SHC trip to North Thailand, 20-29 Nov 2018

Updates:
12 pax have confirmed flights for this trip. Once 20 pax is reached, we will stop. Hotel and transport will be confirmed for 20 pax only. As this is peak season in view of beautiful weather, please whatsapp +65 9489 4360 to participate in discussion.

Terence Seah

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This year, Loi Krothong is celebrated on the 23th Nov 2018 which is the full moon of the 12th Thai month.

The travel period will be 10D9N, with Loi Khrothong included. This date is very romantic, and the plan is to celebrate the occasion in Chiangrai. Participants will get to loi a floating Krothong along the river and watching it float away. There will be fire crackers, fireworks, floating upwards lighted lanterns and a Loi Khrothing dinner. I hope members will be able to dress traditional thai costumes during the evening.

Our trip will start from Chiangmai city 1N, then up to Chiangrai, the Golden Triangle, cross the Laos border and back to Chiangmai city. We are planning to go to Doi Angkhang and Doi Mae Salong. An overnight in a tent is also in plan plus a cross over the border to Laos.

The rainy season is over, and weather is cool. Beautiful sceneries, mists and clear skies. This period is the most romantic time of the year in Thailand. Nov is also the beginning of the peak seasons. No school holidays.

Guys and gals are encouraged to come join this trip which also aims to help you evaluate living in Chiangmai, Chiangrai and Northern Thailand.

All participants will buy their own return airtickets. You may arrive on 20 Nov in Chiangmai. We spend the 1st night in Chiangmai. You will book your 1st night.

From 21 Nov, everything else will be booked as a group. We stay in Chiangmai on the 28 Nov and leave CNX on 29 Nov. Those who wish to stay later, fine.

I hope this trip will bring members closer together and getting to know new and more friends. Strictly for SHC members only.

If you are interested to join this trip, please indicate your interest here. There will be an early bird pricing, which will be announced mid Aug. Good to find your room mate now.

To participate, whatsapp SHC Chiangmai Nov to +65 9489 4360.

Terence Seah

SHC Free classifieds


[sac_happens]

Allowed:
1. All buy and sell, direct selling except MLM products. Sell a car, a flat or a dress.
2. Looking for something eg a used phone OR somebody to help you with faulty phone or computer.
3. Sharing a business idea eg homemade cakes, mee siam.
4. Find travel kakis to go JB, Batam or China.
5. Offering your services eg teaching, dancing or playing the guitar
6. Some good household tips, a good receipe
7. Looking for house help, aged care help.
8. Sharing an afternoon tea or lunch.

Not allowed:
Anything related to politics, race, religion and MLM.

Remarks:
Max 3 messages a day. 200 characters a message.

Terence Seah

Monthly Cycling: May 2018

Hi cyclists

Our cycling for May 2018.

Date : 19 May.
Time : 1700 hrs
Meeting Point: Seah Im Hawker centre
MRT Stn : Harbour Front, exit A.

We will be visiting Labrador Park.
Please register here.

Joining
1. Doug
2. Stella Sheng
3. Caroline
4. Dolly
5. Susan Tan
6. Henry Ong
7. Andrew K
8. Yatsing
9. James Tan
10. Anna Lee
11. John How

## Ride is cancelled due rain ##

Morning Canopy walk

Date: 12th May 2018, Saturday.

Time: 9:00 am SHARP
Duration: approx 2.5hours.

Meeting Place: Marymount MRT, Exit A.

ECs: Linda Chua and ChristinA Chan.

This is an EC activity. Bring your adult friends who are over 45!

Join us for an enjoyable morning hike when the humidity is less intense!

Terrain is easy to moderate.
Towering trees and rather thick foliage along the trail provides shade,

Expect occasional gradual uphill slopes and downhilling that might give your calf
muscle a good stretch at the end of the walk.

Recommended:
Drinking water to keep hydrated; covered walking shoes, umbrella (raincoat
might be warm in the forested areas) and insect repellent.

Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Azhari Cuttilan,
Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan…. signing off

Interested to venture into the forest? Register soonest!

Interested to venture into the forest? Register soonest!

