Category: Activities indoors, Crafts, Hobbies

Date : Sat. 26 Jan.2008, Time 3pm.-5p.m. (or thereafter)

Venue : Han’s Cafe & Cake-House, 1 Pickering Street (where we had SHC Jan 17, 2008 monthly gathering).

I shall be pleased to show you how to make fans for Lunar New Year decorations.  As some of you have seen the samples I brought to our last gathering, these fans make attractive wall, door and flower arrangements (centre pieces of art work) to beautify your homes for the coming CNY.  If you are interested, pls register your response to this post by Thurs. 24 Jan,2008.  As we are using the facilities at the cafe, pls do order snacks/tea/coffee or whatever makan to help Han’s management generate some business.

Pls bring the following material : 1 pair of scissors, stapler/staples, a couple of rubber bands, and most importantly 26 pieces of Ang Pows.

•  My mobile number : 96322081

June Chin

Hi Good people,

For the life of me I couldn’t find the earler Reading Circle postings/comments, except for the latest by Ron Wie. The last thing I want to do in a discussion of books, is to be listed under ‘Fart Facts’…..interesting tho’ it may be.

ELibrary costs and is tedious. Nothing like putting up your feet, relax in an armchair or better yet be in bed  with, a good book. The libraries in S’pore are good sources and free.

RonW if you are looking for a good classic book that pertains to our forefathers culture, hardships in China….then " The Good Earth " by Pearl S. Buck is a very good start. Very well and interestingly written. Its about a farming family and  gives an insight of life and attitudes in China. It is no wonder why our ancestors left the Orient shores and sailed the 7 seas to look for a better life. So here we are alien, to our own kin in China.

If its possible watch the {black & white} movie. Over the years I have read the book twice and the movie 3 times….I don’t seem to tire of them. They are classics.

 It sure beats reading a foreign Russian setting like " War & Peace " with its very long winded names that you cannot identify with after a while.

Hope this is informative and encouraging. Anyone, with further input or books to recommend???? Do share………………..Happy reading…………Jie

It is oft said that forgetfulness is the first sign of ageing. We cannot stop the process but, perhaps, we can try to slow it. So, after much egging here is a thread to test our mamm – oops, not again (another sign of ageing) – test out memories or otherwise gain that knowledge our parents and teachers told us were unimportant and wouldn’t get us anywhere. Now is a time to find out how sweet that forbidden fruit is and have a good giggle at how little we know because we had allowed the good life to pass us by.

So move that cursor over your hippocampus (the hard disk in your brain, for the technology savvy), click out those trivia questions and put out the challenge: “So, you didn’t know this did you … smart-a***?”

Okay, so you take pride in not wasting your youth with trivia. Well, show us that you are indeed a real smart-a*** and answer the questions posed here!

Please also  participate even if you are genuinely seeking answers.  Example, a tune keeps going through your head and you are dying to know the title of the song. You may want to ask the title for the song with the lyrics:

    "Stepped into a church I passed along the way/I get down on my knees and I pretend to pray"

Also, you may not want to ask the question, but just want to share some trivia information like:

    Cat Stevens, who had a big hit with "Morning Has Broken", has embraced Islam and now goes by the name Yusuf Islam.

But do keep questions as trivial as possible – we’ve all got this far in life because we’ve passed the “other” intelligence tests already. And for starters, we’ll stick with trivia pertaining to music and films.

So, ready … set … let the fun begin!

Chan Kwong Wah n myself will be conducting these workshops wif assistance from some other members in Jan 2008.

Venue : Henderson Community Club, Bukit Merah View (confirmed).

Location Map : http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3602/travel_site_11600/

Time Slots : 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Fees : $7 per participant per workshop. Minimum 7 participants to start class. Maximum 12 seats.

Dates n Topics :

1) Sat, 5 Jan 08 – Buying n selling stuff online (e.g. ebay, yahoo, mocca)

2) Sat, 12 Jan 08 – Internet banking (POSB/DBS accounts will be used 4 live        transactions)

3) Sat, 19 Jan 08 – Instant messaging (MSN n Yahoo chat), ICQ n IRC

4) Sat, 26 Jan 08 – Emailing Enhanced (how 2 attach n detach files n pic, how 2 zip n      unzip files, how 2 capture n organise addresses in address book n how 2 retrieve email addresses from "to", "cc" n "bcc")

Registration is now opened on a PAID n 1st COME 1st SERVE basis. Please remit $7 (X numbers of workshop U intend 2 attend) to my POSB Savings Account No. 096248873 after U hv registered ur name. TQ.

My sincere apology. I m sorry 4 some wrong info posted earlier which is now corrected.    Fee is $7 per participant per workshop. Fees collected go to the CC mgt 4 use of IT Centre, equipment n Internet Access.

Registration closes on Fri, 21 Dec 07 or earlier once seats are fully taken up.

