IT Learning Continues

Understand that some members here are interested 2 learn the followings –

  1. How 2 convert normal songs into mp3 format.
  2. How 2 record songs onto blank CD.
  3. How 2 make copies (aka backup) of DVD of size below 4.7gb.
  4. How 2 make copies (aka backup) of DVD of size exceeding 4.7gb (aka Dual Layer)
  5. How 2 download songs from YouTube’s website 2 your PC.

What U must 1st have –

  1. A PC or lappy (aka notebook)
  2. A DVD writer
  3. Blank DVDr n CDr
  4. Nero Burning software (bundles with your DVD writer)
  5. Cyberlink DVD player software (bundles with your DVD writer)
  6. DVD Decrypter software (downloadable free)
  7. DVD Shrink software (downloadable free)
  8. Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (downloadable from Microsoft’s website)
  9. Zamzar file conversion

One simple and convenient method is 2 search "how 2" on the Internet, a place with lots of guides. Otherwise, lets have your responses n see if we can find a way 2 cater to your needs.

Interested members –

  1. Dan Huang (Queenstown/Redhill)
  2. John Howe (Queenstown/Redhill)
  3. Boon Liang (Tlk Blangah)
  4. Catherine Chong
  5. Ah Nee (Hougang)
  6. Peng Peng
  7. Eileen Lee
  8. Lina Ng (Bishan)
  9. Wee Chin
  10. Gingko Tay (Pasir Ris)
  11. Agnes Tan
  12. Jie
  13. Jonathan Ong
  14. Alicia Soh
  15. Ann To (Jurong)
  16. Dennis Wee (Pasir Ris)
  17. Rene Leong (Siglap)
  18. Roland Tong (Tanah Merah)
  19. Andrew Kuan (Tanah Merah)
  20. Veronique Lee (Bt Batok)
  21. Linda Chang
  22. Norlinda (Siglap)
  23. Marg Koh
  24. Grace Kok (Bishan)
  25. Elaine K
  26. Annie Loh (Bedok)
  27. Margaret Chan
  28. Karen Thio
  29. YH
  30. Ann Lim

FAQ –

  1. Venue – not fixed yet. Maybe Paya Lebar CC, Henderson CC, at your home if it can take in a group of 4 with broadband access n at least 1 PC or at McDonald if U can bring along a lappy.
  2. Time Slot – likely on a Sat afternoon unless aft mid-Apr 08.

Just need your (only those who have indiciated their interest) opinion n comment –

If we hold I.T. workshops at ScoreBot, would U prefer to use PCs/Laptops provided or bring your own assuming that chargeable fees are the same?

IT Workshops in Jan 2008 (1)

We had successfully completed 4 workshops at Henderson CC in Jan 08. A big thank you to all those who had attended. Although there were some hitches, nevertheless the workshops were great opportunities for members to get together to refresh their IT skills n to those who were new pick up new IT skills.

I hope the experiences picked up from these workshops will harness your IT skills. If they are insufficient, pls do come back for more. On the choice of centre n location selection, we are in negotiation with an external organisation in a central location fully equipped with equipment n w/o restriction in loading software that we need to use on the PCs. We await to hear the good news.

What we had done –

1) Buying n selling stuff online, 2) Internet banking, 3) Online chat & 4) Emailing Enhanced

Out of the 4 workshops, #2 was the most successful with 95% out of 100% attempted and subscribed to Internet Banking. They were also 1st timers.

I also wish to extend my thanks to members who had volunteered their time to assist at the workshops. They were Chan Kwong Wah, Ronald Lee, Edward Lim, Christina Chan CL & Jade Phua.

We may re-run the 4 workshops n some others at later dates. Other workshops like photo editing, downloading images n videos, selling on Ebay, uploading photos to n managing online photo albums, burning images n videos onto media, creating your own webpage n latest craze, blogging.

We welcome all suggestions. In the event we do take time to run those courses it’s likely that we cant find volunteer trainers. Pls excuse us. If you are able n available to run any course pls come n join us.

Until you hear from us again, a big thank you to all you once again.

IT Workshops in Jan 2008

Chan Kwong Wah n myself will be conducting these workshops wif assistance from some other members in Jan 2008.

