SilverHairsClub

Here are some changes to new membership acceptance wef 1 July 2012.

1.  New memberships:

Other than current information required in the application form, new applicants are required to also register an username and for a password to enter SilverHairsClub.com before membership acceptance.

Processing of new memberships will now be done during the first 7 days of each month. 

2.  Current memberships:

All current members are required to have an username and password to enter SilverHairsClub.com to keep their membership.  To ensure the membership stays active, the email address should be the same as given to the Club.

There are no other changes to membership acceptance.

Terence Seah

Hello Everyone,

HEAT IS ON, NITE IS YOUNG N EVENT IS DEFINITELY GOING TO BE FUN….. AS COMMITTEES HAD PLANNED LOTS OF FUN FILLED ACTIVITIES FOR THIS… :) 

• Theme :  ARABIAN NITE
• Venue :  Kensington Ballroom, Serangoon Gardens Country Club, Heliconia Wing 
• Date :  Saturday, 28 July 2012
• Time :  6.30pm – 12 midnight (Registration starts at 6.00pm)
• Cost :  $45 per pax

Committee Members :

1. Treasurer – Dolly
2. Music Director – Caroline Gee
3. Programme – Lily Ho
4. Deco – Karen & Boon Lian
5. Games Master – Sam, Karen, Janie & Dolly
6. Registration – Marg Tian, Judy Lim & Lillian Teo
7. Emcees for the nite – Thomas Loh & Peri Liew 
8. Photographers – Sockie, Boon Liang & Karen
9. Venue and F&B – Molly Chua

There will be NO CORKAGE CHARGE – so feel free to bring your own bottle.

Programme highlights, we have the following:

1. Line dance workshop by Hamidah & Team – title "Habibi" ("My Love/Darling" in Arabic)
2. Belly Dance moves demo by Veronique Lee
3. Belly Dance Performance – by Belly Dance Instructor
4. Games by Sam, Dolly, Karen, Janie (There will be lots of laughter for sure.)
5. A skit — title "I want" ??— directed and performed by SHC members.  A comedy.  Who are the performers?  Mystery till the nite itself lor . . . . . 

But wait that is not all, YOU will be the one to vote for the best dressed (authentic to the theme) Mr. & Mrs. Arabian Nite.  There will be lucky draw too!  Attractive prizes awaiting you if you are 1 of them lor…. interesting rite …..?

• Please take note :

Registration is now closed as we have already hit the 100 pax.  We will continue to accept late sign ups but from no. 101 pax onward, the price will be $55 per person.

So if you still wish to join in the fun, hurry and transfer payment to: POSB Saving A/C# 146-00513-6.  (No registration without payment.)

For those already paid, please note that there will be no refund.  You may find your own replacement by another SHC member.   But please drop a line here to inform us so that we may up date the registration list.  As with SHC tradition, ALL attendees — please wear your name tag.

Members who have paid :

