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From SHC admin to all members

SHC Donation Drive – Year 2023

This Oct is our 18th anniversary. We are now doing a donation drive. If you enjoyed what SHC is doing, you can donate to The SilverHairsClub. All contributions will be published in the Club forum. You can also choose anonymous.

Donations are used to build up our Club fund, club expenses, cover event losses and pay for venue deposits.

Plse PayNow to our Treasurer Dolly Lim’s mobile at 9815 9363.

Donation Fund received as follows.  Thank you for your generous contribution and much appreciated.

No Name Amt ($) Date Recd Remarks
1 Kristy Ng 100.00 8-Oct
2 Shawn Loke 20.00 9-Oct
3 Priscilla Wee 30.00 9-Oct Paylah
4 Valarie Quek 88.00 9-Oct
5 Norlinda 50.00 9-Oct
6 Dorothy Loh 88.00 10-Oct
7 Annie Chua 20.00 10-Oct
8 James Tan JH 50.00 11-Oct
9 Anonymous 100.00 12-Oct
10 Karen Thio 88.00 12-Oct
11 Mr Lee CM, Victor 100.00 13-Oct
12 Joy Tang 50.00 15-Oct
13 Margaret Wong 20.00 15-Oct
14 Lim Mui Hoon 50.00 19-Oct
15 KC Loh 100.00 19-Oct
16 John Chua 100.00 19-Oct
17 June Peh 100.00 19-Oct
18 Andrew Chee 1000.00 19-Oct
19 Anonymous 100.00 19-Oct
20 Ng Chor Ling 20.00 19-Oct
21 Veronica Kok 99.00 19-Oct
22 Chiam Poh Choo 30.00 19-Oct
23 Sarena Teo 30.00 19-Oct
24 Tian Lay Hoon 50.00 19-Oct
25 Peter Yue SK 30.00 20-Oct
26 Evelyn Moh 20.00 20-Oct
27 Aminah Bee 50.00 20-Oct
28 Dolly Lim 200.00 20-Oct
29 Helen Cheong 100.00 22-Oct
30 Gina Tan 100.00 22-Oct
31 Pony Teng 100.00 23-Oct
32 Terry Chun 30.00 27-Oct
33 Kwie Siew Wah 20.00 27-Oct
34 Sandra Chuah 50.00 28-Oct
35 Emily Wong 100.00 31-Oct
36 John Loke 50.00 31-Oct
37 Rina Tay 50.00 31-Oct
38 Sivagamy P. 100.00 31-Oct
39 Thomas Loh 100.00 31-Oct
40 Sekaran 100.00 31-Oct
41 Jane Tan 50.00 31-Oct
42 Louis & Joanna Siah 100.00 31-Oct
43 Pauline Tung 50.00 31-Oct
44 Lim Yoon Chin 117.00 1-Nov
45 Goh Teng Yin 50 11-Nov
Total Amt Collected 4050.00

 

Thank you
Dolly Lim/Treasurer

Update on my hospital stay last week.

Tq everybody for your concern.

I thot I shall update myself here, as there are hundreds of messages every day about my health, and I am unable to respond.

Yes, I had a 2nd heart attack, an unusually low BP, below 80 levels, leading to a blood infection which require moving my dialysis point from the chest to my groin.

The infection has caused severe chills, despite the cold air conditioning at TTSH. 7 blankets did not help. And my leg joints were just painful.  Further, blood tests are required and one more surgery expected.

Jean Lim has been with me all this while.   And she is well updated.  Tq for her care all this while.

I will be moving to the general ward, but have to apologise I wish to rest and unable to take visitors.

I enjoyed all the strange stories about this hospital stay, many are very wrong, but I guess concern was at heart. Pls do not circulate other stories, except from this forum.

For this reason, I had been pushing with succession, and will pushing again in keeping SHC team moving.

Since 2005, it has my been my desire to help seniors find friends of common interest and keep loneliness at bay. So, stay social and dont fight.

Terence Seah

Tel/whatsapp number not allowed to be published in this forum

There has been a misuse of this forum by some members. Some posts and comments carry tel/Whatsapp for the purpose of collecting contact database.

Therefore tel/whatsapp numbers cannot be published with immediate effect for future postings.

