Barbara Ong – Introduction

Hi , silver hairs brothers and sisters,emoticon

My name is Barbara Ong Choy Wan, I am very happy to join the happy family
silver hair club,, million tks for accepting me,cos I think we can age
gracefully, happily, and something sweet to remember in our life enjoying
ourselves cos our responsibilities fulfilled.Children nowadys are too pampered,
so let them experience what life is.?

I am born in the yr 1955,going to be 60 soon, have 2 children,1 boy + 1 girl,
1 husband.My girl is 24, working , son 22 in NUS. Husband working with SATS
(subsidiary SQ) Apron officer.

Have been a houswife all these yrs,only part time MLM for 5 yrs,in
Shuanghor Co.but not the very active type, more on consumming,no direct selling
I am aware of the rules. I am active as a maid at home,
cooking,swimming,meetings,singing & dancing ,are all my hobbies. I am
honest, big heart,straight forward and sometimes blurr or forget ful.very open
and friendly cos dont believe in enemies.Robert Ong is my bro in law.

I am not good in computer but can check mails and skype only, so maybe can
join the classes if I am free.

Selamat hari Raya and happy holidays, CHEERS, H..O..O.R..A..Y..emoticon 

 

bARBARA sTREISAND….emoticonhA
HA! hA!

EARLY X MAS SPRING CLEANING

HARLOW , bros & sisters !

I AM  appealing to all to have a early clear out of your storeroom,garage & office for the charity homes..

we accept old newpapers ,magazines ,clothings of all ages ( kindly no undergarment pls hor )

toys ..computers /laptops new or usedworking electrical applicances ,h.p etc….

kindly email me gohchinhuat@gmail.com or post your queries or contribution here lah…

10q 10q 10q kam sia kam sia lor…..cheers

sam huat huat huat

SHC Ladies Skype, Sat Aug 25 2012, 9pm to 11.30pm

Dear Ladies

We shall meet up at Skype on Sat Aug 25 2012 from 9pm to ll.30pm to get to know one another better without leaving our homes.  For newbies or existing lady members who are shy to join our activities due to apprehension, this is it……..come forward and let us hear your voice and get to know you. 

I have made a few frens (as an Oldbie) since we started Shc Live (by Terence), so there you go.

Date:           Sat Aug 25 2012

Time:           9pm to 11.30pm

Venue:         Home (yours or……..)

Fee:             Nada, zilch, none.  Strictly for SilverHairsClub lady members

Dress code:  As you wish

This will be our virgin get-together so give it to me………no men allowed and that includes Terence (don’t even try).

What shall we talk about?  Nothing in particular; just chill out and chat.  We can talk about our cellulite, our womanizing pets, shc men (of course) etc etc.

Besides the above, please share any ideas you may have cos hey, you’d never know how awesome it is until it’s shared.

I would like to thank Sue Tan (my heart melts whenever I hear her sweet voice) who has offered to help to create the ladies’ list for Aug 25 and she will call you when you log on to skype.  Please add her on skype at:  sue6382

My skype id is panda_chow8.  Ros, the OC id is exclusively reserved for you.

We ladies will take turns to organize this Shc Ladies Skype.  I believe it will be more fun cos variety’s good.  I shall start the ball rolling and will moderate this gathering. 

Kindly register here as it is strictly for lady members who have registered for the ladies skype on this website.  Those ladies who had registered for the very first Shc Live skype and wish to join in, please register here again as stated by Terence.

Rules apply:  Strictly no politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM.

Registration List (max 24):

1  Geraldine Ting (EO)

2  Sue Tan (Calls Co-ordinator)

3  Janet Ang (tentative)

4  Jenny Lee

5  Jayne Ho

6  Vivian Lai

7  Patricia Low

8  Lynn Tai

9  Dorine Tan

 

Hannah Chiang – Intro

hi,

wow, ive wasted tons of time just figuring out how WordPress works!  Everything I’ve typed just disappears! My patience has been tested and tested. If this one disappears again after I finish, it’s definitely God’s Will to find another group of friends elsewhere!

1) I will turn 55 Sept 11 this year.  I dont remember how I found SHC, was about 6 years ago, I think, prob just stumbled in.

2) I participated in a cycling event once.  Taught roller blading to 2 of the lady members here.  Sort of just lost track of the happenings here.

3) I play table tennis with a group of TT enthusiasts most Sunday afternoons.  

4)I will stop here before I say more, or I might get so frustrated this page might disappear again!

till next time

Hanniah 

Monthly Cycling – Night Riding – Friday, 17 Aug 2012

Hi All

We are going for a night cycling on Friday, 17 Aug starting at 2030 hrs.  This date happens to be the 1st day of the Lunar 7th month.  Nightfall at Bedok Reservoir is deserted, silent and quiet.  Come, let us enjoy the starry night.  Those who don’t have bike are also welcome to join.  Ride will end at 10pm.

Douglas

Registration :

  1. Douglas
  2. Lily
  3. Ah Nee
  4. Lina
  5. HC
  6. Ivan
  7. Charles Chua
  8. Anna Seet
  9. Audrey Wong
  10. Eileen Ang
  11. Who else coming?

What if I decided to start a blog?

Terence have clear intention to pass over the mantle of hosting the Silverhairs website and is still waiting for an interested party or the SHE will take over. I cannot imagine having SHC without Terence. What will it be like if he is not around to check on us?

Since joining SHC I have invested a lot of time and effort in organizing activities for the Club. I feel a sense of belonging, we get to meet new friend and doing a lot of thing together. The feelings was great as we rub shoulders with all kind of people.

I still remember my first outing at the Botanic Gardens and having to meet the Indian Chief in person. Such an unassuming man he is. It make you want to be part of this group of people.

If I run a blog, my expectation is to remove two taboos. MLM will be permitted subjected to certain contraints and religion can be discuss only with regard to Bible studies. Discrimination and derogatory remarks about other religions is not permitted.

MLM plays a part in my life and need to be fully explored. Religion matters to me because I want to stay connected with eternal values and hope!

