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3rd charity visit cum shopping, massage & makan at JB, 26 Oct 2011 Wed

halo bro & sister ,

dolly & me we are EO for this 3rd msia charity cum makan ,shopping & massage.

dated 26 oct 2011 wednesday.

it maybe a day or 2days 1 nite trip…i am still sorting out.

we shall hit there with our own hong chia ( personnal car )

gather your own kakai & driver..but ve to register here hor….

just let me see your show of finger (no middle finger  1 hor )

who n who in each car..as for the cost..it very simple 1 lah…

toll charges, petrol watever $$$$ each car owner handles yr own $$$$$ lah…

i will only collect RM$100 for de 3 makan…any balance of it either with split or buy 4d lor….

okay ..now a serious note …i ve just get to know a new & pitiful orphange home in johore..

the other 2 orphanges home i am still helping out..we will only visit de new 1 which i ve encounter lor.

which ve about 50 over kids…it run & de founder it a husband & wife team.. over de 8 yrs of his homes ..he ve shifted 4 times… still pending ..kiv 1st lah……

SHC Golf Group

Dear Members     emoticon

The golf session EOed by Raymond Tang last night at Seletar Country Club (SCC) was well received.  17 members turned up which include both novice as well as ‘pro’.  From this session, a new SHC Golf Group was "officially" formed and the following subjects were discussed and decided upon :

  1. There will be weekly golf session to be held at SCC – Driving Range.
  2. This weekly session on Wednesday will commence at 7 pm onwards.
  3. Coaching will be provided by Raymond Tang (plus supplementary coaching by SCC in-house coach).
  4. Fees payable @ $10 per session per person will include coaching, free use of available golf clubs and 40 golf balls per person.
  5. Fees to be paid by ATM transfer directly to Raymond Tang’s account.  (DBS autosave account # 0190 1476 81.)
  6. The group extend its invitation to other SHC members to join our weekly session.
  7. Lily Ho (non-player) will help provide admin support for this group.

The SHC regular golfer can support the beginner by paying $5 for 80 balls (outsider price $.06 cts) with no coaching.

Those interested to learn, or simply to enjoy the company of other players, and at the same time have some exercise or practice, are welcome to join.     Please register your interest in the comments here.     emoticon

Please register your interest in the comments here.    

Introduction of Corporate membership to the SilverHairsClub wef 15 Oct 2011

Since Oct 2005, the SilverHairsClub has only accepted individual membership. This means that only individuals or couples over the age of 45 can join in an individual capacity.  Although they may be working for a company, they cannot represent the company or participate in SHC activities on a corporate level.

WEF 15 Oct 2011, we will accept corporate memberships.

  1. Members joining SHC as a corporate member will have their name displayed with their company name displayed beside their name.
  2. Corporate memberships can only be respresented by a person or any number of persons who is 45 years and above.
  3. The rules specifying no discussion on politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM will apply.
  4. Advertising is not automatically permitted on the SilverHairsClub forum.  However, if the corporate member wishes to advertise, they may write to admin@SilverHairsClub.com.
  5. Until end Dec 2011, corporate memberships are free. So, if you would also like to represent your company, it is best to do so now.  A joining fee will be implemented on/from 1 Jan 2012.
  6. All corporate members must write an introduction of the company they represent.  As long as it clearly tells what the company is doing, the introduction will be accepted. It is important you state your position in the company.
  7. Corporate members are allowed to invite members to their functions, participate in promotional and marketing events.  However, advertising or promotions on the forum is not permitted.

To join, please write to admin@silverhairsclub.com.

I hope that corporate memberships will improve and enhance the objective of providing a platform for SilverHairs, over 45 to meet new and more friends.  Hopefully, other advantages and benefits will follow.  It is all up to us as members, as we develop the club’s culture along the way.

Terence Seah

Are we keeping up with the times?

Almost every single event we have is related to the 50s, 60s and 70s.  When we were young, our parents just could not understand the songs we were listening to.  They were either too hippy, hot, pop or simply romantic or sentimental.

Can we enjoy all the evergreens and classics , and yet keep in step with our children and grandchildren?  I am worried about being out-of-date.  Remember, we use to talk about generation gap.

Well, I play you a song.  It’s the latest craze, all about Cody Simpson, the 15 year old boy whom every teenager boy or girl is talking about. 

Should we keep in step?  Should we have some really hot events?

Terence Seah 

Write your minds, share your thoughts – other ideas

SilverHairsClub is your club; for members who are 45 years and over.  You can share your thoughts with other members to find better value for your money.

For example, you can pool buying.  And assuming, you are looking to buy, say, an IPAD3.  And, you have discussed with Apple that if you can get 20 buyers, you would be able to get a 15% discount.  Please feel free to write a new Post, find out who’s interested, and when you reach 20, you can get these interested buyers to buy an IPAD3 together.  Obviously, the discount has to be good to attract fellow members.  This is only an example.  But, do not use this as an advertising platform.

Another example, you want to join a SPA but you need 4 people to get an "out of this world" discount.  Sure, go ahead and share with other ladies your idea.  Do remember there are  cheats around.  Again, this must not be an advertising for the company.  You can discuss with fellow members via email too.

Feel free to discuss comparative prices of NTUC, Tops, Cold Storage and Seng Shiong stores for products like chicken, milk, bread, plums, eggs, etc.  If you start this comparison, please remember to keep track of the Post and not leave it dangling.  This will encourage other members to regularly give their feedback, even monthly.

It’s ok to compare insurances which are essential to us, especially as we get older.  Only thing is to avoid getting into direct selling.

