As requested, a new category Line Dancing has been created. If you are writing a new post on Line Dancing, please use the new category.
Terence Seah
No politics, religion, sex, race, direct selling & MLM. For Singaporeans & PRs, over 45.
Forum page for SHC members. General, everything and anything.
As requested, a new category Line Dancing has been created. If you are writing a new post on Line Dancing, please use the new category.
Terence Seah
Information on gathering: Usually various interest groups meet at the monthly gatherings. One group is the D&D committee. They will get to know one another. Other groups just want to get to know one another. So feel free to chat. Everybody is new to one another.
When you arrive, please tick your name against the registration list. Write your name on a sticker, and paste the sticker on your left/right of your blouse/shirt. Take a voucher SGD 2.50 and you can purchase a drink at the counter. We are packed that day. Do enjoy the evening.
By now, I guess most of you get a feel on the type of activities which generate the most interest. These activities aside, it seems there are very few interests groups on small business. Around mid 2005, we had seen interests from SilverHairs looking at starting small businesses. There were discussions on a cafe, a char kway teo stall, a bakery, small hotel, etc. Unfortunately, they dwindled off.
However, I am aware that some SilverHairs have come together to form small groups, looking at stocks, money and other financial investments. Personally, I am pleased to see these activities going on, although I dont have the money or courage to go into them.
It is important that SilverHairs continue to find meaningful ways to keep active and healthy. No one is going to support us through our SilverHairs years. I plan to live at least up to 70 years. I have always encouraged SilverHairs to get together, and if the synergies click, go into some form of small business. So if you have thoughts of going into a small business, share it out among other equally interested SilverHairs. You never know, you may find someone with the same interest.
As 2007 kicks off, I think we can rekindled these ideas. So, let’s schedule the date for SilverHairs who still have the entrepreneur spirit, to meet.
Date: 7 Feb, Wed. Time: 1700 – 2000 hrs. Venue: Cafe inside MPH, between Robinson Road and Shenton Way, and between Raffles MRT and Tanjong Pagar MRT.
And, if you just like to meet other SilverHairs, to meet and chat, you are also welcome to come. This is the Feb gathering. Talk about the cookies you are making for Chinese New year or the next holiday to Perth, India or Thailand. Any thing.
Entrance: Free; a cup of Coffee or tea at $2.50 on the club. For registered participants only. Please be aware of the risks involved in businesses and investments. No discussions on MLM and no direct selling during the gathering.
Registered to come:
No more places. Sorry, entrance is closed.
Terence Seah
Hi Terence
My wife Rosalind and I would love to attend this function at the Cafe. Please register us for the function. Looking forward to meeting you again.
Cheers
ST
I am looking for 4-8 fellow SilverHairs, game to go on a 15-day travel, via the Eurail Global Pass. The 1st class Global Pass Saver allows unlimited consecutive-day train travel, throughout 18 European countries.
Website http://www.euraildirect.com/. Online booking on Internet is USD 539 555/pax for two to travel (USD 655 if travelling alone). Airfare on KLM (checked on 1 March 2007) is SGD 1200 per person. Not cheap. Got to look around. Try www.zuji.com and Qotar airline. Now, we should look for a travel agent to provide for a group of 8 people.
Date: ETA Amsterdam 30 Sep – ETD Amsterdam 14 Oct 2007(confirmed). This period is the end Autumn season, low peak period, beginning of cold season, some snow in some countries, Oct Festival in Germany and cheaper travel than in the summer period.
Costs: Participants buy own ticket Sin/Amsterdam/Sin. Every two participants buy the Eurail tickets together. No hotels and no expensive restaurants.
Requirements: Legs got to be fit. You walk 7am – 9pm everyday for 15 days. Plenty of castles, meuseums, huge department stores, scenic views, rivers, etc. Cannot be food fussy. Buy local food and drinks from supermarket. Travelmates must not impose on other travelmates.
Daily schedule: Arrive 6 – 7 am each day at a different city. Brush and bath at clean, safe and dedicated restrooms. Towels, soap provided. There is a small fee. Put big luggage at the Stored Luggage at railway station, and pack a small bag to carry around throughout the day. Spend whole day in the city. Totally free and easy. Select the next city, and take the next train in the evening. Sleep on board.