Only the forum admin Dolly Lim and Sally Foo can decide otherwise, on a case by case basis.

Terence Seah

SHC 18th anniversary celebration on Sun 8 Oct 2023 at Pasir Ris Park

Video montage – courtesy of Ms Veron Kok

Pasir Ris Park is a great place for families to have a fun day out. It features modern park activities such as cycling, inline skating and barbeque rental. It also features a carefully preserved six-hectare mangrove forest. With multiple trails and a Mangrove Boardwalk, visitors can explore the beauty of the mangrove forest and get close to its inhabitants.

We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating our 18th anniversary at Pasir Ris Park.
Date: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at 4 PM.

Venue: 3 pits 41, 42 and 43 booked

The event is strictly for SHC Ordinary members and the payment is $20.00 through Paynow to Dolly treasurer from now to 21 Sept 2023 in order to finalize the headcount and food ordering.

Paynow : 9815 9363

Kindly help me to finalize the headcount asap so that can expedite the events procurement. Advance thanks with appreciation.

Phase 1 : determine the total number of attendances by 30 Sept

Phase 2 : detail of anniversary event flow,map, booking of food.
Here is the itinerary for the event:

– 4:00 pm: Arrival and registration
– 4:15 pm: Welcome speech by event organizer
– 4:30 pm: BBQ and food receptionist
– 5:00 pm: Mini games and prizes
– 5:45 pm: Closing remarks and group photo
– 6:00 pm: End of event

Please mark your calendars and RSVP by 30 Sep 2023.

Phase 3 : finalize to expedite the process.

Here the list for those confirmed the payment only.

Payment recd till now
1. Dolly Lim -Treasurer: Paid
2 Terence Seah – EO : Paid
3. Jean Lim – Paid
4. Irene Lim YI – Paid
5. Simon Lam – Paid
6. Veronica Kok – Paid
7. Wendy Kuan – Paid
8. Alice Cheah – Paid
9. Shirley Tan – Paid
10. Iris Lim – Paid
11. Vincent Hee – Paid
12. Jazlyn Lee – Paid
13. Sarena Teo – Paid
14. Luna Tan – Paid
15. June Quek – Paid
16. Helen Choo – Paid
17 & 18 Lawrence and Agnes Kwek – Paid
19. Ng Peck Kin – Paid
20. Thomas Loh – Paid
21. Rosalind Lee – Paid
22. Lydia Poh – Paid
23. Irene Tan – Paid
24. Sandra Chuah – Paid
25. Muna Lim – Paid
26 & 27 Lee Ah Moi & Josephine Loo (Mum) – Paid
28. Vivian Yong – Paid
29. EveSQ – Paid via Paylah
30. Henry Cheong – Paid
31. Ronald Lam paid
32 & 33 Alex & Catherine Chan – Paid
34. Douglas Chan – Paid
35. Jojo Wong – Paid
36. Cola Tan – Paid by Paylah
37. Carolyn Tok – Paid
38. Irene Ng – Paid
39. Maxine Seah – Paid
40. Doreen Chan – Paid
41. Pattiya – Paid
42. Loke Zhi Ming – Paid
43. Rina Tay – Paid
44. Faustina Juianna – Paid
45. Aileen Yeo – Paid
46. Angela Chia – Paid via Paylah
47. Colin Tan LK – Paid
48. Jane Tan – Paid
49. Nan C – Paid
50. Jenny Teo – Paid
51. Jenny Ho – Paid
52. Mega – Paid
53. Justina Lee – Paid
54. Annie Chua  Paid
55. Dorothy Loh – Paid
56. Hearpetta How – Paid
57. Kent Chan – Paid
58. Jessie Ow – Paid
59. Cecilia Lee – Paid
60. Charlie Lim – Paid
61. Florence Lim – Paid
62. Hazel Lee – Paid
63. Kenneth Lim – Paid
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ps : only payment accepted by Dolly then considered as registered for this event.

SHC Zonal groups. Join now.

We launched Zonal groups eg Zonal Tampines, Zonal Bedok, Zonal Toa Payoh and many others.

1. This project is in response from members who would like to lnow members within their residence and be able to have nearby activities.

