BBQ dinner on Fri, 5 Feb 10

Hi all,

Much appreciate all the comments and suggestions.

It is my pleasure to host the BBQ and to enjoy the company of all who will be attending. To make it as stress-free as possible for everyone, I will take care of the BBQ main. Any kind soul who can bring an appetizer, salad, dessert or any side dish will be much appreciated.

Event : BBQ on Fri, 5 Feb 10

Place : Goldenhill Park Condo

Time : 5.30 pm to 10.00 pm; dinner will commence at 7.00pm

Billiards & Karaoke Rooms booked from 8.00pm to 10.00pm (strictly for confirmed attendees only).

Updated list of confirmed attendees:-

  1. Marilyn Tang (EO) – ordered beef&chicken satay, samosa, sambal sotong, cheese hotdogs,corn on cob, sweet potatoes
  2. Rosalind Lee – bringing salad & chicken wings
  3. Lisa Ong – sharing food cost
  4. Mary Chan – bringing "something sweet"
  5. SuZhang – sharing food cost
  6. Lee Ah Nee – sharing food cost
  7. Norlinda
  8. Rene Leong
  9. Dennis H (replacing Alice Ou)
  10. Catherine Yeo
  11. Lina Ng – bringing a salad
  12. Malcolm Chen – bringing wine
  13. Gwyneth Lee – bringing fried beehoon
  14. Thomas Loh – bringing fruits
  15. Ben Foo – bringing wine
  16. Dan Huang – bringing wine
  17. Joy Chuang
  18. Maggie Teo – bringing otah
  19. Albert
  20. Paul Kong – bringing bubor cha-cha
  21. Peggy
  22. Pearl
  23. Nina Choo
  24. Sockie (photographer) – bringing fruits
  25. Steven Chan – bringing herbal white carrot soup

Waitlist

  1. Christina Pan
  2. Boon Liang

Maximum attendance : 25 persons. Registration is closed.

In view of the need to finalize arrangements for food, registration for this event will close on 29Jan 10. Anyone who need directions to my place, kindly drop me an email at marilynhtang@yahoo.com.sg

Cheers,
Marilyn

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Please do not give away your email address or tel number easily

As a guide, you do not need to give away your email address or telephone numbers to Event Organisers or Event Cordinators.  Large or small events can be organised successfully without having to do so.

Event Organisers or Event Cordinators are reminded not to ask for email addresses or tel numbers unless it is necessary.

Members who give away their tel numbers or email address run the risks of spams and unnecessary emails.

Ideally, you may do so if you know the organiser or the coordinator well.  If the event has started or and you are participating, the decision is yours.  With immediate effect, EOs or ECs may be asked if email collection is necessary for fellow members to join their event.

Terence Seah

1 day local tour : Peranakan Heritage Trail with Peranakan Lunch, Land Transport Gallery, Diamond Awareness/Appreciation & Foodstuff Shopping Tour

I am EC (Event Co-ordinator), and going on this tour.  

1) Peranakan Heritage Trail (normally priced at $56) – learn about significant buildings within Singapore’s CBD and visit Peranakan enclaves both famous and little known (includes Tong Sian T’ng, Emerald Hill Walkthrough, Sian Teck T’ng – last Peranakan Female Convent, Joo Chiat/Koon Seng Drivethrough). View exquisite exampes of Straits Chinese architecture and discover how factors including climite, lifestyle practices and even legislation affected the design and layout of the traditional Peranakan home. Vist the Peranakan Museum, the world’s only Museum showcasing the finest and most comprehensive collection from the "golden era"of the Peranakans.

2)  Lunch on authentic Nyonya cuisine at Rumah Kim Choo, the famous Peranakan eatery in the heart of Katong, home to many Peranakan families. Here you can also see how nonya dumplings are wrapped and view the exquisite nonya beading.

(1) & (2) is normally priced at $56 by travel agents, now offered to us at a discounted rate by the Peranakan Association with subsidy from Tourist Promotion Board.

3) Visit to LTA Gallery
You will be taken through a journey; from the past to the present, then into the future.  You will experience 6 zones during the walkthrough.

4)  Frozen foodstuff shopping at Hougang 5; roast duck, cakes, kueh at Eunos Link, soon kueh, tau sar piah, otah at Defu Lane

5)  Just Diamonds – awareness and appreciation talk at Prosper House.

Cost: $35 per adult   $30 per child from 3 to 12 years old
Date: 20/03/2010 (Saturday)
Time: 8.45 am to 5:00 p.m.

Pickup Point:

1) City Hall MRT station, OR
2) Kg Kembangan CC

If you are interested, please register here.  My email is caroline_loh98@yahoo.com.sg

Registration List:
1) Caroline Loh
2) Gabriella Chua
3) Jane
4) Richard
5) Dorothy
6) Lilian

SINGING NIGHT-31/01/2010(SUN)-A RARE CHANCE TO SING ALONG WITH A LIVE BAND

I am EC(Event Co-ordinator) for the event.