1. Linda Chua
2. ChristinA
3. Jenny L
4. Lydia P (withdrawn)
5. Tony A
6. Winnie T
7. Peter Goh
8. Stella S
9. Doris T
10. Graham S
11. Grace Kang
12. Bernie C
13. Margaret S
14. Phyllis T
15. Lilian K
16. Lydia S
17. Peggy Y
18. Arthur Y
19. Irene C
20. Yoon Chin
21. Azhari C
22. Ron T

SilverHairsClub goes on its 3rd retirement evaluation trip to Chiangmai, in July 2018

The 3rd evaluation trip will be based in Chiangmai city. This trip will focus on moving around CM city, plus an overnight trip to a town, 1 hr from the city.

This trip caters to city dwellers, as is preferred by Singaporeans. CM city has almost all the facilities and entertainmentof a modern city. Participants get to experience local thai transport. For those adverturous, you can team up in groups of 4 to rent a car to drive around, or a scooter in groups of two to venture into the old city.

For common areas where we go togather, we will use public transport. Basically the Song Thaew which is a pick-up with two rows facing one another. Each ride costing 15-20 baht within the city.

Participants will get to book and stay in a hotel. You can choose your own hotel. Ideally in groups of two or four. Participants will have to book their own airtickets.

The first group to form will get to choose the dates, about 7 nights. Scoot and Silkair flies to CM regularly. Plse check for special promotions.

Those who are interested to join this trip, plse whatsapp +65 9489 4360 to join the group discussion.

Terence Seah

A day in Batam, followed by a dinner & dance, and returning the next day, Jun 2018

SilverHairsClub is planning to have a day trip to Batam, followed by an event D&D at a Batam venue, and returning to Singapore the next day.

The event is likely to be on a Sat/Sun, in June 2018. A few members are assisting with the thinking and planning process. If you like to join the committee, plse whatsapp me +65 9489 4360.

We will leave Sat morning from Harbourfront. Have lunch somewhere, enjoy Batam and returning to the overnight venue. Our D&D starts at 6pm, knocking off to bed late into the night, have our breakfast at the hotel, before catching our ferry back to Singapore.

Options are open for now. We can opt for an organised tour which include the hotel stay or our own free and easy.

If you have a firmed suggestion, do let me know. Preference given to suggestions if you have taken the tour and stayed in the hotel. We shall close suggestions on 9 May 2018. Event will be held in June, and confirmed once we have decided options available. Let’s have a non-tradition idea.

Have fun.

Terence Seah

Online Register for New Members

Silverhairsclub’s system has installed a feature for easier, friendlier and faster online membership registration with effect from today.

Individual can now first register online their interest to join SilverhairsClub.

Yeeeaah ! Here we go:-

Step 1.

Click “Register” located at the Dashboard legend on this webpage. Instructions are available to guide. The system will generate an acknowledgement and deliver by email.

Step 2.
Goto to “Membership” page on this website, and email the list of Required Members Information to admin@silverhairsclub.com within 7 days from date of online registration.

The club sends acceptance of membership by email.

 

Do take note all correspondence with SilverHairsClub is by email only. Kindly make sure the email address is 100% correct when registering.

 

SilverHairsClub welcomes new members. There is no membership fees. All programs/events are organised by our very own members. Members can join our robust evenful FB group.

If somehow, you missed reading more about SilverHairsClub, do goto FAQ page on this website to know more about SilverHairsClub.

 

Reset Password – Announcement

 

     Dear members,

The Club likes to introduce the new upgraded and simplified passwords reset process.

With immediate effect

Members can now reset passwords on this webpage themselves. 

Goto “Password” page for full details.

Do have your UserID or email address ready.

Existing members who still cannot remember the all threes, password, UserID and email address. Kindly revert to the old method. Send your request to clubadmin@silverhairsclub.com

The club treasures your membership, we will still issue you a password as long as you are registered with SilverHairsClub.

                                                                                           Thank you …..

What’s life like in Australia for Singaporean retirees?

Perth is 5 flying hours from Singapore. Time wise, we are in the same time zone, +8 hrs GMT. And One SGD is about one AUD.

Scoot, SIA, Jetstar and Quantas fly regularly to Perth. Perth city is small in size, compared to Singapore.

Like most tourists, Singaporeans can get a 1 year tourist visa, multiple entry and 3-mths at one stay. I hear that we can even get a 3 or 6 year extended visa. Got to check.

Many Singaporeans settle down in Perth, not necessary in the city but in many suburbs south of Perth. Connected by fast timely trains and highways, one gets to travel into the city within 30 mins. Unlikely muti storey shopping centres, Aussie malls are generally ground or low level. Due to space availability, car parks are huge, and very often, one gets to park for free. How much do we have to pay for a car? SGD 4000 for a 2nd hand car or SGD 99,000 for a new car.

