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There will be a Pre-Christmas Mini-Buffet Dinner & Dance on Wednesday, 18 December 2013.  Details are as follows:

Time:       7 – 11.30 pm
Venue:      SGCC Lounge
Cost:        $20 (nett) per person (non-members of SGCC  ~ Charles Cher will sign you in) ~ Members of SGCC will get their own tickets (at member’s price) direct from the Club.

It will be a great night of dancing (to a live band) and fun. Limited seats available. Please register early to avoid disappointment!

Gabriella Chua, EC

Registration List:

1. Gabriella Chua
2. Philip Yeo
3. Edwin Tan
4. SS Tan and friend
5. Tony Ang
6. Kent Chan   (tickets have been sold out)

BLOG IS NOW CLOSED – TICKETS SOLD OUT ~

 

I was reading the ST today, and came across the phrase “the true kampong spirit”.  I thought that this tagline is interesting for SilverHairsClub members.  Very often, we engage in activities of the social nature, and we don’t target “self help and caring activities” for ourselves.  We have plenty on makan, dancing, karaoke, cycling, walking, chitchats and travel.

As a Club, we have not done much to harness ourselves for the benefit of SHCians as a whole.  Maybe the “true kampong spirit” can rekindle and strengthen ourselves as a big family.  I remembered Kenneth Tan suggested buying in bulk eg his monthly ovaltine supply, Jassmine Teo’s Teo selling of what’s in our store room, our offering of paid eldersitter services by some of our members, our discussion on retirement living, plus a few others.  But many of us have not responded to work together in this true kampong spirit.

Perhaps, we can help and think of new ideas.  We should support more activities and programs so that we can help ourselves as we age.  Afterall, many of us are reported as “Asset-poor and cash-rich”.

How and what can we group together and care for ourselves?  Please respect the views of others when making comments.  Not all of us are rich, and not all of us are poor.  Not all of us can travel, makan and enjoy ourselves frequently, many of us have still to work.

Terence Seah

        

Again, another dream,  a get-away from Singapore, in Johore perhaps.

After the trip to Yangon, I am wondering again how we can get together to relax, breathe some fresh air, enjoy Malaysian culture, see its beautiful beaches, experience local food and most important of all, to get to know more SilverHairs friends.  I think  a 3 D 2 N somewhere, leaving on a Fri early morning and returning on a Sun night may be just it.

Taichi masters, chess players, those who can cook and share their cooking skills among fellow ladies and guys, slow walks and hikes, spend time by the beach, cycling among the villages, line dancing in the afternoon, social dancing in the night and learning mobile and computer applications can come together.  Come share your skills and knowledge, and more members will know you.

We can take the Transnational coach, all the way to the destination, talk and scream all the way to our destination and before we realize it, we are there.  We head north east. Rain or shine, we go.  We paint the town green. We would limit this trip to 40 pax or the max number the coach can take us.  Of course, it will be fun, and we can allow those who drive to come along too.

The dates are not fixed.  There is no program yet.  It could be held in Dec, Jan or Feb.

But I do know we need the following:

• 1.  Someone who knows how to take the coach from Lavender to Mersing via Transnational.
• 2.  Some one to coordinate the 3D 2N program.
• 3.  And, if you have skills and hobbies, and wish to share during the trip, please hands up.
• 4.  And anyone who wishes to help bring members together, we have some thing for you.  About time if you have been too quiet.

Thank you to the members who help me piece this concept together.

Even if you have not checked your diary, if you are interested in breathing fresh air and getting to know new and old members better, simply put your name here.  Once the dates are announced, you may withdraw within 7 days, if the dates are not suitable to you.

The trip will be from 21 – 23 February 2014.

