Author: Terence Seah

Founder

Are you practising Tai Chi?

Today, being a Sunday, I went to Lumpini Park (Bangkok).  Here, you will find many Thais with their famiies and clans practising all kinds of healthy exercises.  In particular, my focus was on the different groups practising Tai Chi in slow motion, dressed in colourful T-shirts and pants.  Usually, the men and women are spread over an area, as wide as the music can cover.  At the end of the session, the group would congregate for Chinese Tea and continue chatting until the sun bites into their skin.

Are you practising TaiChi, in the morning, and where in Singapore?  How long have you been doing this exercise, and how many people are there in your group?

Terence Seah

List of SHCians practising Tai Chi now:

  1. June Lim
  2. Douglas Chan
  3. Joyce Tan
  4. SB Khoo

Pictures of Kelong trip 19-20 April 2008

The Kelong trip was just over last weekend, 19-20 April 2008.  Very exciting, we started at 6am on a Sat morning, and returning to Singapore safe & sound on a late Sun afternoon.  Ronald Koh was our Event Organiser, great job, however he did not catch any big fishes.  He was also the photographer for these pictures.

Instead, the prized fish (a grouper) went to SB Khoo.  Look at the pictures, and see the big smile on his face.  His family had the wok waiting for him when he came home.   SB, tell us how you enjoyed your fish, or you went to the market.

And, by the way, no one claimed the prize for the smallest fish.

It was a fun relaxing overnight kelong trip.  It was definitely a good opportunity for fellow SilverHairs to get to know one another better.  A big thank you to Ronald Koh.  And we look forward to another one next year.  Fishing leaders, please raise your hands.  To view the pictures, click here taken by RonKoh.

For pictures taken by Dan Huang, click here.

On behalf of Ronald Koh

Can you write a motor cycle?

Some of you drive or take public transport in Singapore.  For me, I can bicycle but not motor-cycle.  No licence too.  However, there are some remote areas in this world where there are very few cars.   Take Vietnam, Laos or Thailand, for example.   I think it is a good skill to be able to ride a motor cycle.  Helps one to get around quickly from the house to the provision shop. or just to go out and get a newspaper.

Hi everybody, as a show of hands, can you ride a motorcycle and has a license?  If you cannot, I guess the only way is for you to find someone who can, and you be the pillion rider.  You dont need a motor cycle.

Terence Seah

Registration list for motorcycle riders:

  1. Dan Huang – got licence, but needs a pillion rider
  2. Douglas Chan – also got licence
  3. Susan Chang – only wants to be pillion
  4. KC Lau – can ride, but no bike
  5. Jeffrey Lim – got no licence, but can ride one in HCMC.
  6. Janet Chan – waiting to ride as pillion for fun
  7. Pearlynn – no licence, but want to ride as pillion in HCMC
  8. Mary Tan – loves to go motocycling too, in Malaysia
  9. Stephen Tan – loves to join a motocycle holiday
  10. Ah Nee – thinking of getting a licence too, may be pilliion rider
  11. Lina Ng – thinking of being a pillion rider, I guess?
  12. Nolinda – only can be sit at the back
  13. Jane Wong – also thinking of getting a licence
  14. Dolly Lim – afraid this will be a ninja turtle event.  Guess can sit at the back only.
  15. Lily Ho – thinks activity for men only.  No lah, can be pillion too. Wonder can sit in front or not?
  16. Andrew Koh – got licence, long time no cycle.  I think it is ok.  Needs a day to refresh.

Pictures of the 17 April 2008 monthly gathering

Dan Huang, our dedicated photographer, has sent in the photos of the April monthly gathering at Hans Cafe.  Thanks to June Chin who was the event organiser.  We had a fun painting session. 

A  typical monthly gathering is usually organised over two sessions; an early one for those who have retired and can come as early as 3pm, and a later session starting at 6pm for those SHCians who have to rush here after work.