How are living prices in Perth? What’s it like to live in a house? Or should one settle for an apartment instead, just like many of us are used to? How much does it cost to buy a house or an apartment? SGD 450K or SGD 1.5 m for a 1,500 sq m space.

Food. How is eating out, or cooked in? What are prices like? Is it easy to get Asian food? What about service charges? How much does pork or chicken cost? What about vegetables, milk, fish, apples and mangoes? Will I feel at home? Afterall, we have live in Singapore for more than 50 years, with Cold Storage, NTU Fairprice, Seng Siong and our local grocery shop.

Friends. Easy to find friends and make friends? Where are they? One can tell how many Singaporeans live in Perth by chatting with the passengers on Scoot or Singapore airlines. We can also tell when there is a Singapore National Day gathering.

Health and Medical. As a citizen or PR, how are medical facilities and health costs? Oops, we are retiring tourist. How long does one have to wait to see a doctor? What is it like to see a doctor, a dentist or a pharmacist? Where are the hospitals? Private and Govt.

Seasons. How are the summers and the winters? How extreme can the weather get? Can we as retirees take the weather? Oh, my bones ache and my joints may go stiff. Or is it always hot, steamy and rainy? Does it snow?

Life must be more interesting. What about entertainment? What time do shops open and close? Do shops open on Sat and Sun? Heard that fishing, crabbing and picking abalones are fun activities. Are there bars, dancing places and restaurants that close at midnight? Or do they close at 6pm only? Anyway to get a massage for SGD 30 per hour? Cinemas, karaoke rooms and bowling alleys, are they easily available? What about open markets and Sunday Fleamarts? Hmm, got Korean or Taiwanese movies, or Singapore Ch 5, 8 or CNA, or not?

Space and fresh air. Australia is big. Australia is not Perth. There is Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide, and many more cities. What’s there to do? Farm stays, passion fruit picking, grapes and vineyards, kangaroos, whales, dolphins and sharks. Can we truly see a million stars at night or is there haze at times? Can we engaged in sports?

Many Singaporean retirees travel to Perth each year. This include a number of SilverHairsClub members who live in Perth. What is it like to live in Perth? Or in any other city. Share your thoughts and comments.

Or from your mobile, whatsapp and join the group.

 

Terence Seah

Monthly walk: WPL Ramble

Date: Saturday, 14th April 2018

Start Time: 4.30pm SHARP

Duration of walk: approx 2.5 to 3hrs max

Meeting Place: Blk 7 Empress Road Market/Hawker Centre, off Farrer Road
(not Farrer Park).

Get to Meeting Place:
1) Nearest MRT-CircleLine CC20 Farrer Road MRT, Exit B, walk “against
traffic flow” along Farrer Rd to Blk 7, approx 6/7mins walk
OR
2) by Bus – available along both sides of Farrer Road: 48, 93, 153, 165, 174,
186, 855 and 961.

EC: ChristinA Chan.

The water PipeLine Rambles are a series of 4 treks introduced in 2008.
WPLR 2 and WPLR 3 are my favorite treks.
1st WPLR 2 was on 2nd August 2008 & then on 09March 2013, 5 years ago.

IF you have not been on this WPLR, you will not wanna miss it!
IF you have done this before, I reckon you are not able to recall and will
not want to miss it either!

This interesting trek with lush greenery all the way is not “our norm walk in the park”.
The terrain is undulating, as we trek up & down slopes, the route is mostly off the
beaten track.

The trail is exploratory and you can add some excitement if you so wish,
** get onto & walk on a large pipe OR
** slide down another OR
** test of strength…. challenge your Hand Power, heave oneself up a 4-feet
wall (if the wall is still there).

Let me assure you that the challenges are not as daunting as it seems ….

The walk shall end likely somewhere at Sixth Avenue where a variety of cuisine awaits!

Covered walking shoes that would not skid is highly recommended, but not new shoes as some parts might be sloshy.

IF you do not wish your legs to itch, come in long pants, longer socks & insects repellent; walk light with only the necessities.

Our Walk Team ECs: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Azhari Cuttilan, Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan,,,,, signing off!

