Author: Terence Seah

Founder

Another men’s night – Tue, 02 Sep 2008 evening

Another men’s night coming up.  I am keen to have another men’s night.  There is a time slot for Tue, Sep 2, 2008.   Meeting time:  1830 – 1900 hrs.  Place:  Boat Quay.  I think it is a quieter day of the week.  Suggestions also welcome.  Would you like to join me?

Terence Seah

Interested:

  1. Andrew Thio
  2. Jeffrey Fong
  3. Terence Seah
  4. Dan Huang – coming to swim too.
  5. Jeffrey Lim
  6. Jonathan Ong
  7. Andrew Koh
  8. Yew Kwong
  9. Tim Liu -likely to join swimming in the Singapore River.
  10. Charles Chua – may join at dinner.
  11. Steven Chan

Dream trip to Mae Hong Son & Chiangmai – Thu 20 Nov – Tue 25 Nov 2008

Here is the schedule:

  • ETA Chiangmai airport – Thu 20 Nov 2008 (1st flight in the morning.  Upon arrival at airport, we will head straight up to the mountain resorts.  If you cannot get a flight, you have to arrive on the 19 Nov 2008).  To include travel insurance with airfare.
  • ETD Chiangmai airport – Tue 25 Nov 2008  (Arr time in Chiangmai, around 12 nn.  If you stay in Chiangmai city for shopping, eating and massages, you may link up with Kenneth Tan.  I will fly off from Chiangmai on 25 Nov 2008).

Other details:

  • If you bring your own tent, great.  If you do not bring your own tent, we can rent from the resort for a fee.  You have to pair with your own partner.  Or else, you have to sleep in or outside my tent.
  • Food – all the way will be vegetables and fruits, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  No meat. Rice – yes.  You will notice your bowels change, after this trip.
  • Toilet – Yes.  Hot water – No.
  • Drinking water – we will buy along the way.
  • Cooking and fixing of tents.  I am considering have someone to come with us, to fix the tents and organise the cooking.
  • Swimming pool – no; aircondition – open air and a light jacket needed; shopping in the mountains – very traditional but yes and limited.
  • Television – No; radio – use your mobile phone.
  • Mobile telephone – works well 90% of the places we go to.
  • City shopping – Join Kenneth Tan in Chiangmai city, on or after 25 Nov.

More details as we go along.  Meantime, please go into airasia.com and plan your arrivals and departures.  Find a sleeping partner too.

Terence Seah

51% confirmed:

  1. Terence Seah – I shall meet you in BKK airport.  Bkk/CM FD3240 and CM/Bkk 3290 flights booked. (1)
  2. Annie Loh & Daisy Yeo, flights booked.  Plse supply fight numbers.
  3. Susan Tan & James Tan – tent mates, 20/11 FD3502 and 29/11 FD3507. (2)
  4. ChristinaCL Chan – SG/BKK/CM 20Nov FD3502 eta CM FD3240/16:30. Etd CM/28Nov08. considering a queen size bed installed, with solar hot water
  5. Helen Wong & Julie Yeo – 20 Nov : Sin/Bangkok Tigerairways TR102 (0710/0830). 20 Nov : Bangkok to Chiang Mai AirAsia FD 3234 (1250/1400).  29 Nov : Chiang Mai to Bangkok AirAsia FD 3239 140/1250), 29 Nov : Bangkok to Singapore Tigerairways TR 105 (1440/1805)
  6. Karen Thio
  7. Mike Tan & Alicia Soh – tent mates, 20Nov FD 3502, FD 3240. 29Nov FD 3235, FD 3507 (2)
  8. Anne To – 20 Nov SIN/BKK/CM FD3502, FD3240.  28 Nov 2008 – CNX/BKK, BKK/SIN (1)
  9. Janet Chan – not confirmed.
  10. Norlinda & Bira Bira – tent mates, tickets bought.
  11. Gingko Tay
  12. Charles Chua not confirmed.
  13. Pauline Chew
  14. Rene Leong & Cecilia Wee – 20Nov FD 3502, FD 3240. 29Nov FD 3235, FD 3507 (2)
  15. Gingko Tay
  16. Pauline Chew & Ella Tan – 20 Nov 2008: SIN to BKK FD 3502 Dep 1100 Arr 1215.  20 Nov 2008: BKK to CNX FD 3240 Dep 1520 Arr 1630.  28 Nov 2008: CNX to BKK FD 3239 Dep 1140 Arr 1250. 28 Nov 2008: BKK to SIN FD 3505 Dep 1645 Arr 2005
  17. Max, limited to 16 Pax only.

Something for Halloween night – Fri, Oct 31, 2008

This is definitely not a confirmed event!  But, if it comes true, it will be a strictly SHC event.

Halloween Day falls on Oct 31 each year.  I guess most of you know what is Halloween day.  Imagine SHCians meeting one another with cut-out water melons over their heads and dressed in tathered torn cotton dresses.  And everybody tryng to frighten one another with ghostly laughter and strange faces.

Liquor is not something I support, altho must confess most of us sin in this area.  I think a bit of it is fun.  The angmos enjoy this day, as this is a great way to meet other friends, the friendly way.  Imagine rushing off for Halloween, immediately after work, change into something ghastly, bring along a huge pumpkin, with cutout eyes, nose and wide smile, and chatting with one another, until 1.00am.  Then when the clock strikes 12, everybody suddenly downs their pumpkin head, and enjoy the fun moments of laughter, realising how young each of us really is.  An excellent occasion to practise the SHC Hug.

SilverHairsClub has only one objective; and that is to provide a platform for SHCians to meet new and more friends.  Enjoy the fun of being natural.  CPF, retirement, money and how to survive till 85 are important issues, but there is also plenty of life ahead to look forward to.  So, go to the market this weekend, and buy the largest pumpkin that fits your head, eat the inside; and dry the husk. 

Now, for all SHCians, do you know of such a place in Singapore, when we can have a fun Halloween evening?  We can meet at 8pm, and escape in our chariots and donkeys ready by 1am.  Big enough for 80 – 100 giants and dwarfs, with settings like the inside of Disneyland’s "It’s a small world".  Dinner not important, as everybody would have eaten a brown bear; but obviously, some little fried rats and grasshoppers would be great.  Some music would be great.

