SilverHairsClub

I chanced upon an article about a retirement community called Nalcrest in Florida. It was built for the retirement of poorly-paid  postal workers in the 1960s. It got me reflecting: Can S’pore have an affordable retirement community for ordinary S’poreans (a.k.a. HDB flat dwellers)? I say yes because we have CPF ,  Medisafe and private savings to support a simple, dignified retirement life for the ordinary man in the street.

The idea is feasible if based on three main criteria: The retirement flats have a short lease,  are non- transferrable and open only to HDB flat dwellers.

If you are interested in this topic, do put in your take and/or share your suggestions/ideas. Perhaps we could send a proposal to the Minister for consideration. :)

2013 Morning Walks 

Date : Friday 26^th April

Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½ hours)

Meeting Point : Mountbatten MRT Station (outside control room, we will leave by exit B)

End Point : We will walk briefly along Mountbatten and Fort Roads and along East Coast Park, to Marine Parade Food Centre for brunch and continue along Siglap Park Connector to Kembangan MRT if our legs permit, or else we can dismiss from Marine Parade.

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

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee

Register here:

 

Hi good a morning to all SHCians,

Please lock out your calendar for 05 may 2013
First Sunday of may…this event is held
In Johore ..this is a EC event..you may get yr
Ah kong ah am,ah ee , ah Kim ah whee ah lian to chan kar join
But cannot mention any name in de SHC lah..
Like frisna say, get them to join SHC as members lor…
I ,will announce more infor at later stage lor..
Now ,ai ve my 40 winks liao….

A week ago, a friend of mine told me that this Friday is a holiday.  I wasn’t too sure if I will be in Singapore.  Well, I am back, and I suddenly want to take a slow car drive to Mersing.  So, we agreed to drive to Mersing using the attached route map.  We go Friday at about 6am and back Sunday late afternoon.

If there is anyone with your own car and group, wanting to drive up together, let’s meet just after the 2nd link.

No schedule, no prebooked hotels, eat simply and as local as possible, no speed driving.  Objective: eat, enjoy the scenery, and come back safely.

Let me know if you are coming.

Terence Seah

THIS  is an only an Update, not for registration. 

Please do not comment (as Comments Off button not found).  Thx!

Dear Friends,

Walking is good for health, all of us know that;  at least, by now    … … hehe
Walking is boring…. Says WHO?
Walking is not static; even YOU can make walking FUN along the way!
One can…. breathe in for 4 steps & breathe out for 4 steps, focus on the breath
OR … …  simply count One Two Three, One Two Three  and, you will be waltz walking!

INFORMATION

Rain or Shine our monthly walks will be ON!
Every 2nd Saturday of the month, as scheduled, usually in the afternoons UNLESS otherwise informed.

From March 2013, monthly walks are EC events till further notice.
You are allowed to bring your adult friends who are non-SHC members (please get them to join SHC club, too)

Do observe SHC Rule  –
Names & pictures of non-members are not to be shown or mentioned in
SilverHairsClub.com!!

Upcoming walks for Q2:
April 13th   PasirRis 2 Tampines
May  11th   MacRitchie 2 BukitTimah (morning walk, exception)
June 08th   Buangkok 2 Punggol

Other Scheduled dates, info only:
July 13th
August 24th  (4th Sat/mth)
September 14th
October 12th
November 09th
December 14th  (TBC)

Thank you for noting!

LET THE JOY OF DOING A PLEASANT ACTIVITY BE THERE ALWAYS!

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!

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

 

Let’s say you like to organise a fishing trip to Tioman on 15 Jan 2013.

First, you can start a Post, indicating all the details of the trip.

Second, you like to invite interested participants to come together, ask questions and speak to the organiser.  Simple on the Post, say that you would like to have a livechat with interested participants, and invite them to go into the SHC LiveChat at a particular date and time.  Everybody logs in at the same time, and you take the lead.

https://silverhairsclub.com/?page_id=6076

This is an example only.  Note: SHC livechat is unmoderated.

Terence Seah

It’s not only kids that have a smartphone nowadays.  Today, many people carry a smartphone; maybe because these phones are really smart.

Many SilverHairs carry a smartphone.  If you have an Android phone, you can access SilverHairsClub.com by downloading an Apps into your phone.  It’s a WordPress apps.  Maybe u need a WordPress for Android.

