Tea Dance – Sunday 25 May 2008 ( 12 – 6 pm )

Dear SHC Friends   

Just to let you know, there will be a Tea-Dance organised by Safra Mt. Faber.

  • Venue : The Dance Floor @ Safra Mt. Faber ( Telok Blangah )
  • Date  :  Sunday 25 May 2008
  • Time  :  12 noon –  6 pm
  • Entry :  Free

Apart from dancing, there will be : 

  • Dance performances
  • Complimentary snacks & beverages
  • On the spot Q & A, and registration for dance lessons
  • Private rooms available for booking @ discounted rates

Those who came early and left early :

  1. Ron Lai
  2. Alice Lai
  3. Mary Chan
  4. Charles Chu
  5. Clara Chay
  6. Zariah

Those who came after 3pm :

  1. Danz Huang
  2. Lily Ho
  3. Dolly Lim
  4. Jane Wong
  5. John Howe
  6. Molly Chua
  7. Ronald Lee 

SHC Annual Swimming Day – Sun, 19 Oct 2008

This year 2008, instead of the regular Games Day, we shall be having  "SHC Swimming Day" in an Olympic size and chidren’s pool.  We had tried a Sunday and Saturday morning.  For many, waking up on a weekend is a problem.  So, we shall have a relaxing Sunday morning at Kovan Melody, courtesy of Ah Nee.

Now that the date is coming close, next month, it is our usual style to appoint an Event Organiser.  She is Lina Ng, a great swimmer, able to do at least 20 laps and tall enough to stand at the deep end of the pool.  Lina is assisted by Suzhang and Ah Nee.  Thank you ladies, and I am sure we shall all have a lovely Sunday.

Terence Seah

  • Place – Kovan Melody, at Kovan MRT.
  • Date and Time, Sun Oct 19, 2008 from 0900 – 1500 hrs

Members who can swim and can jaga the non-swimmers.  Please get to know them, especially if you do not know how to breathe under water.

  1. Dan Huang – can swim too, provided depth is less than 2m.5m
  2. Tim Liu – can jaga the non-swimmers
  3. Patrick Yeo – tall lifeguard, can jaga the swimmers.
  4. Lina Ng – also a great non-stop swimmer

Registration list:

  1. Ah Nee
  2. Terence Seah
  3. Dan Huang
  4. Karen Thio
  5. Jane Wong
  6. Patrick Yeo
  7. Tim Liu
  8. June Lim – coming with water games ideas.  Hi June, as Lina is the EO, please liaise with Lina for clearance.  Games are restricted as this is a private pool.
  9. Steven Chan
  10. Caroline Gee
  11. Dolly Lim
  12. Charles Wee
  13. Ronald Koh
  14. Lina Ng – Event Organiser
  15. Suzhang
  16. Ronald Lee – request Nasi Lemak
  17. Yew Kwong
  18. Molly Chua
  19. Bira Lupolo
  20. If you are driving, and intend to bring your car along, and need to park in the premises, please do make sure your name is here, together with your car number.

This registration closes Sun 12 Oct or when 40 pax reached.  Strictly for those who would come in their swimming trunks or swimming costumes.  Not for observers.

Terence Seah

Swimming at Changi Beach club, Sun 25 May 2008

I see some SHCians like to swim. Am going to CBC on Sun 25 May 2008, 0900 – 1200 hrs for a swim. You are invited, if you love to swim in a rectangular size pool. If you like to see submarines between P Ubin and Singapore mainland, also can come. Sometimes, they surface, with their periscope up. The last I saw a submarine was 20 years ago. Have a chit chat, also boleh. If you are coming, I shall take care of entrance fee. You can order your own drinks or breakfast there at CBC. Have a relaxing Sunday morning then. Do register here, if coming.

Terence Seah

Coming list:

  • Dan Huang
  • Mary Chan
  • Catherine Ho
  • Caroline Gee
  • Charles Chua
  • Zahriah
  • Clara Chay

Guides needed

We have an Organic Vegetable farm in Singapore. Apart from growing and selling vegetables we give educational tours to schools and the public.

We are looking for gudes to help show visitors round the farm.  If you are retired and interested to pass on your knowledge of nature to children and the public. This may be a job for you. It is a free lance and part time engagement. After training and acceptence we will call you as and when we need help.

We pay a small allowance of $50 for for half days work. For location and information about the farm go to www.greencircle.com.sg. We are accessble by bus.

