No politics, religion, sex, race, direct selling & MLM. For Singaporeans & PRs, over 45.
From SHC admin to all members
Some SilverHairs have suggested the use of nicknames (not related to the real names). As this is a members’ website, we encourage the use of real names.
However, for the benefit of new members, and to encourage confidence, I have been convinced that we could have "Guest" participation. Let’s give this a try. Guests are allowed to write new Posts and Comments. Guests cannot register to participate in events.
Have fun!.
Terence Seah
The number of members is increasing. We have many Susans, Mr Tan, Joe and Lilys. To participate in this forum, we require your web user registration. To register, go to the right column and look for META – Register.
Please choose an username, which is related to your name. Names with words eg success, rich, health, wealth, sea monster, callme, smiling tiger, funny, sky, ice, etc will be rejected. Those whose usernames are not related to their ID/passport names will be removed by 31 Jan 2007.
Accepted usernames eg Susan Lee, S Lee, Lee Gim Seng will be accepted. We need the first and last names during registration. This is a required field.
Terence Seah
On Oct 25, 2006, we initiate the topic "Should we register SilverHairsClub?" You can follow up the comments here: https://silverhairsclub.com/2006/10/402
I have given this some thought and discussion to the feedback. In short, I prefer to to keep the SHC as it is now.
As observed by members, there are advantages and benefits in having SilverHairsClub as a registered club in Singapore. A registered club enhances recognition with other organisations, meets some of the concerns of public gatherings and enables SHC to collect funds to support membership and activities.
The SilverHairsClub is intended to be platform for over 45s to meet new and more friends. This is its objective. As a result, many SilverHairs have met new SilverHairs, and have their own new-found activities. SilverHairs initiate their own sub-groups eg in cycling, nature walks, travelling, games, karaoke, IT training and online selling.
SHC is intended to prepare SilverHairs into the many years ahead. Finding good friends is important. We must find the environment to meet our social needs. SilverHairs have many needs. As such, we support healthy and active activities, hobbies, discussion groups on retirement living, small business groups and continued work to supplement our SilverHairs expenses. SilverHairs’ interests can be pretty varied.
My concern is the massive time, administrative and financial resources required to manage these activities under the umbrella of the club. Unfortunately, I cannot manage all these new needs, as I travel 3/4 of the month. But, I am prepared for changes, if someone volunteers to take the lead. You just need to raise your hand.
As you have seen in 2006, we have the monthly gatherings. All SilverHairs are informed on this website or a simple email. All other activities and groups are formed on members’ initatives. There is flexibility and creativeness.
SilverHairsClub is small. We will stay within the limits of the law. As you know, our rules are pretty well observed by members; and these include no discussions on religion, sex, race, politics, direct selling and MLM. We will not collect membership fees. Only costs incurred will be shared among participants.
In summary, I prefer to stay and run the way we are now. You probably have not heard this view from me before. Stay with the law, maintain the club taboos, no membership fees, support SilverHairs activities and keep the club simple and manageable.
I am sure there is agreement and disagreements. Your views are most welcome. Please share it.
Terence Seah
We have the first SilverHairsClub jingle, by Composer and song-writer: Ronald Wi. Thank you very much.
If you have Media Player or Real Player, click here to hear jingle.
Yes we are SilverHaired (Jingle version).
Yes we are Silver Haired,
With golden years ahead,
Friends we will like to make,
Sharing our warmth and light
So if you want some cheer,
Like the breeze from the sea,
You are always welcome her,
Come join our SHC
(Complete Song Version)
Sure as the sun will set,
As our youth starts to fade,
Friends start to drift afar,
The future seems cold and dark.
Everyday we seem to lose,
Whatever we done so far,
Nothing seems like before,
Values change each passing day.
Chorus:
What do we do from here,
Where can we find comfort for our cold,
Where can we find friends that will hear,
Of silver hairs and of growing old
Where can we find something free,
Just like the breeze from the sea,
Refreshing our tired souls,
Only from here in SHC.
So if you feel like me,
And need that cheer that is free,
A chat, a smile or just a pat,
To get you back on track.
Lots of friends like you and me,
Young and old in SHC,
Find silver, gold and is free,
Join us here for our company.
The SilverHairsClub will keep growing. Our numbers are small, and to keep our activities vibrant, we shall launch a year-end "SilverHairs get SilverHairs" program.
