April Monthly Gathering

Hi All,

I had decided to keep to the same date (14 April) as proposed by Terence earlier for April gathering and it would be seating/standing kind of arrangement at the MPH cafe.   Details as follows:

Date : Thu, 14 April 2011
Time : 4.30 – 8.30pm
Venue : MPH Cafe (Robinson Road) – affectionally known as Terence Cafe

Food and beverages can be purchased from the cafe.  Kindly note that no outside food is allowed at the cafe and sincerely hope that all members will abide by this regulation.

Pls use your SHC name tag if you are given 1 before.  If you don’t have 1, it’s ok – a sticky label will made for you.  This gathering is strictly for SHC members and registration is compulsory as we do not welcome any gate crashers for this meeting due to the limited capacity at the cafe.  Kind cooperation towards would be much appreciated. 

Agenda:

  • Meet up with old friends and welcome the new members.
  • Share with us on your views and experiences
  • Any interesting events that you are keen to be EOs – Do let us know.  It is always fun to be a EO just for once.
  • As there is Wifi at the Cafe, pls feel free to bring along your laptop to share with us on issues/ difficulties that you have encountered with regards to the SHC website.
  • Any other issues that you may wish to be included in this mtg..

Looking forward to meet you there on 14 April 2011.  In view of the space constraint, we would stop registration upon reaching 50paxs.

Kindly register your attendances here:

  1. Dolly Lim (EO)
  2. Sam Huat
  3. Lily Ho
  4. Kenneth Tan – Hehehe decided to supp mthly gathering since bo Mongolian ladies at Men’s Nite lor
  5. Jane Wong – Thanks, Buddy, yeap, had been a long time since we last met…
  6. Lilian Teo – Si lor, vry rite, must chope a plc first…
  7. Thomas Loh – our very Prom King hor, mai play play hor
  8. Ah Nee – MAS Angel
  9. Norlinda – "
  10. Susan Chang – "
  11. Judy Tay – Learning dancing now…
  12. Hew Lee – Welcome welcome
  13. Lee Sean – Will drop by since MPH near office)
  14. Eileen Thean – Ah Huat’s swee2 Ah Jie woor
  15. Richard Wong – Dancing Buddies
  16. Lina Tan – Dancing Buddies
  17. Clara Ho – New member
  18. Doreen Ong – New member
  19. Daisy Yeo – will come ard 6.30pm  
  20. Charles Chua – At last, ai sai lai liao…
  21. Yat Sing – sure can 1 la
  22. Sue Chan – RNR Queen hor
  23. Martin Lee – A very steady poon pee pee supporter for mthly gathering lor
  24. Stephen Low – New member har?
  25. Lydia Chin – Interested in KOK and Dancing
  26. Jeff Gan – Welcome welcome, SHC music/dancer ……
  27. Tian Soo – Heng arh, bo Mongoloud char bor, if not, kepala pusing liao… 
  28. Janie Leong – Looking forward to meet u again after the Tote Bag session
  29. Fred Heng – Must be a new member liao.. tio bo har?
  30. Irene Lee – Powderful lady – hahaha
  31. Mary Chan – Glad u r able 2 make it tis time.
  32. Feztus Lim – Lai lai lor at 7pm but bo aircon hor
  33. Peter Goh – Must b another new member lor..
  34. Boon Liang – Kelong man
  35. Sally Tan – Glad 2cu again

Cheers… Dolly

 

Photos by Boon Liang

Man’s night, Tue Apr 12, 2011

It’s been a long time since we had a Man’s night.  Guys, let’s have a session together.  For a start, I have to pick this date, so my apologies to those who would like to come but cannot make this date.  Please feel free to suggest a  place, preferably near a MRT station.  Happy hours would be great.

  • Date:  Tue, Apr 12, 2011.
  • Time:  6.30 pm to 9pm.
  • Place:  No place in mind yet; but a place with good standing room, and where we can stand and buy a drink of our choice.
  • Dinner:  Let’s not have dinner in mind, so have a snack or meal before coming.  Or buy whatever is available at the venue.
  • Fee:  No charge, but strictly Man only, and registered SHC members.  Everybody buy their own drink.
  • Topic:  Hmmmm.

Registration List (Those who do not register and turn up, please feel free to buy one round of drinks for everybody around):

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Thomas Loh

Monthly Walk schedule – Q2 Update

 
Walking is considered a good if not superior health habit!
Walking is Free and easy; need only a good pair of walking shoes!               emoticon

Q2 scheduled dates and for the rest of 2011:  on 2nd Saturdays/month

09Apr     Pulau Ubin (we did this once only in 2007)    Post  will be up sooooon!
14May    Zhenghua Park
11Jun     Punggol Promenade
09Jul      TBA
13Aug    TBA
10Sep    TBA
08Oct     TBA
12Nov    TBA
10Dec    TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!       emoticon

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

The Walk Team EOs:  
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang                       and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

 

Hit by tragedies beyound our control

Last Friday, Japan was hit by a big earthquake, a huge Tsunami and now a nuclear crisis.  This must be the worst disaster, in our lives.  Thousands of lives were lost; and the tasks ahead are mammoth.  We have all read about this tragedy in the papers, the internet and the television.  How fragile is life.  How unexpected can tragedy escalate to what it is now.  And, to our friends, our families, and to the people we do not know.