Do bear with me should we wander off course as I have no time to recce the entire trail,
COME! LET’S RAMBLE TOGETHER!           :D

1. ChristinA
2. Stella Sheng
3. Steven Chan
4. Andrew Koh
5. Yoon Chin
6. Jenny Lim
7. Doris Tan &
8. Graham Smith
9. Ronald Lam
10. Christina Pan
11. Janis Han
12. Phyllis Tan
13. Lillian Teo
14. Arthur &
15. Peggy Yap
16. Lydia Soh
17.
18.
19.
20.

 

 

 

A day in 3 Shopping mall , makan & massage in JB

HOHOHOHO hahahahha ,Hi members

i am planning a day outing in JB .Have replace my MPV to 7 passengers seat.

date of EC event is on 12 april 2018 . ( thusrsday )

time 0830hrs . meet at karnjil MRT Station control room .

we will use d public bas either SBS 170 or d yellow bas causeway cw 1 which ever come first ! once we all cross over JB , i will pick my car about 15 minutes walk , while u all hang around city square shopping mall crowded with sporean !! hahahaha

Cost RM 500 for more than 12 hours  driving around in JB . IT FIXED per car regardless of 1  or 7 passengers. we will whack d latest shopping mall in tampoi & if majority love bak kut teh , will eat llor !! much better than in  town & much cheaper too !! best is they sell fresh  steam fish , not many outlet have it !!

BY 1700hrs ,if again majority like 2 experince BBQ coconut we will hit . it will be 40 minutes drive if not then we whack d orang asli seafood center not in kg jawa whch have 3 seasfood resturant swarmed by many sporean & tour bas . worst is not cheap compare to experince  in perling ya !! also to those who love to buy ubat medicine in pharmacy , much cheaper compare to city ya .

we can have massage for those who love it  ! hair , manqiue or whatever during d day time !! watch out for d next trip in Desaru ya ! have fire crackers ,if anyone is game for it FREE YA,,,

cheers & be good ya !!

Bro Sam What APP ME @ +600170666056 OR DROP A LINE in here ya !!

hahahahahaha  a india trained & qualified laughter yoga teacher !

SHC WhatsApp discussion on “How to fund our retirement?


From feedback over the last 12 years in SHC, I would summarised that more than 99% of retirees finally prefer to settle down in Singapore, instead of going to Malaysia, Thailand, China or Indonesia. For many Singapore is home; Family is here, it is a safe country, and we have excellent medical facilities. Going overseas is more a holiday. And we communicate in English and Chinese.

However, there is a 1% that would still consider living overseas, for various reasons.

We started the topic of short term retirement, and I realise that many felt it is not as low cost as some of us would have thought. So, come the next question. If I plan to spend SGD XXX per mth, where do I get the money from? how do I fund my overseas stay.

Yes, for the 1%, you are welcome to join the SHC WhatsApp discussion on “How to fund our retirement overseas?

Simply, WhatsApp to +65 9489 4360 and msg “How to find our retirement?”. Closing date 15 Apr 2018.

We shall start on 17 Apr 2018.

Strict rules apply. no URL, no video. only screen shots allowed. This is discussion and text communication. And no personal attacks on anyone.

Plse register interest.

Terence Seah

SHC discussion on CPF life MediXXXX and health insurance, Sat 28 Apr 2018


The SHC WhatsApp group on CPF Life, MediXXC and health insurance has 49 participants. The top topics are CPF payouts, MediXXX and Health insurance. Other topics are CPF Life payouts, retirement acct and related retirement costs.

As these are important topics for many of us, and I would like to organise a live session for us to share information, ask Questions and hear what other members have to say about these topics.

Plse note this is a member sharing activity.  You are advised to contact CPF directly for the information you require.

The WhatsApp discussion is excellent, as it has allowed members to share with one and all. This will continue and you are invited to join. We shall taken in new participants until closing date 15 Apr 2018.

The live discussion will be 3 hrs. One hour for speakers, one hour for Q&A and one hour for group discussions.

The date and time is now fixed as follows:

  1. Date: Sat 28 Apr 2018.
  2. Time: 2.30 – 5.30pm
  3. Venue: 78 Shenton Way, Spore 079120.  Behind M Hotel.  Nearest MRT Tanjung Pagar.  31st floor.  Use of place, complementary from member Raymond Wong.
  4. A security pass will be required to enter the building.
  5. A projector is provided for speakers and USB presentation
  6. No food is provided. Only drinks.
  7. Cost: SGD 4.50. Payment to POSB Savings  542-10756-1, Treasurer Christina Chan.