Latest Updates :

Workshops # 1 n 4 – full. No more registration.

Workshop # 2 – 7 seats left.

Workshop # 3 – 4 seats left.

TQ 2 all those who hd signed up.

I enjoy reading and am keen to ‘swop’ books or exchange recommendations on books. If you are an avid reader, we could do that or even get together and talk about any book that we have read. At the moment, my interests are more on biographies, autobiographies and real life personal experiences although I read all sorts.

I have just finished "A Round-Heeled Woman"  and "Unaccompanied Women" , both by Jane Jushka. They are very good reads and surprisingly, were recommended by a man. Another good book is "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell, which I have yet to finish.

Come and join me and chat about our books :-)

Some members hv volunteered 2 conduct the followings –

1) Sat, 3 Nov 07 from 10 am to 1 pm, Powerpoint (basic) lesson 1 

2) Sat, 10 Nov 07 from 10 am to 1 pm, Powerpoint (basic) lesson 2

3) Sat, 24 Nov 07 from 10 am to 1 pm, Powerpoint (basic) lesson 3 + Emailing (how to do it better)

Venue is fixed at IT Centre, Henderson Community CC which is located at :

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_3602/travel_site_11600/

Its 10 – 15 min leisure walk from Tiong Bahru mrt station. More route details will follow.

Target number of participants : Min 10 (to start the class) n Max 12.

Fees : $15 for 3 sessions, are required 2 be paid in advance upon registration. Fees collected will be paid directly to CC for use of premises n equipment. Fees will only be refunded if classes are cancelled due to min attendance not met.

Seats are allocated strictly on a paid basis. If U are unsure n wish 2 register, U can put your name here but seats are not guaranteed.

If U do hv QUESTIONS, pls post them under COMMENTS n they will be replied accordingly. Thank You.

Interested members –

1. KC Lau (paid)

2. Grace Kok

3. Agnes Tan

For info, here is a full description of No. 18 Bali Lane – 

1. The place is equipped with wireless LAN and wired network. However, we do not provide PCs nor notebooks here. This is because the venue is designed for stock trading where traders generally bring their own equipment.

2. The cost depends on the number of people and the duration needed. We can provide two cost proposals, for your selection. For small group, we offer $30 for half day and $45 for full day. (Minimal 5 people). For larger group, we can offer a fixed price. The cost is $450 per half day and $850 per full day, with use of the internet. There is a 42" LCD TV for the projection of powerpoint for the trainer. The maximum number of people is 20 in the room.

3. Do give us one week notice if possible, so that we can check the booking and reserve for you in advance. But do contact us anyway if you have urgent need, and we will be happy to accomodate.

The abv info was given by Mr Max Ee Khong Kie of Scorebot Pte Ltd which owns tis plc.

Hi All

Due 2 poor response, e intended pwrpt sessions r now cancelled. Money paid at registration will be refunded.

Experience the joy of dance in FOOTWORK, a series of introductory dance workshops designed for adults, youth and families. Whether you are just starting to take baby steps or have never whirled and twirled before, its time to discover just how exhilarating dance is!  Pick up new moves from a wide selection of social dance  workshops in the series. 

The dance workshops feature a host of popular and fusion dances, from the sultry Argentine Tango to sensual belly dancing, and high-energy Latin Jam to a variety slick jazz styles.  Try out unique dance genres like Bachata (with its orgins in the Dominican Republic),  Raggaeton (with its Jamaican, Latin and Hip-Hop influences)  and Sevillanas (a Flamenco-style folk dance).  Here’s an opportunity  to be taught by top dance professionals and get the dance skills you’ve been dreaming of.

80 minutes per session (with breaks)

$10/= per participant per session

VENUE:  Rehearsal Studio, Esplanade Theatre on the Bay,  Level 6.

                           1pm                       3pm                                                           5pm                  7pm          

1 sep, sat           Afro Cuban Rumba.LA Salsa Partnerwork                                Merengue         Argentine        

                                                                                                                                                    Tango

2 Sep, Sun          Latin Jam               Bachata                                                     Cuban Salsa     Raggaeton

8 Sep, Sat          Hip Hop/MTV Dance.Belly Dance                                               Hip Hop/MTV    Sevillanas

9 Sep, Sun         Selillinas                 Salsa Hip Hop                                            Swing              Funk Basics

15 Sep, Sat       Broadway Jam         Belly Dance                                               Lyrical Jam       Swing

16 Sep, Sun      Latin Jazz                Spanish Classical Dance                           Street Jazz       Salsa Hip Hop

Silverhairs members who are interested may purchase tickets from Esplanade Box Office and SISTIC"s authorised agents.  SISTIC hotline:  6348-5555. Group booking of 20 or more:  6828-8389 to attend the dance sessions.

HAPPY DANCING………..

