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Can Singapore live without maids? Is this possible?

Today, Singapore has thousands of maids. They are in the homes, looking after babies, sick and disabled elderlies, and families who compare the financial benefits and see it is cheaper to have a maid than not working. With a maid, these families see they would benefit from a better standard of living, instead of wasting their lives doing washing, cooking and cleaning the house. So nice to come home from work, and into a clean house.

It’s a headache to look after babies and young children. They scream and yell, throw the toys around the house, scribble pencil drawings on the walls, and spill milk and chocolate ice cream on the sofas. Babies wake up in the middle of the night, cry and cry until they get picked up and have their stomachs filled. Which of the parents would wake up; or it will be the maid who has to do so.

After a whole day of hard work, can one really come home and cook for our elderly parents. Then, bathe them, put them in front of the TV, chat with them, and later put them to bed. So, nice to have a maid. They get to endure all the calls and screams from our parents who may have dementia and temperamental.

What if one day, the country says, "No maids". After all, in many countries, there are no maids at all. These are very developed countries. Elderly folks stay in the homes, with plenty of friends around. Babies, why cant women stay at home and look after the kids. If the wives are not doing it, then the men can. Or put the kids in a childcare centre, then go to work. Then, rush home after work, and pick them up.

Food, cook them one week in advance, freeze them and then go for the microwave. Rice, it does not take a long time. Soup, fix the slow cooker. Today, home tasks can be productive, there is this round little robot, that can vacuum a 5 room flat within two hours.

Do you have a maid at home? Can you do without a maid? Why do we need to have maids and have all the maids problems.

Let’s have a good chat on this topic. Let’s respect the opinions of other members. Feel free to have a say.

Terence Seah

SilverHairsClub – Part time work for retirees

Dear SHCians,

This month’s newsletter aims to focus at what SilverHairsClub can do for retirees or members who have given up a full-time job. If you are a retiree or have given up full time work, I look forward to hear from you. At 45+, many retirees have acquired years of skills, knowledge and experience. Retirees have seen the world, saw their children growing up, going through school and seeing them having their own career and families. As retirees, many of us also want to spend some time doing the things we have always wanted to do.

If you are one of the lucky Retirees or SHC members who may not need to have a part-time job, I would encourage you to help our fellow members find paid work, so that we can pass through our lives with fun, cheer and some comfort, without suffering from loneliness and an expensive society.

For different reasons, some of us want to continue working part-time; and may find searching for a suitable job difficult. We want to stay in touch with the outside world. If you wish to do something meaningful and like to find a part-time job, I am hoping we can do so collectively as a Club. Besides fun and social activities, SHC can present itself as a Club with experienced seniors. Over the years, various job ideas have cropped up, and I think it is about time, we re-try looking at this area of part-time work for Seniors.

Some of them are:

1. Care for the elderlies in their homes

2. Providing phone receptionist services from our homes.

3. Running errands for families

4. Confinement and nanny services for young families.

5. Stand in for various positions in companies when the full time staff is on sick leave or long vacation.

The list can go on, and as to how we will proceed, we really have to depend on your interest. Simply fill the details below and email this information to me at terences@SilverHairsClub.com.

1. Name:

2. Address (which area in Singapore):

3. Mobile tel:

4. What kind of part-time work are you looking for? (10 lines) :

5. When are you available? eg which days of the week and what are the times? :

6. What is your expected compensation? eg $ xx per hour or per day or per month :

For members who are working in organisations, and have a need for part-time staff, please let me know the company name, the contact person, tel, email address and job type. I am sure many retirees will benefit from your recommendation and effort. Ideas and suggestions welcome.

With effect from 1 July 2012, job postings will not be allowed on this forum by individual members. However, corporate members can continue to do so.

Thank you for your time.

Terence Seah

Balloon IG (Interest Group) workshop #6, 18 July 2012, 8 pm to 10 pm

Balloon IG (Interest Group), workshop #6. July 18, 2012. 8 pm to 10 pm
at Block 118A Kim Tian West RC, #01-143, Jalan Membina, Singapore
161118. We meet 3rd Wed of the month. $4 for material. Lady Bug and
Caterpillar. 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. CLICK here to view Photos

Part-time work opportunities for retirees – Nannies

Under the Blue Helmet project, we discussed opportunities for SilverHairs to remain active, make use of their skills and experience, stay in contact with the world and be able to be compensated for the part-time work. To be honest, we have not been successful, due to companies not accepting over 45s in their payroll.

