Monthly Walk to resume: 14Feb2009

Ever wondered the difference between hiking and walking?  I did and found some comparisons:

.. Hikers hike on natural trails, walkers walk on any surface – concrete, asphalt, gravel, sand.    [We walked all types]

.. Hikers seek natural environments – forests, mountains, parks. Walkers walk anywhere.     [Right! We walked everywhere not just anywhere…. Ha]

.. Hikers like to dress the part…. in natural fibers, sturdy hiking boots, a hiking stick. Walkers may look like anybody else out strolling down the street.    [some of our walkers came in hiking shoes, all set to go]  

.. Hikers bring along essentials to deal with any emergency. Walkers take their house key and maybe their wallet and water bottle.     [hee hee hee]

Are you a hiker or walker?  Me think we are both, never mind…whatever…whichever…

Let’s Hit the Trail once again shall we?  At least One step one day… aha

SHC monthly walks will resume on Saturday, 14February 2009.   emoticon

FYI, the walk team “EOs” has grown from 5 to 8! 
the 3 new additions:  Joyce Tan; Charles Chua and Serene Low.
 
For 2009 expect some changes or variety and/or difference:
1)       Most walks will still be on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       EXCEPTIONS: 3 dates shall be rescheduled to the 1st Saturday instead.  The dates are: 4Apr; 2nd May & 1Aug.
3)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting around 4pm.  A couple of morning walks MIGHT be scheduled.
4)       Get your feet wet, wade in shallow streams of water might come your way….

Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

NOTE:  these confirmed dates, routes to be advised/confirmed in due time:

10Jan                no walk.
14Feb               Marina Barrage, "a walk that is different"        
14Mar               Keppel Island (TBC)
04Apr*              (1st Sat) Pipe Line Ramble 4 (PLR 4)
02May*             (1st Sat)TBA
13Jun                TBA
11Jul                 TBA
1Aug*               (1st Sat)  TBA
12Sep               TBA
10Oct               TBA
14Nov               TBA
12Dec               walking shoes, worn out!

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!

Even if you are speedy, you may want to take the extra time to – soak in the scenery, take photos, appreciate the beautiful blooms, the butterflies, the birds and bees, perhaps a squirrel or monkeys!  Time in the natural environment should be spent observing and enjoying rather than hurrying to a destination…. the leisure walks that are intended!
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…

WISH ONE & ALL A FABULOUS 2009!     emoticon
see u soon!      Till then…..

Golf as long term exercise

hi,

i could not find any thread on golf proper so i try to start this thread..

i happen to come across many senior golfers who enjoy and keep fit with golf

even for those a little expanded at middle section of the body can find golf an enjoyable and refreshing exercise

so for those who would like to try the game and do not know to get started, please notify your interest

the rest can be discussed and arranged

… a little exercise is worth many health pills …

brianOng

For the love of fishing at a kelong

Some of us like fishing from the Bedok jetty.  Others like pond fishing.  Brave ones go out and catch the big marlins.  Not so brave ones put their feet into a tub and enjoy rainbow fishes ravishing at their old skin.

We had a kelong outing, a few years ago.  SB Khoo caught a plate-size grouper.  Cannot remember, but RonaldLai caught a really tiny one.  Others just love the mahjong table.  I enjoy sleeping at the edge of the kelong, counting the stars after a couple of beers.

We are not going kelong fishing in this post.  But, if you have gone fishing in the last 12 months, share with us your experience, where you went to, what you got, what you ate, and how much did you spend.

Maybe, something might surface from your experience.  You never know.  Dont be shy.

Terence Seah

Join other kakis groups via SMS

If you like to be invited to join any of the kakis groups below, you can now register via sms.  Event Organisers of any of these kakis groups may alert you via SMS.  He/she has to be a familiar face at SHC monthly gatherings; and members know him/her.  The EO should also have been a SHC member for at least 6 months. 

  1. Bowling – Every ready to bowl, outside the longkang.
  2. Coffee – chit chit chat, high tea, anytwhere.
  3. Cycling – cyling
  4. Dance – Can be line, ball, social.
  5. Diving – includes snorkling.
  6. Fishing – Loves pond, kelong and deep sea fishing.
  7. Golf – A game lasting at least 4 hours.
  8. Johore – For those who loves shopping, eating in JB.
  9. Karaoke – for those who love to croak anytime.
  10. Mahjong – You must have a place, then you can invite.
  11. Malacca – for those who loves going to Malacca.
  12. Nightout – nightbirds, and include dancing, porridge, drinks or chitchat.
  13. Movie – Need a friend to see the latest movie in town.
  14. Photography – out together to take pictures of sceneries, birds or people.
  15. Swimming – shy to swim alone. Try the swim kakis.
  16. Tennis – play with other like-minded tennis enthusiats.
  17. Walking – walk walk

To join, eg the Dance kakis group,  just sms DANCE yourfullname postalcode to 9178-7097.

You need to spell the kakis group exactly, as the sms system is pretty dumb.  Then, you should get a response from the SMS system within a minute or two.

Latest update:

Wef 24 Dec 2009, the different kakis group SMS alert is operational.  If you have a confirmed activity, simply sms your text to terence at 9489-4360.  I shall dispatch your SMS to the kakis group without the next few minutes.  After a few activities, once you are familiar, you can send the msgs to the kakis group yourself.

for example:
"MAHJONG ALERT I am having a mahjong session at my house in bukit timah on Sun 22 Dec from 12nn.  Coming?  RSVP Lester Lim 1234-5678."

Terence Seah

CNY Lunch on Sat 31st Jan,09 (Update 1)

Hi Members,emoticon

As tradition we are organizing CNY Dim Sum Lunch.

Venue:   Tian Jin (United) Restaurant

Location:  22 Cavenagh Road #02-01 Hotel Grand Central.

Time :   11:00am – 2:00pm

Cost:    $25/per pax nett.  (allocation 10pax per table)

Menu:  Prosperity Salmon Yu-Sheng, 10 kinds of Dim Sum, 2 side dishes, dessert and free flow of Tea.

Total Pax:  50 (5 tables) base on 1st pay 1st served.

Payment : By IB / ATM Transfer to Loh Yew Kwong’s POSB Current A/C 796-03473-4 by 31/Dec’08

We hope to have a enjoyable CNY gathering.

Lin, Shirleen, Yew Kwong

Registered :

  1. Lin Chuah  (paid)
  2. Shirleen     (paid)
  3. Philip Chia (paid)
  4. Terence Seah (paid)
  5. King Seng (paid)
  6. Liz Yeo (paid)
  7. Jennifer Wee (paid)
  8. Eyvonne Chew (paid)
  9. Annie Goh (paid)
  10. Nelly Ho (paid)
  11. Geok Suan (paid)
  12. Sockie (paid)
  13. Judy Lim (paid)
  14. Mary Chan (paid)
  15. Karen Lim (paid)
  16. Daisy Phua (paid)
  17. Anne Chee (paid)
  18. Dan Huang (paid)
  19. Joy Chuang (paid)
  20. Agnes Seow (paid)
  21. Steven Chan (paid)
  22. Jane Tan (paid)
  23. Abel Tan (paid)
  24. Lilian Teo (paid)
  25. Jane Ong (paid)
  26. Boon Liang (paid)
  27. Bira Lupolo (paid)
  28. Andrew Koh (paid)
  29. Catherine Ho (paid) Tim Liu
  30. Eileen Lee (paid)
  31. Karen Thio (paid)
  32. Lydia Lai (paid)
  33. Maggie Teo (paid)
  34. Albert (paid)
  35. Bessie Lam (paid)
  36. Helen T Wong (paid)
  37. Ah Nee (paid)
  38. Lina Ng (paid)
  39. Susan Chang (paid)
  40. Dennis Wee (paid)
  41. Alice Seah (paid)
  42. Jonathan Ong (paid)
  43. Lawrence Khan (paid)
  44. Marg Tian (paid)
  45. Anna Seet (paid)
  46. Gwyneth Lee (paid)
  47. Thomas Loh (paid)
  48. Dolly Lim (paid)
  49. Christina ChanCL (paid)
  50. Lee Seok Cheng (Paid)
  51. Juliana Kok (Paid)
  52. Christina ChanWH (Paid)
  53. Charles Chua (paid)
  54. Alicia Lim (paid)
  55. Myra Chia (paid)
  56. Eileen Tan (paid)
  57. Sophia Lim (paid)
  58. Florence Theng (paid)
  59. Edmund Ong (paid)
  60. Eliz Koh (paid)
  61. Yew Kwong (paid)

Charity Event – Jan 24’2009 (Lunch)

Hi SHCians,

A few of us were discussing couple of weeks back that we intend to organise Charity Event before the CNY for those old and needy folks so that they are also able to enjoy the joy of CNY festive season.