We have been around for the last 45 years.  What a shock!  Feel free to express your thoughts and your feelings.

Terence Seah

Culturally chauvinistic male(CCM); Liberated Alpha female(LAF

 Dear friends

 A chance remark recently by a fellow member whilst we were socialising, prompted me to comment on the

above.

 The first Iconic CCM I came across was in the early 70s when the mahjong host(a friend’s friend) wife literally had to cater to the four players’ needs – preparing the table, serving refreshments and after we stopped by 5pm for happy-hour drinks, she had to walked up and down from the third level as the elevator stopped at the 5th level(Stirling Rd, Queenstown flats) to cross the road and buy Or-luak, chai-tow-kuay and rojak and two bottles of stout and mind you she was mid-way pregnant with her first child.

 After serving us the food as well as getting the utensils, she had to wiped off the iced-water stains spilt earlier by her husband and minutes later to mop off some chilli sauce carelessly spilt by yours truly.  The host had discouraged a friend to render assistance with the remark "not to worry…..leave it to her…….

woman’s job".

 My take is up to the mmid-70s, a woman when admitting she had a husband which has turned out to be below par, would console herself with the thought "Well, its just my hard luck, but at least I have a family and children.  Just look at Ah Choo, approaching 30 like me, in fact some months older than me, and still with no prospect in sight"  But two decades later, this below-par husband would have been chucked off,

"Good riddance!"

Increased intellectuality and economic independence means the female’s attitude and mannerism now do intimidate some "lacklustre" males.  Parental influence to some extent navigate one’s selection of absolute pragmatism.  "He smokes, you smoke……..who is going to stop smoking if you want to have a baby next time"   "Son, I don’t think you can afford her, she’s a single child you know, chauffered throughout from young"  "Your wife will still be working after marriage…..so, no need to serve you coffee, even once in awhile?"  "Yes, you’re lucky, he’s well-off, but see that his mother in future don’t "lord" over you, cause rich women tend to ‘knuah suay simpu boh lew’.   These were comments I overheard at my family’s clan- gatherings through the years.  Perhaps, Peranakans tend to be more concerned over their childrens’ marriage selections.

 My take is unless one upholds the thought that "man is meant for procreation" then pragmatism will prevail. 

 Regards

  Abel Tan

Small Tote Bag from Jeans

Hi 

I will be giving one lesson teaching demo/sewng a lovely sweet tote Bag (view video attached) from old Jeans.

This will be a Hand-on Project , I will demonstrating the very basic step to sew a bag. Once u know the basic step  , u will be able to create any bag of your own design with your old Jeans.

No sewing machine  is require for this simple tote bag , as far as u can thread/hold a needle and sew a simple button , u will be able to handle this small project.

Come down and have some fun together  and at the same time we can have "Hi-Tea" after the session.

I have only prepared 10 sets of the materials for this class , so interested party , please register here.

Video link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd9ycKZbv-0

Venue : "Bra" Cafe (Shenton Way MPH)

Date/Time : 2/April/2011  /  1030am – 1pm

Course Fee : $15 ( Materials for a complete small tote bag)

                      (All prepared & cutted material are from New Jeans)

Materials to bring : small scissors , Needles (various sizes)

I only prepared 10sets of the materials for this event.  Interested members , please register here.

Karen Thio

Cfmd Coming :-

  1. Carly
  2. June Lim
  3. Irene Seet
  4. Lilian Teo
  5. Janie Leong
  6. Stephen Low
  7. Daisy Yeo
  8. Geraldine (From Hongkong)
  9. Eleanor Chan 
  10. Wee Chin
  11. Winnie K

Silverhairs Club Monthly Meeting – March 25 (Friday)

This meeting is aborted!

As Terence suggested, we will have a meeting where there is no chairs nor tables. This will give us more opportunity to move around and ensure that nobody is left out. Dun forget your name tags.

There will be an agenda, a time slot of one hour at 7.00pm-8.00pm will be open for member to share about how monthly meetings is to be conducted and what we hope to see happening in the Club.

Finger foods with free flow of coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your own liquor whether vodka or whisky or wine. Calling Bartender Ivan, come and concoct various drinks for us. There are two overheads projectors for us to use.

Venue: Ez4u Dance Studio, 169C Selegie Rd

Time: 5.00-9.00pm. Karoeke only start from 8.00pm-11.00pm

Cost: $10.00 per head to defray cost of rent and free karoeke.

Free Parking at URA carpark  next to former Rex cinema.

EOs, Dan n Jeff

SilverHairsClub monthly gathering – Thurs Apr 14, 2011

For April, I have set a date for Thurs, Apr 14, 2011, time late afternoon to evening.  Please put this date in your diary.

From feedback, Hans Cafe at Upp Pickering seems to be a good location and well received.  But, for this gathering, the hope is to do something slightly different.  in case, you are worried, the change will be very slight.  Well, maybe it will all be standing room, within an open area.  No dinner, but maybe some finger food.  Soft drinks, wine, if we can afford it.

