Month: December 2007

Ron Choo (Melbourne) – Profile

Pursuant to Rule 705, Section 4b of the SilverHairsClub, I, Ron-Oz (so that other silver-haired Rons may not be subrogated to me), currently domiciled in Melbourne, Australia, having been duly admitted to SHC, do hereby voluntarily submit for the perusal of all and sundry with SHC membership my curriculum vitae.

No, I’m not a legal eagle, just a frustrated writer wannabe. I am in fact a quitter – quit Singapore at the tender age of 19, arrived in The Lucky Country and shortly after decided to call it home. Wow, have I actually lived here for almost 40 years? I do amaze myself sometimes! During that time, I’ve lived and worked in three capital cities (Perth 12 years, Canberra 4 years, Melbourne since 1990), several provincial towns and cities in between including a couple of places that seemed like the end of the world.

Working in the media has given me the opportunity to see the length and breadth of this vast continent and I doubt if I can see it all before I reach my use-by date.

Retirement is not yet in my vocabulary because (a) I love my job, (b) need to finance my daughter at university for another four years, and (c) my son will continue to sponge off the old man until such time as he decides to give up on his dream of becoming a heavy metal rock star and finds himself a real job.

To all the single parents among you, I belong in your ranks because my wife was afflicted with post-natal depression shortly after my son was born. Her illness has deteriorated over the years and she is now certified as schizophrenic.

But hey, the world keeps turning and life must go on. So I try to enjoy as much as I can of the many things that give me pleasure – reading, writing, films, music, swimming, cooking and most sports (as a spectator). I spend much of each winter following my football (Aussie Rules) team around the country.

Don’t know where or when we’ll meet, but meanwhile let’s just enjoy this cyber intercourse that modern technology has afforded us.

 

Ron-Oz 

PS: Vale Benson Koh

Jeffrey Gan – Profile

Recently, I met a close friend Ron Lai and he mentioned SHC to me. He said that since I am actively involved in singing and dancing, why not join him. He mentioned that the people there are very friendly and I then decide to join the club.

I am a long time musician and had a running band presently.I had also played in many functions all over like SICC, KEPPEL CLUB, QUALITY HOTEL, SUNTEC CONVENTION HALL to name a few. I am presently conducting singing live band and social dance here and there. I am also an assistant convenor for PARC bowling for the past 10 years and is now held in Planet Bowl, Tessensohn Road. We have 4 days a week session from 2-4PM. Hope to see you real soon. Cherrio !

Latin American/Ballroom Dance

Dear Dancers and anyone interested,emoticon

We have just finished our Social Cha Cha and basic Rock n Roll classes.

Coming Thursday, there will be no class at Lavendar!

Various dances fall under the following categories:emoticon

Social Dance – Rock n Roll, Cha Cha,  Disco Rock and waltz.

American Latin – Cha Cha, Rhumba (American or square), Samba, Paso Dablo and Jive.

Ballroom Dance – Waltz, Quick-step, Foxtrot, Tango and Vienese Waltz.

You have a choice of Latin American dances  or Ballroom dances.emoticon

Please indicate your interest. Our new instructor will be Jeffrey Gan. Jeffrey is also a band leader and is involved in many jams session across Singapore.

Venue: CSC Tessensohn at Tessensohn Road.  About five minutes walk from Farrer Park MRT.

Class will start on December 12th, 2007 (Wednesday)  for 8 weeks.

Cost: $60.00

Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm (Every Wednesday)

We need a minimum of 15 persons to start the lessons!

Please indicate your interest asap!emoticon

Those committed.

  1. Dan Huang
  2. Jessie Teo
  3. Rene
  4. Lina Ng
  5. Gingko tay
  6. Veron Lee
  7. John Howe
  8. Roland Tong
  9. Chian Wah
  10. Dolly Lim
  11. Lily Ho
  12. Bira
  13. Bessie Lam
  14. Lawrence Khan
  15. Jane Wong
  16. AnnTo
  17. Eileen Lee
  18. Ah Nee
  19. Veron Wong
  20. Lin Tan
  21. Eliza Chua
  22. Gwyneth Lee
  23. Caroline Gee
  24. Norlinda
  25. Ann Lim
  26. Susan Chang
  27. Oi Cheng
  28. Dee Ang
  29. Christina Chan
  30. Dennis Wee
  31. Peng Peng
  32. Alice Teo

Dan Huang (EO)

Mary Ho – Profile

Hello all, my name is Mary and I am a new member to the SHC.  I came to know of the club through the eNN newsletter and like what I have seen and hence the decision to join the club. 

It took me a while to figure out how to post my profile and thanks to Terence and Oi Cheng’s guidance, I hope am successful in this posting.  My interests are traveling, nature walks, yoga, swimming, bowling, reading and baking.  I am still working full time in a hospitality industry and hope to retire in a few years time!

 
I look forward to meeting you at one of the club activities in the near distant future.
 
Cheers,

Mary

 

Benson Koh at SGH

For members who know Benson Koh, a keen photographer and bowler, I have been told that he is now at SGH (ICU).  I don’t have the details, but I have checked with his family member.  SHC member Marissa Liem told me he is in a coma, and he has not regained consciousness since the weekend.  Marissa visited him this morning, and reported that his condition is not good.  Benson mobile is 9842-1204, Marissa is 9658–1338.

Terence Seah

Frank Kaw – Profile

Greetings To All SHC Members!

My name is Frank Kaw, a Geminian and new member.

A senior citizen and semi-retired business consultant, I was very much involved in my younger days in turnkey projects such as  setting up of pre-schools and English language centres notably in the fast moving market of China and India besides Vietnam and Myanmar, and co-ordinating bilateral trade between East and West with a trading base in Singapore. It was a satisfying and self-fulfilling 30-year trading and consulting career ever undertaken. I shall be pleased to share my business knowledge and experiences with members of SHC.

After completing my hig school education, I took up a temporary teaching position but left the profession after a year of service to join an international European company which offered me further studies and training in business administration/management in England, France and Japan. The vast expertise acquired in a MNC provided me a solid background and base  in handling and accompishing  all tasks.  Being an ex-member of Dale Carnegie’s Public Speaking Institute,  and recipient of Queen Elizabeth II Scouting Award also helped in my business dealings and speaking engagements.

A born Methodist, I also helped in restructuring and operating of church and kindergarten’s administration and finance management in Singapore and Malaysia.

Presently,  I while away most of my retiring time in a small but cosy European social club in Singapore besides engaging in "pass time" share trading, and enjoying occasional  social and business gatherings, and "teh tarik" sessions with friends and business associates. I shall be glad to meet members and participate in similar or other activities at SHC.

Finally, I wish to thank Terence Seah for giving me the opportunity to post my profile in this website, and also Dennis Har  for introducing me to SHC, a hub of social and business activities for all interacting seniors with or without silver hairs.

I wish SHC continuous growth and success in the years ahead.

Frank