Category: SHC Monthly gatherings

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SHC Monthly Gathering – Wed, 25 Feb 2009 – Update!

       Venue: SMU Admin Building, 81 Victoria Street(Flank by NTUC Income Building and Allson Hotel on   the side, directly opposite Carlton Hotel)

       Go up by escalator to the 2nd floor where the Cafe is!

       Date:    Wed, 25 Feb 2009

       Time:    5.00pm to 9.00pm

This month focus will be on Board Games. If you like indoor Board games as your hobbies or pastimes this is an opportunity to come and mingle and to meet up with like-minded members.

Some members have volunteered to be  games leaders and looking forward to more of you to join in the fun. Those who are coming please specify your games interest. Those just coming to meet new members are most welcome!

Dan, Event Organiser

  1. Dan Huang      ‘Chess’ leader
  2. Joy Chuang      Registrar
  3. Terence Seah
  4. Ronald Wie       ‘Word Racer’ Online Scrabble – leader
  5. Maggie Teo       ‘Chor Tai Tee’ leader
  6. Andrew Thio     ‘French Tarot’ leader
  7. Grace Wong      ‘Rummy O’ leader
  8. Lydia Chin         ‘Scrabble’ leader
  9. Caroline Sit
  10. Norlinda
  11. Kenneth Tan
  12. Tim Liu              ‘Snakes & Ladders’
  13. Albert Tan
  14. James Tan
  15. Boon Liang
  16. Roger Lim
  17. Susan Chan
  18. Martin Lee
  19. Ben Foo
  20. Cat Yeo
  21. Christina CL Chan
  22. Sekaran
  23. Paul Kong
  24. Peggy Kong
  25. Gingko Tay
  26. Helen Wong
  27. Gibson Tan
  28. Ronald Lee –    ‘Chor Tai Tee’
  29. Lum Fook –       ‘Chor Tai Tee’
  30. Johnson Tan –  ‘Chor Tai Tee’
  31. Juliana Kok
  32. Lee Seok Cheng
  33. Lawrence Lee
  34. Charles Chua
  35. Amy Soon
  36. Chan Wai Lin, Lynn   ‘Upwords’ leader
  37. Liz Yeo
  38. Anna Seet
  39. Ann Lim                    ‘Rummy O’ or ‘Chor Tai Tee’
  40. Janet Heng              ‘Rummy O’ or ‘Chor Tai Tee’
  41. Bobby Yee
  42. Thomas Goh   ‘Scrabble or Chess’
  43. Marilyn Tang
  44. Tan Chin Boon
  45. Shirleen Kao
  46. Margaret Lee
  47. Helen Lee
  48. Alfred Ang
  49. Abel Tan
  50. Agnes Seow
  51. Sophia Lim
  52. Daniel Ong
  53. Kristin Leong
  54. Veronique
  55. Dolly Lim
  56. Eileen Lee
  57. Caroline Gee
  58. Jie LH
  59. June Chin
  60. Lisa Ong
  61. Francis Mangalam
  62. Catherine Koh
  63. Peter Goh
  64. Jonathan Ong
  65. Patrick Yeo
  66. Chengpun
  67. Harry Lim
  68. Dennis Wee
  69. Neo Sock Cheng
  70. Yew Kwong
  71. Victor Chee

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SHC monthly gathering – Sun, 15 Mar 2009

For planning purposes, the March monthly gathering will likely be held as follows:

  • Venue:  Somewhere in Little India Civil Sports club @ Tessensohn Road  Likely to be changed again.
  • Date:  Likely Sun 15 Mar 2009.
  • Time:  1500  – 1900 hrs.
  • Entrance:  Free, except if buffet and drinks needed.
  • Dress code:  As you would wear on a Sunday.
  • Event Organiser:  Will be announced at a later date.

We have not had a Sunday monthly gathering for many moons.  To cater to those who have been missing during the weekday gatherings, this event will be held on a Sunday.  It will revolve around getting to know one another, activities with a pool view and plenty of fresh air.  If organised properly, there will be a sound system, with DVD player, music and amplifier.  Enough seating for everbody, to chat.  Focus will be new and old members.  For those who have no lunch, the thinking is to have a little buffet or a BBQ.  And, if you love to sing, I think there are opportunities too.  Now, all these thinking is still at thinking stage.

For new members, and old members, please keep this date.  Details will be available after the Feb monthly gathering.

Meantime, I like to start to look out for a number of SHCians to help make this event fun.  If you are fun, not very serious, always with a smile, colourful and helpful.  One of my philosophies is "A little disorganisation" is fun.  It’s fun to be a SHCian.  Please raise your hand. 

Terence Seah

CNY Lunch on Sat 31st Jan’2009 (Update 2)

Dear SCHians,

Saying "Gong Hei Fatt Choy".  May All members be blessed with good health, fortune and prosperity in the year of OX.  A gentle reminder on our CNY Lunch.  We have total 61 pax attending the CNY lunch.

Venue:  Tian Jin (United) Restaurant

             22 Cavenagh Road #02-01

             Hotel Grand Cntral

             Time: 11:00am-2:00pm

Mandarin Oranges are considered auspicious fruits and importnt symbols for the Chinese New Year.  Please bring Mandarin oranges to exchange with your friends on that day.  We are going to have lots of fun. 

Terence … You have found your Red Chinese Jacket.  Bring it on.  The pigtail hat will go well with your red chinese jacket.  It will defiately cheer up the CNY festive mood.

Looking forward to meet all of you soon.

With Warmest Regards,

EOs for this Event,

Lin Chuah

Shirleen Kao

Loh Yew Kwong

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SHC monthly gathering – Wed, 25 Feb 2009

The next monthly gathering will be held at the SMU Admiin building.  We had the Paranakan Fashion show last year.

  • Venue:  SMU Admin building
  • Date:  Wed, 25 Feb 2009
  • Time: 5pm to 9pm

  Focus on this month gathering will be Board Games.

If you love Board Games, likes to share the knowledge of your game with others, likes playing with fellow SHCians and can sustain this on the longer term, please raise your hands as a leader.  Interested players will meet you during this gathering.

The following games leaders are inviting more members to come forward. If you have any new games and are keen to share please indicate here!

Those who are coming, please let us know what games you want to learn or participate in. If you want to come just to attend the meeting you are most welcome!

Dan Huang

Registration List:

  1. Dan Huang – Event Organiser
  2. Joy Chuang – Registrar
  3. Terence Seah
  4. Ronald Wie   ‘Word Racer’ Online Scrabble – leader
  5. Maggie Teo   ‘Chor Tai Tee’ – leader 
  6. Andrew Thio   ‘French Tarot’ similar to ‘Bridge’ leader
  7. Grace Wong   ‘Rummy O’ leader
  8. Lydia Chin      ‘Scrabble’ leader
  9. Caroline Sit
  10. Norlinda
  11. Kenneth Tan
  12. Tim Liu 
  13. Albert Tan
  14. Norlinda
  15. James Tan
  16. Boon Liang
  17. Roger Lim –
  18. Susan Chan
  19. Martin Lee
  20. Ben Foo
  21. Cat Yeo
  22. Christina CL Chan
  23. Sekaran
  24. Paul Kong
  25. Peggy Kong
  26. Gingko Tay
  27. Jonathan Ong
  28. Helen Wong
  29. Gibson Tan
  30. Ronald Lee – ‘Chor Tai Tee’ or ‘Big two’
  31. Lum Fook – ‘Chor Tai Tee’
  32. Johnson Tan
  33. Please indicate if you would be coming; and if you like to meet a Board leader.

Stars-in-Concert (Grand finale) – your feedback

Last night was the most memorable night for our Stars in concert.  They gave us a fantastic performance on stage, complete with songs from different languages, dialects, costumes and dance background.  The Stars poured out their hearts, and drew emotions of friendship and closeness. 

True to SilverHairs, the audience gave their hearts back in return too.  They screamed, yell, whistle, stand and clap to see their fellow SilverHairs friends, expressing their love, sadness and joy.  Standing or sitting in the auditorium, one would have felt the immense closeness between audience and Stars.

After exactly two years of conceptualising Stars-in-Concert, we had a wonderful and dedicated committee to make this event come wildy memorable.  A truly heartwarming evening indeed.  I hope  you have enjoyed the concert.

On behalf of the committee, and everybody who had a hand in the show.

