Category: SHC Monthly gatherings

Strictly for SHC monthly gatherings. An SHC activity is organised strictly for members only. Rules of the club apply.

2nd SHC Live!, Sun 12 Aug 2012

The last SHC Live! was a good success; and I like to make it more frequent for now.  This will give more members an opportunity to meet other members, especially the new ones.  Technology has made it possible for seniors like us to communicate without leaving our homes.  Imagine we are 80 years old, and cannot walk or leave our homes, and we can still talk with one another live over the internet.  I will moderate the initial few events, and then I will ask fellow members to act as EOs to take initiative to organise SHC Live!, especially those sessions with agenda.  Please raise your hands, dont be shy.

Next SHC Live!

  • Date:  Sun 12 Aug 201
  • Venue:  Your own home
  • Time:  2100 hours to 2330 hours.  (Early birds should come in at 2055 hrs; late birds will be admitted when there is room.  You may go home anytime too.)
  • Charge:  Free.  Strictly for SilverHairsClub members.
  • Dress:  Your usual attire, fully buttoned up, no slippers, and visit your saloon before coming.
  • Program:
    • 2055 hrs (Ring the door bell)
    • 2100 to 2200 hrs (Free socialising, smile, exchange names, International buffet, BYO, )
    • 2200 to 2230 hrs (A topic, not sure yet, you may suggest)
    • 2230 to 2330 hrs (Free, you may knock out anytime)
  • It’s nice to be polite:
    • Speak anytime you like, but keep it less than 1 -2 minutes each time.
    • When you feel nobody is listening to you, it’s nice to keep quiet for a while.
    • Always say "My name is Goody goody first, before speaking, so we know you.
    • Before you join us on Skype, please do make sure you have a picture of yourself.
    • Of course, you can textchat anytime to exchange if you are shy to speak.

To participate now or anytime, your registration is important.  Please contact swift_squirrel on SKYPE to register so that we know you are a SHC member.

PS:  The 3rd SHC Live! will be held on Sat 18 Aug 2100 – 2330 hrs. 

Rules apply:  Strictly no politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM. 

Registration List:

  1. Terence Seah (I am likely to be travelling; but I shall still come for this gathering)..

Terence Seah

Announcing the launch of SHC Live!; use of SKYPE, Sat 4 Aug 2012

Dear members,

  • SilverHairsClub.com is a good way to meet new friends and keep in touch with SHCians.
  • The monthly gatherings are another way to keep in touch regularly, meet new friends.
  • The Interests groups are another way to share common interests, and meet friends.

As we get older, we become less mobile and less willing to leave our house.  We may also be busy, got grand children to look after or just back from a wedding dinner or dance.  We may be somewhere else in the world.

But, we still need to meet friends, keep in touch, and not feel lonely, just because we are house bound.

Let’s have another way to meet friends, old and new, keep in touch via SHC Live!

Technology has made this possible.  Singapore is going to have one of the fastest broadbands.  Most HDB flats and houses are going to be connected.  We can be connected from anywhere in Singapore.  See one another.  SKYPE is one of the applications we can use.  Go into SKYPE.com and sign up for an account online.  If you are not sure, ask online and someone can help you.

  • Venue:  Your home, anywhere, your own PC, note book  or IPAQ, your own SKYPE
  • Day of the month:  First Saturday of each month
  • Time: Gathering starts starts 2200 hrs and ends 2300 hrs.  This time is chosen, because this is the most popular time SHCians come online.
  • Moderator:  Terence Seah (Initially for a few meetings, and after that volunteers appreciated).  I am also pretty new; but I dont think you want to wait until I become an expert.  My account name is swift_squirrel.  Please invite swift_squirrel to your skype contact list.
  • We can also have group video, and I am hoping we can introduce ourselves during the first part of SHC Live!
Those who are good or comfortable with SKYPE, please help and advise.  Let me know if you can help me. I need a time keeper, so that we can keep to schedule.  I need someone to help chair so that those who wish to speak gets a chance.  Everybody wants to speak too.

Next and first SHC Live! is on Sat 4, starting 2200 hours.  We will connect you 10 minutes before 2200 hours. So make sure your SKYPE is on.

Terence Seah

Please register here.

  1. Charles Wee
  2. Susan Chan
  3. Terence Seah
  4. Janet Ang
  5. Li Li Tan
  6. Oi Cheng
  7. Jenny Lee
  8. Vivian Lai
  9. Dorine Tan
  10. Steve Seah
  11. Patricia Low
  12. Low Ah Sze
  13. Eve Sim
  14. Debbie Oh
  15. Christopher Choo
  16. Doreen Cady
  17. Elsie Tay
  18. Janet Ang
  19. Jonathan Ong
  20. Lawrence Lee
  21. Lee KT
  22. Susan Tan
  23. Jeffrey Lim
  24. Peter Tan
  25. Phang Thean Liew
  26. Grace Chan
  27. Geraldine Ting
  28. Eliana Seow
  29. Winnie Tan
  30. Alan Ang
  31. Kheng Lim
  32. Feztus Lim
  33. Melissa Khng
  34. Hanniah Chiang
  35. Mike Tay
  36. Josephine Ong
  37. Kittie Lee
  38. Alan Ang
  39. Patricia Low
  40. Terry Tang
  41. Lynn Tai
  42. Molly Quek
  43. Please register here so that you can join SHC Live! at any of the meetings. 

 

The Westerly wind beckons – July 27, 2012

Another opportunity for the Westerlies to meet again. This time round we hope to introduce more activities for you, Swimming as usual from 10:00am follows by lunch and bowling from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and karoeke from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.emoticon

We hope to order nonya foods for lunch, those in favour please indicate early as prior booking is required. We  have booked a room from 12:00-4:00pm, after lunch we can play games, and chit chats. I will share about a trip to Penang and will be getting Pat to share on his experiences as a senior Toastmaster member.

Kaoreke will be another exciting time for us as the room is free of charge and we only need to order a soft drink or beer at $5.50.emoticon

There is fun for anyone, we look forward to your participation.

Venue:   Singapore Polytechnic Graduate Guild, Dover Road, enter by gate 4, nearest MRT Dover Station

Parking is free!

Time: 10:00am Swimming/12:00pm Lunch/2:00pm Bowling/Karoeke 4:00pm.

EOs, Dan & Patemoticon

Those coming"

  1. Dan
  2. Pat
  3. Susan Tan
  4. Terry Tang (No lunch?)
  5. Barbara Lim
  6. Tan Seok Wah
  7. Lim Tian Soo
  8. Gabriella Chua
  9. Charles Wee
  10. Ron Teo
  11. Tan Li Li
  12. Peng Peng
  13. Goh Ah Lam
  14. Gingko Tay
  15. Cat Yeo
  16. Richard Kee
  17. Jane Kee
  18. Primrose Kok
  19. Angela Kok
  20. Shawn Soh
  21. Grace Wong
  22. Feztus
  23. Jacqueline Han
  24. Evelyn Ong
  25. Johnny Pow (No lunch)
  26. Annie Pow (No lunch)
  27. Caroline Gee – tentative
  28. Simon
  29. Pearl
  30. Bobby Bok
  31. Lydia Soh

SHC monthly gathering (Central) Wed Jun 20, 2012

We have had our monthly gatherings, for most times at Hans Cafe in the CBD.  At the same time, we have Robert Ong organising the Easterlies group, while Dan Huang is re-initiating the Westerlies group.  The East and the West groups appeal well to the retirees.

Well, back to the Central group.  These gatherings tend to appeal to the retirees during the early part of the gathering, starting at 4pm.  After 5 or 6pm, the timings appeal well to the still-working members.  For this gathering, I tend not to have an agenda or topic.

Regular members use this gathering as an opportunity to meet one another, as well as meet new ones.

New members come and introduce themselves to other members.  New members can introduce themselves on this Post, so that others will know them before the gathering.

  1. Venue:  Hans Cafe, at Upper Pickering Street. Ground floor, at the back half of the cafe.
  2. Agenda:  Getting to know new and more SilverHairs.
  3. Date:  Wed Jun 20, 2012
  4. Time:  1600 hrs to 2030 hrs.
  5. Charge:  No fee.
  6. F&B:  Pick and pay whatever you like at the counter.
  7. Strictly for registered SHC members only.  All members are required to bring their own name tag.  If you need to make your own name tag, CLICK HERE.

This gathering is a good opportunity to catch up with other Event Organisers EOs on their activities.  If you like to meet some interest groups, again good to raise them here, so that they can contact you.

