Board Games Lunch Gathering on Saturday July 25, 2009

Another opportunity to meet and make new friends by sharing common interests or hobbies. The following games are included: Chess, Chinese Chess, Othello, Backgammon, Big Two, Gin Rummy, Golf, Rummikub or Rummy O, Scrabble and any other games are welcome.

Those of you who have a peculiar interest or pastime are also welcome to share their hobbies or collections here. What can be the peculiar interest that we have? Some collect stamps or matchboxes or keychains or what have you. Some collect company tags or logo or Marvel comics or spiders!

Please indicate your interest here.  I am working with Anne Chua to work out a lunch package that consists of main course, dessert and hot or cold drink for about $7 per pax.

Venue:   Adonai Spaghetti and Dessert

50 East Coast Road, Roxy Square 1

Buses plying are 10, 12, 14, 14A, 32 & 40

Date/Time:     July 25, 2009 

 1.00pm-2.30 Lunch proper/ 2.30-4.30pm Board or Card games

Lunch per pax $7.00 for main course, dessert and hot/cold drink 

Those coming:

  1. Dan    –     Chess
  2. Joy     –     Rummikub
  3. Mary   –    Golf
  4. Frisna Tan   –     ?
  5. Lee Patrick  –     Chess
  6. Nina Choo   –    ?
  7. James Tan  –     Chinese chess
  8. Pearl Kong
  9. Terence Seah  –   Chess
  10. Tan Seok Wah  –  Lunch
  11. Lilian Teo     –      Lunch
  12. Angie Ng     –       Game
  13. Paul Kong
  14. Peggy Kong
  15. Daniel Chan  –  Chinese and International chess
  16. Chew Wai Jin  –  Chinese chess
  17. Lee Siew Moi 
  18. Maggie Teo  –  Scrabble
  19. Albert Tan  –  Chinese chess
  20. Lawrence Lee – Lunch
  21. Jessie Lee  –  Lunch
  22. Benny Lu  –  Lunch
  23. Ng Ah Lek  –  Lunch

Rumours 4 U

Hi All

Last week’s cycling session hd been a fruitful one. Some of us (those who hd sat at the round table) chatted n came out wif a refreshing idea. Now we see the birth of Rumours Group. What is all this "Group" about? Objective is 2 bring u the latest "Rumour" in SHC. No prize 4 guessing subject n source of reference.

Criteria :

1) Source : from SHC’s members

2) Reference : SHC’s events, people or anything u can find in SHC.

1st rumour : One member is pregnant n will give birth of National Day, 8 Aug 09.

YK

P/s : Sorry, my round table fellows, got this up late instead of Sat’s nite.  

 

 

Books to give away

Hi to everyone in SHC, hope all of you are well!

I am writing again hoping to find book lovers, I have the following titles of story books to be given away, no choosing of titles please, take the whole lot from my place, if you are interested, please email me at nancymajortan@gmail.com

Titles of the books

Terry Pratchet——The Truth
Virginia Andrews——-Dark Angel
Jude Deveraux————Temptation
Maris Soule————Shelter for the storm
Elizabeth Fritch————Wild Sweet Madness
Sandra Brown——————Send no flowers
Catherine Coulter——Devild’Embrace
Robin Cook————–Seisure
Judith Arnold————Feather found
Jude Deveraux——Counterfeit
Patricia Rae———The touch
Whitely Strieber & James Hunetka—–Warday and the Journey
Thopmson—————Winds of the fortune
John Walsh—–Public Enemies
Judith Macnaught—————Kingdom of Dreams
Julie Gawood———Gentle Warrior
Five Classic French Plays
Faye Kellerman—————-Jupiter’s Bones
Matthew Pearl——————-The Poe Shadow
Julia London—————-The Danger of Deceiving a Viscount

Thanks & Regards!

2nd trip to Padang and Bukit Tinggi in West Sumatra

After the 1st trip to Padang and Bukit Tinggi, I received many feedback from SHC members that they missed the 1st trip and those who want to go again. I understand the feeling of missing the boat and curiosity of finding out " what’s is so special" about that place.

Personally I enjoyed myself with the grounp of nice people, great food and unique scenery despite of the hassles, unwarranted matters pop up during the trip. 

I suggest to have the 2nd trip on 1-4 August. It will be 4 days 3 nights.

Hopefully we will have enough time to eat more lobsters, big crabs, prawn and fish, avocado juice and authentic nasi Padang.

This time we must have our Indonesian massage not in a rush but really relax and fun. After all it is very cheap.

We should do what the local do in Padang and Bukit Tinggi; roaming in the wet market, see things you never see in Singapore, take a ride on the horse carriage, talk to local folks, listen to the pounding waves, breathe slowing the cool crisp air. 

The angmoh from Australia know West Sumatra province has a hugh wave playing ground and they just come all the way to surf. Unbelievable. Actually West Sumatra is resource rich. It has large deposits of coal, copper, lead and zinc, cement, timber(in the past), gold and silver. 

Lobsters are abundant and that is why we get to enjoy our cheap juicy lobsters. This time we must bring wasabi and we make lobster sushi ourself. I was told live bamboo lobster is the best lobster sushi.    

West Sumatra produces the most bird’s nest in the world. Unfortunately not many people know and the bird’s nest caves are heavily protected. Part of Brand’s bottle bird’s nest come from West Sumatra.

Tiger Airways is still having zero fares to Padang and I think 1-4 August may be a good time. 

