Category: Forum General

Forum page for SHC members. General, everything and anything.

Only Individual membership to the SilverHairsClub

The SilverHairsClub is for Singaporeans, over 45.  The taboos on activities and discussions of the club are "No politics, sex, religion, race, direct selling and MLM".  Its objective is to provide a platform for SHCians to meet new and more friends.

From time to time, we get requests from expatriates and PRs to join SHC.  The answer is we will exercise discretion, and membership is subject to our approval.

It is important to note that only individuals are allowed to join this virtual but real social club.  In other words, corporations or companies or external organisations are not allowed to join SHC.  Corporations cannot be represented by a member, altho members may be part of that organisation.

As this is a "free to join" club, advertising is not permitted on the forum and during club activities.  Therefore, we do not support promoting external organsiations.  There are requests from members to promote external organisations or sell products.  I am reviewing this but unfortunately, I have not found a solution to meet such requests.  Basically, we do not have the human resources.

However, SHC has always been very open to members who are entrepreneurial, runs their own business and able to provide handy men services.  Some degree of mention of what you do will be accepted on this forum. Again, external organisations are not permitted to be mentioned here.

Here are some examples of what can be accepted on this forum:

  1. You are attending a sales talk at ABC company.  You may invited other members to join you.
  2. You are the owner of XYZ flower shop, and you can offer flowers at discounts of 10% to members.
  3. You provide PC fixing services, and would like members to know.  You may mention this in  your profile when you introduce yourself to fellow members.
  4. You can organise activities at BBB karaoke, and invite members to participate. This is acceptable, as long as you are attending.

Here are some examples of what would not be accepted on this forum:

  1. You put up news that there is a sales or service available at ABC company.  ABC company does not belong to you.
  2. You are a member of HHH club, and you like other members to join.  You would like to put up some advertising.  We do not promote external organsiations.
  3. You read some news in the newspapers about a company offering health products.  You would like to copy this information for other members.

Some of you have expressed disappointment and even anger at this rules.  I am not so sure how to handle this.  SHC does not have a management or a committee.  We are unable to monitor or keep track of all activities and going-ons.  So, a simple set of rules is sufficient.

If in doubt, feel free to write to me.  You are free to express your views and comments here too.

Terence Seah

Terence Seah 

Cycling Goes to Pulau Ubin on Sat, 20 March 2010

Our first ride for 2010, we will be riding on Pulau Ubin. We hope to catch a glimpse of "tiger" which we heard swamed across the straits from Johore, was spotted on the island last month. Hopefully we get to taste the tiger meat too if it’s available.

This outing is opened to all SHC members, cyclists and non cyclists. For the non-cyclists, I will bring you around the island to explore on foot. 

Time & Place to Meet : 8 a.m. at Changi Ferry Point Terminal, Changi Village. This is the same place where you catch the ferry to Pengerang and Pulau Ubin except that you don’t need to bring along passport.

Lunch : 1 p.m. at restaurant near Pulau Ubin Jetty.

Bike Rental : We will rent the bikes from bike shop at Pulau Ubin.

Things to bring –

  • Money for food, water and bike rental
  • Poncho, sun block lotion/cream and insect repellent
  • Hat/cap, helmet (if you are cycling), sun shade/glass, camera and binocular
  • Extra clothing for changing if you need

Please register here –

  1. Yew Kwong (EO cum walk the walkists) 
  2. Douglas (Lead Cyclist)
  3. Boon Liang (Safety Cyclist)
  4. Ivan Lim (if weather permits)
  5. Ah Nee
  6. Daisy Yeo
  7. Daniel Ong
  8. Tim
  9. Steven Chan
  10. Steven Ng
  11. Lily
  12. Frisna Tan
  13. Jass Teo (walking)
  14. Lawrence Lee &
  15. Jessie Lee
  16. Lim Beng Teik
  17. Janet Chan (join half-time)
  18. Rene Leong
  19. Dan &
  20. Joy
  21. Rose
  22. Ronald Lam
  23. James &
  24. Susan
  25. Sai Geok
  26. Jane Ong
  27. Gingko
  28. Kristen Leong
  29. Margaret LimSeah
  30. Irene Poh

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there.

SHC’s Cycling Group

An Enchanting Night at Safra Toa Payoh, 2 Apr, 2010 (FRI) UPDATE

Dear folks

** Kindly make payment to Joy’s POSB Savings Account 159-131645 by 25 Mar 2010.  Thank you!!!

Take note that the event (dinner and Karaoke) is now on 2 Apr 2010, Good Friday. **

We are still waiting for more to join us for a night of fun, dining, singing and dancing. The place was booked solely for us and a minimum pax of 30 is required. Failing to meet this number, we will have no choice but to cancel it.