If you have not done EuroRail style travel in Europe, this will be fun. So, if you are interested, please drop your name here. We will organise a few meetings to get to know one another better, before actual trip.
1st chit chat and get-to-know one another: Wed, 4 April 2007, 1830 – 2030 hrs.
Terence
Hi, there are a few list here and there for groups wanting to form a team for line dancing. But, it seems a bit difficult to coordinate everybody, as we all live all over Singapore. Also, it has been difficult to find a place. So, I can only help coordinate a list of interested instructors and learners. Instructors can go ahead and form small groups.
If you are interested to start and learn line dancing, just drop a comment here. And if you wish to teach, do drop your name here too. I have seen a few line dancing sessions, and I am impressed. It helps us all keep fit and nibble until the age of 75. So Learners and Teachers, please put your name here. And, go ahead to form a team.
Registration as instructors and learners:
We have made LOGIN/REGISTER easier. This website is for SilverHairsClub members.
Go into http://www.SilverHairsClub.com. At the top of the homepage, there is LOGIN/REGISTER. When you register, the password is emailed to you. You should put in your first name, family name and realname. You can change your password anytime.
Yes, if you like to remain unknown, you may use username: Guest, and password: guest. Access is limited. Events registration is not allowed for Guests.
You are most welcome to write your comments, and write a new POST, especially if you have an idea, a hobby to share, a travel group to gather, a bread making session to share, a line dancing groutp to start, a business idea to kick off or a mahjong game looking for kakis.
For commercial news, something to sell, external seminars, non-SHC activities, please use http://www.2GreenDots.com.
Suggestions welcome. Changes possible, but it will take some time, for the webmaster to make changes.
Photographer Benson Koh worked hard, covering the Pot Luck gathering at the East Coast. He has also given some nice captions to the photographs. Thank you Benson, and to all SilverHairs who make the day a success.
To see the photos, click here. http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/SHC070113/.
Can you remember the names of everybody at the party?
Terence Seah
Please sign me up for the above. Although have not been able to make it for the past few activities, I have been keeping abreast of the happenings in SHC. Glad to see that members are getting proactive. Keep it up!
hi everyone,
so happy finally get to log on.
just want to drop a note to say l enjoyed myself at the potluck on 13/1 sat.All are so nice and friendly people
and so many food,all enjoyed eating ,chatting n mixing around.Cant wait to see the photo,our photographer was busy shooting away.
rgds
christie
Dear All,
hmmm…. walking in the rain.. Fun! {smile} It’s gotta be Plan B!
We’ve got a date!
Christina Chan
Date: 13th January 2007 (Saturday)
Place: East Coast Park (McDonald)
Start Time: we start the walk at 4.30pm
Meeting point: Marine Parade Community Club & Library, Marine Parade Road.
Getting there: by bus. Buses listed on the plate at the nearest bus-stop: 15, 16, 31, 36, 76, 135, 196, 197, 646(maybe not available off office hour), 853(maybe not available on Sat ), , 473(maybe not available on Sat ), 39A(maybe not available on Sat ) & 541(maybe not available on Sat ),966,48&43.
Plan B: Proceed to NTUC Marine Parade, understand there is an underpass
Note: the Potluck meeting point is at Cycland Bicycle shop (behind McDonald, facing the sea on your right; there’s a 7eleven, too).
Parking: Carpark C2.
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As you know, we had discussions on this forum to register SilverHairsClub. However, there is overwhelming support to keep the club as it is. Membership requires all members to adopt the club rules. No discussion on politics, sex, race, religion and no direct selling and MLM. We shall continue with SilverHairs activities, keeping within the laws of Singapore.
SilverHairsClub will remain informal, social and "free & easy". There will be no entrance fees, no monthly fees and no charges for participating in the club monthly activities, except for drinks and food, if they are incurred.
For the moment, we shall maintain status quo, but we may revisit this issue in 2008.