Feel free to get into this if you are comfortable doing so.

Terence Seah

Perth

Does anyone know if I travel to Perth in November, will I be able to view the Monkey Mia dolphins, is this available all year round? and do some whale watching.  I read whale watching is available between Sept – Dec but on one website it says just October.  Appreciate all replies..tks

October Monthly Gathering – 21 Oct 2011 Friday

Calling Hiah Ti Jie Mei,
Sam Huat is organizing this mthly gathering which I 1 2 called as "Ah Beng Ah Seng Ah Lian Ah Huay, Lai Lai Kong Yi Kong"
 
Calling calling all xin n pioneer members 2 attend this mthly gathering at 

Venue : Bra Cafe (inside MPH at Robinson Road) – Nearest MRT is either Tanjong Pagar or Raffles City
Date : 21 Oct 2011 Friday
Time : 3.30pm to 7.30pm – Cant stayed behind this timing cos no aircon liao 

Hopefully this time, more xin members will attend this meeting lor… so that we can hear from them on suggestions and any other related issues.

As there is space constraint at the Cafe, bo bian, we need to set a target headcount of 40paxs can attend this meeting… so lai lai ka gin po mia..

BTW, attendees will need to pay $5 which they will entitled to 1 standard drink (coffee or tea) and 1 pastry. However, u can top up the difference should you want to change other menu.  NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED IN THE CAFE PREMISE.  SO PLEASE FOLLOW HOR
So registration starts here:

  1. Sam Huat – EO
  2. Dolly Lim – Assistant
  3. Lily Ho
  4. Janie Leong
  5. Richard Wong
  6. Steven Chan
  7. Tim Liu
  8. Peter Sng
  9. Terry Tang
  10. June Chin
  11. James Chan
  12. Lam HT
  13. Bee Gek
  14. Lawrence Goh
  15. Yoon Chin
  16. Norlinda
  17. Charles Chua
  18. Jessica See
  19. Vicky Koh
  20. Raymond Tang
  21. any more to come?

Familiarity Breeds Friendship: Not Contempt.

Hi Terence & fellow SHCians,

We all bunched together in the name of friendship to share identical interests and hobbies and to fill up some perceived voids in our lives.  Many of us have working married children who do not need us anymore. So it is all the more pertinent to start smiling at and speaking to fellow SHCians participating in the same social event of the time.  In being forthcoming on befriending others, we are rewarded with their friendships.  Somehow I got to know a couple of people on my first SHC walk and at the recent dance party at the Kovan Paya Lebar Community Club.  At the dance party like my first walk participation, I wasn’t acquainted with anybody.

Cheers,

Terry Tang

Sat, 15 Oct – Monthly Leisure Cycling @ ECP-Siglap Park Connector

 

Hi Cycling Friends

Keeping this event alive as ordered.!     emoticon

Although Changi Beach Park had received good reviews during last month’s cycling cum pot-luck gathering, most veterans requested to go back to ECP – Siglap Park Connector. 

First time venture into this connector was led by Douglas in Aug.  So, we are going to re-visit it again this month.  Most likely, the mid-rangers will stop at Kembagan MRT for a cuppa while waiting for the long-rangers to come back from their Bedok circuit.

  • As usual, we meet @ 4pm : ECP Marina Cove MacDonald (inside)
  • Proceed to bike rental kiosk @ 4.30pm

If you are going to join us, kindly register in the comments section here.

Those confirmed going :

  1. Ah Nee
  2. Lily
  3. Dolly
  4. Janie
  5. Carly
  6. John Howe
  7. Andrew Yeung
  8. Charles Chua
  9. Kum Hong

Cycling Team – Douglas, Ah Nee & Lily

PS :  Douglas will be out of town @ the OCBC KL cycling event. 

        Goodluck to you Douglas.!     emoticon

October Monthly Gathering

Dear Members,

I was hoping that someone will volunteer to organise this event but till now, no one had come forward.  Hence, I will probably have this meeting at Bra Cafe again.  I will finalise upon my return to SG on Oct 6 2011.

However, I am still keeping my fingers very crossed that some miracle will happen around Oct 3 to Oct 6 lor..

Cheers.. Dolly

TGIF! Wanna dance everybody? it’s here again at Kovan CC on 21 Oct 2011

Dear friends………..

I would like to invite all of you to join me at the Paya Lebar Kovan
CC for a night of FUN dancing……. emoticon

Event Details:

Date: Friday, 21 Oct 2011

Time: 7.00 pm to 10.30 pm

Fee: $3.00 (Curry Puff and a bottle of mineral water)

Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC Air Cond Hall

Tickets are available at the event venue on that day.

Ah Nee  emoticon

Coming to the party are:

  • Ah Nee
  • Daniel Ong and your students
  • Lilly Ho
  • Dolly Lim
  • Janie leong
  • Carly Gee
  • Yat Sing
  • Gabriella Chua
  • John Howe
  • Thomas Loh
  • Sam Huat
  • Richard Wong
  • Lydia Chin
  • Gabriella Chua
  • Bobby Bok
  • Joy Chuang
  • Mary Elizabeth Lim
  • Doreen Ho

    • Monthly walks: Q4 updates

    Quote:   
    Reviews suggest that walking just 30 minutes per day, a few days a week is enough to moderately increase overall bone density.
    Those who walked 30 minutes each day had a significantly lower risk of premature death than those who rarely exercised.
    Walking is a natural form of movement and, unlike high impact exercise, does not place excess stress on the joints and boosts bone strength.

