Young At Heart

This post will be full of nonsense, sorry

Last week, when I attended a free musical performance in the Esplanade, all the performers are very young, but they said they are “old at heart”. They mean they like the old songs

I always hear someone say “I am young at heart”. I don’t know what they want to expect. How this phrase is used? Can I tell the others “I am young at heart”? This “old at heart” triggered me to google the meaning of “young at heart”

From Google, I found that “Young at Heart” is a movie of 1954 (Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Gig Young), also there are a lot of definitions for “Young at Heart”. After I read some of them, I still cannot get an answer to my question.

Then I try to define it myself, first I tried to translate it from English to Chinese. I tried a few, and finially I use “???”

I also noticed that for the people they are younger than 45, they seldom say they are “Young at Heart”. But once someone pass 45, they start to say “I am young at heart”. The older they are, the more they said.

So I added two more words in front – “?????”

From there I tried to figured out what will happen when someone is “?????”

My first thought is the mind. When people are young, their mind will be naive, and become more and more mature when they grow older and older, so can the “Young at Heart” means “????, ????” But I drop this thought immediately, as in this IT era, This is not likely the case.

Then I realize the biggest different for young and old are their strength. Generally speaking, the young get more strength than the old. So the “Young at heart” should means their heart is young, but not their strength. To describe in Chinese, it should be “????”

At last, I got a definition I am satisfied and know how to use. Next time when someone ask me to do something, and I think I cannot, I will tell them -“I am young at herart” or more precisely “I am young at heart ONLY”

Tai Tai Nite DnD 2014 & Mr SHC and Miss / Mrs SHC 2014

Tai Tais and darlings

Another idea for next year.

We have had 2 cabaret nites so it’s time for we women to have a Tai Tai Nite.  What does it mean?

Am thinking we ladies will be there in our finery and diamonds, of course, and this time we shall have our HOT MALE MEMBERS on hand to pamper us etc.

The climax of the evening will obviously be Terence performing in his G-string on the pole.  We will have our US dollars ready………..

Let’s partayyy!!
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Darlings

This idea just popped in my mind.  Our very own Mr SHC and Miss/Mrs SHC 2014.

Anyone cares to organize this? Obviously, I would like to be invited to be one of the Judges. Heeeheee.

I will not be able to EO this due to my duty calls besides my other commitments.
There are many awesome event organizers in our club, so let’s hear from you.

We can narrow down to Prejuding (Q&A) and the Grand Finals to simplify the pageant.

Let’s do something exciting in 2014!!

Early Next year 2015, we will go to Chennai and Kerala, South India

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During the last Yangon trip, I mentioned to participants that we may go to Chennai and Kerala, South India (click on the map for a better view).  Chennai is one of the most famous and populated cities in South India.  I have been to Chennai and Kerala more than 30 times, although I am not able to speak Tamil, the language spoken by Indians who migrated to Singapore many years ago.

The attractions in Chennai are its beaches and beach resorts, the South Indian food, its culture and heritage.  Kerala is really back waters, relaxing, coconut trees, rice boats, shapely or shapeless mangoes, massage, spa and its unique food.

Over the last 12 years, I visited Chennai and Kerala, due to my work and business with the Indian newspapers.  The people of Chennai and Kerala are very nice, pleasant and cheerful.  I remembered not too long ago, I took a boat ride, only to be allowed to take over the wheel.  It’s always like this, if we are nice, others will be nice too.  We can have a holiday.  I am currently planning with a friend of mine who works in Malayala Manorama.  He is helping to piece together a program which most European tourists do not get to see.

For some of you, you may not believe it, but you can get cool winter in India.  Wear a jacket too.  I plan to go in March 2014.  You don’t have to buy tickets or book your hotels yet.  More details will pop up in this Post.  Keep in touch.  And, of course, if you are interested, simply put your name up for registration.  Going as a group is always fun.

Terence Seah

Registration: If you have interest, doesn’t mean you are going.