How about a change in format?  Think whack, think crazy. Do you have another venue where we can host more than 50 – 80 people?  The preference is the venue should cater for the F&B, not expensive and reasonable variety.  The venue should be flexibile with people numbers, and we avoid committing fixed pax.  If we can make noise, great.

To see the pictures, click here. 

Terence Seah/June Chin

Short-term retirement abroad

I have been keeping a copy of the Straits Times, dated Mar 17, 2008 with the article "Retirement city: Develop low-cost retreat abroad", and think it is still relevant to toy with this subject again.  Please note this thread is not about giving up one’s citizenship or packing up and say goodbye.

Over the last 24 months, I have been asking around, and came to some conclusions why Singapore is the ideal place to retire in.  I may be wrong; but I tend to think there is truth in this observation.

  1. Most of us have families, children or relations in Singapore; and it is not possible to just uproot oneself.
  2. Between the men and the women, almost all women will not even think about the possibility of leaving Singapore for good.  For the men, the percentage is slightly higher, but as a family unit, the family will not leave Singapore for any of the nearby countries.
  3. The idea of selling the Singapore property may sound attractive, and together with the CPF can make one feel like a millionaire in another land.  Reality is the roof is still a required shelter for many years to come, for the children, parents or even ourselves.
  4. Health insurance, other kinds of insurances tend to provide cover, if one is living in Singapore.  Depending on the T&C, hospitalisation and other health care may not be covered under existing insurances.
  5. The idea of short-term living overseas, maybe 3 months, in nearby countries, sound like an attraction because of lower cost of living, lower medical costs and travel opportunities.

I tend to like short-term living overseas; yet, I feel sometimes it is not practical because of the above factors.  Lower costs overseas and travel opportunities are not enough drivers.  Shorter-term of 7 – 14 days overseas seem to be more practical and feasible.  What are your views?

Terence Seah 

Men’s night – Tue 20 May 2008 evening

Men’s nite is confirmed for Tue 20 May 2008 evening

Not too sure if a Men’s night is a great idea to be discussed on this website; but it definitely is a desired and hmm why-not? event.  The idea of a men’s night popped up recently, in response to the participation at the  thai disco, the geylang trip and the imbalance of the sexes during main activities.

So, I pick up this discussion point, and let’s see if we can really attract more men to an event, if it was purely a men’s night.  Nothing sexist about it; but a pure survey turned into a real event.  So far, informal feedback hmm pretty exciting.

So, all the men would you come to a men’s night?  Got no idea yet where the venue or what the night would be all about.  So, let’s start with a date, Tue 20 May 2008 evening.  I shall be in town.

Share your ideas on what we can do.  We will probably pick one of the following.  A night out at a old fashion or oldies bar.  Watching a soccer match together in a kopitiam.  Having an investment discussion before the US market opens.  Or having a karaoke session somewhere.

Strictly SilverHairsClub members only.  Terence Seah

Tentative attendance list:

  1. Jeffrey Lim – Will be there, no agenda need, let nature takes its course.
  2. Andrew Yeung – off to Vietnam
  3. Terence Seah – confirmed.
  4. Dan Huang
  5. Andrew Koh – confirmed.
  6. Charles Chua – confirmed
  7. Jonathan Ong – confirmed.
  8. Tim Liu – confirmed.
  9. Andrew Kuan – planning to come for dinner.Not feeling well.
  10. Steven Chan -confirmed.
  11. Dennis Wee – has work to do.
  12. Victor Gomei – not expecting any formal agenda
  13. Dennis Har – likes to chat on Equity, commodities, Option, Forex trading
  14. Steven Tan – ready for any agenda. confirmed.
  15. Man Singh – any discussion on travel, retirement, migrating, preventing loneliness, dinner, drinks.
  16. Richard Kwok – game for anytihing. confirmed.
  17. Philip Soo – will  join if in town.  Like to meet more people.
  18. Richard Kee – will join happy hour and dinner. confirmed.
  19. Lum Fook – may be coming.
  20. Jeffrey Fong – will come, need confirmatiion a later date. Confirmed.
  21. Victor Khor – confirmed. loves jogging, tennis, swimming , social activities, investments ideas/instruments.
  22. Teng Jow Leo – will be coming, need to adjust schedule.
  23. Peter Tan – wll check if not clash with China Trip.
  24. Spencer Loh – certainly keen to meet people.
  25. Edwin Ong – Would come.  It’s the company that counts.  Likes lifestyle, work and travel overseas, staying close to nature.  Will join happy hour.
  26. Anthony Cheok – Yes, will join happy hour, dinner.  Loves travel and PC.
  27. SB Khoo
  28. Chong Kwang Sim – Sure to come, happy hour and dinner.  General interests.
  29. Richard Wong – Confirmed. luv anything from wine to beer to stock market.  Interest to meet SHC members.
  30. Come and let us know if you can make this date.  If you cannot come, let us know by 16 May.