Eldersitters was identified as one area to go into, whereby fit and healthy seniors offer companionship services to elderlies in their homes. We have since identified a pool of eldersitters, and will be starting our advertising programs soon.

At yesterday’s SHC monthly gathering, a couple of ladies discussed the possibility of offering nanny services or confinement care ladies during the weeks before and the one/two months after delivery to young couples who need help during an important time of their lives. I thought this is a wonderful suggestion, and would like to pick this idea up. However, I am not a woman, so I dont know what is involved and required. My wife had the help of her sister, but what about the many young families who may be searching around for a confinement lady.

I am sure many SilverHairs ladies retired have experience in this area of birth and looking after newly born babies. Please share your thoughts on this project. If it makes sense, we can offer this as a service to young families in Singapore.

And, if you like to be a confinement lady or nanny, please contact terences@SilverHairsClub.com. If you can state some of your experiences, this would be great.

On the same note, if you are looking for a confinement lady or nanny for your married children, please do contact me too at the same email.

Under this project, if we go ahead, this will be paid services. If you like to manage this service, do let me know. This project will be directed to SilverHairs Enterprise PL.

Terence Seah

Think outside the Box.

Time for a laugh, too long has this post been quiet. Start cracking your heads and share your viewpoints who the man will marry!!!

Courtesy from Mega.

Dan

A man wanted to get married. He was having trouble choosing among three likely candidates. He gives each woman a present of $5,000 and watches to see what they do with the money.

The first does a total makeover. She goes to a fancy beauty salon, gets her hair done, new makeup; buys several new outfits and dresses up very nicely for the man. She tells him that she has done this to be more attractive for him because she loves him so much.

The man was impressed.

The second goes shopping to buy the man gifts. She gets him a new set of golf clubs, some new gizmos for his computer, and some expensive clothes. As she presents these gifts, she tells him that she has spent all the money on him because she loves him so much..

Again, the man is impressed.

The third invests the money in the stock market. She earns several times the $5,000. She gives him back his $5,000 and reinvests the remainder in a joint account. She tells him that she wants to save for their future because she loves him so much.

Obviously, the man was impressed.

The man thought for a long time about what each woman had done with the money he’d given her.

A “Family Day” in the thinking, before end 2012

Ever since the Club started, we have always maintained that all its activities can only be attended by members, and that attendees must be 45 and over. This rule will continue to be adopted.

However, many SHC members are still young, and may have young children or grandchildren to look after. There are also cases where their brothers and sisters are still young, below 45. And, of course, there are the grandfathers or grandmothers who are not able to participate in SHC; but from time to time, may want to enjoy a family day, with other grandparents.

The objective of the Family Day is to provide an occasion and place whereby family members get to meet other family members over a 2D1N or 3D2N affair.

First, as a rule, we will continue to maintain the over 45 age and events can only be attended by registered members.
Second, after some feedback from senior members, I am thinking that we can have a Family day. This will be held once a year; we can have a committee. Venue and price will have to be approved, prior to the acceptance of a Family Day. In principle, the cost should be reasonable and low. Activities will be organised by an organising committee. Every item or event must be organised by a SHC member, no external individuals or company.
Third, the Family day will be open to members of SilverHairsClub, their brothers, sisters, grandfather and grandmother, children and grandchildren.
Fourth, where possible, during the Family Day, there should be events for SHC members who come along and want to meet up with other SHC members only.

To set the ball rolling, and to set the concept right from the beginning, I would take the lead in the first Family Day. Future EOs of family day will be appointed. So, let’s get the ball running.