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Ng Meng Wai
  3. Evon Lim
  4. Daisy Yeo
  5. Ann Lim
  6. Gabriella Chua
  7. Zara
  8. Lin Chuah
  9. Marg Tian
  10. Lilian Teo
  11. Gingko Tay
  12. Jacqueline Wong
  13. Yuit Leng
  14. Catherine Ho
  15. Annto
  16. Christina Chan
  17. Annie Tang
  18. Eileen Thean
  19. Sockie (Sock Cheng)
  20. Bira
  21. Frisna
  22. Lily Ho
  23. Pauline Chew
  24. Evyonne Chew
  25. Julie Guan
  26. Winnie Tan
  27. Theresa Seow
  28. Irene Seet (Kiv – membership lapsed – awaiting approval from Admin)
  29. Jimmy Tsin
  30. Lee Ah Nee
  31. Cindy Wee
  32. Pearl Kwan
  33. Simon Lee
  34. Susan Chong
  35. Dolly Lim
  36. Audrey Wong
  37. Bobby Bok
  38. Charles Chua
  39. Tian Soo
  40. Daisy Phua
  41. Dorine Tan
  42. Alice Yap
  43. Mary Tan
  44. Chengpun
  45. Caroline Gee
  46. S K Chua
  47. Helen Wong
  48. T K Pow
  49. Esther Mok
  50. Grace Wong
  51. Lawrence Lee
  52. Jessie Lee (Mrs)
  53. LydiaChin
  54. Helen Yeo
  55. Irene Chua
  56. Yoke Moon
  57. Foo Jock Khim
  58. Jane Tan
  59. Pat Oei
  60. Linda Chua
  61. Peri Liew
  62. Thomas Loh
  63. Mega Abdullah
  64. Steven Chan
  65. Serena Tay

Online Flea Mart & Barter – December 2013

Anything to sell or barter or give away this Christmas month? Do advertise here. If you are thinking of sharing your knowledge but do not want to collect a fee, you can use barter for knowledge where interested participants bring something from your wish list to exchange for your knowledge. You can advertise your class here.

A gentle reminder: please be guided by the guidelines when placing advertisements on this free advertisement site.

Guidelines:
1. Only advertisements of personal belongings and personal services are permitted. Advertisements of company/shop products/services are not permitted.
2. Two advertisements per month per member.
3. Each advertisement must not exceed 10 lines.
4. No telephone numbers are allowed. Use e-mail addresses.
5. Advertisements on barter are permitted.

Forum Moderator Wanted

Forum Moderator Wanted.

Why the need for a Forum Moderator?

We never had one before, why now? The answer is yes, we had but he was called Fairy God Mother. With his magic wand, he can deny access or remove membership quietly.

Now we have Lily Ho, the beach, the lunatic, the f…k… Goddess Almighty who has to be seen to do the job or else the chief will text reminder to do this or act on that. Not only it is a thankless unpaid job but a role people love to hate and call names in the face and behind the back.

Nobody likes to be moderated. Am I stupid to take up the role? Yes, but according to the chief, someone has to do it.!

So, if you are interested in taking over the role from me, please contact Admin immediately. Until then, you have no choice but to put up with me till I am being replaced or the 2 years term is up whichever come first.!

Duties encompasses but not restricted to :

1) Daily checking of the forum to ensure no taboo subjects, tel numbers, offensive or name calling of fellow members.
2) If necessary, post reminder or warning to offending member.
3) Full authority to delete or edit posts or comments of the above.
4) Ensure EO and EC events have date and time indicated on the subject title.
5) Ensure all general post to be in Forum General and/or relevant categories but not on Main Bulletin.
6) Review all posts, comments and links that came under moderation and release them when deemed non offensive and within compliance to club policies.

Requirements :
Must be prepared to spare the time, be thick-skin and dare to challenge.

Sincerely look forward to your application soon.

Lily Ho

Come for a chitchat today @ 5pm

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Throughout the day, members come in at different times of the day.  If you like to gather 10 members together, copy this SHC LiveChat! and insert it into your post.  Make an apppointment eg 10 am on Tueday.  Then, those who are interested to attend will come in at the appointed time.

I am not sure if it works, but let’s try.  You feel free to go ahead and try in your Post too.

For this test, come in and join me for a chitchat at 5pm today at SHC LiveChat!  Well, before my Taiwanese drama at 7pm.

Terence Seah

Somewhere Over the Rainbow : Jan 4,(Sat) 2014. 6.00-10.00pm

There is in each one of us a wish for a better tomorrow. A hope that life will be smooth sailings with no worry of ailing health or a weak heart. A desire for good companionship and unfailing friendship.

The story of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is the story of mankind struggle for existence. The Scarecrow wish to have a brain, the Tin man for a heart and the Lion for courage. Let’s look forward to the New Year with excitement, meeting and cherishing new friend.

Join us for a time of singing and singalong as we celebrate another year coming to an end. We shall have High Tea, bring snacks to share. After the session we may adjourn for Steamboat Fish Head nearby and a leisurely stroll on Orchard Road. Alas, I wish for red wine but not with High-Tea!