Terence Seah

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Countdown to 2009’s Party on 31.12.08 (Update 1)

Hi members

  1. Boon Liang (paid)
  2. John howe (paid)
  3. Yew Kwong (paid)
  4. Lily Ho (paid)
  5. Dolly Lim (paid)
  6. Karen Thio (paid)
  7. Janet Low (paid)
  8. Eyvonne Chew (paid)
  9. Janet Chan (paid)
  10. Peng Peng (paid)
  11. Ann To (paid)
  12. Marg Tian (paid)
  13. Lawrence Kang (paid)
  14. Cecelia Tan (paid)
  15. Catherine Chan (paid)
  16. Sally Kang (paid)
  17. Cynthia Ong (paid)
  18. Pearlynn Tan (paid)
  19. Wana Tay (paid)
  20. Jennifer Ong (paid)
  21. Diana Lye (paid)
  22. Christina ChanCL (paid)
  23. Bira Lupulo (paid)
  24. Eileen Lee (paid)
  25. Joy Chuang (paid)
  26. Dan Huang (paid)
  27. Karen Thio ’s friend 1 (paid)
  28. Karen Thio ’s friend 2 (paid)
  29. Gingko Tay (paid)
  30. Dennis Wee (paid)
  31. Wendy Wee (paid)
  32. Roger Lim (paid)
  33. Nellie Wong (paid)
  34. Gwyneth Lee (paid)
  35. Andrew Yeung (paid)
  36. Shirleen Kao (paid)
  37. Lina Tan (paid)
  38. Helen T Wong (paid)
  39. Steven Chan (paid)
  40. Anne Chee (paid)
  41. June Chin (paid)
  42. Jane Chua (own purchase) 

We are going to have a fun n wonderful time on coming Wed nite.  In case you may have forgotten, here are the details/programs –

Venue : The Dance Floor, Safra Mount Faber Clubhouse, 2 Telok Blangah Way, #01-10A, SE 098803.

Location Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_26995/travel_site_5518/

Programme : Buffet Dinner wif free flow of soft drinks, Dancing, Karaoke Singing, Live Band, Games, Lucky Draw n Free Karaoke Room

Time : 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Parking : Free parking at Mt Faber. At Safra, paid parking applies.

The dinner wld most probably commence at 8 p.m. We wld advise you to have some light meal prior to your arrival from 6.30 p.m. onwards.  Upon your arrival, please collect your ticket from us, fill up the lucky draw portion n drop it into the lucky draw box.

We would be there at 6 p.m. to receive your arrival.

Boon Liang, John n Yew Kwong

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*Stars-In-Concert* – 11 Jan.2009

Hi Fellow SHCians,  emoticon

*Stars-in-Concert* is now under way.  As the Programme Choreograher, I am pleased to introduce to you all, the star performers – our very own SHC Members who will be show casing their hidden talents not because they are paid to do so but voluntarily take the plunge to entertain (most of them, for the first time) for the sake of our very own Club.!

In alphabetical order : emoticon

  1. Annie Loh – solo
  2. Boon Liang – solo
  3. Caroline Gee – solo
  4. Hamidah Ishak – duet
  5. Helen Wong – solo
  6. Janet Chan – solo & duet
  7. Lin Chuah – duet
  8. Norlindah Ali – duet
  9. Patrick Yeo – solo
  10. Peng Peng – solo
  11. Shirleen Kao – solo & duet
  12. Tim Liu – solo & duet
  13. and last but not least, the SHC back-up dancers.

PS :  My working team-mates will be announcing the programme line-up & agenda shortly.  We have makan, ice-breaking games, etc, etc, etc.

So, do come and join us in the fun (we promised to be hillarious) and lend your support to these fellow "SHC STARS" who have been working very hard just for your pleasure.! emoticon

We are going to have a party at the end of the show when everyone get up to dance the night away – VIPs, performers, audience, everybody.!.!

So, see you on 11 January 2009 ya.! ……..emoticon 

Shake your bogey, shake your bogey, yeah, yeah,…. emoticon

Yours truly

Lily Ho

Let’s have an online chat, Fri 19 Dec 2009

The festive season is here.  The lights are up, and the spirits high.  We rarely have an online gathering, so I have just scheduled one for tomorrow.

  • Date:  Fri 19 Dec 2009.
  • Time:  1100 – 1400 hrs.  Join in anytime.
  • Venue:  www.star-conference.com.  It will take you 5 minutes to get into the online chat, if this is your first time.
  • Topic:  Wishing one another Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
  • Event:  You may play youtube.com Christmas songs during this time.

Come join us for a few minutes, see you tomorow online.

Terence Seah

CNY Tim Sum lunch – Feb 2009

Each year, we try to go out for lunch during the Lunar New Year festive season.  I believe a Tim Sum lunch with Chinese tea would be great.  Last year, we held ours at the Fortunate restaurant in Tao Payoh.  After the lunch, the groups went out for further more private get-togethers.

To read about last year’s CNY lunch, click here.  https://silverhairsclub.com/2008/02/1395.

I am a believer we should keep the cost down; so as a target, we should try to keep to last year’s cost.  This way, we can get more people to attend.  We should continue to have our bear hug when we meet one another.  Fortunate restaurant is fantastic.  Of course, we can have the lunch at the Red restaurant.  Can even be held in Chinatown.  It’s great on the mood and the season.  Oranges of the same size, eyes facing up, everybody in red, ladies with pony tails and guys in china slippers.  We could target 50 pax.

Would you like to be the Event Organiser?  Let’s bring in the new year.

Terence Seah

Do you know of a place to hold small talks?

We have always been looking for small places to hold talks.  But very often, the venue does not give us the flexibility or the tools to hold small talks.  Please look around; and if you have some suggestions for a avenue which fits our needs, please raise your hand.

  • Installed equipment included overhead projectors, screens, TV, with notebook connections, internet access (preferably wireless), microphones.
  • Seating capacity of 20 – 40 pax.
  • Very flexible with numbers.  This could be an existing cafe or lounge.
  • Ideally, no charge for the use of the venue.  The venue should have its own F&B.
  • Located close to MRT and public transport.

Know of such a place?  Terence Seah

SHC Dec monthly gathering – Wed 17 Dec 2008

Our Dec monthly gathering is now fixed as follows:

  • Date:  Wed 17 Dec 2008.
  • Time:  1700 – 2130 hrs
  • Place:  Hans Cafe at Great Eastern Building, Pickering Street.
  • Topic:  Nil.  Free and easy, and get to know one another.
  • After 2200 hrs, can go somewhere to enjoy the year-end festivities.

Please put this date in your diary.  Strictly for registered SHC members only.

Terence Seah

Registration:

  1. Anna Seet
  2. Janet Heng – Registration desk
  3. LH Jie – Registration desk
  4. Terence Seah
  5. Lim Geok Suan
  6. Vivien Ler
  7. Shirleen Kao
  8. Lin Chuah
  9. Susan Chan
  10. Doreen Ng
  11. Dennis Wee
  12. Agnes Seow
  13. Catherine Yeo
  14. Karen Thio
  15. Amy Soon
  16. Cheng Pun
  17. Sekaran
  18. Koh Tong Seng
  19. Lillian Koh
  20. Grace Wong – Registration desk
  21. Caroline Sit
  22. Kenneth Tan
  23. Tan Cher Thong
  24. June Chin
  25. Patrick Lee
  26. Jennifer Lim
  27. Lena Ho
  28. Anthony Sam
  29. Jacqueline Han
  30. Seok Cheng
  31. Juliana Kok
  32. Mary Chan
  33. Lily Ho
  34. Dolly Lim
  35. Agnes Seow ** repeat Helen Wong
  36. Thomas Loh
  37. AliciaLim
  38. Lilian Teo
  39. Francis Mangalam
  40. Eyvonne Chew
  41. Michelle Lim
  42. Ria Tan
  43. Ah Nee
  44. Susan Chang
  45. Norlinda
  46. Molly Chua
  47. Ronald Lee
  48. Oi Cheng
  49. John Howe
  50. Venonique Lee
  51. Lina Ng
  52. Tan Lan Cher
  53. Shirley Tan
  54. Caroline Gee
  55. Dan Huang
  56. Lydia Chin
  57. Sandirasekaran
  58. N Gengha Dhevi
  59. Andrew Thio
  60. Sophia Lim
  61. Charles Chua
  62. Bira Lupolo
  63. Daisy Yeo
  64. Peggy Ho
  65. Frank Kaw
  66. Lee Hou Chong
  67. James Tan
  68. Susan Tan
  69. Peggy Kong
  70. Paul Kong
  71. Vincent Hee
  72. Daniel Chan
  73. Christina Chan
  74. KC Lau
  75. Paul Leong
  76. Jenny Leong
  77. Freddie Liew
  78. Mike Soh
  79. Steven Ng

Here is a little exercise for you to know other fellow SHCians, especially the new ones.