1. Daniel Ong – Paid  Replaced by Dan Huang
2. Lily Ho – Paid
3. Dolly Lim – Paid
4. Molly Chua – Paid
5. Janie Leong – Paid
6. Caroline Gee – Paid
7. Marg Tian – Paid
8. Audrey Wong – Paid
9. Terence Seah – Paid
10. Karen Thio – Paid
11. Judy Lim – Paid
12. Pauline Khoo – Paid
13. Sockie – Paid
14. Sam Huat – Paid
15. Bobby Bok – Paid
16. Gabriella – Paid
17. Pauline Ho – Paid
18. Thomas Loh – Paid
19. Lilian Teo – Paid
20. Peri Liew – Paid
21. Johnny & – Paid
22. Annie Pow – Paid
23. Boon Liang – Paid
24. Janet Chan – Paid
25. Shirleen Kao – Paid
26. Alicia Soh – Paid
27. Mike Tan – Paid
28. Winnie Tan – Paid
29. Dennis Tan – Paid
30. May Woo – Paid
31. Alex Woo – Paid
32. Alyn Lee – Paid
33. Pearl Wong – Paid
34. Barbara Lim – Paid
35. Jway – Paid
36. Richard Ong – Paid
37. Catherine Koh – Paid
38. Steven Chan – Paid
39. Eyvonne Chew – Paid
40. Pharis – Paid
41. Karen Wong – Paid
42. Helen  Quek – Paid
43. Veronique Lee – Paid
44. Joe Choo – Paid
45. Anne Seet – Paid
46. Sue Chan – Paid
47. Martin Lee – Paid
48. Wong HJ – Paid
49. Bernard Chan – Paid
50. Hamidah – Paid
51. June Koh – Paid
52. Joanne Ang – Paid
53. Angela Straaten-Paid
54. Norlinda – Paid
55. Bira – Paid
56. Marilyn Tay – Paid
57. Rene Leong – Paid
58. Lina Ng –Paid
59. Hou Chong – Paid
60. Suz Chang – Paid
61. Janet Loo – Paid
62. ANee – Paid
63. Joe Leow – Paid
64. Rosalind Lee – Paid
65. Lam HT – Paid
66. Bee Gek – Paid
67. Mega – Paid
68. Jane Tan – Paid  Replaced by Richard Yee
69. Edwin Tan – Paid
70. Philip Yeo – Paid
71. Catherine Lee – Paid
72. Helen Wong – Paid
73. Nina Choo – Paid
74. Sally Kang – Paid
75. Rose White – Paid
76. Billy Loy – Paid
77. Eileen Thean – Paid
78. Annie Thean – Paid
79. Robert Ong – Paid
80. Susan Tan – Paid
81. Eliza Hee – Paid
82. Grace Tay – Paid
83. James Tan – Paid
84. Koh Aye Leng – Paid
85. John Howe – Paid   Replaced by Kate Lee
86. Yew Kwong – Paid
87. Rishan  – Paid
88. Molly Quek – Paid
89. Lynn Tai – Paid
90. Kristine Leong – Paid
91. Joan Low – Paid
92. Geok Suan – Paid
93. Irene Goh – Paid
94. Charles & – Paid
95. Cynthia  –  Paid
96. Abel Tan – Paid
97. Selena Lee – Paid
98. Andrew Yeung – Paid
99. Geraldine – Paid
100. Debbie Oh – Paid

CLICK here to view Arabian Nite                                                                                                                  See you soon…..    

From : Organising Committee…….

Hi fellow members,

Did anyone of you run the business of providing self-storage facility (like a
locker type of thing in Singapore where people keep their barang) and need to
find someone who rents such a self-storage facility (maybe because not enough
space at home). If you are I can help you to get an interview about your
business and publish in one of our local newspaper. Good opportunity to let
many people know your business.

Stay Healthy! Be Happy!

To all beginners guitar learners,

I am not sure how to start a place for guitar beginners.  Let’s try one, and then we see how it works, before moving on.  I like to invite you for late lunch at the MPH cafe, along Robinson Road, from 1430 to 1600 hrs. Please come along with your guitar. If you dont intend to, I shall bring mine.  Let’s see how much fun we can have from the first gathering.  It doesnt matter if you see me make a fool of myself.  The idea is to see how each of us at doing and encourage one another to keep learning.  Repeat, the key is to encourage one another with learning "How to play the guitar".

Hopefully, we can have an amateur guitar group very soon.

• Place:  MPH cafe, along 63 Robinson Road.
• Time:  1430 – 1600 hrs
• Date:  Fri June 15, 2012.
• Lunch:  Members of the beginners guitar group invited for lunch.
• Note:  Bring your guitar if you wish.  Not necessary.

Please let me know if you can come.

Terence Seah 

Hi All.

I want to learn how to fly a kite. Is there any members who also want to
learn.?

I have make enquiries and wish to attend the following two events this
Sunday.

2:30pm – 4:30pm Kite Making with Masters. (Suitable for adult of our age.
Material provided free)

4:30pm – 5:00pm Indoor Kite Flying Showcase (watch how to fly a kite
indoor)

Location: Toa Payoh HDB Hub

Stay Healthy! Be
Happy!

