POSTPONED -> Gunung Lambak Day Trip 18 July

Due to the volatile H1N1 situation, this trip will be postponed.
Do watch out for more updates about this activity in the future.

Mt Semeru Trip Briefing 1 July

For those who have signed up for the coming Mt Semeru Trip: There will be a trip briefing this coming Wednesday, 1 July 2009. Please be at the ARC at 745 pm. Your attendance is necessary.

Project IDentity 2009

Find out more about the project http://projid09.wordpress.com/

Free & Easy Wednesdays @ 79D

This is for those who

• have gained 5kg and want to lose weight
• want to maintain general fitness at absolutely $0
• want a break from their usual exercise programme
• are training for KK, Semeru, India, Lambak
• want to see their friends (its not the activity, its the company)
• want to go for kopi (and gossip) session after the climb

We are climbing this Wednesday (and several more Wednesdays) from 7:30 pm onwards till about 10:00 pm. If you're late, 79D is the place. How much load, how many sets, you decide! Climb on!

Gunung Lambak Day Trip 18 July

Gunung Lambak is a popular day trek destination with the locals and rises 510m above sea levels. The trek is an upward climb with lots of scrambling but should be completed in approximately 2-3 hours for a hiker of reasonable fitness. There is a radio tower and a shelter at the summit. From the summit, you will be able to get a birds eye view of the town of Kluang. Photo-opportunities are available with a sign that indicates that the trekker is at the summit.

Though this is considered a beginner's trail, it can be quite intense due to the steep climb (if you're less fit). Staircase climbing training is required to enjoy the trek. (You are welcome to join the bunch of us who are training for a few other treks or for general fitness at the 40-storey flats in Toa Payoh)

Gunung Lambak Day Trip

18 July 09 (Sat)

Register by 3 July 2009 (Fri)

0700 - 2230 hours

Kluang, Johor, Malaysia

S$35.00

Cost includes 2-way transport between Larkin and Gunung Lambak, dinner, and insurance. If you've never hiked with us overseas before, we will require you to get a tentanus jab and medical clearance from your family doctor prior to the trip.

Registration is now open over the counter at Toa Payoh Central CC only. Inquire within now or simply quote the activity code 'A14064446' when you register (You will need to provide your information in the overseas expedition form provided, so please make sure you have your passport information with you)

Itinerary (subject to changes):
0715: Meet at Kranji MRT
0930: Reach Larkin
1000: Bus to Kluang
1130: Early Lunch
1215: Head to Gunung Lambak
1230: Start Trek
1430: Reach Summit
1445: Descend
1630: Reach base. Wash-up
1700: Cab to Kluang
1730: Dinner
1900: Bus to Larkin
2100: Reach Larkin. Head for Singapore
2230: Home Sweet Home

Questions? Email guohui@gmail.com.

WFP? Can eat or not?

The Wellness & Fitness Programme (WFP) started in July 2005, soon after the end of the 12th Basic Outdoor Adventure Training Course by ever-energetic volunteers amongst the 12th BOATERS in the company and enthusiasm of their new found friends. Today, it continues to be organised by volunteers who are mostly ex-boaters.

The motivation behind was more than fitness. More than ever, it was purely to relive the moments that they have had together in the 3 months together, the friendship and the camaraderie which pulled many heart strings alike, with the added bonus of being able to get off and hike any mountain anytime a trip comes up or anytime they feel like a climb.

Even though BOAT was over, the spirit of BOAT remains. This marked the beginning of their adventure journey (and more to come) together in the Toa Payoh Adventure Club as even closer friendships were forged. Activities were wide ranging and anything goes as long as there was interest.

Free-spirited adventurers they were. From yoga to jogging to badminton, swimming, rock climbing, blading and even training for marathons and adventure races together. Basically, this is a non-structured programme and we welcome you even if you do not know us.

Badminton Session

We have not forgotton about our ever popular monthly badminton sessions. We are proud to bring this back to you at no cost. Bring your own racquets and come on down for a smashing good time~!

Mark this date in your calendar now. See you on 07 July 09, 2000 - 2200 hours @ TPY Central CC MPH.

Your RSVP is required. Email guohui@gmail.com.

The Starlight Club

The Youth Executive Committee (YEC) have just launched a community service club – “The Starlight Club”, under the youth group on Sunday, 15th March 2009. In their efforts to promote greater inclusivity in the community, the YEC have initiated a pilot project to establish and provide support to youths with special needs in the community (i.e. Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC) by:

1. providing the liaison between special schools and community to ensure that youths with special needs continue to have meaningful social activities and social support after they leave schools;
2. organizing suitable activities for different activity groups of beneficiaries;
3. connecting existing community support groups with beneficiaries.

The YEC are looking for young people, or the young at heart to contribute their time and efforts to assisting youths with special needs and youths at risk to integrate into the community

To know more about YEC and The Starlight Club, please visit YEC’s websites at

• http://www2.paym.org.sg/toa_payoh_central
• http://starlightclub.multiply.com

What's Next?

BOAT is over. What's next? Gunung Lambak. Its the "Bukit Timah" of the locals there, only three times higher. A great workout anytime. Shouldn't we be scaling greater heights? Definitely. We'd like to take it slow and to think big but start small. A few of us will be visiting Semeru, Kinabalu and India come August. We've got many interesting programmes lined up. Check out our calendar to find out more!!

New Web Address

This blog will bear the following URL with immediate effect.
http://toapayohadventureclub.blogspot.com/

TPAC Games Night @ ARC

Date: 17 June 2009 (Wed)
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Venue: Toa Payoh Central C.C. @ ARC.

Who will be there: Tin, Waiman, Huixia, Vincent(12th BOAT), Jo & Poh Kiat.

Games we have:

• Settlers of Catan,
• Aquarium (?)
• Ugly Dolls
• Poker
• Jenga
• Twister
• More...

Bring your own:

• Food!
• Chocolate!
• Games!
• Please do not bring Mahjong (wait police catch)

Who can come: Anyone! Come and make some friends! Bring your friends!

Footnote: This is a casual gathering, please leave a comment on http://tpadventure.multiply.com/journal/item/68 or email tin797@yahoo.com.sg so we know how many to expect.

14th BOAT Graduation

we have survived

congrats to all 14th boaters

[PAYM] - Come join us at the PAYM Policy Forum @ Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC: Dialects in Singapore - The "Forgotten" Tongue on Saturday, 27 June 2009

The Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Youth Executive Committees invite you to:

PAYM Policy Forum
Dialects in Singapore -
The "Forgotten" Tongue

Have YOUths lost their dialects?
Should learning of dialects be advocated in Singapore?

Guest-of-Honour:

Mrs Josephine Teo

Member of Parliament for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC

Adviser to Bishan-Toa Payoh GROs

Event details:

Date: Saturday, 27 June 2009

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm (Registration starts at 1.15pm)

Venue: Toa Payoh Central CC, Theatrette, Level 3

93 Toa Payoh Central

Toa Payoh Central Community Building

Singapore 319194

Registration:

For enquiries and registration, please email bishantpyec@gmail.com

by Wednesday, 24 June 2009.