The venue should not be a function room; function rooms are boring.  We cannot afford to have chairs or tables.  Maybe some dividers to demarcate a square, with a small entrance for us to squeeze in. Hmm, we will have a small registration team.  Maybe we have a mic to introduce the event.  Gosh, no singing, karoke and no dancing and no games.

The objective again is not to put our butts on the chairs or sofas.  Everybody walks around.  If you dont like somebody, you can just say you are going to the rest room.  The SHC name tag is compulsory.  If you are shy, just say "Hi, my name is Timothy Liu.  And what’s yours?".  If you are the "Everybody knows me" type, keep smiling.

Dress code:  Aiyah, no slippers, and remember "Just look good and feel good".

Strictly for registered SilverHairsClub members only.  No discussions on politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM.

And the best part of this event is we haven’t found a place, near the MRT.  And what it will cost us.  Have fun.  And, you are invited to to give your thoughts, ideas and suggestions on how to hold such an event.  Oops, I thought I should be the EO for once.  If you like to help me, please let me know.

Terence Seah

A partner as we journey through our SilverHairs years

Today’s Straits Times carries a few articles which are very close to my heart.  They are articles on "Looking for Mr Right", "Single in Singapore", "Jumping in early" and ways to meet people.  I have always believed that having a partner and sharing our lives together, till death do us part is just as desired as the 5C’s or 6c’s that some of us search for all our lives.

I am also a believer that the older we are, especially when we are over 45, having a partner to share our joy, our sadness, our activities and hobbies, and our quiet moments, having someone to talk to, hug and kiss, and cry can be a nice experience.  Even though, these experiences may be the second or third time.

Although, in the articles, the focus was on the under 22s, the 29s and the early 30s, the objective is still the same for all ages; finding someone to be together for the rest of our lives.  There will always be some among us that will always challenge "why the need to", because they have good money, have got used to being single and enjoying their lives or they may have been pained at some stage.  But let’s not discourage the friends around us who may have been lonely for many years.  Living through our SilverHairs years can be lonely and painful.  We just have to find ways to overcome the journey ahead.

So, again, let’s help our single friends around us.  Dont, just go out alone with other singles.  Bring your friends along, introduce them and make that little effort.  Be positive, be encouraging and be active.  Be active and you will be seen.

If you have positive thoughts, positive ideas and encouraging words, do share with us here on this forum. 

Terence Seah

March 2011 Walk – Sengkang Riverside PCN

Day / Date : Saturday, 12 March 2011

Time : 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Venue : Sengkang Riverside PCN

EO : Conrad Tang

Assisting : Sally Lee

The PCN runs parallel to part of Punggol River. We will start off near Yio Chu Kang Road / Lorong Buangkok and end at the Sengkang Riverside Park. The walk will take us along the backyard of the only surviving kampong (Kampong Buangkok) in mainland Singapore and on to the new floating bridge outside Anchorvale Community Club. The entire walk is 2.5 km.

Please assemble at 4 pm outside Serangoon Central MRT Exit G, just next to the newest shopping mall Nex (Note: Exit G is near the control station of Circle Line. If you are coming from the North-East Line, cross over to the Circle Line within the Serangoon MRT Interchange).  

We will take bus service 70 and alight at the bus stop outside St Vincnet De Paul Church along Yio Chu Kang Road. After the walk, we can take the LRT from Farmway LRT Station to Compass Point shopping mall for dinner.  

Come join the walk and explore the North-East!!!

(Dear friends…we did break the half-century mark. Over 50 members joined the walk. Many thanks to all for making this an enjoyable walk. Conrad)

The Walk EO Team:  

Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,  Christina Chan and me, Conrad Tang,,,,,,,signing off.

Participants:

  1. Conrad Tang
  2. Sally Lee
  3. Yatsing
  4. Andrew Yeung
  5. Daisy Yeo
  6. Pauline Ho
  7. Charles wee
  8. Debbie OH
  9. Janie Leong
  10. Freda Lim
  11. Alice Seah
  12. LEE Thean Hor
  13. June KOH
  14. Judy Lim
  15. Bernie Chung
  16. Peng Peng
  17. Lee Ah Nee
  18. Lydia SOH
  19. Gingko Tay
  20. Esther MOK
  21. Ann Lim
  22. Josephine Yap
  23. Maureen Lee
  24. Thomas Lau
  25. Ivan Lim
  26. Winnie
  27. Richard Wong
  28. Marg Tian
  29. Lina Tan
  30. Paul Phua
  31. Grace Kang
  32. Grace Wong-Ng
  33. Veronica Wong
  34. Andrew Thio
  35. Petula Chak
  36. Ronald Lam
  37. King Seng
  38. Angie Ng
  39. Bobby Bok
  40. Rosalind Soh
  41. Mary Tan
  42. Abu Bakar Abrahim
  43. Judy Tay
  44. Shirleen Kao
  45. Clara Ho
  46. Florence Lee
  47. Azhari Cuttilan
  48. Stephen Low
  49. Ronald Lee

Photos by Charles Wee

A Visit to St Joseph Home – Volunteers needed

I hope that some of pioneer members remembered that back in Y2009 on May 1, SHC did organized an charity activity at St Joseph Home.  This year, we hope to organize another entertaining event for these folks staying there to give smiles on their faces.

