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My name is Eric Leow, a new member to this Club.

I am playing pickleball for the last year and there are players who are playing this for the last 20 odd years. Many players across all skill-level have claimed that it would be “very hard” to stop playing the game, with some saying that they are “very determined” to continue playing.

Briefly pickleball is a hybrid of Badminton, Tennis and Table-tennis, a three in one game, played with a wooden, graphic, or composite paddles and a perforated plastic ball. It can be played on a normal Badminton court or on any hard surface. The net is lowered to 3 ft high.

If you find badminton, tennis or squash too strenuous for you, then pickleball is an excellent introductory game. It is very easy to learn and is quickly played and enjoyed by everyone, men, women, children and benefiting people at all ages. It is a low cost game. Badminton courts are easily available in our CC or sports hall. All you need is to buy the paddles and balls.

From my personal experience, I found that most pickleball clubs do not want to take in new players who have not play this game before.

I know the organizer of a pickleball club, and I think I should be able to convince him to recruit new players. Subject to SHCians expression of interest, I am considering to introduce pickleball and EO this sports here.

If this is on, it would be on every Tues and Thurs 9.30am to 12.30pm. However, if the CC required the use the hall for activities then that session will be cancelled.

You just need to get your own paddle, and contribute towards the purchase of balls. Not to worry about the amount, it is very affordable. It is about $3-$4 per month.

The place is in the vicinity of Hougang.

Expression of interest:

1. Eric (already playing)
2. Jassmine Teo
3. Ann Giri
4. Kristy Quek
5. Jacqueline Wong
6. Frisna Tan
7. Julian Mok
8. Peter Goh

Activity posted on behalf of Eric Leow by Yew Kwong

Calling all dance enthusiasts! Social Dance Nite at Paya Lebar Kovan CC is right here again……so put on your dancing shoes and join me grooving to the beat….
Event Details:
Date: Friday, 30 May 2014
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Fees: $3.00 (Mineral water plus Curry Puff or Finger food)
Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Please indicate your interest here and I will reserve tickets for you. Thank you!  :)

Ah Nee (Event Coordinator)

 Ah Nee
Susan Chang
Andrew Yeung
Shirleen
Pearl
Lydia Chin
Ronald Lam
SS James Tan
Gabrielle Chua
Veronique Lee
Joe Choo
Dolly Lim
Peter Loo
Lily Ho
Jway
Dorine Tan
Bessie Lam
Andrew

Hi Silverhairs,

The above Two-days/One-night trip fall on the Weekend of July 19 & 20.
Maximum participants including the EO is TWELVE persons.
If the Departure time remained unchanged, we shall leave Harbourfront
by ferry at 8am for the One hour 35/40mins journey proceeding
Southwest from Singapore.
No Advance of monetary collection is involved, therefore participants
whom are interested, please be punctual on the Scheduled-date and time.

Regards, Abel Tan, EO

Hi everybody,

For members who are still working, we tend to have our gatherings in the evenings and on weekends.

For members who are not working, we tend to meet during daylight hours. We tend to avoid evening hours. No beers and loud music.

To many, Saturdays and Sundays are considered family time, so weekend activities suit some.

What about lunch time? Everybody needs to eat. Some of us have lunch 12-1pm, others 1-2pm. Retirees and those whose hours are flexible can go out lunch 12-2pm.

Our monthly gatherings are usually on a weekday, between 4pm and 8.30pm. Sometimes, we try weekends. I don’t remember we having a lunch time gathering.

Do you know of a cosy place that we can meet? Frequency: once a week. For a start, we can consider any weekday 12-2pm.

1. Have lunch at the venue, maybe $6-10 @ person (I pick this number from the air). Lunch could be single dish with Tea/coffe or a set lunch with a soup, main and Tea/coffee. The venue decides the food.

2. Must be near a MRT station, without need to change to a bus, etc. We have limited lunch time.

3. Free seating, and confirmation of the number of Pax, one day before the lunch. Give the venue time to arrange the food.

4. Participants open to SilverHairsClub members, booking of lunch one day before the actual lunch date, and pre-paid.

5. Members can bring friends. Friends and non-members pay $2 per Pax, over non-member’s lunch.

6. Objective of this lunch is to facilitate members getting to know other members, and their friends. Can also bring parents so that they get to know one another too. We have to break the loneliness in our life when we get older and retire.

