Category: Forum General

GOOD NEWS For all attending the Party.

The top prize in the lucky draw is a DVD Home Theatre set.

Our SHCians are accorded special privileges in having a Karaoke Room plus two connecting rooms.

FOUR Bottles of Wine Free!

Cheers for the Countdown!

Roland

As we are trying to survive the next eating binge from here to CNY, it is helpful to remind ourselves that humans are designed so that they eat to live. Then read the latest research  from Tufts University researchers. They have updated their Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults to correspond with the USDA food pyramid, now known as MyPyramid. The Modified MyPyramid for Older Adults continues to emphasize nutrient-dense food choices and the importance of fluid balance, but has added additional guidance about forms of foods that could best meet the unique needs of older adults and about the importance of regular physical activity. This will be  published in the January 2008 issue of the Journal of Nutrition.

Here’s a link
http://www.seniorjournal.com/NEWS/Nutrition-Vitamins/7-12-20-SenCitGetTheirOwn.htm 
 
There is no substitute bto reading the whole paper if you are interested to find out how to avoid eating to an early grave. There are many enlightening snippets. I’ll nibble at some to help those hard-of-reading.

The main message is the old one re-emphasized with a fresh sense of urgency – take more fluid (the water-kind, not alcohol) and exercise.

"food and beverages with high water content, such as lettuce, vegetable juice and soups, are important contributors of fluid in an older person’s diet."

"The need for calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12 can increase as we age and some people find it difficult to get adequate amounts from food alone, especially when calorie needs go down,"
 
"However, we continue to emphasize that the majority, if not all, of nutrients an older adult consumes should come from food rather than supplements."

If you must live to eat, watch the swill before you shove them in. Eat well, sleep well.

Merry Christmas.  

Management Committee & All Members SHC

T’is the time of the year, I take the opportunity to wish one and all a MERRY CHRISTMAS & a BLESSED NEW YEAR.

Frank 

Hi All

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring Good Health and fruitful gettogethers of members.

Hope to start some business venture linking Perth and Singapore. Anyone interested in brainstorming ideas?

Joan (from Perth)

To ALL SHCians,

Thank you for the surprising support in spite of the short notice. I fervently hope that it will be a MEMORABLE COUNTDOWN! See you at SAFRA Mt Faber on 31.12.2007 at 7.00 p.m. God Bless You all!

Roland

This morning at 7.10 am, I had a tele-interview on the BreakFast club 938 LIVE radio with presenters Bharati Jagdish and Keith DeSouza.  Some of you have heard the interview while going to work.  As a result, we have a number of new members enrolling to join the SHC membership.  I like to welcome the new members.

Terence Seah

Remember your first step? 

What a fuss everyone made then!  you continued to walk right on through
childhood, adolescence, and into adulthood, but somewhere along the way, like
most adults, you probably stopped walking so much.

In fact, the percentage of adults who spent most of their
day sitting increased.  Sedentary
lifestyles have been held partially responsible for the excessive poundage.  hahahaha

Walking
is one of the easiest, least expensive, most enjoyable, and most profitable
forms of exercise.

All you need is ….

A pair of comfortable walking shoes

Socks to keep your feet dryer and blister
free

Comfortable clothing – dress for the
weather

A small bottle of water

Add a hat, suncreen and sunglasses on a
sunny day.
and desire ….

Suffice to say that walking is certainly good! Many SHCians
had enjoyed the walks and made new friends…. 
if I continued, there’d be no time for you to start walking!  

Monthly walks for SHCians are on Every 2nd Saturday of
the Month, once scheduled; Rain or Shine we Will be there!    

Thunder & lightning, we shall all, take cover, somewhere
in the vicinity to fellowship.

