Charity Visit Scheduled on 16 Oct’09

Hi Fellow SHCs,
After much discussions, we had planned the visit to the Orphanage Home (if time permits, will go 2 homes for this visit) on 16 October 2009 arriving SG to JB early morning to avoid traffic jam either by cars or bus much depended on how many car owners are willing to drive in together with us.  If not, we will charter a bus (cost to be shared equally among those going for this event).
These details of these 2 homes are follows:
1)      Care @ Haven, 2 Jalan Tembusu, 20 Taman Rinting 81750, Masai Johor,  website www.carehaven.org.my
2)      Love Foundation Home for the handicapped children, 40 & 40A Jalan Sultanah Rogoyah, Taman Iskandar 80050, Johor Baru, Johor, website www.pkiijb.org.my
For these 2 homes, I get to know them was when I was doing a 2 full day charity work thru’ ‘Ome Toh Fu’ at Kulai Malaysia few couple years ago and it was there that I came in contact with another charity worker whom told me abt these 2 homes run by ‘Ya Soh’ association.  Since then, hv been helping out as and when time permitted till today.

Collections of toys and clothings will be given to these 2 homes much depending how much can we bring to them, i.e. via cars or coach.

Cash donations can be chanelled Lum Oi Cheng, POSB Saving Acct 117-00132-6 before 14 October’09.

List of Donors ($$ transferred to oicheng’s a/c) :

  1. Eileen Thean – $100 – Rec’d
  2. Marylee (Perth)  – $50 – Rec’d
  3. Anon?? – $50 – Rec’d
  4. Clara Chay – $50 – Rec’d
  5. June Lim – $50 – Rec’d
  6. Nina Choo – $100 – Rec’d
  7. Jane Tan – $100 – Rec’d
  8. Charles Chua – $400 – Rec’d (to be split equally)
  9. Anon – $50 – Rec’d
  10. Anon – $500 – Rec’d (to be spent on Love Foundation)
  11. Sally Kang $50 – Rec’d
  12. Lim Geok Suan – $50 – Rec’d
  13. Steven Chan – $50 – Rec’d (solely for Love Foundation) 

List of Donors (Cash)

  1. Lily Ho – $200 – Rec’d
  2. Anon – $1000 – Rec’d (to be converted to RM and given equally to the 2 Homes)
  3. Rene – RM200 – Rec’d
  4. AhNee/Suzhang/Nor – $150 – Rec’d
  5. Lina – $50 – Rec’d 
  6. Dolly $100 – Rec’d

For the welfare of the home, we will not go by coach.  We will go by 2 cars (maximum 10paxs inclusive of drivers).  Following is the list of registree for this visitation.  Kindly note that this is solely a visitation trip with no other planned programs on mind this time.  We might organise 1 planned program next time if there is an opportunity to do so. 

  1. Sam Goh (Event Organiser & Car driver)
  2. Dolly Lim
  3. Oi Cheng (Treasurer)
  4. Clara Chay
  5. Charles Chua (Car driver)
  6. Ah Nee
  7. Jane Tan
  8. Steven Chan

Before going to these 2 homes, we will stop by a Mega Supermarket for about 1hr to buy the daily necessities for these event.  And if time permits, will stop by to have a taste of the hot coconut drink (speciality only in JB which is good for beauty)

EO : Sam Goh & Volunteer Group

Click here for pictures of the Orphanages

Click here for pictures of charity visit on 16 Oct 09

2nd Visit to Care Haven on 20 Nov 09

  1. Sam Goh
  2. Oi Cheng
  3. Geraldine Ting (Hongkong)
  4. Ivy Low (Hongkong)

Click here for photos of 2nd visit on 20 Nov 09

Monthly Cycling, Sat 19 Sep 09

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marina 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 to turn into chitchat session.
We will go for dinner 2gether after the session. Pls come n join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there for U. Look forward to seeing u guys.

Our Program –
• 4.00 – 4.30 p.m. : Gather for chitchating, if possible inside aircon McDonald Rest.
• 4.30 p.m. : Proceed to bike rental kiosk, Coastal Recreation, to 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 around East Coat Park.
• There will not be any learning sesssion.
• 6.30 – 7.00 p.m. : All cyclists ride back to start point 2 return bikes n go for dinner 2gether.
• There will be a long 40km+ plus rolling off at 2.15 pm sharp from ECP to Loyang n back. Stopover at CV for light refreshment on return. Helmet is compulsory as we will be riding on the road throughout. This is good training for those going to Pengarang in the coming week.

TQ, Cycling Group (Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n Yew Kwong)

Members Who Are Coming –

  1. YK ( lead long ride)
  2. Lily
  3. Ah Nee
  4. Lina Ng
  5. Susan Chang
  6. Boon Liang
  7. Jade
  8. Dolly
  9. Patrick Lee
  10. Caroline Gee
  11. Steven Ng
  12. Charles Chua
  13. Lim Beng Teik
  14. Daisy Yeo ( may be )
  15. Rene ( long ride )
  16. Eileen Thean
  17. Steven Chan ( long ride )
  18. Thomas Goh ( long ride )
  19. Janet Chan ( long ride )
  20. John Howe
  21. Lawrence Lee ( long ride )
  22. Patsy ( long ride )
  23. Joyce Tan ( long ride )
  24. Terence

Patrick Khoo’s observations

Ref to Tim Liu’s comments…

I like the way the way you distort facts…refering to my mother’s private parts in Hokkien cannot be dismissed as simply "silly’…call a spade a spade. 

I like the way you mentioned the showers(cold) of blessing incident with the comment …there was no fight..it gives the wrong impression you have mellowed and have matured and walkewd away despite being provoked.

Let me refresh SHC members’ memories…the incident happened at the "Golden Building" in Shenton Way where we were both guests. A famous country and western singer(local version) had a blow up with the honourable TL about "messing with TL’s hair with an umbrella  and there was an outburst and some shouting. One party at my table(I have 3 witnesses who can testify it was not me and the person in question was willing to own up but as my guest I gave advice not to do so) mentioned the word " quarrel" and TL came over in a huff and aggresively challenged me to a fight. In the process he mentioned my dear mum with unsavoury and uncouth language. Some people who pulled him away were  also  challenged to a fight.