We will be arranging a buffet lunch for about 200paxs (this cost had been taken care of) and was hoping that we can get more sponsors to give them a small goodies bag containing 1 pkg of biscuit, 1 tin of small milo and 1 small angpow so that they

Besides the usual helpers to help out in the distribution of meals to them.  I am also hoping that some of you can come forward to perform some entertainment items for them, i.e. sing song, line dancing or social dancing – Any volunteers for this showtime, pls come forward to help to make this a joyous occasion for these folks… :)

But since I hv limited cash flow on hand, I might not able to cater any lunches for all of you, so I really hope that all of you dont mind paying the lunch at your own expense.

This Event will be held on:

Date : January 24’2009 (Saturday)
Time : 12.30 – 3.30pm (Lunch will provided for those old and needy)
Venue: Church of the Nativity at the basement of the Community Hall
Address: 1259 Upper Serangoon Road (ard Hougang Ave8)

Kind contribution can be make via Lum Oi Cheng POSB Saving A/C 117-00132-6.  Thanking you in advance for the kind generosity received.

Getting there:  Nearest MRT station – Hougang (NE14)

Buses along Hougang Ave 8 : 62, 74, 113, 119 and 147 – alight at Punggol Park/opp Punggol Park (depending on which direction you are coming from)

Since Oi Cheng was there with me this morning to liaise with them on this event, she shall be the Co EO for this event.

Keen to volunteer to help, pls raise your hand here… :

So far, we have the following members’ participations

  1. Dolly – contribution & helper (Rec’d $800 cash)
  2. Oi Cheng – helper
  3. Terence – helper
  4. Lin Chuah – helper (Rec’d $200 cash)
  5. Yew Kwong – helper
  6. Boon Liang – helper
  7. Lily Ho – $200 contribution, xport and helper (Rec’d $200 cash)
  8. Karen Thio – helper
  9. Tim – $200 contribution & 1 song item (Rec’d $200)
  10. Jennifer Lim – $100 and helper (Rec’d $100 cash)
  11. Celia Wong – (Rec’d $100)
  12. Geok Suan – Some cash contribution (Rec’d $100 cash)
  13. Mary Lee (Perth) – (Rec’d $100)
  14. Florence Ho – donations (Rec’d $100)
  15. Veronique – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100)
  16. Clara Chay – Singing and helper
  17. Melissa Khng – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100)
  18. Susan Tan – $150 contribution and helper (Rec’d $150)
  19. Janet Heng – $100 contribution & helper (Rec’d $100 cash)
  20. Liu – helper
  21. Judy Lim – Singing and helper
  22. Charles Chua – Cash contribution and transport (Rec’d $100 cash)
  23. King Seng – helper
  24. June Tan – helper
  25. Chan ChristinaWH – $100 (Rec’d $100)
  26. Margaret Lee – donation and helper (Rec’d $200 cash)
  27. Helen Lee – helper
  28. Lilian Teo – helper
  29. Shirleen – helper
  30. June Lim – $100 and helper (Rec’d $100)
  31. AhNee – helper
  32. Nor, Ah Nee, Suzhang & Lina (Rec’d $200)
  33. Thomas Loh – sing song and helper
  34. ChrisCL Chan – $200 and helper (Rec’d $200)
  35. Steven Chan – helper
  36. Eileen Lee $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100 cash)
  37. Alicia Soh – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100 cash)
  38. Mike – helper
  39. Dhevi – helper
  40. LH Jie – $100 contribution (Rec’d $100 cheque)
  41. Sockie – helper
  42. Jessie Tan – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100)
  43. Maureen Lee – helper
  44. Molly Chua – helper (Rec’d $200)
  45. Helen Wong – $100 contribution, singing and helper (Rec’d $100)
  46. Danz&Joy – (Rec’d $100)
  47. Raymond Low – $100 contribution (Rec’d $100)
  48. Bira – (Rec’d $100 cash)
  49. Annie Goh – (Rec’d $100 cash)
  50. Kenneth Tan – (Rec’d $50 cash)
  51. Mega – (Rec’d $50 cash)
  52. Lee Peng Peng – (Rec’d $50)
  53. Grace Wong – helper (Rec’d $100)
  54. Grace Kok – (Rec’d $50)
  55. Jassmine Teo – (Rec’d $100)
  56. Eleanor Chan – (Rec’d $100 cash)
  57. Jonathan Ong – (Rec’d $100)
  58. Pauline Tan – (Rec’d $50)
  59. Lisa Ong – $100 contribution and helper (Rec’d $100)
  60. Wee Jee – (Rec’d $100)
  61. AnnTo – (Rec’d $100)

Hope to get more volunteers… 

Cheers… Dolly

 

A fast way to contact dancers via SMS

Let’s say you have organised a dancing event for this Saturday night.  And you would like to contact other SHCians who love dancing.   So, you write a Post, inviting members to attend.  Then, you complain that this website does not permit telephone numbers to be published.  And, not everybody reads this website every week.  So, some would miss out on the event.

Well, the Event Organiser can now inform "Registered and Interested" dancers via the SHC sms system.  Here’s how I think it can be done.

  1. The Event Organiser must be a familiar face at SHC monthly gatherings; and members know him/her.  Must have been a SHC member for at least 6 months.  Your date of joining is prefixed to your registered name.
  2. The Event Organiser must write a Post on the dance event, on this website.  If needed, the EO can request Admin to send an sms to inform the registered dance group.
  3. All SHCians who love to be informed of any dancing event can register their names with the sms server.  Those who do not register will NOT receive the SMS.  You can de-register anytime.  For more details of the dance event, the member must still check the Post on this website.  How?  I shall inform you this week.

Notes:

  • SHC will not release any telephone numbers of members.  Members will only be informed via SMS; the EO will not know your telephone number.
  • The EO will have to compose and send the SMS message to me, max 120 characters.

This service will also be made available to other sports, hobbies or interest groups, if there is sufficient interest.   Strictly no politics, race, sex, religion, direct selling and MLM. 

Terence Seah

Singapore F1 Cycling Event On Sun, 22 Feb 09

Hi Guys

U had experienced F1 Car Racing last Sep. Now comes F1 Cycling sponsored by OCBC n organised by Spectrum Worldwide, a 1st of its kind event in Spore which will be held on Sun, 22 Feb 09.  9 of us crazy cyclists had since signed up for this event.  We look forward to see U participating. Perhaps we can form a contingent of 88 or 101 members to represent SHC. 

More information here : http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20081118/tap-700-singapores-mass-cycling-event-ai-231650b.html

How to register here : http://www.ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg/

Latests :

Bike Rentals Available : More info here – http://ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg/media/OCBC%20Cycle%20Singapore%202009%20-%20Bike%20Rental.pdf

Early Bird Discount Extended : Midnite, Mon 5 Jan 09.

 

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 15 Nov 08

Dear Passionate Cyclists

For this month cycling, we will continue our leisure ride up to NSRCC.

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant, Marina Cove, East Coast Parkway.

Rented bikes with special rates for SHC members are available.

