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Got a lobang, call abang!

Just yesterday I received a call stating that I was selected to attend a survey. An appointment was fixed at 1:45pm today and I attended. The session was supposed to last for half an hour but stretched to about forty-five minutes! I was asked a lot of questions and when it finally ended I was given a token of $40.00. Not bad huh for less than an hour of drilling?

Some of you may be skeptical whether this is selling of time-share or spa services. Let me assure you there are also true blue company sincerely doing some survey for products to be launched soon. There may be other surveys done and if some of you were involved, do share with us what you went through and how you were compensated. I have also heard of some hospitals looking for ‘guinea pigs’ to try out some pills or supplements.  Would you go if the compensation is good?

If you think that the survey is good and want to recommend a friend to benefit as well, do refer us.  Dun know what Terence will think.  Are we advertising here? Sorry I just do not know what category this post should come under!

Dan

Memory

Two year ago, SHC had it’s first overnight & overseas event :

2D/1N – SHC Overnight Gathering @ Sijori Resort, Batam.

The idea was originally poached by Terence but relegated to my charge simply because I volunteered to help him with the logistic.  And so, I became the EO of this event.

On the morning of 07.07.07 – about 40 of us SHCians met at HarbourFront for this trip.  It was a very wet morning, raining meow meow & woof woof but it didn’t dampen our spirit despite the fact that some of us met for the very first time. 

Two years on, many of these trippers became solid supporters of SHC.  Some even became EOs for SHC events & activities – ad hoc or regular basis.

Looking at the date today, got me all nostalgic.  I not only have had alot of fun but also got to know many fun loving gals during this trip.  I also found a buddy in Dolly & great friendship in Yew Kwong. 

I wonder if others, who have gone on this trip, felt the same way,…. experience something special…. or otherwise….. 

…… Willing to share?

….and thanks to Yew Kwong and Terence, here are photos for your viewing :

http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/SHC070709a/
http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/SHC070709b/

….. and by courtesy of Veronique Lee & Bessie Lam

http://picasaweb.google.com/lohyks/SijoriResortBatam070707To080707#

SHC’s Monthly Meeting on Sat, 25 Jul 09

  1. Details of this month’s gathering are as follows :

Date : Sat, 25 Jul 09

Time : 3.00 pm to 7.30 pm

Venue : Bamboo Villa, 287 Ghim Moh Road, Chinese Language Centre Canteen (MOE), SE 279623

Location Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3038/travel_site_33886/

Transport Services : SBS Bus No. 111, 100, 92

MRT Station : Buona Vista (slow walk abt 10 min)

Regards

Lisa Ong

Those coming please register here :

  1. Lisa Ong (EO)
  2. Jie (Assisting)
  3. Grace Wong (Assisting)
  4. Yew Kwong (Assisting) – Black & Pepper Chicken
  5. Charles Wee
  6. Shirley Wee
  7. Richard Kee
  8. Jane Kee
  9. Dolly (tentative yes)
  10. Sockie – Black & Pepper Chicken
  11. Lilian Teo – Japanese Bento Set
  12. Eileen Lee
  13. Frisna Tan (coming late but b4 7 pm)
  14. Jenny Gan (coming ard 5.30 pm)
  15. Nina Choo
  16. Veronique
  17. Hou Chong
  18. Catherine Yeo
  19. Mary Chan
  20. Agnes Yong
  21. Kristin Leong
  22. Pearlynn Tan
  23. Sasha
  24. Steven Chan (coming at 5 pm)
  25. Terence – Black Pepper Chicken
  26. Susan Chan
  27. Shirleen Kao
  28. Martin Lee
  29. Ben Foo
  30. James Tan – Bento set
  31. Danz
  32. Joyz
  33. Thilagaa
  34. Andrew Thio
  35. Rose Leong
  36. Eliza Chua
  37. Lina Tan
  38. Cecilia Lim
  39. Richard Lim
  40. Tim Liu – Black & Pepper Chicken
  41. Marlene Yap
  42. Heng Wee Chin (tbc)
  43. Tan Seok Wah
  44. Jane Ong
  45. Caroline Gee – Bento Box (Chicken)
  46. James Chan
  47. Xiang Xiang
  48. Paul Kong
  49. Peggy Kong
  50. Pearl Goh
  51. Gingko – Japanese Bento Set
  52. Lina Ng – Japanese Chicken Bento Set
  53. Lum Fook
  54. Lily Ho – No special preference – simi pun ai sai lor
  55. Susan Chang – Black Pepper Chicken
  56. ANee – Black Pepper Chicken
  57. Rene Leong
  58. Ronald Wie
  59. Peng Peng
  60. Maureen Lee – Japanese Bento Set
  61. Charles Chua
  62. Kenneth – Black Pepper Chicken
  63. Cheng Pun
  64. CJ
  65. Oi Cheng
  66. Ann To
  67. Janet Chan
  68. Christina CL Chan
  69. Joycelyn
  70. Wee Chin
  71. Marilyn Tang
  72. Mike Tan
  73. Alicia Soh
  74. Koh Tong Seng
  75. Lilian Koh
  76. Daisy Yeo
  77. Boon Liang
  78. Laura Wee
  79. Dorothy Low
  80. Lawrence Lee
  81. Jessica Lee
  82. Mega Abdullah
  83. Chin HW
  84. Daniel Ong
  85. Susan Tan
  86. Anne Chee
  87. Eileen Thean

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Social Nite at Paya Lebar Kovan CC

Hi 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. 