For Buffet Dinner and happy hours the cost is $26.00 nett for 30 pax. If we hit 40 pax the cost is $25.00 and it will be at $24.00 when we have attendance at 50 pax. The lounge will not charge us extra if we have more than 50 pax.

Those coming for dinner only will be charged $12.00 nett and the minimum number of 25 pax is required. For those coming for the happy hours, the charge will be for $6.00 NETT $12.00, $13.00 or $14.00nett depending on the number of pax attending.

Venue: B Box KTV, 293 Lorong 6, Toa Payoh, Safra Club

http://www.safra.sg/data/resources/docs/TP%20Clubhouse/Map%20TP.jpg

Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm 6.30pm to 8pm (amended) Buffet Dinner catered by Mouth Restaurant
           (served just outside the lounge)

         6.00pm to 1.00am 6.30pm to 1.00am (amended) Happy hours with free flow of soft drinks

         (Corkage charge at $10 a bottle if we bring our own wine)

Menu:
1. Mouth’s scallion chicken
2. Sauteed sliced pork with ginger onion
3. Sliced fish with lemon sauce
4. Stewed beancurd & minced chicken with chilli sauce
5. Sauteed mixed vegetables with garlic
6. Fried wanton with sweet & sour sauce (replaced fish balls)
7. Healthy fried beehoon
8. Cold/Hot papaya with fungus
9. Deep fried prawn with cereal
10. Hot tea

Registration list :-

  1. Dan – with a bottle of wine (Paid $18)
  2. Joy (Paid $18)
  3. Leong Kim
  4. Maria Tan
  5. Judy Lim (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  6. Irene Poh (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  7. Tim Liu (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  8. Eyvonne Chew (Paid $24/To refund $6)
  9. Maureen Lee (Paid $12)
  10. Marg Tian (Paid $12 for dinner)
  11. Sue Chan (Paid $12 for dinner)
  12. Peter Ter (Paid $12 for dinner)
  13. Karen Thio (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  14. Anne Chee (Paid $26/To refund $8) Eileen Thean replacing
  15. Andrew Yeung (Paid $18)
  16. Sockie (Paid $18)
  17. Boon Liang (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  18. Josephine Yap (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  19. Clara Chay (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  20. Janet Chan (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  21. Rose White (Paid $14 for Karaoke/To refund $8)
  22. Richard Wong (Paid $12 for dinner)
  23. Silas Yeo (Paid $12 for dinner)
  24. Evelyn Yeo (Paid $12 for dinner)
  25. Rene Leong (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  26. Annie Loh (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  27. Kristin Leong (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  28. Thomas Loh (Paid $14 for Karaoke/To refund $8)
  29. Lily Ho (Paid $12 for dinner)
  30. Sylvia Ang (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  31. John Howe (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  32. Doreen Ong (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  33. Hamidah (Paid $14 for Karaoke/To refund $8)
  34. Ronald Lam (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  35. Jonson Tan (Dinner and karaoke – not paid)
  36. Robert Quek (Paid $12 for dinner)
  37. Kristy Quek (Paid $12 for dinner)
  38. Bessie Lam (Paid $12 for dinner)
  39. Andrew SP (Paid $12 for dinner)
  40. Clarice (Paid $18)
  41. Kent Chan (Paid $18)
  42. Ann Lim (Paid $18)
  43. Lydia Chin (Dinner and karaoke – not paid)

EOs, Dan and Joy

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Public Health Seminars

There are health seminars organized by hospitals, TV networks and pharmaceutical companies every now and then for the public at a nominal fee (inclusive of refreshments). Unless we happen to come across them or receive news from friends, we might miss what could be very useful information for us. Most of the health seminars have top specialist professionals speaking.

I came across this one and if you’re interested please register directly to the organizer.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/edm/seminar/index.htm

I hope this will encourage SHC members not only to attend such seminars but also to share with others should they have info on forthcoming HEALTH-RELATED public seminars.

Cheers

Ros

Japan Onsen anyone?

Hi There    emoticon

I am planning a trip to Japan, in particular, visiting traditional onsen (hot spring) and staying in traditional guest house or inn.  Anyone interested in joining me?

This is not going to be the run-of-the-mill kind of package.  It will be rustic and relaxing, visiting quaint little town and villages.  But don’t worry ladies, it does have shopping stops including the famous Ginza & Shinjuku districts in Tokyo.

Tentatively, it is going to be a 6-day trip from 31 March (overnight flight) till 6 April to capitalise on the long weekend.  Cost is about S$2,500 per person twin or triple sharing, and S$3,000 for single.  Expensive huh!  But what the heck – we work so hard for what?  Why shouldn’t we give ourselve a treat once in awhile right?

     emoticon  Lily

An Enchanting Night at Safra Toa Payoh – April 3, 2010 (Sat) (Closed for comments/See update post)

Our next tantalising night since the Sizzling Rock will be held at Toa Payoh. It will be a time for new and old members to meet up for a time to drinks and be merry. A buffet dinner catered by Mouth Restaurant and karoeke session will be included. There is also a pool table available and impromptu dancing are encourage!