Venue: Kolam Ayer CC, Geylang Bahru, 11 minutes walk from Potong Pasir MRT.
Date: December 28 (Saturday), 2013
Time: 1:00-5:00pm

Cost: $6.00 if we have 10 pax, $3.00 if we achieve 20 pax. Balance of $44 from last gathering will be use to defray snacks or reduce contribution from each of you.

EO, Dan

  1. Dan
  2. Geraldine (Tentative)
  3. Daniel (Tentative)
  4. Lily Ho
  5. Skchua (Tentative)
  6. Lydia Chin
  7. Barbara Ong
  8. Bobby Bok
  9. Anne Chee
  10. Tony Ang
  11. Ronald Lee

Dinner and Dance for Y2014

Hi All Members,
Y2013 is coming near to end soon… so we will be looking forward for Y2014…

I know that I had been very inactive these days despite the fact that I am in the committee due to personal matters at home.  Thankfully, all my other buddies/ committes are very understanding and help me to cover all these area of responsibilities which I did not fulfil…. Thank you very much

So Y2014, I must start the ball rolling liao…

Anyone keen to volunteer to be EO for Y2014 D&D.  Any good lobang for venues to host this event… we want to hear from you also….  Of cos, not too expensive would be ideal and at least can take up to 100paxs minimum.

Any themes that come in your mind, please share with us also….

Want to be in the D&D working committees, we welcome you also… just put your names here that we will contact you directly in due course…

I wont have full access to internet till mid December 2013 as they are undergoing some repair work here so if my responses are slow, please be patient with OK

Thus, your comments and/or any proposals are very important to us.. let us hear from you soon…

Cheers,… Dolly

Christmas Walk along Orchard Road – 20-12-2013 (Friday) 6.30 – 9.30 pm

It is the time of the year again where we will say goodbye to the current Year (2013) and welcoming the New Year (2014). Some of you may be in the middle of a tour overseas having quality time with friends or with family members and others may have no plan this year.

Similarly it is also time of the year for advertisers, the shop owners and the Singapore Tourism Board to light up Orchard Road with Christmas themes and motifs. As reported, this year will have seven pieces of photographic backdrops, intended as part of this year’s transformation of the shopping belt into a winter wonderland. This year’s light up, back for its 30th year, is called Christmas on A Great Street.

At our twilight (or silver hairs) years, we do not know when we will not be able to or not able to do what we can do best. (For me at 71+, I do not know when will be my last). So, it is timely to count our blessing year by year by meeting with like-minded people to cherish our fellowship and having a simple “Christmas” food court dinner together.

As with any other years, this is a good time and opportunity to stroll, after dinner, along Orchard Road and try your night photography skills with your smartphone and/or camera. For those interested, please see details below.

Date: 20th Dec 2013 (Friday evening)
Time: 6.30PM to 9.30PM
Meeting Place and Start Point: Tanglin Mall Food Court (junction of Orchard Road & Grange Road). End Point will be at Somerset or Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station.

Program:
1) Dinner before chat: 6.30PM to 7.30PM: for those who can come early, we can have a dinner together in the food court and getting to know each other better.
2) Fellowship: 7.30PM to 8.30PM: Chat at Mall (free n easy – form your own small group on per table basis). Share what you have experienced this year, your reflections, what you can do better, etc. [A quote from the late George Carlin on The Paradox of our Time -“The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints.”].
3) Start walking: 8.30PM to 9.30PM: Start walking and picture taking.

You can use your smartphone or camera to take some pictures.

Size of Gathering: in order not to make ourselves too obvious and attract unwanted attention, registration will close when 20 are reached.

Hewlee (EC)
Those registered coming:
1) Thomas Goh
2) Gabriella Chua
3) Joy Chuang
4) Charles Wee
5) Tan Li Li and friend
6) Yatsing
7) Ann Lim
8) Lee Ah Nee
9) Christina Chan
10) Annie Loh
11) Lydia Chin
12) Zara Lim (Stella)
13) Judy Lim
14) Julian Mok
15) Myra Chia
16) Irene Chua
17) Dorine Tan
18) Yew Tiong
19) Jane Yoh
20) Steven Chan
21) We have reached the Group size of 20. Registration is now CLOSED.

Talk on Photography for the Novice (28-12-2013, Saturday 3 to 5 pm) by Paul Kong

Chinese New Year is just round the corner (after 28th Dec). Are you one of those who are not happy with your present skill of taking good pictures or are desperate to upgrade your current skills and don’t know who to ask? Now you can, ask Paul Kong!

Paul Kong has kindly accepted to conduct a workshop/talk on taking good pictures. He will enlighten most of you on your questions and demonstrate the right and wrong way in going about taking pictures.