A few days later in the forum I explained that it was not me who said the word "quarrel"  and TL even had the termity to say he forgave me and did not even offered a word of apology to this day either in person or in the forum.

On the shower of blessings day I asked him if he was willing to apologise and his reply was "NO".After being blessed I asked him not so politely if he wanted to discuss the matter but he politely(and meekly) declined….so much for the bravado of agressiveness at the Golden Building (I was mindful that I was a guest and did not want to be party to any incident) and refused to follow me for further discussions.

Regarding the blow up between YK and RL  I believe there should be better moderation on personal attacks, insults and disguised four letter words being bandied in the forum. SHC management reluctance to get involved  and "spank" verbally or in the forum the ones who go off tangent is contributing to this fractiousness among the SHC community. I have taken Terence’s advice but did not tie TL to a tree but blessed the unrepentant. Members like TL have provoked and insulted and he has not been checked (at least publicly) and it seems there is one standard of rules for him and one for the rest of the members. This could be my last say in the forum but I hope it open member’s eyes on the current state of affairs. I have seen people who gave investment talks being rail roaded by TL unfairly and nothing is done(at least not to my knowledge) to check this loutish and bullying behaviour.

This could be my last piece for the forum but to YK (not going into specific issues) I say "you dont deserve all the shit (at least in the manner it is hurled at you)you are getting for all the stalwart and unselfish work you are doing for SHC. Patrick Lee is entitled to a different opinion from you( I wont take sides or judge on issues as I dont know the full story) but I dont agree with mention of" skirts"  and cosmetic surgeon"  comments which are  rather personal and insulting and uncalled for and degradatory and smacks of arrogance.

Anybody like Terence would like to play peacemaker/Sheriff and iron out their differences or is it too late?

I believe we need some discipline in the forum or it will become a cowboy town where every "onery"(ordinary) cowpoke can run riot and shoot from the hip on sight at any moving target as fair game) without any regard for decency and fairplay(fair comments).

DANCE FESTIVAL 2009(23 Oct-1 Nov)-FREE ADMISSION

Seven nights of fabulous dancing await at Esplanade Forecourt!

From the salsa to the waltz, from swing to hip hop, this outdoor mass dancing event will showcase a professional dance performance of a different genre every night. This year’s line-up features Mambo Jambo, a tribute to Zouk’s trademark Wednesday night dance party, Singapore’s home-grown nightlife attraction for more than 17 years. With the dance pros showing you the basic steps, there’s no excuse not to get up on your feet. So come make it your night and let’s see those cool moves.

HIGHLIGHTS

Time: 8.15pm to 11.00pm

Venue: Esplanade Forecourt

31st Oct,Sat-Bollywood Boogi – Infectious rthym of ‘JAI H0’ and others.

http://www.dansfestival.com/2009/microsite/whatsyourmove.html

Form your own groups, go and enjoy grooving.

I plan to go on 31/10/2009 for Bollywood Boogi. If any member wants to go with me, please register.

Francis

MONTHLY WALKS – Updates

  INFORMATION ONLY esp for New Members!

First, our Walk Team has expanded once again with yet another new EO –

Andrew Thio,, a WARM WELCOME!             emoticon

We have come to the last quarter of our monthly walks:

12Sep  –  Kembangan (coastal)     {posted}

10Oct  –  TBA   (To Be Advised)

14Nov  –  TBA

1)       Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting on/about  4pm.
3)       To participate, Registration is encouraged.
4)       Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……. 

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low, Andrew Thio and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…

Stay cool! Be cool!      emoticon           c ya!

 

September 12’09 Monthly Walk – Kembangan MRT to Bedok Jetty / Bougainvilla Garden

by Serene Low / Joyce Tan in SHC main bulletin, Walking
Date: 12 September 2009 (Saturday)
Meeting Place: Kembangan MRT control station
Start Time: 4.30pm
EOs for this walk: Serene Low and Joyce Tan
 
The walk from the MRT would be along the canal of Frankel Estate and St. Patrick Secondary School towards the overhead bridge that connects Marine Parade Estate to the East Coast Park Beach. 
 
Along the beach, you will see lots of picnickers, cyclists, joggers and roller skaters; you will feel the sea breeze, the ships lining up at the horizon and the richness of green matured trees giving us shades. Further down the walk, you will reach the activities section like the Cable Ski Park, the Skateboard Park, the anglers at the jetty.  Looking towards inland, you will see the skyline of East Coast with the many condominiums, HDB flats and the city front. 

We can walk a little further down to see the Bougainvillea garden with many colors of the flowers.  You may take notes on how you can grow the plant by transplant on sandy soil and cocoa pits; or if you want a multi color flowering specie, try marcotting the various species on the stems of an anchor plant which could produce the multi-color effects of the Bougainvillea plant. 
 
Walking back towards the ‘East Coast Lagoon Food Village’ try the famous rojak, cuttlefish kangkong, satay beehoon, sambal stingray and many others.  It can be very crowded though.
 
There is a feeder bus 401 that can take you to Bedok Interchange.  It travels thru part of Marine Parade Road, Siglap Road, New Upper Changi Road and ends at Bedok Interchange. 

Do bring along your drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), repellent, sun block, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes. 

See you at the walk!

Other Walk Team members: Christina CL Chan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Charles Chua, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan

Click here for photos

Free photography training cum outing at SBG on 10th Aug. 9am

For those SHCians not going overseas during the National Day holiday weekend, there will be a free training on very basic photography in SBG on Monday 10th August at 9 am. You need not have a camera to join in but if you do have a camera, and manual, do bring it along. We will most likely finish at noon and have lunch for those who wish to. Those who wish to contact me can email me at cecil@1digital.com.sg. Do register here and please email me so that I can keep you inform if there is any changes, during the email do also give me your name and phone number for contact purpose.

Please register here.