Program:

  • Come to Harry’s Bar atentrance to Boat Quay from 1800 hrs.  Buy your own drink, and join the group for a chit, and getting to know one another.
  • Proceed to Beng Thin Hokkien restaurant, 5th floor OCBC buildingat 1945 hrs.  Dinner at 2000 hrs, shared approx $25 per pax.  Dinner finishes at 2200 hrs.

Maybe business and more serious issues bring in the men

Some time ago, I broached the subject of why more ladies than men at gatherings, Ronald Koh asked if I have too much time on my hands.  Yes, RonK was right, I do have free time.  And, in reality, it seemed so.  many ladies are active in social activities.  And some in charity activities.

Nowadays, I find more men coming into this forum.  We have KT, Tim L, AndrewK, Ronald W and Steven C as regular contributors on everything under the sun.  Yew Kwong, Ron-Oz, RonK, Robert Q, Ron Lai, Jonathan, DouglasC, Roland, Dan H, CharlesW are also regulars, and now we have the more business oriented men joining us.

We had some other men joining us before on this forum, but dont hear so much from them for a while.

Is the forum too strict?  Should we relax a bit?  I think we should aim to have more men.  Our membership show at least 40% men.  Maybe, business chitchat is the way.  Guys, business talks are ok.  They are not taboos.  This thread hopes to encourage more men to create new ideas for SilverHairsClub.

Terence Seah

 

“Should comments be open to the public”

As usual, I like to share thoughts with the general membership.  Last night, some members sugested to me that comments on this forum should only be readable by members only.  I think there is a view that only POSTs should be readable by the general internet community.   As you know, websites are open to anybody in Singapore and the world.  Of course, restrictions can be made.

I am not an expert in website design.  I dont know how; but I guess changes can be made.

What is your opinion?

Terence Seah

Conceptualising SHC Corporate as the next step

SilverHairsClub and SilverHairsClub.com will continue to retain its current format and scenario.  Based on feedback over the last two years, membership to SHC shall remain unchanged.  The current rules and taboos will apply.  We will not formalise ourselves under the societies act.  We will continue to be good senior citizens, and enjoy the fun of SilverHairsClub.com.  And, all SHC activities will continue to be initiated by the individual, and participated by other SHC individuals.

The next step is to conceptualise another entity which will enable us to be recognised as an institution or corporation.  Other than a society, it is very likely we will see the initiation of a company which will support social enterprise for Seniors in Singapore.  A number of SHC members have talked about having a corporate entity; but again, we did not go too far, because in the last two years, we were focused on registering SHC as a society/club.

This Post is going to discuss ideas, business and concepts to support SE opportunities for SHC and Seniors in Singapore.  Definitely not a social thread.  If you are interested to read and participate in this thread, please use the password "corporate".  The discussion thread is just above this Post.  I shall also invite a few individuals who have strong views to participate in this discussion.

We will likely complete this discussion and make a decision by 30 June 2008 on how we will proceed from here. 

