Author: Terence Seah

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Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub’s key objective is to provide a platform for SilverHairs to meet new friends.  Our group is diversed and growing.  Having participate in some of our events, please share with us your thoughts on how can further meet this objective.

If, so far, you have not participated in our activities, I am eagerly looking forward to hearing from you too.

Terence Seah

There many many SHC members whom we have not met.  Some are shy, while others find our gathering timings not suitable.  Some live in Jurong, while others live in Chua Choa Kang.  Many SilverHairs are wondering how to meet other SilverHairs, and yet unable to benefit from the convenience of MRT and buses.  Dont give up, we are looking for places in North, East and West of Singapore island. You can help out.

Early last year, we tried web-chat, and we were partially sucessful.  For all SHC members, who are unable to join the physical gatherings, let’s meet online.

For how to, please click here.  Please contact Vishal at vishal@silverhairsclub.com, if you wish to have a practice/trial.

The date:  Sat, Mar 17, 1400 – 1600 hrs. . To register, simply add your name here.

1. Terence Seah
2. Loh Yew Kwong
3. Dennis Liew

On behalf of the founders of the SilverHairsClub, I would take this occasion to wish all SilverHairs a Happy and prosperous Lunar New Year.

You may not hear it, but the fireworks have started.  The kids are putting tin cans over small crackers placed in the ground.  Long strings of red crackers are hung across the front of the houses, ready for the seniors to lit.  Everybody dresses in red, pony tails for the kids.  Lots of loud voices, running around.  A grand reunion dinner awaits generations of families this lunar new year eve. 

To many good years ahead.

Terence Seah

Do you know of a small restaurant which meets the following specifications?

1. The place feels nice to you, has a history or nostalgic, has no white paint on the walls.
2. Size-wise, it should be small and able to handle 50 people.
3. Location-wise, it can be located anywhere in Singapore, somewhere in Jurong, Chua Chu Kang, ChinaTown, nearby islands, Batam or Johore.  For a change, the place can be difficult to find.  Can be under the trees, facing the sea or the river.
4. Price-wise, it’s important not to be expensive. not city prices, less than SGD 10 person Nett, incl tea.
5. Table & chairs, can be old, clean, comfortable to our bony bottoms. No white table cloth.
6. Food-wise, can be porridge, tim-sum, soups, surgarfree dishes, no oil all over the bottom of plate, nothing is covered in flour, and where you can recognise the meat without tossing the dish around.
7. Mood-wise, we can sit down and chat as long as we like.  And, some strong SilverHairs relationship among us.

Do you know of such a place? Is there such a place in Singapore?  We like to go there this year.

Terence

As requested, a new category Line Dancing has been created.  If you are writing a new post on Line Dancing, please use the new category.

Terence Seah

I am looking for 4-8 fellow SilverHairs, game to go on a 15-day travel, via the Eurail Global Pass. The 1st class Global Pass Saver allows unlimited consecutive-day train travel, throughout 18 European countries.

Website http://www.euraildirect.com/.  Online booking on Internet is USD 539 555/pax for two to travel (USD 655 if travelling alone).  Airfare on KLM (checked on 1 March 2007) is SGD 1200 per person.  Not cheap.  Got to look around.  Try www.zuji.com and Qotar airline.  Now, we should look for a travel agent to provide for a group of 8 people.

Date: ETA Amsterdam 30 Sep – ETD Amsterdam 14 Oct 2007(confirmed). This period is the end Autumn season, low peak period, beginning of cold season, some snow in some countries, Oct Festival in Germany and cheaper travel than in the summer period.

Costs: Participants buy own ticket Sin/Amsterdam/Sin. Every two participants buy the Eurail tickets together. No hotels and no expensive restaurants.

Requirements: Legs got to be fit. You walk 7am – 9pm everyday for 15 days. Plenty of castles, meuseums, huge department stores, scenic views, rivers, etc. Cannot be food fussy. Buy local food and drinks from supermarket.  Travelmates must not impose on other travelmates.

Daily schedule: Arrive 6 – 7 am each day at a different city. Brush and bath at clean, safe and dedicated restrooms. Towels, soap provided. There is a small fee.  Put big luggage at the Stored Luggage at railway station, and pack a small bag to carry around throughout the day. Spend whole day in the city. Totally free and easy. Select the next city, and take the next train in the evening. Sleep on board.

If you have not done EuroRail style travel in Europe, this will be fun.  So, if you are interested, please drop your name here. We will organise a few meetings to get to know one another better, before actual trip.

