. You read some news in the newspapers about a company offering health products.  You would like to copy this information for other members.

Some of you have expressed disappointment and even anger at this rules.  I am not so sure how to handle this.  SHC does not have a management or a committee.  We are unable to monitor or keep track of all activities and going-ons.  So, a simple set of rules is sufficient.

If in doubt, feel free to write to me.  You are free to express your views and comments here too.

Terence Seah

Terence Seah 

SHC monthly gathering, Thurs 18 Mar 2010

I guess some of you are missing the monthly gathering.  So, I have set Wed 17 March 2010 Thurs 18 March 2010 as the date for the next gathering.  The place is likely to be at Hans Cafe, Great Eastern building.  Time: 4pm to 9pm.  No entrance charge, but you can pick up any beverage or food at the counter.

What I would suggest is that groups wishing to meet for different events or activities can do so on the same date and time and place.

If you have a name tag, please bring it along.  If not, you can use one of the sticky labels provided when you register.

Please keep this date in your diary.  I shall come back with more details at a later date.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Lily Ho – loves dancing.
  3. Kent Chan – loves dancing too.
  4. Andrew Koh -join me if you like crocodile, turtle or snake soup.
  5. Agnes Seow – loves dancing.
  6. Catherine Yeo – Assisting as co-EO as Terence will arrive late.
  7. Yat Sing
  8. Sam Goh – Registration table (team leader)
  9. Sue Chan – if you need to find someone, I may be able to help.
  10. Lai Fong
  11. Richard Wong – Registration list (assistant)
  12. Rosalind Soh
  13. Victor Khor
  14. Sam Soo
  15. Freddie Liew
  16. Gary Ong
  17. Dennis Har
  18. Silas Yeo
  19. June Chin – our TGIF girl.
  20. Hamidah Ishak – just loves line dancing.
  21. Angela Straaten
  22. Ithminah Zainal
  23. Karen Wong
  24. Richard Lim
  25. Richard Kee – join him for the Balut game
  26. Jane Kee- our paper flower origamist.
  27. Doreen Ong
  28. Pat Lee
  29. Alice Seah
  30. Mary Chan
  31. Gwyneth Lee
  32. Maggie Teo – badminton?
  33. Thomas Loh
  34. Irene Poh
  35. Mohana Rao
  36. Ben Foo – join me on online trading discussion.
  37. Boon Liang – cycling lover
  38. Sophia Lim – our cookbook author.
  39. Eileen
  40. Ivan Lim – Bringing his laptop. Join him if you need online help.
  41. Dan Huang – Join him or challenge him on a game of chess.  He is good at it.
  42. Steven Chan – our flower and garden expert
  43. Jennifer Wong
  44. Janet Chan – singer and performer.
  45. Martin Lee
  46. Clara Chay – songs lover
  47. Annie Loh – loves singing too
  48. Sarah Zahriah – great support of SHC events.
  49. Rena Wong
  50. Peggy Ho
  51. Sylvia Ang
  52. Andrew Thio
  53. King Seng Lee – part time photographer
  54. Roger Wong
  55. Ronald Lam
  56. Stephen Low
  57. Irene Cheah
  58. Peter Ter
  59. Kristy &
  60. Robert Quek
  61. Pauline Ho
  62. Cat Koh
  63. Francis M
  64. Thomas Kuan
  65. Jazz Soh
  66. Irene Seet
  67. Doreen Lau
  68. Ronald Wie
  69. Dennis Wee
  70. John Howe
  71. Anne Chee
  72. Kristin Leong
  73. Venika Leong
  74. Rene Leong
  75. Pharis
  76. Margaret Lee
  77. Joseph Kala
  79. Please register.   Do not just walk in.

If you are new to SHC, this is a great excuse to come.  You have to make that effort to join the monthly gathering.

If you are old to SHC, this is a better excuse to come and meet old friends.  Again, you got to make that effort.

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Catching a movie in the morning

I just finished my breakfast in a shopping centre, here in Melbourne. Strolling around, I notice a long queue of seniors, approx 80 people. Busybody as usual, I got to the front of the queue to see what the excitement was all about. It’s 10am and every of these seniors were rushing to see the 11 am movie. It was cash only, just show the seniors concession card. There were a number of shows available eg there was “A single man”, “Up in the air”, “Fantastic Mr Fox” and “Crazy heart”.

I don’t see this in Singapore. Guess most of us are too busy, no time for such trivials or it’s just not in our culture. Maybe we just settle for DVDs at home.

