No politics, religion, sex, race, direct selling & MLM. For Singaporeans & PRs, over 45.
Task
To arrange and bring a grp 30-40 delegates (academic)
for a 3 day tour in Malaysia in mid Nov. abt 10 locals.
1 night KL and 1 night Malacca.
If you or you know of a reliable experienced tour agent
who has done this, appreciate your help. Reply on this
website and give contact.
5 star accomodation. Banquet dinner/lunch. Comfortable buses (two).
Visa appln for locals holding foreign pp.
Tour guide and excellent service needed.
veron
Hi Guys
Some members here including myself are please to volunteer to conduct I.T. workshops (maybe max 3 hrs per session) at 2 prearranged venues, Chong Pang CC n Henderson CC. Chong Pang CC is located at Yishun, a 10 min walk from Yishun mrt station n Henderson CC at Bukit Merah View, a 10 min walk from Tiong Bahru mrt station. Both are charging $5 per user per session n monies collected go directly to the CC. Both have broadband internet access; Chong Pang has 11 PCs n Henderson 17 PCs. Workshops may be conducted on weekdays or Sat.
Topics covered vary from internet banking, auction to emailing, photo editing. We seek your suggestions on the types of workshops that you wish to have to enable us to compile the list. Once the list is compiled, we can plan n schedule the time slots n venues for the various workshops.
U dont have to be computer savvy but arming yourself with the IT knowledge learned from the workshops, we believe U are on your way 2 become IT savvy. Please come forward n share your thoughts with us. Members who wish 2 guide or train, pls come n join our Team.
We are here not 4 ourselves but 4 U.
SHC I.T. volunteers n Team
Suggested Topics – Keep them coming
Nothing has been firmed up. We wish 2 do topics that interest U thus need your suggestions. Once we got them from U, we can then work on them.
We will work on the above 8 suggested topics if no other suggestions are received by end of Aug 07.
Workshops can be held at : Chong Pang CC, Henderson CC, your homes (in small groups) or any place where we dont hv 2 pay a hefty price 4 its use.
Interested members :
Sometimes, there are more than 20 comments a day. This means earlier comments cannot be easily seen, by scrolling down.
Well, our web designer has increased this feature to read the last 100 comments. There may be some hiccups. If yes, please share with us. A comment here will do.
Terence Seah
Hi to All,
Glad to join the club recently. I enjoyed your sharings and comments on the posts amongst which there are many common interests.
I am single with three teenage children. Work has always taken me away leaving very little time for social activities. I wish to take things a little easy now and I would like to meet new frenz and join in the fun. This is a fabulous platform and I look forward to participating in the respective activities.
Grace Kok
Hello, skating enthusiasts,
I posted my response to you at Outdoor Activities, having decided that I posted my earlier comments in Forum, which might not be appropriate. I was also not allowed to cut and paste, so, I’m inviting you to read my response at Outdoor Activities, in case some of you think that I had not responded to your queries about this Sunday.
Hannah
Mahalo Everybody,
I love the sea, the beach, the sun, the surf, the breeze and most of all, the sport activities related to them. However, like some others , I am too old to be engaged in these physically demanding activities. I love exotic places like Hawaii or any other look a likes. Beautiful clear blue skies and surf boards catching the wind. Romantic nights with caressing melodious Hawaiian music and camp fires on the beach. But then, Hawaii or Tahiti is so far away! Koh Samui is a good second choice, but “tourist” spoilt!
On my usual morning walkabouts, I chanced upon this ski club along the EC park. Looks like an ideal place to do a mini Hawaii but the proprietor is more concern with his Chinese restaurant operations. Next, chatted with the Chinese swimming club along Amber road. Unfortunately, their function rooms looked like they need a revamp very badly! Finally, went to have a look see at the Raffles Town Club. Their function rooms looked a little too posh for comfort. Black tie affairs are fine but not too conducive for a Hawaiian scene.
So, my dear SHC friends, I am really in a limbo. How to bring Hawaii,its music and romance to you?
If you have some ideas or have a local venue worth due consideration, do write.
Aloha!
Hi folks..
a couple of frens tell me that spending 3 dys n 2 nites in Colmar can be a bore unless we play golf. I play no golf. So I hve asked MaxPac to come up with a package for me.
Here it is: 3 days/2nites conducted tour package, with english speaking guide, with most meals provided for, shopping and site-seeing as well…..