Think wild.  Why not?  And, share your thoughts, even though they may be crazy.  Dont be shy.  If you have never met anyone in SHC, this would be a great evening to meet new friends.  Please raise your left hand.

No promises yet, but put this date in your diary.  If you think your diary is clear, and you like to meet other SHCians with similar interests, please put your name here too.   By the way, I have not found the EO yet.

Terence Seah

Tentative registration list:

Would you like to offer your services to other SHCians?

Many of us would like to do some part-time job, when we retire.  Here are some examples which have been discussed on this forum.  The examples of providing different services can be picked up on this forum, when discussing Blue Helmet projects.

  1. Walking a dog for a couple who is outstation.
  2. Baby sitting
  3. Guides needed to show visitors around a farm
  4. Running short errands to buy toto or 4D tickets
  5. Temp secretarial or administrative tasks
  6. Buying a gift for a friend
  7. Part-time tour guide for a small group of travellers
  8. Mahjong coach for a few days a month
  9. Assist with business meetings and conventions
  10. Teach swimming to children at a condo’s pool.
  11. Temporary telephone call operator, on a specific industry.
  12. Teaching home cooked food.
  13. Marketing errands
  14. Teaching music lessons
  15. Home based menicure and pedicure sevices
  16. Personal image consultant
  17. Supply of shepherd’s pies
  18. Temporary office relief
  19. Party clown or magician
  20. Escort and guide on a short holiday.
  21. Part-time book-keeper or accountant
  22. Relief driver for drunked diners.
  23. Any others, it is up to you.  Sexual, racial, political, religious and MLM are not permitted to be advertised under this project.

Here’s how the process works, if you are keen to provide any personal services to the public.  This service is available only to retired or semi-retired SHCians.  Strictly for members only.  Write down the service you would like to offer to the public (No more than 140 characters, including space).  The services would initially be made known to the other members of SHC.  If the service proves to be a success, this same set of services will be offered to the general public.

  • To start, write down the service you offer by sending an SMS to Blue Helmet SMS 9178-7097 in the following format:  BH <Providing dog walking services @ $20 per hour.  Min 2 hours.  Bedok area.  Dog must be well natured and kept on a leash.  Jenny Poh>. 
  • If a customer is interested in your service, you will receive an email alert to your registered SHC mobile telephone.
  • You can then call back to the customer, and take over from there.
  • We will not be responsible for any outcome or negotiations you may have with any customer.
  • You may be charged for the SMS @ 20 cents each, once the services are offered to the public.

This service is intended as a Blue Helmet project.  So, go ahead.

Terence Seah

SHC monthly gathering – Tue 9 Sep 2008

The SHC monthy gathering for Sep 2008 is set for Tue, 9 Sep 2008.  This will be held at Hans Cafe @Great Eastern Building, Upp Pickering Street.

  • Date:  Tue 9 Sep 2008
  • Time:  Session 1 – 3.00 pm to 6pm (For retired SilverHairs); Session 2 – 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm (For still working SilverHairs).
  • Entrance:  No charge.  Strictly for registered SHC members.
  • F&B: Please buy from Hans counter.

Please jot this date in your diary.  Do remember to bring your SHC name tags.  The SHC monthly gathering provides a platform for SHCians to meet new and more friends.  There is no topic of discussion during this event.  If you have not been to one such session, this is a great opportunity.  More Details later.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

Session 1: for the retired SilverHairs

  1. Daniel Chan
  2. Terence Seah
  3. Alicia Lim
  4. Joan Wong – likes to meet on the campervan trip in Australia.
  5. Lim Tian Soo
  6. Mary Loo
  7. Annie Loh
  8. Kenneth Tan – after first session, then go for toilet break 30 mins
  9. LH Jie
  10. Grace Wong
  11. Charles Chua
  12. Lilian Teo
  13. Lum Fook
  14. Dennis Wee
  15. Ann Lim
  16. Ivan Lim – Not sure will stay for 2nd session
  17. Danz
  18. Andrew Thio
  19. Eileen

Session 2: for those still working SilverHairs

  1. Agnes Seow
  2. Steven Chan
  3. Susan Chan
  4. Daniel Chan
  5. Lydia Chin
  6. Maureen Lee
  7. Pauline Tan
  8. Jeffrey Lim (half time in Bangkok)
  9. Andrew Yeung
  10. Catherine Yeo
  11. Jeremy Tan
  12. Terence Seah
  13. June Chin
  14. ChrstinaCL Chan – no matter, how late must come
  15. Girlie Chan – requests for name tag
  16. Tim Liu
  17. Veronique Lee
  18. Judy Lim
  19. Karen Thio
  20. Diana Loo – need a name tag.
  21. Lin Chuah
  22. LH Jie
  23. Shirleen Kao
  24. Grace Wong – If you wish to have a name tag, please let us know.
  25. Boon Liang
  26. Caroline Sit
  27. Caroline Gee
  28. Clara Chay
  29. Helen Wong
  30. Ann To
  31. Gingko Tay
  32. Catherine Ho
  33. Patrick Lee
  34. Pauline Khoo
  35. Dolly Lim – coming, if she is not having a holiday somewhere.
  36. Margaret Tian
  37. Tim Liu – will be swinging in.
  38. Patsy Lim
  39. Patrick Khoo
  40. Peggy Ho
  41. Patricia Lim
  42. Jennifer Lim
  43. Seok Cheng
  44. Yew Kwong
  45. Lily Ho
  46. Dennis Wee
  47. Ann Lim
  48. Anna Seet
  49. Thomas Loh
  50. Susan Tan
  51. James Tan
  52. Jonathan Ong
  53. Danz
  54. Juliet Ong
  55. Aaron How
  56. Andrew Thio
  57. Juliana Kok
  58. Ronald Koh
  59. Rene Leong
  60. Norlinda
  61. Veron Wong

 

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CPF investment, retirement talks – Sun, 31 Aug 2008

Unbelievable, for the month of Aug 2008, I am in Singapore for 3 weekends.  Well, I like to do one big retirement issue and event for SHCians who are under 55 or under 62.  We have chatted a lot on this SHC forum on CPF  investments, health insurance, retirement funds, retirement villages and other related retirement issues.  Usually, we do not conduct such topics, and so, I think it would be a good idea if we hear from fellow SHCians on these issues.  If you would like to talk on a related topic, this is a good opportunity.  No selling.  Please specify topic.