Topics of discussion will include the following:

1) Understanding your digital camera, its functions and limitation.
2) How to capture good indoors pictures for family events. How to capture good outdoors pictures while on a tour.
3) Repair jobs i.e. photo editing (basic) for that perfect shot.
4) Storage of your memories. Tips available for novices.

All participants are encouraged to bring your cameras. There will be hands on session (time permitting) for indoor shoot on perspective photography.

Topic: Photography for the Novice
Date: 28-12-2013 (Saturday)
Time: 3PM to 5PM
Venue: Leng Kee Community Club (5-minutes walk from Redhill MRT)
Course fee: Free (no charge)

The classroom can only accommodate 20 persons and registration will close at 20.

Those registered coming:
1) Judy Lim
2) Jassmine Teo
3) Jacqueline Wong
4) Constance Wong (not coming)
5) Pauline Chew
6) Lin Chuah
7) Peggy Yap
8) Arthur Yap
9) Annie Loh
10) Gingko Tay
11) Peh Bee Huah
12) Audrey Wong
13) Maria Tan
14) Nina Choo
15) Peggy Kong
16) Peri Liew (not coming)
17) Ann Lim
18) Jimmy Tsin
19) Eyvonne Chew
20) Cindy Wee
21) We have reached the class size of 20, Registration is now CLOSED.

Here’s some thoughts on further relaxation into some of SHC policies

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For a long time, we have been rather rigid on what can be done and cannot be done.  Our Club taboos are no discussions on politics, race, religion, sex, direct selling and MLM.  It is unlikely that we will relax our rules on no discussions on politics, race and religion.  At least, no for now.

Sex is a topic that is human, and I wish to clarify that “No sex” means “no discussions on “procurement of sexual servces”.  We have also relaxed in the area of direct selling, and this is limited to the Online Fleamart which comes out monthly, and products and services are of the non-corporate nature, and hosted by Jassmine Teo.  I would say Jassmine has done a good job, as our intention is to allow members to offer what they have at home.

Feedback from members have helped to streamline our thoughts on members’ businesses.  Most members are either still working and are enjoying a retirement life in some form of trading activities, casual sales or P/T work.  I hope to relax this area to enable members to offer some of their corporate products and services.  This can be tricky as we would not want to have direct selling and product offerings during our gatherings and in our forum.  A number of members have responded to our recent email on providing some of their company products and services at special offers.  As usual, and in principle, the Club will relax this policy.  Along the lines of how we operate the online Fleamart, I would also be looking out for someone who would be willing to run this service in our forum on a regular and monthly basis.  If you like to, feel free to write to me.  Questions ok.

SHC will go more agressive in ourn efforts to enlist Corporate members from either among the current membership or new memberships.  Free corporate membership is no longer available.  Members or companies wishing to be Corporate members can write to admin@SilverHairsclub.com.

On the registration of new and maintenance of old membership, please be inform that all members must have an username and password to enter SilverHairsClub.com.  If you have not registered to enter the Club, please do so.  The register link is on the top right hand side of SilverHairsClub.com.  If you have lost your password or username, please re-register.  The Club will no longer manually reset your password.

With effect from Jan 2014, your email address will be used as username.  Your password has to be at least 7 characters.  This will enable you to log in into the Club.  Members are reminded not to register any person whose membership has lapsed.  All members are encouraged to register and participate in the Club, using their own username (email address) and password.

Introducing new members to the general membership has been found to be useful as new members may not know how to walk around the SHC website.  Robert Ong has volunteered to take this role, and if you are very shy, and not sure how to post your intro,  well, get to know him.  He is very knowledgeable and helpful.  But, make sure you have your username and password first.

The new SHC committee has been trying hard to do a good job, maintaining the social requirements of members.  This is not easy, and it does take time for the committee and myself to sync in thoughts and actions.  Neither do I expect no changes.  Please be patient, and if you have any queries, do consult them.

Have a good week ahead.
Terence Seah

MEMBER INTRODUCTION-Peter Sng Koon Seng

I’ll be 70  on the 1st January 2014 and I’m a grandfather of 10. I was a school teacher for 20 years till age 40.

I’ve been a professional ukulele trainer since 2009. I conduct ukulele course in Churches, Golf Clubs, Community Clubs, Condos and at my Home-studio.I have taught more than 1000 students. I occasionally strum and have sing-along sessions at my home.

Making short trips to neighbouring countries whenever I have time is also  my interest.

