Author: Yew Kwong

Interests: Social, Leisure, Travel & Exploration.

Dance Again On Thu, 17 Apr 08

If you have missed out 2008 DnD or maybe still haven’t got enough of dancing, here’s your chance to do so.

When : Thu, 17 Apr 08 (Ladies nite = free admission for the ladies)

Time : 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. 

Where : Narcissus Thai Disco (with Live Band performance) @ #04-01 Pearl Centre

Event Organiser : Terence Seah

Please be strongly advised that watchers and observers are discouraged.  Very keen to come and dance, please book yourself here :

  1. Terence
  2. Lina Ng
  3. Dolly
  4. Yew Kwong
  5. Caroline
  6. Steven Chan
  7. Helen Tan
  8. Xiang Xiang
  9. Jimmy Love
  10. Annie Want
  11. Eileen Lee
  12. Ann Lim
  13. Teresa Lee
  14. Bira
  15. Susan Chang
  16. John Howe
  17. Oi Cheng
  18. Lily Ho
  19. Jane Wong
  20. Ah Nee
  21. Norlinda

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 15 Mar 08

Sat, 15 Mar 08 from 4 p.m. at East Coat Park. Meet at the rear of McDonald Marine Cove (former East Coast Recreational Park). Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.

Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor 2 turn into chitchat session.

We will go for dinner together after the session at Bali Lane. Pls come n join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U. Look forward 2 seeing you guys.

Ah Nee, Jade Phua, Lily Ho n Yew Kwong

Please register here. Who are coming –

Group 1 (start @ 2 pm) –

  1. Ah Nee
  2. Susan Chang
  3. Lina Ng

Group 2 (start @ 4 pm) –

  1. Paul Leong
  2. Jenny Leong
  3. Ann To
  4. Dennis Wee
  5. Wendy Wee
  6. Mollie Chua
  7. Boon Liang
  8. John Howe
  9. Joyce Tan 

Thank you.

IT Learning Continues

Understand that some members here are interested 2 learn the followings –

  1. How 2 convert normal songs into mp3 format.
  2. How 2 record songs onto blank CD.
  3. How 2 make copies (aka backup) of DVD of size below 4.7gb.
  4. How 2 make copies (aka backup) of DVD of size exceeding 4.7gb (aka Dual Layer)
  5. How 2 download songs from YouTube’s website 2 your PC.

What U must 1st have –

  1. A PC or lappy (aka notebook)
  2. A DVD writer
  3. Blank DVDr n CDr
  4. Nero Burning software (bundles with your DVD writer)
  5. Cyberlink DVD player software (bundles with your DVD writer)
  6. DVD Decrypter software (downloadable free)
  7. DVD Shrink software (downloadable free)
  8. Windows Media Player 10 or 11 (downloadable from Microsoft’s website)
  9. Zamzar file conversion

One simple and convenient method is 2 search "how 2" on the Internet, a place with lots of guides. Otherwise, lets have your responses n see if we can find a way 2 cater to your needs.

Interested members –

  1. Dan Huang (Queenstown/Redhill)
  2. John Howe (Queenstown/Redhill)
  3. Boon Liang (Tlk Blangah)
  4. Catherine Chong
  5. Ah Nee (Hougang)
  6. Peng Peng
  7. Eileen Lee
  8. Lina Ng (Bishan)
  9. Wee Chin
  10. Gingko Tay (Pasir Ris)
  11. Agnes Tan
  12. Jie
  13. Jonathan Ong
  14. Alicia Soh
  15. Ann To (Jurong)
  16. Dennis Wee (Pasir Ris)
  17. Rene Leong (Siglap)
  18. Roland Tong (Tanah Merah)
  19. Andrew Kuan (Tanah Merah)
  20. Veronique Lee (Bt Batok)
  21. Linda Chang
  22. Norlinda (Siglap)
  23. Marg Koh
  24. Grace Kok (Bishan)
  25. Elaine K
  26. Annie Loh (Bedok)
  27. Margaret Chan
  28. Karen Thio
  29. YH
  30. Ann Lim

FAQ –

  1. Venue – not fixed yet. Maybe Paya Lebar CC, Henderson CC, at your home if it can take in a group of 4 with broadband access n at least 1 PC or at McDonald if U can bring along a lappy.
  2. Time Slot – likely on a Sat afternoon unless aft mid-Apr 08.

