The movie, titled, “Alone in the Wilderness”.

This “Alone in the Wilderness” is a 60 minutes movie about one man, Richard Proenneke, who after retirement at the age of 50 in 1967, decided to build a cabin on the shore of Twin Lakes up in the Alaska mountain wilderness. The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, cut and peeled the logs he would need for his cabin. He returned the next summer to finish the cabin where he lived for over 30 years with nature.  Only when his health was failing him that he returned back to civilisation and lived the remainder of his life with his brother in Hemet, California. He died in April 2003 at the age of 86. He left his cabin and legacy to the National Park Service and it remains a popular visitor attraction in the still remote Twin Lakes region.

You can view with 360° perspective, the surrounding cabin site and interior of the cabin by visiting – www.nps.gov/lacl/historyculture/proennekes-cabin.htm

The Movie …

“Thousands have had such dreams, but Richard Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. This video “Alone in the Wilderness” is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of nature’s events that kept him company.” – Sam Keith

e-Entertainment – it is an IT skill to get yourself “entertained” through surfing the Internet. Though certain sites (especially those marketable movies) require a small rental fee for viewing, but there are also a lot of short videos, also entertaining, out there for FREE viewing. I will also touch on the meaning of “Smart TV” and “Home Intelligence”.

Program: 1^st hour – See “Alone in the Wilderness” movie
2^nd hour – e-Entertainment
Date: 15-02-2014 (Saturday)
Time: 3PM to 5PM
Movie Start at 3.05PM sharp
Venue: Leng Kee Community Club (5-minutes walk from Redhill MRT)
Attendance Fee: Free (no charge).

The classroom can only accommodate 25 persons and registration will close at 25.
Hewlee (EC)
Those registered coming:

1) Richard Lean
2) Vivian Lai
3) Peri Liew
4) Thomas Loh
5) Winne Tan
6) Joy Chuang
7) Lilian Teo
8) Judy Lim
9) Irene Poh
10) Joyce Kwok
11) Bobby Bok
12) Lim Tian Soo
13) Aaron How
14) Maureen Lee
15) Ronald Lam
16) Joan Ang
17) Ronald Lee
18) Gingko Tay
19) John Howe
20) Myra Chia
21) Peng Peng
22) HC Lee
23) Lina Ng
24) June Koh
25) Charles Chua
26) Registration is now CLOSED.

        Valentine day is romantic.  Do you believe in having a cosy dinner to celebrate Valentine Day or send someone a stalk of roses. At our age, do you simply put the evening aside because it is a working day?

I guess having a Valentine Day among members is unromantic.  Please enjoy your Valentine Day.

Terence Seah

Hi Fellow SHCians,

The following Post is composed and written by Lau Eng Seng (Leon). I hope the SHC committee and Terence wouldn’t mind if I re-post for Eng Seng as suggested. Excuse me, if it is.

“Hi every one,? I am trying to create a new post to share about aging gracefully but don’t know how. So I post it in this reply. Perhaps some one can re post it in a forum where it can reach all members. Also teach me how to create new post.

7 Important Ways to Age Gracefully?:

1. Accept it, but don’t give in to it.
2. Realise that it’s never too late. As John Barrymore said, “A man is not old until regrets replace dreams.
3. Being moderate and regulated with how we treat our body is one of the smartest steps we can take.
4. Realise what you have and be grateful for it.
5. Laugh often. In George Bernard Shaw’s words, “You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.”
6. Do what you can to look your best, and then forget about it. There’s a lot more to life than how you look.
7. Find meaningful activities. Follow where your passions lie.

I hope each day finds you growing old gracefully, with health, happiness, and fulfilment.
And may all of you live long, live strong, and live happy.

I have seen how this club grown and happy for all new and old members to have now wider scope of activities. Wish I have more time myself to participate.

Will want to get to know more of all of you one day

Leon”

Hi friends

Our next coffee meet will be held on Thursday, 20 Feb 2014.  Details are as follows:

• Date:           Thursday, 20 February 2014
• Time:             2 – 4 pm
• Venue:          SingPost Food Court, next to Paya Lebar mrt station
• Agenda:       Coffee yak yak and fellowship

Come and join in an afternoon of FUN and LAUGHTER!  It’s an event for SHC members only.   

