Category: Forum General

Dear fellow SilverHairsClub members,

All of us have seen many National Days. We participate in parades, we contribute to our nation and build Singapore to what it is today. We watch NDP celebrations on TV, at the Padang and National Stadium. We are all proud of Singapore.

On behalf of SHC, on this grand occasion, let’s wish our ourselves and our country, “Happy National Day”.

Terence Seah

Now that we have visited Khao Yai, our next retirement evaluation trip will be to Thailand’s coastal regions, following closely around the gulf of Thailand.

From Suvarnabhumi airport, straight to Chonburi Bangsaen beach, and hugging the coastline to Pattaya, Jomthien, Rayong and Sattahip. We will not enter Bangkok city. Our last stop will be Sattahip, and we will return to Suvarnabhumi airport. Note: I may reverse the direction, so we can end the last day buying seafood and kiam Her.

We can expect seafood for most part of the trip, water, fresh air, no rain as dry season has arrived, fishing villages, seafood markets, beaches, a vibrant night life at Pattaya, relaxing Rayong, turtles, counting ships, swimming and local communities. Expect a rustic slow moving trip to high energy activity at Pattaya. Most important, great company among members.

1. Date: between 15 Oct and 15 Nov 2019. 5D4N. Date now confirmed for 9-14Nov 2019 6D5N.

2. Start point: Suvarnabhumi airport, ETA before 10am 9 Nov 2019.

3. End point: Suvarnabhumi point. ETD after 6pm 14 Nov.

4. Cost: All participants buy their own Sin/BKK/Sin airtickets. As trip is confirmed, groups can now book airtickets.

Food likely will be shared, and in some places on your own.

5. Where we stay: likely 3 or 4 stars. Will advise.

6. Itinery: Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sattahip 1N to Rayong 2N to Pattaya 2N to Suvarnabhumi airport.

Members wishing to participate can register now. You can withdraw at a later date. You can register your name or you can register as a group under your name. We don’t need any more details until we are about to book the hotels. The trip WhatsApp group will start 1 SEP 2019.

7. Transport: based on the numbers to date, we are likely to use a coach to ferry us around, during the trip. We will make this decision on 15 SEP 2019.

Strictly: members only.

Terence Seah

Registration list:

1. Terence Seah

2. Howard Yong

3. Stella Sheng

4. Gingko Tay

5. Ong Chew Teck

6. Yap Siew King

7. Cheng Whye Kee

8. Frisna Tan

9. Ann Lim

10. Shirley Wee

11. Bira L.

12. Theresa Seow

13. Pauline Au Yong

14. Pauline Khoo

15. Bobby Bok

16. Mega A.

17. Sherry Wong

18. Jane Tan

19. Nok Seah

20. Dolly Lim

21. Lee HC

21. Michele Sim

23. Lina Ng

25. Louis Siah

26. C H Teo

27.

28. ChristinA Chan

29. Vicky Siong

30.

* This is a list of interested participants. You may withdraw anytime before hotel bookings. Trip limited to 35 pax. After 35 pax, plse join the waiting list.

Monthly walk: Punggol Coastal Walk

Date : 13th July 2019, Saturday
Time : 4.30pm SHARP
Duration: approx. 2.5hours. Distance 5 km
Meeting Place: Punggol Mrt exit A
ECs: Christina Chan with Anna Seet and Charles Wee

This is a very popular route for an easy evening walk suggested by our walkist Anna Seet. The walk takes us along a scenic coastal part of Punggol and a manicured waterway. For those of you who have not been there, it’s an interesting and memorable experience. For others it is always refreshing to see an updated progressive Punggol, and we continue to marvel at how fast the place has evolved and changed.
We commence our walk from Punggol Mrt , walk through Waterway Point towards the made Canal waterway that links two rivers, Ponggol River and Serangoon River. From the Canal we proceed westwards to the Punggol River, strolling along its riverside until we reach Punggol Marina Boatel . Continuing, we trace the northern coastal stretch , walking along a park connector until Coney Island. Nearby there we branch off and walk along another canal heading towards Oasis LRT where we end our walk. Refreshment and/or dinner at a nearby coffee shop awaits you.