1st chit chat and get-to-know one another: Wed, 4 April 2007, 1830 – 2030 hrs.

• Confirmed ETA Amsterdam Sun, 30 Sep, ETD Amsterdam Wed, 14 Sep.  Participants can extend, own option.
• Some adjustment agreed to spend more days in the same city.

Terence 

Hi, there are a few list here and there for groups wanting to form a team for line dancing.  But, it seems a bit difficult to coordinate everybody, as we all live all over Singapore.  Also, it has been difficult to find a place.  So, I can only help coordinate a list of interested instructors and learners.  Instructors can go ahead and form small groups. 

If you are interested to start and learn line dancing, just drop a comment here.  And if you wish to teach, do drop your name here too.  I have seen a few line dancing sessions, and I am impressed.  It helps us all keep fit and nibble until the age of 75.  So Learners and Teachers, please put your name here.  And, go ahead to form a team.

Registration as instructors and learners:

1. Michelle Han – instructor
2. SB Khoo
3. Annie Loh
4. Mike Koh
5. Mary Tan
6. Irene Chan – Beginner instructor for Electric Slide, Ten guitar
7. Maria Tan
8. Susan Chan
9. Priscillia Wee
10. Ronald Wi
11. Charles Wee
12. Dolly Lim
13. Melissa Khng
14. LH Jie
15. Linda Chang
16. Catherine Yeo
17. Veronica Wong
18. Christie Chee
19. Peggy Ho
20. Ann Giri
21. Pauline Chew
22. Cheryl Ho
23. Dave Tan
24. Suzhang
25. Line Dancing is one way to keep fit.  So, join a group.  Team leaders, please raise your hands.

We have made LOGIN/REGISTER easier.  This website is for SilverHairsClub members.

Go into http://www.SilverHairsClub.com.  At the top of the homepage, there is LOGIN/REGISTER.  When you register, the password is emailed to you.  You should put in your first name, family name and realname.  You can change your password anytime.

Yes, if  you like to remain unknown, you may use username: Guest, and password: guest.  Access is limited.  Events registration is not allowed for Guests.

You are most welcome to write your comments, and write a new POST, especially if you have an idea, a hobby to share, a travel group to gather, a bread making session to share, a line dancing groutp to start, a business idea to kick off or a mahjong game looking for kakis.

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Suggestions welcome.  Changes possible, but it will take some time, for the webmaster to make changes.

Photographer Benson Koh worked hard, covering the Pot Luck gathering at the East Coast.  He has also given some nice captions to the photographs.  Thank you Benson, and to all SilverHairs who make the day a success.

To see the photos, click here. http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/SHC070113/.

Can you remember the names of everybody at the party?

Terence Seah

As you know, we had discussions on this forum to register SilverHairsClub.  However, there is overwhelming support to keep the club as it is.   Membership requires all members to adopt the club rules.  No discussion on politics, sex, race, religion and no direct selling and MLM.  We shall continue with SilverHairs activities, keeping within the laws of Singapore.

SilverHairsClub will remain informal, social and "free & easy".   There will be no entrance fees, no monthly fees and no charges for participating in the club monthly activities, except for drinks and food, if they are incurred.

For the moment, we shall maintain status quo, but we may revisit this issue in 2008.

Terence Seah 

From Kaushal:

This is a follow-up to the gathering at Kaushal’s place on Jan 4.  With regards to India Trip in Feb/March 2007, it is a simple & easy going trip organised by me as I have a farm house (FH) in Hyderabad (HYD). From Hyderabad, the members can visit to nearby places by 2 or 3 Tier AC trains & buses/cars. One can stay in farm house as long one wants. India is a big country with lots of historical and relegious places of interest, which one can not see all in one visit as the objective is to relax with some sight seeing.

The following is tentative itinerary for the trip:

• Arrive Hyderabad from Singapore by SQ.
• Stay at the farm with the lodging & boarding provided.
• Visit places of interest in HYD.
• After HYD, depart for Bhopal, Jabalpur, Varanashi, Lucknow, Agra, Gwaliar & back to Hyderabad.

Accomodation: 3 star hotel outside HYD.
Transport: AC trains & buses/cars.
Depart HYD for Singapore.

A local person will make all the arrangement and be with us throughout the trip outside HYD.
Duration: 2 weeks to 1 month.
Cost: Actual on ‘No Profit & No Loss’ basis. A general Expense Account will be given at the end of the trip.