The first event will have to be held where there is a seaside. There should also be a swimming pool.
The dates should cover a (Fri, Sat or Sun) or (Sat, Sun or Mon).
The venue should have accommodation, twin, family or dorm.
Food and drinks should be provided by the venue; or organised by the committee. Eats can include BBQ, buffets, and cooking sessions.
Accepted young activities should include beach and water games, ball games, swimming pool, athlete sports, walks, card and indoor games. An event will only proceed if there is an organiser or activity leader.
Accepted adult activities can include karaoke, talentime, meditation, talks, grooming, dancing, fishing or snorkelling.
There should be no plans for shopping or city tours.

We will take the next two months to work on the following:

The location, which would be outside Singapore, maybe in Johore.
We would target 80 pax in two coaches or even 120 pax in three coaches.
Preferably outside rainy season.
A target price would be SGD 100 or lower per person, twin sharing. A discount for participants staying in shared accommodation.
The date should be this year, before end 2012.
If you like to volunteer to organise an activity, feel free to raise your hand.

Let’s crack and brainstorm, from now to 15 Aug 2012. Thank you to members who did the initial groundwork and discussion.

Terence Seah

Updates:

Members can pool car resources and drive to the Family day. The coach fee will be taken off. Do share the petrol and toll fees.
The most likely venue for now is Desaru area.

Monthly Cycling – 23 Jun (Sat) 4pm @ Pasir Ris

Hi Cycling kakis

This month’s cycling will start from Pasir Ris. Our leader, Douglas says we can cycle from Pasir Ris to Punggol. He and his seasoned cyclists of course can lah! But dunno the rest of us can tahan or not. Worst case scenario, we have the flexibility to turn back or cut short the loop lor.

Anyone adventurous enough to join us? If you are game, come and meet up to discuss. emoticon

Venue to meet : Bike rental kiosk, 51 Pasir Ris Green (Car Park C, Pasir Ris ParK)
Time to meet : 4:00 pm sharp
Bike rental : $6 for 2 hours
Car Park C : is FREE parking

Here’s the link for the bicycle rental kiosk : http://rentabike-kiosk.blogspot.sg/ emoticon

I have no idea where it is or what buses go there but Google map says it is off Pasir Ris Drive 3. Here’s the map from street directory : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_31315/travel_site_143130/

Alternatively, goolge seach for : Car Park ‘C’ Pasir Ris Park, 51 Pasir Ris Green 518226. emoticon

Leader – Douglas Chan
Follower – Lily Ho
Follower – Dolly Lim
Yew Kwong
Ah Nee
John Howe
Irene Poh
Lydia Soh
Eileen Ang
Ivan Lim
Johnny Pow
Any adventurous members? Seasoned cyclists? Novice? – Please register here so we know to wait for you.

Hope to see more coming. emoticon

CLICK here to view Photos

Changes to new membership acceptance wef 1 July 2012

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

ARABIAN NITE – 28 JULY 2012, SATURDAY (Final Update)

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 :

Treasurer – Dolly
Music Director – Caroline Gee
Programme – Lily Ho
Deco – Karen & Boon Lian
Games Master – Sam, Karen, Janie & Dolly
Registration – Marg Tian, Judy Lim & Lillian Teo
Emcees for the nite – Thomas Loh & Peri Liew
Photographers – Sockie, Boon Liang & Karen
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:

Line dance workshop by Hamidah & Team – title "Habibi" ("My Love/Darling" in Arabic)
Belly Dance moves demo by Veronique Lee
Belly Dance Performance – by Belly Dance Instructor
Games by Sam, Dolly, Karen, Janie (There will be lots of laughter for sure.)
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 :

