Month: April 2008

SHC Calendar Updates

KIND ATTENTION OF ALL SHC MEMBERS
THIS POST IS CREATED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE UPDATING OF SHC WEB CALENDAR. PLS REFRAIN OTHER COMMENTS HERE.  THANK YOU.

Hi All,

As some of you might have noticed that SHC Calendar have been updated to the latest.  Sorry for the much delay as both Terence and me had been trying to problem fix as we are unable to upload the updated calendar since the last couple of weeks.

During my updating of these events, I had noticed that most of the post title stated are too long which I find them hard to update into the SHC Calendar.

Hence, after getting approval from the Founder, I would appreciate each and everyone of you will abide to the following so that I can update without much changing.

  1. Keep the title of the event to be short and precise, e.g. SHC D&D, Talentime, Games Day, etc, etc.
  2. All detailed info can be stated in the post itself, e.g. content of event, cost, organiser, coordinator or EO, timing
  3. Event will not be posted in SHC calendar if there are outsider involved.
  4. In the case of poor response of attendance and need to be cancelled, pls keep us posted so that we can strike off this event from the calendar listing.
  5. If at times, event are not intentionally left out, pls write me an email (dlgummy@hotmail.com) to remind me so that I can update accordingly.

Pls do not hesitate to give any other comts here which one way or another will be great help to this SHC calendar. 

SHC Calendar Update… Dolly

Room for friend’s daughter near Tanjong Pagar

Hi all,

Looking for a room, for a  friend’s daughter who
is working in Singapore.  Preferred area near Tanjong Pagar. She
just graduated from Australia and is wanting to share this room with
her girl friend also graduated from Australia.  They are well
behaved Malaysian ladies. 

Ideal for a couple or lady staying alone to have company while earning some returns on property. 

Starting from 15 May.  Email me or call me . Cheers 

“Should comments be open to the public”

As usual, I like to share thoughts with the general membership.  Last night, some members sugested to me that comments on this forum should only be readable by members only.  I think there is a view that only POSTs should be readable by the general internet community.   As you know, websites are open to anybody in Singapore and the world.  Of course, restrictions can be made.

I am not an expert in website design.  I dont know how; but I guess changes can be made.

What is your opinion?

Terence Seah

Norhayati A Aziz – Profile

Hi folks. My name is Nur, short for Norhayati. I came across SHC website by chance on 7th April 2008 and decided to join the following day, after reading the many activities organised by the club. I take this opportunity too, to thank Terence for his warm welcome.

I’m working in a senior citizens’ home (so, anybody who wants to chope a bed can call me, just kidding emoticon). I’m not a nurse, just working in the HR office.

I used to enjoy reading (thrillers, legal, criminal and of course romantic love stories) but after being ‘diagnosed’ as being long-sighted several years ago, I began to cut down on my leisure reading, as I tend to get headache if I put on my reading glasses for too long. Now, I’ve switched to watching Korean series, travelogue and documentaries on television during my free time.
 
I used to travel with friends too but after one by one they got married, I didn’t want to be a lamppost and stopped traveling with them.

I’m hoping that by joining SHC, I would be able to make and meet new friends and to join in some of the activities. I may not be able to attend all the activities though, as I’m almost the main caregiver to my 70plus mum (being the only unmarried sibling emoticon).
 
Another thing I must confess to. I’m one of those hopeless persons with VERY poor sense of direction. If the activity is being held in Tampines, don’t be surprised if I end up in Clementi!! Don’t be surprised too if you find a foreigner in Singapore probably knows Singapore better than I do. emoticon

So, please bear with me OK if I need detailed directions of how to reach a certain destination for the activities.

My other interests include morning walks on Sundays (I work alternate half day on Saturdays). Want to learn to play badminton like a pro. Right now, I can anyhow hit the shuttle. My 10-year-old niece can play better.
 
So, at the next activity, if you see a tudong-wearing lady, that would be me. I’m looking forward to meet the other members and  join in the activities organized by SHC.