Interested to join, please register here.

Kaushal

For all participants to the Pot Luck this Saturday, please bring enough food for 5 – 6 people, as we anticipate a lot of food. For water, we will be getting from the nearby 7 Eleven.

At this moment, I am not sure what to do if it rains.  I got down from the plane last night, and wow, it was raining, and it is still raining this Friday morning.

The organisers of the walk, cycling and potluck groups have prepared for this Saturday.  And, we would hope not to cancel it.

So, come in your swimming gear, or in shorts, no lip sticks or perfume, no nice handbags. Be prepared for the rain, and if it rains, enjoy it and feel young as you were when you were 8 years old playing in the rain.

The seas are likely strong, and the winds blowing strongly at the coconut trees.  If you like, bring a kite, I saw some adults playing and they enjoyed it.

The organisers look forward to seeing you all.  And, if it rains, and the situation gets disorganised, please bear with us.  So come along, and meet fellow SilverHairs.  We are sure you will enjoy the late afternoon and evening, even if it rains.

Terence Seah 9489-4360

The Pot-luck is confirmed for Sat, 13 Jan, 2007.

• Venue:  On the beach, behind Bicycle Rental, 20 metres from MacDonald, East Coast.
• 3.00 pm – For the early birds, meeting at MacDonald.
• 4.30 pm – Start getting to know new friends
• 5.45 pm – Food time commences
• 7.30 pm – Likely ending time

What is most exciting about this event is the venue will be the terminating point of the cycling and walking groups.  On this day, the cycling and the walking activities will proceed with the usual activities.

For those bringing food, Yew Kwong, Terence and other SilverHairs will be there are 3pm.  Do not bring too much food, say for about 10 persons.

For those who are not cycling or walking, SilverHairs can meet at the Pot Luck venue.  Bring something to sit on so that you can sit on the grass or sand and chat.  Plenty of strong winds, maybe some rain.  It would be nice if you put on your beach wear or swimming gear.  Stay comfortable, as there are no seats.

Transport may be difficult for some, but do try to make arrangements among yourselves.

Committee members:

• Timothy Liu – will take any fun role.
• Benson Koh – Photographer, he loves to take pictures.
• Mary Tan – offers to help on the day.
• Irene Chan – Coordinate the food on the day.
• Volunteers – please let us know.

List of participants and Pot Luck items:

1. Loh Yew Kwong – Chicken nuggets for 21 people.
2. Susan Chang – something
3. Timothy Liu – one Johnson Lock duck
4. Joy Chuang – joyful food
5. Shirley Wong – definitely bring something
6. Lily Ho – a small port of Devil’s curry
7. Ronald Wi – tentatively 10 Tiong Bahru fish balls and toilet papers.
8. Christina Chan – Some plates.
9. LH Jie – considering
10. Eliza Chua – considering
11. Gary Loke – maybe some curry puff
12. Patrick Yeo – did not say what he is bringing, only his stomach.
13. Lisa Ong – considering
14. Fong Cheong Kong – a packet of Indian rojak
15. Kenneth Tan – own concoction of Eurasian punch (no alcohol)
16. Terence Seah – Drinks from the nearby 7 eleven.
17. Bernadette Chung – Sweet fruits
18. Charles Wee – Grapes
19. Benson Koh – Bringing along a camera to take pictures of the wide range of food.
20. Kathy Dng – thinking of bringing fruit cocktail.
21. Clara – bringing some tarts. 
22. Annie Loh – Almond agar agar with 5 logans.
23. Julie Tay – Ready to eat fish otar otah.
24. KC Lau – loaves of soft bread, to complement the otah otah (not fish head otah)
25. Gwyneth – bringing fried rice, for those who need rice to be full.
26. Melissa Khng – Down with flue, but if no flu, will come.  Oh, great! It’s pasta.
27. Tan Mary – Chicken with soft french loaves.
28. Irene Chan – Home cooked Nasi Goreng, yami yami.
29. Linda Chang – Not sure what to bring, but definitely something edible.
30. Mildred Tay – will bring something.
31. Christie – paper plate, forks and spoons.
32. Dolly Lim
33. Jade Phua – 18 chicken wings, half dark sauce, and half in hongzao paste.
34. Lum Oi Cheng
35. Joan Wong – Perth
36. Priscillia Wee – some fruits
37. Kaushal – offers transport, to call him.
38. Margaret Wu -Butter cake
39. Margaret Wu’s husband.
40. Chia Peng Sok – bring something, not sure yet.
41. Pat Chiang – also bringing something.
42. June Lee
43. Michael Loo
44. Eleanor Yap – editor of PRIME
45. Maria Tan – bringing something.
46. Linda Liau – some fried fish balls.
47. Yvonne Ang – rubbish bags and mahjong sheets to sit on.
48. Venika Leong
49. Julia Tan
50. Clarice – will bring something
51. Chou Siaw Meng
52. Keep coming.  Don’t feel obligated to bring anything.  Entrance is free to above SilverHairsClub members.