~~Daniel Ong~~ – Paid Replaced by Dan Huang
Lily Ho – Paid
Dolly Lim – Paid
Molly Chua – Paid
Janie Leong – Paid
Caroline Gee – Paid
Marg Tian – Paid
Audrey Wong – Paid
Terence Seah – Paid
Karen Thio – Paid
Judy Lim – Paid
Pauline Khoo – Paid
Sockie – Paid
Sam Huat – Paid
Bobby Bok – Paid
Gabriella – Paid
Pauline Ho – Paid
Thomas Loh – Paid
Lilian Teo – Paid
Peri Liew – Paid
Johnny & – Paid
Annie Pow – Paid
Boon Liang – Paid
Janet Chan – Paid
Shirleen Kao – Paid
Alicia Soh – Paid
Mike Tan – Paid
Winnie Tan – Paid
Dennis Tan – Paid
May Woo – Paid
Alex Woo – Paid
Alyn Lee – Paid
Pearl Wong – Paid
Barbara Lim – Paid
Jway – Paid
Richard Ong – Paid
Catherine Koh – Paid
Steven Chan – Paid
Eyvonne Chew – Paid
Pharis – Paid
Karen Wong – Paid
Helen Quek – Paid
Veronique Lee – Paid
Joe Choo – Paid
Anne Seet – Paid
Sue Chan – Paid
Martin Lee – Paid
Wong HJ – Paid
Bernard Chan – Paid
Hamidah – Paid
June Koh – Paid
Joanne Ang – Paid
Angela Straaten-Paid
Norlinda – Paid
Bira – Paid
Marilyn Tay – Paid
Rene Leong – Paid
Lina Ng –Paid
Hou Chong – Paid
Suz Chang – Paid
Janet Loo – Paid
ANee – Paid
Joe Leow – Paid
Rosalind Lee – Paid
Lam HT – Paid
Bee Gek – Paid
Mega – Paid
~~Jane Tan~~ – Paid Replaced by Richard Yee
Edwin Tan – Paid
Philip Yeo – Paid
Catherine Lee – Paid
Helen Wong – Paid
Nina Choo – Paid
Sally Kang – Paid
Rose White – Paid
Billy Loy – Paid
Eileen Thean – Paid
Annie Thean – Paid
Robert Ong – Paid
Susan Tan – Paid
Eliza Hee – Paid
Grace Tay – Paid
James Tan – Paid
Koh Aye Leng – Paid
~~John Howe~~ – Paid Replaced by Kate Lee
Yew Kwong – Paid
Rishan – Paid
Molly Quek – Paid
Lynn Tai – Paid
Kristine Leong – Paid
Joan Low – Paid
Geok Suan – Paid
Irene Goh – Paid
Charles & – Paid
Cynthia – Paid
Abel Tan – Paid
Selena Lee – Paid
Andrew Yeung – Paid
Geraldine – Paid
Debbie Oh – Paid

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

From : Organising Committee…….

Self-storage facility

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! emoticon

SHC monthly gathering (Central) Wed Jun 20, 2012

We have had our monthly gatherings, for most times at Hans Cafe in the CBD. At the same time, we have Robert Ong organising the Easterlies group, while Dan Huang is re-initiating the Westerlies group. The East and the West groups appeal well to the retirees.

Well, back to the Central group. These gatherings tend to appeal to the retirees during the early part of the gathering, starting at 4pm. After 5 or 6pm, the timings appeal well to the still-working members. For this gathering, I tend not to have an agenda or topic.

Regular members use this gathering as an opportunity to meet one another, as well as meet new ones.

New members come and introduce themselves to other members. New members can introduce themselves on this Post, so that others will know them before the gathering.

Venue: Hans Cafe, at Upper Pickering Street. Ground floor, at the back half of the cafe.
Agenda: Getting to know new and more SilverHairs.
Date: Wed Jun 20, 2012
Time: 1600 hrs to 2030 hrs.
Charge: No fee.
F&B: Pick and pay whatever you like at the counter.
Strictly for registered SHC members only. All members are required to bring their own name tag. If you need to make your own name tag, CLICK HERE.

This gathering is a good opportunity to catch up with other Event Organisers EOs on their activities. If you like to meet some interest groups, again good to raise them here, so that they can contact you.

And if you need to know the latest updates on the Arabian nights, I am sure you can ask some of the committee members who may be coming to this gathering. Of course, if you like to chat about the Thailand trips, let’s have a chat. Any thing from fleamarts to it topics, to walks to cycling or potlucks, karaoke, etc. And favourites like retirement issues, investments, …..

Please register your interest to come here. This will make the job easier for the organisers.

