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Hi all,
Have we forgotten how to wish, dream and to have faith?
If we did, let us try to put some cheer to others around us in any way we can. So here is wishing everyone a MERRY XMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009, and le us try to count our blessings no matter how little it may be now and hope things gets better.
Terence, seems a little too quiet for you to be alone this holiday, call me to join a group of us going to JB for a makan spree this Sunday.
Cheers
I am thinking of going to Batam on a 2D/1N holiday. Will only stay within the hotel compound. Just to breathe some fresh, maybe be naughty a bit and enjoy some beers or whiskies. Do nothing. Start early Sunday and return Monday late afternoon.
Anyone interested or any suggestions for hotels or bookings? I am 99% sure of going.
Terence Seah
So much has happened lately; carnage in Mumbai; Bangkok’s airports chaos & of course the on-going financial crisis. I shed tears everytime I read the daily reports of the senseless loss of Ms. Lo Hwei Yen in Mumbai. The pain felt by her immediate families and loved ones and even those who don’t know her is indescribable. How tragic.
On a more uplifting front is the return to normalcy of the Bangkok airports and especially heartening to know that our fellow SHCians are all home safe and sound. Your families must be happy & relieved!
Today in the Mind Your Body segment is an interesting article "Ageing In Style" written by Gary Hayden. He also quote an interesting poem by Samuel Ullman: ‘Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideas. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul’. The hale & hearty ways some of the SHCians displayed here are so true to this poem. These members are out to have a good time and at the same time they are ‘spreading’ their enthusiasm to other members. These members know who you are – so give yourselves a pat on the back!
Here’s wishing all a Happy, Healthy and SAFE New Year. Cheers, fellow SHC members.
Florence Ho
We have always been looking for small places to hold talks. But very often, the venue does not give us the flexibility or the tools to hold small talks. Please look around; and if you have some suggestions for a avenue which fits our needs, please raise your hand.
Know of such a place? Terence Seah
A Blessed, Merry, Joyous X’mas and A Happy, Healthy, Peaceful New Year – 2009 to one and all. To encourage further interaction among SHians, I would like to organize a majong game (2 tables) cum pot-luck get-together dinner at my place, Kembangan (east side) on Saturday, 27 Dec 2008 from 1pm till 10pm.
However, due to certain constrains, I have to limit it to 15 people. Basic needs like water and paper crockery will be provided. I shall contribute more than one dish. So folks, those who are interested and able to make it please email me at janlo8@gmail.com
State the dish you would like to contribute, play mj or not and contact number as I’ve to coordinate. Hurry, first come first served. Have fun, get to know more friends- don’t worry, be merry. Hee,hee.
Humble apologiies to those unable to come or late ‘registration’. Hope the response to this ‘invitation’ at this festival season is good.
Cheers one and all. Yam Seng…..Pop goes the champagne. Ha, Ha, (Cheeky Jane)
Jane Loh
Hi to all,
I am Sandirasekaran, may call me Sekaran. I came for my 1st SHC gathering on 15 Oct at Kovan. Could not meet up with all of you much but manage to speak to Terence Seah and 3 other members. Was not able to make it for the gathering in Nov as I was on Overseas Leave. Will make up for it by coming for the next gathering on 17 Dec.
About myself, I am 55 yrs old retiree from the SAF. I left SAF after 27 yrs of service on an early retirement at the age of 46. Got a 2nd career job thru SAF with MCYS. Presently working at S’pore Boys Home as a Senior Rehab Officer looking after juveniles.
As for my family, married with 3 children aged 24 – F, 18- F and 15- M yrs old. My wife Dhevi is 48 yrs old and I would be getting her into the club soon as a member too.
Health wise, I am fit and am trying to keep myself fit by jogging at least twice a week. At workplace, I move alot with the boys but not catch up with their strenght and fitness .
My aim now is to meet up and get to know as much as possible all SHC members. Also looking forward to travel a many places as possible.
Finally, I would to thank and salute Mr Terence Seah and all others who have made SHC lively for the retirees.
