Category: SHC main bulletin

We have recently done a clean-up of our membership database.  I have
been very pleased with the returns in the last two weeks, especially with
verifying membership details.  Many duplicated membership have been
removed.

The latest count is 5,250 live individual members.  Out of this total,
about 2,300 members read the club’s forum regularly.   So, we
can see there is a difference between those who read the club
forum, those who are inactive members and those who are regular
participants.

One of our weakness is our inability to chat and interact with those who are
members, but are inactive, for different reasons.  Very few active
members volunteer or raise their hands to befriend this silent group.  I
do not know why.

However, I am glad to see members like Jassmine Teo, Frisna Tan and YatSing
put in effort to voice out for this silent group.  Joy Chuang is also
looking after a group.  Some of us may think there is not much we can do,
for those who are busy, shy and afraid to join the more senior and active
ones.  But, if you can do a little, this will be go a long way to
welcome the quieter ones.

Our EOs for different activities have done a good job maintaining their
activities.

So, again, if you are a member, have been participating in SHC
activities, and have not been an EO, please consider doing your part to be a
Befriender.  You only need to take care of 10 – 20 members.   I
hope to see you raise your hand.

Terence Seah

November 2011 Monthly Walk – Botanic Garden
Serene Low / Chris Chan in SHC main bulletin, Walking

Date: 12 November 2011 (Saturday)
Meeting Place: Botanic Garden MRT, Control Station (Circle Line, CC19)
Start Time: 4.30pm
Duration: approx 2 hours
EOs for this walk: Serene Low and ChristinaCL Chan
 
From the entrance of the Botanic Garden at Bt Timah/Cluny; we will walk towards the Eco Lake skirting along the edge to Jocab Ballas Children’s Garden.   This is a specialized garden constructed for children to learn about plants through play.  It will stimulate even adults to the wonder of plants and nature!  Let’s spend 20 minutes in this area.

Passing the Eco Lake from another side, we head towards a paved slope upwards to the Healing Garden.  This 2.5 hectare garden, took 3 years to set up, and was launched recently in October by President Tony Tan.  It is the largest in Singapore, showcasing a collection of 500 species of SE Asian medicinal plants.  The Healing Garden is designed in the shape of a human body — thematically relating to parts or systems of the body, such as "Head, Neck, Ears, Nose and Throat" and "Digestive and Related Systems".   It will be enriching to browse around and don’t be surprised to find some plants that have medicinal values are actually common plants.

After that we will continue to stroll through this green sanctuary via a different route back to the entrance towards Adam Food Centre for our dinner.

The rainy season seems to be here early.  Do bring your umbrella or rain coat, your camera, drinking bottle, sun block, a hat and walking sneakers.

This is an educational “green walk” you would not want to miss!

Other Walk Team members: Joyce Tan, Charles Wee, Conrad Tang, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Lydia Soh.

Those registered:

1. Eddy Lee
2. Margaret Chua
3. KC Wong
4. Grace Gan
5. Hamidah Ishak
6. Danny Lye
7. June Tan
8. Judy Lim (delete)
9. Goh Ah Lam
10. Lee King Seng
11. Wendy Koh
12. Lydia Soh
13. Terry Tang
14. Maureen Lee
15. Ng Lye Hock
16. Stephen Jayaram
17. Melody Tan
18. Bernie Chung
19. Tricia Har
20. Ann Lim
21. Grace Wong
22. Josephine Yap
23. S K Chua
24. Alice Seah
25. Priscilla Wee
26. Philip Wee
27. Hew Lee
28. Peng Peng
29. Dorothy Lee
30. Louis Siah
31. Mrs Louis Siah (require maiden name) 
32. Kelly Ho
33. Janet Ng
34. Cheryl Ho
35. Seok Cheng
36. Linda Chan M K
37. Winnie Lim
38. Peter Lim
39. Mrs Peter Lim (require maiden name)
40. Stephen Low
41. Tan Chor Suan & 2 sisters
42. Leong Kum Hong
43. Leong Mai Yoke
44. Daisy Phua
45. Angie Ng
46. Andrew Koh
47. Thomas Lau
48. Lucy Tan
49. Christina Pan
50. Ivan Lim

Photos by Danny Lye

Dear Cycling Kakis

EOs for Monthly Cycling have decided that this will be our last cycling event for Year 2011.  Our next cycling event will be 18 February 2012.

