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Vivien Koh – Profile

Hi everybody

MY name is Vivien Koh.  I registered myself a few months back but only today decied to introduce myself.

Come December this year,  Iwill be 56 and recently picked up golf and would like to meet up with everyone who is as interested as I am in this sport.  Besides this, I love to travel.  I do not do much excercise but I do talk walks and at present also doing line-dance.

I hope to join some of the activities soon and make new friends!

REgards

Vivien

Overnite at ECP & SHC gathering on Sat/Sun 16-17 Aug 2008

Hi SHCians,  be crazy, and give your SilverHairs years a change.  Remember I was saying that one day, we should have a gathering on a Sunday.  Well, this early morning I had a walk at the East Coast Parkway, together with Ron Lai.  I must say a Sunday morning gathering can be very refreshing.  So, to start with, here is the real dream.   An overnight camp at ECP, with the aim of having SHCians get to know one another better, and making new and more friends.  Followed, by a gathering on a refreshing Sunday morning.

  • Session 1 – Sat 1200 1500 hrs – Build a 2 to 4 pax tent at ECP.  Check in time.  Participants should share the cost of a tent.  Go look at Carrfourre, check out costs and share with us here.  If you have not camped for years, this is real fun.  Campers decide their own camp-mates.  I shall ask Yew Kwong and cycling team for their advice on the exact camp location, near Burger King, taking toilets into consideration.
  • Session 2 – Sat 1800 hrs – BBQ.  Concept: Charcoal and fire will be provided.  Bring your own meat and sweet potatoes, just for yourself.  Daylight BBQ, to make sure we see what is cooked.  You can bring your own food and drinks.  Stay flexible. Now,  replaced with a potluck. 
  • Session 3 – Sat night – Camp overnight.  Do whatever you like.  You can go fishing, chit-chatting, swimming, having a beer or two somewhere, watch the submarines swimming out in the open seas, aiyoh up to individuals.  I think can count falling stars too.  Bring your guitars.  Gate close at 12mn.
  • Session 4 – Sun 0800 hrs morning – Wake up early for SHC gathering at camping area and at Burger King.  For non-campers, come join the SHC gathering.  Breakfast on individual ac.
  • Sunday 12nn – Check out and go home.  I shall ask Ron Lai to assist with providing bus service information to Burger King.

The above event is confirmed.  It will go on, irrespective of weather and number of pax.  There is no charge to participate in the above activity, except as mentioned above.

Terence Seah

A registration list will be started.  Please indicate the sessions you will be attending.  You can also attend one session.  If you like the fun to knowing SHCians better, come for all four sessions.  Strictly for registered SilverHairsClub members only.

  • Terence Seah – Session 1, 2, 3, 4.  Please accept my apology, as this is the only weekend I am in Spore.  Now, who wants to share my tent?
  • Lily Ho – Session 3 & 4.  Thinking of squeezing into Terence’s tent.
  • Dolly Lim – Session 3 & 4.  Squeezing into Terence’s tent.
  • Yew Kwong – Session 3 & 4.  Squeezing into Terence’s tent.

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 19 Jul 08

Sat, 19 Jul 08 from 4 p.m. at East Coast Park 

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marine 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 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 ard East Coat Park.
  • Douglas leads long distance cyclists from ECP 2 Changi Village (CV) & bck (distance ard 32km).
  • Lily leads standard distance cyclists ard ECP (distance ard 6 to 8km).
  • Jade n Boon Liang coach learners otherwise will follow the slow cyclists (distance will depend…).
  • 6.30 – 7.00 p.m. : All cyclists ride bck 2 start pt 2 return bikes n go 4 dinner.

TQ, cycling gp (Douglas, Ah Nee, Jade, Lily n Yew Kwong)

Who Are Coming –

  1. Douglas Chan
  2. Ah Nee
  3. Jade Phua
  4. Lily Ho
  5. Bobby Yee
  6. Esther Leong
  7. Catherine Ho (joining 4 dinner)
  8. Kristin Leong
  9. Venika Leong
  10. Lina Ng
  11. Susan Chang
  12. John Howe
  13. Aaron Ho
  14. Juliet Ong
  15. Patsy Lim
  16. Andrew Koh
  17. Norlinda
  18. Molly Chua
  19. Boon Liang
  20. Tim Liu
  21. Steven Chan
  22. Bira
  23. Victor Khor

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Lin Chuah – Profile

Hello Everyone,

I registered with SHC sometime in Feb’08.  I was busy than so didnt find time to join in your activities.  But I always find your forum very interesting to read.

My name is LIN, age 60.  Married, have a daughter working in Melbourne.

My hobbies are walking workout, swimming and like reading some fashion/Lifestyle magazine during my leisure time.  I like dancing too but is there help for 2 left foot.

Warmest Regards,
LIN

The fun of football, anyone?

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone is still playing football anywhere, of course with players our age.  The fun is not only during the game but also after the game when we sit down to debrief and talk about the good shots, good save, etc.   I am sure many of you can recall the heroes of footbal during our time, like Mohtar Dahari, SohChin Aun , Santoh Singh,  Spiderman (goalkeeper), Mohd Nor, etc.  Someone just told me I looked the Kuah Kim Song, that is why the recolletion.  But just for old time talk, did played quite a bit of football  in the 70s and it is a good way to keep fit and have fun too. 

Also was on the way home in the evening and I noticed quite a number of football matches going on everywhere.  So was thinking is that is why there is so few man in SHC could more of them still be playing football.  Any of your husbands still playing football, can we meet or join them ? 

SHC monthly gathering – Sun, 17 Aug 2008

The August gathering will be a refreshing change.  It will be held on a Sunday early morning.  Some of you obviously have your Sunday morning activity, while for some, a Sunday may be your marketing or house-cleaning day.  But, we have to give this timing a try; and see if it works for most of us.