Just need your (only those who have indiciated their interest) opinion n comment –

If we hold I.T. workshops at ScoreBot, would U prefer to use PCs/Laptops provided or bring your own assuming that chargeable fees are the same?

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 16 Feb 08

Sat, 16 Feb 08 from 4 p.m. at East Coat Park. Meet at the rear of McDonald Marine Cove (former East Coast Recreational Park). Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.

Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor 2 turn into chitchat session.

We will go for a dinner together after the session. Pls come n join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U. Look forward 2 seeing you guys.

Ah Nee, Jade Phua, Lily Ho n Yew Kwong

We seek your cooperation 2 register (those who want 2 join the dinner) by Thu or early as we need 2 book place 4 dinner to accomodate the expected large turnout. TQ n Cya.

  • Dinner at Seafood Station (former Singa Inn), 887 East Coast Road at 7.30 p.m. Cost to be shared.
  • Drinks will be paid on dutch or shared amongst drinkers (I mean those who consume).
  • Pls inform us if U want 2 join the dinner otherwise we take it as "no". 
  1. Yew Kwong (dinner)
  2. Lily Ho (dinner)
  3. Ah Nee (dinner)
  4. Terence Seah (dinner)
  5. Ronald Lee (dinner)
  6. John Howe (dinner)
  7. Molly Chua (dinner)
  8. Dolly Lim (dinner)
  9. Veronique Lee (dinner)
  10. Gingko Tay (dinner)
  11. Catherine Chong (dinner)
  12. Evelyn Ong (dinner)
  13. Steven Chan (dinner)
  14. Boon Liang (dinner)
  15. Jade Phua
  16. Norlinda
  17. Ann To
  18. Mary Chan
  19. Lina Ng
  20. Janet Loo
  21. Douglas Chan
  22. Oi Cheng
  23. CJ Ang
  24. Susan Chang
  25. Rene Leong
  26. Andrew Kuan
  27. Charles Wee
  28. Joyce Tan
  29. Dennis Wee

For those who cant make it, no wori there is always the nx rd.

"Lo Hei" Ride (88 km)

Rene will lead one long (I think it will be the longest) distance ride from East Coast Park rite up to Changi (location of Air Show) at 3 p.m. If U are keen please meet at usual place n join her.

  1. Rene Leong
  2. Douglas Chan
  3. Andrew Kuan
  4. Norlinda
  5. Charles Wee
  6. Joyce Tan
  7. Boon Liang

Preferably, put on your glove and a helmet (if you have, is optional). Maybe, pamper for those who want extra cushion for the 3 hours rider (depending on the group speed)

Tour of Sungei Road Flea Market & Little India on Sun, 17 Feb 08

4.00 p.m. – Assemble outstide BHG (formerly known as Seiyu Dept Store) above Bugis mrt station, Bugis Junction, besides entrance facing direction of Victoria Street / Bugis Square.

4.10 p.m. – Walk over to coffee shop at Kelantan Lane for yummy original Sg Rd Laksa. (And famous Chendol mentioned by Terence – anyone knows where is this stall located?).

I will share with you tips on buying music CDs, VCDs & DVDs. How U can do quick browsing, check if they are originals, check conditions, how much U should pay n bargain, how 2 avoid nasty vendors, mind your manners, etc.

4.45 – 5.00 p.m. – Tour begins.

6.30 p.m. or later. Have dinner at Jalan Bersih hawker centre (remember the delicious turtle soup) or cross over to Little India (to have Indian food).

What U should bring – hat or shade (if U are afraid of the sun), poncho (in event it rains), camera (if U like 2 snap photos), pen n paper (if U want 2 take own notes), small changes like $1 coins, $2 n $10 notes.

What U shouldnt bring – umbrella and big handbags (may get into your way).

We hope this tour will get U familarise with what flea market is all about, what are the stuff U can sell, how U can organise your stall better, etc.

