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Monthly Cycling to go on?

Hi Cycling Buddies

Our cycling leader, Yew Kwong is very preoccupied these days and Jade had MIA due to family obligations.  Our 2nd in command, Douglas cannot commit to a monthly schedule but he does not wish to see the monthly cycling die a natural death due to poor response. 

Hence, Ah Nee and I have been tasked with the duty to carry on.  However, sometime, some things might better off be done away with, rather than to continue.  We would like to seek your opinion or vote as to whether we should continue with this monthly cycling activity.  But first, here are some info / history for your consideration.  Cycling activity was first started in March 2006 led by Charles Wee.  There were only 4 of us : Charles, Yew Kwong, Jade & me.

No idea whether you can see the pictures or not.  Uhmmm……. Try clicking on the photo itself.?!

2nd cycling in April 2006 : There were still only 4 of us – Charles, Yew Kwong, Andrew Yeung and me.

3rd cycling in May 2006 : Yew Kwong took over the leading role from Charles.  There were 7 of us – Yew Kwong, Andrew, Jade, Pauline and me + 2 of my friends who were non SHCian.  Pauline was the one who shared with us her account no. with the rental bicycle kiosk which allow us to pay $4 for 1 hour and get 1 hour free and later, plus a bottle of mineral water.  (Today, the standard rate is $5 for 2 hrs – no water and no special privileges.)

4th cycling in June 2006 : There were – Yew Kwong, Andrew, Jade, Pauline and me + 2 of my friends (1 of whom became SHC member much later, guess who?)  Subsequent monthly cycling see changes in people combinations but the number grew.

The number of participants peak in Feb 2009 with 41 (all) SHC members and then the number starts to dwindle.  Reasons I can think of, for the decline :

1.       Non homogenous group – there are advance riders who branched off into “passion riders” doing long distance and in “rough / difficult” terrains including off-shore cycling.  They are into “challenging rides” as oppose to our leisure kind of cycling.

2.       Recent cycling events evolved from leisure cycling as a group, into 2 factions.  The long-distance cyclists and the mid-range cyclists.  This split encourages non-cohesion as a group as the 2 groups did not start nor end within the same time frame.  We didn’t even meet for a meal together at the end of the ride which used to be the norm.

3.       Since Jade no longer involved, beginners have no one to teach them.

4.       Constraint – we are restricted to limited localities due to rental bike facilities available.

5.       Location – as it is always the same locality, the novelty wears off and participants lose interest after a few tries.

6.       Venue – not easily accessible for non drivers.

Do you want us to continue with this Monthly Cycling Activity?  If yes, why?  And would you be willing to be one of our team mates?  Hope to hear from you.

Monthly walk – Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa


Date: 09 April 2011 (Saturday)

Getting to Changi Village Bus Interchange :  Buses svc nos. 2, 29, 59, 109.
e.g. from Tanah Merah MRT station, alight and board Bus Svc No. 2;
from Tampines MRT, board Bus Svc No. 29;
Pasir Ris MRT, Bus Svc No. 109.

Assemble, mark attendance:  9:15am at Ground level of Changi Point Ferry Terminal “CPFT” which

overlooks the sea (walking distance from Changi Village Food Centre).

Depart from CPFT :  9.30AM SHARP 
We will walk down to the basement to take a bumboat ride. The ride takes about 10 minutes
at  S$2.50 per person/per trip.  There are no scheduled departure times to and from Ubin,
as bumboats set off only when there are 12 passengers.

Lunch: approx at 1 p.m. at a local Chinese restaurant.  It serves individual zhi char dishes
or ala carte seafood orders.  Seating capacity is limited; we need to book tables for all.   
          
*****Commute by bus, do allow sufficient travel and waiting time.  If any member wish to
leave early for other appointment, appreciate U keep either Eos informed.

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Serene Low.

Calling all nature lovers and those who want escape from the hustle and bustle of city life
in Singapore:
Come, join us,,,, stroll back to the 60s… leave all cares behind.
Let this island’s natural and rustic charm soothes your soul!                  emoticon      

Our walk will take us all the way to Chek Jawa; Walking under the swaying coconut palms, lush
greenery, birds, through “country’ roads where the air is fresh.
Chek Jawa one of Singapore’s richest ecosystems!
Apparently, on 9April, in the morning the tide is low, hopefully it is low enough and unveils
the marine life there.

Our walk ends once we are back to Ubin town centre.
Do not leave Ubin without feasting on some seafood which is fresh and prices are reasonable.

When you have rested, feasted and recharged, you may go to explore the nearby Sensory Trail –
a small garden with fruit trees, spices and herbs for cooking, applants used in traditional
medicine and native plants of the mangrove forest.

NOTE
Bring poncho, hat, insect repellent, binocular and camera.  Country roads might be slippery,
shoes or track shoes are strongly recommended.  No slippers/sandals as they are also an
open invitation to insects/mosquitoes.

1.  Walk single file when road is narrow, Always keep to the left side of the road. Do not
     wander off or lag behind, stay with the group!
2.  Bring your own drinking water.  Water from public toilets and wells is not suitable for
     drinking or bathing. As lunch might be late for some, bring snacks but no littering.
3.  Avoid feeding, touching, harassing or capturing any wild animal.
4.  Hornets and wild bees are potentially dangerous when disturbed – stay clear of any nest
     or hive and report its location to the National Parks Board immediately.
5.  Shelters are few and small.  During our trail, toilets are found at Ubin Town and Chek Jawa.
6.  Spray insect repellant esp if mosquitoes loves your blood!

REGISTER HERE, indicate your lunch preference….
Lunch : to facilitate table reservations – indicate if you want to be in
Grp 1 = seafood 
Grp 2 = Individual

Grp #1
1.  ChristinaCL
2.   Serene Low
3.  Yatsing
4.  Daniel Ong
5.  Myra Chia
6.  Judy Lim
7.  Charles Chua 
8.  Lee Ah Nee
9.  Andrew Koh
10. Thomas Lau
11. Feztus
12. June Koh
13. Ronald Lee
14. Steven Chan
15. Janie Leong
16. Dave Tan
17. Maritha Chua
18. Grace Wong/Ng
19. Peng Peng
20. Lawrence Khan
21. Serene Leow
22. Robert Tan
23. Susan Tan
24. Pheng Sok Goh/Chia
25. Maureen Lee

We ask for fine weather: a BBC = Beautiful Breezy Cloudy Saturday, no rain!  Thanks!   emoticon

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

 

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad

Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.


Photos by Andrew Koh & Thomas Lau

Monthly Walk schedule – Q2 Update

 
Walking is considered a good if not superior health habit!
Walking is Free and easy; need only a good pair of walking shoes!               emoticon

Q2 scheduled dates and for the rest of 2011:  on 2nd Saturdays/month

09Apr     Pulau Ubin (we did this once only in 2007)    Post  will be up sooooon!
14May    Zhenghua Park
11Jun     Punggol Promenade
09Jul      TBA
13Aug    TBA
10Sep    TBA
08Oct     TBA
12Nov    TBA
10Dec    TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon

The Walk Team EOs:  
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang                       and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

 

March 2011 Walk – Sengkang Riverside PCN

Day / Date : Saturday, 12 March 2011

Time : 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Venue : Sengkang Riverside PCN

EO : Conrad Tang

Assisting : Sally Lee

The PCN runs parallel to part of Punggol River. We will start off near Yio Chu Kang Road / Lorong Buangkok and end at the Sengkang Riverside Park. The walk will take us along the backyard of the only surviving kampong (Kampong Buangkok) in mainland Singapore and on to the new floating bridge outside Anchorvale Community Club. The entire walk is 2.5 km.