We need 12 participants to confirm our ferry bookings to Pengerang, otherwise it may be cancelled. 

Registration close: 15 Nov 2011.  Will advise payment on later date. 

Please register ASAP if you are interested.

Itinerary:

1. 0630 – Meet at CV hawker centre, be early if you need to have breakfast or you can ‘tapao’ and have your ‘makan’ on the ferry.  (Ferry journey is about 1.15 mins.)
2. 0645 – Briefings and collection of rental bikes.
3. 0700* – Depart Singapore.
4. 0830 – Arrival at Tg. Pengilih Ferry Terminal and cycle to Sugei Rengit, distance about 18 km.

5. 1200 – Seafood lunch – optional.

6. 1345*- Depart Sugei Rengit for ferry to Changi Point.
7. 1600 – Board ferry for Singapore. 

Costs: 

• Return ferry : SGD 24
• Bike rental at SG : $10-12   (no collection of bike at Pengarang due to time constraint).

Important:  

• Valid passport for 6 months
• Some MYR for shopping / food
• Gloves, hats or helmets
• Sun block lotion and poncho  (must have)
• Water bottles filled with water.
• Sweets/energy bar
• Small face towel

EOs: Lily, Ah Nee, Dolly & Douglas

Those coming:

1. Douglas
2. Dolly Lim
3. Peggy Tan
4. Audrey Wong

Photos by Douglas

This month’s monthly update was written by Jassmine Teo, also our Online Fleamart Coordinator.  If you had received it, it means your email address is correct.  If you have not received it, it is likely you are not a registered member.

If you have been a member for more than one year, and would like to address fellow SilverHairsClub members, please write to me.

Terence Seah

November’s editorial by Jassmine:

"Dear fellow SilverHairsClub members,

The Silverhairs Club just crossed its 6th year and is still going strong!  There is, however, a concern about the silent majority. Why are they not active in the club’s activities? A few had written to say work kept them away. A few others had written about feeling apprehensive and nervous arising from their perception of existing cliques in the club.  To address this concern, the club has introduced the role of Befrienders and also organized an event catering to apprehensive members.

The Botanic Gardens seems to be a very popular venue for SHC activities in November. Three scheduled activities are taking place at the Botanic Gardens, namely:

1)  November walk on Sat. 12th.        https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=3921
2)  Potluck picnic on Thur 17th.         https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=3915 and
3)  Photography outing on Sat 19th.  https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=3928.

On Sun. 27th, members can look forward to a drama performance cum Canto karaoke at SAFRA Tampines. https://silverhairsclub.com/index.php?s=canto.  However, the one day trip to Kulai town has been cancelled due to concern over possible flooding in JB.

May all members have an active time in November.

Jassmine Teo
on behalf of SilverHairsClub
Online Fleamart Coordinator
www.SilverHairsClub.com

Hi everbody,

Very often, email addresses are exchanged during social get-togethers.  Sometimes, invitations are sent out from one member to another member or group.  Sometimes, members display their email addresses on the forum.  As a result, a big list of emails can be collected over time.

Members who wish to send unsolicited emails, please do ask for permission from the members first.  It is not nice to send unsolicited emails.  For complaints, please respect the receiver’s request.

If you have a joke or story to tell, you may do so over this forum, thus reducing the number of complaints from members, especially when there are multiple responses.

Thank you.

Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub started in Oct 2005.  With some friends, we conceived the idea of a social group for Singaporeans, over 45.  The idea was to develop a small group of friends whom we could enjoy our time through the years.  However, being novices in this area, the original group of founders were not sure of its success; but we decided to build it on a small scale, step by step.  To keep it as a platform for SilverHairs to meet other SilverHairs, we adopted a few taboos, more because we did not know how to manage these discussions.

