Patrick Lee SJ – Profile

 Hello everyone at SHC, I am Patrick, 63 years old, retired.

Extrovert, volunteer at CC events, do volunteer work with SAGE.  I meditate, travelled, read and write on the net, and walking with nature.

Gracious ageing is another journey in our Silver years.  As we reminisce  our youthful days of joy and happenings, we know we will never rewind back the march of time.

And time is of the essence.  I will live my silver years with bountiful energy.  With time at our disposal, I am fortunate to come across SHC. I hope I can make more friends and acquire more knowledge and experience from the vast personalities in SHC.

Regards

Patrick

Room within Condo – for rent

Hi Folks! I have a spare room in the house, to be rented out. If you have friends or relatives interested, please email me. Here are the details:

For rent: master bedroom in Gillman Heights Condo, junction of

Depot Rd/Alexandra Rd.

 

Walk to bus-stops, recreational park, shops, eateries, Ikea, Queensway Shopping Center. SP Jain, Hort Park.

Buses to Alexandra rd – 51, 57, 93, 97, 100, 166, 175

Buses to Depot rd – 57, 175, 195

Tenant can use condo facilities such as swimming pool, bbq pits, function room, gym, playground.

Room is bright and breezy. Simply furnished –

Queen size bed, dressing table, writing desk, full length mirror wardrobe. Aircon.

Working couple or students sharing room, welcome.

$1200 per month, includes utilities and wash your clothes!

Owner is a small Chinese family. Owner prefer tenant not to cook. If tenant requires, owner is willing to provide simple breakfast and dinner at nominal cost. Negotiable.

Email any queries to owner Jacqueline Han: jacqhan@gmail.com

CNY shopping trip /cookies baking workshop

Hi folks,

Anyone interested the above may ctc me ASAP. Details as below:

1) 18/01/2009 Sunday 9am to 3pm : CNY shopping trip cost $6. To places for Taiwan snacks, Bak Kwa, frozen seafood. Assembly at 8.45am @ Geylang Serai CC.

2) 11/01/2009 Sunday  2pm to 6pm : @ Geylang Serai CC , Cookies baking – kuen makmur & marie cookies, share and pay for the ingredients only.

Happy New Year & Gong Xi Fa Cai

Cheers

Vivian Lai

Stars-in-Concert (Grand finale) – your feedback

Last night was the most memorable night for our Stars in concert.  They gave us a fantastic performance on stage, complete with songs from different languages, dialects, costumes and dance background.  The Stars poured out their hearts, and drew emotions of friendship and closeness. 

True to SilverHairs, the audience gave their hearts back in return too.  They screamed, yell, whistle, stand and clap to see their fellow SilverHairs friends, expressing their love, sadness and joy.  Standing or sitting in the auditorium, one would have felt the immense closeness between audience and Stars.

After exactly two years of conceptualising Stars-in-Concert, we had a wonderful and dedicated committee to make this event come wildy memorable.  A truly heartwarming evening indeed.  I hope  you have enjoyed the concert.

On behalf of the committee, and everybody who had a hand in the show.

Terence Seah

Click here for photos

CRIME ALERT: USE OF COUNTERFEIT MONEY AS MODE OF PAYMENT

Hi All SHCians,
Just rec’d this message from a fren of mine and feel that should share with all of you regarding this crime alert.

Quote"
Ref no: SSWG 01/2009
5 January 2009
Community Involvement Division
Operations Department
Police Headquarters
New Phoenix Park
28 Irrawaddy Road
Singapore 329560

Dear members of the Safety and Security Watch Group,
CRIME ALERT: USE OF COUNTERFEIT MONEY AS MODE OF PAYMENT (FOR YOUR INFORMATION)

Police has recently received reports of unknown person using counterfeit money as mode of payment. To date more than 30 cases were reported and as we approach the period of festive sales, we would like to reiterate the importance for being vigilant.

Modus Operandi – Please take note that the culprit will normally use a fake currency note of S$50/- note (commonly bearing the serial number: 2EY322725) at pubs, restaurants, petrol kiosks, convenient stores and 4D outlets for purchases.

The scam can also take in other forms ie culprit may also seek assistance in changing loose notes using counterfeit money, on the pretext of urgent need.

Crime Prevention Measures – Public and sole proprietors should remain alert and pay extra attention when customers pay for purchases using higher denominations of cash, e.g. S$50/-. Below are a few measures which can assist public to identify counterfeit notes and prevent you from falling victim to a similar ruse.

What to look out for?
1. Counterfeit Notes using serial number: 2EY322725;

2. Poor quality paper that has a waxy surface without the following intaglio: a. No raised printing; b. No shimmering effect on the kinegrams; c. No Security Thread; and

3. Although the counterfeit note simulated the outline of the watermark, but it does not have three-dimensional portrait of the late President Yusof Bin Ishak when examined under light.