Activity will be not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor for chitchat session. We will go for dinner together after the cycling session.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4U. Look forward 2seeing u guys

Our Usual Program

  • 4.00 – 4.30 pm : Gather 4chitchating, if possible inside aircon McDonald Restaurant.  
  • 4.35 pm : Proceed 2bike rental kiosk 2rent bikes.
  • 4.40 – 6.30pm : cycle up to NSRCC and back
  • Ah Nee and Lily will lead standard distance
  • Jade will coach  ‘L’ plates,  Please raise your hand if you are a ‘LEARNER’ so that we can attend to you.
  • 7.00 pm : Proceed for dinner at nearby restaurant

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

Who Are Coming :-

    1. Douglas
    2. Ah Nee
    3. Lily
    4. Maureen Lee
    5. Susan Tan
    6. Lina Ng
    7. Suzhang
    8. Norlinda
    9. Helen Chiew
    10. Dolly Lim
    11. John Howe
    12. Chin Boon
    13. Liz Yeo
    14. Joy C
    15. Dan Huang
    16. Molly Chua
    17. Neo Sock Cheng
    18. Ronald Wie – roller blade
    19. Andrew Thio – roller blade

    Click here to view photos

DANCE FEVER – WHAT’S YOUR MOVE (UP-DATE)

HI ALL SHC DANCERS

First of all let me and Alice congratulate James and Susan Tan for organising  the sparkling dance show at the Kovan CC last night, which unfortunately we were not able to be presence.  The coming dance event at the Esplanade will definitely bring more interest to the dancing circle of the SHC. 

Heres the latest highlights of the DANCE FESTIVAL at the ESPLANADE   –  STRICTLY BALLROOM

DATE:       19th OCTOBER, 2008 (SUNDAY)

VENUE:     ESPLANADE OPEN COURTYARD  (stage right in front of the Main Entrance)…F R E E….

ATTRACTIONS:    Performances and workshops By top American Professional Champions DB & KG                       (unfortunately non SHC names are not allowed to be mentioned here)

                           Performances by 10 Dance Youth Champions

SCHEDULES:       6.00 to 6.45pm  Latin Cha Cha, Jive and Samba performances by youth champions

                                                     Jive workshop for kids (aged 6 and above) by DB & KG

                            8.15 to 10.30pm Latin Cha Cha, Rumba and Paso Doble performances by DB & KG

                                                       Waltz and Rumba workshop by DB

                                                        Non-stop ballroom and social dance music by  top DJ to party the night away.

HAPPY  DANCIN’……….C U THERE

RON n ALICE LAI                                           

October 15 Gathering at Kovan – Sample Videos

Dear members,

Photos taken on 15-Oct-2008 at Kovan:

https://silverhairsclub.com/shc1/shc081015/ and SAMPLE Videos of Salsa & 1st Line dance:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5074842913947120107&hl=en 

 

A big thank you to Oi Cheng, Patrick Lee and Joy Chuang and other fotographers for doing such
a splendid job.

My sincerest thanks to all who have come to attend our UnUsUal dance event at Kovan CC tonite.

Without your support, this event would not be a success.

My heartfelt appreciation to our founder and chief Terence Seah for supporting this dance event
whoelheartedly and for his generousity to sponsor all the prizes and tokens of appreciation.

I would also like to thank the dancers and appointment holders who make this gathering
a much talk-about rendezvous.

My unreserved appreciation to the following performers:

Disco Rockers
Danz
Rene Leong
Lum Fook
Susan Chan
Dennis Wee
Marg Tian
Thomas Loh
Shirleen Kao

Line Dancers
Lydia Chin
Vivian Ler
Ronald Wie
Annie Loh
Agnes Seow
Doreen Ng
Hamidah Ishak
Joanne Ang

Latin Performers
Francis Mangalam
Catherine Koh
Susan Tan
Lydia Chin
James Tan

Not forgeting our extremely helpful appointments holders:

My Co_Organizer & Disco cheoreographer – Susan Tan
Master of Ceremony (MC) – Kazay Chua (new member)
Registration – Janet Heng and Karen Thio
Videographer/photographer – Patrick Lee and Joy Chuang
Sound manager – Ronald Lee
Book giver – Ivan Lim
Tangerine Cafe managers – Derrick, Dexter and Linda

If you have comments regarding this event, you are welcome to give your views.

This will help organiser of next event to make it even more successful.

If this venue is favorable to most members, I would not mind to hold another monthly meeting
in the near future with more performances. This time I may tie up with the CC management if
we can use multifunction hall next to the cafe. The hall is more spacious and has better lighting.

All you valuable comments and suggestions are most welcome.

sincerely,
james

3-in-1, Spore Flyer, Hippo River Cruise n Mongolian BBQ Buffet Dinner

Hi Members

Ann Lim with Dennis Wee and Yew Kwong are co-organising this event.  

Date                  : Sunday, 2 November 2008

Time                  : 2.30 pm to 6 pm (estimated)

Itinerary           :

  • 3 pm – Singapore Flyer
  • 4 pm – Hippo River Cruise
  • 5 pm – Mongolian BBQ Dinner at Kublai Khan located on 4th floor Park Mall, Penang Rd. Package price only covers basic food spread excluding expensive choices of oyster, shark fin, scallop, etc. This restaurant does not serve pork and has many Muslim customers patronising it for lunch n dinner.

Info on Spore Flyer : http://www.singaporeflyer.com/

Charge              : $40 per pax (Limited to 49 paxs on first pay first serve). No Reservation.

Meeting Place   : 2.30 pm sharp at City Hall mrt entrance facing Capital Theatre. Transport is provided for whole event. City Hall mrt > Spore Flyer > Park Mall > City Hall mrt.

Closing Date     : First pay first serve or on 24/10/08 whichever is earlier.

Membership     : Strictly for SHC members.

Payment           : IB / ATM transfer to Loh Yew Kwong’s POSB Current A/C 796-03473-4

Who Are Coming –

  1. Ann Lim (paid)
  2. Dennis Wee (paid)
  3. Yew Kwong (paid)
  4. Teresa Lee (paid)
  5. Alicia Soh (paid)
  6. Mike Tan (paid)
  7. Wendy Goh (paid)
  8. Lily Ho (paid)
  9. Karen Thio (paid)
  10. Judy Lim (paid)
  11. Mary Chan (paid)
  12. Susan Chan (paid)
  13. Jeffrey Lim (paid)
  14. June Tan (paid)
  15. Gingko Tay (paid)
  16. S K Chua (paid)
  17. Marg Tian (paid)
  18. Jenny Leong (paid)
  19. Paul Leong (paid)
  20. Grace Wong (paid)
  21. Bira Lupolo (paid)
  22. Ronald Wie (paid)
  23. Hyacinth DS (paid)
  24. Eileen Lee (paid)
  25. Douglas Chan (paid)
  26. Boon Liang (paid)
  27. Doreen Ng (paid)
  28. Tan Chin Boon (paid)
  29. Rene Leong (paid)
  30. Hamidah Ishak (paid)
  31. L H Jie (paid)
  32. Lisa Ong (paid)
  33. Catherine Chong (paid)
  34. Agnes Seow (paid)
  35. Anna Seet (paid)
  36. Henry Lim (paid)
  37. Joanne Ang (paid)
  38. Helen Wong (paid)
  39. Irene Seet (paid)
  40. Bernice Chung (paid)
  41. Vivien Ler (paid)
  42. Patricia Kew (paid)
  43. Lilian Lee (paid)
  44. Steven Chan (paid)
  45. Shirley Wee (paid)
  46. Kwok Lin Oi (paid)
  47. Lydia Chin (paid)
  48. Lilian Teo (paid)
  49. Yoon May (paid)

Registration is now closed. All 49 paxs paid. Thank you.

Latest Updates : 

The tour operator now gives us a bus that can ferry 45 to 49 (max) persons. We appreciate the remaining 3 members on the waiting list to pay up by 9 a.m. on Sat, 11 Oct 08. After this dateline, we will open up the balance seats to other members.  

Dining time will be before or latest by 5 pm.  and leave the restaurant by 6 pm.  Members can choose to leave from here or be transported back to City Hall mrt.  Non-participating members who wish to join the group for dinner will still have to pay $40 otherwise at the normal price of $29.80 you can have your dinner from 6 pm onwards.