Event Details:
Date: Friday, 31 July 2009
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.30 pm
Fee: $3.00 (with piping hot “Old Chang Kee” curry puff & a bottle of mineral water)
Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC air-cond Hall

Programme:
–   DJ and live Band by Jeffrey Gan
–   Social dance
–   Line dance
–   Ballroom waltz and so on………I have suggested to the Dance Club Committee to have some Disco music also, so that those who like to shake & shake, boogie & boogie, can join in too. Looking forward to having a FUN night with you all. 

Those coming are:

  1. Ah Nee
  2. Susan Chang
  3. Norlinda
  4. Dolly
  5. Sam Goh
  6. Lily
  7. Lina Ng
  8. Rene
  9. Charles Wee
  10. John Howe
  11. Daniel Ong
  12. Jonson
  13. Dan Huang
  14. Joy Chuang
  15. Alice Wong
  16. Catherine
  17. Christina Pan
  18. Boon Liang
  19. Peng Peng
  20. Janet Chan
  21. Anne To
  22. Sockie
  23. Molly Chua
  24. Laura
  25. Terence Seah
  26. Christina CLChan
  27. Francis R
  28. Thomas Loh
  29. Abel Tan (TBA)
  30. Joyce Tan
  31. Nina Choo
  32. Sasha
  33. Sylvia Ang
  34. Hamidah
  35. Rose White
  36. Karen Wong
  37. Pharis Saleem
  38. Lilian Tham
  39. James Chan
  40. Thilagag
  41. Alfred Ang
  42. Susan Chan
  43. Bernard
  44. Marg Tian
  45. Teresa Lee
  46. Ann Lim
  47. Maggie Teo
  48. Albert Tan
  49. Fatimah Mohd
  50. Catherine Koh
  51. Veronique
  52. Paul Kong
  53. Peggy Kong
  54. Pearl Goh
  55. Any more interested?????

Dinner Cruise at High Seas on 09 August 2009

National Day Fireworks Day on board MV Falcon Princess. The largest Catamaran in town with a dine-in capacity of 280 passengers with Karoeke room and dance floor!

S$66.00 per pax/S$58.00 per pax (Senior Citizen above 60 years)

Prices Includes:  STOP PRESS! FULL HOUSE – SOLD OUT!

4 Hours Dinner Cruise (6.30-10.30pm)/Special National Day Buffet Dinner/In-house Entertainment & games by Professional MC, DJ & KJ/Special Door Gifts/Welcome Drinks/Mr & Mrs Falcon Princess Contest.

Register here and make your own booking at 62706778/Website: www.indofalcon.com.sg

Dan & Joy

Going a-sailing :-

  1. Dan (Popeye)
  2. Joy (Olive Oyl)
  3. Tan Seok Wah
  4. Jane Ong
  5. Veronique
  6. Catherine Ho
  7. (look forward to more company…)

July Monthly Walk – Pasir Ris Mangrove Boardwalk Trail

Date: 11 July 2009 (Saturday)

Meeting Place: Pasir Ris MRT nearby control station

Start Time: 4.30pm             
Duration:  about 1 1/2 hours

For those who are driving, free parking at Pasir Ris Car Park C.

Can wait at entrance of Car Park C where the signboard "Pasir Ris Park" is, to join group walking from Pasir Ris Mrt station.
  

EO for this walk:  Mary Tan

The Pasir Ris Mangrove Boardwalk Trail

Easy walk along wooden walkways which allow you a closer and comfortable look at the plants and animals that live in the Mangrove without getting you muddy.  See what it’s all about.  Observe all sorts of interesting inhabitants, like moths, snails, mudskippers, springtails, sea slugs and insects you would never encounter in normal urban life.  See the "volcanoes" of free housing for crabs that mud lobsters burrow and made.   Look at the distinctive features of the land plants that help their survival in the mangrove.

Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.  Note that while mosquito repellent may be a good general precaution, liberal doses may drive away insects that you wish to observe!

Walk ends at Car Park C and for those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the foodcourt in White Sands shopping mall.

Register HERE!

See you at the walk!