As Nelly is currently out on a mission trip and will not be back in 2weeks’ time, I am putting up this post on her behalf. 

Date of Visit: 8th May 2011 (Sunday). Time: 9.45am to 12.30pm.

Location: St. Joseph’s Home. 921, Jurong Rd, S’pore 649694. Tel: 62680482. Fax: 62684787.  From Boon Lay Interchange, take Bus 157 and alight 4 bus-stops away at back gate. Those going by car are requested to car-pool due to shortage of parking space; about 8 lots only.

Website: www.stjh.org.sg

It is always a blessing in helping the less fortunate in society.

At this moment, there is nothing more than getting the SHCians to entertain these Residents of St Joseph’s Home with our karaoke singing and/or any kind of performances are also welcome to share with the joy with these Senior on that day.

Like-minded SHCians can come forward to volunteer their time as they had already got a sponsor for the good although thru’ self-collection.  Not sure if extra transport will be needed.

Chit chat with these seniors, helping in serving the food, feeding them for those less mobile and entertaining them with songs and others…

Members keen to help out, pls register here:

  1. Nelly Soh
  2. Geok Suan
  3. Dolly Lim
  4. Thomas Loh
  5. Yat Sing
  6. Charles Chua
  7. Janie Leong
  8. Debbie Oh
  9. Jane Tan
  10. Jane Ong
  11. Susan Tan SW
  12. Jeff Gan
  13. Irene Gan
  14. Lily Ho
  15. Chris Ng
  16. Linda Leong
  17. Goh AL
  18. Winnie Tan
  19. Richard Wong
  20. Thomas Lau
  21. Mega
  22. Steven Chan
  23. Sam Huat

Sing your hearts out … and Rock n Roll …. on 6th March (Sunday)

Come… sing your hearts out … and practice your rock n roll for  Prom Night! Jeffrey Gan will give us some finer tips on how to dance the rock n roll. emoticon

Calling all the dance enthusiasts .. bring your dance shoes and practice your rock n roll steps for the Prom Night !  If dance is not your cup of tea, also can come.. to sing your hearts out…   emoticon  You can bring your own KCDs.

Jeff will be playing instrument .. hence we can also try out live band singing… yeah. !!emoticon

Light refreshments will be provided by Jeff. Wine will be sponsored by Gabriella.  emoticon

Seek your understanding to collect $12 in advance.   Jeff needs to buy the refreshments & book the studio, leh!  Please pay to either Jeff or myself.  

Either in cash or tt to my POSB Savings 087-10679-9.

Max 20 pax. 

Venue :     EZ4U “karaoke cum dance studio”
               169C Selegie Road
Time :       8pm till 11pm
Date :       Sunday, 6th March 2011

If you’re taking MRT, alight at Little India, exit "McKenzie Road"
If you’re driving, there is free car park next to "REX".

Those coming are:

1.                Jeff Gan             Paid
2.                Irene Lee            Paid
3.                George Chew       Paid
4.                Lydia Chin           Paid
5.                Gabriella Chua     Paid
6.                Lim Kok Eng        Paid
7.                Catherine Lim      Paid
8.                Mr Boon              Paid
9.                Mrs Boon            Paid
10.              Amy Chong         Paid
11.              Freddie Tan        Paid
12.              Edwin Tan
13.              Francis M
14.              Cat Koh
15.              Kent Chan

I am the EC.  Non SHC frenz are welcomed.      

Cheers, LydiaC.

Cycling on Sat, 19 Feb 2011

Hi-Cycling enthusiasts

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant, Marina Cove (former East Coast Recreation Park).

Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.
Rental Cost is between $5-$6 .

Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor and turn it into chitchat session.
Rain or shine, we will be there.

Our Usual Program –
4.00pm. : Gather for chitchatting inside aircon McDonald..
4.30 pm. : Proceed to bike rental kiosk.
4.30-6.30 pm. : Cycle to NSRCC or to Changi Ferry Terminal..
6.30pm : All cyclists to return bikes and go for dinner at nearby food joints.

Cycling Team : Ah Nee, Douglas Chan, Jade Phua, Lily Ho and Yew Kwong.

Who are coming –

  1. Douglas Chan
  2. Ah Nee
  3. Susan Chang
  4. Dolly Lim
  5. John Howe
  6. Lily Ho
  7. Daisy Yeo
  8. Anna Seet
  9. Mike Tay
  10. Debbie Oh

 

Photos by Mike Tay

Music + Dance, Curry Puff + Mineral Water…..for only $3/-

Hello Guys and Gals………

We are having FUN again! emoticon

Live music from Charles Cher of Serangoon Country Club (SGCC)  emoticon

Please join me jamming at………..
Date: Friday, 18 Mar 2011
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Fee: $3.00 (Mineral water plus Curry Puff)

Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
             Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Please made payment to my POSB Savings A/C No: 013-06356-7

Ah Nee (Event Coordinator)