Date:31/01/2010

Day:Sunday

Theme: Singing 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. 

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.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT:

Some of the SHC members have expressed to me, their desires to sing with a live band to improve their singing skill.

So I made a request to give special privelege to SHC members to the organiser to allow some SHC members to sing along with a live band if they are suitable.

I am very happy to inform that the organiser has agreed to my request on the following 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 auditon for apporoval as dancing is important with correct rhythm of the singers.

4.Selected members have to come for rehearsals if any.

5.Interested members agree to pay fees for the audition and/or rehersals.

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

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

RARE CHANCE. DO NOT LOSE IT.

Francis

List of registered members.

1. Francis

2. Sam Soo

3. Chua Anne

4. Roland Lam Khee

5. Belian

6. Raymond Ho

7. Catherine Koh

The following SHC members have been selected to sing along with the live band on 31/01/2010

1. Sam Soo

2. Chua Anne

3. Catherine Koh 

Elementary Line Dance Class

Elementary Line Dance Class

Hi all

I am starting an elementary Line Dance class on 21 Jan 2010 at Cheng San CC. Currently I have 4 French ladies and 1 French gentlemen who are keen to take up the class and we are now looking for more people to join the class. Details are as follows

Place : Cheng San CC (behind AMK MRT) – air-conditioned health fitness room with mirrors

Commencement date : 21 Jan 2010 (with a 1 week break on Feb 11 for the CNY holiday)

Time : 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Fee : $50 (passion Card holder) / $60

Instructor :  None other than yours truly  ;0)

Please e-mail me at sockie_sg@hotmail.com of you require any additional details. Registration can be made at the CC or via inter-net through the PA website at http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=action&CRMSPortal_1_action=CMFShowClasses&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1

THANK YOU to all at East Zoners’ 1st get-together

Out of the 33 members who indicated their interest AND presence at the get-together today, 16th January, one sent her apologies for not being able to turn up and two just simply did not turn up. :(

My heartfelt appreciation to the rest who made the effort to turn up and socialize with other members including the new members. I also want to thank the Welcome Committee for helping to keep the conversations flowing throughout the 2 + hours’.

I hope someone else will take the initiative to organize another East Zoners’ get-together soon.

Thank you

Ros

Being a Parent/Parent-in-law/Grandparent

I am pretty certain that many SHC members fall into one or more of the above categories, and from time to time, might like to share some of their experiences. 

I fall into all of the above 3 categories; mother of 3 daughters, mother-in-law of one and grandmother of one, second one due in April.  From my own experience, it is a breeze being a mother-in-law, easy enough being a grandmother as my daugter has great parents-in-law who absolutely dote on their first & only grandchild and hardest of all, being a mother.  Like most mothers will agree, you will never stop worrying about them, regardless of how grown-up they become, maybe more so, if you have daughters. 

That said, I think that once they start working,  it is important we make time for ourselves to pursue our own interests.

CYCLE@NITE , Cashew Night Cycling 2010 on Sat, 30th Jan

Hi Guys

A few of us have signed up for this event. If u are keen or perhaps never experience nite cycle, please sign up online. When done, please drop me an email to inform me so that that I can request organiser to put u 2gether in our group.

More info here : http://cashewnightcycling.blogspot.com/

Who have signed up :

  1. YK (EC)
  2. Boon Liang
  3. Janet
  4. Eileen
  5. Rene
  6. Alicia
  7. Mike
  8. Grace

Do u make your own Chinese New Year goodies? & would u sell any of your goodies to fellow SHCians?

Generally, SHC does not accept selling of products and services on this website.  This year, I think we shall give it a go, and see how organise or disorganise we can be if we allow the selling of CNY goodies on this website.

As long as you are a SHC member and make the goodies yourself, and that the goodies are not from a commercial organisation, you can use this website and take orders here.  You can state the prices and when and how to collect the goodies.  No tel numbers.  Email addresses are ok. 

Can be kueh2, pineapple tarts, sponge cakes, "everybody’s birthday cake", roast cashew nuts, BBQ pork, etc.  Leave it to your imagination.  But, they have to be CNY goodies.

Please use only this Post.  This Post will close on 14 Feb 2010.

Terence Seah 

HIGH-TEA ~ GET-TOGETHER FROM NORTH ZONE!

Dear members,

For a start, I’ve secured TCC (The Coffee Connoisseur) as the venue for our 1st get-together from Northern zone.  TCC @ Circular Road outlet has a conducive ambience and easily accessible via MRT ~ nearest station is Raffles Place.                          