And if you need to know the latest updates on the Arabian nights, I am sure you can ask some of the committee members who may be coming to this gathering.  Of course, if you like to chat about the Thailand trips, let’s have a chat.  Any thing from fleamarts to it topics, to walks to cycling or potlucks, karaoke, etc. And favourites like retirement issues, investments, …..

Please register your interest to come here.  This will make the job easier for the organisers.

Strictly no discussions on politics, sex, race, religiion, direct selling and MLM.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

 

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Rosalind LEE
  3. Francis R. Mangalam
  4. Chengpun
  5. Jeffrey Lim
  6. Susan Tan
  7. Janie Leong
  8. Yew Kwong
  9. Lily Ho
  10. Peri Liew
  11. Thomas Loh
  12. Ron Teo
  13. Pat Sin
  14. Sekaran
  15. Conrad Tang (leaving at 6pm)
  16. Susan Tan Seok Wah
  17. Sam Goh
  18. Dolly Lim
  19. Mega Abdullah
  20. Norlinda
  21. Susan Chang
  22. Ah Nee
  23. Laura Wee
  24. Molly Chua
  25. Boon Liang
  26. Janet Chan
  27. Lina Ng
  28. Sock Cheng
  29. Dorine Tan
  30. Daniel Chan

The Westerly gale is blowing – June 29, 2012 (Friday)

It’s time for  us to meet again Westerner, this time round we shall have a burst of activities!!!emoticon

Venue: Singapore Polytechic Graduates’ Guild, 1010 Dover Road. Gate 4.

Nearest MRT: Dover. Pickup can be arrange from Dover or Clementi MRT

Time:  10:00am             SwimmingemoticonBadminton

           12:00pm             Lunch

Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Black Bean Paste $9.00
Black Pepper Beef Steak $9.00
Sliced Beef with Bell Pepper in Hot Plate $9.00
Stir-Fried Chicken with Asparagus in Hot Bean Paste $9.00
Wok-Fried Ginseng Chicken in Clay Pot $9.00
Prawn Paste Chicken $9.00

           2:00pm               Karoeke or Bowling

Those keen on playing with the One Arm Bandit (Jackpot machine) also welcome.

Please indicate whether you are coming for one or all the activities.

EOs, Dan & Pat Oeiemoticon

Registration List:

  1. Dan Huang
  2. Pat Oei
  3. Johnny Pow
  4. Annie Pow
  5. Barbara Lim
  6. Steven Chan
  7. Tian Soo
  8. Terry Tang
  9. Peng Peng
  10. Charles Wee
  11. Mike Tay
  12. Catherine Yeo
  13. Primrose Kok
  14. Angela Kok
  15. Yoonchin
  16. Lena Wang
  17. Susan Tan
  18. Janie Leong
  19. Richard Kee
  20. Jane Kee

Got an urge to fly a kite? May 19 (Saturday)

Those of you who are wondering wat to do on a picnic day may consider flying a kite. We are not talking of spending money to buy one. What we want to do is to make our own kite. Anyone out there good at making kites. A simple kite to make can be from paper or plastic.emoticon

We going to make it full of fun at the picnic day. Indicate here if you can make a kite and let fly it together. While we were young most may not have such an opportunity to fly a kite. So, let’s do it here.emoticon

If you are cracking your head how to make a kite, try googling.emoticon

The date is May 19, 2012.

Danemoticon

April monthly gathering and future monthly gatherings

Dear members,

We are having difficulties getting members to run as EOs for the monthly gathering.  Juding from survey recently, the feedback indicates that most members would participate in the gatherings, if the activity or agenda is interesting.  But, at the same time, very few put up their hand to take the lead to do the monthly gatherings.

Perhaps, the time has come for the fixed regular monthly gatherings to be disbanded; and leave any monthly gathering to the initiatives of members.  When SHC was conceived, the platform to provide opportunities for SilverHairs to meet new friends was based on "Every one member has to organise one activity during the life of his/her membership".  However, this concept is difficult to follow through.  In fact, our feedback indicates that many members prefer to wait for someone else to organise activities, and they will participate only after all the hardwork has been done by the EOs/ECs.

Are we expecting too much from EOs?  Or should we relook at the concept and start looking at paying Event Organisers?  Maybe, this is another out of the box thinking.

Terence Seah

MARCH MONTHLY GATHERING – 29/3/12 (Thursday)

Dear Members

This will be my 2nd time leading a monthly meeting.
First one was held in August 2009 3 months after I joined the first gathering (when I was still innocent and naive and took up the call of then CM Dolly Lim). This time it’s due to an enthusiastic voice calling "Frisna, I can’t be the EO for March, can you please help me?" I said "why don’t you try another person or inform the CM, maybe she can find the replacement" but she said "no  lah, i prefer to find the replacement myself" Voila, dear Audrey (a very friendly, helpful and responsible lady) here I am!

Date: 29 March 2012 (Thursday)
Time: 18.00 – 21.00
Place: Hans Cafe, PARK MALL #B1-03 (separate section just for SHC)
MRT: Dhoby Ghaut
Buses:  7,14,16,36,65,77,106,111,124,128,162,167,171,174,175,190,700,971E + others that stop along Clemenceau ave

Fee : Order whatever you want from a la carte menu or from the set meal list (thread # 9)

Agenda:1. Introduction of new members (fun way) and old (esp non active) members
2. Quiz/Games (yes, with prizes for winners)
3. Debate/Impromptu speech corner (yes, you may shout and yell but punch only the table not the opponents)
4. Any other matters (future activities announcement, interest groups program etc)

So, after more than 2 years, hope to see all of those who previously supported me plus the new comers who joined SHC after august 2009 (of course those joined before that but was not at my 1st gathering also welcome lah)

PS: When you register please inform the year you joined SHC as I plan to give you a permanent name tag for keep sake.

Registration :

1. Frisna Tan (2008) – EO
2. Terence Seah
3. Winnie K-Tan (Oct 2010) – Games assistant
4. Lynn Tai
5. Molly Quek
6. Kenneth Tan
7. Jimmy Tsin
8. Lim Yoke Lai (Feb 2012) – 7PM
9. Thomas Loh
10. Jonathan Ong – after work
11. Sylvia Ang -after work, leave 8.30PM
12. Anne Chee (2007)
13. Freddy Heng (2007)
14. Andrew Yeung – 7 to 9PM
15.Janie Leong (leave early)
16.Yew Kwong
17. Hwa Bee Gek (2007)
18. Lam Hoy Tzee (2011)
19. Lilian Teo
20. Rosalind Lee
21.Dora Lim
22. Bira L (2007)
23. Ann Lim – Registration Assistant
24. Cheng Pun
25.Richard Kee (2007)
26.Terry Tang (Aug 2011)
27. Johnny Pow (Feb 2012)
28. Annie Tan (Feb 2012)
29. May Woo
30. Lydia Soh (Sep 2010)- Registration Assistant
31. Gingko Tay (2007)
32. Yap Sew King (2010)
33. Lydia Chin
34. Inez Lim Soen Kiat
35. James Koh
36. Angie Ng
37. Juliet SP Ong
38.Wendy Koh (July 2011)
39. Vincent Lim
40. Diana Tan
41. Rosalind Soh
42. Douglas Chan
43. Jacqueline Han
44. Catherine Yeo
45. Debbie Oh
46. Mega Abdullah
47. Vincent Khoo

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SilverHairsClub Feb monthly gathering, Fri 24 Feb 2012 at Hans

This Post is now reassigned to Geraldine Ting. 

The feb monthly gathering is now confirmed.  

  • Venue:  Hans cafe at Upper Pickering Street
  • Date:  Fri 24 Feb 2012
  • Time:  1600 hours to 2030 hours.
  • Charges:  Free, strictly for registered SHC members.
  • Food and drinks:  Please buy from the Hans counter.

Do use the monthly gathering to know new friends; and to catch up with old friends.  If there is some interests of yours that you like to be connected with, say that you are attending, what is it, and we will mention it in the club gathering.

Take this opportunity to meet the new Club Manager, and share with her your thoughts too.  Have fun; and see you on the 24 Feb.