What is your view?

Dan 

3rd Line Dance Jamboree on Sunday 2 Sep 2012

Hi All,

Firstly I would like to thank all those who turned up at the last jam on 15 Jul. Though most of you do not do line dance on a regular basis and some don’t even dance but you still turned up to give support, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Now it’s time again for another 5 hours of non-stop dancing at Kovan CC and I hope to see all of you again.

Andrew ‘Young", you need not wait a 1000 years or more….the dance will be on the list so hope you can dance to your heart’s content …. that is if you are no in HK on that day…then you may have to wait for the next 1000 yearsemoticon

Pauline, since you were so hardworking learning the Shy Waltz from your ‘sifu’ I will also include this dance for you if you are coming

For the ‘E Sliders’ there will always be 1 dance at least for all of you and maybe a few more easy to follow dances.

As usual I will be putting up the dance list in a day or 2, so if anyone of you has an special request, pls drop me a line at my e-mail address at sockie_sg@hotmail.com.

Details of Jam as follows :

  • Date : 2 Sep , Sunday from 2.00 to 7.00pm 
  • Place : Paya Lebar/Kovan CC – Multi Purpose Air-Con Hall
  • Charges : $4/- per pax with a bottle of mineral water

Nearest MRT : Kovan MRT (buses 136, 153, 321, 80, 81, 82, 107, 112, 113 & 119).

Dance List :

  1. Eating Right, Drinking Bad
  2. Bossa Nova
  3. Electric Dream
  4. Tenessee Waltz
  5. Bump ‘N’ Grind
  6. Ghost Train
  7. Multiplication
  8. Footloose
  9. Hit Me
  10. Evergreen Waltz
  11. Cinco De Mayo
  12. JB’s Waltz
  13. Amarillo in the Morning
  14. Back Track
  15. Silver Threads n Golden Needles
  16. Addiction
  17. Hip to be Square
  18. Summer Night Cha Cha
  19. Flying High
  20. Rocking Good
  21. Blue Mountain Waltz
  22. 1000 Years or More
  23. Somebody Like You
  24. Country Club
  25. Stroll Along Cha Cha
  26. Invincible
  27. Seal Our Fate
  28. Kiss in The Dark
  29. Live It Up
  30. Little Rhumba
  31. Dancing Party
  32. Brokenheartsville
  33. Cowgirl’s Twist
  34. Na Mara
  35. On the Rocks
  36. You and Me in the Country
  37. Dedicated Drinker
  38. Down Louisiana Way
  39. D.H.S.S.
  40. Red Hot Salsa
  41. 2001 BC Coaster
  42. On the Promise
  43. My Heart is Your Heart
  44. Mom’s Good Looks
  45. Eagles Rock
  46. Wherever You May Wander
  47. Shy Waltz
  48. Guajira
  49. What’s Your Name
  50. Give Me Back My Bullet
  51. Mucara Walk
  52. Tango with the Sheriff
  53. I’m Moving On
  54. Sweet Joanne
  55. Vertical Expression
  56. Lover’s Hideaway
  57. Perhaps
  58. Sway Me Now
  59. Pizziricco
  60. Sube Amor
  61. Some Beach
  62. Bullseye
  63. Dancing in Line
  64. Fanilow Eyes
  65. Strait Dancing
  66. The Last Dance
  67. Eruption
  68. Lady in Red
  69. Life is a Roller Coaster
  70. Madelaina
  71. Freak Like Me
  72. Getcha Good
  73. No Matter What
  74. My Guy
  75. American Pop

Additional Dance ( Time Permitting )

  1. Black Coffee
  2. Just A Kiss 2
  3. Quanto Amore
  4. D.N.T.O.

Sockie (EC cum DJ) 

Home-based marketing as a secondary source of income?

Mention MLM and there will be a lot of people screaming ‘no no’! Can a taboo be broken? I know I am treading on the precipice but I feel that this is something that need to be discuss.

Multi-level marketing utilises a combination of direct marketing and franchising. MLM have an image problem because of difficulties in distiguishing between legitimate network marketing and illegal pyramid selling, "ponzi scheme" or scam.

Life is about choices, then came MLM, work hard for three to five years and then you never have to work again. Is this possible? The answer lies in the one word "leverage". MLM is also about personal development and and business education.

A new and powerful trend is emerging, the marriage of MLM and internet maketing to connect with their distributors. The internet is a 24/7 and accessible anywhere and anytime. Physical contrains is no longer an issue. Cross borders business are now possible so is overseas recruitments

The questions now is why, is it because we worry most will take advantage of free advertisements on this post or? Most MLM distributors have their own websites, they can tap on Facebook, Twitters and so many other blogs to promote their ware.

I hope we can have a lively discussion here and should there be any qualms, let put is down here. Why deny us an opportunty to earn a secondary source of income in our twilight years?

Desperate Dan

August 2012 Balloon Interest Group, 21 August 2012

August Balloon IG Interest Group

Workshop #7

  • Theme : Caterpillar and Flower
  • Materiial fee $4
  • Date : 21 August 2012, Tuesday, 745 pm to 945 pm
  • Venue : Tiong Bahru Community Club, Classroom
  • 67A Eu Chin Street S1697151.
  • (Before Tiong Bahru Market/Hawker Centre/near the Park)

Please bring black marker (from Popular Book store), balloon pump, scissor, big
plastic bag or laundry basket to put balloon.
All are welcome to attend.

(Please rsvp or email sylvia ang at sylviaang38@yahoo.com in advance as we need to prepare for material. No walk in please).