Requirements:

  1. Must have keen interest in environmental issues.
  2. Have some knowledge of vegetables and plants.
  3. Physically healthy.
  4. Likes interaction with people from 3 to 70 years old.
  5. Use to speaking infront of groups.

This is not a career, we are only providing outlet for socially conscious senior citizens who wants to leave behind some knowledge for future generations.

Tian Soo

Catherine Kuah – Profile

Hi SHC friends

Both my husband and I have just joined the club and we hope to participate in some of your many interesting activities.

We have two grown up children, one working and the other still pursuing tertiary education in Melbourne. Having had worked in the hectic corporate world for a few decades, I have recently decided to call it a day to spend quality time with the family and also to be kind to myself, have fun and enjoy life a little bit (instead of work, work & work)! Thus I would certainly look forward to making more friends and have a more fulfilling life! May I wish all of you good health and happiness!

Cheers

Catherine

Jams n Butter, Sun May 11, 2008

  • Place    :-     The Bar, 3rd flooremoticon                               Sorry invitation closed !!!emoticon

  • Location:-     Raffles Town Club along Bukit Timah Road.

  • Drinks   :-     On Sundays only no cover charge, just pay for your drinks on menu. (From $6.00+ onwards)

  • Date    :       This Sunday May 11, 2008

  • Time     :-      7.30 pm – Midnite

  • Music   :-     In-house DJ, plays dancing music of all types on Sunday :- ballroom, social & latin

  • Dear dancers,

    • Here’s another opportunity to practice our dance! 

    Our Host is Jonathan Ong, Alfred Ang, Catherine Yeo n CJ!

    Please indicate your interest in coming!

    EO, Danz emoticon

    Those coming for the dance!

    1.  Jonathan Ong (Host)

    2.  Alfred Ang (Host)
    3. Catherine Yeo (Host)
    4. Danz
    5. Dolly
    6. Gweneth
    7. Lina Ng
    8. Lilian Lee
    9. Rene Leong
    10. Grace wong
    11. Ron Lai
    12. Alice Lai
    13. John Howe
    14. Susan Chan
    15. Alicia Lee
    16. Dennis Wee
    17. Wendy Wee
    18. Lee Ah Nee
    19. Oi Cheng
    20. C J (Host)
    21. Steven Chan
    22. Peng Peng
    23. Eileen Lee
    24. Helen Wong
    25. Paul Leong
    26. Jenny Leong

    Calling all dancers, put your names here if you are coming! The night belong to us. Let’s dance to the music!  Calling all Line Dancers, you are also welcome to join in the dance!!

Are you practising Tai Chi?

Today, being a Sunday, I went to Lumpini Park (Bangkok).  Here, you will find many Thais with their famiies and clans practising all kinds of healthy exercises.  In particular, my focus was on the different groups practising Tai Chi in slow motion, dressed in colourful T-shirts and pants.  Usually, the men and women are spread over an area, as wide as the music can cover.  At the end of the session, the group would congregate for Chinese Tea and continue chatting until the sun bites into their skin.

Are you practising TaiChi, in the morning, and where in Singapore?  How long have you been doing this exercise, and how many people are there in your group?

Terence Seah

List of SHCians practising Tai Chi now:

  1. June Lim
  2. Douglas Chan
  3. Joyce Tan
  4. SB Khoo

Invest in Foreign Currencies – ST 4 May 2008

Everybody should cut this out. Today ST Sun May 4 2008 ( Invest Page 19) has a lead article on Foreign Currency investment. The areas examined are

(a) Buy low, Sell high ie trading foreigh currencies

(b) Carry Trade

(c) Invest in high yielding currencies like Aussie and Kiwi

The ST report  relates mainly to physical currency converted from SGD. It is what most layman would do when they think of foreign currency. But this is an inefficient and costly way to address to opportunities in the currency world.

You should be thinking about forex which is a leveraged and derivative of the underlying foreign currency. The confusion is because they share very similar name.  You can do everything you want to with physical currencies much more efficiently with forex.

(a) This is a no brainer. It’s just directional trades with forex

(b) It doesn’t really make much sense to do simple carry trade in both physical and derivative. The underlying volatility of currencies will make the carry trade irrelevant. In the end the cross rate between the currency will dominate and decide the P&L in the trade most of the time.

(c) Long the physical and hedge with the derivative. Eg buy the KIWI currency for the near 9% interest rates for long term. Dynamically Value Hedge (DVH) the KIWI and USD forex. The likelyhood is that you will make three ways – capital gains on the KIWI, interest income and DVH profit.