Please assemble at 4 pm outside Serangoon Central MRT Exit G, just next to the newest shopping mall Nex (Note: Exit G is near the control station of Circle Line. If you are coming from the North-East Line, cross over to the Circle Line within the Serangoon MRT Interchange).  

We will take bus service 70 and alight at the bus stop outside St Vincnet De Paul Church along Yio Chu Kang Road. After the walk, we can take the LRT from Farmway LRT Station to Compass Point shopping mall for dinner.  

Come join the walk and explore the North-East!!!

(Dear friends…we did break the half-century mark. Over 50 members joined the walk. Many thanks to all for making this an enjoyable walk. Conrad)

The Walk EO Team:  

Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,  Christina Chan and me, Conrad Tang,,,,,,,signing off.

Participants:

  1. Conrad Tang
  2. Sally Lee
  3. Yatsing
  4. Andrew Yeung
  5. Daisy Yeo
  6. Pauline Ho
  7. Charles wee
  8. Debbie OH
  9. Janie Leong
  10. Freda Lim
  11. Alice Seah
  12. LEE Thean Hor
  13. June KOH
  14. Judy Lim
  15. Bernie Chung
  16. Peng Peng
  17. Lee Ah Nee
  18. Lydia SOH
  19. Gingko Tay
  20. Esther MOK
  21. Ann Lim
  22. Josephine Yap
  23. Maureen Lee
  24. Thomas Lau
  25. Ivan Lim
  26. Winnie
  27. Richard Wong
  28. Marg Tian
  29. Lina Tan
  30. Paul Phua
  31. Grace Kang
  32. Grace Wong-Ng
  33. Veronica Wong
  34. Andrew Thio
  35. Petula Chak
  36. Ronald Lam
  37. King Seng
  38. Angie Ng
  39. Bobby Bok
  40. Rosalind Soh
  41. Mary Tan
  42. Abu Bakar Abrahim
  43. Judy Tay
  44. Shirleen Kao
  45. Clara Ho
  46. Florence Lee
  47. Azhari Cuttilan
  48. Stephen Low
  49. Ronald Lee

Photos by Charles Wee

The Magic of Kenyir – April 23-26, 2011

Located in the heart of Trengganu, the picturesque Kenyir Lake was created as a hydroelectricity project and is currently the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia. Surrounded by a large tropical jungle that is home to exotic flora and fauna, the area is a haven for nature lovers.

Angling is popular here because of the wide variety of freshwater fish available. lake activities include boating and canoeing, while the more adventurous prefer jungle trekking, followed by a refreshing dip in one of the many waterfalls.

Date: April 23-26, 2011

Mode of travel: By Firefly on a Saturday at 10.40am and arrived at 12.00pm and return on following Tuesday at 12,20 and reaching singapore at 1.40pm.

Cost of airfare $186.00 all inclusive.

Optional mode of travel: By train and coach transfer. Total cost about $125.00. Date will be from April 22-25, 2011.

Superior Chalet  @ RM 220.00 nett per room per night inclusive of breakfast for 2 persons.

OTHERS ARRANGEMENTS

 

·         Telematch @ RM 20.00 nett per person (Min 20 persons)
·         Treasure Hunt @ RM 20.00 nett person (Min 20 persons)
·         Lake Cruise @ RM 40.00 nett per person (Min 6 persons per boat)
·         Lake Adventure @ RM 55.00 nett per person (Min 6 persons per boat)
·         National Park Cruise @ RM 130 nett per person (Min 6 persons per boat)
·         Fishing Trip @ RM 350.00 nett per boat of 6 person (3hours)
·         Jungle Trekking @ RM 35.00 nett per person (Min 6 person per boat)
·         Bird Watching @ RM 45.00 nett per person (Min 6 person)

 

Those interested please specify the mode of travelling and type of activities you prefer. Final decision will be by consensus.

Closing date: March 7, 2011.

 

EOs, Dan & Joy.

Phuket to Pa-Ngan Full moon party, 17 Mar – 22 Mar 2010

Some years ago, we had a trip to Chiangmai on a camping trip.  The local contact bringing us around was Sompho.  This time around, he is going to his hometown in Surat Thani, and also Samui and  Pa-Ngan.

The target visit location is Pa-Ngan, for the famous Full moon party.  Full moon is on Sat 19th Mar 2011.

  1. ETA Phuket is Thur 17 Mar 2011, ETD Phuket Tue 22 Mar 2011.  Trip is confirmed.
  2. Tigerairways has a great rate, at less than $200 per person.
  3. Schedule will be Phuket (first night), followed by Phuket/Samui via a stop at Surat Thani.
  4. We enjoy the famous Full moon party at Pa-Ngan on 19 Mar.  Read more about it in google.
  5. A few other places being planned, between Samui and Phuket.
  6. Return Phuket/Singapore on Tues 22 Mar.

Number of pax:  8 per van.  max 16 pax.

If youa re interested, book your flights now on Tiger.   Share your findings on the best price.

Short and brief for now.  I am participating.

Terence Seah

Coming list:

 

  1. Terence Seah – confirmed
  2. Judy Tay
  3. Janie Leong – Confirmed.
  4. Andrew Koh – Confirmed, rooms booked by AndrewK, couple C
  5. Thomas Lau – Confirmed, rooms booked by AndrewK, couple C
  6. Mega Abdullah – Confirmed
  7. Anna Seet
  8. Karen Thio – Confirmed, couple B
  9. Timothy Liu – Confirmed.
  10. Sock Cheng – Confirmed, couple B
  11. Judy Lim – Confirmed, couple A
  12. Jane Tan – Confirmed, couple D
  13. Lydia Soh – Confirmed
  14. Irene Seet – Confirmed, couple A
  15. Eileen Thean – Confirmed, couple D
  16. Lillian Teo – Confirmed.

 

Photos by : Richard Wong, Mega, Jane,Thomas Lau, Eileen Thean, Irene Seet, Andrew Koh, Karen & Sockie

Monthly Walk schedule – 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL! 

LET’S WALK TO HEALTH !!!           emoticon


SHC Monthly Walk walks into its 6th year ,,,,,,,

We, the walk team are glad to annouce it is still On-going every 2nd Saturday/each month    emoticon
UNLESS otherwise informed.     

Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

2011 January the 8th —
we kick start a COOL walk this year with a night scenic stroll! COME, JOIN US        emoticon emoticon

SCHEDULED DATES for 2011:

08Jan    City Skyline – Marina Boulevard/Esplanade Waterfront  (see separate Post)
12Feb    F&E with your loveD ones ie., do your own    hehe       
12Mar    TBA
09Apr     TBA
14May    TBA
11Jun     TBA
09Jul      TBA
13Aug    TBA
10Sep    TBA
08Oct     TBA
12Nov    TBA
10Dec    TBC

*TBA – routes will be provided at nearer date.
**TBC – date to be confirmed in due time.