If you cook or can organise the food, and know of a venue, again meeting the above criteria, this can also be considered.

If you have been to a venue that meets the criteria, please mention the place here. You can also whatsapp me or speak to any of member whom you know.

SilverHairsClub believes that when members and seniors gather together, they will finally find common interests and friends. The rest is up to you.

Terence Seah

Hi Cyclists

Our next cycling event will be to Labrador Park

Meet : Labrador Park MRT station facing Carpark.
Time : 1600 hrs
Bike rental kiosk : Nil
Dinner : Seah Im food centre (byo)

We will visit Labrador Park and Kepple Island.
Those cycling from the East may meet me near Popeye Punggol.

Cheers

Joining:
1. Douglas
2. Karen
3. Lily
4. Mike Tay
5. Dolly
6. Anna

Dear Members,
I am going to post for the last time before I give up as I felt that there is no much takers for those items being blessed so far.  My parents had been complaining that I had stocked too many karang guni at home since most members are not posting on their own.  So unless I am able to clear these asap to stop nagging from them… If I am unable to do so… I reckon that posting these items at facebook yield a better responses for those needed.

So, please comment here if you need these…   Cheers… Dolly

 

I have looked at more than 15 Tibet packages and was looking for one that include Mt. Everest in the itinerary. Most travel agencies offer 9 or 10 days packages that do not include Mt. Everest. The reason is that a side trip to Mt. Everest base camp will add $400-$500 more to the package and there is little demand for it. Most people want a shorter and cheaper trip. So far, I have found only 1 travel agency that offer a 12D Tibet tour that includes Mt. Everest and the tour is confirmed. Let’s call this agency A.

For agency A, the departure date is 9 June, 2014. The cost is 2888 (package) + 350 (taxes) + 72 (tips) = $3310. It was more than I initially expected. But, after talking to the agent, I think the cost is justifiable and reasonable. She promised that there will not be any compulsory optional tour, no shopping tour and the cabin for the train ride is 4 to a room with soft beds. Some travel agencies provide 6 to a room with hard beds. For those with 6 in a room, the door cannot be locked (security is compromised) and the windows are dirty (cannot take photos through the window).

Beside the above mentioned travel agency, there are 2 other agencies that offer 12D Tibet tour with Mt. Everest. None of them have received any booking. Let’s call these 2 agencies B & C, and the details of the packages are given below.

B: Depart 5 June, Requires 10 to depart, Estimated cost $2900 (includes package, taxes, tips and compulsory optional tour), Shopping stops on the trip

C: Depart 5 June, Requires 6 to depart, Estimated cost $3050 (includes package, taxes, tips and compulsory optional tour), Shopping stops on the trip

In 2008, three of my friends (with one of them from Xian, China) have decided to visit Tibet in April 2008 on a Free n Easy trip. Due to the riot in March 2008, the Tibet trip was cancelled. Since we have already purchased our air tickets to Xian (we plan to take a train from Xian to Lhasa), we decided to fly into Xian and spend most of our time in Xian and the surrounding regions. At that time, we estimated the cost to be about $2000+ on a shoe string budget and plan to stay at budget inns.

So far, Jane Chua and I are confirmed going. If you are interested in any of the packages, please reply with your preference (indicating A, B, C or no preference), preferably asap as we have to make a decision soon. If we can get enough people, we can consider the lower cost package.

EO: Moon Wong

The itinerary of Agency A is given below. The tour is conducted in Mandarin. Its Chinese version of the itinerary is very detailed with names of hotels given.

Tour Highlights:
Lhasa
Potala Palace, World’s highest palace / Jokhang Monastery – sacred place of worship for the Tibetan / Barkhor
Street – characteristics of Tibet local folk art-crafts & Tibetan-style daily goods / Yamdrok & Namtso Lake, heavenly
beauty lake
Nyingchi – The Jiangnan of Tibet / Lhasa River / Niyang River Scenic Area & Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
Shigatse – Tashi-Lhunpo Monastery: Panchen Lama’s residence
Train Journey Highlights
– Ride the most luxurious train on the world’s highest railway
– The world’s most advanced oxygenized cabin
– Marvel at the snowy landscape at the top of the world
Mount Everest : The highest point on the Earth’s continental crust

Day 1: Singapore Chengdu (L/D) CA404 SINCTU 0200/0630
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for our flight to Chengdu, provincial capital of Sichuan. Upon arrival, visit
Kuan-zhai Lane where is a conservation of old architectural structures that have been implanted with modern decoration in a bustling
Chengdu city. Enjoy Sichuan spicy hotpot for dinner. After dinner, proceed to check into hotel.