Strictly no discussions on politics, sex, race, religiion, direct selling and MLM.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

Terence Seah
Rosalind LEE
Francis R. Mangalam
Chengpun
Jeffrey Lim
Susan Tan
Janie Leong
Yew Kwong
Lily Ho
Peri Liew
Thomas Loh
Ron Teo
Pat Sin
Sekaran
Conrad Tang (leaving at 6pm)
Susan Tan Seok Wah
Sam Goh
Dolly Lim
Mega Abdullah
Norlinda
Susan Chang
Ah Nee
Laura Wee
Molly Chua
Boon Liang
Janet Chan
Lina Ng
Sock Cheng
Dorine Tan
Daniel Chan

First beginners guitar group gathering, Fri 15 June 2012

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

Fly with Me!

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! emoticon

Spicy Hot On Demand! Curry Puff Kovan Nite is ON…..Friday, 29 Jun 2012

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.! emoticon

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

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 emoticon

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

Badminton at Bukit Gombak stadium

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

Time to Get in Line(dance) again……. 15 Jul 2012, Sunday

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)

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

Dance List as follows

1	Dancin in the Dark	45	Love Me A Little Bit Longer
2	Wherever You May Wander	46	Come Dance with Me
3	Vertical Expression	47	Hot Tamales
4	The Shake/Shaking All Over	48	Poor Boy Shuffle
5	Addiction	49	Just a Kiss 2
6	Stitch It Up	50	Rock & Roll Bride/Rock Around the Clock
7	Delilah	51	I said I Love You
8	Silver Threads	52	Repose Waltz
9	Caballero	53	Smokey Places
10	Body In Motion	54	Write this Down
11	Holding On to Yesterday	55	Jai du Boogie
12	Chilli Cha Cha/Magic Cha Cha	56	Romantasy
13	Kiss Me Quick	57	Tango With The Sheriff
14	Quanto Amore	58	Catch This Moment
15	Lady Cha/Sex Bomb	59	Whole Again
16	Wild Wild West	60	Cowboy Cha Cha
17	Martini Moments	61	Whenever You Come Back to Me
18	Bug in My Magarita	62	My Father & Me
19	Step Back/Walk Right Back	63	Shy Waltz
20	Chill Factor	64	Tragedia
21	Pepito Del Bo	65	Two Shades of Blue
22	Cha Cha Cha D’armour	66	TGIF
23	Who Did You Call Darling	67	Patient Heart
24	Electric Slide/Tush Push	68	La Luna
25	The Way You Look Tonight	69	Corazon Espinado
26	Triggered	70	Ain’t It Funny
27	I’ve Been Better	71	Evergreen
28	Rhumba & Roses	72	Here we go Again
29	What You Mean to Me	73	Kiss On My List
30	Radio Dancing	74	No Matter What
31	Cherry Blossom Cha Cha	75	Shame and Scandal in the Family
32	Back Again
33	Such A Night
34	Quando When Quando		Additional Dances (Time Permitting)
35	Live It Up
36	Be Bop N Boogie	1	Rainbow’s End
37	Cruel Bear	2	Por Ti Sere
38	Loosing the Love	3	Be Mine Tonight
39	Enchanment	4	Fresh
40	RIO	5	Have you ever Seen the Rain
41	Red White & Blue	6	Eternity Ring With Love
42	Champagne On Ice	7	The Long & Short of It
43	Eagles Rock
44	Twistinacha		CLICK HERE to see photos

IT Interest Group Meeting on 15-06-2012 (Friday)

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:

Date: 15-06-2012 (Friday)
Venue: Plaza Singapura Kopitiam Food Court (Level 6). Nearest MRT at Dhoby Ghaut.
Time: 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM

Hewlee

Those registered coming:

Hew Lee (EC)
John Howe
Andrew Yeung
Rosalind Soh
Alice Seah
Peng Peng
Jassmine Teo
Lim Geok Suan
Peri Liew
Thomas Loh (come later)
Tan Li Li
Chengpun
Jacqueline Han (tentative)
Angie Ng
Myra Chia
Peter Lim
Margaret Tian
Francis R Mangalam
Ann Lim
Rosalind Lee
Christina Pan
Ronald Lee (assisting)

ONLINE FLEA MART – JUNE 2012

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.

