Majong game (2 tables) cum pot-luck get-together dinner at place, Kembangan (east side) on Sat 27 Dec 2008 1pm – 10pm

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 

Sandirasekaran – Profile

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

Jane Loh – Profile

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

Singapore F1 Cycling Event On Sun, 22 Feb 09

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.

 

Amy Soon – Profile

Hi,emoticon

      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).emoticon

Peggy Kong – Profile

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

Touching poem about a “Crabby Old Woman”

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

 

  • What do you see, nurses?
  • What do you see?
  • What are you thinking,
  • When you’re looking at me?

 

  • A crabby old woman,
  • Not very wise,
  • Uncertain of habit,
  • With faraway eyes.

 

  • Who dribbles her food,
  • And makes no reply,
  • When you say in a loud voice,
  • ‘I do wish you’d try!’

 

  • Who seems not to notice,
  • The things that you do,
  • And forever is losing,
  • A stocking or shoe

 

  • Who, resisting or not
  • Lets you do as you will,
  • With bathing and feeding,
  • The long day to fill?

 

  • Is that what you’re thinking?
  • Is that what you see?
  • Then open your eyes, nurse,
  • You’re not looking at me.

 

  • I’ll tell you who I am,
  • As I sit here so still,
  • As I do at your bidding,
  • As I eat at your will.

 

  • I’m a small child of ten,
  • With a father and mother,
  • Brothers and sisters,
  • Who love one another.

 

  • A young girl of sixteen,
  • With wings on her feet,
  • Dreaming that soon now,
  • A lover she’ll meet.

 

  • A bride soon at twenty,
  • My heart gives a leap,
  • As I make the vows
  • That I promised to keep.

 

  • At twenty-five now,
  • I have young of my own,
  • Who need me to guide,
  • And a secure happy home.

 

  • A woman of thirty,
  • My young now grown fast,
  • Bound to each other,
  • With ties that should last.

 

  • At forty, my young sons,
  • Have grown and are gone,
  • But my man’s beside me,
  • To see I don’t mourn.

 

  • At fifty once more,
  • Babies play round my knee,
  • Again we know children,
  • My loved one and me.

 

  • Dark days are upon me,
  • My husband is dead,
  • I look at the future,
  • I shudder with dread.

 

  • For my young are all rearing
  • Young of their own,
  • And I think of the years,
  • And the love that I’ve known.

 

  • I’m now an old woman,
  • And nature is cruel,
  • ‘Tis jest to make old age,
  • Look like a fool.

 

  • The body, it crumbles,
  • Grace and vigour depart,
  • There is now a stone
  • Where I once had a heart.

 

  • But inside this old carcass,
  • A young girl still dwells,
  • And now and again,
  • My battered heart swells.

 

  • I remember the joys,
  • I remember the pain,
  • And I’m loving and living
  • Life over again.

 

  • I think of the years,
  • All too few, gone too fast,
  • And accept the stark fact
  • That nothing can last.

 

  • So open your eyes, people,
  • Open and see,
  • Not a crabby old woman;
  • Look closer – see ME!!

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!

Travel Insurance anyone knows of any better offer?

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 

SHC Dec monthly gathering – Wed 17 Dec 2008

Our Dec monthly gathering is now fixed as follows:

  • Date:  Wed 17 Dec 2008.
  • Time:  1700 – 2130 hrs
  • Place:  Hans Cafe at Great Eastern Building, Pickering Street.
  • Topic:  Nil.  Free and easy, and get to know one another.
  • After 2200 hrs, can go somewhere to enjoy the year-end festivities.

Please put this date in your diary.  Strictly for registered SHC members only.