  • Date: Sunday, 17 Aug 2008.
  • Time: Likely 0700 – 1100 hours
  • Venue:  Not decided yet.  You can and should have a say.  Should be at or near a MRT station.

Please keep this date in your diary.

Terence Seah

Bachata links

Hi all dance lover

Surfed the YouTube today and got the following 3 sets of links connected to the teaching of Bachata. I found them quite useful and like to share with you.

Set 1 (only one link)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBCq0cSxvEE 

Set 2

What is Bachata Dancing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJvT7iVZGCg

How to Do Basic Bachata Dance Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ees9Z1Cq05g&NR=1

How to Do Forward Back Bachata Dance Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvwljldiaro

How to Do Left Turn Bachata Dance Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nxj0sthzww

How to Do Right Turn Bachata Dance Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek-SZDIRqc0

How to Do Both Bachata Dance Turns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_-lfEVWvjc&NR=1

How to Do Pivot Bachata Dance Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg1p45bj1lc&NR=1

How to Do Step in Place Bachata Dance Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1oMvHWAf14&NR=1

How to Do Swaying Hip Bachata Dance Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YaYuJ0JMrs&NR=1

How to Put Bachata Dance Steps Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h7I0CQwZzs&NR=1

How to Do Basic Partner Bachata Dance Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFhsc3f7CM8&NR=1

How to Do Front to Back Partner Bachata Dance Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGU2QN10HnE&NR=1

How to Do Partner Bachata Dance Turns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwzY14CO0Cg&NR=1

How to Put Partner Bachata Dance Steps Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vMZve9iJjg&NR=1

Conclusion to Bachata Dancing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc0I6LeMZ9c

Set 3

Side to Side
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKEWYDBWs-s

Reverse Basic Steps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGMT0OPmf0U&NR=1

Forward & Back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu8q-_w5OGQ

Bachata Dancing Body Movement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdUy6NsXZ_E&NR=1

Right & Left Turns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPJh43WMVHQ

Outside Turns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBP4Z0IrCvM

Inside Turns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXh0gCSwBx4&NR=1

Hammerlock Turns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZlsjnl142c

Reverse Cross Hands Turn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTK9cc3UieI&NR=1

Cuddle Turns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhRp5mfUP_M&NR=1

Two Handed Turns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBfGx7C0KT8

I found the turns in Set 3 is quite useful, you can use them in a lot of dances like RnR, Disco Rock, Rumble etc, etc 

Hi ladies, if you need a partner to practise the steps, please considering me, ha ha. (Just bantering)

Jam n Butter – Friday, July 11, 2008

  • Place       :     The Bar, 3rd floor                            
  • Location  :     Raffles Town Club along Bukit Timah Road.
  • Drinks     :      Cover charge $17.00 including two drinks before 8.00pm.
  • Date        :     Friday, July 11, 2008  
  • Time        :     7.30 pm – Midnight
  • Music       :     In-house DJ n live band plays dancing music of all types on Friday :- ballroom, social & Latin

Dear dancers,

Here’s another opportunity to practice our dance! 

Limited to 25 pax only!

Please indicate your interest in coming!

EO, Danz 

 Who’s coming!

  1. Dan Huang
  2. Joy Zhuang
  3. Lydia Chin
  4. Helen Wong
  5. Gwyneth Lee
  6. Catherine Yeo
  7. James chan
  8. Helen Tan
  9. Jimmy Foong
  10. Annie Foong
  11. Andy Saw
  12. Xiang2
  13. Andrew SP
  14. Bessie Lam
  15. Mega Abdullah
  16. Maggie Teo
  17. Betty Lim
  18. Albert Tan
  19. Patrick Khoo

Fabric Painting cum Pinic at Botanic Garden (Craft Class) – 9 August 2008

Hi SHCian,

  • Date :9/Aug/08    UPDATED
  • Place : Singapore Botanic Garden
  • Time : 4pm to 7Pm
  • Cost/material for shoes or T-shirt: $12.00
  • Those who come for pinic (food only) – $5.00/person

(members are to bring their own T-shirt)

I am going to have a craft class of "Fabric Painting" and am thinking very hard of where can I hold this event.

Added 3 more photos of 1) Black Top, 2) Jean n Black Top n 3) Shoes which can be viewed here – http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/lohyks/Karen%20Thio/?albumview=slideshow

Han Cafe is not going to take our nonsense anymore after making so much noise and effecting the other customers dinning in the Cafe ( even with 20 members on the last craft day , we are rather noisy-haha).
I would like to hold this fabric painting class at "Singapore Botanic Garden". While waiting for the "project" to dry , we can chat and have a pinic at the green green grass of land with plenty of fresh air .
Members can have the choice of painting on a pair of shoes , T-shirt or both. I will provide the paints and some accessories for the design on the T-shirt (will advice material cost later).
Those who are interested , please sign into this post  . Members who are not joining in the craft , can come down and join us for the pinic and  we can have our evening chatting away freely.
Cost of the food will be share among the members or I will collect $5 for food and need some of the members to help buy some Yummy food/snacks  for the pinic.
Thanks for your support and please do give me any suggestion if u have for the craft or the pinic.

Karen Thio

Those who are still interested to make the ANgels/Butterfly can come down and join us as well, I still have some stock of the crystal. If members need to re-do their angels from the last class , please bring it along with u.        

Who’s Coming –

  1. Sally Kang           
  2. Judy Lim (maybe)
  3. Pauline Khoo
  4. Tricia Har 
  5. Hyacinth D’silva
  6. Helen Kuek
  7. Kristen Leong & sister
  8. Lin Chuah

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Come discover the innovative skin hydration system with Lendan!

  • For those who want to stay young!
  • Those who want to know why they are ageing prematurely!
  • Especially for those Silverhairs!!