While SilverHairsClub is seen as a blog or forum, it is now very much a Club for members to meet and interact with one another.  SilverHairsClub is both virtual and online; and yet it functions as a Club where members meet.  SilverHairsClub.com serves as a focal point for sharing and interaction.  A place where members get together to organise events, chat about this and that, and knowing other members with similar likes and dislikes.

SHC has undergone some small changes over the years.  In the coming months, I hope to see a bigger platform where members can get to meet new and more members.  On the ownership of SilverHairsClub and SilverHairsClub.com, I have made the  move to transit it from an individual ownership (myself) to SilverHairs Enterprise Pte Ltd.  Hopefully, this will receive better recognition and acceptance within the Singapore community.

So, this month is our 6th anniversary, or our 6th birthday.  I hope you will celebrate this birthday occasion with other fellow SHCians.  Happy Birthday to SilverHairsClub.

Terence Seah

The SHC regular golfer can support the beginner by paying $5 for 80 balls (outsider price $.06 cts) with no coaching.

Please register your interest in the comments here.    

Since Oct 2005, the SilverHairsClub has only accepted individual membership. This means that only individuals or couples over the age of 45 can join in an individual capacity.  Although they may be working for a company, they cannot represent the company or participate in SHC activities on a corporate level.

WEF 15 Oct 2011, we will accept corporate memberships.

1. Members joining SHC as a corporate member will have their name displayed with their company name displayed beside their name.
2. Corporate memberships can only be respresented by a person or any number of persons who is 45 years and above.
3. The rules specifying no discussion on politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM will apply.
4. Advertising is not automatically permitted on the SilverHairsClub forum.  However, if the corporate member wishes to advertise, they may write to admin@SilverHairsClub.com.
5. Until end Dec 2011, corporate memberships are free. So, if you would also like to represent your company, it is best to do so now.  A joining fee will be implemented on/from 1 Jan 2012.
6. All corporate members must write an introduction of the company they represent.  As long as it clearly tells what the company is doing, the introduction will be accepted. It is important you state your position in the company.
7. Corporate members are allowed to invite members to their functions, participate in promotional and marketing events.  However, advertising or promotions on the forum is not permitted.

To join, please write to admin@silverhairsclub.com.

I hope that corporate memberships will improve and enhance the objective of providing a platform for SilverHairs, over 45 to meet new and more friends.  Hopefully, other advantages and benefits will follow.  It is all up to us as members, as we develop the club’s culture along the way.

Terence Seah

Hi Cycling Friends

Keeping this event alive as ordered.!    

Although Changi Beach Park had received good reviews during last month’s cycling cum pot-luck gathering, most veterans requested to go back to ECP – Siglap Park Connector. 

First time venture into this connector was led by Douglas in Aug.  So, we are going to re-visit it again this month.  Most likely, the mid-rangers will stop at Kembagan MRT for a cuppa while waiting for the long-rangers to come back from their Bedok circuit.

• As usual, we meet @ 4pm : ECP Marina Cove MacDonald (inside)
• Proceed to bike rental kiosk @ 4.30pm

If you are going to join us, kindly register in the comments section here.

Those confirmed going :

1. Ah Nee
2. Lily
3. Dolly
4. Janie
5. Carly
6. John Howe
7. Andrew Yeung
8. Charles Chua
9. Kum Hong

Cycling Team – Douglas, Ah Nee & Lily

PS :  Douglas will be out of town @ the OCBC KL cycling event. 

        Goodluck to you Douglas.!    

I am in Thailand this week.  Suddenly the country is very optimistic.  High pay for degree holders.  Incentives to control inflation.  More education grants.  Tax reliefs.  Gosh, enough to give the economy a good kick start. After 10 years, the rains are here.  More rains.  But, unfortunately, too much, the rivers are over-flowing too; and North Thailand has begun to flood.  Soon, Central Thailand and today even Bangkok is worried it will have floods.  Luckily I am on a high floor.  I remembered one year, I woke up only to find my place surrounded with water.  But, I do have something serious on my mind.