MONTHLY CUM XMAS GATHERING – 19 DEC 2013 (Thur) 5 – 9.30pm

Hello All
It’s time to jolly again! Lets have fun and lots of laughter during this xmas season!!
when: 19 Dec (thursday)
Time: 5-9.30 PM
Place: Han’s Cafe, Park Mall #B1-03/04, Penang Road no.9
Cost: pay for your own food (e.g. fish & chip set $9.8, fried rice/hor fun $8.30 nett, curry puff $3+)
MRT: Dhoby Ghaut

There will be fun way of knowing each other and Ha Ha Club guru conducting laughing gig. but the gist of the program is GIFT EXCHANGE. So bring a gift of min $5 value and put a “forfeit” in it for the receiver to act, sing, tell joke etc (if you dont know what to write, i will create many for you to choose)

closing date: 12 Dec. For the first 20 persons who register, there will be a surprise gift and for all of those who are coming, there’ll be door gift

(PS: looking for gift sponsors. wonder if any of SHC corporate members want to sponsor. if not i will be the sole sponsor hee hee)

REGISTRATION LIST
1. Frisna Tan (EO)
2. Ann Lim (assistant)
3. Theresa Seow (assistant)
4. Daisy Yeo
5. Yatsing
6. Bobby Bok (ha ha gig)
7. Susan CH Tan
8. May Woo
9. Bira L
10. Thomas Loh
11. Lilian Teo
12. Marg Tian
13. Lin Chuah
14. Juliet SP Ong
15. Lily Ho
16  Geraldine Ting
17  Caroline Gee
18. Dolly Lim
19. Judy Lim
20.Ah Nee
21. Ann To
22. Robert Ong
23 Richard Wong
24 Lydia Chin
25. Catherine Yeo
26. Primrose Kok
27. Annie Pow/Tan (tentative) Jane Tan
28. Norlinda “Sweetie Pie”
29. Agnes Seow
30. Kristy Quek
31.Melissa Kheng Mega Abdullah
32. Kent Chan
33.Fida Freddy Liu
34.Dave Chong Yew Kwong
35 Steven Chan
36. Janie Leong
37. Dorine Tan
38. Lina Tan
39.Anne Chee
40. Richard Lean
41. Peggy Yap (tentative)
42. Arthur Yap (tentative)

 

 

 

 

Walk Hike On Tuesday Morning from 10am

Hi Fellow Retirees

I walk/hike on most Tuesday mornings from 10 am.

Since retiring in Oct 13, I had hiked Macritchie Reservior (15 KM) & Kent Ridge Park to Henderson Waves (abt 10 K). Before retirement, I had walked many many places in Singapore Parks but inconsistently.

I cycle (casual not sport) mostly alone on Sat mornings on PCN coverring abt 26 KM. I intend to cycle at Marina Barrage and Bay coming Sat evening.

If u stay at CCK, I jog on Wed or Thur evening along Brickland Rd (about 3.5 KM) if u want to join me lmk. However I must say that they are subject to weather condition by the last hour. So must not be disappointed by this.

Have a good week!
Dave Lee

EC New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Countdown at The Ritz Carlton – 31 Dec’13 from 6pm

Hi Friends

We have filled up 2 tables following my post in October on the New Year’s Eve Countdown at Ritz Carlton.  We have received several enquiries asking if we could book additional tables.  Here’s the good news!  The organisers are able to accomodate us if we book by this week.  They could try to group us together with the first 2 tables which were booked in Oct 2013.

If you and your friends (SHC’ians and non-SHC’cians) wish to join us on New Year’s eve, please register as soon as possible.  We need a minimum of 10 persons to a table.  However, if we are not able to get a full table of 10 persons, we will not proceed with the booking.  Please check latest comments in this post.

Rate:  S$120 per person (includes door gift, dinner, dance and entertainment) FYI, the door gift is an innovative (branded) air purifier retailing at about S$150.

Event Date:  31 Dec 2013, Tuesday
EC Event:    New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance Countdown Party
Venue:  Level 1 Ballroom at The Ritz Carlton
Closing Date:  29 Nov 2013, Fri 1400   Payment by:  29 Nov 2013, 1800
Ticket Distribution:  Around mid-December

Hear from you soon!  Event Coordinators: Alex and May Woo

Registration:

CINDY LEOW- NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION

  • I am Cindy Leow
  • Studied in St. Hilda’s Girl and Victoria Pre-U and got a degree in Psychology
  • Now I work as a Personal  Assistant
  • keep myself active and go gym few times a week and doing taichi
  • Cooking is my interest
  • Love to travel and take photographs
  • A Christian and attends New Creation Church and have a positive attitude towards life