    Low risk and easy to start….Walking may just be the key to achieving fitness. 
    Let’s swing! at least your arms and stay on track!      emoticon

    Announcement 
    We are happy to announce that Lydia Soh has joined the Walk Team as one of the EOs.     emoticon

    Update 
    Monthly Walk sched:  Oct to Dec 2011

    08Oct      Bishan to Casuarina   (to Register, see separate post)
    12Nov     Confirmed (route will be announced at nearer date)
    10Dec     Confirmed (route will be announced)

         —– 2012 —– 
    We will resume The 1st walk on Saturday, 11th February.      emoticon
    No walk for the month of January. 

    Information
    SHC Monthly Walk:  every 2nd Saturday of the month UNLESS otherwise informed.    

    Details of each walk:  Post will appear approx 2 weeks 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!

    Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

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

    Take Care

     

    Here is an information for our cyclist and rich members who lives in expensive condos.

    In a BBC report today. ‘ Edinburgh University scientists found minuscule particles produced by burning diesel can increase the chance of blood clots forming in arteries.

    The blood clots can then lead to heart attacks or stroke.’

    So cycling or running on the road in heavy traffic may not be a good idea. Also those of you rich people living in Condos, the monthly mosquito fumigation is basically spraying diesel fumes in your estate.

     

    Monthly Gathering/Cycling cum Pot-Luck @ Changi – Sat, 17 Sep

    Hi fellow cyclists – beginners as well as the regulars     emoticon

    I went to Changi Beach Park (twice) to recce it’s suitability for a change of cycling venue and found : 

    • The park serene and much less crowded than ECP.
    • There is a bicycle rental kiosk next to the Bistro@Changi — $3/hr (good for those who do not wish to cycle 2 hrs)
    • Parking is free after 5pm and the nearest parking is :  Carpark 1 although Carpark 2 is also very near.
    • There is a clean and airy public toilet (with shower cubicles) at the same location.

    Perhaps, you would like to take a look at the following links :     emoticon

    Buses that go there (stop right outside the kiosk along Nicoll Drive bus stop B10) :

    • # 9  –  from Bedok Interchange
    • #19 –  from Tampines Interchange
    • #89 –  from Hougang Central Interchange

    Buses that go to Changi Village Terminal (a short walk to kiosk along waterfront) :

    • # 2 – from New Bridge Road Terminal
    • #29 – from Tampines Interchange
    • #59 – from Bishan Interchange
    • #109 – from Serangoon Interchange

    This place is ideal for our Monthly Cycling cum Pot-luck Picnic.  Clean and scenic, with amenities. 

    • Meet at :  the pavilion next to bicycle kiosk.
    • Time :  4 – 4.30 pm
    • Date :  17 Sept 2011 ( YES, THIS SATURDAY ! )

    EOs – Ah Nee, Dolly, Douglas & Lily

    Those interested, please sign up here and indicate what you will bring.     emoticon

    1. Douglas
    2. Ah Nee – Koo chye Kueh
    3. Lily – Curry Chicken
    4. Dolly –  whatever she can get hold of
    5. Carly – Dry Mee Siam
    6. Janie – Fish Ball
    7. Andrew Y –  Banana?
    8. John Howe – will get the maid to cook something
    9. Diana Tan
    10. Charles Chua – Cake
    11. Tian Soo – French Bread and a bottle of Wine
    12. Hou Chong – Fruits
    13. Audrey Wong – Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
    14. Joy Chuang – Dessert
    15. Mega – bring himself
    16. Lina Ng – Soon Kueh
    17. Suzhang – Yam Kueh
    18. Eileen Thean – whatever she can get hold of
    19. Gingko – will bring food
    20. Rene Leong – food with no name
    21. Kum Hong – healthy fruits
    22. Yatsing – 6 packs of ice cold Beer
    23. Peggy Tan – Longan Almond Jelly
    24. Andrew Thio – no dinner
    25. Lilian Teo – "kosong" and not so sweet konnyako
    26. Sockie – no need to bring
    27. Richard Wong – 6 packs of beer
    28. Daisy Neo – brings herself
    29. Yew Kwong – will drop in
    30. Ann Lim – cherry stuffed tomatoes
    31. Daisy

    Photos by Douglas : http://s377.photobucket.com/albums/oo215/dougchan/shc%20cycling-17Sep2011/

    Terry Tang – Intro

    Hi SHCians,

    My name is Terry Tang.

    Although elderly I can still handle mostly basic steps in dances like cha cha, disco rock, and rock n’ roll, but I cannot remember line dance  steps as they keep on evolving most of the time.  Karaoke is another passion in which I can sing selectively in Mandarin, Hokkien, Cantonese, English, Malay and Japanese..

    Apart from long nature walks through nature reserves, I also love bird watching. At this time of the year migratory birds from northern China and Russia fly south to winter in Southeast Asia including Singapore and so it is the right time to watch foreign birds like buzzas, shrikes, red shanks and snipes, etc. 

    When I was between my middle thirties and early fifties I used to climb very high hills like Mt. Ophir (Gunung Ledang in Malay), Bt. Timah Hill and some hills in Batam.  Now a few years  approaching age 70, I cannot climb high hills anymore like I used to.  I still have photos to remind myself of my adventurous streak in the past. 

    Thank you,

    Terry

    Eddy Lee & Margaret Chua – Introduction

    My wife, Margaret, and I are both retirees and look forward to getting to know the rest of SHC members.

    I like to listen to the radio, read the daily news, keep abreast on current/political affairs, play badminton, cycling and swimming.  My other pastime is listening to songs especially the oldies.

