Dining in the dark

Hello members,

Many of us might be wondering how those having lifetime visual impaired live thruout their life and how affects their routines as a person.

I was really impressed after attending a gathering which was arranged by my family’s member. The memorable experience dining totally in the dark that prompt me to organise a gathering in Sept 2016 to acquire skills for them to be employable, earn their own living, gain self-reliance and independent and live with dignity.

Details are as fellows:

Date : 24 Sept 2016

Time: 12.00pm to 14.00pm. I have negotiated with the organiser till 15.00hrs to let member mingle around with each others.

Venue: 47 Toa Payoh Rise, S’pore 298104

Cost: S$30 per pax except for the main course “F” for S$37

Main course as below:

A).Grilled Chicken Chop Spaghetti (JK, Lily, Karen, Ian Goh)
B).Black Peper Chicken Spaghetti (PK)
C).Grilled Fish Cutlet (ST, PK friend,Teresa, AK, JL)
D).Spaghetti Beef Ball
E).Vegetarian Spaghetti
F). Mixed Grill5 (Lamb & Beef)

The above are come with starter,Dessert and Hot Drink)

Kindly register early if you are keen to suport for these peopls who are in need as I have made reservation for 20 pax due to high demand of their reservation.
Pl register early and experience a new concept of dining and at the same time doing our part for charity
Those indicated coming:
1 Judy L (Paid)
2 Susan CH Tan (Paid)
3 Karen Thio (Paid)
4 Pauline Khoo (Paid)
5 June Koh (Paid)
6 Lily Ho (Paid)
7 Teresa (Paid)
8 Pauline friend (Paid)
9 A K (Paid)
10 Ian Goh (Paid)

Direction to visit Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH)

THE FASTER WAY TO REACH THE ASSOCIATION IS TAKE THE CIRCLE LINE TO “CALDECOTT STATION” (CC17) EXIT A, TAKE ABOUT TWO MINUTES WALK (800M) TO REACHED THE DESTINATION WILL BE ON THE RIGHT SIZE.

Thank you

Judy

Author: Judy Lim

Hi ! SHCcian, I am Judy Lim & work as an full time Accounts/Admin staff in Logistics Company located in Changi Airfreight Center. Although I am not really a good singer/dancer yet this two activities are still my first choice of hobby. Beside that I also enjoy travelling. I was attracted by the name of ‘SILVER HAIR CLUB" thru the website & wondering what is the Association or Member club. After reading the forum, I would like to thank the founder - Mr Terence Seah to found the club to gather & brighten those in their 45 & above heart & social life. After my first attendance at the Bali Lane on 15 Mar 08, I noted the members are quite knowledgeable/friendly & looking forward to my 2nd gathering in D/D which in coming Sat. Lastly, I feel glads to join as a SHC member & proud that all of us 45 years old & above are still healthy & strong in our body to achieve senior citizen’s life. Cheer!!! Judy

14 thoughts on “Dining in the dark”

  1. Thank you Judy for organising this event.

    We are very lucky to have our eyes; and we can do our part to encourage those who are unfortunate to see the world. Judy has organised a great menu too; do join the group and meet up with fellow member friends.

    Terence Seah

  4. Hi Susan & Karen,

    Glad that both of you able to join the lunch. Please indicate preference of the set lunch for convenience of the blind association to prepare the lunch.

    Thank you

    Judy

  7. Judy, I’m consolidating the list of persons going and the choice of main course:

    Susan CH Tan: Fish
    Karen Thio: Chicken chop
    Lily Ho: Chicken chop
    Pauline Khoo (2): Black pepper chicken
    Fish
    June Koh: Chicken chop

    We’re going to focus on our food and enjoy every morsel at this special event since we will not be distracted! It’s going to interesting.

  8. Hi Susan,

    Your kind help much appreciate it. I will include another young lady-Teresa in our loop for menu C.

    As I am just returned from my holidays then having some personal issued to sort out, yet to have time to indicate in the website.

    Thank you.

    Judy

  9. Dear all,

    Appreciate that your kind support on behalf of those blind’s people who are in need. See all of you on 24 Sept 2016, I am sure all of you will have a great experience dine in totally dark plus the bonding sessions simply having a good get-together.

    Thank you

    Judy

  11. Dear Susan/all,

    Please be inform I have include Ian name while I received whatapp by you.

    Can I suggest we meet at the Caldecott Station (CC17) at 11.15am then proceed together to the association please?

    Thank you

    Judy

  12. Dear All,

    Thank you all for taking your time to attend the special Dining in the Dark lunch at the Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH). I find this is a unique experience and I’m sure all of you have four senses dining in a totally dark room without your eyes guiding you. Everything is done by touch and dining on a 3 course meal plus ending with hot coffee was a challenge for us. The meal was served by visually impaired waiters who did a good job in taking care of us with some messing up the table with our food.
    We went away feeling how blessed we are being born normal and taking our eyesight for granted.
    I strongly encourage member to organise your own trip not only support the meaningful event but also an open eyes experience how the Visually Handicapped peoples goes through on the daily basis.

    Cheers

    Judy

  13. hi Judy

    thanks for org this interesting event.

    to me n most of them – it is really a life time experience for all – i don know what to expect when i sign in for this event. but the simple lunch in the total darkness room really make me learn a simple lesson – be contended what u have n DON complaint , if u think u are in bad situation of worst part of your life like what i m now , i think for someone who live in total darkness is 100 times worst than anyone. i was almost in tear when i was having my lunch or even when they do the briefing. we this blind date taught us a v good lesson and at the same time we give full support n confident to the vision hancapped person and theassoiation too.

    thanks judy for the hard work

  14. Karen,

    Glad you experience Dining in the Dark. It is a humbling experience to me and I believed for those who have attended.

    Applause to you – Karen, you have done it well thought out by yourself in the dark without helper beside you….Well done:)

    Judy

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