2. Zonal groups can have an EO leader who can bring the group together. EO leaders, pls contact Mia.

3. Activities include surrounding cycling, morning breakfast, nearby shopping, evening walks, tropical fish aquarium, etc.

4. Mia Cheong has been appointed to cordinate all Zonal groups.

5. Zonal groups covers the needs of members living on the North, West, East, Central especially many new estates.

6. Join early as zonal activities will be organised soon.

7. To join a zonal group, whatsapp HELP to 9489 4360 Terence Seah or Mia Cheong 8938 8253. Choose a zone within your residences.

8. Only 1 zone per member.

9. If you have suggestions or ideas, whatsapp Mia Cheong.

Terence Seah

Event Cordinator for EC events

In the early days of SHC, we had EC events. As we move on with the club, we still require all SHC events to be EO events only.

However this requirement has become not practical for many events.

Today, SHC Admin, Dolly Lim, also a pioneer since 2005, proposed allowing for EC events . I shall review this and revert with a position in a weeks time.

1. SHC EO events can only be participated by Ordinary members.

2. EC events are organised by members, and partially participated by friends of members.

3. , SHC members, ECs, may publish their photos or videos in SHC Forum or Facebook.

Only mames, groups and photos of Ordinary members can be published in the forum.

4. We will not support anti SHC activities..

5. In doubt, consult the SHC admin Dolly Lim or Sally. Foo or myself.

For SHC Facement, approval can be given by Facebook admin Jean Lim. Facebook is more free for EC events

Terence Seah

SHC One night in Seoul

Place and date not decided.

One night in Seoul is a theme Dinner & Dance. This event is part of a series of one night events, held previously in Shanghai, Bangkok, Johor, Hongkong, Taipei and Tokyo.

This year, we move to Seoul. We plan for 100 pax, but if the organisation goes well, we may do 150 or 200 pax.

1. We start by identifying the ballroom, capable of between 100 and 200 pax.

2. Recruiting membets able to sing popular korean songs.

3. Once venue jdentified, we piece together a reception team, a F&B and decor team, a participation team, a music team, etc.

4. After venue, we look for a band or music system to meet our requirements.

Suggestions on the lookout on this forum.

Terence Seah

 

Participation and promotion MLM activities

Hi Bobby Bok,

It has come to my attention that you have been bringing groups of SHC members for tours and makan and selling and promoting products from Riway deer placenta pyramid scheme and promoters who claim pills can help stage 4 cancer.

MLM activitites is strictly not allowed in the club. And bringing members on tours, makan and presentations.

I’m about to take action and ban you from Silverhairsclub. If I do not hear from you by 31st December 2022, any justification or consideration, your ban will start immediately 1st January 2023.

Terence Seah

Latest update Terence medical update nov 2022

In 2021, I lost my left leg.

In August 2022 I lost my right leg. The left leg is called doggy and the right leg is called kangaroo.

In August 2022 I had a heart attack, I just had a balloon down on one of the three others. So far so good.

I’m moving to ang Mo kio gor tehahab. I’m not so sure what kind of super duper gear I’m going to have.

Yes the club is looking at possibilities of having new organization

They’ll be new activities too. Please support the new team.

Finding a new SHC management

Dear SHC members,


We have been working on renewing our management last 5 years. However, we have not been successful finding a volunteer management team, especially a team leader, after 17 years in operation.

The Silverhairsclub is still looking for a leadership change to take charge for the next 5 years.

Join the whatsapp discussion,

https://chat.whatsapp.com/KkIUcXoCcWP6G79qlys7Ja

Closing date 7 Nov 2022.

Terence Seah

Aug 2022 Announcements to all members.

We announce to all SHC regularly every month. If you are not getting our announcement, it means you are not a member. Only Ordinary members can participate.

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SilverHairsClub news update:

On the pessimistic side, the world is in a mess. There is covid around every corner, the not-so-sure when the Russian-Ukraine war can end, the outcome of the US mid term elections, why the world suffers from oil shortage when the US has huge crude oil capacity and Russia is sanctioned from selling to China and India. And why China is circling Taiwan.

Seniors may not feel the effects of this ongoing mess. But we know GST increase must go through. Petrol getting expensive. Fresh chickens are getting smaller. And we dont know why we still feel we are getting younger.