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!        emoticon 

The Walk Team EOs:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,Conrad Tang and me, Christina CL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

8 January 2011 Monthly Walk – Marina Bay Area

Date: 8 January 2011 (Saturday evening)
Meeting Place: Raffles Place MRT Control Room
Start Time: 6.30pm
Duration: about 1-2 hours
There are buses along Raffles Quay/Clifford Pier/Robinson Road
EOs for this walk: Serene Low and team members 
 

This would be the first night walk organised to start off the New Year and digest in the beauty of Marina Bay area with the city skyline fronting Raffles Place and Marina Boulevard. 
The walk will start promptly at 6.30 pm from Raffles Place MRT control room, walking through Marina Boulevard towards Marina Bay City Gallery.  From here onwards, you can take many breath-taking photo shoots of the city skyline and bay area.  We will continue the walk passing through Marina Bay Sands, crossing the Helix Bridge, towards Esplanade Waterfront, Esplanade Bridge and ending at Merlion Park.  From here, we may disperse here to have our late dinner or early supper along One Fullerton, Boat Quay or sumptuous food choices at Telok Ayer Lau Pa Sar.
Bring a water bottle, an umbrella, windbreaker or shawl in case it rains – it is still intriguing to walk in the rain and feel the raindrops on our cheeks.
We will do a roll call at the beginning of the walk and if you foresee you may disband from the group and take a longer time to feel the cool air and capture in the beauty of the night, do let me or any of the team members know beforehand so that the rest may proceed as scheduled.  The walk will take an hour or more depending on our speed.
Hope to see all of you.
Other Walk Team members: Joyce Tan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Conrad Tang, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Christina Chan.

come come let party @ orchard rd on 24.dec 2010

dolly & sam,

calling those who are interested to join us

  • this friday @ 1900hrs. meeting point is @ wheellock place infront coffee club. 

we shall envy the orchard rd xmas decor &  lightings.

will walk only 100 steps & find any plc to seat & really gossip abt everythings the moons the stars why did de chicken cross the road..blah blah blah..

need not to pay any $$$$ just bring yr camera, any type of clothings, be it a short mini skit singlet, barebody but hor if, u are hungry or thirsty den u go home lor….hahahaha

i ve not walk in orchard since the last orchard swing ..many years back liao….we shall walk up to centrepoint & end our seow seow get 2gether there…

no limit on any members ,the more the meerier…..so let cheong ah ( attack ) orchard rd .

sam huat huat huat

does going r :

  1. Sam
  2. Dolly
  3. June Koh
  4. Debbie Oh
  5. any more……?

Photos by Dolly Lim

Foot for taut in JB – December 17, 2010

Dear folks,emoticon

It’s all started with Tian Soo’s post on foods and after several foods outing we decided to explore further. Along came Daniel Chan’s idea of seeking massage kakis so we decided to merge the two together and ended up with going beyond our boundary.

When I asked Daniel Chan for an apt heading, he coined the caption above. The response is pretty good for a weekday event. It’s the time of the year where most are in a festive mood. So here we are all ready to conquer JB.

This will be a full day affair. We are going for massage, curry fish head lunch, shopping and either Beggar’s Chicken or Zi char or seafood dinner, you decide!

Meet at 9.00am at Kranji MRT, we will take a bus in to City Square and take taxis to Holiday Plaza. There is also a new Shopping Centre and ‘chomp chomp’ nearby. Dun worry about the white cards as we will get them at the Malaysian immigration point.

Registration will closed when we hit 20 pax. Group leaders will be, Dan, Daniel, James and Lawrence.

EOs, Dan, Daniel, Joyemoticon

Those confirmed coming:emoticon

  1. Dan
  2. Daniel
  3. Joy
  4. Margaret Chan
  5. William Wong
  6. Catherine Ho
  7. Gabriella
  8. Anna Seet
  9. James Tan
  10. Lawrence Lee
  11. Cheng Pun
  12. Ann Lim
  13. Peter Goh
  14. Eyonne Chew
  15. Pheng Sok
  16. Irene Poh
  17. Francis Mangalam

  18. June Chin

  19. Karen Wong

  20. Pharis

  21. Richard Wong

  22. Judy Lim

  23. Koh Tong Seng

  24. Lilian Koh

  25. Jacqueline?

Up North to Kluang by train – November 24 2010 (Wed)

Dear folks, much has been said and recommended about foods for thought, we want to go further by planning a trip by rail to Kluang. It’s a one day trip to experience travelling by train as the station at Tanjong Pagar will soon be moved by July 2011 to Woodlands.

A time to relax and sample the foods and do some shopping, so get your passport ready and join us. Train journey to Kluang which is just north of JB take about 2 and a half hours. Meet at train station at 7.30am, train depart at 8.00am from Tanjong Pagar. We may take the train back at 2.00pm or later.

Ticket on 2nd class cost M$16.00 (Superior)or 1st class (Premier) at M$26 one way and back are similar.

We are running for time here and the ticket have to be book 24 hours in advance. Please indicate your interest here!

EOs, Charles Chua, Dan &  Joy

Those coming:

  1. Charles Chua
  2. Dan
  3. Joy
  4. Tian Soo
  5. Dolly Lim
  6. Serene Leow
  7. Geraldine
  8. Marg Tian
  9. Pheng Sok
  10. Ah Nee
  11. Lai Fong
  12. Anna Seet
  13. Ann Lim
  14. Steven Ng
  15. Yew Kwong
  16. Robert Tan

Photos by Yew Kwong

A Date with Friends @ The Esplanade on Sunday, 7th Nov

Hi friends @ SHC,   emoticon

I’ve some wonderful news to share …. There’s a free concert this Sunday @ The Esplanade’s Outdoor Theatre.  It’s non-stop “Back to the 60’s” type of music by one of Singapore’s singing sensation. There’ll be plenty of Elvis type of songs, and hits by other singing legends of the 60’s. There will be a live band and the outdoor ambience will be good.  But be prepared for a crowd.  If you’re coming, let me know, and I’ll reserve seats for you.  Drop me an email/sms or register your interest here.

It’s free seating, first come first serve.

The schedule is as follows:

6:15 – 7:00 pm   1st session
7:30 – 8:15pm    2nd session
8:45 – 9:30pm    3rd session

Venue :     Esplanade Outdoor Theatre

If this type of music is not your cup of tea, you can also cross over to the Concourse for another music group “Music Dreamer”  … I’m not sure what type of music they dream… but we can always check it out together?   emoticon

Check out this weblink for more details:
http://www.esplanade.com/edm/ADWF/2010/overview/

Hope to see u there!  emoticon
Cheers,  Lydia Chin

Countup 2011 party

UPDATES AFTER PARTY : 

Everyone enjoyed.. and look foward to the next countup 2012… sorry .. photos not available for upload.

Hi guys & gals,emoticon

Venue :   Changi Golf Club  (check out the exact location on changigolfclub.org.sg) .. good ambience .. best priced countdown in a relaxed ambience… no need to dress up!  No need to wear high heeled dance shoes!

There’s a direct bus no. 29 from Tampines Interchange.  Transport arrangements can be sorted out.

Starts @ 6pm on 31st December;  dinner will be served at 7:30pm.  But you can come in earlier to soak in the fresh sea breeze and fresh air, or walk along the Changi Boardwalk.  For those keen on karaoke, you may come in as early at 3.30pm to sing your hearts out. 

Mouth watering chinese cuisine will be served by the Club’s very own top class chinese restaurant.  Halal food can also be arranged.  

Live band by the "Evergreens Band” with the Changi Belles, and dynamic mobile disco to blast you away till countdown.

Games, games, games …  dancing…dancing..   good company..  good food…   welcome 2011 with Changi Locomotion … in style.   Lucky draw and door gifts included.
Let me know if you’re keen.  You can also book for you non-SHC frenz.   emoticon

Cheers, Lydia Chinemoticon

Lake Kenyir Resort and Spa, Trengganu – October 28-30, 2010

Trip to lake Kenyir cancelled due to poor response!

A special arrangement has been made with this resort for our member at discounted rates. This is one of the largest man made lake providing a tranquil and relax setting for a time of rest and recreation close to nature.

Not to be missed, take this opportunity to join us for a time of fun and adventure! Two person to a chalet with modern facilities and all unit faces the lake.