Wear comfortable footwear, no slippers/sandals.
Protect oneself with sun screen, sunglasses, caps. And bring along an Umbrella
.
The Walk Team: ChristinA Chan, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Linda Chua ,Azhari Cuttilan and Charles Wee.

This is an EC activity . You can bring your adult friends who are 45 and above.

We have the privilege to grow up in an analog age, live our adulthood in the digital age, And now, artificial intelligence creeps in our golden years and start to take control.
We can either make it work for us or just live under its shadow as we ride into the sunset.
Dress Code: collared shirts and pants
Fees : $25 net inclusive of Hi Tea
Venue : Tower Club
Time : 6th July Saturday 230 pm to 430 pm.
Please RSVP 90623535.

Khao Yai, known globally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is about 2 hours north east of Bangkok.

This booking is closed. It is fully booked due to the popular demand of celebrities, Jack Neo and Team’s performance

We apologise for the inconvenience caused

Join our local comedians “CELEBRITIES JACK NEO  AND TEAM”

on a 3D2N BINTAN CRUISE, 14 June 2019

As this period falls under mid-season, during school holidays and this rare opportunity; we are organising for members, friends and families, to have interesting fun with our local celebrities. Register as early as possible to avoid fully book. Closing date 8 June 2019

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1. EO/EC: Doreen Chan
   
2. Not applicable for cruise members as you will be invited by Genting Cruise

For the last few years, SHC June babies have been celebrating our birthday together.

Sue Chan has been coordinating this event, and gathering the June babes together. Whatever your age. If you are borned in Jun, come join us or contact Sue Chan.

This year, June babes will be having a get-together dinner at the sumptuous Zichar stall in Ang Mo Kio Blk 722.

Date: Fri evening, Jun 7, 2019.

Cost: Shared basis.

Place: directly opp Ang Mo Kio Mrt station, a 5 mins walk.

Those of us who drive can park at the big car park besides the coffeeshop.

** Members who wish to coordinate other birthday months, please contact me. We will help you to celebrate every year.

Terence Seah/Sue Chan

Let’s have another session on WhatsApp to discuss and share CPF issues concerning seniors.

The CPF website has plenty of information. An appointment at any of the CPF centres can also clear your doubt.

This WhatsApp discussion group will last 7 days, starting 15 May and ends 21 May 2019 midnight.

Rules apply:

1. No website URL link

2. No photos, tell phone numbers or invitations to attend any events.

3. No greetings. But feel free to introduce your name. Please address one another by first name.

4. All Q&A strictly text only.

5. Strictly, no unrelated content.

6. Plse keep to the above rules to stay on the chat. Sorry, no reminders.

Plse register here to attend. Deadline: 14 May 2019.

Terence Seah

Date: Saturday, 11th May 2019
Time: 4.15pm sharp
Duration: approx 2.5 hrs
Meeting place : Bukit Panjang MRT, Downtown Line “DT1” passenger service centre.
EC: Linda

Zhenghua Park is a linear nature park bounded by Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), BKE Slip Road to Kranji Expressway (KJE).
The park was built between the PUB pipeline reserve and BKE near the Bukit Panjang housing estate.

Take a walk in the shade of the beautiful trees, you may see many different birds.
We will also walk the 3.8 hectare extension that includes a sand-based children’s playground, an open green and amenities for visitors.

Our stroll will end at tentatively, Pending LRT.

Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Azhari
Cuttilan, Linda Chua and ChristinA Chan.

Those coming, register soonest!

1. LindaC
2. AndrewK
3. StellaS
4. DollyL
5. CarlyG
6. GingkoT
7. DorisT
8. GrahamS
9. KentC
10. JennyL
11. RonaldLee
12. PeterG
13. DaisyP
14. Yap SK
15. Ong CT
16. HenryS
17. RonaldLam
18. PhyllisT
19. YoongChin
20. LilianK
21. JanisH
22. MonicaT
23. VictorC
24. BruceL
25. GraceK
26. PaulineK

Coffee at 50cent

https://www.greatdeals.com.sg/2019/04/28/ntuc-foodfare-kopitiam-50c-drink-set-meals-discount/amp

Hope your next gathering will be more budget, gather your kaki to enjoy while it last.