Ron & Alice Lai

Do you know your tea?

In the western world, generally speaking, the folks know their wine. In the east, we should know our tea. This is especially so among the early Chinese scholars and the elite, they really know their tea. How about you, do you want to know?

There are six types of teas consumed by the Chinese :

Green unfermented green leaves that produce a pale and slightly astrigent infusion.

Red fermented, producing a strong infusion but much less popular than green tea.

Black fermented black leaves that produce a reddish infusion with a strong flavour.

Oolong semi-fermented with flavour of green tea and the strength of red.

Brick mixed teas pressed into a block and popular with Russians,Tibetans and nomadic tribes in the north of China

Flower scented good quality green tea mixed with dried fragrant flowers, such as jasmine, rose and chrysanthemum.

In a traditional tea house, “Yum Cha” is not just about having your “char siew pau” and tea. In real terms it is having tea in the traditional Chinese way. A number of factors are involved in making a good cup of Chinese tea. The blend,freshness,quality of the leaf,hardness and the temperature of the water comes into play. The initial temperature of the little tea pot, time permitted for the infusion etc. A good cup of tea should not have milk or sugar added to it. It is almost as taboo as putting ice cubes into your mug of beer!

I would like to organise a talk in a tea house if there is enough SHC members who are interested. May I have your response, please.?

Edwin Chen

Hi Guys

Some members here including myself are please to volunteer to conduct I.T. workshops (maybe max 3 hrs per session) at 2 prearranged venues, Chong Pang CC n Henderson CC. Chong Pang CC is located at Yishun, a 10 min walk from Yishun mrt station n Henderson CC at Bukit Merah View, a 10 min walk from Tiong Bahru mrt station. Both are charging $5 per user per session n monies collected go directly to the CC. Both have broadband internet access; Chong Pang has 11 PCs n Henderson 17 PCs. Workshops may be conducted on weekdays or Sat. 

Topics covered vary from internet banking, auction to emailing, photo editing. We seek your suggestions on the types of workshops that you wish to have to enable us to compile the list. Once the list is compiled, we can plan n schedule the time slots n venues for the various workshops.

U dont have to be computer savvy but arming yourself with the IT knowledge learned from the workshops, we believe U are on your way 2 become IT savvy.  Please come forward n share your thoughts with us.  Members who wish 2 guide or train, pls come n join our Team.

We are here not 4 ourselves but 4 U.

SHC I.T. volunteers n Team

Suggested Topics – Keep them coming

1. PC Building n Maintenance (includes build PC, install windows, troubleshoot common problems)
2. Buy n Sell on the Internet
3. Internet Surfing 
4. Navigation SHC webpage (includes write n edit post n comments)
5. Excel
6. Access
7. PowerPoint
8. Blogging
9. Windows Vista
10. Webpage Design

Nothing has been firmed up. We wish 2 do topics that interest U thus need your suggestions. Once we got them from U, we can then work on them. 

We will work on the above 8 suggested topics if no other suggestions are received by end of Aug 07.

Workshops can be held at : Chong Pang CC, Henderson CC, your homes (in small groups) or any place where we dont hv 2 pay a hefty price 4 its use.

Interested members :

• Yew Kwong (coordinator)
• Benson Koh (learn PC bldg) (wld U take trainer role 4 photo editing?)
• Edwin Chen (wld U take trainer role 4 PC Bldg pls?)
• Ann To (learn more IT stuff)
• Grace
• Catherine Yeo (learn buy & sell on internet)
• Dan Huang (learn photo editing, download n upload photos)
• Joyce Tan
• Lee Ah Nee
• Caroline Gee
• LH Jie
• Rene Leong (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
• Eileen Ang
• Teresa Huang
• Venika Leong
• Andrew Yeung (as trainer)
• Ronald Lee (as trainer)
• Chan Kwong Wah (as trainer)
• Agnes Tan
• Ann Lim
• Joy Chuang (learn PC security, software)
• Bernadette Chung (learn hardware maintenance, internet surfing)
• Susan Chang
• Gingko Tay (learn photo editing, webpage design, software, buy & sell on internet)
• Annie Loh
• Eleanor Chan (learn excel, access)
• Catherine Chong
• Fong Ten Meng
• Chow Weng (learn pc bldg)
• Norlinda
• Lam Oi Cheng (learn pc bldg, troubleshooting)
• Veronic Lee
• Molly Chua
• Dolly Lim (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
• Cheryl Ho
• Gary Ong (as trainer)
• Serene Tay (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
• Lily Ho (wld U take trainer role 4 MS Office pls?)
• Jade Phua (trainer 4 MS Word, Powerpoint in Mandarin)
• Grace Kok (learn Win Vista)
• Lynn (learn excel [advance], photo editing, webpage design, buy n sell on internet, software)
• Janet Ng
• Elizabeth Hwang