Category: Forum General

I wonder how Sinigapore has become one of the fastest elderly
growing population in the world.  Either our medical system has
enabled the elderly to live longer or we just eat good food, and live longer
than our grand-parents.  The baby boomers are reported to be
richer and will be better financially than future generations.  Our
age group is believed to be better prepared for old age and retirement.

Many of us have some form of personal life and
health insurances.  I like to raise this topic for discussion, so
that all of us get a chance to share what we know or dont know about the
insurance policies we have kept somewhere under our pillows.

Let’s focus on personal, health and accident policies. 
Keep out corporate insurance. 

This topic can be sensitive, especially those policies
paid out of our CPF.  But, please stay cool.  I
hope we can benefit from better understanding of our insurance
policies.  Let’s talk about choices, differences of the different type
of policies.  Please do not copy wholesale from the web. 
Keep your comments short, and in easy understandable English or
Chinese. 

There may be some insurance experts around us, your
contribution is invited.  We share.

Terence Seah    

Hi Ladies of Leisure – This Fashion Show Interest Group is open to SHC Lady members who are 57yrs old onwards and are not working as I intend to have weekday afternoon sessions. Day & time depends on majority participants. My intention is to organise fashion show to entertain SHC members who attend our lunch or high tea. Those who can commit do respond. I love to hear from you.  Cheers,  Pearl Wong.    

SPECIAL WALK — RAILWAY TRACK RAMBLE 1 (RTR 1)

WHY walk on a weekday?  — relevant authorities said this trail  will be closed by 17Jul;
expect crowds to swarm the rail on weekends which will cause the rail to loose
its tranquility and rustic charm!

Date: 14 JULY 2011 (Thursday)

Start: 9.30am

Meet at : McDonalds, King Albert Park(road).

Getting there:
1) nearest MRT Station – Newton.  Walk to Bukit Timah Road (quite a no. of bus stops to destination),
take these buses – 66, 67, 74, 77, 151, 154, 157, 170, 171, 174, 563,852, 961, 970, 645.
2) Dover MRT take bus svc# 74 to Clementi Road, alight at Ngee Ann Poly, King Albert Park is across the road.

Distance: as far as you choose to ramble…                          
Want to get off the track? Look out for "Exits".

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Charles Wee.

           
*****Commute by bus, do allow sufficient travel and waiting time.  If member wish to leave
 for other appointment, appreciate U keep either EOs informed.

The Malaysian railway line (26km) that had operated through Singapore has given us a
wonderful GREEN Belt that runs across our little RED Dot from South to North.  The railway
have had sections that had been defunct dates as far back to 1903.  We might trek these
in future.

There is not much tijme left to revel and feast in this beautiful greenery, flora and
fauna, that you might not see elsewhere on our island.  We might catch glimpses of
animals and wildlife that resided inside this hugh tract of greenery.

I wish that this green corridor or at least certain tracts of the beautiful greenery
will be kept unthouched!  It certainly is a haven for us to escape from the hectic world
that we live in.

Our walk shall commence from a station, built in 1932 but now looked forlorn and quiet.
We shall head Southbound through Ulu Pandan / Holland / Buona Vista / Portsdown — this
being the easier track and an area that has hugh tracks of greenery; one of the more scenic
stretch along the Railway.

What is the trail like?
The train tracks are relatively easy to walk on OR if you prefer
Tread on granite stones flanking both sides of the rail OR
Walk on trodden paths, flanked by tall grass; narrow at some spots; uneven terrain,
climb over natural obstacles like fallen branches, logs or tree trunks.
Get to cross the "black heavy steel truss bridges, tunnels; without fear of the
warnings from air operated horns and whistles or the drone of an approaching train.

NOTE
Bring drinking water, poncho, hat, insect repellant, camera, binoculars(optional). 
Country roads might be narrow or slippery (trek pole or walking stick is a good aid;
Wear long pants
Shoes or track shoes are strongly recommended. 
No slippers/sandals as they are also an open invitation to insects/mosquitoes.
Bring a small torch light.

COME, with a sense of Adventure! expect the unexpected!               

Do not miss out on this BEAUTIFUL GREEN BELT!!!

REGISTER HERE

We ask for fine weather: a BBC = Beautiful Breezy Cloudy day, no rain!    

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!                  

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

The RAMBLERS,,,,

1.  Ginko Tay
2.  Ivan Lim
3.  Jane Chua
4.  Andrew Koh
5.  Danny Lye
6.  June Tan
7.  Danny Ong
8.  Grace Wong
9.  Ann Lim
10. Peter Goh
11. Ronald Lee
12. Jam
13. Goh Ah Lam
14. Richard Kee
15. Jane Kee
16. Catherine Yeo
17. Grace Kang
18. Julie Y
19. Lydia Soh
20. Feztus Lim
21. Seok Cheng
22. Lee Ah Nee
23. Daisy Yeo
24. Lillian Teo
25. Mega Abdullah
26. Richard Wong
27. Peng Peng
28. Charles Wee
29. ChristinaCL Chan
30. Karen Thio
31. Judy Lim
32. Marg Tian
33. Eddy Lee
34.
35.