What retailers and shop owners can do to prevent falling victim?
1. While such cases are not new, cashiers should be constantly reminded to be vigilant to prevent from falling victim;

2. During peak hours, cashier should decline requests for change of larger notes politely by citing the long queue as a reason;

3. If possible, additional staff should be deployed, especially during peak operating hours;

4. CCTVs should be strategically positioned to cover the cashier counter and allow the image of customers to be captured;

What you can do when you receive such notes?
1. When presented with the counterfeit note, do not return the suspected note to the suspect;

2. Delay and keep the suspect at sight and if possible contact the police immediately;

3. Take note of the description of the culprit, eg gender, age, height, built, attire, scars/tattoos, accent of language or any distinct features;

4. Note the suspect(s)’ mode of escape and take down the vehicle registration number if he/they had escaped in a vehicle;

5. Minimize the handling of the note and carefully place it in a envelope/polymer bag and hand it to the Police when they arrive.

We seek your assistance to disseminate the crime alert to all your members so that they can take the necessary precaution to protect themselves against such crime. If you have any information relating to the above cases, please do not hesitate to contact Police hotline at 1800 – 255 0000 or dial ‘999’ if urgent police assistance is required.

Yours faithfully,
SHERRIN CHUA
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT DIVISION
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
Crime Prevention – A Shared Responsibility" Unquote

Extract-ST Article “Retooling for Encore Careers”

Hi SHCians:

I would like to share the following extract by Mr Marc Freedman, founder of non profit organisation Civic Ventures in San Francisco:

Many of the most important social and human services needs of the coming decades will require        

  •  fundamental human kindness
  • mentoring children
  • caring for the frail
  • supporting the elderly  

Individuals of any education level are in a position to provide these services.

Even if they dont want to save the world, finding a renewed purpose later in life can be a blessing since many would have otherwise lived out their last years in loneliness.

Ultimately an encore career – whatver it may be put older folks at the intersection of money, meaning and impact, he says.

Its about reaping the maximum returns on experience and paying it forward.

Wow……….. after reading all that we need to tell and constantly remind ourselves that being old still has our own "value added" ness.

Enjoy ………..Seize the day!!!!!           

26 Feb – Yunnan Health Rejuvenation, by Feztus

Hi Folks! Feztus is organising a trip to Yunnan on 26 Feb. Please register your interest with him directly.

South West China, Yunnan 10 days Health Rejuvenation Trip
Registration/Deposit of $110 (non-refundable if self initiated cancellation) must be paid by 20 January 2009 or before registration close, whichever comes first. Maximum 20 Persons.  Overland Cost: $500($110 registration included), personal expenses, opted out expenses and shopping not included. Kunming return airfare (Estimate $550) is also not included, depending on which airline and fuel tax.  Those who will be getting your own mileage ticket, please arrange to arrive earlier.

Itinery:  

Program
Day 1 Thurs 26 Feb
Depart Singapore at 8am. Arrive Kunming at 12pm and transfer into Sea Gulls hotel. Walk around Green Lake and watch the Siberian Sea Gulls flying around the lake. (They fly here every year in December and back to Siberia in March). Dinner at “Cross The Bridge Noodle” Restaurant. After dinner free and easy.

Day 2 Fri 27 Feb
Breakfast at hotel. Check out of hotel and proceed to Dali, transfer to 5 hours coach bus to go to Dali. Lunch on the road. Arrive Dali and transfer to ethnic Bai Guesthouse inside the old city. Walk around the Dali Old City, “The Great Walls of Yunnan”, eat and shop around “Foreigner’s Street”. Visit 2 old churches in Dali old city. The catholic church is built in the shape like an Ark, Noah’s Ark! Dinner at local ethnic Bai restaurant.

Day 3 Sat 28 Feb
Breakfast at local café. Last minute shopping at old city. After lunch, transfer to coach to go to Lijiang, 3 hours journey. Check into guesthouse and visit Lijiang Original Ancient Town. For dinner, eat Salmon grown in Lijiang and many other exotic herbal local dishes. After dinner continue to tour Lijiang Old City. You can shop for many herbal products here. Home of the ethnic Naxi folks.

Day 4 Sun 1 Mar
Breakfast at local cafe, roam around Lijiang old city and then go for Hot Spring Spa. It is more natural and has a bit of the sulphuric content. Lunch here. Those who don’t want to go for the spa can opt for going to Jade Snow Mountain a whole day trip as your own expense, rejoining group for dinner. Night free and easy.

Day 5 Mon 2 Mar
After local breakfast, check out of hotel and fly back to Kunming. Transfer to hotel. Walk around Flower Bird Street
Lunch at Chairman Mao Restaurant. Free and easy. Steamboat dinner.

Day 6 – 8, 3 to 5 Mar Tue to Thurs
Local noodle breakfast, check out and transfer to Olive Farm 3 nights Home Stay. Managed by 2 Singaporean couples who will be hosting and cooking for us. We have a Singapore certified nutritionist coming for the whole 3 days of our health rejuvenation program here. Great place for relaxation, reflection and rejuvenation! Program includes harvesting and eating fresh and nutritional vegetables grown at the farm with no pesticides, no chemicals, all natural vegetables, honey and fruits. There will be 3 short talks over the 3 mornings on Anti Aging Process With Healthy Lifestyle. Anyone who want to have half an hour of private consultation (chargeable) with him for personal dietary program therapy; Iridology can be arrange anytime during these 3 days stay with nutritionist.
On the final night we can have BBQ session on the open mountain, cold weather, gazing the millions of stars of the clear sky! We will organize some farming activities on the 10,000 olive trees farm during the 3 days stay!
The types of no pesticide vegetables grown and available on the farm are spinach, beet, radish, chards, beans, squashes, egg plant, basil, aragula, zucchini, chilies, herbs, cabbage, endives, lettuce of many varieties, cucumber, corn, broccoli, tomatoes, asparagus.