This event is strictly for members only.
Terence Seah

Registration List:

1. Terence Seah
2. Lily Ho
3. Dolly Lim
4. Rosalind Lee
5. Melissa Khng
6. Yoke Moon
7. Alan Ang
8. Alice Seah (Ronald Lam – 3rd on waitlist)
   
9. Caroline Gee (replaced by T K Pow)
   
10. Gingko Tay (replaced by Steven Chan)
    
11. Susan Chong
12. Ann Lim
13. Theresa Seow
14. Evon Lim
15. Ng Meng Wai (replaced by C J Ang)(replaced by Susan C H Tan)
    
16. Janie Leong (replaced by Oi Cheng)
    
17. Lydia Chin
18. Mega Abdullah
19. Peri Liew
20. Thomas Loh
21. Peggy Yap
22. Arthur Yap
23. Marg Tian
24. Lin Chuah
25. Sock Cheng
26. Gabriella Chua (Chengpun – 2nd on waitlist)( replaced by Irene Poh – next on waitlist) (replaced by Helen Wong)
    
27. Evyonne Chew
28. Julie Guan  (Daniel Chan – 4th on waitlist) (replaced by Esther Mok)
    
29. Myra Chia (replaced by Dorine Tan – 1st on the waitlist)
30. Jane Tan
31. Richard Wong
32. Lee Ah Nee
33. Cindy Wee
34. Daisy Phua
35. George Chew
36. Mary Tan
37. Tony Ang
38. Dan Huang
39. Christina Pan
40. Bobby Bok (you’re the lucky 40th)

Waitlist:

1. Dorine Tan
2. Chengpun
3. Ronald Lam
4. Daniel Chan
5. Irene Poh
6. Steven Chan
7. Helen Wong
8. T K Pow
9. CJ Ang
10. Oi Cheng
11. Susan C H Tan
12. Esther Mok

Rooming/Transport Arrangement:

• Ann Lim/Theresa Seow/Evon Lim/Wong Yoke Moon (2-room attached type) – public transport
• Oi Cheng/Dolly Lim (room type?) – public transport
• Dan Huang/Ronald Lam (Twin room E) – public transport
• Paul Kong/Peggy Kong/Nina Choo/Lisa Ong (2-room attached type) – driving
• Evyonne Chew and Mary Tan (Twin room E or F) – public transport
• Sock Cheng and Dorine Tan (room type?) – public transport
• Mega and Richard Wong (Twin room E) – driving
• Molly Chua/Charlie Teo/Cynthia Phua/ Nancy (not a member yet) (2-room attached type) – driving

I have a pair of tickets to the above attractions valid till 8 Dec 2013. If you need it, I can pass it on.

Myanmar Travel Group: Thank you very much for the sharing. I am glad that you all are having so much fun. I wish I can join you all, but still have a full-time job and can travel only during certain periods of the year.

This trip is the beginning of my love story with SHC travelling group.  We had so much fun, laughter, food, entertainment and dancing throughout the short trip.  I’m sure most of my fellow travellers will agree with me.

We have to thank the following people who had made this possible –

• Terence for initiating and leading the group;

• Susan for making the hotel arrangements and rooming list

• Peri for looking after the financial aspects

• Gentlemen for their tender loving care in looking after the ladies

• Frisna for providing free entertainment on board

• And any other SHC’cian who had in one way or another contributed to the success and smooth running of the tour.
• Last but not least, all the supportive ‘seow seow’ audience who were so receptive to all kinds of jokes, Q & A grilling by our infamous reporter from CNA, CNN to CBS, without whom, we would not have had so much enjoyment during the trip!

A comical star was born on 8 November 2013, Day 3 of the trip.  It was spontaneous and so hilarious that we all almost died laughing so hard and many can’t stop laughing even after the show ended.  So, fellow travellers, please share your experience with everyone here.

I’m looking forward to the next trip led by Terence, either to Taiwan, India or Sri Lanka.  Have passport and money will travel !

Hi All

An upcoming coffee morning and afternoon tea on Mon, Dec 2 2013 in remembrance of the late Hong Kong legendary singer Leslie Cheung is not to be missed!

Our local talented singer Wilson Wong will be performing Leslie’s unforgettable hits.