Sekaran
I am Jane Loh who had just joined the SHC in Oct ’08. I retired recently from teaching. At present I do relief teaching as and when I’m asked or free to do so. I am interested to make friends and participate in activities whenever possible. I like to read, cook, sew, travel (needs a room-mate at most times) and play majong (small stake – 5 doubles $3.20/$6.40) whenever I can. I can host the majong sessions if there are interested players.
I first attended the monthly meeting on 18 Nov. I saw there was a good attendance and I even met two of my friends whom I’ve not seen for a long time. I observe that many members are friendly and able to interact well. I enjoyed the kebaya fashion show thanks to whoever had organized it. I must also thank the founder of the club for creating a golden opportunity for people to befriend one another. I hope to make as many new friends and enjoy life to the fullest now that I’ve retired.
Feel free to contact me at email address: janlo8@gmail.com
Hope to hear from some of you. Best wishes to one and all.
Jane
Hi Guys
U had experienced F1 Car Racing last Sep. Now comes F1 Cycling sponsored by OCBC n organised by Spectrum Worldwide, a 1st of its kind event in Spore which will be held on Sun, 22 Feb 09. 9 of us crazy cyclists had since signed up for this event. We look forward to see U participating. Perhaps we can form a contingent of 88 or 101 members to represent SHC.
More information here : http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20081118/tap-700-singapores-mass-cycling-event-ai-231650b.html
How to register here : http://www.ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg/
Latests :
Bike Rentals Available : More info here – http://ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg/media/OCBC%20Cycle%20Singapore%202009%20-%20Bike%20Rental.pdf
Early Bird Discount Extended : Midnite, Mon 5 Jan 09.
Hi,
I am Amy and have been a registered member since 2006 but have never had the opportunity
to participate in any of your activities. I was the lone care-giver of my husband who only recently
passed away.
I am more of an outdoor person. I cycle, swim and fish ( at the bedok jetty ). I play badminton, table-
tennis, gateball and pickle ball. Hope to be able to join some of you in these activities (before my joints
give way).
Hi,
On the 18th Nov gethering, Terence Seah have enquired about Peggy’s profile.
I, Paul Kong (Peggy’s husband) did file my profile but left her out. Why? forget la.
Thus, am writing on her behalf. Why me? She is too ‘kiasi’ la.
Profession: Graphic Designer (Ages ago) Now full time nagger and part time housewife.
Like: Shopping, mahjong, travelling,gossiping, good food etc. Anymore? Pls check with her.
Age: (Danger zone) Let you in on the secret. Collecting CPF anytime now.
That about it.
Peggy & Paul Kong
Someone I know sent me this very touching poem. It refers to a nurse, but I’m sure we are all guilty of this to some extent. Do read and do some deep thinking.
Crabby Old Woman
Remember this poem when you next meet an old person, whether man or woman, who you might brush aside without looking at the young soul within. We will all, one day, be there, too!
Hi all,
Since it is the start of the season for travel it is also good to ensure you are adequately covered for your overseas travel in case of any emergencies, flight delays or lost luggage, etc.
I just got a call from Citibank this morning for an offer of a year’s travel coverage worldwide including Malaysia for only $137 ( from ACE insurance it is supposedly $150). Since it is a year’s coverage you are free from having to fill up your travel details everytime you travel out. The coverage also includes lost items due to theft , lost luggage , hijacking, medical and personal liability coverage, etc.
So I guess with this settle, I can travel at least with some comfort in mind. Anyone knows of any better offers? Terence , can you share with us your coverage plan and details and the repayment of your laptop due to theft that happen last year?
By the way, ACE insurance also covers personal protection for sporting, accidental injuries or illness and hospitalisation coverage while you are in Singapore or overseas for a monthly premium of about $25. With me roller blading, cyclng , and travelling most of the time I guess it is better to be protected.
Cheers
Our Dec monthly gathering is now fixed as follows:
Please put this date in your diary. Strictly for registered SHC members only.
Terence Seah
Registration:
Here is a little exercise for you to know other fellow SHCians, especially the new ones.