Day 9 Fri 6 Mar
After breakfast, return to Kunming city hotel. Check out Singapore’s very own “BreadTalk” in Kunming. Eat lunch at “Porridge Queen” restaurant. Free and easy. Dinner.

Day 10 Sat 7 Mar
Breakfast at nearby café. Free and easy, after lunch check out and flight return to Singapore

DENGUE FEVER CURE

Hi SHCians

Thought I’d share this with you.  Maybe some may already know or heard of this remedy.  Nevertheless, I still would like to share this as it is always good to share remedies (old or new).

It is raw papaya leaves, 2pcs just cleaned and pound and squeeze with filter cloth. You will only get one tablespoon per leaf. So two tablespoon per serving once a day. Do not boil or cook or rinse with hot water, it will loose its strength. Only the leafy part and no stem or sap. It is very bitter and you have to swallow it like "Won Low Kat". But it works.

*Papaya Juice – Cure for Dengue*

A friend of mine had dengue last year. It was a very serious situation for her as her platelet count had dropped to 28,000 after 3 days in hospital and water has started to fill up her lung. She had difficulty in breathing. She was only 32-year old. Doctor says there’s no cure for dengue. We just have to wait for her body immune system to build up resistance against dengue and fight its own battle. She already had 2 blood transfusion and all of us were praying very hard as her platelet continued to drop since the first day she was admitted.

Fortunately her mother-in-law heard that papaya juice would help to reduce the fever and got some papaya leaves, pounded them and squeeze the juice out for her. The next day, her platelet count started to increase, her fever subside. We continued to feed her with papaya juice and she recovered after 3 days!!!

Amazing but it’s true. It’s believed one’s body would be overheated when one is down with dengue and that causes the patient to have fever and papaya juice has a cooling effect. I found that it’s also good when one is having sore throat or suffering from heat.

Furthermore it’s so easily available.

Blend them, squeeze the juice, drink immediately! It’s simple and miraculously effective!!

Promotion of IT knowledge and skills among SilverHairs

Yew Kwong, whom everybody know very well, leads and conducts IT knowledge and training skills among our membership.  He appeared today on 938 LIVE, 0810 hrs this morning.

During the interview, Yew Kwong elaborates and addresses the importance of picking up more IT skills.  With basic IT knowledge, YK sees that seniors can get more information easily.  At entry level, YK teaches computer appreciation, besides surfing the net, how to be safe and secure, as well as online internet banking. 

Thank you Yew Kwong for representing the SilverHairsClub.

Terence Seah

 

Monthly Walk to resume: 14Feb2009

Ever wondered the difference between hiking and walking?  I did and found some comparisons:

.. Hikers hike on natural trails, walkers walk on any surface – concrete, asphalt, gravel, sand.    [We walked all types]

.. Hikers seek natural environments – forests, mountains, parks. Walkers walk anywhere.     [Right! We walked everywhere not just anywhere…. Ha]

.. Hikers like to dress the part…. in natural fibers, sturdy hiking boots, a hiking stick. Walkers may look like anybody else out strolling down the street.    [some of our walkers came in hiking shoes, all set to go]  

.. Hikers bring along essentials to deal with any emergency. Walkers take their house key and maybe their wallet and water bottle.     [hee hee hee]

Are you a hiker or walker?  Me think we are both, never mind…whatever…whichever…

Let’s Hit the Trail once again shall we?  At least One step one day… aha

SHC monthly walks will resume on Saturday, 14February 2009.   emoticon

FYI, the walk team “EOs” has grown from 5 to 8! 
the 3 new additions:  Joyce Tan; Charles Chua and Serene Low.
 
For 2009 expect some changes or variety and/or difference:
1)       Most walks will still be on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       EXCEPTIONS: 3 dates shall be rescheduled to the 1st Saturday instead.  The dates are: 4Apr; 2nd May & 1Aug.
3)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting around 4pm.  A couple of morning walks MIGHT be scheduled.
4)       Get your feet wet, wade in shallow streams of water might come your way….

Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

NOTE:  these confirmed dates, routes to be advised/confirmed in due time:

10Jan                no walk.
14Feb               Marina Barrage, "a walk that is different"        
14Mar               Keppel Island (TBC)
04Apr*              (1st Sat) Pipe Line Ramble 4 (PLR 4)
02May*             (1st Sat)TBA
13Jun                TBA
11Jul                 TBA
1Aug*               (1st Sat)  TBA
12Sep               TBA
10Oct               TBA
14Nov               TBA
12Dec               walking shoes, worn out!

