Encouraging more men to join SHC

I can really get excited over anything.  Some of you do know that I have always wanted to increase the male population of SilverHairsClub.  I can only say we have been moderately successful.  When I ask around for assistance, the response is "This is very normal iin all social functions in Singapore.  There will always be more ladies than men."  This Post may be provocative, but I think this is a serious issue that require some attention.  emoticon

There can be many reasons. 

1.  The women are very domineering, and this frightens off the men.  As such, men dare  not participate, better let the ladies take the lead. 

2.  The activities tend to dwell on the social side.  Ladies tend to gather in groups, leaving out the men.  Men prefers to just laze around, watch TV, have a cup of coffee and just watch or just stay at home.

3.  Men still like men activities.

So, let’s not give up the idea of bringing more men into SHC.  Maybe more men should think of more men activities.  This is an exciting topic.  Share your thoughts; but let’s not blast the manly views.  We need to encourage more men to join SHC.  emoticon

Terence Seah

Yunnan & Fujian Trip

hi folks,

just a note to mention that I still have few trips a year to yunnan; for this year April, June and October months.

I am also doing a trip to Fujian and the neighboring taiwan island called Kinsmen Island sometime this year.

Do let me know if you are interested, so that i can give you some proposed itinerary for specific months and season. Or post your queries.

emoticonI am looking for eco free and easy travelers and travelers with interest in business opportunities and community development.

Looking forward to the year 2011

SilverHairsClub has been very successful, in terms of membership and participation.  I think SHC has been an excellent platform for SilverHairs to meet new friends; and obviously I like to see it continue many years into the future.

SHC has many dedicated leaders and many supporters to the same objective.  Take our walking leaders Christina, Charles and Jeffrey.  Then, the never say die cycling EO Yew Kwong.  Their events have been going on for years.  Take Susan Chan, with her dedicatioin to bring in likeminded friends to SHC.  Newer members like Sam Goh with SHC always on hs mind.  Then, there is missing Dolly.

Oh, there are many strong supporters in SHC.  Dan, Ah Nee, Susan, Molly.  JuneL, appearing only on TGIF.  RonW, Dennis, JohnH.  The quieter Ann, Sophia, Mary, ….  As you can see the numbers keep stretching.  SHC runs very much on its own, with EOs and ECs popping up everytime and anytime.  We have been trying to get a Club Manager to keep the club vibrant.  Yeap, a few names surfaced; but many felt the current system works well.  A bit disorganised, not much of a system, but something which I too like.  Very often, we try to be organised; altho I think some disorganisation is great for our minds.  So, as you can see, SHC is just fantastic, and we should not let it slip.

Some of you know I am planning to send my son, accompanied by my wife, to study in Perth next year.  It will be a fact that I will have little time in Singapore.  And of course, little if not no time for SHC.  We therefore need to think of how to let SHC continue, without letting it slip.  You will be surprised that there are more members than you know or have seen in SHC.  Perhaps, they are shy, or waiting to join us some days in the activities.  I will still continue to particpate, on a limited time.  In fact, I have a time line of end Dec 2010.

If you can do some thing for SHC, speak up.  Tell us how you would be able to lead SHC to the next level.  Let’s give ourselves early June 2010 to decide how we can proceed.  The new leader or team will have full executive decisions over SilverHairsClub and SilverHairsClub.com.

Terence Seah

Nominations for Club Manager:

  1. Dan Huang
  2. KK Loh
  3. Susan Chan
  4. Robert Quek
  5. Ah Nee

Only Individual membership to the SilverHairsClub

The SilverHairsClub is for Singaporeans, over 45.  The taboos on activities and discussions of the club are "No politics, sex, religion, race, direct selling and MLM".  Its objective is to provide a platform for SHCians to meet new and more friends.

From time to time, we get requests from expatriates and PRs to join SHC.  The answer is we will exercise discretion, and membership is subject to our approval.

It is important to note that only individuals are allowed to join this virtual but real social club.  In other words, corporations or companies or external organisations are not allowed to join SHC.  Corporations cannot be represented by a member, altho members may be part of that organisation.

As this is a "free to join" club, advertising is not permitted on the forum and during club activities.  Therefore, we do not support promoting external organsiations.  There are requests from members to promote external organisations or sell products.  I am reviewing this but unfortunately, I have not found a solution to meet such requests.  Basically, we do not have the human resources.

However, SHC has always been very open to members who are entrepreneurial, runs their own business and able to provide handy men services.  Some degree of mention of what you do will be accepted on this forum. Again, external organisations are not permitted to be mentioned here.

Here are some examples of what can be accepted on this forum:

  1. You are attending a sales talk at ABC company.  You may invited other members to join you.
  2. You are the owner of XYZ flower shop, and you can offer flowers at discounts of 10% to members.
  3. You provide PC fixing services, and would like members to know.  You may mention this in  your profile when you introduce yourself to fellow members.
  4. You can organise activities at BBB karaoke, and invite members to participate. This is acceptable, as long as you are attending.

Here are some examples of what would not be accepted on this forum:

  1. You put up news that there is a sales or service available at ABC company.  ABC company does not belong to you.
  2. You are a member of HHH club, and you like other members to join.  You would like to put up some advertising.  We do not promote external organsiations.
  3. You read some news in the newspapers about a company offering health products.  You would like to copy this information for other members.

Some of you have expressed disappointment and even anger at this rules.  I am not so sure how to handle this.  SHC does not have a management or a committee.  We are unable to monitor or keep track of all activities and going-ons.  So, a simple set of rules is sufficient.

If in doubt, feel free to write to me.  You are free to express your views and comments here too.