Terence Seah

Registration list:

  1. Geraldine Ting – EO
  2. Lily Ho
  3. Terence Seah
  4. Lim Tian Soo
  5. Henry Yip
  6. Mary Chan
  7. Lydia Chin
  8. Caroline Gee
  9. Hew Lee
  10. Dan Huang
  11. Felice Lim
  12. Cheng Pun
  13. Charles Wee
  14. Ann Lim – Registration
  15. Lilian Teo – Registration
  16. Molly Chua
  17. H C Lee
  18. Eyvonne Chew
  19. Charles Chua
  20. Daniel Chan
  21. Sockie
  22. Gingko (tentative)
  23. Boon Liang (tentative)
  24. Bira L
  25. Ray Khoo
  26. Rosalind Lee
  27. Angie Ng
  28. Bobby Bok
  29. Constance Wong
  30. Lai Fong (tentative)
  31. Clara Chay
  32. Bernie Chung
  33. K C Lau
  34. Peggy Ho
  35. Zahriah Kassim
  36. Sue Chan
  37. Cat Yeo
  38. Martin Lee
  39. Stephen Low
  40. Ron Lee
  41. Jeffrey Lim
  42. Robert Ong
  43. Janie Leong
  44. Roy Koh
  45. Lilian Koh
  46. Jimmy Tsin
  47. Norlinda
  48. Sue Chang
  49. Merilyn Tay
  50. Malcolm Chen
  51. Vincent Khoo
  52. Roland Tong
  53. Sam Goh (tentative)
  54. Johnny Pow
  55. Annie Pow
  56. Thomas Loh
  57. Pat Oei (tentative)
  58. Linda Oei (tentative)
  59. Terry Tang
  60. Dorine Tan (tentative)
  61. Ronald Lam
  62. Gabriella Chua
  63. Rene
  64. John Howe
  65. Petula Chak
  66. Freda Lim
  67. Peter Goh
  68. Victor Chee
  69. Steven Yuen

  71. CLICK here to see PHOTOS

  73. Strictly for registered SHC members.  Please remember to bring your name tag.

 

 

But seriously …. are you serious?

Recent comments/postings have prompted me to put up this
post.

Regarding retirement in other (cheaper) countries:

Like many Silverhaired members, I was attracted by the
wonderful prospect of “doubling my retirement funds”. Imagine this – Take my Singapore
dollars, change them into ringgit or Thai Baht or Rupiahs, tah-dah, I have
twice/thrice the amount of money – to spend in these countries. I can buy a cheap(er)
property, employ a cheap(er) maid, eat cheap(er) food…. You get the idea –
living cost is a lot cheaper in these other countries.

What’s the catch?

WHAT’S THE CATCH????

Our neighbouring countries are “politically and economically
less stable”.

Yes – go ahead and have a good laugh. I have modified this
statement to be “politically correct”.

Yep – I don’t want the gahment OR other countries’ gahment
to hantum me.

But seriously – back to point one –

Several months ago, I tried to organize a day trip to recce
JB for retirement living.  The response
was quite dismal. Only four people put up their hands. The trip was
cancelled. These are the mistakes I have made –

MISTAKE NO. 1

I was misled by the NATO people.

People kept talking about “retiring in another (cheaper)
country”. Do they really want to do something about it? I guessed not. When the
opportunity arose for these people to check it out, only five people (including
me) were seriously interested.  

MISTAKE NO. 2

I tried to draw a lively discussion on the (THAT) forum, by
inviting people to share their experiences on line. People were shy. If they
share their bad experiences, they feel embarrassed. If they share their good
experiences, they fear that they will draw unnecessary attention upon
themselves.

BUT – they did write to me privately – and I thank them –
thank you for sharing.

These pointers are gleaned from their personal feedback to
me (not in any particular order) –

The immigration ppl will play tricks on you; make you “do
naked squats”, will not stamp your passports…

Don’t show off your Rolex watches; don’t drive your
Singapore registered cars; don’t open your mouth to speak (they’ll know you are
Singaporean).

Live in “gated, and gurkha-guarded communities”.

“Live in” – literally. DO NOT leave your property
unattended. When you buy the property, live in it.  

It is NOT a good idea to buy a property and then leave it
vacant.

To really have a good idea about how you will adapt to the
foreign country:

Rent a unit for one
year. Live in that country for one year. If you enjoy your stay, then you may
consider buying a property. BEFORE YOU DO – ensure that you know everything you
need to know about “foreigners buying a local property”. Ask for detail. If you
don’t understand a vague print, use a magnifying glass. DO NOT be intimidated
by legal jargon. You have the right to understand the terms in layman language.

Do not buy a foreign property for the purpose of renting it
out.  It is NOT easy to rent it out.

Do not buy a foreign property for use as a “vacation
home”.  DO NOT leave your house vacant.
Thieves will break in.

Some of us have already moved to JB, successfully. They say,
“Blend in, don’t stand out.” 

Thus, you
will not see them waving a red banner with yellow print proclaiming, “We are
Singaporeans living in JB.”

End of their feedback.

Silverhairs members have toyed with the idea of retiring in
Chiang Mai, Yunnan, JB, Penang, Batam, Bandung…

The most important consideration – are you willing to leave
your family and friends in Singapore?

Even if the answer is vaguely “maybe….” I’d encourage you to spend a little more time to re-evaluate your
strategy.

That was all I wish to share with you.

I wish you all the best.

A regular SHC meeting point in the West, for retirees

I have been exploring the possibility of having other SHC regular gatherings outside the central area in Singapore.  Last week, I spoke with Vincent Khoo, who lives in Jurong East.  In general, since he is retired, and would also like to gather and coordinate SHC members together on a regular basis.

In general, I have some agreement and understanding on having a monthly gathering there at Jurong East, for those members who live in the West.  Key points are:

  • Place – Jurong East
  • Venue – likely a food court.  This is being explored by Vincent. Food court Kopitiam, 2nd floor, IMM
  • Time – 10 am – 12nn or 2pm to 4pm, a weekday
  • Frequency – likely once a month
  • Date:  Fri 10 Feb 2012
  • Residents – those who are retired and live in the best.
  • Transport – MRT, Jurong East.
  • Food – As you would buy from the food court.
  • fees – there are no charges.
  • Topic – Vincent will lead.  But, participants can suggest topics.

Soon, I will announce the start of these gatherings.  Note:  The usual monthly gatherings for all members will still continue; although this one will be in the West for retired SHCians.

For your info, thoughts and comments.  If anyone has suggestions, and would like to lead in the East and North, please share your thoughts here.  This is to be a regular happening.  We will take it from here.

If you are living in the West, and would like to be part of this grouping, please register here.

Terence Seah

  1. Vincent Khoo

  2. Inez Lim

  3. Peter Lim
  4. Primrose Kok
  5. Susan Tan
  6. Steven Chan
  7. Lim Tian Soo
  8. KC Lau
  9. Catherine Yeo
  10. Terence Seah
  11. Peng Peng
  12. Jane Tan
  13. Linda Chan
  14. Josie Yow
  15. Pearl Kwan
  16. Simon Lee
  17. Cheng Pun
  18. Richard Lean
  19. Tan Seok Wah
  20. Mega Abdullah
  21. Grace Wong
  22. Lilian Teo

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Next year 2012, all SHC monthly gatherings will be scheduled

The SilverHairsClub monthly gathering is an important event and has become a feature of SHC.  As we have no physical club location, we make use of available venues in Singapore that meets our needs. This is a monthly event; and we hope that all members will make effort to attend this event, even though we may have little groups here and there.  It should meet the key objective of providing a platform for new and old members to meet up with one another, at a big venue.  

We have not been very organised but I have noted suggestions from members to pre-schedule the monthly gatherings early.  So for 2012, we will pre-schedule the gatherings.  The biggest hurdle in not doing so, is the difficulty of finding last-minute Event Organisers EOs.

Generally, a monthly gathering should be conveniently located on the map; close to MRT stations.  Food should not be a priority; and members should be able to order food individually off the counter.  For reasons of I dont like hot food, the food is too oily, I have my dinner already, I just want a drink and the food price is too expensive, the location should be flexible to meet this requirement.  Food should not be a priority.  The EO is the only one who can make the decision re the venue and the date.  This will be done in consultation with the imcumbent Club Manager.

Somehow, I get the feeling that 90% of our active members are still working, so many can come after work; but we must not miss out those who have retired or have flexi-working hours.  Still, there are others that stay in Jurong, Woodlands, Toa Payoh, Hougang and Changi.  And, more there are others, who still have grand children to look after, and may only be available on weekends.  Many, many, many factors.  But, let’s try.  So, the venue must be able to cater to changes in numbers (pax) too.

Other requirements for EO events are the personalised name tags, RED for new members and pre-registration of attendance. 

I am glad we are likely to have a good start to this arrangement for 2012.  And, I am pleased also that a number of members, including new ones, have kindly and openly accepted being the EOs for the monthly gatherings in 2012.  You only need to do one EO activity for the whole of your membership.  I hope more members will do their share to contribute this task.  So, here goes.