         May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy Chinese New Year!

Cheers

Gabriella Chua, EO

Registration list:

1. Gabriella Chua
2. Tony Ang
3. Frank Kaw
4. Abel Tan (tentative)
5. Richard Lean
6. Daniel Chan (tentative)
7. Peter Lim
8. Kenneth Tan
9. Roy & Lilian Koh
10. Alice Seah
11. Vivian Lai
12. Mary Chan
13. Peri Liew
14. Kheng Lim (tentative)
15. Shawn Soh
16. Kristy Ng
17. SS Tan
18. Amy Ko
19. Fred Heng
20. Ann Giri (may come depending on time her earlier appt ends)
21. Madeline Tan
22. Wendy Lum
23. Roland Tong
24. Paul Kong and Peggy Kong
25. Pat Oei
26. Vincent Lim
27. REMINDER – THE COFFEE MEET WILL BE HELD TOMORROW, 20 FEB FROM 2 – 4 PM (MAY END LATER FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO STAY LONGER)

From time to time, we announce that contact information eg tel numbers, email addresses and etc, are not allowed on this forum. However, we still have members publishing this info in their post and comments.

Members who disregard this may have their membership removed or their access downgraded.

Or their Posts and comments will be disregarded and removed from the Club’s forum.

Terence Seah

Start a New Year with sharing among members…..

We will meet to share homemade cookies.  Each of you will have to bring some to eat and also a bottle of homemake cookes to exchang with one another.  At the same time, we can share baking tips (which I am sure that we can benefit from each other thru this).  Catching up with one another and get to know all better.

Coffee/Tea will be provided and this occasion is only to the first 20 members who sign-up.  Looking foward to seeing you…

Event: Cookie Exchange Day
Date: 18th Jan, Sat
Time: 2pm-5pm
Venue: Blk 103 Bishan St 12 S’pore 570103

EO : Kristy Quek….

Interested members as follows:
1) Kristy Quek
2) Richard Lean
3) Karen Thio (baking demonstration)
4) Lily Ho
5) Dolly
6) Amy Ko
7) Fred Heng
8) Lillian Teo
9) Anne Chee
10) Sally Kang
11) Yew Kwong
12) Susan CH Tan
13) Caroline Gee
14) Yatsin
15) Eileen Thean
16) Ann Lim
17) Gingko
18) Paul Kong
19) Peggy Kong
20) Nina Choo
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Dear Friends,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Let’s welcome the New Year and 3 new members to our walk team:
Azhari Cuttilan, Judy Lim & June Koh.

INFORMATION
We have been walking since late 2005…,  regularly
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, usually in the afternoons
UNLESS otherwise stated.

Rain or Shine, once walk details are posted, there is no
turning back and walk, we shall!         hehe

Since March 2013, monthly walks is an EC event.
So c’mon bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members &
after the walk, be a SHCian!

2014 –  we would like to relax a while longer,,,,   :D

Jan & Feb — no walk due to the festive seasons.

March Onwards! ,,,,,,,  08Mar  ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,

Our 2014 monthly walks schedule (2nd Saturdays/month):

08Mar
12Apr
10May  (TBC, time permitting…a special itinerary for Mothers!)
14Jun
12Jul
23Aug  (exception: 3rd Sat, morning)
13Sep
11Oct
08Nov
13Dec  TBC

LET THE JOY OF DOING A PLEASANT ACTIVITY BE THERE ALWAYS!

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!!

Our Walk Team ECs:  Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Veronica Wong,
Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Judy Lim, June Koh and I,                                                                               ChristinA Chan,,,,, signing off!

Hi All
The Badminton game at Bukit Gombak Indoor stadium resumes.
We have booked following dates:
07-01-2014 (Tuesday) 10.00am to 12.00nn
09-01-2014 (Thursday) 10.00am to 12.00nn
16-01-2014 (Thursday) 10.00am to 12.00nn
The regular time-slot is Thursdays, 10am – 12.00nn.

