Games Day on Thursdays

Hi all.. we invite anyone and everyone from all over the island to join the us at Bukit Gombak stadium on Thursdays (for other activities besides badminton.) After alighting from the Bukit Gombak MRT station, is the indoor stadium where the regular group plays badminton. However, table tennis is also available and it is FREE (bring your own bats and balls). A short distance away, we can go for a walk at the Guilin Park. If anyone wants to cycle, i have a foldable bicycle which you can borrow. For lunch, there are neighborhood coffee shops, or we can adjourn to HomeTeam club, which has a Chinese restaurant. To venture further, we can drive to IMM for free parking. We can continue the afternoon’s fellowship with bowling or card games or mahjong or whatever..                                                                                                            Come and join us on Games Day …Cheers  emoticon

Nov 2012 SHC Balloon Interest Group, Santa Claus, 7 Nov 2012

November 2012 Balloon IG Meeting
Theme Santa Claus
Theme : Materiial fee $3
Date : Wed 7 November 2012, 730 pm to 930 pm
Venue : Tiong Bahru Community Club, classroom

67A Eu Chin Street S1697151. (Before Tiong Bahru Market/Hawker Cenre/near the Park)

Map to Tiong Bahru Community Club
http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_38941/travel_site_12622/

Please bring black marker (from Popular Book store), balloon pump,
scissor, big plastic bag or laundry basket to put balloon. Camera or
mobile to take balloon pictures.
All are welcome to attend.
(Please rsvp or email sylvia ang at sylviaang38@yahoo.com
in advance as we need to prepare for material. No walk in please).

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Badminton Group – 25 Oct 2012 (latest update)

Hi badminton kakis, Sorry to disappoint you but the badminton court bookings at Home Team ClubHouse has been "hijacked" by a private function..emoticon
However, we have booked the squash courts. There’s also swimming, bowling and a driving range available for a change. Since it is our regular Thursday morning get together in the west, please try to come and do our Thursday exercise in a different form. Lunch as usual after the games. We apologise for the unfortunate cancellation – so we will buy coffee for all who comesemoticon. Cheers and See you. Yoon Chin/Inez/Ron Teo

Are you having sleeping difficulty? Care to share?

Insomnia is a sleeping difficulty. "Do you experience difficulty sleeping?"  It is common in the elderly. I understand it is a sleep disorder not attributed to medical, psychiatric, or environmental causes.

SilverHairsClub has a number of members who cannot sleep at night, especially between 3 and 5am.  I had a discussion with some of them, to find out what they can do about it.  They watch a movie or they just toss around on the bed.  Some take sleeping pills, and this became a habit.  No one whom I spoke to, went out for a walk because other members of the family are fast asleep.

Cannot make a cup of coffee or tea, as this will make the situation worse.  Some advise me to do some work at that time, for example, to do some end-of-day US trading.

They tried all kinds of concoctions but non work. 

Are you one of those with sleeping difficulties during the early hours of the morning?  Any suggestion on how we can do something or take advantage of the time looking at the ceiling?  Perhaps, we can come up with some good ideas to make night into day.  Look forward to your suggestions and ideas.

 

Terence Seah 

Ladies Skype 4/6/9/10 November 2012

Hi calling all SHC Ladies out there, 

Please do come and experience chatting on Skype if you do not already try it out.

We do have lots of ladies in SHC so in order to cater for more to be able to participate, please let me know the preference of the timing. For this round I’m thinking of timings like:

Tues or Friday 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm on weekdays or Sat or Sun afternoon or evening.

If you are really keen to experience it one time or another, please let us know your preference so even the future host can cater for it if not in this round. 

You can join with any topic in mind, planning a trip, making a dish, seeking advice, understanding more of SHC etc etc.  

Hope to hear from you ladies soonest say in a week’s time.

With good Cheers!

 

Dori Tan

Countdown Party! Do join me in celebrating the NEW YEAR 2013 on 31 Dec 2012

It’s that time of the year again!  emoticon

Dear Friends…….

I wish to invite you to join me in ushering the NEW YEAR 2013 with a night of sumptuous dinner, music & dance, lucky draw and many more……….

The Highlights

10 Course Chinese dinner emoticon

Date: 31.12.2012 (Monday)

Time: 7.30 pm – 12.30 am

Price: $36.00

Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Air-Con Hall)

Kindly made payment to my POSB saving account no: 013-06356-7

Ah Nee (Event Coordinators) emoticon   

Joining the party are:

Ah Nee, Veronique Lee, Joe Choo, Lily Ho, Dolly Lim, Malcolm Chen, Joe Leow……….

Time for non-active members to participate

Dear fellow SilverHairsClub members,

I like to share a thought with you at this time of the year.  It’s the usual
time of the year, when we have the feeling that the year is short, and that we
may not have done some meaningful for ourselves.  Before we realise it,
2013 is here.

Many of us are busy, even though we are over 45. Some of us are working to make a
living.  This includes me.  Or we may be busy catching up with
friends for coffee or mahjong.  Still, among us, many are busy nannying
our grandchildren.  While others are karaoke’ing the afternoon out or
dancing the nights away.  For some, it’s charity and social work or
trading online.  I wonder how many among us are active with other
activities eg watching Korean or Taiwanese movies every day.