1. Identify your serial number on this participants list. Let’s say it is 4 for Terence Seah.
2. Add a fix number 5 to your 4. This is 9. Make 9 your friend for this evening.
3. Add the fix number 5 to your 9. Make 14 your friend for this evening.
4. Add the fix number 5 to your 14. Make 19 your friend for this evening.
5. Continue until the total participation list is exhausted.
The aim of this exercise is for you to find out what are the interests or hobbies of all the members in your group. The exercise starts anytime, from the time you arrive. Appoint one person in your group to submit the names and hobbies of all members in your group. A SHC T-shirt will be given to all members of one lucky group. Submission of name list by 9pm.
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Hello,
My name is Linda and I am new to SilverHairs Club. I have just moved to Shelley (Perth) from Singapore 3 months ago. I am 45 years old and would like to make friends with similar interests to share past time together eg. breeze walking, jogging, trying out new cooking recipes, etc. Anyone interested, please do write to me at linda_loh638@yahoo.com.sg
Thank you. Cheers,
Linda
Hi SHCians
I am sure there are many among us who enjoy this game. It is recommended by doctors to senior citizens as this game stimulates the brain cells and thus delay the onset of diseases such as dementia and other age related illnesses. If we can have a pool of interested members, then we can have a weekly sesssion among ourselves. Stakes are not important as the main aim is to enjoy the game and socialise.
Waiting for responses.
Have a nice day & see you all on Tuesday 16 Nov 2008.
Regards
Roy Koh
It consists of 10 sessions of one hour and 25 mins each and fee is $67.00 per person
There must be some lucky ones amongst us. But, by now, many of us must have also looked at our retirement investment statements many times over, and see that we have lost some 50% of the money we have put in as retirement investments. Time for session 3. Likely an evening, and likely during a weekday. Depends on the speakers.
Before I put up a date, may I have speakers or moderators to put up their hands. Topic can be on forex trading, currency pairs, gold, property or simply cash under the bed. It’s really up to you. Use this as an opportunity to share.
This event is now set and fixed as follows:
Registration:
Terence Seah
The territorial westerlies and easterlies winds came and gone. Nothing much have been heard since then about coming together for gatherings or feastings
We, the Hainanese clan felt a need to gather together. Most of us may have forgotten to speak the dialect. This is an opportunity to share our cultures, to improve our dialect before it goes into extinction!
We have Hokkien karoeke mooted by Terence and waiting to get off the ground. Why not having the Soo Kee ‘nan’ get together. An initial plan is just to meet up and discuss ideas. Maybe get someone to teach how to cook Hainanese Chicken rice or visit to our motherland in Hainan!
There is so much to do and share and we invite contributions from fellow Soo Kee ‘nan’. To start off, let’s get those keen to participate come together for a lunch gatherings to get it going.
Date: November 29, 2008 (Saturday)
Venue: Kim Moh Restaurant, 5000F Marine Parade Rd #01-22 Singapore. Tel: 64428900
Time: 12.00pm
Those coming:
Dan & Joy
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I am Helen Huin. Though I have joined the Silverhairs Club for quite some time, I have not been able to participate nor to write in. Despite that I have been receiving newsletters and it aroused my interest. I realised that I may be missing quite a fair bit of fun if I do not wake up to join you all.
I hope it is not too late for me to participate in your activities.
Looking forward to meeting you folks,
Regards
Helen Huin
Hi everyone –
Feztus is organizing a trip to Yunnan, departure date 18 Dec, for 10 days.
Below is the itinerary. It can be customized or fine-tuned further.
Right now, I already have 4 “very keen to go” (including me). Any one else interested?
The overland package cost is $500. Airfare NOT included. It is approximately $600 includes taxes and surcharge, depending which airlines.
Feztus need a “critical number” of minimum 10. The more the merrier. Please register your interest here.