Invitation to LENDAN in SINGAPORE 2008

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Function Hall (Near Tanglin Gate)

5th July 2008   1.00 – 5.00pm.

AWAKENING

  • Lendan’s Oasis (Open to public)
  •  Exhilarating Facial & Body Demo
  • Alluring Beauty Promotions
  • Personal Skin Analysis
  • Grand Lucky Draw!  

Host: Tan Chian Wah

I.T. Class at YWCA – Jul 08

Project wif YWCA continues –  

1.  Sat, 5 Jul 08 from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. – Internet & Email

2.  Sat, 12 Jul 08 from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. – Powerpoint Basic (Lesson 1)

3.  Sat, 19 Jul 08 from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. – Powerpoint Basic (Lesson 2)

4.  Sat, 26 Jul 08 from 10 a.m. to  12.30 p.m. – Powerpoint Basic (Lesson 1)

5.  Sat, 2 Aug 08 from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. – Powerpoint Basic (Lesson 2) 

We would like 2 invite u 2 come n assist in the classes. If u wld like 2 take on the role of a trainer, we are always ready 2 gv u our full support 2. 

SHC members who are keen to learn can register for 2 seats allocated (available on 1st come 1st serve) @ $6 per session. 

U can register here or drop an email 2 : lohyks@hotmail.com

TQ, SHC I.T. Volunteer Group

Who Are Coming –

  1. Kwong Wah
  2. Yew Kwong
  3. King Seng
  4. ChristinaCL Chan
  5. Karen Thio
  6. Mollie Tan
  7. Alicia Soh
  8. Jade Phua
  9. Dora Lim
  10. Boon Liang

Vivien Ler – Profile

Hi Everyone!

I was browsing for more information on the NDP this year when I came across this interesting website.

I’m Vivien Ler, 52, married and working. Past hobbies include running competitively and mountain climbing. Currently, my main interests are line dancing, outdoor activities, travelling, reading and connecting with people.

Cheerios!

VIvIEn LeR

Walk for Sat, 12 July 08 – HortPark/ HendersonWaves/Mt Faber

Dear SHCians,

Date:  Saturday, 12th July 2008.

Note:  slight change in routine from previous walks ie., a F&E time before  the actual Walk.

A headstart of approx 35mins… Step into a wholesome experience, SouthEast Asia’s 1st 1-stop gardening hub that is recreational, educational… @ HortPark located at  33 Hyderabad Road (off Alexandra Road), just before turning into AYE. 

Arrive at:  HortPark Centre @ 3.45pm

(FREE & EASY EXPLORATION ON YOUR OWN, strongly recommended! HortPark is an enclosed area, the paths are easy go & romp). Just watch your time as after HortPark, walk back to Floral Walk where I shall meet all of you at the base of Alexandra Arch – the bridge at 4.30pm).     emoticon

Getting to HortPark:

From HarbourFront NEL Station (NE1) : Buses** available 61, 93, 100, 166, 963

Other Buses**: 51, 97

**Buses will travel along Telok Blangah Road & turn right into Alexandra Road.
Alight at  the 3rd bus-stop (look for the overhead bridge that is White and looks like an opened leaf-like form).  When you alight from the bus, on your left is the Floral Walk, the gateway to HortPark.

For those who love floral/gardens, this will be a wonderful time to feast your eyes on some lovely blooms!  You have 35mins to enjoy a FREE & EASY delightful stroll along paths lined with flowering plants.        emoticon

When you arrive at HortPark, walk PASS the Floral Walk quickly (admire the flowers here later on the way back).  Go direct to the HortPark Centre/Lobby; walk right into the 23 hectare regional park.  There is a collection of 20 theme gardens in this gardening hub.

eg., find out…. why are there used baby cots, prams in the garden? 

What is the Skyrise/Vertical Garden?  Where is it?  As you retrace your steps back to HortPark Centre; as you are nearer, on the right is the Skyrise or “Vertical” Garden.

Freshen up   emoticon        head back to the Floral Walk!

Meet  @ the base of the bridge/Alexandra Arch @ 4.30pm (sharp).    

Our walk leads across the Alexandra Arch to the Forest walk – the Earth Trail, that offers a some what rugged experience bringing you closer to the wildlife found in the area.

We bring to you this part of the trail (approx 6km)  that provides a seamless link of green, open spaces spanning Telok Blangah Hill Park – Hilltop Walk, once a gathering place for trading communities that flourished in the area in the early 19th century; …… to Henderson Waves, the highest pedestrian bridge in Singapore that connects Telok Blangah Hill to Mt Faber; a sanctuary of greenery that was previously not accessible.  

At Mt Faber — depends on the time and energy level of the group – whether we shall continue to meander through the slopes OR just spend moments to enjoy the skyline of twinkling lights, ships in calm waters….. Then satisfy our tummy urges at the quieter HarbourFront food court, away from the bustling Vivocity; to continue a pleasant evening of fellowship.

Register here.      :D

OR if you need clarification, drop me an email: chrischan5575@yahoo.com

Stay cool!  Be cool!    emoticon         c ya!

The Walk Team

ChristinaCL Chan, CharlesW, VeronicaW, MaryT, JeffreyL


Gentle Reminder:

1)  Always wear comfortable shoes; light, loose clothing; bring a small bottle of water; poncho/umbrella.

2)  Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant.

3)  Bring only the minimum, light is good.

