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?

“Planning a holiday to Myanmar” on Skype by William Chew, Fri 14 Sep 2012

Some of you may be planning a holiday to Myanmar.  We hear Myanmar has Jade markets, beautiful Mandalay, ice caps in the North, hot springs, a long coast line and many temples.  The country has just open, and you can now hear from William Chew, who has resided in Myanmar for more than 20 years.

William is one of the co-founders of the SilverHairsClub.  There are many Singaporeans who have lived in Myanmar and they enjoy the quiet lifestyle of one of the last countries to be open to the world.  You are invited to listen to him on Skype, ask questions and get to know from him first hand, what it is like to live in the country.  William will be in Yangon at the time of this Skype session.

  • Date:  Fri  14 Sept 2012
  • Time:  Starts 2100 hrs and Ends 200 hrs.
  • Place:  Your own home and computer

To participate, please register here, and send your Skype account name to swift_squirrel.  Doors will be open at 2055 hrs.  Please OFF your video and TV when you enter the conference room.  Take a seat, as the program starts).

(Skype sessions, just like SHC Live! are open to all SHC members.  If you wish to run a similar program for other members, please contact me at terences@SilverHairsClub.com. Please do not call me on the phone).

Terence Seah

Registration List:

1. Terence Seah

2.  William Chew – topic leader

3.  Kheng Lim

4. Charles Wee

5. Winnie Tan

6.  Geraldine Ting

7.  Helen Kwek

8.  Patricia Low

10.  Thomas Goh

11. 

 

September 2012 Balloon Interest Group

September 2012
Balloon Interest Group
Workshop #8
Theme : Big Octupus and Butterfly Hat
Materiial fee $4
Date :10 September 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)
Please bring black marker (from Popular Book store), balloon pump, scissor, big
plastic bag or laundry basket to put balloon.

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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ONLINE FLEA MART – September 2012

  •  The online flea mart for September is now open for advertisements. Please adhere to the guidelines when composing your advertisements. 

    Guidelines

  • Two advertisements per registered member per month.
  • 5 line limit per advertisement. For self-organized and self-led trip/tour advertisements, the limit is 10 lines per advertisement.
  • A 10-line advertisement is permitted if advertiser places only one advertisement  per month.
  • "For sale" , "Looking for" , "giveaway" advertisements and the status of the advertised items eg.
    "sold" or "withdrawn" are welcome.
  • Not permitted: (i)advertisements of corporate goods/items,
  • (ii) telephone numbers of advertisers,
  • (iii)queries and comments on advertised items.
  • Advertisers must include their e-mail addresses for contact purpose.

Gathering specially for retirees and semi-retirees, Thu 13 Sep 2012

Dan Huang and Robert Ong have been organising the Westerlies and Easterlies for retirees or semi-retirees for some time now.  Now, let’s have one gathering for retirees and semi-retirees in the Central CBD area. I have quite a number of lunch vouchers as well as coffee/tea vouchers which can be used at the Robinson Road, MPH cafe at 63 Robinson Road.

I would like to meet up with you; this would be a good opportunity for SHC members to interact with other SilverHairs who are coming too.  Working members may also register to come if you are available.  If this is successful, we might try to encourage more of these events.

Date:  Thu 13 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:  Only members who register here personally would be given a late lunch or coffee/tea voucher on the actual day. Please indicate if you prefer a lunch or cofee/tea set voucher.

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.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

 

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Jassmine Teo
  3. Ann Lim
  4. Frisna Tan
  5. Kheng Lim
  6. Alice Lai
  7. Ron Lai
  8. Christina Pan
  9. Maria Tan
  10. Alice Cheong
  11. Philip Wee
  12. Priscilla Wee
  13. Dan Huang
  14. Barbara Lim
  15. Patricia Low
  16. Alice Seah
  17. Christina Chan
  18. Mega Abdullah
  19. Terry Tan
  20. Sam Goh
  21. Vincent Lim
  22. Johnny Pow
  23. Bira Lupolo
  24. Yoon Chin
  25. Lawrence Lee
  1. We can take until 50 pax.