Proposed Yunnan 10 days Health Rejuvenation Trip
Itinerary |
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Day 1 |
Arrive Kunming and check into hotel. Walk to Green Lake to see Siberian Seagulls. They flies to Yunnan every year in December and stay around the lake till March. After that for dinner walk to “Cross The Bridge Noodle” Restaurant. After dinner enjoy the cool night strolling or drinking tea by the roadside. |
| Day 2 – 4 | After local breakfast and coffee transfer to Olive Farm 2 nights Home Stay. Managed by 2 Singaporean couples who will be hosting and cooking for us. Great place for relaxation and reflection! “Rejuvenation Program includes harvesting and eating fresh and nutritional vegetables grown at the farm with no preservatives, no chemicals, all natural vegetables and fruits. On the final night we can have BBQ session on the open mountain, cold weather, gazing the millions of stars of the clear sky! We can also organize some farming activities on the 10,000 olive trees farm! The types of vegetables grown and available on the farm are spinach, beet, radish, chards, beans, squashes, egg plant, basil, aragula, zucchini, chillies, herbs, cabbage, endives, lettuce of many varieties, cucumber, corn, broccoli, tomatoes, asparagus, etc. all of these are available from march to sept but from Oct to Feb will have lesser leafy veggies, but squashes, leeks, broccoli etc are available. You can choose how you want it to be cooked or even raw! We also have honey on our farm and other seasonal fruits. |
| Day 5 | After breakfast, return to Kunming from farm. Check into Service Apartment/Hotel. Lunch at Mao Ze Dong Restaurant. It has the dishes of Mao’s Butler. Mostly spicy dishes, good for cold weather. After lunch to the Hot Spring Spa. Spa has different type of pools to soak, rose petals, coffee, Guizhou Muotai Wine, etc., water temperature from 36 to 43 Deg C. There is even a volcanic stone floor bed for lying down. Back after dinner. Buffet dinner. |
| Day 6 | After breakfast, check out and proceed to Dali/Lijiang/Shangrila. To Dali, transfer to 5 hours coach bus to go to Dali, stay at Fu Chun He Bai Guesthouse. Walk around the Dali Old City, “The Great Walls of Yunnan”, eat and shop around “Foreigner’s Street”. Visit 2 old churches in Dali old city. The catholic church is built in the shape like an Ark, Noah’s Ark! |
| Day 7 | After breakfast, go to Lijiang by bus, 3 hours journey. Check into guesthouse and visit Lijiang Original Ancient Town. For lunch, eat Salmon grown in Lijiang and many other exotic herbal local dishes. Stay either in Lijiang hotspring or regular guesthouse in old city. After lunch visit and tour Lijiang Old City. You can shop for San Qi flowers and roots, other herbs here. There is this Jade Snow mountain, but not good to go. It is too cold, too high and oxygen level too low for some of you to go. Some people heart will palpitate in reaction. |
| Day 8 | After breakfast, roam around Lijiang old city. After lunch, can check out the Hot Spring Spa here. It is more natural and has a bit of the sulphuric content. If not fly back to Kunming. Check into hotel. |
| Day 9 | After breakfast, walk around city. Check out Singapore’s very own “BreadTalk” and Haagen Daz in Kunming. Eat lunch at “Porridge Queen” restaurant, visit the Flower & Bird Street and shopping area and dinner will be at the local steam boat restaurant. |
| Day 10 | Morning last minute shopping after breakfast. After lunch, check out and take flight back to Singapore. All these at the cost of only $500! |
Dear Friends
Thought I would share this which I received from my American friend :
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Econ101 – Barstool Economics / and Obama wants more from #10 The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing. So, that’s what they decided to do. The ten men drank in the The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our And so: Each of the six was better off than before And the first four ‘I only got a dollar out of the $20’, declared the sixth man. The next night the tenth man didn’t show up for drinks, so the And that, boys and girls, journalists and college professors, David R. Kamerschen, Ph.D. For those who understand, no explanation is needed. |
Elementary Latin Rumba starts this Friday. 
Venue: Clementi CC, Clementi Avenue 4 (8 minutes walk from Clementi MRT)
Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Course Fee: For 8 lessons $35.00 for Member/$38.00 for non-member.
Elementary Latin Cha Cha commences on November 21, 2008
Time: 8.00pm – 9.00pm 
Course Fee: 8 lessons at $35.00 member/$38.00 Non-member
Elementary Disco Rock commences on November 21, 2008
Time: 9.00pm – 10.00pm
Course Fee: 8 lessons at $32.00 member/$35.00 non- member.