1. Identify your serial number on this participants list.  Let’s say it is 4 for Terence Seah.

2. Add a fix number 5 to your 4. This is 9. Make 9 your friend for this evening.

3. Add the fix number 5 to your 9. Make 14 your friend for this evening.

4. Add the fix number 5 to your 14. Make 19 your friend for this evening.

5. Continue until the total participation list is exhausted.

The aim of this exercise is for you to find out what are the interests or hobbies of all the members in your group.  The exercise starts anytime, from the time you arrive. Appoint one person in your group to submit the names and hobbies of all members in your group. A SHC T-shirt will be given to all members of one lucky group. Submission of name list by 9pm.

 

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SHC Nov monthly gathering – Tue, 18 Nov 2008

Our November monthly gathering is now set for Tues, 18 Nov 2008.  A new place has been found, secretly by Dennis Wee.  This place has a large sitting capacity, and should be able to meet our needs.  A nice glass wall on one side, large open space on 3rd floor, just up the escalator from the ground floor.

  • Venue:  SMU Admin Building, 81 Victoria Street, #03-02 Singapore 188 065.  Nearest MRT is City Hall.  Next to NTUC Income and POSB branch.
  • Date:  Tue, 18 Nov 2008
  • Time: 
  • Session 1 – 1600 hrs – 1800 hrs (for retired SilverHairs)
  • Session 2 – 1800hrs – 2130 hrs (for still working SilverHairs)
  • Fee:  Free, Strictly for SilverHairsClub members.
  • F&B:  Reasonable, you can buy from the Wild Pot Cafe.
  • Topic:  Get to know one another monthy gathering
  • Please bring your name tag.  If you do not have a name tag, please write your name on the sticky label provide, and stick it on your dress/shirt.

    • Please observe the club taboos.  No discussions on politics, religion, sex, race, direct selling and MLM.

    Highlights of the evening :

    7.30 pm – SHC Runway , a fashion show of Peranakan bajus (sarongs and kebayas)

    Models – courtesy of Susan Chan’s Modelling Agency

    Clothes by Dennis Wee’s boutique

    Ladies, feel free to come dressed in your sarong kebayas

    Registration Session 1 –

    1. Mary Chan
    2. Daniel Chan2610
    3. LH Jie – Registration
    4. Janet Heng – Registration
    5. Cheng Pun
    6. Roland Tong
    7. Dan Huang
    8. Nora Chia
    9. Thomas Kuan
    10. Lum Fook
    11. Ivan Lim
    12. James JH Tan
    13. Jeffery Ng
    14. Alan Bok
    15. Ann Bok
    16. Ronald Lee
    17. June Leon
    18. Philip BS Tan
    19. Lydia Chin
    20. Vicky Siong 

      Registration Session 2 –

      1. Terence Seah
      2. Maureen Lee
      3. Roger Lim
      4. Mary Chan
      5. Lily Ho
      6. Dolly Lim
      7. Lydia Chin
      8. Eleanor Chan
      9. LH Jie
      10. Janet Heng
      11. Pearlynn Tan
      12. Wana Tay   Cynthia Ong
      13. Bobby Yee
      14. Caroline Gee
      15. Cheng Pun
      16. Vivien Ler
      17. Daniel Chan 2610
      18. June Chin
      19. Janet Chan
      20. Christina CL Chan
      21. Ann To
      22. Marg Tian
      23. Alicia Lim
      24. Susan Chan – co Event Organiser
      25. Victor Khor
      26. Ronnie Kwa
      27. Norlinda
      28. Anna Seet
      29. Peggy Ho
      30. Annie Loh
      31. Bernie Chung
      32. Lin Chuah
      33. Shirleen Kao
      34. Thomas Loh
      35. James Tan
      36. Veronique Lee
      37. Jacqueline Han
      38. Gwyneth Lee
      39. Lilian Teo
      40. Sophia Lim
      41. Eileen Tan
      42. Ella Tan
      43. Doreen Ng
      44. Liz Yeo
      45. Dan Huang
      46. Jeffrey Lim
      47. Agnes Seow
      48. Charles Chua
      49. Betty Lim
      50. Helen Wong
      51. Chin Boon
      52. Michelle Lim
      53. Grace Ong
      54. Cecil Ong
      55. Catherine Chong
      56. Shirley Wee
      57. Paul Kong
      58. Peggy Tan
      59. Dennis Wee –  Event Organiser (2 sessions)
      60. Patricia Lim
      61. Seok Cheng
      62. Veronica Wong
      63. Ann Lim – Registration
      64. SK Chua
      65. Catherine Yeo
      66. Suzhang
      67. Molly Chua
      68. David Chan
      69. Ronald Wie
      70. Lilian Lee
      71. Patricia Kew
      72. Rene Leong
      73. Jessie Teo
      74. Karen Thio
      75. Bira Lupolo
      76. Boon Liang
      77. Francis R. Mangalam
      78. Vincent Khoo
      79. Roy Koh TS
      80. Lilian Koh
      81. Teresa Hwang YL
      82. Lim Geok Suan
      83. Oi Cheng
      84. Grace Kok
      85. Joyce Tan
      86. Tricia Har
      87. Catherine Ho
      88. Malyne Suen
      89. Winnie Lim
      90. Helen Huin
      91. Lena Ho
      92. Jennifer Lim
      93. Nora Chia
      94. Irene Seet
      95. Eileen Lee
      96. Pauline Tan
      97. Neo Sock Cheng
      98. Feztus Lim
      99. Choo Loon Hoong
      100. Tay Siew Gek
      101. Nico Mai
      102. Laura Wee
      103. Jennifer Wee
      104. Richard Koh
      105. Alfred Ang
      106. Hasimah Hashim
      107. Peng Peng
      108. Constance Wong
      109. Alan Bok
      110. Ann Bok
      111. Ronald Lee
      112. King Seng Lee
      113. Judy Lim
      114. Mary Loo
      115. Paul Leong
      116. Jenny Leong
      117. Margaret Lee
      118. Helen Lee
      119. Harvey Campbell
      120. Loh Yew Kwong
      121. Anne Chee
      122. Veron Chua
      123. Andrew Yeung
      124. Clara Chay
      125. May Yoon
      126. Juliana
      127. Vicky Siong
      128. Lesley Ho
      129. Esther Leong

      This gathering is strictly for registered SHC members only.

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    October 15 Gathering at Kovan – Sample Videos

    Dear members,

    Photos taken on 15-Oct-2008 at Kovan:

    https://silverhairsclub.com/shc1/shc081015/ and SAMPLE Videos of Salsa & 1st Line dance:

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5074842913947120107&hl=en 

     

    A big thank you to Oi Cheng, Patrick Lee and Joy Chuang and other fotographers for doing such
    a splendid job.

    My sincerest thanks to all who have come to attend our UnUsUal dance event at Kovan CC tonite.

    Without your support, this event would not be a success.

    My heartfelt appreciation to our founder and chief Terence Seah for supporting this dance event
    whoelheartedly and for his generousity to sponsor all the prizes and tokens of appreciation.

    I would also like to thank the dancers and appointment holders who make this gathering
    a much talk-about rendezvous.

    My unreserved appreciation to the following performers:

    Disco Rockers
    Danz
    Rene Leong
    Lum Fook
    Susan Chan
    Dennis Wee
    Marg Tian
    Thomas Loh
    Shirleen Kao

    Line Dancers
    Lydia Chin
    Vivian Ler
    Ronald Wie
    Annie Loh
    Agnes Seow
    Doreen Ng
    Hamidah Ishak
    Joanne Ang

    Latin Performers
    Francis Mangalam
    Catherine Koh
    Susan Tan
    Lydia Chin
    James Tan

    Not forgeting our extremely helpful appointments holders:

    My Co_Organizer & Disco cheoreographer – Susan Tan
    Master of Ceremony (MC) – Kazay Chua (new member)
    Registration – Janet Heng and Karen Thio
    Videographer/photographer – Patrick Lee and Joy Chuang
    Sound manager – Ronald Lee
    Book giver – Ivan Lim
    Tangerine Cafe managers – Derrick, Dexter and Linda

    If you have comments regarding this event, you are welcome to give your views.

    This will help organiser of next event to make it even more successful.

    If this venue is favorable to most members, I would not mind to hold another monthly meeting
    in the near future with more performances. This time I may tie up with the CC management if
    we can use multifunction hall next to the cafe. The hall is more spacious and has better lighting.

    All you valuable comments and suggestions are most welcome.

    sincerely,
    james

    Countdown to 2009’s Party on 31.12.08

    Hi All

    Yew Kwong, Boon Liang and John Howe are co-organising this event.  

    Date : Wed, 31 Dec 08.

    Time : 7.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m.