Mary Tan and other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan & Serene Low

Registration starts here

  1. James Tan
  2. Susan Tan LC
  3. Frisna Tan
  4. Mary Chan
  5. Andrew Thio
  6. Christina CL Chan
  7. Patrick Lee
  8. Judy Lim
  9. Karen Lim
  10. Bernie Chung
  11. Kristin Leong
  12. Steven Chan
  13. Susan Tan SW
  14. Arthur Yap
  15. Peggy Yap
  16. Dan Huang
  17. Joy Chuang
  18. Maureen Lee
  19. Daisy Yeo
  20. Paul & Peggy Kong
  21. Grace Wong
  22. Alan & Ann Bok
  23. Gwyneth Lee
  24. Helen T Wong
  25. Thomas Goh
  26. Alice Kwok
  27. Lettishia 
  28. King Seng
  29. Pauline Chew
  30. Joyce Tan
  31. Aaron How
  32. Veronique
  33. Hou Chong Lee
  34. Wee Chin

Click here for photos

Board Games Lunch Gathering on Saturday July 25, 2009

Another opportunity to meet and make new friends by sharing common interests or hobbies. The following games are included: Chess, Chinese Chess, Othello, Backgammon, Big Two, Gin Rummy, Golf, Rummikub or Rummy O, Scrabble and any other games are welcome.

Those of you who have a peculiar interest or pastime are also welcome to share their hobbies or collections here. What can be the peculiar interest that we have? Some collect stamps or matchboxes or keychains or what have you. Some collect company tags or logo or Marvel comics or spiders!

Please indicate your interest here.  I am working with Anne Chua to work out a lunch package that consists of main course, dessert and hot or cold drink for about $7 per pax.

Venue:   Adonai Spaghetti and Dessert

50 East Coast Road, Roxy Square 1

Buses plying are 10, 12, 14, 14A, 32 & 40

Date/Time:     July 25, 2009 

 1.00pm-2.30 Lunch proper/ 2.30-4.30pm Board or Card games

Lunch per pax $7.00 for main course, dessert and hot/cold drink 

Those coming:

  1. Dan    –     Chess
  2. Joy     –     Rummikub
  3. Mary   –    Golf
  4. Frisna Tan   –     ?
  5. Lee Patrick  –     Chess
  6. Nina Choo   –    ?
  7. James Tan  –     Chinese chess
  8. Pearl Kong
  9. Terence Seah  –   Chess
  10. Tan Seok Wah  –  Lunch
  11. Lilian Teo     –      Lunch
  12. Angie Ng     –       Game
  13. Paul Kong
  14. Peggy Kong
  15. Daniel Chan  –  Chinese and International chess
  16. Chew Wai Jin  –  Chinese chess
  17. Lee Siew Moi 
  18. Maggie Teo  –  Scrabble
  19. Albert Tan  –  Chinese chess
  20. Lawrence Lee – Lunch
  21. Jessie Lee  –  Lunch
  22. Benny Lu  –  Lunch
  23. Ng Ah Lek  –  Lunch

Rumours 4 U

Hi All

Last week’s cycling session hd been a fruitful one. Some of us (those who hd sat at the round table) chatted n came out wif a refreshing idea. Now we see the birth of Rumours Group. What is all this "Group" about? Objective is 2 bring u the latest "Rumour" in SHC. No prize 4 guessing subject n source of reference.

Criteria :

1) Source : from SHC’s members

2) Reference : SHC’s events, people or anything u can find in SHC.

1st rumour : One member is pregnant n will give birth of National Day, 8 Aug 09.

YK

P/s : Sorry, my round table fellows, got this up late instead of Sat’s nite.  

 

 

Books to give away

Hi to everyone in SHC, hope all of you are well!

I am writing again hoping to find book lovers, I have the following titles of story books to be given away, no choosing of titles please, take the whole lot from my place, if you are interested, please email me at nancymajortan@gmail.com

Titles of the books

Terry Pratchet——The Truth
Virginia Andrews——-Dark Angel
Jude Deveraux————Temptation
Maris Soule————Shelter for the storm
Elizabeth Fritch————Wild Sweet Madness
Sandra Brown——————Send no flowers
Catherine Coulter——Devild’Embrace
Robin Cook————–Seisure
Judith Arnold————Feather found
Jude Deveraux——Counterfeit
Patricia Rae———The touch
Whitely Strieber & James Hunetka—–Warday and the Journey
Thopmson—————Winds of the fortune
John Walsh—–Public Enemies
Judith Macnaught—————Kingdom of Dreams
Julie Gawood———Gentle Warrior
Five Classic French Plays
Faye Kellerman—————-Jupiter’s Bones
Matthew Pearl——————-The Poe Shadow
Julia London—————-The Danger of Deceiving a Viscount

Thanks & Regards!

2nd trip to Padang and Bukit Tinggi in West Sumatra

After the 1st trip to Padang and Bukit Tinggi, I received many feedback from SHC members that they missed the 1st trip and those who want to go again. I understand the feeling of missing the boat and curiosity of finding out " what’s is so special" about that place.

