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Some of you have called me, i shall share a fun story with you.

I went to Hougang polyclinic yesterday morning for a routine blood test. Staff was efficient and I got out within 1 hour.  Have to wait one week to follow up with doc for results. Sometime in the afternoon, I received many calls from a number I was unfamiliar.  Late yesterday, I returned the call, and it was from the critical results doc. She asked me to repeat my blood test at any A&E as my potassium level was critically high at 6.5.

So, I went to TTSH, my favourite hotel.  Even though I did not make an appointment with TTSH, the hospital already knew of my coming. I just showed them the hospital SMS, to make sure it is me.

Dracula took some blood and I was put on an ECG. To wait for the results, the nurse put me on a trolley and wheeled me to a waiting room.  An hour late, the doc explained that my potassium was still high and need to repeat. Test repeated and an hour later, it was confirmed potassium at 6.5.

The doc welcome me to stay at TTSH hotel for the night for further review.  Two giant tubes of medication injected into my blood stream. Gosh, it was painful, size of a large colgate toothpaste.

And the staff wheeled me to my room. Two hours later, I was sweaty and faintish. I pressed the button and my blood test now showed sugar level at 2.5. The hospital gave me some biscuits and my black coffee opium. Plus a cup of glucose water to bring up the sugar level which went back to normal at 6.5.

Had a good sleep, and now I have bread and coffee for breakfast.  Morning doc saw me and just told me I can stay one or two nights more at a discount. Good value, I couldn’t say no.

I shall update u on this post. My WhatsApp is 9489-4360.  No need to visit me, as technology is just as good.  I welcome you to communicate with me on this post.

Have a nice Sunday.

Terence Seah

Date : 12th November 2016, Saturday

Time : 4.30pm SHARP

Duration: approx 2hours

Meeting Place: Labrador MRT Station(CC27) – Take escalator up to ground level.
(no facilities during walk, till probably 1.5hrs later).

ECs: Veronica Wong with Henry See.
Note: Henry See, one of our regular walkers, suggest to do this route, so he will
assist to co-lead.

It was 3 years ago that we had transversed along the coastline on a man-made
boardwalk. The creek is a natural oasis of mangrove, mudflats, lush and green foliage.

Linger for a moment along the coastal front, be soothed, be lulled by
the wonders of nature and revel in this scenic view of vast sea and greenery.
At the bay feast your eyes on a cluster of yachts and perhaps at sundown,
the beautiful sunset!

Note:
1) For your own safety, come in comfortable footwear, no slippers/sandals.
2) Protect oneself with sun screen, sunglasses, caps, mosquito repellant
3) Bring a disposable raincoat (though we pray for good weather)

We shall end our walk at HarbourFront.

The Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah,
Azhari Cuttilan and I, ChristinA Chan… signing off!

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

Registration appreciated.             :)

Ms K Chew

Ms Choi Hong

Ms Son Lin

Mr Kah Siong

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various events organise by our members.

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Yoon Chin

We shall drive through old towns/villages. Stop whenever we please. Kulai, Simpang Renggam , Ayer Hitam ( must eat the original “Amy Yip” Big Bao). Left turn to Batu Pahat, Lunch at Muar/Malacca, Seremban to Genting ( Note : If we start on 20th Nov, will stop at Malacca for a night )
At Genting Highland ( Rooms book from 21st to 24th Nov)
Day 1-Gather for Restaurant Dinner + discussion on following days activities
(a) Tour Goh Tong Township/Temple,Mushroom/cherries farms
(b) Kuala Lumpur city tour
Day 2- Select eiher (a) or (b) above
Day 3- Select remaining (a) or (b)
Day 4- Check out. Drive to Bentong ( must buy Bentong Ginger). Driving along Karak, Mentakab,Triang, Meng Kuang,Bahau, Rompin,Segamat(durian) Labis,Kluang( Beef kueh Tiew), Kota Tinggi ( dinner-Char Coal roast Pigeon, Curry Wild Boar meat)

Estimate Cost – Hotel resort Genting – S$27 pxn per night twin Share.4 Ladies can share one room as they do not have the tiny extra leg. First world much cheaper.Meal voucher MR 10-good for lunch, dinner.
Must eat Dinner RM75-90 at arrange restaurant ( 8-10 course)
Must try Lunch – RM 42 Buffet at Coffee Terrace
Other Traveling -Petrol ,meals pro rated as we spend.