  • Date:  Sun 31 Aug 2008
  • Time:  From 12nn to 2000 hrs.
  • Schedule: 
  • 1200 – 1300 hrs – Gather to know one another.
  • Venue:  Scorebot 18 Bali Lane.
  • Speakers:  from within SHC
  • Entrance:  Free, strictly for SHC members

For those planning to listen or meet other SHC members during this date, please jot date in your diary.  More details later.

Session 0: (Moderator and no topic leader.  For those not planning ot attending the sessions): Yew Kwong

  1. Yew Kwong
  2. Boon Liang
  3. Tim Liu – Bananas supplier.
  4. Ronald Wie – Tarzan swinging from tree to tree.
  5. Lydia Chin
  6. ChristinaCL Chan
  7. Andrew Thio
  8. And all others taking a rest, during the breaks.

Session 1:  Moderator and topic leader:  (Currency-Linked Investment (currency pairing/premium deposit) for yield enhancement) Eleanor Chan – 1400 hrs sharp (One hour).

  1. LH Jie
  2. Charles Chua
  3. Florence Ho
  4. Jessie Teo
  5. Helen Wong
  6. Jonathan Ong
  7. Annie Loh
  8. Gingko Tay
  9. Alicia Lim
  10. Peng Peng
  11. Ronald Lee
  12. Low Ming Choo
  13. James Tan
  14. Susan Tan
  15. Rene Leong
  16. Tim Liu
  17. Lee Ah Nee
  18. Molly Chua
  19. Juliet Ong
  20. Lina Ng
  21. Aaron How
  22. Seok Keng
  23. Oi Cheng
  24. Agnes Tan
  25. Mei Foo
  26. Margaret Tian
  27. Pauline Khoo
  28. Patsy Lim
  29. Boon Liang
  30. Daisy Yeo
  31. Maureen Lee
  32. Jessie Tan
  33. Vivian Lai
  34. Lee King Seng
  35. Rena Wong
  36. Grace Wong
  37. Lilian Teo
  38. Richard Tham
  39. Andrew Thio
  40. ChristinaCL Chan
  41. Limited to 20 40 pax.  Aiyah, as usual, I underplan.  Kind of worried the numbers will exceed the plan.  Looks Like we have to issue coupons for a seat.  After that, got to sit on lap or stand.  Nevermind, I shall let the brains do some work.

Session 2:  Moderator and topic leader: Ronald Wie (How to draw out all our cpf monies before the minimum sum is due for ‘cold storage’). Time 3.30 pm (1 hour)

  1. Juliana Kok
  2. Terence Seah
  3. Helen Wong
  4. Jonathan Ong
  5. Annie Loh
  6. Gingko Tay
  7. Ronald Lee
  8. James Tan
  9. Susan Tan
  10. Rene Leong
  11. Lee Ah Nee
  12. Molly Chua
  13. Juliet Ong
  14. Lina Ng
  15. Aaron How
  16. Judy Lim
  17. Chow Weng
  18. Tim Liu
  19. Seok Keng
  20. Oi Cheng
  21. Agnes Tan
  22. Peng Peng
  23. Bernie Chung
  24. Margaret Tian
  25. Pauline Khoo
  26. Patsy Lim
  27. Boon Liang
  28. Daisy Yeo
  29. Lydia Chin
  30. Grace Kok
  31. Maureen Lee
  32. Jessie Tan
  33. Susan Chan
  34. Vivian Lai
  35. Catherine Ho
  36. Rena Wong
  37. Richard Tham
  38. ChristinaCL Chan
  39. Limited to 20 40 pax.

Session 3:  Moderator and topic leader:  (Controlling Personal Finances (CPF) – Inflation and Recession.  A personal view.).  KT Wong

  1. Terence Seah – Haha, I get the privilege to put my name here first.
  2. Ah Nee
  3. Molly Chua
  4. Juliet Ong
  5. Lina Ng
  6. Aarow How
  7. Chow Weng
  8. Tim  Liu
  9. Ronald Lee
  10. Peng Peng
  11. Bernie Chung
  12. Pauline Khoo
  13. Helen Wong
  14. Catherine Ho
  15. Patsy Lim
  16. Boon Liang
  17. Steven Chan
  18. Margaret Tian
  19. Annie Loh
  20. Daisy Yeo
  21. Grace Kok
  22. Maureen Lee
  23. Ann Lim
  24. Catherine Ho
  25. Limited to 20 40 pax.

Terence Seah

Short beginners course: “How to move around SilverHairsClub.com?” Sun 27 July 2008

This week, I am in Singapore; and thought it would be nice if I do a short beginners course on "How to move around this website called SilverHairsClub.com?".  Other experienced members who are familiar can also conduct a session like this, from time to time.  I would appreciate this.

Topics:

  • How does SilverHairsClub.com operate as a club or a blog?  Concept and design.
  • How to write a Post or a Comment?
  • How to get a new password, and change it from time to time.
  • Security and access levels of the SHC forum, especially EDIT.
  • How to start a similar website, similar to SilverHairsClub.com?  In case, you are thinking of starting one for your own needs.
  1. Venue:  ScoreBot, 18 Bali Lane, near Arab Street.
  2. Date and Time:  Sun 27 July 2008, starting 3pm sharp.  Finishing 5pm.
  3. Equipment:  Course is simple, and you dont need to bring your laptop; just take some simple notes.
  4. Fee:  No charge, just your time.
  5. Attendees:  Limited to 15 pax.  Have fun.