Terence Seah

Terence Seah 

Cycling Goes to Pulau Ubin on Sat, 20 March 2010

Our first ride for 2010, we will be riding on Pulau Ubin. We hope to catch a glimpse of "tiger" which we heard swamed across the straits from Johore, was spotted on the island last month. Hopefully we get to taste the tiger meat too if it’s available.

This outing is opened to all SHC members, cyclists and non cyclists. For the non-cyclists, I will bring you around the island to explore on foot. 

Time & Place to Meet : 8 a.m. at Changi Ferry Point Terminal, Changi Village. This is the same place where you catch the ferry to Pengerang and Pulau Ubin except that you don’t need to bring along passport.

Lunch : 1 p.m. at restaurant near Pulau Ubin Jetty.

Bike Rental : We will rent the bikes from bike shop at Pulau Ubin.

Things to bring –

  • Money for food, water and bike rental
  • Poncho, sun block lotion/cream and insect repellent
  • Hat/cap, helmet (if you are cycling), sun shade/glass, camera and binocular
  • Extra clothing for changing if you need

Please register here –

  1. Yew Kwong (EO cum walk the walkists) 
  2. Douglas (Lead Cyclist)
  3. Boon Liang (Safety Cyclist)
  4. Ivan Lim (if weather permits)
  5. Ah Nee
  6. Daisy Yeo
  7. Daniel Ong
  8. Tim
  9. Steven Chan
  10. Steven Ng
  11. Lily
  12. Frisna Tan
  13. Jass Teo (walking)
  14. Lawrence Lee &
  15. Jessie Lee
  16. Lim Beng Teik
  17. Janet Chan (join half-time)
  18. Rene Leong
  19. Dan &
  20. Joy
  21. Rose
  22. Ronald Lam
  23. James &
  24. Susan
  25. Sai Geok
  26. Jane Ong
  27. Gingko
  28. Kristen Leong
  29. Margaret LimSeah
  30. Irene Poh

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there.

SHC’s Cycling Group

SHC monthly gathering, Thurs 18 Mar 2010

I guess some of you are missing the monthly gathering.  So, I have set Wed 17 March 2010 Thurs 18 March 2010 as the date for the next gathering.  The place is likely to be at Hans Cafe, Great Eastern building.  Time: 4pm to 9pm.  No entrance charge, but you can pick up any beverage or food at the counter.

What I would suggest is that groups wishing to meet for different events or activities can do so on the same date and time and place.

If you have a name tag, please bring it along.  If not, you can use one of the sticky labels provided when you register.

Please keep this date in your diary.  I shall come back with more details at a later date.

Terence Seah

Registration List:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Lily Ho – loves dancing.
  3. Kent Chan – loves dancing too.
  4. Andrew Koh -join me if you like crocodile, turtle or snake soup.
  5. Agnes Seow – loves dancing.
  6. Catherine Yeo – Assisting as co-EO as Terence will arrive late.
  7. Yat Sing
  8. Sam Goh – Registration table (team leader)
  9. Sue Chan – if you need to find someone, I may be able to help.
  10. Lai Fong
  11. Richard Wong – Registration list (assistant)
  12. Rosalind Soh
  13. Victor Khor
  14. Sam Soo
  15. Freddie Liew
  16. Gary Ong
  17. Dennis Har
  18. Silas Yeo
  19. June Chin – our TGIF girl.
  20. Hamidah Ishak – just loves line dancing.
  21. Angela Straaten
  22. Ithminah Zainal
  23. Karen Wong
  24. Richard Lim
  25. Richard Kee – join him for the Balut game
  26. Jane Kee- our paper flower origamist.
  27. Doreen Ong
  28. Pat Lee
  29. Alice Seah
  30. Mary Chan
  31. Gwyneth Lee
  32. Maggie Teo – badminton?
  33. Thomas Loh
  34. Irene Poh
  35. Mohana Rao
  36. Ben Foo – join me on online trading discussion.
  37. Boon Liang – cycling lover
  38. Sophia Lim – our cookbook author.
  39. Eileen
  40. Ivan Lim – Bringing his laptop. Join him if you need online help.
  41. Dan Huang – Join him or challenge him on a game of chess.  He is good at it.
  42. Steven Chan – our flower and garden expert
  43. Jennifer Wong
  44. Janet Chan – singer and performer.
  45. Martin Lee
  46. Clara Chay – songs lover
  47. Annie Loh – loves singing too
  48. Sarah Zahriah – great support of SHC events.
  49. Rena Wong
  50. Peggy Ho
  51. Sylvia Ang
  52. Andrew Thio
  53. King Seng Lee – part time photographer
  54. Roger Wong
  55. Ronald Lam
  56. Stephen Low
  57. Irene Cheah
  58. Peter Ter
  59. Kristy &
  60. Robert Quek
  61. Pauline Ho
  62. Cat Koh
  63. Francis M
  64. Thomas Kuan
  65. Jazz Soh
  66. Irene Seet
  67. Doreen Lau
  68. Ronald Wie
  69. Dennis Wee
  70. John Howe
  71. Anne Chee
  72. Kristin Leong
  73. Venika Leong
  74. Rene Leong
  75. Pharis
  76. Margaret Lee
  77. Joseph Kala
  79. Please register.   Do not just walk in.

If you are new to SHC, this is a great excuse to come.  You have to make that effort to join the monthly gathering.

If you are old to SHC, this is a better excuse to come and meet old friends.  Again, you got to make that effort.