    Margaret enjoys her weekly morning walk and once in a while I would join her.  Her favourite trail starts from our abode, St George’s Estate, the riverside along St Andrew’s School, Potong Pasir and Bishan Park.  Her final destination is Ang Mo Kio Hub where she can relax, have a cup of tea and do some shopping if need be. 

    Our other interests include travelling and going places especially Malaysia (an escapade from the hustle and bustle of city life).

    Cheers!

    Eddy Lee & Margaret

     

     

        

    SHC Round table- September

    Posted on behalf of EO Audrey Wong.

    For this month, there is
    no particular agenda other than a pow wow amongst SHCians in business.
    Those aspiring to be in business are welcomed to join in too.

    Date : Friday, 30th September 2011

    Time : 7.00 pm

    Venue : Lao Beijing Restaurant

    Velocity@Novena Square
    #02-11/12
    238 Thomson Road

    Attendees :

    1. Audrey Wong
    2. Jeffrey Lim
    3. Sue Chan
    4. James Tan
    5. Frank Kaw
    6. Andrew Koh
    7. Primrose Kok

    Saturday Nite Jamming at Kovan is on 24 Sep 2011

    Dear friends………..

    I would like to invite all of you to join me at the Paya Lebar Kovan CC for a night of FUN dancing, waltzing and twisting if you want to. emoticon

    Event Details:

    Date: Saturday, 24 Sep 2011

    Time: 7.00 pm to 10.30 pm

    Fee: $3.00 (with "moon cake" & a bottle of mineral water)

    Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC Air Cond Hall

    Tickets are available at the event venue on that day.

    Ah Nee  emoticon

    Coming to the party are:

  • Ah Nee
  • Daniel Ong
  • Rene Leong
  • Lilly Ho
  • Dolly Lim
  • Janie leong
  • Carly Gee
  • Yat Sing
  • Gabriella Chua
  • John Howe
  • Thomas Loh
  • Sam Huat
  • Bobby Bok
  • Richard Wong
  • Agnes Low
  • Lydia Chin
  • Gabriella Chua

    • ONLINE FLEAMART – September 2011

    The online fleamart for September is now open for advertisements. Besides ‘for sale’ advertisements, you may also post ‘looking for’ advertisements. Advertisers, please familiarize yourselves with the rules governing the online fleamart, especially the rule that says an advertisement must not exceed five lines. For the rules and regulations, please refer to the online fleamart posts for August or July.

    Monthly Walk Sat 10 Sep 11 Alexandra Linear Park Connector

    Date: 10 September 2011 (Saturday)

    Meeting Place: Queeenstown MRT Station, nearby control station by 4.30pm.

    Duration:  around 2 hours

    EOs for this walk:  Veronica Wong and Mary Tan

    Starting from Queenstown MRT Station, we will walk towards Alexandra Canal Linear Park (1.4km), easy walk passing by Strathmore Estate, Dawson Estate all the way towards Tanglin Road.   As we walk along the park, do stop by the story boards which give visitors the history of these estates.    Trees, flowering plants and scrubs have been planted to create a garden-like atmosphere.  Bring along your camera to take pictures along the way  of the pretty colourful flowers .   Look out for the Rukam Tree planted by Mr Lee Kuan Yew, then Minister Mentor, during the official launch of Alexandra Canal Linear Park on 1 November 2007.   The Rukam fruits can be eaten raw or sweetened with sugar to make jam.   New high-rise flats under the HDB SERS Scheme (Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme) to resettle particularly the residents who lived there before their old flats were demolished to make way for the SERS flats are now in place at Strathmore Avenue.  Dotted along the park are playgrounds, mini -skate parks, fitness areas and multi-purpose courts , catering to all ages and are located near the housing estates and schools.       

    From across the junction of Margaret Drive and Tanglin Rd where Masjid Jamek Queenstown mosque stands, we will arrive at Alexandra Park Connector (1.7km).  This is where we find the floating wetland, one of the many Active, Beautiful and Clean (ABC) Waters projects that PUB has implemented as part of its island-wide makeover of our reservoirs and waterways.   New facilities like parks, ponds and pavilions have been constructed alongside the huge Alexandra Canal.    Viewing galleries have been included on one side of the canal .  We continue walking this urban Park Connector at the beginning and towards the end, passing by on both sides of the canal scenery of high-rise buildings of various private condos with fantastic architectural details.  Shelters are found along the park connector for visitors to rest their tired feet or take a short break to enjoy the view.   Towards the end of the Park Connector is Zion Riverside Food Centre where we end the walk.  For those who wish to have dinner, there are the popular the No 18 char kway teow,  Lau Goh Teochew Chye Thow Kway, sweet Asian dessert at Mohammed Sultan Road Cheng Tng at stall 32 and many more.   Those who wish to shop, across the road there’s the Great World Shopping Centre and also the Kim Seng Promenade.

    Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.

    Other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and Andrew Thio.