Sylvia Ang

 CLICK here to view photos

 

BOARD GAME, 4 August (Saturday)

 

Dear Members

Next "Board Game Day" will be held at:

MEDZS: Orchard Central #B2-01 (across Centre Point)
MRT: Sommerset
Date: 4 August (Saturday)
Time: 3-6PM
Cost: a) may order any drink
          b) $8.50 High Tea (3-6PM) or
          c) have dinner there after the game (mediterranean style)

For those not on my mailing list but would like to play, please register here (please don’t just show up in case there’s last minute changes…)

Rail Corridor X-treme, 25 Aug 2012

  • Date : Saturday, 25 August 2012
  • Time : 9.30 am
  • Meeting Place : concourse of Kranji MRT Station

Getting There :

  • MRT North-South line. Get off at Kranji Station
  • Buses : 160, 170, 178, 925, 960, 961

EOs : Jeffrey Lim and Joyce Tan

The walk : Those who have done the Pipeline Ramble X-treme will find this walk relatively easy. The route, along the former railway line, will more or less be parallel to the Pipeline Ramble X-treme trail. But as we all know trains can’t go up steep slopes, so the walk will generally be on level ground.

This walk will be broken down into several stages, totaling about 22 km. Those who don’t want to do the whole walk can join/leave the walk at the various way points. Times given are approximate depending on the pace of the group.

Start point – Start at Kranji MRT 9.30 am

Way point 1 (7.0 km) – Break at coffee shop Block 160A Jalan Teck Whye (multi-storey car park) 11.00 to 11.30 am

Way point 2 (3.0 km) – Lunch Break at Rail Mall 12.30 to 2.00 pm.

There are several eating places at Rail Mall such as Cedele (deli), Subway (sandwiches), Ah Mei Cafe (prata, chicken rice), Eat (fish ball noodles). There are also a couple of pubs for those who are inclined for a mid-day tipple!

Way point 3 (6.4 km) – Break at Bouna Vista MRT 4.00 to 4.30 pm

End point (5.8 km) – End at Silat Road. 6.00 pm

There isn’t much by way of makan at this area. Depending on concensus we will adjourn to either Kereta Ayer Food Centre, People’s Park or Kok Seng (dinner point of Pipeline Ramble X-treme) for dinner.

Our Walk Team EOs: ChristinaCL Chan , Charles Wee, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong, Conrad Tang, Lydia Soh and me, Jeffrey Lim

REGISTER HERE :

1. Jeffrey Lim
2. Joyce Tan
3. Charles Chua
4. Jacq Wong
5. Veronique Lee
6. Azhari Cuttilan
7. Ivan Lim
8. Daisy Phua (morning sector only)
9. Chris Chan
10. Terry Tang
11. Annie Tan (morning sector only)
13 Inez Lim
14. Lim Tian Soo
15. Charles Wee (morning sector only)
16. Vincent Lim
17. Lydia Soh

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Badminton at Bukit Gombak stadium on Thursdays

Hi all.. the badminton "kakis" at the above venue is stabilizing – around 12 to 14 peoples each time. The booking is from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. Thanks to all who contribute time, monies and shuttlecocks. The objective is to "sweat & sauna" so regardless of your skills & abilities, just come and enjoy the fun and fellowship (we also have lunch at the coffee shop across the road, or anywhere that anyone may suggest). Bookings have been made for 26th July and 2nd August. We will take a break to celebrate National Day – 9th August (Thursday). emoticonCheers

Monthly Cycling Event – 21 Jul (Sat) 4:15pm

Hi All

Please note details of SHC July Mthly Cycling Event as follows:

  • Date: 21July2012 (Saturday Late Afternoon)
  • Meeting Place: Blk 401 Hougang Ave 8, KPT 24hours Kopitiam (or at the Bicycle Rental Kiosk) at the Stated Timings.
  • Carparks: For those driving, please park your car at the Ponggol Park itself (limited lots) or at Blk 401 HDB Carparks (parking charges applies).
  • Timings as follows:
    04:15pm to 04:40pm – Meet at KPT 24hrs Kopitiam, Blk 401 Hougang Ave 8 for those who wants a snack/bite/drink before cycling.
    04:40pm – Proceed with own bike or walk to the Ponggol Park Bicycle Rental Kiosk.

04:45pm – Select and rental of bicycles for those who need one (Rental charges to apply)
05:00pm – Start of cycling event.
07:00pm to 07:15pm – End of cycling event and return of rental bikes.
07:15pm to 08:15pm – Dinner and Catch-up time….at KPT 24hrs Kopitiam, Blk 401 Hougang Ave 8…..or go for teochew porridge along Upper Serangoon Road (a short distance from Ponggol Park).

And the route shall be:

  • Starting Point – Ponggol Park Bicycle Rental Kiosk
  • to Serangoon PC– to Buangkok PC
  • detour into Buangkok Link and Lor Buangkok before re-connecting
  • to Ponggol PC- to Ponggol Point Walk/Park/Jetty
  • to Ponggol Promenade Nature Walk– to Ponggol Promenade Riverside Walk
  • to Sungei Serangoon PC-
  • and then Ending at Ponggol Park Bicycle Rental Kiosk.

Total Distance: Less Than Or About 15KM ONLY (From our RECCE RIDE of 07July morning with LawrenceL, ChongNK, EileenA and SallyT, it’s actually quite an easy ride/route.) 

See route map here: http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/images/park_images/ParkConnectors/NERL_map.pdf    emoticon

NOTE1: Since we are starting at 5:00pm, we will most probably see the night-fall when riding along Ponggol Promenade Nature Walk! Although Track Street Lightning are available, it may be useful that you bring along a Bike-Torch or a Torch-Light plus a Bike Rear Light (if you have one!)

NOTE2: Those who have gone for the RECCE RIDE and if joining this event, please assist to keep the pack in the right direction/route, especially along Serangoon PC to Ponggol PC. THANKS in advance!

NOTE3: Photographer(s) required for this ride. Please bring camera(s) and take as many pictures as you like… emoticon

Hope to see you there.

