Habitat for Humanity Singapore is aiding a collection drive for Radion International, a social enterprise aimed at helping refugees in Thailand.Below are the list of items that are the priority of Radion:
New Hygiene Items (Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap)
New Medical/Pharmaceutical items (first aid kits/gloves/masks/bandages)
Working Electronics/Technology Items (Solar Panels, Water filtration systems, torch lights, batteries)
If you have other items listed in the flyer below, do bring them as well although they are not as needed.
Bring the items to Habitat for Humanity Singapore during office hours:Mon-Fri (except Public Holidays)
9am-12pm,1pm-6pm
Closing Date is 30 January 2009 (Fri).
For more information, please contact Edmond at edmond@habitat.org.sg
See http://www.radion-international.org/ for more information
Habitat for Humanity SingaporeCentury Technology Building56 Lorong 23 Geylang#05-00 Singapore 388381Tel: 6744 7326

Golf on 12th, Feb, Thursday in JB

Hi all golf enthusiast

Will be arranging for game on 12th Feb, Thursday most probably in Ponderosa. For those interested to join in please email me with handphone number, whether you will be driving and which part of Singapore are you living (for example East, West, Central etc) by 6th February 2009.

Blessed Lunar New Year,

Kylie Yeo kylieyeo@singnet.com.sg
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Exclusive Dining Event (for christians only)

Dear All,

1) We will be organising a dinning event on 31.1.2009, 7-10 pm. The entire venue (central location) has already been booked exclusively for this event. So kindly invite your single christian friends along for this event.

2) Interested participants, kindly register yourself via email with your
- full name as per nric,
- christian name if any,
- chuch attending, and
- mobile number to gtky.admin@gmail.com . Venue will be disclose to the participants.

3) Due to space constraints, the full capacity of the venue is only around 50 so kindly register early to avoid disappointment.

4) The price of the dinner is to be settled by each individual depending on the food ordered. Price is around $10-20 dollars. Some of you might want to consume the full course wedding style banquet menu which may cost slightly more, around 30 dollars.


Points to note:

1) Punctuality is greatly appreciated.

2) It is great to catch up with old friends. Nevertheless, try to know someone new.

3) Allow other participants space to know other people. Do rotate and move around.


Till then, take care and God Bless!
John /Keith

High Tea on 22 Feb (Sun) (For Single Christians, FCBC members only)

Date: 22 Feb (Sun), 2.30pm to 5pmVenue: To be confirmed (most likely town area)Price: $20 ~ $28+++ per person (pay your own share on that day)Registration: Latest by 15 Feb, email me at eunicehuey@hotmail.com with you and your friends' name / email / hp / network. NOTE: - This event is not confirmed until I see the response of at least 15 participants with 40% of brothers. I'll announce whether it's on or not by 17 Feb. - Pls inform me 1st before bringing extra people as I need to reserve seats and it won't be nice if the person come and the restaurant is full. - For others and organiser's sake, please be gracious NOT to do last min cancellation or missing in action once everything is confirmed.

Dinner Event on V-Day (For Single Christians Only)

** For FCBC Church members only

Peranakan Heritage Tour

Enchanted by "The Little Nonya"?
I will be holding a heritage tour around Katong and Joo Chiat on 28th Febraury. Highlights include:
2.00 - Meet at MRT station and take a bus to Katong.
2.45 - 4.10 p.m. Tour of Katong Antique House (including kueh-tasting)
4.30 p.m. Walking tour of Peranakan houses along Katong and Joo Chiat
6.00 p.m. Dinner at Peranakan Restaurant (optional)
The cost is $15.00, excluding dinner.