DATE                     :  Sunday, Feb 28, 2010emoticon

TIME                     :  3-6 pm

VENUE                  :  The Coffee Connoisseur
                                 51, Circular Road 
                          
(exit from Raffles MRT station, TCC is situated next to UOB Plaza 1)

Click this link to view map:                               

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asiatravel/singaporemap/resto/825/1000001087/

COST PER PAX     :  $12.90 ++  (a platter of sandwich/scones + coffee or tea)
                               
$13.80 ++  (as advised via email to all participants)emoticon

Look forward to your participation.

Cheers!

Members confirmed coming:

 1.     Sue Chan (EO)
 2.     Pauline Ho
 3.     Rena Wong
 4.     Andrew Koh
 5.     Jonson Tan
 6.     Lilian Teo
 7.     Tang Yat Sing
 8.     June Lim
 9.     Sockie
10.    Irene Seet
11.    Lee King Seng
12.    Alice Seah
13.    Lydia Chin
14.    Jeffrey Lim
15.    Tan Seok Wah
16.    Wong Hong Jeng
17.    Alfred Ang
18.    Peng Peng
19.    Clarice &
20.    Pat Lee
21.    Sarah Zahriah
22.    Steven Chan
23.    Maggie Teo
24.    Catherine Yeo
25.    Charles Wee
26.    Tan Boon Liang
27.    Janet Chan
28.    Marg Tian
29.    Lina Tan                                             
30.    Eliza Chua                                          
31.    Ann Lim 
32.    Agnes Seow
33.    Chin Boon                                        
34.    Anna Seet
 
35.    Alicia Lim
36.    Thomas Loh                                      
                                 

If you’re unable to participate due to any unforeseen circumstances, kindly drop me an email at onlysue@gmail.com.   Thanks!emoticon

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The World of Origami

We were having tea at Bamboo Villa that day with Jane Kee and Lisa Ong.
Origami was Jane’s  passion, thus would like to share the art with fellow SHCians.
Welcome other orgamists to contribute too.

Workshop agenda: Crane, Fish, Rabbit, Tulip, Frog – 3 types among others.   Objects folded with paper and styrofoam cutting will be on displayed.

Paul Kong – EO

Jan 2010 Investment Meeting & Online Trading Lesson

Dear SHCians,

The new year brings in the beginning of a bull rally in the stock market. The much awaited downward correction never came end of last year, instead we have indications of USA and Asian economies on the mend.

Yes, we are expecting the stock market to pick up for the next 6 months and it is good news for those who have been preparing to be ready to trade and for online trading.

So, we are back to school again in Jan 2010. I shall be conducting stock picks, when to buy/sell sessions with hands-on lesson on online trading.

Place: Phillip Investor Center, Shan Rd (junction with Balestier Rd (check www.poems.com.sg for maps, location). Can take bus from Novena MRT station. Cashcard parking available inside, $1/hr.

Date & Time: 23 Jan 2010 (Sat) 2:00 to 4:00PM

Charges: Free use of the facilities

F&B: Buy your own, big Balestier hawker center nearby

The training room can take about 15-20 persons, plse indicate if you are coming.

I wish SHC investors will make it good this year.

Cheers, Ben

Kukup CNY weekend getaway (Feb 20th – 21st, 2010)

I am the EC for this Kukup weekend getaway, departing early morning of 20th Feb (Sat), returning late on 21st Feb (Sun). 

Price : S$123 per person (2 to share a room @ double storey resort)

All meals included in price.  Coach transport from Singapore, and return.

Actitivities planned includes Karaoke, Dancing, BBQ, Mahjong, Card Games.

Highlights would be firiing of "live" firecrackers from rooftop to usher in the Year of Tiger.  Something that is not allowed in Singapore!

This trip is open to non SHC members as well.  Please let me know if you’re interested to go.  It would be good if you can email to me on lydiaykchin@yahoo.com.sg or sms to my mobile.  Registration will be closed when the maximum no is reached.

Regards, Lydia Chin.

Cycling for Jan – Mar 2010

Here is the schedule –

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 – no activity so members can keep their legs in good shape to dance at cabaret nite

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 – no activity as members will be cycling at home to bring down the "extras"

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 – cycling at Pulau Ubin (more info will be coming nearer to date)

We the cycling group wish each n every member a very happy 2010.

Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n YK

The Westerlies wind is blowing – Jan 30, 2010 Update!

After visiting various eateries we have decided on Safra Jurong, recently buillt to the tune of $43m. It is located near Boon Lay MRT and Jrong Point just across from the bus interchange.

Dinner from 6.00m – 8.00pm at the Japanese food Street, a wide selections of cuisines from $3.50 – $8.90 and Safra members get to enjoy a further 5 % off.

Karoeke at KBox from 8.00pm – 12.00am. The rate is $25 ++ and includes two drinks.

Mahjong from 4.00pm-10.00pm at $10.70 per hour per table in a private room.

Those who have other interest may go for or dip or laze st the poolside.

Finally,if you are still undecided how about we catch a movies at Jurong Point?

