We have secured 4 places for a 3D2N tour to Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam.  I am looking for a female room-mate.

Travel Period: 17 to 19 Jan 2014 (Fri, Sat and Sun)
Depart SIN:    17 Jan 2014 – Singapore to Ho Chi Min, ETD 0740
Arrive SIN:     19 Jan 2014 – Ho Chi Min to Singapore, ETA 2055

Tour Price: S$358, twin sharing includes the following:
a) 2-way airfare and taxes, travel by budget carrier
b) 2-way airport transfers by luxury coach
c) 4-star hotel stay
d) Guided tour with English speaking guide
e) Meals include breakfast, lunch and dinner (total number of meals provided unknown but was told all meals included)

FYI, this is a customised trip and we will be travelling in a group of 60 persons.  If you are keen to join us (Alex Woo, my sis-in-law and I), please post your interest here as soon as possible.   Alternatively, you may write to me at: shcmayleewoo@gmail.com   If no takers by 14 Nov Thu (1600), we will have to cancel 2 places.  Then I will travel with Alex only.

Closing date:  14 Nov 2013 (Thu), 1600

Payment by:   15 November 2013 (Fri), 1200

Hi All

Remember we once had a pot-luck cum cycling at the Changi Beach Park 2 years ago?
If you forget, here’s the SHC page link for your revisit :
https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=3836

We had a lot of fun and LOTS of food then. Want to have another round of such fun? This pot-luck will tie in with our last Monthly Cycling for this year 2013. We will resume cycling again after Chinese New Year 2014.

For those who can’t cycle, you can skate. If you can’t do both — then just come and join in the fun in eating, chit-chatting catching up with old and new friends….. or swim.!! :)

The park is serene and much less crowded than ECP.

?Parking is free after 5pm and the nearest parking is : Carpark 1 although Carpark 2 is also very near.
?There is a clean and airy public toilet (with shower cubicles) at the same location.

Buses that stop right outside the park along Nicoll Drive bus stop B10) :
?# 9 – from Bedok Interchange
?#19 – from Tampines Interchange
?#89 – from Hougang Central Interchange

Buses to Changi Village Terminal (a short walk to the park along waterfront) :
?# 2 – from New Bridge Road Terminal
?#29 – from Tampines Interchange
?#59 – from Bishan Interchange
?#109 – from Serangoon Interchange

For information on bike or skate rental, you may enquire at :
http://www.lifestylerecreation.com.sg/

Please register here and indicate type of food you are bringing so we have an idea.

Looking forward to meeting you folks soon.

EO – Lily Ho & Douglas Chan

Registration :
1) Lily Ho – fried bee hoon
2) Douglas
3) Silas – card tricks
4) Tian Soo – wine
5) Janie
6) Susan CH Tan – sambal goreng
7) Eileen Thean
8) Peggy Yap – green bean soup, fruits & lemon barley
9) Arthur Yap
10) Margaret Tian
11) Steven Chan
12) Dolly Lim
13) Patrick Cheong – potato salad
14) Caroline – play by ears
15) Lina Ng – curry chicken & baguette
16) Lin Chuah
17) Peri
18) Thomas Loh
19) Sockie
20) Teresa Seow
21) SK Chua
22) Esther Mok
23) Ann Lim – stuffed cherry tomatoes
24) Alice Yap
25) Bira
26) Judy Lim
00) Frisna
27) Hou Chong
28) Kristy Quek – fruits
29) Audrey Wong
30) Paul Kong
31) Peggy Kong
32) Nina Choo
33) Annie Tang
00) Charles Chua – cakes
34) Judy – disposal cultery
35) Johnny Pow – cabbage & pork belly
36) Annie Pow
37) John Howe
38) Helen Yeo – Soya sauce chicken
39) Boon Liang

Date : Friday 29 November
Place: Sentosa Cove
Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½ hours)
Meeting Point : Meet 7.30am at Harbourfront MRT Station Exit E

Items To Wear/Bring: Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun. (Umbrella is a must as the weather is unpredictable)

NB: If it rains at 6.00am on Fri 29 Nov…please check your handphones for our latest message – to carry on or to cancel

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee ( Tan Li Li guiding us)

Register here:

Life has a strange way of throwing challenges at us.