    Those coming for this walk :

    1. Danny Lye
    2. June
    3. Jimmy Tsin
    4. Jama Hameed
    5. Daniel Ong
    6. Susan CH Tan
    7. Terry Tang
    8. Winnie K Tan
    9. Goh Ah Lam
    10. Charles Wee
    11. Alice Seah
    12. Lydia Soh
    13. Evelyn
    14. Malcolm Chen
    15. Jane Chua
    16. Peng Peng
    17. Angie Ng
    18. John Howe
    19. Catherine Chong
    20. Joyce Tan
    21. Maureen Lee
    22. Hew Lee
    23. Seok Cheng
    24. Juliana Kok
    25. Stephen Low
    26. Serene Leow
    27. Robert Tan
    28. Winnie Lim
    29. Eddy Lee
    30. Margaret
    31. Andrew Yeung

    Photos by Charles Wee, Andrew Koh & Danny Lye

    “Strictly Line Dance Jam” at Paya Lebar Kovan CC – 2 Oct 2011

    Hi all

    I am doing a strictly line dance jam at Paya Lebar Kovan CC for  my student groups and the public and would like to extend my invitation to all the line dance enthusiasts in SHC to come join us for 4 hours of non-stop dancing. For those who do not dance, you may want to bring your wine/beer/makanan then sit back relax and listen to the songs (about 60 to 70 songs) and watch people dance.

    Date & Time : 2nd October, Sunday from 3 to 7pm (Walk through of some dances from 2.30pm)

     Place : Paya Lebar Kovan CC multi-purpose hall (Air conditioned)

    Cost : S$3 per pax (with a botlle of mineral water)

    Dance list :

    1 Out & Jump
    2 Radio Dancing
    3 Lady Cha/Sex Bomb
    4 Dancing Party
    5 Kiss On My List
    6 Electric Slide/Tush Push
    7 LDC Express/Take The First Step
    8 Martini Moments
    9 Doing Alright
    10 Bootscootin’ Boggie
    11 Honey Honey
    12 Pepito Del Bo
    13 Dreamer Weaver
    14 Rhumba & Roses
    15 Vertical Expression
    16 No Scandal
    17 Red Hot Salsa
    18 Little Rhumba/New Romance
    19 Alabama Slammin’
    20 Who Did You Call Darling
    21 JB Waltz
    22 Waltz of the Wind/Waltz Across Texas
    23 Catch This Moment
    24 My Little Runaway
    25 Ghost Train
    26 Getcha Good
    27 Cowgirls’ Twist
    28 Breakaway
    29 Whenever You Come Back to Me
    30 Lamtarra Rhumba
    31 Back in My Arms
    32 La Luna
    33 Cowboy Cha Cha
    34 Island in the Stream
    35 Sway Me Now
    36 Bossa Nova
    37 Sweet Sweet Smile
    38 Chilli Cha Cha/Magic Cha Cha
    39 Silver Threads
    40 Wild Wild West
    41 Quanto Amore
    42 Rock The House
    43 Simply Mine
    44 Step Back/Walk Right Back
    45 Chill Factor
    46 Repose Waltz
    47 One Step Forward
    48 Stroll Along Cha Cha
    49 What You Mean to Me
    50 Romantasy
    51 Country Walking
    52 Body In Motion
    53 Honky Tonk Stomp
    54 Kiss Me Quick
    55 Cowboy Charleston
    56 Dancing In Line
    57 Country Girl
    58 Back In My Word
    59 Come Dance with Me
    60 Sweet Joanna
    61 Love Me A Little Bit Longer
    62 Wherever You May Wander
    63 Kiss In The Dark
    64 Holding On to Yesterday
    65 Burlesque

    How to pay – you confirm your attendance, I keep the ticket, you show up and pay at the door emoticon(Note : All proceeds will be paid over to the CC)

    Event Co-ordinator & MC – Sockie

    Members coming to the jamboree

    1) Lai Fong- I believe you can do more than slide and drink kopi-c emoticon

    2) Tian Soo – offering his bare hands to help hold/support anything that is falling/droopingemoticon

    3) Geraldine – may fly in from Hong Kong to offer her bare hands to hold…. different things from TSemoticon

    4) Karen Thio – wanna slide with Lai Fongemoticon – mai lai liao, unless Ah Kou can kncok her with the racket and drag her hereemoticon

    5) Gingko – another slideremoticon

    6) Andrew Yeung – offer to buy kopi-c but not for me ………emoticon PAID

    7) Elieen Thean – Wild Wild West is her cup of teaemoticon

    8) Cat Ho – my beloved ‘Ah Ko’ skipping her bed(minton) to come support me emoticon

    9) Ann Giri – one more slider coming to the party emoticon

    10) Susan Tan – already marked her calender liaoemoticon

    11) Caroline – coming to listen to music and watch us gelekemoticon PAID

    12) Lina Ng – so excited over La Luna and Back in My World…forgot to po mia…kenna humtum  emoticon

    13) Lily Ho – bring jacket hor, cuz I am giving you the Chill FactoremoticonPAID

    14) Dolly Lim – Give some Magic and you will cha cha cha like there is no tomorrowemoticonPAID

    15) Janie Leong – Bringing her keropokemoticon PAID

    16) Audrey Wong – The elusive one…you know what I mean ya emoticon PAID

    17) Hou Chong – coming with a bottle in 1 hand and the other (bare hand) to hold the nuts emoticon

    18) Laura Wee – Welcome, welcomeemoticon

    19) Susan Chang –  This Golden Girl will add some sparkle to the jamboree…no need gold bar but gold dust will do emoticon

    20) Agnes Seow – Your Vertical Expression just made it to the listemoticon

    21) Roland Lam – One more guy to ‘balance’ the yin emoticon

    22) Marg Tian – Long Time so see, glad you could comeemoticon

    23) Lina Tan – Ditto emoticon

    24) Eliza Chua – Double ditto emoticonemoticon

    25) Judy Lim – You ‘ponteng’ work to come dancing ?emoticon

    26) Lilian Teo – From Full-moon party in Thailand to Line Dance Party in KovanemoticonPAID