Personally I enjoyed myself with the grounp of nice people, great food and unique scenery despite of the hassles, unwarranted matters pop up during the trip. 

I suggest to have the 2nd trip on 1-4 August. It will be 4 days 3 nights.

Hopefully we will have enough time to eat more lobsters, big crabs, prawn and fish, avocado juice and authentic nasi Padang.

This time we must have our Indonesian massage not in a rush but really relax and fun. After all it is very cheap.

We should do what the local do in Padang and Bukit Tinggi; roaming in the wet market, see things you never see in Singapore, take a ride on the horse carriage, talk to local folks, listen to the pounding waves, breathe slowing the cool crisp air. 

The angmoh from Australia know West Sumatra province has a hugh wave playing ground and they just come all the way to surf. Unbelievable. Actually West Sumatra is resource rich. It has large deposits of coal, copper, lead and zinc, cement, timber(in the past), gold and silver. 

Lobsters are abundant and that is why we get to enjoy our cheap juicy lobsters. This time we must bring wasabi and we make lobster sushi ourself. I was told live bamboo lobster is the best lobster sushi.    

West Sumatra produces the most bird’s nest in the world. Unfortunately not many people know and the bird’s nest caves are heavily protected. Part of Brand’s bottle bird’s nest come from West Sumatra.

Tiger Airways is still having zero fares to Padang and I think 1-4 August may be a good time. 

Those confirmed and already booked the airticket

  1. Chin Hee Weng
  2. James Tan CL
  3. Susan Tan LC
  4. Lee Ah Nee
  5. Susan Chang
  6. Ivan Lim
  7. Lim Tian Soo
  8. Norlinda
  9. Arthur Yap
  10. Peggy Yap
  11. Richard Kee
  12. Jane Kee
  13. Eileen Thean
  14. Andrew Thio
  15. Bira
  16. Mega
  17. Lin Chuah
  18. Jane Tan
  19. Steven Chan
  20. Daisy Yeo
  21. Sam Goh
  22. Dolly Lim
  23. CJ
  24. Oi Cheng
  25. Rene Leong
  26. Kristin Leong
  27. Gary Chua
  28. Shirley Yuen

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TEA DANCE-LIVE BAND-5TH JUL(SUNDAY)-MARINE PARADE CC

Hi SHCians,

I am going to Tea Danceemoticon
Ticket Price : S$10.00 per pax
Venue         : Marine Parade CC
Date & Day : 5th July 2009(Sunday)
Time           : 5.00pm to 9.30pm
Live Band   : "Lynn and the love birds"
Food           : Light refreshment
Address      : 278, Marine Parade Road, Singapore 449282. Tel: 63467703
Bus number: 13,15,16,31,76,135,196 & 197
Come and join the funemoticon

Interested to go, pls register here

  1. Franics R
  2. Catherine Koh

    Francisemoticon

Active Ageing Carnival 2009 from 20-21 Jun 09 Suntec City

Event : Active Ageing Carnival 2009 (For Seniors)

Venue : Suntec City Mall

Date : Sat 20 – Sun 21 Jun 09 (11 am to 9 pm)

More Info : http://activeageingfestival.com.sg/

This Carnival since 2007 encourages active ageing lifestyle among seniors including young seniors.

What U Get : enjoy many games, stage performances, goodie bags and lucky draws just meant for seniors over the two days

Highlights :

  1. Disco Night on 20 Jun 09 – Dance n sing wif Rahimah Rahim, Vernon Cornelius, Matthew and the Mandarins and many more at the Fountain of Wealth
  2. Father n Son Lookalike Contest on 21 Jun 09 – Prizes await u if u have the right carbon copies

Of course, I will be there as a volunteer at one of the booths. Come n spot me. Anyway no prize but hugs 4 the gals n kisses 4 the guys. 

Change of Email Address

Dear Friends and SHCians

I am SB. As some of you will know, my email address is soobkhoo@hotmail.com (this is the address

registered with SHC).

However, I am having problems with this address. I lost all my stored mails, contacts, etc in total. It appears

that my emails (or address) may have been hijacked (?). My repeated calls for help to Hotmail service have

received no response.

So, I wouild like to change my email address to soobkhoo@gmail.com. Anyone wishing to contact me please

 use this new email address.   

Thank you.

Regards.

sb

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 20 Jun 09 East Coast Park

Sat, 20 Jun 09 from 4 p.m. at East Coast Park

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marina Cove (former East Coast Recreation Park). Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.

Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor 2 turn into chitchat session.

We will go for dinner together after the session at the nearby hawker centre. Pls come n join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U. Look forward 2 seeing u guys.