Terence Seah

Registration:

  1. Anna Seet
  2. Janet Heng – Registration desk
  3. LH Jie – Registration desk
  4. Terence Seah
  5. Lim Geok Suan
  6. Vivien Ler
  7. Shirleen Kao
  8. Lin Chuah
  9. Susan Chan
  10. Doreen Ng
  11. Dennis Wee
  12. Agnes Seow
  13. Catherine Yeo
  14. Karen Thio
  15. Amy Soon
  16. Cheng Pun
  17. Sekaran
  18. Koh Tong Seng
  19. Lillian Koh
  20. Grace Wong – Registration desk
  21. Caroline Sit
  22. Kenneth Tan
  23. Tan Cher Thong
  24. June Chin
  25. Patrick Lee
  26. Jennifer Lim
  27. Lena Ho
  28. Anthony Sam
  29. Jacqueline Han
  30. Seok Cheng
  31. Juliana Kok
  32. Mary Chan
  33. Lily Ho
  34. Dolly Lim
  35. Agnes Seow ** repeat Helen Wong
  36. Thomas Loh
  37. AliciaLim
  38. Lilian Teo
  39. Francis Mangalam
  40. Eyvonne Chew
  41. Michelle Lim
  42. Ria Tan
  43. Ah Nee
  44. Susan Chang
  45. Norlinda
  46. Molly Chua
  47. Ronald Lee
  48. Oi Cheng
  49. John Howe
  50. Venonique Lee
  51. Lina Ng
  52. Tan Lan Cher
  53. Shirley Tan
  54. Caroline Gee
  55. Dan Huang
  56. Lydia Chin
  57. Sandirasekaran
  58. N Gengha Dhevi
  59. Andrew Thio
  60. Sophia Lim
  61. Charles Chua
  62. Bira Lupolo
  63. Daisy Yeo
  64. Peggy Ho
  65. Frank Kaw
  66. Lee Hou Chong
  67. James Tan
  68. Susan Tan
  69. Peggy Kong
  70. Paul Kong
  71. Vincent Hee
  72. Daniel Chan
  73. Christina Chan
  74. KC Lau
  75. Paul Leong
  76. Jenny Leong
  77. Freddie Liew
  78. Mike Soh
  79. Steven Ng

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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Anyone for breeze walk/jogging by Canning River (Shelley)

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

Mahjong Game

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

New JIve (Basic) Dance class near Outram MRT, from 25/11 Tuesday

The Jive is a fun and energetic Latin-American dance.
You can watch the video on jive demo
The class starts from 25th November, Tuesday from 7.00pm to 8.25pm at Kreta Ayer Community Club, 6 minutes walk from Outram Mrt Station.

It consists of 10 sessions of one hour and 25 mins each and fee is $67.00 per person

For more information, please contact me at francisemail@yahoo.com

Managing retirement investments (session 3)

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:

  • Venue:  18 Bali Lane, complete with large TV screen, microphone, white board and 50 sitting audience.
  • Date:  Wed 3 Dec 2008
  • Time:  1800 – 2100 hrs.
  • Speaker and moderator:  Andrew Thio
  • Schedule:  1900 – 2000 hrs – Andrew.  2000-2100 – Another speaker.
  • Fee:  Free, strictly for registered SHC members only.

Registration:

  1. Terence Seah
  2. Andrew Thio – Speaker
  3. Steven Tan
  4. Catherine Ho
  5. Annie Loh
  6. Celia Wong
  7. June Chin
  8. Ivan Lim
  9. Andrew Yeung
  10. Lina Tan
  11. Charles Wee
  12. Tim Liu
  13. Lilian Teo
  14. Cliff Wee

Terence Seah

Soo Kee ‘nan’.

The territorial westerlies and easterlies winds came and gone. Nothing much have been heard since then about coming together for gatherings or feastingsemoticon

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!emoticon

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:

  1. Dan
  2. Joy
  3. Douglas
  4. Boon Liang
  5. Freda and cousin?
  6. Grace Kok
  7. Geok Suan
  8. Alan Bok
  9. Ann Bok
  10. Ann Giri
  11. Frank kaw
  12. Ivan Lim

Dan & Joyemoticon

 

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Helen Huin – Profile

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

Yunnan Health Rejuvenation Dec 18, 2008

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

Program

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!