 The proposed itinerary will be somewhat like this:

Day 1. (Thursday)

1000 Hrs           Arrival at KT airport and transfers to LKRS

1100 Hrs           Arrive at Resort, check in

1230 Hrs           Lunch and relax

1700 Hrs           Visit to Pasar Malam in Kuala Berang

2100 Hrs           Free & Easy at our Jenangor Lounge for Live Music entertainment

2300 Hrs           Good night

Day 2 (Friday)

0730 Hrs           Breakfast

0830 Hrs           Lake Cruise Adventure – Taman Negara/ Caves exploration and picnic lunch (different menu)

1500 hrs            Back to the Resort

1700 Hrs           Spa and Massage treatment (great after all the leg work in the morning)

2000 Hrs           Dinner

2230 Hrs           Karaoke Session or Night Walk (to bring your own torch lights)

2100 Hrs           Good night

Day 3 (Saturday)

0700 Hrs           Morning Walk/ Water aerobics

0830 Hrs           Breakfast

0930 Hrs           Check-Out Hotel

1100 Hrs           Depart for Airport to Singapore

Cost of airfare by Firefly inclusive of airport tax and full board with includes all breakfast and meals at S$360.00 per person (Airfare inclusive of tax alone is S$280). Cost of lake cruise and spa will be charged separately.

Alternatively we go by coach at $260.00 per person from November 4-7, 2010 leaving Singapore on Thurday night on November 4, 2010.

Please book early if you you are interested!

EOs, Dan:& Joy 

Monthly Walk Saturday 9 Oct – Admiralty Park to Woodlands Waterfront

Date: 9 October 2010 (Saturday)
 
Meeting Place: Woodlands MRT nearby Passenger Service Control Station by 4.30pm sharp
Duration:  approximately 1 1/2 hours, is moderately easy but will involve walking along pebbled paths and slight slopes so do wear closed comfortable walking shoes
Bus services to Woodlands bus interchange/ MRT Station, from
–        Ang Mo Kio 169,  Bedok 168, Boon Lay 178 & 187, Choa Chu Kang 925,
–        HarbourFront 963, Hougang 161, Marina Center 960, Tampines, 969, Yishun 856
 
For those who drive, carpark at Causeway Point or the HDB carparks nearby Woodlands MRT.  
 
EOs for this walk :  Veronica Wong and Mary Tan
 
Join us for the walk from Woodlands MRT, into Admiralty Park towards Woodlands Waterfront.     Located in the north western corner of Singapore, Admiralty Park, a national park in Woodlands, offers both nature and recreational facilities.  Sungei Cina once used to run through the park but it has been diverted for the construction of the park. Much of the park is mangrove swamp.    We will walk one of the boardwalks which is within the mangrove forest, follow along a nature trail and enjoy its rustic surroundings.
Leaving Admiralty Park, we arrive at the entrance to Woodlands Waterfront which was launched in May this year.  Once a laid-back coastal area where a stretch of warehouses used to be, the area now offers a variety of recreational opportunities for people of all ages   The coastal park and waterfront promenade has four distinctive areas – the waterfront picnic green, event plaza, playground and jetty walk.   Overlooking the Straits of Johor, the refurbished jetty measuring about 400m long and about 12m wide, is one of the longest coastal jetties in Singapore.   Enjoy a breezy stroll along the jetty walk and take in the beautiful sea view.
After the jetty walk, walking back along the main Admiralty Road West we take bus service no 856 to Woodlands bus interchange/MRT station.   For those who wish to, can adjourn for dinner at the Mega Food Mall, 5th level or the Banquet, 7th level in Causeway Point.
Bring drinking water, an umbrella (for rain or sun), mosquito repellent, camera, cap and wear comfortable walking shoes.
 
See you at the walk!
 
Other Walk Team members:  ChristinaCL Chan, Charles Wee, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and Andrew Thio.
 
Register HERE!

  1. Gabriella Chua
  2. Gingko Tay
  3. Daisy Yeo
  4. Yatsing
  5. Daniel Ong
  6. Azhari Cuttilan
  7. Charles Wee
  8. Thomas Goh
  9. Maureen Lee
  10. Amy Soon
  11. Lynn Chan
  12. Alice Seah
  13. Ronald Lee
  14. Josephine Yap
  15. Linda Chang
  16. Debbie Oh
  17. King Seng
  18. Grace Ng
  19. Richard Wong
  20. Thomas Lau
  21. Peng Peng
  22. Ivan Lim
  23. Roger Lim
  24. Susan Tan
  25. Helen Kuek
  26. Helen Wong
  27. Stephen Low
  28. James Tan
  29. Lee Ah Nee
  30. Serene Low
  31. Yvonne
     

Photos contirbuted by Charles Wee and King Seng

East Zone get-together on 2 October (Sat)

Can all those who are coming.. please pay $10 to Bernie’s account asap… deadline is 27th Sep … I’ve had feedback that $12 is too expensive… hence I’m lowering the cost to $10…  there will be slight changes to the menu … and yes, this event is open to all members & their friends as well.

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We’re having our next get-together in Lydia’s clubhouse in Pinevale, Tampines Street 73.  Well, it’s not exactly a 5 star resort kind of place, but we’ll have a good time, you can swim, jacuzzi, sauna, play tennis, jog, karaoke, or singalong.  A simple dinner will be arranged too.  For karaoke enthusiasts, please bring along your favourite CD.  We will even have singalong if the guitarists turns up. Clara/Lydia will be the disc jockey for the night, and will entertain you with song & dance.   Frisna/Lydia/YatSing will be the game co-ordinator.  Any other volunteers for games or ideas, please raise your hand.

Fong Fong has recommended a wonderful caterer, Water-rise.  They make delicious food.  We’re considering the following items… menu is still subjected to changes, at the moment. 

  • Special Indonesian Curry chicken with bread and rice
  • Fried bee hoon
  • Other mystery dishes !!
  • Dessert
  • Fresh orange juice
  • Wine (sponsored by Lydia Chin)
  • Coffee/Tea & cakes (sponsored by Lydia Chin)

Please register early, and we appreciate your co-operation to pay to Bernie’s account, asap. 

These are the logistics: 

  • Date :  2 October 2010 (Saturday)
  • Time : 4pm till 10pm (hall booking time)… of course you can come earlier for the swim/jacuzzi/tennis .. just let me know!
  • Address : Tampines Street 73, Pinevale Condominium Clubhouse
  • Payment : Please pay $10 to Chung Sine Ying Bernadette’s  POSB savings No : 005-05093-6 

Directions to Pinevale (for those taking bus) :

  • Take Bus No. 69 from Tampines MRT Bus Interchange, alight at 3rd stop, infront of Tampines Central CC. Then walk with the traffic flow, and at traffic junction, look out for United World College (UWC), under construction at the moment.  Pinevale is the yellow colored block of condominium directly opposite UWC.  For those familar with the place, you can also take bus nos. 34, 193.  Or 27, 72 or 168 to alight at "coffee shop".

Thosse coming are :

1. Lydia CHIN  (PAID)

2. Clara Chay (singer & KJ)

3. Judy Lim  (PAID)

4. Bernie Chung (treasurer)  .. (PAID)

5. Ros Lee (have to leave early)  .. PAID

6. Daniel Ong (probably cycling from Marine Parade?)  (PAID)

7. Frisna Tan (games co-ordinator)

8. Yat Sing (games co-ordinator)   (PAID)

9. Tim Liu  … i’m still confused whether you’re coming or not?  Pls confirm.  Thanks!

10. Lydia SOH   .. pls cfm your attendance for catering purpose

11. Thomas LOH  .. pls cfm your attendance for catering purpose

12. Steven Chan (coming from west.. thanks)  (PAID)

13. Thomas Goh  (PAID)

14.  Marg Tian  (cfm)

15.  Rose White  (cfm)

16.  Richard Wong  (cfm)

17.  Lina Tan (cfm)

18.  K C Lau  (pls confirm your attendance for catering purpose)

19.  Sarah (pls confirm your attendance for catering purpose)

Monthly walk – Bedok Reservoir, Sat 11Sep

(This posting is on behalf of Serene as she is unable to get the post up).