Venue:  Esplanade Recital Studio
Time:10.30am / 3pm
Price:  $12

Tickets from Esplanade Box Office and SISTIC (booking fee applies for each ticket).

Coffee and tea will be provided before each show.

            

Dear friends
Our coffee meet is back ..  Details are as follows:
Date:     Thursday, 28 Nov  Postponed to Thursday, 5 December
Venue:   Singapore Post Building ~ next to Paya Lebar MRT station
Food Court at B1 (all types of cuisine available – Chinese, Malay, Jap etc)

Time:   2 – 4 pm

The coffee meet will be a casual chit-chat session ~ no Agenda ~  just relaxing  and destressing on a lazy Thursday afternoon for those who have retired, semi-retired or just looking for some company to while away the time ~ for the lonely and not so lonely … haha

This coffee meet will be a once-a-month thingy.  Hope you’ll come and give your support ya?

It will be an EC event.  Hence, feel free to bring your friends who are non-SHC members too.  However, their names will not be listed on this SHC forum page.  But, we do hope that they will decide to become members too.

Please register your interest here.

Thanks & regards,

Gabriella Chua, EC

 Registration list:

1   Gabriella

2    Richard Lean (?)

3    S S Tan

4    Tony Ang

5    Jasmine Tan

6    Molly Chua

7    Steven Chan

8    Lee Ah Nee

9    Jassmine Teo

10   Annie Loh

11    Catherine Ho

12    Pat Oei

13    Ann Giri

14   Roland Tong

 

 

We have secured 4 places for a 3D2N tour to Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam.  I am looking for a female room-mate.

Travel Period: 17 to 19 Jan 2014 (Fri, Sat and Sun)
Depart SIN:    17 Jan 2014 – Singapore to Ho Chi Min, ETD 0740
Arrive SIN:     19 Jan 2014 – Ho Chi Min to Singapore, ETA 2055

Tour Price: S$358, twin sharing includes the following:
a) 2-way airfare and taxes, travel by budget carrier
b) 2-way airport transfers by luxury coach
c) 4-star hotel stay
d) Guided tour with English speaking guide
e) Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner (total number of meals provided unknown but was told all meals included)

FYI, this is a customised trip and we will be travelling in a group of 60 persons.  If you are keen to join us (Alex Woo, my sis-in-law and I), please post your interest here as soon as possible.   Alternatively, you may write to me at: shcmayleewoo@gmail.com   If no takers by 14 Nov Thu (1600), we will have to cancel 2 places.  Then I will travel with Alex only.

Closing date:  14 Nov 2013 (Thu), 1600

Payment by:   15 November 2013 (Fri), 1200

Hi All

Remember we once had a pot-luck cum cycling at the Changi Beach Park 2 years ago?
If you forget, here’s the SHC page link for your revisit :
https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=3836

We had a lot of fun and LOTS of food then. Want to have another round of such fun? This pot-luck will tie in with our last Monthly Cycling for this year 2013. We will resume cycling again after Chinese New Year 2014.

For those who can’t cycle, you can skate. If you can’t do both — then just come and join in the fun in eating, chit-chatting catching up with old and new friends….. or swim.!! :)

The park is serene and much less crowded than ECP.

?Parking is free after 5pm and the nearest parking is : Carpark 1 although Carpark 2 is also very near.
?There is a clean and airy public toilet (with shower cubicles) at the same location.

Buses that stop right outside the park along Nicoll Drive bus stop B10) :
?# 9 – from Bedok Interchange
?#19 – from Tampines Interchange
?#89 – from Hougang Central Interchange

Buses to Changi Village Terminal (a short walk to the park along waterfront) :
?# 2 – from New Bridge Road Terminal
?#29 – from Tampines Interchange
?#59 – from Bishan Interchange
?#109 – from Serangoon Interchange

For information on bike or skate rental, you may enquire at :
http://www.lifestylerecreation.com.sg/

Please register here and indicate type of food you are bringing so we have an idea.