Assembling time : Pls be punctual and present at 2.30 pm at City Hall mrt entrance facing Capitol Building.  Bus will leave on time after all paxs have boarded minus any late arrival (hope there will be none).

Click here to view photos

Cycling at East Coast Park on Sat, 18 Oct 2008

Hi there! Cycling enthusiasts,

Come and join us for this fun & exciting event. The Riding Passion lead by Douglas will take a short break…. have a KIT KAT.

For this month cycling, Douglas will join me leading the riders for a leisure ride along the stretch of East Coast cycling track. Our first stop over will be at Bedok Jetty, then continue to NSRCC and back to bike rental kiosk.

For those who are not so sure of how to cycle, Jade will be around to coach (L plate), otherwise will follow the slow cyclists (distance will depend).

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there for you. If it rains, let’s party…hahaha…. Looking forward to see you guys & gals on Sat, 18 Oct. Cheers!

? Program

• 4.00 pm: Meet at McDonald Restaurant, East Coast Parkway, Marine Cove.

• 4.30 pm: Proceed to rent bicycle at Coastal Recreation (bike rental kiosk). Bike rental at special rate for SHC members, cost $5 (includes 1 bottle of mineral water).

• 4.45 pm: Flag off for cyclists

• 6.30-7.00 pm: All cyclists assemble at bike rental kiosk to return bikes.

• 7.00 pm: Dinner time……..

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE : Pls raise your hand if you are a "LEARNER"!!! We need to identify you so that you can be attended to otherwise you have to sit by n watch.  

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

Who Are Coming –

  1. Douglas
  2. Ah Nee
  3. Suzhang
  4. Lina Ng
  5. Norlinda
  6. Molly Chua
  7. Ronald Lee
  8. John Howe
  9. Susan Tan
  10. Daisy Yeo
  11. Dan Huang
  12. Joy Chuang
  13. Maureen Lee
  14. Pearlynn Tan
  15. Terence Seah
  16. Chin Boon
  17. Ronald Wie (rollerblade)
  18. Lydia Chin
  19. Maggie Teo
  20. Albert Tan
  21. Kathryn Lee (rollerblade)
  22. Andrew Thio (may rollerblade if ground is dry)
  23. Andrew Yeung
  24. James Tan
  25. Patsy Lim
  26. Wana Tay
  27. Tricia Har

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Mthly walk: PLR 3 on 11Oct(Sat)

Monthly Walk: PipeLine Ramble 3 (from Turf City to Bt Panjang Pk)

Date: 11 October 2008 (Saturday)

Start Time: we shall start the walk at 4.30pm sharp!
Duration:  less than 3 hours.

Meeting Point:
at TURF CITY – the waiting point for shuttle service to/fro Clementi.

Getting There:  (in your travel time, do allow waiting time)
1)
  from Clementi  or  Toa Payoh Bus Interchanges to Turf City: take the complimentary half-hourly(approx) Free shuttle bus services.

2)  Alternate, Public Bus Services:
2a)  Services Along Dunearn Road: 66, 67, 74, 77, 151, 154, 157, 170, 170X, 171, 174, 700, 852, 960, 961, 970.   Alight at the bus stop opposite Sixth Avenue Centre

2b)  Services Along Bukit Timah Road: 66, 67, 74, 77, 151, 154, 157, 170, 170X, 174, 171, 700, 851, 852, 960, 961, 970, 980.   Alight at the bus stop at Sixth Avenue Centre.

(If you are taking these Public Buses, after alighting, take a 5-mins walk towards Turf City, look for the shuttle service waiting point to/fro Clementi)

Leaders for this walk:  JeffreyLim & ChristinaCL Chan.

The 2nd ramble "PLR-2" came to past in August 2008; the trial ended at Turf City.  Let’s Ramble On to another part of Singapore!…….

The terrain is not too rugged.  A grassland fringed by trees; though slopes are gradual there might be little or no defined foot holds ie., could be a little slippery so, proper footwear is encouraged. 

This segment has only 1 obstacle which might provide a wee challenge.
The options are:

1)  get down & walk a U-shaped DRAIN.  Not wide canals. Whilst you are crossing, hope no water gushes out on you…. heehehe

2)  leap across, ensure you land on the narrow ledge (at most, your head will hit not a wall but the huge waterpipe "OUCH!"  the echos ‘gong…ng….ng’! ringing in your ears for a couple of secs.  

3)  perhaps, there is another way  to cross over?  we shall see…..

After passing through Bukit Panjang Park, we shall end the walk with dinner at a big coffeshop (Blk 272) where a variety of food awaits you.

WALK ENDS:  Blk 272 Bangkit Road, off Bt Pangjang Rd. 

LRT Station:  Bangkit. 
Bus Services along Bt Panjang Rd:  171, 187, 190, 700, 960, 963.

Please Register here.     emoticon  

Registered:
1. Daisy Yeo  2. Karen Thio  3. Roger Lim  4. Mei Foo  5. Susan Tan  6. James Tan  7.  Wee Chin  8. Andrew Yeung  9.Dan Huang  10. Joy Chuang  11. Alicia Soh  12. Mike Tan  13. Charles Wee  14. Veronique Lee  15. Kristin Leong  16. Venika Leong  17. Alice Seah; 18. Patsy Lim; 19. Steven Chan; 20. Pauline Khoo; 21. Angeline Ong; 22. Lee King Seng; 23. Lina Ng; 24. Susan Chang; 25. Ah Nee; 26. MollyC ; 27. RonaldL; 28. Oi Cheng; 29. Kwee Swee Meng; 30. JeffreyL; 31. ChristinaCL

NOTE:
1)  If the mozzies always like you, do bring the insect sprays.
2)  There are no ‘toilet’ facilities & no shelter from raindrops.

Stay cool!  Be cool!      emoticon     C ya!

ChristinaCL Chan & Jeffrey Lim  & CharlesWee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan.

Background of this Trial:

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

The entire trail of approx 21 km will take around 8 to 9hours! We had
intended to introduce this trail in 3 separate segments but after the 1st ramble; to truly enjoy this exciting, challenging trail it has now been segmented into 4 parts. 

Each part of the route has a different terrain and each opens up a part of Singapore seldom seen.
1st segment from Pearl’s Hill to Farrer Road, Apr08.
2nd segment from Farrer Road to Turf City, Aug08  (the pixs are found in
the same post dd 23July08).

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Monthly Walks: Oct – Dec 2008

Dear SHCians,

The schedule for Q4 (Oct to Dec08):

11Oct    PipeLine Ramble 3

08Nov    MacRitchie Suspension Bridge

13Dec    (have fun doing your Christmas shopping)

We shall hang up our walking shoes for 2 months:  No walks for Dec08 and Jan09.         emoticon

Another year of exciting, interesting trails!     emoticon
For 2.5 years, there were only 3 of us in the walk team: Charles Wee, Veronique Wong and I.  Joining us in 2008, we have Mary Tan and Jeffrey Lim, that makes 5!  JeffL joined us mid year and introduced the interesting "trail of our water pipeline".  We also visited the new HortPark/Southern Ridges.  

Do you know?
Monthly walk schedule: 2nd Saturday/each month! unless otherwise stated.
Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date.
Rain or shine, scheduled walks will not be cancelled.

We wish to encourage YOU to join the Walk team as "EOs"!  
You just need to give time; have a sense of direction, like to organize/lead and Enjoy meeting people.      emoticon    we will share with you.. come, talk to us…….   

Till then…. stay Cool!  emoticon

The Walk Team
(Charles Wee, Christina Chan, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim)

October 15 Monthly Gathering Program

Dear SHCians,

Thank you for the great support so far. The program for Oct 15 gathering is ready.

Due to only a handful of members able to turn up for Session 1, there’s a slight shift in the time slot.