Day 2: Chengdu Nyingchi CA4431 (07:20/08:50) (B/L/D)
Transfer to airport for your domestic flight to Nyingchi. Nyingchi is also known as the Jiangnan of Tibet with an average
sea-level of 2,500m. After lunch, proceed to King Cypress Natural Reserve. King Cypress is located near the village of
Bajie, about 7km from the town of Bayi and it has a history of more than 2,500 years. In the afternoon, travel 70km north in
the Yunnan-Tibet highway to the fairty-tale world ‘Lulang Forest Area’ which is known as ‘Little Switzerland of Tibet’. It is
the most impressive is the forest of Tibetan cypresses of about 10ha at the Bagyai Village in Nyingchi County at 3,040m
above sea level. Take a distance look at Najiabawa Peak. The main peak of Nanjiabawa is 7,782m high and famed as “the
father of icebergs”. The Nanjiabawa Peak is the highest in the Prefecture of Nyingchi and the 15th highest in the globe. Its
colossal triangle body is covered with deep snow and mists all year around which makes people hard to see its real face.

Day 3: Nyingchi / Lhasa (8hrs drive to Lhasa) (B/L/D)
Before depart Nyingchi, proceed to the most beautiful Kadinggou. Drive over the 5,013m above sea level Mila Mountain and
arrive Lhasa. Check-in to hotel after dinner.

Day 4: Lhasa/ Potala Palace / Jokhang Monaster / Barkhor Street (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we begin our exploration of the famous Potala Palace, perched on the northern side of Morburi Mountain.
Throughout the ages, it had been the winter palace of Dalai Lamas. Its name means ‘sacred Buddhist site’ in Tibetan
language. This palace-like complex of buildings was first built in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo to mark his
marriage with the Tang Dynasty’s princess Wencheng as well as to house the Buddha images brought by Wencheng and
the Nepalese princess Bhrikuti Devi. Over time, the palace was restored and expanded. The buildings are built of wood and
stone over 13 levels that span a height of over 117m, and a width of 400m from east to west and 360m from north to south.
The 130,000m2 architectural wonder has more than
1,000 gilded rooms and halls. The palace also houses priceless artefacts and artworks. Continue to Jokhang Monastery,
situated in the centre of Lhasa. It was first built in 674AD to celebrate the marriage of King Songtsen Gampo with Princess
Wencheng and Bhrikuti Devi, both devout Buddhists. This monastery underwent expansion over the years and today, its
four-level main hall sports a gilded roof and a blend of Han Chinese, Tibetan, Nepalese and Indian architectural styles. The
centre hall is supported by 20 beautifully carved wooden beams, while the under the eaves of the second and third levels of
the main hall are intricate sculptures of sphinxes and woodcarvings depicting animals. The corridors and halls are also
densely adorned with colourful murals of a total length of over 1,000m, which portray historical episodes and mythological
legends. Buddha images, including one of Sakyamuni at 13 years old, preside over the main hall, while the side halls feature
lifelike statues of King Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng and Princess Bhrikuti Devi. Proceed to Barkhor Street in the
old city, which offers glimpses of traditional Tibetan life. The faithful chant and circumambulate around Jokhang Monastery.
In this circular street there are also shops selling a wide variety of crafts such as Tibetan knives, bangles, shoes and more.

Day 5: Lhasa/ Namtso Lake (B/L/D)
After breakfast, coach to Namsto. When you arrive Na Gang Kou, you can see the bright lake surface of Lake Nam-tso in the
western side. Follow the smooth road down the mountain, you may then see the lake. However, the road is heading for Nam
village government at the north side. You cannot see the other side of the shore of Lake Nam-tso..