Speakers:

  1. If you would like to speak on a topic, you have 15 mins. Please contact Terence Seah with topic briefs at WhatsApp +65 94894360.

Participants:

  1. For those unable to attend this session, feel free to continue to join the Whatsapp discussion which is ongoing.

This event is strictly for SHC members. Closing date for registration: 17 Apr 2018.

Terence Seah

Attending:

  1.  Raymond Wong
  2. James CL Tan
  3.  Terence Seah
  4.  Caroline Gee (pd)
  5.  Dolly Lim (pd)
  6.  Ronald Lam
  7.  Doreen Ong
  8.  Gingko
  9.  Lydia Chin
  10.  Steven Chan (pd)
  11. Stella Sheng (pd)
  12. Susan CH Tan
  13. Marge Tian

SHC April Monthly gathering

Hi everybody,

We are at the thinking and planning stage for our April monthly gathering.  Some ideas include holding the event at West Singapore or North Singapore.  We could hold it on a weekday in the evening, to cater to working members.  This may mean the CBD.  We could add a talk or topic.  We may even be able to hold the event in your office or factory.

But, important is to find a suitable location, near a MRT station. It is always good to have flexible F&B, rather than a fixed menu.  We should keep costs low.

Most members can respond their participation, if we give 10 days notice.  Lets keep our options open.  I look forward to hear your ideas and suggestions.  Closing date for feedback: 1 Apr 2018.

Terence Seah

Monthly Cycling : 24 Mar 2018.

Hi cyclists

Our March cycling event.

Date : 24 Mar 2018
Time : 1700-2100 hrs

Beginners to meet at 1600hrs

Mrt Stn : Stadium
Meet at: Singapore Sports museum, circle line exit A.

Cycling routes – To Gardens by The Bay.

Regards.

Joining:
1. Doug
2. Andrew
3. Aaron How
4. Irene Poh
5. Dolly
6. Caroline
7. Marg
8. Fredalim
9. Lydia Chin
10. Allan Wee

Maybe
1. Joyce

SHC Mar 2018 monthly gathering at Jayleen Hotel, Sat 17 Mar 2018

  1. I am sure most of you have enjoyed the Lunar New Year festivities, the food, the drinks, the time with family and friends and the sights and sound. Let’s welcome the year.

This month’s monthly gathering has now been confirmed as follows:

  • Venue: Jayleen Hotel, 42 Carpenter Street, Nearest MRT Station: Raffles or Clarke Quay.
  • Date/time: Sat 17 Mar 2018, from 1400 hrs – 1800 hrs.
  • Mini buffet and free flow of tea/coffee.
  • Price: $15 per SHC member.  Deadline: 14 Mar 2018.
  • Price Non-member: $20 per pax.  As this is an EO event, strictly for SHC members only)
  • Price: After deadline: $25 per pax.

Payment to POSB Savings  542-10756-1, Treasurer Christina Chan.

Once payment made, please indicate date of transfer, the amount and the transaction reference in this forum for tracking purpose.

Please register your coming.  and do bring along your name tag.

Terence Seah

Registration list:

  1. Terence Seah (EO)
  2. SS James (pd)
  3. Seng Kim (pd)
  4. Peri (pd)
  5. Ann (pd)
  6. Susan (pd)
  7. Stella Sheng (pd)
  8. Steven Chan (pd)
  9. Maria Tan (pd)
  10. MM Chen (pd)
  11. AS Ee (pd)
  12. MS Wong (pd)
  13. Linda Chan (pd)
  14. Wu SC (pd)
  15. Bessie Lam (pd)
  16. Dolly Lim (pd)
  17. GingkoT (pd)
  18. Michelle Sim (pd)
  19. Lydia Poh (pd)
  20. Melody Kim Tan (pd)
  21. Andrew Koh (pd)
  22. Charles Wee (pd)
  23. Mega (pd)
  24. Richard Yee (pd)
  25. Jenny Ho (pd)
  26. Christine Teo (pd)
  27. Ronald Lam (pd)
  28. Daisy Wee (pd)
  29. Yatsing (pd)
  30. Sue Chan (pd)
  31. Catherine Yeo (pd)
  32. Wong Hong Jeng (pd)
  33. Lydia Chin (pd)
  34. Peng Peng (pd)
  35. Anna Lee (pd) &
  36. Henry Ong (pd)
  37. Rene Tay (pd)
  38. Lina Tan (pd)
  39. Mr &  Mrs KS Loh (pd)
  40. Mr & Mrs KS Loh (pd)
  41. Peter Loo (pd)
  42. Jennifer Lim (pd)
  43. Loh Yew Kwong (pd)

We shall close at 40 pax. Early bird Deadline:  14 Mar 2018.