Who are coming –

  1. Yew Kwong
  2. Terence
  3. Jie
  4. Mary Chan
  5. Catherine Chong
  6. Ann To
  7. Andrew Kuan
  8. Ann Lim
  9. Rosna Rauaee
  10. Lily Ho
  11. June Chin
  12. Caroline Gee
  13. SK Chua
  14. Margaret Tian
  15. Philip Wee
  16. Priscilla Wee
  17. Eleanor Chan
  18. Oi Cheng
  19. CJ
  20. Ron Koh (hope 2 make it)
  21. KT (hope 2 make it 2)

IT Workshops in Jan 2008 (1)

We had successfully completed 4 workshops at Henderson CC in Jan 08. A big thank you to all those who had attended. Although there were some hitches, nevertheless the workshops were great opportunities for members to get together to refresh their IT skills n to those who were new pick up new IT skills.

I hope the experiences picked up from these workshops will harness your IT skills. If they are insufficient, pls do come back for more. On the choice of centre n location selection, we are in negotiation with an external organisation in a central location fully equipped with equipment n w/o restriction in loading software that we need to use on the PCs. We await to hear the good news.

What we had done –

1) Buying n selling stuff online, 2) Internet banking, 3) Online chat & 4) Emailing Enhanced

Out of the 4 workshops, #2 was the most successful with 95% out of 100% attempted and subscribed to Internet Banking. They were also 1st timers.

I also wish to extend my thanks to members who had volunteered their time to assist at the workshops. They were Chan Kwong Wah, Ronald Lee, Edward Lim, Christina Chan CL & Jade Phua.

We may re-run the 4 workshops n some others at later dates. Other workshops like photo editing, downloading images n videos, selling on Ebay, uploading photos to n managing online photo albums, burning images n videos onto media, creating your own webpage n latest craze, blogging.

We welcome all suggestions. In the event we do take time to run those courses it’s likely that we cant find volunteer trainers. Pls excuse us. If you are able n available to run any course pls come n join us.

Until you hear from us again, a big thank you to all you once again.

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 19 Jan 08

Sat, 19 Jan 08 from 4 p.m. at East Coat Park Meet at the rear of McDonald Marine Cove (former East Coast Recreational Park). Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.

Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor to turn into chitchat session.

We will go for a dinner together after the session. Please come and join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U. Look forward to seeing you guys.

Ah Nee, Jade Phua, Lily Ho n Yew Kwong

Who Are Coming – Ah Nee, Yew Kwong, Caroline, Andrew, Norlinda, Douglas Chan, Dan, Lina Ng, Anne To, Gingko, Veronique, Daisy Phua, Eileen Lee, Lisa Ong, Grace Kok, Mollie Tan, John Howe, Jimmy Chew & Sally & …

For guys n gals who cant make it tis time, no wori n we shall c u on 16 Feb 08.

IT Workshops in Jan 2008

Chan Kwong Wah n myself will be conducting these workshops wif assistance from some other members in Jan 2008.

Venue : Henderson Community Club, Bukit Merah View (confirmed).

Location Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3602/travel_site_11600/

Time Slots : 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Fees : $7 per participant per workshop. Minimum 7 participants to start class. Maximum 12 seats.

Dates n Topics :

1) Sat, 5 Jan 08 – Buying n selling stuff online (e.g. ebay, yahoo, mocca)

2) Sat, 12 Jan 08 – Internet banking (POSB/DBS accounts will be used 4 live        transactions)

3) Sat, 19 Jan 08 – Instant messaging (MSN n Yahoo chat), ICQ n IRC

4) Sat, 26 Jan 08 – Emailing Enhanced (how 2 attach n detach files n pic, how 2 zip n      unzip files, how 2 capture n organise addresses in address book n how 2 retrieve email addresses from "to", "cc" n "bcc")

Registration is now opened on a PAID n 1st COME 1st SERVE basis. Please remit $7 (X numbers of workshop U intend 2 attend) to my POSB Savings Account No. 096248873 after U hv registered ur name. TQ.

My sincere apology. I m sorry 4 some wrong info posted earlier which is now corrected.    Fee is $7 per participant per workshop. Fees collected go to the CC mgt 4 use of IT Centre, equipment n Internet Access.