1.  Once in a whiile, we must reflect on why we have so many members, and yet they do not join us in its activities.  Have we missed out producing activities that do not meet their needs and interests?  Or is it because these members do not have the time and find the venues too inconvenient?  Or is it because some of our activities are expensive and not affordable?

2.  Sometimes, through the talk and chat on our forum, some members feel discouraged to participate or speak their minds because others are just too outspoken or critical, or just simply inconsiderate.  I guess we cannot control sexist talks; but let’s not belittle or downgrade other fellow members. The club was created with the objective of meeting just one main objective.  And that is to provide SilverHairs an opportunity and platform to meet new and more friends.  If you are one of those inconsiderate ones, I hope over time, you will speak with consideration for others.  Respect for other member’s views are very important as we get older.

3.  Another reason why some members do not participate is because they feel SHC is a match-making organisation.  Obviously, not and this has not been its objective.  However, it has been very successful in get members to get to know more friends.  We can tell from the little groups that have popped up here and there.  SilverHairsClub encourages couples to join in, singles, once again singles or married to join in.  We do strive on a variety of activities; and you will note from the EO activities that all events are aimed at getting SilverHairs to meet, interact and getting to know each other better.

4.  Negative thinking is a barrier to members who have good intentions.  We may be a senior SHCian; but that does not entitle us to NOT give someone else the chance.  We push and insist our way with our viewpoints.  Advise, support new members and give them a chance.  Your supportive words are seen around Singapore and the world.

5.  Sometimes, I am asked why I do not support Event Coordinators’ activities?  I definitely support all EO activities, which are strictly for SHC members.  In principle, I leave all EC events to the organisers.  This is because I am not familiar with the activity.  EC events are open to non-SHC members and at this stage, I do not have a strong opinioin on these activities.  However, if the EC organises such events for the benefit of members, and with a focus on SHC members, you can be sure I will give my suport.  If my thoughts are weird and unbalanced, please feel free to let me know.  Ideas would be great too.

6.  Some members have expressed to me that another reason for non-participation of some members is because we do not cater to the below 45, children and friends in particular.  I really do not know what to do.  I am not likely to change my mind.  But I am more than willing to hear you.  Maybe you have a point.

Is there something else that you know that we do not know, that keep members away from the Club.  Please share with us.  What have you heard?  You can bet I will consider your suggestions.

And, to those who are going to be negative, I am receptive to listen to you too.

Terence Seah

The SilverHairsClub membership application is a simple process.  And this will continue for a long time to come.  So far, we have done very little membership promotions.  Perhaps, by word of mouth, our membership has increased dramatically.

Fairy godmother has been pretty lazy, getting old.  To get her to be alert has not been easy.  For the moment, at least until the end of the year, all new memberships will now be approved during the last 3 days of each month.  If the membership form is not fully filled up, and sent to admin@SilverHairsClub.com, the application process will be delayed until the next month.

If you are intending to ask your friends to join SHC, please do so quickly.  Do note that all Event Organisers EO events, are strictly for registered SHC members only.  There will no longer be last minute membership approvals. 

Terence Seah

Hi fellow cyclists – beginners as well as the regulars    

I went to Changi Beach Park (twice) to recce it’s suitability for a change of cycling venue and found : 

• The park serene and much less crowded than ECP.
• There is a bicycle rental kiosk next to the Bistro@Changi — $3/hr (good for those who do not wish to cycle 2 hrs)
• Parking is free after 5pm and the nearest parking is :  Carpark 1 although Carpark 2 is also very near.
• There is a clean and airy public toilet (with shower cubicles) at the same location.