Day 6: Lhasa / Yamdrok lake / Shigatse (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we depart for Shigatse. Along the way, we pass-by Yamzo Yumco Lake, whose name means ‘swan lake’.
Also known as Baidi Lake, it is wedged between two mountains, hence like a swan spanning its wings. The crystal-clear
lake, located over 4,000m above sea level, has an area of 638m2, about the size of Singapore. It is the largest freshwater
lake in Tibet, with a depth of up to 59m.

Day 7: Shigatse / Dingri (B/L/D)
In th morning, visit Tashi-Lhunpo Monastery, the largest monastery of the Tibetan Buddhist Yellow Sect and seat of the
Panchen Lama. This monastery, whose beauty is on par with that of Potala Palace, is located 2km west of Shigaze. It was
founded by the first Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Gendun Drup, in 1447AD. Its name means ‘all fortune and happiness gather here’.
Built against the mountain, this complex of overlapping buildings looks like a little town from afar. Covering 300,000m2, the
complex is enclosed by a wall of 1,500m. The oldest building is the Main Chanting Hall. Constructed over 12 years, it is
fronted by a courtyard where Panchen Lamas presided over Buddhist lectures. The courtyard walls are covered with
Buddha images. The Main Chanting Hall houses the Panchen Lama’s throne and several chapels, including a Sakyamuni
chapel, Bodhisattva chapel and Tara chapel. Don’t miss the Tenth Panchen Lama’s Stupa. The Tenth Panchen Lama was a
highly respected Tibetan Buddhist leader.

Day 8: Dingri/Mount Everest/ Shigatse (B/L/D)
Zhumulangma Peak (Chinese: ????? Zh?mùl?ngm? F?ng) or Mount Chomolangma – is the highest mountain on
Earth above sea level, and the highest point on the Earth’s continental crust, as measured by the height above sea level of
its summit, 8,848 metres (29,029 ft). The mountain, which is part of the Himalaya range in Asia, is located on the border
between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, and Tibet, China.
We’ll go to the highest Mount Everest nature protection area and watch sunrise by early morning.
After that going to Mount Everest station by walk, it will take about 1 hour. Feels the nature grandness, also may see
fortunately has Mount Everest flag cloud which like fire of the life flutters. Across the Mount WuJiaLa(5200 m), we can find
out Mount ZhuoAoYou (8201 m),Mount LuoZi(8201 m),and Mount MaKaLu(8463 m) around the Mount Everest. All the white
world, stand here, Life, even the whole universe is absolute reality.

Day 9: Shigatse /Visit Tibetan Family /Lhasa (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we proceed back to Lhasa. On the way, we can enjoy scenic views of the Yarlung Zangbo Gorge. Upon
arrival, visit the Tibetan family. Continue coach to Lhasa.Stay Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 10: Qingzang Train: Lhasa/Xining (B)
Transfer to Lhasa railway station by Train start at 12:45pm.It is a high-elevation railway that connects Lhasa, Tibet to Xining,
Tibet Autonomous Region, in the People’s Republic of China.The length of the railway is 1,956 km.

Day 11: Xining (B/L/D)
After breakfast, a site not to be missed is the Dongguan Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in northern China.

Day 12: Xining Chengdu Singapore CA403 CTUSIN 2000/0040+1
Train arrival Chengdu at 08.00am.Enjoy free time in Chengdu until transfer to airport for our flight back to Singapore.

Participants:
1. Moon Wong (No preference)
2. Jane Chua (No preference)

(This trip also in response to the request of “Let’s venture out of Singapore, perhaps to Johor?!”)

There have been much interest going to Pengerang especially since In late 2011 news about the Malaysian government’s plans to build petrochemical projects there and,
in Feb 2014, a Feng  Shui expert has selected Pengerang for its “good Feng Shui” and to which graves from the new Chinese gravesite in Bukit Gelugor, Johor will be relocated here!

Before this wonderful place is no more…. become less idyllic, with an increase in traffic both human and vehicles – lorries …
COME, join us  in this “raw” venture ie., sans prior recce, so somewhat disorganized…  bear with us ….   :D   :D

On the way one will enjoy lovely scenery of uncut grasses waving on either sides (sign of ‘welcome’  hehe)  coconuts trees swaying  with the wind;  the lovely kampong charm; the peaceful surrounding devoid of tall buildings! The lack of urban noises, if one craved  for open spaces

Sungai Rengit the  town in Pengerang located south-eastern tip of Johor is dotted with a dozen seafood  restaurants, all with local Spiny Lobsters as their main draw!