Now, you dont need to fight with your children for using the home computer; you can make more use of your smartphone.

Terence Seah

Music makes the world go round.  This is definitely true, judging from the music and songs that are played on this website and during our varied events.  I had played the role of the Video Jockey.  Our second VJ was Dolly Lim.  Now, I think it is a good time to have our third VJ.  This is an opportunity to express your music talents and interests.  If you are shy, this may be the role for you.

In this role, the VJ picks songs from the 60s and 70s, and play them on the top left hand corner of the Club’s website.  These music clips can also be from any era, and any language.  Sometimes, the video can be inline with current activities and members’ requests.

Pre-requisites would include:

1.  Familiar with songs from the 50s, 60 and 70s, in our common languages and dialects.

2.  You must believe that that “Music makes the world go round”.

3.  Familiar with the SHC culture, and loves helping fellow members get to know new and more friends.  Have been with the Club for at least two years.  Can interact with the Club membership.

4.  Able to spend 30 mins a week, to select videos and upload this video to our web server.

5.  This role is not difficult; although the person should be comfortable with the computer and internet.

6.  Can be of any sex and and age.

7.  Term: 1 year.  Candidates are required to ensure confidentiality on all membership database.  Those who cannot maintain strict confidence with email information need not apply.

Michael Jackson Pepsi Generation – Click here.

If you like this role, please raise your hand or email to me.  Thank you.

Terence Seah

Earth Hour started in Sydney in 2007 as a campaign to raise awareness on environmental issues such as climate change and global warming. It begins as a movement to switch off lights to raise awareness on how we need to conserve resources. The movement quickly gained momentum and spread to other parts of the world.

This year, Earth Hour falls on Saturday, 23 March, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Join me next Saturday to switch off non-essential lights for one hour from 8.30 to 9.330pm if you are at home on this day in support of earth Hour.

Save the Planet, go beyond the hour. Remember , your action counts.

Cheers
Jac

Hi buddies ,

I am planning a day driving trip to Johore.we will whack de bak kut tea ,light yoga cum laughter excerise , massage & a nice dinner before calling it a day….this will be a EC event…

Car owner will have to arrange over de charge inccure

Hi Members

We were thinking of going back to ECP for our leisure cycling where we cycle for 1 hour but makan and chit-chat for 2 hours kind. However, the ECP Marina Cove is still under renovation.

This Saturday, the professional cyclists will be cycling from Queenstown starting at 6.30am ending at the Marina Barrage at 9am and they had invited us to join them. We, the leisure cyclists will start our journey from Kallang Stadium to meet them at the Marina Barrage thereby cutting two-third of the distance. If you are keen to join us for the leisurely cycling, please register here.

* Meeting place : Jalan Benaan Kapal hawker centre (free parking)

* Time : 8.00am

* Cycling route : via Tanjong Rhu Bridge -> Geylang Park Connector (along the Kallang River).

* Guarantee very scenic (bring your camera).

At the end of cycling, we will decide where to have lunch.

Registration :
—————–
1) Lily Ho
2) Dolly Lim
3) Lee Ah Nee
4) Lee Hou Chong
5) Lina Ng
6) Johnny Pow
7) Yew Tiong
8) Boon Liang

EO – Lily & Dolly

CLICK here to view PHOTOS

Hi fellow SHCians,

From members feedback over the years, some members have expressed that they do not always need to start a new Post, as they may not have a topic for discussion.  There has always been this request to just have a chat.  Others just want to have a simple online chat.  With our recent system upgrade, this is now possible.

Well, we can have it from today.

From today, you can have livechat anytime of the day.  Please respect the views and comments of fellow participants.   To participate:

1. Simply log onto SilverHairsClub.com.
2. A LiveChat window will appear on the bottom right of the HomePage. Click that little square box to start.
3. You may be required to log in,  as this is strictly for members.
4. In the LiveChat box, there is a faint empty text box, at the bottom.
5. Chat whatever you like.  This LiveChat is not moderated.
6. Please make effort to respond to fellow members who respond to your question. Do not leave the question dangling.
7. As this is our general chatroom, do address the person first eg Hi James, ……
8. SHC rules of no discussions on politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM.
9. Contact tel numbers are not permitted.  No personal details.
10. Most members are usually logged on before 9am, during lunch time, around 5pm and after dinner time.  When you leave the Chatroom, please say “goodbye”; so the other parties are not waiting for your response.
11. EOs and EOs can pre-invite fellow members to come into the livechat at a certain date and type.  But, there maybe other members chat too.

