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Balloon IG workshop #5

Date :  Wed, 20 June 2012

Time : 8 pm to 10 pm

Venue : Block 118A Kim Tian West RC, #01-143, Jalan Membina,
Singapore 161118.

We meet 3rd Wed of the month. $3 for material for basic
scuplture. Share cost of balloon if more compllcated balloon sculpture. 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.

Sylvia Ang 

Hi all,

Not sure if anyone have heard or even been to this tour before.  This tour has already been organised by many RCs and CCs.

I have this lobang to visit Nirvana Memorial Garden plus Vegetable Farm for free.  Transport, vegetarian lunch and drinks are all provided.  

Eunos CCs will be having one on 10 June 2012.  If anyone is interested, you can sign-up at the CC.

But if we have enough people here that are interested, say 30 pax, we can have one of our own.

If you are keen, please indicate your available timing here and we can see what the best timing that suits most of us.

Dorine Tan

I believe that most of us have read about the rising incidence of dementia.

Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. It affects memory, thinking, language, judgment,
and behavior. Most types of dementia are nonreversible (degenerative). Dementia
symptoms include difficulty with many areas of mental function, including:

• Language
• Memory
• Perception
• Emotional
  behavior or personality
• Cognitive skills
  (such as calculation, abstract thinking, or judgment)

Dementia usually first appears as
forgetfulness.

There is growing evidence that some kinds of mental exercises can help slow down dementia. To this end, I
am contemplating developing a series of mental exercises which may be used
hopefully to help slow the effect of dementia.

I have a series of mental
exercises which help children improve their learning abilities , you may want
to visit www.mindmax.com.sg to know a little more. I intend to modify certain portions of the training protocol to
suit senior citizens who may worry about the onset of dementia. 

What I have in mind is not something commercial, but a social outreach—with trainers (SHC members) going
down to centres or elderly groups to train the centre helpers to run these programs.
So, it remains for me to size up how many SHCian are interested to do such
social outreach programs.

James

Again, I dont have the dates.  Likely dates are Jun 9, 10 and 11, or 16, 17, 18, all dates inclusive.  Do read on. But, dont buy your tickets yet.  I can only confirm around 28 May.

As usual, all my trips are disorganised, so I dont really know anything until we get into the car. 

June is a hot month, but it can be just as fun.  This time, we are going on a driving holiday; which means participants drive, and i sit on the left side of the car.  Dont worry about the road signs, they usually have English text.  As long as you have a Singaporean licence, can can.

Like May, we shall have a coastal trip, scenic and romantic.  We get to drive along the coastal roads, stop where we like, eat when we feel like it and rest, when it is time.  You must have a Singapore licence.  Dont worry as I will sit next to you, and take over when you are tired.

The journey will cover most of where the May group will travel on.  We will cover places where the van would not want to travel to.  Food wise, simple and local.  Language, we try in whatever thai you know. Bring your camera, as  you are not likely to capture the scenes with any organised tours.  No cockroaches, as most would have die or killed by the may group.

Where we stay, you have to be game.  We see a place, we like it, we stay.  If not, we drive on.  Cost wise, it will be slightly more than travelling via a van, as the car is shared among 4 people, instead of 8 to a van.  At most, we will have two cars.  Likely cost per car is Baht 1,800 per day, fuel excluded.

We should have a mixed participation of 4 men and 4 women; not 2 men and 6 women.

Preference to participate will always be given to those who register before 20 May 2012.

Terence Seah 

Registration:

1. Terence Seah
2. Jassmine Teo
3. Caroline Gee
4. Janie Leong
5. Sock Cheng
6. Eileen Ang
7. Eyvonne Chew
8. Lydia Chin
9. Alan Ang

Balloon IG (Interest Group)

• Workshop #4 at Kim Tian West RC
• Date: Wed, 16 May 2012
• Time : 8 pm to 10 pm.
• Meeting venue : Block 118A Kim Tian West RC, #01-143, Jalan Membina, Singapore 101118.
• $3 for material for basic sculpture. If sculpture get complicated, share cost of material for balloon.
• $3 for a flat balloon pump, $4.50 for a 260 pump. $6.00 for 160 pump

How to go there : Take a MRT Train to Tiong Bahru. Cross the road at Tiong Bahru Plaza. Walk straight, keep left path. you will see a school. Then a coffee shop at block 26. Cross the road you will see block 118. Two to three block you will see Block 118A. Its about 8 to 10 mins walk.

• Max 15 Participants.
• If you are interested, please register here or email at me: sylviaang38@yahoo.com.
• Please transfer $3 to my POSB saving bank account 048-20982-3.  Please sms me or email me once you have transfer the money and keep the ATM receipt for verification.