Our Usual Program –

  • 4.00 – 4.30 p.m. : Gather 4 chitchating, if possible inside aircon McDonald Rest.
  • 4.30 p.m.            : Proceed 2 bike rental kiosk, Coastal Recreation, 2 rent bikes. Rental Cost is between $5-$6 unless fuel surcharge is imposed, the cost may be bit higher.
  • 4.30 – 6.30 p.m. : Cycling around East Coat Park.
  • Douglas leads passion riders up to Changi Village (start off at 3 pm n distance abt 30km+)  
  • Lily leads standard distance cyclists around ECP (distance abt 6 to 8km).
  • As Jade may not be available, there will not be any learning sesssion. 
  • Slow cyclists will taken care of.
  • 6.30 – 7.00 p.m. : All cyclists ride back 2 start point 2 return bikes n go 4 dinner.

TQ, Cycling Group (Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n Yew Kwong)

Members Who Are Coming –

  • Lily
  • Ah Nee
  • Susan Chang
  • Lina Ng
  • Norlinda
  • Molly Chua
  • Rene
  • Chin Boon
  • John Howe
  • Dolly
  • Daniel Ong
  • Veronique
  • Grace Kok
  • Gingko
  • Daisy Yeo
  • Boon Liang
  • Douglas
  • Pan YuYing
  • Eileen Thean
  • Margaret Tian
  • Shirleen Kao

Click here for photos

Like to join me for a swim at Changi Beach Club Sun 14 June?

I needed some trial sunshine, before a 7-hole golf game on Monday.  Have not been in Singapore over the weekends for sometime; and so I suddenly have this crave to swim this Sunday.  If you like to swim, bring your trunks or costumes, and I shall see you there.  Please register her, to avoid give me shocks.

  • Place:  Changi Beach Club.
  • Date: Sun 14 June
  • Time: 0900 – 1200 hrs.
  • Entrance: on me
  • Food:  There is no food sold at that time, so if you can tuck something for yourself, great.  if you cannot, I shall get packet nasi lemak.
  • Bring suntan lotion, towel, swim wear.

No one goes there on Sunday morning, so you can come and parade yourself.  Take a good Sunday morning relaxation.  This is an Olympic size pool, so you can get lost in the water.  Coming, let me know here.

Terence Seah

SHCians’ Permanent Rotational retirement-cum-holiday Home

  Dear Friends

A Permanent Rotational retirement-cum-holiday Home for SHCians means, Silverhairsclub secure a term-period lease of say 3months, 6months, 12months or more on houses/apartments/hotel rooms any pre-registered SHCian can visit/stay at anytime or during the whole lease period.  This Home must be affordable in Reach as well as in Rent which mean the place should not be too far away from Spore and accomondation is not expensive and the Home’s location can be rotated in locations of our neighbouring countries, specifically Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand and with uninterrupted leasing-accomondation.

This Permanent Rotational retirement-cum-holiday Home should provide sleeping quarters for up to Twenty Scians at any one time.  Thus, the Home can be a cluster of a few houses/apartments/hotel rooms.  If more than One Hundred SHCians are willing to sign-up for such a project, this Permanent Rotational retirement-cum-holiday Home (PRRHH) can materialise.

My take is Malaysia is the most ideal PRRHH due to near-absolute similarities between us.  Peninsular Thailand is also ideal vis-a-vis Betong, Songklah, Rayong & Hua Hin.  A comparatively cheaper lifestyle will be the Indonesian Riau Islands which my personal choice is Kundur Island(main town, Tanjung Batu) which is 2hours due west of Batam.

My perception is many retirees would wish to take a "break" every quarter say for a holiday sojourn of between 2weeks to 6weeks.  A PRRHH would definitely meet our needs.

Regards
Abel Tan

June Monthly Walk- Macritchie Boardwalk

Hi Folks, 

The weather lately had been rather hot , so we are going to do our walk among the trees by the water edge.  Walk will take about 1hour 15mins.  After which will will walk to Long House along Upper Thomson Road for food & refreshment.

  • Place –  Macritchie Boardwalk, right hand side route.
  • Meet – Just behind the bus stop (macritchie side) which is located near to the overhead bridge
  • Date – Saturday, 13th June 2009
  • Time – 4.30pm

Name List :

  1. Charles Wee
  2. King Seng
  3. Mary Chan
  4. Grace Wong
  5. Norlinda
  6. Ah Nee
  7. Lina Ng
  8. Lily Ho
  9. Dolly Lim
  10. Alice Seah

Click here for photos

Special Lunch at Grassroots Club on 27-Jun-09 (Non-Halal)

emoticonDear foodies,

Note: For those who cannot come early at 11.30am, pls ask your friend to reserve the food for you
          on a separate plate, as dishes ordered cannot be repeated.