Confirm participants :
Tony Ang + 1
Alan Ang
Nina Choo
Susan Lee

WhatsApp : 81578136

SilverHairsClub is planning a small group gathering to hear the recent travel experience of one of our SHC members.  The dates are likely to fall on 8 – 11 Nov 2016 in the evening.  Venue will be advised.

If you are interested, please indicate your name here.

Terence Seah

If you have extra phone to dispose, You can sell it to me.
Provide model No ( ZTE Pro ) and price you want.

Tony

1. Barbeque 

   Date : Saturday, October 29, 2016    5:30 PM to 9.30pm

   Cost : $20 per person Please transfer $20 to UOB saving account 348-105-773-4 by 16/10/2016 And  send your receipt and name to whatsapp 82442814 thks

2.  Location : Pinevale Condo at Tampines., Singapore (edit map)

3. How to get there :

   Take bus 72 from Tampines bus interchange, or 168 & 27 at Tampines MRT, drop 4th bus stop outside block 742A along Tampines ave 9

   Turn left into Tampines street 73, short distance is main gate to Pinevale Condo, Enter and keep to your right, walk along the pathway to the end is BQ Pit 1

   4. Lucky Prize Items

   1. Dark Knight, Silver colour Keychain Brand New worth $59

   2. Super Heroes Sock Brand New worth $15

   3. Tablet cover Brand New worth $10

   4. Stainless Steel Wine Opener from France Brand New worth $50

   5. Sim Card back-up device, brand new worth $15d

   6. Stainless Steel Wine opener, Brand new worth $25

   Persons attending :

   1. Christina + 30

   —- CLOSED —-

   Maximum : 30 Persons

4. If anyone turn up without registering, will be charged $40 If anyone pay on that day will be charged $30
6. 

Cloud storage is about storage and sharing of information. Be it a document, a movie or just images. Six storage (computing) methods will be discussed. They include 1) Apple iCloud, 2) Google Drive, 3) Microsoft OneDrive, 4) Dropbox, 5) Youtube and 6) Blogging.

Topic: Cloud Storage (Computing)
Date: 12th Nov 2016 (Saturday)
Time: 3.00PM to 5.00PM
Course Fee: Free (no charge)
Venue: Bukit Merah Library

Direction: Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru, exit and turn right, up escalator and take bus number 5 or 16 or 851 to end (Bukit Merah Bus Interchange). About 5 minutes walk to library.

Some people slow down at 60, but not me …

hew lee (EC)

Hello Hello

Location : ECP, East Coast Park
Start Time : 4.30 pm
Distance : 2 routes –
1. Burger King to Bedok Jetty (short distance)
2. Burger King to Fort Road (long distance)

Meetup time : 4.00 pm at Burger (for chatting)
Bike collection time : 4.15 pm (from adjourning kiosk)

Things to bring :
1. Helmet (or hats) & gloves
2. Sunblock, arm sleeves, shades and raincoat
3. S 11
4. Your friends

Location map of East Coast Park –
https://www.google.com.sg/maps/place/East+Coast+Park/@1.2794272,103.8647196,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xaffda4da354a96fa!8m2!3d1.3007842!4d103.9121866

Rain or shine, we wait for U

Who is who coming –
Yew Kwong

I am sitting now on an Air India flight to New Delhi.  This is an early morning flight, and after a short breakfast, I could see everyone around me sleeping, wrapped around a warm blanket. Zzzz.