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An Enchanting Night at Safra Toa Payoh, 2 Apr, 2010 (FRI) UPDATE

Dear folks

** Kindly make payment to Joy’s POSB Savings Account 159-131645 by 25 Mar 2010.  Thank you!!!

Take note that the event (dinner and Karaoke) is now on 2 Apr 2010, Good Friday. **

We are still waiting for more to join us for a night of fun, dining, singing and dancing. The place was booked solely for us and a minimum pax of 30 is required. Failing to meet this number, we will have no choice but to cancel it.

For Buffet Dinner and happy hours the cost is $26.00 nett for 30 pax. If we hit 40 pax the cost is $25.00 and it will be at $24.00 when we have attendance at 50 pax. The lounge will not charge us extra if we have more than 50 pax.

Those coming for dinner only will be charged $12.00 nett and the minimum number of 25 pax is required. For those coming for the happy hours, the charge will be for $6.00 NETT $12.00, $13.00 or $14.00nett depending on the number of pax attending.

Venue: B Box KTV, 293 Lorong 6, Toa Payoh, Safra Club

http://www.safra.sg/data/resources/docs/TP%20Clubhouse/Map%20TP.jpg

Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm 6.30pm to 8pm (amended) Buffet Dinner catered by Mouth Restaurant
           (served just outside the lounge)

         6.00pm to 1.00am 6.30pm to 1.00am (amended) Happy hours with free flow of soft drinks

         (Corkage charge at $10 a bottle if we bring our own wine)

Menu:
1. Mouth’s scallion chicken
2. Sauteed sliced pork with ginger onion
3. Sliced fish with lemon sauce
4. Stewed beancurd & minced chicken with chilli sauce
5. Sauteed mixed vegetables with garlic
6. Fried wanton with sweet & sour sauce (replaced fish balls)
7. Healthy fried beehoon
8. Cold/Hot papaya with fungus
9. Deep fried prawn with cereal
10. Hot tea

Registration list :-

  1. Dan – with a bottle of wine (Paid $18)
  2. Joy (Paid $18)
  3. Leong Kim
  4. Maria Tan
  5. Judy Lim (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  6. Irene Poh (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  7. Tim Liu (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  8. Eyvonne Chew (Paid $24/To refund $6)
  9. Maureen Lee (Paid $12)
  10. Marg Tian (Paid $12 for dinner)
  11. Sue Chan (Paid $12 for dinner)
  12. Peter Ter (Paid $12 for dinner)
  13. Karen Thio (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  14. Anne Chee (Paid $26/To refund $8) Eileen Thean replacing
  15. Andrew Yeung (Paid $18)
  16. Sockie (Paid $18)
  17. Boon Liang (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  18. Josephine Yap (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  19. Clara Chay (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  20. Janet Chan (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  21. Rose White (Paid $14 for Karaoke/To refund $8)
  22. Richard Wong (Paid $12 for dinner)
  23. Silas Yeo (Paid $12 for dinner)
  24. Evelyn Yeo (Paid $12 for dinner)
  25. Rene Leong (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  26. Annie Loh (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  27. Kristin Leong (Paid $26/Refunded $2/To refund $6)
  28. Thomas Loh (Paid $14 for Karaoke/To refund $8)
  29. Lily Ho (Paid $12 for dinner)
  30. Sylvia Ang (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  31. John Howe (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  32. Doreen Ong (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  33. Hamidah (Paid $14 for Karaoke/To refund $8)
  34. Ronald Lam (Paid $26/To refund $8)
  35. Jonson Tan (Dinner and karaoke – not paid)
  36. Robert Quek (Paid $12 for dinner)
  37. Kristy Quek (Paid $12 for dinner)
  38. Bessie Lam (Paid $12 for dinner)
  39. Andrew SP (Paid $12 for dinner)
  40. Clarice (Paid $18)
  41. Kent Chan (Paid $18)
  42. Ann Lim (Paid $18)
  43. Lydia Chin (Dinner and karaoke – not paid)

EOs, Dan and Joy

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Public Health Seminars

There are health seminars organized by hospitals, TV networks and pharmaceutical companies every now and then for the public at a nominal fee (inclusive of refreshments). Unless we happen to come across them or receive news from friends, we might miss what could be very useful information for us. Most of the health seminars have top specialist professionals speaking.

I came across this one and if you’re interested please register directly to the organizer.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/edm/seminar/index.htm

I hope this will encourage SHC members not only to attend such seminars but also to share with others should they have info on forthcoming HEALTH-RELATED public seminars.

Cheers

Ros

Japan Onsen anyone?

Hi There    emoticon

I am planning a trip to Japan, in particular, visiting traditional onsen (hot spring) and staying in traditional guest house or inn.  Anyone interested in joining me?

This is not going to be the run-of-the-mill kind of package.  It will be rustic and relaxing, visiting quaint little town and villages.  But don’t worry ladies, it does have shopping stops including the famous Ginza & Shinjuku districts in Tokyo.

Tentatively, it is going to be a 6-day trip from 31 March (overnight flight) till 6 April to capitalise on the long weekend.  Cost is about S$2,500 per person twin or triple sharing, and S$3,000 for single.  Expensive huh!  But what the heck – we work so hard for what?  Why shouldn’t we give ourselve a treat once in awhile right?

     emoticon  Lily

An Enchanting Night at Safra Toa Payoh – April 3, 2010 (Sat) (Closed for comments/See update post)

Our next tantalising night since the Sizzling Rock will be held at Toa Payoh. It will be a time for new and old members to meet up for a time to drinks and be merry. A buffet dinner catered by Mouth Restaurant and karoeke session will be included. There is also a pool table available and impromptu dancing are encourage!

We have reserved the whole lounge which can accomodate up to 50 pax.