Perhaps, you would like to take a look at the following links :    

• http://lifestylerecreation.com.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=32#
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changi_Beach_Park

Buses that go there (stop right outside the kiosk along Nicoll Drive bus stop B10) :

• # 9  –  from Bedok Interchange
• #19 –  from Tampines Interchange
• #89 –  from Hougang Central Interchange

Buses that go to Changi Village Terminal (a short walk to kiosk along waterfront) :

• # 2 – from New Bridge Road Terminal
• #29 – from Tampines Interchange
• #59 – from Bishan Interchange
• #109 – from Serangoon Interchange

This place is ideal for our Monthly Cycling cum Pot-luck Picnic.  Clean and scenic, with amenities. 

• Meet at :  the pavilion next to bicycle kiosk.
• Time :  4 – 4.30 pm
• Date :  17 Sept 2011 ( YES, THIS SATURDAY ! )

EOs – Ah Nee, Dolly, Douglas & Lily

As you know, I have plans to relinquish ownership of SilverHairsClub this year.  The objectives are to ensure continuity and give it more vibrance.

Unfortunately, no member or groups have expressed interest to take over, and I have decided to drop looking at within the club.  My intended plans for 2012 would not make it possible for me to continue in the present capacity.

I thought over this, and despite the cons posed to me, I have decided to put SilverHairsClub and SilverHairsClub.com under a corporate entity.  Within the next few months, SilverHairs Enterprise Pte Ltd will be created.  It will be a social enterprise, and will run as a business enterprise too.  I shall have discussions wsith those who have posted suggestions on this club in the coming months.

SilverHairsClub and SilverHairsClub.com will continue to run as it is now.  This has been the way it has been operating since Oct 2005.  However, SHC will have additional features; and one of them includes corporate membership.  SilverHairs Enterprise will extend its reach to the wider group of SilverHairs in Singapore.   And, of course, the ownership of SHC will be moved from an individual, myself to an enterprise.

I hope to spend more time outside Singapore, immediately and effective early 2012.

Feel free to share your thoughts.

Terence Seah

Last year I had the opportunity of watching a ‘Ker Tai’ performance at Choa Chu Kang cemetery. There were 3 lorries decorated with brighly coloured lights and each had its own sound system. The performers were beautiful girls with little cloths. They sing on top of the lorries while the convoy parades among the tombs in the cemetery. I knew then that ghost are horny and they will remain quiet if we satisfy them at their premises.

I am looking out for them this month. I am also horny.

Do you believe in ghost? I have never seen one despite looking out for them. The nearest I  get to them is someone who knows someone who have seen one.

During this month,  they are suppost to be all over Singapore, so I am watchful….for the ghost, not the scantily dressed ‘Ker Tai’ singers.

   Hi,

I was getting lazy and forgetful until the CM goes : "Aren’t you going to post the Cycling yet?"…… sigh.

So here it is.  Monthly leisure cycling every 3rd Sat of the month.!

• Meeting place :  McDonald @ East Coast Parkway
• Time to meet  :  4 pm (at 4.30 pm, we proceed to bicycle rental kiosk)
• Cost of rental :  $ 5 per person for 2 hours
• Route  :  To be jointly decided by those present
• Attire  :  What ever you are comfortable with

Registration now open :

1. Ah Nee
2. Lily
3. Dolly
4. Andrew Yeung
5. John Howe
6. Mike Tay
7. Janie Leong
8. Bira
9. Veronique
10. Sam Huat
11. Steven Ng (may be?)
12. All the Pengarang troopers ?  I know this is ikan bilis to you lah, but you were also once leisure cyclists no?  You need to come here to grow your list of long-distance cyclists right?  Ai mai ?

Posted on behalf of EO Andrew Koh.

For this month, there is no particular agenda other than a pow wow amongst SHCians in business. Those aspiring to be in business are welcomed to join in too.

Date : Friday, 22nd July 2011

Time : 7.00 pm

Venue : Victoria Peak Chinese Cuisine

#11-01 Orchard Central

(Somerset MRT Station)

For those who need directions :  http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_45913/travel_site_144403/

As usual, we’ll split the bill at the end of the evening and it should be about $30/person.