Terence Seah

You have raised your hands:

  1. Andrew Yeung
  2. Lin Chuah
  3. Dan Huang
  4. Catherine Ho
  5. Maureen Lee
  6. Mary Tan
  7. Ronald Lee
  8. Andrew Koh
  9. Agnes Seow
  10. Shirleen Kao
  11. Peng Peng
  12. Patsy Lim
  13. SK Chua
  14. Lilian Teo
  15. Seok Cheng
  16. Ron Lai
  17. Juliana Kok
  18. Tim Liu – up on the  tree
  19. Florence Ho
  20. Alice Lai – do come, but only on the durian tree, just planted.

Participation close for now.  Shall look at another date for another session.

Pictures of SHC 17 July 2008 monthly gathering

Here are the pictures of the SHC monthly gathering at Kovan.  This is an open air area, infront of Paya Labar Kovan cc.   F&B is provided by the venue owner.

Have a look at the pictures.  Give us your feedback of the place, good or bad.  If your comments are slightly positive, we might hold another event here again. Oops, in my mind, and maybe, the hokkien songs singalong, a talent-time or event a dance performance, even a talk.

From all participants, thank you Ah Nee for being a vibrant Event Organiser and host of this monthly event.  And, also thanks to Grace Wong for printing our personalised name tag, and both Grace and Janet Heng for managing the registration desk.  Also, the impromptu dance performance and the international chess competition.  And, thanks to Molly Chua for the chirpy chips and the few beer contributors.  A warm welcome too to the new members.

Now, that most of you know what the SHC monthly gathering is all about, and am secretly hoping to be an Event Organiser, plse raise your hand or speak with any fellow SHCians.  To view the pictures, plse click here.

Terence Seah

Overnite at ECP & SHC gathering on Sat/Sun 16-17 Aug 2008

Hi SHCians,  be crazy, and give your SilverHairs years a change.  Remember I was saying that one day, we should have a gathering on a Sunday.  Well, this early morning I had a walk at the East Coast Parkway, together with Ron Lai.  I must say a Sunday morning gathering can be very refreshing.  So, to start with, here is the real dream.   An overnight camp at ECP, with the aim of having SHCians get to know one another better, and making new and more friends.  Followed, by a gathering on a refreshing Sunday morning.

  • Session 1 – Sat 1200 1500 hrs – Build a 2 to 4 pax tent at ECP.  Check in time.  Participants should share the cost of a tent.  Go look at Carrfourre, check out costs and share with us here.  If you have not camped for years, this is real fun.  Campers decide their own camp-mates.  I shall ask Yew Kwong and cycling team for their advice on the exact camp location, near Burger King, taking toilets into consideration.
  • Session 2 – Sat 1800 hrs – BBQ.  Concept: Charcoal and fire will be provided.  Bring your own meat and sweet potatoes, just for yourself.  Daylight BBQ, to make sure we see what is cooked.  You can bring your own food and drinks.  Stay flexible. Now,  replaced with a potluck. 
  • Session 3 – Sat night – Camp overnight.  Do whatever you like.  You can go fishing, chit-chatting, swimming, having a beer or two somewhere, watch the submarines swimming out in the open seas, aiyoh up to individuals.  I think can count falling stars too.  Bring your guitars.  Gate close at 12mn.
  • Session 4 – Sun 0800 hrs morning – Wake up early for SHC gathering at camping area and at Burger King.  For non-campers, come join the SHC gathering.  Breakfast on individual ac.
  • Sunday 12nn – Check out and go home.  I shall ask Ron Lai to assist with providing bus service information to Burger King.

The above event is confirmed.  It will go on, irrespective of weather and number of pax.  There is no charge to participate in the above activity, except as mentioned above.

Terence Seah

A registration list will be started.  Please indicate the sessions you will be attending.  You can also attend one session.  If you like the fun to knowing SHCians better, come for all four sessions.  Strictly for registered SilverHairsClub members only.

  • Terence Seah – Session 1, 2, 3, 4.  Please accept my apology, as this is the only weekend I am in Spore.  Now, who wants to share my tent?
  • Lily Ho – Session 3 & 4.  Thinking of squeezing into Terence’s tent.
  • Dolly Lim – Session 3 & 4.  Squeezing into Terence’s tent.
  • Yew Kwong – Session 3 & 4.  Squeezing into Terence’s tent.

Future venue for SHC monthly gatherings – Hans Cafe @ Upper Pickering

Hi everybody,  here is an update of how I think we will handle future SHC monthly gatherings.  Our membership will continue to grow, and it is becoming more difficult to find a place that can cater to our group size.  Some suggestions came up, and we have yet to explore.  They include Downtown East, Burger King (East coast parkway) and Terminal 2 Food court.  Please continue to make recommendations.

Here are our guidelines for venues:

  • Place should be near to MRT station or public transport.
  • Venue should allow flexibility on the number of pax and amount spent. 
  • Venue operator provide food and drinks over the counter; as SHC should focus on its core objective, of provide a platform for members to meet new friends.

So far, Hans Cafe & Restaurant @ Great Eastern has met our basic requirements.  However, because of our size, we have naturally upgrade our noise level; affecting other diners.  As Hans Cafe is a business; and we are making use of the place, there is reasonable expectation requiring us to purchase drinks and food from the venue.

Currently, we are in the process of arranging with Hans management on the above; as well as how we can make our noise tolerable to other dinners.  We hope to resolve this by end July 2008.  A lady member is currently helping to facilitate the above issue.

Once we come to a firm arrangement, it is likely we will hold the monthly gathering at Hans, once a month.  There will be two sessions; one for retired SilverHairs and one for still-working SilverHairs. We will also increase the numbers from 150 pax to 200 and 300 pax.  I hope Hans Cafe will be a great meeting place for SilverHairs, once a month.

Please offer your thoughts, suggestions and comments.

Terence Seah

SHC monthly gathering – Sun, 17 Aug 2008

The August gathering will be a refreshing change.  It will be held on a Sunday early morning.  Some of you obviously have your Sunday morning activity, while for some, a Sunday may be your marketing or house-cleaning day.  But, we have to give this timing a try; and see if it works for most of us.

  • Date: Sunday, 17 Aug 2008.
  • Time: Likely 0700 – 1100 hours
  • Venue:  Not decided yet.  You can and should have a say.  Should be at or near a MRT station.

Please keep this date in your diary.