Venue:   B Box KTV, 293 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh, Safra Club

Time   :   6.00pm to 7.30pm (buffet dinner)/6.00pm to 1.00am (karaoke)

Cost   :   $24.00 nett per pax with free flow of soft drinks and tea.

 (The cost may vary depending on whether we hit attendance on 30, 40 or 50 pax by one dollars)

Closing date:  March 23, 2010.

EOs, Dan & Joy

Registration List:

  1. Dan – with a bottle of wine
  2. Joy
  3. Jane Wong
  4. Leong Kim
  5. Maria Tan
  6. Judy Lim
  7. Irene Poh
  8. Tim and his fish ball
  9. Eyvonne Chew
  10. Maureen Lee
  11. Marg Tian
  12. Sue Chan – Dinner only
  13. Peter – Dinner only
  14. Geraldine Ting – tentative
  15. Look forward to your support emoticon

Come and join me jamming at Paya Lebar Kovan CC on Friday evening (26 Mar 2010)

Dear Friends……..

Come and join me jamming at Paya Lebar Kovan CC on Friday evening (26 Mar 2010)

Calling all dance enthusiasts! Social night at Paya Lebar Kovan CC is right here again……. emoticon

Event Details:
Date: Friday, 26 Mar 2010
Time: 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Fee: $3.00 (Mineral water plus Curry Puff or Finger food)
Venue: Paya Lebar Kovan CC (Multi-purpose air-cond Hall)
            Blk. 207, Hougang Street 21

What are we having:
–   Social Dance
–   Line Dance
–   Ballroom Waltz
–   Disco music ………so put on your dancing shoes and move with the beat! Guaranteed 3 hours of fun-filled dancing.

Please made payment to my POSB Savings A/C No: 013-06356-7 

Ah Nee (Event Coordinator)

Those coming are:

Ah Nee (paid)
Lily Ho (paid)
Molly Chua (paid)
Malcolm Chen  (paid)
Thomas Loh (paid)
Susan Tan (paid)
James Tan (paid)
Rene Leong (paid)
Ivan Lim (paid)
Henry Yip
Irene Poh (paid)
Daniel Ong (paid)
Gerry Ong (paid)
James Chan
Yat Sing (paid)
Jane Wong (paid)
Richard Hee
William (paid)
Bill (paid)
Pauline Ho
Sam Goh
Dolly Lim

Anymore coming?   See you soon……

Mar2010: Ulu Pandan Pk Connector, S1

Date: 13th March 2010(Saturday)

Start Time:  4.15pm (approx 2.5hrs)

Meeting point: Ghim Moh, Block 15 (facing Commonwealth Ave West)

Getting there:  
by MRT – Buona Vista MRT Station use Exit A to Ghim Moh Block 15.
by Bus – Bus service nos. 92, 100 & 111.  After the bus turns into Ghim Moh,
alight immediately, walk back ie., against traffic flow (Blk 15 can also been seen from the main road – Commonwealth Ave West).

Leaders:  ChristinaCL Chan and Charles Wee

The Ulu Pandan Park Connector was completed in Oct/Nov 2009.  This
stretch "S1" is covered with greenery which provides a rustic feel.  It runs besides
a canal – Sungei Ulu Pandan canal, that flows into a river – Sungei Pandan.

Do look up among the trees and shrubs; you would probably behold colorful   emoticon
birds eg., the magnificent Purple Neck Heron, Kingfishers, Red-Capped
Woodpeckers or the White Egret; butterflies flitting among the greenery.  

The walkway is well paved and most part of the canal route is generally well
shaded.  It also leads towards the Ayer-Rajah Expressway (AYE) where we
will cross a bridge which was a portion of an abandoned railway.            
The walk will end at IMM Shopping Mall.            emoticon

REGISTER HERE.
1.  Daniel Ong
2. Gerry Ong
3. Ivan Lim
4. Amy Soon
5. Lynn (Wai Lin)
6. Joyce Tan
7. Lee Ah Nee
8. Mary Tan
9. Veronica Wong
10. Bernice Chung
11. Tang Yat Sing
12. Shirley Yeo
13. Linda Chua
14. Maureen Lee
15. Lee Peng Peng
16. Alice Seah
17. Ricky Wong
18. Patricia Wong
19. Jessie Lee
20. Grace Wong
21. Feztus Lim
22. James TanCL
23. Wee Chin
24. Lawrence Khan
25. Thomas Goh
26. Stephen Low
27. Lilian Teo
28. Thomas Lau
29. Richard Wong
30. Helen Kuek
31. Charles Wee
32. ChristinaCL Chan

If you need clarification, drop me an email…  chrischan5575@yahoo.comBe cool!   Stay cool!           emoticon

EOs of the Walk Team:   Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan, Jeffrey Lim,
Joyce Tan, Serene Low, ConradT and me, ChristinaCL Chan….signing off,,,,,,, C ya!


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Monthly Walks Sched update1

MONTHLY WALKS – INFORMATION ONLY

Monthly walks are on 2nd Saturday/each month! Unless otherwise stated.
Details of each walk: Post will appear approx 2 weeks prior to scheduled
date for registration.Rain or shine, CONFIRMED walks will not be cancelled;
unless inclement weather that poses danger!

SCHEDULED DATES, Update 1
13Mar                Kranji/Sungei Buloh  — due to unforseen circumstances, 
                          route will be changed to Ulu Pandan Pk Connector, P1.                           
                          To register, see separate post.