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

Even if you are speedy, you may want to take the extra time to – soak in the scenery, take photos, appreciate the beautiful blooms, the butterflies, the birds and bees, perhaps a squirrel or monkeys!  Time in the natural environment should be spent observing and enjoying rather than hurrying to a destination…. the leisure walks that are intended!
Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……. emoticon

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…

WISH ONE & ALL A FABULOUS 2009!     emoticon
see u soon!      Till then…..

Mahjong Lessons for beginners

Recently, I have had enjoyable games with our friends from SHC. During some games with mj beginners, I found that it was difficult to teach them at the mj table in the midst of a proper game as lengthy explanations will hold up the games for others. Also, I noticed beginners’ hesitation at throwing cards causes each round of game to be longer which may lead other players to lose interest.

I am a keen supporter of mahjong and hope that this game can be popularized and be enjoyed by all. I think mj practical lessons under no pressure will be more suited for the beginners. For the this purpose, I volunteer to conduct basic and systematic lessons to explain and enhance one’s knowledge of the mahjong game structure and teach the fundamentals – rules, ways of "eating" and throwing cards, how to call and calculate "doubles" etc.

We can start as soon as there are at least 4 interested players and someone who can provide the venue. So far there is already 1 interested player, please get in touch if you are also keen on taking practical mj lessons.

A brief introduction about myself, I am a retired mathematical school teacher and was a member of the Teachers Military Band. I conducted our school military band and also taught snooker to students in school. In my personal time, I had previously taken up chinese drama acting and choir performance. Looking forward to expanding the mahjong circle.

Those who are interested can just leave a contact method along this thread.

Freddie Liew

Golf as long term exercise

hi,

i could not find any thread on golf proper so i try to start this thread..

i happen to come across many senior golfers who enjoy and keep fit with golf

even for those a little expanded at middle section of the body can find golf an enjoyable and refreshing exercise

so for those who would like to try the game and do not know to get started, please notify your interest

the rest can be discussed and arranged

… a little exercise is worth many health pills …

brianOng

Nostalgic songs of yesteryear!

Dear SHCians, 2008 has gone and we have just started on 2009. How will we fare this year with the recession in our midst. What upcoming events will we look forward to and what activities have we in mind to contribute to the SHC’s fraternity. As Terence has put it, we must dare to dreams and do what we have not done before. Hopefully more of you with ideas will come forward and share with us.

As the heading suggest, I have in days gone by listen to beautiful songs and music that kindles the spirit and the soul. I have listens to the music by ‘Los Indios Tabarajas’ and was overwhelmed by the instruments that brought forth those exquisite tunes. I lost my copy of this group and been hunting high and low for it. Perhap someone may tell me where to get it. Another group that moves me by their songs and music is the ‘Ray Coniff Singers’.

This is also an opportunity for music and songs lovers to share and perhap meet together!

Dan Huang

What are your dreams and wishes for 2009?

The year 2008 has just past, and most of us have made our 2009 resolutions, dreams and wishes.

You may be surprised, but we can help one another fulfil or achieve our dreams and wishes. And one way is to openly share our resolutions and dreams with other SilverHairs.

Whether you are a new or old SHCians, don’t be shy.

Terence Seah

*Star-In-Concert* – by F&B and Venue Manager

Dear SHCians   emoticon emoticon

Below, are information provided by our F&B and Venue Manager, Ms Molly Chua :

Dates / Day / Time :  Sunday, 11 January 2009  

  • 6.00pm – 7.30pm ( Refreshment )
  • 7.30pm – 10.00pm ( Concert )

Venue :  Serangoon Garden Country Club

  • Refreshment Venue :       Heliconia Room ( Level 1 ) 
  • Concert Venue :               Auditorium ( Level 3 )

    Types of Refreshment : 

  • Spring Rolls
  • Mee Siam Goreng
  • Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
  • Vegetarian Samosas

    Beverages :

  • Coffee and Tea
  • Orange Squash

Dress Code :  Smart-Casual or Cocktail  emoticon

Just 14 more days to go.    We are all set!    Are you?   emoticon

New Year Resolutions, Reflections, RV plans, dreams, etc

Hi Terence and all,

Reflecting on our RV plans of the past which have not materialise, I cannot help but to post this idea of an RV alternative.  I am looking to rent a condo unit either in JB or even Malacca  that can be a 2nd home for me, as I think it wil be much cheaper living there.   So I am  thinking of renting such a unit that is within easy reach of public transport and is in a good safe location.  

I am prepared to let out a room/rooms for SHC members for overnight stay either enjoying shopping, massage, makan or even for overnight MJ or for travel stops on their way up north.  This condo unit should or will be set up with cable tv, internet  and all necessary facilities like washing machine, kitchen for cooking etc.  This idea came about too from the very good response of my weekly JB trips that I had at times had to make 2 trips in a week.  

So anyone in a group wanting to really feel what is like staying in JB can book the room at a very reasonable cost to stay over for a night or for as long as they want.