Looking forward to meeting you folks soon.

EO – Lily Ho & Douglas Chan

Registration :
1) Lily Ho – fried bee hoon
2) Douglas
3) Silas – card tricks
4) Tian Soo – wine
5) Janie
6) Susan CH Tan – sambal goreng
7) Eileen Thean
8) Peggy Yap – green bean soup, fruits & lemon barley
9) Arthur Yap
10) Margaret Tian
11) Steven Chan
12) Dolly Lim
13) Patrick Cheong – potato salad
14) Caroline – play by ears
15) Lina Ng – curry chicken & baguette
16) Lin Chuah
17) Peri
18) Thomas Loh
19) Sockie
20) Teresa Seow
21) SK Chua
22) Esther Mok
23) Ann Lim – stuffed cherry tomatoes
24) Alice Yap
25) Bira
26) Judy Lim
00) Frisna
27) Hou Chong
28) Kristy Quek – fruits
29) Audrey Wong
30) Paul Kong
31) Peggy Kong
32) Nina Choo
33) Annie Tang
00) Charles Chua – cakes
34) Judy – disposal cultery
35) Johnny Pow – cabbage & pork belly
36) Annie Pow
37) John Howe
38) Helen Yeo – Soya sauce chicken
39) Boon Liang

Date : Friday 29 November
Place: Sentosa Cove
Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½ hours)
Meeting Point : Meet 7.30am at Harbourfront MRT Station Exit E

Items To Wear/Bring: Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun. (Umbrella is a must as the weather is unpredictable)

NB: If it rains at 6.00am on Fri 29 Nov…please check your handphones for our latest message – to carry on or to cancel

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee ( Tan Li Li guiding us)

Register here:

Life has a strange way of throwing challenges at us.

When we put in our effort, it does not mean we will be rewarded with a kind word, let alone appreciation.  When we ask questions, lo and behold, we are creating issues that should not happen in the first place.  Huh? Whaaa?  Hmmmm……..

How do we deal with such challenges?  For me, I speak up (even if it’s the last time; till death do us part.  Kekekeee), after which I move on and happily continue with my life.

So, darlings, when the going reeli, reeli gets tough, THE TOUGH GETS GOING!

Share with us, especially Agony Aunt G here, how do you deal with challenges that somehow makes you the bad guy?

      

I am in KL, and obviously beside eating, I had nothing else better to do. I usually go to the 7-Eleven and buy all the local newspapers I can lay my hands on.

The article this morning reported that an anthropologist has identified that the answer lies in brain chemistry. She tracked 28,000 people.  Some of us feel good and romantic; and have the sexual drive, and all this because of dopamine and testosterone

In our Club, I read only Tian Soo is familiar with this chemical.

Why do some of us like this person and not another person?  As you know, I like to make Paper Clips work, but trying to do so, does not seem to work.  The naturally attraction works, but the individuals must come together.

If a person has active dopamine, tend to seek experience, curious and easily board, they tend to be introspective and like their own type.

If a person has high testerone, they tend to be analytical, competitive, they too tend to be attracted to their types.

These factors sparked attraction. The success is to overlook everything you cannot stand in someone.  These works whether one is 30 or 60.

What do you think?  Aiyah, just some serious fun.

Terence Seah

As the heading declares – the flea mart has expanded to include barter of goods and services .We are getting beyond money! Is there something or a service you need or wish to acquire? What can you offer in exchange? Do place an advertisement here and who knows, you may just find a match!

You can also offer knowledge in exchange for something from the people who are interested in attending your class.  The something will be an item from your wish list, so you must make known your wish list. Barter of knowledge was reported in the S.T. recently. It is a meaningful and fun idea.

Spring cleaning for Christmas and the new year is round the corner. Anything from your store room to give away or sell for a token price?  Do advertise and see how much fun and satisfaction you can get, especially from giving away your possessions!