Have fun.  Give LiveChat a try.  Any feedback appreciated.

Terence Seah

 

2013 Morning Walks 

Date : Friday 22^nd  March

Time / Duration : 7.30am – 10.00am (2 ½  hours)

Meeting Point : Raffles Place  MRT station, exit E

End Point : We will walk past Marina Bay Sands,  Marina Barrage, Tanjong Rhu, East Coast Park and end in Marine Parade Food Centre for brunch

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

EOs : Linda Chan & Margaret Wee

Register here:

We receive an invitation to participate in an expo “Life matters”.  I thought of participating by taking a booth, with the objective of increasing our membership.  Often we advertised in the papers, but the costs are high.

This event is specially tailored for seniors in Singapore.

Where and When?
* Venue: Suntec Singapore, Hall 404
* Date: Sat & Sun, 27 & 28 July 2013
* Time: 10am – 8pm
* Feature dates: The Straits Times & Shin Min 26 July (Friday)/ Lianhe Zaobao 27 July (Saturday)

The SPH organiser has costings, starting from $4,588 for one booth.  It’s a standard size booth.

Is there any member/s who would like to share the booth?  We can share out; and it would be fun to have our members to also attend the Expo on a Saturday and Sunday.

Terence Seah

UPDATES

CONTRIBUTIONS:

 1)   Yew Kwong            …..     $100

2)   Gabriella Chua        …..     $100

3)   SusanCH Tan          …..     $100

4)   Jacqueline Wong     …..     $100

5)   Irene Poh                …..     $100

7)   Rosalind Lee           …..     $100

8)   Judy Lim                  …..     $100

9)   Leon Lau Eng Seng  …    $50

10) Mary Chan               …..   $100

Manning the Booth

1)   Yew Kwong

2)   Gabriella Chua

3)   SusanCH Tan

 4)   Jacqueline Wong

5)   Irene Poh

6)   Mary Chan

Other form of support:

1)   Sam Goh-Huat huat huat!  Distribute flyers.

 

 

Hi SHE Members
Do remember that we have the above enterprise to cater for elder members to be part time elder sitters. Pass the word around and if you know of anyone that requires our services.

Call Jenny or Vivian.

Hello fellow SHCians,

For your information, I am doing a second repeat of this talk in Leng Kee CC (5-minutes walk from Redhill MRT) on the abovementioned date. The time is from 3.00PM to 5.00PM. For those interested, please go to link itforseniors.wordpress.com or meetup.com/itforseniors for more details. The classroom can only accommodate 20 persons and now we have twenty registered. Registration is now closed.

hewlee (EC)

Those registered coming:

1) Vivian Lai
2) from meetup.com/itforseniors (not coming)
3) from meetup.com/itforseniors
4) from meetup.com/itforseniors
5) Sally Kang
6) Winnie Tan (not coming)
7) Susan CH Tan
8) Yatsing
9) Dorine Tan
10) Tan Mary
11) Peri Liew
12) Tan Seow Mai
13) June Koh
14) Theresa Seow
15) Christina Chan
16) Oi Cheng
17) Goh Ah Lam
18) Yew Tiong
19) Richard Wong
20) Dan Huang
21) Serene Ho
22) Olivia Ros Jiang
23) Gingko Tay
24) Registration closed

GREAT NEWS! From this month onwards, advertisers will be able to attach pictures of their items in their advertisements. Now, with pictures, those difficult to describe things can also be put up for sale (or to give away).

If you are looking for a certain thing to buy (or to borrow), you can also advertise your interest/search on this flea mart site.

A gentle reminder: Go through the guidelines before posting your advertisements. 

The March online flea mart is now open for your advertisements.

Guidelines:

Dear fellow SilverHairsClub members,

The lunar New Year festival has just passed. It’s always full of memories.  To some of us, it’s a quiet time of the year.  The Snake year is a good year for you to introduce yourself to other members of the Club, if you have not done so.

SilverHairsClub is the place for you to find new friends, and find other members with similar hobbies and interests.

