Month: January 2009

Yew Kwong, whom everybody know very well, leads and conducts IT knowledge and training skills among our membership.  He appeared today on 938 LIVE, 0810 hrs this morning.

During the interview, Yew Kwong elaborates and addresses the importance of picking up more IT skills.  With basic IT knowledge, YK sees that seniors can get more information easily.  At entry level, YK teaches computer appreciation, besides surfing the net, how to be safe and secure, as well as online internet banking. 

Thank you Yew Kwong for representing the SilverHairsClub.

Terence Seah

 

Ever wondered the difference between hiking and walking?  I did and found some comparisons:

.. Hikers hike on natural trails, walkers walk on any surface – concrete, asphalt, gravel, sand.    [We walked all types]

.. Hikers seek natural environments – forests, mountains, parks. Walkers walk anywhere.     [Right! We walked everywhere not just anywhere…. Ha]

.. Hikers like to dress the part…. in natural fibers, sturdy hiking boots, a hiking stick. Walkers may look like anybody else out strolling down the street.    [some of our walkers came in hiking shoes, all set to go]  

.. Hikers bring along essentials to deal with any emergency. Walkers take their house key and maybe their wallet and water bottle.     [hee hee hee]

Are you a hiker or walker?  Me think we are both, never mind…whatever…whichever…

Let’s Hit the Trail once again shall we?  At least One step one day… aha

SHC monthly walks will resume on Saturday, 14February 2009.  

FYI, the walk team “EOs” has grown from 5 to 8! 
the 3 new additions:  Joyce Tan; Charles Chua and Serene Low.
 
For 2009 expect some changes or variety and/or difference:
1)       Most walks will still be on 2nd Saturdays of the month.
2)       EXCEPTIONS: 3 dates shall be rescheduled to the 1st Saturday instead.  The dates are: 4Apr; 2nd May & 1Aug.
3)       Most walks will still be in the afternoons, starting around 4pm.  A couple of morning walks MIGHT be scheduled.
4)       Get your feet wet, wade in shallow streams of water might come your way….

Detailed information for each walk will be posted: approx 2 weeks before scheduled date.

NOTE:  these confirmed dates, routes to be advised/confirmed in due time:

10Jan                no walk.
14Feb               Marina Barrage, "a walk that is different"        
14Mar               Keppel Island (TBC)
04Apr*              (1st Sat) Pipe Line Ramble 4 (PLR 4)
02May*             (1st Sat)TBA
13Jun                TBA
11Jul                 TBA
1Aug*               (1st Sat)  TBA
12Sep               TBA
10Oct               TBA
14Nov               TBA
12Dec               walking shoes, worn out!

We urge Members to exercise personal and group responsibility:
.. Be punctual.
.. Stay close to the group and look out for each other’s safety.
.. If you are not feeling well, please inform your friends as well as the    EOs.
.. If you need to leave earlier, please inform the EOs prior to set-off.
.. Individuals are expected to adhere to rules set by relevant authorities.

Recommendation:
1) Wear ‘walking’ shoes; light, loose clothing
2) Bring a small bottle of water; umbrella/poncho
3) Optional items: cap, sun block, camera/binoculars, insect repellant
4) Bring only the minimum, light is good!

Even if you are speedy, you may want to take the extra time to – soak in the scenery, take photos, appreciate the beautiful blooms, the butterflies, the birds and bees, perhaps a squirrel or monkeys!  Time in the natural environment should be spent observing and enjoying rather than hurrying to a destination…. the leisure walks that are intended!
Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always…….

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan; Charles Chua, Serene Low and me, ChristinaCL Chan………..signing off…

WISH ONE & ALL A FABULOUS 2009!     
see u soon!      Till then…..

Recently, I have had enjoyable games with our friends from SHC. During some games with mj beginners, I found that it was difficult to teach them at the mj table in the midst of a proper game as lengthy explanations will hold up the games for others. Also, I noticed beginners’ hesitation at throwing cards causes each round of game to be longer which may lead other players to lose interest.

I am a keen supporter of mahjong and hope that this game can be popularized and be enjoyed by all. I think mj practical lessons under no pressure will be more suited for the beginners. For the this purpose, I volunteer to conduct basic and systematic lessons to explain and enhance one’s knowledge of the mahjong game structure and teach the fundamentals – rules, ways of "eating" and throwing cards, how to call and calculate "doubles" etc.

We can start as soon as there are at least 4 interested players and someone who can provide the venue. So far there is already 1 interested player, please get in touch if you are also keen on taking practical mj lessons.

A brief introduction about myself, I am a retired mathematical school teacher and was a member of the Teachers Military Band. I conducted our school military band and also taught snooker to students in school. In my personal time, I had previously taken up chinese drama acting and choir performance. Looking forward to expanding the mahjong circle.

Those who are interested can just leave a contact method along this thread.

Freddie Liew

hi,

i could not find any thread on golf proper so i try to start this thread..

i happen to come across many senior golfers who enjoy and keep fit with golf

even for those a little expanded at middle section of the body can find golf an enjoyable and refreshing exercise

so for those who would like to try the game and do not know to get started, please notify your interest

the rest can be discussed and arranged

… a little exercise is worth many health pills …

brianOng