Those interested and confirmed coming please bring a big plastic bag or a foldable laundry basket (you can get from Mustafa, Level 4, Household Dept, Lane 5, or any local shop) to put your balloon sculptures, bring a pen, a black, red, blue, yellow, blue and green marker (you can get from Popular Book store), a scissor and if you have balloon pump please bring along.

• Bring camera to take picture of the balloon sculptures.
• We meet 3rd Wed of the month from May 2012 onwards.

Our balloon IG, workshop #1 on 29 Feb was a great success. 15 participants turned up.  They learnt basic twisting techniques, make a balloon basic dog, pirate sword, and intermediate balloon flower and an advance balloon ocuptus.

Our Balloon IG, workshop #2, 28 March, we have 12 members. They learnt 3 turtles and 5 petal flowers to pinch twist. 12 Members turned up for Balloon IG, workshop #3, 25 April 2012. They learnt Sunflower for mother’s Day Special.

EC – Sylvia Ang

Registration :

1. Sylvia Ang – EC
2. Ann Lim
3. Irene Seet
4. Sally Kang
5. Karen Thio
6. Janie Leong

7. And 5 other non-SHC members.

   CLICK here to view photos 

Hi all.. Does SHC have a regular blood donation group? I think there was a posting early this year about blood donation but i cannot locate it. Is anyone interested to spearhead this on a regular basis – 3 to 4 times a year SHC meeting at HSA Outram Road blood donation centre? 

The sounding is out to all members to at least put up an event or activities for fellow members to participate. The thing to consider is that there should be no advertisement of the company organising the trip. Some members do keep a lookout for such cheap day tour or trip overseas and want other members to join in so that there is ample opportunity to interact and have fellowship together.

A trip may be planned strictly for members whereas in other where non-member are involved, a co-ordinator is required. I know some members are frustrated when their attempt to post an activity are rejected after several try.

On the one hand much encouragement are put forward for members to step forward and be involve in organizing activities, yet we feel that some of their efforts are curbed. Can there be some flexibility? Without doubt some company names will be mentioned in any tours but if we look at the greater picture the advantages and benefits to our members far outweighed any other consideration.

Dan

Date:      Saturday,  12th May  2012

Time:       4.30pm (approx 2.5hrs)        

Meeting Place :    MRT Station – EW25 Chinese Garden, Exit A beside a ‘Cheers’ store

End of walk :    MRT Station – Jurong East EW24
                        Makan place – JCube, new shopping mall or JurongEast Mrt Kopi Tiam-food centre.  

EOs :    ChristinaCL Chan and Serene Low

Brief Description:    

Terrain is EASY for all ages.      
Bring your cameras – very scenic!
Toilet facilities — at MRT station EW25. Next available approx 30/45mins later,
                                  many available at the Jurong Gardens.
Rain or shine, we will be there!

This month, let’s go West!
In the past years, it is rare that our monthly walks is towards this direction.

Where?  in this highly urbanized city we lived in to find a place that flows with greenery, peace, calm and
Serenity…. A gem in the West, of pristine beauty –  Jurong Lake and its Gardens!   

It is one of the "Destination Parks"  that will get a massive makeover – expect significant development that
will transformed it into the next big suburban commercial hub.

Let us troop down to Jurong Lake, a 70ha freshwater lake and reservoir to enjoy its breathtaking view
before the day draws near where this area is further enhanced, changed forever!   

Along the perimeter of Jurong Lake, a landscaped sanctuary Park was completed in 2006.  
Pause,  take in the sights across glistening waters ……    see families, friends chatting under shade of
trees, strolling at leisure in the park,  children frolic around with laughter, kite flying, fishing……
uhmmm…… breathe in,  to energize the following week’s hustle and bustle.
Look out for clusters of older banyan tress where their aerial prop roots spread out laterally like a small
fence along certain fringe of the lake, where the trunks are covered with an orangy hue – rarely found
or seen in Singapore.  

As one stroll into one of the Jurong Gardens found within the Lake, time stood still in nostalgia……….
step onto the ‘Pai Hung Ch’iao’ Bridge, the white rainbow, 13-Arch Bridge;  though this bridge is shorter
than the famous 17-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Peking, it still maintains the magnificent
architectural design of a typical beautiful bridge found in China.

Stay cool Be cool!       

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

REGISTER HERE

1    Danny Lye
2    June Tan
3    Tan Li Li
4    Jane Chua
5    Susan CH Tan
6    Barbara Lim
7    Lee Thean Hor
8    Toon Tong Wai
9    Gabriella Chua
10    Primrose Kok
11    Mega Abdullah
12    Winnie Tan
13    Jimmy Tsin
14    Janie Leong
15    Philip Wee
16    Priscilla Wee
17    Lydia Soh
18    Terry Tang
19    Tan Chui Kheng
20    Erik Teo
21    Alice Seah
22    Christina Pan
23    Johnny Pow
24    Annie Tan
25    Tan Chor Suan
26    Eileen Ang
27    Mdm Ah Ting
28    Ang Choon Lan
29    Evelyn Ong
30    Catherine Chong
31    Grace Ng
32    Pauline Khoo
33    Seok Cheng
34    Serene Low
35    ChristinaCL Chan
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Terence has advocated the Short Term Retirement Living
overseas. The post drew many comments and suggestions. However, there were many
proposals which are somewhat different from what Terence set to do. Having
discussed with him, he suggested that I lead a different platform to look at
these other suggestions and comments. He will continue to work on his project.