Date: 11 September 2010 (Saturday)

Meeting Place: Bedok Reservoir Park – The Entrance (Opposite the condo “Aquarius by the Park)

Start Time: 4.30pm

Duration: about 1-2 hours

Bus #s: 5, 21, 22, 59, 65, 66, 228, 506

EO for this walk: Serene Low 
 
The walk will begin from the Entrance to the Park, covering the whole circumference of the reservoir and part of the Bedok Park Connector.  

From the entrance, the landscape garden has many species of flowers and plants and is a popular spot for exercise and strollers with children.

Walking from the entrance towards the water venture jetty, you will see the area here abuzz with teenagers and young adults getting ready for water canoeing.  Further down the pathway, the fixtures of Forest Adventure from tight rope tracks to planks hang across the trunks of trees.

Joggers, brisk walkers and cyclists cover the tracks round the reservoir.  Walking past the Jetty Walkway and back to the Entrance would have taken us around an hour.

Here we can take a short breather before continuing to walk along the Bedok Park Connector towards Bedok Road where all the good food is.  You can see the MRT track from here and walk towards this after your dinner.

Except for the unpredictable weather, it would be an enjoyable afternoon for the walk along trees, reservoir, canal and the clear sky.

Hope to see all of you.         emoticon

Other Walk Team EOs: Joyce Tan, Andrew Thio, Charles Wee, Conrad Tang, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, ChristinaCL Chan.

Please Register ….

  1. Serene Low
  2. June Koh
  3. Gabriella Chua
  4. Christina Pan
  5. Yat Sing
  6. Ten Meng
  7. Bernie Chung
  8. Andrew Yeung (TBC)
  9. Stephen Low
  10. Lynn Ng
  11. Anna Seet
  12. Alice Seah
  13. Janis Han
  14. Margaret Soo
  15. Daniel Ong
  16. Ivan Lim
  17. Lina Tan

Cruise to Nowhere – Sep 18, 19 2010 Update!

Those who think that this is just a gambling ship think again whether you want to join us.

Here is the itinerary:

Sat
9/18/2010 8.00 am Assembly & check-in at
Harbour Front, 2nd Level, Departure Hall
8.30 am Boarding  / Buffet Breakfast
(followed by free & easy activities)
10.00 am Room check-in
(followed by free & easy activities)
12.00 pm Buffet Lunch
Entertainment by resident singers
(followed by free & easy activities)
3.30 pm Hi – Tea
5.00 pm Buffet Dinner
7.00 pm – 8.30 pm Entertainment by resident singers
  at the function hall
8.30 pm till late "Latin Nite on the High Seas"
 >  all night dancing
 >  singing with live music
 >  games
 >  lucky draw
 >  dance performance / mini dance competition
Sun
9/19/2010 8.30 am Buffet Breakfast
(followed by free & easy activities)
11.00 am Room check-out
(followed by free & easy activities)
Note : Luggages will be secured centrally
12.00 pm Buffet Lunch
(followed by free & easy activities)
3.00 pm Karaoke session (with use of voucher)
6.00 pm Buffet Dinner
8.00 pm – 9.00 pm

Disembarkation at Harbour Front

    
               

Those coming:

  1. Dan
  2. Joy
  3. Jeffrey
  4. Irene
  5. Bessie
  6. Andrew
  7. June Koh
  8. Diana
  9. Nina
  10. Veronique
  11. Steven
  12. Kuan
  13. Geok suan
  14. Pheng Sok
  15. Francis
  16. Henry Lim & partner

Update: Q4 Monthly walks

UPDATE: MONTHLY WALKS, Sep to Dec 2010

Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturday/each month! Unless otherwise stated.Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!  emoticon

SCHEDULED DATES:

11Sep               Bedok Reservoir (post will be out next week)
09Oct                Admiralty Park to Woodlands Waterfront
13Nov               TBC
11Dec               TBC

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!         emoticon

The Walk EO Team:  
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,, signing off,,,,,,,

Sat, 21 August Beach Party @ Sentosa

Programme :     emoticon

3 – 7 pm     Tea-Time  –  Alfresco (Sheltered)

  • Free flow of Tea & Coffee
  • Samosa & Spring Roll  (limited – so, do come early)
  • Beach Games (by game master – Yat Sing)
  • Swimming, Sun-bathing, Dancing, Card Games or just relax, ………. anything goes

7 – 10pm     Dinner Time   –   Indoor

  • Buffet dinner  –  Menu :
  • Fresh Garden Salad, Chicken Dopiyaza, Fish Masala, Dal Tarka, Vegetable Jalfrezi, Aloo Gobi, Naan, Steamed White Rice, Fried Papadum and Dessert – Kheer.
  • Free flow of Soft drinks
  • Alcohol – limited (by bar tender – Ivan Lim)
  • Dancing intermittent with Karaoke (by DJ – Jeffrey Gan with his latest sound system)

How to find us : 

  • By LRT – get off at the Beach Station and walk towards Palawan Beach.  We are next to KouFu Food Court.
  • By ‘Free Hop-on Hop-off’ Sentosa tram/trolley – get off at the Palawan Beach Stop.
  • By Car – park at Palawan Beach open carpark @ $3 for 8 hours;  or park at Beach carpark (covered carpark) @ $5 for 1st 4 hours (from 3 – 7pm) and $2 per entry after 7pm.

Photography :  (by our renowned Photographer – Sockie)

Rest assured there will NOT be any video clips made for public websites but photos will be posted in SHC website for members viewing.  Those who do not wish their face to appear in SHC website, kindly refrain from taking group photos as it is not fair to others in the group to have to have their pictures censored because of you.

Last Day of Payment :   have been extended to 19th August.  (Please scroll down for payment details.)

Those who have name tag – PLEASE bring along and wear it throughout the event.

When I was about 18 years old, I use to go camping at Changi Beach just behind where the British Army had a Survival School. behind the school, this stretch of beach was quite secluded. Sometimes we would organize Beach Parties there. By about 2 am, after most of the guests have gone home, a few of us guys would go ‘skinny dipping’. The few girls that were still there would pretend not to watch when we strip but after we get into the water they would shout comments at us from the beach.  I still remember 2 comments even up till today.

  • “Beware of the fishes, they might mistaken yours for a big worm”
  • ‘Don’t shake it more than 3 times…….it is call masturbation”

I am organizing our August  monthly meeting at  Palawan Beach, Santosa.  It will be a Beach Party, but we will not go ‘skinny dipping’ because at our age, I think we will look gross. Even the police would not want us in their station. They will put us straight into the lunatic asylum. I know this will not stop some of you from doing it.

My friend who owns Samudar Indian Restaurant at Palawan beach in Santosa has agreed to let us use the Restaurant on Saturday 21st August.  The restaurant has an alfresco dining area and an aircon dining hall. It can accommodate 200 people.  There are showers on the beach in front of the restaurant and changing facilities nearby.

We will start the party at 3pm. You can swim, play with balls, build sand castle or just enjoy the sea breeze. I need volunteers to organize a few beach games. For those who prefer to stay indoor, you can relax and talk or play board games.   At 7 pm we will have Indian Buffet.  The alfresco dining area which is on a wooden deck and the aircon dinning hall are both very suitable for dancing. You can dance anywhere at any time. You can also do it at the beach but we have to organize sound system outside. You can also pretend to be a teenager on your first date and bring a partner to the bush….there are many dark bushes but tissues are not provided. If you want to sing KOK we have to organize our own portable system because the Restaurant have no KOK licence. We leave the Restaurant at 10pm but you can stay at the beach as long as you like.