Interested? Just e-mail chanhn220303@yahoo.com and I'll confirm the meeting place in my reply.
Shalom!
Pauline Chan

Japanese Curry Udon on 30 Jan Fri 7-9pm (For Single Christians Only)

Hi,
There will be a Christians’ singles’ dinner event on 30 Jan. Do come and join us!
Please note that you have received this email for singles’ events because you were probably a participant previously, made enquiries about the events or recommended by friends.
“Every weekend presents a precious opportunity to expand your network of friends.”
Jan 30 (Fri)
Networking Session @ Japanese Curry Udon – 2 hearts
Japanese Curry Udon @ The Central 7pm -9pm. S$10. Max 24. CD: Jan 20
Enjoy the speciality of the house in Japanese curry Udon with Pork Katsu as the highly recommended dish in the cozy corner of this Japanese style restaurant. Price indicates registration fee.
*Please note that a registration fee is charged excluding the meal cost so that participants can have their own choice of food from a wide variety.
*Rotation of seats is dependant on the venue setting or situation or atmosphere. In the event there is no rotation of seats, the ice breaker game will give you an opportunity to introduce yourself to your new friends.
Registration
These events are opened to Poly and Uni graduates. The fees indicated are for SDU and SDS members. Non member can participate so long as they satisfy the first criteria.
If you are interested to sign, please register with your name, age, gender, Hp and email address & indicate if you are a SDU or SDS member. If you are a non- member, please indicate if you are uni or poly grad. The information given to the organizer is strictly confidential and for reference purposes only.
Payment
By ATM Funds transfer to POSB Savings Account 137-49250-4. Avoid machines that run out of receipts. You can use POSB or DBS ATM. Please notify once you have paid via email.
You may use internet immediate transfer from and to the same bank Eg, POSB to POSB.
Please inform if you paying for your friends.
Please transfer the amount only when you received my sms after confirmation of seat for you.
Reserve your seat soon before it is taken up!

Dinner and Lo Hei 28 Jan09(This Wed) 730pm meet outside Great World City Toast Box (For Single Christians Only)

Hi all,
Happy Properous New Year

A goodway to start off in Chinese New Year with Dinner and Lo Hei.
Please come if you can make it tomorrow :)

-Meeting Date: 28 Jan'09(Wed)
-Meeting Time: 730-745pm (later than 745pm, go to Irvin's restaurant)
-Meeting place: Great World City Toastbox
-Restaurant : Irvin seafood cze char at 397 River Valley Road
-Speciality: Salted Egg and Chilli Crabs
-Cost: At Own Cost ( should be $12-$15 per person)
http://www.hungrygowhere.com/singapore/irvin_s_seafood_cze_char/

Cheers,
Wilfred Wong wilfredwong2222@yahoo.com

Nature Walk - 7 Feb 09 (For single Christians Only)

Dear all,
After feasting for the New Year, it's time to do some workout to losethose unwanted fat. Let take a nature walk/climb at Bukit Timah Hill on
7 February 2009, Saturday at 8:00am.
There is a little exibition to view while waiting for the walk/climb to start. As there is
quite a bit of climbing steps involve. And the uneven trail which may be slippery
or muddy we would recommend those joining us to wear cover foot wearplease avoid slippers. - Drink lots or water in the evening and morning to stay hydrated. Bring a water bottle (with enough water)- Have a good breakfast (not provided) you going to need the energy to climb- Wear comfy loose clothing please avoid heavy jeans- Bring insect repellent if you don't like mosqitoes :)- Do not join the walk if you are not feeling well.- Please please travel light - a small haversack or bag to carry your stuff is enough
as a 3-4 hours outing.- Bring rain gear - umbrella, rain jacket, poncho etc.- Please don't remove any plants,insect etc from the reserve....Take pictures,leave footprints. Optional- Bring in snacks (CNY goodies) and share with your new friends! of course you carry up lah!- Binoculars - lots of interesting wildlife if we keep quiet and share what you see with others- Hat/cap- Camera (with waterproof bag) Its going to be a leisure walk up to the summit. Proberly 2 hours or less. We will split into 2 groups
and the walking pace base on the slowest in the group. So don't rush :) When the going getstough....your brother and sister next to you will encourage you through. We will reach the summit
and have some rest and refreshment. perhaps some games if permits. Then proceed down the the
visitor centre. wash up and off for lunch nearby. We will have lunch at Bukit Timah Hawer Center
around 1230pm (provided the walk is smooth).
Our aim is to have fellowship with each other, appreciate God's nature and have fun :)
Oh! Not forgeting burning off those extra weight from the festive session! Getting to Bukit Timah Nature ReserveBy BusSBS service 170. TIBs services 67, 75, 171, 173, 184, 852 and 961.Alight along Upper Bukit Timah Road, opposite Bukit Timah Shopping Centreand Beauty World Centre, or along Jalan Anak Bukit, opposite Courtsfurniture store, and walk to the end of Hindhede Drive.By CarTravelling from the city, follow the direction of Upper Bukit Timah Roadtowards Woodlands, make a u-turn just after the Courts furniture store andturn left into Hindhede Drive. Limited parking is available at thefoothill of the reserve. To minimise our impact to the reserve, especiallyon weekends, you may like to take the public transport instead.