Nur emoticon

Travel thoughts

Hi All SHC members

Just to share some thoughts of travel.

For those who love to travel and don’t have a companion, are they interested in joining some travel club for singles or small group travel that can take care of things like accomodation, flight fares. I’m asking this as for travel discounts, there must be twin sharing accomodation and 2 to go airfares etc. Sometimes one may want to travel at a short notice or is doing a F & E travel.

If I’m making a trip by myself I don’t mind cutting costs if a travel club can assist with matching travel plans of other members who are planning trips alone. Can SHC help in this aspect?

Regards

Joan

SHC monthly gathering – Thur 17 April 2008

The date for the April monthly gathering has been set for Thurs, 17 April 2008. 

  • Date : Thurs. April 17, 2008, afternoon to evening.
  • Time : 3p.m. – 7p.m. (or thereafter) for working or non-working SHC members
  • Venue : Han’s Cafe,& Cakehouse, 1 Upper Pickering Street.
  • Event Organiser:  June Chin
  • Objective:  Members (new and existing) get – together and knowing one another, interaction and fostering friendship, etc.
  • Entrance:  free.  Strictly for SilverHairsClub members only.
  • F&B   :  Consumption as per Cafe’s billing.

Terence Seah/June Chin

Programme :

3.00p.m.         Grace Wong – Registration upon members’ arrival.

                       Members commence meeting with fellow SHCians to achieve above objective.  New members pls come, we love to meet as many of you.  Please have your  food and beverage (F&B)at cafe as we are using their facility and have an obligation to give them business.

EVENT THEME :  "  ANYONE CAN PAINT" .  By following some simple rules you can experience a hands-on interactive learning on the art of painting.  

                       It is an abstract artwork which is unique and is created by a group of 5 individuals.  Painting is therapeutic, creating styles and colours and importantly you will have fun interacting and discovering your talent.    

Materials :   Paint, painting brush, painting paper, paper cups and adhesive tape.

To defray material purchase cost :   $4.00 per participant.  Interested?  Pls register at this post.

4.00 p.m.   The following have registered to participate in hands-on painting:  Mary Chan, Nora Chia, Grace Wong, Terence Seah, Dennis Wee.

Registration:      Monthly gathering :                                                                                                  

  1. Norlinda
  2. Susan Chang
  3. Lina Ng
  4. Molly Chua
  5. Ah Nee
  6. June Chin – Event Organiser.  
  7. Terence Seah
  8. Dan Huang
  9. Lina Ng
  10. LH Jie
  11. Mary Chan
  12. Irene Goh
  13. Grace Wong – Registration desk
  14. Dennis Wee
  15. Susan Chan
  16. Charles Chua
  17. Andrew Kuan
  18. Caroline Gee
  19. Jonathan Ong
  20. John Howe
  21. Ann To
  22. Bira
  23. Eileen Lee
  24. Dolly Lim
  25. Susan Tan
  26. Boon LIang
  27. Lee King Seng
  28. Peggy Ho
  29. Nur
  30. Ron Koh

  31.  Jeffrey Lim

  32. Veronique Lee

   33. Kenneth Tan

   34. Gingko

   35. James Tan

   36. Sophie Lim

Participating in SHC Corporate discussions

This thread will focus on taking SHC Corporate to another level.  Participants raise and discuss the ideas and concepts here.  Please keep your comments focussed on the topic.

  1. Do you see opportunities for SHC Corporate as a Social Enterprise?
  2. What are your ideas and concept?
  3. If you like the idea, would you initiate SHC Corporate as a SE.
  4. What are your views on funding?
  5. How do you see SHC Corporate starting up?
  6. There could be other agenda issues, so please go ahead.

We close this discussion on 30 June 2008.