Partipants: 1 KarenT; 2 Mei Foo; 3 Melissa Khng; 4+5 Venika+KristinL; 6 Esther Leong; 7 Ann To; 8+9 Vince Wong+Carol; 10+11 Paul Leong+ Jenny; 12 Ann Lim; 13 Lee Ah Nee; 14-16 Cheryl Ho+Janet Ng+ElizabethH; 17+18 Lily+Dolly; 19 VeroniqueL; 20 AnnaSeet; 21+22 SusanChang+Lina; 23 JudyLim; 24+25 GwynethL+Nina; 26+27 Aaron+JulietO; 28 LeeKS; 29 HelenK; 30 RonaldL; 31 DaisyP; 32 ElizaC; 33 StevenC 34 DoreenH; 35 DanH; 36 JoyC; 37 BoonLiang; 38 Peng2; 39 OiCheng; 40 Alice Seah; 41 PaulineKhoo; 42 SereneL; 43 CharlesW; 44+45 MaryC+NoraC …. and counting Regrets: AndrewYeung; CharlesChua; GingkoTay; Jane SC Chua;

Partipants: 1 KarenT; 2 Mei Foo; 3 Melissa Khng; 4+5 Venika+KristinL; 6 Esther Leong; 7 Ann To; 8+9 Vince Wong+Carol; 10+11 Paul Leong+ Jenny; 12 Ann Lim; 13 Lee Ah Nee; 14-16 Cheryl Ho+Janet Ng+ElizabethH; 17+18 Lily+Dolly; 19 VeroniqueL; 20 AnnaSeet; 21+22 SusanChang+Lina; 23 JudyLim; 24+25 GwynethL+Nina; 26+27 Aaron+JulietO; 28 LeeKS; 29 HelenK; 30 RonaldL; 31 DaisyP; 32 ElizaC; 33 StevenC 34 DoreenH; 35 DanH; 36 JoyC; 37 BoonLiang; 38 Peng2; 39 OiCheng; 40 Alice Seah; 41 PaulineKhoo; 42 SereneL; 43 CharlesW; 44+45 MaryC+NoraC …. and counting Regrets: AndrewYeung; CharlesChua; GingkoTay; Jane SC Chua;

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Riding Passion: SHCians Go HIR!

Wanna know where the 6 crazy SHCians were last night from 10pm – 5am?  We embarked on a "60Km: Half Island Ride" from 28 June – 29 June.

We cycled from ECP MacD – Fort Rd – Nicholl Highway – Shenton Way – Telok Blangah Rd -passed by VIVO city and reached Labrador Park at 11:45pm for break.  At 12am, we proceeded to West Coast Highway – Jalan Buroh – Jurong Port Rd.  We arrived Yuan Ching MacD at 1:30am and took a 20-30m break.

About 2am, we moved on to Boon Lay Way – Ulu Pandan Park Connector, passed by Jurong East Central – Clementi – Commonwealth Ave – Alexandra Rd – Havelock Rd – Eu Tong Sen – Victoria Street.  We rested at nearby Allson Hotel.

We journeyed on our last segment from Victoria Street – Nicoll Highway – Stadium Rd – Tg Rhu completing the ride back to ECP MacD with the first batch landed their firing bum at 4:45am.

Throughout the 60km+ journey, we have had a mixture of feelings – fear, excitement and ultimately, the adrenaline of a new challenge.  We were riding alongside vehicles along the busy hubs, highways and were treated to the night sights and sounds of Singapore.

To feel the wind rushing against our faces was an unforgettable experience and together with the good companionship of SHCian cyclists, it was indeed a treat away from our normal hectic and stressful lifestyle.  To top it off, we were blessed with a breezy and cooling night weather which made the ride all the more memorable.  It was a ride forever etched in our memories.

Despite some of us have initial doubts about our BODY and SOUL adjustment. No doubt, we SHCians have proven  that we are still able to keep up with the stamina and stay awake!  In fact, we did it with much enthusiasm and rewarded with a thrill experience!

So, Comrades! Are you still game to join me for the next biggest challenge of "Round Island Ride of 120km?

By the way, we started our Adventure Riding this year.  Those who missed the boat can do a search under "cycling/riding passion/outdoor activities" on the following:

1. ‘Lou Hei ride on 16 Feb 08

2. Explore Park Connector: Tanah Merah-Bedok area – Pasir Ris Park on 23 Feb 08

3. Have Passport will ride to JB, Tg Pengerang on 12 Apr 08

4. National Runway at Paya Lebar Air Force on 25 May 08

5. PIP….

We are reviving our Riding Passion to regain the momentum with a regular long distance cycling workout.  We LOVE to see more SHCians who are as passionate and crazy about adventure cycling to explore places together with us:

  • Tentative date: 26 July 08, Saturday (postpone)
  • Meeting Time: 5pm at ECP MacD bicycle Kiosk
  • Route: Eastern Coastal Park Connector (detour, refer to email)
  • Workout > Dinner > Workout >Supper/Balek Kampung!

The usual riders are:  (own Bike) Rene Leong/Douglas Chan/Boon Liang & (rent bike) Joyce Tan….

Coming are: (own Bike) Kathryn Lee/ (rent bike) Mike, Alicia, Ros White, Teresa Huang, John Seah, Ronald Wie, Dave Tan

Anyone game for the adventure…please write here or email: rene.leong@gmail.com if you have some questions.

NB:*This is not a DUPLICATION of Monthly Leisure cycling for amateur "L" plate.  This is an adventurous sport.   Basically, it requires some thigh conditioning.

Cheers,

Rene and Douglas

Jamming, making music of early 70s, for fun.

Last year,  me , Daniel and someone started jamming , me on guitar, Dan on drums and that someone on organ.   However,  Daniel found someone and together they played  better music in a lovely and captivating way that drove him to live overseas almost immediately.  