Registration closes on Fri, 21 Dec 07 or earlier once seats are fully taken up.

Latest Updates :

Workshops # 1 n 4 – full. No more registration.

Workshop # 2 – 7 seats left.

Workshop # 3 – 4 seats left.

TQ 2 all those who hd signed up.

Cycling Activities for Oct & Nov 07 (part 2)

Sat, 20 Oct 07 at ECP –

The weather was pretty good n sunny at ECP after an earlier downpour. 18 members, including 3 1st timers Kwong Wah, Evelyn n Bira, turned up n hd almost 2 gd hrs of funs. Christina Chan who was into her 2nd learning lesson, hd obtained a yellow pass. We hope she will soon get the orange one which qualifies her 2 go on e road. Oi Cheng, pls "jia yu". We want 2 c U getting urs soonest.

Many thanks 2 our coaches, Jade n Ronald who hd patiently guiding e learners. Learners pls buy your coaches treats wen U all get ur orange passes.

We adjourned to Long Beach Seafood Restaurant 4 a sumptous dinner in a 17-seat table arrangement. We oso engage freelance captains, Lily n Molly 2 serve our food. Many thanks 2 them. Jade’s daughter oso came n joined us at the dinner.  

Who is who in e gp pic –

http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/cycling071007/

Back Row : Kwong Wah, Jade, Catherine, Evelyn, Steven, Dolly, Bira, Ronald, Molly, Veronique, John n Boon Liang

Front Row : Lily, Christina n Oi Cheng

Sat, 17 Nov 07 at P Ubin –

Tentative iterniary (subjects 2 change) :

Before 8.30 am – Come n hv breakfast 2gether at Changi Village.

8.30 am – Assemble at Changi ferry terminal 2 board ferry 2 P Ubin.

Thereafter we will cycle 2 Chek Jawa beach n xplore e plc.

12.00 pm – Lunch 2gether at "Happy Happy Eat Eat" seafood restaurant. 

Thereafter we will cycle 2 e oth side of P Ubin n oso visit e Thai temple.

4.30 pm – Will lv P Ubin 4 mainland n hv dinner there.

YES, WE ARE COMING –

CYCLING – Norlinda, Gingko Tay, Molly Chua, Catherine Chong, Ivy Wong, Evelyn Ong, Ah Nee, Veronique Lee, Ronald Lee, Joyce Tan, Susan Chang, Janet Chan

WALKING – Ron n Alice Lai, Christina Chan, Peng Peng, Dennis Wee, Wendy Goh, Lilian Lee, Patricia Lim

IT Workshop

Some members hv volunteered 2 conduct the followings –

1) Sat, 3 Nov 07 from 10 am to 1 pm, Powerpoint (basic) lesson 1 

2) Sat, 10 Nov 07 from 10 am to 1 pm, Powerpoint (basic) lesson 2

3) Sat, 24 Nov 07 from 10 am to 1 pm, Powerpoint (basic) lesson 3 + Emailing (how to do it better)

Venue is fixed at IT Centre, Henderson Community CC which is located at :

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3602/travel_site_11600/

Its 10 – 15 min leisure walk from Tiong Bahru mrt station. More route details will follow.

Target number of participants : Min 10 (to start the class) n Max 12.

Fees : $15 for 3 sessions, are required 2 be paid in advance upon registration. Fees collected will be paid directly to CC for use of premises n equipment. Fees will only be refunded if classes are cancelled due to min attendance not met.

Seats are allocated strictly on a paid basis. If U are unsure n wish 2 register, U can put your name here but seats are not guaranteed.

If U do hv QUESTIONS, pls post them under COMMENTS n they will be replied accordingly. Thank You.

Interested members –

1. KC Lau (paid)

2. Grace Kok

3. Agnes Tan

For info, here is a full description of No. 18 Bali Lane – 

1. The place is equipped with wireless LAN and wired network. However, we do not provide PCs nor notebooks here. This is because the venue is designed for stock trading where traders generally bring their own equipment.

2. The cost depends on the number of people and the duration needed. We can provide two cost proposals, for your selection. For small group, we offer $30 for half day and $45 for full day. (Minimal 5 people). For larger group, we can offer a fixed price. The cost is $450 per half day and $850 per full day, with use of the internet. There is a 42" LCD TV for the projection of powerpoint for the trainer. The maximum number of people is 20 in the room.