  • Jan – Lily Ho
  • Feb – Janie Leong
  • Mar – Andrey Wong
  • Apr – Peter Lim
  • May – Dan Huang
  • Jun – Richard Wong
  • Jul –  Peri Liew
  • Aug – Victor Khor
  • Sep – Henry Foo
  • Oct – May Woo
  • Nov – Caroline Gee
  • Dec – Jane Tan

So for all EOs, please starting writing a few Posts, so that you are familiar with communicating with other members.  As an EO, this event is the best opportunity to know other members and for other members to know you.  Thank you very much; and I shall be in touch with you soon.

Terence Seah 

25 November 2011 Monthly Gathering – Tang-yuan Reunion

EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS 

Dear Members,

It is my pleasure to invite you all to my backyard at Sengkang for November2011 Monthly Gathering. 
  • Date: Nov 25, 2011, Friday
  • Time: 6pm – 10pm
  • Place: Viewing Gallery at Sungei Punggol, behind Anchorvale Community Club  
  • Potluck dessert to bring : tang-yuan
Music for the evening : theme "River"
  1. Blue Danube (Tchaikovsky)
  2. Down in the Boondocks (Billie Joe Royal)
  3. Fraulein (Victor Wood)
  4. Mississippi (Pussycat)
  5. Moon River (Andy Williams)
  6. Patches (Dickey Lee)
  7. Proud Mary (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
  8. Rivers of Babylon (Boney M)
  9. Shanghai Tan (Frances Yip)
  10. Yellow River (Christie)
  11. ???
  12. Bengawan Solo
  13. River of No Return (Marilyn Monroe)
  14. River of Dreams (Billy Joel)
  15. Under the bridges of Paris (Eartha Kitt)
  16. Moody River (John Fogerty)
  17. ?????
  18. Running Bear
  19. Time and the River (Nat King Cole)
  20. Michael rows the boat ashore
  • Food : If you wish, you may want to get dinner at any of the 4 food outlets nearby – (1) Brewbaker’s, (2) McDonald’s, (3) 7-Eleven, (4) Mushroom Cafe in thePark
  • How to get there by LRT : Arrive at Sengkang MRT. Ride the LRT to Farmway Station (2 stops from Sengkang MRT).  Walk 5 mins towards Anchorvale CC. Walk along the side lane towards the river and Viewing Gallery. There is no bus service along Anchorvale Street.
  • Map:http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_48052/travel_site_1/
  • Carpark : Free at nearby Mushroom Café  (diagonally from Anchorvale CC,across the river)
or paid parking ($1/hr) at streetside
  • Restrooms at Anchorvale CC :  FOC

Enquiries? FAQ?  You are welcome to write to me :yst27@hotmail.com

I hope you new and old members all can join in at this friendly get-together, and enjoy a relaxing evening of fresh air, food, music, and tang-yuan, by the river.  Come on over!  emoticon 

 

Name List :
  1. Yatsing (EO)
  2. Andrew Yeung
  3. Laura Wee
  4. Hou Chong
  5. Lina Ng
  6. John Howe
  7. Thomas Loh
  8. Daniel Ong
  9. Dolly Lim
  10. Sam Goh
  11. Lily Ho
  12. Doug Chan
  13. Theresa Seow
  14. Malcolm Chen
  15. Bee Gek
  16. Lam Hoy Tzee
  17. Judy Tay
  18. Eunice Tay
  19. Esther Wong
  20. Dorine Tan
  21. Peggy Tan
  22. Peri Liew
  23. Catherine Ho
  24. Janie Leong
  25. Koh Tong Seng
  26. Lilian Koh
  27. Robert Tan
  28. Serene Leow
  29. Chrissa Tan
  30. June Choo

October Monthly Gathering – 21 Oct 2011 Friday

Calling Hiah Ti Jie Mei,
Sam Huat is organizing this mthly gathering which I 1 2 called as "Ah Beng Ah Seng Ah Lian Ah Huay, Lai Lai Kong Yi Kong"
 
Calling calling all xin n pioneer members 2 attend this mthly gathering at 

Venue : Bra Cafe (inside MPH at Robinson Road) – Nearest MRT is either Tanjong Pagar or Raffles City
Date : 21 Oct 2011 Friday
Time : 3.30pm to 7.30pm – Cant stayed behind this timing cos no aircon liao 

Hopefully this time, more xin members will attend this meeting lor… so that we can hear from them on suggestions and any other related issues.

As there is space constraint at the Cafe, bo bian, we need to set a target headcount of 40paxs can attend this meeting… so lai lai ka gin po mia..

BTW, attendees will need to pay $5 which they will entitled to 1 standard drink (coffee or tea) and 1 pastry. However, u can top up the difference should you want to change other menu.  NO OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED IN THE CAFE PREMISE.  SO PLEASE FOLLOW HOR
So registration starts here:

  1. Sam Huat – EO
  2. Dolly Lim – Assistant
  3. Lily Ho
  4. Janie Leong
  5. Richard Wong
  6. Steven Chan
  7. Tim Liu
  8. Peter Sng
  9. Terry Tang
  10. June Chin
  11. James Chan
  12. Lam HT
  13. Bee Gek
  14. Lawrence Goh
  15. Yoon Chin
  16. Norlinda
  17. Charles Chua
  18. Jessica See
  19. Vicky Koh
  20. Raymond Tang
  21. any more to come?

October Monthly Gathering

Dear Members,

I was hoping that someone will volunteer to organise this event but till now, no one had come forward.  Hence, I will probably have this meeting at Bra Cafe again.  I will finalise upon my return to SG on Oct 6 2011.

However, I am still keeping my fingers very crossed that some miracle will happen around Oct 3 to Oct 6 lor..

Cheers.. Dolly

August 26, Monthly Gathering – F & E

Hi Members,

Actually, I was thinking of ‘eating snake’ of not wanting to organise this monthly gathering 1 lor.. but I kena summon, so there shall b a monthly gathering in August after all… kekeke.. However, I would prefer this gathering is to be conducted in Free and Easy mode lor.. ie.. 

Since we are having d One Night in Chinatown – Mandarin event on Sept 10, 2011,  for our August monthly gathering, pls feel free to speak any dialects, be it Cantonese, Hokkien, Hainanese, Hakka, Khek, Teochew, Malay, Tamil, etc etc… Shiok rite… :) 

Dialect not only adds to a rich and colorful Chinese cultural heritage, it links one to his/her roots.   SHC members have traveled widely, and become global citizens, yet it still feels great to come home to speak dialect freely, agree? 

So, let’s get together and find out who your ‘ka ki nang’ is (???) – an excellent opportunity to link up your roots!

Date : Friday, August 26, 2011.

Time : 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm

Venue : Bra Cafe (or commonly known as MPH Cafe) @ Robinson Road

Cost : To be capped at $5 for 1 drink (coffee/tea/canned drink) with 1 pastry.  However, you can top up the difference should you prefer to change your drink or pastry for others.  NO OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINK IS ALLOWED FOR THIS MEETING,  KIND UNDERSTANDING MUCH APPRECIATED.

Since this is to be F&E meeting, I would prefer not to set any agenda and we will talk talk and mingle freely to know more friends here.  I also hope that more new members will participate for this gathering also.  However, please feel free to throw ideas/comments/suggestions for any SHC event.   This monthly gathering is for SHC members only.  Please register your participation here as we will closed for registration once we reached 40paxs… NO GATECRASHER PLS!!!! AS THE CAFE CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE THE SAID NUMBER OF PAXS LOR…

Registration List :

  1. Dolly – EO
  2. Lily Ho – Registration

  • Sam Huat
  • Yew Kwong
  • Yat Sing
  • Caroline Gee
  • Janie Leong
  • Hou Chong
  • Mary Chan
  • Angela S
  • Kent Chan
  • Conrad Tang
  • Richard Wong
  • Charles Chua
  • Tian Soo
  • Frank Kaw
  • SK Chua
  • Lina Ng
  • Janet Chan
  • Serene Leow
  • Robert Tan
  • Gingko

    • Photos by Dolly

    August Monthly Gathering : Venue/Cost???

    Dear Members,

    August is around the corner soon and so is the monthly gathering but I am still unable to proceed due to the following constraints:

    1.  No EO yet : Any volunteers?
    2. Venue : Cant find any suitable venues, eventhough there were 2 proposals for consideration which I am not too keen to pursue.  Sembawang Park which we can incorporate monthly gathering coupled with cycling event at 1 go and another cafe around the China Sq Central.  Any other venues some members may want to help to propose, pls let me know
    3. Cost : Both venues’ cost of food are on the high side, ie for Cafe (China Sq), 1 drink and quarter pie will cost ard $10/pax.  Negotiation by member to get them to reduce abit was not successful as they claimed higher operating cost and lean profit.  As for Sembawang Park, was told that it will be around $25 – $30/pax much depending on the total headcount as well as the foods that we wanted.  I am hoping to look at less than $10 – Any lobang for this – Pls share with us also.