To make the story short, I happened to have met another friend who was the drummer when we jammed in the early 70’s playing song by Eagles, early rock,etc. He is still keen on jamming for fun and so am looking for anyone who plays any instrument  to jam for fun with us, once in a while.  Cheers  

2D/1N KUKUP FISHING VILLAGE STAY

Day 1:       August 23, 2008 (Saturday)
7.30am      Newton Hawker Car Park (Near Newton MRT)
9.00am      Customs Clearance
9.20am      Breakfast at JB (Self Expenses)
11.00am    Street Shopping at Kukup Fishing Village
11.30pm    Seafood Lunch at Seafood Restaurant (Provided)
12.30pm    Proceed to Chalet check-in (Free and Easy) By Boat Ride

1,30pm      Games

3,00pm      Sing Along
4.30pm      High Tea (Provided)

5.30pm      Social Dance
7.30pm      Seafood BBQ Dinner (Provided)

Day 2:       August 24, 2008 (Sunday)
8.00am      Breakfast & Free and Easy (Provided)
11.15am    Chalet Check-out
11.30am    Kelong Tour By Boat Ride (Provided)
12.15pm    Seafood Lunch at Seafood Restaurant (Provided)
1.15pm      Leaving from Kukup Fishing Village to JB Shopping
2.45pm      JB Shopping
5.00pm      Leave for Singapore.

Cost: S$86.00 per head. (Inclusive Personal Insurance Coverage if we have 40 pax)

    For purpose of Insurance coverage, please provide your particular by email to Joy at ‘xx88sg@gmail.com’

Name/Sex/NRIC No./Nationality/Date of Birth/Passport Expiry Date/Mobile contact.

Please be assured that all personal particular given to Joy will be strictly confidential!

Free & Easy Leisure Activities:

  • DVD Karaoke Set (with Disc)
  • Net Fishing/Rod Fishing
  • Mahjong/Playing Cards
  • Games (at open space)
  • Dancing too!
  • Enjoy the Sunset & Fishing village natural scenery!

Package Inclusive:

  • 2 ways Transport-Coach/Mini Bus(Van)- Pickup point upon request
  • 3x Chalets with 3 and 4 bedrooms with 76 beds and fully air-con (Additional mattress FOC)
  • 5 meals – 2x Seafood Lunch/ 1x High Tea/1x BBQ/ 1x Breakfast
  • Visit Kelong (Fish Farm)
  • JB shopping

Website: http://www.kukup.bravehost.com

EO, Danz n Joyzemoticon

Those
who register: Please pay via Joy’s POSB Saving Account: 159-13164-5 by July 15, 2008

  1. Danz Huang       (Paid)
  2. Joy Chuang        (Paid)
  3. Gwyneth Lee     (Paid)
  4. Helen Wong       (Paid)
  5. Mary Tan            (Paid)
  6. Aaron How         (Paid)
  7. Susan Tan          (Paid)
  8. James Tan          (Paid)
  9. Catherine Ho      (Paid)
  10. Terence Seah     (Paid)
  11. Jeffrey Fong       (Paid)
  12. Maureen Tay      (Paid)
  13. Karen Thio          (Paid)
  14. Pauline Khoo      (Paid)
  15. Sally Kang          (Paid)
  16. Eyvonne Chew   (Paid)
  17. Annie Loh           (Paid)
  18. Juliet Ong          (Paid)
  19. Clara Chay         (Paid)
  20. Ron lai                (Paid)
  21. Alice Lai              (Paid)
  22. Kristen Leong    (Paid)
  23. Venika Leong     (Paid)
  24. Anne Chee         (Paid)
  25. Alan Bok             (Paid)
  26. Ann Bok              (Paid)
  27. Esther Leong     (Paid)
  28. Hyacinth D’silvia (Paid)
  29. Ron Koh             (Paid)
  30. Joyce Lim            (Paid)
  31. Lydia Chin           (Paid)
  32. Margaret Tian     (Paid)
  33. Angeline Sim       (Paid)
  34. Mary Loo             (Paid)
  35. Rose Lim             (Paid)
  36. Yew Kwong         (Paid)
  37. Josephine Yap     (Paid)
  38. Andrew Koh        (Paid)
  39. Judy Lim              (Paid)
  40. Maria Tan           (Paid)
  41. Maggie Teo        (Paid)
  42. Albert Tan           (Paid)

Registration is closed!

 

Monthly Walks: schedule for Q3 (info)

Dear SHCians,

Here’s the schedule for Q3 (Jul to Sep08):

12Jul      HortPark 2 Henderson Waves 2 Mt Faber (less than 6km)
                Pleasant, Beautiful!

02Aug(**) PipeLine Ramble II
                (more challenging & interesting than PLR I) Be Prepared to rough out!

13Sep    Changi Boardwalk &….   (might not be just on the Boardwalk)
                Come & find out…. ssssshhhhhhh

(**) in August the 2nd Saturday is 09Aug which is National Day, hence we had pushed forward the date so members can join this interesting walk! 

INFO FOR NEW MEMBERS: emoticon

SHC’s Monthly Walks have been introduced since 2006 & haD been scheduled on the 2nd Saturday each month! unless otherwise stated.

Details of each walk will be posted approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date.

Rain or shine, once scheduled it is considered "ON". 

Till then…. Be Cool!   emoticon

ChristinaCL Chan & the Walk Team – CharlesW; VeronicaW; MaryT; JeffreyL.  

What is a SHC activity?

Here, I guess, we need your feedback?  In my mind, a SHC activity is organised by SHCian, for SHCians only.  Not for children or friends.  Strictly for SHC members only.   In this way, when members attend the activity, he/she would not see children, friends or other members of the public. 

As an Event Organiser, the EO is free to decide if he/she opens the activity to friends, children or public.  However, the EO cannot give the impression that this is a SHC activity.

I open this topic for discussion until end of July 2008.