10Apr                 Pipe Line Ramble X-Treme!
08May                Sembawang Park
12Jun                 TBA
10Jul                  TBA
14Aug                TBC
11Sep                TBA
09Oct                 TBA
13Nov                TBC
11Dec                TBC

Let the joy of doing a pleasant activity be there always……   

Till then…. Be Cool! Stay Kool!           emoticon

The Walk EO Team:  Charles Wee, Veronica Wong, Mary Tan & Jeffrey Lim, Joyce Tan, Serene Low, Conrad Tang and me, ChristinaCL Chan,,,, signing off,,,,,,,

Catching a movie in the morning

I just finished my breakfast in a shopping centre, here in Melbourne. Strolling around, I notice a long queue of seniors, approx 80 people. Busybody as usual, I got to the front of the queue to see what the excitement was all about. It’s 10am and every of these seniors were rushing to see the 11 am movie. It was cash only, just show the seniors concession card. There were a number of shows available eg there was “A single man”, “Up in the air”, “Fantastic Mr Fox” and “Crazy heart”.

I don’t see this in Singapore. Guess most of us are too busy, no time for such trivials or it’s just not in our culture. Maybe we just settle for DVDs at home.

Thinking aloud, I think this is a great retirement life, for seniors.

Terence Seah

SHC 2nd Golf Open – 22nd Mar 2010 at SCC

Hi all Golfers,

The next annual SHC 2nd Golf Open will he
held on 22nd Mar at Sembawang Country Club. Our last event was held on
the 23rd Feb 2009 and we had 13 SHC golfers that turn up for the
tournament.  For more info on the past event pls refer to SHC 1st
Golf Open .  Please do not mistaken this coming event
with this coming HSBC tournament at Tanah Merah CC featuring top
players like Michelle Wie,etc.

Date confirmed 22 Mar 2010,  Pm, ( afternnon , from 1pm onwards).

Please confirmed and book yr flightmates and timing. Also your most honest handicap.
 
Golf
: $50 ++,  Optional event after golf is Dinner and Karaoke. Dinner
is reasonable based on your order, Karoake is free, drinks, beer $5 a
glass, soft drinks $2.50. Place : Sembawang CC
 
Tournament to be based on system 36 ( to remove buaya adavantage), a different format from last year’s event.

Prizes : Top Male/Lady and 1st runner up in each category also best score (net, based on declared handicap.)
Prizes
donated from last game from SCC, Lin Chuah, Janet and Andrew. Siew Hoon
has also kindly donated a golf scope as a prize for this event and all
sponsors are welcome. Looking for a sponsor for a trophy to reflect
past winners,etc.

So far our past year participants have
responded and we are looking to see more golfers turning up for this
event. Calling for other known golfers like Ronald Lam, Philip who just
joined SHC this year and met us at Marilyn’s place and other new
potential golfers like Terence, Norlinda, Ah Nee if you all are ready
for this challenge.

There will be a practice round on 8 Mar, am flight, for those keen.

– Those responded – Brian, Dick F, Raymond,  

For more info pls, email me at bswi@yahoo, or register here in this forum.

Registered participants:-

Defending Champions (Men) Andrew K, (Ladies) Janet L, Dick F, Brian Ong, Raymond, Chin Boon, Chin HW, 

Bessie, Siew Hoon, Doreen L, 

On overseas tour (unable to participate) – Lim TS, Nor 

 Cheers

Peranakan gathering for SHCians

Sorry for a belated Gong Xi Fa Chai to all SHCians.

This is for Agnes Teo (at the moment I am attending another function, but got chance to use host’s PC. Apology if I left Gunong Sayang without saying goodbye.  On my way to Sengkang, it occurred to me that if you can, do please organise a Peranakan Lunch-cum-Ronggeng session in the near future for SHCians whom are Peranakans.

Do have a word with the Committee and as long as the date is not in July/August and December, the GSA premises is available.  The only snag is the musical band Dendang Irama is sometimes hired for the Muslims’ weddings on Sundays.  Your Bibik Singers will probably lend a hand.

Regards

 Abel Tan

A new feature – uploading your photo to your post

Hi Fellow SHCians,

We have just added additional hosting space to the SilverHairsClub.com website.  This means that qualified users of this forum will be able to upload single photo and single video directly into their post.  Only qualified users will be able to use this feature.  This feature will start on 1 Mar 2010.

We will start with the eligible users who meet all the criteria below.

  1. SHCians who are able to write Posts without any problems.  Those who face posting problems will not be allowed to use this feature.
  2. Have written at least 2 Posts. Therefore, new members may not be able to use this feature immediately.
  3. Must have written a profile to introduce themselves.  SHCians should be able to find you in the "Profile" category.
  4. Rules of the club apply.  Advertising not allowed.

Failure to observe the above criteria can result in the pictures and videos being deleted.

Example:  This is my photograph of myself.  I encourage you to show your face.

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Terence Seah

Reminiscences of the good old days

This thread is not a duplicate of Caroline Gee’s ‘Chinese New Year – When I was a young girl’. There the topic focuses on how we spent our CNY when we were very young.

Here we’ll share our memories (as much as we can recollect) of the lifestyle we had from childhood to young adults. I reckon most of us will remember the Racial Riots, the Robinson fire and the itinerant hawkers.