3. Do give us one week notice if possible, so that we can check the booking and reserve for you in advance. But do contact us anyway if you have urgent need, and we will be happy to accomodate.

The abv info was given by Mr Max Ee Khong Kie of Scorebot Pte Ltd which owns tis plc.

Hi All

Due 2 poor response, e intended pwrpt sessions r now cancelled. Money paid at registration will be refunded.

Loh Yew Kwong – Profile

Hi Guys

MYSELF. I m 52 years n joined in Feb 2005. Its seems like I hd only joined SHC ydy as I still hvnt got enuf of funs n laughters in all the activities tat I hd participated. Happily married 4 26 yrs, I hv 2 sons who are in yr 5 n sec 2. I graduated in 1967 at ACS Primary after completing the compulsory PSLE.  My wife, Josephine is a social n friendly person but she prefers home 2 outdoors.

MY INTEREST. Computers is my hobby n helping n guiding ppl in Computer/IT related stuf is my passion.  Y? Its becos I dun want 2 c ppl in our age gp depriveD of continued learning. Learning is lifelong n we shd nvr stop learning.

MY VOLUNTEER WORK, PAST N PRESENT. (1) Mendaki’s Home Reading program. I went 2 e home of a Malay family wif 7 kids 2 read 2 one of them n his cousin 4 2 yrs. (2) Sinda’s Lifestyle program. I was assigned 2 3 different homes n give lessons between 6 to 8 wks 2 guide the students n their families on how 2 use the PC n its application programs. (3) Central SGCDC’s IT Befriender program. Help2 re-train people in some basic IT program. (4) Central SG CDC’s E-Ambassador program. Guidedppl who attend IT program. (5) Enabled 2000 Recycled PC Centre. Helped refurbished used PCs which were eventually given out 2 needy families. (6) RSVP (Retired Senior Voluntary Program), an organisation tat caters activities 2 seniors. Helped 2 conduct IT courses n gave talks. (7) ACMI’s migrant program. Assist in running IT course 4 migrant wkrs n man its Computer Service Centre. ACMI is part of a Catholic church tats run training programs 4 migrant wkrs 2 equip them wif skills so tat they can be employed on returning home when their contracts in SG end. (8) Pertapis, a Muslim welfare home 4 girls n women. Conduct IT courses 4 their residents (who came from troubled families). (9) PRIME Magazine. Wrote 2 articles, Internet Banking n Online Auctions 4 its "IT Know How" column wif one more Internet Security in the pipeline.

CYCLING GROUP. Taking ovr the reins fr Charles Wee, who initiated the Cycling group, from Mar 06, I lead this activity wif Lily Ho n Jade Phua n activity is scheduled 4 every 3rd Sat of each mth. Over the past 1 ovr yrs, we hd seen the size of 4 grew into 20 plus, a very healthy sign tat cycling hd became a popular fun activity.

USED PC PROJECT. Besides this activity, I also lead the Used PC Project wif a team of 9 to 10 members although it is now on low profile 4 some reasons best known 2 ourselves. Anyway, it is still ongoing.   

MY WISHES HERE. I wish everyone here will continue 2 be in gd health, support all SHC’s activities, true 2 n support each others. 

Monthly Cycling for Oct & Nov 07

Polglams –

Sat, 20 Oct 07 @ East Coast Park

Sat, 17 Nov 07 @ Pulau Ubin

Dec 07 – Taking a Break

Pipchers –

http://www.silverhairsclub.com/SHC/cycling070915/

Sykling for Sat, 20 Oct 07 –

Time : 4.00 pm – 6.30 pm

Meet at the tented area outside McDonald Restaurant, Marine Cove (former East Coast Recreational Centre) at 4.00 pm or early 4 chit chat. Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates. Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor to turn into chitchat session.

Dinner –

If no objection, we shall have it at Long Beach Seafood Restaurant nearby at 7pm.  We shall go ahead n book 2 tables x 10 pax each. 

