SilverHairsClub

Walk is ON!  Was told it is SUNNY at Bukit Timah!

Date : 09 SEP 2017, Saturday

Time : 4.00pm SHARP (only 5mins waiting time)

Duration: approx. 2.5hours.

Meeting Place: Downtown Line MRT and alight at Beauty World MRT station,
take Exit A.

ECs: Christina Chan & Veronica Wong

This is an EC activity. You can bring your adult friends who are 45 and above.

NOTE: in case of inclement weather — walk shall be cancelled.
Notification will be here in this post on Saturday morning.

Join us to enjoy an afternoon at “one of the most beautiful nature spots in Singapore.”

We will trek through a lesser known trail.
The early part of this forest trail is easy; remember to look around to enjoy the rich
flora and fauna in the forest.
Then, we will ascend to the TOP for a more scenic view!

Do remain quiet     :D    as you may spot an occasional wildlife.

Toilet facilities: available only at entrance/Visitor’s centre.

Do wear COVERED, comfortable walking shoes.
Bring bottle of water to keep hydrated, caps, umbrellas, insect repellant and cameras.

What should you do when approached by monkeys?
When approached by the monkeys, you should look down and walk at least 1.5 metres away from them. Do not look into their eyes or bare your teeth as these are signs of aggression and challenge.
Keep food and snacks in haversacks and not in plastic bags. Do NOT eat/drink in the presence of monkeys.

from the Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Linda Chua and I, ChristinA Chan.

For this trail, only max 29pax. Look forward to your early registration!    :D   :D

We welcome new member in August 2017

Mary Chang

Hi fellow members,

Fairy Godmother is still very much alive. She is now 72, walks around with a walking stick, a bit slow in thinking and very often, sitting and resting under the mango tree. She still dangles her magic wand; but due to weak batteries, the wand seldom works well. She is now thinking of using an Artificial Intelligence Robot to help her thinking and sometimes makes decisions on a behalf.

I am sure some of you have read about a security robot that can patrol large area 24 hours a day, taking over the duties of securities guards and can smell fires, detect faces and can even call an ambulance. But sadly, about two months ago, the robot ran too fast, hit the edge of a water fountain and fell into a pool of water. Her circuitary was wet and she died.

Well fairy godmother is alive. She is still good at moderating quarrels especially among boys and girls. Unfortunately, she can’t talk, so she just waives her wand. Some some comments and posts just disappear at a “Zap”. If batteries are not well charged, sometimes nothing happens.

Fairy Godmother wants to have a smooth and quiet retirement life. But we all know boys and girls do quarrel from time to time, usually because of a misunderstanding. Fairy Godmother is happy to see the boys and girls happy, running here and there and enjoying the good lives on Singapore island.

Fairy Godmother forgets names easily. She is not perfect. If anyone likes to be a trainee God Mother, do let me know. Meantime, she is hoping that more of the boys and girls who are over 45 can help to keep the peace with SilverHairsClub.

Terence Seah

I brought my home-made kumquat marmalade to sell for the first time in SHC 2010 flea mart. Thanks to many of you, the marmalade sold briskly. This year, I saw a bumper crop and so decided to sell the kkq marmalade once again.

FYI., the kumquat marmalade is natural, with no preservatives or artificial colouring added.It is hygienically produced and packed into tubs of about 380 gms. On wide request, the recipe has been altered to reduced the sugar content. However, It still tasted great. The price remained at $5 per tub.

If you wished to make an order, pls write to me on whatsapp or on this post. I planned to make the first delivery on 23 Aug ’17 at Gabriella’s coffee chat (see refer to her post on this subject). Thank you Gabriella for kindly consenting to this. The second delivery (for o/s orders, if any) would be at the monthly meeting but this is not finalised yet. Personal collection / delivery will have to be discussed one-on-one separately.

Thank you
Lee Hou Chong

Come join me in this workshop to find out more and learn how

to post your service or products in the SHC website?