 

Monthly walk: continue where we stopped 1 year ago….

This is an EC activity; feel free to bring your adult friends who are over 45!

Date: Saturday, 10 March 2018

Time: 4.30 pm SHARP!

Meeting Point: Stadium MRT (CC6), Exit A.

ECs : Azhari Cuttilan

Terrain: Easy

A wonderful time of feasting with families and friends has ended and left us with
extra kilos to shed off!     :D   :D

This walk is the 2nd leg, exactly after 1 year ago    :D
should now have more energy to continue where majority stopped… at the Stadium

It is also time to let our minds and eyes relax amongst lush greenery, let the breeze lift your spirits along the way.

The walk will end at Satay By the Bay to re-charge!

Bring water bottles, caps, umbrellas and cameras. Do wear comfortable walking shoes.

Look forward to your early registration!          :D         :D

from the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Azhari Cuttilan,
Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan.

Let’s walk….

1. Azhari
2. VeronicaW
3. LindaC
4. Lydia Poh + 2 friends
7. Michelle Sim
8. Jenny Lim
9. Janis
10. Monica Tan
11. Margaret Soo
12 . Phyllis Tan + 1 friend
14. Angie Ng
15. SusanCHT
16. Tony Ang
17. RonaldLam
18. RonaldLee
19. JudyL
20. Ann Lim
21.
22.
23.

 

 

SilverHairsClub goes on 2nd retirement evaluation trip to Chiangmai, Thu 03 May – 09 May 2018

The 1st retirement evaluation trip to Chiangmai 22 – 29 Mar 2018. We have closed participation for this 1st trip with about 20 pax.

The 2nd evaluation trip is Thur 3 May to 9 May 2018. Interested, you can join the 2nd evaluation trip. Strictly for SilverHairsClub members only.

From your mobile, you can WhatsApp SHC to register your interest in joining an evaluation trip to Chiangmai.

The trip aims to enable members to evaluate Chiangment as a retirement community and to assess other retirement locations, aged care venues, activities and facilities. This is not a sight seeing trip.

A few points:
1. Thai tourist visa, applied at Spore Thai embassy is 3 mths, free. You need to show return air tickets.

2. Scoot flies direct Sin/Chiangmai/Sin. Cost, less than SGD 300-350. So, you may want to book early.

3. Chiangmai will be used as the main venue and springboard to places in North Thailand.

4. Accommodation, we will be staying at a few identified places, within a 1 hr radius from Chiangmai city. We will stay at a Mae Rim resort.

5. Facilities planning will include local fresh markets, hospitals, pharmacies, Internet, parks, bus stations, lakes, night markets, local transportation.

6. For those with special interest eg cycling, walks, gardening, chickens, Thai cooking, herbs, fishing, do some research on the Internet. Let me know, and we try to accommodate.

So, please plan ahead. Do join the SHC Chiangmai retirement community, if you are interested. Register now for the 2nd retirement evaluation trip.

Terence Seah

Digital Photo Management

My monthly library talk in March will be on “Digital Photo Management”. If response is good, I do also organise a “Photo Walk”.

This year, I will also include how you can edit your photo (using free software) to make a Photo Haiku Poem.

Haiku poems are generally consist of three lines of words with 17 syllabuses to creatively express your love, thinking on nature, life and others.

Details of the talk are as follows:

Topic: Digital Photo Management
Date: 10th March 2018
Time: 3PM to 5PM
Venue: Bukit Merah Library (Nearest MRT, Tiong Bahru). Take bus numbers 5, 16 & 851 to Bukit Merah Bus Interchange and 5 mins walk to venue.
Course fee: No charge

Registration with NLB is required. You can register online if you have NLB Mobile App. Otherwise register in person in any library branch.

NB: I do also conduct online (with WhatsApp) tutorials (free of charge) on Scratch Coding (or programming) – for seniors only. For further clarification, my email is hewlee@gmail.com.

hewlee ho

Cycling – 3 Feb 2018

Hi all

Our first cycling event for 2018 is this Saturday, 3rd February.