Monica Lim-New member introduction

  • I am Monica Lim and has just registered with SHC as a member.
  • I have been working in Singapore Polytechnic for the past 40 years
  • Married with 2 grown-up daughters and have a grandson of 2 years and 7 months.
  • Love to sing and listens to  music during spare time and enjoys a game of “Mahjong” on every Saturdays

    • Badminton at Gombak Indoor stadium – 28 Nov & 5 Dec (11am – 1pm)

    Hi All
    Please note that badminton games at Gombak Indoor Stadium on Thursdays for 28 Nov and 5 Dec is from 11am to 1.00pm at court 6.
    The courts are fully booked and unavailable for 10.00am on both Thursdays.
    All are welcome – just bring yourselves,rackets and appropriate shoes – shuttles are provided.

    Picture Manager Urgently Wanted…….

    Dear Members,
    For couple of months, we are and still hoping that there will be volunteer to come forward to be the Picture Manager.  But till today, we are still hunting up and down for one.

    As of now, many beautiful and colourful photos are still waiting for someone to help them to put into the SHC website so that we still can have wonderful memories when we are looking at these photos later on.

    For a Picture Manager, is someone has knowledge of uploading photos onto the website. The role would require the Pictures Manager to receive digital photographs from approved Event Organisers, layout the pictures as per current format, auto correct for brightness and finally uploading the photographs to the SHC website. The Pictures Manager has the right to delete and decide if the photographs are suitable material. No editing task will be required in this role. To enable photographs to be published, the rules of SHC will apply. For continuity, and if you feel you have what it takes to be a Picture Manager, do come forward to volunteer your services.

    Not sure that if we are able to provide any training for this role as King Seng (our current Picture Manager) had stepped down as he was not feeling too well lately and had requested that he relinquished this duties.

    So any interested members and keen to take up this role, we need you…..

    Looking forward to hear from you.

    Dolly Lim – SHC Committee Member

    Appointment of Robert Ong in the role of “New members Relations”

    We have always faced difficulties getting new members to introduce themselves in the Club.  Either they are shy, or they find it difficult to write an introduction about themselves in our Club forum.  Finally, they either not do anything about it or nobody knows about them.

    We have tried to get our senior members to to take up this role; but unfortunately for numerous reasons, few members like to take up this role.  Well, after a long time, we have identified one.

    He is Robert Ong, whom many of you know has been active, especially with the Easterly gatherings.  He is a strong supporter of SHC, its members and the Club’s culture.  Robert has good relations, is tactful and is a very considerate person.  He has agreed to take up the role of managing “New members relations”.  In this role, Robert will assist new members with introducing themselves to fellow members in the Club.  He will be able to write a new Post to introduce new members in the Club.  After membership approval by Admin, new members can write directly to him with the introduction.  More details will be given.

    Thank you Robert.  And we look forward to your new initiatives.

    Terence Seah

    Pre-Christmas Mini-Buffet Dinner & Dance ~ 18 Dec from 7 – 11.30 pm

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    There will be a Pre-Christmas Mini-Buffet Dinner & Dance on Wednesday, 18 December 2013.  Details are as follows:

    Time:       7 – 11.30 pm
    Venue:      SGCC Lounge
    Cost:        $20 (nett) per person (non-members of SGCC  ~ Charles Cher will sign you in) ~ Members of SGCC will get their own tickets (at member’s price) direct from the Club.

    It will be a great night of dancing (to a live band) and fun. Limited seats available. Please register early to avoid disappointment!

    Gabriella Chua, EC

    Registration List:

    1. Gabriella Chua
    2. Philip Yeo
    3. Edwin Tan
    4. SS Tan and friend
    5. Tony Ang
    6. Kent Chan   (tickets have been sold out)

    BLOG IS NOW CLOSED – TICKETS SOLD OUT ~

     

    SilverHairsClub Facebook – our link to the outside world

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    For some time, we have had a Facebook account.  Unfortunately, it just keeps accumulating members without too much effort and thought.  Facebook is open to the world and the public.  Not all are members.  Many are non-members are people out of somewhere.

    I am looking at Facebook being open to the global audience, and any age can come into our Facebook and participate.

    I would like to ask if there is anyone of you who has facebook experience, and who can revamp and administer the SilverHairsClub facebook.  It is important for the person to be able to handle negative and difficult situations.  While at the same time, has to speak up on behalf of the Club.  If you think you like this role, please let me know via email at terences@SilverHairsClub.com.