  1. Cecil Chan (EO) 

Social Dance Nite-12/09/09(Sat)-Live Band-Buffet Dinner-S$10.00

Dance

Hi SHCians,

I am the EC(Event Coordinator)

Ticket Price   : S$10.00 per pax
Venue          : Gelang Serai CC Airconditioned Mult-purpose hall
Date& Day   : 12th September 2009(Saturday)
Time             : 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Dance Music :Social, Ballroom,Latin, Salsa(Live Band and CD)
Food:           : Buffet Dinner
Address       : 99, Haig Road, Singapore 438748
Bus numbes: 2,7,13,21,24,26,28,30,51,67,155,16  and 33.
MRT station: Nearest MRT station Paya Lebar.
Car Park     : Available in between Block 1 & 3 Haig Road or Behind Block 5 Haig Road

http://streetdb.com/singapore-street-directory-ADDRESS-p438748-GEYLANG-SERAI-COMMUNITY-CLUB.htm
Interested to go, please register hereemoticon

  1. Francis R
  2. Jeffrey Gan
  3. Mary Ann
  4. Catherine Koh
  5. Catherine Lee
  6. Jeffrey Ang
  7. Irene Tan
  8. Edwin Tan
  9. Joseph Tan
  10. Pam Ong
  11. Jane Loh
  12. Henry Lim
  13. Margaret Ong
  14. Shawn
  15. Johnny Lee
  16. Lydia Ee
  17. Tim Liu
  18. Richard Kwok
  19. Thomas Loh
  20. Helen Kuek
  21. Lydia Chin
  22. Freddy Hew
  23. Jane Wong
  24. Jonathan Ong
  25. Eileen Ong

    Come and Enjoy the funemoticon

Super Star Virgo Weekend Cruise – August 28,29,30(Fri-Sun)

Passion Promotions \ Star Cruises – Senior Citizens cruise free on Superstar Virgo! DUE TO POOR RESPONSE, THE CRUISE IS CANCELLED!!!

Senior Citizens 55 years and above can enjoy a FREE Cruise on SuperStar Virgo when they travel with one full-paying partner. Each senior citizen can book a maximum of 2 cabins at the same time and must cruise along to enjoy the offer.

Only applicable for DB – CB cabins, subject to availability.

Those who want to go for the normal package will have to pay as follows:

Twin Sharing $513.00 nett per pax/Triple sharing $433,00 and Quad sharing at $393.00 per pax. 

HURRY! Promotion valid till 31 July 09.

Twin Cabin   –   $758.00 for two nett/ Triple Cabin – $370.60 nett per pax/ Quad  $366.50 nett per pax.

Looking at the rates quoted it may seem more worthwhile to pay for twin sharing provided one person is a senior citizen!

Prices quote are the lowest rate on Inside Cabins, you can opt to pay more for window cabins!

Check-in time on Friday at 5.00pm, gate closed at 7.30pm and ship depart at 9.00pm

Saturday 28 sailing on high seas and arriving Singapore at 10.00am on Sunday 30, August,2009.

Kindly register here if you are coming.

EOs, Boon Liang, Dan & Joy

Dinner Cruise at High Seas on 09 August 2009

National Day Fireworks Day on board MV Falcon Princess. The largest Catamaran in town with a dine-in capacity of 280 passengers with Karoeke room and dance floor!

S$66.00 per pax/S$58.00 per pax (Senior Citizen above 60 years)

Prices Includes:  STOP PRESS! FULL HOUSE – SOLD OUT!

4 Hours Dinner Cruise (6.30-10.30pm)/Special National Day Buffet Dinner/In-house Entertainment & games by Professional MC, DJ & KJ/Special Door Gifts/Welcome Drinks/Mr & Mrs Falcon Princess Contest.

Register here and make your own booking at 62706778/Website: www.indofalcon.com.sg

Dan & Joy

Going a-sailing :-

  1. Dan (Popeye)
  2. Joy (Olive Oyl)
  3. Tan Seok Wah
  4. Jane Ong
  5. Veronique
  6. Catherine Ho
  7. (look forward to more company…)

July Monthly Walk – Pasir Ris Mangrove Boardwalk Trail

Date: 11 July 2009 (Saturday)

Meeting Place: Pasir Ris MRT nearby control station

Start Time: 4.30pm             
Duration:  about 1 1/2 hours

For those who are driving, free parking at Pasir Ris Car Park C.

Can wait at entrance of Car Park C where the signboard "Pasir Ris Park" is, to join group walking from Pasir Ris Mrt station.
  

EO for this walk:  Mary Tan

The Pasir Ris Mangrove Boardwalk Trail

Easy walk along wooden walkways which allow you a closer and comfortable look at the plants and animals that live in the Mangrove without getting you muddy.  See what it’s all about.  Observe all sorts of interesting inhabitants, like moths, snails, mudskippers, springtails, sea slugs and insects you would never encounter in normal urban life.  See the "volcanoes" of free housing for crabs that mud lobsters burrow and made.   Look at the distinctive features of the land plants that help their survival in the mangrove.

Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.  Note that while mosquito repellent may be a good general precaution, liberal doses may drive away insects that you wish to observe!

Walk ends at Car Park C and for those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the foodcourt in White Sands shopping mall.

Register HERE!

See you at the walk!

Mary Tan and other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan & Serene Low

Registration starts here

  1. James Tan
  2. Susan Tan LC
  3. Frisna Tan
  4. Mary Chan
  5. Andrew Thio
  6. Christina CL Chan
  7. Patrick Lee
  8. Judy Lim
  9. Karen Lim
  10. Bernie Chung
  11. Kristin Leong
  12. Steven Chan
  13. Susan Tan SW
  14. Arthur Yap
  15. Peggy Yap
  16. Dan Huang
  17. Joy Chuang
  18. Maureen Lee
  19. Daisy Yeo
  20. Paul & Peggy Kong
  21. Grace Wong
  22. Alan & Ann Bok
  23. Gwyneth Lee
  24. Helen T Wong
  25. Thomas Goh
  26. Alice Kwok
  27. Lettishia 
  28. King Seng
  29. Pauline Chew
  30. Joyce Tan
  31. Aaron How
  32. Veronique
  33. Hou Chong Lee
  34. Wee Chin

Click here for photos

Like to join me for a swim at Changi Beach Club Sun 14 June?