When we put in our effort, it does not mean we will be rewarded with a kind word, let alone appreciation.  When we ask questions, lo and behold, we are creating issues that should not happen in the first place.  Huh? Whaaa?  Hmmmm……..

How do we deal with such challenges?  For me, I speak up (even if it’s the last time; till death do us part.  Kekekeee), after which I move on and happily continue with my life.

So, darlings, when the going reeli, reeli gets tough, THE TOUGH GETS GOING!

Share with us, especially Agony Aunt G here, how do you deal with challenges that somehow makes you the bad guy?

I am in KL, and obviously beside eating, I had nothing else better to do. I usually go to the 7-Eleven and buy all the local newspapers I can lay my hands on.

The article this morning reported that an anthropologist has identified that the answer lies in brain chemistry. She tracked 28,000 people.  Some of us feel good and romantic; and have the sexual drive, and all this because of dopamine and testosterone

In our Club, I read only Tian Soo is familiar with this chemical.

Why do some of us like this person and not another person?  As you know, I like to make Paper Clips work, but trying to do so, does not seem to work.  The naturally attraction works, but the individuals must come together.

If a person has active dopamine, tend to seek experience, curious and easily board, they tend to be introspective and like their own type.

If a person has high testerone, they tend to be analytical, competitive, they too tend to be attracted to their types.

These factors sparked attraction. The success is to overlook everything you cannot stand in someone.  These works whether one is 30 or 60.

What do you think?  Aiyah, just some serious fun.

Terence Seah

As the heading declares – the flea mart has expanded to include barter of goods and services .We are getting beyond money! Is there something or a service you need or wish to acquire? What can you offer in exchange? Do place an advertisement here and who knows, you may just find a match!

You can also offer knowledge in exchange for something from the people who are interested in attending your class.  The something will be an item from your wish list, so you must make known your wish list. Barter of knowledge was reported in the S.T. recently. It is a meaningful and fun idea.

Spring cleaning for Christmas and the new year is round the corner. Anything from your store room to give away or sell for a token price?  Do advertise and see how much fun and satisfaction you can get, especially from giving away your possessions!

A gentle reminder: When placing an advertisement, do be guided by the guidelines. Okay, looking forward to your advertisements especially if you are giving away stuff!. :)

Guidelines on placing advertisements

1. NO corporate/company/shop advertisements. Only advertisements of personal belongings and personal services are permitted.

2. Two advertisements per month per member.

3. Each advertisement must not exceed 10 lines.

4. No telephone numbers allowed. Only e-mail addresses

5. Advertisements on barter are permitted

Date:  09 November 2013, Saturday
Start Time:   4.30pm sharp
Meeting Place:   HarbourFront Centre, Level 1 (vicinity of Pizza Hut #01-69/
BreadTalk #01-67).
Nearest MRT: HarbourFront CC29, Exit B.
ECs for this walk:  Charles Wee and ChristinaCL Chan

Join us in this last walk of 2013…  to a place filled with war history
nuggets and beauty! preserved, retained, yet seamlessly merged
with modern ammenities to provide a haven for all to enjoy.

Let the sounds of music from the sea;
the songs from a variety of feathered species;
the cool of sea breeze; the flutter of wings;
the beauty of a variety of blooms;
bring to you, a sense of calm and rest!

We will transverse along the coastline from man-made boardwalk into the
forest, filled with historical relics – an open-air museum that showcased
underground bunkers and gun batteries from WW II.

The surrounding area projects peace and solitude that brings a sense of
relief and thankfulness that the guns had ceased fire long ago and battles
are no longer fought!        {sigh}

The sight of artists capturing the gorgeous views over the sea;
fishermen preparing their fishing baits or trying their luck,
families and friends enjoying, yet another natural oasis.

With a panoramic view, it is indeed “THE place to watch sunset!”