Terence Seah

I.T. Class at YWCA – Helpers Wanted

Project wif YWCA continues –  

1.   Sat, 28 Jun 08 from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. – Computer Appreciation

2.   Sat, 5 Jul 08 from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. – Internet & Email

We would like 2 invite u 2 come n assist in both classes. If u wld like 2 take on the role of a trainer, we are always ready 2 gv u our full support 2. 

Please let us know if u are coming by dropping an email soonest 2 : lohyks@hotmail.com

TQ, SHC I.T. Volunteer Group

Who are coming –

  1. Kwong Wah
  2. Yew Kwong
  3. King Seng
  4. Jade Phua
  5. James Seah
  6. ChristinaCL Chan
  7. Alicia Soh
  8. Mollie Tan
  9. Boon Liang

New Dancing Class

The Retro Dance, Intermediate Rock n Roll n the Bachata classes is ongoing right now!

 Dear dancers n those keen to join in the fun, come lah! 

 CLEMENTI CCemoticon

 Social Cha Cha elementary

Start on July 18, 2008 (Friday)

Time:  7.00pm-8.00pm

Fee:     (8 lessons) S$32/- for member n S$35/- for non-member

 Latin Samba elementaryemoticon

Start on August 1, 2008 (Friday)

Time:  8.00pm-9.00pm

Fee:     (8 lessons) S$35/- for member n S$40/- for non-member

 Social Waltz n Rhythm elementaryemoticon

Start on August 1, 2008 (Friday)

Time:  9.00pm-10.00pm

Fee:     (8 lessons) S$32/- for member n S$35/- for non-member


Course Instructor: Miss Maggie Ho, a member of SHC!

 Member refers to CC members or Passion Card holders.

 Those still dragging their legs, when you come to a decision, join us!


EO, Danzemoticon

Loving Country Line Dance and Country music

Hi all those who are really keen or also enjoy it,

The Country line Dance Association of Spore have their weekly Friday jams at Far East square on Fridays and at the Paya Lebar Post centre on Sunday from around 7pm to 10pm.

If you join them as members for $35, you only pay $1 everytime you join their jams, else it will be $3 each jam for non-members. 

For those who are really keen and staying around Braddle, there is a lady who sort of run through the Friday’s list of dances on Wed at about 8pm at her condo air con common room.  If you are keen to really join as a CLDA member and learn and join  the Wed class (which is free, except for  $5 monthly charge for the hall), you have to also at least attend one of the weekly jams.  Only restricrted number of  slots available and this is more for those who are already past their basic line dance, can email me for more info. 

I am keen to enjoy line dancing again and listening to good old country songs and this group really plays the really nice old country songs with equally nice dance steps.  So am inviting those who share the same interest to join me.  

I am also calling all those who wants to have a country line dance jam to meet on Sept 12 Eve at the NSRC bungalow, and we will play all the songs that the past SHC line dancers from  the  D n Ds have learnt.   All the songs right from ‘Saturday night fever’ , Baby hit me one more time, Pizzirico,  Cowboy Cha cha, Thai song –  to Sway Me now and Soli, and others that we have learnt.  So to all those dancers staying at the East and West try to form you own class to revise (you have 3 months)  and let us have this jam . 

Also welcome if anyone wants to sing Karaoke on any of these songs but you have to bring your own Karoake version of the Cd.  You are also free to request to dance any song, but please provide the dance sheet and song so that I can cc to all those who are keen. 

Cheers , let us have real good country dance night, maybe dress in country style and have a simple barbecue by East coast too.  Dan Huang if you want to dance and sing ‘Your Cheating heart you are welcome’ but please also organise your Sat Dance on the 13 Sept. Cheers , and howdy to all those cow girls and boys, or ladies and men. 

sAtuRdaY NiTe fEvEr

Saturday Nite Fever

DATE: 30 Aug 08 (Sat)
TIME: 7 pm to 11 pm
PLACE: Oxford Hotel, Skylight Cafe (Queen Street)
COST: $17 per pax
FOOD: International Buffet (Free flow coffee/tea/orange juice)
ATTIRE: Denim blue jeans and silver accessories!!! Not forgetting the hair gel!!!
PROG: Eat, Mingle, Dance, Dance, haha, Dance, Dance, haha, Dance…should all acquaintaince be …

Come On, Let’s Dance, Let’s Twist again….
Chin Tian Puu Whey Chia!!!

Registration:

  1. June Lim (PAID)
  2. Anna Seet (PAID on 14/7/08)
  3. Veronique (PAID)
  4. Terence Seah (PAID)
  5. Ah Nee (PAID)
  6. Bira (PAID)
  7. Lydia Chin (PAID)
  8. Dolly Lim (PAID)
  9. Lily Ho (PAID)
  10. Marg Tian (PAID)
  11. John Howe (PAID)
  12. Thomas Loh (PAID)
  13. Norlinda (PAID) Wendy Wee
  14. Helen Wong (PAID)
  15. Gynweth Lee (PAID)
  16. Anne Lim (PAID)
  17. Teresa Lee (PAID) Catherine Ho
  18. Andrew Yueng (PAID)
  19. Ronald Lee (PAID) Judy Lim
  20. Catherine Yeo (PAID)
  21. Peng Peng (PAID)
  22. Janet Chan (PAID)
  23. Dan Huang (PAID)
  24. Joy Chuang (PAID)
  25. Oi Cheng (PAID)
  26. Susan Chan (PAID)
  27. Bernard Chan (PAID)
  28. Eileen Lee (PAID)
  29. Charles Wee (PAID)
  30. Lina Ng (PAID)
  31. Jessie Teo (PAID)
  32. Juliet Ong (PAID)
  33. Aaron How (PAID)
  34. Karen Thio (PAID)
  35. Hycin D’Silva (PAID)
  36. Helen Kuek (PAID)
  37. Chew Soh Hong (PAID)
  38. Wee Chin (PAID)
  39. Eliza Chua (PAID)
  40. Pauline Khoo (PAID)
  41. Lina Tan (PAID)
  42. Anne To (PAID)
  43. Eyvonne Chew (PAID)
  44. Sally Kang (PAID)
  45. Tricia Har (PAID)
  46. Mega Abdullah (PAID) Shirleen Kao
  47. Lin Chuah (PAID)
  48. Richard Yee (PAID)
  49. Dennis Wee (PAID)
  50. Anne Chee (PAID) Tim Liu
  51. Gabriel Lim (PAID) Caroline Gee
  52. Susan Tan (PAID)  
  53. Alfred Ang (PAID)        