• Meeting Point: Seah Im Food Centre
• Time : 1600 hrs
• We will be cycling to Labrador Park.

Please register if you’re joining.

Joining

1. Doug

Date: Saturday, 13th April 2019

Time: 09.30AM SHARP!!     

Do plan to be on time, if not earlier . Strictly NO waiting for latecomer! :D

Duration: approx 3 to 4hrs (there’s no turning back)

Meeting place (**) : Seah Im Food Centre.
Nearest MRT – HarbourFront, NE1 / CC29; Exit B.

SeahIm FC: One end are Malay stalls; the other end are Chinese.
Use the toilet facilities (located nearer the Malay stalls) as the next two(2) hours might not have this facility.

WE MEET: In the mid section; are rows of tables & chairs, nearby a CharKwayTeow stall; past these rows facing the main road is a “Coffee Queen” stall.

EC: ChristinA

This is not a walk in the park ….. this is an Adventure you may not want
to miss!

Let’s get closer to nature.. C’mon on, strap on a good pair of hiking shoes!

We will trek through some overgrowth, hike Uphill, to visit site(s) that once
even had disappeared from the maps of Singapore for more than 60years;
was rediscovered, yet hidden.

Note:
1st leg of this walk — depends much on the weather.
Should there be heavy rain on Friday, we might need to “change” route
as it might be too slippery to hike uphill & down.

IF above happens then will walk only the 2nd leg…. m still thinking :)

To avoid confusion, meeting place (**) shall remain unchanged.
IF you are not sure of the location of the meeting place, ASK early.

Strongly recommend:

1. wear long pants, covered shoes with ankle socks unless you wish to
   get bites.
2. Hiking poles — it helps as there ain’t railings or anything to hold
3. Brollies, caps and bottle of water to stay hydrated.

As we might end at 2pm, I will provide a small snack.

Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Azhari
Cuttilan, Linda Chua and ChristinA Chan…. signing off!

Kindly put your name down soonest! Thank you!

1. ChristinA
2. LydiaP
3. IreneP
4. SusanT
5. AndrewK
6. StellaS
7. PeterG
8. JennyL
9. DollyL
10. Lilian K
11. BruceL
12. SusanCHT
13. RonaldL
14. DorisT
15. GrahamS
16. GingoT
17. Jimmy Tsin
18. Mike Tay
19. Catherine Yeo
20. Henry See
21. Phyllis Tan
22. Evelyn Ong
23. Yap Sew King

Our First monthly cycling event will be in P. Ubin.

Date : 16 March 2019
Time : 0900 hrs
Meet at : Changi Village Hawker centre, near POSB ATM 

We will board ferry to P. Ubin and rent bikes over there. Bike rental:$8-10.

Ferry one way :$3

Joining 
1. Douglas
2. Andrew
3. Thomas
4. Steven 
5. Anna
6. Melissa 

Maybe
Alan Ang

Hi greetings from Henry Foo!
My band will be playing at Hard Rock Cafe 830pm 19th March 19.
As a silver hair myself, we grew up in the era of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Hollies the animals and the likes.
We will be playing these music off the 60s to bring you firm memory lanes!
Please reply as its expected to be quite full that night.

EO – Doreen Chan
Co EO – Jeffrey Gan
Registration officer – Lydia Chin

Date: 29 Mar 2019
Time: 6 – 11 pm
Venue: Voice Art, SMRT club, beside Bishan swimming complex
Location: Bishan Mrt
At Bishan Pl, you will find a road which is in between the bus interchange and Junction 8 Mall; from the shop ”SASA”, turn left and walk straight out to Bishan St 14
Address 2 Bishan 14 Level 2 Singapore 579780

Charge per person: S$17.00
Include: – Karaoke: singing & dancing and food

Below agenda is a guideline and may change if needed

5.30 pm Registration starts

6.00 pm Karaoke starts

6.30 pm 5-course buffet dinner; free flow coffee, tea & water

7.30 pm Surprise items

7.45 pm 15 mins Salsa dance by Jeffrey Gan

8.00 pm 15 mins Bachata dance

8.15 pm Will play 4 pcs Line Dance songs: Electric Slide, Cowboy Cha Cha, Koot Kart and Who do u call darling