Terence Seah

Attending a course in dating business

Hi MaryC, CatherineH, and others who are just as crazy as myself. 

This topic follows a comment by MaryC a few days ago, about making crafts for her new "in-laws".  And, when I offer to throw a party, she says we have to find her a groom first.  And, CatherineHo has been asked to be a party organiser too.  Well, like some of us, I too wanted to offer to find MaryC a groom, until this morning.

This morning at 6am, while rushing to catch a flight to Kathmandu, I chance upon the Straits Times, 01 July 2008, Page H20.  And for the first time, I read the advertisement headlined "Establish and manage a dating business".  I think it is organised under WDA.  As I am now at the airport, I could not remember what the course content is like; but it has something to do with establishing and evaluating a dating business.   We had this topic of dating a year back, but did not spring to mind any ideas.

Caught on my mind this morning, that a few of us may be interested to start a dating business for people in Singapore.  You know young people are marrying later; fuzzy, aiyah for many reasons.  The course is, I think, $321 per person, SDF funded.  Anybody, likes to join the course, and see if this is a business in Singapore.  As you know, I am always keen in running projects which seniors can run, with their experience and knowledge.  Hopefully, some thing we can park under Blue Helmet.

Thanks MaryC and Catherine H.  I am aware some of us may find this topic objectional, but hopefully some of us will look at it as something we can do, as a business, as we get older; and influencing our young to start early.

Terence Seah  

What is a SHC activity?

Here, I guess, we need your feedback?  In my mind, a SHC activity is organised by SHCian, for SHCians only.  Not for children or friends.  Strictly for SHC members only.   In this way, when members attend the activity, he/she would not see children, friends or other members of the public. 

As an Event Organiser, the EO is free to decide if he/she opens the activity to friends, children or public.  However, the EO cannot give the impression that this is a SHC activity.

I open this topic for discussion until end of July 2008.

Terence Seah

Post of Pictures Manager for SHC Forum

Hi everybody,

The post of Picture Manager is currently vacant and in urgent need of someone with knowledge of uploading photos onto the website. The role would require the Pictures Manager to receive digital photographs from approved Event Organisers, layout the pictures as per current format, auto correct for brightness and finally uploading the photographs to the SHC website.

The Pictures Manager has the right to delete and decide if the photographs are suitable material.  No editing task will be required in this role.  To enable photographs to be published, the rules of SHC will apply.

For continuity, and if you feel you have what it takes to be a Picture Manager, do come forward to offer your services.

Terence Seah

Annual medical checkups for the over 45s

Early this week, I went for my annual medical checkup, for the first time, at Bumrungrad Hospital in Bangkok.  The checks were comprehensive, and I was impressed with the service and care the staff put into ensuring a thorough check.  Surprised, this was the first time, i did an ultrasound; thought it was only for pregnant mothers.  Kind of ticklish tough.  The total cost was SGD 540.

As usual, when I went to pick up my report, and see the follow-up review doctor, i was just going over my head, what kind of added features I have developed in my body, over the last year.  Nothing unusual though, the doctor advised me to take more exercise, eat more healthy and come back in a year’s time.

I think this is an interesting topic for everybody.  Do you have some advice to share on annual medical checkups for over 45s?

Terence Seah 

How to look for another SHCian with similar interests?

Look at Shortcuts on the left sidebar.  Click on "Latest Posts".  Instead of "View all categories", choose "Members’ profile".  Or simply do a Search.

How about sharing with us your interests?  You will be surprised that there are many other SHCians who enjoy the same interests and crankiness as you.  If you are still not so sure how, chat with another SHCian.

Terence Seah

An orgy in the plan, likely Fri 21 June or 4 Jul 2008

About two moons ago, Dan Huang, myself and a few crazy ladies sparked off an idea to have an orgy. I also remembered igniting the same idea with Tim and a small group of SHCians at the Changi Beach club, on the beach. We could have a BBQ too, but not sure yet. I think the night must be a new moon, so that no one can see the other persons. The dress will be swim wear and sleepers. Can have swimming on the beach too. Strictly nothing to do with sex, politics, race, religion, direct selling and MLM. Some hot Elvis, romantic Ann Murray and Donny & Marie songs in the background. We could start at 7pm and end at 10pm. Enough time to go somewhere else. We call it an orgy. Dare to come? Likely it will be a friday night. Give me a feel of your interest. I shall pick up from here then. Do you like to be my assistant, I mean assistant EO? Just stop by the local bar on Sukhumvit Soi 4, and had 5 whiskies, I think. Should be home in Bangkok in the next 30 minutes. Dan, Tim, please dream further. And for others, don’t worry, it’s for fun. Terence Seah

SHC monthly gathering – Wed 16 July 2008

In order to keep the thread separate from the one Patrick Khoo put up, here is the startup plan for the July monthy gathering.

  • Date:  Wed 16 July 2008
  • Place:  Blk 207 Hougang Street 21, Paya Lebar Kovan CC. opp the former bus interchange (now a car park infront of KOVAN Hub-Blk 206) beside the food centre.  Nearest MRT – Kovan Stn (NEL) exit facing HEARTLAND MALL.   Take Exit C (Heartland Mall), walk straight towards the direction of the Hawker centre, don’t turn huh…..just walk straight and you will pass by MacDonald.  The CC is just opposite. Buses ply along Upp Serangoon Road or Hougang St21.
  • Time:  From 4pm (retired SilverHairs).  From 7pm, for still working SilverHairs.  Up to 9.30pm.

Please put this date in your diary.  You can raise your hand to be EO.  And everybody can make a suggestion here.  Prepare for 100 pax.  Have fun.

Strictly for SHC members.  No pollitics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM. 