Well, I cannot sleep, so my mind wonders. I think about the many friends and members whom I have met in the SilverHairsClub over the last 11 years. And I went further, pondering where we will be in the next 11 years.

Winding back quickly, I remembered how hard it was to get to find a few good friends to spend time together when we retire.  At that time, I was living and working in Thailand.  I then decided to move to Singapore but at that time, the financial markets crashed, and economic scenarios changed.  And from then, many Singaporeans over 45 lost their jobs. Full time employment was a thing of the past, and today, term employment contracts are common. But I was determined to bring SilverHairs together.  A wish till today.  And that’s how SilverHairsClub started.

A. In 2005, I took up advertisements in various media, and here’s my experiences and adventures starting the Club. One lady who today is very active in SHC met up with me.  I forgot whether she called me or I called her. But I met her over a coffee. During the chat or rather the interview, she questioned me on why I am starting a SilverHairsClub. She had doubts, not about the club but about the person who is starting a Club for seniors.  Her son must have warned her mum about getting involved with men or unfamiliar organisations. But I also remembered her saying her son did say, “go out mum”. I have to admit I had difficulty explaining the objectives of SHC. Yet, I decided to preservere, and make effort to build SHC as a platform for SilverHairs to come together and meet new and more friends.

B.  The Club grew quickly, and within a year, we had our 1st Dinner and Dance. A surprise indeed.  To continue…

Terence Seah

A few of us have been toying with the idea of going to Ho Chi Minh City, free & easy.  In particular, SS James, Andrew and myself.

HCMC has many exciting attractions. The food is varied; especially street food. Beef noodles are every where. It’s most famous market is the Banh Tanh market.  The cars and motorcycles just don’t seem to hit you, even if you were to cross a 3-lane road blindfolded. Beer is about one dollar a bottle.

For those in the know, HCMC is famous for its cafe.  The ladies are somehow always slim, 28 inch waist.  With Grab bike, one can travel inside narrow lanes and markets.  And the day starts early for the Vietnamese.  And ends late too.

End Nov is cooler, and the weather likely to stay dry.

We can all meet in HCMC. We can have our own mini flexible itinery.  A private massage.  The dates have not been decided but it does not matter. We meet there.

For those who have been there, please recommend the hotel you have stayed before. Maybe near the famous market or Riverside.

Interested, let us know. I think it will be fun.  You can bring anybody along.

Terence Seah

ECs for this walk: Serene Low and ChristinA Chan
Date: Saturday, 1 October 2016
Start Time: 4.30pm sharp
Duration of walk: approx 3 hrs
Meeting Place: Outram Road MRT, Ground level above Green line outside Ananas Cafe.

At Pearl Hilltop, we would experience light breeze, lots of shade under tall trees and a forestry park of many species of foliage.

Thereafter we shall proceed to Tiong Bahru, one of the oldest public housing estate in Singapore developed in the 1930s by the then Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT now known as HDB). The surrounding area of low rise walk up apartments were a stark contrast to the high rise HDB flats we see today.

Added to the charm of this area lies the rich heritage, unique and one of a kind murals, chic cafes and restaurants that have sprouted up in the last couple of years.

Don’t miss this experience to come together for a walk with friends old and new. We will end the walk at Tiong Bahru MRT where there are many eateries for dinner.

So do dress comfortably with hats, umbrella, drinking water, camera, sun block and comfortable walking shoes.

Walk Team ECs: ChristinA Chan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttlian, Serene Low.

Attendees:
1). Serene Low
2). ChristinA Chan
3). James Tan
4). Susan Tan
5). Judy Lim
6). Winnie and friend
8). Winnie Lim
9). Tony Ang
10).Pauline Chew
11).Monica Tan
12).Janis Han
13).Henry See
14).Shirley Yeo and friend
16).Gingko Tay
17).Janet NG
18).Cheryl Ho
19).Ronald Lee
20).Irene Yap
21).Andrew
22).Gabriella Chua
23).John How
24).Alice Cheong
25).Evelyn Ong
26).Doris Lim

Hi everyone, it had been very long time since I last written post here.  So now, I am writing and hope this article will be of some help to others too as these had helped me.

