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Yes. agree with Margaret…..Would anyone be arranging the practice session or fun session??? :))

I dun mind singing Mandarin songs as they are more sentimental….But my preference is still ENGLISH songs….

 still awaiting…..

cheers, Michelle 

Benson Koh sent the photos for uploading during 1st week of October.  I forgot to put them up.  Apology to all participants.  Here they are:  click here.

Thank you Joan for the very interesting and comprehensive infomation on a short stay in Perth. My wife and I are both interested in joining the SHC’s trip to downunder. It is not our first trip as we’ve been there on several ocassions. We think touring with groups is challenging as we’ve to learn to give and take. This is especially so when staying in close proximity.We make many friends this way.

We are looking forward to the wineries, fishing, crabbing, and just taking in the sights.

Regards

ST  

Welcome to our October Walk. Team leader for this walk  is SHC Christina Chan.

Date – Saturday 28 Oct 2006,     time- 4.30pm

Meeting Place – Kallang MRT station exit point

Walking Route – Kallang Riverside Park & Marina Promenade

Since last year, a number of SilverHairs have pushed for SHC to consider a Retirement village as a group.  However, we had not moved too far with this suggestion.  I think the people numbers have increased, and we are now ready to form a starter group to take this RV idea further.

For those who have expressed a keen interest in work on the retirement village project, we have fixed a date together with Jocelyne for Saturday, Oct 14 from 1400 – 1700 hrs, along Holland Road.

This meeting is intended to focus on ideas and suggestions of a retirement village, and NOT to discuss the pros and cons of retirement village.  The group will also discuss how to move ahead with this RV concept.

If you have a place for a RV, a concept, maybe cost, partnership with other RV ideas, etc, please drop a comment here.  We would like to invite your participation.  A few paragraphs from you would be great.

So far, SilverHairs who have expressed interest to work on the RV project include Ronald Wi, Ronald Lee, KT Wong, Jocelyne Soh, Gary Loke, SB Khoo and Susan Chang.

For more articles on this topic, do a SEARCH with the word "retirement" on the right column. 

Due to limited place, invitation will be on a first come basis.

Jocelyne/Terence

Last week, I was at Hougang Mall, near my home.  While sitting around to have some fish balls with my son, I was approached by a young girl conducting a survey.

She asked, "Sir, can I do a survey about the shopping mall?".  I said "sure".  She then started to ask me if I live around the mall, and if I shop regularly here.  I replied "yes" to all.

Then, she started to ask me for my profile.  To make it easy, she then showed me the survey form, and asked me to tick the age profile.  I chose "50 – 55".  She then replied "Sir, I am sorry as I have reached the quota for this age group".  I glanced briefly at the tallied results, and indeed, the highest group surveyed was "50 – 55". 

She then walked away, and started to approach other passer-bys.

Terence Seah

Yesterday, was raining and perhaps pouring in the late morning. So, understand some were unable to come… it is alright.  Just wish to thank those who came, though, that’s the spirit!

There was no ‘sun’, cool to walk and the Garden did not disappoint from the comments I heard.  After these few walks we have had, Singapore, do have beautiful Gardens/Parks to chill out too.

Well, agree with Benson that it is not easy to incorporate photography with leisure walk as "Focus" is the key word (requires Focus on key objects!) However, still wish to thank him for his effort. 

Benson has offered to post the photos of the walk in this website.  So, all those who have snapped some photos, please email soonest to Benson: kohbenson@yahoo.com

Also, wish to thank Charles for showing up even though his toe was hurting….  appreciate it! 

ps: Walks planned are never cancelled, we still meet to fellowship. 

A number of SilverHairs have expressed strong interest in retirement villages.  So far, we have heard from Jocelyne, KT Wong, Ronald Wi, and KC Lau.

Jocelyne has personally visited a number of such establishments in Australia  and the US.  Some of her friends have seen some retirement villages in the UK.  Jocelyne shares her view that "Retiring to any other these foreign countries may not be an option for many of us. The ones I saw in Australia maybe quite simple. A studio apartment, with house keeping facilities, a little kitchen if one wishes to cook, or a simple meal at a community canteen down below. Some of these establishments are single storey, others are high rise with lifts at every floor.

Some have recreational facilities like games room, hobby room, music  in the hall with a piano or keyboard. There’s simple nursing aids and doctors on call. There’s a bus to take house guests  for outtings or shopping and activities to cater to various interests."