Terence Seah

Registration List

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Susan Tan – maybe
  3. Steven Chan – 7pm
  4. Ah Nee – must come, as she helps to book venue.  Also, Event Organiser
  5. Esther Leong
  6. Boon Liang
  7. Caroline Gee – after 7pm
  8. Dennis Wee
  9. Daniel Chan
  10. Gingko Tay
  11. Grace Kok
  12. Janet Chan
  13. Eyvonne Chew
  14. Peng Peng
  15. Janet Heng – Registration desk
  16. Liu Png Hock
  17. Melissa Khng
  18. Ann Lim
  19. Catherine Ho
  20. Kenneth Tan – hoping to meet the teochew ah nyas.
  21. KingSeng Lee – from 7pm, after work.
  22. Lina Ng
  23. Susan Chang
  24. Norlinda
  25. Dan Huang – coming with international English chess set
  26. Veronique Lee – coming after 7pm
  27. Grace Wong – Registration desk
  28. Aaron How – coming after 7pm
  29. Molly Chua – coming with one packet of Lays chips.
  30. Annie Loh – coming at 4pm
  31. Margaret Tian – after 7pm
  32. Annet Seet
  33. Susan Chan – after 7pm
  34. Annto
  35. Jassmine Teo –  coming with some puzzles, at 4pm
  36. Oi Cheng – thinking.
  37. Andrew Koh
  38. Margaret Cheo
  39. Catherine Yeo
  40. June Chin
  41. Angela Straaten
  42. Hamidah Ishak
  43. Joanne Ang
  44. Jonathan Ong 
  45. Ronald Lai
  46. Alice Lai
  47. Juliet Ong
  48. Robert Quek
  49. Kristy Quek
  50. Malcom Chen
  51. James Tan – after after 4.30 pm
  52. Susan Goh
  53. Elizabeth Tay
  54. Lily Ho
  55. Dolly Lim
  56. Eve Choy
  57. Bobby Yee
  58. Tan Jee Hai
  59. Alison Lee
  60. Lum Fook
  61. Jeffrey Ng
  62. Harry Lim – coming 4pm, would request for a name tag.
  63. Amy Ko – 4pm too
  64. Patrick Khoo
  65. Rose Lim
  66. Charles Chua
  67. Chew Wai Jin
  68. Daniel Chan – looking for Chinese chess kakis
  69. Ron Koh
  70. Joyce Tan
  71. Roger Wong
  72. James Tan
  73. Susan Tan

Feel free to join.  Do register to make it easy for the organisers.  If you cannot join at a later date, do inform us, say a week before 16 July.

Pictures of SilverHairsClub June 2008 gathering

Hi everybody,

Based our registration desk, handled by Grace Wong and Janet Heng, 130 SHCians attended the June gathering at Hans Cafe last night.

There will be a few sets of photos, and they will be added here over the next few days.  Hope you have enjoyed the company of fellow SHCians; and that you will have found new friends to enable you to pursue your interests.  Go cycling, walking, travel, dancing, chatting, afternoon, invest, make your own jewellery, origami, gosh, name it.  … Make your SilverHairs years more meaningful and fun.

Cheers.  And, am hearing oldies "San Francisco", "Danny’s song" and "Puppy Love" over the radio this morning.

Terence Seah

Kahlua Irish cream – another cure for headaches

Over the last two years, many of us have enjoyed the fun and culture of the SilverHairsClub.  And, many have found new friends, with new activities and interests.  Unfortunately, and even though I have been in the newspaper media business for a long time, I have learnt that words can be harsh and misinterpreted, even among over 45s.  Some members have used SHC’s communication channel to insinuate and insult other members.  Obviously, this was not what SHC had intended in the first place.  However, with the open internet media, inflammatory comments as not unusual in a public forum. 

As long as discussions stay out of politics, sex, race or religion, besides direct selling and MLM, the administrator will, within reason, allow all discussions or debate to proceed without interruption.  Therefore, I encourage forum members to be sensitive; and not allow other members to make you excited.  There are many fun SHCians around us.

I had just bought a bottle of Kahlua Irish cream at the airport.  Anybody likes to join me for a Kahlua evening after the gathering on Wed 4 Jun.  Bring your own plastic cup.  Another great cure for headaches.  You are encouraged to give your views here.  Avoid pointing at specific persons, unless you are directing at me.  I wont get angry.

Terence Seah

Looking for SHCians who love singing Hokkien songs only

No promises yet, but I am looking for guys and gals who loves to sing Hokkien songs.  Am thinking of one evening, gather around, just to singalong Hokkien songs.  If you have the K’OK discs or music VCDs, so much the better.

So, for a start, if you can be available on a weekday, no day decided yet, after work, and loves to sing Hokkien songs, and enjoy the company of others listening to you, raise your hands.  Maybe I will cook up something next month.

Terence Seah

June Monthly gathering – Wed, 4 Jun 2008

Hi all SHCians attending the monthly gathering,

Most of us are new to one another.  Dont be shy.  Introduce yourself to one another.  Make sure your name tag is clearly visible to your friends around.  Don’t sit down throughout the whole evening.  If you really do not know where to start, ask the registration desk, or Mary Chan.  For the seasoned members, you know what to do.

Last two days, I was reminded that there was no May monthly gathering.  Excuse was, May was very crowded, so the monthly gathering was not called.  We must try not to skip the monthly gatherings.

Well, let’s have another one.  Details as follows:

  • Venue:  To be announced soon.  Confirmed at Hans Cafe, Great Eastern Bldg, China Square, Pickering Street.
  • Date:  Wed 4 June 2008
  • Time:  1500 – 1800 hrs (retired SHCians); 1800 – 2100 hrs (still working SHCians).
  • F&B:  One complementary drink, for the 1st 50 registered participants.  Food, please purchase at counter.
  • Topic:  Getting to meet new friends.  Bring your name tag.
  • Event Organiser:  Terence Seah
  • Registration:  When you arrive, please ask for Grace Wong and Janet Heng, and tick your name against the name list.  If you had asked for a name tag, please check with Grace.  If no name tag, please write your name, as big as possible, on a sticky label, and put it on  your dress/shirt.  Have fun.
  • As this is a SHC monthly event, no direct selling of goods and services here please.  No discussions on politics, sex, race, or religion.