Please scroll down for details

Date:     15th-October-2008 (Wednesday)
Time   : 5.00opm -7.00pm (Session 1 – for retirees & flexi-timers)
              7.00pm – 10.30pm (Session 2 – for busy professionals and nite owls)
Venue : Kovan CC, Tangerine Cafe (same as July 08 venue)
              207, Hougang St 21 (5 min walk from kovan MRT)

Direction to Kovan CC:

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_18687/travel_site_1/

Pls indicate if you are coming for Session 1 or 2; else I presume you will be attending both.

The followings have registered:

Session 1

1) Terence Seah (founder and chief)
2)
3) Catherine Yeo
4) Wee Jee
5) Norhayati
6) Catherine Ho
7) Pauline Chew
8) Ronald Lee
9) Neo Sock Cheng
10) Karen Thio
12) Mega Abdullah

Session 2

1) Patrick Lee (new mbr & Videographer)
2) Terence Seah (founder and chief)               
3) Danz                                              
4) Joy Chuang   (photographer)                                  
5) Susan Tan                             
6) Ivy Low SH                             
7) Francis R Mangalam                        
8a) Catherine Koh                                
9) Ronald Wie                             
10) Lydia Chin
11) Rene Leong                             
12) Susan Chan                               
13) Shirleen Kao                                
14) Dennis Wee                               
15) Thomas Loh                              
16) Lum Fook                             
17) James Tan                               
18) Lee Ah Nee                                
19) Janet Heng          (Registration)                   
20) Lily Ho Willocq                               
21) Mary Chan                               
22) Agnes Seow
23) Steven Chan
24) Annie Loh
25) Malyne Suen (new mbr)
26) Molly Chua
27) Kenneth Tan
28) Bira
29) Ivan Lim (have novels to give away)
30) Marg Tian
31) Catherine Ho
32) Dolly Lim (helping to make name cards)
33) Oi Cheng
34) Suzhang
35) Juliet
36) Lina
37) Doreen Ng
38) Charles Wee
39) Julie Yeo
40) Karen Thio (Registration)
41) June Tan
42) Hamidah Ishak
43) Joanne Ang
44) Angela Straatan
45) Norlinda
46) Anna Seet
47) Judy Lim
48) Caroline Gee
49) Andrew Thio
50) Boon Liang
51) Lina Tan
52) Peng Peng
53) Helen Wong
54) Shirley Wee (new member)
55) Caroline Sit
56) Jeffrey Lim
57) Ronald Lee
56) Irene Seet
57) Patrick Khoo
58) Kazay Chua (MC – new member)
59) Hyacinth D’Silva
60) Meifoo
61) Aaron How
62) Lin Chuah (Helper)
63) Amy Ko
64) Albert Tan
65) Maggie Teo
66) James Chan
67) Eileen Lee
68) Daisy Yeo
69) Agnes Tan
70) Gwyneth Lee
71) Paul Leong
72) Jenny Leong
73) Florine Teo
74) Veronique
75) Ann To (tentative)
76) Janet Chan (tentative)
77) Constance Wong
78) Elina Tan (Helper)
79) Linda Chang
80) Roger Wong
81) Victor Khor
82) Jessie Teo
83) Elizabeth Tay
84) Vince Wong
85) Carol Tan
86) Mary Loo
87) Angeline June Ong
88) Andrew Yeung
89) Ann Lim
90) Steven Chan
91) Jeremy Tan
92) Wee Jee
93) Nora Chia
94) Alicia Lim
95) Roger Lim
96) Lilian Teo
97) Vivien Ler
98) Alice Seah
99) Betty Lim
100) Gingko Tay
101) Seok Cheng
102) Andrew Thio
103) Maria Tan
104) Mary Tan
105) Patricia Kew
106) Lilian Lee
107) Anne Chee
108) Jonathan Ong
109) Patsy Lim
110) Chin Boon
111) Michelle Khoo
112) Peter Goh
113) Mike Tan
114) Alicia Soh
115) Rena Wong
116) Clara Chay
117) Zahriah Kassim
118) Josephine Yap
119) Kristy Quek
120) Robert Quek
121) Paul Kong
122) Peggy Kong
123) Emily Boon
124) Pauline Khoo
125) Grace Ong (new member)
126) Cecil Ong (new member)
127) Maureen Lee


 
5pm-7pm  – Session 1 – Chit chat session and dinner (own expense). No performance.
7.00pm    – Session 2 registration
7.15pm – 8pm    – Dinner and members networking (normal program)
8pm – 8.10pm    – Opening Speech by founder of SHC (Terence Seah)
8.10pm-8.25pm – Dance Performances 1 

8.30pm-9.30pm – Dinner and Networking
9.30pm-9.45pm – Dance Performances 2

9.45pm-9.50pm – Presentation of Tokens of appreciation (Terence Seah)
9.50pm-10.30pm – Learn to Disco Rock for all members (lead by Susan Tan)

Order of dance items will be announced on the day of gathering

List of dancers:
1) Susan Tan
2) Dan Huang, Rene Leong, Dennis Wee, Shirleen Kao, Lum Fook, Susan Chan, Thomas Loh, Marg
3) Francis Mangalam
4) Lydia Chin, Ronald Wie, Vivien Ler, Annie Loh
5) Catherine Koh
6) Doreen Ng, Hamidah Ishak, Joanne Ang
7) James Tan

Dance perfromances:
Disco Rock
Line and country dance
Salsa
Samba
Latin Rhumba
Bachata

Please give your full supoort to the special teams of dancers who will be out to entertain and thrill you.

Get your fellow SHCians to come for this inaugural and unusual Monthly Gathering at Kovan CC.

sincerely,
james n susan tan

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SHC Annual Swimming Day – 19 Oct 2008 (Repost)

This year 2008, instead of the regular Games Day, we shall be having  "SHC Swimming Day" in an Olympic size and chidren’s pool.  We had tried a Sunday and Saturday morning.  For many, waking up on a weekend is a problem.  So, we shall have a relaxing Sunday morning at Kovan Melody, courtesy of Ah Nee.

Now that the date is coming close, next month, it is our usual style to appoint an Event Organiser.  She is Lina Ng, a great swimmer, able to do at least 20 laps and tall enough to stand at the deep end of the pool.  Lina is assisted by Suzhang and Ah Nee.  Thank you ladies, and I am sure we shall all have a lovely Sunday.

  • Place – Kovan Melody, next to Kovan MRT.
  • Date and Time, Sun Oct 19, 2008 from 0900 – 1500 hrs

Those driving please give your vehicle number so that you can be registered with Kovan’s gate security.  Food is being catered.

Registration list:

  1. Lina Ng – Event Organiser                                 
  2. Susan Chang                                                               
  3. Lee Ah Nee
  4. Terence Seah
  5. Molly Chua
  6. Ronald Lee
  7. Bira
  8. Tim Liu
  9. Charles Wee
  10. Oi Cheng
  11. Caroline Gee
  12. Norlinda
  13. Rene Leong
  14. Celia Wong
  15. Maureen Lee
  16. Dan Huang
  17. Joy Chuang
  18. John Howe
  19. Lydia Chin
  20. Thomas Loh
  21. Ronald Wie
  22. Caroline Sit
  23. Mary Chan
  24. Ann Bok
  25. Alan Bok
  26. King Seng Lee
  27. June Lim
  28. Catherine Chong
  29. Tan Chin Boon
  30. Bernie Chung
  31. Doreen Ng
  32. Eleanor Chan
  33. Lum Fook
  34. Melissa Khng
  35. Catherine Ho
  36. Jessie Teo
  37. Roger Lim
  38. Marg Tian
  39. Rosna Rauaee
  40. Catherine Yeo
  41. Pearlynn Tan
  42. Shirley Wee

          REGISTRATION CLOSED  emoticon

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Monthly Gathering – Oct 15 (Wed) at Kovan CC

Dear SHCians,

Date:      15th-October-2008 (Wednesday)
Time   : 3.00  –   6.30pm (Session 1 – for retirees & flexi-timers)
            6.30 – 10.30pm (Session 2 – for busy professionals and nite owls)
Venue : Kovan CC, Tangerine Cafe (same as July 08 venue)
           207, Hougang St 21 (5 min walk from kovan MRT)

Direction to Kovan CC:

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_18687/travel_site_1/

Pls indicate if you are coming for Session 1 or 2; else I presume you will be attending both.