We have reserved the whole lounge which can accomodate up to 50 pax.

Venue:   B Box KTV, 293 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, Safra Club

Time   :   6.00pm to 7.30pm (buffet dinner)/6.00pm to 1.00am (karaoke)

Cost   :   $24.00 nett per pax with free flow of soft drinks and tea.

 (The cost may vary depending on whether we hit attendance on 30, 40 or 50 pax by one dollars)

Closing date:  March 23, 2010.

EOs, Dan & Joy

Registration List:

  1. Dan – with a bottle of wine
  2. Joy
  3. Jane Wong
  4. Leong Kim
  5. Maria Tan
  6. Judy Lim
  7. Irene Poh
  8. Tim and his fish ball
  9. Eyvonne Chew
  10. Maureen Lee
  11. Marg Tian
  12. Sue Chan – Dinner only
  13. Peter – Dinner only
  14. Geraldine Ting – tentative
  15. Look forward to your support emoticon

Come and join me jamming at Paya Lebar Kovan CC on Friday evening (26 Mar 2010)

Dear Friends……..

Come and join me jamming at Paya Lebar Kovan CC on Friday evening (26 Mar 2010)

Calling all dance enthusiasts! Social night at Paya Lebar Kovan CC is right here again……. emoticon

Event Details:
Date: Friday, 26 Mar 2010
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Fee: $3.00 (Mineral water plus Curry Puff or Finger food)
Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
            Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

What are we having:
–   Social Dance
–   Line Dance
–   Ballroom Waltz
–   Disco music ………so put on your dancing shoes and move with the beat! Guaranteed 3 hours of fun-filled dancing.

Please made payment to my POSB Savings A/C No: 013-06356-7 

Ah Nee (Event Coordinator)

Those coming are:

Ah Nee (paid)
Lily Ho (paid)
Molly Chua (paid)
Malcolm Chen  (paid)
Thomas Loh (paid)
Susan Tan (paid)
James Tan (paid)
Rene Leong (paid)
Ivan Lim (paid)
Henry Yip
Irene Poh (paid)
Daniel Ong (paid)
Gerry Ong (paid)
James Chan
Yat Sing (paid)
Jane Wong (paid)
Richard Hee
William (paid)
Bill (paid)
Pauline Ho
Sam Goh
Dolly Lim

Anymore coming?   See you soon……

Mar2010: Ulu Pandan Pk Connector, S1

Date: 13th March 2010(Saturday)

Start Time:  4.15pm (approx 2.5hrs)

Meeting point: Ghim Moh, Block 15 (facing Commonwealth Ave West)

Getting there:  
by MRT – Buona Vista MRT Station use Exit A to Ghim Moh Block 15.
by Bus – Bus service nos. 92, 100 & 111.  After the bus turns into Ghim Moh,
alight immediately, walk back ie., against traffic flow (Blk 15 can also been seen from the main road – Commonwealth Ave West).

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Charles Wee

The Ulu Pandan Park Connector was completed in Oct/Nov 2009.  This
stretch "S1" is covered with greenery which provides a rustic feel.  It runs besides
a canal – Sungei Ulu Pandan canal, that flows into a river – Sungei Pandan.

Do look up among the trees and shrubs; you would probably behold colorful   emoticon
birds eg., the magnificent Purple Neck Heron, Kingfishers, Red-Capped
Woodpeckers or the White Egret; butterflies flitting among the greenery.  

The walkway is well paved and most part of the canal route is generally well
shaded.  It also leads towards the Ayer-Rajah Expressway (AYE) where we
will cross a bridge which was a portion of an abandoned railway.            
The walk will end at IMM Shopping Mall.            emoticon

REGISTER HERE.
1.  Daniel Ong
2. Gerry Ong
3. Ivan Lim
4. Amy Soon
5. Lynn (Wai Lin)
6. Joyce Tan
7. Lee Ah Nee
8. Mary Tan
9. Veronica Wong
10. Bernice Chung
11. Tang Yat Sing
12. Shirley Yeo
13. Linda Chua
14. Maureen Lee
15. Lee Peng Peng
16. Alice Seah
17. Ricky Wong
18. Patricia Wong
19. Jessie Lee
20. Grace Wong
21. Feztus Lim
22. James TanCL
23. Wee Chin
24. Lawrence Khan
25. Thomas Goh
26. Stephen Low
27. Lilian Teo
28. Thomas Lau
29. Richard Wong
30. Helen Kuek
31. Charles Wee
32. ChristinaCL Chan

If you need clarification, drop me an email…  chrischan5575@yahoo.comBe cool!   Stay cool!           emoticon

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan, Serene Low, ConradT and me, ChristinaCL Chan….signing off,,,,,,, C ya!


