Category: Forum General

Hi folks

Profile of a new kid on the block – Tan Chin Boon

At last, it took me two days to find this empty site just to add in my personal profile as "demanded" by our President and founder of SHC Mr. Terence Seah. So, to begin with, why not modify this website from time to time to make it more user-friendly. That’s my first comment for the day. See, I told you giving my FRANK thoughts sometimes hurt and there may be repercussion. Ok, sock it to me, pal.

That’s my basic attitude to you, but back to serious business i.e. my profile. Now, what can I say about myself? Oh, I’m a guy of course. Ex-banker, now happily retired and "gainfully unemployed". Spending my time on golf 4-5 days a week, two days on gym, internet news and trading, emails, walking my favourite pet dog Bam-Bam practically every day, cycling with him in a ragged bag on the handlebar,  listening to jazz music, and killing time on my 42" plasma TV with solid HBO, Star Movies, AXN, ESPN, National Geographic, Discovery, etc and a host of reality shows. But primarily to keep fit and trim at all times.

For the guys, I participate in Mahjong and Russian poker sporadically. Apart from golf, I used to bowl (pretty good at it but no longer), take active part in big walk, cycling on my mountain bike for miles on end but age forbids that nowadays, swimming at the beaches overseas while holidaying. I love to travel and did quite a bit too, to various countries mostly on own itinerary. In fact, WAYN website has me registered for travel up to 14% of the countries in the world. Of late, I travel with golfing friends to nearby countries like Thailand, China, Philippines, and Indonesia, the last being Guangzhou in January. So, any of you guys plan any travel programme with golf in mind, do let me know. BTW,  I travel more on budget airlines nowadays.

For the ladies, I am no longer the old-fashioned MBA, but a triple A (available Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace) for karaoke, movie shows (only the blockbusters like the Red Cliff and The Mummy – tomb of the dragon emperor. Prefer to watch HBO for free), group gathering for makan, and now at SHC, social dance.  I’m not sure about golfing with ladies, coz they tee off at ladies’ teebox and you can’t talk the men’s talk, ya. Karaoke wise, I croak only the older English songs like Barry Manilow’s hits, and the newer Chinese songs like Jackie Chan. Normally I let the crowd sing first to feel the vibes before I select the appropriate songs. So bear with me, ladies.

There is something about SHC that attracts me. First of all, I wasn’t made aware of its existence through S.T. ads but a chance meeting and chatting for the first time with Steven Chan at a dog show 2 days ago. Browsing through the various forums at the SHC website, I note there are a lot of vibrancies and cheerfulness among the in-crowd. There are lots of activities to participate in apparently, and you ladies are such a wild and enthusiastic bunch. I was taken aback by the response when I chipped in my little comments here and there, people who don’t even know me or what I might look like. But they sound like old friends already with their spontaneous dialogue. This is so different from my usual groups like the NUS alumni, Dunearnites, and Ex-UOB colleagues with whom the usual activities are monthly gathering over lunch or dinner, occasional outings or karaoke, but that’s about it, no dialogue through forum on website, no active involvement to stimulate the mind, and any activities are mainly individual arrangments.

But there again, it’s too soon to judge the validity of this statement. I shall have to wait and see what goes on in the coming months at SHC. Basically, I’m a BIG BORE!

Unbelievable, for the month of Aug 2008, I am in Singapore for 3 weekends.  Well, I like to do one big retirement issue and event for SHCians who are under 55 or under 62.  We have chatted a lot on this SHC forum on CPF  investments, health insurance, retirement funds, retirement villages and other related retirement issues.  Usually, we do not conduct such topics, and so, I think it would be a good idea if we hear from fellow SHCians on these issues.  If you would like to talk on a related topic, this is a good opportunity.  No selling.  Please specify topic.

• Date:  Sun 31 Aug 2008
• Time:  From 12nn to 2000 hrs.
• Schedule: 
• 1200 – 1300 hrs – Gather to know one another.
• Venue:  Scorebot 18 Bali Lane.
• Speakers:  from within SHC
• Entrance:  Free, strictly for SHC members

For those planning to listen or meet other SHC members during this date, please jot date in your diary.  More details later.

Session 0: (Moderator and no topic leader.  For those not planning ot attending the sessions): Yew Kwong

1. Yew Kwong
2. Boon Liang
3. Tim Liu – Bananas supplier.
4. Ronald Wie – Tarzan swinging from tree to tree.
5. Lydia Chin
6. ChristinaCL Chan
7. Andrew Thio
8. And all others taking a rest, during the breaks.