Terence Seah
From Kaushal:
This is a follow-up to the gathering at Kaushal’s place on Jan 4. With regards to India Trip in Feb/March 2007, it is a simple & easy going trip organised by me as I have a farm house (FH) in Hyderabad (HYD). From Hyderabad, the members can visit to nearby places by 2 or 3 Tier AC trains & buses/cars. One can stay in farm house as long one wants. India is a big country with lots of historical and relegious places of interest, which one can not see all in one visit as the objective is to relax with some sight seeing.
The following is tentative itinerary for the trip:
Accomodation: 3 star hotel outside HYD.
Transport: AC trains & buses/cars.
Depart HYD for Singapore.
A local person will make all the arrangement and be with us throughout the trip outside HYD.
Duration: 2 weeks to 1 month.
Cost: Actual on ‘No Profit & No Loss’ basis. A general Expense Account will be given at the end of the trip.
Interested to join, please register here.
Kaushal
For all participants to the Pot Luck this Saturday, please bring enough food for 5 – 6 people, as we anticipate a lot of food. For water, we will be getting from the nearby 7 Eleven.
At this moment, I am not sure what to do if it rains. I got down from the plane last night, and wow, it was raining, and it is still raining this Friday morning.
The organisers of the walk, cycling and potluck groups have prepared for this Saturday. And, we would hope not to cancel it.
So, come in your swimming gear, or in shorts, no lip sticks or perfume, no nice handbags. Be prepared for the rain, and if it rains, enjoy it and feel young as you were when you were 8 years old playing in the rain.
The seas are likely strong, and the winds blowing strongly at the coconut trees. If you like, bring a kite, I saw some adults playing and they enjoyed it.
The organisers look forward to seeing you all. And, if it rains, and the situation gets disorganised, please bear with us. So come along, and meet fellow SilverHairs. We are sure you will enjoy the late afternoon and evening, even if it rains.
Terence Seah 9489-4360
Dear Walkists & Fellow SHCs
Most of you should have heard of all the buzz about the Potluck. Some of you like me who commutes by "bus no. 11" have raised concerns of how to get there, how to bring the food…etc had been noted and did some recce, hence, this late announcement… sorrie…
The FOCUS for this month, the 1st month of 2007 is the POTLUCK. Hence, we, the walkist will make it easy. Let’s meet and we will lead you across to East Coast Park. It will be a short walk, time enough to freshen up and look good!
Date: 13th January 2007 (Saturday)
Place: East Coast Park (McDonald)
Start Time: we start the walk at 4.30pm
Meeting point: Marine Parade Community Club & Library, Marine Parade Road.
Getting there: by bus. Buses listed on the plate at the nearest bus-stop: 15, 16, 31, 36, 76, 135, 196, 197, 646, 853, 966, 48, 473, 39A & 541.
Plan A: we walk across the Marine Parade Flyover. Not sure if it is allowed by law, perhaps will check with relevant authorities.
Plan B: Proceed to NTUC Marine Parade, understand there is an underpass which we can walk "under & pass" hahaaha
Also, if what you decide to bring can be bought at NTUC, it will surely conserve some of your energy for the Finale. {smile}
Wanna join us, do drop me an email. TQ!
Note: the Potluck meeting point is at Cycland Bicycle shop (behind McDonald, facing the sea on your right; there’s a 7eleven, too).
Parking: Carpark C2
Stay cool 
Christina Chan {chrischan5575@yahoo.com}
The Pot-luck is confirmed for Sat, 13 Jan, 2007.
What is most exciting about this event is the venue will be the terminating point of the cycling and walking groups. On this day, the cycling and the walking activities will proceed with the usual activities.
For those bringing food, Yew Kwong, Terence and other SilverHairs will be there are 3pm. Do not bring too much food, say for about 10 persons.
For those who are not cycling or walking, SilverHairs can meet at the Pot Luck venue. Bring something to sit on so that you can sit on the grass or sand and chat. Plenty of strong winds, maybe some rain. It would be nice if you put on your beach wear or swimming gear. Stay comfortable, as there are no seats.
Transport may be difficult for some, but do try to make arrangements among yourselves.
Committee members:
List of participants and Pot Luck items:
Terence Seah
I am now resting on a hammock between 2 mango trees at my wife’s parents home in Korat, some 3 hours North-east of Bangkok. Just had lunch with Tom Yam country chicken.