Instructor: Miss Maggie Ho
This is another opportunity to learn dancing at very cheap rate. Don’t miss!
Hi SHC members
Friends of mine, a Perth couple, ex-Singaporeans, are looking for a whole HDB flat to rent for their holiday stay. It is for 2 weeks, from Dec 14 – 29. If you are going away for holiday or have a spare vacant place, let me know the rental rate per week.
Regards
Joan
Hi, All SHC members.
TS Lim here.
Any one invested in properties or parking yr money in AUS dollars should get out by NOW.
Australia is beginning to face to same credit crunch.
Keep yr money in cash in local banks.
Annoucement for the 18 NOV. gathering.
I will be at the 1st session from 5PM to 6 – 6.30PM.
Not from 4 to 5.30 PM.
This is to allow those working to at least hear something what spot FOREX trading is about.
Also the American market starting this week will open at 10.30PM iso 9.30PM, due to daylight saving.
Cheerio,
See U all there
T S Lim
Dear Passionate Cyclists
For this month cycling, we will continue our leisure ride up to NSRCC.
Meet at rear of McDonald Restaurant, Marina Cove, East Coast Parkway.
Rented bikes with special rates for SHC members are available.
Activity will be not be cancelled even if it rains but will be brought indoor for chitchat session. We will go for dinner together after the cycling session.
Rain or shine, we will definitely be there 4U. Look forward 2seeing u guys
Our Usual Program
TQ, Cycling Group (Douglas, Ah Nee, Jade, Lily and Yew Kwong)
Who Are Coming :-
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Hi everyone, hope to get to know you all better in the coming days!
My friend introduce me to this interesting club and I am looking forward to it.
Let me tell you abit of my humble self 
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I am an outdoor person, I loves camping, hiking but those were the days. Yet I still cycle around east Coast park with my dear friend whenever we have the time.
I am always active in volunteering in social and community work,
such as St John, VC, Befriender, CDC, Volunteer Special Police Constabulary, Residents’ Committee. Not only I gain experiences through volunteer work but to appreciates life better.
Although I am supposed to retired, but can’t stop working because I love my career, it’s not only interesting but very challenging as well … hahaha
That’s all folks 
TreeTop Macritchie Walk
Date- Saturday 8th Nov 2008
Time- 4 pm ( please note we are starting earlier than usual, please be on time)
Meeting Place – Bus stop near Junction of Venus Drive(opposite FlameTree Condo) & Upper Thomson Road
Disembark at the bus stop after Thomson Plaza if you are going north towards Sembawang . The bus stop is located immediately after the junction traffic light and on same side as Venus Drive.
Buses – #132, 163(toapayoh interchange), 165, 166(AMK interchange), 167, 410( bishan interchange), 855(yishun interchange), 855, 980.
For those driving, please leave your vehicle at the large open air car park at Venus Drive. Free parking there.
We will begin our walk from Venus Drive and continue a short distance along Island Country Club road before linking up with the forest trail leading us to Ranger Station, our first rest & toilet point. From there we will continue walking the trail for a while, then climb a short steep road to the hilltop, cross the TreeTop bridge single file, enjoy the height & scenery before descending to a long boardwalk leading to Petaling Hut enroute to our starting point .
The whole journey takes about 2.45 hours , including a short rest.
Unlike the previous pipeline walk, there are no major obstacles to overcome , no drains to jump across , no fence to climb nor slippery slopes or muddy or soft wet grounds to cross. So don’t worry but must remember to bring your umbrella or poncho as the weather is unpredictable during this period of the year,
After the walk, food is readily available , a couple of bus stops away along Sin Ming/Upper Thomson Road.
This is the last walk for this year, so we hope to see many of you there.
Walk team coordinators – CharlesWee, ChristinaChan, VeronicaWong, MaryTan.
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I am amazed at what one man can do. And I meant – the one man who had created and founded this silver hairs club. Terence Seah – please take a bow! You have founded this silver hairs club providing opportunities for people to connect and to learn from each other. More importantly, the opportunities to enjoy ourselves together.