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Monthly Walks Sched update1

MONTHLY WALKS – INFORMATION ONLY

Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturday/each month! Unless otherwise stated.
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, Update 1
13Mar                Kranji/Sungei Buloh  — due to unforseen circumstances, 
                          route will be changed to Ulu Pandan Pk Connector, P1.                           
                          To register, see separate post.

10Apr                 Pipe Line Ramble X-Treme!
08May                Sembawang Park
12Jun                 TBA
10Jul                  TBA
14Aug                TBC
11Sep                TBA
09Oct                 TBA
13Nov                TBC
11Dec                TBC

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

Till then…. Be Cool! Stay Kool!           emoticon

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

SHC 2nd Golf Open – 22nd Mar 2010 at SCC

Hi all Golfers,

The next annual SHC 2nd Golf Open will he
held on 22nd Mar at Sembawang Country Club. Our last event was held on
the 23rd Feb 2009 and we had 13 SHC golfers that turn up for the
tournament.  For more info on the past event pls refer to SHC 1st
Golf Open .  Please do not mistaken this coming event
with this coming HSBC tournament at Tanah Merah CC featuring top
players like Michelle Wie,etc.

Date confirmed 22 Mar 2010,  Pm, ( afternnon , from 1pm onwards).

Please confirmed and book yr flightmates and timing. Also your most honest handicap.
 
Golf
: $50 ++,  Optional event after golf is Dinner and Karaoke. Dinner
is reasonable based on your order, Karoake is free, drinks, beer $5 a
glass, soft drinks $2.50. Place : Sembawang CC
 
Tournament to be based on system 36 ( to remove buaya adavantage), a different format from last year’s event.

Prizes : Top Male/Lady and 1st runner up in each category also best score (net, based on declared handicap.)
Prizes
donated from last game from SCC, Lin Chuah, Janet and Andrew. Siew Hoon
has also kindly donated a golf scope as a prize for this event and all
sponsors are welcome. Looking for a sponsor for a trophy to reflect
past winners,etc.

So far our past year participants have
responded and we are looking to see more golfers turning up for this
event. Calling for other known golfers like Ronald Lam, Philip who just
joined SHC this year and met us at Marilyn’s place and other new
potential golfers like Terence, Norlinda, Ah Nee if you all are ready
for this challenge.

There will be a practice round on 8 Mar, am flight, for those keen.

– Those responded – Brian, Dick F, Raymond,  

For more info pls, email me at bswi@yahoo, or register here in this forum.

Registered participants:-

Defending Champions (Men) Andrew K, (Ladies) Janet L, Dick F, Brian Ong, Raymond, Chin Boon, Chin HW, 

Bessie, Siew Hoon, Doreen L, 

On overseas tour (unable to participate) – Lim TS, Nor 

 Cheers

Peranakan gathering for SHCians

Sorry for a belated Gong Xi Fa Chai to all SHCians.

This is for Agnes Teo (at the moment I am attending another function, but got chance to use host’s PC. Apology if I left Gunong Sayang without saying goodbye.  On my way to Sengkang, it occurred to me that if you can, do please organise a Peranakan Lunch-cum-Ronggeng session in the near future for SHCians whom are Peranakans.

Do have a word with the Committee and as long as the date is not in July/August and December, the GSA premises is available.  The only snag is the musical band Dendang Irama is sometimes hired for the Muslims’ weddings on Sundays.  Your Bibik Singers will probably lend a hand.

Regards

 Abel Tan

A new feature – uploading your photo to your post

Hi Fellow SHCians,

We have just added additional hosting space to the SilverHairsClub.com website.  This means that qualified users of this forum will be able to upload single photo and single video directly into their post.  Only qualified users will be able to use this feature.  This feature will start on 1 Mar 2010.

We will start with the eligible users who meet all the criteria below.

  1. SHCians who are able to write Posts without any problems.  Those who face posting problems will not be allowed to use this feature.
  2. Have written at least 2 Posts. Therefore, new members may not be able to use this feature immediately.
  3. Must have written a profile to introduce themselves.  SHCians should be able to find you in the "Profile" category.
  4. Rules of the club apply.  Advertising not allowed.

Failure to observe the above criteria can result in the pictures and videos being deleted.

Example:  This is my photograph of myself.  I encourage you to show your face.

https://silverhairsclub.com/gallery/albums/wordpress/terence.thumb.jpg

 

 

 

 

Terence Seah

Reminiscences of the good old days

This thread is not a duplicate of Caroline Gee’s ‘Chinese New Year – When I was a young girl’. There the topic focuses on how we spent our CNY when we were very young.