    Terence Seah

    SilverHairsClub adopting the true kampong spirit

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    I was reading the ST today, and came across the phrase “the true kampong spirit”.  I thought that this tagline is interesting for SilverHairsClub members.  Very often, we engage in activities of the social nature, and we don’t target “self help and caring activities” for ourselves.  We have plenty on makan, dancing, karaoke, cycling, walking, chitchats and travel.

    As a Club, we have not done much to harness ourselves for the benefit of SHCians as a whole.  Maybe the “true kampong spirit” can rekindle and strengthen ourselves as a big family.  I remembered Kenneth Tan suggested buying in bulk eg his monthly ovaltine supply, Jassmine Teo’s Teo selling of what’s in our store room, our offering of paid eldersitter services by some of our members, our discussion on retirement living, plus a few others.  But many of us have not responded to work together in this true kampong spirit.

    Perhaps, we can help and think of new ideas.  We should support more activities and programs so that we can help ourselves as we age.  Afterall, many of us are reported as “Asset-poor and cash-rich”.

    How and what can we group together and care for ourselves?  Please respect the views of others when making comments.  Not all of us are rich, and not all of us are poor.  Not all of us can travel, makan and enjoy ourselves frequently, many of us have still to work.

    Terence Seah

    SilverHairsClub announcement

    Dear SilverHairsClub members,

    SHC is considering the use of the email address as the login name to SilverHairsClub.com. This helps to ensure that you will always use an updated email address.

    Please also use at least a “7 character” password.

    This is an important change, so please take note of your current userid, email address and password before implementation.  Likely implementation date: Before 31 Dec 2013

    SilverHairsClub is for you, and the Club will continue to provide a platform for you to make more and new friends. Come and participate.

    Terence Seah

    If we can get away together for 3 days 2 nights in Malaysia (Mersing) ~ 21 – 23 February 2014 (TRIP CANCELLED)

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    Again, another dream,  a get-away from Singapore, in Johore perhaps.

    After the trip to Yangon, I am wondering again how we can get together to relax, breathe some fresh air, enjoy Malaysian culture, see its beautiful beaches, experience local food and most important of all, to get to know more SilverHairs friends.  I think  a 3 D 2 N somewhere, leaving on a Fri early morning and returning on a Sun night may be just it.

    Taichi masters, chess players, those who can cook and share their cooking skills among fellow ladies and guys, slow walks and hikes, spend time by the beach, cycling among the villages, line dancing in the afternoon, social dancing in the night and learning mobile and computer applications can come together.  Come share your skills and knowledge, and more members will know you.

    We can take the Transnational coach, all the way to the destination, talk and scream all the way to our destination and before we realize it, we are there.  We head north east. Rain or shine, we go.  We paint the town green. We would limit this trip to 40 pax or the max number the coach can take us.  Of course, it will be fun, and we can allow those who drive to come along too.

    The dates are not fixed.  There is no program yet.  It could be held in Dec, Jan or Feb.

    But I do know we need the following:

    • 1.  Someone who knows how to take the coach from Lavender to Mersing via Transnational.
    • 2.  Some one to coordinate the 3D 2N program.
    • 3.  And, if you have skills and hobbies, and wish to share during the trip, please hands up.
    • 4.  And anyone who wishes to help bring members together, we have some thing for you.  About time if you have been too quiet.

    Thank you to the members who help me piece this concept together.

    Even if you have not checked your diary, if you are interested in breathing fresh air and getting to know new and old members better, simply put your name here.  Once the dates are announced, you may withdraw within 7 days, if the dates are not suitable to you.

    The trip will be from 21 – 23 February 2014.

    This event is strictly for members only.
    Terence Seah

    Registration List:

    1. Terence Seah
    2. Lily Ho
    3. Dolly Lim
    4. Rosalind Lee
    5. Melissa Khng
    6. Yoke Moon
    7. Alan Ang
    8. Alice Seah (Ronald Lam – 3rd on waitlist)
    9. Caroline Gee (replaced by T K Pow)
    10. Gingko Tay (replaced by Steven Chan)
    11. Susan Chong
    12. Ann Lim
    13. Theresa Seow
    14. Evon Lim
    15. Ng Meng Wai (replaced by C J Ang)(replaced by Susan C H Tan)
    16. Janie Leong (replaced by Oi Cheng)
    17. Lydia Chin
    18. Mega Abdullah
    19. Peri Liew
    20. Thomas Loh
    21. Peggy Yap
    22. Arthur Yap
    23. Marg Tian
    24. Lin Chuah
    25. Sock Cheng
    26. Gabriella Chua (Chengpun – 2nd on waitlist)( replaced by Irene Poh – next on waitlist) (replaced by Helen Wong)
    27. Evyonne Chew
    28. Julie Guan  (Daniel Chan – 4th on waitlist) (replaced by Esther Mok)
    29. Myra Chia (replaced by Dorine Tan – 1st on the waitlist)
    30. Jane Tan
    31. Richard Wong
    32. Lee Ah Nee
    33. Cindy Wee
    34. Daisy Phua
    35. George Chew
    36. Mary Tan
    37. Tony Ang
    38. Dan Huang
    39. Christina Pan
    40. Bobby Bok (you’re the lucky 40th)