Terence Seah

Registration List (Strictly for SilverHairsClub members):

  1. Steven Chan – coming 3 –  5pm.  Giraffe in the family.
  2. Terence Seah – coming 4pm.
  3. Susan Chan – coming 7pm.  Saw her at the last D&D.
  4. Grace Wong – offers to make name tags.  Plse write to Grace here.  Registration desk.
  5. Dan Huang – loves badminton and dancing. Very active.
  6. Ron Lai – Tall, dark and handsome.  Loves dancing.
  7. Alice Lai – husband above.  always smiles.
  8. Janet Heng – coming 3pm.  Assisting in the registration.  Very helpful.
  9. Jonathan Ong – coming evening to meet old SHC friends.  Works at Shenton way.
  10. Karen Thio
  11. Charles Chua – coming 3pm.  Likes travelling in Malaysia and Thailand.
  12. Lim Tian Soo – runs an organic farm
  13. King Seng – coming 6pm.
  14. Ron Koh – Interested origami students, please join RonK.  Remember our kelong organiser.
  15. Dolly Lim – coming 6pm.  No introduction needed.  Writes hokkien English.
  16. Jeffrey Lim – coming evening.  Likes diving.
  17. Caroline Gee – coming evening.  Our last D&D Event organiser.
  18. Mary Chan – coming 3pm.  You see her everywhere, even in the newspapers.  New members, please look for Mary Chan, as she is one of our match-makers.
  19. Lily Ho – coming evening session.  Likes dancing too.
  20. Dennis Wee – coming, not sure which session.  A quiet fruit tarts baker.
  21. Annie Loh – coming 3pm.  Loves singing.  Likes crystals too.
  22. Veronique Lee – coming evening session
  23. L H Jie – coming 3pm.  You may remember her if you were a new member last year.
  24. Clara Chay – coming. Loves Singing too.
  25. Paul Leong – coming afternoon to evening
  26. Jenny Leong – coming afternoon to evening.
  27. Mary Tan – coming after 6.45pm. 
  28. Boon Liang – rush in after 7pm.  The guy at the top of this website.
  29. Nurhayati – coming 6.30 pm.  Sembawang morning walk.
  30. Betty Ho – coming 6.30pm
  31. Kenneth Tan – must use diary to remember; but coming.  An expert in Chiangmai.
  32. Bira Lupolo – definitely after work. 
  33. Karen Thio – coming evening session.  Loves crafts.
  34. Eileen Lee – also evening session
  35. AnnTo – coming after work.  Not quiet.
  36. Gingko Tay – evening session.  Crazy, like there is no tomorrow.
  37. Grace Kok – equally crazy.
  38. Janet Chan
  39. Peng Peng
  40. Ann Lim – remember her at the Flea mart.
  41. Anna Seet – also another flea mart lover.
  42. ChristinaCL Chan – coming after work.  Can walk from Singapore to the moon.
  43. Norlinda – coming after work.  Watch out if she is around, an unbelievable character.
  44. Susan Chang – also after work.
  45. Lina Ng – coming early. 
  46. Ah Nee – name almost forgotten.  Coming after work.  everything from cycling to eating.
  47. Thomas Goh – coming evening.  Coming 1st shift.
  48. Lesley Lee – after work.
  49. Lawrence Khan – coming after 6pm
  50. Thomas Goh – Also after work. Duplicate name.
  51. Thomas Kuan – our icon.
  52. Jenny Ho – after 7pm
  53. Kenneth Tan BH – after 7pm
  54. Bernard Lau – will join the evening session, after work.
  55. Edwin Ong – professional.  watch out if he comes in shorts and sneakers.
  56. Angela Ow
  57. Patricia Kwan
  58. Andrew Kuan – not sure, maybe 7pm.  Everybody knows him.
  59. Susan Goh – coming 3pm
  60. Thomas Loh – 7pm, quiet and smiling guy.
  61. Laura Wee – looking for tip on retiring well.
  62. Jeremy Tan – star model on the first SHC website banner
  63. Chong Siew Hoon
  64. Angela Straaten
  65. Hamidah Ishak
  66. Joanne Ang
  67. Judy Lim – finally, can make it to evening session.  A hokkien English teacher.
  68. Chew Wai Jin
  69. David Chan
  70. Patrick Khoo – coming between 4 and 5pm.
  71. Esther Leong
  72. Charles Wee – our walking leader.
  73. George Lee – coming after 6pm
  74. Dolly Peh – a new Dolly to SHC.
  75. Patricia Lim – in after 7pm
  76. Lee Seok Cheng – coming after 7pm
  77. Alfred Ang
  78. Aaron How
  79. Fatimah binte Mohamed – New member
  80. Linda Lim – New member
  81. Charlie Chew – coming after 6pm
  82. Bernie Chung – coming in at 7pm
  83. Jessie Lee – coming between 3 and 6pm
  84. Bobby Yee – coming after 6pm
  85. Christina Ng – New member and coming after 6pm
  86. Doris Choy  – New too, after 6pm
  87. Doreen Choi – new.
  88. Jeffery Ng – coming 3pm
  89. Sophia Lim – first session
  90. Dennis Har
  91. Margaret Lim
  92. Nancy Lim
  93. Peggy Ong – Coming after 6.45 pm
  94. Maria Tan – Welcome back after the holidays
  95. Josephine Yap – coming evening session
  96. Joyce Gan – evening sessioin
  97. Richard Kee – 3pm session
  98. Jane Kee –  3pm session
  99. Maha Letchumi
  100. Mahaeswari
  101. Helen Tan – Coming after 6pm
  102. James Chan – coming after 6pm
  103. Helen Wong
  104. Gwyneth Lee
  105. Rene Leong -will definitely come, after work.
  106. SB Khoo
  107. Tim Liu – too shy to put his name down.
  108. Amy Ko
  109. John Howe – coming late afternoon
  110. Silas Yeo
  111. Lydia Chin – still coming, between 3 and 5.30pm.
  112. Ronald Lee – almost closing, after 9pm.
  113. Teresa Hwang – coming, coming.
  114. Edward Boey – coming 5pm. Old member.
  115. Ronald Wie – exciting late bird, coming 7pm

Thinking aloud the future of SilverHairsClub

One year ago, a member confronted me, and asked what would happened to SilverHairsClub should something happened to me.  I felt offended at first, but Yeah hah, sounds like a very serious question.  Since then, I have been thinking.  I like to share my thoughts aloud.