I used to live in Tiong Bahru and it’s very close to Redhill. It was there when I came face-to-face with parang-wielding people of a particular race chasing after groups of people of another race. I was in the car of my eldest step-sister and we were en route to somewhere when we saw this incident. Needless to say, we were petrified at the sight of people being attacked! People were running everywhere, heedless of traffic on the main road. All the vehicles were cutting lanes and speeding just to get out of the melee. I was in my early teens and that is one frightening episode of a vicious fight between races I will never forget. *shivers*

Coming to food, we had this itinerant hawkers who carried their food on bamboo baskets on both ends of a hardy bamboo pole they heaved on their shoulder. As they pass the footpaths behind the flats they will holler the name of the food they sell. ‘Yong Tau Fooooooo’…..or ‘Lo Kai Yek’ often dragging the last word for impact. As children, my siblings and me will rush to the window whenever we hear the call of the hawkers. Sometimes my mother will buy but as children we got a thrill watching our neighbours ordering their food. For those living on the 3rd and 4th floor of the flats, they have to raise their voice to place their orders. Dialects were commonly used then so we got to know who speaks Cantonese and who speaks Teochew in our neighbourhood. The most interesting memory I have is the method of business transaction used.

All households in my neighbourhood will have a rattan basket with a long rope – one end is tied to the handle of the basket. The basket with money placed in it was then lowered to the ground floor. After the hawker has collected the money and placed the food into the basket, it was then hoisted up manually by pulling the rope. It had to be done slowly or else the basket might tip over and the food will be spilt.

Another fond memory I have is of the round ice balls. You know, the one where the Ah Poo Neh Neh (no offence to Indians) grabs a chunck of shaved ice, used his fingers to make a depression and filled it with boiled red beans and then add more shave ice and finally using both his palms to press the shave ice into a ball? He would then pour flavoured colourings round the ice ball and add condensed milk too, if requested.

The joy was in slurping all the sweetness of the flavourings in the ice ball and asking the APNN for more. Sometimes when he was in a good mood he would oblige but if not, he’ll cuss us in his language waving his hands to shoo us away. He could cut the ice ball in half so it can be shared.

There are so many wonderful memories all of us will have and it’s good to share before we forget them all. What we went through our children will never experienced even if they want to.

Oh! I forgot the water bombs! Hahahaha…Fill those plastic bags with water, tie up the end with rubber band, wait for courting couples walking on the street below and aim the water bomb at them after they’ve passed by. The intention was to shock not to drench them. Hehehehe

What can you remember? Perhaps we have similar experiences that are funny, naughty or plain nostalgic?

S-H-A-R-E

 

Ros

 

 

SINGING(WITH LIVE BAND) & DANCING NIGHT-28/02/2010(SUN)

 

Date:28/02/2010

Day:Sunday

Theme: SINGING (WITH LIVE BAND) AND DANCING NIGHT

Time: 6.45pm-9.45pm

Venue: Kampong Kembagan Community Centre, 5 minutes walk from Kembagan MRT station.

Fees: S$3/-per entry with one mineral water. 

SINGING WITH LIVE BAND emoticon

Thanks for support for my last event. Eventhough only 7 members has officially registered, many members including my good friend and our handsome Stage Mangager Thomas Loh came to the event.

Three members have sang with live band.

I received few feedbacks from members and conveyed those to organiser. The organiser has revised the terms and conditions.

1. Singer must be a SHC member.

2. Interested members have to register with me via email (francisemail@yahoo.com)

3. If there are many interested members, then there will be a rehersal for apporoval as dancing is important with correct rhythm of the singers.

4. Please note there will be no audition this time.

5.Interested members agree to pay fees for the rehersal. The rehearsal fee is S$30/-(Thirty dollars only) per hour. The fee will be shared equally by all the members, coming for rehearsal.

6.The decision of the organiser on the selection of members is final.

DANCINGemoticon

During the event, singers will sing songs of Social, Latin and Ballroom beats for the dancers to rock the floor. Line dance music will be played for Line-dance Lovers. Please note that social, Latin& Ballroom dancing and Line-daning will go by turns.

If you wish to join me , please email to francisemail@yahoo.com. Please also indicate whether you want to register for sining with live band.

Francis

Going to the movies

Hello SHCians! I do believe most of us do not mind catching a good movie at the cinemas and/or live plays at the theatres occasionally. There are TWO genres of movies that are even more enjoyable in the company of friends.

1)  Horror movies – where we can scream aloud and frighten other cinema goers;

2)  Comedy movies – where it’s okay to laugh and laugh without being hauled off to IMH

For live plays, there are interesting foreign and local productions worth watching.

If you happen to like movies or live plays please indicate your interest in catching such shows with fellow SHCians.  I will be on the lookout for both categories and help arrange for day/day/time of viewing.

For your information, Senior Citizens above the age of 55 are entitled to watch movies at most cinemas IN THE AFTERNOON & ON WEEKDAYS ONLY for S$4.00.

I hope to generate some response for this thread….:p

Ros

May Australian Outback Tour

All SHCians interested in a 7-day tour of the following places: Alice Springs, Kings Canyou, Uluru (Ayers Rock) etc can reply to this post for more details. A friend is organising it with a local tour company. Cost is approx. SGD 3200 and includes all airfares, hotel accomodation, most meals etc. Regards Joan                                                                 

Hire a husband

About a year ago, I met a guy in Perth.  We have since accepted one another as friends.  During the time of our meeting, we talked and joked about an idea of "Hire a Husband" as a means to find househelp.  I didn’t know what the idea was all about; until he brought me some Western Australian newspapers classifieds section.  Inside the classifieds was a section on "Hire a Husband".

Initially, I was eagerly looking for another section on "Hire a wife"; but cannot find.  Only got "Hire a Husband".  Well, this is a househelp section where you can find someone to help you buy the groceries, fix a broken lamp, walk the dog or even to feed you if you cannot hold a spoon.  Keeping one company appear to be one of the accepted tasks too.  Sounds very professional work.