    Waitlist:

    1. Dorine Tan
    2. Chengpun
    3. Ronald Lam
    4. Daniel Chan
    5. Irene Poh
    6. Steven Chan
    7. Helen Wong
    8. T K Pow
    9. CJ Ang
    10. Oi Cheng
    11. Susan C H Tan
    12. Esther Mok

    Rooming/Transport Arrangement:

    • Ann Lim/Theresa Seow/Evon Lim/Wong Yoke Moon (2-room attached type) – public transport
    • Oi Cheng/Dolly Lim (room type?) – public transport
    • Dan Huang/Ronald Lam (Twin room E) – public transport
    • Paul Kong/Peggy Kong/Nina Choo/Lisa Ong (2-room attached type) – driving
    • Evyonne Chew and Mary Tan (Twin room E or F) – public transport
    • Sock Cheng and Dorine Tan (room type?) – public transport
    • Mega and Richard Wong (Twin room E) – driving
    • Molly Chua/Charlie Teo/Cynthia Phua/ Nancy (not a member yet) (2-room attached type) – driving

    Free tickets to Flower Dome + Cloud Forest in Gardens by the Bay

    I have a pair of tickets to the above attractions valid till 8 Dec 2013. If you need it, I can pass it on.

    Myanmar Travel Group: Thank you very much for the sharing. I am glad that you all are having so much fun. I wish I can join you all, but still have a full-time job and can travel only during certain periods of the year.

    We are back home, safe and sound from Yangon!

    This trip is the beginning of my love story with SHC travelling group.  We had so much fun, laughter, food, entertainment and dancing throughout the short trip.  I’m sure most of my fellow travellers will agree with me.

    We have to thank the following people who had made this possible –

    • Terence for initiating and leading the group;

    • Susan for making the hotel arrangements and rooming list

    • Peri for looking after the financial aspects

    • Gentlemen for their tender loving care in looking after the ladies

    • Frisna for providing free entertainment on board

    • And any other SHC’cian who had in one way or another contributed to the success and smooth running of the tour.
    • Last but not least, all the supportive ‘seow seow’ audience who were so receptive to all kinds of jokes, Q & A grilling by our infamous reporter from CNA, CNN to CBS, without whom, we would not have had so much enjoyment during the trip!

    A comical star was born on 8 November 2013, Day 3 of the trip.  It was spontaneous and so hilarious that we all almost died laughing so hard and many can’t stop laughing even after the show ended.  So, fellow travellers, please share your experience with everyone here.

    I’m looking forward to the next trip led by Terence, either to Taiwan, India or Sri Lanka.  Have passport and money will travel !

    Advertisement: Esplanade presents Coffee Morning & Afternoon Tea “Remembering Leslie Cheung” – 2 Dec’13 @ 10.30am / 3.00pm

    Hi All

    An upcoming coffee morning and afternoon tea on Mon, Dec 2 2013 in remembrance of the late Hong Kong legendary singer Leslie Cheung is not to be missed!

    Our local talented singer Wilson Wong will be performing Leslie’s unforgettable hits.

    Venue:  Esplanade Recital Studio
    Time:10.30am / 3pm
    Price:  $12

    Tickets from Esplanade Box Office and SISTIC (booking fee applies for each ticket).

    Coffee and tea will be provided before each show.

    A little about barter of knowledge

    This idea started in New York in 2010. The ‘class’ runs on barter. “Anyone can teach and pupils sign up by agreeing to meet the barter requests of teachers”.

    Named Trade School, the concept has gone global. It came to S’pore last year, brought by three young, energetic ladies. They ran the first round of activities last year, and this year, they plan to run the second round.

    We, the silver generation, can adapt the ideas from the Trade Schools around the world. The silver generation is a large resource pool for skills and knowledge and is well-placed, in my opinion, to contribute to the nurturing of an ethos of generosity and trust in our community.

    The challenge is how to adapt. Hmmm…Any ideas from the SHC community? :)