As such, I am starting this new post “Alternative Lifestyle”,
targeting those who may want short stays ( 1 month or less), and those who may
want to take exploratory step before deciding if they want to go on to Short
Term Retirement ( which would be 3 months or more overseas stay).

For those keen to participate in this, please click on this
link and fill the survey form:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dElMVDF6SDRXd1BTOHdtRGM2blpSRGc6MQ

The purpose of this
survey is to assess the views of those who are interested and the level of
involvement each member is keen. The results will be given only to those who
participate as the survey is the basis of organizing an interest group for this
alternative lifestyle project. 

James Koh

Dear all………

See you at Kovan Nite.!     

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

• Date: Friday, 27 Apr 2012
• Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
• Fee: $3.00  with Mineral water
• Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
• Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Ah Nee, Event Co-ordinator  

Those coming :

1. Ah Nee
2. Lily Ho
3. Dolly Lim
4. Janie Leong
5. Laura Wee
6. Thomas Loh
7. Peri
8. Gingko Tay
9. John Howe
10. Yatsing
11. Eileen Thean
12. Bobby Bok
13. Lydia Chin
14. Richard Hee
15. Gabriella Chua
16. Patrick Oei
17. Linda
18. Molly
19. Joe Leow
20. Bessie Lam
21. Terry Tang
22. Anymore coming ……

Hello fellow SHCians!

I plan to organize with the help of a couple of other members, a picnic in the month of May or July. June is out as it is a school holiday month. I did some research and I am picking the Kallang River Park as the first venue for SHC’s first? Picnic.

The day will most probably be on a Saturday afternoon.

I hope to get some responses and if I can form a group of at least 8 members, I will proceed to set up a post with the day/date
firmed up.

Picnics are relaxing activities where we can chit-chat, play some board games and enjoy kueh kueh, sandwiches, cakes, etc
(light snacks). The purpose of holding a picnic is basically to build and foster stronger relationships amongst members of SHC.

This is the site I picked. I will recce the place as soon as I get the ‘thumbs up’ from you guys to go ahead.

http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=19&Itemid=73

Cheers

Ros

Hi all.. The weekday badminton for next week is FRIDAY – 27th April from 10.00 to 11.00am. Please note the change from Thursday. The booking is done by Amy (- thanks for the trouble -) at the lower rate of $2.50. All are welcome.

Hi Everyone,
Wait till neck long long liao.. At last, 2nd update for D&D is here liao…   

·  Theme :  ARABIAN NITE
·  Venue :  Kensington Ballroom – L3 Serangoon Gardens Country Club, Heliconia Wing Function Room 
·  Date :  Saturday, 28 July 2012
·  Time :  6.30pm – 12 midnight
·  Cost :  $45 per pax

Tentative Programmes (Subject to change) :
6.30pm – Start registration
7.15pm – Welcome speeches
7.30pm – Start buffet dinner (Dance music throughout dinner)
9.00pm – 1st Game segment
9.15pm – Special performance by SHC members
9.30pm – 2nd Game segment
9.45pm – Special performance by SHC members
10.00pm – Dancing thru to midnight  

Committee Members :
1.       Treasurer – Dolly
3.       Music Director – Thomas
4.       Programme – Lily Ho
5.       Deco – Karen, Boon Lian, Sam Goh & Lily Ho
6.       Games Master – Sam, Karen, Boon Liang, Thomas & Peri
7.       Registration – Marg Tian, Caroline Gee & Judy Lim
8.       Photographer – Feel free to bring your camera.

Venue and F&B – Molly Chua.

NO CORKAGE CHARGE – feel free to bring your own bottles.

For Programme Segment, we had already planned for the following:

• Line dance workshop Hamidah and Team, Dance title "Habibi" meaning "My Love/Darling" in Arabic.
• Belly Dance move demo by Veronique Lee.
• Belly Dance Performance – by a Belly Dance Instructor
• Games by Sam, Karen, Boon Lian, Thomas & Peri.  (There will be lots of laughter for sure.)
• A skit – directed and performed by SHC members.  A comedy.  Who are the performers? Hahaha, It will remain a mystery till the very last minute hor..

Members who have paid :

1. Daniel Ong – Paid but not attending
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
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

      Cheers.. From the Organizing Committees.