    27) Anne Lim – Was wondering where you’ve been, welcome, welcomeemoticon

    28) Jacqueline Han – No worry I will slide next to youemoticon

    29) Bobby Bok – Glad you can come join usemoticon

    30) Yatsing – Not only you can slide, nor you can also do the Charleston liao nehemoticon

    31) Boon Liang – Am sure our John Terbotak can groove to the music lah…but where is Sandy huh?emoticon

    32) Janet Chan – Still over the moon after ‘One Night in Chinatown" ……now you can relax liao no more rehersal emoticon

    33) Thomas Loh – Make sure you cancel all your other appointment on that day hor emoticon

    34) Cat Yeo – Can help jaga Thomas and make sure he does not do his ‘ disappearing’ act hahahahaemoticon

    35) Eyvonne Chew – You did say yes tiok bo huhemoticon

    36) Judy Tay – still in tme to slide in emoticon

     

    Anymore ‘sliders’ coming….and  of course ‘non-sliders’ (with bare hands) are welcome too :0)

     

    BTW I will be teaching and revising some of the dances during my various classes from now till the event, so for those who need to refresh your memories or learn a few more dances, do feel free to drop by when you are free.  If you need info on my class schedule, do drop me a line

    Hari Raya ketupat,lontong and lampu kelap kelip.

    Helo everybody,apa kabar? :)

    I have not been in the forum for quite a while now..hhmmm..but now I squeeze sometime to cakap2..hehe

    I would like to wish all Muslim members and friends "Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri".
    Im sure the ladies must be really busy-dizzy..like me la..now still sewing my curtains!..kekeke..the guys buat apa?

    For my non-Muslim kawan2,you might wonder why we fast during ‘Ramadhan’..one month before the big day.You know…tak boleh makan & minum (cant eat & drink) from dawn to dusk!
    It is to practice self-restraint and discipline.While fasting,we must also abstain from vain talk,using foul language etc..
    Last but not least,fasting month is also about self reflection, spirit of giving and helping the less fortunate.

    Ok la, that is all for now..i have to continue with my poor curtains :)

    Jasmine Wong – Introduction

    Hi I am Jasmine,

    I wish to go cycling with people around my age as I have
    not been cycling for many years. I wish to make new friends and widen my
    horizon..
    Scrapbooking is my hobby during leisure and sometime I teach
    (freelance) arts & crafts in school during school holidays.

    I am
    still working and I hope to retire before age 55.

    Hope to meet up with
    people here, so please keep me in the loop if you have interesting outing.

    Cheers

    August 26, Monthly Gathering – F & E

    Hi Members,

    Actually, I was thinking of ‘eating snake’ of not wanting to organise this monthly gathering 1 lor.. but I kena summon, so there shall b a monthly gathering in August after all… kekeke.. However, I would prefer this gathering is to be conducted in Free and Easy mode lor.. ie.. 

    Since we are having d One Night in Chinatown – Mandarin event on Sept 10, 2011,  for our August monthly gathering, pls feel free to speak any dialects, be it Cantonese, Hokkien, Hainanese, Hakka, Khek, Teochew, Malay, Tamil, etc etc… Shiok rite… :) 

    Dialect not only adds to a rich and colorful Chinese cultural heritage, it links one to his/her roots.   SHC members have traveled widely, and become global citizens, yet it still feels great to come home to speak dialect freely, agree? 

    So, let’s get together and find out who your ‘ka ki nang’ is (???) – an excellent opportunity to link up your roots!

    Date : Friday, August 26, 2011.

    Time : 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm

    Venue : Bra Cafe (or commonly known as MPH Cafe) @ Robinson Road

    Cost : To be capped at $5 for 1 drink (coffee/tea/canned drink) with 1 pastry.  However, you can top up the difference should you prefer to change your drink or pastry for others.  NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK IS ALLOWED FOR THIS MEETING,  KIND UNDERSTANDING MUCH APPRECIATED.

    Since this is to be F&E meeting, I would prefer not to set any agenda and we will talk talk and mingle freely to know more friends here.  I also hope that more new members will participate for this gathering also.  However, please feel free to throw ideas/comments/suggestions for any SHC event.   This monthly gathering is for SHC members only.  Please register your participation here as we will closed for registration once we reached 40paxs… NO GATECRASHER PLS!!!! AS THE CAFE CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE THE SAID NUMBER OF PAXS LOR…

    Registration List :

    1. Dolly – EO
    2. Lily Ho – Registration

  • Sam Huat
  • Yew Kwong
  • Yat Sing
  • Caroline Gee
  • Janie Leong
  • Hou Chong
  • Mary Chan
  • Angela S
  • Kent Chan
  • Conrad Tang
  • Richard Wong
  • Charles Chua
  • Tian Soo
  • Frank Kaw
  • SK Chua
  • Lina Ng
  • Janet Chan
  • Serene Leow
  • Robert Tan
  • Gingko

    • Photos by Dolly

    Great Lovers

    I was about to unsubscribe my Straits Times newspaper for lack of news. But
    todays front page news in the Home section is about this 60 over years old
    accountant suing his former girlfriend for $400,000 he spend on her and she in
    turn counter sue him for half share of a $1.24M flat. Now that is news. I am
    grateful to ST for this brilliant piece of reporting and will continue to
    subscribe.

    It concerns me because this guy is about my age and in the same profession.
    It could be me!!!

    Also I am sure there are lovers among us happily exchanging gifts while
    whispering sweet nothing this evening ……it is time to contemplate. Or am I
    the crude unromantic guy?

    The facts of the case sounds quite straight forward, so I am sure you all
    have your own opinions about who is wrong and what is the best way to settle
    this case.