 

 

IT Interest Group Meeting on 21-09-12 (Friday)

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 organization 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.

Please bring along your tablet, iPad or smart devices. We managed to obtain the use of a fully air-conditioned classroom to conduct our IT discussions. The Venue is at Leng Kee Community Centre (LKCC). Nearest MRT is Redhill MRT. Please see location map http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_4999/travel_site_11456/

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, with 13 pre-registered from SHC, we only have 3 vacancies left. For those who wish to attend, please provide me with your IC number (as required by the CC). 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: 21.09.2012 (Friday)
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. Peter Lim
  2. Peng Peng
  3. Daisy Chua
  4. Alice Seah
  5. Lilian Teo
  6. Gabriella Chua
  7. Annie Loh
  8. Rosalind Soh
  9. Yew Tiong Soh
  10. Peri Liew
  11. Pearl Kwan
  12. Tan Li Li
  13. Peter Goh
  14. Ronnie Teo
  15. James Tan
  16. Jacqueline Han
  17. Christina Chan
  18. Registration closed.

Monthly walk: 3in1 Downtown Icons

Date : 08 Sep 2012 (Saturday)

Start TIME:  4.20pm

Meet Place : Stadium MRT(CC5),Exit A (@Sports Hub, under construction).

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Alice Seah.

End of Walk: SG Flyer.
Nearest MRT: Esplanade (CC3).
Bus services: 56, 75, 77, 97, 171, 195. 960 & 961.

Let the stress fade away as we transverse the Gardens by the Bay,
Marina Barrage & SG Flyer.

This is PART 2, a continuation of the walk on 10Dec2011 ….   emoticon

In this walk you will experience –         emoticon
1)  a serene place unlike any other..
2)  a vision some 20 years ago, an edutainment centre
3)  a mammoth green space that takes 5 years…..
4)  get upclose to the world’s largest Giant Observation Wheel
5)  let your eyes consume the awesome views of our Singapore skyline;
    beautiful, inwards & outwards          

Let’s continue to watch the glittering night lights at the fringe of
the Singapore Flyer.  There are several dining places here to quench
our thirst and satiate our hunger.

Stay COOL, BE COOL!       emoticon

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

REGISTER HERE:

1.   ChristinaCL Chan
2.   Alice Seah
3.   Gabriella Chua
4.   Terry Tang    (see your rain or shine)
5.   Steven Chan   (use Duracell though I opt for Energizer,,, hehe)
6.   Jennie Tan
7.   June Koh
8.   Ivan Lim  (await you 2 appear anytm, okie)
9.   Judy Lim
10. Helen Kuek
11. Bernice Chung
12. Janet Ng
13. Cheryl Ho
14. Shirley Tan SM
15. KC Lau
16. Vincent Lim
17. Helen T Wong
18. Pow TK
20. Grace Wong
21. Lilian Teo
22. Thomas Goh
23. Joy Chuang
24. Karen Thio
25. Evelyn Ong
26. Margaret Soh
27. Mary Tan
28. Janice
29. Daisy Yeo
30. Gerry Ong
31. Bobby
32. Daniel Chan
33. Winston Yeo

  • CLICK here to view photos

JB Heritage Race & Wheely Fun!

MEET CHALLENGES & TRAVEL WHILE HAVING LOADS OF FUN!!!! http://jbartsfest.com/

SEPTEMBER 16 2012 – JB Heritage Race!
Form a team of four and journey on foot through the streets of Johor Bahru. In the process, participants will get the chance to visit 20 of the city’s most well-known heritage sites, gaining a deeper appreciation of the rich history and heritage of the city.

  • Registration fees: RM100.00

Lucrative cash prizes to be won, including: 1st Place – RM 2,000; 2nd Place – RM 1,500; 3rd Place – RM 1,000

SEPTEMBER 17 2012 – JB Wheely Fun!
Co-organized with Ronda Riadah of the Johor Bahru (South) Police Headquarters, bring your wheels on 17th July and join 2,000 (or more) cyclists and cycling enthusiasts as they embark on a two-wheel tour of the streets of JB, passing well-known landmarks such as the Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim, the Church of Immaculate Conception, and the Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque.