Compare to the conventional method. If you just long the physical KIWI, whatever you make on the interest rates you may lose back on the KIWI to SGD conversion given the strength of SGD. You don’t have the benefit of any profits from DVH.       
 

Virtual Shop & Flea Market, Wed 7 May 2008

Here’s another fun meeting.

Subject: Home Entrepreneur – Virtual Shop & Flea Market

Date / Time : Wed 7 May 2008 7pm

Venue: Scorebot, 18 Bali Lane

We are invitating all aspiring Home Entrepreneurs to form  Virtual Shops.

A virtual shop has the following advantages

– List of instant turnkey businesses that you can get in now starting with consignment stock lots. First come, first serve. Once booked we try not to create internal competition for the same product line. 

– A low-cost, global MNC for you. We can help in funding to merchandising.

– It operates like a 3-in-1 business ie a  physical shop, on-line marketeer and event/flea market enterprise

– Facilities to sell for auction of limited items and sales of mass products

– Internet marketing of products including blogging and search engine optimixation. We save by marketing the whole group as one classified listing.

– Save on shop rental. We share physical facilities for OTC sales (over-the-counter), storage and logistics

– Save on  inventory working capital to hold stocks. Inventory is from collection and consignment.

– Save on  fixed labour costs. We  pool professional management and staff. 

– You can help out in the planning of the next event. Flea market music festival. (Be the early bird to book the prime location.)

– You don’t even have to leave your full time job. Start a virtual shop now and sack your boss by New Year. Remember to collect your bonus first before you tell him what you really think of him and his stupid ideas. Tell him to lick his own azz and hopes that he works till he die.

Hee-hee

See you boys and girls.

 

Retro/Rock n Roll/Bachata – May 16, 2008

Dear dancers,emoticon

Introducing a new kind of dance!

Retro – a combination of Twist/Cha Cha/Saturday Night Fever/Ago Ago

1)                  No partner required

2)                  One time course (8 lessons)

3)                  Course Fee S$35.00, Non-member $40.00

4)                  Time: 7.00-8.00pm

5)                  Teacher: Miss Maggie Ho

6)                  Venue: Clementi Community Centre

7)                  Start Date: May 16, 2008

New Rock n Roll Class (Intermediate) will commence on May 30, 2008 (8.00-9.00pm)

Member $35.00, Non-member $40.00

New Bachata Class (Elementary) will commence on May 30, 2008 (9.00-10.00pm)

Member $32.00, Non-member $35.00

 

EO, Danzemoticon

Botak Jones – idea by Judy

Hi ! Ron/Alice/SHCian,

Kindly refer to the botakjones outlets for info as per our topic ytd at the flea market

  • 1). Ang Mo Kio (Blk 429, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10)
  • 2). Bedok (Blk 412 Bedok North Ave 2)
  • 4). Bukit Batok (Blk 233, Bukit Batok Ave 5)
  • 5). Boon Lay Place (90, Boon Lay Place Savoy Theater) Opening mid May 08
  • 6). Clementi (Blk 325, Clementi Ave)
  • 7). Depot Road (118 Depot Lane)
  • 8). Toa Payoh (970A Toa Payoh North)

Judy

J & J Special Beef Noodle

Hi to all,

My name is William Seah, I am 62 and have just started my own beef noodle stall at the following address. 

  • J & J Special Beef Noodle
  • Block 51 # 01-162
  • Old Airport Road
  • Singapore.

I would like to invite all SHC members to my stall at a special rate of $3.00 per medium size bowl. (Normal price is $4.00).

Do identify yourself as a SHC member to enjoy the discounted rate.

Thanking all in advance.  Yours sincerely,

William Seah, HP:98627592

Cha Bo Nite Out

UPDATE 3
TOMOROW IS TH NITE.. YEH YEH YEH……. FEELING EXCITED OVER THIS.  OK… FINAL SEQUENCE OF PROGRAMS AS FOLLOWS:

FOR THOSE GOING TO HAVE DINNER WITH ME, PLS MEET AT CENTRAL BASEMENT 1 (NEAR CLARKE QUAY MRT) AT 7.15PM.  AS I AM EXPECTING WE WILL HV HARD TIME FINDING SEATS, PLS HELP ONE ANOTHER TO CHOPE PLACE.  BTW, HOW MANY OF THEM ARE GOING FOR DINNER :)  WE WILL BE THERE TILL 8.45PM THEN WE WILL SLOWLY WALK BACK TO GOTHAM AT 9.15PM TO TRYING CHOPING FRONT SEATS FOR BETTER VIEWING.