Those confirmed and already booked the airticket

  1. Chin Hee Weng
  2. James Tan CL
  3. Susan Tan LC
  4. Lee Ah Nee
  5. Susan Chang
  6. Ivan Lim
  7. Lim Tian Soo
  8. Norlinda
  9. Arthur Yap
  10. Peggy Yap
  11. Richard Kee
  12. Jane Kee
  13. Eileen Thean
  14. Andrew Thio
  15. Bira
  16. Mega
  17. Lin Chuah
  18. Jane Tan
  19. Steven Chan
  20. Daisy Yeo
  21. Sam Goh
  22. Dolly Lim
  23. CJ
  24. Oi Cheng
  25. Rene Leong
  26. Kristin Leong
  27. Gary Chua
  28. Shirley Yuen

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TEA DANCE-LIVE BAND-5TH JUL(SUNDAY)-MARINE PARADE CC

Hi SHCians,

I am going to Tea Danceemoticon
Ticket Price : S$10.00 per pax
Venue         : Marine Parade CC
Date & Day : 5th July 2009(Sunday)
Time           : 5.00pm to 9.30pm
Live Band   : "Lynn and the love birds"
Food           : Light refreshment
Address      : 278, Marine Parade Road, Singapore 449282. Tel: 63467703
Bus number: 13,15,16,31,76,135,196 & 197
Come and join the funemoticon

Interested to go, pls register here

  1. Franics R
  2. Catherine Koh

    Francisemoticon

Active Ageing Carnival 2009 from 20-21 Jun 09 Suntec City

Event : Active Ageing Carnival 2009 (For Seniors)

Venue : Suntec City Mall

Date : Sat 20 – Sun 21 Jun 09 (11 am to 9 pm)

More Info : http://activeageingfestival.com.sg/

This Carnival since 2007 encourages active ageing lifestyle among seniors including young seniors.

What U Get : enjoy many games, stage performances, goodie bags and lucky draws just meant for seniors over the two days

Highlights :

  1. Disco Night on 20 Jun 09 – Dance n sing wif Rahimah Rahim, Vernon Cornelius, Matthew and the Mandarins and many more at the Fountain of Wealth
  2. Father n Son Lookalike Contest on 21 Jun 09 – Prizes await u if u have the right carbon copies

Of course, I will be there as a volunteer at one of the booths. Come n spot me. Anyway no prize but hugs 4 the gals n kisses 4 the guys. 

Andrew Chee – Profile

Hi Terence Seah and All Members of SilverHair’s Club,

My name is Andrew Chee and I am 46 years of age. I am glad to know that there is such a club with activities to encourage each other to be active when we grow older in age.

My interest is basically, like to eat, go for movies and watching English League/Champion League football matches. Occassionally, I do voluntary work with the Care Cancer Society, for their events.

My activities is family and works. I had went for a short term golf training (just to have some swing). Previously, my activities is bowling, cycling, badminton, table tennis and basketball. Now, lacking in stamina due to my heavy weight – in short, I am fat.

Comments – I can feel identified myself with you all in this SilverHair’s Club. It is good to encourage each of us to exercise and to live healthily and happily.

Thank you.

Change of Email Address

Dear Friends and SHCians

I am SB. As some of you will know, my email address is soobkhoo@hotmail.com (this is the address

registered with SHC).

However, I am having problems with this address. I lost all my stored mails, contacts, etc in total. It appears

that my emails (or address) may have been hijacked (?). My repeated calls for help to Hotmail service have

received no response.

So, I wouild like to change my email address to soobkhoo@gmail.com. Anyone wishing to contact me please

 use this new email address.   

Thank you.

Regards.

sb

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 20 Jun 09 East Coast Park

Sat, 20 Jun 09 from 4 p.m. at East Coast Park

Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant Marina Cove (former East Coast Recreation Park). Rented bicycles are abundantly available at reasonable rates.

Activity will not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor 2 turn into chitchat session.

We will go for dinner together after the session at the nearby hawker centre. Pls come n join us.

Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4 U. Look forward 2 seeing u guys.

Our Usual Program –

  • 4.00 – 4.30 p.m. : Gather 4 chitchating, if possible inside aircon McDonald Rest.
  • 4.30 p.m.            : Proceed 2 bike rental kiosk, Coastal Recreation, 2 rent bikes. Rental Cost is between $5-$6 unless fuel surcharge is imposed, the cost may be bit higher.
  • 4.30 – 6.30 p.m. : Cycling around East Coat Park.
  • Douglas leads passion riders up to Changi Village (start off at 3 pm n distance abt 30km+)  
  • Lily leads standard distance cyclists around ECP (distance abt 6 to 8km).
  • As Jade may not be available, there will not be any learning sesssion. 
  • Slow cyclists will taken care of.
  • 6.30 – 7.00 p.m. : All cyclists ride back 2 start point 2 return bikes n go 4 dinner.

TQ, Cycling Group (Ah Nee, Douglas, Jade, Lily n Yew Kwong)

Members Who Are Coming –

  • Lily
  • Ah Nee
  • Susan Chang
  • Lina Ng
  • Norlinda
  • Molly Chua
  • Rene
  • Chin Boon
  • John Howe
  • Dolly
  • Daniel Ong
  • Veronique
  • Grace Kok
  • Gingko
  • Daisy Yeo
  • Boon Liang
  • Douglas
  • Pan YuYing
  • Eileen Thean
  • Margaret Tian
  • Shirleen Kao

Click here for photos

Like to join me for a swim at Changi Beach Club Sun 14 June?

I needed some trial sunshine, before a 7-hole golf game on Monday.  Have not been in Singapore over the weekends for sometime; and so I suddenly have this crave to swim this Sunday.  If you like to swim, bring your trunks or costumes, and I shall see you there.  Please register her, to avoid give me shocks.