Barstool Economics

Dear Friends

Thought I would share this which I received from my American friend :

 

Econ101 – Barstool Economics / and Obama wants more from #10
      
    Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill
    for all ten comes to $100. If they paid their bill the way we pay our
    taxes, it would go something like this:

    The first four men (the poorest) would pay nothing.
    The fifth would pay $1.
    The sixth would pay $3.
    The seventh would pay $7.
    The eighth would pay $12.
    The ninth would pay $18.
    The tenth man (the richest) would pay $59.     

    So, that’s what they decided to do. The ten men drank in the
    bar every day and seemed quite happy with the arrangement, until one
    day, the owner threw them a curve. ‘Since you are all such good
    customers, he said, ‘I’m going to reduce the cost of your daily beer
    by $20. Drinks for the ten now cost just $80.

    The group still wanted to pay their bill the way we pay our
    taxes so the first four men were unaffected. They would still drink
    for free. But what about the other six men – the paying customers? How
    could they divide the $20 windfall so that everyone would get his
    ‘fair share?’ They realized that $20 divided by six is $3.33. But if
    they subtracted that from everybody’s share, then the fifth man and
    the sixth man would each end up being paid to drink his beer. So, the
    bar owner suggested that it would be fair to reduce each man’s bill by
    roughly the same amount, and he proceeded to work out the amounts
    each should pay.

       And so:
    The fifth man, like the first four, now paid nothing (100% savings)
    The sixth now paid $2 instead of $3 (33%savings).
    The seventh now paid $5 instead of $7 (28%savings).
    The eighth now paid $9 instead of $12 (25% savings).
    The ninth now paid $14 instead of $18 (22% savings).
    The tenth now paid $49 instead of $59 (16% savings).

    Each of the six was better off than before And the first four
    continued to drink for free. But once outside the restaurant, the men
    began to compare their savings.

    ‘I only got a dollar out of the $20’, declared the sixth man.
    He pointed to the tenth man,’ but he got $10!’
    ‘Yeah, that’s right’, exclaimed the fifth man. ‘I only saved a
    dollar, too. It’s unfair that he got ten times more than I!’
    ‘That’s true!!’ shouted the seventh man. ‘Why should he get $10
    back when I got only two? The wealthy get all the breaks!’
    ‘Wait a minute,’ yelled the first four men in unison. ‘We
    didn’t get anything at all. The system exploits the poor!’
    The nine men surrounded the tenth and beat him up.

    The next night the tenth man didn’t show up for drinks, so the
    nine sat down and had beers without him. But when it came time to pay
    the bill, they discovered something important. They didn’t have enough
    money between all of them for even half of the bill!

    And that, boys and girls, journalists and college professors,
    is how our tax system works. The people who pay the highest taxes get
    the most benefit from a tax reduction. Tax them too much, attack them
    for being wealthy, and they just may not show up anymore. In fact,
    they might start drinking overseas where the atmosphere is somewhat
    friendlier.  

    David R. Kamerschen, Ph.D.
    Professor of Economics, University of Georgia    

    For those who understand, no explanation is needed.
    For those who do not understand, no explanation is possible.

New Dance Classes starting November 07, 2008 (Friday)

Elementary Latin Rumba starts this FridayFamous 4 

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 Moon Walk  Running Man  Sneakers  Dancing  Rave Girl 

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!