If current affairs is your interest, join us on zoom, every Wed 8pm, including tonight.

Type ZOOM LINK at the whatsapp box 5 mins before 8pm.

  1. SHC Crafts group
    We have just formed a crafts group. Share and learn crafts.

Type SHC CRAFTS GROUP to join. Strictly to topic.

  1. Social Dancing group
    Not everybody dance. I definity cannot dance. To help dancers and learner social dancers share where you can dance, and find dancing kakis, the club will help you network with other dancers.

Social dancing is a top 3 activity in the club.

To join, type SOCIAL DANCING GROUP exactly in the whatsapp text box below.

  1. For joining other groups, type HELP exactly in the whatsapp box below.

Terence Seah

Inquiry into member abuse of another member

There has been reports of member abuse by one member to another new member, involving a SHC activity.

Evidence given to me confirmed the use of abuse words.

I have given the person until tomorrow 20 Aug 2022 6pm to give full details why I should not terminate his SHC membership.

If details are not given, the termination is effective 20 Aug 2022 6pm.

Upon termination, this person will be withdrawn from all whatsapp groups, club forum and facebook. No participation in any club activity. There will be an announcement, upon termination.

Terence Seah

New SHC membership

Nowadays, applying Silverhairsclub Ordinary membership has been made simpler. Just whatsapp “New Membership” to 9489 4360 with full name. Wait for a welcome msg.

If your telephone number is changed, the membership lapsed.

We have started running new advertising campaigns to recruit new members.

Members have to be Singaporean or PRs, over 45. Our rules remain same ie No politics, religion, sex, race, direct selling and MLM.

Terence Seah

SHC BBQ by Changi Beach Park, Sun 5 Jun 2022 4pm, Pit 11

3.  SHC will have a beach side BBQ, likely at Changi Beach park. Date 5 Sun June 4 to 7pm, subject to successful pit booking.

Today, we are successful to book Pit 11 at Changi Beach Park.

Cost:. $10 per person, if paid before 25 May 2022.

$20 per person, for friends of members and non-members.

Payment via PayNow or Paylah to Treasurer Dolly Lim at tel XXXXXXX

$15 per member, paying after 25 May 2022.

Terence Seah

Registration list:
1. Loh Yew Kwong – Paid 17 May 2022
2. Jean Lim – Paid 15 May 2022
3. Terence Seah – Paid 15 May 2022
4. Lydia Poh – Paid 10 May 2022 
5. Kwie Siew Wah – Paid 17 May 2022
6. Bobby Yee – Paid 16 May 2022
7. David Ong – Paid 15 May 2022
8. Lilian Chua – Paid 15 May 2022
9. Doreen Ho – Paid15 May 2022
10. Lee Ah Nee – May 15 May 2022
11. Michelle Sim – Paid 15 May 2022
12. Melissa Khng – Paid 15 May 2022
13. Annie Seah – Paid 15 May 2022
14. Sherry Wong – Paid 17 May 2022
15. Caroline Gee – Paid 15 May 2022
16. Dolly Lim – Paid 15 May 2022. Treasurer.
17. Iris Lim – Paid 15 May 2022
18. Vincent Hee – Paid 15 May 2022. Zoom karaoke EO.
19. Cola Tan – Paid 15 May 2022. Helping Jean to carry thing and start BBQ fire.
20. Eileen Lim – Paid 15 May 2022
21. Bobby Bok – Paid 15 May 2022. Jun mthly EO.
22. Cat Soon – Paid 15 May 2022
23. Audrey Wong – Paid 16 May 2022
24. Cath Yeo – Paid 16 May 2022
25. AnneC – Paid 16 May 2022 
26. June Peh – Paid 16 May 2022
27. Alfred Ang – Paid 16 May 2022
28. Janie Leong – Paid 16 May 2022
29 & 30 Daisy & Steven Phua – Paid 16 May 2022
31. Ronald Lam – Paid 16 May 2022
32. Doreen Cady – Paid 17 May 2022
33. John Chua – Paid 17 May 2022
34. Doreen Chan – Paid 17 May 2022
35. Douglas Chan – Paid 18 May 2022. Cycling EO.
36. Josephine Wong – Paid 18 May 2022
37. Jasmine Wong – Paid 18 May 2022
38. Cheryl Tiong – Paid 19 May 2022
39. Frisna Tan – Paid 20 May 2022. Games’ Master 
40. Jessie Ow – Paid 20 May 2022
41. Kelly Ng – Paid 20 May 2022
42. Rena Chong – Paid 20 May 2022
43. Tony Ang – Paid 20 May 2022
44. Sam Chua – Paid 20 May 2022
45.  Pattiya Thommued – Paid 20 May 2022
46. Margaret Soo – Paid 21 May 2022 – Replaced by Joo Seng
47. Christina Pan – Paid 21 May 2022 – Replaced by Agnes Hong
48. Mega – Paid 22 May 2022
49. Jane Tan – Paid 22 May 2022
50. Lydia Chin – Paid 22 May 2022
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All SHC activities are created to enable opportunities for members to find common interests.