A gentle reminder: When placing an advertisement, do be guided by the guidelines. Okay, looking forward to your advertisements especially if you are giving away stuff!. :)

Guidelines on placing advertisements

1. NO corporate/company/shop advertisements. Only advertisements of personal belongings and personal services are permitted.

2. Two advertisements per month per member.

3. Each advertisement must not exceed 10 lines.

4. No telephone numbers allowed. Only e-mail addresses

5. Advertisements on barter are permitted

Date:  09 November 2013, Saturday
Start Time:   4.30pm sharp
Meeting Place:   HarbourFront Centre, Level 1 (vicinity of Pizza Hut #01-69/
BreadTalk #01-67).
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront CC29, Exit B.
ECs for this walk:  Charles Wee and ChristinaCL Chan

Join us in this last walk of 2013…  to a place filled with war history
nuggets and beauty! preserved, retained, yet seamlessly merged
with modern ammenities to provide a haven for all to enjoy.

Let the sounds of music from the sea;
the songs from a variety of feathered species;
the cool of sea breeze; the flutter of wings;
the beauty of a variety of blooms;
bring to you, a sense of calm and rest!

We will transverse along the coastline from man-made boardwalk into the
forest, filled with historical relics – an open-air museum that showcased
underground bunkers and gun batteries from WW II.

The surrounding area projects peace and solitude that brings a sense of
relief and thankfulness that the guns had ceased fire long ago and battles
are no longer fought!        {sigh}

The sight of artists capturing the gorgeous views over the sea;
fishermen preparing their fishing baits or trying their luck,
families and friends enjoying, yet another natural oasis.

With a panoramic view, it is indeed “THE place to watch sunset!”

Let us 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…

Dine & Home Sweet Home will be in the Nature Reserve itself – Eco Gourmet Cafe comes highly recommended OR next to Labrador MRT (CC27) Alexandra Retail Centre(ARC) with a selection of Japanese/Chinese restaurants; Komala’s, cafes, etc

Note:
1)  For your own safety, come in comfortable footwear, no slippers/sandals.
2)  Protect oneself with sun screen, sunglasses, caps, mosquito repellant
3)  Besides umbrella, bring a disposable raincoat (though we pray for good weather)
4)  Hydrate with a bottle of drinking water.
5)  **In nature reserves — leave nothing behind and take nothing away
except memories through your lenses.

From March 2013, monthly walks will be an EC event till further notice.
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members
(please get them to join SHC club, too).
Please observe SHC Rule  – Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned in SilverHairsClub.com.

Walk Team ECs: Joyce Tan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Lydia Soh, Serene Low and I, ChristinaCL Chan

To a place of historical significance and tranquility….

1)  Charles Wee
2)  Christina Chan
3)  Alice Seah
4)  Gingko Tay
5)  Johnny Pow
6)  Annie Pow
7)  Judy Lim
8)  Maureen Lee
9)  June Koh
10) Ronald Lam
11) Bernie Chung
12) Eddy Lee
13) Margaret Lee
14) Thomas Lau
15) Lucy Lau
16) Jane Chua
17) Daisy Phua
18) Richard Wong
19) Jimmy Tsin
20) Irene Chua
21) Yew Tiong
22) Lina Tan
23) Dorothy Low
24) Cheryl Ho
25) Janet Ng
26) Azhari C
27) Andrew Koh
28) Veronica W
29) Mary Tan
30) Serene Low
and there is 1, the last pax, who came for the final leg of the walk!

Over a cup of coffee/tea, drink or with snack, we have two solid hours of networking and getting to know each other better. All SHC members or non-members are welcomed.