 

1^st quarter of 2008, there will be 2 walks –

 

12Jan – Bishan Park & Lower
Pierce

09Feb – Gong Xi Gong Xi     (family
and friends “visitation walks”)

08Mar – Bedok Reservoir  (tentative)

**A week or 2 before each scheduled walk, relevant details
will be posted in SHC’s website.

Greetings fm the team – Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary
Tan and ChristinaCL Chan

       We wish each of
you a

        Wonderfully
Blessed Christmas of Love, Joy & Peace and

         a Prosperous
2008 of Divine Health and Great Harvest!         

 

Be Cool!  Stay cool!     

This is Christina Chan (now reflected as ChristinaCL Chan in
SHC’s website).

 

Hi All

I’ve managd to book a self-contained chalet in January costing AUD $90/night for maximum 8 people. It’s very reasonable rate to do a spot of golfing and fishing down south of Perth. If the place is ideal I will recommend it to those who wish to get away from Singapore to have a break in Perth. Read my comments in January.

Wishing all A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Joan

Hi all,

Wishing all a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year 2008

24th Dec , Xmas Eve – Outdoor Stage Performance at Marina, Stage@Powerhouse, free concert from 0730 to 0815pm.

 Dinner at Sizzler , Xmas Buffet , large spread of Salad Bar, soups ,desserts etc from $18 to $30, drinks included.

 Then to Midnight Mass – at any Catholic Church with a nice Choir , probably at Siglap. 

 31st Dec, New Year Eve Party at the Marina Countdown , free

– Fireworks, Photography competition, Perfomances,etc

– Dinner , Steamboat buffet ($12 per head) at Marina from 7pm

The
above are just my plans for a free , and easy Xmas and New year
celebrations that will not be costly.  Any one who wants to meet
up and join me are more than welcome, and you can bring your own drinks
and food ,etc to share.

Car pooling is encourage, so first come first serve. 

Cheers,

Allrounder 

 

Now, thinking ahead, with all good ideas from SHCians, and flowing in before 31 Dec 2007, we have now scheduled a day fishing trip to a kelong on Sat, 19 April 2008.

And, for those who love fishing ikan with reel and line, like eating fish porridge with kanna, chye poh, kiam chye, play cards or mahjong until the wee hours of the morning, coffee round the clock and able to sleep on wooden planks,  with rats and cockcroaches running around, you can also stay overnight on the kelong.

Let the fresh sea breeze flow past your face, enjoy the quiet away from the city, and have a chat, a long chat, with fellow SilverHairs over the weekend.

If you are prone to sea sickness, we shall prepare some cough mixture for you.  They are proven to calm you down.  In April, the seas are calm too.

However, only the date is finalised.  The place has not been found.  I found a classified travel advertisement in the Straits Times, spoke with them, and found the program interesting.   Haven’t got an Event Organiser to raise her/his hand yet.  But, the gathering is ON.  So, keep this date in your diary.

Please click on this website.  Estimate cost for 2D 1N: SGD 100, inclusive of transport from a Singapore MRT, meals on the kelong.  Have a look and see if you like it.  If you like it, we go for it.  We will limit to 42 pax only, to suit one bus.

Strictly for SilverHairsClub members only.  Here is an earlier POST for those interested in fishing.

Terence Seah

Hi there

My name is Christina Leow, an ex-Regional Accountant and in Financial industry for 5 years now. Currently engaging in various Social Enterprising work. I  first initialled "Golden Gateway – Social Entrepreneur Hub" in October 2007 to Terence and few others with the intention of sharing this knowledge and gifting I have for SHC members.

Would be officially launching this platform sometime in End January/Early Feb 2008. Details like its objective, its purpose, its mission/vision etc will be presented.  Meantime, would like to invite SHC members to participate through sharing and giving feedback on this platform.

Social Entreprise covers a wide spectrum of services, however for a start, I will only be targetting on the following areas of services:-

(This platform will also be suitable  for smaller (similar industry)companies to come forward to form a group to provide services to the marketplace):-

Accounting    – book-keeping, tax audit, corporate secretarial, Merger & Acq ,IPO, etc   

HR matters   – Handling Foreigners/Expadriates who want to obtain PR        status with business interest locally. 