Dec 2021 events updates

1. Cola Tan conducts Self Defence class for ladies every 1st Thurs, 3 – 4pm. $20 (donated to SHC) per session. PM 9459 3681

2. Whatsapp PROGRAM to 9489 4360 to receive events listing automatically.

3. SHC looking for a florist to deliver wreaths to a member’s wake. Whatsapp 9489 4360 for info. Closing date 31 Dec 2021.

4. Interested in crafts, Whatsapp CRAFTS TO 9489 4360.

5. Yoga for seniors, every Mon on zoom at 10.30 am. Dress comfortably.

6. For more details about club events, contact your EOs or Group Leaders GL. Event organisers and GLs help you keep in touch with the club.

Terence Seah

Self Defense class conducted by SHC member, Ms Cola Tan

This self defense session is good for ladies when you are suddenly attacked by someone such as snatching your handbag or grab your hair. More important, a form of exercise.
When: Every FIRST Thursday of the month
Where: Cola’s condo vicinity
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Attire: Comfortable pants and sports shoes
Fee: $20 per session. All proceed will be DONATED to SHC
This self defense session is ONLY for Ladies who are SHC members. However, she may bring along a lady friend who must be 45 years old and above, to learn the session together.
Fee will also be $20 per session and same proceed DONATE to SHC.
For ladies who are keen, kindly PM (Private Message) Ms. Cola Tan

SHC 16th anniversary in Fri 22 Oct 2021 8pm

This year, we have to celebrate our anniversary on Zoom. This 1 hour program will feature songs, members’ reflection and cake cutting.

Some members have already responded to contribute an item, of less than 5 mins each. It is not late, so plse respond asap.

More details soon.

Terence Seah

Collecting commision from advertising, promoting, introduction or selling products or services to SHC members

It has come to my attention that some members get a commission when introducing other members to external courses including skills development or skill credits courses.

In concept, it sounds like “Why not?” when the cause is good.

SHC was developed as a free platform. It incurs costs in operating the Club.  However, some members are unwilling to contribute to a SHC startup operating fund. And they use our members and forum to advertise and collect monetary benefits in return.

The club will be reviewng this situation. 

Terence Seah

How can we digitalise the SilverHairsClub?

The Singapore Government is encouraging SMEs, restaurants, and all businesses to digitalise its its operations. Can we digitalise club activities, membership applications, approvals, membership tracking, etc.

How can we digitalise network working to meet out club objective? Volunteer your time to bring technology into SHC.

Terence Seah

Daniel Chan’s suggestion to take SHC forward as a registered entity

At last night’s meeting, 11 Jul 2021, Daniel Chan has suggested to take SHC forward as a registered entity. His view is that we cannot collect donations if we are unregistered.

From members’ feedback in recent surveys and live recordings, members have overwhelming opted to remain status quo ie unregistered and informal. Plse follow this thread.

To give this topic one more opportunity to bring SHC into the registered status, I am open to Daniel Chan bringing his suggestion into fruit.

DanielC, pls go ahead to do all necessary discussions with members, to set up SHC as a registered entity. This will likely take some months. Once your protem committee and entity is set up, you can invite current members to join this new entity. I open this option and shall leave this to you.