FOR THOSE NOT SO SURE OF THE VENUE, PLS WRITE TO MY PERSONAL EMAIL AT dlgummy@hotmail.com FOR MY MOBILE# AND MEET ME AT LIANG COURT TAXI STAND AT 7.00PM FOR DINNER OR 9.00PM TO GOTHAM. 

FOR THOSE DRIVING, PLS PARK AT LIANG COURT AS IT IS MUCH CHEAPER @ $3.21/ENTRY AFTER 5PM.

FOR THOSE COMING BY MRT, STOP AT CLARKE QUAY

FOR THOSE COMING BY BUS, SBS 3, 54 AND 195

IF ANY LADIES NEED OTHER INFO, PLS TAKE YOUR COMMENTS AT THIS POST AND I WILL TRY MY BEST TO REPLY AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE…

CHEERS…. DOLLY

UPDATE 2
Ladies, Tentative program as follows:

7.00pm – 9.00pm: Dinner at your own or you can choose to join me but I have no idea of eatery yet, any suggestions from you Ladies would be much appreciated. 

9.00pm onwards – We will slowly proceed to Gotham Penthouse to enjoy ‘Raw Show’ – This is a mixed group of hunks n babes performances.  Previous group of only hunks just ended their contract ended April ’08.

As most of us do not intend to open bottle of hard liquor, hence no reservation will be allowed.  But, since this outing is on Tue nite, we shd not have any problems to secure a plc if we are early.  There will be no door charge but will need to order drinks, either juice or cocktail, approx ard $12 – $15. 

Guys – You are most welcome to join us at Gotham, so we Cha Bo crazy over the hunks n Tar Bo lcn over the babes, ai mai?

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  1. Dolly Lim
  2. Lily Ho
  3. LH Jie
  4. Jane Wong
  5. Lina Ng
  6. Susan Chang
  7. ANee
  8. Bira
  9. Molly Chua
  10. Eileen Lee
  11. Karen Thio
  12. Pauline Khoo
  13. Pearlynn Tan
  14. Wana Tay
  15. Catherine Chan
  16. Jennifer Ong
  17. Melissa Khng


Any SHC guys want to join us at Gotham after nine, can register here also

    1. John Howe
    2. Charles Wee
    3. Thomas Loh
    4. Any more pow piow har?

     

    • Hi Ladies, now that Terence had initiated a Men’s Nite.  We shall have 1 nite for Cha bo, how about that?  I have intention of having it on the same day as Men’s Nite, i.e. May 20′ 08 with tentative program as follows:

    7.00pm : Fine Dining (Will scout ard for a good restuarant, must be good buy, best buy, must buy type lor
    9.30pm : Proceed to Gotham at Clarke Quay to watch "Raw Show" – Not sure of the cost yet
    Who know, Terence and guys might decided to join us later… rite… hehehehehe…emoticon
    I would like to have a show of hands for those interested in this outing and what kind of budget are you willing to spend for this b4 we proceed..  Hope to receive some comments.. Cheers…

    Cheers…..   Dolly

    May Monthly Walk – Sat 10 May 2008

    Hi everyone,
    For May we choose Sembawang Park & Bottle Tree & Canal for our Monthly Walk.
     
    Date/time –      Saturday  10th May 2008, meet 4.30pm
    Meet  at  –        Sembawang Park terminal bus stop.(just next to park)
     
    Going there, alight at   Sembawang MRT station, then proceed to  the bus interchange , next to Sun Plaza Shopping centre, just 2 minutes away. Take SBS bus 882 to Sembawang Park approximately 4 bus stops away.Short bus ride takes about 10 minutes.
    We walk leisurely in the park. Sembawang Park  is slightly elevated and has a   beach frontage with Straits of Johore in background. Then we walk to  the ‘Bottle Tree Village’, via Andrews Ave and along a small kampong road,  takes about 20 minutes. The road is narrow , shaded and will bring back memories of yesteryears. Bottle Village is located next to the sea. When we reach Bottle Village Restaurant, we take a rest then proceed alongside a large canal for a 2km walk, looking out for birds and watch the sun set as we go along.
    At the end of this canal walk,we reach our our final destination, a coffee shop with a popular Thai food outlet which previously operated at Sembawang Shopping Centre.


    CharlesW, ChristinaC,VeronicaW & MaryT

    Tennis in May

    Hi, Tennis Enthusiasts,

    The tennis fraternity is GROWING, especially Group 2 (i.e. those who can play fairly well) Now we have 10 Group1 members and 10 Group 2 members. As I’ve said before, it is difficult if you are a beginner and you lay off for 2 weeks and try to play after that. Many of the beginners can now testify to that and I’m sure the advanced players will also agree.