1.  SilverHairsClub.com: Has been upgraded to include new features eg adding pictures. You can attract members to your events by adding a picture to the Post.

2.  Introduce yourself:  If you have not introduced yourself, write to us.  We would help you to put your introduction in the Club. Include something about yourself, hobbies, interest, work or even family. Tell us your dreams, plans and future ideas. What u like and what you don’t like.   Tell us which schools you studied; you may find a lost class mate.  Even which company you are working for.  We like to know if you are retired or still working part-time or full time.  Even the not-so-good about yourself eg you love to drink yourself drunk, or you love the casino from morning till night.  Someone may like you.  Age not needed as everyone is over 45.

3.  Single Seniors:  The Club has many activities, organised by fellow members.  These activities will continue.  In addition, this year, we are focusing on single seniors.  Some of us may be single or “singles again”.  Members who are legally not married can join “Paper Clips”.  During the 1st 6 months, we will organise group singles activities, specially for “Paper Clips” only.  These activities will have a 50:50 male:female ratio.

*  To join “Paper Clips” as a participant, please email to paper.clips@SilverHairsclub.com.

*  If you like to join the Paper Clips committee, helping to organise singles events, do write to terences@SilverHairsClub.com.

Participate in SilverHairsClub activities. And you will find new friends, SilverHairs friends.  Travel together.  Have tea or potluck sessions together.  Play golf together.

I look forward to hear from you.

Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub.com

An informal social club, for Singaporeans, over 45.

Our objective is to provide a platform for SilverHairs to meet new and more friends.

(Strictly no politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM)

Hi Everyone,

I am glad to become part of the club.  I am 47 years old and working in
the administrative department.

I enjoy singing, dancing, yoga, travelling and socialising.

Have a great & wonderful 2013!

 

Please note:
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!!

Date:   Saturday,  09th March  2013

Start Time:   4.20pm  SHARP  

Duration of walk:   approx 3hrs

Meeting Place:   Blk 7 Empress Road Market/Hawker Centre, off Farrer Road (not Farrer Park!).

Getting to Meeting Place:
1)  Nearest MRT-CircleLine CC20 Farrer Road MRT, Exit B,
walk “against traffic flow”, backwards along Farrer Rd to Blk 7.
OR
2)  by Bus – available along both sides of Farrer Road: 48, 93, 153, 165, 174, 186, 855 and 961.

End of walk:   The Grandstand (former Turf Club/City).  There is a FREE Shuttle service to three MRT Stations – Newton, Toa Payoh & Botanic Gardens.

Event Co-Ordinators:   Jeffrey Lim & ChristinaCL Chan.

Brief Description:

LET’s TREK WHERE FEW VENTURE!

The PipeLine Rambles are a series of 4 treks introduced in 2008.   PLR 2 and PLR 3 are my favorite treks.
We did PLR 2 on 2nd August 2008, time to revisit this trek again!      

This interesting mini trek with lush greenery all the way is not “our norm walk in the park”.
The terrain is undulating, as we trek up  & down slopes, the route is mostly off the beaten track.
The trail is exploratory and you can add some excitement if you so wish,
**  get onto & walk on a large pipe OR
**  slide down another  OR
**  test of strength…. challenge your HAND POWER,  heave oneself up a 4-feet wall (if it is still there).

Let me assure you that the challenges are not as daunting as it seems; there are OPTIONS ….  hehe

The walk shall end at the newly transformed lifestyle hub: The Grandstand where a variety of cuisine awaits!

IF you do not wish your legs to itch, come in long pants, longer socks & proper walking shoes!
Stay cool Be cool!            

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

COME!  LET’S RAMBLE TOGETHER!     

REGISTER HERE.

 

1. Jeffrey Lim
2. ChristinaCL Chan
3. Andrew Yeung
4. Shirley TanSM
5. June Koh
6. Margaret Wee (no show)
7. Alice Seah
8. Janie Leong
9. Judy Lim
10. Thomas Lau &
11. Lucy Tan
12. Daniel Chan (withdraw, family matter)
13. Lawrence Khan
14. Azhari Cuttilan
15. Veronique Lee
16. Richard Wong
17. Karen Thio
18. Sally Tan
19. Andrew Koh
20. Lydia Soh
21. Dorine Tan (withdraw, unwell)
22. Susan Tan
23. JamesTan CL
24. Eddie Lee &
25. Margaret Chua
26. Yew Tiong
27. Rosalind Soh
28. K.C. Lau
29. Helen Wong
30. Helen Quek
31. Serene Low

CLICK here to view PHOTOS

 

Hi,? Gong Xi Fatt Choy to every members.