Those coming are:

  1. Ah Nee (paid)
  2. Thomas (paid) 
  3. Lily Ho (paid)
  4. Lily Ho + 1 (paid)
  5. Jeffrey Gan (paid)
  6. Dolly Lim (paid)
  7. Debbie Ho (paid)
  8. Anna Seet (paid)
  9. John Howe (paid)
  10. Yat Sing (paid)
  11. Andrew Yuen (paid)
  12. Lina Tan (paid)
  13. Bobby Bok (paid)
  14. Irene Poh (paid)
  15. Freddie Liew (paid)
  16. Ronald Lam (paid)
  17. Bessie Lam (paid)
  18. Andrew SP (paid)
  19. Gingko Tay (paid)
  20. Gabriella Chua (paid)
  21. Suzhang (Susan Chang) paid
  22. Lina Ng (paid)
  23. Charles Chua (paid)
  24. Judy Tay (paid)
  25. Peggy Ong (paid)
  26. Jeremy Lee (paid)
  27. Rene Leong (paid)
  28. Boon liang (paid)
  29. Daniel Ong (paid)
  30. Sue Chan (paid)
  31. Lai Fong (paid)
  32. Henry Yip (paid)
  33. Robert Tan (paid)
  34. Serene Leow (paid)
  35. Wee Chin (paid)
  36. Danz Huang (paid)
  37. Joy chuang (paid)
  38. James Chan
  39. James Chan’s partner
  40. Abel Tan
  41. George Chew
  42. Lydia Chin
  43. Lee Sean

Feb 2011 Monthly gathering

Hi, all SHC members,

Hope everyone had a memorable CNY, and hope everyone enjoyed huat, huat, huat  in different ways! Perhaps you had a chance to meet up with family/friends whom you have not met in a while, or maybe you collected some winnings at mahjong, 4D, etc. Or maybe you gained a kg or 2 from all that delicious CNY goodies.  Wishing everyone continue to huat ah! 

It’s time for all SHC members to meet up at the old, familiar place :

1.      Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
2.      Time : 5.30 pm – 9 pm
3.      Place  : Han’s Café, Great Eastern Centre, 1 Pickering St. #01-03 (nearest MRT Chinatown)
4.      Dress : Smart Casual

Food : You can order and pay for any item from the Han’s counter.

Do use your SHC name tag if you have one.  If you don’t have one, it’s ok – a sticky label will be made for you.  If you know of any quiet or shy SHC member, do inform him/her and invite him/her to February monthly gathering.  Maybe they have no computer access, or maybe they do not know the easiest way to get to Han’s Café.  Let’s all share funtimes with them too.

The February monthly gathering is a good time to catch up with old friends,meet new friends,plan your hobbies group,share your views/ experience with the proposed new SHC platform – phpBB-based forum, talk about Prom Night, Full Moon Party, dancing, cycling, bowling, badminton, how to be like Venus, weekly or monthly stays in  retirement in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Hangzhou, Chiangmai, Phuket, Kunming, Bangkok, Hainan Farmstay, with vivacious Geraldine Ting, and/or funnyman Tian Soo,and/or easy-going Terence, etc. etc. any other interests, ideas, suggestions.
Looking forward to meet you all. emoticon

Please register your attendance  here.

Yatsing, EO

  1. Yat Sing – EO
  2. Terence Seah – coming straight from airport
  3. Judy Tay – Warm Welcome, new member!
  4. Thomas Loh – can dance to any tune
  5. Daniel Chan – knows where u can hv low-priced foot massage in JB
  6. Sam Goh – our very own SHC ‘chai-sen-yeh’
  7. Dolly – registration desk 
  8. Janie Leong – going bowling on Jan 20
  9. Cheng Pun – looking forward to know u better
  10. Bobby Bok – come dance chachacha with him 
  11. John Howe – plays bass guitar
  12. Kenneth Tan – knows where to get good hawker food in Singapore
  13. Sue Chan – see her dance rock-n-roll at Prom Nite
  14. Jeff Lim – half-time in BKK
  15. Stephen Low – has walked all over Singapore, nearly.
  16. Clara Ho     )
  17. Lily Ho        ) emoticon
  18. Pauline Ho  )
  19. Cath Yeo – great to see u again
  20. Peter Goh – going bowling on Feb 20
  21. Jeff Gan – catch him on youtube
  22. Charles Chua – does not prefer vegetarian food
  23. Paul Phua – active at roundtable meetings
  24. David Yee – Welcome to Feb monthly gathering
  25. Alice Seah – see her walk and keep fit
  26. Andrew Koh – enjoys golf
  27. Mike Tay –  likes cycling in large group
  28. Priscilla Wee – Welcome!
  29. Jazz Soh – likes travelling and photography
  30. Richard Wong – learning 2 dance 
  31. Thomas Lau – Card trick/origami sifu
  32. Nellie Lim – Joined last Nov ..
  33. Caroline Gee – Prom Nite EO
  34. Freddie Liew – Mahjong teacher…
  35. Sharon Tan – Come after 7.30pm wif other members
  36. Chris Ng- Same group
  37. Linda Leong – Sama sama lo
  38. Bernie Chung – This 1 comes at 7.15pm, abit earlier than them leh
  39. Jonathan Ong – After work den lai lor
  40. Jeremy Lee – Newly joined n oredi learning pom cha cha liao and his swee swee wife
  41. Peggy Ong –   "
  42. Boon Liang – Kelong man
  43. Sophia Lim – Always slim, always the venus
  44. Eileen Tan – simi surname har?  Many Eileen leh?
  45. Annie Loh – Paper flower making expert hor
  46. Rena Wong – Welcome
  47. Richard Kee n his lovely bo lor
  48. Jane Kee
  49. Lee King Seng – Playing the Big Ball Game every sundays
  50. Agnes Seow – Nyonya sui ah liang
  51. Sarah Z – Girls’ guides?
  52. Rena Wong – Also another Girls’ Guides har?
  53. Karen Thio – Handicraft expert
  54. Elina Tan – Handicraft si-fu
  55. Judy Lim – si mi expert har?
  56. Eileen Thean – Cycling Expert
  57. Lydia Chin – Got charade game bo? If bo, den, u conduct 1 lor
  58. Ann Lim – Hope 2b there
  59. Lilian Teo – Phuket tripper…
  60. Sally Tan
  61. Debbie Oh
  62. Rosa Lim
  63. Lim Tian Soo