  • Place:  Changi Beach Club.
  • Date: Sun 14 June
  • Time: 0900 – 1200 hrs.
  • Entrance: on me
  • Food:  There is no food sold at that time, so if you can tuck something for yourself, great.  if you cannot, I shall get packet nasi lemak.
  • Bring suntan lotion, towel, swim wear.

No one goes there on Sunday morning, so you can come and parade yourself.  Take a good Sunday morning relaxation.  This is an Olympic size pool, so you can get lost in the water.  Coming, let me know here.

Terence Seah

SHCians’ Permanent Rotational retirement-cum-holiday Home

  Dear Friends

A Permanent Rotational retirement-cum-holiday Home for SHCians means, Silverhairsclub secure a term-period lease of say 3months, 6months, 12months or more on houses/apartments/hotel rooms any pre-registered SHCian can visit/stay at anytime or during the whole lease period.  This Home must be affordable in Reach as well as in Rent which mean the place should not be too far away from Spore and accomondation is not expensive and the Home’s location can be rotated in locations of our neighbouring countries, specifically Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand and with uninterrupted leasing-accomondation.

This Permanent Rotational retirement-cum-holiday Home should provide sleeping quarters for up to Twenty Scians at any one time.  Thus, the Home can be a cluster of a few houses/apartments/hotel rooms.  If more than One Hundred SHCians are willing to sign-up for such a project, this Permanent Rotational retirement-cum-holiday Home (PRRHH) can materialise.

My take is Malaysia is the most ideal PRRHH due to near-absolute similarities between us.  Peninsular Thailand is also ideal vis-a-vis Betong, Songklah, Rayong & Hua Hin.  A comparatively cheaper lifestyle will be the Indonesian Riau Islands which my personal choice is Kundur Island(main town, Tanjung Batu) which is 2hours due west of Batam.

My perception is many retirees would wish to take a "break" every quarter say for a holiday sojourn of between 2weeks to 6weeks.  A PRRHH would definitely meet our needs.

Regards
Abel Tan

Be an EO, at least once in the term of your membership in SHC

This has always been the concept of SHC.  Event Organisers come from with the membership, and activities are organised with the sole objective of providing a platform for members to meet new ad more friends.  As you have seen in recent years, we have a number of EOs who have contributed their time and effort to organise activities for fellow members.

If each of us make effort to organise one event, and be the EO, we will have enough activities to last the lifetime of the club.  If you had enjoyed some of the activities, please consider organsing one for your friends around. It’s a good return of your heart if you enjoy the activities so far.

Keep strictly out of politics, sex, religion, race, direct selling and MLM.  Do keep out advertising and promotions of external companies and non-members.

Terence Seah

Thailand a place for 3-mths short-term retirement

I would like to start a topic on short-term retirement in one of our neighbouring countries.  And, as I plan to spend most of my retirement time in Thailand, I would love to see more SilverHairs considering Thailand as one of the locations.  Do note I am not encouraging you to migrate.  Singapore is our home.  I hope others who are familiar with neigbouring countries and who are familiar with the country and wish to take the lead to do likewise, a new Post on that country.

Thailand is a great tourist place, but this post would not dwell on shopping, holidays and eating.  Your travel agent can take care of that.  Of course, in discussing short term retirement, we can cover medical, residence, retirement visa, acceptance by the community, friends, costs and enjoying the country.

Of course, some of us are critical of the country for various reasons.  In this case, Thailand is not for you.  If you are positive, join this forum, and I believe we can exchange good information.

Terence Seah

June Monthly Walk- Macritchie Boardwalk

Hi Folks, 

The weather lately had been rather hot , so we are going to do our walk among the trees by the water edge.  Walk will take about 1hour 15mins.  After which will will walk to Long House along Upper Thomson Road for food & refreshment.

  • Place –  Macritchie Boardwalk, right hand side route.
  • Meet – Just behind the bus stop (macritchie side) which is located near to the overhead bridge
  • Date – Saturday, 13th June 2009
  • Time – 4.30pm

Name List :

  1. Charles Wee
  2. King Seng
  3. Mary Chan
  4. Grace Wong
  5. Norlinda
  6. Ah Nee
  7. Lina Ng
  8. Lily Ho
  9. Dolly Lim
  10. Alice Seah

Click here for photos

Special Lunch at Grassroots Club on 27-Jun-09 (Non-Halal)

emoticonDear foodies,

Note: For those who cannot come early at 11.30am, pls ask your friend to reserve the food for you
          on a separate plate, as dishes ordered cannot be repeated.

GOOD NEWS ! ! !   I’ve included everyone who signed up for this special lunch.
Once again the details:

Event : Special non-halal 27-dish sit down lunch at Grassroots Club (3 min walk from YCK mrt)
Venue : Imperial Court Shark Fins, Level 3
Date :   27-Jun-2009 (Saturday)
Time :   11.30am to 2.00pm
Cost :   $24 (after 20% discount, courtesy of Nora Chia, member of Grassroots Club)
                  (include 1 can Soft drink OR free flow of Chinese tea)