Feeling lazy and sleepy, I write to tell you the weather is a comfortable 22C. The only sound I hear is the movement of leaves and a family of chickens playing among themselves.
Am going to have a kid’s party at 3pm, with balloons, coconut ice-cream, bbq pork balls, beer and spy wine. It’s going to be fun. Wish you were here too.
Just being a wee bit nostalgic, looking back, we, the walkist did well. In Feb06, Charles initiated the 1st walk and if I recalled right, there were only 4 of us and now, there are more than 20 walkists.
Want to say "Thank you" to all who came from all corners of Singapore to participate. Glad you have enjoyed the walks as much as we have whilst planning them. Also most importantly, hope each of you have made some new friends – This is what it is all about smile, smile
I am going to sneak you in for a preview of the first 3 months of 2007:
13Jan intend to coincide with the forthcoming Potluck event. Venue: awaits Terence’s advice.
10Feb Let’s have a Break ie., no walk for the group
10Mar Bukit Timah Hill
…new trails, old trails, scenic trails, let your eyes "capture" the sights besides your camera and, more challenging trails like the Treetop, Pulau Ubin (haha)
There is 1 request and we need your help:
Normal Start time of walk: 4.15pm (strongly encourage all to be on time as we do not wish to keep those who are punctual waiting). There will be some walks due to circumstances beyond our control; need to start off earlier as well. so, please note each Start Time, Be Punctual.
NB:
Scheduled walks (2nd Saturday monthly) will not be cancelled unless it is a no through way, definite "no go" situation eg., flooding, landslide… (just joking).
Detailed information for each walk will be posted in this website about 2 weeks before scheduled date, please check website regularly.
To each of you and your loved ones :
a JOYOUS Christmas, a HAPPY & PROSPEROUS 2007 from Charles, Veronica & Christina.
so long farewell I’ve got to go…….. see you next year. Till then, stay Cool!
Hi to all Members
Some members like to backpack, travel with little or no frills. I, on the other hand, like to travel with reasonably priced frills such as 3* hotels, organized transportation, pickup services to airports. I am wondering if there are like-minded members who luv museums, palaces, castles etc and would like to make specialized single-country trips to Germany, Italy and Spain. If U do please post here. Kind Regards
Some SilverHairs have suggested the use of nicknames (not related to the real names). As this is a members’ website, we encourage the use of real names.
However, for the benefit of new members, and to encourage confidence, I have been convinced that we could have "Guest" participation. Let’s give this a try. Guests are allowed to write new Posts and Comments. Guests cannot register to participate in events.
Have fun!.
Terence Seah
Winnie Lim is definitely very resourceful. I learnt from her about her entrepreneurship skills. And, I feel she is one member who will continue to be active through her SilverHairs years. I wish that some of us will learn from her.
She is really into cakes. I was surprised at the different types of cakes she can make. Get to know her. Find out more about the cakes she can make.
For SilverHairs who are into cake, cookies, chocolates and bread making, and selling them, let us know. We would like to promote your skills and hobbies.
Terence Seah
Here is an update by Ronald Wi. We must all congratulate Ronald Wi for taking effort to participate in this Starhub challenge. And, also to all the participants who would make the winning possible. Please review and give your newest and latest comments to Ronald.
Hi everybody,
Yes we have been getting some excellent commitments and good responses, and the idea of having the starhub $50k to help start our SHC Clubhouse ( although only on rental lease of 2 years – to cover rent, utilities and basic maintenance ) seems a possible reality.
Let us look again at SHC objectives, so that we can all have a clearer picture of what our SHC clubhouse should be like and be promoting.
The SilverHairsClub is a platform for us to meet new and more friends. The objectives of SilverHairsClub are:
* Find new and meet more friends.
* Share common interests.
* Exchange knowledge and information on retirement, and
* Enjoying a fruitful and meaningful retirement.