Awesome Sites, conducts FREE 2 hours workshop on the subject WordPress Basic.
It will be helpful for members who wish to post their services/products using WordPress. SHC website is run using WordPress.
I have registered my interest for the 23rd August 2017 session.

Interested?
Read more about this workshop and register, go online at website:awesomesites.com.sg

The workshop covers WordPress Basics:
• What is WordPress?
• Overview of WordPress Dashboard Continue reading “. ~ WordPress Basic Workshop ~.”

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If you are interested in art craft and like to try stone art, you may come and join me in this hands on sharing session to create gifts or showpieces with stones. No artistic skills required, just patience and focus.

Venue : Peninsular Plaza
111 North Bridge Road, #06-30/31
Date : Monday 14 August 2017
Time : 3 to 5 pm
Material fee : $5

Attendees:
1). Marie Sng
2). Sylvia Chan
3). Gillian Lim
4). Theresa Lee
5). Helen Soh
6). Stella Sheng
7). Steven Chan
8). Elsie Ho

Lien Foundation arranged for 2 seniors to tour Japan to discover lessons in senior living. Their observations are posted on its website. Just this weekend, BizTimes printed an article “A good Death’ wherein there is a section about “Advanced Care Plan”.

This is the link for Genki Kai.

http://www.genkikaki.com/articles

Would any member like to meet over a cuppa of Starbucks coffee and chat about these 2 issues.

My proposal is to meet for the first time on 14 Aug 2017,Monday morning at around 10:30 at the SBUX coffee store at either HarhourView or ViVoCity. We shall see if a group of like-minded members can be formed to keep ourselves abreast of developments in this field. Of course, we can chat about other issues after the main topic has been covered.

Date: Saturday, 12 August 2017
Time: 4.45 pm
Meeting point: Downtown Mrt (DT17) coming out of gantry towards exit B around Toastbox area
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 7.3 km
Terrain: flat
EC: Serene Low and Linda Chua

We would be walking from Downtown to Kallang Wave Mall. It is going to be a scenic walk along Marina Barage and Gardens by the Bay East where you get to see greenery, flowing water, human activities and skyscrapers and feel the sun and sea breeze along the route. We will end the walk at Kallang Wave Mall where there are many eateries and a food court. Nearby Stadium MRT (CC6).

NOTE: in case of inclement weather — we will notify through the comments, do check this blog for comments on Saturday morning / afternoon.

Bring water bottles, caps, umbrellas and cameras. Do wear sunblock and comfortable walking shoes.

Walk Team: Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Alice Seah, Azhari Cuttilan, Linda Chua and ChristinA Chan.

Please register here:

1). Serene Low
2). Linda Chua
3). Stella Sheng
4). Azhari Cuttilan (withdraw)
5). Daisy Phua
6). Andrew Koh
7). Henry See
8). Ah Nee
9). Bernie Chung
10). Iris Lee
11). Olivia Chiang
12). Christina Phua
13). Janis Han
14). Lee Lay Nah
15). Kelly Ho
16). Christina Chan
17). Steven Phua
18). Yoong Chin
19). Bobby Bok
20). Shawn Soh

One of SilverHairsClub rules is No Direct Selling activities. The Club has now decided to relax this ruling, in support of active members interests and hobbies.

1. Active Club Members may now sell and promote products which are personally made to other members. Examples include: Arts & crafts, kueh2, food, jams, balms, plants, furniture and electronic items.

2. Active Club Members may also offer chargeable personal services eg repair services, animal care, aged care, child care, concierge services, guide services, dancing training, events organising and house work.

3. Corporate products, network marketing, MLM and house items are not permitted. External organisations and corporate items are treated as paid advertising. Plse contact admin@SilverHairsClub.com.

4. Only Active Club members are allowed to participate in this program. Non-active members won’t be allowed.

5. Currently, this program is free to use to approved members. Approved products and services will receive a “Supported by SilverHairsClub” letter from the Club. SilverHairsClub may withdraw this support, if the member misuse this program. Members are wholly responsible for their products and services.

Terence Seah

If you are interested in art craft and like to try stone art, you may come and join me in this hands on sharing session to create gifts or showpieces with stones. No artistic skills required, just patience and focus.