When my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer during Oct ‘2013 and we were totally clueless as to what were the grants that we can apply to ease our burden.  Eventhough during that period of time, many emphasizes were on Pioneer generation but unfortunately, was time was not on my dad’s favor.  Well, that was history now.. so we will  skip this part.

My dad passed on Oct 2014 and shortly after that my mum’s health deteriorated and from then till now, she had been through 1 stroke and 3 seizures attacks which lead to totally bedridden now.  But this time, we were much well informed thru news, community centres and hospital on the AIC grants.

Through all these info given, we are told that we can apply for the following grants

1. PioneerDAS : For Pioneer born before Year 1950 -$100/mth till as long as alive
2. Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) grant – Cash assistance of $120/mth for family who hires a FDW to care for patient
3. FDW levy concessions for persons with disabilities (PWD) – Lower monthly concessionary FDW levy of $60 instead of $250
4. Interim disability assistance programme for the Elderly (IDAPE) – Cash assistance of $250 or $150/mth for up to 72mths for disabled elderly

More information can be found at www.pioneers.sg, www.silverpages.sg and www.mov.sg  related to all these grants.  FYI, we applied and we got approved for these grants.

AIG also provide

1. Care at home : Eldersitter Service, Home care and Senior home car – As we did not used these services, I am not sure and cant provide much info too.
2. Centre-based care : Day rehabilitation, day care and dementia day care : We tried a few times but my mum was not so cooperative with the social worker and she prefered to stay at home hence, we also dropped out 2mths later.
3. Caregiver Training Grant allows we to tap on an annual $200 subsidy to attend approved training course for better : This was very good as we send our domestic help to attend on managing an elderly’s day-to-day and preventing falls and home safety.  Both my sister and our helper had benefited from this training to be able to attend to my mum’s daily needs.
4. There are some basic necessities, such as wheelchairs, air mattress, commode, walking sticks – All can be purchased at 10-50% discounts depending on feedback from the medical social worker assigned to access the patient’s condition – For my mum’s condition, we only paid 10% of the total cost.  Diapers also can be purchased at their designated stores.
5. Even patient with permanent catheter, they even assigned qualified nurse from SNF to attend at patient’s home every 2 to 3mth interval at subsidised rate.  Cant remembered how much we paid but I am sure it was less than $30.
6. Given my mum’s condition, we also applied for home medical care which mean that we can request the Doctor to attend my mum at our home once her medication is below 2 weeks’ usage at $25/trip except for CT and MRI  as these need to be performed at site.

I am sure that there are other services that AIC provided – but just that, we only took these options so I can only share these info.  Our encounters (my family members and me) with AIC had been a very fruitful as we had some financial help and other services/training given to 3 of us, i.e. my sister, me and our helper.

Hope some will find this useful when needed.

Regards… Dolly

Dear Members,
Hi everybody, I am Calvin Low.  I was introduced by James SS Tan to this wonderful club.  So far, I had attended a monthly gathering at Hans Chinatown and the recent D&D in JB.

So, in return, I am organising an EC event on Wine and Dance.  Details as follows:

Venue: Club 5, PARKROYAL HOTEL, KITCHENER ROAD
Time : 7.30pm till 11,00pm
Cost : Buy own drinks at the counter  (Happy hour, before 8pm 1 for 1)
Indicative drink price as follows:
1) $15++ for single drink
2) $20++ for double drink

As for dinner, feel free to try to their seafood buffet inside the hotel, otherwise,  there are many other eateries outside the hotel too.  You will be spoilt for many choices of food.

Kindly register your interest here if you are keen to join me for this event.

PS: Those like dancing, there is a dancing space to spin your nite through.