    Cost : $48 per pax  

    Payment : By IB / ATM Transfer to Loh Yew Kwong’s POSB Current A/C 796-03473-4.

    Venue : The Dance Floor, Safra Mount Faber Clubhouse, 2 Telok Blangah Way, #01-10A, SE 098803.

    Location Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_26995/travel_site_5518/

    Programme : Buffet Dinner wif free flow of soft drinks, Dancing, Karaoke Singing, Live Band, Games, Lucky Draw n Free Karaoke Room. 

    As this function is opened to the Public, u can also register your friends but names will be displayed as member’s friend (e.g. yew kwong’s friend).

    We are holding hands n counting our way to 2009 together –

    1. Boon Liang (paid)
    2. John Howe (paid)
    3. Yew Kwong (paid)
    4. Lily Ho (paid)
    5. Dolly Lim (paid)
    6. Karen Thio (paid)
    7. Janet Low (paid)
    8. Eyvonne Chew (paid)
    9. Janet Chan (paid)
    10. Peng Peng (paid)
    11. Ann To (paid)
    12. Marg Tian (paid)
    13. Lawrence Kang (paid)
    14. Cecelia Tan (paid)
    15. Catherine Chan (paid)
    16. Sally Kang (paid)
    17. Cynthia Ong (paid)
    18. Pearlynn Tan (paid)
    19. Wana Tay (paid)
    20. Jennifer Ong (paid)
    21. Diana Lye (paid)
    22. Christina ChanCL (paid)
    23. Bira Lupulo (paid)
    24. Eileen Lee (paid)
    25. Joy Chuang (paid)
    26. Dan Huang (paid)
    27. Karen Thio ‘s friend 1 (paid)
    28. Karen Thio ‘s friend 2 (paid)
    29. Gingko Tay (paid)
    30. Dennis Wee (paid)
    31. Wendy Wee (paid)
    32. Roger Lim (paid)
    33. Nellie Wong (paid)
    34. Gwyneth Lee (paid)
    35. Andrew Yeung (paid)
    36. Shirleen Kao (paid)
    37. Lina Tan (paid)
    38. Helen T Wong (paid)
    39. Steven Chan (paid)
    40. Anne Chee (paid)
    41. June Chin (paid)

    Registration is now closed.  Cancellation will not be refunded.  However U can arrange your own replacement.  Thank you n look forward to this big day.

    October 15 Monthly Gathering Program

    Dear SHCians,

    Thank you for the great support so far. The program for Oct 15 gathering is ready.

    Due to only a handful of members able to turn up for Session 1, there’s a slight shift in the time slot.

    Please scroll down for details

    Date:     15th-October-2008 (Wednesday)
    Time   : 5.00opm -7.00pm (Session 1 – for retirees & flexi-timers)
                  7.00pm – 10.30pm (Session 2 – for busy professionals and nite owls)
    Venue : Kovan CC, Tangerine Cafe (same as July 08 venue)
                  207, Hougang St 21 (5 min walk from kovan MRT)

    Direction to Kovan CC:

    http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_18687/travel_site_1/

    Pls indicate if you are coming for Session 1 or 2; else I presume you will be attending both.

    The followings have registered:

    Session 1

    1) Terence Seah (founder and chief)
    2)
    3) Catherine Yeo
    4) Wee Jee
    5) Norhayati
    6) Catherine Ho
    7) Pauline Chew
    8) Ronald Lee
    9) Neo Sock Cheng
    10) Karen Thio
    12) Mega Abdullah

    Session 2

    1) Patrick Lee (new mbr & Videographer)
    2) Terence Seah (founder and chief)               
    3) Danz                                              
    4) Joy Chuang   (photographer)                                  
    5) Susan Tan                             
    6) Ivy Low SH                             
    7) Francis R Mangalam                        
    8a) Catherine Koh                                
    9) Ronald Wie                             
    10) Lydia Chin
    11) Rene Leong                             
    12) Susan Chan                               
    13) Shirleen Kao                                
    14) Dennis Wee                               
    15) Thomas Loh                              
    16) Lum Fook                             
    17) James Tan                               
    18) Lee Ah Nee                                
    19) Janet Heng          (Registration)                   
    20) Lily Ho Willocq                               
    21) Mary Chan                               
    22) Agnes Seow
    23) Steven Chan
    24) Annie Loh
    25) Malyne Suen (new mbr)
    26) Molly Chua
    27) Kenneth Tan
    28) Bira
    29) Ivan Lim (have novels to give away)
    30) Marg Tian
    31) Catherine Ho
    32) Dolly Lim (helping to make name cards)
    33) Oi Cheng
    34) Suzhang
    35) Juliet
    36) Lina
    37) Doreen Ng
    38) Charles Wee
    39) Julie Yeo
    40) Karen Thio (Registration)
    41) June Tan
    42) Hamidah Ishak
    43) Joanne Ang
    44) Angela Straatan
    45) Norlinda
    46) Anna Seet
    47) Judy Lim
    48) Caroline Gee
    49) Andrew Thio
    50) Boon Liang
    51) Lina Tan
    52) Peng Peng
    53) Helen Wong
    54) Shirley Wee (new member)
    55) Caroline Sit
    56) Jeffrey Lim
    57) Ronald Lee
    56) Irene Seet
    57) Patrick Khoo
    58) Kazay Chua (MC – new member)
    59) Hyacinth D’Silva
    60) Meifoo
    61) Aaron How
    62) Lin Chuah (Helper)
    63) Amy Ko
    64) Albert Tan
    65) Maggie Teo
    66) James Chan
    67) Eileen Lee
    68) Daisy Yeo
    69) Agnes Tan
    70) Gwyneth Lee
    71) Paul Leong
    72) Jenny Leong
    73) Florine Teo
    74) Veronique
    75) Ann To (tentative)
    76) Janet Chan (tentative)
    77) Constance Wong
    78) Elina Tan (Helper)
    79) Linda Chang
    80) Roger Wong
    81) Victor Khor
    82) Jessie Teo
    83) Elizabeth Tay
    84) Vince Wong
    85) Carol Tan
    86) Mary Loo
    87) Angeline June Ong
    88) Andrew Yeung
    89) Ann Lim
    90) Steven Chan
    91) Jeremy Tan
    92) Wee Jee
    93) Nora Chia
    94) Alicia Lim
    95) Roger Lim
    96) Lilian Teo
    97) Vivien Ler
    98) Alice Seah
    99) Betty Lim
    100) Gingko Tay
    101) Seok Cheng
    102) Andrew Thio
    103) Maria Tan
    104) Mary Tan
    105) Patricia Kew
    106) Lilian Lee
    107) Anne Chee
    108) Jonathan Ong
    109) Patsy Lim
    110) Chin Boon
    111) Michelle Khoo
    112) Peter Goh
    113) Mike Tan
    114) Alicia Soh
    115) Rena Wong
    116) Clara Chay
    117) Zahriah Kassim
    118) Josephine Yap
    119) Kristy Quek
    120) Robert Quek
    121) Paul Kong
    122) Peggy Kong
    123) Emily Boon
    124) Pauline Khoo
    125) Grace Ong (new member)
    126) Cecil Ong (new member)
    127) Maureen Lee


         5pm-7pm  – Session 1 – Chit chat session and dinner (own expense). No performance.
    7.00pm    – Session 2 registration
    7.15pm – 8pm    – Dinner and members networking (normal program)
    8pm – 8.10pm    – Opening Speech by founder of SHC (Terence Seah)
    8.10pm-8.25pm – Dance Performances 1 

    8.30pm-9.30pm – Dinner and Networking
    9.30pm-9.45pm – Dance Performances 2

    9.45pm-9.50pm – Presentation of Tokens of appreciation (Terence Seah)
    9.50pm-10.30pm – Learn to Disco Rock for all members (lead by Susan Tan)

    Order of dance items will be announced on the day of gathering

    List of dancers:
    1) Susan Tan
    2) Dan Huang, Rene Leong, Dennis Wee, Shirleen Kao, Lum Fook, Susan Chan, Thomas Loh, Marg
    3) Francis Mangalam
    4) Lydia Chin, Ronald Wie, Vivien Ler, Annie Loh
    5) Catherine Koh
    6) Doreen Ng, Hamidah Ishak, Joanne Ang
    7) James Tan

    Dance perfromances:
    Disco Rock
    Line and country dance
    Salsa
    Samba
    Latin Rhumba
    Bachata

    Please give your full supoort to the special teams of dancers who will be out to entertain and thrill you.