And also Starhub Challenge http://app02.vocanic.net/draw/dreammachine?cat=1
OVERALL THEME – Our Passion is to make retirement as refreshing and rewarding as possible to all Silver haired members, by sharing whatever they are good at with others, learning new interests, knowledge and hobbies. We also have monthly nature walks, group cycling, karake sessions, Investment and Retirement Village group meetings and am also promoting art, handicraft ,costume jewellery making, cooking and cake making classes. We feel that with the $50,000 we can rent a place for 2 years ,for the display of some of our members’ passion of forgottten art, paintings, crafts of handiwork. This venue will be designed to serve as our classroom, workshop, kitchen, cafe ,library, exercise room and also as a guest house for SHC friends from overseas. Visitors and memebres can discover the rich heritage of Singapore forgotten pasts of simple arts like porcelain painting, jade oranamental collection and designing, paper origami,and old crafts , and not forgetting reliving culinary skills of forgetten recipes of food dishes, cake, and desserts long forgotten. We hope after the 2 years of Starhub sponsorship ,this SHC Clubhouse can be self sustaining by charging a minimal fee that is as close to the good old days as possible, providing an escape down memory lane.
Details of our Anchor Tenants, in the SHC Clubhouse are as follows:-
1. Adult learning and Training Centre – by Thomas Kuan
For info Thomas Kuan is the president of SACE, Singapore Association of Continuing Education, and currently they are exploring Adult Education and Lifelong learning.
2. Passion for Forgotten Arts & Crafts –
a. Jocelyne Soh’s Art Collections and Classes
b. Daffydil’s Collection and Design of Jade Ornaments
c. Patricia Ng – Paper Crafts , Jewellery design
d. Anne Low’s – Collection and Design of Crystal ornamental Jewellery
3. Patricia Ng – Passion for Reliving past recipes of food , cakes, deserts and also rediscovering healthier
ingredients for a healthier recipe. Patricia Ng has been experimenting quite alot in this area and she is also willing to teach anyone who is interested. I have tested many of her new healthier recipes of cakes and
Thai salad which is a must for everyone who is a cook to learn how to make it. For info, the Ministry of Health is promoting healthier lifestyle and giving grants to those who want to open up such cafes. Hey, who knows with Patricia help and other cooking enthusiasts in SHC , and with the large number of food critic wannabes in SHC ( CC , is one definitely the first one who will turn up for any kind of food ), we can have a good food recipec experimentation and research group.
4. Suggestion of having a Karaoke Area in SHC Center, by Swee Loke
Swee Loke – Glad to hear from you , yes, it will be good if it can help to generate income so that in the long run we can keep the SHC Clubhouse not only self-sustaining but if possible profitable, so that more ventures can be explored. So far a start if we do get that $50K, can i have you to look into this area, as i do think having a Karaoke facility is a defintely suitable, but i would think we can try to build it up as cheaply as possible. Maybe we can get contributions from anyone of any equipment they have either to give or to loan etc, or we can also buy cheap 2nd hand equipment from the Converter Shop. ( I do see some good equipment there )
5. IT training, and Phototaking section – i hope Yew Kong and Benson can continue running courses (free lah) from time to time.
6. Guest House with basic kitchen – maybe just 1 room and some Sofa folding beds – ( really meant for Guest of SHC from other countries ) – to help generate income , and be for short term stay booking. Teofirst, has had experienced and can surely help us out in this area, also Gary to recommend all his SHC friends from Hanoi.
7. Health Execise – Meridian point 312 – we have Ronald Lee , who is a certified instructor , to be our resident instructor and teacher .
8. Other acitivies – Monthly walks, cyling activities.
9. Library and Cafe section – Oi Cheng , Christina Chan
10. Retirement Village – I must say our retirement village seems to be quite the opposite , as we seems to want more out of life when we retire. Our expectations after our recent trip to Gunong Ledang & Malacca , seems to be confirmed that though we may want to travel and stay for a short term elsewhere, home is always where our hearts can find peace.