  1. For the time being, I have put the different passwords of this website on a piece of paper.  Should anything happen to me, this piece of paper will be handed to someone whom I have designated.  The person is a SHC member.  I am surprised that SilverHairsClub.com has turned out to be very well read, with 75% readership in Singapore.  So, we should plan for it to run forever.
  2. I am also thinking of creating a corporate entity "SHC Corporate" which will own SilverHairsClub.com.  Discussions of SHC Corporate are on another thread.  SilverHairsClub will run as it is currently run, with no membership fee, the same taboos, age requirement and style.  With the corporate entity, hopefully, we dont have to debate the issue of succession, plus other issues of activities organised by the club.  We are still discussing, so it would be nice to hear from you.

Enough for now.  I look forward to hear from you.

Terence Seah

An example of a response to requests from non-SHC individuals and external organisation?

From time to time, I do receive request by non-SHC individuals or external entities to link up with SilverHairsClub and its members.

Here is a good example and I like to share my response and comments with SHCians.

“Dear Mr Seah,

Foremost, I am very fortunate to have met some of the active silver collar members recently.
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My name is Azza Dina and I am writing from NTUC Club, Membership Department (Active Ageing). My team have spoken to Mr Ronnie Lai and have met up with some of the SilverHairsClub members such as Captain Foo, recently at Orchid Country Club during their weekly bowling session. We were informed about the SilverHairsClub and we applaud your club members efforts in organising such lively events.
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We are a brand new team who has been assigned to look after interest groups such as your SilverHairsClub members. As we do have on-going and future events catered for those who have reached 50 years and above, we are extending our invitations to all SilverHairsClub members to partake in any of our events and even to allow us to plan your activities if possible. This is to ease your member?s workload, restrictions limitations and hassle.
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We are actually planning for a focus group in the near future to meet regularly and to brainstorm for activities for all to enjoy. Kindly allow us to assist and provide for SilverHairsClub.
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Awaiting a favourable response from the SilverHairsClub!
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Cheers’
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Azza Dina (Miss)
Executive, Program & Community Development, Membership (Active Ageing)”

Terence Seah

System upgrade on Tue 20 May 2008

Hi all participants on this forum,

We are planning a system upgrade on Tue 20 May from 0100 – 0600 hrs.  With the change, the PHP and Mysql software will be upgraded.  Aiyah, too complicated.   The look of the forum will change, not sure what the final look will be.  I think the banner as well as the design will change.  The new version is supposed to make the forum more efficient and less vulnerable to spams and viruses.

So, don’t get a shock then.  As with system upgrades, I always expect untested bugs in the immediate week.  Please confirm all your activities with other members if you are the EO, before 19 May 2008 for activities on 20 and 21 May 2008.

Terence Seah

SHC logo

SHC Annual Swimming Day – Sun, 19 Oct 2008

This year 2008, instead of the regular Games Day, we shall be having  "SHC Swimming Day" in an Olympic size and chidren’s pool.  We had tried a Sunday and Saturday morning.  For many, waking up on a weekend is a problem.  So, we shall have a relaxing Sunday morning at Kovan Melody, courtesy of Ah Nee.

Now that the date is coming close, next month, it is our usual style to appoint an Event Organiser.  She is Lina Ng, a great swimmer, able to do at least 20 laps and tall enough to stand at the deep end of the pool.  Lina is assisted by Suzhang and Ah Nee.  Thank you ladies, and I am sure we shall all have a lovely Sunday.

Terence Seah

  • Place – Kovan Melody, at Kovan MRT.
  • Date and Time, Sun Oct 19, 2008 from 0900 – 1500 hrs

Members who can swim and can jaga the non-swimmers.  Please get to know them, especially if you do not know how to breathe under water.

  1. Dan Huang – can swim too, provided depth is less than 2m.5m
  2. Tim Liu – can jaga the non-swimmers
  3. Patrick Yeo – tall lifeguard, can jaga the swimmers.
  4. Lina Ng – also a great non-stop swimmer

Registration list:

  1. Ah Nee
  2. Terence Seah
  3. Dan Huang
  4. Karen Thio
  5. Jane Wong
  6. Patrick Yeo
  7. Tim Liu
  8. June Lim – coming with water games ideas.  Hi June, as Lina is the EO, please liaise with Lina for clearance.  Games are restricted as this is a private pool.
  9. Steven Chan
  10. Caroline Gee
  11. Dolly Lim
  12. Charles Wee
  13. Ronald Koh
  14. Lina Ng – Event Organiser
  15. Suzhang
  16. Ronald Lee – request Nasi Lemak
  17. Yew Kwong
  18. Molly Chua
  19. Bira Lupolo
  20. If you are driving, and intend to bring your car along, and need to park in the premises, please do make sure your name is here, together with your car number.

This registration closes Sun 12 Oct or when 40 pax reached.  Strictly for those who would come in their swimming trunks or swimming costumes.  Not for observers.

Terence Seah

Swimming at Changi Beach club, Sun 25 May 2008

I see some SHCians like to swim. Am going to CBC on Sun 25 May 2008, 0900 – 1200 hrs for a swim. You are invited, if you love to swim in a rectangular size pool. If you like to see submarines between P Ubin and Singapore mainland, also can come. Sometimes, they surface, with their periscope up. The last I saw a submarine was 20 years ago. Have a chit chat, also boleh. If you are coming, I shall take care of entrance fee. You can order your own drinks or breakfast there at CBC. Have a relaxing Sunday morning then. Do register here, if coming.

Terence Seah

Coming list:

  • Dan Huang
  • Mary Chan
  • Catherine Ho
  • Caroline Gee
  • Charles Chua
  • Zahriah
  • Clara Chay

One SHC member will be appointed to write the monthly update, each month

Hi SHCians,

I have been thinking it is rathering boring to read the monthly updates, written by Terence.  To give it some oomph, I would ask one SHC member to write the monthly update.  This should make the update more readable and enjoyable.

Generally, the monthly update should carry some information on the events in the coming month, plus some exciting reflection.  I shall then arrange to send out the monthly updates.  Should not be too long, averaging half a screen.  We shall try this for one year.  Have fun.

Terence Seah