I needed some trial sunshine, before a 7-hole golf game on Monday.  Have not been in Singapore over the weekends for sometime; and so I suddenly have this crave to swim this Sunday.  If you like to swim, bring your trunks or costumes, and I shall see you there.  Please register her, to avoid give me shocks.

  • Place:  Changi Beach Club.
  • Date: Sun 14 June
  • Time: 0900 – 1200 hrs.
  • Entrance: on me
  • Food:  There is no food sold at that time, so if you can tuck something for yourself, great.  if you cannot, I shall get packet nasi lemak.
  • Bring suntan lotion, towel, swim wear.

No one goes there on Sunday morning, so you can come and parade yourself.  Take a good Sunday morning relaxation.  This is an Olympic size pool, so you can get lost in the water.  Coming, let me know here.

Terence Seah

NEW LINE DANCE(BASIC) STARTING ON 03/06/09(WED) BY HAMIDAH

Hi SHCians,

Hamidah is starting a new Line Dance (Elementary Stage) from 03/06/09(Wed).

This class is also for total beginners in dancing. You can dance the line dance alone or with group of your friends.

The advantage of this dance is that there is no need to have a partner to dance. It is the best type of dance for ladies who want to learn dancing but hesitating they will not get a male dancing partner.

Type :  Line Dance (Elementary Stage)

Teacher: Hamidah Ishakemoticon, member of  Professional Association of Linedancers, Spre

  • Day  :   Wednesday
  • Time :  8pm to 9.30pm (One Half Hr)
  • Fee   :  $40 for 10 lessons
  • Venue: Bedok Reservoir Petal Garden (sheltered stage) 
  •             (Opposite Blk 606 Bedok Reservoir Rd and diagonally opp Eunos CC)
  • http://streetdb.com/singapore-street-directory-BUILDING-p479220-EUNOS-COMMUNITY-CENTRE.htm
  • Nearest MRT Stn:  Eunos & Bedok MRT Stn
  • Buses from Bedok Int : 228 or 66
  • Buses from Eunos MRT Stn main road :  21, 60 or 60A
  • Bus Nos. at Bedok Reservoir Rd main road:  8, 21, 22, 60, 60A, 65, 66, 506.

If you need more detail, please contact me at francisemail@yahoo.com

Kindly register if you are joining the class with meemoticon.. Please also inform me the names of other persons, joining with you.

REGISTRATION:

  1. Francis R Mangalam
  2. Catherine Koh
  3. Alice Seah
  4. Jane Loh
  5. Dennis Wee
  6. Shirleen Kao
  7. Caroline Gee
  8. Pearl Goh
  9. Tan Boon Liang
  10. Janet Chan
  11. Norlinda
  12. Maureen Lee
  13. Susan Tan

MONTHLY CYCLING – PENGERANG -16 MAY 09

Hi Passionate Cyclists   emoticon

Our monthly cycling event for May will be to Sg Rengit – Pengerang. It will be similar to last year.  Please register if you are going and indicate whether you required rental bike.

Date : 16 May  

Meeting Point/Time : Changi Village Hawker Centre – 0700 hrs  emoticon

Bike rental : SGD 10

Ferry : $11 with bike (one way) deposit required, will advise account no later, NO REFUND if no show.

Passport should be valid for 6mnths 

Max = 24 people

Regards

Those going :

  1. Douglas
  2. Yew Kwong (overnite at Pengerang)
  3. Thomas Goh (overnite at Pengerang)
  4. Lawrence Lau

MONTHLY WALK – Schedule update

INFORMATION ONLY

Confirmed dates/routes except Oct & Nov09 the routes will be firmed up in
due time:

25Apr (4th Sat)  –  Alexandra Arch(Hortpark) to Keppel Bay   (Scenic walk! not to be missed)

02May(1st Sat)  –  No walk.  

13Jun  –  Whampoa/Kallang  (educational, scenic)

11Jul  –  Pasir Ris (mangrove)

01Aug (1st Sat)  –  Bt Timah  (quarry)

12Sep  –  Kembangan/Tanah Merah (coastal)     

10Oct  –  TBA

14Nov  –  TBA

1)       Most walks will still be on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       EXCEPTIONS: 2 dates shall be rescheduled to the  4th & 1st Saturday instead ie., 25Apr & 1Aug.
3)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting at 3.30pm or  4pm.
4)       Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always…….   emoticon

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…   emoticon

Stay Cool!  Be Cool!      emoticon   c ya!

PotLuck – Sun, May 17, 2009 Botanic Gardens

It’s been a long long time since our last big Potluck. Well, let’s have one, where we can meet, chat and have a picnic under the romantic sun. Everybody is invited. Simply, bring along a sheet to place on the grass and rest your buttock. Also a cap to shade your face.

Bring some home-cooked food, enough to share among 5 people. I suggest everybody brings along a bottle of ice water or tea or your favourite beer, as this is the heaviest item. For potluck, you can bring rice, noodles, curry, kuehs, desserts or salads. You can also bring along a roast duck, or steamed chicken, but make sure it is chopped into small pieces first. For those who cannot cook, you can bring black rubbish plastic bags, paper cups, plates, ice, forks or spoons or even some fans.

However, if we cannot eat or drink all the things you bring along, I guess you have to bring it home. So, enough for 4-5 people plse. So, come and stroll into the gardens, bring along your dogs, and let’s have a good time, meeting other members.

  • Venue: The Singapore Botanic gardens
  • Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009 Time: 1600 to 1900 hrs.
  • Fee: No charge. This is a public place.
  • Agenda: get together for a picnic, teochews, Hokkiens, Malays, Indians, Eurasians, cantonese, and everybody.

On arrival: Find a cool place and lay your sheet. Put your potluck infront of you and on your sheet. When SHCians walk around, invite them to come to your spot and sample what you have cooked. Remember to bring along your name tag.

We will start a registration list, so you can register what you are bringing along. If you change your mind later, simply notify by writing a comment, and we will change the item.

I believe that at this time, music is provided by SSO, celebrating its 30th birthday. We can listen to a string of familiar classics, while we relax for a picnic in the Palm valley. You may register what you are bringing along now.