The favourable currency exchange rates for Singapore dollar meant we will eat  like ‘royalty’ there.

Pengerang was also the site of a major WW2-era British coastal battery — Malayan WWII history, where the British troops  readied their defences in preparation for a Japanese attack via Singapore!

Unlike other groups, I prefer to go with the bumboat instead of coach!      :D    :D

NOTE:  Time & cost – are estimates only and to be paid by each participant.

This trip is subject to availabilities & weather condition.

The day’s adventure shall start from our Changi  Village.         :D

ECs:  Christina Chan & Azhari Cuttilan
Date:  Saturday, 10th May 2014  (ie., 2nd Saturday)
Start Time:  8.15am sharp.
Meeting Point:
Changi Point Ferry terminal, gather at the back to ‘Mark’ attendance (do not go down to the ferry departure lobby).

LOGISTICs purpose –
GUARANTEE OF SEAT/RESERVATION ***** –  Deposit S$20 with registration to POSB Acct No.: 542-107-561
by Tuesday 29th April 2014.
Please provide name & time of deposit for verification purposes.

Deposit will be refunded either on board bumboat or during lunch.
“No show” = No refund of deposit, which will be taken to defray cost for missing seats in bumboat and taxi or registered participant get a replacement.

Reservations will be considered in sets of 12, SHC members shall be given priority.
Initial target:  24pax.
Additional will be placed on wait list, if insufficient no. of pax to fill another bumboat, you may choose to pay/share for the missing seats to make up the bumboat operators’ requirement.

The prerogatives of the Walk Team shall take precedence.

HIGHLIGHTS of the trip –

1)    Visit Ostrich Farm, admission charge RM$15 – ostrich satay, omelettes… yum, yum
2)    Walk around town and/or to the lovely beach.
3)    a sumptuous seafood lunch (must have lobsters!, need to place orders.)
4)    hopefully, we can find the trail to Pengarang Battery – last heard trail was covered  by nature.
5)    3pm – head back to the jetty by taxi.
6)    4pm – back in Singapore soil!

IMPORTANT! Participant to note:

1)    BRING YOUR PASSPORTS.  PASSPORTS MUST BE VALID AT LEAST 6 MONTHS!
2)    Bring mosquitoes repellent, umbrella, sun block, cap, water bottles, wear comfortable  shoes.
3)    Bumboat : one way trip S$12.00.  bumboat operator will only leave if the capacity of 12 passengers is filled OR pay for the missing passengers/seats.
4)    At Singapore Passengers Departure Lobby – required to submit individual passports for custom registration.
5)    Travel time:  Approx 45 minutes/1 hour to reach Tanjung Pengelih  jetty./Pengerang Ferry Terminal.
6)    CLEAR CUSTOMS.  Then gather together in your groups as per in the bumboat of 12pax.  Will nominate 1 lead/per bumboat to assist.
7)    Take Taxi (can seat 4passengers) to the small town.  Travel time: about 15 minutes at $20 Malaysian Ringgit OR we might book taxi for round trip (approx. cost M$90 – 100 for full day).  At this point still Unable to get in contact with taxi operator.

General Information —
Ostrich farm is opened by Mr Colin Teh who is a former Singapore SAF pilot.  Both the showroom and restaurant are located outside the farm so no admission charges to visit them.
Do you know the toughness of an Ostrich’s egg? Answer, hear it from Mr. Teh  … intro about Ostriches are provided by Mr. Teh/or staff.

Buy home  — individual choice
Kedai Kek Lim Choo Seng famous for pastries eg., Lao Po Bing aka Old Wife Cake, etc.

Walk Team ECs: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Judy Lim and June Koh and I, Christina CL Chan, signing off….

REGISTRATION with deposit*****

 

Hi Members,
These 5 pairs of reading glasses were given to me for blessing by another member – Please indicate here if keen and I will make the necessary arrangement.

Hope to hear from you soon…

Cheers.. Dolly

Hi Cyclists.

Meet at : Pasir Ris car park C
Time : 1600hrs
Route : To Punggol waterway.
Bike rental : $6/- 2 hours

We will have a new segment for beginners interested in cycling.
All newbies or beginners interested in cycling are
encouraged to sign up for this free lesson.
Grace Kok has volunteered to be the trainer and I will assist her.