Session 1:  Moderator and topic leader:  (Currency-Linked Investment (currency pairing/premium deposit) for yield enhancement) Eleanor Chan – 1400 hrs sharp (One hour).

1. LH Jie
2. Charles Chua
3. Florence Ho
4. Jessie Teo
5. Helen Wong
6. Jonathan Ong
7. Annie Loh
8. Gingko Tay
9. Alicia Lim
10. Peng Peng
11. Ronald Lee
12. Low Ming Choo
13. James Tan
14. Susan Tan
15. Rene Leong
16. Tim Liu
17. Lee Ah Nee
18. Molly Chua
19. Juliet Ong
20. Lina Ng
21. Aaron How
22. Seok Keng
23. Oi Cheng
24. Agnes Tan
25. Mei Foo
26. Margaret Tian
27. Pauline Khoo
28. Patsy Lim
29. Boon Liang
30. Daisy Yeo
31. Maureen Lee
32. Jessie Tan
33. Vivian Lai
34. Lee King Seng
35. Rena Wong
36. Grace Wong
37. Lilian Teo
38. Richard Tham
39. Andrew Thio
40. ChristinaCL Chan
41. Limited to 20 40 pax.  Aiyah, as usual, I underplan.  Kind of worried the numbers will exceed the plan.  Looks Like we have to issue coupons for a seat.  After that, got to sit on lap or stand.  Nevermind, I shall let the brains do some work.

Session 2:  Moderator and topic leader: Ronald Wie (How to draw out all our cpf monies before the minimum sum is due for ‘cold storage’). Time 3.30 pm (1 hour)

1. Juliana Kok
2. Terence Seah
3. Helen Wong
4. Jonathan Ong
5. Annie Loh
6. Gingko Tay
7. Ronald Lee
8. James Tan
9. Susan Tan
10. Rene Leong
11. Lee Ah Nee
12. Molly Chua
13. Juliet Ong
14. Lina Ng
15. Aaron How
16. Judy Lim
17. Chow Weng
18. Tim Liu
19. Seok Keng
20. Oi Cheng
21. Agnes Tan
22. Peng Peng
23. Bernie Chung
24. Margaret Tian
25. Pauline Khoo
26. Patsy Lim
27. Boon Liang
28. Daisy Yeo
29. Lydia Chin
30. Grace Kok
31. Maureen Lee
32. Jessie Tan
33. Susan Chan
34. Vivian Lai
35. Catherine Ho
36. Rena Wong
37. Richard Tham
38. ChristinaCL Chan
39. Limited to 20 40 pax.

Session 3:  Moderator and topic leader:  (Controlling Personal Finances (CPF) – Inflation and Recession.  A personal view.).  KT Wong

1. Terence Seah – Haha, I get the privilege to put my name here first.
2. Ah Nee
3. Molly Chua
4. Juliet Ong
5. Lina Ng
6. Aarow How
7. Chow Weng
8. Tim  Liu
9. Ronald Lee
10. Peng Peng
11. Bernie Chung
12. Pauline Khoo
13. Helen Wong
14. Catherine Ho
15. Patsy Lim
16. Boon Liang
17. Steven Chan
18. Margaret Tian
19. Annie Loh
20. Daisy Yeo
21. Grace Kok
22. Maureen Lee
23. Ann Lim
24. Catherine Ho
25. Limited to 20 40 pax.

Terence Seah

Hi, my name is Stella, 48 years old.  Main hobbies are swimming, cycling, rollerblading, mahjong and reading.  I am looking for friends who are interested to go rollerblading.  I am not a professional in this sport.  Just started sometimes in October last year and have not been rollerblading for about 2 to 3 months due to work commitment.  Wanted to start again.  Its a good form of exercise. 

Hi all , 

The Bungalow at NSRCC will be an open house to all SHC members to drop in anytime just to gang bang with all other SHC members.  So feel free to drop in with a few other members etc.  Come and bring whatever you want to share , either a story, a scrabble game, carrom game, card games , mah jong, titbits, etc.

It will be free except for the events that are already organised as follows:-

• Friday Pm – Golf game at NRSRCC,
• Friday Pm – Bungalow is totally free – for anything, scrabble , maj jong ,etc  
• FRiday Eve – Love of Country Music and Line Dance Event, $5 free coffee,tea, and Meal (Mini Potluck bring something to share)
• Sat Pm – ‘Hair Cutting Class’ from 2 to 4 pm  , $5 free coffee , tea , 
• Sat Night (inside Bungalow) – Social Dance and Line Dance, etc 
• Sat Night ( Beach outside) – Free and carefree Pot Luck and Camping event, bring your tent, lantern, fishing rod and join Terence , Douglas and others.  There will be a campfire (lantern) sing a long session till early hours. BYOB and snacks, etc. 