Terence Seah

I am now resting on a hammock between 2 mango trees at my wife’s parents home in Korat, some 3 hours North-east of Bangkok. Just had lunch with Tom Yam country chicken.

Feeling lazy and sleepy, I write to tell you the weather is a comfortable 22C. The only sound I hear is the movement of leaves and a family of chickens playing among themselves.

Am going to have a kid’s party at 3pm, with balloons, coconut ice-cream, bbq pork balls, beer and spy wine. It’s going to be fun. Wish you were here too.

Some SilverHairs have suggested the use of nicknames (not related to the real names).  As this is a members’ website, we encourage the use of real names.

However, for the benefit of new members, and to encourage confidence, I have been convinced that we could have "Guest" participation.  Let’s give this a try.  Guests are allowed to write new Posts and Comments.  Guests cannot register to participate in events.

• Username: Guest
• Password: guest

Have fun!.

Terence Seah

Winnie Lim is definitely very resourceful.   I learnt from her about her entrepreneurship skills.  And, I feel she is one member who will continue to be active through her SilverHairs years.  I wish that some of us will learn from her.

She is really into cakes.  I was surprised at the different types of cakes she can make. Get to know her. Find out more about the cakes she can make.

For SilverHairs who are into cake, cookies, chocolates and bread making, and selling them, let us know.  We would like to promote your skills and hobbies.

Terence Seah

Here is an update by Ronald Wi.  We must all congratulate Ronald Wi for taking effort to participate in this Starhub challenge.  And, also to all the participants who would make the winning possible.  Please review and give your newest and latest comments to Ronald.

Hi everybody,
Yes we have been getting some excellent commitments and good responses, and the idea of having the starhub $50k to help start our SHC Clubhouse ( although only on rental lease of 2 years – to cover rent, utilities and basic maintenance ) seems a possible reality.

Let us look again at SHC objectives, so that we can all have a clearer picture of what our SHC clubhouse should be like and be promoting.

The SilverHairsClub is a platform for us to meet new and more friends.  The objectives of SilverHairsClub are:   

*      Find new and meet more friends.
*      Share common interests.
*      Exchange knowledge and information on retirement, and
*      Enjoying a fruitful and meaningful retirement.

And also Starhub Challenge http://app02.vocanic.net/draw/dreammachine?cat=1

OVERALL THEME – Our Passion is to make retirement as refreshing and rewarding as possible to all Silver haired members, by sharing whatever they are good at with others, learning new interests, knowledge and hobbies.  We also have monthly nature walks, group cycling, karake sessions, Investment and  Retirement Village group meetings and am also promoting art, handicraft ,costume jewellery making, cooking and cake making classes. We feel that with the $50,000 we can rent a place for 2 years ,for the display of some of our members’ passion of forgottten art, paintings,  crafts of handiwork. This venue will be designed to serve as our classroom, workshop, kitchen, cafe ,library, exercise room and also as a guest house for SHC friends from overseas. Visitors and memebres can discover the rich heritage of Singapore forgotten pasts of simple arts like porcelain painting, jade oranamental collection and designing, paper origami,and old crafts , and not forgetting reliving culinary skills of forgetten recipes of food dishes, cake, and desserts long forgotten. We hope after the 2 years of Starhub   sponsorship ,this SHC Clubhouse can be self sustaining  by charging a minimal fee that is as close to the good old days as possible, providing an escape down memory lane.

Details of our Anchor Tenants, in the SHC Clubhouse are as follows:-

1. Adult learning and Training Centre – by Thomas Kuan

For info Thomas Kuan is the president of SACE, Singapore Association of Continuing Education, and currently they are exploring Adult Education and Lifelong learning.