Jocelyne believes ‘the time has come when such an option is needed.  As for retirees continuing to work, I don’t see why staying in a retirement village should hinder this. In fact, we could even help one another to find some work or set up small co-op. for some small businesses.  The retirement village my friends and others are thinking of  will not be dependent upon charity.

Ronald Wi and KT Wong have also written on this topic.  Click here to read about articles written by other members on this topic of retirement village.

Jocelyne would like to initiate a discussion on this topic at her place at Holland Road, on a Saturday afternoon.  The exact date is not fixed.  Please indicate your interest here, and we would get in touch with you.  Limited to 20 SilverHairs.

Dear SHCs!

30th September (Sat) Walk @ Botanical Gdns

Meeting point: Botanical Gardens-Tanglin Gate (one of the major entrance) at junction of Holland and Napier Road. (for bus svcs, pls see posting – Categories:Activities outdoors)

This time round we have Benson! who has offered to provide a photography session, bring your cameras, click away…… it could be one of your best photo shoots ever!  [any working camera will do   :)  ]

We shall start walking at 4.30pm. 

See you guys….till then, stay 

chrischan5575@yahoo.com

I’m available to guide a group of 6 members in "NET" learning on Sat, 7 Oct 06 from 10am to 12pm or latest, session should end before 1pm.

The venue to host this session is not concluded but definitely, it wouldnt be an issue to worry about. Any member who can provide the place to host this session would be a plus with provision of at least 1 or 2 PCs or Laptops and broadband internet access. Participating members can also bring along their if they have to make up for the shortfall.   

Members who have confirmed their participation are : Chow Weng, Ronald Lee, Kenneth Tan, Margaret Wu, Jeffrey Fong and Catherine Yeo. Please email to lohyks@hotmail.com with name, email and phone contact. Thank you.

Seats for this session have all been taken up. Chow Weng will coordinate with you guys shortly to confirm venue.  

Contents of learning / sharing session in brief for information – 1) Introduction to online transactions and yahoo.com.sg as the market place. 2) registration of accounts with yahoo.com.sg for non account users. 3) demonstration of doing an advertisement as seller on website follows by hands on. 4) demonstration of transactions by seller and buyer follows by hands on. 5) sumup discussion.

Pictures taken today at the Games Day at Changi Beach Club by Yew Kwong.  Click here.

If you have photographs, which you have taken, and we can put them up, please email me the photos.

Thank you Patrick for organising today’s event, the helpers and all participants.  We look forward to next year’s Games Day.

Pictures of Games Day: click here.

The SilverHairsClub aims to provide a platform for SilverHairs to meet new friends.  Look forward to a wonderful time soon.  If for any reason, you have forgotten to register, please call Terence at 9489-4360 asap.  If you have a digital camera, do bring one along.  We need your help for photos. 

• Venue: Changi Beach Club.  Location, click here.
• Date/Time:  Sun, Sep 17, registration starts 0800 hrs.
• Dress:  bright colours, sunglass, swimming or sporty
• Entrance fees – no charge if registered below. Strictly for SilverHairs only.
• F&B – Pay at counter for breakfast (Nasi Lemak – dont know how much) and lunch ($8 for buffet).  Club does not allow outside food and drinks.
• Prizes – 2 for scrabbles, 3 for bowling and 2 for mahjong.  Door prizes by Changi Beach Club.
• Parking – first come basis.  Plenty of carpark, just outside the club entrance.

Schedule:

• 0800 hrs – registration at CBC upper deck dining area, for attendance and games.  Free and easy, get to know one another.  Breakfast Nasi Lemak (Pay at counter).  Games registration closes at 0900 hrs.
• 0930 hrs – Games preparation,  games in session.
• 1100 hrs – Games wind down, results tally, gathering at CBC upper deck dining area.  Please put your name on the label stickers.
• 1230 hrs – Prize presentation.
• 1315 hrs – End of SilverHairsClub Games day.