Itinerary as follows :
Day 1 (Fri, 2 Nov)…. Assemble at Lavenda MRT stn, Horne Road 7 am. Depart for Colmar, lunch provided. Arr at Colmar…tour guide bring us round Colmar. Dinner provided. Stay in Colmar Tropicale.
Day 2 (Sat, 3 Nov)…. Breakfast at Colmar Tropicale. Depart Colmar for KL. To MidValley shopping centre for shopping. Lunch provided. Choc boutique, local products, chinatown etc. Dinner on our own. Stay in Federal Hotel.
Day 3 (Sun, 4 Nov)…. Breakfast at Federal Hotel. Depart for Hot Spring Park. Lunch provided. Depart for home.
Cost of the package which include chartered coach, driver & guide :
1 bus takes : Min.30 pax ….Max: 38 pax.
Check out the following website : http://www.berjayaresorts.com/beachresort_colmar.htm
Issues on payment and other matters such as programmes, will be posted shortly. So, stay tuned.
Looking forward to a cool Jambalaya nite in Colmar and a nite of eating and dancing in KL :-) As Colmar is a little chilly, do remember to keep warm.
The following are confirmed going :
If you are not 67 today you can probably forget about retiring. The only thing that will be retired tomorrow is the word "retire". This is to be replaced by "work". And be glad you can work even if this means halfpay, same work and you get to report to Junior.
Annuities may soon be compulsory which means that you don’t have to worry about CPF. It will be history soon.
Don’t worry about money too. You won’t be burdened with much. Life will pass very fast. Faster if you are sick.
Medisave payouts have increased so that you can pay your fast inflating medical bills faster. Before you feel the pain it will all be gone.
How do you cope? Share. We can learn from each other.
Wow! I’m overwhelmed by the responses! I’ve been rollerblading since the 80s. I ice-skated too when Fuji Ice Palace was around then. I don’t ice-skate anymore since it takes more time to get to the location, and more gear to lug around.
I don’t mind to teach you all some basics, like walking on blades, simple gliding, stopping, falling properly. I don’t need to go all the way to the NS Resort as long as I do some distance workout, back and forth, in betw coaching. The rest of you who wish to learn will need to be practising the basics while I’m working out. I believe that’ll work out just fine. Pls use guards; I guarantee you will need to fall to learn anything, but as long as you’re ‘covered’, you’ll do fine.
I’m assuming everyone is ok for Sunday, 9 am is about ok for me. Meeting place can be anywhere, but I usually park my bike either in betw the chalets and the pond or the bike stands at the Food Ctr. My mobile: 9-489-3778 (Hannah Chiang). I use a visor to ward off as much pigmentation as possible. I also listen to classical music or 90.5fm and take extra pre-caution when around kids on wheels; these kids have quick reflexes not based on response to danger but on a whim!
I finish around 12:30. We could have a bite or drinks at the Food Ctr before we head home. How’s this sound to you?
hannah
Hello, I am Hannah, 49, single. I am a tutor for Pr levels. I also have counseling experience. I have been affiliated with www.goodsamaritanministries.org for 13 years. I roller-blade (pro) almost every weekend at East Coast. I am moderately active/fit.
I am not ‘religious’ although ordinarily, like in filling out forms, I’d put myself down as Christian. I am also an individual that’s always evolving. I just AM …
I’m going to visit Australia with my friend for 2 weeks in Nov. 2007. I need accomodation for at least a few days and someone who knows where we could visit around the country. I’ve lived with foreigners who have been open enough to explain ‘house rules’ and other personal or cultural practices, so I’m not a newbie in living with others overseas. I will be most appreciative if my friend and I can get to know you through friendship in this way …
regards
Hannah Chiang
A Harvard Medical School book, borrowed frm the Nat Library. The menopause transition is a unique experience for each woman. Some cruise through with few problems but to some, life can be difficult and extremely trying. This period of fluctuating hormones may cause hot flashes, nite sweats, mood swings, headaches, problems sleeping, tension, anxiety and the list goes on. The book offers techniques and advice to manage the symptoms of menopause and improve your long-term health. There’s a lot of focus on relaxation techniques….Modulate our breathing to reduce stress and induce calm….Quiet the mind, calm the body; quiet the body, calm the mind….. Humour replacement therapy (HRT) is recommended….the following quote from the book: A sense of humour can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile through the unbearable. I give this book 4 silver hairs…..(on a scale of 1-5 silver hairs where 1 is a ok lah and 5 is a must read).