Public transport to Palawan Beach is by LRT from VIVO City. It cost $3. Those who drive, pay $7 per car regardless of the number of passengers. The buffet would cost $20 per head.  We will provide tit-bits from the collection of $5 each from those who pay after 31st July.  Those of us who are there in the afternoon should at least buy a drink from the Restaurant to help them pay their staff who would serve you.The restaurant would waive corkage charge for alcoholic drinks we bring. But please don’t bring any other outside food or drinks into their Restaurant.

Dress code will be ‘as little as possible’.  Opportunity for you to show your legs, tummy and butts,  if they are still presentable. I will bring some fig leaves for those who want to be like Adam and Eve.

Now I need the following volunteers

  1. Treasurer to collect the $20 $25 from every participant even if you don’t want to eat the buffet.
  2. Bouncer to throw out those who didn’t pay.
  3. Member registration – Irene Poh has volunteered
  4. Many beach game organizers.
  5. A disco King or Queen to organize the dancing and provide the music CD. They do have a sound system in the Restaurant.
  6. A KOK King/Queen to organize the singing.
  7. And of course, as many ‘gilah’ participants as possible to make it fun.
  8. Also new members, you can come fully clothed to make new friends.
  9. Matchmakers to make sure no one is left alone at this party
  10. Me???…….    I oversee lah.  Girls, remember to wear skimpy clothes, so that I have something to see.

Make your payment to Karen Thio POSB Savings Account number 121-86818-0

Payment before 1st August is $20. From 1st August please pay $25. The last payment accepted is 17th  19th August. 

Who are coming –

  1. Tian Soo (EO)emoticon
  2. Irene Poh (Registration)emoticon
  3. Dan (Matchmaker)emoticon
  4. Joy (Matchmaker’s boss?)emoticon
  5. Geraldine – foreign talentemoticon
  6. Caroline – (Registration)where the boys are emoticon
  7. Annto – to the beachemoticon
  8. Karen (Treasurer) emoticon
  9. Hyacinth  – water babyemoticon
  10. Jeff Chanemoticon
  11. Francis M – Fred Astair reincarnatedemoticon
  12. Catherine K – Ginger Rogers reincarnatedemoticon
  13. Sockie – this girl can shoot shoot shoot ?  emoticon 
  14. Lina Ng – from everywhereemoticon
  15. Hou Chong – can show you what is down underemoticon
  16. Suchang – from MAS partyemoticon
  17. Lily H – (Disco Queen)emoticon
  18. Yatsing – play $69/$96 gameemoticon
  19. Andrew Yeung – emoticon
  20. Janet C – (KOK Boss)emoticon
  21. Ivan Lim – bring Bombay Saphire ginnemoticonemoticon
  22. Peng Peng – the singeremoticon
  23. Christina CL – the walkeremoticon
  24. Eliza Chua – like Miss Dolittle?emoticon
  25. Lina Tan – from Equinox buffetemoticon
  26. Steven Chan – companion for men  emoticon
  27. Charlse  C – my travel buddyemoticon
  28. Lilian T – from PPemoticon
  29. Feztus – from Yunnanemoticon
  30.  Daisy Yeo – sell tissues emoticon
  31. Eyvonne Chew – hope to meet youemoticon
  32. LaiFong – can help to enjoy  emoticon
  33. Richard W – from RTS studioemoticon
  34. Marg T – from Taiwanemoticon
  35. Catherine Ho – hope to meet you.emoticon
  36. Ronnie Sow – Engelbert H and Tom Jones.emoticon
  37. Regina Sim – new friendemoticon
  38. Peter Chee – new friendemoticon
  39. Grace Ng – 1emoticon
  40. Grace Kang – 2emoticon
  41. Dolly l – (Bouncer)emoticon
  42. Lin Chuah – the golferemoticon
  43. Agnes Seow – masuk twice, come twiceemoticon
  44. Thomas Loh – young handsome MCemoticon
  45. SK Chuaemoticon
  46. Gabrella C – men are hungry and hornyemoticon
  47. Veronique Leeemoticon
  48. John Howeemoticon
  49. Helen Kuekemoticon
  50. Rosalind Leeemoticon
  51. Ronald Lamemoticon
  52. Nina Chooemoticon
  53. Biraemoticon
  54. Annie Gohemoticon
  55. Nelly Sohemoticon
  56. Lim Geok Suanemoticon
  57. Oi Chengemoticon
  58. C Jemoticon
  59. Dennis Hoemoticon
  60. Lydia Chin emoticon

Photos by Sockie & Karen

Cruise to Nowhere – September 18,19, 2010

Silverhairs Club is the place to be, on the heels of some of the exciting programs like the Kelong and the Beach Party we bring you an unforgettable experience on the Cruise ship ‘Long Jie’

We are not required to buy any gambling chips but if you are tempted nobody will stop you. Just dun lose your pants otherwise our fellow member will need to walk you home!

What are the things we can do then? Well, the dance hall is waiting for us, so is the karoeke room. There is a swimming pool and lot of other things to do. All meals are provided too.

Duty Free Shop /Deck 5: The handy and convenient duty free shop sells a bountiful selection of necessities and luxuries including snacks, gifts, perfumes, wines, souvenirs and cigars.  Spa and Beauty Salon / Deck 5:  Pamper yourself with an alleviating full-body massage or enjoy a therapeutic spa treatment at the Health Centre. Come and enjoy a rejuvenating sauna, lay back and relax, and set your mind and body at ease. Foot Reflexology / Deck 5: Unwind from daily stresses and loosen up with a traditional Chinese foot massage. Grand Dining Room, karaoke lounge / Deck 6: Surrounded by captivating seascapes and a full wall of artistic sculptures, enjoy your meal in the picturesque and extravagant main dining hall.

For more information, log in at ‘www.asiancruise.sg’.

Cost: $88.00 nett per pax on twin sharing.

Please pay to Joy’s Posb savings Acct: 159-131645 by September 4, 2010

Closing date: September 4, 2010

We need a minimum of 40 pax to enjoy this much discounted rate!

Please provide your name, gender, nationality, date of birth, passport nos. and expiry date to Joy’s email at: ‘xx88sg@gmail.com‘. Do also identify your room mate.

Meet at HarbourFront Cruise Terminal on September 18, 2010l at 8.00am sharp. We will probably be back by 8.00pm the next day Sunday.

Brought to you courtesy of.

EOs, Dan, Jeffrey Gan, Joy 

Those coming:

  1. Dan – (Paid)
  2. Joy –  (Paid)
  3. Jeffrey Gan – (Paid)
  4. Irene Lee – (Paid) 
  5. Francis Mangalam – (Paid)
  6. Lim Geok Suan – (Paid)
  7. Steven Ng – (Paid)
  8. June Koh – (Paid)
  9. Andrew SP – (Paid)

  10. Bessie Lam – (Paid)

  11. Nina Choo – (Paid)

  12. Veronique – (Paid)

  13. Henry Lim – (Paid)

Haikou – 13 to 18 Oct 2010 F&E

Weiwei Members,

Jetstar airticket return to Haikou is about $130 inclusive of 20kg baggage.  M thinking of going there 4 for short holi for relaxing time.  No intention of going towards to places, like Sanya, Xin Long or Dong Hai as been there too many times.  Just will be enjoying the scenic places around in Haikou, massage, reflexology, shopping, etc etc… For these, I think 5-days holi would be just nice lor.. anyone 1 2 come along wif me.

Of cos, for those thinking of going for a longer days to explore further south, you can do so at your own.  I can try to get our Haikou fren to scout a reasonable tour package for you lor..

This post will be closed for further comments.

Cheers…Dolly

2nd East Zoners’ Get-together

Hi one and all! It’s time again for East Zoners (SHC members staying in the East) to get together for food and friendship bonding.