Please indicate your area of interest early.

Dan & Joy

Those confirmed coming for dinner:

  1. Dan
  2. Joy
  3. Kim Leong
  4. Helen Wong
  5. Gwyneth Lee
  6. Kristin Leong
  7. Thomas Lau
  8. Veronique
  9. Richard Kee
  10. Annto
  11. Jennifer Lim
  12. Steven Chan
  13. Vivian Lai
  14. Helen Kuek
  15. Jane Kee
  16. Pauline Chew
  17. Feztus Lim
  18. Freda Lim
  19. Lena Ho
  20. Thomas Loh
  21. Yeshe
  22. Jane Ho

East Zoners’ Get-together – Latest Update

A heartfelt thank you to all who have indicated their interest in attending this first East Zoners’ Get-together.

Kindly note that additional information will be sent via email to the members in the list below this weekend.

THIS IS A SHC ACTIVITY SO THOSE WHO DECIDE JUST TO ‘DROP IN’ WILL MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THE RESERVED SEATS ARE FOR THOSE IN THE NAME LIST BELOW.

Day/Date      :  Saturday 16th January 2010

Time              :  3 pm ~ 5 pm

Venue            :  SIDEWALK TAVERN, 924 East Coast Road 

Reserved Seats  :  26 

 

NAMES OF MEMBERS ATTENDING THIS GET-TOGETHER

01.  Rosalind Lee

02.  Lee Ah Nee

03.  Rene Leong

04.  Andrew Koh

05.  Sam Soo

06.  Maggie Teo

07.  Alice Seah

08.  Frank Kaw

09.  Eileen Thean

10.  Pauline Ho

11.  Daisy Yeo

12.  GingKo

13.  Marilyn Tang

14.  Ronald Lam

15.  Angie Ng

16.  Belian

17.  Susan Zhang

18.  Bernie Chung

19.  Pauline Tan

20.  Norlinda

21.  Caroline Gee

22.  Terence Seah (THE Towkay :p)

23.  Steven Ng

24.  Tang Yat Sing

25.  Boon Liang

26.  Judy Lim

Add-ons (those okay with seating on laps :p)

01.  Alice Ou

02.  Phillip Ou

03.  Ping Hock

04.  Steven Chan

05.  David Anthony Samuel

06.  Caroline Loh

07.  Gabriella Chua

GRAND TOTAL OF MEMBERS = 33

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Video DVD for Year 2010 SHC Activities

Dear SHCians,

Happy New Year 2010 !!! emoticon

Time passed very fast. One year has passed and another has begun.

As I reflect on the numerous activities organised by SHC, how I wished I can attend every single
activitity as they are filled with fun, education or bond-building.

However, like many members, my time is limited and I can only attend a handful of events.

As such, how I wish I can cherish those moments I was there and if I was not present, someone
can record these events and organise them in one form or another for everyone to share.

So starting this year 2010, I wish to offer my service to put together pictures, videos and
anecdotes of as many events organised by SHC as much as possible. I will create a Video DVD,
one in the middle of the year and another at the end showcasing the humorous, exciting and
human aspects of you participating in those regular or ad-hoc activities from time to time.

To succeed, I would need the cooperation of EO/EC to send in the pix or short video (< 2min)
(can ask a photographer in place) and write a short summary of the event for my compilation.

Possible (and not limited to) events are:

Regular Features

Monthly meetings
Monthly Cycling
Monthly walk
Dance Lessons / performance
Annual Dinner and Dance
Travel Trips
Games / Sports
Educational Talks

Ad-hoc Programs

Potluck / makan sessions
Cabaret Nite / Star-in-Concert
Movies / Picnics
Special Talks (eg: on jewelry)

In short, any event which you think is of value, please send them to:

jamestancl@gmail.com

So EO/EC for various events and members in general, please feedback your input whether you support
this idea for the benefits of the whole SHC club and any suggestions you may have.

Note that this is not going to give you much additional work other than writing a good summary
and send the video separately as Oi Cheng can only accept photographs (need not send
separately to me).

I await to offer my humble service.

sincerely,
james

January 2010 walk – exploring the northeast

Day / Date : Saturday, 9th January 2010

Time : 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm

Venue : Kopitiam outside Buangkok MRT

EO : Conrad Tang (assisted by wife, Sally Lee)

Route : Buangkok MRT – Punggol Park – Serangoon PCN – Kovan MRT

We are going to explore Punggol Park and the Serangoon River (big longkang?)
Known for its wide variety of birds and fishing, it’s a favourite haunt of nature photgraphers and family out fishing either with rods or nets.

Come meet new friends, register for the walk now!