    Get your fellow SHCians to come for this inaugural and unusual Monthly Gathering at Kovan CC.

    sincerely,
    james n susan tan

    Click here to view photos

    Monthly Gathering – Oct 15 (Wed) at Kovan CC

    Dear SHCians,

    Date:      15th-October-2008 (Wednesday)
    Time   : 3.00  –   6.30pm (Session 1 – for retirees & flexi-timers)
                6.30 – 10.30pm (Session 2 – for busy professionals and nite owls)
    Venue : Kovan CC, Tangerine Cafe (same as July 08 venue)
               207, Hougang St 21 (5 min walk from kovan MRT)

    Direction to Kovan CC:

    http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_18687/travel_site_1/

    Pls indicate if you are coming for Session 1 or 2; else I presume you will be attending both.

    The followings have registered:

    Session 1

    1) Terence Seah (founder and chief)
    2) Andrew Thio
    3) Catherine Yeo
    4) Wee Jee
    5) Norhayati
    6) Catherine Ho

    Has the rest of the day-shift SHCians gone to rescue AIG or Lehman Bros?

    Session 2

    1) Patrick Lee (new mbr & Videographer)
    2) Terence Seah (founder and chief)               
    3) Danz                                              
    4) Joy                                       
    5) Susan Tan                             
    6) Ivy Low SH                             
    7) Francis R Mangalam                        
    8a) Catherine Koh                                
    9) Ronald Wie                             
    10) Lydia Chin (Pls pass me the names of yr dancers tru’ email)
    11) Rene Leong                             
    12) Susan Chan                               
    13) Shirleen Kao                                
    14) Dennis Wee                               
    15) Thomas Loh                              
    16) Lum Fook                             
    17) James Tan                                
    18) Lee Ah Nee                                
    19) Janet Heng          (Registration)                   
    20) Lily Ho Willocq                               
    21) Mary Chan                               
    22) Agnes Seow
    23) Steven Chan
    24) Annie Loh
    25) Malyne Suen (new mbr)
    26) Molly Chua
    27) Kenneth Tan
    28) Bira
    29) Ivan Lim (Registration – tentative; have novels to give away)
    30) Marg
    31) Catherine Ho
    32) Dolly Lim (tentative)
    33) Oi Cheng
    34) Suzhang
    35) Juliet
    36) Lina
    37) Doreen Ng
    38) Charles Wee
    39) Julie Yeo
    40) Karen Thio
    41) June Tan
    42) Hamidah Ishak
    43) Joanne Ang
    44) Angela Straatan
    45) Norlinda
    46) Anna Seet
    47) Judy Lim
    48) Caroline Gee
    49) Andrew Thio
    50) Boon Liang
    51) Lina Tan
    52) Peng Peng
    53) Helen Wong
    54) Shirley Wee (new member)
    55) Caroline Sit
    56) Jeffrey Lim

    Details of the program will be out before end of this month.

    Register and stay tune.

    rgds,
    james n susan tan

    Monthly Gathering on Oct 15 – Call for Dancers (2nd Post)

    Dear fellow members,

    I know there are many good dancers among you as I’ve seen some of you perform.

    Pls do not be shy to volunteer. I’m not looking for champion dancers, just someone brave enough

    to share what you have learnt in your dancing classes.

    It’s only with your participation, will our first monthly gathering cum dance demonstration be

    successful !

    So, be don’t be shy to put on that pairs of dancing shoes.

    —————————————————————————————-

    Now that the October meeting is confirmed to be on the 15th, and as there’s a desire by our chief Terence and several key members for a monthly gathering to be different, I would like to start off this gathering by calling for dance performances by all SHC members.

    Below are the details and tentative plans:

    Objectives : – To allow members to showcase the dance and artistic talents they have learnt
                     – To attract more members to attend the gathering & to know new members personally
                     – To showcase to new members some benefits of joining SHC

    Date: 15th-October-2008
    Time: 3.00  –   6.30pm (session 1 – for retirees & flexi-timers)
                 6.30pm – 10pm(Session 2 – for busy professionals and nite owls)
    Venue : Kovan CC, Tangerine Cafe (same as July 08 venue)
                    207, Hougang St 21 (5 min walk from kovan MRT)
    Performance time: Slot 1 – 5pm-5.15pm
                             Slot 2 – 7.30pm-7.45pm (Optional)
                             Slot 3 – 9.30pm-9.15pm
    Performance items:
    Dances only, which can be of the following categories –
    Ballroom – Waltz, Tango, Jive, Foxtrot, Quicksteps
    Social      – Disco Rock , Rock n Roll, Cha Cha, Rhumba
    Latin         – Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Latin Cha Cha, Street Cha Cha, Rhumba, Zouk
    Others     – Line & Country, Bollywood, Jazz, Classical, Folk, Hip Hop, Retro etc
    are also welcome.

    If there are suggestions for Songs and Live Band, they can be considered subject to availability of time.

    Length of dance item : 2 – 5 min
    Stage size (unobstructed) : – Semi-oval with length 28ft, broadest width 10ft and narrowest width 6ft.
                                         – Danceable area probably about 20ft by 8ft average.
                                                          Flooring – ceramic tiles

    Requirement : – Only SHC members can perform.
                          
    No. of performers : Minimum 2, maximum up to what the stage can accomodate

    Rehearsals – expected you arrange it on your own. However, if you need the actual stage for the final tryout, , pls let me know. Bring your own song pieces.

    Rewards : – Exposure to a large crowd
                  – Sense of satisfaction and achievement
                  – Recognition : small token of appreciation from our founder Terence.
     
    So far the dance items members are putting up are:

    1) Rock and Roll – Danz’ team
    2) Social Cha Cha – Danz’ team
    3) Disco Rock  – Susan Tan & Ivy Low
    4) Samba – Danz’ team
    5) Bachata – Susan & James Tan

    6) Line Dance – Lydia Chin, Ronald Wie & team (tentative)

    This thread is now open to all members to volunteer their time and showcase your talents.
    Ron Lai and Alice, Ronald Wie, Doreen n Joyce, care to contribute an item???

    Please send all replies to cl_tan@utac.com.sg or braddell_hts@pacific.net.sg and I shall review
    and update them in this thread.

    Pls include :
    1) Dance you would like to perform
    2) No in your team

    3) Which time slot you would like to perform: 5pm, 7.30pm or 9.30pm
    4) Title of dance (if available)
    5) Length of song
    6) Short video clips of your performance (great if you have one)

    Closing date : 31-Aug-08

    Looking forward to hear from and see all your beautiful and sexy dancers.

     

    Responses to “Monthly Gathering Oct 15, 2008 – Call for Dancers”

    1. Dan Huang Says:
      August 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 am

      Hi James,

      Your slot 2 should read 7.30-7.45pm. What’s a challenging tasks for you to cope! Are you considering to include line dancing?

      Lily Ho, shall we perform the Latin cha cha as we did at the last D n D or coming up with a new set of dance?

      Molly Chus, how about a dance item, perhaps Waltz? Now that the SNF is down with a fever, let’s channel the energy here!

      Ron Wie, how about getting your jamming team to sing and the dancers will follow in tune?

      It’s a time to destress and unwind and at the same time riding on the unhappiness that beset us! Sometimes going through a bad patch helps us to re-inforce the good things in life that we took for granted!

      At this point in life, let’s dance whenever the occasion called for, let’s sing the blues away, let’s live as there so much to live for!

      Let’s make this monthly gathering something different. Put our hands together to help James. There will also be a lot of new friend to meet, let’s also make it a time for healings!

      Danz

    2. Ron Lai Says:
      August 22nd, 2008 at 11:28 am

      Hi James

      Thanks for your invitation to perform at your coming Oct’s gatherings. Alice and I are sorry to say that we are not able to accept, as we have a prior engagement on a wedding reception on that day in question. Moreover, we do dance only for enjoyment ourselves and for fun, we do not like to perform.

      We wish you the best endeavour in the forth-coming dance show case.

      Ron n Alice Lai

    3. molly chua Says:
      August 24th, 2008 at 8:40 am

      Hi Dan,
      I dont think our dancers are ready to perform the Waltz.
      Still trying very hard to master the steps. Tks for
      the invitation.
      Molly

    SHC monthly gathering – Tue 9 Sep 2008

    The SHC monthy gathering for Sep 2008 is set for Tue, 9 Sep 2008.  This will be held at Hans Cafe @Great Eastern Building, Upp Pickering Street.

    • Date:  Tue 9 Sep 2008
    • Time:  Session 1 – 3.00 pm to 6pm (For retired SilverHairs); Session 2 – 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm (For still working SilverHairs).
    • Entrance:  No charge.  Strictly for registered SHC members.
    • F&B: Please buy from Hans counter.