Pls pay $24 to DBS Savings   047-5-014580   by 15-Jun-2009 emoticon

1)  James Tan (E.O) (paid)
2)  Danz (PAID 14/6)
3)  Joy Chuang (PAID 14/6)
4)  Maggie Teo (PAID 9/6)
5)  Albert Tan (PAID 9/6)
6)  Susan Tan LC (paid)
7)  Susan Tan SW (PAID 6/6)
8)  Maria Tan (PAID 8/6)
9)  Eyvonne Chew (PAID 8/6)
10) Joseph Tan (PAID 6/6)
11) Julie Guan (PAID – 3/6)
12) Clara Chay (PAID 5/6)
13) Jane Loh (PAID 6/6)
114) Alice Seah (PAID 4/6)
15) Susan Chan (PAID 15/6)
16) Marge Tian (PAID 11/6)
17) Wong Hong Jen (PAID 15/6)
18) Pam Ong (PAID 6/6)
19) Charles Chua (PAID 9/6)
20) Jane Ong (PAID 6/6)
21) Arthur Yap (PAID 9/6)
22) Peggy Yap (PAID 9/6)
23) Bernie Chung (PAID 8/6)
24) Bessie Lam (PAID – 3/6)
25) Sockie (PAID 11/6)
26) Peng Peng (PAID 12/6)
27) Thomas Loh (PAID 15/6)
28) Linda Chang (PAID 5/6)
29) Ann Lim (PAID 6/6)
30) Lawrence Khan (PAID 13/6)
31) Lee Ah Nee (PAID 11/6)
32) Ben foo (PAID 15/6)
33) Pearl Goh (PAID 9/6)cash
34) Lee King Seng (PAID 6/6)
35) Lina Tan (PAID 14/6)
36) Eliza Chua (PAID 14/6)
37) Maureen Lee (PAID 4/6)
38) Nora Chia (member of Grassroots Club) (PAID 9/6)
39) Christina Chan CL (PAID 12/6)
40) Steven Chan (PAID)
41) Patrick Lee (PAID)

For the convenience of this event, I’ve pre-selected the following 10 dishes:

1. Shark fin soup with fish maw & sliced abalone
2. Poach fresh prawn
3. Soya sauce chicken with BBQ pork combo
4. Deep fried Soon Hock Thai style
5. Stir fried Coral clam in XO sauce
6. Sweet and Sour pork
7. Deep fried crispy chicken
8. Pan fried prawns with wasabi cream
9. Stewed beancurd in claypot
10. Fried noodles with duck meat

In case your table wants to order additional items, you are free to do so, subject to NON repetition
of the same dish.

I look forward to a sumptious meal with all you food buddies very soon.

sincerely,
james tan

Monthly Gathering: June 17′ 09

Hello SHCians,

Month of May is ending soon.  So mthly gathering in June coming….. :)

The June monthly gathering is confirmed to be scheduled as follows:

  • Date : 17 June 2009
  • Time : 5.00pm to 9.00pm
  • Venue : Hans Cafe at Upper Pickering Street, Great Eastern Building
  • Entrance: Free. F&B available at the counter.
  • Agenda: 1) Getting to know new and old members    2) Board Games
  • Event Organiser: I AM STILL LOOKING FOR ONE SINCE MAY’09 LEHemoticon

New and senior members are encouraged to register to attend this meeting.  Eventhough, we had always emphasized and requested for attendance registrations, some members still have not done so (I wonder what is the reasons behind) but just turned up on the day itself.  Kindly note that we do not encourage any non-SHCians to attend this.

Hence, please start registration now and feel free to add any agenda that any of you wish to cover emoticon

Dolly Lim

Registration

  1. Dolly Lim
  2. Abel Tan
  3. Eileen Thean
  4. Lily Ho
  5. ANee
  6. Norlinda
  7. Frank Kaw
  8. Caroline Gee
  9. Mary Chan
  10. Lilian Teo
  11. Lena Ho
  12. Melissa Khng
  13. Sekaran
  14. Gwyneth
  15. Anne Chua
  16. Paul and
  17. Peggy Kong
  18. Eyvonne Chew
  19. June Chin
  20. Jane Tan
  21. Agnes Seow
  22. Sue Chan
  23. Grace Wong
  24. Ann Lim
  25. Shirley Wee
  26. Lisa Ong
  27. LH Jie
  28. Christina ChanCL
  29. Sockie
  30. Andrew Koh
  31. King Seng
  32. Susan TanSW
  33. Jane Ong
  34. Feztus Lim
  35. Mega
  36. Victor Khor
  37. Lim Tian Soo
  38. Kristin Leong
  39. Alice Teo CC
  40. Alice Teo CH
  41. Jenny Seah
  42. Annie Loh
  43. Eileen Lee
  44. Cheng Pun
  45. Kenneth Tan
  46. Dan Huang
  47. Joy Chuang
  48. Yew Kwong
  49. Sam Goh
  50. Clara Chay
  51. Sarah
  52. Bernie Chung
  53. KC Lau
  54. Andrew Yueng
  55. Lawrence &
  56. Jessie Lee
  57. Frisna Tan
  58. Pearl Goh
  59. Anne Chee
  60. Francis R
  61. Molly Chua
  62. Martin Lee
  63. Freddie Liew
  64. Ron Lee
  65. Susan Chang
  66. Lina Ng
  67. Rena Wong
  68. Margaret Lee
  69. Sophia Lim
  70. Gingko
  71. Jonathan
  72. Lorraine Chia
  73. Hee Weng Chin
  74. Lydia Chin
  75. Thomas Loh

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“BOLLYWOOD NITE”

“BOLLYWOOD NITE”

Greetings to all SHC members,  
My apologies for the delay on the "Bollywood Nite" event.
I eventually managed to find a good venue called “SITARA Restaurant & Lounge” which is located at Serangoon Road, just opposite MUSTAFA Centre. It is a 5minutes walk from Farrer Park MRT station and there are several buses going to the venue. There is a car park available for the patrons of the restaurant.  The charges will be $25 per pax  (minimum 30 pax and max 70 pax) for the whole lounge which comes with a DJ, music and dance floor. The charges include a North Indian buffet (Veg and non–veg dishes) and with a free flow of soft drinks.