Dear all,

I would like to invite you all to join me at Kovan nite on 29 Jun 2012.

Come lah, let’s party…….dancing, drinking, chit chatting and more, see you all at Kovan Nite.!     

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

• Date: Friday, 29 Jun 2012
• Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
• Fee: $3.00  with Mineral water & Curry Puff plus surprises!
• Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
• Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

Ah Nee, Event Co-ordinator  

Coming are:

1. Ah Nee
2. Lily Ho
3. Susan Chang
4. Caroline Gee
5. Malcolm Chen
6. Molly Chua
7. Dolly Lim
8. Sam Goh
9. Thomas Loh
10. Peri Lew
11. Pat Oei
12. Lynda Oei
13. Bira
14. Gabriella Chua
15. Joe Leow
16. Veronique Lee
17. Joe Choo
18. Bessie Lam
19. Philip Yeo
20. Bobby Bok
21. James Chan
22. Terence Seah
23. Janet Chan
24. Boon Liang
25. Edwin Tan
26. Ronald Lam
27. Eileen Thean
28. Rene Leong

Hi all, the badminton court is booked at Bukit Gombak stadium from 10.00am to 12.00 noon on this Thursday 7 June 2012. The group is made up of players of all skill levels. Come and enjoy the "sauna" and sweat out all the fats accumulated. All are welcome..See you

Calling all Line dancers (and non-line  dancers too)

Time again to put on your dancing shoes and bring a few friends to join us for 5 hours of non-stop line dancing on a Sunday afternoon.

For those who do not dance, you can bring your bottle of ‘lethal’ or ‘non-lethal’ liquids, some snacks, kick off your shoes, sit back and relax to some good old music (mostly country western) and watch people dance (if you want to)

Details are as follows :

• Date : 15 Jul 2012, Sunday
• Time : 2pm to 7pm
• Place : Paya Lebar/Kovan CC (air-conditioned hall)
• Cost : $4.00 (with a bottle of mineral water)

I will put up the dance list after I have collated all the requests, so if you have any favourite dances you want to do then please send me a request via e-mail or through this thread and I will try my best to put them on the list. For non-dancers I can take requests if you have any favourite songs of yours you want me to play too ….that is provided I can find a dance to the songs and there are at least 10 people who can do the dance.

As this is not a strictly SHC event, you can bring your friends along  and have some fun too… yeeehaaaa

As usual for those who have forgotten the steps or want to learn a few more dances for the jam, you are welcome to come to my classes for some practice sessions starting this week for a nominal fee of $5.00 which will cover all the practice sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Participants list (Target 150 pax)

1. Sockie (EC)
2. Andrew Yeung – tentative, hope can shuffle back in time
3. Karen Thio – only know ‘electric slide’ but will support and scout for ‘shampoo’ model
4. Lily Ho – bringing a few with her
5. Caroline Gee – zero knowledge on line dancing but may be talent scouted for shampoo modelling
6. Lai Fong – will support and join ‘electric slide’ club and bring (wonder what is ) XYZ 
7. Patricia Sin – will join ‘electric slide’ club – will be late 
8. Bobby Bok – Welcome and bringing your kaki bo huh?
9. Rosalind Lee – time to bring them dancing shoes again 
10. Dolly Lim – MIA for a while, welcome back
11. Evelyn Ong – most of your requests will be in the playlist 
12. Melissa –  – Another new face, welcome
13. Pauline Ho – maybe another shampoo model 
14. Malcolm – Cannot run from me 
15. Eileen Thean – Wants to do Wild Wild West
16. Annie Tang – Shuffling in with Eileen 
17. Janie Leong – will be late and hopefully bringing in a whole gang with her
18. Thomas Loh – hope he does not disappear half way like he always does 
19. Peri – ticket already taken liao
20. Agnes Seow – no worry just look out for ‘markers’ and follow them 
21. Susan Tan – Yeah she is Kambing daun 
22. ………anymore coming?