Please register with your Name, Gender, Contact Nos., Email and Church.
Registration will close once it hit the maximum nos...

Please email to : iiiang@hotmail.com

Thank you....

Shalom (",)

CNY Fellowship (For Single Christians Only)

FULL REGISTRATION FOR LADIES!!

Let's have fellowship and celebrate CNY in an unique way by exploring the River Hongbao displays and performances, instead of the usual house-visiting and singles-interrogation.

Date: 27 Jan

Time: 4.30pm.

Venue: Marina Bay Floating Platform

Dinner: @ any fastfood outlet nearby

Group Size: ~24

Feel free to email me your name/church/email/mobile no./ Confirmation of event will be emailed to all registrants by 23 Jan '09.
Chinese New Year Celebrations at Marina Bay
River Hong Bao 2009
At Marina Bay Floating Platform (Nearest MRT: City Hall)

24 Jan 09 - 1 Feb 09
Opening ceremony on the night of 24 Jan 09
6pm - 11pm daily; except 25 Jan 09 (6pm - 12.30am)
Chinese cultural performances, food stalls, and lanterns
Firecrackers & Pyrotechnics Show at 8pm nightly
(except 11.59pm on 25 Jan 09, Chinese New Year's Eve)

Schedule of nightly performanes, 8-10pm
24, 25 Jan - Hubei Art College & Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe
26 Jan - Performances by new Singapore citizens
27 Jan - Beijing opera - 'Journey to the West'
28 Jan - Performances by youth groups
29 Jan - Best Singapore Youth Festival groups
30,31 Jan - Local and foreign artistes
Taiwanese celebrity 'Wa Wa' Jin Zhi Juan
Singapore Project Superstars winners Kelvin Tan, Kelly Poon
1 Feb - Wa Wa, Hubei Art College & Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe

God Bless,
Vincent vinc3ntlim@gmail.com

Bak Kwa

My Christain friend, Timothy (Timothy_LIM@score.gov.sg), works for Score, and is helping his ex-inmates to sell bak kwa. These inmates will bbq the bak kwa and Timothy will deliver them to the customers. It's $40 per kg. Min purchase is 1 kg.

Rgds
Pat

tennis (beginner) group (For Single Christians Only)

Hi all,I am trying to form a tennis (beginner) group to play regularly after CNY. If you are keen to join the group, please drop me an email. Thanks.

Karen
mailto:Thanks.karenlimwanchen@yahoo.com

Sentosa Flower Festival

Dear brothers and sisters,

Join me for a time of fun and fellowship at Sentosa this Saturday at the start of Sentosa's Flower Festival. For those who like flowers and photography, you can snap to your heart's content this Saturday.


Date: 24th January 2009 (Saturday)
Meeting Venue: to be disclosed to signed up participants.
Meeting time: 4.00 p.m.
Program: Proceed to Imbiah station. 5.00p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Photo admiring and taking. Free and easy. Do mingle and pair off with new friends. 7.30 p.m. assemble at Imbiah station, proceed for dinner at Subway sandwich at Harbourfront. Activity ends around 9.30 p.m. after dinner. Those who are on and able to wake up for church the next day, please continue to go for drinks :)
Objective: enjoy God's creation and fellowship.


Cost: Ticket $3 and Subway (average $6 plus per meal). Just in case Subway does not have enough seats, some of us can go Harbourfront food court.

Things to bring :
mineral water
camera (if you like to take pictures)
some light snacks cos having late dinner
money

Kindly email name, email address, church attending and hp number if you are going.