Photos by Charles Wee, Andrew Koh, Ivan Lim, Karen Thio and Danny Lye

   Hi,

I was getting lazy and forgetful until the CM goes : "Aren’t you going to post the Cycling yet?"…… sigh.

So here it is.  Monthly leisure cycling every 3rd Sat of the month.!

• Meeting place :  McDonald @ East Coast Parkway
• Time to meet  :  4 pm (at 4.30 pm, we proceed to bicycle rental kiosk)
• Cost of rental :  $ 5 per person for 2 hours
• Route  :  To be jointly decided by those present
• Attire  :  What ever you are comfortable with

Registration now open :

1. Ah Nee
2. Lily
3. Dolly
4. Andrew Yeung
5. John Howe
6. Mike Tay
7. Janie Leong
8. Bira
9. Veronique
10. Sam Huat
11. Steven Ng (may be?)
12. All the Pengarang troopers ?  I know this is ikan bilis to you lah, but you were also once leisure cyclists no?  You need to come here to grow your list of long-distance cyclists right?  Ai mai ?

Posted on behalf of EO Andrew Koh.

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, 22nd July 2011

Time : 7.00 pm

Venue : Victoria Peak Chinese Cuisine

#11-01 Orchard Central

(Somerset MRT Station)

For those who need directions :  http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_45913/travel_site_144403/

As usual, we’ll split the bill at the end of the evening and it should be about $30/person.

Attendees :

1. Andrew Koh (EO)
2. Jeffrey Lim
3. Sue Chan
4. James Tan
5. Fred Heng
6. Rosalind Lee
7. Audrey Wong
8. Veronica Wong
9. Lee Seok Cheng
10. Patrick Oei
11. Linda Chua

Dear Dancing Frenz    

In celebration of the forthcoming 46 National Day, there will be a Mixed Dance Jam (Line & Social) organised by the Yio Chu Kang CC.  

For those taking public transport, use the following guide (just key in the address you will be travelling from) :
http://www.pa.gov.sg/locate-our-centres/details/yio-chu-kang-community-club-103.html

• Date  :  6 Aug 2011 (Saturday)
• Time  :  4.00 – 10.00 pm
• Venue :  Yio Chu Kang CC, 50 Ang Mo Kio St.61 (Nearest MRT, Yio Chu Kang). Lots of carpark in the vicinity
• Cost  :  $ 6 /- per person

Program :    

• 4 – 6.30  :  Line Dancing (Music by DJ)
• 6.30 – 7 :  Dinner  (Light refreshment with Chicken Rice)
• 7 – 10   :  Social Dancing (Live band by Charles Cher & Co)

Limited number of tickets available, so please hurry your registration here.  Currently, manage to secure only 20 tickets.  Will request for more pending demand.  Registration without payment will not confirm your reservation. 

Kindly take note :

• Payment by ATM transfer to Dolly’s POSB Savings Account No. 146005136. 
• Tickets will be reserved on a first pay first served basis. 
• This is an EC event and non SHC members are welcome (non-members’ name not required).

So, come join in the fun.

EC – Dolly & Lily  

Tickets issued / reserved :

1. Dolly – paid
2. Lily  –  paid
3. Yatsing – paid
4. Yatsing’s friend – paid 
5. Caroline G – paid
6. Thomas Loh – paid
7. Dolly’s friend – paid
8. Eileen Thean – paid
9. Janie Leong – paid
10. Bessie – paid
11. Andrew – paid
12. Ah Nee  –  paid
13. Rose Chuang – paid
14. Francis M – paid
15. Cath Koh – paid
16. Lina Ng  –  paid
17. Chew Peng – paid
18. Judy Tay  –  paid
19. Eunice Tay  –  paid
20. Andrew Yeung – paid
21. Robert Tan – paid
22. Serene Leow – paid
23. Daniel Ong – paid
24. Bobby Bok –  paid
25. Peng Peng – paid
26. Lina’s friend – paid
27. Terence Tan – paid

See u all at the dance.  Let’s have fun.       

LET’S WALK TO HEALTH !!!

SHC Monthly Walk walks into its 6th year ,,,,, On-going every 2nd Saturday/each 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!