Day/Date    :  Saturday 4th September 2010

Time            :  2 pm – 6 pm

Venue         :  SIDEWALK TAVERN, 924 East Coast Road

                      http://www.streetdirectory.com/businessfinder/company_detail.php?companyid=136758&branchid=80236

We’ll most probably be having afternoon tea/coffee and like the first time, members pay for their own meals and drinks. :)

This venue has been selected because the owners of this cafe doesn’t mind us making lots of noise and also because there’s no obligation for all of us to order food. Of course, ordering a drink is the least we can do. :)

Deadline for registration : 30th August 2010 (no gatecrashers please)

EO          Rosalind Lee

Co-EO    Andrew Koh

 

Registration List

01.  Rosalind Lee

02.  Andrew Koh

03.  Lydia Chin

04.  Sam Soo

05.  Oi Cheng

06.  Alice Seah

07.  Bernie Chung

08.  Rosalind Soh

09.  Pauline Ho

10.  Judy Lim

11.  Clara Chay

12.  Ronald Koh

13.  Irene Poh

14.  Nora Chia

15.  Shirleen Kao

16.  Francis R. Mangalam

17.  Helen T. Wong

18.  Thomas Lau

19.  Frisna Tan

20.  Alan Bok

21.  Ann Bok

22.  Terence Seah

23.  John Howe

24.  Ronald Lam

25.  Rina Tan

26. Michael Tay  (tentative)

27.  Ten Meng

28.  Dolly Lim

 

Photos by Andrew Koh

Monthly Walk 14 Aug’10 – Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

EO: Joyce Tan, Co-EO: Conrad Tang

Date: 14-Aug-2010      Time: 9am – 11.30am

Meeting: at the visitor Centre, 10mins before walk start at 9am sharp

How to get there: via bus service nos. 67, 170, 171, 173, 184, 852 and 961

Join us for a visit to Singapore’s oldest primary rainforest, you’ll be rewarded for spotting the most native plants and animals in this part of the world.

We’ll begin with a 20-25mins warming up walk at the Hindhede Nature Park where you get to view the quarry pool before we confront the steep slope. But fret not, we’ll reach Kruing Hut in about 4-5mins and followed by a gentle slope all the way up to summit hut, 163.63 metres above sea level.

The trail on way down will take you much closer to the nature, come with your most powerful torch to find out what’s hiding in the cave….

End of walk, pamper yourself at Beauty World Plaza for some foods & refreshments, or, go to the row of restaurants along Cheong Chin Nam Rd. Some of you may prefer the famous kopi-o at B.Timah food centre a stone throw away. 

Who’s coming: 1)James Tan; 2)Susan Tan; 3)Grace Wong; 4)Amy Soon; 5)Lynn Chan; 6)Daisy Phua; 7)Ivan Lim; 8)Feztus Lim; 9)Richard Wong; 10)Thomas Lau; 11)Daniel Ong; 12)Han Fong Chin; 13)Leah Tan; 14)Wee Chin; 15)Rosalind Soh; 16)Alice Seah; 17)Mollie Tan; 18)Kristin Leong; 19)Alan Bok & Ann Bok; 20)Lawrence Khan; 21)Janis Han; 22)Margaret Soo; 23)lee Ah Nee; 24)Michael Tan; 25)Yatsing; 26)Charles Chua; 27)SK Chua; 28)Bobby & Tracy Bok; 29)SereneL; 30)Stephen Low; 31)Daisy Neo; 32)Lilian Teo; 33)Lina; 34)Lisa Leong; 35)Hou Chong; 36)Yvonne; 37)Conrad

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, 
ChristinaCL Chan, Andrew Thio, Serene Low, ConradT and me,….C ya!

Photos by Richard Wong

TOTO AND HORSE RACING SPECULATION

My bold adventure bore fruit in my 2nd attempt when I predicted 3 numbers in Row 3 for the last TOTO draw on 15 July actually came out 3 numbers. Since I did not provide the actual numbers there is no guarantee that you would have won even if you did follow may advice but I believe I shortened the speculative odds in your favour.

Let’s see how I fare in horse racing today with 3 VAL-BETS(value in winning chances with decents odds).

 

They are rACE 4 NUMBER 3 BAY OF ISLAND…Race 7 number 4 EQUIENCE…and Race 9 number 2 VILLIAN.

As a bonus I am throwing in the best forecast for the day in Race 11 even it shall not count in the VAL-BET tally in my adventure in racing Investments. The forecast in Race 11 should be on number 8 with number 2. The names are Maple Star and Grecian Choice . Maple Star is favoured to win the race and Grecian Choice can possibly upset at odds paying  a decent payout

I wonder if I was plain lucky in my TOTO speculation or that is some methdology to my theories…waiting for the knives and guns around the corner. I don’t mind getting hit by super soakers , paint balls or poop gun…let’s discuss.

Can horse racing make money? I will try to buck the trend

I made a tip on a HKG race last week and the horse was not in the top 3. As all of you in SHC know my knowledge of Mandarin is a big fate zero. My copy and paste of my HKG tipster friend shud be authentic as some parts are in Mandarin. Since this is the last day of the HKG season this tip is only for a matter of interest and we will serious R.O.I analysis only for HKG races later in the year. I have had a favourable start with a 1.68 return for my VAL-BETS but the average return is 1.05 to 1.2.

Here is the text from my friend with his R.O.I for his HKG season

Dear friends,
 
This is the last raceday of the season; I would like to thank everyone for their support of sum shui.  Excluding this last raceday, sum shui was given out on 82 Hong Kong racedays.  A 1 point bet on each sum shui will result in a total of 87.25 points, for a return of +7.72%.
 
Sum shui will be back in early September for another season of Hong Kong racing.
 
My sum shui for Wednesday is R6#4 Mr Vigorous ????. In other words he made the equivalent of SG$436.25 from an investment of  SG$410 (not counting the result of today’s races).Please note that his bnets are based on single win bets of HKG$10 and dividends are based on HKG tote. I am tabulating the points based on SG $ equivalent to make it easier to understand. My friend is a pro making a living from investing in horses and he provides one free tip per race day to his mailing list as a means of advertising.
 
Happy Punting,
 

“KELONG ACHEH” …FUN-ON-SEA – PART 2

It’s time to make our FUN PAY to enjoy our FUN STAY

As confirmation for your registration, please transfer S$145.00 to Janet’s POSB SAVINGS A/C No: 058-63683-5 by 16 June 2010, otherwise seats would be given to those on the waiting list.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO REFUND ONCE PAYMENT IS MADE

Details required for Group Insurance (inclusive) – please email soonest possible the following particulars to Janet at janetccl@gmail.com  :
1)    Name (as in NRIC/Passport)
2)    Sex (M/F)
3)    NRIC No.
4)    Date of Birth
5)    Nationality
6)    Passport No.
7)    Date of Issue
8)    Date of Expiry
9)    Home contact needed
10)  Mobile Phone No.
Please take note:
1)   Pick up and return at 1 point only in Singapore at OUTRAM MRT STN
       Departure on 7 Aug assemble at 0630 hrs sharp
       (please be punctual to avoid the holiday long weekend crowd)
       Return on 8 Aug at 1500 hrs sharp to be assembled at jetty.                              
2)   Mahjong & Carrom are available but for Karaoke you may wish to bring your 
       own favorite Karaoke CDs
       Feel free to bring your own card or board games…chess…rumikrub…etc.     
3)   Bring own toiletries…medicine…vitamins…plastic bag for personal belongings,
4)   Swimming costume for FUN swim at Acheh Island beach…Sunblock a must
5)   Carlsberg Beers can be purchased at the Kelong@RM$7 per can. You may want to bring along cartons of beers to the kelong as well.    On Board This Crazy, Fun-Kelong trip are:

  • Boon Liang (EO) – paid
  • Yew Kwong – paid
  • Janet Chan (co-EO Finance) – paid
  • Terence Seah – paid
  • Dan Huang – paid
  • Christina Pan- paid
  • Lai Fong – paid
  • Rosalind Soh – paid
  • Henry Yip – paid
  • Cat Yeo – paid
  • Dave Tan– paid
  • Regina Sim– paid

  • Peter Chee – paid
  • Douglas Chan – paid
  • Andrew Yeung – paid
  • Sockie – paid
  • Karen Thio – paid
  • Judy Lim – paid
  • Irene Poh – paid
  • Lily Ho – paid
  • Eileen Thean –  paid
  • Maggie Teo – paid
  • Albert Tan – paid
  • Anne Chee – paid
  • Daisy Yeo –  paid
  • Gabriella Chua –  paid

  • Pat Lee GS – paid

  • Anna Seet – paid
  • Cat Ho – paid
  • Alicia Soh –  paid
  • Mike Tan – paid
  • Rene Leong –  paid
  • Kristen Leong –  paid
  • Bobby Bok – paid
  • Gladys Tan – paid
  • June Koh – paid
  • Lawrence Lee – paid
  • Jessie Lee – paid
  • Ivy Lim Siam Cheng – paid
  • Annie Tan – paid
  • Emily Tay Soh Ling – paid

    • On Waiting List: 

    1. Margaret Soo

     

    Video clip done by Karen,

    Photos contributed by Sockie, Boon Liang, Karen, Janet and Lai Fong

    Monthly Weekend Walk – Kallang Riverside/Helix Bridge-Esplanade

    Day / Date : Saturday, 12 June 2010

    Time : 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

    Venue : Stadium MRT Station Exit A

    EO : Conrad Tang
    Assisting : Sally Lee

    One of the more scenic route, we will walk along the Kallang River, starting from the Indoor Stadium, round Nicoll Highway, onto Marina Promenade Park, passby F1 pitstop, Singapore Flyer and finally up the new partially completed Helix. Those staying for dinner can gather at the nearby Marina Square Foodcourt.

    Come join in the walk!!!

    The Walk EO Team: 
    Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low,
    Christina Chan and me, Conrad Tang,,,,,,,signing off.

    Who are coming :

    1. Conrad Rang
    2. Sally Lee
    3. Charles Wee
    4. Veronica Wong
    5. Gabriella Chua
    6. Aaron How
    7. Juliet Ong
    8. Alice Seah
    9. Karen Thio
    10. Sally Kang
    11. Daniel Ong
    12. Gerry Ong
    13. Anna Seet
    14. Lynn
    15. Sockie
    16. Maureen Lim
    17. Azhari Cuttilan
    18. Ivan Lim
    19. Kelly Ho
    20. Stephen Low
    21. Ronald Lee
    22. Bernie Chung
    23. Christina Pan
    24. Margaret Soo
    25. Janis Han
    26. Monica Tan
    27. Maureen Lee
    28. Sam Soo
    29. Grace Kang
    30. Goh Ah Lam
    31. Peng Peng
    32. Thomas Lau
    33. Richard Wong
    34. Evelyn Ong
    35. Han Fong Chin
    36. Joyce Tan
    37. Rina Tan
    38. Michael Tay
    39. Irene Poh
    40. Judy Lim
    41. Lilian Teo
    42. Angie Ng
    43. Laura Wee
    44. Wee Chin
    45. Pauline Khoo
    46. Steven Chan
    47. Daisy Yeo

     

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    A joget event

    There can never be enough events to satisfy the diets of SHCians.  Many SHCians have played their part to be EOs.  Some are waiting to be EOs while some think the EO’s queue is just too long.

    We have many events; except for the joget event which has been discussed frequently, but hmm, the idea seems to twinkle and twinkle each time we talk about it.  Let’s have a grand joget event.

    Tinkle, tinkle?

    Terence Seah

    “KELONG ACHEH”……FUN-ON-SEA

    “Malaysia Kelong, an oasis of tranquility nestled among beautiful islands and untouched by modern development, is your ticket to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Enjoy the rustic charm of a fishing outpost, relax and unwind to the sound of gentle waves and savor the beauty of its amazingly beautiful sunsets……

    Go on….engage yourself in some of the most exciting fishing off the coast of Penyabong (north of Mersing, Johor) or simply take a dip at the secluded beach of Pulau Acheh.”

    Here we are back to basic again… this year we shall have our  2Day 1Nite FUN TIME at Kelong Acheh  depart on 7th Aug 7a.m. & return on 8th Aug 2p.m.

    30 FUNTASTIC  PAX @ S$155.00 per pax full-board inclusive of:

    40 FUNTASTIC  PAX @ S$145.00 per pax full-board inclusive of:

    1)  Transport: 2-way transfer from Sin-Mersing and Mersing-Sin pick up and                            
          return for 1 point only in Singapore (to be advised).                                                                          

    2)  Group Insurance.
    3)  All HALAL Food: Lunch, tea, BBQ dinner, supper on Day 1, breakfast and
         lunch on Day 2 before departure from Kelong.  
    4)  Hot and cold beverages are provided free-flow throughout the day and night.  

    5)  Live fishing bait provided for avid anglers (pls bring own fishing rod otherwise
         rental at kelong would be charged at RM10/set, tackles purchased separately)
    6)  Free boat transfer service to enjoy FUN Swimming at Acheh Island.                                                                      
    7)  FUN Activities:  Mahjong, karaoke, carrom…. (choice to bring own games, Music               
         CD for those who wanna dance and Karaoke CD for own choice of songs).
    8)  Accommodation:  8 FUN dormitories that houses 12 to 20 FUN guests each
         (Choice to Group according to sex or Intermix for FUN). Clean sheets, mattresses  
         and pillows are provided. Fans are also available in the dormitories.
    9)  Fresh water which is sourced directly from the hills on Acheh Island is available         
         on taps and in the numerous bathroom/toilets around the kelong for washing, 
         bathing and cleaning…so enjoy a fresh and invigorating FUN Bath as and when
         you please.                                         

    SO WANNA HAVE A RESTFUL, REFLECTIVE & RELAXING FUN STAY BY THE SEA, DO REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE A FUN PLACE:

    1. Boon Liang (EO)
    2. Yew Kwong (EO)
    3. Janet Chan (co-EO Finance)
    4. Dan Huang
    5. Joy Chuang
    6. Ann To
    7. Alice Teo
    8. Sunny Yeow 

    9. Henry Yip
    10. Cat Yeo
    11. Freda Lim
    12. Alan Bok
    13. Ann Bok
    14. Douglas Chan
    15. Andrew Yeung
    16. Sockie
    17. Karen Thio
    18. Judy Lim
    19. Irene Poh
    20. Lily Ho
    21. Eileen Thean
    22. Maggie Teo
    23. Albert Tan
    24. Molly Chua
    25. Oi Cheng
    26. Daisy Yeo
    27. Gabriella Chua
    28. Maureen Lee
    29. Ah Nee
    30. Susan Chang
    31. Sam Goh
    32. Alicia Soh
    33. Mike Tan
    34. Rene Leong
    35. Kristen Leong
    36. Venika Leong
    37. Margaret Lee
    38. Gwyneth Lee
    39. Caroline Gee
    40. Lawrence Lee
    41. Jessie Lee

      42. Waiting List –

      1. Lai Fong
      2. Norlinda
      3. Rosalind Soh
      4. June Koh
      5. Bobby Bok
      6. Pat Lee GS
      7. Anna Seet
      8. Ivan Lim
      9. Helen Wong
      10. Helen Kuek
      11. Cat Ho SC
      12. Margaret Chan
      13. William Wong
      14. Anne Chee