SilverHairsClub

Dear Cycling Members,

Last month, we had fun cycling and fellowship time.  So, this month, we are hoping to do this again. We will cycling in the morning around 10.30am instead of the usual 4.30pm.  This time, our target is Bedok Park Connector…  The route will be lead by Douglas again, as his greatest wish to make sure that we keep this cycling event alive and kicking… 

Bedok Park Connector starts from Bedok Reservoir Park near Jalan Lembah Bedok and ends at the underpass behind Bedok Camp leading to East Coast Park – We will try to cover as much as we can.  If we  can’t completed, then, we will continue to venture again in our next cycling event… OK?

• Usual meeting place at ECP Marina Cove MacDonald (inside) at 10am
• Procced to bicycle rental kiosk and start cycling at 10.30am…

So come along and register here for this event… 

1. Douglas Chan – Cycling Leader
• Lily Ho
• Dolly
• Carly
• Daniel Ong
• Charles Wee – founder revisit?
• Tian Soo – no Mongolian girls, only SHC aunties – so, no come
• Ah Nee
• Ivan  –  customer come first
• Sam – on leave and will be sleeping in his hongchia dream cycling
• Eileen Thean – seasoned rider
• Peggy Tan
• Eileen Ang – newbie?
• Dan – to burn some calories
• any more to come….

  
  From the Cycling Team… Cheers…

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We are not able to turn back the clock.  In less than 10 years time, there will be more than 600,000 Singaporeans over the age of 65.  By 2030, there will be ONE million Singaporeans over 65 years of age.  We may be fit now, but we are a part of this group.

In recent weeks, there is a lot of talk in the papers and in forums about the budget, and what it means to the elderly and the poor.  There is also stress of improving productivity.  And, changes made to CPF Life.  And, now one day a week off for domestic helpers.  What does this mean to us?  

Join the discussion in SilverHairsClub.com; share your thoughts.  Strictly no politics.  Let’s welcome as many positive ideas and suggestions.  Hopefully, some government body or corporation may pick up some of our feedback.

Terence Seah 

Dear All

I have wanted to ask Terence for the longest time to lower the minimum age to
join Silverhairs Club from 45 to 40.  Did not bother until now.

Why do I have this idea?  I believe the club needs new blood, there is
only a 5-year age difference to join, the early forties to mid-forties will add
more vibrancy and possibly more ideas.

I came across SHC from clicking here and there over here in HK and read with
interest.  After reading the site for a few nites I decided to join as I
qualified in both the minimum age of 45 at that time and being a
Singaporean.

If I was not 45 or above then, I would be frustrated not being able to
join as I was reaching out to my fellow Singaporeans.  Think I would have
written to Terence and he would have told me to wait till I reach 45.  My
comeback would be ‘I may not live to 45!!  Gosh.’

Have brought this topic up with Terence at our meeting and we could have
easily decided whether or not to do so but I believe in discussing with our
members, so let us hear your constructive opinions.

Discussion will close on Sat March 17 at
23:59.

Geraldine

Dear All

Our monthly gathering is important for members to get together to catch
up with and to meet other members.  It is an informal gathering to
mingle.

If you have been chatting with members whom you have yet to meet, the monthly
gathering will be a good place to finally meet.  Even if you have not
chatted with some members before, take this opportunity to make new friends;
you may be pleasantly surprised.

At last month’s gathering, I was very happy to come across some very sweet
and pleasant members whom I met for the first time.  See, first dates are
exciting!

As with any gathering, Event Organizers (EOs) are needed which brings me
to bring up the following list of EOs for the monthly gatherings in
2012 which Terence posted on Dec 7 2011.  

Looking at the above list, Audrey Wong is the EO for our March monthly
gathering unless she is unable to do so.  Keeping fingers and toes crossed
that Audrey will organize for us. 

Let’s hear from her.

• Date: Wed, 28 March 2012
• Time : 8 pm to 10 pm.
• Meeting venue : Block 118A Kim Tian West RC. $3 for material for basic
  sculpture. For immediate and advanced sculpture (share cost of balloons). $3
  for a flat balloon pump (to pay at lesson while stock last).
• How to go there : Take a MRT Train to Tiong Bahru. Cross the road. Walk
  straight, keep left path. you will see a school. Then a coffee shop at block
  26. Cross the road you will see block 118. Two to three block you will see
  Block 118A. Its about 8 to 10 mins walk. Max 15 Participants.