Update on ServiceWorks’ Job Briefing on 1 June 2012, Friday evening

We had a job briefing last evening, 1 June 2012, Friday for SHC members who
have sent us their resume. We are glad that all the 75% SHC members who
responded to the invite turned up. At the briefing, we also have our own
friends, trainers and associates.

Our 2-month old SHC member, Jimmy Lim, delivered an overview of the
Innovation & Capabilitiy Voucher (ICV) launched by SPRING Singapore on 1
June 2012. The evening’s highlight was on the various available job
options and related matters. The audience was spontaneous during
the Q & A session and they were invited to join the individual job
interest groups which were facilitated by our Consultants after the
briefing.

Main Interest:

Sales & Marketing
Training and Consulting
Mystery Audit and
Focus Group Facilitating

It was a fruitful gathering and we know that we have injected a reasonal
level of excitement into the atmosphere. Some attendees moved around
after obtaining information about a different job scope. Most of the SHC
attendees joined the Mystery Shoppers/Focus Group Facilitating groups for
discussion.

We hope to engage more SHC members to be part of ServiceWorks Pte Ltd.
If you are keen to be a mystery shopper, a marketing consultant, etc, please
write to us for an application form.

Members who have attended the job briefing, would you care to share your
thoughts or anxiety with us? You may post it here or write to

a) hr@serviceworks.com.sg

b) maylee@serviceworks.com.sg

We would love to hear from you.

Cheers,

maywoo

Monthly walk: Upper Seletar Reservoir / Mandai, Sat, 9 June 2012

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! emoticon

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! emoticon

Stay cool Be cool! emoticon

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

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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GAME DAY 2nd June 2012 (Sat)

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!

Language Tips: Frequently misused words

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

Cataract surgery

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

The Westerly gale is blowing – June 29, 2012 (Friday)

It’s time for us to meet again Westerner, this time round we shall have a burst of activities!!! emoticon

Venue: Singapore Polytechic Graduates’ Guild, 1010 Dover Road. Gate 4.

Nearest MRT: Dover. Pickup can be arrange from Dover or Clementi MRT

Time: 10:00am SwimmingBadminton

12:00pm Lunch

Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Black Bean Paste $9.00

Black Pepper Beef Steak $9.00

Sliced Beef with Bell Pepper in Hot Plate $9.00

Stir-Fried Chicken with Asparagus in Hot Bean Paste $9.00

Wok-Fried Ginseng Chicken in Clay Pot $9.00

Prawn Paste Chicken $9.00

2:00pm Karoeke or Bowling

Those keen on playing with the One Arm Bandit (Jackpot machine) also welcome.

Please indicate whether you are coming for one or all the activities.

EOs, Dan & Pat Oei emoticon

Registration List:

Dan Huang
Pat Oei
Johnny Pow
Annie Pow
Barbara Lim
Steven Chan
Tian Soo
Terry Tang
Peng Peng
Charles Wee
Mike Tay
Catherine Yeo
Primrose Kok
Angela Kok
Yoonchin
~~Lena Wang~~
Susan Tan
Janie Leong
Richard Kee
Jane Kee

Job Opportunities at ServiceWorks Pte Ltd

Since ServiceWorks Pte Ltd
became a Corporate Member on 11 May 2012, we have received a few enquiries on
the job opportunities available in the company.

Some enquired on the type of training and consulting work that we do, and
some asked about the criteria of the candidates that we are looking for.

We specialise in Service Consulting work and training in Service
Excellence. Check it out at http://www.serviceworks.com.sg/index.php

Many companies know the importance of Service Standards and want to achieve
them through corporate training. Unfortunately, they may not have the
‘know-how’ or the resources to do it. We work with companies to develop
and sustain Service Excellence. Companies who have sent their staff for
Service Standards coaching through us found that their staff diligently
practice the company’s corporate Service Standards at their
workplace.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

If you are a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, integrity,
good communication skills and a customer-focused mind for

Sales and Marketing
Training
Service Consulting
Mystery Shop

you are probably the person that we are looking for.

HOW CAN WE
COMMUNICATE WITH
YOU?

Please feel free to send us your CV or drop us a line if you have some
experience in any of the above-mentioned areas or keen to learn but have
no prior related experience. We will be shortlisting
candidates by 29 May 2012 (Tue) for a briefing on 1 June 2012
(Fri) and hope that you will be one of the shortlisted
candidates.