    Lets hear you, especially the ladies, we men need to learn.

    We are safe n sound at Bra Cafe

    Dear All concerned members,

    We are safe and sound….

    Margaret and rest of us (Rebecca, Helen and me) would like to convey
    our many thanks here for all concerned members who had called us at the very first
    moments when they received news of the fire at Alfro Asia Building on August
    10, 2011 around 10.15am. 

    Fire was started at the 7th storey, thus, at Bra Cafe, they have more than ample time to evacate safely. 
    I was on my way to Bra Cafe as I was working the lunch shift hence, no
    damage at my side la…

    I wish to apologise to those had called me but I had ended their
    abruptly as I was still receiving other members’ call while at the same time
    answering.  Sorry, Daisy and the rest…  

    Many thanks from Margaret, Dolly, Rebecca & Helen. 

    Wendy Koh – Introduction

    Hi everybody at SHC.

    I have just joined SHC and so far I took part in only one event, that dance
    nite at Paya Lebar Kovan CC. I read about the dance practice at Braddell
    and drama classes with Pearl Wong and I would like to participate in these
    activities but do not know the where and when. Can someone fill me in?

    I am a retiree in my late fifties. I have many interests like swimming,
    cooking, housekeeping, travelling and cross-stitching. Dancing and drama
    are interesting to me and I hope to be able to them

    Wendy Koh

    Monthly walk: Bishan to Potong Pasir

    THIS POST is posted on behalf of Charles Wee who is away;  he will be back to lead this walk!     emoticon

    Date    13th August , Saturday 4.30pm 

    Duration: approx 2.5 – 3hrs, depending on pace.

    Meet:    Near taxi stand at Bishan Road  (just outside Bishan MRT)

    Walk leaders:  Charles Wee & ChristinaCL Chan

    After our strenuous railway walk last month, we shall now do an easy  walk for August. 
    The Walk begins from Bishan MRT towards the nearby Sports Complex ,  along a canal which is actually the beginning of the Kallang River .

    This walking route which ends at Potong Pasir , takes us  past the Bishan MRT depot, underneath the CTE , across the overhead bridge at Braddel Road  and towards St Andrew’s School.

    On the way, if lady luck smiles on us,  we  may spot some cranes feeding in the "Sungei"/river and some small time fishermen hoping to get a bigger "catch"  than what is possible.

    Nearer to Potong Pasir,  the canal broadens into a river. The scenery here is very peaceful and picturesque,,,,  R  E  L  A  X  I  N  G !   Try your photographing skills  to capture somebeautiful shots!  emoticon

    We will soon reach the well known Sri Sivadurga temple after crossing the bridge over the river.  Opposite the temple is a coffee shop, famous for its freshly made  paos and siewmais.  Ideal for a short  Rest&Refreshment before we proceed to Potong Pasir MRT where we will end our walk.

    The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,Conrad Tang and ChristinaCL Chan.

    REGISTER HERE!

    1. CHARLES CHUA
    2. GABRIELLA CHUA
    3. JUNE KOH
    4. IVAN LIM
    5. KH LEONG
    6. KH LEONG’s wife
    7. JUNE TAN
    8. DANNY LYE
    9. CHAN YUET YIN
    10. ANDREW YEUNG
    11. AUDREY WONG
    12. WINNIE K-TAN
    13. HEW LEE
    14. BERNIE CHUNG
    15. LYDIA SOH
    16. PENG PENG
    17. JANIS HAN
    18. CHARLES WEE
    19. ChristinaCL CHAN
    20. WENDY KOH
    21. SERENE LEOW
    22. ROBERT TAN
    23. STEPHEN LOW
    24. AARON HOW
    25. JULIET ONG
    26. MAGARET SOO
    27. RONALD LEE
    28. SEOK CHENG
    29. DAISY PHUA
    30. RICHARD WONG
    31. PEGGY TAN
    32. LILLIAN TEO
    33. TAN SEOK WAH
    34. MARGE TIAN
    35. VERONICA WONG
    36. SERENE LOW
    37. TIM LIU
    38. ANNA LEE
    39. HENRY ONG
    40. ANDREW KOH

    Photos by Charles Wee and Danny Lye

    SHC all Mandarin “One night in Chinatown”, Sat Sep 10, 2011

    Our 1st all Mandarin event "One night in Chinatown" is confirmed as follows:

    • Date: Sat 10 Sep 2011
    • Time:  5.30 pm to 10.30 pm
    • Venue:  Kovan cc, walking distance to Kovan MRT
    • Number of pax:  50.  We may increase the number, at a later date. Current plan is for 50 80 pax)
    • Cost:  $10 if paid on or before Aug 15, $15 after Aug 15.  31 Aug 2011.
    • Theme:  Stage event with duets, group singing, songs and games, within dancing in front of the stage, traditional stalls, lanterns light-up, mid-autumn, moon-cakes, love, youth-at-heart and laughter).
    • Stalls allowed, subject to meeting theme.  Closing date 15 Aug  2011 31 Aug 2011.
    • Music:  We will be using the venue’s speakers, amplifier, and wireless mics.
    • Seats:  This will be a standing event, with limited seats.  Empty seats can be taken by anyone.  No tissue paper chopping please.  Please do not bring big handbags, plastic bags, luggages, as this is a public place.
    • Drinks:  No outside drinks or food.  Corkage charge to be borne by individuals.
    • Dress:  Traditional Chinese wear.  Try to borrow, if you dont have one.
    • Strictly for registered SHC members only.