Will also welcome any ideas to expand such a plan, as I think  there are quite a few things one can enjoy in nearby JB besides the cheaper food, massage, karaoke, dancing, hair styling, tailoring, car services etc, is the slower pace of life there, or taking up cheaper courses in JB.  Some special courses that cost $3000 in Singapore cost the same amount in M$3000 and therefore can be quite a saving. 

 

Cheers

 

 

A likely trip to Perth in Mar/Apr 2009

The fishing adventure on a kelong seemed to have been invaded by a likely trip to Perth.  So, let’s start a new Post here.

Joan, Mary, Hou Chong, assuming we have a group of say 7 – 14 pax coming to Perth, and of course, besides meeting you and catching fishes and abalones, we also like to travel south, along the coast and then back to South Perth.  Assuming we come to Perth in Mar or Apr this year.

Assuming we are all blur kings, what would be reasonable form of accommodation and transportation to move around Perth and the southern coastal towns.  If my memories are right, I once took a 7-seater, so an ideal target would be 7 – 14 pax.  I have a preference for a large single house.

Todate date, Jetstar airways are around $420, all tax inclusive.

What do you think are the possibilities of large accommodation, with flexibility to contain 7 – 14 people, with cooking facilities, laundry facilities, a garage, jogging track, a romantic facing of Perth city or a quiet feeling of the ideal retirement, facing a part of the swan river.

Guys, gals, keep the chat on the Perth trip here.  And, if you join the trip, you will be very loved if you can take some hard work like can you drive a 7 seater, be left side navigator, cook spagetthi or hae mee,  prepare eggs, bacon and toast for breakfast, do shopping eg buy orange juice in a supermarket,  go buy the morning newspapers, or clean the car, walk the dog, think of coming to Perth.

Or if you are thinking of 3 month short term retirement living in Perth, consider joining this likely trip and start putting  more money in the kitty box.  I hope we can make this an annual adventure, and meet up with our friends from Singapore.

Terence Seah

Indications (only) of interest to come for this trip:

  1. Terence Seah – (wk of 5 Apr), and lead driver.
  2. Lily Ho – can only give instructions, turn left and turn right.
  3. James Tan – (Week of 15 Mar). Main driver for second car.  Driven in US thousands of miles from California and everywhere.  Hopeless navigator.  Recent cataract.  Can cook fried rice/fried noodles, Terayaki chicken and bee.  Useless when it comes to fishing.  So must go supermarket.
  4. Norhayati  – can only cook maggie mee.  I think can wash car too.
  5. Patrick Lee – He needs a GPS.  Guess can co-drive. (week 15 Mar), can be lead driver.
  6. Sasan Tan – Cannot do any work, only dancing.
  7. Gwyneth Lee – ooh, can cook chicken rice.  yummy.  OK, we get some large Australian chicken.
  8. Veronique Lee – only fish, cannot do work.  Maybe be maid of the house.
  9. Ronald Wie – Jie trusts Ronald, he can drive left or right side.  So, can drive.  Cannot cook. Prefers to go Perth on another date.

  10. Nancy Major Tan – Can drive, but not navigate.  Careful she said short journey only.  Sounds like a great own style spagetti cook,  simple chinese dishes eg curry chicken or nasi lemak ok.

  11. Oi Cheng – hopeless driver or navigator.  But, at least can cook nice dishes.
  12. Karen Thio – cannot do anything.  Just want to be with fun ppl.  When did we start using short forms like ppl?
  13. Grace Wong – ooh, sure can cook, can wash, but I suspect we should share the kitchen washing.
  14. Charles Chua – a driver alright.  Prefers to leave the maggie mee cookers.
  15. Raymond Low – another co-driver.  A golf kaki too.  Any golf kakis enthusiast?
  16. Philip Wee – hoping to join us if the dates are right.  Hope he can do something.
  17. Priscillia Wee –  Hope she can do something too. last tri[ 1983.
  18. Catherine Ho – if holidays coincide.
  19. Annie Loh – if timing is right, and there are ants and toilets.
  20. Lawrence Lee – (wk of 15 Mar), can drive and cook and navigate.
  21. Lawrence Lee’s wife – (wk of 15 Mar).
  22. Bira Lupolo – chief eater.
  23. Ann Lim – can be the breakfast preparer and waitress.  Almost morning call alarm.
  24. Anna Set – can consider.
  25. Mary Chan – (wk of 15 Mar). needs school holidays. 
  26. Chengpun – can drive, (week of 12 April).
  27. Lisa Ong – loves to join Apr group
  28. Lisa Ong’s husband, not sure can do what?
  29. Kristin Leong – (wk of 29 Mar or 5 Apr).  Not sure can do what.
  30. Venika Leong – (Anytime), so nice to volunteer as chicken helper.  No body wants this job.
  31. Helen Wong – (Week of 29 Mar or 5 Apr), did say what she can do? 
  32. Neo Seok Cheng – (any week except 7 – 15 of mth), can do breakfast.
  33. Gwyneth Lee – (all dates ok), dont know can do what tasks).
  34. Paul Kong – can drive, dont know what dates
  35. Paul Kong"s wife – can shop., dont know what dates
  36. Ivy Low – (Week of 5 April), can clean chicken.
  37. Mega Abdullah – (week 5 April), can drive, prefers 10 days.
  38. Lydia Chin – (dates not decided).