The only problem is that we can only use it from 4 to 9pm as it will be open to the public after 9pm. Members who want to stay on after, will be welcomed to do so and will need to purchase their own drinks. I will post the buffet menu online by Thursday.

In the meantime, please feel free to give your comments and feedbacks if any. I would also appreciate if you revert on your interest for this event so that I can proceed to organize it upon getting 30 members and more. I further propose that we hold this event on a Saturday, sometime in July or Aug 09, so as to accommodate to the early timing offered by the restaurant management.

Dolly, would appreciate if you could help me check our events calendar for an appropriate date for this event.  Once the date is confirmed, I would like to start collecting our individual shares and book the lounge in advance. 

I would also like to set up an organizing committee so as to make this event a success. Positions for Secretary, Treasurers and Games Organisers are open. If you would like to assist me and organise the event, please email me at gengha_n@yahoo.com.    Awaiting your favourable replies.
Thank you.

Gengha -EO for “Bollywood Nite”

  • Venue :  Sitara (opposite Mustafa Centre)
  • Date   :  27 June 2009
  • Time   :  4 – 9pm
  • Cost   :  S$25.00 per pax

Those who registered going :

  1. Ann To (paid #88)
  2. Veronique (paid #82)
  3. Tim Liu (paid #91)
  4. June Lim (paid #90)
  5. Bira (paid #137)
  6. Sekaran (Dhevi’s husband) – paid
  7. Dhevi – paid
  8. Lilian Teo (paid #119)
  9. Dan Huan (paid #134)
  10. Catherine Ho (paid #82)
  11. Kalah (paid #134)
  12. Janet Heng (paid #104)
  13. P.H. Liu (Janet’s husband) (paid #104)
  14. Joy Chuang (paid #134)
  15. Francis R.M. (paid #124)
  16. Richard Kee (paid #89)
  17. Jane (Richard’s wife) (paid #89)
  18. Feztus Lim (paid #114)
  19. Hamidah (paid #81)
  20. Rooy Restan (paid #106)
  21. Cecilia Restan (paid #106)
  22. Mega Abdullah (paid #81)
  23. Eileen Lee (paid #82)
  24. Sarah Zahriah (paid email)
  25. Jane Tan (paid #139)
  26. Rose White (paid #84)
  27. Helen Kuek (paid #113)
  28. Chithrra (paid #134)
  29. Thilagaa Ganesan (paid #134)
  30. Sasha (paid)
  31. Catherine Koh (paid)
  32. Monica
  33. Lena Ho (paid)
  34. Ithminah Bte Zainal (paid#4655)
  35. Sanda (Paid)

Cycling activities for Jun & Jul 09

For your info only :

Monthly Cycling – Sat, 20 Jun 09

Spore Event,  National Runway Cycling & Skating 2009 – Sun, 21 Jun 09, Paya Lebar Air Base

Outbound Cycling – Sat, 6 Jun 09, Desaru (tag along wif another group)

Monthly Cycling – Sat, 18 Jul 09

Outbound Cycling – Sat, 4 Jul 09, Kota Tinggi with overnite stay (SHC’s group)

Pls note :

Outbound cycling will set off from CV (Changi Village’s jetty) at 7 a.m. Prefer you have your own bike otherwise will pre-arrange. Helmet, front n rear blinker lights are compulsory. Pls carry your own spare tube X 2 (make sure u get the correct fit). Tools, tire lever n pump not necessary except M$ and water for your own use.

YK

Bachata and Social Cha Cha starts on June 5, 2009

Dear dancers and all keen to join in the fun!emoticon

Our classes on  Rock and Roll and Latin Rumba shall end soon, look out for the new dance class schedule.

CLEMENTI CC  (Clementi Avenue 4, 8 minutes from Clementi MRT)

Tuesday   :  2.6.09 – Line Dance (Elementary)7.00pm to 8.00pm
                  course fee  $32.00 for 8 lesson (1 hr..per lesson)
 
Friday      ;  5.6.09 – Bachata (Elementary)  7.30 to 8.30pm
                  course fee : S$35.00 for 8 lesson (1 hr. per lesson)
                 
                  5.6.09 – Social Cha Cha (Elementary) 8.30pm to 9.30pm
                  course fee : S$32.00 for 8 lesson (1 hr. per lesson)
 
Saturday :  23.5.09 – Salsa (Elementary) 3.00pm to 4pm
                 course fee  : $35.00 for 8 lesson (1 hr. per lesson)

It never to old to start learning, come and loosen your joints and sockets!emoticon

Dan

Welcome to Adonai Spaghetti & Dessert

Italian Mee Rebus! Yes, this is what ADONAI is serving! 
 
Inspired by my partner’s vast knowledge of Pasta preparation in 300 over varieties, I  decided to give a try on a small scale of Pasta dishes in a Coffee shop concept.  
Affordable and value for money, you can expect fresh ingredients and a flavour-filled experience with every mouthful. 
 
 ADONAI has also connected Dessert into the stall.   Nothing beats a yummy coffee shop fare with prices range from as good as $2.00 onwards.  Though a coffee shop, but a good place for fellowship or meeting up for discussion as well as gathering. 
 
Do give your SHCian fellowmate support to this new birth of ADONAI situated at Roxy Square 1 #01-64, Stall 6…operates 7 days a week from 8:30 am to 6 pm. 
 