Last month, we had a hands-on session in one condo’s function hall. As for the Concern & Care venue, we are still awaiting their reply. So, for the time being, we still can meet at our usual place at Plaza Singapura. 

This coming meeting, we can discuss about the differences between the desktop computer, the laptop, the tablet, the iTouch/iPad, the smart phones and others.

We plan to have a small gathering of size not more than 12 SHC members including the EO, for an effective and meaningful discussion, on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The details:

Hewlee

Those registered coming:

1. Hew Lee (EC)
2. John Howe
3. Andrew Yeung
4. Rosalind Soh
5. Alice Seah
6. Peng Peng
7. Jassmine Teo
8. Lim Geok Suan
9. Peri Liew
10. Thomas Loh (come later)
11. Tan Li Li
12. Chengpun
13. Jacqueline Han (tentative)
14. Angie Ng
15. Myra Chia
16. Peter Lim
17. Margaret Tian
18. Francis R Mangalam
19. Ann Lim
20. Rosalind Lee
21. Christina Pan
22. Ronald Lee (assisting)

• The June flea mart is now open for advertisements. Before placing an advertisement, please read the rules :

• Two advertisements per registered member per month.
• 5 line limit per advertisement. For trip/tour advertisements, the limit is 10 lines per ad.
• "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.

Date:          Saturday,  9th June 2012

Time:          4.00pm SHARP ( 2.5 to 3hrs)  Do be on time as we shall commute by bus in a group.    

Meeting Point :    
Woodlands Regional Bus Interchange between Berths 4 & 5.
(S9 Woodlands MRT – exit the station, turn Right; look for escalator on your right to Basement, turn right and behold Berth 5!)

End of walk :    MRT Station: NS16 Ang Mo Kio  (Foodcourt @ L3, many other restaurants & food stalls)  

EOs :                ChristinaCL Chan & Charles Wee

NOTE:   Due to the unique location of destination, part of the journey, we need to commute by bus.  
             There is no significant landmark to enable us to guide you to meet up with us should you be late!

Brief Description:    

Terrain is EASY.      
Bring your cameras – very scenic!
Toilet facilities — Only at MRT stations.
Rain or shine, we will be there!

Let’s explore yet another natural forest reserve.  A LUSH forest of tropical trees and shrubs, Enjoy its peace
and quietness…… GOOD for mental health, mood and some eye-cercise!    

I was there when I was  probably around 0.9m. I recalled to get to the reservoir one has to walk on a long
paved road, from a distance a rocket-shaped tower looms into view.  As I stand nearer to it, it seems to
tower over my small frame.  

This iconic observation tower still stands tall and straight but, gone is the feeling of its towering presence;
though from its top it still provides a panoramic view of the waters and surrounding greenery.

Seletar Reservoir was damaged during the Japanese war in 1941.  It was renamed Upper Seletar Reservoir
after the construction of  Lower Seletar Reservoir.  It is one of the 4 main reservoirs and its nature reserve
acts as a water catchment area, its waters is used for drinking and daily usage after treatment for the
people in Singapore.
Upper Seletar Reservoir has been expanded twice in capacity and in 1999 it became a marked conservation site!

When did you last visit Seletar Reservoir?   
Since you were a child like me or……   Never ever?      Come, join us!         

Stay cool Be cool!           

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

REGISTER HERE

1.  Charles Wee
2.  ChristinaCL Chan
3.  Danny Lye      (unwell, R&R)
4.  June Tan         (need to R&R) hehe
5.  Andrew Yeung
6.  Pauline Chew
7.  Jane Chua
8.  Judy Lim        (unwell, R&R)
9.  June Koh
10. Lena Ho
11. Steven Ng
12. Lydia Soh
13. Maureen Lee
14. Fong Poh Chee
15. Bernie Chung
16. Alice Seah
17. Janet Ng
18. Cheryl Ho
19. Tan Li Li
20. Wendy Goh
21. Daisy Yeo
22. Erik Teo
23. Chui Keng
24. Sockie
25. Hew Lee
26. Rosalind Soh
27. Evelyn Ong
28. Catherine Chong
29. Pauline Khoo
30. Christina Pan
31. Janis Han
32. Johnny Pow
33. Annie Tan
34. Thomas Lau
35. Lucy Tan
36. Irene Poh
37. Aaron How
38. Juliet Ong
39. Lilian Teo
40. Veronica Wong
41. Pat Oei
42. Lynda
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Dear All