Only charge will be $5 for each Indoor event for the whole day, except golf and other activities provided by the club like bowling, canoeing, etc.  Chalet rooms are available for bookings. 

But for anyone who is free and just want to drop in with a group of frends to play cards, scrabble, carrom,  or mah jong please feel free to do so and just drop in and have this gang bang.  Terence may have an orgy at the beach in the wee hours, whatever that means.

 Please take note, I will not be making any money from this event and whatever is collected hopefully can pay for the rental of the bungalow which will amount to about $500 , with GST and electricity, water chargers.  I am willing to cover this total cost as part of giving back what I have enjoyed from SHC for the last 2 years.  However what I hope is that what i can collect back can be used to book another chalet again for Dec, in this way I hope that there can be a sort of Chalet activity every quarterly, that is close to being free to all SHC members. 

So for all those SHC members who want to have a place to share your interests, games or stories in a nice resort enrvironment, please feel free to do so. It will be free, but you have to give way to the main events, by moving to other areas, like the swimming pool, beach area, etc around the resort. But if there is nothing going on in the bungalow you are free to enjoy the air-con.   Cheers.

We promise you another Non-stop dancing and lot of fun!

• Venue:  Fengshan CC (Bedok North Road, Street 2)
• Date:    October 5, 2008 (Sunday)
  
• Time:    5.30pm – 9.30pm – Multi-function Hall
• Cost:    $7.00 per person including Dinner & drinks!

Calling all Line and Social Dancers, register your interest here!!

Co-ordinator: Danz Huang

Those coming:

1. Dan Huang (Paid)
2. Joy Zhuang (Paid)
3. Ivy Low  (Paid)
4. Annie Loh  (Paid)
5. Linda Chang  (Paid)
6. Bessie Lam  (Paid)
7. Andrew Tan  (Paid)
8. Agnes Seow
9. Chin Boon
10. Andrew Yeung  (Paid)
11. Catherine Yeo  (Paid)
12. Catherine Chong  (Paid)
13. Janet Loo
14. Daniel Ong  (Paid)
15. Lina Ng  (Paid)
16. Ah Nee  (Paid)
17. Juliet Ong  (Paid)
18. Aaron How  (Paid)
19. John Howe  (Paid)
20. Dolly Lim  (Dolly)
21. Lily Ho  (Paid)
22. Caroline Gee  (Paid)
23. Rene Leong
24. Jessie Teo  (Paid)
25. Doreen & partner
26. Wendy Wee  (Paid)
27. Dennis Wee  (Paid)
28. Lum Fook  (Paid)
29. Oi Cheng  (Paid)
30. Marg Tian  (Paid)
31. Wee Chin  (Paid)
32. Mei Foo  (Paid)
33. Gwyneth  (Paid)
34. Jimmy  (Paid)
35. Thomas Loh  (Paid)
36. Lina Tan  (Paid)
37. Lydia Chin
38. Ronald Wie  (Paid)
39. Jane Wong  (Paid)
40. Evelyn Ong  (Paid)

I like to share my thoughts on the future plans of SilverHairsClub.  In two years time, I plan to relocate to Thailand to spend more time with my family.  This means I shall be here in Singapore, maybe once a year.  As such, I like to start the thinking process on the future running of SilverHairsClub and SilverHairsClub.com.  As discussed before, SHCians prefer SilverHairsClub to remain in its current format and culture.  This has been decided, and not likely to change.  To read past discussions, click here.

Do also note that SHC Corporate will proceed, and will be developed over the next two years.  This will include Blue Helmet projects. 

In my mind, I would like to look for someone to lead SHC, in two years time.  If you are visible during SHC gatherings, known to members, IT smart, prepared to commit the time, accept the rules of the club and SHC culture, membership must remain free, no advertising, etc, please put your name on this thread.

If members have ideas and visions for the future, we can discuss them here, for this person to take note. Please do not send me emails on this topic.  Doubt I can manage.   We discuss here openly for members to see.  Do be sensitive to other SHCians views and comments.  This thread will remain open until then.

Terence Seah

Dear Budding Chefs and friends at SHC!

Dear all at SilverHairsClub,

Anyone care to share their 2 cents worth on driving from New York to Hudson Valley, Finger Lakes, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Niagara in the parks, returning from Toronto, Coastal drive to Ottawa and straight back to NYC.   Would appreciate some advice as to which one or two of the regions to skip so that we can drive more leisurely.   Our main objective is to go the Niagara Falls, and would love to catch to autumn leaves along the scenic drive and if our planned route is ideal for a 11 days trip.

thanks…….