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

Members who are coming –

  1. Conrad TANG (EO)
  2. Sally LEE (Assisting)
  3. Angie NG
  4. Charles WEE
  5. Lee Cheng TAY
  6. Daniel ONG
  7. Amy SOON (if weather permits)
  8. Lynn CHAN (if weather permits)
  9. Daisy YEO
  10. Gabriella CHUA
  11. Sam SOO
  12. Irene POH
  13. Ivan LIM
  14. Maureen LEE
  15. Sockie
  16. Alice SEAH
  17. LEE Ah Nee
  18. Ricky WONG &
  19. Patricia WONG
  20. LIM Tian Soo
  21. Pauline CHEW
  22. Veronica TAN
  23. Caroline LOH
  24. ChristinaCL CHAN
  25. Shirley YEO
  26. Linda CHUA
  27. Janet ONG
  28. Julia LING
  29. Gingko
  30. Kristin LEONG
  31. Christina PAN
  32. Margaret SOO
  33. Janis HAN
  34. LEE Seok Cheng
  35. Christina CHAN WH
  36. Juliana KOK
  37. Monica Tan
  38. Feztus LIM
  39. Judy LIM
  40. Joyce TAN
  41. TANG Yat Sing
  42. Lai Fong
  43. Ronald LEE
  44. TAN Mary
  45. Veronica WONG
  46. James TAN
  47. Anna SEET
  48. Frisna TAN (maybe)
  49. LEE King Seng (join for dinner)
  50. CHIN Hee Weng
  51. Steven CHAN
  52. Andrew THIO
  53. Lawrence LEE &
  54. Jessie LEE

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Featuring some SHCians in a seniors lifestyle magazine

We have been requested by a seniors lifestyle magazine Silver Lining to feature some of our talented SHCians.  Two SHCians have been identified, and they are Jane Kee and Ron Koh.  Jane’s talent in producing colourful paper flowers from magazine sheets.  Ron  Koh is also a talented origamist in Singapore, and while he is now with a stroke, he is recovering fast.  He hopes to join SHC activities when he gets in better shape.

They will be interviewed by the magazine soon, and we look forward to seeing the published work soon.

Terence Seah

AN EVENING OF JOGGING/BRISK-WALKING SESSION-07/01/2010(THRUSDAY)

Hi SHCians,

An evening of jogging/brisk-walking session.

Date:07/01/2010.

Day: Thrusday.

Time: 8.00pm to 10.00 pm.

Pasir Ris Town Park is three minutes walk from Pasir Ris MRT station.

 http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=27&Itemid=73

It has jogging track for jogging practice.

If you are advised against jogging for medical reasons, you can go for a brisk walk on the joggin track.

You can also take a stroll and chitchat with your friends on the jogging track.

If you want to exercise, nearby you have fitness corner/station & fitness equipments.

It also has children’s play equipment. So you can bring children.

Last train from Pasir Ris MRT is 11.15pm. So you have enough time to relax after jogging. 

Meeting point: PASIR RIS MRT STATION AT 8.00 PM

If you wan to join me  or you want to know more detail about the event, please email to me(francisemail@yahoo.com)

START/CONTINUE JOGGING/BRISK-WALKING TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR THE REST OF THE LIFEemoticon 

Registration open:

 1. Francis

2. ViVien Ler

3. Chan Christina WH

4. Sam Soo

5. S.K (Chok Biansen)

6. Alice Seah

Any SHCians from Northern Part of Singapore?

Dear members,

I would like to initiate this thread for those who are residing in the Northern region of Singapore, since members from both the Western & Eastern regions have created a separate thread for their respective group.   Special thanks to Ah Nee for calling ‘the Northerners’ out too… 

Members who are residing in Upper Thomson Road, Yio Chu Kang, Seletar, Sembawang, Yishun & Woodlands areas; you are welcomed to pen your thoughts or give any suggestions to hold a small gathering , to kick-start the beginning of a New Year 2010!

Wishing everyone Joy, Peace & Happiness as Another New Year rings in!emoticon

Cheers!

1 day local tour : Peranakan Heritage Trail with Peranakan Lunch, Land Transport Gallery, Lunar New Year Foodstuff Shopping Tour – change of pickup point

I am EC (Event Co-ordinator), and going on this tour. 

1) Peranakan Heritage Trail (normally priced at $56) – learn about significant buildings within Singapore’s CBD and visit Peranakan enclaves both famous and little known (includes Tong Sian T’ng, Emerald Hill Walkthrough, Sian Teck T’ng – last Peranakan Female Convent, Joo Chiat/Koon Seng Drivethrough). View exquisite exampes of Straits Chinese architecture and discover how factors including climite, lifestyle practices and even legislation affected the design and layout of the traditional Peranakan home. Vist the Peranakan Museum, the world’s only Museum showcasing the finest and most comprehensive collection from the "golden era"of the Peranakans.

2)  Lunch on authentic Nyonya cuisine at Rumah Kim Choo, the famous Peranakan eatery in the heart of Katong, home to many Peranakan families. Here you can also see how nonya dumplings are wrapped and view the exquisite nonya beading.