    Tentative Program:

    • 1730 hr. Registration.  Please bring along your name tags.  Getting to know new friends, and meet old ones too.  Here, you may practise the SHC hug or the traditional Chinese "Two hands clasped together" and wishing one another "good health and best wishes".  Please do this in Mandarin.
    • 1800 – 1900 hr.  Simple buffet dinner.  Food liaison with the venue handled by Lee Ah Nee.
    • 1900 hr Lily Ho welcomes all guests.
    • 1930 hr.  Songs and singing by Janet and Group, Drama by Pearl and team, Games by Dolly.
    • 10.30 pm.  We close for the night.

    Registration:

    1. Terence Seah (EO)  (Paid 6.8.11)
    2. Oi Cheng (Registration and payment)  (Paid 9.8.11)
    3. Janet Chan (Songs and singing)  (Paid 6.8.11)
    4. Boon Liang (Music equipment)  (Paid 6.8.11)
    5. Lily Ho (Opening welcome and closing of event at 10.30pm)  (Paid 8.8.11)
    6. Dolly Lim (Two stage-games)  (Paid 5.8.11)
    7. Judy Lim  (Paid 3.8.11)
    8. Daniel Chan  (Paid 9.8.11)
    9. Pearl Wong  (Drama)  (Paid 8.8.11)
    10. Richard Wong  (Paid 6.8.11)
    11. Lilian Teo  (Paid 4.8.11)
    12. Sam Huat  (Paid 5.8.11)
    13. Janie Leong – Chinese compere for the night  (Paid 8.8.11)
    14. Eileen Thean  (Paid 7.8.11)
    15. June Koh  (Paid 2.8.11)
    16. Lee Ah Nee  – Food cordination (Paid 6.8.11)
    17. Caroline Gee  (Paid 5.8.11)
    18. Bee Gek  (Paid 8.8.11)
    19. Annie Loh  (Paid 6.8.11)
    20. May Peh   (Paid 6.8.11)
    21. Rena Wong  (Paid 6.8.11)
    22. Charles Wee  (Paid 9.8.11)
    23. Peggy Tan (Paid 4.8.11)  Charles Chua
    24. Ann To  (Paid 6.8.11)
    25. Perilla Liew  (Paid 7.8.11)
    26. Freda Lim  (Paid 9.8.11)
    27. Hou Chong  (Paid 6.8.11)
    28. Lina Ng  (Paid 6.8.11)
    29. Susan Chang  (Paid 7.8.11)
    30. Ann Lim  (Paid 8.8.11)
    31. Jassmine Teo  (Deco) (Paid 9.8.11)
    32. Gabriella Chua  (Paid 9.8.11)
    33. Joyce Kwok  (Paid 8.8.11)
    34. Gingko    (Paid 9.8.11)
    35. Clara Chay  (Paid 10.8.11)
    36. Zariah Kassim  (Paid 10.8.11)
    37. Linda Chang  (Paid 10.8.11)
    38. Sally S C Tan  (Paid 10.8.11)
    39. Allan Lim  (Paid 10.8.11) 
    40. Lola Low    (Paid 10.8.11)
    41. Audrey Wong  (Paid 10.8.11)
    42. Sue Chan  (Paid 10.8.11) 
    43. Cat Yeo  (Paid 10.8.11) 
    44. Martin Lee  (Paid 10.8.11) 
    45. Thomas Loh – Chinese compere for the night.  (Paid 10.8.11)
    46. Wendy Koh  (Paid 10.8.11)
    47. Wee Chin  (Paid 10.8.11)
    48. Bira  (Paid 11.8.11)
    49. Eileen Lee   (Paid 11.8.11)
    50. Lydia Chin  (Paid 11.8.11)
    51. Eyvonne Chew  (Paid 11.8.11)
    52. Sockie   (Paid 11.8.11)
    53. Marg Tian   (Paid 12.8.11)
    54. Irene Poh   (Paid 12.8.11)
    55. Ronald Lam   (Paid 12.8.11)
    56. Bobby Bok   (Paid 12.8.11)
    57. Amy Ko   (Paid 12.8.11)
    58. Fred Heng   (Paid 12.8.11)
    59. Catherine Koh   (Paid 13.8.11)
    60. Joy Chuang   (Paid 13.8.11)
    61. Dan Huang   (Paid 13.8.11)
    62. Geok Suan   (Paid 13.8.11)
    63. Shirleen Kao   (Paid 14.8.11)
    64. Margaret Soo   (Paid 14.8.11)
    65. Agnes Low   (Paid 14.8.11)
    66. Yatsing   (Paid 14.8.11)
    67. Tim Liu   (Paid 14.8.11) + 2 boxes of double yolk mooncakes
    68. Ronnie Sow   (Paid 15.8.11)
    69. Eunice Tay   (Paid 15.8.11)
    70. Jeremy Lee   (Paid 15.8.11)
    71. Peggy Ong   (Paid 15.8.11)
    72. Cindy Wee   (Paid 15.8.11)
    73. Frankie Wong   (Paid 18.8.11)
    74. Bernie Chung   (Paid 18.8.11)
    75. Jacqueline Han   (Paid 19.8.11)
    76. Lina Tan    (Paid 22.8.11)
    77. Kent Chan    (Paid 24.8.11)
    78. Frisna Tan    (Paid 24.8.11)
    79. Bessie Lam   (Paid 31.8.11)
    80. Andrew SP   (Paid 31.8.11) 
    81. Phil Wong   (Paid 1.9.11)

      82. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

      Photos by Dan & Sockie