 

Housing Bubble comes to Australia

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

Monthly Cycling on Sat, 15 Nov 08

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

  • 4.00 – 4.30 pm : Gather 4chitchating, if possible inside aircon McDonald Restaurant.  
  • 4.35 pm : Proceed 2bike rental kiosk 2rent bikes.
  • 4.40 – 6.30pm : cycle up to NSRCC and back
  • Ah Nee and Lily will lead standard distance
  • Jade will coach  ‘L’ plates,  Please raise your hand if you are a ‘LEARNER’ so that we can attend to you.
  • 7.00 pm : Proceed for dinner at nearby restaurant

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

Who Are Coming :-

    1. Douglas
    2. Ah Nee
    3. Lily
    4. Maureen Lee
    5. Susan Tan
    6. Lina Ng
    7. Suzhang
    8. Norlinda
    9. Helen Chiew
    10. Dolly Lim
    11. John Howe
    12. Chin Boon
    13. Liz Yeo
    14. Joy C
    15. Dan Huang
    16. Molly Chua
    17. Neo Sock Cheng
    18. Ronald Wie – roller blade
    19. Andrew Thio – roller blade

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Jennifer Wee – Profile

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 emoticon

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 emoticon

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TreeTop Walk – Sat Nov 8th

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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Jacqueline Han – Profile

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.

Board Game Cafe starts this Sunday November 2, 2008

Please be inform that Chess Game Cafe is renamed to Board Game Cafe! Trick O’Treater 

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   –   ? 

Hello - Are You There?

 

Those who are interested to come and join in the fun please indicate your choice of games!

Liz Yeo – Profile

Wow! emoticonHappy to know all of you.I am new to this interesting club.

  emoticonWish to know more friends with the same interests.

 emoticonCurrently working part time,staying in the East/Siglap area.
 
emoticonMy interests for
                     Sports :  ( Cycling/Mass walk/Bowling/Billard)
                          Art : ( Dancing/ Music /Singing)
                       Other : ( Short Trips/Shopping/Activities)
                      …..bye……..emoticon

Cancelled-Christmas Eve Countdown at Kovan CC-Cancelled

emoticonDear SHCians,

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A BIG APOLOGY!

DUE TO LOW RESPONSE, WE ARE UNABLE TO MEET THE TARGET NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.

AS SUCH, THE CHRISTMAST EVE PARTY WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELLED.

MY SINCERE APOLOGY TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE MADE PLAN TO ATTEND THIS EVENT AND WHO

SUPPORT THIS PARTY IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.

MAY I RECOMMEND OTHER C.C WHO ARE ALSO ORGANISING A SIMILAR FUNCTION AS WELL.

KINDLY REFER TO THE LINK BELOW:

http://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPortal.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=CRMSPortal_1&_urlType=render&_mode=view&CRMSPortal_1_action=CMFSearchResult&_pageLabel=CRMSPortal_page_1&CWT=

Keyword: Christmas Party                On: Activity

WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION !

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If you have enjoyed the dance performances earlier at this month’s gathering, we have more
for you!

Christmas is coming and we are planning a Christmas Eve Party cum dance performances and
many more at Kovan CC. Preliminary details:

EOs   : Danz (with Joy), Susan Chan & partner, Lydia Chin, James Tan
Event : Christmas Eve Party emoticon emoticon
Venue: Kovan CC Multipurpose Hall (aircon) and Tangerine Cafe (alfresco dining)
Time   : 7.00pm onwards
Program : Dance Performances
                Singing Performances
                Sing-along Session
                Social Dancing, and more dancing
                Games/Quizzes/Lucky Draws
                Buffet Dinner

Price   : Estimated S$18 to S$22 pax (don’t have to make payment yet, just register first!)
Closing Date : 8-Nov-2008
Target number : min 100 (Spouse and children > 15yrs are also welcome)emoticon
This is a NON-PROFIT event.

Note: All performance by our very own members. If you would like to contribute any performance
like singing, dancing (partner or group), magic show, impersonation (no copyright infringement),
skit/story-tellimg, musical interlude, etc  ……..  we greatly welcome you.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SPONSORS AND SPONSORS FOR PRIZES TOO!

We hope to garner your support and put up another spectacular gala.