Mary (Perth) can join the April group, she can drive and cook.  Oops, she volunteers to do washing.  Aiyah, our holidays and you do the washing.  We shall pick the youngest one in our group to do the washing.

Joan (Perth) can join the March group.  Can provide 2 couples B&B facilities.

*Stars-In-Concert* – 11 Jan.2009

Hi Fellow SHCians,  emoticon

*Stars-in-Concert* is now under way.  As the Programme Choreograher, I am pleased to introduce to you all, the star performers – our very own SHC Members who will be show casing their hidden talents not because they are paid to do so but voluntarily take the plunge to entertain (most of them, for the first time) for the sake of our very own Club.!

In alphabetical order : emoticon

  1. Annie Loh – solo
  2. Boon Liang – solo
  3. Caroline Gee – solo
  4. Hamidah Ishak – duet
  5. Helen Wong – solo
  6. Janet Chan – solo & duet
  7. Lin Chuah – duet
  8. Norlindah Ali – duet
  9. Patrick Yeo – solo
  10. Peng Peng – solo
  11. Shirleen Kao – solo & duet
  12. Tim Liu – solo & duet
  13. and last but not least, the SHC back-up dancers.

PS :  My working team-mates will be announcing the programme line-up & agenda shortly.  We have makan, ice-breaking games, etc, etc, etc.

So, do come and join us in the fun (we promised to be hillarious) and lend your support to these fellow "SHC STARS" who have been working very hard just for your pleasure.! emoticon

We are going to have a party at the end of the show when everyone get up to dance the night away – VIPs, performers, audience, everybody.!.!

So, see you on 11 January 2009 ya.! ……..emoticon 

Shake your bogey, shake your bogey, yeah, yeah,…. emoticon

Yours truly

Lily Ho

New Social Dance Classes starting soon in January 2009

Dear dancers and those keen to join in the fun,emoticon

Our Latin Rumba and Latin Cha Cha and Disco Rock will end soon. Watch out for the new dance classes. Let’s start the New Year with new resolve to take up dancing for those who are still comtemplating! 

CLEMENTI CCemoticon
 
1)  Jive Elementary commencing from 2.1.09 (Friday) from 7pm to 8pm
     Course Fee : S$35/38 for 8 lessons (1 hr. per lesson)
 
2) Salsa Elementary from 9.1.09 (Friday)from 8.00pm  to 9.00pm
   Course Fee S$35/S$38 for 8 lesson ( 1 hr. per lesson)
 
3) Samba Elementary commencing  from 9.1.09 (Friday) from 9pm to 10pm
    Course Fee S$35/38 for 8 lesson (1 hr. per lesson)
 
4) Line Dance commencing from 30.12.08 (Tuesday) from 7pm to 8pm
    Course Fee S$32./35 for 8 lesson (1 hr per lesson)
 
5) Samba Elementary commencing from 3.1.09(Sat.)from 2pm to 3pm
    Course Fee S$35/38 for 8 lesson (1 hr. per lesson)
 
 
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1) Latin Cha Cha/Merengue commencing on 30.12.08 (Tuesday) from 8.30 to
    9.30pm. Course Fee : S$60/S$65 for 12 lesson(1 hr. per lesson)
 
 
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1) Latin Rumba/Rumba Technique commencing 15.1.09(Thursday) from
    8.15 pm to 9.45pm. Course Fee : S$65/S$75 for 10 lesson(11/2 hr.
    per lesson)
 
2) Latin Cha Cha/Square Rumba commencing 21.1.09(Wed.) from 8.15pm
   to 9.45pm. Course Fee :  S$60/S$65 for 10 lesson (1.5hr. per lesson)
 
3) Merengue/Bachata commencing 28.12.08(Sun.) from 4.30pm to 6.00pm
   Course Fee :  S$60/65 for 10  lesson (1.5hr.per lesson)
 
4) Line Dance commence 4.1.09(Sun) from 3.00pm to 4.30pm  Course
    Fee S$50/-S$55 for 10 lesson(1.5hr.per lesson)

Our coach is Miss Maggie Ho

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For the love of fishing at a kelong

Some of us like fishing from the Bedok jetty.  Others like pond fishing.  Brave ones go out and catch the big marlins.  Not so brave ones put their feet into a tub and enjoy rainbow fishes ravishing at their old skin.

We had a kelong outing, a few years ago.  SB Khoo caught a plate-size grouper.  Cannot remember, but RonaldLai caught a really tiny one.  Others just love the mahjong table.  I enjoy sleeping at the edge of the kelong, counting the stars after a couple of beers.

We are not going kelong fishing in this post.  But, if you have gone fishing in the last 12 months, share with us your experience, where you went to, what you got, what you ate, and how much did you spend.

Maybe, something might surface from your experience.  You never know.  Dont be shy.

Terence Seah

Festive season Celebrations

 Hi Fellow SHCians

May I and my Wife Lilian take this opportunity to wish one and all a

                  MERRY X’MAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR. 