To facilitate easy bicycle rentals, member must download the bicycle sharing apps, namely: “OFO” “mobike” and “Obike” from your mobile.
You should have a data plan to activate its usage.

Time : 5pm.
Meeting Point : Sports Hub. Circle line exit A. Infront of Singapore Sports Museum.

### OFO’s bike is free usage until 04 Feb.

Please sign here if you are joining.

GOING
01. Doug
02. Andrew
03. Thomas Goh
04. John Howe
05. Eva Choy
06. Yew Kwong
07. Jade
08. Judy
09. June Koh
10. Anna Lee
11. Henry Ong.
12. Yatsing
13. Margaret Tian
14. Adeline Tan
15. Freda Lim

MAYBE
1. Bobby Bok.
2. Aaron Howe
3. Cola Tan
4. Heven Kuek

Guided Autobiography (GAB)

Celebrating Life: Telling Your Life Story

A Guided Autobiography (GAB) Workshop

Our silver years are a time for celebration of our lives and our love for life – a time to celebrate our experiences and our uniqueness as individuals. This is a chance to ask ourselves these questions: Where have you been? What have you experienced? What were the key events or people in your life? Where are you at now? Where do you want to go? You might even want to write it down, record it and leave a legacy for your family and friends.

GAB will provide you with the framework to appreciate and document your life story in a supportive group environment. The workshop series will run on every Thursday for six weeks in the Third Quarter of 2018, between 10:00 to 13:00 hours at a venue to be decided. The implementation logistics would be worked out amongst workshop participants. Cost would be shared by participants who are expected to prepare their story for sharing as airtime is limited.

We welcome all seniors above 50 years interested in exploring their life journey. GAB is a platform for seniors to reflect on their life journey and share their experience in a secure environment.

Please register your name here and we will be in touch with you. Closing date 28 February 2018

Interested Registrants

Facilitators

CHIANG Cheng Pun and Edwin ONG are SHC Members

How to fund your 3 mths overseas retirement?

The SHC Retirement evaluation trip to Chiangmai 22-29 Mar 2018 has triggered questions on how to fund the 3 mths overseas retirement, without digging into personal savings.

Besides discussion in the CM retirement evaluation trip, we are now planning a one day activity to hear from experts in realestate.

Bobby Bok is in the realestate business, and I have invited him to lead in discussions on “how to fund a 3 mth overseas retirement program”. Bobby is an active SilverHairsClub member, and is known to many members in the Club.

During this same activity, we shall also discuss CPF life monthly payout. Together with Jassmine Teo, the topic on CPF life payout will be discussed further.

Venue, date and time have not be decided. If you are interested, please indicate your interest here. Seats limited. Strictly for SilverHairsClub members only.

Terence Seah

China Tour – 10th March 2018

This tour is for those who are relax and participate in the modification /fine tune the route itineraries .
I can get hold of 2 Executives Buses ( 16 seats) and 2 Mercedes MPV (10 seater) from Chengdu. Total numbers Max 50 people.

Inland Tour expenses Only
Accommodation : Discounted rate of 4-5 stars Hotel @ Y 300-400 ( S$60-80) twin share per day
Meals : S$30 per person per day. All lunches/Dinners guarantee more than 10 course at Restaurants. Breakfasts are provided by the hotels

Transports cost : S$20-30 per day depends on Bus or MPV

Day 1 – Fly to Chengdu – Sichuan Airline/Air china having 4 hours Direct flights
Day 2 – Day 13th – Journey starts after Breakfast around 9 am

Planned ( subjects to modification based on participants’ consensus )
Chengdu – Head south East to Chongqing then enter Guizhou
Guizhou – Guiyang, Qiannan(Minority tribes) ,Anshun,Quijing
Yunnan – Kunming, Yuxi, Pu’er, Linchang, Dali (Minority tribes),Lijiang
Sichuan- Panzhihua, Liangshan,Garze (Minority tribes),Ya’an

From Ya’an will return to Chengdu or…..

Note 1. Those going to Chiang Mai to attend Terrence’s retirement evaluation can board flight from Kunming- China Eastern Airline 1 hour flight cost Y500
OR
Continue from Pu’er by Bus to Xishuangbanna and travel along the boarders of Myanmar and laos to Chiang Rai then head to Chiang Mai

Please response your interest within ONE Week as I have to chop the transport. Will only Add you to my chat line when you are interested. Whatsapp 81578136

Tony

2 Days 1 night pulau Besar on April 2018.

2D1N Pulau Besar Getaway @ Aseania Resort .