Photos by King Seng

“Always Slim Always the Venus”

Having  a perfect body is not a legend and no longer just a dream.  A toned & well-shaped body allows you to shine & feel confident about yourself.  I am a trained professional body designer and I have achieved a body shape that sure make heads turn and I want to share my secret with you.

You are invited to come to a FREE workshop :
Date & Time :       (option 1)     25th Feb 2011 (Friday)   7 pm to 10 pm (20paxs only)
                                (option 2)     27th Feb 2011 (Sunday)  2 pm to   5 pm (20paxs only)

The contents of both dates are the same and only the one with the higher number of registered participants will be conducted.  If interested members are available on both dates, please indicate both dates and I will confirm to the registered respondents as to which date will be conducted eventually.

Venue :                   169C  Selegie Road  Singapore 188322
                                  (directly opposite Block 9  Selegie House)

Light refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop and every participant is welcomed to enquire as much as they wish to know.  This workshop is opened to all SHC LADY MEMBERS ONLY.  Ladies, wait no more……. Get to your device and respond right away to my e-mail at irenelklee@gmail.com & indicate which date you are available to attend (25th Feb [evening], or 27th Feb [afternoon], or both).

The closing date for registration is on 23rd February, 2011 (Wednesday).

  1. Irene Lee (Speaker)
  2. Dolly Lim – Fri only
  3. Jessie Lee – Sun only
  4. Gabriella – Both dates flexible
  5. Debbie Oh – Fri only
  6. Judy Tan – Both dates flexible
  7. Clara Ho – Both dates flexible
  8. Agnes Seow – Fri only
  9. Caroline Gee – Sun only
  10. Clarice – Sun only
  11. ANee – Sun only
  12. Lily – Fri only
  13. Yat Sing – Fri only
  14. Gingko Tay – Both dates flexible
  15. Karen Wong – Sun only
  16. Seok Cheng – Both dates flexible
  17. Lilian Teo – Both dates flexible
  18. Rene – Fri only
  19. Susan Tan SW – Both dates flexible
  20. Lai Fong – Fri only
  21. Lina Ng- Friday only
  22. Esther Mok – Sun only
  23. Josephine Yap – Sun only
  24. Daisy Yeo – Both dates flexible
  25. Hamidah – Fri only
  26. Angela S – Fri only
  27. Maria Tan – Sun only
  28. Sarah Z – Sun only
  29. Clara Chay – Sun only
  30. Peggy Ho – Sun only
  31. Helen Kuek- Sun only
  32. Priscialla Wee – Fri only
  33. Audrey Cheong – Fri only
  34. Sharon Tan – Sun only
  35. Chris Ng – Sun only
  36. Linda Leong – Sun only
  37. Dolly Choo – Fri only
  38. Theresa Goh – Fri only

One Valentine kiss please

Each year, some of us may have difficulties getting our children to sit down for a reunion dinner or even to visit family members in the evening because it’s Valentine Day.  They have their own itinery; so it’s only right they go out fort heir own dinners.

I remembered for a couple of years, I was a similar problem to my parents.  These old folks just didn’t know what’s Valentine Day.  So, as the years passed, the event became more meaningful.  We planned elaborate dinners, maybe with steak and wine.  Then, we brought along the misletoe.   The years continued to pass, and maybe we got married, or we just find another mate.

For many of us still, Valentine Day is still meaningful.  Our kids may give us roses, "Ma, I love you.  Thank you for the many years, you looked after us."  Once in a while, not every year though, I would sneak a few stalk of roses to that sweet young girl in my friend’s office.  If she smiles back, that’s enough.  Cannot take it too far.  A little impulse is good.  Why not, after all we are human.  But, then, the brake should work.