Terence Seah

Conceptualising SHC Corporate as the next step

SilverHairsClub and SilverHairsClub.com will continue to retain its current format and scenario.  Based on feedback over the last two years, membership to SHC shall remain unchanged.  The current rules and taboos will apply.  We will not formalise ourselves under the societies act.  We will continue to be good senior citizens, and enjoy the fun of SilverHairsClub.com.  And, all SHC activities will continue to be initiated by the individual, and participated by other SHC individuals.

The next step is to conceptualise another entity which will enable us to be recognised as an institution or corporation.  Other than a society, it is very likely we will see the initiation of a company which will support social enterprise for Seniors in Singapore.  A number of SHC members have talked about having a corporate entity; but again, we did not go too far, because in the last two years, we were focused on registering SHC as a society/club.

This Post is going to discuss ideas, business and concepts to support SE opportunities for SHC and Seniors in Singapore.  Definitely not a social thread.  If you are interested to read and participate in this thread, please use the password "corporate".  The discussion thread is just above this Post.  I shall also invite a few individuals who have strong views to participate in this discussion.

We will likely complete this discussion and make a decision by 30 June 2008 on how we will proceed from here. 

Terence Seah

Thank you

Just a quick note to say that I’m now back in Melbourne and to thank one and all who have made my stay in S’pore most fun and pleasant. My apologies to those who couldn’t fit into my schedule – I can only hope that another opportunity will present itself.

To the many SHC members I’ve met, please accept my heartfelt thanks for your kind and generous hospitality. I am not mentioning any names here because I have met so many of you and I fear that I may miss out someone. But you know who you are, so please accept this as my personal “thank you”. I hope to repay your hospitality some day in the not too distant future.

My observation while in S’pore has been that you have a great club in SHC. I have jokingly said that this is a “second childhood club”. And after joining the bike ride last Saturday, I feel the remark is actually quite apt. For example, those of us who didn’t have a chance to learn to ride a bike when we were younger are now able to do so. Members who can ride are helping members who can’t. Learners share their embarrassment and others encourage the learners. It all adds up to a lot of fun and camaraderie. This can only be healthy as our silver hairs get more silver (or in my case, the silver hairs fall off).

The D&D was such great fun. Who would think that people regarded as “over the hill” can enjoy themselves so much. The games at the D&D prove this point. And the members who took part in the games – you have to agree that they are ready to laugh at themselves and not afraid of people laughing at them. Again, this is all healthy.

There is so much more to write about but I’ll leave it at this point for now – holiday over lah, got work to do mah! I’ll share some more of my observations as we exchange and discuss in this thread.

Again, thanks very much everyone.

Volunteer as a Changi Senior Ambassador

Changi Senior Ambassador (CSA) Programme A great volunteer opportunity for seniors! Changi Senior Ambassador (CSA) Programme is a partnership project with CAAS to provide opportunities for our seniors to share and serve the community thus making their lives more meaningful and enjoyable through volunteerism. If going the extra mile to assist customers is second nature to you, please come forward and sign up as a Changi Senior Ambassador to complement the pool of Customer Service Officers at the Information Counters at the Changi Airport. Roles and Responsibilities Roving the grounds……… * Proactively approach passengers who seem lost or are in need of help, and lend a helping hand to the elderly or parents with infants/children. * Facilitate departing passengers, making their departure swifter and smoother. * Direct and escort passengers to their destinations within the Changi Airport like boarding gates, transfer desks, airline lounges, services and facilities, etc. Duty site: Terminal 1 & 2 (Terminal 3 & Budget Terminal will be added at a later stage) Duty Time: 1 shift per day, 4 to 8 pm; Monday to Sunday including public holidays (You could opt to perform as many days in a week as you wish, however, you are expected to perform regularly for a day weekly.) Requirements * Must be a RSVP member * Must be fluent in English. Knowledge of another language is an advantage * Must be physically fit, have a friendly, pleasant disposition and be smartly dressed Please be advised that RSVP reserves the right to submit only suitable members to CAAS for their final security screening of candidates Register to attend the Briefing-cum-Interview Session Venue: RSVP Multi-Purpose Hall Date: 8 Apr (2 to 5 pm) & 10 Apr (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) To register: Submit/Fax (6259 0805) the reply slip or call RSVP at 6259 0802 (9am to 5pm) Please note: (1) bring your IC (senior concession card, driving licence, etc not acceptable) (2) you must attend interview in person, no proxy ——————————————— please tear here —————————————————– Reply slip: Please register me for the CSA Briefing-cum-Interview Session ticked below 8 April, 2 pm 10 April, 9:30 am Interested, but not able to attend. Pls keep my name for future session Name (as in your IC): __________________________________ Gender: Male/Female Phone: ___________ Mobile: __________ Email-id: _____________________________