Do come and support/cheer/jeer.. :)
See you
inez

Hi folks, I joined last month & participated in the Christmas Walk with a big group and came to know some members better after we adjourned for drinks at P.S.
I am female single with two grown sons & chose not to work because …………..(hahaa can disclose later)
I hope to attend the 2nd meeting on the 21/1/14 at Hans Pickkering St.
My interests are dancing x 3, travelling The others are normal ones like good food & tea/kopi chats, comedy/musical movies, concerts.
I am equally at ease with tennis bowling cycling brisk walks & swims too but not under the hot sun.
See you all !

Dear all

OUR COFFEE MEET IS BACK! The first session will be held on Thursday, 9.1.14.  Do come and join in the fun if you are free on that date.  Details are as follows:

• Date:       Thursday, 9.1.14
• Time:       2 – 4 pm
• Venue:     Singpost Food Court, next to Paya Lebar mrt station
• Topic:      None ~ wilding away the time!

This event is only for SHC members.  Please register your interest below.

Thanks & Cheers…

Gabriella Chua, EO

Registration List:

1. Gabriella Chua
   
2. SS
3. Andrew Koh
4. Tony Ang
5. Gingko Tay
6. Bob Mong
7. Julie Mong
8. Kenneth Tan
9. Frank Kaw
10. Mega
11. Daniel Chan
12. Jeff Gan
13. Peter Lim
14. Alice Seah
15. Kristy Quek
16. Amy Ko
17. Fred Heng
18. Rosalind Lee (tentative)
19. Paul Kong
20. Peggy Kong
21. Charles Chua
22. Roland Tong
23. Pat Oei
24. Lina Tan

GENTLE REMINDER ~ COFFEE CHAT WILL BE AT 2 PM TODAY (9.1.14) ….. SEE ALL OF YOU THERE

Dear Members,

IT’S AN AUSPICIOUS DAY TODAY.   THE TEAM AND I WISH YOU ALL HAPPY “REN RE” (EVERYBODY’S BIRTHDAY)!  HOPE YOU HAVE A HAPPY DAY AND WISHING YOU ALL GOOD HEALTH, GOOD LUCK AND PROSPERITY IN THE YEAR OF THE HORSE.

WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL NOT COME TOO LATE BUT BE THERE FROM   3.00 PM TO TAKE PART IN ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND ENJOY YOURSELF. THE CAI SHEN YE WILL AWAIT YOU HEARTILY TO TOSS THE GOLD COINS FOR GOOD LUCK AND PROSPERITY.  

NEWS UPDATE!

A REMINDER REGARDING THE PROGRAMME.

KINDLY NOTE IN PARTICULAR THE CHANGE OF TIMING FOR THE LOHEI AND THE DINNER AS SHOWN BELOW:

3.00 PM           REGISTRATION AND DOOR GIFT, GAMES, ETC.

5.30 PM            LO-HEI PROSPERITY TOSS

6.00 PM            DINNER COMMENCES

7.00 PM            DINNER ENDS

                         COMMENCEMENT OF GAMES, ETC.

YOUR ORGANISING TEAM HAS WORKED VERY HARD AND LOOKED INTO ALL DETAILS METICULOUSLY, SO THAT YOU WILL HAVE AN ENJOYABLE STAY AT THE CHALET.

WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO THIS EXCITING EVENT.

THANK YOU!

May Woo and all in the Team – FB STAMP

6 Feb 2014

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DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE AND A LONG WAITING LIST OF 13 PERSONS, WE REGRET THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY MORE REGISTRATION WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.

APOLOGIES TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO REGISTER NOW.

THANK YOU.

May Woo & Co EOs

5 Jan 2014 @ 2115 hrs

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A warm welcome to 2014 and may the New Year bring joy, good fortune and good health to all.