Feel free to ask her any questions during training.

Cheers

Joining:
1. Douglas
2. Grace
3. Eileen A
4. Lina N
5. Lee ah nee
6. Melissa Khng
7. Steven Chan
8. Hou Chong
9. Joan Ang
10.Dolly
11.Lai Fong
12.Jane Yeoh – TBN

Newbies ??

    

If there is any event that we all look forward to each year end, it has to be our Annual Dinner & Dance. Obviously the D&D has to be fun, big and involves our members.  The planning has to start now, and your participation is key to making the event a success. You are invited to contribute your ideas and suggestions.  You are invited to join the committee. Let’s start with some guidelines for this year’s grandest event.

1. Venue: subject to availability, the date will be xx Dec 2014, and can be a Saturday or Sunday.  The venue can be a Hotel function room or a hotel swimming pool.  If you know of the F&B or Banquet director of a hotel, please speak to him/her, look at dates availability.  200 pax, either sit-down or buffet, can be function room or swimming pool, must come with a stage and dancing area and music/PA systems. Convenience to public transport.  Please announce your recommendation, we will confirm before end June 2014.
2. Food:  Can be sit down or buffet style
3. Band and music:  Yes, open and subject to availability.
4. Comperes:  Open.  Preferred from members.
5. Participation:  From SilverHairsClub membership, as well as open to other SilverHairs in Singapore.  Target participation:  200 pax.
6. Program of grames and activities:  Open
7. Prizes and Sponsors: Open
8. Cost: (a) members and (b) non-members:  Announced before July 2014.  via ticket sales only.

Let’s open our D&D event for discussion.  Please feel free to speak out here.  We will close all major decisions by 30 June 2014.

Terence Seah

 

Dear member

Anyone interested to join me and my husband

Freda Lim

What started as a small gathering has mushroomed into a gathering of 28 persons

We have space for 8 more persons if you’d like to come, as I’ve added more space.

Dinner: Seafood restaurant known for great Crabs and other food
Great music w live band. Some of us can sing too.
V small area to dance..

To make it easy, this will be an EC event.

Do indicate yr name:
1. Bessie Lam
2. Anne Chee
3. Andrew
4
5
6
7
8

Rgds Pat Oei

MRT PICKUP
BT Gombak 6.30pm 3seats
Clementi 6.30pm 2seats
Paya Lebar filled up
Buona Vista 1 seat available 6.30pm
Jurong East filled up

If you want to be identified ( by Names ) , you need to configure accordingly when you first downloaded ( or subsequently alter ) “WhatsApp” into you Handphone or computer. This is the same as when you set up your desk top/laptop- you are asked to name your device. When you named your computer and connected to Networks ( WiFi,etc ) your computer name will appear in the Networks Gateway.

If no name is given ….the Networks Gateway will display a series of MCA/ISA or Pos number XXXXXXXXXXXXX ( could be as long as 32 number and alphabets. This is the same as WhatsApp – a named device when joins a Chat will automatically  let the Chat Room/Group know who and who are on line.

I will quote some examples of members who I never ask for their phone numbers but I can identify by their names even though I had never meet them- Daisy Yeo;Richard Wong, Sharon,Anne Chee, aaronLow,Chiang ChengpunI, Freeda, Josephine, Richard Le Chang. All mentioned names are not registered in my devices contact list. Any one can inspect my device to verify.

So, if you join a Network( Chats,Skype,etc,) a named device will facilitate you identity, otherwise be courteous to provide when ask politely.

Tony Ang

Note: MCA = Micro Channel architecture;POS=Programmable Option Select

 

ECs for this walk: Veronica Wong and Mary Tan
Date: Saturday, 12 April 2014
Start Time: 4.30pm SHARP
Duration of walk: approx 2hrs
Meeting Place: Buangkok MRT, Exit B nearby Passenger Control Station

This walk route along the coastline and waterways in the north-east of the island is relatively easy flat terrains.
Take in picturesque views of Serangoon Reservoir as you walk along this greenway.
A welcome stretch of peace and quiet, the pleasing green landscape around Sungei Serangoon Park Connector
Revel in the cool breeze of Sungei Serangoon as you head down this 2.1km greenway.
Get closer to the adjacent Serangoon Reservoir at the look out points along Punggol Promenade Riverside Walk.