    The July monthly gathering at Sengkang Riverside Park was actually very nice whereby the ambience n the food are of reasonable price.  However, sad to say that we got complaints from the Cafe operator that we did not comply with their rules there.

    I personally like to hold the monthly gathering at the Bra Cafe mainly cos it is nice & cosy place for fellowship which Pioneer and New members can communicate each other much easier.  Self introduction of the new members can also be easily heard by each and everyone in the cafe itself.  But the only setback is that, Bra Cafe is unable to accommodate more than 40paxs.  

    Hence, in the event that I am unable to get another new venue for the monthly gathering, I will have the monthly gathering at Bra Cafe with only max headcount of 40paxs.

    So, let’s hear from all members concerned.  Al your comments are valuable to us….

    Cheers… Dolly 

    Failure to verify SHC membership

    Hi everybody,

    SilverHairsClub has a simple membership application process. So, sometimes, we have many Philip’s, Susan’s, etc.

    Therefore, members should personally register to participate in activities, using their own login. However, sometimes a member may register on behalf of another member. If we are not sure, if a participant is a member, we will request the participant to contact admin@SilverHairsClub.com .

    Some members feel this is a chore and will reduce or affect new membership application, if we make the process more complicated.

    I hope members will understand tracking membership is not an easy job, considering the process is simple.

    SilverHairsClub will continue with this simple membership process. At the same time, members who bring participants into activities, and refuse to get unverified names checked, will now be taken off our membership. There will be no reminder, as request to contact admin will be published on this forum.

    If you are one of those affected by the above, please take steps to follow up quickly. Fairy godmother is very angry.

    Terence Seah

    Thur Jul 14, 2011 Monthly Gathering at Riverside

     "The aim of the monthly gathering is to enable social networking among SHCians, for new and old SilverHairs to meet one another." – Terence Seah

    Hi, Members!  

    For our July gathering, let’s come away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown city area and meet outdoors at the Sengkang Riverside Park to play kampung games, and fly kite.  Mushroom Cafe in the Park has no walls; it opens out to the rolling landscaped greenery by the Punggol River.  

    Many of you enjoyed "March 2011 Walk – Sengkang Riverside PCN" on March 12 this year.  Freda Lim liked its "country-like scenery"! If you can, do come early to take in a brief walk among the trails, and the panoramic view from the hillock.

    On the agenda is "kampung games" like gasing, chapteh, hopscotch, five stones, marbles, red seeds, skipping rope, paper ball, hantam bola, fighting spiders, kite-flying, etc.  Many of you remembered these games that we used to play in the old days (Read Rosalind Lee’s post "Reminiscenses of the good old days" Feb 10, 2010).  If you have these games or other games, do bring along and we’ll have fun replaying them.

    If you wish, can stay after 9.30 pm for line-dancing.  Some of the popular pieces: Electric Slide, Chilli ChaCha, Come Dance With Me, Cowboy Motion, Honky Tonk Stomp, Stroll Along ChaCha.

    • Date : Thursday, July 14, 2011  
    • Time : 5 pm – 9.30 pm  
    • Place : Mushroom Cafe in the Park, Sengkang Riverside Park, Anchorvale Street  

    How to get there by LRT : Arrive at Sengkang MRT. Ride the LRT to Farmway Station (2 stops from Sengkang MRT).  Walk 5 mins towards Punggol River. Cross the bridge and walk towards the Cafe with the ‘big red mushroom’ signboard.  There is no bus service along Anchorvale Street.

    Bicycle – accessible from Hougang (via PCN), Rivervale, Compassvale, Anchorvale, Fernvale 

    Program :

    1. Registration and Introduction of SHC members and new members
    2. Fellowship and interaction  
    3. Kampung games  (Bring picnic mats/foldable chairs)
    4. Kite flying  (I hope there’s a good wind on that day)
    5. Line-dancing after 9.30 pm (Bring your preferred music/player)  
    6. Discussion – next monthly gathering  
    7. Any other matters  

    Please note this gathering is for members only.   If your friends wish to join in, they are welcome to first sign up as members.  Also, do have on your nametag when you arrive; this will greatly facilitate introduction. Its okay if you don’t have one – a sticky label will be made for you.  Thank you all for your cooperation.  

    July 14 is the night before full moon.  Come meet up at Riverside!  See you there!    emoticon 

    Registration List :

    1. Yatsing – EO
    2. Sam Huat – bringing free TIKAM TIKAM. Yay!
    3. Audrey Wong – offers ride from AMK. Thank you, Audrey! (email : audreywong02@yahoo.com)
    4. Ah Nee – NOT sua-ku, hor; we all know leh.
    5. Lim Tian Soo – ‘arriving via GPRS’

    6. Freda Lim – offers ride fr Buangkok MRT to Park. Thank you, Freda! (email : limfreda@gmail.com)

      Carol Phoon – new member – Welcome! unable to make it this time. nvm, cya next time.

    7. John Howe – bass guitarist, chapteh contestant
    8. Melissa Khng – won’t miss this one!
    9. Hwa Bee Gek – long-time member
    10. Laura Wee – smiling dancer
    11. Caroline Gee – make fortune cookies for 100% Mandarin event?
    12. Lily Ho          ) will take on
    13. Dolly Lim      ) the boys in
    14. Janie Leong ) chapteh contest 
    15. Clara Chay – play hopscotch, aimai?
    16. Annie Loh – play skipping rope, aimai?
    17. Lilian Teo – play red seed, aimai?
    18. Zahriah Kassim – Welcome!

    19. Feztus Lim – take on the girls in chapteh contest, ai mai?

      21. Jam – will bring red saga seeds and five stones. Hooray! Now we can play… 

      22. Mary Chan – will teach "Golf Card Game", everybody lai lai, come and play

      23. Gingko Tay – will have fun at games, positive!

      24. Clara Ho – another long-time member

      25. Nora Chia – loves travelling. Been to Cambodia, Jiuzaigou, Perth, & more! 

      26. Henry Yip – likes to explore nooks and corners of our lovely island.

      27. Judy Tay – always slim, always the Venus.

       Joy Chuang – ‘five stones’ champ. Unable to join this time. Next time lah :-)

       Dan Huang – SHC foodie! Also unable to join in this time. Next time lah :-)

    20. 28. Thomas Loh – Casanova’s Boss!

      29. Jane Kee – been to many ulu places with RK

      30. Richard Kee – deft hand at Balut game, travelling to Hainan 5-11 Aug. Want to join him? 

      31. Eunice Tay – will join in dancing, and walk. Way to go!

      32. Agnes Low – our neighbour from Punggol new estate

      33. Ivan Lim – our neighbour from Hougang. lai lah, mai tentative lah :-D

      34. Hou Chong – his latest batch of marmalade jam sold out!

      35. Lam Hoy Tzee – new member…still working. Welcome!

      36. Bira – has more energy than an Energizer!

      37. Norlinda …. Norlinda + Bira = energizer x 4

      38. Lydia Chin – game to play any game :-)

      39. Pearl Wong – new member; started SHC Drama (acting) class. TQ!

      40. Dennis Wee – he sure can dance, and sing, and bake!

      41. Frankie Wong – regular supporter at Lee King Seng’s bowling event :-)

      42. Jeremy Lee – world traveller, with his sui sui wife Peggy

      43. Peggy Lee – Welcome!

      44. Frisna Tan –  ho-say liao…bringing congklak. TQ!

      45. Karen Thio –  kua-sa…ask Karen about her next class :-)                                                  

      46. Ann Lim – TQ for taking the time to join us :-)

      47. Sally Tan

      48. Lina Ng

      49. Rose Chuang – new member

      50. Malcolm Chen

      51. Peter Loo – new member

      52. Frankie Wong

     

    Photos by Karen Thio

    June Monthly Gathering : 24 June 2011 (Friday)

    Dear Members

    This month, our gathering will be held at the cafe Bratislava.  Due to space constraint, we will limit the number of pax to 50.  Please register your attendance here for head count.  No gate-crasher whether we hit the max no. of pax or not and no outside food is allowed to the Cafe.  Food and refresments are available at the counter lor. 

    • Venue :  Cafe Bratislava (inside MPH @ Robinson Road).
    • Date :     24 June (Friday)
    • Time :     4 – 8 pm (last order for food / drinks @ 7.30pm)

    Agenda :

    • Introduction of new members / fellowship with old members
    • Discussion / Proposal of new venues for our monthly gathering.
    • Discussion / Proposal of new events for this year.
    • AOM

    We will try out the "Speak Mandarin" during these discussions.  Therefore, please indicate your status when registering for this gathering, ie.