 Fullboard Package + 1 Night Stay + 2-Way Land Transfer + 2 -Way Sea Transfer. Min 2 Pax.

Package Includes :

1 night hotel stay at Aseania resort (Country View )
For weekday check in ( Sun – Thurs )
1 Breakfast , 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner
2 way land transfer ( Sin-Mersing-Sin )
2 way sea transfer ( Mersing – Pulau Besar – Mersing )

Choose from 2 Price Options :

2D1N Pulau Besar Getaway ( Weekday ) – $208.00

2D1N Pulau Besar Getaway ( Weekend / school holidays  ) – $228.00

Land Transfer Schedule (Sub. to change):

Assemble Point: Newton Hawker Centre Carpark

Assemble Time: 0615hrs  Dep  Time  : 0630hrs                               

                    
Sea Transfer Schedule (Sub. To change):

Mersing – Pulau Besar  : ETD 1200 hrs

Pulau Besar – Mersing  : ETD 1030 hrs

A sanctuary where barefoot comfort meets an innovative sensation is where Aseania Beach Resort Pulau Besar is. Home to various interesting and delicate sea creatures that are topped with excellent coral reef, makes our resort one of the best around Pulau Besar. Presenting a 3 star resort experience that is integrated with awesome environment, culture and design; our resort can be found sitting calmly at Mersing, Johor.

Offering a fairytale like vacation experience to anyone that loves sun, sea and sand, Aseania Beach Resort Pulau Besar is the perfect escapade. Taking advantage of the strategic location, we offers the privacy that you longed for especially while you are on a trip. Besides, having one of the most mesmerizing environments around Johor, our hotel guests will constantly be greeted with crystal clear seawater and soft touches of white sand.

Along the horizon of the beach in front of our resort, lies an excellent ground where hotel guests can get up close and personal with the natural habitat. Flocks of birds can be seen plastering the clear blue skies when the first ray hits the land, adding a dream-liked sensation that makes it picture perfect for many. What’s more, bringing in the habitat where exotic and exquisite flora and fauna live; this is also a dream come true haven for nature lover.

Featuring only 47 holiday resort rooms, these impressive spaces are decorated with layback and Kampung style interior and exterior. Designed with utmost comfort and leisure in mind, our resort aims to indulge our guest in all elements of relaxation and ease in terms of accommodating experience. Such ideology was backed by providing down-to-earth environment, plus creative and thoughtful facilities to our guests to ensure a great stay at our resort. The mentioned facilities includes air-conditioning, desk, separate shower and tub, mini refrigerator, satellite TV as well as complimentary bottled of water.

Aseania Beach Resort Pulau Besar can be reach with 4 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur to Mersing Jetty by road. After so, tourists will need to embark on a 30 minutes boat ride before landing at our courtyard. Taking advantage of the beautiful and mesmerizing environment of lush rainforest and white sandy beaches, our resort is said to be an excellent playground for both business and leisure travellers.

Our resort, despite providing basic beach facilities like beach volleyball, beach futsal and motorized water-sport, has something more to offer, which is also the most prominent attractions here at Aseania Beach Resort Pulau Besar. That is the all time favourite expedition into the underwater world via snorkeling. Hotel guests will have the chance to swim side by side with the sea creatures while enjoying the sense of calmness it brings. Moreover, to enhance the whole accommodating journey, we too offers island hopping facilities where hotel guests can hop onto other neighbouring beaches for some sightseeing and photography session. By offering such unforgettable fun to our hotel guests, we too had successfully secured many repeat customers.

After a long and exciting fun at the beach, scrumptious cuisines await at our resort’s restaurant. Highlighting the beauty of its surrounding, our restaurant is decorated using the simplest element but in a refreshing manner, which enhanced the sense of tranquillity of Mother Nature. Complimented with the beautiful d¨¦cor are some yummy delicacies from our signature chef, which will leave your mouth watering at all times. When nightfall, there is a new highlight where hotel guests can embark in. Which is to venture into the core of our Lounge where heart pumping music and energetic flow can be felt all night long. Hotel guests too can indulge in alcoholic and non-alcoholic thirst quencher there. However, for a more chilling expedition, our resort also features beach hut where guests can have some alone time. So what are you waiting for? Dive into the fun and excitement Aseania Beach Resort Pulau Besar has to offer this holiday season!

Cheer !

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