I am very happy to have the opportunity to organise my maiden SHC party together with 2 very experienced fellow members, Frisna Tan and Susan CH Tan.  With these 2 highly capable ladies on board, you will have lots of fun, good food, entertainment and laughter!  Friends who have attended Frisna’s CNY party in 2012 and Susan’s in 2013 will remember the good times that they have had at the events.

For a change, we will have Lohei Dinner.  The highlight will be a Bingo Game where everybody plays together as SHC family and make some cheers and get your adrenaline pumped up from the rounds of Bingo.  And who else but none other than our Bingo IC, Ann Lim, assisted by buddy, Theresa Seow.  Come and join us for 8 hours of fun-filled programme as follows:

Main Programme from 3 pm to 11 pm

3.00 pm:     Registration & door gift; Welcome Tea; Music & Ice Breaker Games, Biingo

5.30 pm      Lo-Hei Prosperity Toss followed by Dinner, Lucky Draw, ‘Bun Luck’, & Mahjong (MJ players to pay for rental of mahjong tables)

11.00 pm    Good-nite! (All guests except those staying over to leave resort.)

Extended Programme (Subject to pre-registration and a maximum of 12 persons) If you intend to have a marathon game and don’t mind to rough it out to catch your 40 winks anywhere within the chalet, sign up la!

11.00 pm    Free & Easy – card games, mah-jong, Rummy-O

6.30 am      Free & Easy – Comb the beach, watch sunrise, swim, cycling, games or just sleep in.

9.00 am      Simple Breakfast at the chalet

10.30 am    Check-out

Date:          8 Feb 2014 (Sat)

Venue:       Aloha Loyang Resorts, 159W Jalan Loyang Besar, S’pore 507020

https://www.aloharesorts.com.sg/images/maps/loyangmap.jpg   (Unit number will be emailed/sms/watsapp to all participants by early Feb)

Cost:

a)      $25.00 per head for part or full programme from 3 pm to 11 pm

b)      $33.00 per head for those who stay over (includes breakfast).  Must pre-register subject to availabilty. Please indicate under comments if you intend to join the extended programme.

Includes:     Tea-break, catered dinner, yu-sheng and extra salmon fillet, drinks, rental of chalet, door gifts, lucky draw, decorations and any incidental charges.

Maximum:   a) 50 persons only (3pm to 11pm)    b) 12 persons only (11pm to check-out)

Payment:      By 22 Jan 2014, Wednesday.  Brought forward to 11 Jan 2014  Kindly transfer to Treasurer, Peggy Yap’s POSB Savings Account: 038-02874-0 and let us know on this post when transfer is done. (Allow us time to verify transactions before we update the post.)

How to Get There From Pasir Ris Mrt station?

• Take Bus Service 354 to the nearest bus-stop around the resort
• Take free shuttle service provided by Aloha Loyang Resorts (Please check bus schedule at this link https://www.aloharesorts.com.sg/resort/loyang )

• Those driving there may park within the resort – free parking available

One last note, but no less important, please come in theme colour Red and wish each other with oranges.  Can also bring any fruit ??  Yes, any fruit.  Registration starts now!  First-come-first-served!  Confirmation based on payment.   Thank you and huat ah!

Organisers:   EO, May Woo; Co-EOs, Frisna Tan and Susan CH Tan

Registration: (Names in blue are for those staying over)

1. May Woo – EO                Paid 3 Jan
   
2. Frisna Tan – Co EO        Paid 5 Jan 
3. Susan Tan – Co EO        Paid 4 Jan (joining extended prog)
4. Peggy Yap – Treasurer– Paid 1 Jan
5. Athur Yap                       – Paid 1 Jan
6. Kristy Quek                    – Paid 1 Jan
7. Ann Lim – Bingo I/C      – Paid 4 Jan (joining extended prog)
   
8. Theresa Seow – Bingo Assistant  Paid 4 Jan (mahjong marathon)
9. Bira – Games Assistant – Paid 5 Jan
10. Charles Wee                  – Paid 2 Jan
11. Terence Seah                – Paid 11 Jan (joining extended prog) 
    