Attendees :

1. Andrew Koh (EO)
2. Jeffrey Lim
3. Sue Chan
4. James Tan
5. Fred Heng
6. Rosalind Lee
7. Audrey Wong
8. Veronica Wong
9. Lee Seok Cheng
10. Patrick Oei
11. Linda Chua

Dear Dancing Frenz    

In celebration of the forthcoming 46 National Day, there will be a Mixed Dance Jam (Line & Social) organised by the Yio Chu Kang CC.  

For those taking public transport, use the following guide (just key in the address you will be travelling from) :
http://www.pa.gov.sg/locate-our-centres/details/yio-chu-kang-community-club-103.html

• Date  :  6 Aug 2011 (Saturday)
• Time  :  4.00 – 10.00 pm
• Venue :  Yio Chu Kang CC, 50 Ang Mo Kio St.61 (Nearest MRT, Yio Chu Kang). Lots of carpark in the vicinity
• Cost  :  $ 6 /- per person

Program :    

• 4 – 6.30  :  Line Dancing (Music by DJ)
• 6.30 – 7 :  Dinner  (Light refreshment with Chicken Rice)
• 7 – 10   :  Social Dancing (Live band by Charles Cher & Co)

Limited number of tickets available, so please hurry your registration here.  Currently, manage to secure only 20 tickets.  Will request for more pending demand.  Registration without payment will not confirm your reservation. 

Kindly take note :

• Payment by ATM transfer to Dolly’s POSB Savings Account No. 146005136. 
• Tickets will be reserved on a first pay first served basis. 
• This is an EC event and non SHC members are welcome (non-members’ name not required).

So, come join in the fun.

EC – Dolly & Lily  

Tickets issued / reserved :

1. Dolly – paid
2. Lily  –  paid
3. Yatsing – paid
4. Yatsing’s friend – paid 
5. Caroline G – paid
6. Thomas Loh – paid
7. Dolly’s friend – paid
8. Eileen Thean – paid
9. Janie Leong – paid
10. Bessie – paid
11. Andrew – paid
12. Ah Nee  –  paid
13. Rose Chuang – paid
14. Francis M – paid
15. Cath Koh – paid
16. Lina Ng  –  paid
17. Chew Peng – paid
18. Judy Tay  –  paid
19. Eunice Tay  –  paid
20. Andrew Yeung – paid
21. Robert Tan – paid
22. Serene Leow – paid
23. Daniel Ong – paid
24. Bobby Bok –  paid
25. Peng Peng – paid
26. Lina’s friend – paid
27. Terence Tan – paid

See u all at the dance.  Let’s have fun.       

Dear dancers,

We are glad you have been actively taking part in several dance events held by various EO
over the last few months. For the month of July, we will have one at Selegie (Jeffrey Gan’s studio).
Here are the details:

Title: SHC July Tea Dance
Venue : 169C, Selegie Road
Date : 31st-July-2011 (Sunday)
Time : 12.00 – 1.30pm (Light Buffet Lunch) (HALAL)
             1.30 – 6.00pm (Boogie, Joget, Tiao-Wu time)
Transport :  MRT Stations – Dhoby Ghaut (NS, NE, Circle lines) and Little India (NE Line)
                    Bus services (opp Selegie House) – 56, 64, 65, 131, 147, 166
Map : – http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_1/travel_site_13404/

Special Performance : Bachatango by members
Music : – Live band and CD
            – Social, Latin, Ballroom, Line dances
Price :  $15 (by 24th-July-2011)(pay to DBS Savings 047-5-014580)
Closing date : 24th-July-2011
No of participants : 30 (min); 50 (max)
Eligibility : Members and non-members

Bonuses : 1) Attractive Lucky Draw Prizes (sponsor by EC)
                  2) Free flow coffee/tea and water (sponsor by co-EC)

At the same time, we want to make this YOUR dance event. As such, we encourage
you to submit any song request and if you have the audio file, send it to jamestancl@gmail.com
for compilation. Note 1 request per participant please.

Strictly no gate-crashers.