Coming to over 45, I guess we become wiser.  We see our children or grand children enjoy their Valentine Day.  We sent roses to everybody in the office.  No discrimmination.  We think about our spouses, and say, "Let’s go out for dinner".  Maybe, gather a group of friends, with candle light below the table, have a couple of wine. 

Valentine Day is meaningful.  Dont let the day pass without giving it some thought.  Share with us, what are you doing for Valentine Day.  It only comes once a year.  Dont be shy.

Terence Seah

New procedure on Online member registration

This procedure does not affect SHC members who have already registered to use this forum.

With immediate effect, the online registration of members at SilverHairsClub.com is discontinued.  As our club’s website is open to the public and the world, there have been many attempts by unknown persons registering as members.  This affects our limited resources.

The new procedure requires the applicant to email to admin@SilverHairsClub.com.  The contents of the application is available at Membership Application.

Terence Seah

A visit to the ISTANA on Friday

The Istana grounds will be open to the public on Friday, 4th Feb 2011, from 8:30am to 6pm, for CNY celebrations.

Visitors will be entertained by 3 school bands, a Chinese dance performance by PA Talents and an exhibit from Jurong Bird Park.

Admission is free for Singaporeans and PR and $1 for other visitors.  For $2, visitors can tour selected function rooms in the Istana Building.  Istana souvenirs will also be sold, with all proceeds going to charity.

As usual, crowds will be anticipated, hence, for those interested in going, it is advisable to go early. 

I am planning to go around mid-morning.  If you keen to join me, do indicate your interest here, or email me on lydiaykchin@yahoo.com.sg. 

On a rainy day

On this raining wet day when we a marooned indoors, it is
time to reflect.

I am able to feed myself by watching my investments. But I don’t
read financial statements or pay attention to financial experts. Financial statements
and expert advises are fast becoming more fictional by the day. I do pay
careful attention to political developments in the world. All investment
markets are influenced by world events. If you can read it right, you can make profits.

This post is to tap on the brains and experiences of members
on your reading of current political events. It is not about politics as in
which government is better. It is about political and social events affecting
our investments.

To start of, there is now an important change in the Middle
East. The ripple  of toppling dominant
governments have started in Tunisia and now in Egypt and a smaller extend in
Yemen. Saudi stock market is shaking.

 There are still many dominant
governments in the Middle East. This  revolutionary
change of government if continued. will eventually affect the world supply of
fossil fuel, world economy and your investments.   This
may be the biggest political upheaval this century but I may be wrong..

Let me have your views on the world today.

You have nowhere to go in this rain anyway.

Special Interest: Civic activities

Hi all,
In the spirit of breaking new ground, SHC is reaching out to members who have a civic bent and are interested in doing civic work. We would like to form a civic group with the goal of helping to improve our society/environment etc

Members in this group will have roles and responsibilities thus making involvement in civic activities challenging and a learning experience for the individual.

If you are interested in civic work, please indicate in the comments box. Include your e-mail contact and I will contact you with regard to a meeting.  Alternatively you could inform me through my e-mail: kdaae2005@hotmail.com

Thank you.

Comments and feedback are welcome. :)

BEWARE of this nos…………….

hiah ti jie mui ( bro & sister ) , my celluar phone recd this Sms …yr mobile number has won 6,800,000 dollars in the atm-card awards. to claim yr atm card send emailto ffcservice83@hotmail.com….

hahahahha , think i ,ve nothing betta 2 do har ? DING DONG BELL …just a soft reminder to our hiah ti jie mui ah ..wif CNY just less den a week ..pls be extreme careful hor ..wen u  did yr marketings in s/mkt ,mkt , chinatown or any crowded plc be careful of yr handbag…we ve HUNGRY pick pocket lurking ard de corner…

so , hor i 12 kong …kong hee huat tua chai to every hiah ti jie mui in SHC la…..huat ah huat ah huat ah….

The Magic of Kenyir – April 23-26, 2011

Located in the heart of Trengganu, the picturesque Kenyir Lake was created as a hydroelectricity project and is currently the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia. Surrounded by a large tropical jungle that is home to exotic flora and fauna, the area is a haven for nature lovers.

Angling is popular here because of the wide variety of freshwater fish available. lake activities include boating and canoeing, while the more adventurous prefer jungle trekking, followed by a refreshing dip in one of the many waterfalls.

Date: April 23-26, 2011

Mode of travel: By Firefly on a Saturday at 10.40am and arrived at 12.00pm and return on following Tuesday at 12,20 and reaching singapore at 1.40pm.

Cost of airfare $186.00 all inclusive.

Optional mode of travel: By train and coach transfer. Total cost about $125.00. Date will be from April 22-25, 2011.

Superior Chalet  @ RM 220.00 nett per room per night inclusive of breakfast for 2 persons.

OTHERS ARRANGEMENTS

 

·         Telematch @ RM 20.00 nett per person (Min 20 persons)
·         Treasure Hunt @ RM 20.00 nett person (Min 20 persons)
·         Lake Cruise @ RM 40.00 nett per person (Min 6 persons per boat)
·         Lake Adventure @ RM 55.00 nett per person (Min 6 persons per boat)
·         National Park Cruise @ RM 130 nett per person (Min 6 persons per boat)
·         Fishing Trip @ RM 350.00 nett per boat of 6 person (3hours)
·         Jungle Trekking @ RM 35.00 nett per person (Min 6 person per boat)
·         Bird Watching @ RM 45.00 nett per person (Min 6 person)

 

Those interested please specify the mode of travelling and type of activities you prefer. Final decision will be by consensus.