Here we’ll share our memories (as much as we can recollect) of the lifestyle we had from childhood to young adults. I reckon most of us will remember the Racial Riots, the Robinson fire and the itinerant hawkers.

I used to live in Tiong Bahru and it’s very close to Redhill. It was there when I came face-to-face with parang-wielding people of a particular race chasing after groups of people of another race. I was in the car of my eldest step-sister and we were en route to somewhere when we saw this incident. Needless to say, we were petrified at the sight of people being attacked! People were running everywhere, heedless of traffic on the main road. All the vehicles were cutting lanes and speeding just to get out of the melee. I was in my early teens and that is one frightening episode of a vicious fight between races I will never forget. *shivers*

Coming to food, we had this itinerant hawkers who carried their food on bamboo baskets on both ends of a hardy bamboo pole they heaved on their shoulder. As they pass the footpaths behind the flats they will holler the name of the food they sell. ‘Yong Tau Fooooooo’…..or ‘Lo Kai Yek’ often dragging the last word for impact. As children, my siblings and me will rush to the window whenever we hear the call of the hawkers. Sometimes my mother will buy but as children we got a thrill watching our neighbours ordering their food. For those living on the 3rd and 4th floor of the flats, they have to raise their voice to place their orders. Dialects were commonly used then so we got to know who speaks Cantonese and who speaks Teochew in our neighbourhood. The most interesting memory I have is the method of business transaction used.

All households in my neighbourhood will have a rattan basket with a long rope – one end is tied to the handle of the basket. The basket with money placed in it was then lowered to the ground floor. After the hawker has collected the money and placed the food into the basket, it was then hoisted up manually by pulling the rope. It had to be done slowly or else the basket might tip over and the food will be spilt.

Another fond memory I have is of the round ice balls. You know, the one where the Ah Poo Neh Neh (no offence to Indians) grabs a chunck of shaved ice, used his fingers to make a depression and filled it with boiled red beans and then add more shave ice and finally using both his palms to press the shave ice into a ball? He would then pour flavoured colourings round the ice ball and add condensed milk too, if requested.

The joy was in slurping all the sweetness of the flavourings in the ice ball and asking the APNN for more. Sometimes when he was in a good mood he would oblige but if not, he’ll cuss us in his language waving his hands to shoo us away. He could cut the ice ball in half so it can be shared.

There are so many wonderful memories all of us will have and it’s good to share before we forget them all. What we went through our children will never experienced even if they want to.

Oh! I forgot the water bombs! Hahahaha…Fill those plastic bags with water, tie up the end with rubber band, wait for courting couples walking on the street below and aim the water bomb at them after they’ve passed by. The intention was to shock not to drench them. Hehehehe

What can you remember? Perhaps we have similar experiences that are funny, naughty or plain nostalgic?

S-H-A-R-E

 

Ros

 

 

Going to the movies

Hello SHCians! I do believe most of us do not mind catching a good movie at the cinemas and/or live plays at the theatres occasionally. There are TWO genres of movies that are even more enjoyable in the company of friends.

1)  Horror movies – where we can scream aloud and frighten other cinema goers;

2)  Comedy movies – where it’s okay to laugh and laugh without being hauled off to IMH

For live plays, there are interesting foreign and local productions worth watching.

If you happen to like movies or live plays please indicate your interest in catching such shows with fellow SHCians.  I will be on the lookout for both categories and help arrange for day/day/time of viewing.

For your information, Senior Citizens above the age of 55 are entitled to watch movies at most cinemas IN THE AFTERNOON & ON WEEKDAYS ONLY for S$4.00.

I hope to generate some response for this thread….:p

Ros

May Australian Outback Tour

All SHCians interested in a 7-day tour of the following places: Alice Springs, Kings Canyou, Uluru (Ayers Rock) etc can reply to this post for more details. A friend is organising it with a local tour company. Cost is approx. SGD 3200 and includes all airfares, hotel accomodation, most meals etc. Regards Joan                                                                 

Online Trading Training postphoned to 30 Jan Sat 11am

We have had a wonderful time at our investment event yesterday (Sat) but have to postphone the online trading training due to system maintenance.

There are those who had registered for the training during the event, names below.

I suggest this Sat, 30 Jan, same Phillip venue at Balestier Rd, where there are 8 PCs available for hands-on, at 11am. We can go for lunch at the hawker center nearby (good food & kopi I hear) after that.

I shall be conducting the training and timing can be flexible, 10am, 11am or 12noon (I suggest 11). The place closes at 1pm as we shall be using the PCs in the common area.

As we can only take in 16 trainees, plse confirm your attendances. Available space shall be given to others on 1st-come-1st serve basis.