12. Richard Wong                – Paid 4 Jan (mahjong marathon)
    
13. Tan Sim Seng                – Paid 4 Jan
14. Lydia Chin                      – Paid 9 Jan
    
15. Thomas Loh                   – Paid 4 Jan
16. Peri Liew                        – Paid 4 Jan
17. Rosalind Lee                  – Paid 5 Jan
18. Joan Ang                        – Paid 3 Jan
    
19. Anne Chee                     – Paid 5 Jan
20. Yoke Moon                     – Paid 5 Jan 
    
21. Pearl Kwan                    – Paid 2 Jan
22. Simon Lee                     – Paid 2 Jan
23. Judy Lim                        – Paid 4 Jan
24. June Koh                       – Paid 4 Jan
25. Andrew Koh                  – Paid 4 Jan
26. Karen Thio                    – Paid 4 Jan
27. Sockie                            – Paid 5 Jan
    
28. Lily Ho                            – Paid 5 Jan
    
29. Irene Seet                      – Paid 7 Jan
30. Sally Kang                     – Paid 4 Jan
31. Helen Kuek                    – Paid  7 Jan
32. Loh Yew Kwong            – Paid 5 Jan
    
33. SK Chua                        – Paid 2 Jan
34. Tony Ang                       – Paid 8 Jan (joining extended prog)
35. Bee Gek                        – Paid 8 Jan
36. Lam                               – Paid 8 Jan
37. Eyvonne Chew              – Paid 7 Jan
38. Julie Guan                     – Paid 7 Jan
39. Evon Lim                       – Paid 4 Jan (mahjong marathon)
40. Dan Huang                   – Paid 4 Jan (mahjong marathon) 
41. Bobby Bok                   – Paid 4 Jan
42. Grace Wong                –  Paid 8 Jan
43. Eileen Lee                    – Paid 7 Jan
44. Lisa Ong                      – Paid 7 Jan
45. Lin Chuah                    – Paid 5 Jan
46. Marg Tian                    – Paid 5 Jan
47. Dorine Tan                   – Paid 11 Jan
    
48. Irene Chua                   – Paid 10 Jan
    
49. Catherine Ho               – Paid 4 Jan (joining extended prog)
50. Daisy Yeo                   – Paid 4 Jan
51. Helen Wong                – Paid 10 Jan
52. T K Pow                      – Paid 10 Jan
53. Pauline Khoo               – Paid 8 Jan
54. Lina Tan                      – Paid 10 Jan
55. Annie Pow                    – Paid 8 Jan
56. Johnny Pow                 – Paid 8 Jan
57. Aaron How                  – Paid 12 Jan
58. Juliet Ong                   – Paid 12 Jan

CANCELLED

1. Eileen Thean – 5 Jan
2. Rina Tan        – 6 Jan
3. Irene Poh
4. Ronald Lam
5. Lawrence Khan
6. Alice Seah
7. Bessie Lam

Hi Everyone ,
My wife and I first heard about your organization through some friends. It’s good to know that members share the common interest in our golden years. Our interest include music, dancing and travelling. We hope see some of you soon.

Dear Fellow SHC,

Before the 2014 Summer Heat, A travelling Plan integrating Trade Exhibitions, Business Round Table, KTV, Night Clubing Visiting Beaches, Harbour fronts, Breathing Mountain Breeze, Scenic Mountain streams, Historic Monuments ,etc

Best of all, those interested can join the travelling schedule at any Entry/Exit city according to his/hers available time and budget. These Entry N Exit are: HANNAN- Haikou;GUANGXI-Nanning;YUNNAN=Kunming;SICHUAN-Chengdu;The trip will begin in April and return to Singapore by May where the Airfare are most economical. Enquiries-email : ang_tonio@yahoo.com.sg

We will start landing at Macau and the Journey begins from Zuhai covering seven provinces and 50 cities/township. Cost per day CNY 200-300-with accommodation at lowest 3-1/2 Stars Clean and comfortable Hotel with buffet breakfast. Meals at Restaurants

2013 has obviously been a highly eventful year for SHC with many activities and a successful Taipei Night. Yet reading some of the blog posts during the last couple of months has been rather disappointing and we might even say downright depressing.