The followings have registered:

Session 1

1) Terence Seah (founder and chief)
2) Andrew Thio
3) Catherine Yeo
4) Wee Jee
5) Norhayati
6) Catherine Ho

Has the rest of the day-shift SHCians gone to rescue AIG or Lehman Bros?

Session 2

1) Patrick Lee (new mbr & Videographer)
2) Terence Seah (founder and chief)               
3) Danz                                              
4) Joy                                       
5) Susan Tan                             
6) Ivy Low SH                             
7) Francis R Mangalam                        
8a) Catherine Koh                                
9) Ronald Wie                             
10) Lydia Chin (Pls pass me the names of yr dancers tru’ email)
11) Rene Leong                             
12) Susan Chan                               
13) Shirleen Kao                                
14) Dennis Wee                               
15) Thomas Loh                              
16) Lum Fook                             
17) James Tan                                
18) Lee Ah Nee                                
19) Janet Heng          (Registration)                   
20) Lily Ho Willocq                               
21) Mary Chan                               
22) Agnes Seow
23) Steven Chan
24) Annie Loh
25) Malyne Suen (new mbr)
26) Molly Chua
27) Kenneth Tan
28) Bira
29) Ivan Lim (Registration – tentative; have novels to give away)
30) Marg
31) Catherine Ho
32) Dolly Lim (tentative)
33) Oi Cheng
34) Suzhang
35) Juliet
36) Lina
37) Doreen Ng
38) Charles Wee
39) Julie Yeo
40) Karen Thio
41) June Tan
42) Hamidah Ishak
43) Joanne Ang
44) Angela Straatan
45) Norlinda
46) Anna Seet
47) Judy Lim
48) Caroline Gee
49) Andrew Thio
50) Boon Liang
51) Lina Tan
52) Peng Peng
53) Helen Wong
54) Shirley Wee (new member)
55) Caroline Sit
56) Jeffrey Lim

Details of the program will be out before end of this month.

Register and stay tune.

rgds,
james n susan tan

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 20 Sept’08

Sat, 20 Sept’08 from 4 p.m. at East Coast Park

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 2 turn into chitchat session.  We will go for dinner together after the session at the nearby hawker centre.  Pls come n join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U. Look forward 2 seeing u guys.

Our Usual Program –

  • 4.00 – 4.30 pm : Gather 4 chitchating, if possible inside aircon McDonald Rest.
  • 4.30 pm           : Proceed 2 bike rental kiosk, Coastal Recreation, 2 rent bikes.
  • Rental Cost is between $5-$6 unless fuel surcharge is imposed, the cost may be bit higher.
  • 4.30 – 6.30 pm : Cycling ard East Coat Park.
  • Lily leads standard distance cyclists ard ECP (distance ard 6 to 8km).
  • Jade coach learners otherwise will follow the slow cyclists (distance will depend)
  • 6.30 – 7.00 pm : All cyclists ride bck 2 start pt 2 return bikes n go 4 dinner.

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

Who Are Coming –

  1. Lily
  2. Yew Kwong
  3. Jade
  4. Dolly
  5. Daniel Ong – joining the 3pm long distance.
  6. Veronique – joining the 3pm long distance.
  7. Andrew Thio
  8. Susan Tan
  9. Maureen
  10. Douglas* – leading long distance via Siglap Park connector.
  11. Caroline Gee
  12. Norlinda
  13. Lina Ng
  14. Sue Chang
  15. Ah Nee
  16. Laurence Lau – joining the 3pm long distance.
  17. Steven Chan – joining the 3pm long distance.
  18. Alan Bok
  19. Ann Bok
  20. Aaron How
  21. Chin Boon + Bam Bam
  22. Rene Leong – joining the 3pm long distance.
  23. Molly Chua
  24. Patsy Lim – joining the 3pm long distance.
  25. Shirleen Kao
  26. Lin Chuah
  27. Karen Thio
  28. Gingko
  29. Andrew Thio
  30. Albert  –  joining the 3pm long distance.
  31. Maggie Teo – joining the 3pm long distance.
  32. Agnes Seow
  33. Wana Tay
  34. Tim Liu
  35. Margaret Tian
  36. Daisy Yeo
  37. Ron Lee
  38. Charles Chua – joining the 3pm long distance.

So far, 10 out of 38 – going for the long distance.  Yeah,,,,,,"jia-you"   emoticon

What’s happening on 12th/13th September 2008?

There’s been a lot of buzzing & confusion going on.  Some members are clueless as to what’s going on.  Some are not even aware of this event.  It’s  a celebration of the mid-autumn Festival,  done the SHC style.  Make yourself free, do not miss out the fun.  Ron Wie has booked a chalet at the NSRCC, and members can choose to stay overnight.  If you wish to stay overnight, and wants to share a room, pls drop an email to Lydia Chin.  Alternatively, just bring along your sleeping bag or tent, or borrow Terence’s camping tent.  The event line up, as of today, is as follows.  This is still subjected to further changes.

Day 1  (Friday, 12th September 2008)

  • 1:30pm     First shuttle bus departs from Tanah Merah MRT Station 
  • 2pm          Proceed to check into chalet no 10
  • 2-3pm       Origami (led by Ron Koh) 
  • 3-4pm       Scrabble, board games or Mahjong or karaoke (free & easy)
  • 4-7pm       Nature Walk along the beach : includes intro to qigong & nature photography.                  If  you’re coming for this item, pls bring your walking shoes, umbrella, hat & camera.  
  • 7pm           Dinner –  Pot Luck session.  Each person to bring along an item of food, wine, juice, enough for about 15 pax.  If you’re coming for this session, pls let us know what food item you’ll be bringing.  Post your food item on this thread.
  • 7:45pm till late      Line dance Jam Session (led by Hamida, our dance instructor).  We will be polishing up our line dance item for the coming Oct 15th meeting.  If you want to be a member of the performing group,  do not miss this first practice, which will be held during this Jam session.

Day 2 (Saturday, 13th September 2008)

  • 8am       Breakfast for those staying overnight (or those who wish to come in early)
  • 9am       Beach Walk or cycling  
  • Noon      Lunch (menu & venue to be determined later)
  • 2pm       Hair Cutting demo cum Hair Workshop by Lisa
  • 4pm       Free and easy – games , walking, cycling , Karaoke etc
  • 6:30pm     Lantern Festival Pot luck – bring food and you own hand made lanterns.  Beach party   will carry on for those who enjoy sitting by the beach
  • 8:30pm till late  – Dancing till the wee hours of the night from specially selected CD music & guest singers.  If music & dance is not your cup of tea, proceed to a quiet spot for some romancing.     

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Chance to win Vietnam air ticket

Make a date to meet Patrick Khoo from 2.00pm onwards at  Asian Civilizations Museum(next to Victoria Memorial and near the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles…for deatailed map log on to www.acm.org.sg or drop me an email at insiders111@yahoo.com.sg and I will send you an email with map and full day programme).

Besides the free ticket to HCMC  Lucky Draw(just fill form…don’t have to be present)I will give you(not me actually) free Milo welcome drink  for all and balloons for your kids.My booth will have a lucky dip where you will have a chance to win a exquisite Vietnamese embroidery painting,Vietnamese hats,caps (not those made in France)and T-shirts.The ?th (number connected with my date of birth)SHC member who visits my booth if he does get a prize in the lucky dip will be guaranteed (fixed legally) to win a Vietnamese hat from me.

This exhibit is the same as Steven Chan’s post in June but the programme for the whole day which starts at 11.00am is different. I would suggest you come from 2.00pm onwards to see the martial arts experts from Vietnam and they will be followed by 5 hot ladies from an all girl pop fusion band.Admission is free instead of the usual S$8.There will also be perfomances from award winning modern dancers,story telling for kids,Games for young and silverhairs,free lessons on how to make water fairy puppets and paper lanterns.