Let us linger for a moment along the coastal front, be soothed, be lulled by
the wonders of nature and revel in this scenic view of vast sea and greenery…

Dine & Home Sweet Home will be in the Nature Reserve itself – Eco Gourmet Cafe comes highly recommended OR next to Labrador MRT (CC27) Alexandra Retail Centre(ARC) with a selection of Japanese/Chinese restaurants; Komala’s, cafes, etc

Note:
1)  For your own safety, come in comfortable footwear, no slippers/sandals.
2)  Protect oneself with sun screen, sunglasses, caps, mosquito repellant
3)  Besides umbrella, bring a disposable raincoat (though we pray for good weather)
4)  Hydrate with a bottle of drinking water.
5)  **In nature reserves — leave nothing behind and take nothing away
except memories through your lenses.

From March 2013, monthly walks will be an EC event till further notice.
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members
(please get them to join SHC club, too).
Please observe SHC Rule  – Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned in SilverHairsClub.com.

Walk Team ECs: Joyce Tan, Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Lydia Soh, Serene Low and I, ChristinaCL Chan

To a place of historical significance and tranquility….

1)  Charles Wee
2)  Christina Chan
3)  Alice Seah
4)  Gingko Tay
5)  Johnny Pow
6)  Annie Pow
7)  Judy Lim
8)  Maureen Lee
9)  June Koh
10) Ronald Lam
11) Bernie Chung
12) Eddy Lee
13) Margaret Lee
14) Thomas Lau
15) Lucy Lau
16) Jane Chua
17) Daisy Phua
18) Richard Wong
19) Jimmy Tsin
20) Irene Chua
21) Yew Tiong
22) Lina Tan
23) Dorothy Low
24) Cheryl Ho
25) Janet Ng
26) Azhari C
27) Andrew Koh
28) Veronica W
29) Mary Tan
30) Serene Low
and there is 1, the last pax, who came for the final leg of the walk!

Over a cup of coffee/tea, drink or with snack, we have two solid hours of networking and getting to know each other better. All SHC members or non-members are welcomed.

The details:
Date: 21-11-2013 (Thursday)
Time: 3.00PM to 5.00PM
Venue: Swissbake Cafe @ Marina Bay Link Mall
Meeting Place: After coming out of Raffles Place MRT Station, turn left, up escalator and wait nearby Jollibean Stall.
(We will start walking to the cafe at 3.05PM)
[For those who missed us, you can meet us at the cafe itself at 8A, Marina Boulevard,
#B2-47].For those who still have time to spare, we can have our dinner at Marina Bay Sands Food Court and continue to chat and/or to experience the nightlife there.

hewlee (EC)

Those registered coming:
1) hewlee
2) non-member
3) Alice Seah
4) Jassmine Teo
5) Paul Kong
6) Johnny Pow
7) Anne
8) Gingko Tay

Registration now closed.

If you have a special skill or a passion to share, starting a web page or a blog is the way forward. Be it showing us how you cook your favourite dish or  “How to ..” in many of the problems facing the seniors in the digital divide.

Some use the web page/blog just as a diary of family events to share with their love ones and friends.

Come to this month’s ITIG gathering and we will show you how to start web publishing or starting your own personal blog.

A word of caution – a web site or a blog is not a “one-off” affair. The owner requires continuous updating and maintenance of the web site or blog to sustain readership and increase viewership.

For those who have specific questions on this discussion topic, please email me (hewlee@gmail.com) one week before the meeting date. I will try my best to answer them during the class.

Topic:  Web Publishing and Blogging
Date:   23-11-2013 (Saturday)
Time:   3.00PM to 5.00PM
Course Fee: Free (no charge)
Venue: Leng Kee Community Centre (Nearest MRT – Redhill)
Size of Class: Limited to 20

Hewlee (EC)

Those registered coming:
1) Doug Chan
2) Helen Kuek
3) non-member
4) Jassmine Teo
5) June Koh
6) Gingko Tay
7) Andrew Yeung (not coming)
8) Shirleen Kao (not coming)
9) Audrey Wong
10) Sock Cheng aka Sockie
11) Dan Huang
12) OlivaRos
13) Irene Poh (not coming)
14) Andrew Koh
15) Judy Lim
16) Bobby Bok
17) Aaron How (not coming)
18) Lydia Soh
19) Anne Chee
20) Pearl Wong
21) Anna Seet
22) Caroline Gee (not coming)
23) Dorine Tan
24) Veronica Wong (not coming)
25) Tan Meow Noi, Lina
26) Edwin Ong
27) Sally Kang
28) Karen Thio

The registration is now closed. Thank you for your support.