Since an informal committee of some form was formed around August 2013, the blog posts have revealed that one committee member has offered her resignation and evenly publicly advertised for a replacement, another committee member has been openly castigated for her comments by the Chairman ( which in all honesty we are still at a loss as to what those comments were all about).

Meanwhile we are also being entertained by the spectacle of a corporate EO throwing in the towel in the midst of organizing some event.

At the risk of sounding politically incorrect, if we were outsiders wondering whether we should join the SHC, it would seem to us that the Club is on the verge of a major organizational crisis rather than a vehicle for social fellowship.

Yet we know for a fact that the SHC has been a gamechanger for many seniors and well before Facebook and other social network vehicles were founded, many people’s lives have already been enriched and even transformed through the interactions and social activities of the SHC.

Our wish for SHC in 2014 is that every member focus on the original objectives of the Club and not let personality differences (of which some must be expected to be realistic) cloud their judgement and actions. Instead of settling their differences or disagreements via the forum, perhaps a phone call, personal sms or even a quiet cup of coffee could do the trick. We believe the vast majority of members join SHC for its social objectives and would like the club to remain so. We stand to be corrected, but we don’t think that we are being presumptious to say that some potential EO’s with quality ideas are not coming forward because of concern that they are stepping into a political mine field.

Do hope that our observations are taken in the right perspective as we believe they come under the realm of constructive comment. Of course some of you may beg to differ and that is entirely natural. No offence taken, and certainly no offence meant.

Let’s bring back the old kampong spirit that once we had !

Cheers and to a brighter 2014 for SHC

Peggy n Arthur Yap

Dear SHC members,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

I am planning to retire in 2014, and with 2 good friends, we are planning to explore the Golden Triangle of Thailand. All of us are first-timers ? Would really appreciate if any one can provide some pointers on :-

1. The do’s and don’ts when visiting the Golden Triangle;
2. The things to do and must-see places in Chiangmai, Chiangrai and the border town of Myanmar;
3. Can we stay over night in Myanmar? And if yes, any recommended lodging;
4. How can we travel overland from Chiangmai or Chiangrai, cross border into Laos and travel up north to Kunming Yunnan ? Any suggested mode of travel ? by bus, by train, by boat up Mekong river, etc.

We are planning to spend 2~3 weeks in March 2014 to explore the Golden Triangle.

I truly appreciate and thank all of you in advance for your suggestions !

BTW, I am also interested in Terrance’s idea of retiring in Thailand. Thank you !

Warm Regards,
Ronnie Chow.

In 2004, my close friends, William Chew, Richard Ng and Vincent Khoo got together regularly to talk about retiring in Thailand. That’s 10 years ago. We have been living in the region for more than 20 years. Today, Richard stayed on and worked in Bangkok. Vincent Khoo moved back recently to Singapore due to health reasons; he is eager to get back next year. William Chew stayed on in Myanmar, having lived there for almost 30 years. I have been living in Thailand for more than 20 years, and today, I am extending my plans to live in Thailand for an indefinate period of time.

There are many Singaporeans living in Thailand, enjoying their retirement. They can be found in Chiangmai, Phuket, Bangkok, Korat, Pattaya and HuaHin. Most have either a house Upcountry or an apartment in key cities. Many live on a modest lifestyle, enjoying the vastness of Thailand, the beautiful shores, the wide range of medical facilities, the modern supermarkets, the friendly culture, and importantly, the low cost of food, transportation, housing and travel.

Language is easy, most Singaporeans can pick up day to day communication within 3 months. I went to school for 6 months, Thai karaoke every week and speak Thai in my best with anybody around me.

Whether you are a man or a woman, you will find friends to help you make Thailand a place to stay, even for retirement, short term or long term. It’s for you to build the relationships.

There is a Singapore Club of Thailand (SCOT) and there is the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce (STCC). I was the President of SCOT for two terms and a co-founder of STCC. The first is social and the latter is more business. Either one, you can join.