1. Constance Wong

2. Jacqueline Han

3. Lilian Teo

4. Rose White

5. Peggy Ho

6. Kenneth Tan

7. Andrew Koh

8. Thomas Goh

9. Ginko

10. Tham Weng Hon

11……

(6 places available, register is you want)

Those who has taken the forms, plse remember to mail to me asap to get the POEMS access.

Cheers, Ben

BBQ dinner on Fri, 5 Feb 10

Hi all,

Much appreciate all the comments and suggestions.

It is my pleasure to host the BBQ and to enjoy the company of all who will be attending. To make it as stress-free as possible for everyone, I will take care of the BBQ main. Any kind soul who can bring an appetizer, salad, dessert or any side dish will be much appreciated.

Event : BBQ on Fri, 5 Feb 10

Place : Goldenhill Park Condo

Time : 5.30 pm to 10.00 pm; dinner will commence at 7.00pm

Billiards & Karaoke Rooms booked from 8.00pm to 10.00pm (strictly for confirmed attendees only).

Updated list of confirmed attendees:-

  1. Marilyn Tang (EO) – ordered beef&chicken satay, samosa, sambal sotong, cheese hotdogs,corn on cob, sweet potatoes
  2. Rosalind Lee – bringing salad & chicken wings
  3. Lisa Ong – sharing food cost
  4. Mary Chan – bringing "something sweet"
  5. SuZhang – sharing food cost
  6. Lee Ah Nee – sharing food cost
  7. Norlinda
  8. Rene Leong
  9. Dennis H (replacing Alice Ou)
  10. Catherine Yeo
  11. Lina Ng – bringing a salad
  12. Malcolm Chen – bringing wine
  13. Gwyneth Lee – bringing fried beehoon
  14. Thomas Loh – bringing fruits
  15. Ben Foo – bringing wine
  16. Dan Huang – bringing wine
  17. Joy Chuang
  18. Maggie Teo – bringing otah
  19. Albert
  20. Paul Kong – bringing bubor cha-cha
  21. Peggy
  22. Pearl
  23. Nina Choo
  24. Sockie (photographer) – bringing fruits
  25. Steven Chan – bringing herbal white carrot soup

Waitlist

  1. Christina Pan
  2. Boon Liang

Maximum attendance : 25 persons. Registration is closed.

In view of the need to finalize arrangements for food, registration for this event will close on 29Jan 10. Anyone who need directions to my place, kindly drop me an email at marilynhtang@yahoo.com.sg

Cheers,
Marilyn

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Please do not give away your email address or tel number easily

As a guide, you do not need to give away your email address or telephone numbers to Event Organisers or Event Cordinators.  Large or small events can be organised successfully without having to do so.

Event Organisers or Event Cordinators are reminded not to ask for email addresses or tel numbers unless it is necessary.

Members who give away their tel numbers or email address run the risks of spams and unnecessary emails.

Ideally, you may do so if you know the organiser or the coordinator well.  If the event has started or and you are participating, the decision is yours.  With immediate effect, EOs or ECs may be asked if email collection is necessary for fellow members to join their event.

Terence Seah

SINGING NIGHT-31/01/2010(SUN)-A RARE CHANCE TO SING ALONG WITH A LIVE BAND

I am EC(Event Co-ordinator) for the event.

Date:31/01/2010

Day:Sunday

Theme: Singing Night

Time: 6.45pm-9.45pm

Venue: Kampong Kembagan Community Centre, 5 minutes walk from Kembagan MRT station.

Fees: S$3/-per entry with one mineral water. 

During the event, singers will sing songs of Social, Latin and Ballroom beats for the dancers to rock the floor. Line dance music will be played for Line-dance Lovers. Please note that social, Latin& Ballroom dancing and Line-daning will go by turns.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT:

Some of the SHC members have expressed to me, their desires to sing with a live band to improve their singing skill.

So I made a request to give special privelege to SHC members to the organiser to allow some SHC members to sing along with a live band if they are suitable.

I am very happy to inform that the organiser has agreed to my request on the following conditions:

1. Singer must be a SHC member.

2. Interested members have to register with me via email (francisemail@yahoo.com)

3. If there are many interested members, then there will be auditon for apporoval as dancing is important with correct rhythm of the singers.

4.Selected members have to come for rehearsals if any.

5.Interested members agree to pay fees for the audition and/or rehersals.

6.The decision of the organiser on the selection of members is final.

If you wish to join me, please send an email to me (francisemail@yahoo.com). Please also indicate whether you want to register for singing with live band.

RARE CHANCE. DO NOT LOSE IT.

Francis

List of registered members.