Our first board games day is confirmed to be held this Saturday (3-6PM) at:
Eastern Lagoon II (function Hall)
Upper East Coast Road

Buses to/from Upper East coast are 10, 12, 13, 14 & 16
Buses to/from Bedok South Ave 1 – 31, 196, 197, 43, 48

(Or google direction for better map)

For those who didn’t register on my thread published on 6th April 2012 but would like to join this one, you are welcome to just put your name here and show up!

• By chance i saw this *article about the English language in the S.T. Monday (28th) paper and i thought seeing it was better than seeing a $5 note on the ground. (lol!). Because of it’s educational value, i thought i should alert members who had missed it to check it out.

• The frequently misused words in the article include revert, whereby, everyday/every day, less/lesser, mature/matured and welcome/welcomed. The writer explains how the words should be used and gives good examples.

• Language Tips  series appears on every Monday and it’s a pity to miss these free ‘lessons’.

*S.T.Monday 28/5/2012, CATS section pg C6

Kok Chiew, Angela, Boon Liang, James Tan, Jimmy Tsin, Peggy Tan, Winnie Tan,

KC, Inez Lim, Lim Geok Suan, Kenneth…(NOT IN ANY ORDER OF IMPORTANCE.)

Thank you for responding to my call for help, regarding cataract surgery.

Thank you for taking time to share your experience – by making comments on the forum, and by emails.

All of you have contributed to my decision-making process.

I had cataract surgery done at Tan Tock Seng Hospital – my right eye last week, and my left eye today. The good doctor applied the phaco emulsification technique.

It was indeed a “simple procedure” – painless. Post surgery, after a one-hour rest, I was discharged from the day surgery center. I can see immediately after surgery, albeit a little blur. As the day progressed, the eye’s focus became clearer.

Some of you wrote, asking me to update regarding my cataract surgery. The above update is brief. If you need more detail, please let me know.

I’d like to thank everyone, once again, for responding to my call for help.

Those who missed the discussion on cataract surgery may like to click on this link https://silverhairsclub.com/?p=4100#comments

With best regards,

Jacqueline

Date : 27 May 2012 (Sunday)

Time: 2pm – 5pm

Venue: Programme Zone in Toa Payoh Library

Language: English

Dear All,

If you are interested, feel free to join me on that day.

Above is organised by Toa Payoh National Library and it dont

require any prior registration. Just present yourself on that day.

Constance

Balloon IG workshop #5

Date :  Wed, 20 June 2012

Time : 8 pm to 10 pm

Venue : Block 118A Kim Tian West RC, #01-143, Jalan Membina,
Singapore 161118.

We meet 3rd Wed of the month. $3 for material for basic
scuplture. Share cost of balloon if more compllcated balloon sculpture. Do rsvp
Sylvia Ang or email sylviaang38@yahoo.com in advance as we need to order
balloon. No walk in. Hope to see you soon.

Sylvia Ang 

When I  visited Sentosa last saturday, I realised that there is so much to see and do. It is so near and yet I wonder whether some of us had the opportunity to explore and enjoy all the scenes and activities right here. It will be like a family outing for us.

The itinerary as follows:

3:30pm   Meet at Vivocity Sentosa Station

4:00pm   Take monorail to Beach Station where the Palawan Beach is. Take a stroll down and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze and scenery.

5:00pm   Take monorail to Imbiah Station. At the Merlion Plaza standing at 37 metres high, this half lion. half fish creature is a delight to snap our camera at. There is also an escalator that brings us to the Imbiah Lookout and the Tiger Sky Tower and lots of things to do.