Last week I was in Singapore.  I visited an ex-colleaque of mine, and I visited his office. Sat down and chatted with him.  Chatting through, I noticed on his table were hundreds of business cards, messily placed in front of his computer screen.  He is a Sales Director, has no personal secretary, and has to manage his name cards , and keying them in into his Microsoft Outlook contacts.  At the same time, he has one of the latest Samsung S4. He complains he has no time to enter the contract details, but will likely do so before the end of the year.

If someone, contracted through an external company), can do so for the entire company, with 10 executives, can input the business cards into a file, and after finishing, the executive can download the contacts into his smartphone or desktop, the executives will be very happy with this part of the job.  That someone can charge the company a fee.  He can also work together as a group.  This can also be a retirement part time business for some SilverHairsClub members.

We have to continuously think of work for ourselves, to make some money and to keep our fingers nimble and our brains vibrating.

What do you think?  Can this work? and how can we do this business for retirees.
We will get to know more working people, and perhaps get leads and tips.  There are hundreds of companies out there with similar issues.

You know I love ideas, and you too can be a part of it.

Terence Seah

Dear members,

SilverHairsClub hopes that Singapore seniors can have a Club which is easy to join, and that the Club continues to run without any subscription fee.  This has been made possible because there are some members who have the same objective in organising activities as the Club.  We have tried for years to ask our members to organise an activity for members, at least once in the lifetime membership.  However, I must say the effort has not been successful, if not a failure.

Event organisers (EOs) and Event coordinators (ECs) as well as assistants put in a lot of time, expense and energy when organising activities for members.  The situation can turn bad as there are some members who loves to complain and criticise the organisers behind the curtain.  The EOs put in a lot of effort, time and money, and they pay the same amount as fellow participants.  They do not get to enjoy the activity but instead have to run around to make sure the activity runs smoothly.  Such situations are very discouraging, and do not encourage EOs and ECs to come forward.

We will have a slight change.  All EOs who organises events and activities for members pay the same as other members.  Whatever is balance will now be left to the discretion of the EO. The EO has to make sure that his budget is correct and understands the risks of additional costs.  So, for the EOs, you set the price for the event.  If you set too high, few will attend.  If you set too low, the attendance may be too good. If the EO wishes to have a dinner for his committee, it is his decision.  Unfortunately, if there is a loss, the EO has to bear the loss. Participating members decide individually if they would like to attend the event, at the price set by the EO.

ECs, please use your discretion as the Club leaves you to make any price decisions.

I hope this will encourage EOs and ECs to come forward, as we too do not want you to have losses, after running around and doing all the work.

Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub is meant for you. and we like to organise activities for members, so that everybody can find friends and own interest group.

I love organising activities for members. But very often i am away on work. i like to form a permanent team to work with me on these activities, maybe for a year. The work will involve meeting members, registration work, payment, managing the venue and encouraging members to join the events. It will also let you meet more people.

If you like to join the team, please email me. you can have a choice of tasks. Take this opportunity to engage our membership and get to know more people.

This email is addressed to all fellow SilverHairsClub members via email.  If you have not received this, please check your email address and whether you have a password to enter SilverHairsClub.com

Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub.com

Date : Friday 25 October 2013
Place: Pasir Ris Park
Time/Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2½ hours)

Meeting Point; End Point : Pasir Ris MRT Station (exit A) We will walk near the beach, to a long board walk and back to the MRT station.

Items To Wear/Bring: Walking shoes, umbrella/raincoat and drinking water, hat if you’re afraid of the sun.

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee  ( assisted by Tan Li Li)

Register here:

How can members mix around at a buffet restaurant?

It’s always a battle.  When we gather together, we all love to plong ourselves on a chair. Then, we don’t move for the next 2-3 hours.  And then members complain we should move around because we are not mixing around.  Then, we have introductions, games, and members feel they have no time to network.