 Do not let the recession dampens our ability to celebrate and give ourselves a good time. Let’s look forward to better times ahead as this recession will soon blow over. Remember nothing lasts forever, so let’s live our lives the best we can and

                  DON’T WORRY, BE HAPPY!

Cheers, have a great time!

Roy & Lilian Koh 

Cycling Activites for 2009 (3rd Sat of Month)

Hi guys

Tentative n with more refreshing ideas still coming –

  • Jan 17 – No Activity
  • Feb 21 – ECP
  • Mar 21 – ECP
  • Apr 18 – ECP (cum BBQ – attendees to share cost of BBQ pit n food)
  • May 16 – Coach trip to Malacca or Cycling outside Spore
  • Jun 20 – ECP
  • Jul 18 – ECP
  • Aug 15 – ECP (cum BBQ – attendees to share cost of BBQ pit n food)
  • Sep 19 – ECP
  • Oct 17 – Cycling outside Spore
  • Nov 21 – ECP
  • Dec 19 – No Activity

If you do have something interesting in mind to add, you are most welcome to share them with us.  We may even add them into our 2009’s program.

Faithfully Yours

Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n Yew Kwong

US dollar has begun to fall. What ‘s its impact on Singapore?

US fed reserve has just slashed its benchmark Fed funds rates to near zero.  This signals the US readiness to keep rates low for some periods of time.  With further contraction of the US economy and further deflationary pressures, banks have been charging one another below 0.5% for overnight loans.  All tools have been tried.  What else is there to try?

Where will the Sing dollar be heading towards?  Please share your thoughts on the impact on Singapore.

Terence Seah 

Dance Party at Chingay Parade 2009 on January 31,2009

Hi folks!

The People’s Association in conjunction with the Chingay Parade is organizing a dance party!

  • Date:   31st. January 2009 (Saturday)
  • Venue:  Connaught Drive (in front of City Hall)
  • Time:   10.00pm – 1.00am
  • Entry is free of charge!

Please register with your name and IC No. before 29th. December 2008!

Miss Maggie Ho will liase to provide those going with the entrance tickets and drinks coupon!

My email is ‘danzjoy@gmail.com’

Danz and Joy 

3D/2N – Weekend Trip to Fraser’s Hill Resort

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A bunch of us SHCians are going to Fraser’s Hill for a Free & Easy weekend.  At first, we intend to go in a convoy of cars but decided it would be tiring to drive and more fun to go in a chartered coach for bonding and relaxation.  We have a capacity for 9 more pax to join us for this 3 days 2 nights trip.  Here’s the planned agenda :

  • Date of departure :  Friday, 6 February 2009

  • Date of return :  Sunday, 8 February 2009
  • Mode of transport :  26-Seater Air-Con Coach
  • Accommodation :  Richmond Bungalow & Singapore Guest House

  • Cost :  S$135 per person ( triple sharing )

    • Final details will be disseminated via private emails to confirmed participants.

    STRICTLY FOR SHC MEMBERS ONLY !

    If you are interested, please register and pay by ATM transfer to POSB A/c # 146005136  and notify by posting your payment ref. here.  Dolly, Yew Kwong and Oi Cheng will be in charge of the accounts for this trip.

    THIS IS A FIRST PAY FIRST CONFIRMED BASIS and registration will be closed as soon as we hit the required number.  So, do hurry if you want to secure a seat.

    Those confirmed going :

    1. Lily Ho – paid
    2. Terence Seah – paid
    3. Dolly Lim – paid
    4. Loh Yew Kwong – paid
    5. Joy Chuang – paid
    6. Dan Huang – paid
    7. Juliet Ong – paid
    8. Aaron How – paid
    9. Oi Cheng – paid
    10. C.J. – paid
    11. Karen Thio – paid
    12. Eyvonne Chew – paid
    13. Lin Chuah – paid
    14. Shirleen Kao – paid
    15. Susan Tan – paid
    16. Chan Kwong Wah – paid
    17. Ann Chee – paid
    18. Sock Cheng – paid
    19. Norlindah – paid
    20. Lillian Teo – paid
    21. Jane Tan – paid
    22. Lydia Lai – paid
    23. Sally Kang – paid
    24. Gywneth Lee – paid

    REGISTRATION  CLOSED  LIAO  – THANK YOU.!

    Click here to view photos

Charity Event – Jan 24’2009 (Lunch)

Hi SHCians,

A few of us were discussing couple of weeks back that we intend to organise Charity Event before the CNY for those old and needy folks so that they are also able to enjoy the joy of CNY festive season.

We will be arranging a buffet lunch for about 200paxs (this cost had been taken care of) and was hoping that we can get more sponsors to give them a small goodies bag containing 1 pkg of biscuit, 1 tin of small milo and 1 small angpow so that they

Besides the usual helpers to help out in the distribution of meals to them.  I am also hoping that some of you can come forward to perform some entertainment items for them, i.e. sing song, line dancing or social dancing – Any volunteers for this showtime, pls come forward to help to make this a joyous occasion for these folks… :)

But since I hv limited cash flow on hand, I might not able to cater any lunches for all of you, so I really hope that all of you dont mind paying the lunch at your own expense.