Terence Seah

Registration List

  1. Terence Seah – Teochew "ang ku" kueh
  2. Daisy Yeo – Something paranakan peranakan
  3. Yew Kwong – Coming after cycling.  Will share what’s available.
  4. Geok Suan – "Soon Kueh"
  5. June Lim – Thinking
  6. Karen Thio – "Curry puff" lady off.  Now, got to think of something puffy.
  7. Neo Seok Sock Cheng – One big watermelon, dugged up and filled with plenty of other fruits, and camera
  8. Joy Chuang – Something to nibble
  9. Dan Huang – Something nibbleable
  10. Lina Ng – Banana muffins and some wine
  11. Gingko Tay – "Home chicken" Cordon Bleu in wine
  12. Norlinda – mee goreng and two pieces of chicken wings
  13. Lily Ho – some fingers and one diet coke for herself
  14. Kristin Leong – Bringing fried Bee Hoon at 6 pm
  15. Lokz Tan – Finger food, no idea what it looks like yet.
  16. Lydia Chin – wine and cheese on floor mats in picnic baskets.
  17. Wee Chin – Bringing some cheery tomatoes and easy to eat fruits.
  18. Francis R Mangalam – Bringing his new camera to shoot.
  19. Catherine Koh – home made vegetables.
  20. Jane Tan –  Juicy ondeh ondeh and kueh kosui
  21. Christina Chan WH – Sharing roast chicken and mushroom rice
  22. Lee Seok Cheng – sharing roast chicken and mushroom rice
  23. Tim Liu – some chickens from Geylang
  24. Francis Mangalam – a few black plastic bags, from Dolly.
  25. Lisa Ong – Lemak mix curry vegetables
  26. LH Jie – bringing dont know what, but something for sure.
  27. Sam Goh – busy and not coming; but has offered one half-bottle of unused red wine.
  28. Helen Wong – not sure what she is bringing for the potluck.
  29. Rene Leong – definitely something edible
  30. Alicia Soh – agar agar something too.
  31. Pauline Khoo – something
  32. Let us know what u are bringing. Can be healthy or not so healthy.

Photographic outing to Mandai Orchid Garden (MOG)

Anyone interested in a photographic outing to Mandai Orchid Garden this coming Saturday 25th April?
Meet at the entrance at 8.30 am, go in as photographers and pay $1.50 instead of the usual $3.00 for tourists. Then those who wish to can carry on to the zoo.
Do list down your name and email me at cecil@1digital.com.sg if you’re interested.

What can you take photographs of at MOG? Beautiful sunbirds, flowers,
mainly orchids, macros, dragonflies, insects, etc.

This is not a training session, it is an outing. Of course we’ll guide you if necessary.

New here, first post, sorry if any error is made.

Register here so that we know who’s coming –

Monthly Walk – 25 April 2009

Dear SHCians,

Lets continue walking… it’s on Saturday, 25Apr.’09. We’ll cover the trails of Southern Ridges and cross over to Keppel Island.

Where to meet: At the base of Alexandra Arch, leading to Hortpark. (Alexandra Rd, junction of Hyderabad Rd)

How to get there: Bus service # 51, 61, 93, 97, 100, 166 and 963

Time: 4.00pm sharp

Leaders: Joyce Tan & ChristinaCL Chan

Our Routes:

Forest Walk – Not to repeat the earth trail this time, we’ll take the elevated walkway which span 1.3km. You’ll come face to face with the rich wildlife of the secondary forest : flying dragon; asian koel; hanging bat; squirrel; spider; carpenter bees etc. (just to name a few). As you pass thru this soothing sanctuary of greenery, do watch out for huge nest of weaving ant, and try to spot the different types of fig tree. Know what’s the national flower of Brunei?

Alkaff Mansion – Take a break at this historical site which stands at the top of Telok Blangah Green. It commands a panoramic view with the sea down below.

Henderson Wave/Mt. Faber – Many of us have visited before, we’ll walk thru these seamless link to…

Marang Trail – Work your legs a bit on this steps & shaded foot path…the decending way… 0.8km only…

Keppel Island – Almost the southern tip of Malaysia Peninsular, sitting at the end of a newly built bridge, you don’t have to take a boat to reach this beautiful place. With floating docks that can accommodate upto 200 yachts, it’s a safe haven for the international boating community.

While looking down the turquoise sea, count the number of jelly fish & other fishes swim freely as this area is a ‘no fishing’ zone. Look out to where the ships sail from/thru and watch the changes of colour in the sky during sunset. Enjoy the sea breeze with swifts flying by and the breath-taking sight of the reflection of colourful lights.

End of the walk, you can choose to rest & relax at the chic & cozy ‘Prive’ waterfront cafe/restaurant/bar, or,

a Japanese restaruant and TCC (at the bay) are also welcoming you.

Alternatively, just dine at any eateries you prefer at VivoCity on your way back.

Total Distance: Approx. 7km

Total duration: 2 to 2-1/2 hrs depending on the pace we takeemoticon

What to bring: sun block; cap; umbrella (just in case); small bottle of water

Who’s coming :

1) CharlesC, 2) JoyceT 3) MaureenL, 4) StevenC, 5) JamesT,  6) SusanT, 7) MollieT, 8 ) DaisyY, 9) Susan(SW), 10) JeanO, 11) Han FongChin, 12) Han FongChoo, 13) AliceS, 14) SereneL, 15)FeztusL, 16/17) Arthur & Peggy + friends 18) Gingko, 19) ChristinaWH, 20) Leah, 21) Veronique, 22) JenniferL, 23) JoyceK, 24) DanH, 25) JoyC, 26) KingSengL, 27) Wee Chin, 28) ThomasG, 29) Lettishia, 30) Sock Cheng, 31) LydiaC, 32) Bobby, 33) PaulineK, 34) Sally, 35) SharonW 36) CharlesW 37) GenetL, 38) Kristin, 39) JanetN, 40) Cecil, 41) Dolly, 42) ChristinaCL, …..

 

EOs of the walk team: CharlesW, VeronicaW, MaryT, JeffreyL, CharlesC, SereneL, ChristinaCL & me (Joyce Tan).

stay cool & be cool, C ya

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Free Practical Photography Workshop on 11th April 09

Calling all shutterbugs……there will be a free practical photography at Singapore Botanical Gardens on 11th April 09 from 9am to 12 noon.