Some of my recommended and top selling items :
 
Carbonara Linguine (top with either Chicken Roll, Salmon, Chipolata, Garlic Prawns, Fungi)
Aglio Olio; (top with either Chicken Roll, Chipolata, Prawns, Fungi)
Spaghetti Bolognese; Spaghetti Meatballs; Spaghetti Lebus Prawns
Spaghetti cooked with Black Pepper Sauce or Thai Sauce top with either Fried Fish or Fried Chicken
Good Try on Pine Nut Pesto Spinach or Tomato

A meal never complete with a taste of Mango Sago; Durian Sago or Peach Sago BETTER STILL, try our Mango Sago with Pomelo and what more with Durian topping, Whoo! Lots more…do drop by and have a try!

Personal Notes :
I have been so blessed to have my very supportive SHC bowlers that have made special arrangement among them to patronize my stall on Vesak Day!  Thank you all my beloved bowlers!

FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL

My wife and I belong to an organization called Friendship Force International, a  non profit international cultural organization, which was founded with a simple mission to create an environment in which personal friendships are established across the barriers that separate people. It is active in more than 60 countries, promoting friendship and goodwill through an extensive programme of homestay exchanges.                                                                              

In Singapore, Friendship Force Singapore was founded on 19 June 1996. To date, we have sent Ambassadors to International Festivals and Conferences to Turkey, Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, U.S.A., South Africa, Japan & Philippines. We have hosted Ambassadors from U.S.A., U.K.,New Zealand, Columbia, Japan, Brazil, S. Africa, Germany, Italy & Bogota.  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          If you wish to know more about Friendship Force, please go to www.friendshipforce.org or get in touch with R. Kee   <richkee2@yahoo.com.sg>. We’ll be more than happy to tell you more about Friendship Force.                                                                                                                                        

Special Lunch on 27-Jun-09 at Grassroot Club (Non-Halal)

Dear SHCians,

I came across this Chinese Restaurant (Imperial Court) at the Grassroot Club in Yio Chu Kang 
offerring 27 dishes of buffet (sit-down style) for the price of only S$23++ (exclude drink). 
 
Venue: Grassroot Club, Level 3  (3 min fr Yio Chu Kang MRT station)
Restaurant : Imperial Court Shark Fin
Date : 27-Jun-09 (Saturday)
Time : 11.30am
Cost : $29 nett (includes 1 CAN softdrink or FREE FLOW Chinese tea)
Closing date : 2-Jun-09
Limit : 4 tables of 10 only (= 40 pax), SHCians only
Payment : will advise later

I’ve tasted the food there a couple of times n it’s of equally GOOD STANDARD as Crystal Jade.

Here’s a list of the dishes provided:
 
Highly recommended :
1. Shark fin soup with fish maw & sliced abalone
2. Poach fresh prawn
3. Soya sauce chicken with BBQ pork combo
4. Deep fried Soon Hock Thai style
5. Stir fried Coral clam in XO sauce
 
Others:
6. Steamed tilapia in Nonya sauce
7. Fried preserved meat w lotus root
8. Bake pork ribs w fruit sauce
9. Bake pork ribs w mustard green
10. Sweet n sour pork
11. Pig’s stomach teochew style
12. Diced chicken w achar
13. Deep fried Crispy chicken
14. Deep fried prawns w butter and milk
15. Pan fried prawns w wasabi cream
16. Deep fried prawn dumpling
17. Sauteed diced beef w black pepper
18. Stewed beef w bitter gourd
19. Baby kailan w salted fish
20. Mixed vege w beancurd
21. Stir fried french beans in spicy sauce
22. Stewed bean curd w golden mushroom
23. Stewed bean curd w minced prok in claypot
24. Fried noodles w duck meat
25. Fried meehoon home style
26. Yang zhou fried rice
27. Sweetened red bean paste w lotus seed.

 

Condition : Above dishes can only be ordered once per table. Any dish ordered must finish eating.

Those coming for the BIG feast, pls register here:

1)  James Tan (E.O)
2)  Danz
3)  Joy Chuang
4)  Maggie Teo
5)  Albert Tan
6)  Susan Tan LC
7)  Susan Tan SW
8)  Maria Tan
9)  Eyvonne Chew
10) Helen Kuek
11) Julie Guan
12) Clara Chay
13) Jane Loh
14) Alice Seah
15) Susan Chan
16) Marge Tian
17) Wong Hong Jen
18) Tan Boon Liang
19) Charles Chua
20) Jane Ong
21) Arthur Yap
22) Peggy Yap
23) Bernie Chung
24) Bessie Lam
25) Sockie
26) Peng Peng
27) Janet Chan Thomas Loh

28) Linda Chang
29) Ann Lim
30) Lawrence Khan
31) Sam Goh (TBC)
32) Lee Ah Nee (TBC)
33) Ben Foo
34) Pearl Goh
35) Helen Wong
36) Lina Tan
37) Eliza Chua
38) Francis R Mangalam
39) Maureen Lee
40) Nora Chia

Waiting List:

Lee King Seng
Christina Chan CL

REGISTRATION CLOSE Liao. Only waiting list available! ! !

A VERY BIG THANK YOU ! ! !

 

Frisna Tan – Profile

When I turned 18 in yester years, i looked at the mirror telling myself "you are now a blooming flower – gu niang  shi ba yi duo hua!". 2 days ago, when i was on the way to first time SHC meeting, i looked into the mirror again and telling myself "oh no, i’m now a silver hair!! how time flies….."