    Please jot this date in your diary.  Do remember to bring your SHC name tags.  The SHC monthly gathering provides a platform for SHCians to meet new and more friends.  There is no topic of discussion during this event.  If you have not been to one such session, this is a great opportunity.  More Details later.

    Terence Seah

    Registration List:

    Session 1: for the retired SilverHairs

    1. Daniel Chan
    2. Terence Seah
    3. Alicia Lim
    4. Joan Wong – likes to meet on the campervan trip in Australia.
    5. Lim Tian Soo
    6. Mary Loo
    7. Annie Loh
    8. Kenneth Tan – after first session, then go for toilet break 30 mins
    9. LH Jie
    10. Grace Wong
    11. Charles Chua
    12. Lilian Teo
    13. Lum Fook
    14. Dennis Wee
    15. Ann Lim
    16. Ivan Lim – Not sure will stay for 2nd session
    17. Danz
    18. Andrew Thio
    19. Eileen

    Session 2: for those still working SilverHairs

    1. Agnes Seow
    2. Steven Chan
    3. Susan Chan
    4. Daniel Chan
    5. Lydia Chin
    6. Maureen Lee
    7. Pauline Tan
    8. Jeffrey Lim (half time in Bangkok)
    9. Andrew Yeung
    10. Catherine Yeo
    11. Jeremy Tan
    12. Terence Seah
    13. June Chin
    14. ChrstinaCL Chan – no matter, how late must come
    15. Girlie Chan – requests for name tag
    16. Tim Liu
    17. Veronique Lee
    18. Judy Lim
    19. Karen Thio
    20. Diana Loo – need a name tag.
    21. Lin Chuah
    22. LH Jie
    23. Shirleen Kao
    24. Grace Wong – If you wish to have a name tag, please let us know.
    25. Boon Liang
    26. Caroline Sit
    27. Caroline Gee
    28. Clara Chay
    29. Helen Wong
    30. Ann To
    31. Gingko Tay
    32. Catherine Ho
    33. Patrick Lee
    34. Pauline Khoo
    35. Dolly Lim – coming, if she is not having a holiday somewhere.
    36. Margaret Tian
    37. Tim Liu – will be swinging in.
    38. Patsy Lim
    39. Patrick Khoo
    40. Peggy Ho
    41. Patricia Lim
    42. Jennifer Lim
    43. Seok Cheng
    44. Yew Kwong
    45. Lily Ho
    46. Dennis Wee
    47. Ann Lim
    48. Anna Seet
    49. Thomas Loh
    50. Susan Tan
    51. James Tan
    52. Jonathan Ong
    53. Danz
    54. Juliet Ong
    55. Aaron How
    56. Andrew Thio
    57. Juliana Kok
    58. Ronald Koh
    59. Rene Leong
    60. Norlinda
    61. Veron Wong

     

    Click here to view photos

    SHC monthly Gathering, Sun 17 Aug 2008 at ECP

    SHC monthly Gathering, Sun 17 Aug 2008.  We will try out Sunday morning at ECP, and see the response.  However, this gathering is confirmed ON.

    • Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008
    • Time: 0800 hrs – 12 hrs (noon)
    • Venue:  Burger King at ECP
    • Strictly for SHC members only.  Please bring your name tag.
    • Event Organiser: Ron Lai

    Some tips on transportation to ECP:

    • There are several underground tunnels leading from one side of the road of the ECP to the other side (sea-front). The one, most convenient, leading to BURGER KING is situated between Blk 14 n 18 at Marine Terrace, off Marine Parade Rd. From Marine Parade Rd bus stop, it takes 15/20mins to walk towards the tunnel. Bus services operating along Marine Parade Rd are: 31, 36, 43, 48, 55, 76, 135, 197, 853 with additional services: 13, 16, 76A, 135A, 196 n 646 operating along the same road towards Changi.
    • For those who are taking public buses to Marine Parade Road, stop at BLK 58/57, cut across the void deck of HDB estate to Marine Terrace towards BLK 14/18, thus facing the TUNNEL leading to BURGER KING outlet.

    Tips on Burger King at ECP:

    • There is only ONE MacD at East Coast Parkway, next door is Hongkong Restaurant to the left and Bowling Alley to the right of MacD. The one mentioned at Big Splash is KFC, not MacD. Talking of direction facing is usually standing at the main road/srvice road, facing the outlet.

    Registration list (For Sun morning gather together):

    1. Terence Seah
    2. Ron Lai – Event Organiser  (LUNCH)
    3. Alice Lai                                (LUNCH)
    4. Lily Ho                
    5. Loh Yew Kwong (if he tents overnight on Sat)
    6. Dan Huang         (official photographer   –    LUNCH)
    7. Catherine Ho
    8. Tim Liu
    9. Caroline Gee
    10. Mitchell Lim
    11. Daniel Ong
    12. Susan Chan
    13. Anna Seet
    14. Grace Wong – Our lady who makes the beautiful name tags (Regr. – LUNCH)
    15. Norlinda
    16. Susan Tan
    17. James Tan
    18. Lin Chuah  (LUNCH)
    19. Alan Bok
    20. Ann Bok
    21. Lina Ng
    22. Lee Ah Nee
    23. Susan Chang
    24. Tan Boon Liang
    25. Jessie Teo
    26. Gingko Tay
    27. Alicia Lim
    28. Low Ming Choo
    29. King Seng Lee
    30. Shirleen Kao
    31. Maureen Lee      (LUNCH)
    32. Celia Wong
    33. Nancy Major Tan
    34. josephine Phang
    35. Pauline Tan
    36. Roy Koh Tong Seng
    37. Lillian Koh              
    38. Alicia Lim               
    39. Ann Lim
    40. Joy Huang         (LUNCH)
    41. molly Chua             

    Ron Lai

    Click here to view photos

    SHC Monthly gathering – Wed, Oct 15, 2008

    Please jot this date in your diary, as date is confirmed.

    The Event Organiser is currently working with the venue owner; and once the details are sorted out, the schedule and agenda will be out.

    • Date:  15 Oct 2008
    • 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm (for retired SilverHairs)
    • 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm (for stil working SilverHairs)

    Details will be put up in about one month’s time.

    Terence Seah

    Pictures of SHC 17 July 2008 monthly gathering

    Here are the pictures of the SHC monthly gathering at Kovan.  This is an open air area, infront of Paya Labar Kovan cc.   F&B is provided by the venue owner.

    Have a look at the pictures.  Give us your feedback of the place, good or bad.  If your comments are slightly positive, we might hold another event here again. Oops, in my mind, and maybe, the hokkien songs singalong, a talent-time or event a dance performance, even a talk.

    From all participants, thank you Ah Nee for being a vibrant Event Organiser and host of this monthly event.  And, also thanks to Grace Wong for printing our personalised name tag, and both Grace and Janet Heng for managing the registration desk.  Also, the impromptu dance performance and the international chess competition.  And, thanks to Molly Chua for the chirpy chips and the few beer contributors.  A warm welcome too to the new members.

    Now, that most of you know what the SHC monthly gathering is all about, and am secretly hoping to be an Event Organiser, plse raise your hand or speak with any fellow SHCians.  To view the pictures, plse click here.

    Terence Seah

    Overnite at ECP & SHC gathering on Sat/Sun 16-17 Aug 2008

    Hi SHCians,  be crazy, and give your SilverHairs years a change.  Remember I was saying that one day, we should have a gathering on a Sunday.  Well, this early morning I had a walk at the East Coast Parkway, together with Ron Lai.  I must say a Sunday morning gathering can be very refreshing.  So, to start with, here is the real dream.   An overnight camp at ECP, with the aim of having SHCians get to know one another better, and making new and more friends.  Followed, by a gathering on a refreshing Sunday morning.

    • Session 1 – Sat 1200 1500 hrs – Build a 2 to 4 pax tent at ECP.  Check in time.  Participants should share the cost of a tent.  Go look at Carrfourre, check out costs and share with us here.  If you have not camped for years, this is real fun.  Campers decide their own camp-mates.  I shall ask Yew Kwong and cycling team for their advice on the exact camp location, near Burger King, taking toilets into consideration.
    • Session 2 – Sat 1800 hrs – BBQ.  Concept: Charcoal and fire will be provided.  Bring your own meat and sweet potatoes, just for yourself.  Daylight BBQ, to make sure we see what is cooked.  You can bring your own food and drinks.  Stay flexible. Now,  replaced with a potluck. 
    • Session 3 – Sat night – Camp overnight.  Do whatever you like.  You can go fishing, chit-chatting, swimming, having a beer or two somewhere, watch the submarines swimming out in the open seas, aiyoh up to individuals.  I think can count falling stars too.  Bring your guitars.  Gate close at 12mn.
    • Session 4 – Sun 0800 hrs morning – Wake up early for SHC gathering at camping area and at Burger King.  For non-campers, come join the SHC gathering.  Breakfast on individual ac.
    • Sunday 12nn – Check out and go home.  I shall ask Ron Lai to assist with providing bus service information to Burger King.