You may be able to get a job in Thailand, or you can start a small business with a local partner. Both of which are not complicated procedures. A small business can make your stay beneficial and worthwhile.

While Thailand has a growing middle class, many Thais are still very poor. They are mainly in agriculture. If your heart is to help the poor, you will find doing charity projects meaningful as our contributions to the less fortunate.

Here in Thailand, you can easily have a maid, a kitchen help or a driver. On a shared basis, among friends, you will find the cost of living in Thailand workable and within the means of a small calculator.

I shall lead this Post on Thailand covering issues on retirement living, including short term living. Each week, I shall cover an issue, and you are free to ask a question or make a comment.

Please stick strictly to Thailand and retiring in Thailand issues. For members who wish to join in on this topic, please feel free to join in.

Terence Seah

Kristy & Peggy’s New Year Gourmet Celebration

Fancy a healthy home cooked meal just like mom’s cooking followed by a sinful durian feast after, to begin the New Year ?

Yes, you can have the best of both worlds, on Sunday January 5 between 6 pm to 10 pm at 33 Mt Sinai Rise The Marbella Function Room (200 meter away from Dover MRT Station).

You are invited to join in this gathering of SHC friends for a contribution of $25. We will experience the home style cooking of Kristy & Peggy. Subject to availability, we intend to try a variety of durian ‘brands’ and we are allocating an average of one whole durian per person. Because of the limited capacity of their domestic kitchens (good thing comes in small size, he he he), we have to limit participation to the first 30 people who sign up for this event.

The menu will serve the specialties of Kristy & Peggy, eg. Macaroni Fruit Cocktail Salad, Fried Tom Yam Tung Hoon, Nyonya Chap Chye, Mama’s Curry Chicken; be assured it will not disappoint. Be sure not to miss this rare occasion.

On signing up please transfer your payment to POSB Saving Account : 038-02874-0 and Whatsapp or Message Peggy upon your payment or post here.

The joint EOs for this function are Kristy Quek & Peggy Yap

Registration :
1) Frisna – paid
2) Bira – paid
3) Ronald Lam – paid
4) Richard Wong – paid
5) Steven Chan – paid
6) Thomas Goh – paid
7) Pat Oei – paid
8) Linda Chua – paid
9) Ronald Lee – paid
10) Bessie – paid
11) Andrew – paid
12) Irene Poh – paid
13) Thomas Loh – paid
14) Rosalind Lee – paid
15) Lin Chuah – paid
16) Marg Tian – paid
17) Lawrence Khan – paid
18) Alice Seah – paid
19) Susan CH Tan – paid
20) Joy Chuang – paid
21) Christina Chan – paid
22) Gabriella – paid
23) Grace Kok – paid
24) Winnie Tan – paid
25) Peng Peng – paid
26) Charles Wee – paid ($25.04)
27) Maria Tan
27) Shirleen Kao – paid
28) Dorine Tan – paid
29) Irene Chua – paid
30) Maureen – paid
31) Veronique – paid
32) Anne Chee – paid

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

On behalf of the SHC committee, I like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.  Let’s take this occasion to remember how many Christmas we have been through, and what this means to us and the people around the world.

Best wishes everybody.  And do send your wishes to fellow members too.

Terence Seah

Hi SHC members, have a favour to ask of you, could you assist to complete a short survey on healthcare in Singapore. It is from one of my old classmate’s daughter for her Economics Extended Essay. She needs 100 responses by end of this week but has gotten only less than 30 so far. Criteria is for 40 years and above. Just click on the below link to enter the survey. No identifications is required, only just 10 simple questions. Thanks much!

> https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YS59VL8

• I have just joined SHC with a view to occupy myself with the various activities and hope to enrich myself through interactions with other members.
• I have three grown-up children and still provide freelance accounting work to various SMEs.
• My interests:-  Group singing @ Karaoke, playing badminton, jogging, brisk walking, travelling and I love drinking “Teh See”. So if anyone of you knows where to get a good one, please recommend.