Hi everybody

I just come to know about this club from an article in the ST. and feel that it is a good  idea to come together to engage in some healthy activities.  Just a brief introduction of myself. I retired in Jan 2005 after almost 40 years in the teaching service. To keep myself mentally active, I give tuition classes at CDAC centres and some private tuition in secondary school maths.

My interests are mainly travelling, food,and light exercises to keep fit. My wife has also joined the club. She will be retiring in 2 weeks’ time. We have 2 grown-up sons one of whom is married and living on their own. We feel this is the time for us to sit back and relax, enjoy life and making new friends of similar interests.

We hope to meet many friends in the club and look forward to the coming get together in Oct. In the meantime have a good week ahead.

Cheers

Regards

Roy Koh (Tong Seng) 

Hi Tian Soo, Anthony, Janet, SH and all golfing and travel enthusiast. 

I
am game for a day game, or a short overnight trip.  My suggestions
will be at Malacca , "Tiara" or Genting ‘Awana’ , Banang in Batu
Pahat.  Also looking forward to playing in Cameron or Fraser Hill
or any other courses.

Longer trips to Thailand can be considered
too, and one golf course I have in mind is the one at the River Kwai,
really countryside and remote but you can visit the Tiger TEmple and
dine on the river cruise.

By the way our first SHC golf
competition is on at NSRCC on the 12th Sept and we have 2 flights
almost fillled up already, with one available slot. But if anyone else
wants to join in we can still get another flight however it will under
Tian Soo’s guest rate not the Chalet’s rate .

So start swinging
your clubs at the range but most important have fun too. If anyone
wants to meet to share some tips at the range I am game for such fun,
email me at bswi@yahoo.com Cheers.

I.T. workshops at Y.W.C.A., Outram Road premises

1. Sat. 2 Aug 08 – PowerPoint (basic) – lesson 2
2. Sat, 23 Aug 08 – Word (basic) – lesson 1
3. Sat, 30 Aug 08 – Word (basic) – lesson 2

Time Schedule : 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

1) Helpers Wanted – If our gals n guys can spare the time, pls join us to assist or teach.

2) Participants – If our gals n guys wish to join the workshops, please let us know. Fee for the workshop is $6 per lesson payable to YWCA on actual dy.

Please post ur comments here if u guys are keen in one or both.

TQ, SHC I.T Learning Volunteer Gp

Members coming 2 assist –

1. Chan Kwong Wah
2. Yew Kwong (30 Aug 08)
3. King Seng
4. Dora Lim
5. Andrew Yeung (23 n 30 Aug 08)
6. Seok Cheng

HI to all the SHC members.  I had briefly joined the SHC club last year but only by email with the SHC administrator then.  But having received regular emails and updates of the SHC club, I am honoured to join in as a new member to your big family.

I am 51 years, married with two kids, one age 19 and one age 13, a girl and a boy.  I love jogging, brisk walking, cycling, swimming and travelling.  My husband and I jog regularly 3 times a week at the east coast park.  I stay at Siglap area and had worked with two big banks for 15 years before I stayed at home to tuition my 2 kids.  I had worked with the consumer bank and the merchant bank.

I admired the energy, the fun and jokes, all the general information posted on the SHC website by the members  and I enjoyed reading them, and at the same time learning so much general knowledge.  I too hope to be able to share mine given the opportunity to do so.

So, I hope to jog my way to your Aug meeting at the east coast park to meet the members there. 

Celia Wong

Dear dancers and those keen to join in the fun!

Our Retro Dance, Inter Rock n Roll n Bachata classes ended last week.

Starting this Friday we have:

Latin Samba Elementary

• Date:   August 1, 2008 (Friday)
  
• Time:    8.00-9.00pm
• Fee:    (8 lessons) $35/- Member, $40/- Non-member

Rhythm n Waltz Elementary

• Date:    August 1, 2008 (Friday)
  
• Time:    9.00-10.00pm
• Fee:    (8 lessons) $32/- Member, $35/- Non-Member.
• Member denotes CC member or passion Card holder!  
•  Venue:   Clementi CC, Clementi Avenue 4 (8 minutes walk from Clementi MRT)
• Coach:    Miss maggie Ho 

EO, Danz 

Hi all members  !

My name is Shirleen. I’m new here and got to know SilverHairClub from ST article.

When I login to the web site and came to know the club hv alot of activities which I like most of them and made me hv no reason not to join you all.