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U.

emoticonJadeemoticonLilyemoticonYew Kwong

Peeper coming –

Christina Chan, Lam, Janet Chan, John Howe, Andrew Yeung, Veronique Lee, Ann To, Alice Teo, Susan Chang, Molly Chua, Ronald Lee, Bira

I.T. Workshops

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

  1. PC Building n Maintenance (includes build PC, install windows, troubleshoot common problems)
  2. Buy n Sell on the Internet
  3. Internet Surfing 
  4. Navigation SHC webpage (includes write n edit post n comments)
  5. Excel
  6. Access
  7. PowerPoint
  8. Blogging
  9. Windows Vista
  10. Webpage Design

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 :

  • Yew Kwong (coordinator)
  • Benson Koh (learn PC bldg) (wld U take trainer role 4 photo editing?)
  • Edwin Chen (wld U take trainer role 4 PC Bldg pls?)
  • Ann To (learn more IT stuff)
  • Grace
  • Catherine Yeo (learn buy & sell on internet)
  • Dan Huang (learn photo editing, download n upload photos)
  • Joyce Tan
  • Lee Ah Nee
  • Caroline Gee
  • LH Jie
  • Rene Leong (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
  • Eileen Ang
  • Teresa Huang
  • Venika Leong
  • Andrew Yeung (as trainer)
  • Ronald Lee (as trainer)
  • Chan Kwong Wah (as trainer)
  • Agnes Tan
  • Ann Lim
  • Joy Chuang (learn PC security, software)
  • Bernadette Chung (learn hardware maintenance, internet surfing)
  • Susan Chang
  • Gingko Tay (learn photo editing, webpage design, software, buy & sell on internet)
  • Annie Loh
  • Eleanor Chan (learn excel, access)
  • Catherine Chong
  • Fong Ten Meng
  • Chow Weng (learn pc bldg)
  • Norlinda
  • Lam Oi Cheng (learn pc bldg, troubleshooting)
  • Veronic Lee
  • Molly Chua
  • Dolly Lim (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
  • Cheryl Ho
  • Gary Ong (as trainer)
  • Serene Tay (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
  • Lily Ho (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
  • Jade Phua (trainer 4 MS Word, Powerpoint in Mandarin)
  • Grace Kok (learn Win Vista)
  • Lynn (learn excel [advance], photo editing, webpage design, buy n sell on internet, software)
  • Janet Ng
  • Elizabeth Hwang

Idea on our Website

Reading the SHC website has become one of my daily habit. During the reading, I consider our website lack of two kindof postings.

  1. Durable posting except the personal profile
  2. Knowledgeable posting

Some friends told me that, now SHC has 3000 plus members and will become 10000 in the near future. All of us are over 45, and been involved in all kind of businesses, there should be a tremendous knowledge base inside our SHC, but seems that no one try to utilize it.

Use two scenarios to illustrate this problem

1.      When member A faced some problem, he does not have a channel to ask for help (advices) from our SHC. For example, if I have friends from Hong Kong, and I don’t know where to take them to visit and eat, how can I ask for advices from SHC, Of course, my one is trivial, there should be unlimited problems outside waiting for advices.

2.      When member B wants to share some of his knowledge, there is also no channel for him to do so. For example, Richard Lee shared his view on the CPF special account interest rate in the May gathering – retirement issues. If no this gathering, even Lee like to share also cannot.

So, I would like to propose SHC create a platform for members to seek help and for members to share what they want to share. Our website should be the best choice for this platform.

As time goes by, this will form a large knowledge database of our SHC. The information inside the database, after interpret, discuss, update will be more live, accurate, and useful. It will be a precious property of our SHC

The above humble idea suddenly comes to my mind. Write it down for consideration. Thanks.

Andrew Yeung

(posted by Yew Kwong on behalf) 

SHC’s Used PC Project

Hi fellow members

Appreciate your help to :

1) disseminate info of this project to our members (especially those who dont have PCs or surf the SHC’s homepage)

2) encourage those who need the PCs to come forward

3) provide storage space of 5 sq feet (at least for min 6 mths) to store the donated PCs (top priority)

Every little effort of yours counts. With your help, we hope to narrow the digital divide and bring up the level of IT literacy among our members and also the less fortunates in our community.