    The above event is confirmed.  It will go on, irrespective of weather and number of pax.  There is no charge to participate in the above activity, except as mentioned above.

    Terence Seah

    A registration list will be started.  Please indicate the sessions you will be attending.  You can also attend one session.  If you like the fun to knowing SHCians better, come for all four sessions.  Strictly for registered SilverHairsClub members only.

    • Terence Seah – Session 1, 2, 3, 4.  Please accept my apology, as this is the only weekend I am in Spore.  Now, who wants to share my tent?
    • Lily Ho – Session 3 & 4.  Thinking of squeezing into Terence’s tent.
    • Dolly Lim – Session 3 & 4.  Squeezing into Terence’s tent.
    • Yew Kwong – Session 3 & 4.  Squeezing into Terence’s tent.

    Future venue for SHC monthly gatherings – Hans Cafe @ Upper Pickering

    Hi everybody,  here is an update of how I think we will handle future SHC monthly gatherings.  Our membership will continue to grow, and it is becoming more difficult to find a place that can cater to our group size.  Some suggestions came up, and we have yet to explore.  They include Downtown East, Burger King (East coast parkway) and Terminal 2 Food court.  Please continue to make recommendations.

    Here are our guidelines for venues:

    • Place should be near to MRT station or public transport.
    • Venue should allow flexibility on the number of pax and amount spent. 
    • Venue operator provide food and drinks over the counter; as SHC should focus on its core objective, of provide a platform for members to meet new friends.

    So far, Hans Cafe & Restaurant @ Great Eastern has met our basic requirements.  However, because of our size, we have naturally upgrade our noise level; affecting other diners.  As Hans Cafe is a business; and we are making use of the place, there is reasonable expectation requiring us to purchase drinks and food from the venue.

    Currently, we are in the process of arranging with Hans management on the above; as well as how we can make our noise tolerable to other dinners.  We hope to resolve this by end July 2008.  A lady member is currently helping to facilitate the above issue.

    Once we come to a firm arrangement, it is likely we will hold the monthly gathering at Hans, once a month.  There will be two sessions; one for retired SilverHairs and one for still-working SilverHairs. We will also increase the numbers from 150 pax to 200 and 300 pax.  I hope Hans Cafe will be a great meeting place for SilverHairs, once a month.

    Please offer your thoughts, suggestions and comments.

    Terence Seah

    SHC monthly gathering – Sun, 17 Aug 2008

    The August gathering will be a refreshing change.  It will be held on a Sunday early morning.  Some of you obviously have your Sunday morning activity, while for some, a Sunday may be your marketing or house-cleaning day.  But, we have to give this timing a try; and see if it works for most of us.

    • Date: Sunday, 17 Aug 2008.
    • Time: Likely 0700 – 1100 hours
    • Venue:  Not decided yet.  You can and should have a say.  Should be at or near a MRT station.

    Please keep this date in your diary.

    Terence Seah

    SHC monthly gathering – Wed 16 July 2008

    In order to keep the thread separate from the one Patrick Khoo put up, here is the startup plan for the July monthy gathering.

    • Date:  Wed 16 July 2008
    • Place:  Blk 207 Hougang Street 21, Paya Lebar Kovan CC. opp the former bus interchange (now a car park infront of KOVAN Hub-Blk 206) beside the food centre.  Nearest MRT – Kovan Stn (NEL) exit facing HEARTLAND MALL.   Take Exit C (Heartland Mall), walk straight towards the direction of the Hawker centre, don’t turn huh…..just walk straight and you will pass by MacDonald.  The CC is just opposite. Buses ply along Upp Serangoon Road or Hougang St21.
    • Time:  From 4pm (retired SilverHairs).  From 7pm, for still working SilverHairs.  Up to 9.30pm.

    Please put this date in your diary.  You can raise your hand to be EO.  And everybody can make a suggestion here.  Prepare for 100 pax.  Have fun.

    Strictly for SHC members.  No pollitics, sex, race, religion, direct selling and MLM. 

    Terence Seah

    Registration List

    1. Terence Seah
    2. Susan Tan – maybe
    3. Steven Chan – 7pm
    4. Ah Nee – must come, as she helps to book venue.  Also, Event Organiser
    5. Esther Leong
    6. Boon Liang
    7. Caroline Gee – after 7pm
    8. Dennis Wee
    9. Daniel Chan
    10. Gingko Tay
    11. Grace Kok
    12. Janet Chan
    13. Eyvonne Chew
    14. Peng Peng
    15. Janet Heng – Registration desk
    16. Liu Png Hock
    17. Melissa Khng
    18. Ann Lim
    19. Catherine Ho
    20. Kenneth Tan – hoping to meet the teochew ah nyas.
    21. KingSeng Lee – from 7pm, after work.
    22. Lina Ng
    23. Susan Chang
    24. Norlinda
    25. Dan Huang – coming with international English chess set
    26. Veronique Lee – coming after 7pm
    27. Grace Wong – Registration desk
    28. Aaron How – coming after 7pm
    29. Molly Chua – coming with one packet of Lays chips.
    30. Annie Loh – coming at 4pm
    31. Margaret Tian – after 7pm
    32. Annet Seet
    33. Susan Chan – after 7pm
    34. Annto
    35. Jassmine Teo –  coming with some puzzles, at 4pm
    36. Oi Cheng – thinking.
    37. Andrew Koh
    38. Margaret Cheo
    39. Catherine Yeo
    40. June Chin
    41. Angela Straaten
    42. Hamidah Ishak
    43. Joanne Ang
    44. Jonathan Ong 
    45. Ronald Lai
    46. Alice Lai
    47. Juliet Ong
    48. Robert Quek
    49. Kristy Quek
    50. Malcom Chen
    51. James Tan – after after 4.30 pm
    52. Susan Goh
    53. Elizabeth Tay
    54. Lily Ho
    55. Dolly Lim
    56. Eve Choy
    57. Bobby Yee
    58. Tan Jee Hai
    59. Alison Lee
    60. Lum Fook
    61. Jeffrey Ng
    62. Harry Lim – coming 4pm, would request for a name tag.
    63. Amy Ko – 4pm too
    64. Patrick Khoo
    65. Rose Lim
    66. Charles Chua
    67. Chew Wai Jin
    68. Daniel Chan – looking for Chinese chess kakis
    69. Ron Koh
    70. Joyce Tan
    71. Roger Wong
    72. James Tan
    73. Susan Tan

    Feel free to join.  Do register to make it easy for the organisers.  If you cannot join at a later date, do inform us, say a week before 16 July.

    SHC Monthly Meeting

    Hans is an OK place to have our monthly meetings but I yearn for a place with notebook computer access. For lack of a better place I am recommending our members to do an online petition to persuade our founder to use Scorebot for our next meeting as it has internet facilities. While it’s seating capacity is limited it has enough standing capacity to create an informal  and cosy atmosphere.  Our founder is reluctant to do so because of conflict of interest but if members can persuade him in this thread I am sure he may reconsider! Our founder feels "pai sei" or awkward as he has a vested interest in the prosperity of the outlet but as long as we get a fair and good deal I strongly feel its a win -win situation for all parties.If unconvinced I would suggest we use it as a base and hangout for members until we are able to find other suitable places with internet access and than we can rotate and come back to Scorebot on alternate months or use it in lieu of unavailability of suitable locations."What say you fellow SHC members?"…support a good cause!

    In the meantime any suggestions for other suitable locations with internet access? Is anybody a member of any country club who can negotiate use of one of their outlets or unutilised ballroom for one of their slow nights since it is a weekday usually.

    Pictures of SilverHairsClub June 2008 gathering

    Hi everybody,

    Based our registration desk, handled by Grace Wong and Janet Heng, 130 SHCians attended the June gathering at Hans Cafe last night.

    There will be a few sets of photos, and they will be added here over the next few days.  Hope you have enjoyed the company of fellow SHCians; and that you will have found new friends to enable you to pursue your interests.  Go cycling, walking, travel, dancing, chatting, afternoon, invest, make your own jewellery, origami, gosh, name it.  … Make your SilverHairs years more meaningful and fun.

    Cheers.  And, am hearing oldies "San Francisco", "Danny’s song" and "Puppy Love" over the radio this morning.