In SHC, we have some guys and gals who have raised this topic before, ie help with SHC.  Well, this is Hire a husband.  Sounds fun, eh?  Let your thoughts run wild; and once  you have an idea, share it here.  We may be able to develop this "Hire a Husband" into something worthwhile doing as we get further into our SilverHairs years.

Terence Seah 

Eat durians, logans, cockcoaches and smell fresh fishes in the morning

I suddenly feel the urge to eat some Thai durians.  Also, tom yam soups, steamed sotongs and plenty of veggies.  Then, I think the sceneries should be an open sea with winds blowing over the face.  Maybe the smell of 2 inch crabs, 5 inch king crabs and fresh anchovies caught in nets, in the morning.  And, the urge to sleep from lunch to dinner.  Chance to eat some cockcroaches.  May 2-3 star hotels.  Likely with hot water.  A chance to chat with the local villagers and maybe learn how to cook tomyam soup and something else.

I am planning a trip to Thailand 23- 26 April 2010, both days inclusive.  Likely to be relaxing, no shopping, nothing to do, coasting Chonburi, to Jomtien to Bang Saray and Rayong.  Plenty of light eating and loads of sleeping and dreaming.  Likely to be limited to 16 pax. Itinery will be plane land in Bkk, pickup and return to airport.  Dates likely fixed and not changeable.

Please indicate your interest here.  I think we will try a new way to confirm the trip for those who are confirmed to join.  Likely again to be $50 deposit and the rest pay when you are in Thailand.  If you cannot come, we will use the $50 to buy durians.  Have fun.

Fri, Apr 23, 2010 – Must arrive Bkk airport by 0900 hrs. Pickup at airport 0930 hrs. You can use Jetstar, Tigerairways or any airline. There is no pickup from Bkk.

Mon, Apr 26, 2010 – Trip ends 1500 hrs. You will leave a hotel in Chonburi. From here, you will be sent to the airport. You can also make your own way to Bkk, book your own hotel and go back to Singapore on your own.

Terence Seah

Registration List (16 pax only):

  1. Jessie Lee – Z7CK4Z
  2. Lawrence Lee – Z7CK4Z
  3. Paul Kong – LZS5LH
  4. Peggy Kong – LZS5LH
  5. Pearl – LZS5LH
  6. Nina Choo – LZS5LH
  7. Lisa Ong – LZS5LH
  8. Freddy Tan – LZS5LH

  9. Karen Thio – BZP1DH

  10. Evyonne Chew BZP1DH

  11. Sockie – BZP1DH

  12. Gingko Tay – KZQBDE

  13. Mary Tan – RZSQCF

  14. Terence Seah – KDD1QH

  15. /Closed.

3D 2N Cameron Highlands Tour, 13-15 Mar 2010 (Sat – Mon)

Dear Friends

I am Event Co-ordinator for this event, and going on this tour.

Day 1 Singapore – Cameron Highlands (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Assemble at 0615 hrs for coach departure via Tuas 2nd link. First stop for breakfast, then onward to our destination – Cameron Highlands. Cameron Highlands is the smallest district in the state of Pahang which is located in the north western corner of the state. One of the wonders of Malaysia, it is the largest and most famous hill resort in the country.  This highland paradise still retains much of the charm of an English village. It is located on the Titiwangsa Range at about 1500 metres above sea-level, the temperature here can drop to 16oc or lower at times. Cameron Highlands is also the leading producer of flowers and tea in Malaysia.

Upon arrival, the first attraction – Flower Nurseries (Rose Valley Garden). The common flowers grown here are roses, carnations, chrysanthemum, dahlia, geranium, fuchsia and gladioli. You can buy cheap flowers at these nurseries or any market around the Highlands. If time permits, we will also visit Cactus Valley.  Be mesmerised by the myriad species of cactus of all sizes and shapes. Look out for the gigantic cactus.  Some can be as old as 60 years.  After visiting, proceed to hotel for check in. assemble at appointed time and proceed to dinner, after dinner free at own leisure. You can also visit the night market around the hotel area.

Day 2 Cameron Highlands (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel coffee house. After breakfast, proceed to Honey Bee Farms. There are three honey bee farms in the Highlands where visitors can learn about bees and honey production. You can also buy various honey products here. Lunch will served at local restaurants.
Next destination – Tea Plantation. No trip to Cameron Highlands is complete without a trip to the tea plantation. This is one of the main attraction that’s got to be in your “must see” list. You can visit the factories to learn about the tea making process and you can also sit down enjoy a cup of tea at the café (own expenses). The view overlooking the plantations is beautiful and perfect for the picture album. After visiting, proceed to Market Square. The market is a good place to look for all the produce the Highlands has to offer.  You can get everything cheap here if you know how to bargain. Dinner we will be having steamboat, having steamboat on a cold Highlands night is something you should never miss. Free at your own leisure at night.

Day 3 Cameron Highlands – Ipoh – Singapore (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
 
After breakfast, we get down from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh. This city is given another beautiful name as “Hill City” since it is surrounded by hills. Upon arrival, proceed to Ipoh’s famous cave Temple – Kek Lok Tong is Chinese words, which means Cavern of Ultimate Bliss. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Next, proceed to purchase some local products, and please don’t miss Ipoh White Coffee. Assemble at appointed time and proceed back to Singapore. Dinner will be served on the way back.

Pick up points:

1) Kg Kembangan CC  OR
2) Clementi or Jurong East MRT

Fare: $260

Includes:
– 2-way transportation by SVIP coach
– 2 nights hotel accommodation at Titiwangsa Resort or similar class
– 3 breakfast, 3 lunch, 3 dinners; tours as per itinerary
– private transfer to Sungai Balas Tea Plantation
– Tour Guide
– S$2 tips per day for guide & driver
– Group insurance coverage of $10,000 personal accident and $500 medical.