The party makers:

  1) Jeffrey Gan (EC) (pd to JG)
  2) Irene Lee (pd to JG)
  3) Hamidah (paid 8/7)
  4) James Tan (EC) (paid)
  5) Susan Tan (paid)
  6) Hwa Bee Gek (pd to JG)
  7) Francis M (paid 9/7)*
08) Catherine Koh (paid 9/7)*
 9) Lim Kok Eng (pd to JG)
10)Catherine Lim (pd to JG)
11) Edwin Tan (paid 10/7)
12) Philip Yeo (paid 10/7)
13) Primrose Kok (paid 8/7)
14) Sue Chan (paid 7/7)*
15) Wong Hong Jeng (paid 7/7)*
16) Karen Wong (paid 10/7)
17) Pharis (paid 10/7)
18) Lydia Chin (paid 10/7)*
19) Jeff fren x 1 (pd to JG)
20) Maria Tan (paid 10/7)
21) Pearl Wong (pd to JG)
22) Eunice Tay (pd to JG)
23) Grace Kang (pd to JG)
24) Gingko Tay (paid 10/7)
25) Audrey Wong (paid 10/7)
26) Gabriella Chua (pd to JG)
27) Jonathan Ong (paid 10/7)
28) Eileen Ong (paid 10/7)
29) Jeff fren x 1 (pd to JG)
30) Jeff fren x 1 (pd to JG) :: Deal is ON – The Party Starts
31) Jeff fren x1 (pd to JG)
32) Jeff fren x1 (pd to JG)
33) Bobby Bok (paid)
34) Janie Leong (pd to JG)
35) Agnes Low (paid)
36) Caroline Gee (pd to JG)
37) Dolly Lim (pd to JG)
38) Lily Ho (pd to JG)

———- C L O S E D ————–

Song Requests:-
1. Lydia Chin – That’s Rock and Roll by Jive Bunny (R n R)
2. Jonathan Ong – Tenessee Waltz (Waltz)
3. Eileen Ong – Sex Bomb (Disco Rock)

EC : Jeffrey Gan and James Tan

Today,s ST feature Bohol, Philippines. I am curious to go and take a look. Anyone here knows more about the place or interested to to go there? 

Hi

Meant to cancel this month’s cycling but due to some members’ request (albeit a small number), we shall carry on.

• Meeting place :  ECP MacDonald (inside)
• Meeting time  :  4 pm (we take off to rental kiosk at 4.30pm)
• Cycling route  :  ECP (either towards NSRCC or Fort Road depending on circumstances)
• Return / End time :  around 6.30 return to rental kiosk (followed by dinner – *optional)

Those coming for this leisurely cycling activity :

1. Lee Ah Nee
2. Lily Ho
3. Dolly Lim
4. Caroline Gee
5. Janie Leong
6. Janet Chan  –  thanks for coming to keep ‘the-slow-coach’ me company
7. Boon Liang
8. John Howe
9. Yew Kwong – joining dinner if back in time from M’sia
10. Andrew Yeung
11. Charles Chua
12. Henry Yip
13. Any more supporter/s??

Ah Nee & Lily

Wanna go JB look see look see?

Look see what?

Guess!

Izit durian feast?  Izit shopping spree?  Izit massage and karaoke? Izit makan makan?

Nope. Nope. Nope. AND – nope.

I am organizing a “look see, look see” trip to JB for members who are thinking of retiring in JB.

(Please note I am NOT a property agent.)

• You find your way to pick-up point City Square – annex to CIQ building.
• In JB – the cost of renting a bus with capacity 20-30 pax will be shared amongst participants. Estimated at MR30-40 per pax. After you have paid – sorry no refund.
• Pay as you go – for your own meals.
• It is meant to be a free and easy outing, for you to gather information, walk walk, look see look see.

DATE OF LOOK SEE LOOK SEE: 29 June 2011 Wednesday. 