June Lim
Hi all,
I’m Boon Liang. I do hope I’m not too late to register for the 18 Aug 2007 Cycling at P. Ubin. So sorry, was unable to surf this web due to very bz schedules. I ‘m still very very new having just joined the interesting cycling experience at East Coast.
I was in the sales of Network cabling dept of an IT company for the last 10 years but was transfered to Logistic and shipping in Dec 2006.
My interests are cycling, bowling, brisk-walking. I would love to join in as many activities or event if times permit.
Please contact me at oldsterbl@hotmail.com and Mobileph: 96177266
See you folks! . Last week players
One of Singapore’s most respected and sought-after vocalist Robert Fernando will hold his first solo concert "Here and Now" at Drama Centre Theatre on 7th Sept Fri, 8pm. He will sing ever popular standards and evergreens in his concert with a live band backing him up (approx 1hr 45 mins)
Do click www.sistic.com.sg for full details and purchase of tickets.
Do join me there for an evening of music and songs !!! 
clara …
Hi,
I am Shinder and came to know about this club from my colleague. I am working full time and would like to join members in activities.
I enjoy cycling, walks, cooking and outdoor games. Hope to meet SHC members soon.
West Coast Leisure ( Humans Only )
Walk ( Ad. hoc ) posting on behalf of Steven Chan
NO pet dogs are allowed.
Pls.register in the Comments Column if you are coming. Thanks and looking forward to your participation.
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Hi, i’m new, juz joined the club. Like some of you, i got to know about this club via eNN Centre.
I’m still working. Hope i can make friends and join the activities of my interest namely reading or doing things leisurely.
Probably meet all of you at the next gathering.
It’s our nation’s 42nd birthday and we are all pre-65ers. Let’s reminisce the good old days of carefree childhood, black & white TV, 5 cents bus rides, playing catching and hide & seek, etc…
Anyone keen to learn how to prepare mee siam Nonya style?
I will be conducting a class on 18th August for those not going to Pulau Ubin.
Time: 10.30am- 1.00pm
Venue: My place
Fee: $8/-
Lunch( eat what is prepared) inclusive free flow of hot and cold drinks.
Group size : 8
Next Badminton Session will be :
Love cruises. Can’t join gang on Virgo due to heavy prior holiday committments. But we don’t have to travel together to enjoy cruises as a club. Like to use this post to share great deals, experiences, and opportunities on cruises.
Let me start with a great deal posted by Ron Lai,
"VIRGO cruise on 6d5n to Bangkok and Hua Hin, at the cost of $l030/= per pax (exclude tax), on the BUY ONE GET ONE FREE, subject to paying by" DBS/POSB cards.
He says interestingly
"We love cruises, not as to venture to the casino or the one-arm bandit, as these will cause to donate, but to enjoy the lovely music and dance the nights away, every nights. In the mornings, with sea-breeze blowing to your face, can do LTK (LUK TUNG KUEN) exercise on the deck."
But let’s not leave out Casinos – your favorite tips & tricks to beat the house. It is part of the total experience. With luck, an enriching one.
No enbloc and more than 10 years. Watch your gas pipes. With age they can pit with rust and can leak under pressure. The usual culprits are the exposed pipes. You can check these yourself. But the more subtle are the concealed. Normally, if you have separate water leak then gas pipes nearby will be become suspect over time. Ask the gas company to check regularly.
Sad about Mr. Chan the active senior who died from the Bt Merah gas leak.
Question : Does anone knows why "Sarah" of Sarah Senior Citizens Activity Centre. Is this private and profit run?
I have been a golf player since 1990. My swings can be soso or bad, depending on whether I have a couple of beers with me. Used to play at least twice a week. But, really, can’t seem to find enough time nowadays.
In the last few years, I prefer to play during competitions, and usually, I land up being the last or second last. But, not shy, I continue to enjoy the game. It’s fun and relaxing. Golf is not cheap; and it’s time-consuming for some. But, the game is healthy, considering the walk and the body swings. For many, golf is good exercise for the body, and good for friendship. Maybe good for retirees too.
We have some good golfers in the SilverHairsClub. And, of course, we have some, who likes to try a hand at it. There are interests to play in Malaysia, and there are in interests to go to the driving range.
We can start a Golf Kakis list here. Newbies and amateurs, feel free to put your name here. And, if you have a spare or unwanted golf set, hiding somewhere in your home or office, you can offer it here too. Someone may want it. Even, the odd iron 5, or 5 wood or the single putter.