There will be a special preview of  a Silverhair HCMC/Nha Trang(no swimming in seas due Monsoon season)/Cantho City Tour with itinerary based on recommendations and input from experienced Viet Trippers like Kenneth Tan,Dee Ang,Lena Wang,Jassmine Teo and last but not least the effervescent Steven Chan(maps were useful).This tour is based on  clean and comfortable budget accomodation and outstanding exotic food like Tamarind Crab,Elephant ear fish,Vietnamese seafood dinner,BBQ dinner,Giant rice balls,gourmet lunch by hotel resort chef ,outstanding French restaurant and visit to ice cream parlour.Other highlights include visit to Hot Spring Mineral bath and waterfalls,a light sleeper luxury train overnight from HCMC/Nha Trang/HCMCvisit to Pearl Farm  and a chance to see the Ghe Cho Festival in Cantho where you will see the incandescent paper lanterns powered by burning oil careen into the air(yes these lanterns actually fly as seen in an Andy Lau movie).This tour is from 08Nov to 16Nov based on minimum 15 to go.(if numbers are less than 15 the rates will be higher with no Singapore Tour Leader Escort).Final pricing and basic itinerary will be posted in the forum when prices are finalised.This special tour is not  a typical standard tour but has been specially designed to meet SHC tastes and can be tailored to suit SHC members needs and budget eg Pearl Farm tour can be chopped if 100km travel from Nha Trang is considered too long a journey.Number of days can also be shortened if budget turns out to be high.

The other programmes at this "Vietnam experience" include Vietnamese food  and mooncakes , an outdoor  pop fusion concert  and other entertainment from  8.00pm to 11.00pm.Of course you will a  2nd chance to see the interesting museum exhibits from Vietnam if you missed it the 1st time with Steven.

If you are a CITIBANK clear card holder you will get a $60 per couple discount for our Vietnam Spa promotion.

If you drop a deposit for any of our other tours for that day you will be entitled to a $30 discount(normally given to travel agents) from our standard tour prices.

Bring your kids along and have a  fun time and get a chance to win interesting prizes(Anybody wants to baby sit the Big Baby and keep me company are welcome…will buy you a drink…not Milo of course).Cheers!

Monthly Gathering on Oct 15 – Call for Dancers (2nd Post)

Dear fellow members,

I know there are many good dancers among you as I’ve seen some of you perform.

Pls do not be shy to volunteer. I’m not looking for champion dancers, just someone brave enough

to share what you have learnt in your dancing classes.

It’s only with your participation, will our first monthly gathering cum dance demonstration be

successful !

So, be don’t be shy to put on that pairs of dancing shoes.

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Now that the October meeting is confirmed to be on the 15th, and as there’s a desire by our chief Terence and several key members for a monthly gathering to be different, I would like to start off this gathering by calling for dance performances by all SHC members.

Below are the details and tentative plans:

Objectives : – To allow members to showcase the dance and artistic talents they have learnt
                 – To attract more members to attend the gathering & to know new members personally
                 – To showcase to new members some benefits of joining SHC

Date: 15th-October-2008
Time: 3.00  –   6.30pm (session 1 – for retirees & flexi-timers)
             6.30pm – 10pm(Session 2 – for busy professionals and nite owls)
Venue : Kovan CC, Tangerine Cafe (same as July 08 venue)
                207, Hougang St 21 (5 min walk from kovan MRT)
Performance time: Slot 1 – 5pm-5.15pm
                         Slot 2 – 7.30pm-7.45pm (Optional)
                         Slot 3 – 9.30pm-9.15pm
Performance items:
Dances only, which can be of the following categories –
Ballroom – Waltz, Tango, Jive, Foxtrot, Quicksteps
Social      – Disco Rock , Rock n Roll, Cha Cha, Rhumba
Latin         – Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Latin Cha Cha, Street Cha Cha, Rhumba, Zouk
Others     – Line & Country, Bollywood, Jazz, Classical, Folk, Hip Hop, Retro etc
are also welcome.

If there are suggestions for Songs and Live Band, they can be considered subject to availability of time.

Length of dance item : 2 – 5 min
Stage size (unobstructed) : – Semi-oval with length 28ft, broadest width 10ft and narrowest width 6ft.
                                     – Danceable area probably about 20ft by 8ft average.
                                                      Flooring – ceramic tiles

Requirement : – Only SHC members can perform.
                      
No. of performers : Minimum 2, maximum up to what the stage can accomodate

Rehearsals – expected you arrange it on your own. However, if you need the actual stage for the final tryout, , pls let me know. Bring your own song pieces.

Rewards : – Exposure to a large crowd
              – Sense of satisfaction and achievement
              – Recognition : small token of appreciation from our founder Terence.
 
So far the dance items members are putting up are:

1) Rock and Roll – Danz’ team
2) Social Cha Cha – Danz’ team
3) Disco Rock  – Susan Tan & Ivy Low
4) Samba – Danz’ team
5) Bachata – Susan & James Tan

6) Line Dance – Lydia Chin, Ronald Wie & team (tentative)

This thread is now open to all members to volunteer their time and showcase your talents.
Ron Lai and Alice, Ronald Wie, Doreen n Joyce, care to contribute an item???

Please send all replies to cl_tan@utac.com.sg or braddell_hts@pacific.net.sg and I shall review
and update them in this thread.

Pls include :
1) Dance you would like to perform
2) No in your team

3) Which time slot you would like to perform: 5pm, 7.30pm or 9.30pm
4) Title of dance (if available)
5) Length of song
6) Short video clips of your performance (great if you have one)

Closing date : 31-Aug-08

Looking forward to hear from and see all your beautiful and sexy dancers.

 

Responses to “Monthly Gathering Oct 15, 2008 – Call for Dancers”

  1. Dan Huang Says:
    August 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 am

    Hi James,

    Your slot 2 should read 7.30-7.45pm. What’s a challenging tasks for you to cope! Are you considering to include line dancing?

    Lily Ho, shall we perform the Latin cha cha as we did at the last D n D or coming up with a new set of dance?

    Molly Chus, how about a dance item, perhaps Waltz? Now that the SNF is down with a fever, let’s channel the energy here!

    Ron Wie, how about getting your jamming team to sing and the dancers will follow in tune?

    It’s a time to destress and unwind and at the same time riding on the unhappiness that beset us! Sometimes going through a bad patch helps us to re-inforce the good things in life that we took for granted!

    At this point in life, let’s dance whenever the occasion called for, let’s sing the blues away, let’s live as there so much to live for!

    Let’s make this monthly gathering something different. Put our hands together to help James. There will also be a lot of new friend to meet, let’s also make it a time for healings!

    Danz

  2. Ron Lai Says:
    August 22nd, 2008 at 11:28 am

    Hi James

    Thanks for your invitation to perform at your coming Oct’s gatherings. Alice and I are sorry to say that we are not able to accept, as we have a prior engagement on a wedding reception on that day in question. Moreover, we do dance only for enjoyment ourselves and for fun, we do not like to perform.

    We wish you the best endeavour in the forth-coming dance show case.

    Ron n Alice Lai

  3. molly chua Says:
    August 24th, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Hi Dan,
    I dont think our dancers are ready to perform the Waltz.
    Still trying very hard to master the steps. Tks for
    the invitation.
    Molly

Monthly Walk – Changi Point Boardwalk, Saturday 13 Sep 08

Start Time: 4.30pm             
Duration:  about 2 hours / 4km.

Meeting Point : Changi Village Bus Terminal.

Getting There : Bedok or Tanah Merah MRT Station take No 2, 2A;
Tampines MRT Station/Interchange take No 29;
Bishan Bus Interchange/MRT take No. 59;
Serangoon Central Bus Interchange /MRT No. 109

For those who are driving, parking is nearby the hawker centre.

Leaders for this walk:  Mary Tan & ChristinaCL Chan

This time round, it is not just the Boardwalk that you gonna walk!  We have planned some extras so you will be stretched……….but it is easy for your feet, the route is beautiful and very scenic; lots of greenery and water…..