Here is the intended schedule:

• 0900hr – Proceed from City Square to Sri Pulai Perdana, a housing estate in Kangkar Pulai for viewing of landed double-storey terrace properties. This is approximately 25-30km from JB city centre.
• 1200hr – Lunch at Bumbu Asli Restaurant (Kelantanese/ Malay food), Danga Bay/Kolam Air – estimated cost of not more than RM25 per pax. Pay your own.
• 1300hr – viewing of more properties at Straits View & Kolam Air areas which are approximately 2-3 kms from JB city centre.
• 1600hr – Drop off at City Square.  I bid you bye bye.  You may wish to split up into groups to shop a bit, some may take the time to buy medicine at lower price. Have dinner before you leave JB.

Other info:

Daniel Kang and Ping, have kindly consented to be our host and guide in JB. They will provide some answers to FAQs. For those not familiar with Daniel Kang – he is a Singaporean living in JB. 

This outing is suitable for:

1. Those who are thinking of retiring in JB – your CPF withdrawn sum will be worth twice as much.

2. Those who MAY NOT want to retire in JB, but would like to capitalize on the “favourable exchange rate”  cost of living. For example – you are thinking of renting out your Singapore property, and using that SGD income to pay for your MR cost of living in JB.  Is this feasible? Is this an attractive option?

3. Those who just wanna "look see look see", perhaps for their future consideration . Don’t be shy. Please do come.

Further note:

• We all know that being an EO is not an easy task. As on some trips that other E0s have organized – I have heard grumblings whenever someone feels neglected or overlooked. Some members also tend to be overly critical. If you are one of these people – please don’t come.
• However – if you are easy-going, able to accept unexpected inconveniences, pitch in to help instead of complain – please do come. I will enjoy your company. It will be an interesting day.
• Please be punctual: It is not nice for a few “late people” to keep the other “punctual people” waiting.
• Transport cost approximately SGD20 per pax, depending on the number of participants. Express your interest here, asap, no later than 17 June. Pay transport cost by 19 June – account detail to be announced soon.

Hi people,  your “once a year” organized Exploring Yunnan trip is coming

Date: 25 October to 1 November 2011.

Those who wish to stay longer to explore other areas in Yunnan or other areas of your life please let me know.

• Group size: Preferably at least 8 travelers, if not enough confirmed travelers by 31 August, trip will be cancelled.
• Confirmation: By paying $100 (part of the total cost of travel) before 31 August 2011. However, if you cancel or change your mind, there will be no refund.
• Target Travelers:

Please note that this is NOT a package tour type of trip, if you prefer package tour, please visit the travel fair. No staying in 5 stars hotel but boutique and unique hotels and guesthouses.

• I will be your guide with one or two locals.  Suitable for first timers to Yunnan
• Those who don’t speak or understand much mandarin
• Those exploring Yunnan for personal or spiritual or health reasons
• Those exploring the idea of short term stay and retreat living in "eternal spring Yunnan"
• No quarrelsome petty travelers!

About The Trip………….

Yunnan is situated on a 1,000M above sea level plateau and surrounded by mountains mainly. The weather in October is the best in a year; about 23 Deg C to 15 Deg C. Land of 25 ethnic minority nationalities. Below are some details;

Destinations & Attractions:

1. Kunming, Flowers and Birds Street, Stone Forest, Jiu Xiang Cave, Dinoaurs Fossils Village, Dwarf Kingdom, Organic Farm Stay, Olive Farm Stay and Harvesting of Olives,
2. Dali; Within Old City, Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain by Cable cars, Unique”Noah’s Ark” Catholic and Evangelical Church Buildings, Tie Dye Factories, 3 Course Tea Bai Dance
3. Lijiang; 2 Ancient Cities, World Heritage Site, Dongba cultural dances, Lijiang Impression Performance By Zhang Yimou Group,
4. Food: Famous “Cross The Bridge Noodle” and cultural dance, Chairman Mao Restaurant. Biggest Muslim Restaurant in Kunming, Donkey Meat Hotpot, Mushroom and Vegetables Steamboat, Other tons of local delicacies of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang, of course there are many western cafes, KFC, Big M, Breadtalk, Dim Sum restaurants, etc.