    Terence Seah

    June Monthly gathering – Wed, 4 Jun 2008

    Hi all SHCians attending the monthly gathering,

    Most of us are new to one another.  Dont be shy.  Introduce yourself to one another.  Make sure your name tag is clearly visible to your friends around.  Don’t sit down throughout the whole evening.  If you really do not know where to start, ask the registration desk, or Mary Chan.  For the seasoned members, you know what to do.

    Last two days, I was reminded that there was no May monthly gathering.  Excuse was, May was very crowded, so the monthly gathering was not called.  We must try not to skip the monthly gatherings.

    Well, let’s have another one.  Details as follows:

    • Venue:  To be announced soon.  Confirmed at Hans Cafe, Great Eastern Bldg, China Square, Pickering Street.
    • Date:  Wed 4 June 2008
    • Time:  1500 – 1800 hrs (retired SHCians); 1800 – 2100 hrs (still working SHCians).
    • F&B:  One complementary drink, for the 1st 50 registered participants.  Food, please purchase at counter.
    • Topic:  Getting to meet new friends.  Bring your name tag.
    • Event Organiser:  Terence Seah
    • Registration:  When you arrive, please ask for Grace Wong and Janet Heng, and tick your name against the name list.  If you had asked for a name tag, please check with Grace.  If no name tag, please write your name, as big as possible, on a sticky label, and put it on  your dress/shirt.  Have fun.
    • As this is a SHC monthly event, no direct selling of goods and services here please.  No discussions on politics, sex, race, or religion.

    Terence Seah

    Registration List (Strictly for SilverHairsClub members):

    1. Steven Chan – coming 3 –  5pm.  Giraffe in the family.
    2. Terence Seah – coming 4pm.
    3. Susan Chan – coming 7pm.  Saw her at the last D&D.
    4. Grace Wong – offers to make name tags.  Plse write to Grace here.  Registration desk.
    5. Dan Huang – loves badminton and dancing. Very active.
    6. Ron Lai – Tall, dark and handsome.  Loves dancing.
    7. Alice Lai – husband above.  always smiles.
    8. Janet Heng – coming 3pm.  Assisting in the registration.  Very helpful.
    9. Jonathan Ong – coming evening to meet old SHC friends.  Works at Shenton way.
    10. Karen Thio
    11. Charles Chua – coming 3pm.  Likes travelling in Malaysia and Thailand.
    12. Lim Tian Soo – runs an organic farm
    13. King Seng – coming 6pm.
    14. Ron Koh – Interested origami students, please join RonK.  Remember our kelong organiser.
    15. Dolly Lim – coming 6pm.  No introduction needed.  Writes hokkien English.
    16. Jeffrey Lim – coming evening.  Likes diving.
    17. Caroline Gee – coming evening.  Our last D&D Event organiser.
    18. Mary Chan – coming 3pm.  You see her everywhere, even in the newspapers.  New members, please look for Mary Chan, as she is one of our match-makers.
    19. Lily Ho – coming evening session.  Likes dancing too.
    20. Dennis Wee – coming, not sure which session.  A quiet fruit tarts baker.
    21. Annie Loh – coming 3pm.  Loves singing.  Likes crystals too.
    22. Veronique Lee – coming evening session
    23. L H Jie – coming 3pm.  You may remember her if you were a new member last year.
    24. Clara Chay – coming. Loves Singing too.
    25. Paul Leong – coming afternoon to evening
    26. Jenny Leong – coming afternoon to evening.
    27. Mary Tan – coming after 6.45pm. 
    28. Boon Liang – rush in after 7pm.  The guy at the top of this website.
    29. Nurhayati – coming 6.30 pm.  Sembawang morning walk.
    30. Betty Ho – coming 6.30pm
    31. Kenneth Tan – must use diary to remember; but coming.  An expert in Chiangmai.
    32. Bira Lupolo – definitely after work. 
    33. Karen Thio – coming evening session.  Loves crafts.
    34. Eileen Lee – also evening session
    35. AnnTo – coming after work.  Not quiet.
    36. Gingko Tay – evening session.  Crazy, like there is no tomorrow.
    37. Grace Kok – equally crazy.
    38. Janet Chan
    39. Peng Peng
    40. Ann Lim – remember her at the Flea mart.
    41. Anna Seet – also another flea mart lover.
    42. ChristinaCL Chan – coming after work.  Can walk from Singapore to the moon.
    43. Norlinda – coming after work.  Watch out if she is around, an unbelievable character.
    44. Susan Chang – also after work.
    45. Lina Ng – coming early. 
    46. Ah Nee – name almost forgotten.  Coming after work.  everything from cycling to eating.
    47. Thomas Goh – coming evening.  Coming 1st shift.
    48. Lesley Lee – after work.
    49. Lawrence Khan – coming after 6pm
    50. Thomas Goh – Also after work. Duplicate name.
    51. Thomas Kuan – our icon.
    52. Jenny Ho – after 7pm
    53. Kenneth Tan BH – after 7pm
    54. Bernard Lau – will join the evening session, after work.
    55. Edwin Ong – professional.  watch out if he comes in shorts and sneakers.
    56. Angela Ow
    57. Patricia Kwan
    58. Andrew Kuan – not sure, maybe 7pm.  Everybody knows him.
    59. Susan Goh – coming 3pm
    60. Thomas Loh – 7pm, quiet and smiling guy.
    61. Laura Wee – looking for tip on retiring well.
    62. Jeremy Tan – star model on the first SHC website banner
    63. Chong Siew Hoon
    64. Angela Straaten
    65. Hamidah Ishak
    66. Joanne Ang
    67. Judy Lim – finally, can make it to evening session.  A hokkien English teacher.
    68. Chew Wai Jin
    69. David Chan
    70. Patrick Khoo – coming between 4 and 5pm.
    71. Esther Leong
    72. Charles Wee – our walking leader.
    73. George Lee – coming after 6pm
    74. Dolly Peh – a new Dolly to SHC.
    75. Patricia Lim – in after 7pm
    76. Lee Seok Cheng – coming after 7pm
    77. Alfred Ang
    78. Aaron How
    79. Fatimah binte Mohamed – New member
    80. Linda Lim – New member
    81. Charlie Chew – coming after 6pm
    82. Bernie Chung – coming in at 7pm
    83. Jessie Lee – coming between 3 and 6pm
    84. Bobby Yee – coming after 6pm
    85. Christina Ng – New member and coming after 6pm
    86. Doris Choy  – New too, after 6pm
    87. Doreen Choi – new.
    88. Jeffery Ng – coming 3pm
    89. Sophia Lim – first session
    90. Dennis Har
    91. Margaret Lim
    92. Nancy Lim
    93. Peggy Ong – Coming after 6.45 pm
    94. Maria Tan – Welcome back after the holidays
    95. Josephine Yap – coming evening session
    96. Joyce Gan – evening sessioin
    97. Richard Kee – 3pm session
    98. Jane Kee –  3pm session
    99. Maha Letchumi
    100. Mahaeswari
    101. Helen Tan – Coming after 6pm
    102. James Chan – coming after 6pm
    103. Helen Wong
    104. Gwyneth Lee
    105. Rene Leong -will definitely come, after work.
    106. SB Khoo
    107. Tim Liu – too shy to put his name down.
    108. Amy Ko
    109. John Howe – coming late afternoon
    110. Silas Yeo
    111. Lydia Chin – still coming, between 3 and 5.30pm.
    112. Ronald Lee – almost closing, after 9pm.
    113. Teresa Hwang – coming, coming.
    114. Edward Boey – coming 5pm. Old member.
    115. Ronald Wie – exciting late bird, coming 7pm

    Mthly Gathering – suggestion for a venue

    SHCian,

    I have loged in the SHC Web this morning & noted Terence & June mentioned can be arrange some changes in next gatherings. May I propose Downtown East in Pasir Ris, as on & off there will  have some entertainments in the open spare event hall, we can take dinner/drink at the restraurant or hang around the corner in the resort as there just build a new shopping centre, for those who love to sign karaoka also sing at K-box.

    Thank you.

    Pictures of the 17 April 2008 monthly gathering

    Dan Huang, our dedicated photographer, has sent in the photos of the April monthly gathering at Hans Cafe.  Thanks to June Chin who was the event organiser.  We had a fun painting session. 

    A  typical monthly gathering is usually organised over two sessions; an early one for those who have retired and can come as early as 3pm, and a later session starting at 6pm for those SHCians who have to rush here after work.

    How about a change in format?  Think whack, think crazy. Do you have another venue where we can host more than 50 – 80 people?  The preference is the venue should cater for the F&B, not expensive and reasonable variety.  The venue should be flexibile with people numbers, and we avoid committing fixed pax.  If we can make noise, great.

    To see the pictures, click here. 

    Terence Seah/June Chin