I and my project members thank you very much.  

SHC’s Used PC Project

Hi fellow members

My sincere apology for keeping you guys in the dark since the first meeting was done on 14 Apr 07. We had our 2nd meeting at a member’s place this afternoon. My apology again for not broadcasting this information on the SHC’s webpage because of space constraint. 

We are now firmed to kick off this project. We want your help –   

1) To give us your name if you need a set of used and working Computer. Priority will first be given to those who cant afford to buy.

2) To donate your unused, spoilt or unwanted Computers to our Project. They will be refurbished to working condition or salvaged for parts for future use.

3) To conduct lessons for members and / or assist in helping out during the session.

4) To help in refurbishing the donated Computers and / or in writing courseware.

Collection and delivery – Fixed on 1st Sat of the month.

Pls contact via email or sms or call to : Bernadette Chung at rosycute@gmail.com / 91172778 or Yew Kwong at lohyks@hotmail.com / 97892492.

Members in this Project –

Yew Kwong, Chan Kwong Wah, Timothy Liu, Shirley Yeo, Serene Tay, Gary Ong, Pheng Sok, Bernadette Chung, Ronald Lee, Chow Weng and Andrew Yeung.

Annie Loh, Dolly, Ronnie, Mary Lee, Jade, Charles and Dennis Har.

Used PCs for SHC members Project

1st Meeting –
Date : Sat, 14 Apr 07
Venue : McDonald Restaurant at Toa Payoh HDB Hub (just outside bus interchange/above mrt)
Time : 4pm (commence) to 6pm (end)
Why Here : Free Internet Access and Convenience of coming by bus or mrt

Agenda :
1) Form the group and delegate tasks
2) Coordinate & receive donated hardware
3) Coordinate & despatch donated hardware
4) Guided learning (centralised and home)
5) Repair / maintenance services
6) Delivery and installation services
7) Stockup spare parts
8) Other related issues

All suggestions are welcome. If you have the time, please come along to join the 1st meeting otherwise, you can email your thoughts to me at lohyks@hotmail.com

After a long wait, we are going to see the birth of this project. Rain or shine, the meeting is on. So far, I have 4 members confirmed attending (coincidentally, 1st cycling activity also started with 4. In Chinese, it means "yes" and "yes 4 sure"). Although this number is small, it is a good sign that we really want to see it happens.

Used PCs for SHC members Project

This is one of my favourite past times. I have been doing this since late 90’s on both personal and corporate basis.

I had personally encountered many elders like myself who have been deprived of owning a decent PC (at times even none) or rights to use one. They would also not foot out the money to get for themselves. Many a reason being that they afraid that they might offend or receive severe criticism from their children or friends.

I m just fortunate to have own not only one but three (a lappy and 2 PCs) numbers solely. My other family members have their own.

I believe its high time that I should push for such cause. Together with interested members here, we can help bring our non-IT savvy (dont know) members to the minimum level and not left behind in the digital divide.  Many may still not choose to pursuit but decisions are theirs.

Since all information about what’s happening in SHC is web-based, it would be good if members keep themselves updated by surfing the SHC’s homepage.  Being IT-savvy, it will give you an edge over getting information faster and better than those who are not. On the other hand, people cant take you as "handicapped".

So much for the blah blah blah. Let me take lead in what we can do with your help. We can go on a 2-prone direction by providing 1) hardware (PCs) and 2) software (home guided learning).

The Task –

1. Get members to donate their unwanted PCs.

2  Match and identify members (those who are not doing well or receiving no income and dont own any) who want to own the PCs.

3. Get members who wish or would like to provide home guided learning.

4. Match and identify members who need home guided learning.

5. Get members to form core group to refurbish the donated PCs at donors’ premises or otherwise.

Nothing is called achievement until the time you bring back the life of a machine that has reached its "EOL" (end of life).

Should we do not not to do, your responses are very important.