Terence Seah

Event Organiser “Food Lovers group”

Hi all SHCians,

Our Steven Chan is appointed to be Event Organiser for SHC "Food Lovers group".  He has the task of encouraging food interests among SilverHairsClub members.  From time to time, he may suggest makan outings; but these eatouts shall be on an adhoc basis.

IMembers are also encouraged to invite other members to join them in any food sessions, anywhere in the world.  Go ahead with food tips, cheap and good stalls, etc, etc.  Let your dreams and tastebuds run wild.  Outright advertising not permitted.  Thank you Steven.  Lead on.

Terence Seah

Coffee shop dinner & Geylang tour – Wed 9 Apr 2008 (not tentative, but confirmed)

Hi Tim, every once in a while, you talk about the tua liaps among the Geylang lorongs. You also offered to bring us for a tour. I take up this offer. I don’t claim to be a good boy, but definitely I think it will be nicer to learn some of your adventures. We can also have some drinks there, and some food too while we are there. I am free next Wed 9 April. Please let me know if you are available at 2000 hrs. We meet at Lorong 14 corner, and you bring us sightseeing.

If you are available, we can then ask others who want to join this tour. This trip is ON, even though we may change it to another date or time.

Schedule:

  • Meet at MRT outside Aljunied Control Station at 7.30 pm.  Thorough check on dress, wallets, purse, gold necklaces, cameras and cigarettes.
  • At 8.00 pm sharp, we walk over to Gaylang, according to Tim’s travel plan.

Team Leaders and team:

  1. Group 1 Tim Liu – Ah Nee, Ann To, Alice Teo, Susan Chang
  2. Group 2 Terence Seah – Eyvonne Chew, Julie Guan, Esther Leong, ChristinaCL Chua
  3. Group 3 Steven Chan – Venika Leong, Lina Ng, Alice Seah, Annie Loh
  4. Group 4 Dennis Wee – Renee Leong, Melissa Khng, Cheryl Ho, Janet Ng
  5. Group 5 Dolly Lim – Lily Ho, Jane Wong, Caroline Gee, Charles Wee

Terence Seah

Pictures of the 2nd Dinner & Dance, 29 Mar 2008

Hi Caroline, Dolly and fellow SHCians,

I was hoping to have the photographs up on this forum last night.  Overslept, and too tired last night.  Well here they are.  http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/SHC080329/.  The photographs were taken by Dan Huang and Yew Kwong.  Supereb shots.

No prize for getting it right, but can you recognise the names of everybody who came last night?  Which picture do you like best?  Which was the funniest shot?   Can you suggest which picture or which picture crop we can use to replace the banner of our website?  Alright, let your thoughts run wild.

Terence Seah

Dream and let your ideas come true

All SHC activities are organised by SilverHairsClub members, not external groups.  Todate, we have seen walking, cycling, IT classes, badminton, tennis, line and social dancing, fishing, flea mart, overseas travel, overnight somewhere, dinner & dance, talent-time, games day, bowling, business discussions, investment talks, cooking,  health groups, jobs and retirement village ideas.

Come, don’t be shy.  Big or small ideas.  Dreams or realities.  Talk with a fellow SHCian.  Still, not sure? Share under category "Reflections".

Every SHCian has the opportunity to lead an event or hobby.  You can be sure that there are many others with similar interests as yours.  I may be dreaming; but yours can be a reality.

Terence Seah

Pictures of SHC March gathering & 1st Flea Mart

The photographs of the Flea Mart are out.  Nice blue skies from late Sat afternoon to early evening.  Event Organiser:  LH Jie.  Spot anybody you know?  The Mar 2008 monthly gathering is also held at the same time.

Tell us what you think?  Should we hold the flea mart again?  Once a month, or once a year.  Any suggestions on improving this event.  Good comments or not so good comments, your feedback is important.  Same location, different location.  Same time or different days?

To view the photographs, click here.