(Free Registration, but free T-Shirt, lunch and lucky draw is subjected to first 50 registrations.)

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Sunday September 16 2012 (D)
7.00am
 Assemble at West Coast Car Park to load bicycles in the coach. Depart to Johor, place luggage and bicycles in hotel and then proceed to join the heritage race starting from Bukit Timbalan. Car Park is free for entire day including weekdays.
8.30am
9.00am
10.00am
2.00pm
2.00-3,00pm
3.00pm		 Registration for the heritage race
Briefing
Flag Off
End of Race
Lunch
Prize Giving		 Registration Fee: RM100
Inclusive of 4 festival T-shirts, food and drinks

Thereafter, return to hotel to check in , free and easy and dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Amansari Hotel. Walking distance to hotel.
Monday September 17 2012 (B)

After breakfast at the hotel cycle to starting point at Bukit Timbalan to join the JB’s Wheely Fun – bicycle tour of JB with Ronda Riadah

7.00am
8.00am
8.30am
11.30am
12.00pm
 Registration
Briefing
Ride Flag Off
End of Ride
Lunch
After lunch cycle back to hotel. pack up		 Please note all roads along the route will be closed to traffic.

Non-cyclists free and easy to enjoy the art festival (lunch is on own). Thereafter together cyclists check out and return load bicycles and luggage in coach and then proceed to Singapore.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  1. Return coach transfer Singapore and Johor Bahru
  2. One night hotel accommodation (base on twin-share)
  3. Dinner on September 16
  4. FREE REGISTRATION JB Wheely Ride; lunch; T-Shirt and Lucky draw.

Rate: SGD: 96.00 per person (twin-share) Excludes registration for heritage race.

*Program subject to change.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK QUESTION AND/OR INDICATE YOUR INTEREST HERE.  THANK YOU.

EC – MALCOLM  CHEN                

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SHC Live! Sat 1 Sep 2012

This Saturday o1 Sep 2012, we shall have another SHC Live! session.

  • Date:  Sat 1 Sep 201
  • Venue:  Your own home PC, IPAD or notebook.
  • Time:  2130 hours to 2300 hours.
  • Charge:  Free, strictly for SilverHairsClub members.
  • Dress:  As comfortable as you like.
  • Program:
  • 2125 hrs Please be seated.
  • 2130 to 2200 hrs (Getting to know one another)
  • 2200 to 2300 hrs (Members with ideas for SHC to adopt and consider)
  • 2300 to 2300 hrs
  • Notes:
  • To avoid noise interference, please OFF your radio and TV.  Also OFF your SKYPE video.  Do sit down for a few minutes.  Poor internet may not be disconnected during the meeting.
  • Always say "My name is …… , before speaking, so we know you.
  • Before you join us on Skype, please do make sure you have a picture of yourself.
  • You can textchat one another anytime.

To participate, do let us know if you are coming.  Your registration is important.  Please contact swift_squirrel on SKYPE to register so that we know you are a SHC member.

Terence Seah

Have Food Will Travel – September 29, 2012 (Saturday)

By popular demand once again we shall go back to this famous Chicken Rice stall to indulge. Last time we were here was in June 2010 where 40 pax attended. emoticon

To help us do away with our guilty conscience we will try to rope in Boon Liang to lead us in a leisurely night stroll at Labrador Park.

Venue: Sin Kee famous Chicken Rice, Blk 38 #01-02 Commonwealth Avenue (3 minutes walk from Queenstown MRT).emoticon

Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_1/travel_site_143810/

Dinner Time: 6.00 – 7.30pm

Night Walk – 8.00 – 9.30pm

Menu: – Steamed or roast chicken/Chicken soup with crab & vegetable/Friend egg with onion/Braised bean-stick & Tau pok/Fried vegetable & mushroom with oyster sauce/Pork Trotter or steamed prawns/Ice cream/Free flow of juices.

No charges for second helping of chicken rice.

Cost: $8.00 nett per pax.