Thank you & Regards

Ivan Lim

  1. Ivan
  2. Lily
  3. Andrew Y
  4. Yatsing
  5. Irene Poh
  6. Alan Ang
  7. John Howe
  8. Ah Nee
  9. Dan
  10. Malcolm
  11. Ron Teo
  12. Douglas
  13. Eileen Thean
  14. Karen Thio
  15. Johnny Pow
  16. Janie Leong
  17. Kwai Keng
  18. Kok Seng
  19. Steven Chan
  20. Yew Tiong (tentative)
  21. Judy Lim
  22. Susan Tan
  23. Theresa Seow
  24. Elaine
  25. Audrey Wong
  26. Boon Liang
  27. Eileen Ang
  28. Lina Ng
  29. Hou Chong
  30. Irene Poh
  31. Jennie Tan

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LET WHACK de famous geylang horfun … 9 July 2012

calling hiah ti ji mui ( bros & sisters ) ,

come come let re visit de famous geylang for a nite siow siow outing…

now 1st we whack de durains stall , after de makan we stroll into de RED LIGHT ared

see for yrourself de ayam ,pimp xxx shop selling all kinds of stuffs on so called  tian soo lua tai IT product..

after about 2hrs of look see look see ..den pak toh ( stomach ) yeow yeow ( hungry ) liao..we whack de food nearby kopi shop…sell many makans ..only worry no seat ….for those hiah ti ( brothers ) ,

DATE ; 09th july 2012

TIME ; 2000hr

MEETING POINT after lavnder mrt ..dun know de name of de stn cos me no take mrt..will check & revert back lor…maybe KALLANG mrt stn , if cfrm den we meet @ de information counter ( upstair or down stair har )

need not ve to pay 1st..what ever makan ,drinks u whack u PAY lor…

so ai mai cheong lah !!!

cheers from sam huat huat huat

Monthly Walk: Woodlands Waterfront, Saturday 14 July 2012

This post is posted on behalf of MaryT as her post did not appear on this blog! 

Date:          Saturday,  14 July 2012

Time:          4.30pm sharp  (about 2 hrs)  

Meeting Point :    Woodlands MRT Station nearby Passenger Service Control Station
 
EOs :                Veronica Wong & Mary Tan

This easy walk takes us into an urban park in Woodlands  nature area to enjoy its rustic surroundings of a
secondary forest, grassland and the mangrove swamp where you may observe mudskippers in the mudflat.

Woodlands Waterfront attractions – water promenade, coastal forest vegetation, view of Johor Straits,
sunrise and sunset views.  The 400m jetty is one of the longest coastal jetties in Singapore that offers
visitors panoramic views of the park and the Straits of Johor.  This park is so simple yet beautiful. 
A good place for photography enthusiast.

End of Walk – for dinner at 888 Plaza, junction of Woodlands Ave 4 and 7

Our other Walk Team EOs: ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad &

Sally Tang and Lydia Soh.

REGISTER HERE

  1. Andrew Yeung
  2. Barbara Lim
  3. Ron Teo
  4. Terry Tang
  5. Pauline Chew
  6. Jane Chua
  7. Alice Seah
  8. KC Lau
  9. Bernie Chung
  10. Thomas Lau
  11. Lucy Tan
  12. Lydia Soh
  13. Charles Wee
  14. Grace Kang
  15. Hew Lee
  16. Leong Kum Hong
  17. Peter Goh
  18. Malcolm
  19. Seok Cheng
  20. Erik Teo
  21. Juliet Ong
  22. Aaron How
  23. Charles Chua
  24. Rosalind Soh
  25. Johnny Pow
  26. Annie Tan
  27. Christina Chan
  28. Yatsing
  29. Philip Wee
  30. Priscilla Wee
  31. Theresa Seow
  32. Joy Chuang
  33. Ivan Lim
  34. Clara Chay

CLICK here to view photos

Monthly Walk schedule – Q3 Update

Step, step, step Towards Better Health!          emoticon

Need to sort out some things in your head?
Go for a brisk walk, it will boost circulation in all parts of the body, including your brain.

Studies shown that walking regularly has the ability to lower your stress levels and that walking may
bring long-term benefits to your mental disposition by warding off both depression and anxiety.
Protecting and nurturing your mental health is an important part of overall wellness.

Q3 scheduled dates:  
(walk is on every 2nd Saturdays/month)

14 Jul    Waterfront/Admiralty (Post will be up on either 1st /2nd July.  We apologize for delay).

11 Aug  long weekend, no walk.  We had planned a special on 25Aug.

25Aug   Railway Xtreme, 26km (this might prove easier than our previous PipeLine Xtreme!)

08 Sep  Gardens by the Bay, Part 2

Details of each walk:
Post will appear approx 2 weeks or 10days prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!          emoticon

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

The Walk Team EOs: 
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad&Sally Tang,
Lydia Soh and I, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

3D2N National Day Grand Gala Dinner at Genting

Date                   : 8- Aug-2012  – 10-Aug-2012 

Assemble Time    :  6:00am    

Departure  Time  :  6:15am 

Place                        :  Blk 919 Hougang Ave 4 & Jurong East MRT

Charges                   :  $168 – Adult or Child (Twin-Sharing)

Contact                    :  june.choo@yahoo.com.sg

Packages includes:

 – 26 seater Malaysian SVIP aircon coach  (45seater Sin Coach transfer)

 – RM100 Non-negotiable Slots Credit

 – 2 nights hotel accommodation at   First World Hotel Deluxe Room

 – Grand Dinner at Genting International Convention Centre

 – Entertainments & Lucky Draw  (Grand Prizes worth more than RM20,000)

 – 5 meals as per itinerary (2 breakfast /1 lunch /2 dinner) 

 – Group Insurance $10,000 and $500 medical for age 3-70 yrs                      

Day 1 (8/8)  – Sin-Genting (Lunch)

Breakfast at Ayer Hitam (own expenses). Lunch at Seremban Weng Heong Restaurant. After lunch proceed to Genting Highlands. – City of entertainment. Check-in First World Hotel. After check in hotel, free and easy.

Breakfast at hotel (from 7 am – 9.30am).  After breakfast free & easy for own activities.  

6.30pm  Gala Dinner at First World Hotel  International Convention Centre.