    • Speak Mandarin (100%),  emoticon
    • Alien (totally no Mandarin),    emoticon
    • OCBC (a little Mandarin mix with Hokkien, Malay & English).   emoticon

    Registration :

    1. Dolly Lim – Speak Mandarin
    2. Sam Huat – OCBC
    3. Lily Ho – Speak Mandarin
    4. Terence Seah – OCBC
    5. Audrey Wong – Speak Mandarin
    6. Cheng Pun – Speak Mandarin
    7. Yat Sing – OCBC
    8. Caroline – OCBC
    9. Hwa Bee Gek – OCBC
    10. Nelly Soh – OCBC
    11. Janie Leong – Speak Mandarin
    12. Henry Yip – Alien
    13. Sarah Z – Alien
    14. Tim Liu – Speak Mandarin
    15. Charles Chua – Alien
    16. Melissa Khng – OCBC
    17. Janet Chan – Speak Mandarin
    18. Boon Liang – OCBC
    19. ChristinaCL – Speak Mandarin
    20. Eileen Thean – Speak Mandarin
    21. Goh Lee Sean – Speak Mandarin
    22. Mega  –  Alien
    23. Peggy Ho – Speak Mandarin
    24. Lai Fong – Speak Mandarin
    25. Richard Kee – OCBC
    26. Jane Kee – OCBC
    27. Sockie – Speak Mandarin
    28. Bernie Chung – OCBC
    29. Thomas Loh – Speak Mandarin
    30. Boey Kwai Yin – OCBC
    31. K W Sum – OCBC
    32. Hew Lee – OCBC
    33. Dolly Choo – OCBC
    34. Theresa Goh – Speak Mandarin
    35. Tian Soo – Alien
    36. Anyone else taking up the challenge? 

    Come on over, it will be fun !!!!  emoticon  Especially when you hear Sam Huat speak in OCBC..!!!

    Photos by Dolly Lim

    May Monthly Gathering, Fri 13 May 2011

    Hi All,

    For the coming May Monthly Gathering,(strictly for SHC registered members only) we are going to have it at a cosy function room as mentioned below:

    • Venue : Glendale Park – Tower A2, 23, Hillview Avenue, Club House
    • Date : 13 May 2011 [Friday]
    • Time : 5.00pm to 10.00pm

    Agenda :

    1. Get together for  existing and new members.
    2. Games by Yat Sing / Janie Leong
    3. If time permits, some Line dancing.
    4. Other entertainment/s

    (For those who are able to come much earlier, feel free to enjoy the swimming pool,jacuzzi , karaoke room(bring your own discs) and Games room for cards or mahjong games but all these activities will have to end by 6.45pm latest for the monthly gathering to commence accordingly.  Your cooperation will be much appreciated.)

    Please remember to bring your SHC nametag if you have one. If not a sticky label will be provided.

    Please Take Note:  There is a change of plan!  There wont be any dinner (Bento Sets) catered for this meeting.  Members will have to arrange for their own dinner. If you need to bring yr packets of dinner / food & drinks to the Club House to eat, you are most welcome.  There are 2 machines in the clubhouse one for cold drinks only & the other a tit bits machine.  However, Please clean up the place after u have eaten R drunk & throw away all rubbish in the bins provided outside the CH. Trash Bags will also be provided. 

    Those who have paid up will be refunded in due time.

    Thank You for your understanding. 

    Directions to get there :
    Buses plying along Upper Bukit Timah are No. 67, 171, 170, 184, 75, 961, 178 – Alight infront of Standard Chartered Bank.  Glendale Park is just behind Stanchart.  Follow the pathway until you reach the condo side gate.  Sneak in when someone opens the gate, otherwise continue walking down until you reach the main gate.  Look out for signage or alternatively ask Security for directions to Club House.

    Buses plying infront or opposite of side gate are No. 176, 970 and 963.But you can also alight at the same bus stop as Bus:173.

    Nearest MRT Stn is Bukit Batok and at Bus Interchange, board Bus 173 – It plies along Hillview Ave along the condo belt.  Watch out for MINDEF signage at the roundabout.  Alight at the bus stop before the bus makes a roundabout to go into Hume estate.  Glendale Park is situated ahead of you.

    Those who are driving let the security guard know that you are attending a SHC function in the Club House hosted by Mrs Grace Wong.  Turn left after the barrier & head towrds the Basement carpark at tower A&D …then drive right towards A2 (lift lobby) to Club House. 

    C u gals & guys at this fun & exciting get together!emoticon

    This is the day..what r u waiting for….

    Let’s Get Together,yeah,yeah, yeah

    Think of all that we could sha-are

    Lets get together ..come on everybody                                                                     

    we can have a swinging ti-ime… emoticon so…

    newbies ,oldies, youngies,  sweeties, hunkies ,walkies & talkies..

    So..  hurry …hurry….

    Pls register here and no gate crashers will be allowed for this event.

    1. Grace Wong – (emoticonEO) paid
    2. Dolly Lim – (KLKK Manager) paid
    3. Sam Huat – (Everybody’s Happy Helpmate) paidemoticon
    4. Lily Ho – (Food Connoisseur) paid
    5. Thomas Loh -(Emcee..M.C.for the day & Committee in charge of the ladies)emoticon
    6. Caroline Gee – live wire paid
    7. Steven Chan – the giraffe….
    8. Daniel Ong – Looking for tennis partner
    9. Dan Huang – ….waiting for….? Phew! New job found!waiting’s done!Can click click now!emoticon
    10. Joy -(honourable treasurer)   u r jobless now.So sad emoticon
    11. John Howe – Lau Pan
    12. Yatsing – (Games Mistress)Deputy LP
    13. Lillian Teo  (registrar)
    14. Ann Lim    (registrar)
    15. SK Chua – Regular walkist
    16. Judy Tay – Pandan Valley dancing kaki
    17. Peng Peng – Pandan Valley dancing kaki & singing star
    18. Primrose Kok – Pandan Valley dancing kaki
    19. Richard Wong – Pandan Valley dancing kaki
    20. Alice Seah – Regular walkist
    21. Janie Leong(Games mistress)
    22. Boon Liang (Photographer)
    23. Wei Wei – New member here to support
    24. Bobby Bok (Tennis Partner found for Daniel)
    25. Priscilla Wee-(Teeny bopper )
    26. Jane Kee      {Feisty 
    27. Richard Kee  {Balut instructors}
    28. Jie               (MIA)
    29. Robert Ong- supporter
    30. Kw Sum    -supporter
    31. Kwai Yin    -supporter
    32. Catherine Yeo (New Century Tai Tai)
    33. Christina CL Chan -supporter
    34. Doreen Ong- supporter
    35. Ronald Lee (the Music Man)
    36. Debbie Oh-supporter
    37. Tan Seok Wah
    38. Richard Lean
    39. kristy Quek
    40. Lim Geok Suan
    41. Patrick Oei
    42. lagi wu ai lai har?Calling all those who’ve got wheels ..no problem …ample , spacious & easy   parking space..sheltered too..no fear of vandalism..very secure…unlimited time…lai leh!

    Schedule for May Monthly Gathering

    Hi All,

    For May monthly gathering, we will be holding this event at Glendale Park Condo function room, around Hillview area from 5pm to 10pm on May 13, 2011.

    Event Organiser (EO) will be Grace Wong and she will be post details for this event soon once she had discussion with the committee, so, look out for this exciting event…

    Cheers…

    Dolly Lim

    April Monthly Gathering

    Hi All,

    I had decided to keep to the same date (14 April) as proposed by Terence earlier for April gathering and it would be seating/standing kind of arrangement at the MPH cafe.   Details as follows:

    Date : Thu, 14 April 2011
    Time : 4.30 – 8.30pm
    Venue : MPH Cafe (Robinson Road) – affectionally known as Terence Cafe

    Food and beverages can be purchased from the cafe.  Kindly note that no outside food is allowed at the cafe and sincerely hope that all members will abide by this regulation.

    Pls use your SHC name tag if you are given 1 before.  If you don’t have 1, it’s ok – a sticky label will made for you.  This gathering is strictly for SHC members and registration is compulsory as we do not welcome any gate crashers for this meeting due to the limited capacity at the cafe.  Kind cooperation towards would be much appreciated. 

    Agenda:

    • Meet up with old friends and welcome the new members.
    • Share with us on your views and experiences
    • Any interesting events that you are keen to be EOs – Do let us know.  It is always fun to be a EO just for once.
    • As there is Wifi at the Cafe, pls feel free to bring along your laptop to share with us on issues/ difficulties that you have encountered with regards to the SHC website.
    • Any other issues that you may wish to be included in this mtg..