Terence Seah/LH Jie

Pictures of Walking group – March 2008

Charles has sent in the photographs of the walk at S’pore Guilin Park & Bt Batok Nature Park.  Date:  Sat 8 March 2008.  Organisers VeronW, Mary, Charles,Christina CL

To view the photographs, click here.  And, do join them the next round.  Keep healthy.

on behalf of Charles Wee, and organisers.

What is classified as a SHC activity?

Frequently, I have been asked if non-SHC members can join our functions.  So, I like to clarify as follows.  For a gathering or activity to be classified as a SHC activity,  it can only be attended by SHC members.

At the same time, I would also encourage SHCians to organise their own gatherings or activities, and still make use of this forum.  However, please do not call or classify the activity or gathering as a SHC activity, if non-SHC members are invited to attend.  You are encouraged to invited other SHC members to attend your activities and particiate in your interests.

I hope this clarifies "What is an SHC activity?".

Terence Seah

SHC March monthly gathering – Sat, 15 Mar 2008

Hi all SHCians,

For the first time, we will combine a monthly gathering, with another activity "SHC Flea mart".  Originally, the plan was to hold the monthly gathering at the Han’s cafe and Cake house at Great Eastern Centre.  But, since then, we have now firmed the location of the 1st SHC Flea mart,  at Bali Lane, we shall combine the two events.  The hope is that once a year, we will combine one monthly gathering with the SHC Flea Mart.

We have a 99% chance these two events are ON.  The likely dates are 8, 9 or 15 March, afternoon.  Please note these dates as the announcement will be made very very soon.

This monthly gathering strictly for SilverHairsClub members only.  Flea Mart buyers will come from members and the public.

Terence Seah

Topics:

  1. “Where should SilverHairsClub be heading towards?”.   Time:  7 pm – 7.45 pm.  Terence Seah
  2. Staying on top of the budget and CPF.  Time:  8 pm – 8.45 pm.  KT Wong
  3. Singapore’s National Dish.  Time:  4pm – 4.45 pm.  KT Wong
  4. "How do retirees spend their SilverHairs years fruitfully in Singapore".  5 pm – 5.45 pm.
    • :How I spend and manage my retirement in Singapore?"  15 mins by Robert Quek.
  5. (Anybody likes to talk or moderate a topic, plse raise hand.  Dont be shy.)

Registration List (Combined Gathering plus Flea Mart):

When you arrive, please take a sticky label, write your name (as big as possible) on it, and paste the sticky label on your dress/shirt.  If you have a batch with your name, please bring it along.

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Lydia Chin
  3. Andrew Kuan
  4. K T Wong
  5. Yew Kwong
  6. Norlinda
  7. LH Jie
  8. Jasmine Teo
  9. Caroline Gee
  10. Eleanor Chan
  11. Anna Seet
  12. Ann Lim
  13. Dan Huang
  14. Margaret Cheo
  15. Judy Lim
  16. Tim Liu
  17. Ah Nee
  18. Kathy Dng
  19. Steven Chan
  20. Alfred Ang
  21. Mary Chan
  22. Judy Lim
  23. Jane Wong
  24. Eileen Lee
  25. Bira Lupolo
  26. June Chin
  27. Alicia Lim
  28. Alicia Soh
  29. Ron Lai
  30. Alice Lai
  31. Susan Goh
  32. Kenneth Tan
  33. Joy Chuan
  34. Christina Chan
  35. Kong Ah Cheng
  36. Jonathan Ong
  37. Lee King Seng
  38. Margaret Tian
  39. Lisa Ng
  40. Molly Chua
  41. Suzhang
  42. Siew Eng
  43. Robert Quek
  44. Kristy Quek
  45. Dennis Har
  46. Peter Goh
  47. Frank Kaw
  48. Alice Seah –  Registration desk
  49. Sue Chan
  50. Koh Keow Chai
  51. Chin Kim Sen
  52. Michelle Siew
  53. Ann To
  54. Veronique Lee
  55. Gingko Tay
  56. Dolly Lim
  57. Bernadette Chung
  58. Oi Cheng
  59. Aileen Loh

Please indicate if you are coming.  Registration makes it easier for the organisers.   Strictly for registered SHC members only.