Although I can sometimes be fairly shy when meeting new people for the 1st time but it would be nice to make new friends in my life to share and experience various activities, outing, evening etc.,..

I love to learn new things and experience all sort of difference culture. Food is always a good pass time on my time table beside music.

My hobbies includes dancing, travelling, music, movies, chit chatting, cycling, etc.,..

Looking forward to meet all the nice people and make new friends here.

Have a nice week end !

Cheers !  Shirleen  :)

Born year of the Rabbit (1951). Returning S’porean – have lived in Jupiter, Florida from 1988. 2004 lived in Belgium till return early this year.

While in Belgium, joined the Singapore Association for Belgium/Luxemburg – enjoyed activities like Chinese New Year & Hawker Fare (so shiok – brings back lots of memories of home – esp local FOOD). While abroad, did some Arts related activities. Beaded jewelry. Quilts/patchwork. 

Would love to take up golf – again. Is there a golf pro in this SilverHairClub?

Would love to meet up with members who lived in Florida (Jupiter area?) & Belgium.

Cheers!

Florence

Sat, 16 Aug 08 from 4 p.m. at East Coast Park  (coincides wif overnite camping at ECP event)

I have inserted the links to relevant post except for Steven’s Vietnam Tour.  For convenience, just click the following to view the photographs of:

Vietnam Tour

Oil Palm Mill Visit in JB

Crystal Angel Craft

Walk July 08

Here are some ways you can help me when sending the photographs to me oicheng55@yahoo.com.sg for uploading.

1. type in the name and date of the event under subject
2. email the photographs in its original state or better still in a zip file
3. if the gathering of the event is small, say less than 10, you can give me the names of attendees so I can include in the album
4. do not send me links to your web-based personal photo album as I am unable to extract the photos from there as the format would have been changed

Date: 02 August 2008 (Saturday)

Start Time: we shall start the walk at 4.15pm sharp! Do plan to arrive punctually. 
Duration:  3 hours.

Meeting Point:
Bus-stop at Farrer Court, Farrer Road (near Holland Road/Queensway, not Bukit Timah)

Getting There:
Buses available along both sides of Farrer Road: 48, 93, 153, 165, 174, 186, 855 and 961 (check it out!  Need guidance, do drop me an email with your contact, it is easier to explain over the phone).

Leaders for this walk:  JeffreyLim & ChristinaCL Chan.

We did the 1st ramble "PLR-I" in April 2008; the trial ended at Farrer Court.  So, in continuation the ramble shall begin from where it ended………

The terrain is undulating.  It is not the “usual walk in the park”. There are some rough sections.
It is exploratory. It as a Mini Trek!

This 2nd segment provides some excitement as there are at least 2 obstacles to challenge perhaps, our spirit of boldness; a leap/step of faith into the unknown!

One challenge offers a short "slide" down the side of the huge pipe, then "lift" or "heave" oneself up  4-feet wall; your very own HAND POWER or strength is required together with a little aid from our macho guys!  

Ladies "meinui" — dispense with the "genteel"; be ‘tom-boy’!  It shall see you through! it sure did for me! 

Guys "suike"–  an extension of your hands or perhaps a lap-stool, surely comes ‘handy’       hehe                    I shall say no more… let the suspense hype up!     

Let me assure you that the challenges are not as difficult as it seems; besides there are OPTIONS for you to take the easier route. 

The walk shall end at Turf City where a variety food is available – Indonesian/Japanese; seafood restaurants, Muslim/Chinese eating houses; pizzas; cafes; etc. 
I recommend the famous Curry Garden.  They serve chicken briyani, thosai, dum briyani, masala chicken…
& fish head curry($16) – one of their signature dishes, the half-hour wait was worth it, so SEDAP!

Register here.    :D

 *** Those who wish to have the fish head curry(4pax to share) please tell me as I will try to book in advance.

NOTE:
1)  If the mozzies always like you, do bring the insect sprays.

2)  There are no ‘toilet’ facilities & no shelter from raindrops. 

3)  Complimentary half-hourly free shuttle bus services is available from Turf City to Clementi & Toa Payoh Interchange.

Stay cool!  Be cool!         C ya!

ChristinaCL Chan 

(meet other members of the Walk Team: CharlesWee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan)

REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS:          :D

WALK + FHC:

1.Steven Chan, 2.Bobby Yee, 3.Lina, 4.Ah Nee, 5.Susan, 6.Molly, 7.RonaldL, 8.JulietO, 9.AaronH, 10.OiCheng, 11.LinC, 12.CharlesW, 13.JeffreyL, 14.AliceS, 15.Peng Peng, 16.ChristinaCL