A favourite family and recreational destination since colonial times, Changi Point today continues to draw people with its idyllic setting and laid-back charm. With its lure of lush greenery, breezy corners, gentle seas and colonial charm, Changi Point provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

A walk along the rustic Changi Point coastline is not to be missed!  A charming boardwalk takes you through lush greenery and undulating terrain along the rugged western coastline, while a meandering waterfront walkway along the eastern beachfront creates an interesting tropical experience of sea and sand.  Viewing decks and pavilions along the way enable you to pause, soak in the sea breeze and enjoy the excellent views out at sea.

The Changi Point Coastal Walk is divided into six segments, each with its unique experience :
–  Sunset Walk, has beautiful view of the sunset, hence its name
–   Kelong Walk, reminisce the good old kelong days as you tramp on wooden stilts
–   Cliff Walk takes you through the rugged western coastline
–   Sailing Point Walk, enjoy views of the sailboats and the expanse of the sea
–   Beach Walk, a relaxing coastal walk along sandy beaches,  along the way pause, soak in the sea breeze and enjoy the views out to sea  
–   Creek Walk, appreciate the views, sights and sounds of the bumboat activities ferrying the public to and from the offshore islands.

 

At the end of the walk there is —
1)  Changi Village hawker centre where there are various food stalls,  including the International      Muslim Food Stall at #01-57 for its famous Nasi Lemak and perpectually long queue.

2)  An International Buffet dinner with BBQ items, at the Saltwater Cafe in Changi Village Hotel.  
     Per head $37.70 after 20% discount (DBS credit card). 
If you wish to join in the buffet dinner, please indicate so that we can make reservations.

 

Register HERE!

See you at the walk! emoticon

 
Mary Tan, ChristinaCL Chan and
other Walk Team members:  CharlesWee, Veronica Wong & Jeffrey Lim

Members Confirmed Coming –

  1. Mary Tan
  2. ChristinaCL Chan
  3. Rene Leong
  4. Bobby Yee
  5. Bernie Chung
  6. Ah Nee
  7. Charles Wee
  8. Charles Chua
  9. Caroline Gee
  10. Judy Lim
  11. Lydia Chin
  12. Alan Bok
  13. Ann Bok
  14. Boon Liang
  15. Susan Tan
  16. James Tan
  17. Alice Seah
  18. June Chin
  19. Paul Leong
  20. Jenny Leong
  21. King Seng
  22. Helen Kuek
  23. Helen Wong
  24. Veronica Wong
  25. Daisy Phua
  26. Patsy Lim
  27. Kristin Leong
  28. Venika
  29. Daisy Yeo
  30. Aaron How
  31. Ivy Low SH
  32. Josephine Yap
  33. Eliza
  34. Lin

 

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Rollerblading….anyone?

Hi, my name is Stella, 48 years old.  Main hobbies are swimming, cycling, rollerblading, mahjong and reading.  I am looking for friends who are interested to go rollerblading.  I am not a professional in this sport.  Just started sometimes in October last year and have not been rollerblading for about 2 to 3 months due to work commitment.  Wanted to start again.  Its a good form of exercise. 

TRIBUTE TO ELVIS – PART II (Refer to the 1st POST DT 6.6.08)

R E M IN D E R……………….

Todays the date with "ELVIS", the anniversary of Elvis Presley…………….

  • August 4th, 2008, MONDAY
  • Esplanade Recital Studio
  • Time: 1st session 10.30am      2nd session 3.00pm

Appearing the 1st runner-up of Elvis impersonation contest ROMITO MENDOZA, he will belts out the very popular hits of the lengendary ELVIS songs, such as BLUE SUEDE SHOES,  CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE  and many more.  Let the "king" live on, lets rattle and rock.

See you there for those who had already purchased tickets to the shows very, very much earllier.

RON n ALICE LAI

Mid Autumn Free Gang Bang, @ NSRCC 12 & 13 Sept

Hi all , 

The Bungalow at NSRCC will be an open house to all SHC members to drop in anytime just to gang bang with all other SHC members.  So feel free to drop in with a few other members etc.  Come and bring whatever you want to share , either a story, a scrabble game, carrom game, card games , mah jong, titbits, etc.

It will be free except for the events that are already organised as follows:-

  • Friday Pm – Golf game at NRSRCC,
  • Friday Pm – Bungalow is totally free – for anything, scrabble , maj jong ,etc  
  • FRiday Eve – Love of Country Music and Line Dance Event, $5 free coffee,tea, and Meal (Mini Potluck bring something to share)
  • Sat Pm – ‘Hair Cutting Class’ from 2 to 4 pm  , $5 free coffee , tea , 
  • Sat Night (inside Bungalow) – Social Dance and Line Dance, etc 
  • Sat Night ( Beach outside) – Free and carefree Pot Luck and Camping event, bring your tent, lantern, fishing rod and join Terence , Douglas and others.  There will be a campfire (lantern) sing a long session till early hours. BYOB and snacks, etc. 

Only charge will be $5 for each Indoor event for the whole day, except golf and other activities provided by the club like bowling, canoeing, etc.  Chalet rooms are available for bookings. 

But for anyone who is free and just want to drop in with a group of frends to play cards, scrabble, carrom,  or mah jong please feel free to do so and just drop in and have this gang bang.  Terence may have an orgy at the beach in the wee hours, whatever that means.

 Please take note, I will not be making any money from this event and whatever is collected hopefully can pay for the rental of the bungalow which will amount to about $500 , with GST and electricity, water chargers.  I am willing to cover this total cost as part of giving back what I have enjoyed from SHC for the last 2 years.  However what I hope is that what i can collect back can be used to book another chalet again for Dec, in this way I hope that there can be a sort of Chalet activity every quarterly, that is close to being free to all SHC members. 

So for all those SHC members who want to have a place to share your interests, games or stories in a nice resort enrvironment, please feel free to do so. It will be free, but you have to give way to the main events, by moving to other areas, like the swimming pool, beach area, etc around the resort. But if there is nothing going on in the bungalow you are free to enjoy the air-con.   Cheers.

Drummama/Drumpapa

Couple of years back, I saw a prog on TV, showcasing some of the activities that Korean ladies in their 50’s and 60’s do for their recreation. Some breakdance, some hiphop, some play soccer, some pounding away on large drums etc . I find the latter interesting. Was wondering if we in SHC could form such a group of drummers. The drums used are similar to those big drums used by the “bigheads” whn they go tomp cheng, tomp cheng, tomp tomp cheng..But of course those ladies play a differenct music score.

Playing such drums is good exercise. Arm muscles get toned, thereby keeping the ugly “wings” at bay..:-)
Also very good for destressing..just paste a pic of whatever is stressing u on the drum and u jus hit it hit it hit itwith your sticks..:-)))

Do we hve among us, a group who are interested in this drumming exercise?
Do we hve among us, someone who knows someone who can lead us in this drumming exercise?

just drumming my thots….:-))

Short golfing Trip to Malaysia, Bintan or Thailand

Hi Tian Soo, Anthony, Janet, SH and all golfing and travel enthusiast. 

I
am game for a day game, or a short overnight trip.  My suggestions
will be at Malacca , "Tiara" or Genting ‘Awana’ , Banang in Batu
Pahat.  Also looking forward to playing in Cameron or Fraser Hill
or any other courses.

Longer trips to Thailand can be considered
too, and one golf course I have in mind is the one at the River Kwai,
really countryside and remote but you can visit the Tiger TEmple and
dine on the river cruise.

By the way our first SHC golf
competition is on at NSRCC on the 12th Sept and we have 2 flights
almost fillled up already, with one available slot. But if anyone else
wants to join in we can still get another flight however it will under
Tian Soo’s guest rate not the Chalet’s rate .

So start swinging
your clubs at the range but most important have fun too. If anyone
wants to meet to share some tips at the range I am game for such fun,
email me at bswi@yahoo.com Cheers.