Hi Everyone, I’d like to introduce myself, briefly – I am a practical and introspective person. I live my life in a minimalistic, no frills manner. That could be because my growing up years were frugal. I grew up in an attap hut built on stilts on swampy land. By some lucky twist of fortune – life’s events have somehow unfolded in my favour. Society uses material possessions as yardsticks of success. If I use the same yardsticks? I think I am not doing so badly…
I chose to retire early last year. I wanted a change of environment. I wanted to explore other opportunities. With that in mind – I had spent several months in Melbourne. While there, I had volunteered at a charitable organization, and had taken up a TEFL course. (TEFL stands for Teach English as a Foreign Language.) Yes – I am a recently certified TEFL teacher. I am toying around with the idea of teaching English in China. Or – I could volunteer to teach English to the underprivileged. I am excited at the prospect and the possibility. But I am not adamant about it. I go with the flow – depending on which way the river flows….
My “psycho-analyst” had told me that my “material success was not all just luck” – and that I should give myself credit for having clambered out of the poverty pit. That is the other thing about me – I don’t give myself enough credit. Generally, we tend to underestimate ourselves. This could be the result of our Asian upbringing: our parents usually do not approve of any “self praise”. Yep – we have been deeply ingrained to be modest about our achievements. So much so, that we forget to pat ourselves on our backs.
Career wise: my younger days were in the banking industry. In later years, I was an administrator with a MNC. At present, gainfully unemployed.
Interest wise: I enjoy keeping fit, reading, writing and travels.
I love to read – books on philosophy and psychology, and the mysteries of life – known scientifically or unknown as yet. For lighter reading, I love science fictions to tickle my imagination, books on self-development; or health and nutrition.
Travels – I love natural beautiful scenery rather than man-made buildings. Although I must say that I was quite impressed with several centuries old cathedrals and Egypt’s pyramids.
I enjoy my moments of solitude. I seem to need more “alone time” than many people I know. I enjoy doing absolutely nothing. I could be seated on a bench in crowded Orchard Road, or seated on a swing in a quiet playground.
To keep fit and healthy – I exercise daily by climbing stairs to the 19th floor of a tall building. It is an easy way to exercise, no need to book a court (for tennis/badminton), rain or shine I can still climb the stairs. I also have a simple diet regime whenever the pounds creep up on me. If any one is interested, I’d be happy to share it with you.
I look forward to meeting like-minded members during the monthly get-together. Till then, I wish you all the best. May the rest of your life, be the best of your life.
Please be inform that Chess Game Cafe is renamed to Board Game Cafe! 
Date: November 2, 2008 (Cancel last scheduled date fixed on November 1, 2008)
Venue: White Tangerine Cafe at Kovan/Paya Lebar CC
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
We have the following member who are keen to participate:
Come, come!
Chess – Dan Huang(Coach), Daniel Chan, Dennis Wee, Patrick Khoo, Douglas, Jassmine, Jonathan
Chinese Chess – Daniel Chan, Albert Tan
Chor Tai Tee – Maggie Teo n Albert Tan(Coaches), Jassmine, Ah Nee, Mary Chan
Scrabble – Joy, Mary Chan, Magge Teo, Lydia, Tim Liu
Crossword Puzzles – Jassmine
Golf – Mary Chan (Coach)
Mahjong(Card type) – Patrick n Dan(Coaches)
Backgammon – Constance
Tarot – Andrew Thio (Coach), Stella
Checker – Jonathan Ong
Bridge – ?
Gin Rummy – Maggie Teo, Albert Tan (Coaches)
Carrom – Who got a set lying in the storeroom and ready to donate!
Indian Chess – Tim Liu, Maggie Teo
Strip Poker – ?
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Those who are interested to come and join in the fun please indicate your choice of games!
Wow! 
Happy to know all of you.I am new to this interesting club.
Wish to know more friends with the same interests.
Currently working part time,staying in the East/Siglap area.
My interests for
Sports : ( Cycling/Mass walk/Bowling/Billard)
Art : ( Dancing/ Music /Singing)
Other : ( Short Trips/Shopping/Activities)
…..bye……..