Registered list: (Club entrance fee waived for registered participants)

1. Patrick Yeo (Games Day Event organiser)
2. Terence Seah (Swimming team leader)
3. Margaret Lee (Prize presentation)
4. Charles Wee (Main Registration desk)
5. Linda Chang (Registration desk)
6. Margaret Cheo (Registration desk)
7. Loh Yew Kwong (Mahjong team leader)
8. Benson Koh (Bowling team leader)
9. Ronald Lee (Scrabbles team leader)
10. Ang CJ
11. Boon Liang
12. Chan Eunice
13. Chan Rosanne
14. Chan Sig Yam
15. Clara Chay
16. Chua Veron
17. Fong Cheong Kong
18. Giri Ann
19. Goh Pheng Sok
20. Ho Lily
21. Khoo SB
22. Kwok Richard
23. Lau KC
24. Lee Lesley
25. Lee Peter C C
26. Lee Siew Moi
27. Lee SM
28. Lim Brenda
29. Lim Jacqy
30. Liu Timothy
31. Loh Annie
32. Loh KK
33. Lum Oi Cheng
34. Mimi Norza-Sarah
35. Ng Angie
36. Poh Alice
37. Seah KC
38. Seah Teik Song
39. Tan Cecilia
40. Tan Dave
41. Tay Siew Gek
42. Tay Maureen
43. Tham Janet
44. Wi Ronald
45. Wong Simon
46. Wu Margaret
47. Yip Catherine
48. Yeo Catherine

Games Bowling, mahjong and scrabbles – please register upon arrival, and meet up with the Games team leaders.

Swimming – Free to swim at the Olympic size pool or the sea.  Bring your own towels and swim gear.

Background to Blue Helmet, click here.

I would be calling the first brainstorm meeting on Blue Helmet on Thur, Sept 21 at the Capital Tower, right at Tanjong Pagar MRT.  1500 hrs to 1700 hrs.  I shall send the invitations to those who have offered to participate.  If you like the idea, and would like to join the brainstorm session, simply let us know here.  I must apologise I am not able to change the above date, due to my travel schedule.  But, there will be many other sessions to follow through.

Agenda:

• Identify the objectives of Blue Helmet.
• Brainstorm on the needs of retirees, with the focus on a meaningful, mentally active and financially acceptable lifestyle.
• Brainstorm on broad ideas of how organisations and governments can tap the wide experience and knowledge of SilverHairs who have retired from full time employment. 
• Brainstorm on an acceptable return to the retired SilverHairs.
• Identify how SilverHairsClub can create a structure and the process to move ahead with Blue Helmet.

True to his word, Gibson conducted a Review session this evening with us who had attended the 1st  Acupressure in July06.

It
is a wonderful session of laughter and fellowship amongst the few who
came. I  truly enjoyed this time of review as it refreshes and
felt it was effective as we now know better where to "press" …
right…! hahaha.  Besides learning some more new acupressure
points, Gibson also shared with us some health tips.

Thank you very much Gibson for your time out of your tight schedule. 

Also,
wish to thank Shirley, who co-ordinated this session.  Understand
she was unable to get response from some of the previous attendees
though.

Thanks Gibson & Shirley!

If it’s not too late, i wd like to partcipate in the bowling competiton. Tks, ah bo.

If you like taking pictures, and own a simple digital camera, and would like to volunteer to be our club’s photgraphers at gatherings, please let me know.

We would then use your pictures and put them up on the website, after the event. You need to know a bit of email and attachment.

Terence Seah

Date: 30^th September 2006 (Saturday)

Place: Botanical Gardens

Start Time:  we start the walk at 4.30pm, takes at least 2 to 3 hours

Meeting point: at Botanical Gardens-Tanglin Gate, one of the major entrance ie., junction of Holland and Napier Road. Next to this entrance is a bus stop (behind it was where the former Taman Serasi Food centre/Gleneagles Hospital) and across the overhead bridge is a bus stop too (behind is Embassy of USA).

Getting there:

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I believe many of us have been to the Gardens, perhaps quite some time ago.  Let’s take a nostalgic walk down memory lane —  from Tanglin Gate stroll along Tanglin Gate Road towards the ever serene swans gliding in Swan Lake, you will be mesmerized by the beauty of hues in bloom along the way; up a slight gradient to Sundial Garden, Bonsai, and down to the Ginger Garden.  Let’s take a little time to enjoy the beautiful Ginger blooms. They are so beautiful! and the small waterfall, is refreshing.  Next, one gets a panoramic view as the Symphony Lake is in sight; also, some water lilies and lotus are in bloom! (I hope all the flowers stay in bloom till our we visit  ). Here we can linger longer or adjourn to the View Terrace, which is a short distance away, where there is shade and a small waterfall, as well.  As we stroll along, all of a sudden it seems you have arrived at a miniature desert, a journey through time …….  to proceed further or turn back to where there is food! Decision? … decision? Let’s take it from there.