SCHEDULED DATES:

09Jul                 Simpang Kiri PCN  (post is up, please register)       
14 or 23Jul       SPECIAL HISTORICAL WALK – Tg Pagar Railway (dates are tentative)
13Aug               Potong Pasir / Bishan Park 2
10Sep               Alexandra PCN
08Oct               TBA
12Nov              TBA
10Dec              TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

——–
A SPECIAL HISTORICAL WALK  —  "RTR1"             

Are you as excited as I to ramble the Tg Pagar Raiway track? 

FYI, I was one of those who had written to the authorities to allow the public to walk the railway track after it will be closed on 30Jun2011.

Due to prior scheduled maintenance work by the relevant authorities, the route seems to be portioned into 2 segments/period for the public to visit.

Opportunity has been given, we want to take it! 
Should the visits be extended, we shall do another then.

RTR1 – Railway Track Ramble 1, tentative on Thursday 14Jul or Saturday 23Jul.   
The post will be out for registration earliest this coming Sat if the walk is on 14Jul, else, post will be out later.

Meanwhile, comments if any, please feel free to write to me:  chrischan5575@yahoo.com

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!       

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

I am 63 yeaars old widow and retired about a year and half ago…..but the bank I was retired from do occassionaly call me to temp for them when the need arise.(this is good, yes earn extra pocket money).

I do some voluntary work at the church I attend and sometimes at my Community House (EA).  Miss hubby very much, yes it’s almost 2 years…… but then life goes on I guess. I live with my married son and his wife, who is a lovely person and very good to me.

I have a daughter, but she works and lives in Australia, When she buys me a ticket, I go over and have a couple of weeks over there, otherwise she comes to Singapore during Christmas, or if she wants to take a break (Thank Goodness for Budget Airlines!!!) I also have another boy, he’s 24years, no not married….lives with us.

I thank God every day that all is well and I consider myself very blessed.

Best regards, Emeleen

Any members already playing the ukulele?  I am learning to strum and found it not difficult as the guitar.

Any interest in forming a group?

Cheers

Alan Tham

Wanna go JB look see look see?

Look see what?

Guess!

Izit durian feast?  Izit shopping spree?  Izit massage and karaoke? Izit makan makan?

Nope. Nope. Nope. AND – nope.

I am organizing a “look see, look see” trip to JB for members who are thinking of retiring in JB.

(Please note I am NOT a property agent.)

• You find your way to pick-up point City Square – annex to CIQ building.
• In JB – the cost of renting a bus with capacity 20-30 pax will be shared amongst participants. Estimated at MR30-40 per pax. After you have paid – sorry no refund.
• Pay as you go – for your own meals.
• It is meant to be a free and easy outing, for you to gather information, walk walk, look see look see.

DATE OF LOOK SEE LOOK SEE: 29 June 2011 Wednesday. 

Here is the intended schedule:

• 0900hr – Proceed from City Square to Sri Pulai Perdana, a housing estate in Kangkar Pulai for viewing of landed double-storey terrace properties. This is approximately 25-30km from JB city centre.
• 1200hr – Lunch at Bumbu Asli Restaurant (Kelantanese/ Malay food), Danga Bay/Kolam Air – estimated cost of not more than RM25 per pax. Pay your own.
• 1300hr – viewing of more properties at Straits View & Kolam Air areas which are approximately 2-3 kms from JB city centre.
• 1600hr – Drop off at City Square.  I bid you bye bye.  You may wish to split up into groups to shop a bit, some may take the time to buy medicine at lower price. Have dinner before you leave JB.

Other info:

Daniel Kang and Ping, have kindly consented to be our host and guide in JB. They will provide some answers to FAQs. For those not familiar with Daniel Kang – he is a Singaporean living in JB. 

This outing is suitable for:

1. Those who are thinking of retiring in JB – your CPF withdrawn sum will be worth twice as much.

2. Those who MAY NOT want to retire in JB, but would like to capitalize on the “favourable exchange rate”  cost of living. For example – you are thinking of renting out your Singapore property, and using that SGD income to pay for your MR cost of living in JB.  Is this feasible? Is this an attractive option?

3. Those who just wanna "look see look see", perhaps for their future consideration . Don’t be shy. Please do come.

Further note:

• We all know that being an EO is not an easy task. As on some trips that other E0s have organized – I have heard grumblings whenever someone feels neglected or overlooked. Some members also tend to be overly critical. If you are one of these people – please don’t come.
• However – if you are easy-going, able to accept unexpected inconveniences, pitch in to help instead of complain – please do come. I will enjoy your company. It will be an interesting day.
• Please be punctual: It is not nice for a few “late people” to keep the other “punctual people” waiting.
• Transport cost approximately SGD20 per pax, depending on the number of participants. Express your interest here, asap, no later than 17 June. Pay transport cost by 19 June – account detail to be announced soon.

 Dear all………

See you at Kovan Nite!    

***Tickets for the event are available on the
very evening. No need to transfer $$$ to my account, just pay on that day.