1. Francis

2. Sam Soo

3. Chua Anne

4. Roland Lam Khee

5. Belian

6. Raymond Ho

7. Catherine Koh

The following SHC members have been selected to sing along with the live band on 31/01/2010

1. Sam Soo

2. Chua Anne

3. Catherine Koh 

THANK YOU to all at East Zoners’ 1st get-together

Out of the 33 members who indicated their interest AND presence at the get-together today, 16th January, one sent her apologies for not being able to turn up and two just simply did not turn up. :(

My heartfelt appreciation to the rest who made the effort to turn up and socialize with other members including the new members. I also want to thank the Welcome Committee for helping to keep the conversations flowing throughout the 2 + hours’.

I hope someone else will take the initiative to organize another East Zoners’ get-together soon.

Thank you

Ros

Being a Parent/Parent-in-law/Grandparent

I am pretty certain that many SHC members fall into one or more of the above categories, and from time to time, might like to share some of their experiences. 

I fall into all of the above 3 categories; mother of 3 daughters, mother-in-law of one and grandmother of one, second one due in April.  From my own experience, it is a breeze being a mother-in-law, easy enough being a grandmother as my daugter has great parents-in-law who absolutely dote on their first & only grandchild and hardest of all, being a mother.  Like most mothers will agree, you will never stop worrying about them, regardless of how grown-up they become, maybe more so, if you have daughters. 

That said, I think that once they start working,  it is important we make time for ourselves to pursue our own interests.

CYCLE@NITE , Cashew Night Cycling 2010 on Sat, 30th Jan

Hi Guys

A few of us have signed up for this event. If u are keen or perhaps never experience nite cycle, please sign up online. When done, please drop me an email to inform me so that that I can request organiser to put u 2gether in our group.

More info here : http://cashewnightcycling.blogspot.com/

Who have signed up :

  1. YK (EC)
  2. Boon Liang
  3. Janet
  4. Eileen
  5. Rene
  6. Alicia
  7. Mike
  8. Grace

The World of Origami

We were having tea at Bamboo Villa that day with Jane Kee and Lisa Ong.
Origami was Jane’s  passion, thus would like to share the art with fellow SHCians.
Welcome other orgamists to contribute too.

Workshop agenda: Crane, Fish, Rabbit, Tulip, Frog – 3 types among others.   Objects folded with paper and styrofoam cutting will be on displayed.

Paul Kong – EO

Jan 2010 Investment Meeting & Online Trading Lesson

Dear SHCians,

The new year brings in the beginning of a bull rally in the stock market. The much awaited downward correction never came end of last year, instead we have indications of USA and Asian economies on the mend.

Yes, we are expecting the stock market to pick up for the next 6 months and it is good news for those who have been preparing to be ready to trade and for online trading.

So, we are back to school again in Jan 2010. I shall be conducting stock picks, when to buy/sell sessions with hands-on lesson on online trading.

Place: Phillip Investor Center, Shan Rd (junction with Balestier Rd (check www.poems.com.sg for maps, location). Can take bus from Novena MRT station. Cashcard parking available inside, $1/hr.

Date & Time: 23 Jan 2010 (Sat) 2:00 to 4:00PM

Charges: Free use of the facilities

F&B: Buy your own, big Balestier hawker center nearby

The training room can take about 15-20 persons, plse indicate if you are coming.

I wish SHC investors will make it good this year.

Cheers, Ben

Cycling for Jan – Mar 2010

Here is the schedule –

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 – no activity so members can keep their legs in good shape to dance at cabaret nite

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 – no activity as members will be cycling at home to bring down the "extras"

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 – cycling at Pulau Ubin (more info will be coming nearer to date)

We the cycling group wish each n every member a very happy 2010.

Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n YK

The Westerlies wind is blowing – Jan 30, 2010 Update!

After visiting various eateries we have decided on Safra Jurong, recently buillt to the tune of $43m. It is located near Boon Lay MRT and Jrong Point just across from the bus interchange.

Dinner from 6.00m – 8.00pm at the Japanese food Street, a wide selections of cuisines from $3.50 – $8.90 and Safra members get to enjoy a further 5 % off.

Karoeke at KBox from 8.00pm – 12.00am. The rate is $25 ++ and includes two drinks.

Mahjong from 4.00pm-10.00pm at $10.70 per hour per table in a private room.

Those who have other interest may go for or dip or laze st the poolside.

Finally,if you are still undecided how about we catch a movies at Jurong Point?

Please indicate your area of interest early.

Dan & Joy

Those confirmed coming for dinner:

  1. Dan
  2. Joy
  3. Kim Leong
  4. Helen Wong
  5. Gwyneth Lee
  6. Kristin Leong
  7. Thomas Lau
  8. Veronique
  9. Richard Kee
  10. Annto
  11. Jennifer Lim
  12. Steven Chan
  13. Vivian Lai
  14. Helen Kuek
  15. Jane Kee
  16. Pauline Chew
  17. Feztus Lim
  18. Freda Lim
  19. Lena Ho
  20. Thomas Loh
  21. Yeshe
  22. Jane Ho

East Zoners’ Get-together – Latest Update

A heartfelt thank you to all who have indicated their interest in attending this first East Zoners’ Get-together.