We have friends, and some of us do not need to think of making more friends. 
Obviously, we don’t want to make friends whom we will regret meeting. 
It’s always nice to have some close friends, whom we can share our interests
and ideas.  Friends whom we can chat during lonely moments; maybe not now
but in later years.

For the last 7 years, SHC activities have been centred around "providing a
platform for Silver Hairs to make new and more friends".  This has
worked well for some members, and we would continue to focus on this objective.

It’s also time to revisit our efforts.  It’s time for non-active members to contribute
actively to the Club.  Have you shared your interests and activities with
Club members?  Have you organised any card games, handicrafts, going
downtown or travel and shopping trips to Johor Bauru with fellow member?
 What about mah-jong sessions? Computer knowledge sharing, cooking
sessions, going classes together and visit exhibitions.  Ever organised a
mini-potluck?

Have you ever offered a hand with Club administration and committee work?  We
have always been looking for volunteers, have you raised your hands? Many
members have organised at least one activity for SHC, but unfortunately many
have not. 

Perhaps, this is the time of the year, for you to think of making a contribution to
SilverHairsClub.  Introduce yourself to the Club, and you will be
surprised what it means to be an active member of SilverHairsClub.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Terence Seah

Gathering for SHC retirees Wed 14 Nov 2012

We shall have another relaxing gathering for retirees at the MPH cafe, Robinson Road on:

  • Wed 14 Nov 2012.
  • Time:  1430 to 1630 hrs.
  • Again, this is a free agenda afternoon.  A good opportunity to meet other retirees and semi-retirees.
  • A set-lunch and a Tea set with toast will be provided free, if you register on this Post.  Simply say you are coming.

if there is some topic you would like to raise with me, please let me know.

I would be pleased to discuss topics on what SHC can do for you.  Obviously, if there is a role you can play in SHC, I would be more than willing to hear from you too.

Look forward to your coming.

Terence Seah 

Registration list:

 

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Vincent Khoo
  3. Lawrence Lee
  4. Lina Wang
  5. Ann Lim
  6. Jassmine Teo
  7. Annie Loh
  8. Terry Tang
  9. Rosalind Lee
  10. .

 

Halloween night, Tue 30 Oct 2012

Halloween night is a night out for monsters and eerie things.  For many years, I have noticed Halloween nights being celebrated and enjoyed in clubs by young people all over the world.  However, I have not attended any one of them.  I know participants wear eerie attire, carrying with them a spear on one hand, and a arrow tail behind their back.

I think this occasion can be a fun time to get together, squeezed ourselves in a small pub, with tight opportunities for dancing and talking loudly and closely at each others ears to share a conversation.  And, when the music stops or the singers decide to take a rest, wow, we have some minutes of rest intereval.

I had been invited before to a pub next to and just after 112 Katong, and I thought it would be a nice place to celebrate Halloween night.  The music and songs on Tues is nostalgic and rather suitable to most of us.  Most drinks are at $10 each, pay upon delivery of the glass.  I think they do not serve coffee, tea or soft drinks. Many tables and stools, and yet can be cramped for a SHC crowd.  There is a 2 piece band, with a singer, likely he can entertain us if we make a request.  Did not see any food, so likely we have to eat before coming.

Well, if you like a night out, one day before 31 Oct, come together for a drink or two, listen to some great music and catching up the weird ones among us celebrating Halloween night, come join me at this place, I think the name is 57 Chevvy at 8pm.  You can leave anytime before the clock strikes 12 or sneak out if you find the tempo too soft or hot for you.

No attendance will be taken.  You dont have to register if you prefer not to.  Yu can come with anybody, any dress, anytime or sneak in ans out quietly.  Simply come in, find a seat, if you can get one, pay for your own drink and figure out who’s there that night.

See you on 30 Oct night.  Registration NOT needed.

Terence Seah 

Badminton game for all – East and West, 18 Oct Thurs

  • Hi all..Booking for the game is scheduled as follows:  18 Oct (Thursday) at Bt Gombak from 10am to 12noon. BUT – 25 Oct (Thursday) at HomeTeam Clubhouse, (Bt Gombak) 10am to 12noon. Does anyone need transport from Bt Gombak stadium to HomeTeam Clubhouse? Can anyone provide transport from Bt. Gombak stadium to the Clubhouse? emoticon
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Do you have an electronic sewing machine? and can provide a sewing service?

Hi fellow members,

I would like to find someone among our club membership, who has an electronic sewing machine.  It should have the capability of storing the SilverHairsClub logo and the words "SilverHairsClub" in its memory.

In the early past, we had explored a T-shirt for members, but we have not been successful because we were unable to confirm the numbers.  At the same time, there are so many varied brand names and designs.  We gave up the idea long ago.  The idea surfaced again, so let’s give it another go.

However, we do have the SHC logo and an established brand name "SilverHairsClub".

What I am looking for is a member who would offer this sewing services, laying the logo or the name "SilverHairsClub" on a T-shirt or blouse or skirt, provided by the SHC member.  This can be an old or new shirt or blouse, any colour, any design or size.

I am hoping this person with the sewing service can provide this service for a fee of $4.  However, members will pay $3 for each logo imprinted.  No pick up service.  I have not thought further of other details.

Meantime, if you can provide this service, please contact me at terences@SilversHairsClub.com. 

Terence Seah 

Funny familiar forgotten feelings.

In response to Terence’s fantasy on our secondary days I want to add on it. Those were the days in school where we rejoice over the time spend learning and preparing our life for the tasks ahead.