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You know, darlings, we try to look at the good side of people when they seem to be genuine; ooh, being helpful and all that shiat but in the end they are nothing but pathetic attention seekers who absolutely don’t exist without THIS CLUB!!

Terence loves this, dahhhh!! but as far as I am concerned, please have a life, you are nothing, exactly how you feel without this club.

Sad? Absolutely! But some people are soooooo pathetic they cling on to whatever to feel their existence.

Oh, darlings, they scream (like Terence) that they are doing it out of FRIENDSHIP!!! Kekekee….

Tai Tais and darlings

Another idea for next year.

We have had 2 cabaret nites so it’s time for we women to have a Tai Tai Nite.  What does it mean?

Am thinking we ladies will be there in our finery and diamonds, of course, and this time we shall have our HOT MALE MEMBERS on hand to pamper us etc.

The climax of the evening will obviously be Terence performing in his G-string on the pole.  We will have our US dollars ready………..

Let’s partayyy!!
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Darlings

This idea just popped in my mind.  Our very own Mr SHC and Miss/Mrs SHC 2014.

Anyone cares to organize this? Obviously, I would like to be invited to be one of the Judges. Heeeheee.

I will not be able to EO this due to my duty calls besides my other commitments.
There are many awesome event organizers in our club, so let’s hear from you.

We can narrow down to Prejuding (Q&A) and the Grand Finals to simplify the pageant.

Let’s do something exciting in 2014!!

I’ll be 70  on the 1st January 2014 and I’m a grandfather of 10. I was a school teacher for 20 years till age 40.

I’ve been a professional ukulele trainer since 2009. I conduct ukulele course in Churches, Golf Clubs, Community Clubs, Condos and at my Home-studio.I have taught more than 1000 students. I occasionally strum and have sing-along sessions at my home.

Making short trips to neighbouring countries whenever I have time is also  my interest.

Hi Fellow Retirees

I walk/hike on most Tuesday mornings from 10 am.

Since retiring in Oct 13, I had hiked Macritchie Reservior (15 KM) & Kent Ridge Park to Henderson Waves (abt 10 K). Before retirement, I had walked many many places in Singapore Parks but inconsistently.

I cycle (casual not sport) mostly alone on Sat mornings on PCN coverring abt 26 KM. I intend to cycle at Marina Barrage and Bay coming Sat evening.

If u stay at CCK, I jog on Wed or Thur evening along Brickland Rd (about 3.5 KM) if u want to join me lmk. However I must say that they are subject to weather condition by the last hour. So must not be disappointed by this.

Have a good week!
Dave Lee

Hi Friends

We have filled up 2 tables following my post in October on the New Year’s Eve Countdown at Ritz Carlton.  We have received several enquiries asking if we could book additional tables.  Here’s the good news!  The organisers are able to accomodate us if we book by this week.  They could try to group us together with the first 2 tables which were booked in Oct 2013.

If you and your friends (SHC’ians and non-SHC’cians) wish to join us on New Year’s eve, please register as soon as possible.  We need a minimum of 10 persons to a table.  However, if we are not able to get a full table of 10 persons, we will not proceed with the booking.  Please check latest comments in this post.

Rate:  S$120 per person (includes door gift, dinner, dance and entertainment) FYI, the door gift is an innovative (branded) air purifier retailing at about S$150.

Event Date:  31 Dec 2013, Tuesday
EC Event:    New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Countdown Party
Venue:  Level 1 Ballroom at The Ritz Carlton
Closing Date:  29 Nov 2013, Fri 1400   Payment by:  29 Nov 2013, 1800
Ticket Distribution:  Around mid-December

Hear from you soon!  Event Coordinators: Alex and May Woo

Registration:

• I am Cindy Leow
• Studied in St. Hilda’s Girl and Victoria Pre-U and got a degree in Psychology
• Now I work as a Personal  Assistant
• keep myself active and go gym few times a week and doing taichi
• Cooking is my interest
• Love to travel and take photographs
• A Christian and attends New Creation Church and have a positive attitude towards life