At the end of the walk, for those who wish to have dinner, there’s a cluster of food and beverage outlets –
Uncle Leong Seafood Restaurant, Popeye’s fast food, Pitstop and Ah Dong Tea House (15% discount with NTUC membership card)

Walk Team ECs: Christina CL Chan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan,
Judy Lim and June Koh.

Those joining the walk :

1.  Andrew Yeung
2. Gabriella Chua
3. Tony Ang
4. Winnie Tan
5. Maureen Lee
6. Jimmy Tsin
7. Joan Ang
8. Eleanor Chan
9. Lee Ah Nee
10. Alice Seah
11. Christina Chan
12. Shawn Soh
13. Wendy Goh (non-member)
14. Paul Kong
15. Peggy Kong
16. Steven Chan
17. Lena Ho
18. Pauline Chew
19. Judy Lim
20. Richard Wong
21. Seok Cheng
22. Serene Low
23. Wendy Lum
24. Laura Ng
25. Lay Nah (non-member)
26. Andrew Koh
27. Lawrence Kang

Dear friends,

You are invited to join us for our Anniversary Lunch
On Thurs 3rd April, 1pm

DULUKALA PERANAKAN RESTAURANT (updated)
#04-04 beauty World Centre
144 Upp Bt Timah Rd

As we savor the delectable & delicious
Peranakan Buah Keluak, Babi Ponteh, NGOH Hiang, itik Sioh,
Chap chye, Bakwan Kepiting and many more dishes.

If you can play, join us at The Recreation club next to Bt Gombak MRT station for a game from 10am to 12 noon.

Let’s enjoy while we can..

Rgds
Pat

Participants
1. Gabriella
2. Tony Ang
3. Paul Kong
4. Peggy Kong
5. Terence Seah
6. Inez
7. Johnny pow
8. Annie Pow
9. Cat Yeo
10 Ron
11 Yoon Chin
12 Khim
13 primrose
14 Angela
15 peter
16 Amy
17 Frisna
18 Bee Gek
19 Bira
20 Pat Oei
21 Dan Huang
22 Richard Wong
23

This travelling bag (inclusive of long strip) was given by a friend but I have no use for this and would like to be give out to any members here. Please let me know if there is any keen takers for me.

Priority will be given to those that those put their comments here.

Hope to hear from you soon… Cheers.. Dolly

PS: Collection at Bukit Panjang or I will be at the cycling event this Sat..

Hi Cycling Buddies

Our first cycling event for this year is 0n 22 March 2014

Meet up at : Burger King – ECP
Time : 1600 hrs
Route : TO Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay
(cycling will be on PCN and pedestrian paths)

regards

Joining:

1. Dolly
2. Karen T
3. Judy L
4. Tony Ang
5. Andrew

Joining Dinner
1. Lily
2. Yew Kwong

During the last Monthly Walk, some suggested to go relaxing at a cooler place . Singapore is a liittle hot. Daniel Chan and I will EO this Event. Kindly advise your interest by 25th March 2014.

Date : 14th to 17th April 2014 ( Monday to Thursday )

Interested participants kindly indicate the type of accomodation required.- Resort World Hotel ( Delux ) OR First World Hotel.- Standard, Delux OR Super Delux.

Programme : Mountain Trecking ( Dry season good to treck ); Explore Kuala Lumpur ; Durian Hunting; Kara-ok and Good Makans

EOs

Tony and Daniel

Hi members,

Another item to be blessed – anyone keen to have this.  Please reply here or dlgummy@hotmail.com.  Collection at Hougang Ave 7.

Cheers …. Dolly

 

Another item to be blessed as attached.  Collection at Bedok Reservoir Road at giver’s convenience.  Pls let me here or email at dlgummy@hotmail.com.  NFCFS.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Cheers…. Dolly

This is our first Monthly Walk for 2014.
I promise you it is going to be an easy one…. only 4.27 km of flat terrain alongside Whampoa & Kallang River. Our walk commences from Toa Payoh Hub Bus Interchange and ends at Kallang Mrt.
From Toa Payoh Hub we will take a short walk to Zhongsan Park and the two adjacent new hotels, Ramada & Days Inn. If possible visit Sun Yat Sen Heritage site and a sporty bicycle outlet with cafe nearby.