I remember where towards the end of our secondary days we gathered together to do something meaningful and where we will cherished for life. The thing we do is to get those friends that we met to write on our autograph books. It will be something for each of us to remember the good times spend together in school.

I want to recollect here some of the poems that were written down. Most of them I have forgotten. These are some I remember. Some are rhymes and rhythm, some love poems. How many have ever ask your school mates to sign your autograph?

Here goes:

"Roses are red and violet are blue, I am allergic, I will sue".

"Drink hot coffee and drink hot tea, burn your lip and remember me".

"Remember me and my wishes while in the kitchen washing dishes, if the water is too hot, cool it and forget me not."

"Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you."

"Remember me early, remember me late, remember me at the old school gate".

More to come and I hope to get more contribution from fella members.

 

Dan

October Cycling – Pengerang-Sg Rengit, 20 Oct 2012

Hi cycling kakis

Our October cycling event will be a leisure ride to Sungei
Ringet-Pengerang.  The first 12 to sign up will be assured of a place.

  • Date : 20 October 2012
  • Time : 0700 Meet at Changi Point Ferry Terminal
  • Bike rental at CV : $12 Return ferry cost SGD26/-

Please deposit it
to my posb sav acct : 053 05750-0 by 16 Oct 2012.

Things to bring:

  • Passport valid more than 6 months
  • Sun block/poncho or anything to protect yourself from the sun/rain
  • Some Malaysian Ringgit for your lunch and shopping

You have to find your own replacement if you are unable to go as there will
be no refund.  Participants must have some experience cycling on the road.

The organizer is not liable or responsible for any accident or mishap arising
from this cycling event.

Registration :

  1. Douglas
  2. Roger Wong – renting
  3. Joseph Ko
  4. George Ng
  5. Ron Teo – renting
  6. Solomon Chang
  7. Solomon’s friend
  8. Ivan Lim
  9. Mike Tay – renting
  10. Malcolm Chen – renting
  11. KS Tan
  12. Steven Chan – renting 
  13. CLICK  here to view Photos

SHC Balloon Interest Group, Long Hair Princess, 8 Oct 2012

SHC Balloon Interest Group

Advanced Balloon Workshop

Theme
Long Hair Princess
Fee  : $8 includes material
Date : 8 October 2012, 730 pm to 930 pm
Venue : Tiong Bahru Community Club, conference room

67A Eu
Chin Street S1697151, 
(Before Tiong Bahru Market/Hawker Cenre/near the Park)

Map to
Tiong Bahru Community Club

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_38941/travel_site_12622/

Please bring black marker (from Popular Book store), balloon pump, scissor, big
plastic bag or laundry basket to put balloon. Camera or mobile to take balloon
pictures.
All are welcome to attend.
(Please rsvp or email sylvia ang at sylviaang38@yahoo.com, in advance as we need to prepare for material. No walk in please).

CLICK here to view photos 

Kovan Jam on Friday, 19 Oct 2012….Come lah, let’s dance

Dear all………

See you at Kovan Nite.!     emoticon

***Tickets for the event are available on the very evening***    emoticon

  • Date: Friday, 19 Oct 2012
  • Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
  • Fee: $3.00  with Mineral water plus Gardenia Bun
  • Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
  • Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Ah Nee, Event Co-ordinator   emoticon

If you are coming, please indicate your interest here, so I can look out for you! I won’t be replying your comments…..just come to have FUN lor…. emoticon

We gonna have FUN!
1. Ah Nee
2. Gabriella Chua
3. Lynn Tai
4. Molly Quek
5. Lily Ho
6. Dolly Lim
7. Caroline Gee
8. Molly Chua
9. Richard Wong
10. Joe Leow
11. Bobby Bok
12. Malcolm Chen
13. Lydia Chin

ONLINE FLEA MART – OCTOBER 2012

  • The online flea mart is an opportunity for members to sell/give away
    their clutter, white elephants, self-made stuffs etc. It is now open for
    advertisements. Please adhere to the guidelines when composing your
    advertisements.

Guidelines

2 advertisements of 5 lines each per registered member.
OR

1 advertisement of 10 lines per month.

Self-organised  and self-led trips are permitted.

NOT PERMITTED: 1. advertisements of company
products/service

2.advertiser’s telephone number.

3.comments/queries

Please include your e-mail contact.

Ladies Skype October 7, 3-5pm

Ringgg ringgg…

Ladies Skype calling all SHC ladies to a chat session this Sunday afternoon, October 7, 3-5pm.

If you are joining in for the first time, you can add me now, sue6382, and I will call you when I see you online during the session. 

We always have something to chat and laugh about, so come let your hair down and join in the live conversation.  All late comers and early goers welcome.

Sue Tan

IT Interest Group Meeting on 20-10-12 (Saturday)

This is a repeat session conducted in Sept last month in LKCC.

In the past, we were made to believe nothing is free. But now, we stand to be
corrected that sometimes – free offers (free Apps – application programs) do
exist. If accepted, it comes with risks and consequences. So the advice is, be
selective and know where the free application programs come from. Is there any
organisation or parties monitoring and checking these programs? Are these Apps
programs come from malicious sites? In this month’s discussion, we will show
you some of the reasonably safe sites (Apps programs) to have fun with – for
all ages.  A Power Point presentation will list down all (that I know of)
the things you can have fun with – using your iPad or tablet.