Supporters’ list:

1) Doreen Ng (dancer)
2) Vivien Ler (dancer)
3) Francis R Mangalam (dancer)
4) Thomas Loh
5) Pearlynn Tan (+3)
5) Pearlynn Tan (Catherine Chan)
6) Pearlynn Tan (Cynthia Ong)
7) Pearlynn Tan (Ivy Ong)
8) Mary Lee (Perth) (sponsor)
9) Neo Sock Cheng
10) Susan Chan
11) Danz
12) Joyz
13) Lydia Chin
14) James Tan
15) Christina Chua
16) Catherine Chong (bbcat)
17) Patricia Lim
18) Lilian Lee
19) Maureen Lee
20) David Chan
21) Shirley Wee
22) Grace Ong
23) Cecil Ong
24) Roy Koh
25) Lilian Koh
26) Abel Tan

sincerely,
james

Eat Less Rice

Eat Less Rice!  Perfecto 

The human body was never meant to consume rice! You see, our genes have hardly changed in more than 30,000 years. However, our food choices and lifestyle have changed dramatically. The caveman would hardly recognize our food or way of life. Caveman food was never cooked as fire was not yet tamed. Thus, he ate only those foods that you can eat without treatment with or by fire. He ate fruits, vegetables, fish (sushi anyone?), eggs, nuts and meat. Yes, even meat. You can even eat meat raw if you were starving in the forest. You have the necessary enzymes to digest meat. However, rice, like wheat and corn, cannot be eaten raw.. It must be cooked. Even if you were starving in the desert, you cannot eat rice in the raw form. This is because we do not have the system of enzymes to break rice down. You were never meant to eat rice. To make matters worse, you not only eat rice, but also make it the bulk of your food. ! In some parts of Asia , rice forms up to 85% of the plate. Even if you take rice, keep it to a minimum. Remember, it is only for your tongue – not your body. Actually, rice and other grains like wheat and corn are actually worse than sugar. There are many reasons:
Rice becomes sugar – lots of it!   This is a fact that no nutritionist can deny: rice is chemically no different from sugar. One bowl of cooked rice is the caloric equal of 10 teaspoons of sugar. This does not matter whether it is white, brown or herbal rice. Brown rice is richer in fiber, some B vitamins and minerals but it is still the caloric equal of 10 teaspoons of sugar. To get the same 10 teaspoons of sugar, you need to consume lots of kangkong-10 bowls of it.
Rice is digested to become sugar.  Rice cannot be digested before it is thoroughly cooked. However, when thoroughly cooked, it becomes sugar and spikes circulating blood sugar within half an hour-almost as quickly as it would if you took a sugar candy. Rice is very low in the ‘rainbow of anti-oxidants. ‘ This complete anti-oxidant rainbow is necessary for the effective and safe utilization of sugar. Fruits come with a sugar called fructose. However, they are not empty calories as the fruit is packed with a whole host of other nutrients that help its proper assimilation and digestion.
Rice has no fiber.  The fiber of the kangkong fills you up long before your blood sugar spikes. This is because the fiber bulks and fills up your stomach. Since white rice has no fiber, you end up eating lots of ‘calorie dense’ food before you get filled up. Brown rice has more fiber but still the same amount of sugar.
Rice is tasteless-sugar is sweet.  There is only so much that you can eat at one sitting. How many teaspoons of sugar can you eat before you feel like throwing up? Could you imagine eating 10 teaspoons of sugar in one seating?
Rice is always the main part of the meal. While sugar may fill your dessert or sweeten your coffee, it will never be the main part of any meal. You could eat maybe two to three teaspoons of sugar at one meal. However, you could easily eat the equal value of two to three bowls (20-30 teaspoons) of sugar in one meal. I am always amused when I see someone eat sometimes five bowls of rice (equals 50 teaspoons of sugar) and then asks for tea tarik kurang manis! There is no real ‘built in’ mechanism for us to prevent overeating of rice:
How much kangkong can you eat?
How much fried chicken can you eat?
How much steamed fish can you eat? 
Think about that!
In one seating, you cannot take lots of chicken, fish or cucumber, but you can take lots of rice. Eating rice causes you to eat more salt.
As rice is tasteless, you tend to consume more salt-another villain when it comes to high blood pressure. You tend to take more curry that has salt to help flavor rice. We also tend to consume more ketchup and soy sauce which are also rich in salt.
Eating rice causes you to drink less water.  The more rice you eat, the less water you will drink as there is no mechanism to prevent the overeating of rice.. Rice, wheat and corn come hidden in our daily food. As rice is tasteless, it tends to end up in other foods that substitute rice like ! rice flo ur, noodles and bread. We tend to eat the hidden forms which still get digested into sugar. Rice, even when cooked, is difficult to digest. Can’t eat raw rice? Try eating rice half cooked. Contrary to popular belief, rice is very difficult to digest. It is ‘heavy stuff’. If you have problems with digestion, try skipping rice for a few days. You will be amazed at how the problem will just go away.
Rice prevents the absorption of several vitamins and minerals. Rice when taken in bulk will reduce the absorption of vital nutrients like zinc, iron and the B vitamins.
Are you a rice addict? Going rice-less may not be easy but you can go rice-less. Eating less rice could be lot easier than you think. Here are some strategies that you can pursue in your quest to eat less rice:
 Eat less rice-cut your rice by half. Barry Sears, author of the Zone Diet, advises ‘eating rice like spice’.
 Instead, increase your fruits and vegetables.
Take more lean meats and fish.
You can even take more eggs and nuts.
Have ‘riceless’ meals. Take no rice or wheat at say, breakfast. Go for eggs instead. Go on ‘riceless’ days – Go ‘western’ once a week…
Take no rice and breads for one day every week. That can’t be too difficult. Appreciate the richness of your food. Go for taste, colors and smells. Make eating a culinary delight. Enjoy your food in the original flavors.
Avoid the salt shaker or ketchup. You will automatically eat less rice.
Eat your fruit dessert before (Yes! No printing error) your meals.
The fiber rich fruits will ‘bulk up’ in your stomach. Thus, you will eat less rice and more fruits.
It’s your life. Decide what you want to eat!