1. Calvin Low – EC
2. James SS Tan
3. Terence Seah
4. Susan Lee
5. Betty Ang
6. CMChan
7. Yat Sing
8. Edward
9. Connie
10. Boon
11. Bee
12. karen lim
13. John Howe
14. linda
15. Judy Tay
16. Robert Ong
17. sue chan
18. Hong Jeng
19. mega abdullah
20. Jane Tan
21. Sam Huat
22. more to come to join in the fun????

Microsoft Windows 10 is the latest Microsoft operating system for all Windows based smartphones, tablet, laptop and PCs.

If you are caught with this Windows 10 operating system after purchasing a tablet or laptop or desktop PC, this is the opportunity for you to learn some tricks to tame the OS.

Topic: Using Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System
Date: 8th October 2017 (Saturday)
Time: 3.00PM to 5.00PM
Course Fee: Free (no charge)
Venue: Bukit Merah Library

Direction: Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru, exit and turn right, up escalator and take bus number 5 or 16 or 851 to end (Bukit Merah Bus Interchange). About 5 minutes walk to library.

For those who have the laptop or tablet installed with Windows 8 or 10 Operating System, please bring along to the class. Please fully charge your devices.

hew lee (EC)

Yee ha yee ha! Despite staying in the west for over three decades, I have never held or attended a function in my area.

A date with all of you would make me very happy ya!

Please view the link below for more details!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9vwKkLZAGFwTFcwX041eTJobVE

Late but never. This fest is organized by IDA for seniors to stay in touch with technology. Feel free to drop by the venue.

Hello hello

Location : ECP, East Coast Park
Start Time : 4.30 pm
Distance : 2 choices –
1. Burger King to Bedok Jetty (short distance)
2. Burger King to Fort Road (long distance)

Meetup time : 4.00 pm at Burger (for chatting)
Bike collection time : 4.15 pm (from adjourning kiosk)

Things to bring :
1. Helmet (or hats) & gloves
2. Sunblock, arm sleeves, shades and raincoat
3. S 11

Location map of East Coast Park –
https://www.google.com.sg/maps/place/East+Coast+Park/@1.2794272,103.8647196,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xaffda4da354a96fa!8m2!3d1.3007842!4d103.9121866

Rain or Shine, we wait for U

Who is who coming –
Yew Kwong
Susan CH Tan
Lily Ho
Judy Lim
Rina Tan
Pauline Chew

PS : Pokémon Go fans pls come early to catch rare pokemon at ECP and share tips on how to improve your game levels.

A video cotribution by MegaA as a kickstart to “One night in JB”.

We had a Dinner and Dance at KSL resort, JB some months ago.  The feedback was generally good, and this time again, towards the year-end, we shall have another event in JB, over a Sat/Sun.

Feedback from members suggested that transport from Singapore to the event is an important consideration for many members.

Feedback from dancers suggested that the dance floor needs to be big enough and suitable for dancing.

We had good feedback on the food, the rooms and the event proper, although some fine tuning is required to make the event more fun and enjoyable.

Feedback also indicated we can consider a venue change.  Besides KSL, we may consider the Double Tree Hilton hotel.  We are now confirmed to use KSL hotel and resort again.

Again,”One night in JB” promises lots of dancing, singing, good food and good companionship. This time around, the Club will target 40 pax, with a possibility of up to 200 participants.  We shall leak out more details as we form the committee.

You are invited to contribute your ideas and suggestions. The date has not been set but it will be Nov or Dec 2016 be around mid 2017. Transport from Singapore will be provided from Singapore via the 2nd Link, though optional if you wish to drive yourself or go on your own via the causeway.

If you like to join the club committee for this event, plse WhatsApp me at 9489-4360.

Terence Seah

Used and barely 6 months old wheelchair at $250 (retail price $400) and bed at $400 (
retail ( price $750)
See for more info at – https://carousell.com/cpchristina/