My office is shifting to a new location and would like to rename the followings:

1.? Staff Welfare & Health Committee – A new name which is upbeat, relevant and hip

2.? Lounge – It is to be a place for informal gatherings, makan and the exchange of ideas.

Any ideas from you guys and gals?

New features have been incorporated in the new SilverHairsClub.com. ?However, it is not fully completed yet. ?We had commissioned a company to do our upgrades; and I am pleased with the change. ?You may test it; and if there are any issues, please feedback on this Post.

If a member asks a questions, please feel free to help out the person. ?For those who are familiar with WordPress, and if you have the time, please organise small get togethers to explain its workings. ?I wont respond to your feedback; although I will read all of them.

The major changes are:

1. Better control over spams.
2. Photographs can be added. ?Only one picture is allowed per post; more than that, the Post will be on hold or deleted. ?You may put in a picture that is relevant to the Post. ?If you put in a picture of a person or a group, it is your duty to ensure that approval has been given by that person or the group; failing which you will not be allowed to enter the Club.
3. For portrait pictures, FULL face must be shown. ?Ideal for member introduction.
4. The Club taboos continue to apply; no discussions on politics, sex, race, religion, direct selling or MLM.
5. Any advertisements, not under the monthly fleamart Posts, need to be referred to admin@SilverHairsClub.com. ?T&C apply.
6. Promotional logos, external organisations, company logos or pictures and pictures of non-members are not allowed.

There will be more changes; and they will be announced over the next few months.

We dont use all the features of WordPress. ?But here are some useful Youtube demos. ?You may try others demos.

• How to write a new Post: ?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IGMLYy16jQ
• How to insert a picture in the Post: ??http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4WhyhWLpl0

Have fun.

Terence Seah

Hi Guys…..

I’m planning to go for a short 4-day cruise in April
and would love more company….

• Depart :  21-April-2013 (Sunday) 1pm….. welcome
  lunch @ 1pm
• Return :  24-April-2013 (Wednesday)
  3pm
• Lots of entertainment, dancing, singing, relax, 5
  meals a day…!
• Arrive Phuket on Monday, go to town for dinner/massage/shopping : 7pm to 3am
  …. shiok!
• Arrive Langkawi on Tuesday, go to town for lunch/massage/shopping : 11am to
  6pm … shioker!
• Return home on Wednesday, 3pm.

Early bird price (need to pay up in full by 28-Feb).

$405 per person (twin sharing basis…. cabin has twin beds)….. $127 all
inclusive taxes.

Total :  $532 (very good deal !)

Please email me if you are interested by 23-Feb.  My email : lydiachinyk@gmail.com

Pass the word around ……

Cheers

Lydia Chin

Dear All, this is my last call for help with my project. I have so far received 3 responses (via personal email) from members who shared their experiences and completion of the questionnaire (not-so-professionally designed). If you have previous experience or is currently a care-giver, I’d really appreciate your help to complete the questionnaire. Please email me at inez@wsinnovate.net for me to send you a copy of the questionnaire. (We need about 10 responses from each group member to make up the sample size of 50).Thanking you in advance..inez

Hi All, the badminton group has been quite regular – since April/May 2012. It is steadily growing with the regulars and not-so-regulars, from East to West (and all over Singapore), congregating at Bukit Gombak Stadium on Thursdays from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. We have increased to 2 courts, that means a total of 4 hours of play.        For the coming weeks, we will have coaching sessions for the weaker players. This is to improve the standards of play – but it is OPTIONAL. We welcome players of ALL skills/standards. Our routine is to play, chit-chat, laugh, play, CHEER/JEER – then shower (bring your own hot water and soap)- then lunch (at your own expense) across the road. Sometimes, we have more elaborate ones (thanks to the drivers amongst us.) Come join us, get to know us – players /non-players – or just have coffee/lunch. Latest Attraction – meet our handsome COACHES who will teach you new badminton tricks…