    Looking forward to meet you there on 14 April 2011.  In view of the space constraint, we would stop registration upon reaching 50paxs.

    Kindly register your attendances here:

    1. Dolly Lim (EO)
    2. Sam Huat
    3. Lily Ho
    4. Kenneth Tan – Hehehe decided to supp mthly gathering since bo Mongolian ladies at Men’s Nite lor
    5. Jane Wong – Thanks, Buddy, yeap, had been a long time since we last met…
    6. Lilian Teo – Si lor, vry rite, must chope a plc first…
    7. Thomas Loh – our very Prom King hor, mai play play hor
    8. Ah Nee – MAS Angel
    9. Norlinda – "
    10. Susan Chang – "
    11. Judy Tay – Learning dancing now…
    12. Hew Lee – Welcome welcome
    13. Lee Sean – Will drop by since MPH near office)
    14. Eileen Thean – Ah Huat’s swee2 Ah Jie woor
    15. Richard Wong – Dancing Buddies
    16. Lina Tan – Dancing Buddies
    17. Clara Ho – New member
    18. Doreen Ong – New member
    19. Daisy Yeo – will come ard 6.30pm  
    20. Charles Chua – At last, ai sai lai liao…
    21. Yat Sing – sure can 1 la
    22. Sue Chan – RNR Queen hor
    23. Martin Lee – A very steady poon pee pee supporter for mthly gathering lor
    24. Stephen Low – New member har?
    25. Lydia Chin – Interested in KOK and Dancing
    26. Jeff Gan – Welcome welcome, SHC music/dancer ……
    27. Tian Soo – Heng arh, bo Mongoloud char bor, if not, kepala pusing liao… 
    28. Janie Leong – Looking forward to meet u again after the Tote Bag session
    29. Fred Heng – Must be a new member liao.. tio bo har?
    30. Irene Lee – Powderful lady – hahaha
    31. Mary Chan – Glad u r able 2 make it tis time.
    32. Feztus Lim – Lai lai lor at 7pm but bo aircon hor
    33. Peter Goh – Must b another new member lor..
    34. Boon Liang – Kelong man
    35. Sally Tan – Glad 2cu again

    Cheers… Dolly

     

    Photos by Boon Liang

    Silverhairs Club Monthly Meeting – March 25 (Friday)

    This meeting is aborted!

    As Terence suggested, we will have a meeting where there is no chairs nor tables. This will give us more opportunity to move around and ensure that nobody is left out. Dun forget your name tags.

    There will be an agenda, a time slot of one hour at 7.00pm-8.00pm will be open for member to share about how monthly meetings is to be conducted and what we hope to see happening in the Club.

    Finger foods with free flow of coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your own liquor whether vodka or whisky or wine. Calling Bartender Ivan, come and concoct various drinks for us. There are two overheads projectors for us to use.

    Venue: Ez4u Dance Studio, 169C Selegie Rd

    Time: 5.00-9.00pm. Karoeke only start from 8.00pm-11.00pm

    Cost: $10.00 per head to defray cost of rent and free karoeke.

    Free Parking at URA carpark  next to former Rex cinema.

    EOs, Dan n Jeff

    SilverHairsClub monthly gathering – Thurs Apr 14, 2011

    For April, I have set a date for Thurs, Apr 14, 2011, time late afternoon to evening.  Please put this date in your diary.

    From feedback, Hans Cafe at Upp Pickering seems to be a good location and well received.  But, for this gathering, the hope is to do something slightly different.  in case, you are worried, the change will be very slight.  Well, maybe it will all be standing room, within an open area.  No dinner, but maybe some finger food.  Soft drinks, wine, if we can afford it.

    The venue should not be a function room; function rooms are boring.  We cannot afford to have chairs or tables.  Maybe some dividers to demarcate a square, with a small entrance for us to squeeze in. Hmm, we will have a small registration team.  Maybe we have a mic to introduce the event.  Gosh, no singing, karoke and no dancing and no games.

    The objective again is not to put our butts on the chairs or sofas.  Everybody walks around.  If you dont like somebody, you can just say you are going to the rest room.  The SHC name tag is compulsory.  If you are shy, just say "Hi, my name is Timothy Liu.  And what’s yours?".  If you are the "Everybody knows me" type, keep smiling.

    Dress code:  Aiyah, no slippers, and remember "Just look good and feel good".

    Strictly for registered SilverHairsClub members only.  No discussions on politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM.

    And the best part of this event is we haven’t found a place, near the MRT.  And what it will cost us.  Have fun.  And, you are invited to to give your thoughts, ideas and suggestions on how to hold such an event.  Oops, I thought I should be the EO for once.  If you like to help me, please let me know.

    Terence Seah

    Feb 2011 Monthly gathering

    Hi, all SHC members,

    Hope everyone had a memorable CNY, and hope everyone enjoyed huat, huat, huat  in different ways! Perhaps you had a chance to meet up with family/friends whom you have not met in a while, or maybe you collected some winnings at mahjong, 4D, etc. Or maybe you gained a kg or 2 from all that delicious CNY goodies.  Wishing everyone continue to huat ah! 

    It’s time for all SHC members to meet up at the old, familiar place :

    1.      Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
    2.      Time : 5.30 pm – 9 pm
    3.      Place  : Han’s Café, Great Eastern Centre, 1 Pickering St. #01-03 (nearest MRT Chinatown)
    4.      Dress : Smart Casual

    Food : You can order and pay for any item from the Han’s counter.

    Do use your SHC name tag if you have one.  If you don’t have one, it’s ok – a sticky label will be made for you.  If you know of any quiet or shy SHC member, do inform him/her and invite him/her to February monthly gathering.  Maybe they have no computer access, or maybe they do not know the easiest way to get to Han’s Café.  Let’s all share funtimes with them too.

    The February monthly gathering is a good time to catch up with old friends,meet new friends,plan your hobbies group,share your views/ experience with the proposed new SHC platform – phpBB-based forum, talk about Prom Night, Full Moon Party, dancing, cycling, bowling, badminton, how to be like Venus, weekly or monthly stays in  retirement in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Hangzhou, Chiangmai, Phuket, Kunming, Bangkok, Hainan Farmstay, with vivacious Geraldine Ting, and/or funnyman Tian Soo,and/or easy-going Terence, etc. etc. any other interests, ideas, suggestions.
    Looking forward to meet you all. emoticon

    Please register your attendance  here.

    Yatsing, EO

    1. Yat Sing – EO
    2. Terence Seah – coming straight from airport
    3. Judy Tay – Warm Welcome, new member!
    4. Thomas Loh – can dance to any tune
    5. Daniel Chan – knows where u can hv low-priced foot massage in JB
    6. Sam Goh – our very own SHC ‘chai-sen-yeh’
    7. Dolly – registration desk 
    8. Janie Leong – going bowling on Jan 20
    9. Cheng Pun – looking forward to know u better
    10. Bobby Bok – come dance chachacha with him 
    11. John Howe – plays bass guitar
    12. Kenneth Tan – knows where to get good hawker food in Singapore
    13. Sue Chan – see her dance rock-n-roll at Prom Nite
    14. Jeff Lim – half-time in BKK
    15. Stephen Low – has walked all over Singapore, nearly.
    16. Clara Ho     )
    17. Lily Ho        ) emoticon
    18. Pauline Ho  )
    19. Cath Yeo – great to see u again
    20. Peter Goh – going bowling on Feb 20
    21. Jeff Gan – catch him on youtube
    22. Charles Chua – does not prefer vegetarian food
    23. Paul Phua – active at roundtable meetings
    24. David Yee – Welcome to Feb monthly gathering
    25. Alice Seah – see her walk and keep fit
    26. Andrew Koh – enjoys golf
    27. Mike Tay –  likes cycling in large group
    28. Priscilla Wee – Welcome!
    29. Jazz Soh – likes travelling and photography
    30. Richard Wong – learning 2 dance 
    31. Thomas Lau – Card trick/origami sifu
    32. Nellie Lim – Joined last Nov ..
    33. Caroline Gee – Prom Nite EO
    34. Freddie Liew – Mahjong teacher…
    35. Sharon Tan – Come after 7.30pm wif other members
    36. Chris Ng- Same group
    37. Linda Leong – Sama sama lo
    38. Bernie Chung – This 1 comes at 7.15pm, abit earlier than them leh
    39. Jonathan Ong – After work den lai lor
    40. Jeremy Lee – Newly joined n oredi learning pom cha cha liao and his swee swee wife
    41. Peggy Ong –   "
    42. Boon Liang – Kelong man
    43. Sophia Lim – Always slim, always the venus
    44. Eileen Tan – simi surname har?  Many Eileen leh?
    45. Annie Loh – Paper flower making expert hor
    46. Rena Wong – Welcome
    47. Richard Kee n his lovely bo lor
    48. Jane Kee
    49. Lee King Seng – Playing the Big Ball Game every sundays
    50. Agnes Seow – Nyonya sui ah liang
    51. Sarah Z – Girls’ guides?
    52. Rena Wong – Also another Girls’ Guides har?
    53. Karen Thio – Handicraft expert
    54. Elina Tan – Handicraft si-fu
    55. Judy Lim – si mi expert har?
    56. Eileen Thean – Cycling Expert
    57. Lydia Chin – Got charade game bo? If bo, den, u conduct 1 lor
    58. Ann Lim – Hope 2b there
    59. Lilian Teo – Phuket tripper…
    60. Sally Tan
    61. Debbie Oh
    62. Rosa Lim
    63. Lim Tian Soo

    Photos by King Seng

    New procedure on Online member registration

    This procedure does not affect SHC members who have already registered to use this forum.