Kindly note that additional information will be sent via email to the members in the list below this weekend.

THIS IS A SHC ACTIVITY SO THOSE WHO DECIDE JUST TO ‘DROP IN’ WILL MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THE RESERVED SEATS ARE FOR THOSE IN THE NAME LIST BELOW.

Day/Date      :  Saturday 16th January 2010

Time              :  3 pm ~ 5 pm

Venue            :  SIDEWALK TAVERN, 924 East Coast Road 

Reserved Seats  :  26 

 

NAMES OF MEMBERS ATTENDING THIS GET-TOGETHER

01.  Rosalind Lee

02.  Lee Ah Nee

03.  Rene Leong

04.  Andrew Koh

05.  Sam Soo

06.  Maggie Teo

07.  Alice Seah

08.  Frank Kaw

09.  Eileen Thean

10.  Pauline Ho

11.  Daisy Yeo

12.  GingKo

13.  Marilyn Tang

14.  Ronald Lam

15.  Angie Ng

16.  Belian

17.  Susan Zhang

18.  Bernie Chung

19.  Pauline Tan

20.  Norlinda

21.  Caroline Gee

22.  Terence Seah (THE Towkay :p)

23.  Steven Ng

24.  Tang Yat Sing

25.  Boon Liang

26.  Judy Lim

Add-ons (those okay with seating on laps :p)

01.  Alice Ou

02.  Phillip Ou

03.  Ping Hock

04.  Steven Chan

05.  David Anthony Samuel

06.  Caroline Loh

07.  Gabriella Chua

GRAND TOTAL OF MEMBERS = 33

Click here for photos

Video DVD for Year 2010 SHC Activities

Dear SHCians,

Happy New Year 2010 !!! emoticon

Time passed very fast. One year has passed and another has begun.

As I reflect on the numerous activities organised by SHC, how I wished I can attend every single
activitity as they are filled with fun, education or bond-building.

However, like many members, my time is limited and I can only attend a handful of events.

As such, how I wish I can cherish those moments I was there and if I was not present, someone
can record these events and organise them in one form or another for everyone to share.

So starting this year 2010, I wish to offer my service to put together pictures, videos and
anecdotes of as many events organised by SHC as much as possible. I will create a Video DVD,
one in the middle of the year and another at the end showcasing the humorous, exciting and
human aspects of you participating in those regular or ad-hoc activities from time to time.

To succeed, I would need the cooperation of EO/EC to send in the pix or short video (< 2min)
(can ask a photographer in place) and write a short summary of the event for my compilation.

Possible (and not limited to) events are:

Regular Features

Monthly meetings
Monthly Cycling
Monthly walk
Dance Lessons / performance
Annual Dinner and Dance
Travel Trips
Games / Sports
Educational Talks

Ad-hoc Programs

Potluck / makan sessions
Cabaret Nite / Star-in-Concert
Movies / Picnics
Special Talks (eg: on jewelry)

In short, any event which you think is of value, please send them to:

jamestancl@gmail.com

So EO/EC for various events and members in general, please feedback your input whether you support
this idea for the benefits of the whole SHC club and any suggestions you may have.

Note that this is not going to give you much additional work other than writing a good summary
and send the video separately as Oi Cheng can only accept photographs (need not send
separately to me).

I await to offer my humble service.

sincerely,
james

AN EVENING OF JOGGING/BRISK-WALKING SESSION-07/01/2010(THRUSDAY)

Hi SHCians,

An evening of jogging/brisk-walking session.

Date:07/01/2010.

Day: Thrusday.

Time: 8.00pm to 10.00 pm.

Pasir Ris Town Park is three minutes walk from Pasir Ris MRT station.

 http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=27&Itemid=73

It has jogging track for jogging practice.

If you are advised against jogging for medical reasons, you can go for a brisk walk on the joggin track.

You can also take a stroll and chitchat with your friends on the jogging track.

If you want to exercise, nearby you have fitness corner/station & fitness equipments.

It also has children’s play equipment. So you can bring children.

Last train from Pasir Ris MRT is 11.15pm. So you have enough time to relax after jogging. 

Meeting point: PASIR RIS MRT STATION AT 8.00 PM

If you wan to join me  or you want to know more detail about the event, please email to me(francisemail@yahoo.com)

START/CONTINUE JOGGING/BRISK-WALKING TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR THE REST OF THE LIFEemoticon 

Registration open:

 1. Francis

2. ViVien Ler

3. Chan Christina WH

4. Sam Soo

5. S.K (Chok Biansen)

6. Alice Seah