Here’s the prog again…the first one got buried ..:-)

sATurDaY nItE fEvEr
30 Aug
Programe:
6.45 to 7 pm…….Registration
7.01 to 7.30 pm….Tuck In time
7.31 to 11 pm……Dance, Dance, Dance
11.01 pm thereabt..Sayonara

Registration:
Once u reach Oxford, pls look for Oi Cheng.
She will be passing you stickers (for those without name tags) and pegs.
Pls make sure u get a peg from her….yes PEG….:-)) I didn’t ride wrongly…:-))

Tuck In:
If food is yummy, pls eat more, if not yummy, pls let me know, I get refund from Oxford..:-))

Dance, Dance, Dance:
I could hve danced all nite…I could hve danced all nite…but hor, we are Silver Hairs aftr all, therefore not possible to dance non stop from 7.31 pm to 11 pm. Hence, I hve put in couple of short game segments in between….for some to take a breather and to rest those legs.
And what’s games without prizes ride?
Therefore, there will be 3 prizes to be won!!!.
To win prizes, u need to hve that peg…so pls remember to get them from OiCheng.

Reminder:
Those who already hve name tags, pls bring them along.

June Lim & SNF Committee

Click here for photos

The Unsung Benefits of Wine

If health came in a bottle, it would create mayhem at the local market. As people threw elbows and ran over one another with rabid shopping carts, bottles of health would fly off the shelves, secured in the clenched grip of hissing customers. People would push, shove, and use props – such as a crying child or a seeing-eye dog – to get their hands on this product. A bottle of health would be a best seller. While it might not be a bottle of health, per say, a bottle of wine is the next best thing.

Those of us who are wine drinkers all know that red wine benefits the heart and white wine benefits the lungs. But, what we might not know is that the health benefits don’t stop there…not even close. The health benefits of wine transcend the human body, refusing to develop a monogamous relationship with any one part.

The following is a list of the unobvious ways wine is helping you or has the potential to help you in the future. They all exist in an underground world of unsung wine benefits, where grapes anxiously wait for their day in the sun.

Extreme Weight Problems: While the term "beer belly" may have given alcohol a bad rap when it comes to weight, wine is actually proven to help the severely overweight. In order for this to be true, dry wine, wine that does not contain sugar, needs to be ingested: four or five ounces are taken at dinnertime or bedtime. In one study, the average weight loss of those who ingested this wine was twice that of those who didn’t. Along these lines, because wine helps with anxiety and ridding the body of tension, it has also helped those who suffer, on the other end of the weight spectrum, from anorexia.

Old Age: Old age is not a disease, but an affliction to our health nonetheless. Still, it’s an affliction those of us in youth hope to someday procure. While growing old can bring about all kinds of problems, wine can aid in their relief. For starters, wine decreases the dependency on certain medications, particularly medications that relax and sedate people. Wine has also proven to increase appetites, self-esteem and social lives of those in old age.

Intelligence: On an average basis, people who moderately consume wine are of higher education levels than those who don’t drink alcohol or drink far too much. This isn’t to say that you should, Merlot in hand, roll your eyes at the idiocy of someone drinking a beer, but it’s reassuring to know wine drinkers are in good, and smart, company.

Bone Strength: Bone strength may be of little concern to those who are young, but it’s extremely important in advanced age: a skeletal build with low density will have a bone to pick with its owner when Osteoporosis sets in. Men and women who are moderate wine drinkers, however, generally have bones that are denser than non-drinkers: the greater the density, the less likely the fractures.

Cancer: Red wine, filled with antioxidants, is proven to be a liquid nemesis of cancer, preventing it before it can fester. Packed with strong compounds, wine is laden with protective affects. In fact, the CDC found that women who averaged 12 glasses of wine per week were rewarded with an 83 percent decrease in endometrial cancer rates.

Kidney cancer, along these lines, seems to have found an enemy in alcohol. According to a study conducted in Sweden by Dr. Alicja Wolk of the Karolinska Institute, women who drank moderate amounts of alcohol had a 38 percent lower kidney cancer risk than those who didn’t. For women 55 and older, the risk of kidney cancer was cut to 66 percent.

Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes, non-insulin diabetes that usually develops with age, is less likely to attack those who are moderate drinkers. Because the majority of people who get type 2 diabetes are women, a study was recently performed by Dr. Michael L. Bots at the University Medical Center Utrecht. During this study it was revealed that women who consumed 5 to 30 grams of alcohol per week were not as likely to develop type 2 diabetes as those who abstained completely.

While it is often lauded for the way it benefits the heart and the lungs, wine, the over achiever of alcohol, doesn’t just stop there. From your mind to your ankle bone, wine provides a glassful of benefits. And, what’s more, these are the only ones known so far. As the wine revolution gains even more ground, and more studies are performed, the benefits of wine may continue to be increasingly known, pouring good health on all who consume it.

Author: Jennifer Jordan.    Brought to us courtesy of Caroline Gee!

Catherine Ho – Profile

Hi! I’m in my fifities and still working. Am also a widow with 2 grown-up girls who’re working.

My hobbies are  playing badminton, travelling & dancing. Been to the States,China, Australia, Japan, Thailand & Malaysia. Would like to go to Vietnam & other countries when opportunity strike.