2. Passion for Forgotten Arts & Crafts –
a. Jocelyne Soh’s Art Collections and Classes
b. Daffydil’s  Collection and Design of Jade Ornaments
c. Patricia Ng – Paper Crafts , Jewellery design
d. Anne Low’s – Collection and Design of Crystal ornamental Jewellery

3. Patricia Ng – Passion for Reliving past recipes of food , cakes, deserts and also rediscovering healthier
ingredients for a healthier recipe. Patricia Ng has been experimenting quite alot in this area and she is also willing to teach anyone who is interested. I have tested many of her new healthier recipes of cakes and
Thai salad which is a must for everyone who is a cook to learn how to make it. For info, the Ministry of Health is promoting healthier lifestyle and giving grants to those who want to open up such cafes. Hey, who knows with Patricia help and other cooking enthusiasts in SHC , and with the large number of food critic wannabes in SHC ( CC , is one definitely the first one who will turn up for any kind of food ), we can have a good food recipec experimentation and research group. 

4. Suggestion of having a Karaoke Area in SHC Center, by Swee Loke
Swee Loke – Glad to hear from you , yes, it will be good if it can help to generate income so that in the long run we can keep the SHC Clubhouse not only self-sustaining but if possible profitable, so that more ventures can be explored. So far a start if we do get that $50K, can i have you to look into this area, as i do think having a Karaoke facility is a defintely suitable, but i would think we can try to build it up as cheaply as possible. Maybe we can get contributions from anyone of any equipment they have either to give or to loan etc, or we can also buy cheap 2nd hand equipment from the Converter Shop. ( I do see some good equipment there )

5. IT training, and Phototaking section – i hope Yew Kong and Benson can continue running courses (free lah) from time to time.

6. Guest House with basic kitchen – maybe just 1 room and some Sofa folding beds – ( really meant for Guest of SHC from other countries ) – to help generate income , and be for short term stay booking.  Teofirst, has had experienced and can surely help us out in this area, also Gary to recommend all his SHC friends from Hanoi.

7. Health Execise – Meridian point 312 – we have Ronald Lee , who is a certified instructor , to be our resident instructor and teacher .

8. Other acitivies – Monthly walks, cyling activities.

9. Library and Cafe section – Oi Cheng , Christina Chan

10. Retirement Village – I must say our retirement village seems to be quite the opposite , as we seems to want more out of life when we retire. Our expectations after our recent trip to Gunong Ledang & Malacca , seems to be confirmed that though we may want to travel and stay for a short term elsewhere, home is always where our hearts can find peace.

Observations from Trip to Malacca, Gunong Ledang private and public resorts and Eco – Village in Senai (Green Valley Eco Village )

a. On the positive side, as Spore progresses and cost of living has increase, the quality, facilities and expectations of our living style has also increased. So unknowling ,we do expect much more even though we may want to retire in a cheaper place. Sad to say, that even though  we can lower our expectations, the quality and development of the our neighbours seemed to be quite a gap apart, and this gap seems to be
increasing even more. 

b. Green Valley Eco-village, seems a little small with only 20 acres, and though it has been started 10 years  ago, the progress seems quite slow. There are some farming or Roselle , Vinegar ,etc in collaboration with the UTM (University of Technology of Malaysia) but the variety is quite limited.  There is also no paved road to the farm , and though the Main Building is quite big and nice , it is not yet furnished with basic needs of an air-con or ceiling fans.  ( On the positive side, it needs a lot of help, financially , ideas, and marketing , so a good investment opportunity for those who wants to build form scratch )

c. Condos in Malaysia – we went to look at two Condos belonging to a friend, and these are our findings-

d. Selat Horizon – along Klebang Besar, just acceptable with basic security and a swimming pool, not something you will be impressed. ( Like i have stated , our expectations are always moving upwards while theirs do not seemed to be moving in the right direction ).

e. Golden Showers – also along Klebang Besar just beside Selat Horizon, – from the outside we did not even feel like going in, looks worse than any 1 room HDB block,especially the external paintwork and surroundings.

Please feel free to send me your comments, suggestions, ideas and dreams even.

At the same, Happy Holidays, Merry X’Mas and a Happy and Prosperous 2007 Year ahead.

Cheers

Ronald Wi

Hi All SilverHairs,

We have not tried this before, and that is to ask every SilverHairs to write a post here to wish fellow SilverHairs a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

And, on the same greeting, we like to hear your New Year wishes.  Please say how you would like to see the SilverHairsClub in the year 2007.  We will compile your wishes for follow-up action next year.