Please bring along your tablet, iPad or smart devices. The Venue is at Leng
Kee Community Centre (LKCC). Nearest MRT is Redhill MRT.

As the classroom has limited space, we intend to limit the class size to
16 from SHC and possibly 4 from the public through LKCC. So far, 6 have
pre-registered.

For those who wish to attend, please provide me with
your IC number (as required by LKCC). Do not write your IC details in your
comments to the post but email me separately through hewlee@gmail.com

The
details:

Topic: Using the tablets, iPad and smart devices.
Date:
20.10.2012 (Saturday)
Time: 3.00PM to 5.00PM
Course Fee: Free (no
charge)
Venue: Leng Kee Community Centre (Nearest MRT – Redhill
MRT)
Address: 400, Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159049.
Please proceed to the
Community Centre directly.
Size of Class: Limited to 20 (16 + 4)

It
takes about five minutes to walk from Redhill MRT to LKCC. Direction: – Exit
Redhill MRT Station, cross the road and turn right. Walk along Tiong Bahru Road
and continue with Leng Kee Road until you reach the Chinese temple. Ascend the
few steps by the side of the temple and walk a short distance along the fence
of the temple to the back gate of the LKCC.

Hewlee (EC)

 Those participants registered coming:

  1. Alice Hwee Tiang
  2. Jennifer Lim
  3. Myra Chia
  4. Jacqueline Wong
  5. Siew Yee Cheong
  6. Tan Seow Mai
  7. Yatsing
  8. Helen Kuek
  9. Gingko Tay
  10. Richard Wong
  11. Sam Goh (Tentative)
  12. Winnie Tan
  13. Kwok Chai Ho
  14. Maritha Chia
  15. Helen Wong
  16. Pow TK (not able to attend)
  17. Johnny Pow
  18. Jonathan Ong
  19. Sally Kang
  20. Catherine Lim
  21. Rebecca Tan
  22. Mega Abdullah
  23. Vivian Lai
  24. Registration is now closed.

Monthly Walk – Siglap Canal / ECP Lagoon, 13 Oct 2012 Sat

October 2012 Monthly Walk – Siglap Canal / ECP Lagoon
Serene Low / Lydia Soh in SHC main bulletin, Walking

Date: 13 October 2012 (Saturday)
Meeting Place: Kembangan MRT, Control Station
Time: 4.30 pm
Duration: approx 1-1/2 hours
EOs for this walk: Serene Low and Lydia Soh
 
From Kembangan MRT Control Station, we shall walk on the path of the Park Connector alongside the Siglap Canal.  At the end of the canal and crossing over the East Coast Parkway, the walk would be under tall matured shaded trees, two small ponds, passing some ceramic stone structures by the beach and the ski park.  Sumptious food awaits us at the destination of East Coast Lagoon Food Village where there is popular rojak, duck noodle, satay and many other stalls.

Transport : There is a feeder bus from the food village to Bedok Interchange or you may walk to Marine Parade Road for other buses.

Do bring your umbrella or rain coat, your camera, drinking bottle, sun block, a hat and walking sneakers.

Walk Team EOs: Christina CL Chan, Joyce Tan, Charles Wee, Conrad & Sally Tang, Veronica Wong, Jeffrey Lim, Mary Tan, Alice Seah, Lydia Soh, Serene Low.

Who’s coming :

  1. Charles Wee
  2. Winnie Tan
  3. Terry Tang
  4. Bernie Chung
  5. Judy Lim
  6. Eddy Lee
  7. Margaret Chua
  8. Ron Teo
  9. Alice Seah
  10. June Koh
  11. Maureen Lee
  12. Johnny Pow
  13. Annie Tan
  14. Evelyn Ong
  15. Catherine Chong
  16. Yew Tiong
  17. Goh Ah Lam
  18. Danny Lye
  19. Peng Peng
  20. Susan Tan

  21. Priscilla Wee

    CLICK here to view Photos
     

Balloon Interest Group, 16 Oct 2012

Balloon Interest Group Oct 2012
Workshop #9

Theme Doremon and Water Gun
Theme : Materiial fee $4
Date : 16 October 2012, Tuesday, 745 pm to 945 pm
Venue : Tiong Bahru Community Club, conference room

67A Eu Chin Street S1697151, (Before Tiong Bahru Market/Hawker Cenre/near the Park)

Map to Tiong Bahru Community Club

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_38941/travel_site_12622/

Please bring black marker (from Popular Book store), balloon pump, scissor, big plastic bag or laundry basket to put balloon. Camera or mobile to take balloon pictures.
All are welcome to attend.
(Please rsvp or email sylvia ang at sylviaang38@yahoo.com
in advance as we need to prepare for material. No walk in please). 

CLICK here to view Photos

“Stars-in-Concert, Our Secondary School Days” 2013

All of us have dreams.  Our lives are full of happenings, from the moment we were born, to going to schools, starting a career, and finally to getting where we are today.  But, there are so many tasks we have yet to complete.  Yes, we should be contented where we are, and perhaps look back at our younger days.

Our last "Stars-in-Concert" was held in 2009; and the theme years then were the 60s and 70s.

As with all Club activities, the objective of our events is to bring SilverHairsClub members together, meet new friends, and getting to know one another better.  A theme helps all of us focus on creating an event which all of us can link ourselves to.  Next year 2013, we shall have another "Stars-in-Concert", and this time, the theme shall be "Our Secondary School Days". 