I’d been comtemplating on early retirement that’s why I posted a comment  # 17 @ "What is the recipe for staying alive after reitrement! by Dan. However, nobody seemed to give me a feedback?

Thank You folks!

Meet-up at Genting Highlands

Hi SHCians,

I will be at Genting from Sat 21 – Mon 23 June to watch the Osborne and Air Supply shows, besides trying my lady-luck. Just wondering if SHCians shd be there on those dates, may be we can meet up for a cuppa and meals together. Pls email me at henrylim48@gmail.com to exchange hp # and suggest best arrangement to meet.

Hope to meet some of you up the $$$ mountain!

Rgds,

Henry

New Elementary Social Dance Class

At Fengshun CC (Bedok North St 2)emoticon

Basic Rock n Roll and Cha cha cha

Start date:      July 16, 2008 (Wednesday)

Time:              8.15pm – 9.45pmCourse Fee:     (10 lessons) S$60.00 Member, $65.00 Non-member


Paso Doble  emoticon


Start date:      July 10, 2008 (Thursday)Time:              8.15pm – 9.45pm

Course Fee:    (10 lessons) S$65.00 Member, $70.00 Non-member.


At Clementi CCLine dance class (Elementary II)emoticon


Start Date:     June 17, 2008 (Tuesday)Time:              7.00pm – 8.00pm

Course Fee:    (8 lessons) $S32.00 Member, $35.00 Non-member.


Please indicate your interest!

EO, Danz                   

Organise your Mini Events Sept 12 & 13 (Mid-Autumn Festival)

HI all, 

 In conjunction with celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival,  you are all invited to organise  your mini-Events at the Bungalow.  Guidelines as follows:-

Date and Time : From Friday 12th Sept  12 noon, to 14th Sept 10 am. ( Inside Bungalow, Unit 10 )

Location: Safra Golf and Country Resort , Changi – ( opp Tanah Merah Golf Course ) Shuttle bus available from Tanah Merah MRT station. 

Events that can be organised can be from Outdoors activities like Golf,  swimming, tennis, kayaking, cycling, to indoor acitivities in the Bungalow like the following:-

 

Ron Koh’s Origami or Karen Thio Handicraft lessons, Mary Chan’s Scrabble , Dan Huang’s dancing event,  Clara’s Sing a long or Karaoke to bowling etc.   June Lim , you can have Friday and Saturday night party ?

 Lina’s cooking or cake making lessons or barbecue ?? 

Terence maybe another Orgy night the way you all know how to do it without it turning into a phsical happening or ??? 

Cost and Restriction:  Book your time slot for your events now , and cost will $5 per participant per event.  Limited to 20 persons per event inside the bungalow.  Outside bungalow event will depend on first come first serve bookings. 

Golf at special price too on Fridays , for 2 flights.  There is also Par 3  golf ( 9 holes) that is quite interesting for social golfers and Terence ( once a year golfer) 

Sat Moon cake  Pot luck will be on prime time slot at Sat from 5 to 9 pm , and both ourdoors and bungalow hall will be used for the event.

 Rooms , they are 2 rooms with 2 beds each will be reserved for guests that are coming in from overseas like Ron from Australia,  Mary, Joan, and anyone else.  But if they are no takers, the rooms will be put on Ebay for auction ??? 

The Bungalow has been booked with the help of one helpful SHC member at a special rate of $460 for 3 days and 2 nights. So if we are looking at 100 participants the cost will worked out to about $5 each, with all the extra $ if any, going into providing drinks, tidbits,etc. 

So all EOs and first time EOs , the stage is already set for you, so now is the  time to organise your events and book your time slot fast and remember the limit of 20 participants per event. 

For further info, you can email me at bswi@yahoo.com, Cheers,  Allrounder aka RonWei 

 

 

 

 

Independance Day 2008

The American Association of Singapore in conjunction with their Independence Day is organizing a day of dance, fun and picnic!emoticon

Theme: Let freedom Ring and let freedom Rock!

The highlights are:

Fireworks, face painting, Singapore Singers, Bungee Jump n Bouncy Castles n many more!

We have a line-up of some popular bands!emoticon

Stratomasters – 5.15pm. A Singapore based rock band playing classic Rock n Roll music!

Mid-life Crisis – 6.30pm. David Boden and his band will also churn out classic American Rock n Roll songs!

Way Cool – 8.15pm. featuring the Jackson Twinz. Dubbed the “king of cool”. Catch the live, they’ll blow   you away and have you dancing the nite away. Currently performing at the Goodwood Park Hotel.

Hana & The Vibes – 9.30pm. Singapore answers to Aretha Franklin.

DJ Erickson – 10.30pm …. Guaranteed to close the party with a Big Bang!

The Real TJ – Terry Johnson will give us his brand of humor and comedy!


If this entire event doesn’t blow you away, what will!

Date: Saturday 5th July 2008emoticonTime: 4.00pm – midnight!

Venue: Terror Club Sports Complex in Sembawang, Next to Naval Base Camp. (Will provide more info or link).

No parking available. Will provide MRT and bus route soon!

Cost: Entrance is free of charge!

Food, beverages and all goodies available for purchase.

Let have a show of hands!!!

Brought to you courtesy of Eleanor Chan.

EO, Danz

 Those coming:

  1. Danz
  2. Eleanor Chan
  3. Joy Chuang
  4. Lily Ho
  5. Gingko Nut
  6. Ronald Wie
  7. L.H. Jie
  8. Dolly Lim
  9. Ron Lai
  10. Alice Lai
  11. Alan Bok
  12. Ann Bok
  13. Mega Abdullah
  14. Grace Wong
  15. Veronique
  16. Lydia Chin
  17. Mary Chan