This will be conducted by my instructor who is an avid and experienced photographer for many years. He had just led and group of us to Java and Bali for 11 days of photography trips where he also shared a lot of tips with us. You can check out some of the photos taken during this trip at http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii240/sockie_sg/Indonesia-Feb09/?start=0

Topics to be covered:
Understanding the various funtions of the cameras, understanding P, A, S, M (Program/Auto, Aperture, Shutter, and, Manual Modes).
Basic compositions.

For those who are interested, please meet at the food court in the basement of the main entrance.

Sockie

Members confirmed to attend :

  1. Sockie
  2. Ronald Lee
  3. Karen Thio
  4. Lee Patrick
  5. Dan Huang
  6. Joy Chuang
  7. Lilian Teo
  8. Edwin Ong
  9. Annie Loh
  10. Lydia Chin
  11. Ella Tan

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Monthly walk: Sat 14Mar, PLR 4

TO the Daring, Bold, Adventurous!

This morning, from my windows I see the grey sky and I said a prayer… now the sun is up and shining!  THIS is the Day that the L… has made! 
The last 2 days the weather has been clement!

GET SET, READY, GO!!!!!       emoticon
see you this afternoon at 4pm, Blk 259 Bt Panjang   
(Update: 14March09 11:16am)

Dear SHCians!We have come to our last PipeLine Ramble!  We have scaled up walls, cross fences, jumped across ‘canals’…… PLR4 might be the toughest of all because of certain challenges, yet to take on!This trail leads us through green pastures; give your legs a good workout as you climb from 1 slope to the next… each steeper than the 1 before.  At last, on top of a slope, standing on a small space enough for 2; to take a breather ….. turned, look back,,,,,,  a ‘gasp’; Wow! so steep!!   Reality dawns; a smile broke forth with glee……. I DID IT!!!?     emoticon

In PLR2 we walked on a pipeline, a small ‘section’.  Someone had asked: Can we walk the entire length?   Such a chance is HERE!

Challenge:  walk ON the entire length of a huge pipe!  No turning back as it is the only way to the opposite side. 
This pipe seems broader; definitely longer, approx 200m.

Next,   ever stepped on something soft?   I mean, really soft…..aargggghhh, a rare experience! 

This trail might be Challenging for some;  to others, definitely a Challenge not to be missed!!!!!  ADVENTURE!….Excitement!…. awaits!        emoticon

Start Time:  4pm SHARP.  (Route 8 – 9km.  Be punctual, due to the challenges, might take 3hrs).

Meeting Point:   Blk 259 coffeeshop, along Bt Panjang Road (same place where PLR3 ended).

How to Get there:  
(i)  Choa Chu Kang MRT transfer to Bt Panjang LRT – Bangkit station.
Exit LRT,  keep left – see Blk 255 /Bt Panjang Ring Rd, walk forward, look for
Blk 259.
(note:  from Choa Chu Kang MRT to Bangkit LRT – allow 15-20mins, waiting
& travel time).

OR
(ii)  Buses along Bukit Panjang Road alight at either Blk 223 or Blk 270
(depends which direction you are coming from)  –  bus nos. 171, 187, 190,
700A, 960, 963, 966.

Walk will End:  at Woodlands Town Garden @Woodlands Centre Road / Woodlands Centre Point.Take 950 or 911 to Marsiling MRT.  Other bus services available: 178; 856; 903; 911; 912; 913; 170.

NOTE:
1)  DO wear proper walking, covered shoes; use an old pair; ‘non-slip’.
2)  If mozzies are attracted to you, bring insect sprays.3)  There are no ‘toilet’ facilities & no shelter from raindrops.4)  Bring only the minimum, ‘light’ on the back is ideal!

An Exception:  due to the terrain of this trail, should the weather be inclement either on Friday night or Saturday morning, for the safety of all participants, the walk might be cancelled.   emoticon    (ps: Trail heads Northwards).  

*****On Saturday, 14Mar 12noon: check this post …..         emoticon
We shall advise
in case this walk has to be cancelled due to inclement weather!

REGISTER HERE.
If you need clarification, drop me an email…  chrischan5575@yahoo.com

REGISTERED,,, THE BOLD, DARING & ADVENTUROUS
1. Veronique 2. Susan Tan 3. Daisy Yeo 4. John Howe 5. Sarah Zahriah 6. Wee Chin 7. Feztus Lim 8. Ronald Lee 9. Thomas Goh 10. Kristin Leong 11. Richard Yee 12. Molly Chua 13. Alicia Soh 14. Mike Tan 15. Bobby Yee 16. Steven Chan 17. James TanCL 18. Charles Chua
19.KarenT
20.Pauline ….. Jeffrey Lim; ChristinaCL Chan

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan….signing off…

Stay kool!  Be kool!     emoticon    C ya! 


Background of this Trial
:
What is this PipeLine Ramble – PLR? Most of you would know that a water
pipeline runs from Johor to Singapore but have anybody thought to trace the pipeline route"?

The entire trail is approx 30km! We had intended to introduce this trail in 3 separate segments but had decided to segment it into 4 parts.
Each part of the route has a different terrain and each opens up a part of
Singapore seldom seen.

PLR1: in Apr08 the 1st segment, from Pearl’s Hill to Farrer Road.
PLR2:  Aug08 Farrer Road to Turf City (the pixs are found in the same post
dd 23July08).
PLR3: Oct08 Turf City to Bukit Panjang Park (post dd 01Oct08, pixs are found
in the same post).

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NEW ELEMENTARY DANCE CLASS: ONE FOR ONE PROMOTION:

Hi SHCians,

AAVX dance school is giving this, one for one, one-time promotion for those who are signing up for its new elementary dancing classes starting on 4th March and 7th March 2009

Dance classes on one for one promotion:

  1. Salsa : Wed 7.15 pm and Sat 2.15pm
  2. Bachata : Wed 9.15pm and Sat 3.15pm
  3. Nightclub 2 steps : Sat 4.15pm
  4. Argentine Tango Sat 5.15pm
  5. Fees: $98.00 per pax.