Financial/Estate Planning – For both individual and business in areas of Investment(unit trusts) planning, business succession plan, retirement plan, Directors’ and officers’ insurance

Property     –   Redevelopment of land with business model

Business consultancy – business restructuring, business expansion, Funding etc

Funding      –  Separately, will be launching a "Financial’ Hub where SHC          members will be invited to come together to pool in their funds under assets acqusition management eg for business acquisition, business start up (Macro loan model) etc.   ( Members are welcome to forward ideas. Formal Entity will be incorporated and governed by appointed Committee  who will be doing the due diligence. Full details will be review later)

Legal  –    All legal advises 

Objective : To advocate using capitalism(profit/earnings)@business platform instead of charity to address social problems like income gap, poverty etc

Motto       : To be fund-reliant to self-sufficient

Mission : – 20% of above profit generated will be put under Trust a/c where plans of building orpanage homes,  Training school for marginalised people etc

I welcome ideas, suggestions and if need be I can be contacted at HP 96251162.

 

Regards

Christina Leow

Chan Kwong Wah n myself will be conducting these workshops wif assistance from some other members in Jan 2008.

Venue : Henderson Community Club, Bukit Merah View (confirmed).

Location Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3602/travel_site_11600/

Time Slots : 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Fees : $7 per participant per workshop. Minimum 7 participants to start class. Maximum 12 seats.

Dates n Topics :

1) Sat, 5 Jan 08 – Buying n selling stuff online (e.g. ebay, yahoo, mocca)

2) Sat, 12 Jan 08 – Internet banking (POSB/DBS accounts will be used 4 live        transactions)

3) Sat, 19 Jan 08 – Instant messaging (MSN n Yahoo chat), ICQ n IRC

4) Sat, 26 Jan 08 – Emailing Enhanced (how 2 attach n detach files n pic, how 2 zip n      unzip files, how 2 capture n organise addresses in address book n how 2 retrieve email addresses from "to", "cc" n "bcc")

Registration is now opened on a PAID n 1st COME 1st SERVE basis. Please remit $7 (X numbers of workshop U intend 2 attend) to my POSB Savings Account No. 096248873 after U hv registered ur name. TQ.

My sincere apology. I m sorry 4 some wrong info posted earlier which is now corrected.    Fee is $7 per participant per workshop. Fees collected go to the CC mgt 4 use of IT Centre, equipment n Internet Access.

Registration closes on Fri, 21 Dec 07 or earlier once seats are fully taken up.

Latest Updates :

Workshops # 1 n 4 – full. No more registration.

Workshop # 2 – 7 seats left.

Workshop # 3 – 4 seats left.

TQ 2 all those who hd signed up.

I am organising a Dayton Wine Tasting cum Talk on Annuity.

Its on 19 December 2007, 7.00pm @Scorebot (18 Bali Lane)

Detail info click link http://www.scorebot.biz/DH/Wine_Tasting.htm 

SHC members @25/pax subsidised by Christina Lee, Director Financial Services. (Mediterranean Tapas & Finger Food Included)

Title: Planning for the LONGEST holiday of your Life.

Dennis Har

Hi SHCians!

The Countdown is confirmed!   Closing Date : 21 December 2007.  Hurry to register/pay to ensure ur attendance n fun ahead..