So, let’s proceed with the list first. Calling all Golf Kakis….
Registration:
Terence Seah
Hi
I am Randy Lee and my wife, Jennifer Lee are new members. Our interests are karaoke singing, dancing, outdoor activities (like cycling) and socializing. Hope to find people of similar interests.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Due to poor response, the cruise date will be change to September 26, 2007 (Due to poor response, the Virgo trip will be put on hold)
This cruise will have stopover in Malacca and Kuala Lumpur
Two night affairs! Leaving on Wednesday at 12.00 midnight and back at 1400 hours on Friday.
The lower cabin on promotion at $278 for quad sharing including seaport tax are fully booked.
Quad sharing at $328 including seaport tax at $79.00.
Triple sharing at $368 including seaport tax at $79.00
Twin sharing at $428 including seaport tax at $79.00
All prices quoted are for low season and subject to availability!
Let’s hope for better responses!
The Blue Helmet project is currently at its business plan stage. For SHC members who may not be familiar with this project, Blue Helmet is intended to take the tasks of being a one-stop shop where companies can recruit experienced professions. Other tasks include training and continued education. Many SilverHairs have retired, and Blue Helmet hopes that their skills, knowledge and experience can continue, after 55 or 62.
Currently, we are looking for SilverHairs, with experience in:
If you feel you can contribute to the Blue Helmet project, at this stage of project submission, please raise your hands. If you put your name here, KT Wong or myself will be in touch with you.
For earlier discussion on this forum, please click onto category ‘Blue Helmet".
Terence Seah/KT Wong
Hi all, yours truly is the organiser :-). I really really hope I do a good job :-))). Thanks to those of you who hve given me the "jia you". :-)) This is what I intend to do: Aug: first 2 wks…..look around for tours/packages to Colmar. 3rd wk ……….selection of travel agent, confirmation of tour cost etc. 4th wk………..post on website with all the confirmed details for members to confirm participation. 11 members hve so far either confirmed going or "chope" seats :-)). …anyway, the more the merrier, the more the "siower" :-))…hope to get same no. as the Batam trip. Those of you who know of good travel agents/conductors, special packages to Colmar etc etc, pls do let me know. Thanks. And btw, I hven’t been to Colmar.
Hi all, just join the club. Hope to find people of the same interest. I enjoy jogging and trekking. Try to jog at least twice a week to maintain myself though ideally three times a week would be good. Well, hope I can find people who can motivate me. Usually I jog around telok blangah, however weekends I like to jog at Botanic and Macritche. Trekking on weekends would be perfect, like Bukit Timah Hill. Is good to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life to take a breather which is far more economical than going overseas.
Well, don’t be scare by what I share above. I believe anybody who likes to jog and trek can join me, regardless of the pace.
Looking forward to meeting you all.
hi everyone! I juz realized that I’ve not send in a profile after going thru’ like who’s who in the Profile column. Some of you really write like a pro! well, here goes mine; I’m born in Oct 1953, Libra, but many of my parts are made in 1907. some parts are failing already lah. 
I’m blessed with a loving wife and 3 wonderful kids. [Is that how you write in the forum?] Anyway…. Been in the interior furnishing industry since 1973 and gave up in 1991. Made my move to working overseas as a Marketing Consultant and kept my promise to return after almost 10 yrs. Presently, helping out in a Yoga & Welfare org here. I joined them in 1974 when yoga was unknown. My hobbies are Golf, Mahjong, Pools, Reading & Songs. My interests are Massage, subject on Philosophies, Yoga, Meditation, Religion, UFO, Movies, Marketing strategies, Creative design aspects, did I mentioned Massage? Ahhhhh, yes, and Massage. 
I had a cultural shock when I came back in Mar 2000. The mindset here was that people who have reached the age of 45 and above, are considered old/ redundant? I had problem fitting in into the org here as they feel that I’m over the hill or 1 foot below the ground. That is sad. 
Forgot how I came to know about this club [told you some parts are made in 1907!] But I’m glad that there are so many like-minded ppl here. I hope to join in some of the activities or help out in some ways, but I’m only available on thu or fri afternoons. I like to reserve the weekends for my family. 
But let’s see. Well, that’s my brief and hope to fit in real soon. Take care all of you and keep smiling, at least for me. I don’t know how to smile leh. Cramp cheek muscles [yes, bad parts again!] 
cheers! jeremy