    Session: 8 lessons

    Venue: AAVX dance studio

    To know the address, how to reach by car, bus, MRT, , please visit

    its website. 

http://www.aavx.com/contact.html

Come and join me
For more info. Please contact me, Francis at francisemail@yahoo.com

Tai Chi

Hi SHCians,

Join me on a Tai Chi 24, 42, Kung Fu Fans and Sword 42. for beginers or intermediate at the Botanic Garden beside the entrance of Orchid Gardens. next to Ginger Garden.

It is Free lessions for all the SHCian on every Saturday and Sunday Morning at 8am to 9am then follow by Line Dance with music and songs, free lessions until 10am.

And some will go for Breakfast after that, free choice for all.

Have fun – Richard Kwok

Monthly walk: Sat 14Feb

Dear SHCians!

14th February….. Let’s think about love and friendship.  A Japanese once told me that in Japan it is also referrred to as Tomo-choko (???)  
Tomo meaining friend; choko meaning chocolate.  Got the ‘hint’? …make this a Memorable Valentine’s Day!       emoticon

You are invited to a KOOL date….. to explore our Singapore’s latest downtown icon; the 1st reservoir in the heart of the city! 
the magnificient MARINA BARRAGE!  

This unique 3-in-1 provides:
1)  Water supply — will increase our local water supply source,
2)  Flood control — being a dam built across the Marina Channel to keep out seawater and 
3)  New Lifestyle attraction — ideal for all kinds of recreational activities; set to become an integrated watersports hub and
premier tourist attraction.

A WALK THAT IS DIFFERENT !  An opportunity to        emoticon
(i)  "Walk on Water" by crossing the dam across the Marina Channel.
(ii) "Stand on a Green Roof"  to view our city skyline with the sea as your backdrop; definitely, a view with a great difference!
(iii) "Stroll in the park"  enjoy the fountains in the open central courtyard, watch kids running through the community water playground.
(iv)  an intriguing gallery awaits….. must try, must see…
(v)  have a "Picnic at the Barrage"  ….BYO picnic basket.  Yes, it is allowed but NO Littering & CLEAN UP! before you leave.

Date: Saturday, 14 February 2009   (in case, you didnt get the date right …) haha

Leaders for this walk: ChristinaCL Chan & Charles Chua

Duration:  less than 2hours; you may stay as long as you wish but, do catch the Last Bus out.
**Last Bus from Marina Barrage: 9.00pm

Meeting Point & Time: Entrance to Marina Barrage Main Lobby at 4.30pm sharp.

Though the Barrage is completed; the area directly around it is still under heavy construction.  I had recced this place 3x.  There are
shady roads but I believe no one would want to walk along the dusty roads where trucks with sand, stones rumbled past….
So, for the safety of all, take the MRT!

How to get there:
MRT Station:  Marina Bay, EXIT B, walk straight out, turn right to the Pick-up stop to board the Free shuttle bus service to Marina Barrage.
The shuttle is approx at 10 minute intervals, subject to traffic conditions. 

Those who drive:
from ECP Exit 17A;
from AYE Exit 18;
from Cross Street/Central Boulevard;
from Maxwell Road/Marina Boulevard(NTUC Centre);

THEN travel on…. Marina Station Road/Marina Place/Marina Mall/Marina Grove/Marina way to Marina Barrage entrance/carpark. Free parking.


What to bring:

Your camera!
A shawl or something to keep you warm, might get chilly at sundown.
Sun visor or cap(hold on to it, lest it is blown away).  There are shades but one might not get a good view.  
Bring umbrellas, but hold on to it lest it is blown away!

NOTE:
A cafe serves light snacks & from Sundown it will be a pub with ‘live’ music & serves finger food. 
A restaurant serves ala carte dinner.

REGISTER HERE.
If you need clarification, drop me an email:   chrischan5575@yahoo.com

WHO ARE COMING:

1. Daniel Ong   2. Patsy   3. Lim Tian Soo   4. Feztus Lim   5. Caroline Gee   6. Myra Chia   7. Freddy Liew   8. Bernie Chung   9. Mary Chan   10. Lee King Seng   11. Sarah Zahriah   12. Daisy Yeo   13. Annie Loh   14. Anna Seet   15. Steven Chan   16. Bobby Yee   17. Lina Ng   18. Lim Ah Nee   19. Susan Chang   20. Bira Lupolo   21. Josephine Yap   22. Jenny Tham   23. Juliana Kok   24. Lee Seok Cheng   25. Christina ChanWH   26. Peggy Yap   27. Arthur Yap   28. Charles Wee   29. Gingko Tay   30. Pauline Chew   31. Alan Bok   32. Ann Bok   33. Henry Lim   34. Vince Wong   35. Carol Wong   36. Lee Peng Peng   37. Janet Chan   38. Lawrence Khan   39. Kristin Leong   40. Alice Seah   41. Dorothy Shem   42. Linda Chang   43. John Howe   44. Ronald Lee   45. AnnTo  46. Rosalind Koh  47. Kenneth Tan  48. Rosalind Koh  40. Gengha Dhevi  50. Wong Hong Jeng  51. Lilian Teo  52. Dorothy Lee  53. Eliza Chua  54. Lina Tan  55. Angie Ng  56. Evelyn Ong  57. Katherine Chong  58. Peggy Ho  59. Joyce Tan  60. Paul Kong  61. Peggy Kong  62.Doris Lim  63. Gibson  64. Oi Cheng  65. CJ  66. Karen Thio  67. Lydia  68. Jane Tan  69. Jenny Tan  70. Christopher Chean  71. Jacqueline Han  72. Clara Chay  73. Maureen Lee  74.  MollyC  75. VeroniqueL  76. Catherine Chong 77. Evelyn Ong 78. Charles Chua   79. ChristinaCL Chan  
 

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan….signing off…
Stay kool!   Be kool!     Till then…..        emoticon   emoticon

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Check this out – Laughter Exercise

Hi Folks – Gong Xi Fa Cai! May all your wishes come true!