(1) & (2) is normally priced at $56 by travel agents, now offered to us at a discounted rate by the Peranakan Association.

3) Visit to LTA Gallery

You will be taken through a journey; from the past to the present, then into the future.  You will experience 6 zones during the walkthrough.

4) Lunar New Year foodstuff shopping at Woodlands Loop, Woodlands Terrace (New Year goodies, cookies, salmon fish, steam boat ingredients, etc), Soon Kueh, Tau Sar Piah, Otah at Defu Lane

Cost: $35 per adult   $30 per child from 3 to 12 years old

Date: 29 Jan 2010 (Fri)

Time: 8.45 am to 5:00 p.m.

Pickup Point:

City Hall MRT station.

If you are interested, please register here.  My email is caroline loh98@yahoo.com.sg. 

Registration List:

1) Caroline Loh

Valentine ideas?

SHC is large enough to allow ideas to surface and to make ideas come true.  2010 is unusual in that both Valentine day and Chinese New Year eve fall on the same day.  We never had a Valentine day.  But, this doesn’t mean an event on this day won’t work.  We just need to put the thinking process inplace.  After all, why not?  Maybe a Valentine lunch?  Heh, this is a Sunday.

Will you join a Valentine event, with red misleto fruits hanging above, hearts, and roses?  Ideal for couples, those in love or just wanting to share sometime out with a friend. 

I think we can think of an event, maybe 10 – 15 couples.  I hope we can make it happen, and anyone likes to help me to make this event come true.  We have organisers and we have participants.  How’s that?  We close the dreaming process on 18 Jan 2010.  Then we make the event come true.

Now, seating and dreaming on a porch, facing a huge lake in Thailand Uttaradit province, with mirrored images of trees on the still waters and tall trees on both sides.

Terence Seah

Chinese New Year Lunch – Sat, 20 Feb 2010 (tent)

Each year, SilverHairsClub has a CNY lunch, where members gt to come together, where possible in traditional new year costumes, have a lunch, exchange greetings, angpows and oranges.  The event is two months away, but it is a good time to get started.

The place can be anywhere in Chinatown, a heartland, but preferably somewhere where the setting is Chinese, and serves traditional Chinese food, maybe tim sum or even just traditional Chinese sweets, cakes and tea.  Seating minimum of 60, with flexibility to extend to 80.  Budget is important, and I think,it should not exceed $19.

So, time to throw the ideas to club members. If you have an idea, simply scream it out.  We need to have some ideas on place, and type of food.  But importantly, an opportunity to meet and exchange "Xin Nian Kuai ler" greetings.    And, of course, I am looking for someone to raise his/her hand to be the EO.  But,not now, let’s go for ideas first.  We close the brainstorm process on 10 Jan 2010.

Terence Seah

BEGINNER LATIN DANCE CLASS- CHA CHA AND RUMBA-11/01/2010(MON)

Dear SHCians

I am joining the class and I am EC(Event  Co-ordinator) for this event

Date: 11/01/2010
Day : Monday
Studio: Shawn and Gladys Dance studio
Address: Block 231, Bain Street
Fees:S$120/- per pax

How to go: 5 minutes walk from  Bugis  MRT station.

No dancing experience is neededemoticon.

Starting from 11/01/2010(Mon), 8 weeks of one hour each 8.30 pm and 9.30pm

First 4 weeks for Latin  Cha cha and Next 4 weeks for Latin Rumba.

Hence at the end of the class, you will be able to dance both Latin Cha cha and Latin rumba on the dance floor

If you want to register or want to know more detail about the dancing class, please send an email to me (francisemail@yahoo.com)

Start a healthy lifestyle by joining dancing

Registration Open:

1. Francis R Mangalam

2. Pauline Chew

3. Lena  Ho

4. Jimmy Gwee

5. Anne Chua

6. Agnes Low

The Westerlies wind is blowing. January 30, 2010

The idea has been brought forth by Rosalind and Terence and some others. We had some territorial group formed before but it faded off into the horizon!

Before the Easterlies came up with some show, the Westerlies want to be the first to jump up the bandwagen. Those who are from the West may show your interest here. We would need to locate a place to meet or possibly a member’s home, whether for lunch or dinner? 

New members are encourage to come forward and we look forward to hear all your suggestions!

Dan & Joy

  1. Dan
  2. Joy
  3. Thomas lau
  4. Vivian Lai
  5. Steven Chan
  6. Lim Tian Soo
  7. Veronique
  8. Ann To
  9. Gwyneth
  10. Jennifer Lim
  11. Eyvonne Chew
  12. Boon Liang
  13. Sam Goh
  14. Kristin Leong
  15. Pauline chew
  16. Charles Wee
  17. Kim Leong
  18. Feztus Lim
  19. Tim Liu
  20. Freda Lim

What should I be when I grow up?