Cheers

Irene Kwan
kwanhuilin@yahoo.com.sg

Buses to HarbourFront Bus Terminal
10, 30, 65, 80, 93, 97, 100, 143, 145, 166, 188, 855

MRT
Harbourfront MRT

Event Highlights at Imbiah

Traveller’s Garden
Feast your eyes on over 100 species of Spring flowers from all over the world.
Be enthralled by the legends and tales of faraway lands – the Land of Pink,
Land of Gold and Land of Blue.

Window of Spring and Zodiac Plaza “Happy Cow Family”
Back from their travels to the far corners of the world, the Happy Cow Family have returned to share their experiences of wondrous Spring. Marvel with them at the millions of blooms in their garden, and share a photo moment with the Family as they don their best new clothes to usher in the New Year.

Colours of Love
Since the earliest days of mankind, flowers have been used to express different forms of love and emotions. Come join us and learn more about the language and meanings of the season’s blooms!

Trees of Life
Be captivated by the beauty and elegance of the Trees of Life. Make a wish
and send your warmest greetings of peace and prosperity to the world this
festive season!

Event Highlights at Palawan

Golden Harvest
The arrival of Spring is the time when farmers plough the fields, hoping to be blessed with a bountiful harvest come autumn. Revel in the Spring blooms as we look forward to the year ahead!

Learning Journey
Discover the wonderful world of colours and learn about the different types of flowers used for dye extraction. Historically and traditionally used to colour scrolls, religious costumes, food, cosmetics etc. for over 3000 years, dyes play an important part in our everyday lives. Now you too, can learn the secrets and tricks of extraction and dyeing at our hands-on activity stations!

Giant Recycled Sculpture
Look out for the Giant Recycled Sculpture created by Singapore’s renowned artists!

Schools’ Gardening and Sculpture Display Competition
Check out the fascinating garden sculptures created by our budding talents from local primary, secondary and tertiary schools – all lined up for your viewing pleasure at Palawan Beach!

Festive Market and Food Street
Tickle your tastebuds with the flavours of the season and discover a myriad of delectable treats!

17 Jan - KTV session (For Single Christian)

Karaoke on 17 Jan 09, 3pm to 7pm. Followed by dinner at nearby place. Venue: Party World, Liang Court Meeting place and time: Clarke Quay MRT 2.30 pm Cost: around $15 for ktv (will calculate on actual day) VIP room booked for up to 16 people. So far, 3 guys and 8 gals. Registation closed for gals. Enough room for up to 5 more guys. Email: kckerk@gmail.com SMS: 98352290 contact person: Joseph Kerk

18/1 (Sun) Serving Needy Project R.I.C.E., organised by Red Cross

18/1 (Sun) Serving Needy Project R.I.C.E., organised by Red Cross
Dear bros and sisters,

Project R.I.C.E., organised by Red Cross and SMU students.

20 volunteers are needed to help on this Sunday (18 Jan) with the repacking of rice into 5kg packets and on the distribution of the rice to the Care Corner at Block 158. Anyone interested and available to help out this meaningful project to reach out to the needy residents?

Venue: Toa Payoh West Commuity Club (next to Philips factory) 200 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh S(319642) Tel: 63530577

The timing for packing the rice will start from 10.30am to 6pm. Volunteers can help out for 2 or 3 hours. Please do come down and lend your support to this worthy cause to help the needy families.

You may contact Bruce (Assistant Constituency Manager, TPY West CC) at 63530577/92298139 or Eddy at 91456508 eddy_jiahui@yahoo.com.sg to confirm your attendance or for enquiry. Thank you for your time.

Buffet dinner on 21st February 2009 (For single Christians)

Hi all

Thank you for your great response for my last BBQ dinner at Suntec in October 2008. There were a total of 42 ladies and 28 gentlemen who turned up for the event. There is already a couple who have been dating since November...

Since than I've been extremely busy but I've already lined up a few activities from February till May. Therefore, start the new year with new friends and great fellowship...

