Category: SHC Monthly gatherings

Strictly for SHC monthly gatherings. An SHC activity is organised strictly for members only. Rules of the club apply.

February gathering – Wed, 7 Feb

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: 

  1. KC Lau
  2. Yew kwong
  3. Terence Seah
  4. LH Jie – Event Organiser
  5. Eunice
  6. Suzhang
  7. Ronald Lee
  8. Rene Leong
  9. SB Khoo
  10. Melissa Khng
  11. Kenneth Tan
  12. Steven Chan
  13. Molly Chua
  14. Shirley Yeo
  15. Joy Chuang
  16. Pauline Chew
  17. Clara Chay
  18. Shirley Yeo
  19. Peggy Wee
  20. Dolly Lim
  21. Edwin
  22. Christina Chan
  23. Chia Pheng Sok
  24. Patricia Chiang
  25. Venika Leong
  26. Irene Chan
  27. Benson Koh
  28. Christie Chee
  29. Ronald Wi
  30. Catherine Yeo
  31. Linda Chang
  32. Mary Tan
  33. Bernard Lau
  34. John Chan
  35. Mildred Tay
  36. Rosalind Tan
  37. ST Tan
  38. Oi Cheng
  39. Angeline Tan
  40. Cecelia Wong

No more places.  Sorry, entrance is closed.

Terence Seah

July updates – SilverHairsClub

July updates – SilverHairsClub

The SilverHairsClub is intended as a platform for Singaporeans, over 45, to meet new and more friends.

You are invited to attend the July gathering is ON on Sat, Jul 15, 2006.  Time 1400 – 1630 hrs. Venue:  China Square. Click here for Pictures of June monthly gathering.  This is the first weekend gathering, for working SilverHairs.  There will be a presentation on Job opportunities in a sector of the Tourism and IR sector by a fellow member.  Please let us know if you are planning to come, and we will send you an invitation email.  No charge, except for own drinks.  Simply register here.

1.  Membership promotion:  The membership promotion is currently on from July to Aug 2006.  New members will be joining the July gathering too.

2.  Cycling recent activities – Cycling Pictures.  For participation, please contact Yew Kwong (cycling) at lohyks@hotmail.com or h/p 97892492 or Charles Wee (Nature walks) at cwee99@singnet.com.sg.

3.  Small business activity – Following a starter group request, the setting up of an internet shopping mall has been completed. SilverHairs are invited to participate to offer their services or products via 2GreenDots.com.  If you like a shop of your own, please let us know.  Promotion of the site will start in Sept 2006, and launch Jan 2007.  If you like to participate in the management of this shopping mall, please contact Terence Seah.

4.  SilverHairsClub Games Day – Set for Sun, Sep 17, 2006 – 0830 hrs to 1230 hrs at Changi. Closing date for participation 15 Aug 2006.

5.  Website www.SilverHairsClub.com:  You are welcome to put your thoughts and opinion on the website.  Just register on site, and you are ready to go.

Look forward to seeing you on Jul 15.

Terence Seah
+65 9489-4360

Photos – SHC March gathering

Here are the photos taken at the last SHC gathering on March 30.
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Thu, Apr 20, 2006 – SilverHairsclub monthly gathering, 1800 hrs, ends 2000 hrs.  Venue:

  Not confirmed.  Recommendation for venue would be appreciated.  Preference: near MRT stations.

Meeting of 17 Oct changed to small group meetings on Oct 26 – 28

The Oct 17 meeting is OFF.  This is because many SilverHairsClub members are working during the planned time.  Also, the date is not suitable to many.  Instead, for those who have responded to the meeting, I have arranged individual or smaller group meetings.  To share with members,

1. It is important I express the thinking and objectives of setting up such a group for Singaporeans over 45 years old.  I am 50, singaporean.  I am aware there are a few retirees clubs in Singapore, Community clubs and small social groups.  Overall the last 10 years, I have noticed a change in the living behaviour and expectations of the SilverHairs group. The financial crisis has changed the Asian market conditions and the thinking of companies in general.  Singapore has changed dramatically and while the over 45s are knowledgeable, experienced and financially capable, they have a tougher life ahead, compared to their predecessors.  There are a lot of debates on this, but I feel strongly these group can have a better life ahead.  Some are pessimistic over the future, and resigned to current lifestyles.

2. I feel the SilverHairs has a great future.  I am an optimistic person.  I believe that the wealth of knowledge and experience would put these SilverHairs into a category of society that can benefit themselves further and provide a more stimulating life.  As a group, SilverHairs are in a stronger position to work together a future for themselves. I am a non believer of a “do nothing” lifestyle for over 45s and retirees.  As someone who has seen colleaques retiring and then fading into a aimless lifestyle,  I see mentally sad souls in many of this age group.  But, of course, there are also contented ones. And, we have some very optimistic individuals among us.

3. The objective of the SilverHairsClub is clear.  It will provide a platform for over 45s to meet and make new friends.  Different individuals have different desires and interest.  They could just be looking for regular chit chats, some are looking for jobs, some looking to find small business partners and some just looking for common hobbies and travel companions. So far, we have a number of match makers, event organisers and membership promoters.  Most of the organising and groupings of interest will be managed by these groups of key people.  But, SHC will keep growing its membership so that the newer and different interest groups can have continued or even changing interests. 

There would be monthly meets or activities, but these will be general activities – social, some makan and opportunities to exchange thoughts. At this level, the gatherings are intended to be large.

As the group gets bigger, we will add a new group of key people to generate corporate interest.  But this will be done sometime next year.  The idea is to grow the group, a thousand is the target. And, I believe it can get bigger.

4.  The advantage of this group is the fast communication.   All SilverHairs use email.  I see many as not net savvy though.  I plan to add SMS very soon.  We also  have the services of Ms Pranita, who will manage the database.  She is based in India.

For cost reasons, we avoid the use of printed newsletters and phone calls..

5. Language-wise, I see strong English skills among the group.  But as my Chinese is not strong, I am looking for strong Chinese skills supporters.

6. For a physical club presence, I am not supporting it at this stage, as it will unnecessarily strain the growing organisation, cost wise.

But, a regular place is good, and I am still exploring.

7. Club registration. Once the team is formed, we should register the club.  The club would not support sex, religious, racial, direct sales/MLM and political activities.

Some of the agenda, topics of discussion with individual and smaller groups would include:
1. Areas of cooperation and support.
2. Activities suited to the group – keeping members young at heart.  Special focus on outdoor activities.
3. Use of suggested places for large meetings.
4. Getting to know one another.