We have prepared enough SilverHairsClub T-shirts to give SHC members who invite other SilverHairs to join the club. Until 31 Dec 2006, introduce 5 SilverHairs to join the club by sending us an email with fullname, mobile tel (optional) and your name. Note: Husband and wife, using one email address, considered as one member.
The SilverHairsClub T-shirts are high quality, with collar, and come in Dark Blue, Red and White. There is a lady’s size too. and for men, the sizes are L, M and S. The words "SilverHairsClub" is embroidered nicely on the left. The T-shirt will come to you via post.
SilverHairs who have introduced 5 new members:
Terence Seah
Hi, I am looking for a musician or a composer in our group. Some who can compose a short jingle or music for the SilverHairsClub. Something catchy, easy to remember lyrics and able to inspire us forward to the many SilverHairs years ahead.
Terence Seah
From requests to organise groups overseas for patient care, we are looking at organising a few interesting talks for SilverHairs, who are interested in knowing what are the advantages and costs in considering surgery and patient care overseas. At the moment, we are looking out for reputable overseas international hospitals which are prepared to give us a presentation on this topic.
Obviously, there are pros and cons. For those who are keen to listen, please drop your name here.
If you know of such a hospital, please share your contact. I would assume the talks would be conducted next year, or sooner when more information is available.
If you are a member or ex-member of the medical profession, please let us know, so that you can help moderate or lead these talks.
Terence Seah
A number of members have asked if SilverHairsClub is registered under the Registra of Societies. Some see the registration as compliance with Singapore society laws, while others see the advantage of being recognised as an official group by corporations and government organisations. Some members also feel SilverHairsClub should be a company, in view of its potential business opportunities.
When the idea was first mooted to find a platform for SilverHairs to meet new friends, I had not had any thought of registering the SilverHairsClub. Considering retirement as an important issue in our region, I had thought we could just meet up at some cafes, and chat, share about our future plans so that we would not be lonely and that we can live meaningful SilverHairs years.
Those who feel strongly about having SilverHairsClub registered have requested that we should have a forum on this issue. so, I am opening this topic for discussion. Please share your thoughts. We shall close and review the feedback on 31 Dec 2006.
Some info on registering as a club/society: http://www.mha.gov.sg/ecitizen/roses/images/docs/guide-newReg.pdf
Terence Seah
Discussions before the first meeting https://silverhairsclub.com/2006/10/380
First meeting was held at Jocelyne Soh’s place. A follow-up meeting expected. Feedback on the meeting in the comments.
As you know, the SilverHairsClub.com website is open to the public, but only those who have registered on the website, and is a member, will be allowed to write a Post or a Comment. When you register on SilverHairsClub.com, the data on the site is confidential, and is not released for public information. Your first and last name are important.
Due to the large size of the membership, the "Profile" information will be used for us to contact you, if you meet the criteria for Blue Helmet opportunities. SilverHairsClub will NOT contact you, if there is no profile information. Optional, and strictly for retired SilverHairs.
If you have your own personal website, enter your URL under Website. When you write a post or a comment, others can read about you when they click on your name. Anythng about yourself, interests, games & hobbies, travels, business ideas, pets, cooking, tea sessions, retirement plans, morning tea gatherings, shopping, etc, etc, welcome. URLs having information on politics, sex, religion, race, direct selling and MLM will be removed.
Have a great day ahead!
Terence Seah
Something about Blue Helmet. Background, click here. This topic is now moved to Blue Helmet category.
Open to retired SilverHairs. Retired SilverHairs are invited to write about their interest and experience in their user profile on this website. The data is not visible to general membership.
Terence Seah
Hi everybody, we have a good sign-up of SilverHairs who has volunteered to teach net coaching. Also, we have a number of people who have signed up wanting to learn from others.
Now, we are looking for places. This is the tough part. Would you have suggestions on where we can host some of these courses. If we are unable to find places, then we may have to look for cafes with internet wireless access, and participants may have to bring own notebooks. Keep the options open.
Summary of SilverHairs who have offered to coach and to learn.
Registered as coachers of internet/auction selling on the net.
Registered to want to learn selling/auctions on the internet.
Hi Guys
Some of us in the cycling group have discussed about making a trip to this wonderful place from Fri, 20 Oct to Sun, Oct 06. Those travelling may have to apply for official leave from their office if it falls on a working day. Please do not bring children.
We wish to cater just one busload of about 40-44 paxs. The fares and other details will be updated in a few days’ time.