GOOD NEWS ! ! !   I’ve included everyone who signed up for this special lunch.
Once again the details:

Event : Special non-halal 27-dish sit down lunch at Grassroots Club (3 min walk from YCK mrt)
Venue : Imperial Court Shark Fins, Level 3
Date :   27-Jun-2009 (Saturday)
Time :   11.30am to 2.00pm
Cost :   $24 (after 20% discount, courtesy of Nora Chia, member of Grassroots Club)
                  (include 1 can Soft drink OR free flow of Chinese tea)

Pls pay $24 to DBS Savings   047-5-014580   by 15-Jun-2009 emoticon

1)  James Tan (E.O) (paid)
2)  Danz (PAID 14/6)
3)  Joy Chuang (PAID 14/6)
4)  Maggie Teo (PAID 9/6)
5)  Albert Tan (PAID 9/6)
6)  Susan Tan LC (paid)
7)  Susan Tan SW (PAID 6/6)
8)  Maria Tan (PAID 8/6)
9)  Eyvonne Chew (PAID 8/6)
10) Joseph Tan (PAID 6/6)
11) Julie Guan (PAID – 3/6)
12) Clara Chay (PAID 5/6)
13) Jane Loh (PAID 6/6)
114) Alice Seah (PAID 4/6)
15) Susan Chan (PAID 15/6)
16) Marge Tian (PAID 11/6)
17) Wong Hong Jen (PAID 15/6)
18) Pam Ong (PAID 6/6)
19) Charles Chua (PAID 9/6)
20) Jane Ong (PAID 6/6)
21) Arthur Yap (PAID 9/6)
22) Peggy Yap (PAID 9/6)
23) Bernie Chung (PAID 8/6)
24) Bessie Lam (PAID – 3/6)
25) Sockie (PAID 11/6)
26) Peng Peng (PAID 12/6)
27) Thomas Loh (PAID 15/6)
28) Linda Chang (PAID 5/6)
29) Ann Lim (PAID 6/6)
30) Lawrence Khan (PAID 13/6)
31) Lee Ah Nee (PAID 11/6)
32) Ben foo (PAID 15/6)
33) Pearl Goh (PAID 9/6)cash
34) Lee King Seng (PAID 6/6)
35) Lina Tan (PAID 14/6)
36) Eliza Chua (PAID 14/6)
37) Maureen Lee (PAID 4/6)
38) Nora Chia (member of Grassroots Club) (PAID 9/6)
39) Christina Chan CL (PAID 12/6)
40) Steven Chan (PAID)
41) Patrick Lee (PAID)

For the convenience of this event, I’ve pre-selected the following 10 dishes:

1. Shark fin soup with fish maw & sliced abalone
2. Poach fresh prawn
3. Soya sauce chicken with BBQ pork combo
4. Deep fried Soon Hock Thai style
5. Stir fried Coral clam in XO sauce
6. Sweet and Sour pork
7. Deep fried crispy chicken
8. Pan fried prawns with wasabi cream
9. Stewed beancurd in claypot
10. Fried noodles with duck meat

In case your table wants to order additional items, you are free to do so, subject to NON repetition
of the same dish.

I look forward to a sumptious meal with all you food buddies very soon.

sincerely,
james tan

Monthly Gathering: June 17′ 09

Hello SHCians,

Month of May is ending soon.  So mthly gathering in June coming….. :)

The June monthly gathering is confirmed to be scheduled as follows:

  • Date : 17 June 2009
  • Time : 5.00pm to 9.00pm
  • Venue : Hans Cafe at Upper Pickering Street, Great Eastern Building
  • Entrance: Free. F&B available at the counter.
  • Agenda: 1) Getting to know new and old members    2) Board Games
  • Event Organiser: I AM STILL LOOKING FOR ONE SINCE MAY’09 LEHemoticon

New and senior members are encouraged to register to attend this meeting.  Eventhough, we had always emphasized and requested for attendance registrations, some members still have not done so (I wonder what is the reasons behind) but just turned up on the day itself.  Kindly note that we do not encourage any non-SHCians to attend this.

Hence, please start registration now and feel free to add any agenda that any of you wish to cover emoticon

Dolly Lim

Registration

  1. Dolly Lim
  2. Abel Tan
  3. Eileen Thean
  4. Lily Ho
  5. ANee
  6. Norlinda
  7. Frank Kaw
  8. Caroline Gee
  9. Mary Chan
  10. Lilian Teo
  11. Lena Ho
  12. Melissa Khng
  13. Sekaran
  14. Gwyneth
  15. Anne Chua
  16. Paul and
  17. Peggy Kong
  18. Eyvonne Chew
  19. June Chin
  20. Jane Tan
  21. Agnes Seow
  22. Sue Chan
  23. Grace Wong
  24. Ann Lim
  25. Shirley Wee
  26. Lisa Ong
  27. LH Jie
  28. Christina ChanCL
  29. Sockie
  30. Andrew Koh
  31. King Seng
  32. Susan TanSW
  33. Jane Ong
  34. Feztus Lim
  35. Mega
  36. Victor Khor
  37. Lim Tian Soo
  38. Kristin Leong
  39. Alice Teo CC
  40. Alice Teo CH
  41. Jenny Seah
  42. Annie Loh
  43. Eileen Lee
  44. Cheng Pun
  45. Kenneth Tan
  46. Dan Huang
  47. Joy Chuang
  48. Yew Kwong
  49. Sam Goh
  50. Clara Chay
  51. Sarah
  52. Bernie Chung
  53. KC Lau
  54. Andrew Yueng
  55. Lawrence &
  56. Jessie Lee
  57. Frisna Tan
  58. Pearl Goh
  59. Anne Chee
  60. Francis R
  61. Molly Chua
  62. Martin Lee
  63. Freddie Liew
  64. Ron Lee
  65. Susan Chang
  66. Lina Ng
  67. Rena Wong
  68. Margaret Lee
  69. Sophia Lim
  70. Gingko
  71. Jonathan
  72. Lorraine Chia
  73. Hee Weng Chin
  74. Lydia Chin
  75. Thomas Loh