The details:
Date: 21-11-2013 (Thursday)
Time: 3.00PM to 5.00PM
Venue: Swissbake Cafe @ Marina Bay Link Mall
Meeting Place: After coming out of Raffles Place MRT Station, turn left, up escalator and wait nearby Jollibean Stall.
(We will start walking to the cafe at 3.05PM)
[For those who missed us, you can meet us at the cafe itself at 8A, Marina Boulevard,
#B2-47].For those who still have time to spare, we can have our dinner at Marina Bay Sands Food Court and continue to chat and/or to experience the nightlife there.

hewlee (EC)

Those registered coming:
1) hewlee
2) non-member
3) Alice Seah
4) Jassmine Teo
5) Paul Kong
6) Johnny Pow
7) Anne
8) Gingko Tay

Registration now closed.

 

If you have a special skill or a passion to share, starting a web page or a blog is the way forward. Be it showing us how you cook your favourite dish or  “How to ..” in many of the problems facing the seniors in the digital divide.

Some use the web page/blog just as a diary of family events to share with their love ones and friends.

Come to this month’s ITIG gathering and we will show you how to start web publishing or starting your own personal blog.

A word of caution – a web site or a blog is not a “one-off” affair. The owner requires continuous updating and maintenance of the web site or blog to sustain readership and increase viewership.

For those who have specific questions on this discussion topic, please email me (hewlee@gmail.com) one week before the meeting date. I will try my best to answer them during the class.

Topic:  Web Publishing and Blogging
Date:   23-11-2013 (Saturday)
Time:   3.00PM to 5.00PM
Course Fee: Free (no charge)
Venue: Leng Kee Community Centre (Nearest MRT – Redhill)
Size of Class: Limited to 20

Hewlee (EC)

Those registered coming:
1) Doug Chan
2) Helen Kuek
3) non-member
4) Jassmine Teo
5) June Koh
6) Gingko Tay
7) Andrew Yeung (not coming)
8) Shirleen Kao (not coming)
9) Audrey Wong
10) Sock Cheng aka Sockie
11) Dan Huang
12) OlivaRos
13) Irene Poh (not coming)
14) Andrew Koh
15) Judy Lim
16) Bobby Bok
17) Aaron How (not coming)
18) Lydia Soh
19) Anne Chee
20) Pearl Wong
21) Anna Seet
22) Caroline Gee (not coming)
23) Dorine Tan
24) Veronica Wong (not coming)
25) Tan Meow Noi, Lina
26) Edwin Ong
27) Sally Kang
28) Karen Thio

The registration is now closed. Thank you for your support.

Last week I was in Singapore.  I visited an ex-colleaque of mine, and I visited his office. Sat down and chatted with him.  Chatting through, I noticed on his table were hundreds of business cards, messily placed in front of his computer screen.  He is a Sales Director, has no personal secretary, and has to manage his name cards , and keying them in into his Microsoft Outlook contacts.  At the same time, he has one of the latest Samsung S4. He complains he has no time to enter the contract details, but will likely do so before the end of the year.

If someone, contracted through an external company), can do so for the entire company, with 10 executives, can input the business cards into a file, and after finishing, the executive can download the contacts into his smartphone or desktop, the executives will be very happy with this part of the job.  That someone can charge the company a fee.  He can also work together as a group.  This can also be a retirement part time business for some SilverHairsClub members.

We have to continuously think of work for ourselves, to make some money and to keep our fingers nimble and our brains vibrating.

What do you think?  Can this work? and how can we do this business for retirees.
We will get to know more working people, and perhaps get leads and tips.  There are hundreds of companies out there with similar issues.

You know I love ideas, and you too can be a part of it.

Terence Seah

 

 

SilverHairsClub is meant for you. and we like to organise activities for members, so that everybody can find friends and own interest group.

I love organising activities for members. But very often i am away on work. i like to form a permanent team to work with me on these activities, maybe for a year. The work will involve meeting members, registration work, payment, managing the venue and encouraging members to join the events. It will also let you meet more people.

If you like to join the team, please email me. you can have a choice of tasks. Take this opportunity to engage our membership and get to know more people.