We will have a concert.  There will be a stage, and there will be an audience.  As of now, the stage is empty, and the audience has no seats.  Tickets have not been printed, and all we have is an idea, to create "Stars-in-Concert, Our Secondary School Days".

So nice, if we can see each other in school uniforms, girls with "deep blue" skirts and white blouse and the boys in dark blue long pants, white shirts.  All of us have a school batch, while others come with a school tie.

What shall we have on stage?  Think about your school concert.  What was it like?

And, we are likely to have our Awards night during our Stars-in-Concert too. 

If you like to be part of the organising team, do let me know.  Let’s get our schoolmates together; and if they are not members, maybe this is a good time to bring them in.

I look forward to your wildest dreams and thoughts, our Secondary School Days.

EO Terence Seah

Secondary students’ school list:

  1. Terence Seah – EO and St John Ambulance officer, Montfort Boys School
  2. Lawrence Lee – Montfort Secondary School
  3. James Koh – Montfort Secondary School
  4. Rosaline Lee – Singapore Chinese Girls School
  5. Lee Ah Nee – School girl, NPCC cadet, blue skirts, white blouse, Chai Chee Secondary.
  6. Freda Lim – St Teresa Convent Girls School
  7. Lydia Chin – Tanjong Katong Girls School
  8. Nina Choo – Chai Chee Secondary School
  9. Douglas Chan – Swiss Cottage Secondary School
  10. Jacqueline Han – Methodist Girls Secondary Girls School
  11. Joe Choo – Naval Dockyard Technica College
  12. Janet Chan – Outram Secondary School
  13. Norlinda – Dunearn Secondary Technical School
  14. Dan Huang – Dunearn Secondary Technical School
  15. Yew Kwong – Queensway Secondary School
  16. Edwin Ong – St Joseph School
  17. Eileen Thean – Katong Convent school
  18. Annie Tang _ Katong Convent school
  19. Sariah Zahriah – Whitley Secondary School, patrol leader in the 22-Com Girl Guide
  20. Hamidah Ishak – Crescent Girls school, fierce teacher
  22. Participate and let us know which secondary school you came from.  You may find your long lost friend.

The following persons have offered to help in "Stars-in-Concert – Our Secondary School Days"

 

  1. Terence Seah – EO
  2. Awards night comperes
  3. Boon Liang – role not assigned
  4. Janet Chan – role not assigned
  5. Stage Manager not assigned
  6. Decor manager – not assigned
  7. School Treasurer – not assigned
  8. Seats manager – selling of seats in the auditorium
  9. Lights manager
  10. Gates close officer
  11. School prefects – we need a team
  12. Band leader – assigned


  15. If you like to dream yourself back years to your secondary school days, consider participating in the committee.
Attire:
So, let’s all wear our Secondary School uniform, white shirts, white blouse (buttoned up), long pants, dark blue skirts above knee, ponied tail hair, all hair to be dyed black, No make up, but can make yourself look 17, white shoes, white socks, tie and school batch.

 

Back to our SHC monthly gathering in the CBD, Wed Oct 17, 2012

It’s being sometime since we last had our SHC monthly gathering in the CBD.
 Well, let’s put the date and place back again.

  • Venue:  Hans Cafe and restaurant, Great Eastern building, Upper
    Pickering Street.
  • Date:  Wed Oct 17, 2012
  • Time:  1600 hrs to 2000 hrs
  • Fee:  No charge.  Simply buy what you like to drink or eat at the
    counter.
  • Name Tag:  Please bring your name tag or make one.

This year is the SilverHairsClub’s 7th anniversary.  If you can make it
to this gathering by 6.45 pm, we will have a photoshoot and a large birthday
cake cutting session at 7.00 pm.  If you like to be a part of this
memorable event, please come and join your friends at the photoshoot.

Terence Seah

Registration:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. ChristinaCL Chan
  3. Morris Ng
  4. Rosalind Lee
  5. Terry Tang
  6. Norlinda Ali
  7. Bira Lupolo
  8. Marilyn Tay
  9. Jeremy Tan
  10. Sharon Vischer – New from Germany
  11. Stephan Schmidth – New from Germany
  12. June Chin
  13. Lily Ho
  14. Vivian Yong
  15. Jimmy Tsin
  16. Ron Lai
  17. Alice Lai
  18. Aaron Lee
  19. Anne Lee
  20. Sarah Zahriah
  21. Ithminah Zainal
  22. Joe Choo
  23. Veronique Lee
  24. Johnny Pow
  25. Annie Pow
  26. Jacqueline Wong
  27. Jenny Lee
  28. Vincent Khoo
  29. Mega Abdullah
  30. Sock Cheng
  31. Janie Leong – cake organiser.
  32. Janet Chan
  33. Boon Liang
  34. Sophia Lim
  35. Thomas Kuan
  36. Thomas Loh
  37. Peri Liew
  38. CJ Ang
  39. Oi Cheng
  40. Vivian Lai
  41. Jane Tan
  42. Steven Chan
  43. Sally Tan
  44. Alice Seah
  45. Edwin Chen
  46. Ann Lim
  47. Jennie Tan
  48. Yew Kwong
  49. Douglas Chan
  50. Eillean Thean
  51. Gingko Tay
  52. Lawrence Lee – Will be at the registration desk.
  53. Malcolm Chen
  54. Jacqueline Han
  55. Peng Peng
  56. Raymond Ho
  57. Andrew Koh
  58. Daisy Yeo
  59. Dan Huang
  61. Strictly for SHC members only.  Read
    here to make your name tag.     https://silverhairsclub.com/?page_id=1741
  62. CLICK here to view Photos
  63. CLICK HERE to view more Photos

Some of us went through O-levels. Do you remember the good old days?