Looking for Montfort School classmates

I started my Primary One at Montfort School in 1962.  If you have been in this school for the six years of primary education and four years of Secondary, come join in.  I remembered some of us still have unfinished fights behind the wall, and the good old days when we go down Ponggol Road to catch "Bua Ki crabs".

For those who do not know, in those days, Montfort School is a boys school, all the way to Secondary Four.  Then, that’s when we get a shock to find girls during the next two years of Pre-U.  And, that’s when the results start to drop.

Terence Seah

How to write a Post or start a new thread?

Some of you may be wondering how to initiate a new Post or a new thread?  As a SHC member, you can easily write a Post.  Can be almost any topic, club taboos should be noted.  If you have a thought and just like to share with other members, use the category "Reflections".  Do not repeat a Post.

Post should be categorised, or the Post may not be published.

When a member responds to your Post, you will get an email alert.  Please reply to that member on this forum.  Members who start a Post, and fail to reply those who respond to their Post within 30 days, would be deleted from the club membership.  This ensures the database is kept updated.

Have fun.

Terence Seah 

Travel Club – open discussion

The Travel Club idea has started, with some brilliant ideas from Joan (Perth), Mary (Perth), Ronald Wie (retirement living), KT Wong and EleanorC.

On 4 Jan 2008, KT Wong called a meeting to discuss the idea of a Travel Club.  I think we should take the various ideas further, and openly discuss the different ideas on this forum.  We should discuss the different opportunities here, until one or two solid directions appear on the horizon.  And, we can then put the ideas on a commercial platform.  It is always difficult to move further, after the small group discussions, if participants see no commercial gains.  I feel this project can benefit members who have retired, and would like to get into something financially meaningful, besides enjoying the fun of a Travel Club.

Topics of interests can include:  accommodatioin for incoming travellers, tourist guiding, niche packages, an online Travel Club portal to take reservations, promotions and marketing, participation by SilverHairsClub members, costs, IR opportunities, etc.

Initially, we might get off hand in the discussion, but we will finally find an angle.  So, if you feel you like this discussion topic, and are interesting to participate in the Travel Club, keep joining us on this thread.  For SilverHairs with experience in travel or property rental, please give  us your guidance.  Do you see a business opportunity in a Travel Club?

If you personally have an area you can contribute to the Travel Club, please raise your hand, and make sure we see you.  We are not expecting a free service, although we should be conscious of supply and demand forces.  Let’s start.

* Comments which stray away from the subject may be deleted.  We will close this thread for a consoidation on 31 March 2008.

Terence Seah

Some thing for sale or some announcements to make

Hi everybody,  we shall try to give 2GreenDots.com another go.  It has not been successful, since it was first launched.  I guess there are a few reasons why ta boleh jalan.  Suggestions for improvements welcome.

If you have a business, and have a special offer or % discount to SHC members, please do let us know.   An apartment for rent, a car for sale, a seminiar or talk, rose for sale, special spa offer, books, tuition, looking for teachers, kueh kuehs for sale, delivery services, etc.

Please note advertising on the SilverHairsClub forum is not permitted.

Terence Seah

Valentine Day and Valentine wishes

These days, I know it is not only men who send roses to their wives or girl-friends.  Children can also send flowers to their mums.  Bosses can also send bouquets to their colleaques or juniors.  Friends can also send flowers to friends on this day.

It is not always easy to bribe the florist not to reveal who the sender is, because she always wants the sender’s details.  I tried once, and said to myself that I would not want to do it again.  The credit card always gives you away.   Not true, I try it another time, this time paying with cash.  The receiver called the florist which happened to be just downstairs my office.  She was able to describe the sender. 

Valentine Day is fun, and an appropriate time to send our love wishes to the people around us.  So, go ahead and make your Valentine wishes for him or her.