Date : 21st February 2009, Saturday

Time : 5.30 pm registration, dinner starts at 6.00 pm till 10.00 pm

Price : S$25.00 per person to be paid before deadline

Deadline : Please registrate with name/church/gender/email address and handphone number by 16th February 2009, Monday

If you are registrating for your friend please indicate their name/church/gender/email address and handphone number

Venue : Somewhere near Shenton Way (details of address to be given after deadline to those who has done their payments)

Maximum capacity : 150 persons

Please see below menu : -
Menu

Seafood Fried Egg Salad
Thai Beef Salad
Mini Spring Roll
Chili Fried Fish
Stir Fried Slice Fish with Ginger Onion
Stir Fried Beef Broccoli
Beansprout with Salted Fish
Sambal Brinjal
Stir Fried Kangkong Thai Style
Tahu Telor
Sayur Lodeh
Stir Fried Seafood with Basil
Green Curry Chicken
Sweet Sour Chicken
Black Pepper Chicken
Cashewnut Chicken
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
Belachan Fried Rice
Minced Chicken Tofu Soup
Tom Yum Soup
Free flow of lime juice


Look forward to seeing all of you again and catching up with those whom I've already met before and making new friends for the new year!

Blessings,

Kylie Yeo kylieyeo@singnet.com.sg

Cycling to Sentosa Cove from Siloso Beach (For single Christians)

Hi all,
For those who enjoy cycling and likes the stunning view of
One Degree 15 at Sentosa Cove with its luxurious houses, gorgeous yachts and sea views.

Brother Ken Goh will be co-organizing. Come and join us
for the below outing.

-Event: Cycling to Sentosa Cove from Siloso Beach
http://www.sentosacove.com/home.html
-Date : 18 Jan'08(Sun) 230-6pm
-Time: 2.30pm meet outside Vivo Food Republic
-Attire: Comfortable Clothing
-Cost : At Own Cost
*One hour cycling is $5 and we need 2 hour to cycle
*$3 entry to Sentosa
-Requirement:
a) Must know how to cycle and will cycle on roads
b) Bring Camera, Mineral Water and rain coat
b) This is a leisure outing, organizer will not accountable
to participants if injury/death in the event of accidents
on insurance claim.

Please indicate if you are keen to join us dinner 630pm,
it will be either at sentosa Kopi-tiam or Harbour Front
foodcourt at 3rd floor.

See you around!

Cheers,
Wilfred Wong wilfredwong3333@hotmail.com
94884478

Hiking at Macritchie Reservoir Park (For Single Christians)

Date: 17th January 2009 (Saturday)
Meeting time: 8.00 a.m.
Meeting place: Venus Drive carpark. Alight at bus stop opposite flame tree park condominium.
Hiking distance: 10 kilometres.
Hiking time: Fast 2 and half hours, Slow 4 hours ( We want to walk at a comfortable pace, so will take about 4 hours.)
Program: Hike from Venus Drive carpark to HSBC Tree-top walk over hanging bridge, then to Jelutong tower and lastly over board walk and ends at Macritchie main entrance.
After hiking: take a bus about six stops to Casurina at Thomson road for roti prata or wanton mee and duck rice. Programs ends after lunch.
Objectives: to exercise, enjoy God's creation and fellowship with people who can wake up early on Sat morning

Kindly email full name, hp number, email address and church attending to kwanhuilin@yahoo.com.sg before 16th January if interested. I will email map and other necessary information.

Cheers,

Irene Kwan

14 Feb (Saturday) - Beulah 1st Valentine Meetup and Dinner

11 Feb (Wed) - Beulah 1st Valentine Meetup and Dinner - 36 singles max (18 couples), a time of fun and interaction and end off the evening with a romantic dinner for Table for 36 :)......More details soon.... Regards kokwah@beulah.sg

8 Feb (Sunday) - BBQ @ East Coast (Beulah)

8 Feb (Sunday) - BBQ @ East Coast - 5pm-9pm, $20/pax, (50 pax maximum), those interested please send email to kokwah@beulah.sg with "BBQ/Name/Church/Mobile".

(Badminton Session)

I have booked 2 badminton courts at Chong Pang CC (near Yishun mrt) this Fri 9/1/09 from 730-930pm. Those who are keen may register through email: lstspore@yahoo.com

Thanks
Tina