There is a refreshment kiosk at Ginger Garden and toilet facilities.  At the end of the walk, we can have dinner at the newly opened Taman Serasi Foodcourt or the Halia Restaurant at the Ginger Garden (was told that it serves good food at a price).

The Garden closes at midnight so, relatively safe to stay (if you choose to) till the lights come on. 

Put on your walking shoes, come and enjoy the lush foliage @ the Gardens.

Please register via email : chrischan5575@yahoo.com

Dear Silverhairs Friends,
I am a poly lecturer in my 40s and a relatively new member. I am also considerating a 14D Silk Road trip departing on Sept 16. However, this trip has not be confirmed which is subjected to getting the minimum number. If you are interested, please let me know which trip would you prefer.

Hi all SHC members, I have read that in USA it is common for retirees or housewifes to form a group, so that they can get their hands into Investing in Stocks, Futures, with the experts in the club providing good and free advice resulting in good returns. As i have just starting getting into investiing in stocks , futures, CFDs ,etc, i just wonder if we can form such a group , so that those who may be Experts can share their expertise and experience  to help new comers like me.  So far , i have learned quite a lot from people like Dave and Andrew and i think they could be others out there who may have just as much as expertise or more and can help us all.  At the same time,  some who like me, who are just starting out,  will defintely benefit by learning from these people.  Of course’ everything is on a good will basis, no guarantees and everyone is responsible for their own investments, but talk is free, and knowing more is defintely better in any investments.  At the end of day, it is also a good way to get to know more SHC members and have something current and of strong interests to talk about.  Ronald , 91519301 ( SMS if possible)

Hi all SHC ,

Just wondering if there are any Robotics enthusiasts amongst us ? I know Andrew ,Ronald Lee have extensive experience in software Engineering, so looking if we can start something here .  In preparation for the Singapore Robo Grand Prix later this year, the Science Center has organised a talk and Pre-season challenged for Novice and is open to the public from the 6-8 Sept, at Temasek Poly, a 2 day event from 9am to 5pm. Contact 67805426. Also there is free Course to help those interested in developing applications for Windows Mobile 5.0 applications using Visual Studio 2005 on the 5th Sept at Nanyang Poly, 9am-5pm. A every comprehensive course inlcudes basic theory and practice and  hands-on . Both are free, really unbelieable in Singapore ? .  Contact me if anyone is interested and we can go together, enjoy this hobby for fun for a start, and see if we can start something in future . Ronald Wi – 91519301 (SMS if possible).

Dear Terence

As you know a few of us has been keen on the cybercafe project initiated by Ronald. I spoke several times with Ronald on the subject; and also with the other members who have posted on his thread. Although we have gone down individually to the location suggested by Ronald, some of us have yet to meet one another. We intend to take this opportunity to meet at tonight’s Silverhairs meeting.

To the best of my knowledge, this project is purely a Silverhairs members voluntary initiative and cooperative effort. There are no corporate sponsors at this stage. No one is trying to sell anything to anyone. This is a good thing. 
 
It may also be a good opportunity for us to present and share some of the findings and ideas to interested members. Many members  may be interested in the business plan but have yet to come forward. Perphaps we can do it towards the end of the meeting when all other scheduled matters have been dispensed with. All those interested can stay back if they want to. Will this be OK?

It seems that Silverhairs lack a convenient and central location for their gatherings and activities. Getting the logistics together for a meeting eg the ecommerce training is a case-in-point. So a member’s initiative for a cybercafe (or to use its updated 3rd generation concept of a chill café) may be just the de-facto clubhouse that is required for Silverhairs to grow to the next stage.

You can email iwiz@cyberway.com.sg or call me at 62727046 or 91721567.

Some of us have retired, others have not lost a job for whatever the reason.  There are still many among us who want to have a job, make use of our knowledge, experience and studies, and who want to do something meaningful during our SilverHairs years.  Some SilverHairs are lucky, and do not need a job.  Some of us see retirement as a time to rest, after all the years of work.