I  hope you will share with us your O-level days.  And, to start with, I like to share with you mine.

Secondary school days were indeed memorable days.  I remembered having to go through subjects which I had never liked.  They included history, gergraphy and literature. To me, these subjects were too academic, and I did not think there was any value in studying them.  In fact, I loved science and mathematics.  I was brought up to think that being a science and maths genius would land me a good job when I leave school. Well, I worked and studied hard, and landed with 5 distinctions for my O-levels.  I felt I achieved well, at that time.

During my secondary days, I was not conscious of having a girl friend.  I had many friends, but being in a boy’s school "Montfort School" in Hougang, all my friends were boys.  We had a great time, and if I remembered clearly, I went cycling up and down Punggol road, catch small crabs with a tiny coconut hair, swim in the murky mangrove swams and enjoy teasing girls in the nearby convent school.

They were all memorable days.  I remembered songs like "To Sir with Love", "Mrs Robinson" and the entire Abba series.  I looked forward to Fun Fairs, fund-raising Saturdays and playing "Hum Tum Bola".

I think some of us went to Poly and other went to Technical schools.  But, those days cannot be forgotten.  Do share with us your memories of your secondary school days, leading to O-levels or a Poly of Technical diploma?

I also hope you will also share with us one or two songs which you remembered very clearly during these days.

Terence Seah 

Q4 Update, Monthly Walks

You can talk while you walk, giving your butt a break and swinging your arms for release of shoulder tension….. get that butt off that seat!         emoticon    emoticon 

“Breathing in” the greenery and watery reflections soothes your soul and reduce the effects of stress!

Our walk schedule for Q4:

13Oct   Siglap Canal/ECP Lagoon
10Nov  Bukit Batok Reserve
08Dec  Kent Ridge

Monthly walks:
1)  EVERY 2nd Saturday of each month, unless otherwise advised.
2)  Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled date for registration.
3)  Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled; unless inclement weather that poses danger!

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

Till then…. stay Cool!  Be Cool!      emoticon

The Walk Team EOs:  
Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad&Sally Tang,
Lydia Soh, Alice Seah and I, ChristinaCL Chan,,,,,,,signing off.

Monthly cycling – Pulau Ubin (Sat) 29 Sept 2012

Hi Cyclists

For those interested to cycle in Pulau Ubin :

  • Meet around 8.30am at the last coffee shop at bk 5, Changi Village for breakfast before going to P.Ubin
  • Those who have own bike – can bring along.
  • Those don’t have own bike – can rent at P. Ubin ($7 – not sure whether rates have gone up or not).
  • Bring anything to keep away sun and rain.
  • You may break off from the group at any time.

If you are interested or have any query, please post your comment/s here.  As I am now overseas, will reply upon my return.

Btw, we will have a cycling trip to Pengerang next month October 20.

Registration :

  1. Douglas Chan – Cycling Leader
  2. Ivan – own bike
  3. Malcolm – renting
  4. Lily – renting
  5. Li Li & friends 
  6. June – renting
  7. BL – renting
  8. Bira – renting
  9. Steven – renting
  10. Alan – own bike

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  •  CLICK here to view Photos

 

Gathering specially for retirees and semi-retirees, Wed 26 Sep 2012

The last gathering for retirees worked out well.  We shall have another few more sessions.  This time, Vincent Khoo will be the EO. Vincent is knowledgeable with Thailand, and has been living there for the last 20+ years. I think he is now 78 years old, still fit and ready to live many more years.  

This retirees gathering is a good opportunity for SHC members to interact with other SilverHairs.  Working SHCians can come too, if you are not working that day.  There is no topic or agenda.  It’s for you to get to know new friends.

I wont be attending, as I am not available this period. 

  • Date:  Wed 26 Sep 2012
  • Time:  1430 to 1630 hrs.  We finish at 1630 hrs sharp.
  • Place:  Robinson Road, MPH cafe, 63 Robinson Road, nearest Tanjong Pagar or Raffles place MRT. 
  • Dress code:  Proper.
  • Charge:  No charge.  All members who registered here will have a lunch voucher and coffee/tea voucher too.
  • Closing date of registration:  24 Sep 2012 1800 hrs.
  • Strictly for SHC members only.  Those who have not registered here can buy their drinks or meals at the counter.
  • Requirement:  All members must bring their own name tag.  You can make one yourself.  Click here.

Vincent Khoo/Terence Seah

Registration List:

  1. Patricia Low
  2. Morris Ng
  3. Vincent Khoo
  4. Lawrence Lee

This event is cancelled, due to unforeseen circumstances.

Terence Seah 

Romantic tour of NE Thailand during 15-27 Jan 2013, now changed to start Sat 19 Jan 2013 at Udon Thani and end Tue 22 Jan 2013 at Udon Thani

In early 2013, we will organise a romantic tour to North East Thailand during the period 19 – 27 Jan 2013. This is about three weeks before Chinese New Year.