This Event will be held on:

Date : January 24’2009 (Saturday)
Time : 12.30 – 3.30pm (Lunch will provided for those old and needy)
Venue: Church of the Nativity at the basement of the Community Hall
Address: 1259 Upper Serangoon Road (ard Hougang Ave8)

Kind contribution can be make via Lum Oi Cheng POSB Saving A/C 117-00132-6.  Thanking you in advance for the kind generosity received.

Getting there:  Nearest MRT station – Hougang (NE14)

Buses along Hougang Ave 8 : 62, 74, 113, 119 and 147 – alight at Punggol Park/opp Punggol Park (depending on which direction you are coming from)

Since Oi Cheng was there with me this morning to liaise with them on this event, she shall be the Co EO for this event.

Keen to volunteer to help, pls raise your hand here… :

So far, we have the following members’ participations

  1. Dolly – contribution & helper (Rec’d $800 cash)
  2. Oi Cheng – helper
  3. Terence – helper
  4. Lin Chuah – helper (Rec’d $200 cash)
  5. Yew Kwong – helper
  6. Boon Liang – helper
  7. Lily Ho – $200 contribution, xport and helper (Rec’d $200 cash)
  8. Karen Thio – helper
  9. Tim – $200 contribution & 1 song item (Rec’d $200)
  10. Jennifer Lim – $100 and helper (Rec’d $100 cash)
  11. Celia Wong – (Rec’d $100)
  12. Geok Suan – Some cash contribution (Rec’d $100 cash)
  13. Mary Lee (Perth) – (Rec’d $100)
  14. Florence Ho – donations (Rec’d $100)
  15. Veronique – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100)
  16. Clara Chay – Singing and helper
  17. Melissa Khng – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100)
  18. Susan Tan – $150 contribution and helper (Rec’d $150)
  19. Janet Heng – $100 contribution & helper (Rec’d $100 cash)
  20. Liu – helper
  21. Judy Lim – Singing and helper
  22. Charles Chua – Cash contribution and transport (Rec’d $100 cash)
  23. King Seng – helper
  24. June Tan – helper
  25. Chan ChristinaWH – $100 (Rec’d $100)
  26. Margaret Lee – donation and helper (Rec’d $200 cash)
  27. Helen Lee – helper
  28. Lilian Teo – helper
  29. Shirleen – helper
  30. June Lim – $100 and helper (Rec’d $100)
  31. AhNee – helper
  32. Nor, Ah Nee, Suzhang & Lina (Rec’d $200)
  33. Thomas Loh – sing song and helper
  34. ChrisCL Chan – $200 and helper (Rec’d $200)
  35. Steven Chan – helper
  36. Eileen Lee $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100 cash)
  37. Alicia Soh – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100 cash)
  38. Mike – helper
  39. Dhevi – helper
  40. LH Jie – $100 contribution (Rec’d $100 cheque)
  41. Sockie – helper
  42. Jessie Tan – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100)
  43. Maureen Lee – helper
  44. Molly Chua – helper (Rec’d $200)
  45. Helen Wong – $100 contribution, singing and helper (Rec’d $100)
  46. Danz&Joy – (Rec’d $100)
  47. Raymond Low – $100 contribution (Rec’d $100)
  48. Bira – (Rec’d $100 cash)
  49. Annie Goh – (Rec’d $100 cash)
  50. Kenneth Tan – (Rec’d $50 cash)
  51. Mega – (Rec’d $50 cash)
  52. Lee Peng Peng – (Rec’d $50)
  53. Grace Wong – helper (Rec’d $100)
  54. Grace Kok – (Rec’d $50)
  55. Jassmine Teo – (Rec’d $100)
  56. Eleanor Chan – (Rec’d $100 cash)
  57. Jonathan Ong – (Rec’d $100)
  58. Pauline Tan – (Rec’d $50)
  59. Lisa Ong – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100)
  60. Wee Jee – (Rec’d $100)
  61. AnnTo – (Rec’d $100)

Hope to get more volunteers… 

Cheers… Dolly

 

CNY Tim Sum lunch – Feb 2009

Each year, we try to go out for lunch during the Lunar New Year festive season.  I believe a Tim Sum lunch with Chinese tea would be great.  Last year, we held ours at the Fortunate restaurant in Tao Payoh.  After the lunch, the groups went out for further more private get-togethers.

To read about last year’s CNY lunch, click here.  https://silverhairsclub.com/2008/02/1395.

I am a believer we should keep the cost down; so as a target, we should try to keep to last year’s cost.  This way, we can get more people to attend.  We should continue to have our bear hug when we meet one another.  Fortunate restaurant is fantastic.  Of course, we can have the lunch at the Red restaurant.  Can even be held in Chinatown.  It’s great on the mood and the season.  Oranges of the same size, eyes facing up, everybody in red, ladies with pony tails and guys in china slippers.  We could target 50 pax.

Would you like to be the Event Organiser?  Let’s bring in the new year.

Terence Seah