Observations from Trip to Malacca, Gunong Ledang private and public resorts and Eco – Village in Senai (Green Valley Eco Village )
a. On the positive side, as Spore progresses and cost of living has increase, the quality, facilities and expectations of our living style has also increased. So unknowling ,we do expect much more even though we may want to retire in a cheaper place. Sad to say, that even though we can lower our expectations, the quality and development of the our neighbours seemed to be quite a gap apart, and this gap seems to be
increasing even more.
b. Green Valley Eco-village, seems a little small with only 20 acres, and though it has been started 10 years ago, the progress seems quite slow. There are some farming or Roselle , Vinegar ,etc in collaboration with the UTM (University of Technology of Malaysia) but the variety is quite limited. There is also no paved road to the farm , and though the Main Building is quite big and nice , it is not yet furnished with basic needs of an air-con or ceiling fans. ( On the positive side, it needs a lot of help, financially , ideas, and marketing , so a good investment opportunity for those who wants to build form scratch )
c. Condos in Malaysia – we went to look at two Condos belonging to a friend, and these are our findings-
d. Selat Horizon – along Klebang Besar, just acceptable with basic security and a swimming pool, not something you will be impressed. ( Like i have stated , our expectations are always moving upwards while theirs do not seemed to be moving in the right direction ).
e. Golden Showers – also along Klebang Besar just beside Selat Horizon, – from the outside we did not even feel like going in, looks worse than any 1 room HDB block,especially the external paintwork and surroundings.
Please feel free to send me your comments, suggestions, ideas and dreams even.
At the same, Happy Holidays, Merry X’Mas and a Happy and Prosperous 2007 Year ahead.
Cheers
Ronald Wi
Dear All
Is acting one of your passions ? But you do not have time to go for training in the past ! Wait no longer !!
Dramaplus Arts, 33 Kerbau Road, Singapore will be conducting a 5-week Drama Workshop for Seniors on Mondays for both English and Mandarin Groups in 2007 as follows:
Date:
Feb 2007 5, 12 and 26
Mar 2007 5 and 12
Time: 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Venue: Dramaplus Arts, 33 Kerbau Road, Singapore
Registration Fee: $20.00 per person
Contact Person: Maria Tel No. 6 299 0013
As a retiree, if you wish to pursue your passion for acting or to take up acting as a hobby, do join the Workshop and have lots of fun ! Please state your preference whether you wish to join the English or the Mandarin Group.
Kia Chew
Hi All SilverHairs,
We have not tried this before, and that is to ask every SilverHairs to write a post here to wish fellow SilverHairs a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
And, on the same greeting, we like to hear your New Year wishes. Please say how you would like to see the SilverHairsClub in the year 2007. We will compile your wishes for follow-up action next year.
Don’t worry about your greetings jamming this forum. Don’t be shy, go ahead. Pick up the courage if you have never written on this forum before. We like to know you to know other SilverHairs too.
Terence Seah
Look around for that something you dont want in your house or office. It could be a nice dress which has grown too big for you now. Or a carpet you have been keeping in your store for a long time. Or a car which you have been advertising to sell for some time. Maybe a fish tank, books, toys or hifi sets which have taken too much space.
Before the Chinese New Year spring cleaning, look around. And if you dont want an item, someone else might want it. Put it up for sale at our online fleamart. Add a picture. It helps.
We are organising a briefing session cum dinner at Kaushal’s house at Lichfield Road (Serangoon Garden, near Chomp Chomp) on 4 Jan from 1730 to 2030 hrs. Find out what it is like to live in India, short-term during retirement. A trip to Hyderabad is likely to be organised by Kaushal in early 2007. Limited to 15 people, $10, if you are having food. Free, if not having food.
Registered to participate:
To all SHC members,
A Merry Christmas and lots of joy, hope, success and love for the coming new year.
For SHC in 2007, I wish to continue enjoying the travels with our silverhairs friends; nothing beats going to interesting places with good travelling companions!
Am also looking forward to participate in more interesting and innovative activities in 2007!
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong and Christina Chan have just completed their walk at the Changi Boardwalk last weekend. They have given us photos for all of us to view.
Click here for pictures Wow, very scenic. And watch out for the next walk in January.
Keep our thoughts positive, because our thoughts become our words.
Keep our words positive, because our words become our actions.
Keep our actions positive, because our actions become our habits.
Keep our habits positive, because our habits become our lifestyle.
Keep our lifestyle positive, because our lifestyle becomes our destiny.