I like an “All standing gathering” with a drink on the left hand and some snacks on serving tables. We keep our right hand for shaking hands. But then, we complain the legs are just not that strong. “Why no chairs?”

At Hans restaurant, some tables are long, and we don’t know who to talk with, on the right or on the left.  Some tables are small, and we squeeze and again, we don’t move.

What about a buffet restaurant?  If we go for a buffet lunch or dinner, and we sit down in tables of four, how are we going to mix and network.  At the end of the gathering, we go home knowing 3 persons, and not knowing the others.  What can we do?

SilverHairs love to make friends.  Don’t have to go into the why’s. How do we mix and network at monthly gatherings and still get to know a good number of other members?

There is always a spread of food on the serving table.  Nowadays, the restaurants serve ah la cart buffet or order as you like.  And, each of us get our own plates, bowl and fork and spoon.  Can we move ourselves, say every 30 mins?  The EO can “ting a glass” and time to move.  Those who don’t want to move can sit still; others can move.  We do it 3 times, and in 2 hours, we get to meet a new set of friends.

What do you think?  Do you have ideas?

Terence Seah

Dear all

The Ageless Theatre presents Faces (Phases) of Love, a play about the power of love and the search for that special someone. It comprises four short skits, including one about a lonely widow’s love for her deceased husband, and another about four mahjong buddies reminiscing about love and loss.

The venue is the Marine Parade Community Club Theatrette. Each ticket costs $15. As contact numbers of the organisers cannot be displayed here, if you wish to join a couple of us for this performance, you may transfer funds to my POSB Savings Account 159-13164-5 and I can purchase the tickets on your behalf.

What is interesting is that the Ageless Theatre comprises people aged 43 and above.

Any play enthusiasts?

Joy :)

I borrowed Douglas Chan threats in the cycling post and upon consideration perhaps should share the experience with my senior friends, when and if having to warded in a rehabilitation community hospital. This experience also taught me to have better knowledge of rehabilitation community hospital rather than just naively listened to doctors’ ardent recommendation. I sincerely urge everyone please reconsider seriously in choosing rehab community hospital as we had very bad experience

As a result of a fall, my mum had internal bleeding in the head and was warded in SGH on September 29 and upon discharged was transferred to Bright Vision Hospital for rehab on Friday Oct 11 and was admitted at about 1030 hr. The standard of patient care was atrocious beyond words. In fact, the neighboring patients too had loads of grievances.

On Saturday Oct 12 at about 1500 hr she had high temperature and was gasping for breath…..momentarily she appeared on the journey GOING HOME. The On-Call Doctor attended and IMMEDIATELY recommended she be transferred back to SGH. As usual we went through the A & E procedure and was warded for infection in the chest now this is in additional to the neuro situation ……….. please pray for her and the wisdom of the doctors to administer care for her recovery. Thanks

Anyway, at an appropriate time I am considering to share the experience in Bright Vision Hospital in greater details in the social media. Meantime, perhaps you may also like to contribute your comments and suggestion.

Here’s wishing all our Muslim friends Hari Raya Haji.

This year’s festival falls on Tue Oct 15 2013.  To soak in the atmosphere, drop by Kampong Glam and Geyland Serai.  I may go to Kampong Glam to check out the shops, Malay heritage sites etc.

Shisha is waiting……

Hi all cyclists

A Memorial Ride in remembrance of Janet Chan will be held on 19 October 2013. Janet Chan used to join our monthly cycling whenever it was held at ECP, although she was not a regular cyclist, she was one of the first to have a foldie.

Date : 19 October 2013
Time : 1600-2000 hrs
Venue: meet at Burger King, ECP at 1530hrs
Route: It will be on PCNs and on pedestrian walkways starting from Burger King to Gardens by the Bay.

Rental bikes are available nearby.