    So Andrew Kuan has kindly offered to book EVERY Saturday in May for practices. However, I’m only available on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays which I had promised to come and help.

    There are already signs of improvement among the beginners as well as the intermediate players who have come regularly. Keep it up! The reward is yours for a life-time!

    Roland

    Vietnam 10 May to 25 May 08

    Dee, a SHC member is going on a trip to Vietnam for 2 weeks.   There is vacancy for 5 – 6 persons.

     

    Departure – 10.5.08 (budget airline) to Ho Chi Minh
    Return  – 25 may 08 from Hanoi

    Transportation  16 seater coach

    Below is a list of places that you will visit.

     

    Itinenary – All places of interest in Vietnam from Ho CHi Minh to Hanoi ( Ho Chi Minh, Chau Doc, Phu Quoc, Can THo Long Hai, Dalat, Nha Trang, Qui Nhon Hoi An, Danang, Hue, Vinho, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Hanoi Sapa) 

    Itinenary will be very flexible. With own guide and driver, you can go anywhere you want and stay longer at places you like or move on if you dont.

    Transportation Cost abt $400 each person for whole trip (inclusiver of Guide, Driver, Pertrol, Toll fee and food and accommodation for them). 

     

    Accomodation – Budget. (Clean with aircon and hot water).  Food and accommodation for self about $400 for whole trip
     
    Airfare – Purchase own. (round trip abt $240 by Tiger)

    If you are healthy, friendly, fun loving and enjoy a free and easy itinery you can join her on this trip.

     

    F&E Macau Tour – Tribute to Mother’s Day

    CLOSED AND ALL COMMENTS OFF WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.  THANKS…

    Hi All,
    It was at the last Friday Dance session that after a chat with Eyvonne that both of us realised that we were actually having the same thinking of bringing our mums to Macau for a short tour over weekend, i.e. from Fri to Sun (2 nites stay at new Casino Hotel – Can anyone tell me the name of this new Hotel, please).

    I do not have any details rite now on hand as I am still scouting but the mth we are thinking is either end June or July’08.  It would be fun if some of you are interested to go as a group.

    Any comments from all members will be much appreciated.

    Cheers.. Dolly

    Living in JB for retire

    We went to JB last friday. My firend and I are thinking the cos tof living in Singapore is very high. Thinking to move to JB to stay. That side condo rental is very cheap 4 room flat is only RM$1200 including furniture. Compare to Singapore this type of living standard we have to pay at lease $3K for rental. We sublet our 3 room flat and move there to stay save so much money.

    Jams n Karoeke Session – Sat April 26, 2008

    All SHCians are welcome to join in!emoticon

    • Venue:    Safra Mount Faber (At the corner of Telok Blangah Way n Henderson Road)
    • Time:       7.00pm – 12.00 midnight
    • Date:      Saturday April 26, 2008

    Jams at the Dance Floor
    Cover charge: $12.00 Including one alcohol  or soft drink.

    Karoeke:         $19.00 package for four hours minimum including two soft drink per person. (About$5.00 per hour) Those who opt for shorter hours will still pay the same!

    Those coming for karoeke only, but decide to dance need to pay additional $3.00. 

    Those coming for either session, please indicate!

    Dear dancers, more opportunity to practice your dance!

    Those who want to unwind can try their attempt at singing away the blues or just for the fun!

    EO, Danz emoticon

    Pictures of Kelong trip 19-20 April 2008

    The Kelong trip was just over last weekend, 19-20 April 2008.  Very exciting, we started at 6am on a Sat morning, and returning to Singapore safe & sound on a late Sun afternoon.  Ronald Koh was our Event Organiser, great job, however he did not catch any big fishes.  He was also the photographer for these pictures.

    Instead, the prized fish (a grouper) went to SB Khoo.  Look at the pictures, and see the big smile on his face.  His family had the wok waiting for him when he came home.   SB, tell us how you enjoyed your fish, or you went to the market.

    And, by the way, no one claimed the prize for the smallest fish.

    It was a fun relaxing overnight kelong trip.  It was definitely a good opportunity for fellow SilverHairs to get to know one another better.  A big thank you to Ronald Koh.  And we look forward to another one next year.  Fishing leaders, please raise your hands.  To view the pictures, click here taken by RonKoh.

    For pictures taken by Dan Huang, click here.