Date: 8th March 2014, Saturday. 4.30pm
Meeting Place: Toa Payoh Hub , Bus Interchange.
Distance : 4.3 km
EC for event : Charles Wee assisted by Veronica Wong.

Our Walk Team ECs: Christina Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Veronica Wong,Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Judy Lim, June Koh

This 12-sessions IT Skills Package for the 50plus provides the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge on the basic use of the computer, the Internet as well as other life-style related info-communication skills.

The course covers the following topics:
1) Basic computer and the Internet
2) E-Communication, emails and Skype
3) E-Entertainment
4) Facebook and Social Networking including tips on keeping your information safe and private

Prerequisite: Participants need to bring their own Wi-Fi enabled laptop/tablet PC for the course.

Dates (12, two-hourly, weekly, Thursday Sessions): Starting 03-04-2014 and ending 26-06-2014.
Time: 6.30PM to 8.30PM
Venue: Bukit Merah Public Library (Level 3)
Course fee: $24 for the 12 sessions.
(Nearest MRT – Tiong Bahru. Exit MRT, turn RIGHT, up escalator, take bus number 5, 16 or 851 to end, Bukit Merah Bus Interchange, then a 5-minutes walk to library.
If you drive and uses the GPS, the Postal Code of the destination is 159462)

Registration is through NLB web site via http://golibrary.nlb.gov.sg OR go to any library
e-kiosk to register with your EZ-link or NETS card.

hewlee (EC)

Hi All,
While we are aware that there are lots of talented members willing to come forward to conduct classes charging a minimal cost for materials and some extra.  It is always a great challenge as to where they can find a venue to host these classes.

This morning, while having breakfast with Karen – she was showing me those nail arts that she had done on her nails.  Wow, is really beautiful and she is willing to teach but again venue is another setback.

I always wanted to try putting a false eyelashes but yet to master this skill and always hope that someone will be able to guide me along.. todate, had been unsuccessfully discard at least 10 pairs of falsies due to no proper guidance given.

Of cos, some of you will definitely tell me, aiyah, go to youtube and watch video, sure ai sai 1.. well at least, I know that this does not worked out for me…

Having said all these, are any members out there able help to provide any info for venue (FOC) or cost at minimal charge – we want to hear from all of you….

Cheers… Dolly

Is very happy to learn Terence is recovering well from recent incident. At same time from post, some of our silverian are experiencing DM.

I was diagnosed with DM2 in Jan 2011 during a routine blood test ( The 1st time ) check at polyclinic. A first dose of Metformin made me felt very lousy. 2nd dose left a funny taste in my  tongue. Tried unsuccessfully for 2 days to get the doctor to change medication. Left Singapore for job project without taking medicine along.. Stayed in the Kalimantan for 10 weeks clearing vegetation. During the 2nd week onwards, I added a fruit ( the local call Cainito ) to dialy diet. because I like it after seeing native mothers feeding their babies as milk.

March 2011 I return to my job in China . I went to my regular  Chinese sinsen for consultation on DM . He prescribed whole Chicken Breast ( absulute without  fats and skin ) cook with 20 lime ( cut into half ) – 2 and a half-bowl water cook till 1 bowl soup, drink 3 times a week . My blood HBAlc was 6.00 by Chinese hospital

December 2011, I went back to the same singapore Polyclinic for blood test ( test supposed to be June 2011) . My HBAlc was 6.10. The Doctor was excited that his medication was working.This time he precribed 2 x 500 mg Metformin saying is necessary to keep HBAlc around 3.6  I think this doctor is mad and of course I refuse to take the medicine

June 2012 as scheduled, My HBAlc report was 6.00. This time I told the doctor I had not been taking medicine by showing him the intack medicine precribed to me.. My subsequent blood HBAlc in Sept 2012, Jan 2013 and Aug 2013  was 6.00 N 6.10.  For the whole  2013   I didnot eat  the fruit cainito. I have stop drinking breast chicken soup since Aug 2013 to prepare for the next blood test in March 2014.

For those with DM condition and wish to try eating Cainito, Joint our walk and I will show you the Cainito Tree beside finding them in Our Singapore Botanical Garden. Or jiont Coffee chats and I will show you the write up on the Medicinal Uses of Cainito.

Tony Ang