 Dennis , Mary , heard you are often there , so is a good  opportunity  for you all  to be officially appointed to approach ladies/men who needs help.  

 By the way this news is from Pheng Sok , just thought be good to let othes know about this. 

Dance Again On Thu, 17 Apr 08 – Update 2

UPDATES – April 16’08

With only 1 more day to go.  Please take note of the final arrangement:

  • ANee, Lina Ng, Sue Chang and Dolly will be coordinator from Han’s Cafe to Pearls Centre after the gathering.
  • Yew Kwong will be the coordinator to meet up members at Outram MRT from 7.45pm – 8.00pm.  Pls be punctual.
  • Late comers after 8.00pm, pls go directly to the Thai Disco
  • For those driving, car park rate at Pearls Centre after 5pm is $2.50/entry
  • A gentle reminder: Ladies, as Ladies Nite will starts only 9.00pm, so please at least order 1 drink (bar price) during 8 – 9pm. OK.
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UPDATES – April 14’08

I had make a reservation for 25paxs to be there ard 8.15pm onwards.  However, kindly ntoe that from 7pm – 9pm, there is no ladies nite offer, i.e no free housepour.  Hence, Ladies, pls order at least 1 drink for a start since they will be on bar price which is not expensive at all considering the fact that after 9pm, it’s free all the way to 2am.  No reservation at all on/after 9pm at all as they are expecting much crowd since it is a Ladies Nite.

Sorry, Ladies, if you are not ordering any dirink before 9pm, suggest that you come in only slightly after 9pm and there might not have any seats available ok.  Have to be fair to those who pay for the drinks.

For those not too sure where is the venue and attending the SHC monthly gathering at Han’s Cafe, we will walk together to this as there is no bus service going there.  Will try to appoint coordinators to help out.

For those not going for the mthly gathering, pls meet at Outram MRT outside entrance facing direction to Eu Tong Seng Street, will arrange coordinators to meet you there at 8.00pm.  Pls let me know who will be there so that we can do a headcount.  Nevertheless, those who are going on their own, pls feel free to contact me.  Email me at dlgummy@hotmail.com for my mobile contact. emoticon

Hi All,
Glad to know that the all responses for this good is so overwhelming for those who had missed out the 2008 DnD and those who still felt that you hv not got enough dancing.  Details as follows:

Venue: Narcissus Thai Disco/Live Band (100 Eu Tong Sen Street #04-01 Pearl Centre)  www.narcissus.sg
Date: Thu, 17 Apr ’08 (Ladies nite = Free flow of housepour fro 9pm – 2am)emoticon
Operating hour: 7.00am – 3.am (of cos, we can choose to leave early la)emoticon

For guys, all drinks will be on bar price and best still, there is happy hours from 7pm – 9pm

Seating arrangement is ard 6-8pax in each table but I supposed it should be alright to sit 10paxs, I will check if we are able to reserve at least 2 tables for that nite as I m not sure if we are able to do during Ladies Nite.  Resv, call 94563292 after 3pm.