Venue : Peninsular Plaza
111 North Bridge Road, #06-30/31
Date : Monday 17 July 2017
Time : 3 to 5 pm
Material fee : $5
Bring along a table rag and a box to place your stones.
Limited slots. Please register your interest here:

Attendees:
1). Rosalind Lee (withdraw)
2). Marie Goh
3). Sylvia Chan
4). Pat Oei
5). Julie Ong
6). Tan Yen Kim

Creative artpieces by the five enthusiastic attendees as shown in Images above.

We welcome new members in the June 2017

Swanny Handy

Mok C W

Hello all members

Gentle reminder to those who are on waiting list for the buffet dinner, hotel room and coach; this is your last opportunity to pay up the full payment latest by 5 July 2017

Payment will not be accepted after 5 July 2017

https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=25603

Please make payment to Chris Chan POSB Savings Acct 542-10756-1.

For Dinner & Dance buffet dinner: payment update will be handled by Christina Chan

https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=25649

Please make payment to Chan Lian Tin DBS Saving Plus 029-2-021094

For Hotel Room @ S$78 per night and Coach @ S$32 per person

Payment update will be handled by Doreen Chan

Car park coupon: for those who are driving?

-In House Guest (Stay Hotel Room) take the Parking Ticket and during Check Out, Please Validate at reception and mention the room number – Complimentary Parking

– Outsider guest (not stay within the hotel,  Flat Rate charges is RM 3.00 Nett, Banquet will Validate the ticket  during Dinner and your guest will pay at the pay stations amount of  RM 3.00 Nett only

For those who are taking Coach, the Coach no. PA9645K, please find the tour itinerary

Cheers

Doreen Chan

If you are interested in art craft and like to try stone art, you may come and join me in this hands on sharing session to create gifts or showpieces in stones. No artistic skills required, just patience and focus.

Venue : Peninsular Plaza
111 North Bridge Road, #06-30/31
Date : Monday 19 June 2017
Time : 2.30 to 4.30 pm
Material fee : $5
Limited slots. Please register your interest here:

Attendees:
Lim Joo Tian
Janice Lim
Laura Wee
Rosalind Chan
Helen Soh

Hi, those Interested please click below:

Register early.  Closing 25 June 2017

https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=25603

For D & D buffet dinner: @ S$40 member S$45 non member

Payment to a/c Chris Chan POSB Savings Acct  542-10756-1.

Payment handle by Christina Chan

http://silverhairsclub.com/?p=25649

For Hotel Rooms S$78 with two breakfast and Coach S$32 with tour:

Payment to a/c Chan Lian Tin DBS Saving Plus Acct  029-2-021094

Payment handle by Doreen Chan

Monthly walk: Lorong Chuan  to Hougang

Date : 10^th June 2017, Saturday

Time : 4.30pm SHARP

Duration: approx.  2hours.   Distance 4.7 km

Meeting Place:  Lorong Chuan MRT ( Circle Line) , exit A

ECs: Charles Wee with Christina Chan
This is an easy walk through quiet housing estates , sometimes you see the front view, sometimes the back. Jalan Pelikat cycling and footpath stretch is nice  quiet and refreshing.

Our walk ends at Hougang Food Centre where you can enjoy a  good range of food AND convenient  transportation  home.  Hougang mrt  and bus interchange both are just next door.

For your own safety, come in comfortable footwear, no slippers/sandals.

Protect oneself with sun screen, sunglasses, caps, mosquito repellant.

Bring umbrella as the weather is quite unpredictable during this period .

The Walk Team:  ChristinA Chan, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Serene Low, Linda Chua Azhari Cuttilan and Charles Wee.

This is an EC activity. You can bring your adult friends who are 45 and above.