If you are interested, please register here or send me a email at sylviaang38@yahoo.com.

Pls transfer $3 to my POSB saving bank account 048-20982-3. pls sms me or
email me once you have transfer the money and keep the ATM receipt for
veritification. Those interested and confirmed coming please bring a big
plastic bag or a foldable laundry basket (you can get from Mustafa or Daiso at
Vivocity) to put your balloon sculptures, bring a pen, a black marker, a
scissor and if you have balloon pump please bring along.

Do email me if you have any enquiry. Our lst balloon IG meeting on 29 Feb was
a great success. 15 participants turned up. They learnt basic twisting
techniques, make a balloon basic dog, pirate sword, and intermediate balloon
flower and an advance balloon ocuptus. They have a lot of fun and majority of
them signed up for 28 March balloon IG Meeting. See you soon.

Sylvia Ang

Registration

1  Sylvia Ang – EC

2  Karen Thio – paid

3  Ann Lim – paid

4  Irene Seet

5  Sally Kang

6  Janie Leong

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The objective of this Group is to provide an opportunity for any SHC member to come out for a cup of coffee, chitchat and to share their interests in computer related matters and smart devices. For those interested, it’s a great way to get involved & meet others with similar interests. This gathering will discuss what you want to learn in computer classes and other IT/smart devices related matters. We should avoid the peak hours of these food court outlets and to conduct it on a weekday.

We can also show you how you can surf the Internet even without a computer at home.

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 :  16-03-2012 (Friday)
• Venue :  Plaza Singapura Kopitiam Food Court (Level 6).  Nearest MRT – Dhoby Ghaut.
• Time :  3.00 PM to 5.00 PM

Hewlee

Those registered coming:

1. Hew Lee
2. Paul Kong
3. Winnie K-Tan
4. Kenneth Tan
5. Ronald Lee
6. Peri Lieu
7. Malcolm Chen
8. Peter Lim
9. Ann Lim

•  The online flea mart for March is now open for advertisements. Advertisements of self-led trips or tours are acceptable. If you have things to give away, do advertise here. For first-time advertisers, here are the rules to abide by:

1. Two advertisements per registered member per month.
2. 5 line limit per advertisement. For trip/tour advertisements, the limit is 10 lines per ad.
3. "For sale" , "Looking for" ,
   "giveaway" advertisements and the status of the advertised items eg.
   "sold" or "withdrawn" are welcome.
4. Not permitted: (i)advertisements of
   corporate goods/items, (ii) telephone numbers of advertisers, (iii)
   queries and comments on advertised items.
5. Advertisers must include their e-mail addresses for contact.

Hi All,
The company I am working for right now, is working for installer for Telco providers on a case to case basis.  No prior experience is needed as basic training will be provided.  However, it will be good if you have some knowledge of installation of telco equipment, no worry, all these equipment are not bulky types.

Additional info : Job is for installing of cables, cable modems and ONT.  Must have possess some basic computer knowledge and laptop (needed for configuration at customer’s site)

However, you must possess your own transport.

These vacancies are open to everyone, eventhough you are 50+.  So long you are willing to try to learn, our Senior installers are willing to teach.

If anyone here is interested and will like to know more all about this job nature, please feel free to contact me at dlgummy@hotmail.com and I will make arrangement for you to meet up with my superior.

Hope to hear from you soon… Cheers… Dolly

 To all food lovers in KL and PJ.

 I am off to PJ this Monday and Tuesday. and I need to give some friends a treat to the best or most famours Char Kway Teow in PJ.  Must come with cockles.  Can you help me with some recommenedations?  Thank you very much.

Terence Seah 

They say TEENAGE is the time when we are curious about our body and there are many first experences. We were curious, inquisitive and experimental. The romantics  say we must treasure our first experience. Practical people like me just try to get more experience and be good at it.  At that age, we often talk about it, speculate about it and mostly the boys boast about it.

Of course not everyone is dirty like me. I am aware that there are  ‘respectable ladies ‘ here in this forum who do not even want to read about IT. I think they are still waiting to savour it.