Frankly speaking, i was rather nervous going to Han’s on 12/5/09 not knowing what type of people I’m going to meet and whether i’d be awkwardly sitting alone in a corner….but luckily, the reality is not so. People are very friendly and warm. I enjoyed the gathering and made many new friends. It’s a great honor to meet the founder Mr. Terence Seah, Manager Dolly Lim. I’d like to thank Lilian Teo, Lena Ho, Jane Tan, Laura Wee, Richard Yee, Shirley Wee, Thomas Loh, Jane Loh for making me feel welcome as well as Paul & Peggy Kong for giving Pearl Goh – another 1st timer and myself a lift home. 

I like travelling (been backpacking on my own to many countries in my late 20’s), sports (all sort of ball games), reading and mind boggling games (e.g mahjongemoticon).

I’m married with 1 lovely daughter (sec 3), not so handsome husband and living in the east with a poodle named Julia. Still need to work to bring roti onto the table but during my spare time (which is a lot – thanks to my well paid, flexible hour jobs) i do volunteer work at schools/RC etc (count on me if you need someone to help).

Besides English & Mandarin, I speak fluent Malay/Indonesian, intermediate French and elementary Korean…

Frisna Tan

Macrame Plant Hanger & Table Top

Hi All

I will be conducting a class for Macrame in June for the above mentioned Craft.

The Plant Hanger show in this picture is about 4-5ft long and u can display it with a pot of plant in the basket or used it as a table top when u replace it with a round glass.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/lohyks/Karen%20Thio/1X.jpg
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(The pic with the money plant is the project I am teaching)

As for the Table-top ( photo with the orange background) , I fixed a Yellow bulb to act as a dimmer for the Hall).  With simple knots that u learn in this course, u will be able to make beautiful belt , pouch , wall hanger deco ..etc..

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y64/lohyks/Karen%20Thio/2X.jpg

Cost of Course including material : S$100

  • Material : Imported from USA – SUitable for such big project like the table top
  •                 Very suitable for Plant Hanger/Table top , easy to wash & it dry very fast
  • Colour of Code : Dark & Light Brown only
  • Wooden Beads : Red is best for the above two colour of cord

Date :  14/June/09 & 28/June/09

Time : 11am – 5Pm

U will need a full day in my place to finish this simple project but if u cant complete the project on the same day , I can arrange another day at my place again.

I can only take 3 members at a time cos I only got 3 sorong hook on the ceiling (that the old ceiling hooks for my 3 sons when they were young)

Any interested party, please register here…

Karen Thio
(email : Karenthio@hotmail.com)

Registration List

1. Sockie ( 14/June/09)
2. Pauline Tan (14/June/09)

Retreat, Refresh and Retain

Hi folks,

I am looking at a plan to set up a very cultural, ethnic and rejuvenating retreat centre in Yunnan for travelers with special needs or people who need to travel abroad for the special medical, physiological or psychological needs. The premise will be mainly for foreigners or foreign chinese. Yunnan weather is 365 days spring, except for 2 months of cold winter, and has cool crisp air and because of its at least 1,000M above sea level location, it should be able to handle whatever flu with its good ultra violet rays.

Yunnan has at least 100 NGOs operating there, all the chinese herbs and plants for TCM and 24 ethnic nationalities with lots of interesting ethnic botany cultures.  

Hope to find folks with the skills, management personnel and of course the "worldly possession" to consider this opportunity.

Regarding June yunnan trip, so far one shc member is definite, wondering any more keen to go.

The date might have to be from 9 to 16 June. email me for details. feztus

2D/1N Trip to Batu Pahat

Hi guys, (excuse the typo and spacing errors),

Last night we met and agreed on the following itinerary. Ther is only space for another as Genet cannot come.

  • The Treasurer for this trip is Pauline Chew. Please pay to her if you have not already done so.
  • We have agreed that all the drivers and Abel are ‘exempted’ from the $50 fee. Everything else is prorated.

Please ask your questions here for clarification.  Some people are trying to get another car, and if successful there will be 20 people. So keep your ears opened.

Thanks very much. Don’t eat too much from now till May 22nd, save your calories for Batu Pahat. Batu Pahat here we come.

Itinerary:  Johor 2 days 1 nite Getaway

22nd May 2009

  • 09.00am Pick up at various points.
  • 10.00am Meeting point at Shell station Johore after ICA.
  • 10.30am Proceed to Kluang for lunch.
  • 12.30pm Lunch in Kluang.
  • 02.30pm Coffee/Tea at Railway station.
  • 04.00pm Check in Katerina Hotel Batu Pahat.
  • 05.00pm Viewing giant fish at Seringtin (optional)
  • or Ladies to hairdresser (optional).
  • 07.00pm Dinner steam boat with Chili crab at Minyat Beku.
  • 09.00pm Back to Hotel.

23rd May 2009

  • 08.00am Buffet breakfast in Hotel.
  • 09.00am Meeting Hotel’s owner Dato Au (Photo session).
  • 10.00am View Batu Pahat on Mt. Soga from Mr. Liew’s Hse.
  • 11.00am Depart BP for JB.
  • 01.00pm Lunch at Fatty Heng Rest at Kempas.
  • 02.00pm Shopping at New Carrefour – Tmn Impian.
  • 03.30pm Tea time at Toast Box – Bread Talk.
  • 05.00pm Back to Singapore.
  1. Food in itinerary is non Halal and non vegetarian.
  2. Kluang:- No option for both.
  3. Batu Pahat:- Halal and vegetarian available.
  4. Johore:- No option for both.
  5. Cost:- SD50/- approx. accommodation, food & transport.