Please register here:

EOs, Dan, Boon Liangemoticon

Registration List:

  1. Dan
  2. Boon Liang
  3. Rosalind Soh
  4. Alice Seah
  5. Anne Chee
  6. SK Chua (Tentative)
  7. Ann Lim
  8. Jane Loh
  9. June Chin
  10. Frisna (Tentative)
  11. Richard Kee
  12. Jane Kee
  13. Esther Mok
  14. Laura Ng
  15. Karen Thio
  16. Lena Wang
  17. Barbara Lim
  18. Pauline Tan
  19. Morris Ng
  20. Terry Tang
  21. Helen Kuek
  22. Judy Lim
  23. Helen Wong
  24. Johnny Pow
  25. Annie Pow
  26. Shawn Soh
  27. Lucy
  28. Gingko Nut
  29. Andrew Koh
  30. Shirley Tan
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Critical Thinking: Viewpoints

  • A few days ago I happened to catch on Talking
    Point (tv prog), a very interesting and informative talk on the topic "How to
    raise the fertility rate in S’pore". One of the viewers who called in suggested
    that a young married couple be allowed to jump queue and be allotted a flat on
    condition they produce a baby within a year. Immediately the two hosts and the
    panel of speakers laughed at the amusing suggestion, with a grinning host
    saying in general "what happens if there’s no baby after a year…"
  • I thought this kind of engagement is good for
    critical thinking and decided to start this post to provide an opportunity for
    interested members to write and share their views, thoughts, ideas…etc to
    questions/statements posed on this post. I think Silverhair can contribute to
    challenges facing our  nation. 
  • However. i must add that comments CRITICIZING
    other people’s opinions are NOT WELCOME. This post does
    not support superior/judgmental attitude.

To get the ball rolling, here is the first
poser: What can be done to increase the fertility rate in
S’pore?

  • Do you think adult children should give their
    parents a monthly allowance?
  • Are you comfortable with the idea of today’s
    youth asking the rich for expensive things?

Put on your thinking cap and cepat tulis/
???????  emoticon


Dave Lee – Introduction

Hi Everybody,

Just joined the club.

I am 61, still working, married with 2 grown sons and a wonderful wife. May retire soon though as work is now very stressful.

My interests are:

Leisure cycling on park connectors on most weekends (had covered most). Own a folding bicycly (Birdy) that can handle slopes so save my leg muscle. Usually about 25 to 30 Km each time with rest stops in between. Speed from 18 to 20 KMPH. I always cycle from East Coast to Garden By The Bay (not on the road) on Saturdays morning.

Ocassional local hiking and walking (with the wife) at the parks.

Jogging (5KM) only once a week only to save my knees.

Swimming once a week.

Fingerstyle guitar playing. Have tons of tabs.

I was a Toys collector. Now very low profile.

If you share some of the above, you can always write to me at meerobus@yahoo.com.sg.

11D10N Western Europe (SPAIN & PORTUGAL) Tour From 4/5th OCT 2012

Hi all, I am trying to gather more people for this Spain and Portugal Trip as the more people there are, the better the price. This price is inclusive of the
airport tax.

PRICE???

GROUP OF 30 PAX & ABOVE 30??? S$3488/??
GROUP OF 2-29 PAX
25-29?S$3598/??
GROUP OF 20-24 PAX20-24?S$3768/??
GROUP OF 15-19
PAX15-19?S$3918/??

Everything is on the intinerary. Let me know if you are interested and I will email you the intinerary.

Thanks & Best Regards
Dorine Tan

Jennie Tan – Profile

Hi brothers and sisters of SHC,

It is so nice to be finally accepted as a member of SHC.

I am a retiree and my interests and hobbies are jogging, music, karaoke, singing, cooking and cycling. I jog regularly from Mondays to Fridays at the Mac Richie Nature Trail for an hour session without fail for many years. And so if anyone of you who is living near Bishan /Marymount/Toa payoh, AMK is keen to join me pls. write in the comment below or to my email address jennietan128@gmail.com .

I am looking forward to have more jogging kakis.

Jennie 

Barbara Ong – Introduction

Hi , silver hairs brothers and sisters,emoticon

My name is Barbara Ong Choy Wan, I am very happy to join the happy family
silver hair club,, million tks for accepting me,cos I think we can age
gracefully, happily, and something sweet to remember in our life enjoying
ourselves cos our responsibilities fulfilled.Children nowadys are too pampered,
so let them experience what life is.?