I was going through some of my photos albums recently and found our SHC Dinner & Dance photos taken on 21 Dec 2014. To bring back memories of those days, I would like to share with old members the photos which they might have missed during those years. This is the precious moment of SHC milestone. Hope members will like it.

https://goo.gl/photos/hC8faULbQJEDkUTL6

We welcome new members joined in May 2017

Jenny Liauw S T

Shirley Lai M Y

Theresa Yip M P

Connie Tan B S

Due to increasing popularity and convenience of Whatsapp, SilverHairsClub will launch a number of Whatsapp groups for the convenience of members with focused interests. I shall initiate the startup of these groups, and shall generally be a non-participating admin for as long as the group is still active. Open to SHC members only.

If you wish to join the groups, please read and observe the follow rules.
1. No pushing of URL. This include videos and pictures.
2. No Greetings eg Good Morning without anything else to say.
3. Pictures and messages must be focused on the subject. Total number of pictures and message: 3 max per day.  Some groups may not allow pictures.
4. No advertising, invitations to unrelated events.
5. No Copy and Paste from any source. Conversation text best.

6. Anti social behavior eg personal attacks, persistent queries, frequent arguments not accepted.

If you break the rules:
First time: Unaccepted messages will be flagged with a * by Admin.

Second time: Admin will give u a second * and will remove your name from the Whatsapp group. You can request to rejoin the group after 60 days or as group allows.

We shall start with the following groups.
1. Cooking – receipes, invitations to cooking session
2. Online trading – equities only.
3. Online e-commerce – today’s changing trend which we cannot ignore (closed).
4. Short term stay in Chiangmai
5. Living in JB – where to eat, shop, live, finding friends to go JB together.
6. Gardening – plants, flowers and vegetables in your house or gardens.
7. Music, cinema and TV dramas – share your love for music. Going cinema and concerts together. (Closed)
8. Free for all – any topic except race, religion, politics, MLM and direct selling. Good for those who cannot sleep, interest in current affairs. The same rules apply.

Medical & Sickness
9a. SHC Men’s Health (closed)
9b. SHC Ladies Health (closed)
9c. Dementia with family members (closed)
9c. Dementia with family members. (closed)
Some of our family members have Dementia. Some of us employ a helper and some of us are dimentia caregivers ourselves. Soonerof later, we may develop Dementia. This group aims to enable fellow members to share our experience with Dementia.

10a. SHC Grannies and Grandpas. (closed)
For members who are busy with grandchildren, how to manage these young kids in today’s modern generation. Grand kids, Primary 6, tots and below.

10b. SHC mothers and fathers )closed)

whose children are no longer teens. Share what your kids and young adults are going through. Seek common grounds to chat, helping with interests, jobs opportunities or finding friends with other members’ young adults.

For travel, makan and dancing, I shall leave this to the different group admin. More topics may be added. Watch this space.

We will start the chat groups, after 10 members have signed up. Let me know which chatgroup you would like to join. Whatsapp +65 9489 4360.

Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub started in 2005. When you first join SHC, the Club had only one objective, and that is to provide a platform for you to find and meet friends. Today, the objective remains unchanged.

Many members have found new friends and form small groups. Many go travel together, have tea and meals regularly, and go social dancing together. Some go for exercises and walks together. If not for these outings, many are happy to chit chat.

But more than 95% of SilverHairsClub members are inactive. You may be one of them. The Club likes to bring you out, and come together as seniors, over 45. While we are aware you may be busy working or looking after tiny-tots. You may also not like too much socialising or you may find the activities not suitable to your like. Or is your non-participation because we have more lady participation than men.

Well, take a step and Go Wild. You maybe exploring retirement possibilities, a part time job or some things to keep you busy. Perhaps, exploring online ecommerce where u can be anywhere and still enjoy some income to keep up with today’s modern kids.

Or fishing, golfing, camping, a wild BBQ, listening to music or reading a book.

You definitely have some ideas, that’s why you join SilverHairsClub, a club for over 45s. But if your goal is to relax and do nothing, do share with us too.

Tell us what we can do for you as a Club. You can also share what you can do for the Club. You can share on the forum or you can whatsapp me at +65 9489-4360. And the wilder, the better.

Write to us today. We look forward to hear from you.

Terence Seah
SilverHairsClub