In the meantime, you can view details about this place here –
This repeats a Post by Terence on 3 Aug 06. It says "We have a few volunteers to teach and coach this topic. There might be some of you who would like to offer the same service. if you are experienced in selling on ebay, Yahoo or other auction sites, and willing to spend some time with other SilverHairs who may be interested, please raise your hands here. Those with online payment experience also appreciated.
The small group would form among themselves in max 6 people. The location will be their apartment/house, and they would have their own PC, broadband and digital camera. Session 2 hours.
So, if you would like to volunteer, raise your hands here. Hopefully, you will get to meet new friends too with common interests."
So far, 5 members had responded to do or assist in the teaching with only 11 responded to learn. To all other members who wish to learn, dont feel shy to come forward and put your names here. We dont want you to be left behind in the digital divide.
updated on 27 Aug 06
August updates – SilverHairsClub
The SilverHairsClub is intended as a platform for Singaporeans, over 45, to meet new and more friends.
1. August online gathering has been re-activated. For details, click here.
2. August gathering is set for Friday, 25 Aug. The Food Haven at the Singapore Poly was not suitable due to access reasons. Latest: We still would like to try a new place but have not found a suitable place. As such, for Aug, we shall use Caffe Bastillava, inside MPH, Robinson Road, between Raffles MRT and Tanjong Pagar MRT. My apology to those who would like another place away from town.
3. Photos of the July gathering not uploaded yet. Should be ready early August.
3. 2Greendots Shopping mall – Registered participants will be meeting on Tuesday 01 August. This group will set the guidelines on the use of the shopping mall. Due to the size of the group, registration as participants for the starter group is closed.
4. SilverHairsClub Games Day – Set for Sun, Sep 17, 2006 – 0830 hrs to 1230 hrs at Changi. Closing date for participation 15 Aug 2006.
Terence Seah
Many SilverHairs feel that our knowledge and experience expire when we retire. Our jobs are replaced by younger people, who have just finished formal education. With the current environment, many SilverHairs feel that we are no longer employable, and have to take up jobs beneath our experience and knowledge.
Some SilverHairs are lucky. And they do not have to worry about a job during their SilverHairs years. From the membership, I see more SilverHairs ladies than men are well prepared for the future.
But, for SilverHairs who need to have a job, what are the options? Some of us do need a job to maintain our monthly expenses. For others, a job helps to pay for our desires to see the world. And, of course, we have SilverHairs who simply enjoy being actively employed.
Complaining about the non-availability of jobs is not going to help. It just makes us more unhappy. Some SilverHairs have already taken up the positive step of taking up something for themselves. We dont want to sit in the foodcourts from morning to evening. Nor do we want to walk about the shopping centres from 10 am to 6pm. Can we come up with some ideas to enjoy our retirement, and yet keep ourselves financially afloat?
Many SilverHairsClub members have expressed that we should do something in this area. As a group, maybe we can do something. We have years of experience and knowledge, developed over the years. Let’s put our ideas here. And, let’s respect every SilverHairs’s ideas. The more specific you are, the better. No idea is a bad idea.
I would like to keep this topic alive, over the next two months. At the end of Sept, we shall try to identify and summarise what we, as a group, can do for ourselves, in terms of jobs, and making use of our experience and knowledge. I guess success will depend on what we finally do.
All SilverHairs are invited to participate. And in line with SHC’s direction, let’s observe no religion, politics, sex, race, direct selling and MLM.
Terence Seah +65 9489-4360
Hi SilverHairs,
2GreenDots shopping mall is a very new project, prompted as a result of a number of SilverHairs wanting to have a place to offer their products and services.
The SilverHairsClub website is not suitable, as not everybody is interested in offering their products or services. But the initial discussion groups were initerested, and do have products or services which they like to offer. Of course, there was the physical shops, but high rents turn many off, not at a time when SilverHairs are looking to stretch the dollar. Risks were also a concern.
A few sessions on e-auctions and small business groups were conducted by different small groups, in the last few months. Besides the popular available internet auction sites, some groups felt the need to start an internet shopping mall. A web specialist was engaged from India, and we now have a working internet Shopping mall. We call it 2GreenDots Shopping Mall. This is new, but it has been well tested. It will also incorporate online payment systems.
For interested SilverHairs, we hope to give him/her a virtual shop. If a SilverHairsClub member sees this as an opportunity which can bring fun and yet take him/her through the Silverhairs years, a shop name will be set up for him/her. The idea is to do something meanful, big or small, as one enjoys his/her Silverhairs years.