I am born in the yr 1955,going to be 60 soon, have 2 children,1 boy + 1 girl,
1 husband.My girl is 24, working , son 22 in NUS. Husband working with SATS
(subsidiary SQ) Apron officer.

Have been a houswife all these yrs,only part time MLM for 5 yrs,in
Shuanghor Co.but not the very active type, more on consumming,no direct selling
I am aware of the rules. I am active as a maid at home,
cooking,swimming,meetings,singing & dancing ,are all my hobbies. I am
honest, big heart,straight forward and sometimes blurr or forget ful.very open
and friendly cos dont believe in enemies.Robert Ong is my bro in law.

I am not good in computer but can check mails and skype only, so maybe can
join the classes if I am free.

Selamat hari Raya and happy holidays, CHEERS, H..O..O.R..A..Y..emoticon 

 

bARBARA sTREISAND….emoticonhA
HA! hA!

EARLY X MAS SPRING CLEANING

HARLOW , bros & sisters !

I AM  appealing to all to have a early clear out of your storeroom,garage & office for the charity homes..

we accept old newpapers ,magazines ,clothings of all ages ( kindly no undergarment pls hor )

toys ..computers /laptops new or usedworking electrical applicances ,h.p etc….

kindly email me gohchinhuat@gmail.com or post your queries or contribution here lah…

10q 10q 10q kam sia kam sia lor…..cheers

sam huat huat huat

SHC Ladies Skype, Sat Aug 25 2012, 9pm to 11.30pm

Dear Ladies

We shall meet up at Skype on Sat Aug 25 2012 from 9pm to ll.30pm to get to know one another better without leaving our homes.  For newbies or existing lady members who are shy to join our activities due to apprehension, this is it……..come forward and let us hear your voice and get to know you. 

I have made a few frens (as an Oldbie) since we started Shc Live (by Terence), so there you go.

Date:           Sat Aug 25 2012

Time:           9pm to 11.30pm

Venue:         Home (yours or……..)

Fee:             Nada, zilch, none.  Strictly for SilverHairsClub lady members

Dress code:  As you wish

This will be our virgin get-together so give it to me………no men allowed and that includes Terence (don’t even try).

What shall we talk about?  Nothing in particular; just chill out and chat.  We can talk about our cellulite, our womanizing pets, shc men (of course) etc etc.

Besides the above, please share any ideas you may have cos hey, you’d never know how awesome it is until it’s shared.

I would like to thank Sue Tan (my heart melts whenever I hear her sweet voice) who has offered to help to create the ladies’ list for Aug 25 and she will call you when you log on to skype.  Please add her on skype at:  sue6382

My skype id is panda_chow8.  Ros, the OC id is exclusively reserved for you.

We ladies will take turns to organize this Shc Ladies Skype.  I believe it will be more fun cos variety’s good.  I shall start the ball rolling and will moderate this gathering. 

Kindly register here as it is strictly for lady members who have registered for the ladies skype on this website.  Those ladies who had registered for the very first Shc Live skype and wish to join in, please register here again as stated by Terence.

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

Registration List (max 24):

1  Geraldine Ting (EO)

2  Sue Tan (Calls Co-ordinator)

3  Janet Ang (tentative)

4  Jenny Lee

5  Jayne Ho

6  Vivian Lai

7  Patricia Low

8  Lynn Tai

9  Dorine Tan

 

Hannah Chiang – Intro

hi,

wow, ive wasted tons of time just figuring out how WordPress works!  Everything I’ve typed just disappears! My patience has been tested and tested. If this one disappears again after I finish, it’s definitely God’s Will to find another group of friends elsewhere!

1) I will turn 55 Sept 11 this year.  I dont remember how I found SHC, was about 6 years ago, I think, prob just stumbled in.

2) I participated in a cycling event once.  Taught roller blading to 2 of the lady members here.  Sort of just lost track of the happenings here.

3) I play table tennis with a group of TT enthusiasts most Sunday afternoons.  