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“BOLLYWOOD NITE”

“BOLLYWOOD NITE”

Greetings to all SHC members,  
My apologies for the delay on the "Bollywood Nite" event.
I eventually managed to find a good venue called “SITARA Restaurant & Lounge” which is located at Serangoon Road, just opposite MUSTAFA Centre. It is a 5minutes walk from Farrer Park MRT station and there are several buses going to the venue. There is a car park available for the patrons of the restaurant.  The charges will be $25 per pax  (minimum 30 pax and max 70 pax) for the whole lounge which comes with a DJ, music and dance floor. The charges include a North Indian buffet (Veg and non–veg dishes) and with a free flow of soft drinks.

The only problem is that we can only use it from 4 to 9pm as it will be open to the public after 9pm. Members who want to stay on after, will be welcomed to do so and will need to purchase their own drinks. I will post the buffet menu online by Thursday.

In the meantime, please feel free to give your comments and feedbacks if any. I would also appreciate if you revert on your interest for this event so that I can proceed to organize it upon getting 30 members and more. I further propose that we hold this event on a Saturday, sometime in July or Aug 09, so as to accommodate to the early timing offered by the restaurant management.

Dolly, would appreciate if you could help me check our events calendar for an appropriate date for this event.  Once the date is confirmed, I would like to start collecting our individual shares and book the lounge in advance. 

I would also like to set up an organizing committee so as to make this event a success. Positions for Secretary, Treasurers and Games Organisers are open. If you would like to assist me and organise the event, please email me at gengha_n@yahoo.com.    Awaiting your favourable replies.
Thank you.

Gengha -EO for “Bollywood Nite”

  • Venue :  Sitara (opposite Mustafa Centre)
  • Date   :  27 June 2009
  • Time   :  4 – 9pm
  • Cost   :  S$25.00 per pax

Those who registered going :

  1. Ann To (paid #88)
  2. Veronique (paid #82)
  3. Tim Liu (paid #91)
  4. June Lim (paid #90)
  5. Bira (paid #137)
  6. Sekaran (Dhevi’s husband) – paid
  7. Dhevi – paid
  8. Lilian Teo (paid #119)
  9. Dan Huan (paid #134)
  10. Catherine Ho (paid #82)
  11. Kalah (paid #134)
  12. Janet Heng (paid #104)
  13. P.H. Liu (Janet’s husband) (paid #104)
  14. Joy Chuang (paid #134)
  15. Francis R.M. (paid #124)
  16. Richard Kee (paid #89)
  17. Jane (Richard’s wife) (paid #89)
  18. Feztus Lim (paid #114)
  19. Hamidah (paid #81)
  20. Rooy Restan (paid #106)
  21. Cecilia Restan (paid #106)
  22. Mega Abdullah (paid #81)
  23. Eileen Lee (paid #82)
  24. Sarah Zahriah (paid email)
  25. Jane Tan (paid #139)
  26. Rose White (paid #84)
  27. Helen Kuek (paid #113)
  28. Chithrra (paid #134)
  29. Thilagaa Ganesan (paid #134)
  30. Sasha (paid)
  31. Catherine Koh (paid)
  32. Monica
  33. Lena Ho (paid)
  34. Ithminah Bte Zainal (paid#4655)
  35. Sanda (Paid)

FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL

My wife and I belong to an organization called Friendship Force International, a  non profit international cultural organization, which was founded with a simple mission to create an environment in which personal friendships are established across the barriers that separate people. It is active in more than 60 countries, promoting friendship and goodwill through an extensive programme of homestay exchanges.                                                                              

In Singapore, Friendship Force Singapore was founded on 19 June 1996. To date, we have sent Ambassadors to International Festivals and Conferences to Turkey, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, U.S.A., South Africa, Japan & Philippines. We have hosted Ambassadors from U.S.A., U.K.,New Zealand, Columbia, Japan, Brazil, S. Africa, Germany, Italy & Bogota.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          If you wish to know more about Friendship Force, please go to www.friendshipforce.org or get in touch with R. Kee   <richkee2@yahoo.com.sg>. We’ll be more than happy to tell you more about Friendship Force.                                                                                                                                        

Retreat, Refresh and Retain

Hi folks,

I am looking at a plan to set up a very cultural, ethnic and rejuvenating retreat centre in Yunnan for travelers with special needs or people who need to travel abroad for the special medical, physiological or psychological needs. The premise will be mainly for foreigners or foreign chinese. Yunnan weather is 365 days spring, except for 2 months of cold winter, and has cool crisp air and because of its at least 1,000M above sea level location, it should be able to handle whatever flu with its good ultra violet rays.