Realistic World!

We do appreciate anyone who have a joke to share, and we learn to laugh at ourselves sometimes at the cranky thing we do. I come across this and would like to share with you! Though life can be tough but a man or woman who have a sense of humour is hard to come by. So, let’s laugh and share our jokes and make this world a better world to live! 

 

 An eighteen-year-old girl tells her Mom that she has missed her period
 for two months. Very worried, the mother goes to the drugstore and buys a 
pregnancy kit. The test result shows that the girl is pregnant.

 Shouting, cursing, crying, the mother says, "Who was the pig that did
 this to you? I want to know!" 

The girl picks up the phone and makes a call.
 Half an hour later a Ferrari stops in front of their house; a mature and
 On the Cheek distinguished man with grey hair, impeccably dressed in a very expensive 
suit, steps out of the car and enters the house.

 He sits in the living room with her father, the mother and the girl, and
 tells them, "Good morning, your daughter has informed me of the problem. 
However, I can’t marry her because of my personal family situation, but
 I’ll take charge."

 "If a girl is born, I will bequeath her two retail stores, a townhouse, a 
beach villa and a $2,000,000 bank account.

 If a boy is born, my legacy will be a couple of factories and a
 $5,000,000 bank account.

 If it is twins, a factory and $2,000,000 each. 
However, if there is a miscarriage, what do you suggest I do?"

 At this point, the girl father, who had remained silent, places a hand
 firmly on the man’s shoulder and tells him; 
"Then you try again…!"  Cheers 

Looking for traveling companions….

Hi,

I’m Mike Ong and I’m in my late 50s’. I’m looking for male traveling companions to see the world e.g. Central America, Mexico, Central Asia. Africa, Greenland etc.  Mode of travel can either be ‘free & easy’ or based on ‘package tours’. Having just retired from my own company, I can go anywhere, anytime and for any duration.

My email address is: butauweng@yahoo.com.sg

Please contact me if you are keen. I will gladly meet up for any further discussion.

With warmest regards