4)I will stop here before I say more, or I might get so frustrated this page might disappear again!

till next time

Hanniah 

SilverHairsClub Aug update – SHC Live! and part-time work opportunities

Dear fellow members,

This month, I shall focus on another part of Club members’ needs.

SilverHairsClub was formed in 2005 for the benefit of Singaporeans, over the age of 45. Therefore, it is important we meet your needs to meet other
SilverHairs.  If you find that the Club does not meet its objective of providing a platform for you to get to know
new and more friends, please do share with us. Your feedback would be shared with other members.  You may also want to do something which you have behind your head. 

I like to encourage you to take this opportunity to meet other SilverHairs.  If you have not visited SHC before, feel free to write to me or voice your ideas on this forum; but you must first register to enter SilverHairsClub.com.

If you are always busy, you may like to join SHC Live!.  This is a live event, where you can meet
other members on the internet, from your home.  We have a Men’s night on Sat 18 Aug 2012.  Click here for details  https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=4463.   There is a ladies’ night too.  Watch out for more details on SilverHairsClub.com when the organisers are ready with their details. 

Please feel free to organise an activity or event for other fellow members.  And, do take the lead.

For members who would like to make use of their experience and available time, and would like to take up part-time work opportunities,
please feel free to also write to me at terences@SilverhairsClub.com.  As SilverHairs and seniors, we can still reach
out to society and contribute to society. Currently, SilverHairs Enterprise is focused on opportunities in the
part-time area, for SHC members only, in areas of Eldersitting, errand runners, Office stand-ins, and Chinese tuition online.

I like to extend an invitation to members who can help to make our Blue Helmet projects a reality and success. 

We have started in the area of Eldersitting, and I am happy with the progress.  Two members have
volunteered as Enterprise administrators Jenny and Vivian, and a few members have already worked as part-time Eldersitters. Feedback from clients have been good. 
If you like to be an Eldersitter, read more about it in SilverHairsClub.com. We see there is a demand for eldersitters, and we intend
to recruit more eldersitters. 

In Jan 2012, a few members have suggested we attempt govt or public funding.  We tried, and with the
help from participating members, we submited our proposal.  Unfortunately, the deciding department felt
that the SilverHairsClub members are not a disadvantaged group, and in Mar
2012, notified us that it could not support our project.  Nevertheless, under the SilverHairs
Enterprise, we decided to proceed on.  We pursue the eldersitter project because this project is our way of contributing to the elderly society. Fit and healthy seniors providing eldersitter services to the less fit elderlies.

We recruited fit seniors from SHC from April to June.  Members are interested
in part-time work, and all of them have experience looking after their elderly
parents and many have worked in eldercare organisations. Besides a part-time work income, we also want to interact with society. We are definitely wanted by society.

In May, after reviewing various systems, we went ahead to purchase and design
an online service booking system where our clients can book for eldersitters on
the internet.  Besides recruiting eldersitters, we also took in two administrators working Mon to Wed and Thur to
Sat to take calls, take online bookings, and pair clients with our eldersitters.  While we do face snags here and there, I am happy with the progress.

In June and July, we launched a series of advertisements in the Straits Times, Today newspapers and classifieds to test the effectiveness of advertising, and
which days are worth our spending advertising money.  We trial tested our procedures from system
tests, advertising, liaison between administrators and eldersitters, payment, live accounts, handling the clients and managing returning clients. We have
almost completed the basic steps.  Of course, more needs to be done.

During this period, we determined public needs, relative to services we
provide, and our eldersitter services are mainly companionship-type services.  We have no plans to go into nursing or
medical support services.  Following the good advices of supportive members, we are now venturing out to make links with
organisations whose patients require after care assistance.

This is the stage we are in now.  If the eldersitter srevices continue to meet our needs, we will quickly move into
other part-time work opportunities for members. If you are interested in any part-time opportunities for SHC members, please write to me.

We are now into the second half of 2012; and would be celebrating SilverHairsClub 7th anniversary in Oct. Give it a thought.

Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub &
SilverHairs Enterprise

Yunnan trip, 18 to 27 Sept 2012

emoticon This is the time of the year for Yunnan trip. The date is from 18 to 27 Sept 2012. I can only take a few this year. Please read the previous years’ trip for details and basic understanding. Those interested please email me or write here immediately. Very limited space. Must confirm as soon as possible. Good for those who has never been to Yunnan, loves nature and culture, has limited Mandarin ability, free and easy and not comfortable with package tours. My email again is ethniceast@gmail.com  

Monthly Cycling – Night Riding – Friday, 17 Aug 2012

Hi All

We are going for a night cycling on Friday, 17 Aug starting at 2030 hrs.  This date happens to be the 1st day of the Lunar 7th month.  Nightfall at Bedok Reservoir is deserted, silent and quiet.  Come, let us enjoy the starry night.  Those who don’t have bike are also welcome to join.  Ride will end at 10pm.

Douglas

Registration :

  1. Douglas
  2. Lily
  3. Ah Nee
  4. Lina
  5. HC
  6. Ivan
  7. Charles Chua
  8. Anna Seet
  9. Audrey Wong
  10. Eileen Ang
  11. Who else coming?

IT Interest Group Venue for Monthly Discussion

In Apr 27th, I mentioned that we are looking for a suitable venue for IT Interest Group (ITIG) monthly discussion. 
I am pleased to inform, finally we have the green light to conduct our IT discussion in Leng Kee Community Centre on the 3rd Friday of each month. See location map http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_4999/travel_site_11456/

I have proposed a group size of not more than 20 per session. 16 from SHC and 4 from the general public through Leng Kee CC for a start. Details of the first gathering in Sept. will be announced in SHC web site in the first week of Sept.

For those interested, please view post during the first week of the month to confirm your attendance. You can also feedback, on this post, any IT topic you are interested to further your skills.

For those interested, please note that the CC only provide us a classroom with tables and chairs, no computer. If you have your laptop, iPad, tablets or any smart devices, you can bring along to the classroom. 

hewlee

What if I decided to start a blog?

Terence have clear intention to pass over the mantle of hosting the Silverhairs website and is still waiting for an interested party or the SHE will take over. I cannot imagine having SHC without Terence. What will it be like if he is not around to check on us?

Since joining SHC I have invested a lot of time and effort in organizing activities for the Club. I feel a sense of belonging, we get to meet new friend and doing a lot of thing together. The feelings was great as we rub shoulders with all kind of people.

I still remember my first outing at the Botanic Gardens and having to meet the Indian Chief in person. Such an unassuming man he is. It make you want to be part of this group of people.

If I run a blog, my expectation is to remove two taboos. MLM will be permitted subjected to certain contraints and religion can be discuss only with regard to Bible studies. Discrimination and derogatory remarks about other religions is not permitted.

MLM plays a part in my life and need to be fully explored. Religion matters to me because I want to stay connected with eternal values and hope!

What is your view?

Dan 

Don Ng – Introduction

Hi everybody,

I am born in 1952.

Currently I am still working as a Storekeeper at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

I am married with 2 sons aged 25 and 23. One is married and the other is staying with me and my wife. I got a Diploma in Warehousing from a private school. My interest is travelling and reading. I am quite proficient in the use of computer.

Don Ng 

SHC Live! Sat 18 Aug 2012; Theme and Agenda: Men Only

Based on last night’s SHC Live!, we shall add a theme and agenda to our next SHC Live!  Some EOs have volunteered; and you will hear from them soon.

Next SHC Live!

  • Theme:  Men Only
  • Date:  Sat 18 Aug 201
  • Venue:  Your own home
  • Time:  2100 hours to 2330 hours.  (Priority given to registered participants).
  • Charge:  Free.  Strictly for SilverHairsClub members.
  • Dress:  As comfortable as you like.  Max: 24 participants
  • Program:
    • 2055 hrs (Ring the door bell)
    • 2100 to 2200 hrs (Social and business networking; BYO)
    • 2200 to 2359 hrs (Each participant can raise an agenda of interest, from gernal activities to business, retirement, work and other ideas.  Time dependent on number of participants. Min 15 minutes.)
    • 2359 hrs (Closing time.)
  • It’s nice to be polite:
    • When you come in to the conference, please OFF your radio and TV.  Also OFF your video.  Do sit down for a few minutes.  We can recognise your presence.
    • You can raise your agenda for discussion during the time allocated.
    • 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 one another anytime.