Date : 31.12.2007

Venue: SAFRA Mount Faber Clubhouse

Location Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_26995/travel_site_5518/

Time: 7.00pm – 1.00am

Cost : $45/pax

Closing Date: 20.12.2007

Payment Mode: Remit $45/ to POSB Savings Account No: 030-02524-5 upon confirmation

Contacts: Roland (96522220) John Howe (90411218)

Programme : Buffet Dinner, Free flow of soft drinks, Dancing, Singing, Live band, Renowned Local Singers, Radio DJ as Emcee, Games, Lucky Draw, Free Karaoke Room for 30

1. Roland Tong – Paid
2. John Howe – Paid
3. Bessie Lam – Paid
4. Andrew SP – Paid
5. Dan Huang – Paid
6. Yew Kwong – Paid
7. Edward Lim – Paid
8. Bira – Paid
9. Lily Ho – Paid
10. Agnes Tan – Paid
11. Jane Wong – Paid
12. Helen Kuek – Paid
13. Chew Soh Hong – Paid
14. Lawrence Khan – Paid
15. Janet & – Paid
16. Michael – Paid
17. Ann Lim – Paid
18. Ann’s Friend – Paid
19. Ann’s Friend – Paid
20. Ann’s Friend – Paid
21. Ann’s Friend – Paid
22. Ann’s Friend – Paid
23. Ann’s Friend – Paid
24. Connie & – Paid
25. Jonathan – Paid
26. Tim Liu – Paid
27. Jessie Teo – Paid
28. Eleanor Chan – Paid
29. Alina Sim – Paid
30. Jean – Paid
31. Doreen Tan – Paid
32. Daniel Ho – Paid
33. Boon Liang – Paid
34. Eileen Lee – Paid
35. Grace Kok – Paid
36. Caroline Gee – Paid
37. Christina Chan CL – Paid
38. Peng Peng – Paid
39. Peggy Ho – Paid
40. Anna Seet – Paid
41. Lina Tan – Paid

Hi All

Please mark these dates –

Sat, Jan 19

Sat, Feb 16

Sat, Mar 15

Sat, Apr 19

Sat, May 17

Sat, Jun 21

Sat, Jul 19

Sat, Aug 16

Sat, Sep 20

Sat, Oct 18

Sat, Nov 15

Sat, Dec 20 (No Activity)

Time & Venue : Meet at 4 pm at McDonald East Coast Park

Hi everybody, I know many of you are eager to send your year-end greetings to other fellow SilverHairs.  So, come share your wishes, your dreams and your greetings.

If you have not participated in this forum before, well this is a good chance for you to try out sending out a "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year".  Remember to do so before you go for your holidays.

And, from me to all of you, "To a better and exciting 2008 for all SilverHairs.  I wish you would make a few friends from within the SilverHairsClub within the next 10 years".

Terence Seah 

As in my comments and encouragement from Terence, I will start this thread and hope SHCians can all contribute towards a fruitful adventure. Those interested can show your interest here and I will set a date for meeting.  All ideas and suggestion is most welcome.

 

Together we will achieve MORE

Dennis Har

    Dear Dancers, 

 

 

         

    First group – Every Monday from December 10th, 2007

    Timing: 7.15pm – 8-45pm

    Second grooup – Every Wednesday from December 12th, 2007

    Timing: 7.15 – 8.45pm

    Venue: CSC Tessensohn Road, 5 minutes walk from Farrer Park MRT

                By Bus: 21, 125, 130, 139, 145

    
    Sorry dancers, for logistic reason you are not allowed to attend  make-up class. 

     Prior consent is required!

       

       Monday Dancers                          Wednesday Dancers 

1. Christina Chan                          1. Lina Ng 
2. Rene Leong                               2. Lina Tan
3. Linda Chang                              3. Dennis Wee
4. Robin                                          4. Lawrence Khan 
5. Oi Cheng                                    5.  Norlinda
6. Peng Peng                                 6.  Annto
7. Catherine Yeo                            7.  Eliza Chua
8. Angie Ng                                    8.  Gingko Tay
9. Gibson Tan                                 9. John Howe
10. Alice Teo                                   10. Bira
11. Veronica Wong                         11. Dan Huang
12. Jessie Teo                                 12. Wendy Wee
13. Ang                                           13.  Gweneth Lee
14. Ronaid Wie 
15. Michael                                     14.  Andrew Yeung 
16.                                         .                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

    Event Organiser

    Dan Huang