We do not know if success or failure will hit us. In the last one year, we had fleamarts, garage sales and small sales advertisement, but all these had failed. But, from the wide experience of many SilverHairs, we know success or failure of 2GreenDots will depend on many factors. But, there is no doubt we will give this a go, a strong go.
We target to officially launch 2GreenDots in Jan 2007.
First, we will form a starter group and later a management team with the knowledge and expertise in retail and media experience.
If you have an interest to be part of the starter discussion group, please send me an email with your thoughts. The starter group will set the ground rules. We will call a meeting during the 1st week of August.
Terence Seah
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Please register here. This online gathering is now re-activated and rescheduled for the 1st Saturday of each month. This facility is available for all SilverHairs to meet on the internet. Silverhairs who would like to give a special talk or seminar need to just inform admin@silverhairsclub.com at least one month prior. Presentations can be in English or Chinese. In line with SilverHairsClub objective, we hope this facility can help to provide a platform for SilverHairs to get to know new and more friends. Issues regarding retirement, hobbies, cycling, nature walks, travelling together, making friends, line dancing, qi gong practice, continued education and learning, music playing, singing, small business group discussions and over 45s information sharing are supported.
First time users: it will take your about 3 – 5 minutes to log in. After the first time, it will take you only a few seconds to log in. Members can textchat online, individually or in public mode. Rules: Strictly no conversations on religion, race, politics, sex, direct selling and MLM during the meeting. Participants not observing the rules will be knocked out of the conference. Terence Seah |
Next gathering will be held Fri, 26 May 1800 hrs – 2000 hrs at Han’s Cafe, #01-03 Great Eastern Centre.
Registered participants for the SilverHairsClub April gathering
Date/time: Thur, April 20 from 1800 to 2000hrs.
Place: Cafe Brastilava (inside MPH, 63 Robinson Road). Near to Lau Pa Sat market. Between Robinson Road and Shenton way. Behind the Singapore Exchange SGX.
Fees: No charge.
Drinks: Coffee/Tea, as per cafe price. 1 complementary coffee/tea $2.50 to registered participants.
Topic of discussion: Suggestions on how to start the “Small business groups” for retirement. Event Organiser: KC Lau.
Particpants:
The following persons have confirmed attendance.
Event organiser: Margaret Lee
I would like to introduce Vishal Chhiber, from New Delhi as our membership administrator. You will be able to read more about him on this site. As our numbers are getting bigger each month, Vishal will help us to keep our membership list neater and more organised.
Please feel free to contact Vishal, by writing to him under his posting. All members’ tel contacts, address and email addresses will continued to be confidential and will not be released by the memberhip administrator.
Event organisers and Match makers will have access to Vishal on members who have written in to participate in the different activities.
The SilverHairsClub should not be used to promote issues regarding politics, sex, religion, direct marketing and MLM. Please remove all such postings on the public forum. However, if your work and business involved MLM, wealth creation, insurance, direct marketing, selling of health products, we respect your business, and you may put your postings directly and only under your name and Members’ profile.
We encourage healthy and active activities, retirement work, job discussions, small business discussions, anything that would help SilverHairs make new and more friends, and finally leading to more meaningful SilverHairs years.
Terence Seah +65 9489-4360
Despite an earlier afternoon rain, we had a fun evening with SilverHairs exchanging ideas and getting to know one another better. We started at 6pm, and at closing time, many were still eager to keep the evening going. No topics for the evening.
Loads of chat about what to do during retirement, business, scrabbles, walks and cycling. Here are the pictures of the evening. https://silverhairsclub.com/SHC/SHC060209/
Present at the Thursday, Feb 09, 2006 gathering:
1. Terence Seah 2. Veronica Wong 3. Lee Siew Moi 4. Andrew Koh 5. Patrick Yeo 6. Philip Cheng 7. Ambika J. 8. Andrew Yeung 9. Richard Kwok 10. Loh Yew Kwong 11. Shirley 12. Rosanne Chan 13. Lee Li 14. Margaret Lee 15. Sunny Chow 16. Loh Lay Kheng 17. Laura Wee 18. Gibson Tan 19. Josephine Tan 20. Linda Chionh 21. KC Lau 22. Maria Tan 23. Ronald Lee 24. Patricia Tang 25. Margaret Sin 26. Eunice Chan 27. Jane Chua 28. Nelly Ng 29. Lee Lee 30. Christie Chee 31. Kalwant Kaur 32. Patricia Tang 33. Peter Lee 34. Jenny 35. Chris Chan 36. Dolly Lim 37. Sophia Lim 38. Lee Weng Cheong 39. Catherine Tang 40. Eliza Chua 41. Selina Chin 42. Raymond Kee
1. Feb gathering – We had skipped January because of CNY preparations. Feb will be a standing "no sitting" event. Located near MPH, Robinson Road, between Raffles MRT and Tanjong Pagar MRT. Date: Thurs Feb 9, 2006. 1830 – 2000 hrs. Please let us know if you will come, and we will send you an invitation card with details via email. Patrick Yeo is the event organiser.