Yunnan has at least 100 NGOs operating there, all the chinese herbs and plants for TCM and 24 ethnic nationalities with lots of interesting ethnic botany cultures.  

Hope to find folks with the skills, management personnel and of course the "worldly possession" to consider this opportunity.

Regarding June yunnan trip, so far one shc member is definite, wondering any more keen to go.

The date might have to be from 9 to 16 June. email me for details. feztus

NEW LINE DANCE(BASIC) STARTING ON 03/06/09(WED) BY HAMIDAH

Hi SHCians,

Hamidah is starting a new Line Dance (Elementary Stage) from 03/06/09(Wed).

This class is also for total beginners in dancing. You can dance the line dance alone or with group of your friends.

The advantage of this dance is that there is no need to have a partner to dance. It is the best type of dance for ladies who want to learn dancing but hesitating they will not get a male dancing partner.

Type :  Line Dance (Elementary Stage)

Teacher: Hamidah Ishakemoticon, member of  Professional Association of Linedancers, Spre

  • Day  :   Wednesday
  • Time :  8pm to 9.30pm (One Half Hr)
  • Fee   :  $40 for 10 lessons
  • Venue: Bedok Reservoir Petal Garden (sheltered stage) 
  •             (Opposite Blk 606 Bedok Reservoir Rd and diagonally opp Eunos CC)
  • http://streetdb.com/singapore-street-directory-BUILDING-p479220-EUNOS-COMMUNITY-CENTRE.htm
  • Nearest MRT Stn:  Eunos & Bedok MRT Stn
  • Buses from Bedok Int : 228 or 66
  • Buses from Eunos MRT Stn main road :  21, 60 or 60A
  • Bus Nos. at Bedok Reservoir Rd main road:  8, 21, 22, 60, 60A, 65, 66, 506.

If you need more detail, please contact me at francisemail@yahoo.com

Kindly register if you are joining the class with meemoticon.. Please also inform me the names of other persons, joining with you.

REGISTRATION:

  1. Francis R Mangalam
  2. Catherine Koh
  3. Alice Seah
  4. Jane Loh
  5. Dennis Wee
  6. Shirleen Kao
  7. Caroline Gee
  8. Pearl Goh
  9. Tan Boon Liang
  10. Janet Chan
  11. Norlinda
  12. Maureen Lee
  13. Susan Tan

A trip to Padang and Bukit Tinggi, West Sumatra

I am impressed by some of the SHC members who volunteer to lead members to visit certain places where they know well.  I woud likewise volunteer to introduce a trip to Padang and Bukit Tinggi in West Sumatra where I personally go to frequently in the past.

Padang is the capital city of West Sumatra Province of Sumatra island. The people here is of Minangkabau descent and dialect which is simliar to Melayu in Malaysia. Bukit Tinggi is a mountain resort and a great place to relax. Around Bukit Tinggi we can go to Haran Nature Reserve, Singkarak Lake, Jam Gagung, Japanese Tunnel ( people still believe Japanese hide tons of gold in the secret compartment in the tunnel during World War ll). Many tourists are attracted to come due to the cool climate and peaceful ambient.

Tiger Airways fly from Singapore direct to Padang on Tue, Thur and Sat and take only one hour. The air fare is cheap and cost of travel is relatively low. My good friend is a big lobster and sea cucumber distributor in Padang. Those who like lobster or crab can eat until you vomit. Unknowingly to most people, West Sumatra produce the most cave bird’s nest in the world. Each harvest total 3,000 kg of bird’s nest.   

So far, the following had booked air ticket and confirmed going

  1. Chin WH
  2. Pearl Goh
  3. Shirley Wee
  4. Ann Lim
  5. Gingko
  6. Terence Seah
  7. Cath Yeo
  8. Tim Liu
  9. Freddy and
  10. Lisa Ong
  11. Helen Wong
  12. Lawrence Lee
  13. Sock Cheng
  14. Karen Thio
  15. Lorraine Chia
  16. SK Chua
  17. Helen Kuek
  18. Eileen Lee
  19. Paul
  20. Peggy Kong
  21. Jane Loh
  22. Victor Wee
  23. Rose White
  24. Lawrence Khan
  25. Marg Tian
  26. Lucia Tan
  27. Derrick Tan

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