Optional Tour (RM 10/pax) 

Cheng Chwee Temple, Strawberry Park, Chocolate Shop. Lunch at Gotong Jaya (own expenses)

Day 3 (10/8) Genting / Sin    

Breakfast at hotel (from 7 am – 9.30am).  Free & easy till time to check out hotel.  Assembly 1130hrs at First World Hotel bus terminal, coach leaving at 1145 hrs.  On the way stopover for local product shop. After dinner, continue journey back to Singapore, estimated arrival time at about 2100hrs, with fond memories of the tour.

Booking and Tour Information

– Full payment upon registration.  Any cancellation will not be refunded

– Coach seating number will be on first-come-first served basis. 

– Minimum 6 months passport validity at date of departure 

EC : June Choo

 

SilverHairsClub – Part time work for retirees

Dear SHCians,

This month’s newsletter aims to focus at what SilverHairsClub can do for retirees or members who have given up a full-time job.  If you are a retiree or have given up full time work, I look forward to hear from you.  At 45+, many retirees have acquired years of skills, knowledge and experience.  Retirees have seen the world, saw their children growing up, going through school and seeing them having their own career and families.  As retirees, many of us also want to spend some time doing the things we have always wanted to do.

If you are one of the lucky Retirees or SHC members who may not need to have a part-time job, I would encourage you to help our fellow members find paid work, so that we can pass through our lives with fun, cheer and some comfort, without suffering from loneliness and an expensive society.

For different reasons, some of us want to continue working part-time; and may find searching for a suitable job difficult.  We want to stay in touch with the outside world.  If you wish to do something meaningful and like to find a part-time job, I am hoping we can do so collectively as a Club.  Besides fun and social activities, SHC can present itself as a Club with experienced seniors.  Over the years, various job ideas have cropped up, and I think it is about time, we re-try looking at this area of part-time work for Seniors.

Some of them are:

1. Care for the elderlies in their homes
2. Providing phone receptionist services from our homes.
3. Running errands for families
4. Confinement and nanny services for young families.
5. Stand in for various positions in companies when the full time staff is on sick leave or long vacation.

The list can go on, and as to how we will proceed, we really have to depend on your interest.  Simply fill the details below and email this information to me at terences@SilverHairsClub.com.

1. Name:
2. Address (which area in Singapore):
3. Mobile tel:
4. What kind of part-time work are you looking for? (10 lines) :
5. When are you available? eg which days of the week and what are the times? :
6. What is your expected compensation? eg $ xx per hour or per day or per month :

For members who are working in organisations, and have a need for part-time staff, please let me know the company name, the contact person, tel, email address and job type.  I am sure many retirees will benefit from your recommendation and effort.  Ideas and suggestions welcome.

With effect from 1 July 2012, job postings will not be allowed on this forum by individual members.  However, corporate members can continue to do so.

Thank you for your time.

Terence Seah

Balloon IG (Interest Group) workshop #6, 18 July 2012, 8 pm to 10 pm

Balloon IG (Interest Group), workshop #6. July 18, 2012. 8 pm to 10 pm
at Block 118A Kim Tian West RC, #01-143, Jalan Membina, Singapore
161118. We meet 3rd Wed of the month. $4 for material. Lady Bug and
Caterpillar. Do rsvp Sylvia Ang or email sylviaang38@yahoo.com in
advance as we need to order balloon. No walk in. Hope to see you soon.      CLICK  here to view Photos

Think outside the Box.

Time for a laugh, too long has this post been quiet. Start cracking your heads and share your viewpoints who the man will marry!!!

Courtesy from Mega.

Dan

A man wanted to get married.  He was having trouble choosing among three likely candidates.  He gives each woman a present of $5,000 and watches to see what they do with the money.

The first does a total makeover.  She goes to a fancy beauty salon, gets her hair done, new makeup;  buys several new outfits and dresses up very nicely for the man.  She tells him that she has done this to be more attractive for him because she loves him so much.

The man was impressed.

The second goes shopping to buy the man gifts.  She gets him a new set of golf clubs, some new gizmos for his computer, and some expensive clothes.  As she presents these gifts, she tells him that she has spent all the money on him because she loves him so much..


Again, the man is impressed.


The third invests the money in the stock market.  She earns several times the $5,000.  She gives him back his $5,000 and reinvests the remainder in a joint account.  She tells him that she wants to save for their future because she loves him so much.


Obviously, the man was impressed.


The man thought for a long time about what each woman had done with the money he’d given her.

Monthly Cycling – 23 Jun (Sat) 4pm @ Pasir Ris

Hi Cycling kakis

This month’s cycling will start from Pasir Ris.  Our leader, Douglas says we can cycle from Pasir Ris to Punggol.  He and his seasoned cyclists of course can lah!  But dunno the rest of us can tahan or not.  Worst case scenario, we have the flexibility to turn back or cut short the loop lor.

Anyone adventurous enough to join us?  If you are game, come and meet up to discuss.   emoticon

  • Venue to meet :  Bike rental kiosk, 51 Pasir Ris Green (Car Park C, Pasir Ris ParK)
  • Time to meet :  4:00 pm sharp
  • Bike rental :  $6 for 2 hours
  • Car Park C :  is FREE parking

Here’s the link for the bicycle rental kiosk : http://rentabike-kiosk.blogspot.sg/    emoticon

I have no idea where it is or what buses go there but Google map says it is off Pasir Ris Drive 3. Here’s the map from street directory :  http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_31315/travel_site_143130/

Alternatively, goolge seach for : Car Park ‘C’ Pasir Ris Park, 51 Pasir Ris Green 518226.    emoticon

  1. Leader – Douglas Chan 
  2. Follower – Lily Ho
  3. Follower – Dolly Lim
  4. Yew Kwong
  5. Ah Nee
  6. John Howe
  7. Irene Poh
  8. Lydia Soh
  9. Eileen Ang
  10. Ivan Lim
  11. Johnny Pow
  12. Any adventurous members?  Seasoned cyclists?  Novice? – Please register here so we know to wait for you.