Event Organiser : Dolly Lim

Please be strongly advised that watchers and observers are discouraged.  Very keen to come and dance, please book yourself here :

  1. Terence
  2. Lina Ng
  3. Dolly
  4. Yew Kwong
  5. Steven Chan
  6. Helen Tan
  7. Xiang Xiang
  8. Jimmy Love
  9. Annie Want
  10. Eileen Lee
  11. Ann Lim
  12. Teresa Lee
  13. Bira
  14. Susan Chang
  15. Oi Cheng
  16. Lily Ho
  17. Jane Wong
  18. Ah Nee
  19. Mary Chan
  20. Catherine Chong
  21. Lydia
  22. Bessie
  23. Gingko
  24. Veronique
  25. Catherine Yeo
  26. Doreen
  27. JoyceC
  28. Ann To
  29. Bill Cheong
  30. James Chan
  31. Molly Chua
  32. Boon Liang
  33. Dennis Wee
  34. Christina CL

An historical first in Singapore

History is in the making. And you can be witness to it. Seats are limited to 160 and only few are left.

The Singapore Automated Forex Trading is a non-partisan, non-commercial and non-profit  group comprising of the best and brightest traders in advanced trading techniques in Singapore.

As it is the first meeting, it  is free and open to public. Come and see what the state-of-the-art passive income generation from trading and investment can offer to you. This may be the only glimpse you can have as a layperson of the inner workings of a very elite and private group. Come and see what all the experts are saying. It may be your ticket to true financial freedom. I won’t miss this even it is my own wedding. 

Date/Time : Friday, Apr 18, 2008, 7:00 PM

Venue : SGX Auditorium, 2 Shenton Way, Singapore

For details and sign-up see:

http://forextrading.meetup.com/152/calendar/7106002/

Normal Disclaimer: I have been invited as a participant. But I have no commercial ties nor am I a organiser to the proceedings. I do not even know that this group existed until the recent invitation.

Tennis For SHCians

Future Tennis Sessions

As the interest seems to have dwindled, I’ve decided to have it on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, from 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm. Lessons for beginners are FREE! Please confirm your participation for the next tennis session on the 24th April, 2008.

Bira, Rene, Andrew, Aileen, Janet, Margaret, Evelyn, Elaine, Ron, Alice, Robert and Kristy,

Thanks for the wonderful Birthday Cake and Sumptuous Dinner. These may be little things but they mean a tremendous lot to me in my "sunset years". I shall ALWAYS remember your kind gesture in celebrating my birthday and I shall treasure them till I’m gone from this Good Earth. It’s a pity that the regulars could not come for the tennis or the fellowship.

Roland emoticon 

Dance Again On Thu, 17 Apr 08

If you have missed out 2008 DnD or maybe still haven’t got enough of dancing, here’s your chance to do so.

When : Thu, 17 Apr 08 (Ladies nite = free admission for the ladies)

Time : 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. 

Where : Narcissus Thai Disco (with Live Band performance) @ #04-01 Pearl Centre

Event Organiser : Terence Seah

Please be strongly advised that watchers and observers are discouraged.  Very keen to come and dance, please book yourself here :

  1. Terence
  2. Lina Ng
  3. Dolly
  4. Yew Kwong
  5. Caroline
  6. Steven Chan
  7. Helen Tan
  8. Xiang Xiang
  9. Jimmy Love
  10. Annie Want
  11. Eileen Lee
  12. Ann Lim
  13. Teresa Lee
  14. Bira
  15. Susan Chang
  16. John Howe
  17. Oi Cheng
  18. Lily Ho
  19. Jane Wong
  20. Ah Nee
  21. Norlinda

Event Organiser “Food Lovers group”

Hi all SHCians,

Our Steven Chan is appointed to be Event Organiser for SHC "Food Lovers group".  He has the task of encouraging food interests among SilverHairsClub members.  From time to time, he may suggest makan outings; but these eatouts shall be on an adhoc basis.

IMembers are also encouraged to invite other members to join them in any food sessions, anywhere in the world.  Go ahead with food tips, cheap and good stalls, etc, etc.  Let your dreams and tastebuds run wild.  Outright advertising not permitted.  Thank you Steven.  Lead on.