I believe this saying is wrong. When we are past 45 years old you would find that there are more  first time experiences that will happen to your bodies then you had when you were  a teenager. And we should talk and learn more about them, less we are lead astray.  For example, the first time your hairs starts to turn silver, the first time your hair disappears, the first time we waited till the bus stops completely before we ambark, the first time you walk up the overhead bridge instead of running across the road, the first time you notice you cannot run . Than comes your first heart attack, your first stroke, your first catarac, the first time you make sure to stand very close to the urinal or your feet will get wet.

I am therefore intrigued that there are so few people here willing to share their first experences here.  Are they just waiting for them to happen again than get better at it the next time. Or maybe they want to savour it because it will be their first time. 

I hope, like Jacqualine, Kenneth and others you will be more willing to come forward to share your experiences. There is nothing to be shy about your first time experiences. We are not a teenager anymore and we should learn as much as possible and early. Then perhaps we will not turn frigid  when the next  ‘First Experience’ comes. 

Many of us have not visited Yangon, let alone see the rest of Myanmar.  I have visited Yangon at least 10 times, the last was with Ivan Lim last year.  Myanmar has been close to the world for many years; and it’s only in the last 10 months that there are signs of the country opening up.  Today, Myanmar has many visitors, all wanting to have a look at this unexplored country.

I have just returned from Yangon, and I am planning to go back this time to celebrate the water festival, which will fall on 12 – 16 April 2012.  Actually, it is a weeklong holiday, and I am hoping to have a few good water splashes.  This period is expected to be very hot.  The local currency is the Kyatt.  However, most hotels and tourist areas transact in USD.  Current exchange rate is about 1 USD = 850 kyatt.   1 SGD = 650 kyatt.

5 star hotels are expensive and limited.  However, 3 and 4 star hotels can be available for around USD 40. Some of you may have gone to Myanmar for meditation; Others for the temples; while others for the shopping. There are good Singapore and Malaysian food; these are easily available as many Singaporeans venture there for business and excitement of the unventured.  

The trip is not confirmed; subject to hotel availability.  However, the likelihood of me going is high.  If you like to visit Yangon, I like to invite you to join me and a few other Singaporeans.  Tourism wise, it does not have many of the tourist places we see in other countries.  You will also get a chance to meet William Chew, one of SHC co-founders who has been there for the last 20+ years.  Enjoy the local food and get a taste of local shopping, morning markets, catch a glimpse of the lady, the lakes and local culture. 

A tourist visa is needed, SGD 35, taking two days to apply.  Flights are not cheap, you can fly direct or you can fly via bkk.  Time wise, it is 1.5 hours behind Singapore.  There are plenty of cockcroaches, and there is no hot water.  If you like to join, simply indicate here.  You can withdraw at a later date. 

And, for those who have been to Myanmar, in particular Yangon, feel free to share your experience and knowledge of this golden country. 

Terence Seah

Hi Bowling Kakis,

Guess you’ve been looking forward to the session again :)

March weekends (Sundays) are booked with events, therefore I’ve made reservation for two lanes.. (max 6pax to a lane) at :

 Venue     :   Planet Bowl @ Civil Service Club

                    60, Tessensohn Road,

                    Singapore  217664

 Date       :    8th April 2012 (Sunday)

 Time        :   2pm to 5pm

 Charges  :    CSC members    …..     $3.20/game

                    Public Officer/Passion Card Holders  …..    $3.60/game

                    Public   …..   $3.80/game

                    Rental of bowling shoes $1.20/pair

                    Purchase of socks $1.20/pair

Most likely we will play 3 games :)

How to get there : alight at Farrer Park MRT stn, use exit B, the clubhouse is just 5mins walk the road..

Do join me for leisure afternoon games..so start registering your names now.. I am looking forward to the fun session with all again.

Cheers,

Clara (EO) 

Participants :

1.     Clara Chay

2.     King Seng

3.     Yoon Chin

4.     Evelyn Ong

5.     Zahriah Kassim

6.     Josephine Yap

7.     KC Lau

Hi Folks 

The good doctor said that everybody "develops cataract", eventually, as they aged. Some sooner, some later. 

