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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!!

  

   

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

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

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

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.

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

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:

• 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

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

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

   

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 ~

 

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

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

        

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

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.

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 !

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.

            

Dear friends
Our coffee meet is back ..  Details are as follows:
Date:     Thursday, 28 Nov  Postponed to Thursday, 5 December
Venue:   Singapore Post Building ~ next to Paya Lebar MRT station
Food Court at B1 (all types of cuisine available – Chinese, Malay, Jap etc)

Time:   2 – 4 pm

The coffee meet will be a casual chit-chat session ~ no Agenda ~  just relaxing  and destressing on a lazy Thursday afternoon for those who have retired, semi-retired or just looking for some company to while away the time ~ for the lonely and not so lonely … haha

This coffee meet will be a once-a-month thingy.  Hope you’ll come and give your support ya?

It will be an EC event.  Hence, feel free to bring your friends who are non-SHC members too.  However, their names will not be listed on this SHC forum page.  But, we do hope that they will decide to become members too.

Please register your interest here.

Thanks & regards,

Gabriella Chua, EC

 Registration list:

1   Gabriella

2    Richard Lean (?)

3    S S Tan

4    Tony Ang

5    Jasmine Tan

6    Molly Chua

7    Steven Chan

8    Lee Ah Nee

9    Jassmine Teo

10   Annie Loh

11    Catherine Ho

12    Pat Oei

13    Ann Giri

14   Roland Tong