This email is addressed to all fellow SilverHairsClub members via email.  If you have not received this, please check your email address and whether you have a password to enter SilverHairsClub.com

Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub.com

Date : Friday 25 October 2013
Place: Pasir Ris Park
Time/Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2½ hours)

Meeting Point; End Point : Pasir Ris MRT Station (exit A) We will walk near the beach, to a long board walk and back to the MRT station.

Items To Wear/Bring: Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun.

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee  ( assisted by Tan Li Li)

Register here:

How can members mix around at a buffet restaurant?

It’s always a battle.  When we gather together, we all love to plong ourselves on a chair. Then, we don’t move for the next 2-3 hours.  And then members complain we should move around because we are not mixing around.  Then, we have introductions, games, and members feel they have no time to network.

I like an “All standing gathering” with a drink on the left hand and some snacks on serving tables. We keep our right hand for shaking hands. But then, we complain the legs are just not that strong. “Why no chairs?”

At Hans restaurant, some tables are long, and we don’t know who to talk with, on the right or on the left.  Some tables are small, and we squeeze and again, we don’t move.

What about a buffet restaurant?  If we go for a buffet lunch or dinner, and we sit down in tables of four, how are we going to mix and network.  At the end of the gathering, we go home knowing 3 persons, and not knowing the others.  What can we do?

SilverHairs love to make friends.  Don’t have to go into the why’s. How do we mix and network at monthly gatherings and still get to know a good number of other members?

There is always a spread of food on the serving table.  Nowadays, the restaurants serve ah la cart buffet or order as you like.  And, each of us get our own plates, bowl and fork and spoon.  Can we move ourselves, say every 30 mins?  The EO can “ting a glass” and time to move.  Those who don’t want to move can sit still; others can move.  We do it 3 times, and in 2 hours, we get to meet a new set of friends.

What do you think?  Do you have ideas?

Terence Seah

 

Dear all

The Ageless Theatre presents Faces (Phases) of Love, a play about the power of love and the search for that special someone. It comprises four short skits, including one about a lonely widow’s love for her deceased husband, and another about four mahjong buddies reminiscing about love and loss.

The venue is the Marine Parade Community Club Theatrette. Each ticket costs $15. As contact numbers of the organisers cannot be displayed here, if you wish to join a couple of us for this performance, you may transfer funds to my POSB Savings Account 159-13164-5 and I can purchase the tickets on your behalf.

What is interesting is that the Ageless Theatre comprises people aged 43 and above.

Any play enthusiasts?

Joy :)

I borrowed Douglas Chan threats in the cycling post and upon consideration perhaps should share the experience with my senior friends, when and if having to warded in a rehabilitation community hospital. This experience also taught me to have better knowledge of rehabilitation community hospital rather than just naively listened to doctors’ ardent recommendation. I sincerely urge everyone please reconsider seriously in choosing rehab community hospital as we had very bad experience

As a result of a fall, my mum had internal bleeding in the head and was warded in SGH on September 29 and upon discharged was transferred to Bright Vision Hospital for rehab on Friday Oct 11 and was admitted at about 1030 hr. The standard of patient care was atrocious beyond words. In fact, the neighboring patients too had loads of grievances.

On Saturday Oct 12 at about 1500 hr she had high temperature and was gasping for breath…..momentarily she appeared on the journey GOING HOME. The On-Call Doctor attended and IMMEDIATELY recommended she be transferred back to SGH. As usual we went through the A & E procedure and was warded for infection in the chest now this is in additional to the neuro situation ……….. please pray for her and the wisdom of the doctors to administer care for her recovery. Thanks

Anyway, at an appropriate time I am considering to share the experience in Bright Vision Hospital in greater details in the social media. Meantime, perhaps you may also like to contribute your comments and suggestion.

Here’s wishing all our Muslim friends Hari Raya Haji.

This year’s festival falls on Tue Oct 15 2013.  To soak in the atmosphere, drop by Kampong Glam and Geyland Serai.  I may go to Kampong Glam to check out the shops, Malay heritage sites etc.

Shisha is waiting……