The year 2009 will very soon come to an end. All of us will be one year older and one year closer to death.

When we were young we look forward to a new year and cannot wait to be old enough to date and party. Than as we grow up, we compete for a position in society and accumulate wealth. Now that we have counted our money and keep ourselves comfortable enough to have the time to log in this forum, I wander what next.

Do we still need dreams and embition to give us drive and energy to live on. Many of us have worked hard when we were young, so that when we get old, we can be comfortable and enjoy life. But now that we are here, what is it that we should be enjoying. If we eat too much we die. If we exert ourselves too vigorously, we die. If we just rest and sleep we also die. There are many enjoyable things which the young do that our body cannot follow. But if we do nothing death comes earlier.

So what is it that we should wish for in 2010?

December Monthly Gathering : 28 December 2009

REGISTRATION CLOSE!!!!! NOW AND THIS POST WILL BE PLACED AS COMMENT OFF AND THOSE WILL HAD MAKE PAYMENT, PLS EMAIL TO OI CHENG (oicheng55@yahoo.com.sg) and SAM HUAT3 (gohchinhuat@gmail.com) FOR THOSE WHO PAYMENT AFTER THIS SO THAT WE CAN RECORD YOUR PAYMENT ACCORDINGLY.  WE GOT NO CHOICE BUT WE NEED TO FINAL THE HEADCOUNT TO THE CATERER BY TODAY AS REQUESTED AND IT WONT BE FAIR FOR THOSE WHO REGISTERED EARLY BUT NO FOOD DUE TO THIS IMPACT RIGHT.  ALL KIND UNDERSTANDING MUCH APPRECIATED.

FYI, WE WILL NOT ENTERTAIN ANY GATE CRASHERS FOR THIS EVENT DUE TO ABOVE REASON ALSO.

GOOD NEWS, FOR THOSE WHO PAID UP, WILL STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A KENTUCKY SNACK OR A MYSTERY PRIZE SPONSORED BY ME  — INTERESTING RITE???  SO THOSE WHO HAD PAID PRIOR TO MEETING, PLS COLLECT THE LUCKY DRAW SLIP FROM ME ON THE DAT DAY… GOOD LUCK…

SINCERELY HOPE THAT THIS EVENT WILL BE OF FUN AND ENTERTAINING…
CHEERS, SAM HUAT HUAT HUAT.

To All Attendees,
For those members who had the name tags with you, pls don’t forget to bring along and wear it on the day itself for easy identification to other members.

As  for those who have yet to get your name tags, pls get sticker at registration desk so that your name can be written on it.

LATEST UPDATE!!!!!
For those taking d mrt, take d lift up 2 de concourse, use LOR CHUAN exit , NOT Serangoon Ave 3 exit..

Asst EO Thomas will be @ de back door 2 unlock d gate 4 u ppls from 1700hrs to 1800hrs..

Please be punctual as once after 1800hrs .  Late comers have to walk to the front gate… thank you for d cooperation….. Cheers.. Sam Huat Huat Huat

Halo SHC members,

At last, we had finally confirmed that December monthly gathering to be on:
Date : 28 December ’09, Monday
Time : 1700 to 2100 hours
Venue : Goldenhill Condo @ Mei Hwan Road, Lor Chuan

Bus services along Lor Chuan back gate are 73, 105 and 154
Along AMK Ave 1 are 53, 55, 58, 853, 24, 22, 158, 133, 136, 156 and 45
MRT : Alight @ North East Circle Line Lor Chuan Stn, cross the road, enter by back gate
Car : Park at visitor lot, FOC

This gathering will be held at the Function Room (Fully subsidized by my buddy, so no worry liao)

Food: Will settle for Halal caterer.. confirmed at $7/pax inclusive of transport and GST.

Agenda:
– Newbies’ introduction
– Games
– Birthday sing along
– Water drinking contest
– Maybe Dancing, if I can find a mini compo.. So any kind soul can loan 1, pls raise your right hand not other type!!!

This event is solely for registered SHC members only as we need to cater headcount for food.  Your cooperation much appreciated.

Those registered confirmed coming members, pls make payment to my POSB Saving Acct: 081-32019-5.

Closing date is set at 23 December ’09 0000hr.

Being a 1st time green horn or a virgin, as such, will very much appreciated if any kind soul can help me, be it in registration, distribution of foods, etc, etc..