1st Meeting –
Date : Sat, 14 Apr 07
Venue : McDonald Restaurant at Toa Payoh HDB Hub (just outside bus interchange/above mrt)
Time : 4pm (commence) to 6pm (end)
Why Here : Free Internet Access and Convenience of coming by bus or mrt

Agenda :
1) Form the group and delegate tasks
2) Coordinate & receive donated hardware
3) Coordinate & despatch donated hardware
4) Guided learning (centralised and home)
5) Repair / maintenance services
6) Delivery and installation services
7) Stockup spare parts
8) Other related issues

All suggestions are welcome. If you have the time, please come along to join the 1st meeting otherwise, you can email your thoughts to me at lohyks@hotmail.com

Monthly Cycling Activity on Sat, 17 Mar 07

Sat, 17 Mar 07 from 4 p.m. at East Coat Park

Meet at the rear of McDonald Marine Cove (former East Coast

Recreational Park). Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates. Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor to turn into chitchat session. emoticonemoticonemoticon

We will go for a dinner to celebrate post-CNY and the 1st anniversary of Cycling group after the session. Please come and join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U.  Look forward to seeing you guys.

Yew Kwong, Lily and Jade

Who Are Coming –

Yew Kwong, Jade, Lily, Margaret Tian, Eva Tang, Eileen Ang, Serene Low, Dolly & …

D&D Looking 4 Money “Gots” – Last Call

Hi 11 Money "Gots" still mia (missing in action)

Anne Pereira,   Anthony Sam,   Catherine Lai,  Chee Swee Fong,  Leong Feh Tuck Peter,   Linda Tan,   Patrick Yeo,   Roy Restan,  Thomas Kuan,  William Lam   &   Yvonne Ang

The time now is 14 Mar 07, 12.01 a.m. We now declare the collection of "gots" as closed and shall not collect any.

We would also like to take this opportunity to extend our heartiest appreciation and thanks to those who help to accomplish our task. Thank you very much.   

“NET” Learning

I’m available to guide a group of 6 members in "NET" learning on Sat, 7 Oct 06 from 10am to 12pm or latest, session should end before 1pm.

The venue to host this session is not concluded but definitely, it wouldnt be an issue to worry about. Any member who can provide the place to host this session would be a plus with provision of at least 1 or 2 PCs or Laptops and broadband internet access. Participating members can also bring along their if they have to make up for the shortfall.   

Members who have confirmed their participation are : Chow Weng, Ronald Lee, Kenneth Tan, Margaret Wu, Jeffrey Fong and Catherine Yeo. Please email to lohyks@hotmail.com with name, email and phone contact. Thank you.

Seats for this session have all been taken up. Chow Weng will coordinate with you guys shortly to confirm venue.  

Contents of learning / sharing session in brief for information – 1) Introduction to online transactions and yahoo.com.sg as the market place. 2) registration of accounts with yahoo.com.sg for non account users. 3) demonstration of doing an advertisement as seller on website follows by hands on. 4) demonstration of transactions by seller and buyer follows by hands on. 5) sumup discussion.

3 Days 2 Nights Trip to Berjaya Colmar Tropicale Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

Hi Guys

Some of us in the cycling group have discussed about making a trip to this wonderful place from Fri, 20 Oct to Sun, Oct 06. Those travelling may have to apply for official leave from their office if it falls on a working day. Please do not bring children.

We wish to cater just one busload of about 40-44 paxs. The fares and other details will be updated in a few days’ time.

In the meantime, you can view details about this place here –

http://www.holidaycity.com/colmar%2Dtropicale%2Dpahang/

Volunteers to teach “Selling/Auctions on the internet”

This repeats a Post by Terence on 3 Aug 06. It says "We have a few volunteers to teach and coach this topic.  There might be some of you who would like to offer the same service.   if you are experienced in selling on ebay, Yahoo or other auction sites, and willing to spend some time with other SilverHairs who may be interested, please raise your hands here.  Those with online payment experience also appreciated.
The small group would form among themselves in max 6 people.  The location will be their apartment/house, and they would have their own PC, broadband and digital camera.  Session 2 hours. 
So, if you would like to volunteer, raise your hands here.  Hopefully, you will get to meet new friends too with common interests."

So far, 5 members had responded to do or assist in the teaching  with only 11 responded to learn. To all other members who wish to learn, dont feel shy to come forward and put your names here. We dont want you to be left behind in the digital divide. 

updated on 27 Aug 06