I meant to post this notice in Dec last year. But anticipating that SHC folks would be busy with preparing for the festivity of Christmas, I decided to wait a while. Then, came January, and again, I did not post this notice thinking that SHC folks would be busy preparing and celebrating CNY.
Then, in Feb, there will be the Yunnan trip led by Feztus, and come March/April there are other trips led by other SHC folks. If I don’t post the notice now, I guessed I never will.  I was aiming to have the maximum impact with this notice. That is – to reach as many SHC folks as possible.
Here is what I would like to share with you:

Subject: Laughter Exercise

  • Venue: Horticultural Park (Hort Park), 33 Hyderabad Road, Off Alexandra Road.  Go to the “Circle of Bamboo”.
  • (Buses to Alexandra Road: 51, 57, 93, 97, 100, 166, 175)
  • Date and Time: Every Tues 6.30p.m.
  • Dress code: comfortable footwear, casual ‘cool’ clothes.

Reminder: Those of you who are mosquito magnets, please remember to use insect repellant.
More info: Hort Park is a beautiful and peaceful garden. You may wish to take a stroll before or after the exercise. It starts promptly at 6.30p.m. If you are 15 minutes late, you’ve missed half the exercise.
This exercise is suitable for whom?

Any one – young or old, male or female, fat or thin. It is a light and fun exercise. There were families who came in three generations: grandparents, parents and their children. There was an elderly gentleman in a wheelchair pushed by his elderly loving wife. There were old retirees, and there were young adults coming in after work hours.

Because it is free and easy, (no registration required), sometimes the crowd was quite big. More than 30 people. Some Tuesdays, only a handful turned up – about 10 people.

Other info: We all know that “laughter is the best medicine”.
This laughter exercise originated in India, and has spread to the rest of the world.  Some business corporation paid big bucks to hire the trained laughter exercise facilitators, to teach their employees to laugh away their stress, and thereby, be more productive.

And guess what?
This lady, a trained laughter exercise facilitator, is conducting the exercises for FREE! Yes – FREE! FREE! FREE! She is in her sixties, very zesty, warm and friendly. I later learned that she started this free laughter exercise program in Sep 2008. Make time to check this out. You have “nothing to lose, all to gain”.

If you’d like me to show you where is the “Circle of Bamboo”, I can meet you at the lobby to lead you there. Email me jacqhan@gmail.com

Postings on Monthly Walks…

INFORMATION only —

Another kind friend has told me that some members has asked Where they can register for the up & coming Walk in Feb2009??      emoticon

Apparently, we have hung up our walking shoes too long.  

FYI, it is the norm or had been 3 years now that DETAILS of each scheduled walk will be posted at a nearer date ie., approx 2 weeks before the happening date, lest it is forgotten…  heehee

I want to keep the "Fire of Love"  burning for this HOT date…. emoticon
 trust this clarifies:  Postings are INFORMATION only on these 2 dates —  

5Jan2009   Monthly walk to resume 14Feb2009
&  again on   
21Jan  Monthly walk to resume…. (an update due to some reshuffle, see below)   

Next week, Details will be up…. Look forward to your registrations then.  …. Watch this space!  …. "Walks"       emoticon

(Repeat) Posted on 21Jan Monthly walk to resume……

Further to the post on 5JAN2009, please note changes (**) as follows: emoticon

10Jan                no walk.
14Feb               Marina Barrage, "a walk that is different"        
14Mar               **Pipe Line Ramble 4 (PLR 4)
25Apr              **(4th Sat)  Keppel Island

Other details remains status quo.  For more details, please check the post dated 5Jan2009 "Monthly walk to resume…."

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always…….

WISH ONE & ALL  "GONG XI FA CAI"  wishing good fortune & prospertiy and good health!

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan..signing off…   

see u soon!  emoticon    Till then…..     emoticon 

Happenings in Perth

Hi SHCians

Thought I will post some happenings that that you can join in when you are here in Perth. These include:

Mar – fishing again at Cervantes, maybe with Mary joining in. Buying of lobsters if still in season.
Ongoing fishing at various places and golfing.
Self-drives.
Aug/Sep – My Self-drive across Nullabor Plain to Adelaide, Great Ocean Rd to Geelong, Victoria, etc and back to Perth.

There are 4 of us here – self, Mary, Linda and Hou Chong. So you can join up and also meet some of our friends here. Quite a number came from S’pore, Malaysia etc. So far, Mary and I are into fishing and I have  yet to do other things eg golfing, visiting markets etc with Mary and the rest.

I’m very certain the Apr group led by Terence and Mary will have lots to do and see here.

Joan

Monthly Walk to resume….

Dear SHCians,

Further to the post on 5JAN2009, please note changes to schedule(**) as follows:

10Jan                no walk.
14Feb               Marina Barrage, "a walk that is different"       
14Mar               **Pipe Line Ramble 4 (PLR 4)
25Apr               **(4th Sat)  Keppel Island

Other details remains status quo.  For more details, please check the post dated 5Jan2009 "Monthly walk to resume…."

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always!  emoticon

WISH ONE & ALL  "GONG XI FA CAI"  wishing good fortune & prosperty and good health!

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…   

see u soon!      Till then…..   emoticon  

Anyone interested to go on a photagraphic trip to Indonesia in Feb 09?

My photography instructor is organsiing a photograpy trip to Indonesia from 14th to 24 Feb. Places covered are Bandung, Borodudur,Mt Bruno and Bali and many stops in between. There are currently 8 of us with air tickets all booked with Jetstar. The land tour is about S$1000 (+/-) depending on the actual no. of pax. This is a special itinerary arranged for tour and photo taking so there will be limited shopping involved..we will be armed with cameras, SD and CF cards but  not credit cards emoticon

Those who are keen to join us pls e-mail me at sockie_sg@hotmail.com for more details.

Sockie

Patrick Lee SJ – Profile

 Hello everyone at SHC, I am Patrick, 63 years old, retired.

Extrovert, volunteer at CC events, do volunteer work with SAGE.  I meditate, travelled, read and write on the net, and walking with nature.

Gracious ageing is another journey in our Silver years.  As we reminisce  our youthful days of joy and happenings, we know we will never rewind back the march of time.

And time is of the essence.  I will live my silver years with bountiful energy.  With time at our disposal, I am fortunate to come across SHC. I hope I can make more friends and acquire more knowledge and experience from the vast personalities in SHC.

Regards

Patrick