    To participate, do let us know if you are coming.  Your registration is important.  Please contact swift_squirrel on SKYPE to register so that we know you are a SHC member.

    Terence Seah

3rd Line Dance Jamboree on Sunday 2 Sep 2012

Hi All,

Firstly I would like to thank all those who turned up at the last jam on 15 Jul. Though most of you do not do line dance on a regular basis and some don’t even dance but you still turned up to give support, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Now it’s time again for another 5 hours of non-stop dancing at Kovan CC and I hope to see all of you again.

Andrew ‘Young", you need not wait a 1000 years or more….the dance will be on the list so hope you can dance to your heart’s content …. that is if you are no in HK on that day…then you may have to wait for the next 1000 yearsemoticon

Pauline, since you were so hardworking learning the Shy Waltz from your ‘sifu’ I will also include this dance for you if you are coming

For the ‘E Sliders’ there will always be 1 dance at least for all of you and maybe a few more easy to follow dances.

As usual I will be putting up the dance list in a day or 2, so if anyone of you has an special request, pls drop me a line at my e-mail address at sockie_sg@hotmail.com.

Details of Jam as follows :

  • Date : 2 Sep , Sunday from 2.00 to 7.00pm 
  • Place : Paya Lebar/Kovan CC – Multi Purpose Air-Con Hall
  • Charges : $4/- per pax with a bottle of mineral water

Nearest MRT : Kovan MRT (buses 136, 153, 321, 80, 81, 82, 107, 112, 113 & 119).

Dance List :

  1. Eating Right, Drinking Bad
  2. Bossa Nova
  3. Electric Dream
  4. Tenessee Waltz
  5. Bump ‘N’ Grind
  6. Ghost Train
  7. Multiplication
  8. Footloose
  9. Hit Me
  10. Evergreen Waltz
  11. Cinco De Mayo
  12. JB’s Waltz
  13. Amarillo in the Morning
  14. Back Track
  15. Silver Threads n Golden Needles
  16. Addiction
  17. Hip to be Square
  18. Summer Night Cha Cha
  19. Flying High
  20. Rocking Good
  21. Blue Mountain Waltz
  22. 1000 Years or More
  23. Somebody Like You
  24. Country Club
  25. Stroll Along Cha Cha
  26. Invincible
  27. Seal Our Fate
  28. Kiss in The Dark
  29. Live It Up
  30. Little Rhumba
  31. Dancing Party
  32. Brokenheartsville
  33. Cowgirl’s Twist
  34. Na Mara
  35. On the Rocks
  36. You and Me in the Country
  37. Dedicated Drinker
  38. Down Louisiana Way
  39. D.H.S.S.
  40. Red Hot Salsa
  41. 2001 BC Coaster
  42. On the Promise
  43. My Heart is Your Heart
  44. Mom’s Good Looks
  45. Eagles Rock
  46. Wherever You May Wander
  47. Shy Waltz
  48. Guajira
  49. What’s Your Name
  50. Give Me Back My Bullet
  51. Mucara Walk
  52. Tango with the Sheriff
  53. I’m Moving On
  54. Sweet Joanne
  55. Vertical Expression
  56. Lover’s Hideaway
  57. Perhaps
  58. Sway Me Now
  59. Pizziricco
  60. Sube Amor
  61. Some Beach
  62. Bullseye
  63. Dancing in Line
  64. Fanilow Eyes
  65. Strait Dancing
  66. The Last Dance
  67. Eruption
  68. Lady in Red
  69. Life is a Roller Coaster
  70. Madelaina
  71. Freak Like Me
  72. Getcha Good
  73. No Matter What
  74. My Guy
  75. American Pop

Additional Dance ( Time Permitting )

  1. Black Coffee
  2. Just A Kiss 2
  3. Quanto Amore
  4. D.N.T.O.

Sockie (EC cum DJ)