Please email me at caroline_loh98@yahoo.com.sg if you have any queries, or are interested in registering for this tour.

Registration List

1) Caroline Loh
2) Gabriella Chua

Online Trading Training postphoned to 30 Jan Sat 11am

We have had a wonderful time at our investment event yesterday (Sat) but have to postphone the online trading training due to system maintenance.

There are those who had registered for the training during the event, names below.

I suggest this Sat, 30 Jan, same Phillip venue at Balestier Rd, where there are 8 PCs available for hands-on, at 11am. We can go for lunch at the hawker center nearby (good food & kopi I hear) after that.

I shall be conducting the training and timing can be flexible, 10am, 11am or 12noon (I suggest 11). The place closes at 1pm as we shall be using the PCs in the common area.

As we can only take in 16 trainees, plse confirm your attendances. Available space shall be given to others on 1st-come-1st serve basis.

1. Constance Wong

2. Jacqueline Han

3. Lilian Teo

4. Rose White

5. Peggy Ho

6. Kenneth Tan

7. Andrew Koh

8. Thomas Goh

9. Ginko

10. Tham Weng Hon

11……

(6 places available, register is you want)

Those who has taken the forms, plse remember to mail to me asap to get the POEMS access.

Cheers, Ben

LUNAR NEW YEAR ‘REUNION DINNER’ ON SAT FEB 27, 2010~

emoticonDear members,

                                                                                                           
After much deliberation, I was urged to put up this Lunar New Year DINNER Menu specially tailored for SHC members at S$22.00 nett per person @ Famous Crab King Restaurant located @ 31, Marina Coastal Drive, #02-07, Marina South Pier, Singapore 018988.  

Date of DINNER     :  Saturday, Feb 27, 2010

Time                       :   6.30 pm SHARP!emoticon

*  SET MENU

*  Salmon Raw Fish ‘Yu Sheng’ with Snow Pear
*  Braised Dried Seafood Soup with Fish Maw
*  Steamed Live Red Snapper in Thai-Teochew Style
*  Baked Live Prawns with Lemon Cream Sauce
*  Braised Chinese Spinach with Three Treasure Egg
*  Pan Fried Pork Chops in Chef Special Sauce
*  Fragrant Lotus Leaf Rice
*  Chilled Mango Cream with Sago

For members who take public transport, the nearest MRT station to exit is Tanjong Pagar Mrt Station, board Bus Service No: 402, opposite M HOTEL, which will take you directly to the restaurant’s doorstep.  Ample parking space is available for those who’re driving.  Click on this link for quick ref:  www.famouscrabking.com.sg

Kindly remit payment to Treasurer,  Jeff Lim Chee Keong of POSB Savings A/C No: 178-24973-8. 

Look forward to ‘Lo-Hei’ with fellow members for another Positive & Rewarding Year!

emoticon LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

  1. Sue Chan –           PAID     (EO)
  2. Jeff Lim –               PAID     (CO-EO) ~ Sponsor  2 bottles of wine   
  3. Rosalind Lee        PAID
  4. Andrew Koh         PAID             (Sponsor a bottle of wine)
  5. Cat Yeo                 PAID
  6. Steven Chan        PAID
  7. Alice Seah            PAID
  8. Jonson Tan          PAID
  9. James Tan           PAID             (Sponsor mandarin oranges)             
  10. Sue Tan                PAID
  11. Daisy Yeo             PAID
  12. Judy Lim               PAID
  13. Ann Lim                 PAID
  14. Irene Poh              PAID
  15. Maureen Lee       PAID
  16. Gingko Tay          PAID
  17. Lilian Teo              PAID
  18. Karen Lim            PAID
  19. Maggie Teo         PAID
  20. Albert Tan            PAID
  21. Dan Huang         PAID               (Sponsor a bottle of wine)
  22. Joy Chuang         PAID
  23. Lee Ah Nee          PAID
  24. Lina Ng                 PAID
  25. Rene Leong         PAID
  26. Suzhang               PAID
  27. Marilyn Tang       PAID
  28. Michael Tan         PAID
  29. Eyvonne Chew    PAID                                   
  30. Pauline Ho           PAID
  31. Richard Wong     PAID
  32. Lily Ho                   PAID
  33. Mary Chan           PAID
  34. Irene Cheah        PAID
  35. Thomas Lau        PAID
  36. Belian                   PAID
  37. Kim Leong           PAID
  38. Anne Chee          PAID     H.C. Lee
  39. Gabriel Lim          PAID     Kent Chan
  40. Sock Cheng         PAID               
  41. Charles Wee        PAID
  42. Molly Chua          PAID
  43. Jonathan Ong    PAID
  44. Janet Chan         PAID
  45. Boon Liang          PAID   
  46. Helen Kuek         PAID
  47. Helen Wong        PAID
  48. Shirleen Kao       PAID               (Sponsor a bottle of wine)
  49. Dennis Wee        PAID
  50. Ronald Lam       PAID
  51. Ivan Lim             PAID
  52. Chris Lim            PAID
  53. Thomas Loh      PAID
  54. Chris Chan WH  PAID
  55. Seok Cheng      PAID
  56. Juliana Kok       PAID
  57. Tan Seok Wah PAID
  58. Jane Ong          PAID
  59. Pearl Kwan      PAID
  60. Simon Lee        PAID

     

    ~  Registration Closed!  ~ **   Thank You for Great Support!    emoticon

 

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