Venue : Henderson Community Club, Bukit Merah View (confirmed).

Location Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3602/travel_site_11600/

Time Slots : 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Fees : $7 per participant per workshop. Minimum 7 participants to start class. Maximum 12 seats.

Dates n Topics :

1) Sat, 5 Jan 08 – Buying n selling stuff online (e.g. ebay, yahoo, mocca)

2) Sat, 12 Jan 08 – Internet banking (POSB/DBS accounts will be used 4 live        transactions)

3) Sat, 19 Jan 08 – Instant messaging (MSN n Yahoo chat), ICQ n IRC

4) Sat, 26 Jan 08 – Emailing Enhanced (how 2 attach n detach files n pic, how 2 zip n      unzip files, how 2 capture n organise addresses in address book n how 2 retrieve email addresses from "to", "cc" n "bcc")

Registration is now opened on a PAID n 1st COME 1st SERVE basis. Please remit $7 (X numbers of workshop U intend 2 attend) to my POSB Savings Account No. 096248873 after U hv registered ur name. TQ.

My sincere apology. I m sorry 4 some wrong info posted earlier which is now corrected.    Fee is $7 per participant per workshop. Fees collected go to the CC mgt 4 use of IT Centre, equipment n Internet Access.

Registration closes on Fri, 21 Dec 07 or earlier once seats are fully taken up.

Latest Updates :

Workshops # 1 n 4 – full. No more registration.

Workshop # 2 – 7 seats left.

Workshop # 3 – 4 seats left.

TQ 2 all those who hd signed up.

SOHO for Remisier & Brokering Agents

We have a Trader’s Hub ideally tailored as a 3rd party support centre for remisiers, trading representatives etc. Just direct your clients to us and we become your support centre.

We have incentive scheme for your clients to trade. Trading is no more lonely here.  Its also a cafe fully setup with internet access for trading on a 24/7. 

Any startup business can also tap on our SOHO.

IT Workshop

Some members hv volunteered 2 conduct the followings –

1) Sat, 3 Nov 07 from 10 am to 1 pm, Powerpoint (basic) lesson 1 

2) Sat, 10 Nov 07 from 10 am to 1 pm, Powerpoint (basic) lesson 2

3) Sat, 24 Nov 07 from 10 am to 1 pm, Powerpoint (basic) lesson 3 + Emailing (how to do it better)

Venue is fixed at IT Centre, Henderson Community CC which is located at :

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3602/travel_site_11600/

Its 10 – 15 min leisure walk from Tiong Bahru mrt station. More route details will follow.

Target number of participants : Min 10 (to start the class) n Max 12.

Fees : $15 for 3 sessions, are required 2 be paid in advance upon registration. Fees collected will be paid directly to CC for use of premises n equipment. Fees will only be refunded if classes are cancelled due to min attendance not met.

Seats are allocated strictly on a paid basis. If U are unsure n wish 2 register, U can put your name here but seats are not guaranteed.

If U do hv QUESTIONS, pls post them under COMMENTS n they will be replied accordingly. Thank You.

Interested members –

1. KC Lau (paid)

2. Grace Kok

3. Agnes Tan

For info, here is a full description of No. 18 Bali Lane – 

1. The place is equipped with wireless LAN and wired network. However, we do not provide PCs nor notebooks here. This is because the venue is designed for stock trading where traders generally bring their own equipment.

2. The cost depends on the number of people and the duration needed. We can provide two cost proposals, for your selection. For small group, we offer $30 for half day and $45 for full day. (Minimal 5 people). For larger group, we can offer a fixed price. The cost is $450 per half day and $850 per full day, with use of the internet. There is a 42" LCD TV for the projection of powerpoint for the trainer. The maximum number of people is 20 in the room.

3. Do give us one week notice if possible, so that we can check the booking and reserve for you in advance. But do contact us anyway if you have urgent need, and we will be happy to accomodate.

The abv info was given by Mr Max Ee Khong Kie of Scorebot Pte Ltd which owns tis plc.

Hi All

Due 2 poor response, e intended pwrpt sessions r now cancelled. Money paid at registration will be refunded.