Closing date: March 7, 2011.

 

EOs, Dan & Joy.

Shanghai, as the base for one full month this year

I cannot be too sure, if this concept will work.  But, sometime ago, I had a chat with Charles Chua, and we were talking about going to China.  We have not agreed on the month, but the concept goes like this.

I shall book an apartment in one of the major cities in China, for one whole month.  Perhaps, a 3 room apartment with cooking facilities, in a gated community.  Likely convenient to supermarkets, train stations or bus stations.  I was thinking of Shanghai or Beijing because of cheaper flight connections.

Participants can block by weeks, we can only announce after we find the apartment or house.  You can even block for a whole month.  Costs will be pro-rated.  Participants can travel anywhere they like.  There is no itinery or schedule or plan.  Participants make their flights to and out the residence.  Buy your own food, and get use to local Chinese way of life in Shanghai or Beijing.  Food can be as cheap as you want or as expensive as you desire.  You can even buy or rent a bicycle as China roads are great for bicycles.  Go see the little lanes, also practise your potonghua, have a hairdo, and drink tea the whole day.

China has long term visas for us, so you can even stay 3 months.  And, if you have a friend who has a house, ready to be rented out, do let us know. 

This trip is not ideal for those who are thinking of short stays like 3-7 days.  Not ideal for those who cannot walk.  Not ideal for those who enjoy Singapore toilets.  Not ideal for those who do not enjoy road side stalls.  And, not ideal for those who are sensitive to being lost.

Now, let the dream starts.

Terence Seah

Desktopdating – Beware of hackers!

Dear friend,

I just received an email supposedly from Thomas Loh and Richard Wong. Thomas denied it is from him.

They request to know my whether you are male or female, the next request is for your password. Dun, dun ever disclose, danger ahead! I was once caught because I was gullible. They use Thomas and Richard email to contact me, be careful they want your password and the next thing you know all your friend in your email list will receive an email.

It said in the email ‘I was robbed in London, all my monies and credit cards are gone. Can you do me a favour, wire me a certain amount of money and I will return you when I am back, appreciate a lot!’

I was a sucker once, dun want to be caught again, you too!

Dan

SHC Round Table January 25, 2011

Next meeting :

Date: January 25 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Tai Seng Restaurant
101 Upper Cross St, #03-32
People’s Park Centre

(Nearest MRT – Chinatown.  Use Exit C)

Do keep the date free.

Members attending:

  1. Yat Sing (EO)
  2. Jeff Lim
  3. Sue Chan
  4. Terence Seah
  5. KC Lau
  6. James Tan
  7. Andrew Koh
  8. Marg Tian
  9. Paul Phua
  10. Fred Heng
  11. Any more keen 2 come???

Phuket to Pa-Ngan Full moon party, 17 Mar – 22 Mar 2010

Some years ago, we had a trip to Chiangmai on a camping trip.  The local contact bringing us around was Sompho.  This time around, he is going to his hometown in Surat Thani, and also Samui and  Pa-Ngan.

The target visit location is Pa-Ngan, for the famous Full moon party.  Full moon is on Sat 19th Mar 2011.

  1. ETA Phuket is Thur 17 Mar 2011, ETD Phuket Tue 22 Mar 2011.  Trip is confirmed.
  2. Tigerairways has a great rate, at less than $200 per person.
  3. Schedule will be Phuket (first night), followed by Phuket/Samui via a stop at Surat Thani.
  4. We enjoy the famous Full moon party at Pa-Ngan on 19 Mar.  Read more about it in google.
  5. A few other places being planned, between Samui and Phuket.
  6. Return Phuket/Singapore on Tues 22 Mar.

Number of pax:  8 per van.  max 16 pax.

If youa re interested, book your flights now on Tiger.   Share your findings on the best price.

Short and brief for now.  I am participating.

Terence Seah

Coming list:

 

  1. Terence Seah – confirmed
  2. Judy Tay
  3. Janie Leong – Confirmed.
  4. Andrew Koh – Confirmed, rooms booked by AndrewK, couple C
  5. Thomas Lau – Confirmed, rooms booked by AndrewK, couple C
  6. Mega Abdullah – Confirmed
  7. Anna Seet
  8. Karen Thio – Confirmed, couple B
  9. Timothy Liu – Confirmed.
  10. Sock Cheng – Confirmed, couple B
  11. Judy Lim – Confirmed, couple A
  12. Jane Tan – Confirmed, couple D
  13. Lydia Soh – Confirmed
  14. Irene Seet – Confirmed, couple A
  15. Eileen Thean – Confirmed, couple D
  16. Lillian Teo – Confirmed.

 

Photos by : Richard Wong, Mega, Jane,Thomas Lau, Eileen Thean, Irene Seet, Andrew Koh, Karen & Sockie