 Hope to see more coming.    emoticon 

CLICK here to view Photos

ARABIAN NITE – 28 JULY 2012, SATURDAY (Final Update)

Hello Everyone,

HEAT IS ON, NITE IS YOUNG N EVENT IS DEFINITELY GOING TO BE FUN….. AS COMMITTEES HAD PLANNED LOTS OF FUN FILLED ACTIVITIES FOR THIS… :) 

  • Theme :  ARABIAN NITE
  • Venue :  Kensington Ballroom, Serangoon Gardens Country Club, Heliconia Wing 
  • Date :  Saturday, 28 July 2012
  • Time :  6.30pm – 12 midnight (Registration starts at 6.00pm)
  • Cost :  $45 per pax

Committee Members :

  1. Treasurer – Dolly
  2. Music Director – Caroline Gee
  3. Programme – Lily Ho
  4. Deco – Karen & Boon Lian
  5. Games Master – Sam, Karen, Janie & Dolly
  6. Registration – Marg Tian, Judy Lim & Lillian Teo
  7. Emcees for the nite – Thomas Loh & Peri Liew 
  8. Photographers – Sockie, Boon Liang & Karen
  9. Venue and F&B – Molly Chua

There will be NO CORKAGE CHARGE – so feel free to bring your own bottle.

Programme highlights, we have the following:

  1. Line dance workshop by Hamidah & Team – title "Habibi" ("My Love/Darling" in Arabic)
  2. Belly Dance moves demo by Veronique Lee
  3. Belly Dance Performance – by Belly Dance Instructor
  4. Games by Sam, Dolly, Karen, Janie (There will be lots of laughter for sure.)
  5. A skit — title "I want" ??— directed and performed by SHC members.  A comedy.  Who are the performers?  Mystery till the nite itself lor . . . . . 

But wait that is not all, YOU will be the one to vote for the best dressed (authentic to the theme) Mr. & Mrs. Arabian Nite.  There will be lucky draw too!  Attractive prizes awaiting you if you are 1 of them lor…. interesting rite …..?

  • Please take note :

Registration is now closed as we have already hit the 100 pax.  We will continue to accept late sign ups but from no. 101 pax onward, the price will be $55 per person.

So if you still wish to join in the fun, hurry and transfer payment to: POSB Saving A/C# 146-00513-6.  (No registration without payment.)

For those already paid, please note that there will be no refund.  You may find your own replacement by another SHC member.   But please drop a line here to inform us so that we may up date the registration list.  As with SHC tradition, ALL attendees — please wear your name tag.

Members who have paid
 :

  1. Daniel Ong  Paid  Replaced by Dan Huang
  2. Lily Ho – Paid
  3. Dolly Lim – Paid
  4. Molly Chua – Paid
  5. Janie Leong – Paid
  6. Caroline Gee – Paid
  7. Marg Tian – Paid
  8. Audrey Wong – Paid
  9. Terence Seah – Paid
  10. Karen Thio – Paid
  11. Judy Lim – Paid
  12. Pauline Khoo – Paid
  13. Sockie – Paid
  14. Sam Huat – Paid
  15. Bobby Bok – Paid
  16. Gabriella – Paid
  17. Pauline Ho – Paid
  18. Thomas Loh – Paid
  19. Lilian Teo – Paid
  20. Peri Liew – Paid
  21. Johnny & – Paid
  22. Annie Pow – Paid
  23. Boon Liang – Paid
  24. Janet Chan – Paid
  25. Shirleen Kao – Paid
  26. Alicia Soh – Paid
  27. Mike Tan – Paid
  28. Winnie Tan – Paid
  29. Dennis Tan – Paid
  30. May Woo – Paid
  31. Alex Woo – Paid
  32. Alyn Lee – Paid
  33. Pearl Wong – Paid
  34. Barbara Lim – Paid
  35. Jway – Paid
  36. Richard Ong – Paid
  37. Catherine Koh – Paid
  38. Steven Chan – Paid
  39. Eyvonne Chew – Paid
  40. Pharis – Paid
  41. Karen Wong – Paid
  42. Helen  Quek – Paid
  43. Veronique Lee – Paid
  44. Joe Choo – Paid
  45. Anne Seet – Paid
  46. Sue Chan – Paid
  47. Martin Lee – Paid
  48. Wong HJ – Paid
  49. Bernard Chan – Paid
  50. Hamidah – Paid
  51. June Koh – Paid
  52. Joanne Ang – Paid
  53. Angela Straaten-Paid
  54. Norlinda – Paid
  55. Bira – Paid
  56. Marilyn Tay – Paid
  57. Rene Leong – Paid
  58. Lina Ng –Paid
  59. Hou Chong – Paid
  60. Suz Chang – Paid
  61. Janet Loo – Paid
  62. ANee – Paid
  63. Joe Leow – Paid
  64. Rosalind Lee – Paid
  65. Lam HT – Paid
  66. Bee Gek – Paid
  67. Mega – Paid
  68. Jane Tan Paid  Replaced by Richard Yee
  69. Edwin Tan – Paid
  70. Philip Yeo – Paid
  71. Catherine Lee – Paid
  72. Helen Wong – Paid
  73. Nina Choo – Paid
  74. Sally Kang – Paid
  75. Rose White – Paid
  76. Billy Loy – Paid
  77. Eileen Thean – Paid
  78. Annie Thean – Paid
  79. Robert Ong – Paid
  80. Susan Tan – Paid
  81. Eliza Hee – Paid
  82. Grace Tay – Paid
  83. James Tan – Paid
  84. Koh Aye Leng – Paid
  85. John Howe Paid   Replaced by Kate Lee
  86. Yew Kwong – Paid
  87. Rishan  – Paid
  88. Molly Quek – Paid
  89. Lynn Tai – Paid
  90. Kristine Leong – Paid
  91. Joan Low – Paid
  92. Geok Suan – Paid
  93. Irene Goh – Paid
  94. Charles & – Paid
  95. Cynthia  –  Paid
  96. Abel Tan – Paid
  97. Selena Lee – Paid
  98. Andrew Yeung – Paid
  99. Geraldine – Paid
  100. Debbie Oh – Paid

CLICK here to view Arabian Nite                                                                                                                  See you soon…..    emoticon

From : Organising Committee…….