I.T. Workshops

Hi Guys

Some members here including myself are please to volunteer to conduct I.T. workshops (maybe max 3 hrs per session) at 2 prearranged venues, Chong Pang CC n Henderson CC. Chong Pang CC is located at Yishun, a 10 min walk from Yishun mrt station n Henderson CC at Bukit Merah View, a 10 min walk from Tiong Bahru mrt station. Both are charging $5 per user per session n monies collected go directly to the CC. Both have broadband internet access; Chong Pang has 11 PCs n Henderson 17 PCs. Workshops may be conducted on weekdays or Sat. 

Topics covered vary from internet banking, auction to emailing, photo editing. We seek your suggestions on the types of workshops that you wish to have to enable us to compile the list. Once the list is compiled, we can plan n schedule the time slots n venues for the various workshops.

U dont have to be computer savvy but arming yourself with the IT knowledge learned from the workshops, we believe U are on your way 2 become IT savvy.  Please come forward n share your thoughts with us.  Members who wish 2 guide or train, pls come n join our Team.

We are here not 4 ourselves but 4 U.

SHC I.T. volunteers n Team

Suggested Topics – Keep them coming

  1. PC Building n Maintenance (includes build PC, install windows, troubleshoot common problems)
  2. Buy n Sell on the Internet
  3. Internet Surfing 
  4. Navigation SHC webpage (includes write n edit post n comments)
  5. Excel
  6. Access
  7. PowerPoint
  8. Blogging
  9. Windows Vista
  10. Webpage Design

Nothing has been firmed up. We wish 2 do topics that interest U thus need your suggestions. Once we got them from U, we can then work on them. 

We will work on the above 8 suggested topics if no other suggestions are received by end of Aug 07.

Workshops can be held at : Chong Pang CC, Henderson CC, your homes (in small groups) or any place where we dont hv 2 pay a hefty price 4 its use.

Interested members :

  • Yew Kwong (coordinator)
  • Benson Koh (learn PC bldg) (wld U take trainer role 4 photo editing?)
  • Edwin Chen (wld U take trainer role 4 PC Bldg pls?)
  • Ann To (learn more IT stuff)
  • Grace
  • Catherine Yeo (learn buy & sell on internet)
  • Dan Huang (learn photo editing, download n upload photos)
  • Joyce Tan
  • Lee Ah Nee
  • Caroline Gee
  • LH Jie
  • Rene Leong (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
  • Eileen Ang
  • Teresa Huang
  • Venika Leong
  • Andrew Yeung (as trainer)
  • Ronald Lee (as trainer)
  • Chan Kwong Wah (as trainer)
  • Agnes Tan
  • Ann Lim
  • Joy Chuang (learn PC security, software)
  • Bernadette Chung (learn hardware maintenance, internet surfing)
  • Susan Chang
  • Gingko Tay (learn photo editing, webpage design, software, buy & sell on internet)
  • Annie Loh
  • Eleanor Chan (learn excel, access)
  • Catherine Chong
  • Fong Ten Meng
  • Chow Weng (learn pc bldg)
  • Norlinda
  • Lam Oi Cheng (learn pc bldg, troubleshooting)
  • Veronic Lee
  • Molly Chua
  • Dolly Lim (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
  • Cheryl Ho
  • Gary Ong (as trainer)
  • Serene Tay (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
  • Lily Ho (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
  • Jade Phua (trainer 4 MS Word, Powerpoint in Mandarin)
  • Grace Kok (learn Win Vista)
  • Lynn (learn excel [advance], photo editing, webpage design, buy n sell on internet, software)
  • Janet Ng
  • Elizabeth Hwang

SHC’s Used PC Project

Hi fellow members

My sincere apology for keeping you guys in the dark since the first meeting was done on 14 Apr 07. We had our 2nd meeting at a member’s place this afternoon. My apology again for not broadcasting this information on the SHC’s webpage because of space constraint. 

We are now firmed to kick off this project. We want your help –   

1) To give us your name if you need a set of used and working Computer. Priority will first be given to those who cant afford to buy.

2) To donate your unused, spoilt or unwanted Computers to our Project. They will be refurbished to working condition or salvaged for parts for future use.

3) To conduct lessons for members and / or assist in helping out during the session.

4) To help in refurbishing the donated Computers and / or in writing courseware.

Collection and delivery – Fixed on 1st Sat of the month.