8.30 pm 2,5 hrs of Free & Easy – karaoke for the remaining registered singers, social dance/line dance/chit chat/chill out

11.00 pm End of our happy gathering.. Goodnight.. till we meet again

Members attending:

1. Doreen Chan – pd
2. Jeffrey Gan – pd
3. Irene Lee – pd
4. David Ong – pd
5. Lilian – pd
6. Charles Wee – pd
7. Teo – pd
8. Caroline Gee – pd
9. Ah Nee – pd
10. Dolly Lim – pd
11. Malyne Seon – pd
12. Maria Tan – pd
13. Thomas Loh – pd
14. Lydia Poh – pd
15. Michelle Sim – pd
16. John Howe – pd
17. Lydia Chin – pd
18. Francis Poh – pd
19. Richard Wong – pd
20. Swanny – pd
21. Cat Yeo – pd
22. Sue Lim – pd
23. Betty Chua – pd
24. Tony Ang – pd
25. Sally Foo – pd
26. Angeline Ong – pd
27. Judy Chia – pd
28. Jennifer Soh – pd
29. Alex – pd
30. Catherine – pd
31. Ng How – pd
32. Lina Ng – pd
33. Hou Chong – pd

Registration is closed

For those who are keen on karaoke, please DO register at 5.30 pm.  We only have 8 early bird slots for karaoke segment from 6 pm – 6:30 pm only.

Number 9 onwards will be slotted into the Dinner Seranades Segment (from 6:30 – 7:30pm).. and we probably can only accommodate about 12 singers during that one hour slot.  If your Number is 20 and above, you will be slotted into the “Free and easy” slot, which starts at 8:30pm, and you might not even get the chance to sing.. depending on the flow of events during the “Free and Easy Slot”…      Please DO register with Lydia Chin, IMMEDIATELY upon your arrival at the venue.

We gonna have fun tonight… see u soon… !

UNQUOTE

If you would like to join the committee to host this event, plse whatsapp +65 9489-4360. Ideas welcome.

Venue: NA, near/at a MRT station.
Date: NA, 2019
Time: NA
Participation: 40 pax min
Music: suitable for different LINE dancing types
Cost: NA
Participation: Strictly SilverHairsClub members.

Terence Seah

This is an old post. As the new year is here, we can revive the SHC best hug again. Let’s give one another the hug after our new year greeting.

In recent days, some members including myself have been doing some bear hugging; and we thought it would be a good idea to develop the SHC Bear Hug.  Whenever we meet, we can do the Bear Hug.  Here’s how it works.

1. Both hands forward, right hand slightly higher than left hand.
2. Smile and walk towards the other person, and give a good hug for 3-5 secs.
3. Works for both men and women.
4. No kissing.

You can still operate with the typical hand-shake.

Terence Seah

Any lady interested in joining me in the above trip? Msg me at meiliix@gmail.com. Tks.

A Wholesom Advise for all of Us

Here are some advice for we silver hairs.

Between age 60 and death.
It’s time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. Don’t just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard-earned capital.

Warning: This is also a bad time for investments, even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof. They only bring problems and worries. This is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet.

Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don’t feel bad spending your money on yourself. You’ve taken care of them for many years, and you’ve taught them what you could. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.

Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well and get your sleep. It’s easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy. That is why you need to keep yourself in good shape and be aware of your medical and physical needs. Keep in touch with your doctor, do tests even when you’re feeling well. Stay informed.

Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together.

Don’t stress over the little things. You’ve already overcome so much in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but the important thing is the present. Don’t let the past drag you down and don’t let the future frighten you. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.

Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: “A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection.”

Be proud, both inside and out. Don’t stop going to your hair salon or barber, do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the dentist, keep your perfumes and creams well stocked. When you are well-maintained on the outside, it seeps in, making you feel proud and strong.

Don’t lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. You’ve developed your own sense of what looks good on you – keep it and be proud of it. It’s part of who you are.

ALWAYS stay up-to-date. Read newspapers, watch the news. Go online and read what people are saying. Make sure you have an active email account and try to use some of those social networks. You’ll be surprised what old friends you’ll meet.