I am looking at launching "Blue Helmet".  What is Blue Helmet?  This will be a continuous project to look at new job opportunities for SilverHairs.  I am not talking about direct selling or MLM.  There are ample such opportunities in today’s market.  The basic idea behind Blue Helmet is not about finding huge salaries, but finding viable work opportunities so that we can continue to enjoy meaningful SilverHairs years.

Blue Helmet is not a jobs market.  At the same time, I have yet to lay down the full structure of Blue Helmet. I see the key is how to create work opportunities, while taking advantage of our experiences and knowledge.  Blue Helmet may be a wild dream.  But, I guess this is a case of true necessity, in today’s real world.

At the first stage, I am looking to find other SilverHairs within the club, who have an interest to dwell on this topic.  Those who have an interest and the challenge to help bring many SilverHairs out of the dilemma of a changing world.  If you are a believer that SilverHairs can still be useful in today’s world, and that retirees can still work and be active, then join Blue Helmet.  This will be a working group to look at how to take Blue Helmet to the next stage, not just within Singapore,  but within the Asian region.  Blue Helmet would look at overcoming the negatives, and work more towards the postives and the opportunities.

So, if you see SilverHairs as a positive group, have ideas, willing to not complain about negative policies and regulations, and willing to develop Blue Helmet as part of the SilverHairsClub, please let me know.

I am a firm believer that SilverHairs should keep working actively, way into their retirement years.  In this way, the brain stays active, the body parts continue to lubricate at the joints, and we can still enjoy the blue skies and the fresh air.  Wild dreams again, I dont think so.  And you are welcome to write and talk about this topic.  So, share your thoughts.

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hi all, i have been informed that the available jobs posted here on 31 Jul / 8 Aug 06 are now closed as they have shortlisted the potential candidates. thanks to all those who have responded. See U all on 25 Aug.

Hi All SHC business minded persons,

There is an internet cafe ,at a good location in Holland Village on offer at $45k negotiable, complete with all current operating internet cafe stuff.etc, 20 computers.  The current rent is $4k, which is good.  Just wondering what to make of this ? Any feedback , insight , or ideas welcome for consideration or just good discussion.  If anyone is considering to find partners to run at as a small cafe, as well as an internet, & games cafe, etc. all suggestions and willing partners welcome.  Maybe a special Beer Brewing corner may be workable too. ? or turn it into a small pub , size is about 1200 sg ft.   However the current lease is for 14 months at this price , good or bad, depends on what you want or can make it with it.

Cheers, Ronald Wi

HP 91519301, bswi@yahoo.com

The planned SHC Games Day is ON ie Sun, Sept 17 0830 to 1300 hrs. For all SilverHairs, whether participating or not participating in the games.  Please register by putting in a comment here.

This gathering is not intended to be competitive sports.  It aims to provide a channel for SilverHairsClub members to get to know one another better in a relaxed environment, away from the city.

We estimate a crowd of 50 participants, and if it turns out to be a 100, so much the better.  Strictly for SHC members only, no kids.  For registered SHC members, there is no entrance fee charges and and the use of the swimming pool.  So, everybody is encouraged to bring his trunks or her swimming costumes.  We would encourage casual swimming in the Olympics size pool.

The surroundings of the Changi Beach Club is suitable for walking and cycling.  But, this is left to you.

Tentative schedule:
*  0800 – 0830 hrs – registration.
*  0830 – 0930 hrs – free and easy, getting to know each another.
*  0930 – 1000 hrs – Preparation for the Games.
*  1000 – 1100 hrs – Games in session
*  1100 – 1130 hrs – Games wind down and results, and gathering at the beach front open-air cafe.
*  1130 – 1300 hrs – Games awards, lunch, knowing one another.  Prizes will be organised by Terence.

Simultaneous on-going:
0930 – 1100 hrs – Olympic size swimming pool, free and easy, and getting to know one another.

Fees:
* No charge to registered SHC members.  Attendance before 0900 hrs.
* Club entrance fee will be charged for non SHC members and late comers.
* Small club fees for bowling, mahjong.

F&B:
* Small breakfast available at beach front cafe
* Simple Buffet lunch available.
* No external food.

CarPark:
* Outside the club, along the road.
* At 1315 hrs: Walk to Changi village for those without own transport.

Organiser:
Event organiser (main) – Patrick Yeo

And, if you like to assist in member registration, event organiser (Games) and match-makers (getting others to know others), please drop a comment here too.

Terence Seah  9489-4360

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