Those going :
1. douglas
2. ah nee
3. lily
4. boon liang
5. lina ng
6. hou chong
7. yew kwong
8. eileen thean
9. judy lim
10. audrey wong
11. bira
12. andrew koh
13. yatsin
14. julian
15. solomon chang
16. susan tan
17. fredalim
18. caroline gee
19. Paul Kong
20. Peggy
21. Nina
22. John Howe

Maybe :
1. Karen Thio
2. Eileen Ang
3. Irene Poh
4. Malcolm
5. Lydia Soh
6. Tony Ang

Thousands of end users were caught by surprise the unexpected inconvenience caused to them after a fire broke out at the telco’s exchange station on Wednesday, 9 Oct 2013.  Businesses lost their customers and takings for the day; punters missed their winning opportunites; subscribers scrambled for connectivity with their friends; lovers, friends etc missed their dates or were late for appointment.

Where were you and what were you doing at the time when the disruption began?  How did you adjust to the inconvenience?

Read my comments on my story.

Interested in playing Table Tennis,  please be at Clementi Sports Hall every Thurs

wef 10 Oct. Time 8.00 to 10.00am. Bring your own Ping Pong Bats and balls.

If you are a Beginner just come and tick-tock with us. You’ll get better with each game!

Good morning, Silver Babees!

Guess most of you are up and about; probably done your chores, walked the dog and had a hearty breakfast.  Others may be out walking, cycling or simply reading the papers at the coffee shop or at home.

A typical Sunday for me when I do not have an appointment is to sleep in, perhaps throw in some exercise and surfing the internet – chilling out totally.

How do you spend your Sundays?

Here’s a song to start our day…………

“People are always good company when they are doing what they really enjoy”. Samuel Butler quotes

Make yourself a date with Boon Liang on Fri, 25 Oct 2013 and indulge in a little bit of Wine & Dine relaxing in a nice cosy corner with good company.

Rilassi da pietro
283 Changi Road beside Kampong Eunos
Singapore 419762
Time: 7pm onwards

Nearest train station:  Eunos, about 10 minutes’ walk to the bistro

Menu & Price (1 for 1 for main course) – $16 to $38
– rack of lamb, salmon fillet, steak, dory, BBQ pork ribs, rosemary chicken

**No corkage.  Feel free to bring your wine.**

Appetizer $15 to $18
Salad $15 to $16
Soup $8 to $12
Pizza 10″ $16 to $20
Pasta $18 to $$24
Risotto $18 to $24
On the Grill $6 to $20 – skewers
On the sides $12 to $14 – wings, white bait, calamari, fries
Desserts $12 to $15
White n red wine, beer, whiskey, cocktails, soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea

Please be the first to register by 20 Oct 2013 here:

1. Boon Liang (EO)
2. Geraldine Ting
3. Bira
4. Lin Chuah
5. Lai Fong
6. Pearl Wong
7. Judy Lim
8. Ah Nee
9. Arthur Yap
10. Peggy Yap
11. Veronique Lee
12. Gingko
13. Marg Tian
14. Steven Chan
15. Robert Ong
16. Bessie Lam
17. Andrew (Bessie’s)
18. Peri Liew
19. Dorine Tan
20. Yew Kwong
21. Sockie
22. Helen Kuek
23. Helen Wong
24. Caroline Gee
    Rosalind Lee
25. Cat Ho
26. Irene Poh
27. Melissa Khng
28. Kristy Quek
29. Daisy Yeo
    Bobby Bok
30. Evyonne Chew
31. Rose White
32. Thomas Loh
33. Lydia Chin
34. Kheng Lim
35. Lily Ho
36. Jway
37. Clara Chay
38. Myra Chia
39. Ann Lim
40. Theresa Seow

Registration is closed at 40.

Please do not copy  and paste from the internet.

Cancer is  painful and dreaded sickness. Many of us know of a friend or a relative who had suffered from cancer, undergoing treatment or has passed away bcause of cancer. Be it cancer of the lungs, colon, postrate, nose, skin, or smach, the sickness is dreaded and feared.  If treatment is treated early, the cances of a cure is high; if detected late, it’s along process of treatment, and a stress to the care-giver. It is also expensive.

What have you experienced, seen or done when you knopw of someone who has cancer. Which hospital did you go? What were your medication? Which foreign country did the person go to for treatment? What herbs or plants were tried? How much was spend? What kind of government support was available?

Share your experience so that others can learn from you. We are all getting old. Your sharing can be useful information to  other members.

Please do not copy from the net. write your experience.

Terence Seah