Terence Seah

Coffee shop dinner & Geylang tour – Wed 9 Apr 2008 (not tentative, but confirmed)

Hi Tim, every once in a while, you talk about the tua liaps among the Geylang lorongs. You also offered to bring us for a tour. I take up this offer. I don’t claim to be a good boy, but definitely I think it will be nicer to learn some of your adventures. We can also have some drinks there, and some food too while we are there. I am free next Wed 9 April. Please let me know if you are available at 2000 hrs. We meet at Lorong 14 corner, and you bring us sightseeing.

If you are available, we can then ask others who want to join this tour. This trip is ON, even though we may change it to another date or time.

Schedule:

  • Meet at MRT outside Aljunied Control Station at 7.30 pm.  Thorough check on dress, wallets, purse, gold necklaces, cameras and cigarettes.
  • At 8.00 pm sharp, we walk over to Gaylang, according to Tim’s travel plan.

Team Leaders and team:

  1. Group 1 Tim Liu – Ah Nee, Ann To, Alice Teo, Susan Chang
  2. Group 2 Terence Seah – Eyvonne Chew, Julie Guan, Esther Leong, ChristinaCL Chua
  3. Group 3 Steven Chan – Venika Leong, Lina Ng, Alice Seah, Annie Loh
  4. Group 4 Dennis Wee – Renee Leong, Melissa Khng, Cheryl Ho, Janet Ng
  5. Group 5 Dolly Lim – Lily Ho, Jane Wong, Caroline Gee, Charles Wee

Terence Seah

Life goes on…..

I would like to share the story of an extraordinary love that a father has for his son.  It is the story of Dick Hoyt and his son Rick.  66-year old Dick climbs mountains, runs to the ends of the earths and swims across oceans to give his son Rick, a better life.

When Rick was born, he suffered from cerebral palsy (as a result of the umblical cord being caught around his neck at birth)  Doctors told Dick that his son would never be able to walk or talk and that it would be best to forget about him and leave him in an institution.  He would be nothing more than a vegetable for life.

Yet, Dick was determined to bring his son up like other child and wanted to ensure that he was not deprived of anything in life as a result of his condition.

Today, at age 66, Dick and his son Rick (44) have competed together in 950 races, 60 marathons and 6 Iron Man Triathlons.

But the most important part of his story is that Rick has successfully graduated from Boston University and this is an inspiration to millions around the world.  Watch the video of his story………..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flRvsO8m_KI

Square Rumba

New dance class starting this Friday, April 4, 2008emoticon

Venue: Clementi Community Centre

8 minutes walk from Clementi MRT

Buses plying along Clementi Avenue 4: 7, 184, 282 n 284

Time: 9.00-10.00pm (Immediately after Rock n Roll  class)

Teacher: Miss Maggie Ho

Cost: $35.00 for 8 lessons!      Passion Card member $32.00

Don’t miss this opportunity for learning latin dance!

EO, Danz

Participants :

  1. Danz
  2. Joy
  3. Wee Chin
  4. Lily Ho
  5. Peng Peng
  6. Helen Tan
  7. Oi Cheng
  8. Christina CL Chan

Rock n Roll (2) – 02 Apr 2008

New Rock n Roll class start coming Friday, April 4, 2008emoticon

Venue: Clementi Community Centre, 220 Clementi Avenue 4

8 lessons for $35 only!

Time: 8.00-9.00pm

Teacher :  Maggie Ho

Please register before Friday.

EO, Danz   emoticon

Registration :

  1. Danz
  2. Cat
  3. Dolly Lim
  4. Caroline Gee
  5. Wee Chin
  6. Joy Chuang
  7. Lily Ho
  8. Peng Peng
  9. ChristinaCLC
  10. Veronique
  11. Gingko
  12. Eileen
  13. Bira

  14. Lawrence Khan

     

  15. Ann To

    16.Lina Tan

  1. Eyonne

  2. Andrew yeung