Trip now confirmed to start Sat 19 Jan 2013 at Udon Thani province airport and end Tue 22 Jan 2013 at Udon Thani airport.  Travel between Bangkok and Udon Thani can be via a domestic 1 hr flight (Nok Air) between Bangkok and Udon Thani or a coach bus ride of about 6 hours.  More details soon.

The trip starts at Udon Thani airport or Khon Khaen landing up in Nong Khai, with a cross-over to Vietianne in Laos, and then back to Nong Khai.

Why is it romantic?  The most romantic part of this trip is the Friendship bridge between Laos and Thailand. Looking at it at 11pm gives one the impression that life is sweet and still, with the Mekong river glittering under the moon, and if you get up at dawn, the mist over the river will just make you wonder.  LIFE is romantic. Weather is dry, and temperature is likely to be 10 – 20C.

Nong Khai was the US R&R site during and after the Vietnam war.  Today, the place is the gateway to Laos and China.  It is beautiful, and if you are thinking of a place to retire, hmm, maybe this is the place. http://www.thaismile.jp/FotoGallary/ThaiPics/e_ThaiPhoto_NongKhai.html

I have not thought of how to get there, short of taking a connecting bus from Bangkok to Udon Thani.  More details will be given later.  There will be some adjustments, but this is the general direction.

If you are interested, do stick your name here.  Please make your final decision by 30 Nov 2012.

Terence Seah

Registration:

  1. Gingko Tay
  2. Jane Chua
  3. Yatsing
  4. Pauline Chew
  5. Neo Sock Cheng
  6. Melissa Khng – Can cancelled
  7. Terence Seah – DMK/Udon Thani on NOK Air 19- 22Jan DD9202 1015-11.20
  8. Peri Liew – DMK/Udon Thani, Sat19 Jan, DD9202 1015-1120.  Udon Thani/DMK Tue 22Jan, DD9217 6.35 – 735
  9. Eyvonne Chew – 19/1/13 – DD9202 & back on 22/1/13 – DD9211
  10. John Howe
  11. Thomas Loh – DMK/Udon Thani, Sat19 Jan, DD9202 1015-1120.  Udon Thani/DMK Tue 22Jan, DD9217 6.35 – 735
  12. Lilian Teo – 19/1/13 – DD9202 & back on 22/1/13 – DD9211
  13. Ivan Lim
  14. Janie Leong
  15. Morris Ng
  16. Sekaran
  17. Annie Tan
  18. Eilean Thean
  19. Lawrence Lee – cancelled
  20. Margaret Tian
  21. Daisy Yeo
  22. Pow Teck Koon – 19/1/13 – DD9202 & back on 22/1/13 – DD9211
  23. Helen Wong – 19/1/13 – DD9202 & back on 22/1/13 – DD9211
  24. ChristinaCL Chan
  25. KC Lau
  26. Alice Seah
  27. Mike Tay
  28. Ann Lim
  29. Pearl Kwan
  30. Simon Lee
  31. Molly Chua – DMK/Udon Thani on NOK Air 19- 22Jan DD9202 1015-11.20, DD9211 1355- 1455
  32. Norlinda M Ali – DMK/Udon Thani on NOK Air 19- 22Jan DD9202 1015-11.20, DD9211 1355- 1455
  33. Mega Abdullah – DMK/Udon Thani, Sat19 Jan, DD9202 1015-1120.  Udon Thani/DMK Tue 22Jan, DD9217 6.35 – 735
  34. Richard Wong – DMK/Udon Thani, Sat19 Jan, DD9202 1015-1120.  Udon Thani/DMK Tue 22Jan, DD9217 6.35 – 735
  35. Jane Tan – DMK/Udon Thani, Sat19 Jan, DD9202 1015-1120.  Udon Thani/DMK Tue 22Jan, DD9217 6.35 – 735
  36. Bessie Lam
  37. Linda Chan – cancelled
  38. Jenny Lee – DMK/Udon Thani on NOK Air 19- 22Jan DD9202 1015-11.20, DD9211 1355- 1455
  39. Choy Kum Weng – DMK/Udon Thani on NOK Air 19- 22Jan DD9202 1015-11.20, DD9211 1355- 1455
  40. Raymond Ho – cancelled
  41. CJ Ang
  42. Oi Cheng
  43. Jimmy Tsin – cancelled
  44. Steven Chan
  45. Esther Mok
  46. Pearl Wong – cancelled
  48. You may withdraw from this list, by end Nov 2012.  I am imagining things.  Couples will get invited to a special event in Nongkhai.  The target for this Romantic trip is 32 pax, and this will be decided by the last day of Nov 2012.  Strictly for SHC members only.
  49. Forward leg as follows:
  50. Sat 19 Jan 2013 – meet morning at Udon Thani airport, overnight in Nongkhai.  Take Nok air from Don Muang airport DD9202 10:15-11:20.  The official pick up is here.  You may come earlier and stay in Udon Thani city.  If you do, I will join you.
  51. Mon 21 Jan – Cross over the friendship bridge from NongKhai to Vientiane. Overnight in Vientianne.
  52. Tues 22 Jan – leave Vientiane, around 1000 hrs. Some may carry on to Luang Krabang, others will move on to Udon Thani. Tue 22 Jan Nok Air DD 9211 Udon Thani/Donmuang Bkk 1355 hrs – 1455 hrs.
  53. Tue 22 Jan Airasia DonMuang/Singapore 1850 hrs – 2215 hrs.
  54. Your other option is Nongkhai to Bangkok via train (both ways).  Will drop you at the train station.