6:00pm   Next, take train to Waterfront Station where Resorts World is. Take in all the amusements here and enjoy the activities at Universal Studio. There is so much to do and take in here too.

7:00pm   Adjourn to the Malaysian Food Street where all the best of Malaysian hawker fares are waiting  to fill our hungry stomachs.

Those who are tired may take a train home after dinner. For others, the free show on the ‘Crane Dance’ starts at 9:00pm and another free show, the ‘Lake of Dreams’ starts at 9:30pm.

Another option available is for us to leisurely stroll back to Vivocity by the Sentosa Boardwalk.

Entry by monorail from Vivocity to Beach Station is $3.00, any other trips by monorail within Sentosa are free.

Are you ready for a day of fun, enjoyment and adventure at Sentosa?

Register here.

1. Dan
2. Boon Liang
3. Gabriella
4. Geok Suan
5. Steven Chan
6. Winnie Tan
7. June Koh
8. Primrose Kok
9. Maria Tan
10. Tan Seok Wah
11. Jane Ong
12. Aaron How
13. Juliet Ong
14. Barbara Lim
15. Alice Low
16. Joan Ang
17. Lydia Chin
18. Angie Ng
19. Anne Chee
20. Ann Lim
21. Irene Poh
22. Hew Lee – (tentative)

EOs, Dan & Boon Liang

• Today i visited a block of studio apartments for seniors near Toa Payoh Central and was glad to see how PLEASANT the environment is. The common areas are SPACIOUS and CLEAN. The common corridors outside the individual units are WIDE and UNCLUTTERED. The units are small bed-sitters, bright with windows on one wall. In the bathroom is an emergency alert cord.
• The two lifts are BIG and stop at EVERY floor. On the third level are two cozy GARDENS.  Seats are PLENTIFUL and INVITING!
• Nearby are other blocks of flats, shops, a hawker centre, a market….

• Could HDB adapt this concept of studio apartment living for seniors with smaller nest-eggs to cater to seniors with bigger nest-eggs by building bigger studio apartments and providing more facilities? But however HDB modifies/adapts, it must keep to the 30-year lease and the non- marketability of the studio apartments for the ‘richer’ seniors. These two conditions will keep out the sharks and the profit-driven entrepreneurs.

N.B. Comments no. 1 -5  are pre-post comments.

Hi all,

Not sure if anyone have heard or even been to this tour before.  This tour has already been organised by many RCs and CCs.

I have this lobang to visit Nirvana Memorial Garden plus Vegetable Farm for free.  Transport, vegetarian lunch and drinks are all provided.  

Eunos CCs will be having one on 10 June 2012.  If anyone is interested, you can sign-up at the CC.

But if we have enough people here that are interested, say 30 pax, we can have one of our own.

If you are keen, please indicate your available timing here and we can see what the best timing that suits most of us.

Dorine Tan

I believe that most of us have read about the rising incidence of dementia.

Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. It affects memory, thinking, language, judgment,
and behavior. Most types of dementia are nonreversible (degenerative). Dementia
symptoms include difficulty with many areas of mental function, including:

• Language
• Memory
• Perception
• Emotional
  behavior or personality
• Cognitive skills
  (such as calculation, abstract thinking, or judgment)

Dementia usually first appears as
forgetfulness.

There is growing evidence that some kinds of mental exercises can help slow down dementia. To this end, I
am contemplating developing a series of mental exercises which may be used
hopefully to help slow the effect of dementia.

I have a series of mental
exercises which help children improve their learning abilities , you may want
to visit www.mindmax.com.sg to know a little more. I intend to modify certain portions of the training protocol to
suit senior citizens who may worry about the onset of dementia. 

What I have in mind is not something commercial, but a social outreach—with trainers (SHC members) going
down to centres or elderly groups to train the centre helpers to run these programs.
So, it remains for me to size up how many SHCian are interested to do such
social outreach programs.

James