Self-storage facility

Hi fellow members,

Did anyone of you run the business of providing self-storage facility (like a
locker type of thing in Singapore where people keep their barang) and need to
find someone who rents such a self-storage facility (maybe because not enough
space at home). If you are I can help you to get an interview about your
business and publish in one of our local newspaper. Good opportunity to let
many people know your business.

Stay Healthy! Be Happy! emoticon

Spicy Hot On Demand! Curry Puff Kovan Nite is ON…..Friday, 29 Jun 2012

Dear all,

I would like to invite you all to join me at Kovan nite on 29 Jun 2012.

Come lah, let’s party…….dancing, drinking, chit chatting and more, see you all at Kovan Nite.!     emoticon

***Tickets for the event are available on the very evening***    emoticon

  • Date: Friday, 29 Jun 2012
  • Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
  • Fee: $3.00  with Mineral water & Curry Puff plus surprises!
  • Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
  • Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Ah Nee, Event Co-ordinator   emoticon

Coming are:

1. Ah Nee
2. Lily Ho
3. Susan Chang
4. Caroline Gee
5. Malcolm Chen
6. Molly Chua
7. Dolly Lim
8. Sam Goh
9. Thomas Loh
10. Peri Lew
11. Pat Oei
12. Lynda Oei
13. Bira
14. Gabriella Chua
15. Joe Leow
16. Veronique Lee
17. Joe Choo
18. Bessie Lam
19. Philip Yeo
20. Bobby Bok
21. James Chan
22. Terence Seah
23. Janet Chan
24. Boon Liang
25. Edwin Tan
26. Ronald Lam
27. Eileen Thean
28. Rene Leong

Time to Get in Line(dance) again……. 15 Jul 2012, Sunday

Calling all Line dancers (and non-line  dancers too)

Time again to put on your dancing shoes and bring a few friends to join us for 5 hours of non-stop line dancing on a Sunday afternoon.

For those who do not dance, you can bring your bottle of ‘lethal’ or ‘non-lethal’ liquids, some snacks, kick off your shoes, sit back and relax to some good old music (mostly country western) and watch people dance (if you want to)

Details are as follows :

  • Date : 15 Jul 2012, Sunday
  • Time : 2pm to 7pm
  • Place : Paya Lebar/Kovan CC (air-conditioned hall)
  • Cost : $4.00 (with a bottle of mineral water)

I will put up the dance list after I have collated all the requests, so if you have any favourite dances you want to do then please send me a request via e-mail or through this thread and I will try my best to put them on the list. For non-dancers I can take requests if you have any favourite songs of yours you want me to play too ….that is provided I can find a dance to the songs and there are at least 10 people who can do the dance.

As this is not a strictly SHC event, you can bring your friends along  and have some fun too… yeeehaaaa

As usual for those who have forgotten the steps or want to learn a few more dances for the jam, you are welcome to come to my classes for some practice sessions starting this week for a nominal fee of $5.00 which will cover all the practice sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Participants list (Target 150 pax)

  1. Sockie (EC)
  2. Andrew Yeung – tentative, hope can shuffle back in timeemoticon
  3. Karen Thio – only know ‘electric slide’ but will support and scout for ‘shampoo’ modelemoticon
  4. Lily Ho – bringing a few with heremoticon
  5. Caroline Gee – zero knowledge on line dancing but may be talent scouted for shampoo modellingemoticon
  6. Lai Fong – will support and join ‘electric slide’ club and bring (wonder what is ) XYZ emoticon
  7. Patricia Sin – will join ‘electric slide’ club – will be late emoticon
  8. Bobby Bok – Welcome and bringing your kaki bo huh?emoticon
  9. Rosalind Lee – time to bring them dancing shoes again emoticon
  10. Dolly Lim – MIA for a while, welcome backemoticon
  11. Evelyn Ong – most of your requests will be in the playlist emoticon
  12. Melissa –  – Another new face, welcomeemoticon
  13. Pauline Ho – maybe another shampoo model emoticon
  14. Malcolm – Cannot run from me emoticon
  15. Eileen Thean – Wants to do Wild Wild Westemoticon
  16. Annie Tang – Shuffling in with Eileen emoticon
  17. Janie Leong – will be late and hopefully bringing in a whole gang with heremoticon
  18. Thomas Loh – hope he does not disappear half way like he always does emoticon
  19. Peri – ticket already taken liao
  20. Agnes Seow – no worry just look out for ‘markers’ and follow them emoticon
  21. Susan Tan – Yeah she is Kambing daun emoticon
  22. ………anymore coming?

Dance List as follows

 

1 Dancin in the Dark 45 Love Me A Little Bit Longer
2 Wherever You May Wander 46 Come Dance with Me
3 Vertical Expression 47 Hot Tamales
4 The Shake/Shaking All Over 48 Poor Boy Shuffle
5 Addiction 49 Just a Kiss 2
6 Stitch It Up 50 Rock & Roll Bride/Rock Around the Clock
7 Delilah 51 I said I Love You
8 Silver Threads 52 Repose Waltz
9 Caballero 53 Smokey Places
10 Body In Motion 54 Write this Down
11 Holding On to Yesterday 55 Jai du Boogie
12 Chilli Cha Cha/Magic Cha Cha 56 Romantasy
13 Kiss Me Quick 57 Tango With The Sheriff
14 Quanto Amore 58 Catch This Moment
15 Lady Cha/Sex Bomb 59 Whole Again
16 Wild Wild West 60 Cowboy Cha Cha
17 Martini Moments 61 Whenever You Come Back to Me
18 Bug in My Magarita 62 My Father & Me
19 Step Back/Walk Right Back 63 Shy Waltz
20 Chill Factor 64 Tragedia
21 Pepito Del Bo 65 Two Shades of Blue
22 Cha Cha Cha D’armour 66 TGIF
23 Who Did You Call Darling 67 Patient Heart
24 Electric Slide/Tush Push 68 La Luna
25 The Way You Look Tonight 69 Corazon Espinado
26 Triggered 70 Ain’t It Funny
27 I’ve Been Better 71 Evergreen
28 Rhumba & Roses 72 Here we go Again
29 What You Mean to Me 73 Kiss On My List
30 Radio Dancing 74 No Matter What
31 Cherry Blossom Cha Cha 75 Shame and Scandal in the Family
32 Back Again    
33 Such A Night    
34 Quando When Quando   Additional Dances (Time Permitting)
35 Live It Up    
36 Be Bop N Boogie 1 Rainbow’s End
37 Cruel Bear 2 Por Ti Sere
38 Loosing the Love 3 Be Mine Tonight
39 Enchanment 4 Fresh
40 RIO 5 Have you ever Seen the Rain
41 Red White & Blue 6 Eternity Ring With Love
42 Champagne On Ice 7 The Long & Short of It
43 Eagles Rock    
44 Twistinacha   CLICK HERE to see photos