Spore pick up points:

  1. East: Bedok MRT Stn beside hawker ctr.
    Contact:  Paul Kong, Time: 9am
  2. Central: Aljunied MRT Stn
    Contact: Charles Chua, Time: 9am
  3. West: Jurong East MRT Stn.
    Wait at NTUC beside pedestrian crossing.
    Contact:Goh Chin Huat, Time: 9am

Members going:

  1. Paul Kong-   Chief Topo Officer     
  2. Peggy Kong- Mrs Chief Topo Officer
  3. Jane Loh
  4. Sally Tan (All above in PK’s car)
  5. Sam Goh- Asst CTO
  6. Pauline Chew- Chief Financial Officer
  7. Marge Tian
  8. Lena Ho (All above in SG’s car)
  9. Terence Seah- Big Boss, SHC
  10. Daisy Yeo- Asst CFO,
  11. Abel Tan- Discoverer and Pathfinder,
  12. Neo Seok Cheng- C Teochew(Talking) Officer + photographer
  13. Charles Chua- your humble servant
  14. Pearl Goh 
  15. Richard Kee and
  16. Jane Kee
  17. Dolly Lim
  18. Rene Leong

Car Pool Arrangement as follows:
1) Paul, Peggy, Jane Loh and Sally Tan
2) Sam Goh, Marg Tian, Lena Pauline Chiew
3) Charles Chua, Abel Tan, Terence, Sock Cheng, Daisy Yeo and Rene Leong
4) Richard Kee, Jane Kee, Dolly Lim, Pearl Goh

Hotel Accomodation Arrangement
1) Paul and Peggy Kong
2) Richard and Jane Kee
3) Terence Seah and Abel Tan
4) Charles Chua and Sam Goh
5) Jane and Sally
6) Marg & Pauline Chiew
7) Lena and Pearl
8) Daisy and Rene
9) Dolly and Sock Cheng

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED…..

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NEW LINE DANCE(BASIC) STARTING ON 03/06/09(WED) BY HAMIDAH

Hi SHCians,

Hamidah is starting a new Line Dance (Elementary Stage) from 03/06/09(Wed).

This class is also for total beginners in dancing. You can dance the line dance alone or with group of your friends.

The advantage of this dance is that there is no need to have a partner to dance. It is the best type of dance for ladies who want to learn dancing but hesitating they will not get a male dancing partner.

Type :  Line Dance (Elementary Stage)

Teacher: Hamidah Ishakemoticon, member of  Professional Association of Linedancers, Spre

  • Day  :   Wednesday
  • Time :  8pm to 9.30pm (One Half Hr)
  • Fee   :  $40 for 10 lessons
  • Venue: Bedok Reservoir Petal Garden (sheltered stage) 
  •             (Opposite Blk 606 Bedok Reservoir Rd and diagonally opp Eunos CC)
  • http://streetdb.com/singapore-street-directory-BUILDING-p479220-EUNOS-COMMUNITY-CENTRE.htm
  • Nearest MRT Stn:  Eunos & Bedok MRT Stn
  • Buses from Bedok Int : 228 or 66
  • Buses from Eunos MRT Stn main road :  21, 60 or 60A
  • Bus Nos. at Bedok Reservoir Rd main road:  8, 21, 22, 60, 60A, 65, 66, 506.

If you need more detail, please contact me at francisemail@yahoo.com

Kindly register if you are joining the class with meemoticon.. Please also inform me the names of other persons, joining with you.

REGISTRATION:

  1. Francis R Mangalam
  2. Catherine Koh
  3. Alice Seah
  4. Jane Loh
  5. Dennis Wee
  6. Shirleen Kao
  7. Caroline Gee
  8. Pearl Goh
  9. Tan Boon Liang
  10. Janet Chan
  11. Norlinda
  12. Maureen Lee
  13. Susan Tan

A trip to Padang and Bukit Tinggi, West Sumatra

I am impressed by some of the SHC members who volunteer to lead members to visit certain places where they know well.  I woud likewise volunteer to introduce a trip to Padang and Bukit Tinggi in West Sumatra where I personally go to frequently in the past.

Padang is the capital city of West Sumatra Province of Sumatra island. The people here is of Minangkabau descent and dialect which is simliar to Melayu in Malaysia. Bukit Tinggi is a mountain resort and a great place to relax. Around Bukit Tinggi we can go to Haran Nature Reserve, Singkarak Lake, Jam Gagung, Japanese Tunnel ( people still believe Japanese hide tons of gold in the secret compartment in the tunnel during World War ll). Many tourists are attracted to come due to the cool climate and peaceful ambient.

Tiger Airways fly from Singapore direct to Padang on Tue, Thur and Sat and take only one hour. The air fare is cheap and cost of travel is relatively low. My good friend is a big lobster and sea cucumber distributor in Padang. Those who like lobster or crab can eat until you vomit. Unknowingly to most people, West Sumatra produce the most cave bird’s nest in the world. Each harvest total 3,000 kg of bird’s nest.   

So far, the following had booked air ticket and confirmed going

  1. Chin WH
  2. Pearl Goh
  3. Shirley Wee
  4. Ann Lim
  5. Gingko
  6. Terence Seah
  7. Cath Yeo
  8. Tim Liu
  9. Freddy and
  10. Lisa Ong
  11. Helen Wong
  12. Lawrence Lee
  13. Sock Cheng
  14. Karen Thio
  15. Lorraine Chia
  16. SK Chua
  17. Helen Kuek
  18. Eileen Lee
  19. Paul
  20. Peggy Kong
  21. Jane Loh
  22. Victor Wee
  23. Rose White
  24. Lawrence Khan
  25. Marg Tian
  26. Lucia Tan
  27. Derrick Tan

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