Please start the ball rolling here:

Sam Goh, Huat huat huat

Registration

  1. Sam Goh – EO Paid
  2. Caroline Gee – Paid
  3. Norlinda – Paid
  4. Ah Nee – Paid
  5. Susan Chang – helper – Paid
  6. Jane Wong – helper – Paid
  7. Susan Tan – helper – Paid
  8. Rosalind Lee – Paid
  9. Ann Lim – Paid
  10. Ivan Lim – Paid
  11. Lydia Chin – helper
  12. Oi Cheng – Registration & Treasurer – Paid
  13. Eleanor Chan – Paid
  14. Kenneth Tan – Paid
  15. Gingko – Paid
  16. Frisna Tan – Paid
  17. Hamidah – helper – Paid
  18. Catherine Ho – Paid
  19. Thomas Loh – Assistant EO – Paid
  20. Marilyn Tang – Paid
  21. Lily Ho – Paid
  22. Richard Kee
  23. Jane Kee
  24. Alice Seah – Paid
  25. Peng Peng – Paid
  26. Eyvonne Chew – Paid
  27. Thomas Goh – Paid
  28. Steven Chan – Paid
  29. Ronald Wie – Paid
  30. Doreen Lau – Paid
  31. Sally Tan – Paid
  32. Mei Foo – Paid
  33. Sockie – Photographer
  34. Bira – Paid
  35. Christina Pan
  36. Janis
  37. Tian Soo – Paid
  38. Angela Straaten -Paid
  39. Feztus Lim – Paid
  40. Lawrence Khan – Paid
  41. James Tan – Paid
  42. Thomas Lau – Paid
  43. Susan Goh – Paid
  44. Lydia Kain – Paid
  45. Irene Goh – Paid
  46. Robert Quek – Paid
  47. Kristy Quek – Paid
  48. Sam Soo – Paid
  49. Sylvia Ang – Paid
  50. Sue Chan – Paid
  51. Marg Tian – Paid
  52. Alice Ou -Paid
  53. Philip – Paid
  54. Anne Chee – Paid
  55. Eliza – Paid
  56. Lina Tan – Paid
  57. Shirleen Kao – Paid
  58. Agnes Low
  59. Steven Ng – Paid
  60. Ronald Lam – Paid
  61. Betty Ho – Paid
  62. Khim Jock – Paid
  63. Jayne Ho – Paid
  64. Victoria Tina Tan
  65. Malyne Suen
  66. Lai Fong
  67. Gary Ong
  68. Boon Liang
  69. Jane Tan – Paid
  70. Patrick Ng
  71. Ruby Ng
  72. Click here for photos

A slight change to how monthly gatherings are organised in 2010

If you are reading this forum, it means that you are likely a familiar face to the monthly gatherings.  For a long time now, we have our regular venue at Hans, as it is large, flexible, and it offers food & beverages conveniently at the counter. The numbers vary between 80 and 130 each time, can be very noisy, and usually a time and place to catch up with old SHC friends.  For new comers, the monthly gathering can be a touch and go affair, and can be rather intimidating as everybody seems to know everybody.

Sometimes, our monthly gatherings are organised in restaurants, function rooms, public beaches, condos, etc.  Again, the numbers can be pretty big.

We will still continue to hold the large monthly gatherings, and we will still have the Event Organsier.  But, for a change, in 2010, we will have smaller groups too.  The idea is to give the new members a chance to interact among themselves, and when they are brave enough to join the large monthly affairs.  For convenience, I may arrange to call up these small groups, based on their joining dates.  We will try this idea out throughout 2010. 

In case, you are not aware, all SHCians have a prefix tagged to their name eg SHC807.  This means this member was registered in July 2008.  Due to some reasons, some members may have two prefixes because they tried to join at different times.  But, the numbers are small.

You are welcome to give your feedback.

Terence Seah

3M @ Johor – 3 Jan 2010 (Sunday)

HALO TO ALL SCHians ,

To mark the starting of a new year 2010,  I am contemplating of organising a One Day 3M JB Trip (Makan, massage and marketing (aka shopping).  Details will be updated soon right after   have gathered info, i.e. car drivers are keen and willing to jump in to the wagon date,

tentative set at  3 January 2010 sunday..
Time 0900hr to 1800hrs…
Pick up point TBA

Proposed that the driver need not have to pay for the food, non alcholic drinks  but beers  & cigarttes at own expenses. 

All other members in the respective car have to share the petrol, all toll charges incurred , inclusive of coming back to sg petrol full tank… let me know your choices ….

A) pay as u order your own foods & drinks
B) we order a standard foods, drinks & divide the cost of it… i will decide later which option to take…

Please get the ball rolling now. 10 q.  For a start, pls indicate interest and in view of better planning, we will limit to max of 4 cars only.

  1. Sam Goh – Driver
  2. Dolly Lim
  3. Sockie
  4. Lily – TBA
  5. Steven Chan
  6. Caroline Gee
  7. Frisna
  8. Bira
  9. Lilian Teo
  10. James Tan
  11. Susan Tan
  12. Ann Lim
  13. Oi Cheng
  14. CJ
  15. Christina Pan
  16. Anna Seet
  17. Anne Chee
  18. Richard &
  19. Jane Kee
  20. Daisy