Terence Seah

If we organise the SHC Flea Mart, would you participate?

This is an exercise to determine the degree of interest in the SHC Flea Mart.

We have not identified the venue, cost and date/time to launch the first SHC Flea Mart.  However, I think we should try to determine the degree of interest.  And, let’s also say we have the car boot sales running side by side.  If you have an idea to take part as a seller in the SHC Flea Mart, please add your name here.  If you have something in mind which you like to sell, please do indicate too.  And, make it fun.  If two persons like to share a spot, it’s fine too.  Do note the buyers would be the public, overseas visitors and SHC members.

Hope we can make this event a truly SHC grown project, and fulfil our objective to provide a platform to meet new and more friends.

Tentative Table list (starting Table 1):

  1. Joy Chuang – goldfish bowl, candle burners, squash racquet, toy figurines, books, photo frames, …
  2. Terence Seah/Yew Kwong – colourful mugs. Many many things.
  3. Andrew Kuan – books.  Not able to commit taking a table.
  4. Norlinda – many barang2.  May sell or give them to Karang Guni.
  5. Jasmine Tan – a variety of things eg. books, cards, toys, jackets…etc.
  6. Dan Huang – books and chess sets, costume jewelleries, T-shirt.  Car boot or sharing table.
  7. Eleanor Chan – personal and corporate gifts.  Likes to share table.
  8. Kenneth Tan – books.  Looking for a  partner to share table.
  9. Catherine Chong – lots of things from the store.
  10. Kathy Dng – also lots of things.  Can be car boot or share table.
  11. Mary Chan – some things, can share table.
  12. Sophia Lim – Cook books.  Partner to share table, anyone?
  13. LH Jie – bunch of items, good and unused, in storeroom.
  14. Ann Lim/Rosna b Rauaee – toys, books, clothing, kitchenware.
  15. Daisy Phua – soft toys and nick nacks, like to share a table
  16. Ann Seet  – costume jewellery
  17. 20 tables/car park space for a start.

Terence Seah

Chinese New Year wishes

The mood is here.  And as SHCians, we have lots of memories, with each of us having at least 45 years celebrating this long Chinese history and Lunar New Year festival.  Flash backs to the days igniting crackers on the ground, giving oranges to our parents, pasting red decors everywhere around the house and giving angpows to the young ones.

You may like to send your New Year wishes to someone in the club.  Go ahead.  Don’t be shy.  This forum accepts all languages and dialects.

Terence Seah

Pictures of 17 Jan 2008 SilverHairsClub Gathering

SilverHairsClub Jan event was held at the Hans Cafe on 17 Jan 2008.  The gathering was divided into two groups – one, the retired SilverHairs and second, the still-working SilverHairs.

Do you like the arrangement of the place?  What about the F&B arrangements?  Share with us your ideas and thoughts for the next event.  How should we go about having a topic of discussion here.  Or, should we continue with no agenda?  What about your views of having two groups?

It is very likely we will hold the next gathering at the Hans cafe, on a Saturday afternoon, and have about 200 SHC members attending.  Would you like to raise your hand, and be the next Event Organiser at the Hans Cafe?

Please click here to see the photos, taken by our photographer Dan Huang. 

LH Jie/Terence Seah

Why more ladies than men at gatherings?

At the last SHC monthly gathering at Hans Cafe @ Great Eastern Bldg on Thurs, 17 Jan, I noticed there were 60% men and 40% women.  There was no agenda, and everybody was free to chat and meet new friends.  Joining the different tables, I hear serious chatter on work, business, online trading and outdoor activities.

However, for most other social gatherings, ladies usually form the larger pie.  Their voices tend to be louder.  The conversation tends on focus on dancing, afternoon tea meetups, sports, beauty ideas and quiet meet-ups.

Our membership has an approx 50:50 ratio.  Anybody got any suggestion and feedback on how to create an environment for equal participation.  To encourage old and new members’ feedback, please respect other members’ comments and opinion.

Terence Seah