2. Dec 2005 gathering – Photos of the event can be seen here
http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/SHC051230/3. SHC Games day (previously called Olympics) – please note in your diary Sunday, Sept 17, 2006. 0830 – 1200 hrs. Event organiser – Patrick Yeo. Plse meet with Patrick at the Feb gathering.
The Games day will have Scrabbles, Mahjong, Monopoly, Walking and bowling. As we are new to organising Silverhairs activities, the vigorous games eg swimming, cycling, court and lawn games and running have not been included. Location: Beach resort in Changi.
4. SHC Talent-Time (previously called Talentime). Date: Sat, Nov 25, 2006. 1800 – 2100 hrs. Please note in diary. Event organiser – Elsie Ho.
The talents selected to reflect the name of the activity are dancing, singing, cooking and music instruments. Please update yourself wioth Elsie.
5. Short term living overseas. Event organiser Vincent Khoo is organsing a "no-frill" trip to Chonburi (1.5 hrs outside Bangkok) from 21 – 27 Mar. The objective is to show how one can stretch the dollar during retirement.
To participate, please email to Terence, as Vincent does not have an email address.
6. Business ventures – some members have business ideas, and would like to share with you. Instead of wasting their knowledge and experience accummulated during their working careers, some members want to pool together their experience and knowledge together, instead of taking up lesser skilled jobs after retirement.
To start, please email a one-paragraph of the business idea to Terence, and we will organise a "business ventures" group to help ourselves. Strictly, no MLM and no direct selling of insurances, time-sharing, health products and services.
7. Register yourself at SilverHairsClub.com. Write a profile about yourself and your interests. And meet other over-45s. Realname required.
We have a lot of pressure to hold the next SHC gathering, after Chinese New Year. Many ladies are expected to be busy with all the hard work that goes into preparing for the festive occasion.
We have brought the date to Thursday, Feb 9, 2006. Place will be advised. Patrick Yeo will be the event organiser.
By Asian living standards, Singapore families do enjoy a better lifestyle than many others around us. Some of us do have the good things in life eg toys for our children, English and Chinese books for the kids, spare radios and TVs, kitchen utensils, used spectacles we longer put on, and unwanted dresses, pants and T shirts.
During the coming spring cleaning, if your family has something unwanted in the store room, and you would like to give them to some other families who would need them, please SMS 9489-4360/email me. I do carry them to Thailand, and give them to poorer families. Please do not throw them away.
Thank you.
Terence Seah
1. Nov gathering was just over. About 40 SilverHairs attended. Richard
Kwok was organiser and Gibson Tan was the venue host. For pictures, plse
see http://SilverHairsClub.com/SHC/SHC051130/
2. Next gathering – We will have the next SilverHairsClub get together on
Dec 30. Subject to confirmation, the gathering will be at the
Shenton/Robinson area, from 1830 – 2000 hrs. Plse see events – www.SilverHairsClub.com/events
To participate, simple email back your interest and game type for the SHC
Olympics.
4. SHC Talentime – Elsie Ho is Event organiser and team teader. We shall
brain storm this activity these Dec and Jan. Elsie is looking for all kinds
of talents. Can be dancing, guitar, solo or group, not just singing.
Please email back on this email to myself or Elsie, if you like to help with
the organisation.
And, if you like to participate, simply inform us at SilverHairsClub.com.
5. SHC Garage sale – Stictly for SHC members only. Plse see
SilverHairsClub.com/events.
6. Website registration – it’s simple. Less than 5 mins. Join other SHC
members. Get to know new friends. https://silverhairsclub.com/wp-login.php
The monthly activity is always announced on the website, so regististration is
important.
7. SilverHairs activities – Read the forum. SilverHairs members have
started activities on scrabble, cycling, nature walk, pot luck, dancing,
Karoake, singing, business talks, Jobs, chess, travel, etc.
Feel free to contact one another, or start your own group. But, don’t
forget to join the monthly SHC gathering.
Terence Seah