Don’t worry about your greetings jamming this forum.  Don’t be shy, go ahead.   Pick up the courage if you have never written on this forum before.  We like to know you to know other SilverHairs too.

Terence Seah

Look around for that something you dont want in your house or office.  It could be a nice dress which has grown too big for you now.  Or a carpet you have been keeping in your store for a long time.  Or a car which you have been advertising to sell for some time.  Maybe a fish tank, books, toys or hifi sets which have taken too much space.

Before the Chinese New Year spring cleaning, look around.  And if you dont want an item, someone else might want it.  Put it up for sale at our online fleamart.  Add a picture. It helps.

We are organising a briefing session cum dinner at Kaushal’s house at Lichfield Road (Serangoon Garden, near Chomp Chomp) on 4 Jan from 1730 to 2030 hrs. Find out what it is like to live in India, short-term during retirement. A trip to Hyderabad is likely to be organised by Kaushal in early 2007. Limited to 15 people, $10, if you are having food.  Free, if not having food.

Registered to participate:

1. LH Jie
2. Christina Chan
3. Irene Chan
4. Terence Seah
5. KT Wong
6. Ronald Wi
7. Rosalind Tan
8. Tan S.T.
9. Linda Chang
10. Pauline Chew – unable to come
11. Ronald Li

Charles Wee, Veronica Wong and Christina Chan have just completed their walk at the Changi Boardwalk last weekend.  They have given us photos for all of us to view.

Click here for pictures  Wow, very scenic.  And watch out for the next walk in January.

The number of members is increasing.  We have many Susans, Mr Tan, Joe and Lilys.  To participate in this forum, we require your web user registration.  To register, go to the right column and look for META – Register.

Please choose an username, which is related to your name.  Names with words eg success, rich, health, wealth, sea monster, callme, smiling tiger, funny, sky, ice, etc will be rejected.  Those whose usernames are not related to their ID/passport names will be removed by 31 Jan 2007.

Accepted usernames eg Susan Lee, S Lee, Lee Gim Seng will be accepted.  We need the first and last names during registration.  This is a required field.

Terence Seah

For SilverHairs to enjoy their retirement, I suggest the following ingredients are important:

• 1. enjoy good health
• 2. be financially independent
• 3. have a positive attitude
• 4. blessed with a sense of humour and
• 5. support from family members and a good circle of friends. This is where SHC comes in !

Kia Chew

On Oct 25, 2006,  we initiate the topic "Should we register SilverHairsClub?"  You can follow up the comments here:   https://silverhairsclub.com/2006/10/402

I have given this some thought and discussion to the feedback.  In short, I prefer to to keep the SHC as it is now.

As observed by members, there are advantages and benefits in having SilverHairsClub as a registered club in Singapore.  A registered club enhances recognition with other organisations, meets some of the concerns of public gatherings and enables SHC to collect funds to support membership and activities.

The SilverHairsClub is intended to be platform for over 45s to meet new and more friends.  This is its objective.  As a result, many SilverHairs have met new SilverHairs, and have their own new-found activities.  SilverHairs initiate their own sub-groups eg in cycling, nature walks, travelling, games, karaoke, IT training and online selling.

SHC is intended to prepare SilverHairs into the many years ahead.  Finding good friends is important. We must find the environment to meet our social needs.  SilverHairs have many needs.   As such, we support healthy and active activities, hobbies, discussion groups on retirement living, small business groups and continued work to supplement our SilverHairs expenses.  SilverHairs’ interests can be pretty varied. 

My concern is the massive time, administrative and financial resources required to manage these activities under the umbrella of the club.  Unfortunately, I cannot manage all these new needs, as I travel 3/4 of the month.  But, I am prepared for changes, if someone volunteers to take the lead.  You just need to raise your hand.

As you have seen in 2006, we have the monthly gatherings.  All SilverHairs are informed on this website or a simple email.  All other activities and groups are formed on members’ initatives. There is flexibility and creativeness.

SilverHairsClub is small.  We will stay within the limits of the law.  As you know, our rules are pretty well observed by members; and these include no discussions on religion, sex, race, politics, direct selling and MLM. We will not collect membership fees.  Only costs incurred will be shared among participants.

In summary, I prefer to stay and run the way we are now.  You probably have not heard this view from me before.  Stay with the law, maintain the club taboos, no membership fees, support SilverHairs activities and keep the club simple and manageable.

I am sure there is agreement and disagreements.  Your views are most welcome.  Please share it.

Terence Seah