Pls contact via email or sms or call to : Bernadette Chung at rosycute@gmail.com / 91172778 or Yew Kwong at lohyks@hotmail.com / 97892492.

Members in this Project –

Yew Kwong, Chan Kwong Wah, Timothy Liu, Shirley Yeo, Serene Tay, Gary Ong, Pheng Sok, Bernadette Chung, Ronald Lee, Chow Weng and Andrew Yeung.

Annie Loh, Dolly, Ronnie, Mary Lee, Jade, Charles and Dennis Har.

How to get other SilverHairs to know more about you?

Some of us have been thinking how to write and share with other SilverHairs their interests.  Many SilverHairs would like to meet other SilverHairs with the same interests.  But, some of us are just shy, and not so sure where to start. Well, we shall make it easy for some of you.

Send an email to Vishal at Vishal@SilverHairsClub.com with your mobile telephone number.  Tell him you have some thoughts and ideas, and would like to share with others your ideas and interests.  We will call and talk with you, do a short write up for you on this website, and invite similar like-minded SilverHairs to share their thoughts with you.  Strictly for SilverHairsClub members only.

Your interests and thoughts can be on retirement plans, hobbies, going concerts, starting a small bread shop, joining travel, etc, etc, etc.

If you can do so yourself, do share with us and write your interests and ideas on this website.  Don’t be shy.  You can do so anytime.

SHC logo

For SilverHairs who are comfortable with online chat, and not able to join the gatherings

There many many SHC members whom we have not met.  Some are shy, while others find our gathering timings not suitable.  Some live in Jurong, while others live in Chua Choa Kang.  Many SilverHairs are wondering how to meet other SilverHairs, and yet unable to benefit from the convenience of MRT and buses.  Dont give up, we are looking for places in North, East and West of Singapore island. You can help out.

Early last year, we tried web-chat, and we were partially sucessful.  For all SHC members, who are unable to join the physical gatherings, let’s meet online.

For how to, please click here.  Please contact Vishal at vishal@silverhairsclub.com, if you wish to have a practice/trial.

The date:  Sat, Mar 17, 1400 – 1600 hrs. . To register, simply add your name here.

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Loh Yew Kwong
  3. Dennis Liew

Cooking Demo & Handicraft Group

I love to crotchet, make 3-dimensional origami swans, baskets, trays, jewellery-sets with beads & crystals & prepare to teach.

It will be good to have cooking demo in member’s home only for those non-working retired.

I am interested to teach handicraft or organise making of handicrafts to donate to old folks home for sale.

New member Mrs Patricia Ng ACE

“NET” Learning

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.

Places to offer to conduct net classes

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.

  1. Wong Kong Thean
  2. Patrick Yeo
  3. Kaushal
  4. Richard
  5. Loh Yew Kwong

Registered to want to learn selling/auctions on the internet.

  1. Catherine Yeo
  2. Pauline Au Yong
  3. Ronald Lee
  4. Chow Weng
  5. Kenneth Tan
  6. Fong Cheong Kong
  7. Margaret Cheo
  8. Ronald Wi
  9. Cheng
  10. Rossanne Chan
  11. Simon Wong
  12. Evelyn Tan
  13. Annie Loh
  14. Dave Tan

Volunteers to teach “Selling/Auctions on the internet”

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

Volunteers to teach “Selling/Auctions on the internet”

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.

Small groups training – Selling on the web

Hi SilverHairs,

Following different requests to conduct training sessions on :Selling/auctions on the web", we look at a few places to conduct these sessions.  There are a few volunteers, but we have not been able to find proper computer rooms.  At the same time, there was a feeling that large groups may not offer the degree of attention as small groups.  With these points in mind, we would go for small groups.

Please be organised in small groups of max 6 people, bearing in mind where you stay.  If someone forms a group of max 6 people, the volunteer trainer will go to your place, preferably your house.  You should have your own computer, a digital camera.  Please indicate the date/time, so that the volunteer can see if he/she is available.  Session 2 hours.  Strictly for SilverhairsClub members.  Must have some experience with internet surfing and emails.

This course is only for those SilverHairs who wants to learn selling/auction on the web, do not know how and want to learn from the experience of others.  No charge, just your time and interest.