     

TWO Days/ONE Nite tour of Karimun Island, 3rd Nov 2012 SAT

Hi Silverhairs,

Departure Date:  3rd November, SATURDAY

      Departure time & Venue:  8am from Harbourfront by Indo Falcon ferry

  • Arrival time:  at Tanjung Balai (main town) 9.35/40am
  • Accomodation:  Hotel Maxi, room-rates
    between 300,000 to 500,000 Rupiah (@ current exchange$13.20 per 100,000Rph)
  • Itinerary:  Visit mini-Waterfall and  Pongkar Beach

Departure from Tanjung Balai:  4th November, SUNDAY @ 12noon (Spore time)

  • Cost of two-way ferry ticket:  $56
  • MAXIMUM numbers of travellers is SIXTEEN Including TWO EOs

   Confirmation:  Please confirmed acceptance to travel by TUESDAY 23rd October

      Regards

      EOs  Abel Tan & Mary Tan

Badminton Game in the west, Thur 13 Sep 2012

Hi all, today we had our un-usual badminton game at CDAN clubhouse (Bukit Batok) – courtesy of Ron Teo. The multi purpose hall has 3 courts, and since we are the only ones playing, we had the whole place to ourselves. However, the lighting is not bright enough for silver haired players – so we have unanimously voted that badminton game should remain AT Bukit Gombak on Thursdays from 10am to 12.00 noon.

The next session is this Thursday – 13 September. Come and sweat it out – Cheers

Monthly Cycling – Sat, 15 Sep 2012

Hi All

Douglas is busy most weekend this month, hence our scheduled ‘Ubin Cycling’ is tentatively push back to 29 Sep.  Meanwhile, Ivan will be leading an impromptu cycling this Sat.

Please note details of Impromtu Cycling Event as follows:

  • Date: 15 Sep 2012 (Saturday Afternoon)
  • Place to meet: At Blk 401 Hougang Ave 8, KPT 24 hrs Kopitiam (or at the Bicycle Rental Kiosk) at the stated timings below.

Carparks: For those driving, please park your car at the Ponggol Park itself (limited lots) or at Blk 401 / 452 / 458 HDB Carparks (parking charges applies).

Timings as follows:

  • 04:00pm to 04:10pm – Meet at KPT 24hrs Kopitiam, Blk 401 Hougang Ave 8 for those who wants a quick snack / bite / drink before cycling.
  • 04:10pm to 04:25pm – Proceed with own bike or walk to the Ponggol Park Bicycle Rental Kiosk. Select and rental of bicycles for those who need one (Rental charges to apply).
  • 04:30pm – SHARP!!! Start of cycling event; if not we will not make it back in time to return the rental bikes!!! (Bikes Kiosk closes at 08:00pm sharp!!)
  • 07:45pm to 08:00pm – End of cycling event and return of rental bikes.
  • 08:00pm to 10:00pm – Dinner and Catch-up time….at KPT 24 hrs Kopitiam, Blk 401 Hougang Ave 8…..or go for teochew porridge along Upper Serangoon Road (a short distance from Ponggol Park).

And the route shall be: 

Starting Point – Ponggol Park Bicycle Rental Kiosk – – to Sungei Serangoon PC – – to Punggol Promenade Riverside Walk – – to Lor Halus Wetland – – to Pasir Ris Farmway – – to Pasir Ris Ind Dr 1 – – to Pasir Ris Dr 12/3 – – to Loyang Ave
– – to Changi Village and return via back tracking to the Ponggol Park Bicycle Rental Kiosk.

Terrain: Mainly PCN, Pavements and some parts on roads (cross of Traffic Junctions too) are unavoidable.

Total Distance: About 32 KM (Not for Beginners or Newies).

See route map here: http://sg.mapometer.com/cycling/route_2239679.html

NOTE 1: Since it will be night-fall on our return route, please have functioning front and rear lights (plus Bell) mounted on your bikes (including the rental bikes!!).

NOTE 2: Safety and well-being is your own responsibility and nobody’s else. Ride Safely.

NOTE 3: This ride is a prelude to our Pulau Ubin ride on 29 Sep 2012….. (PG to CV to Pulau Ubin for those who wants to join me to start at PG Park!)

Hope to see you there. Non-SHC Members also welcome.  Thank you.

EC – Ivan Lim

  1. Ivan Lim – leading
  2. Charles Chua
  3. Allan Ang
  4. Lily Ho – part of the route
  5. Malcolm Chen
  6. Lee Ah Nee – part of the route
  7. Lina Ng – part of the route
  8. Chee Lai Fong – lim-kopi at start only
  9. Bira – part of the route
  10. Eileen Ang
  11. Audrey Wong
  12. John Howe – will try to be at Bike kiosk by 4.30pm
  13. Thomas Goh – will wait at Lor Halus Wetland Shelter at 4.45pm
  14. Non-SHCian A – with Mountain Truck
  15. Non-SHCian B – to reconfirm on Sat am
  16. Non-SHCian C – to reconfirm on Sat am
  17. Any more folks riding with us?