Please write to

a) hr@serviceworks.com.sg
and mark ‘Job Application’
(SHC member) or

b) respond through this post with
your email address. We will send you an
application form for your prompt completion and return.

We offer full-time and part-time positions and we look forward to hearing
from you real soon.

Note: We will keep you posted (one way or another) whether you
are shortlisted. We will NOT keep you in suspense nor do we keep you
waiting for a reply that will never come. Finally, all applications will
remain highly confidential. We take pride in protecting the privacy
of all applicants.

Warmest Regards

May Woo

for ServiceWorks Pte
Ltd

Origami Workshop 27 May 2012 (Sunday)

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

Next step after “What makes SHC more vibrant?”

Hi fellow members,

SHC has been around for 6 years. We have made success with a number of activities. We have also made good progress with membership. However, there are some areas which I feel far more can be done.

One is the imbalances of membership sexes.

The other is a review of "Each member having to organise an activity during the lifetime of their membership". We rely too much on the regular organisers.

The last is "How do we handle domant members?. We have many members, and they are contented with just reading what goes on in the club.

We have done a survey recently on "How to make SHC more vibrant". While the numbers are small, the feedback is important. We will need to review some of the top few feedback".

I will be seeking a discussion from active members, who have organised activities and get their feedback on how we can progress from here. If you had been an EO, you will receive an email from me within a week.

Terence Seah

Balloon IG, Workshop #5, Wed, 20 June 2012

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

Doing meaningful work, part-time or fulltime during your free time or weekends

Today, many Singaporeans are gainfully employed, either fulltime or part-time. So, are SilverHairs members in the SilverHairsClub. Most are well positioned for retirement, with a roof over their head, travel regularly during the year, participate in different kinds of activities and have a positive outlook towards their SilverHairs years. You can tell many SilverHairs are contented with their lives.

There are also many SilverHairs who are looking forward to keeping themselves busy with meaningful work, especially part-time work. Many SilverHairs have a wealth of experience from their previous career, their hobbies and interests and a host of knowledge acquired over the years.

Singapore is definitely short of experienced people, like yourself, to fulfill different roles in society. If you are looking to offer your services to Singaporean families and organisations, you may like to publicise your availability and service via SilverHairs Enterprise PL (SHE). SHE will accept only chargeable services.

SHE will offer these services to the public via advertising and other media. You will be contacted, when an inquiry comes through via its reservations and appointments system. If you like to participate, please email directly to SHE@SilverHairsClub.com your interest. An application form will then be sent to you.

Terence Seah

Sue Tan – Introduction

I registered to be a member of SHC last month and after a lot of to-ing and fro-ing, finally picked up the courage to sign up for two upcoming events. You see, I have been a stay-home person for the longest time and keeping friends became more and more of something I needed the least. After all, I have a husband and children to fill my days and I could count on their shoulders and ears whenever I needed to borrow one. Going out of the house alone is something I hardly do, except when I pick my children from school in the quiet comfort of my car. My personal space by now extended to the next MRT station. Recently, my youngest son had to independently travel home from school via public transport because we sold off one car, leaving me with one less chore, and only one chore left – cleaning house. Well, I have become fat and lazy and I don’t like where I seem to be heading – nowhere! Hence, stumbling on SHC’s website at this point in my life seems like a blessing. I want to be a new person, make new friends, try new things, go on new adventures but I’m afraid I have to do this with an old body. So when you meet me at my first SHC outing which is the upcoming picnic, please know I have a yearning to make new friends but old habits that need some forgiving. Apologies if I don’t make the first move. I may have forgotten how ;p Sincerely,

Sue Tan

Stir-Fried Sliced Pork with Black Bean Paste	$9.00
Black Pepper Beef Steak	$9.00
Sliced Beef with Bell Pepper in Hot Plate	$9.00
Stir-Fried Chicken with Asparagus in Hot Bean Paste	$9.00
Wok-Fried Ginseng Chicken in Clay Pot	$9.00
Prawn Paste Chicken	$9.00