Meantime, SHC shall proceed to move forward as preferred by the majority of SHC members. We shall stay clear within the laws as Singapore citizens, and keep to our rules of not engaging in politics, race, religion, sex, direct selling and MLM. Our single objective, since 2005, is to provide a platform for seniors to meet new and old friends.

Terence Seah

How to verify your SHC membership via whatsapp auto- response?

Auto SHC Membership verification (1 min).- Verify your SilverHairsClub membership by sending a whatsapp msg “Am I a SHC member? My name is xxxx xxxx xxx.” to 9489 4360. Exact format within quotes.

Verified members will receive a Club’s verification within 1 min.

If no response within 1 min, this likely means your membership has lapsed, you did not follow the text or your tel is incorrect.

Verified members names will be published in the Club forum.

In future, some activities would require membership verification to participate.

Terence Seah

Oximeter – unboxing

https://stayprepared.sg/oximeter/using-the-oximeter/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ-m3jDMaEk/

Since SHC members already received the gadget recently, the above link is how to use it ! Click and enjoy the video.

Those haven’t redeem – dun wait too long while stock last because some outlet clear stock before 11am on my first day.

or throw away leaflet – wait for later to collect by Nric redemption.

Share your views and thoughts !

Funding SHC for the next 5-10 years

SHC is not funded by any individual or organisation. All activities are voluntary and at costs. EO usually report losing money despite putting in time, effort and costs

We can carry on as we have done for the last 15 years.

A common question which members asked is how much do we have under the pillow. My answer is Zero.

At the recent feedback on finding a successor, we had some suggestions to raise funds. We had not considered because many members felt we should remain status quo because of legal concerns and how to go about. I am not in favour of fees and subscriptions. I think that collecting fees is a debate itself as members have expressed strongly they benefit differently from SHC besides the legalities, so fees or subscriptions is an unfair concept.

But we should still explore how we can fund ourselves. Besides the operational costs, we should now look forward the next 5-10 years how to manage new seniors expectations eg how to handle major events, membership drives without running losses.

If we have a fund, we can see ourselves operating as a voluntary social club for the next 5 or even 10 years. This will enable the Club successor and the Admin committee to run SHC, within rules set.

To start the process, I like to initiate 2 brainstorms sessions. Members get to voice your opinion and suggestion.

Session 1 – What are the big ticket activities or ideas, you, as a member, expect or hope to see within the next 5-10 years. Date next Sat/Sun.

Session 2 – We should then determine a budget as our aim for a fund. Here, we brainstorm how can go about setting a fund.

Both sessions are recorded, for members update.

You can also participate in this topic in SilverHairsClub.com forum.

Terence Seah

How to use mobile apps series 1 to 4 parts

** Thur 3 Jun 10.30am “How to use mobile apps?” On Android phones.

Almost everyone carries a mobile phone. Nowadays, you can check almost anything using a mobile app. In our 1st part series, Howard Yong will kickstart “How to use tracetogether, Buying and selling online using Carousell and how to setup Paynow so that can get your GST vouchers.

To be alerted about our weekly Mobile Apps Zoom program, “RSVP Mobile Apps”.

** Announcenents:
Members receive Whatsapp news if you had keyed in 9489 4360 into your contact list.

Non members do not receive announcements. If you change your mobile number, your membership is no longer valid unless u update the club.

Take care everybody.

Pls update your mobile tel to maintain your SHC membership

Hi everybody,

All SHC members are recognised as Ordinary members if their mobile tel is registered at the time of membership approval.

If your tel is changed and not updated with 9489 4360 via Whatsapp, the membership is no longer valid. In this case, a new application is required. thank you.

Terence Seah

SHC MEMBERS’ SURVEY FORM – FEEDBACK REQUIRED

With the current operation of SilverHairsClub, do you think changes need to be done?  If so, what are the changes that you would like to see gradually in the next 5 to 10 years’ time?

SHC need your Feedback. Kindly click this online survey form to give us your honest feedback. We need to be updated in order to bring SHC forward to the next level.

Do rest assured that all inputs are strictly confidential and we abide by the PDPA guideline. No personal information will be compromised.

We do believe some of our members have received this online survey form and submit it. Thank you for the response.  Kindly ignore this message if you have already submitted as we only need one-time submission.

Let’s work together for SilverHairsClub…. Thank you!

DollyL