    With immediate effect, the online registration of members at SilverHairsClub.com is discontinued.  As our club’s website is open to the public and the world, there have been many attempts by unknown persons registering as members.  This affects our limited resources.

    The new procedure requires the applicant to email to admin@SilverHairsClub.com.  The contents of the application is available at Membership Application.

    Terence Seah

    1st SHC monthly gathering – Fri 14 Jan 2011 @ 1730 hrs

    wah wah wah , new year 2011 oredli lai liao hor….

    so i am calling the shot lah to held the shc 1st january monthly gathering @

    Venue : haup Man food & wine
    Address : Blk 301 Serangoon Ave 2, #01-344 (walking distance from n/east circle line @ serangoon mrt stn…
    Bus# to get here: 45, 105, 133, 135 (Stops at either Blk 319 and Blk 238 respectively

    Preference of dinner will be charged at $7.90/set for the following choices, pls indicate your choice upon registration:

    • Set A : Fish & Chips (inclusive of soup of the day and coffee or tea or fizzy drink /refreshing juice
    • Set B : Half Roast Chicken (    "  "  )
    • Set C : Spaghetti Bolognese ( "  " )
    • Set D : Salmon Teriyaki Bento Set (inclusive of steam rice, pickes, miso soup, fruits, drink)

      You are allowed to bring in your own wine/liquor but corkage charge of $5/btl will be imposed.

    Due to space space constrain hor ..can only accept 40 paid members based on first register first pay.  As the restuarant need to pre-order the goods, hence, we would appreciate that all registration and food choice be completed by Tues 11Jan 2011.  Registration will closed upon reaching 40paxs or by Tues 11Jan 2011, whichever come 1st.

    Pls hor , no gate crasher wan hor… so buddies pls BLOCK yr diary, calender, pow bei (horse type calender) date lah…. is on  14 jan 2011 friday 1730hrs to 2100hrs

    Payment to be paid to Dolly Lim POSB Saving Acct# 146-00513-6

    This event is solely for registered SHC members only and would appreciate that there will be no gate-crashers or outsiders.

    Agenda:
    Newbie introduction
    Games by Lydia Chin (simi games, hmm zai hor)
    Tikam2 n others

    Those have that have the name tags with you, pls bring along.  Those without, sticky label will be used

    EO : Sam Huat

    Registration starts from:

    1. Sam Huat – Paid (Set D)
    2. Dolly Lim – Paid (Set B)
    3. Jeff Gan – Paid (Set A)
    4. Irene Lee – Paid (Set A)
    5. Richard Wong Paid (Set B)….I a pro camera man lei… ]
    6. Debbie Oh – Paid (Set D)
    7. Irene Poh – Paid (Set D
    8. Thomas Loh – Paid (Set D)
    9. Charles Chua – Paid (Set A) 
    10. Andrew Yeung -Paid (Set A)
    11. Clara Chay – Paid (Set D)
    12. Rena Wong – Paid (Set D)
    13. Fong Ten Meng – Paid (Set C)
    14. Lydia Chin Janet Chan – Paid (Set A)
    15. Molly Chua – Paid (Set B)
    16. Tian Soo – Paid (Set B)
    17. Caroline Gee – Paid (Set D)…. pomp pomp nite EO hor..
    18. Jane Wong – Paid (Set A)
    19. Hou Chong – Paid – (Set D)…
    20. Lina Ng – Paid (Set D)
    21. Yat Sing – Paid (Set D)
    22. Lai Fong –  Paid (Set D)
    23. Judy Tay – Paid Set D
    24. Clara Ho – Paid (Set D)
    25. Anne Lim – Paid (Set D)
    26. Janie Leong – Paid (Set C)
    27. Judy Lim – Paid (Set D)
    28. Josie Yow – Paid (Set B) …. must be more active lei….huat huat huat.
    29. May Yoon – Paid (Set A)
    30. Amy Soon – Paid (Set A)
    31. Rosalind Soh – Paid (Set D)
    32. Steven Chan – Set A…… our kl makan king…
    33. Grace Kang – Paid (Set A)
    34. Paul Phua – Paid (Set A)
    35. Richard kee – Set A …paid liao har ??
    36. Jane kee – Set C ……paid  liao har ??
    37. Boon Liang – Paid (Set D)
    38. Jeremy Lee – Paid (Set A)
    39. Peggy Ong – Paid (Set B)
    40. Yew Kwong – Paid (Set C)….mua chor liao lor….( full house liao )
    41. Margaret Soo – (Set D) 

    REGISTRATION CLOSED ……………..

     

    Photos by Richard Wong

    DEC 2010 MONTHLY GATHERING cum XMAS CELEBRATION

    Dear SHC Members,

    We’ll not end the last meeting of 2010 with a bang, a booom or a pop but rather with loooohts of luuuve,  passions, cares and fun…

    for those who’ve never attended any monthly meeting, this is a good start to see members face to face. for those who’ve just joined SHC, this is the venue to meet new friends. for those who’re regular, this is the place for you to make everybody feel at ease! so, i hope to see ALL of you at the following meeting:

    Date: 21 Dec 2010 (Tues)
    Time: 6-9 PM
    Place: Akashabu Japanese Restaurant #01-12 Funan DigitaLife Mall
              109 North Bridge Rd (nearest MRT – City Hall)

    Price: pay as you order (e.g: sushi $1/pc, fried rice $6-$12/small portion,
    Soba/Udon $12-$18, shabu2 a la carte dishes fr $6-$12/plate for meat/seafood,
    $44 package can be shared by 3-4 persons etc. can order drinks only too at $3-$4/glass)

    As there’ll be gift exchange, I hope everyone will participate. gift value : $5 (if your gift costs more than $5, we thank you for your generosity)

    X’mas is a time of giving. so, if you’ve anything valuable that you’d like to donate, please indicate here. I’ll "auction off" the items and the proceed will go to charity of our choice (will decide later based on the amount
    of $$ received)  

    I’ll post more details nearing the date on how to do the gift exchange in a fun way, the "auction" system etc. meanwhile, do indicate your participation as soon as possible. Thank you, arigato gozaimasu!

    PARTICIPANTS:

    1. Frisna Tan (EO)
    2. SK Chua (registration)
    3. Yatsing
    4. Thomas Loh
    5. Clara Ho
    6. Doreen
    7. Judy Tay
    8. Seok Cheng
    9. Christina WH Chan
    10. Serene Wong
    11. Lydia Soh
    12. Tim Liu
    13. Dan Huang
    14. Francis M. 
    15. Tan Kim Hong
    16. Andrew Yeung
    17. Debbie Oh
    18. Sharon Tan
    19. Linda Leong
    20. Ivan Lim
    21. Steven Ho
    22. Sophia Lim
    23. Eileen Tan
    24. Lydia Chin
    25. Hamidah Ishak
    26. Angela Straaten
    27. Lai Fong
    28. King Seng Lee
    29. Grace Kang
    30. Cat Yeo
    31. Chris Ng
    32. Bobby Bok
    33. Henry Yip
    34. Caroline Gee
    35. Rose White
    36. Anna Seet
    37. Ann Lim
    38. Sam Goh

     

    Photos by Lee King Seng

    SHC November monthly gathering – Hans Cafe

    Time to plan the Nov and Dec 2010 monthly gatherings.  Would you like to play your part as the EO for either the Nov or the Dec monthly gatherings?  Of course, you get to choose your assistants.

    If you have attended our monthly gatherings before, it’s time you give this role a try.  Please raise your hands.

    Terence Seah