Monthly walk: Upper Seletar Reservoir / Mandai, Sat, 9 June 2012

Date:          Saturday,  9th June 2012

Time:          4.00pm SHARP ( 2.5 to 3hrs)  Do be on time as we shall commute by bus in a group.    

Meeting Point :    
Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange between Berths 4 & 5.

(S9 Woodlands MRT – exit the station, turn Right; look for escalator on your right to Basement, turn right and behold Berth 5!)

End of walk :    MRT Station: NS16 Ang Mo Kio  (Foodcourt @ L3, many other restaurants & food stalls)  

EOs :                ChristinaCL Chan & Charles Wee

NOTE:   Due to the unique location of destination, part of the journey, we need to commute by bus.  
             There is no significant landmark to enable us to guide you to meet up with us should you be late!

Brief Description:    

Terrain is EASY.      
Bring your cameras – very scenic!
Toilet facilities — Only at MRT stations.
Rain or shine, we will be there!

Let’s explore yet another natural forest reserve.  A LUSH forest of tropical trees and shrubs, Enjoy its peace
and quietness…… GOOD for mental health, mood and some eye-cercise!     emoticon

I was there when I was  probably around 0.9m. I recalled to get to the reservoir one has to walk on a long
paved road, from a distance a rocket-shaped tower looms into view.  As I stand nearer to it, it seems to
tower over my small frame.  

This iconic observation tower still stands tall and straight but, gone is the feeling of its towering presence;
though from its top it still provides a panoramic view of the waters and surrounding greenery.

Seletar Reservoir was damaged during the Japanese war in 1941.  It was renamed Upper Seletar Reservoir
after the construction of  Lower Seletar Reservoir.  It is one of the 4 main reservoirs and its nature reserve
acts as a water catchment area, its waters is used for drinking and daily usage after treatment for the
people in Singapore.
Upper Seletar Reservoir has been expanded twice in capacity and in 1999 it became a marked conservation site!

When did you last visit Seletar Reservoir?   
Since you were a child like me or……   Never ever?      Come, join us!          emoticon

Stay cool Be cool!          emoticon 

Our Walk Team EOs: Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Joyce Tan, Veronica Wong, Serene Low,
Conrad Tang,  Lydia Soh  and I, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,, signing off

REGISTER HERE

1.  Charles Wee
2.  ChristinaCL Chan
3.  Danny Lye      (unwell, R&R)
4.  June Tan         (need to R&R) hehe
5.  Andrew Yeung
6.  Pauline Chew
7.  Jane Chua
8.  Judy Lim        (unwell, R&R)
9.  June Koh
10. Lena Ho
11. Steven Ng
12. Lydia Soh
13. Maureen Lee
14. Fong Poh Chee
15. Bernie Chung
16. Alice Seah
17. Janet Ng
18. Cheryl Ho
19. Tan Li Li
20. Wendy Goh
21. Daisy Yeo
22. Erik Teo
23. Chui Keng
24. Sockie
25. Hew Lee
26. Rosalind Soh
27. Evelyn Ong
28. Catherine Chong
29. Pauline Khoo
30. Christina Pan
31. Janis Han
32. Johnny Pow
33. Annie Tan
34. Thomas Lau
35. Lucy Tan
36. Irene Poh
37. Aaron How
38. Juliet Ong
39. Lilian Teo
40. Veronica Wong
41. Pat Oei
42. Lynda
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GAME DAY 2nd June 2012 (Sat)

Dear All

Our first board games day is confirmed to be held this Saturday (3-6PM) at:
Eastern Lagoon II (function Hall)
Upper East Coast Road

Buses to/from Upper East coast are 10, 12, 13, 14 & 16
Buses to/from Bedok South Ave 1 – 31, 196, 197, 43, 48

(Or google direction for better map)

For those who didn’t register on my thread published on 6th April 2012 but would like to join this one, you are welcome to just put your name here and show up!

Cataract surgery

Kok Chiew, Angela, Boon Liang, James Tan, Jimmy Tsin, Peggy Tan, Winnie Tan,

KC, Inez Lim, Lim Geok Suan, Kenneth…(NOT IN ANY ORDER OF IMPORTANCE.)

Thank you for responding to my call for help, regarding cataract surgery.

Thank you for taking time to share your experience – by making comments on the forum, and by emails.

All of you have contributed to my decision-making process.

I had cataract surgery done at Tan Tock Seng Hospital – my right eye last week, and my left eye today. The good doctor applied the phaco emulsification technique.

It was indeed a “simple procedure” – painless. Post surgery, after a one-hour rest, I was discharged from the day surgery center. I can see immediately after surgery, albeit a little blur. As the day progressed, the eye’s focus became clearer.

Some of you wrote, asking me to update regarding my cataract surgery. The above update is brief. If you need more detail, please let me know.

I’d like to thank everyone, once again, for responding to my call for help.

Those who missed the discussion on cataract surgery may like to click on this link https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=4100#comments

With best regards,

Jacqueline