I have early stage cataract in my right eye. I ought to be
having surgery. I have been “researching” on the internet, as well as attended “cataract
seminar” to gather information.

I have heard the eye doctors’ opinions. BUT I PREFER to hear
from the cataract ops patients. Can you help?

If you have had cataract surgery recently, I’d like to hear
from you.

Particularly, I am interested to know –

What type of intra ocular lens did you opt for: monofocal,  multifocal, “Toric multifocal”?

Do you have any issues with your choice of lens? If yes,
what are your issues?

I was informed that the post surgery "down time" was minimal. But, I’d like to hear from you – How long was the recovery process? That is – how many hours/days does it take before you can see clearly?

If you are happy with your doctor’s services, please give me
his/her name and contact detail (via email to jacqhan@gmail.com.)

If you are shy to discuss your cataract surgery on an open
forum, please also email me at jacqhan@gmail.com

I’d really appreciate your input. I look forward to hear
from you.

With kind regards,

Jacqueline

Message from Vincent Khoo – EO for Westerlies. Next meeting on Friday, 9th
March 2012 at IMM. Time 10am to 12 noon at Kopitiam 2nd floor

Registration

1    Vincent Khoo – EO

2    Lim Tian Soo

3    Lee Thean Hor

4    Inez Lim

5    Linda Chan

6    Peng Peng

7    Barbara Lim

8    Daniel Ong

9    Johnny Pow

10  Annie Tan

11  Priscilla Wee

12  Philip

13  Pat Oei

14  Lena Wang

15  Terry Tang (tentative)

16  Catherine Yeo (tentative)

Organized by Vincent Khoo. Please indicate interest by 5th March, payments to be made by 12th March. Tour period – 30 March to 2 April. Price – S$350.00 per person, covering transport in Thailand, food and accommodation. 2 persons to a room. Participants will be fetched from/sent back Bangkok Suvanabhumi Airport. Participants will be responsible for making their way to/from Singapore/Bangkok. Limit – 9 persons due to transport arrangements. There will be no refund of monies paid but transferable. For more details, please email vkhoo69@yahoo.com,

I give up!!!

I just lost the comments I made for this post… really silly and
frustrating.

I wanted to look for a recent comment on a past investment-related post…
and I just couldn’t find it despite trolling through pages of comments and
months of post topics.

This lady wanted to know if it is a good time to buy bank stocks now; I guess
she means Singapore bank stocks. I think she deserves a response but I cannot
give more than a basic answer:

I think you can buy Singapore bank stocks but use only up to 5 percent of
your investment capital. Can Singapore banks fail? If they do, you’d only have
lost only 5 percent of your investment total.

I want to urge other SHC members who are more savvy about the market and
investing to give their comments and suggestions. The present economic and world
situation is getting very critical: EU and US financial systems are breaking
down, Mid-east tensions with Iran, world economic slowdown or even depression,
rising inflation and costs: How should we view these and what should we do?

Can we have some views from our SHC gurus?

Hi everybody,

Your email address is one of the ways we identify you as a member.

1. When you apply as a member, you give us your email address.
2. When you register in the club forum or website, the email address used must be the same as (1).
3. When you write a Post or a comment, any email address used must be the same as (1).

a.  Please inform admin@SilverHairsClub.com of your email address change.

b.  At the same time, please change your email address, in your PROFILE, in the Club forum or SilverHairsClub.com.

c.  It is your responsibility to ensure you only use your registered email address to communicate with club members or the club admin.  Your participation may be put on hold, if fail to follow the above steps.

• I am starting and volunteer teaching a Monthly Balloon IG Interest Group. Every last wed of the month. Starting wed 29 February 2012, time 730 pm to 930 pm. Venue Kim Tian West RC. Theme :Teaching Basic Balloon Scuplture. Free membership.Fee $3 per pax per month. Cost of balloon sharing. Take a Train to Tiong Bahru MRT, Tiong Bahru Plaza. Cross the road, walk straight (keep left path) you will see a school, then block 26 coffee shop. Cross the road, see block 118, 2 to 3 block you will see block 118A. Please indicate your interest and sign up with me here.

I would like to thank all those who attend the wake of my mother for their contributions and attendance – Vincent Lim