Thinking aloud, I think this is a great retirement life, for seniors.

Terence Seah

A new feature – uploading your photo to your post

Hi Fellow SHCians,

We have just added additional hosting space to the SilverHairsClub.com website.  This means that qualified users of this forum will be able to upload single photo and single video directly into their post.  Only qualified users will be able to use this feature.  This feature will start on 1 Mar 2010.

We will start with the eligible users who meet all the criteria below.

  1. SHCians who are able to write Posts without any problems.  Those who face posting problems will not be allowed to use this feature.
  2. Have written at least 2 Posts. Therefore, new members may not be able to use this feature immediately.
  3. Must have written a profile to introduce themselves.  SHCians should be able to find you in the "Profile" category.
  4. Rules of the club apply.  Advertising not allowed.

Failure to observe the above criteria can result in the pictures and videos being deleted.

Example:  This is my photograph of myself.  I encourage you to show your face.

https://silverhairsclub.com/gallery/albums/wordpress/terence.thumb.jpg

 

 

 

 

Terence Seah

Hire a husband

About a year ago, I met a guy in Perth.  We have since accepted one another as friends.  During the time of our meeting, we talked and joked about an idea of "Hire a Husband" as a means to find househelp.  I didn’t know what the idea was all about; until he brought me some Western Australian newspapers classifieds section.  Inside the classifieds was a section on "Hire a Husband".

Initially, I was eagerly looking for another section on "Hire a wife"; but cannot find.  Only got "Hire a Husband".  Well, this is a househelp section where you can find someone to help you buy the groceries, fix a broken lamp, walk the dog or even to feed you if you cannot hold a spoon.  Keeping one company appear to be one of the accepted tasks too.  Sounds very professional work.

In SHC, we have some guys and gals who have raised this topic before, ie help with SHC.  Well, this is Hire a husband.  Sounds fun, eh?  Let your thoughts run wild; and once  you have an idea, share it here.  We may be able to develop this "Hire a Husband" into something worthwhile doing as we get further into our SilverHairs years.

Terence Seah 

Eat durians, logans, cockcoaches and smell fresh fishes in the morning

I suddenly feel the urge to eat some Thai durians.  Also, tom yam soups, steamed sotongs and plenty of veggies.  Then, I think the sceneries should be an open sea with winds blowing over the face.  Maybe the smell of 2 inch crabs, 5 inch king crabs and fresh anchovies caught in nets, in the morning.  And, the urge to sleep from lunch to dinner.  Chance to eat some cockcroaches.  May 2-3 star hotels.  Likely with hot water.  A chance to chat with the local villagers and maybe learn how to cook tomyam soup and something else.

I am planning a trip to Thailand 23- 26 April 2010, both days inclusive.  Likely to be relaxing, no shopping, nothing to do, coasting Chonburi, to Jomtien to Bang Saray and Rayong.  Plenty of light eating and loads of sleeping and dreaming.  Likely to be limited to 16 pax. Itinery will be plane land in Bkk, pickup and return to airport.  Dates likely fixed and not changeable.

Please indicate your interest here.  I think we will try a new way to confirm the trip for those who are confirmed to join.  Likely again to be $50 deposit and the rest pay when you are in Thailand.  If you cannot come, we will use the $50 to buy durians.  Have fun.

Fri, Apr 23, 2010 – Must arrive Bkk airport by 0900 hrs. Pickup at airport 0930 hrs. You can use Jetstar, Tigerairways or any airline. There is no pickup from Bkk.

Mon, Apr 26, 2010 – Trip ends 1500 hrs. You will leave a hotel in Chonburi. From here, you will be sent to the airport. You can also make your own way to Bkk, book your own hotel and go back to Singapore on your own.

Terence Seah

Registration List (16 pax only):

  1. Jessie Lee – Z7CK4Z
  2. Lawrence Lee – Z7CK4Z
  3. Paul Kong – LZS5LH
  4. Peggy Kong – LZS5LH
  5. Pearl – LZS5LH
  6. Nina Choo – LZS5LH
  7. Lisa Ong – LZS5LH
  8. Freddy Tan – LZS5LH

  9. Karen Thio – BZP1DH

  10. Evyonne Chew BZP1DH

  11. Sockie – BZP1DH

  12. Gingko Tay – KZQBDE

  13. Mary Tan – RZSQCF

  14. Terence Seah – KDD1QH

  15. /Closed.