    On behalf of Ronald Koh

    Can you write a motor cycle?

    Some of you drive or take public transport in Singapore.  For me, I can bicycle but not motor-cycle.  No licence too.  However, there are some remote areas in this world where there are very few cars.   Take Vietnam, Laos or Thailand, for example.   I think it is a good skill to be able to ride a motor cycle.  Helps one to get around quickly from the house to the provision shop. or just to go out and get a newspaper.

    Hi everybody, as a show of hands, can you ride a motorcycle and has a license?  If you cannot, I guess the only way is for you to find someone who can, and you be the pillion rider.  You dont need a motor cycle.

    Terence Seah

    Registration list for motorcycle riders:

    1. Dan Huang – got licence, but needs a pillion rider
    2. Douglas Chan – also got licence
    3. Susan Chang – only wants to be pillion
    4. KC Lau – can ride, but no bike
    5. Jeffrey Lim – got no licence, but can ride one in HCMC.
    6. Janet Chan – waiting to ride as pillion for fun
    7. Pearlynn – no licence, but want to ride as pillion in HCMC
    8. Mary Tan – loves to go motocycling too, in Malaysia
    9. Stephen Tan – loves to join a motocycle holiday
    10. Ah Nee – thinking of getting a licence too, may be pilliion rider
    11. Lina Ng – thinking of being a pillion rider, I guess?
    12. Nolinda – only can be sit at the back
    13. Jane Wong – also thinking of getting a licence
    14. Dolly Lim – afraid this will be a ninja turtle event.  Guess can sit at the back only.
    15. Lily Ho – thinks activity for men only.  No lah, can be pillion too. Wonder can sit in front or not?
    16. Andrew Koh – got licence, long time no cycle.  I think it is ok.  Needs a day to refresh.

    Mthly Gathering – suggestion for a venue

    SHCian,

    I have loged in the SHC Web this morning & noted Terence & June mentioned can be arrange some changes in next gatherings. May I propose Downtown East in Pasir Ris, as on & off there will  have some entertainments in the open spare event hall, we can take dinner/drink at the restraurant or hang around the corner in the resort as there just build a new shopping centre, for those who love to sign karaoka also sing at K-box.

    Thank you.

    Pictures of the 17 April 2008 monthly gathering

    Dan Huang, our dedicated photographer, has sent in the photos of the April monthly gathering at Hans Cafe.  Thanks to June Chin who was the event organiser.  We had a fun painting session. 

    A  typical monthly gathering is usually organised over two sessions; an early one for those who have retired and can come as early as 3pm, and a later session starting at 6pm for those SHCians who have to rush here after work.

    How about a change in format?  Think whack, think crazy. Do you have another venue where we can host more than 50 – 80 people?  The preference is the venue should cater for the F&B, not expensive and reasonable variety.  The venue should be flexibile with people numbers, and we avoid committing fixed pax.  If we can make noise, great.

    To see the pictures, click here. 

    Terence Seah/June Chin

    Short-term retirement abroad

    I have been keeping a copy of the Straits Times, dated Mar 17, 2008 with the article "Retirement city: Develop low-cost retreat abroad", and think it is still relevant to toy with this subject again.  Please note this thread is not about giving up one’s citizenship or packing up and say goodbye.

    Over the last 24 months, I have been asking around, and came to some conclusions why Singapore is the ideal place to retire in.  I may be wrong; but I tend to think there is truth in this observation.

    1. Most of us have families, children or relations in Singapore; and it is not possible to just uproot oneself.
    2. Between the men and the women, almost all women will not even think about the possibility of leaving Singapore for good.  For the men, the percentage is slightly higher, but as a family unit, the family will not leave Singapore for any of the nearby countries.
    3. The idea of selling the Singapore property may sound attractive, and together with the CPF can make one feel like a millionaire in another land.  Reality is the roof is still a required shelter for many years to come, for the children, parents or even ourselves.
    4. Health insurance, other kinds of insurances tend to provide cover, if one is living in Singapore.  Depending on the T&C, hospitalisation and other health care may not be covered under existing insurances.
    5. The idea of short-term living overseas, maybe 3 months, in nearby countries, sound like an attraction because of lower cost of living, lower medical costs and travel opportunities.

    I tend to like short-term living overseas; yet, I feel sometimes it is not practical because of the above factors.  Lower costs overseas and travel opportunities are not enough drivers.  Shorter-term of 7 – 14 days overseas seem to be more practical and feasible.  What are your views?

    Terence Seah