Respect the younger generation and their opinions. They may not have the same ideals as you, but they are the future, and will take the world in their direction. Give advice, not criticism, and try to remind them that yesterday’s wisdom still applies today.
Never use the phrase: “In my time.” Your time is now. As long as you’re alive, you are part of this time.

Some people embrace their golden years, while others become bitter and surly. Life is too short to waste your days on the latter. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it’ll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better. Spending your time with bitter people will make you feel older and harder to be around.

Do not surrender to the temptation of living with your children or grandchildren (if you have a financial choice, that is). Sure, being surrounded by family sounds great, but we all need our privacy. They need theirs and you need yours. Even then, do so only if you feel you really need the help or do not want to live by yourself

Don’t abandon your hobbies. If you don’t have any, make new ones. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance. You can adopt a cat or a dog, grow a kitchen garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf.

Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you haven’t seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). The important thing is to leave the house from time to time. Go to museums, go walk through a park. Get out there.

Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much unless you really need to. Try to accept situations as they are.

Pains and discomfort go hand in hand with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the life.

If you’ve been offended by someone – forgive them. If you’ve offended someone – apologize. Don’t drag around resentment with you. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn’t matter who was right. Someone once said: “Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Don’t take that poison. Forgive, forget and move on with your life.

Laugh. Laugh away your worries Remember, you are one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one. Many never get to this age, never get to experience a full life.

I am organizing a one week trip to Cambodia visting SiemReap, Sihanoukeville, Kampot & Kep and Phnom Penh. The trip is comfirm to proceed. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 8, lodging 2 to a room. Highlights of this trip include visits to Angkor Wat, Bokor Highlands, Kampot rustic riverside town, Kep crab market, La Pepper Plantation, Naga World casino. If you are interested, please email me at cwee999@gmail.com your NAME & CONTACT NUMBER and I can provide you details of program and costings. Charles Wee.

                           HAPPY NEW YEAR,,,!
                     Walk Your Way To Better Health

INFORMATION ONLY

Walks continue to be on 2nd Saturday/month; remains an EC event, bring your adult friends.

This year, our walk team members are rather busy, unlike previous years we might cancel even scheduled walk(s) with a Post to update members prior to the walk date.

We will Post each walk 10 days, latest one(1) week prior to scheduled date.

1st walk is scheduled on 09 March.

12 Jan — No walk
09 Feb — CNY, time for family and friends.

Scheduled dates for 2019 —
09 Mar
13 Apr
11 May
08 Jun
13 Jul
10 Aug — No walk
14 Sep
12 Oct — TBC
09 Nov
14 Dec — No walk

Stay healthy, see you in Every of our walks!

from the Walk Team:
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Azhari Cuttilan and I, ChristinA Chan.

Gather your friends to feast this durian buffet by clicking on the detail link.

Just a word of caution – eat with moderate,expect a big crowd so long waiting time to endure.

ps : Go with your SHC member for durian bonding –

https://www.greatdeals.com.sg/2019/01/02/majestic-durian-xo-d24-buffet-promotion-bedok-north

My name is Alan Ang join SHC Since the club started. A retiree but sometime working for pocket money I seldom joint the club activity. I like cycling’swimming’ travel and sighting I use to driving to Malaysia free and easy on budget planning. I’m looking for a roommate and altogether 3 or 4 travel members to tour with me to Malaysia. The cost will be shared among all members I will provide free driver and car while for food I would like to spend individually because I like to eat to myself which the food I like. if anyone interested regardless man or woman can contact me. Purely for the tour only no monkey business related. Thank you to SHC administrator if allow me to post to the club website
Alan Ang

Paradigm Mall is offering the service as promotion.
The pickup point will be Marsiling MRT Station Carpark Block 162, Woodlands street 13. Departure from Singapore at time 8.30am
Departure time from Paradigm Mall JB to Singapore at 7.30pm.
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I have already applied through facebook messsenger .
How to apply
1. Go to their facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/ParadigmJB/
2. Go to the post dated 21 Dec time 11:38 am.
Title: FREE* transportation services
3. Send Message through facebook. inform that you are interested in 27 Dec free transport. They will reply to you asking for detail like name, ic, mobile, etc.
Thanks.
Francis
9062-2534