SAFRA Swim for HOPE!

For every lap we swim, SAFRA will be donating $1 to the beneficiaries they adopted. 

The more we swim, the more $$$ SAFRA will be donating. YEAH!!!!

It is happening on 12 October at the five SAFRA Clubhouses - Tampines, Yishun, Jurong Point, Toa Payoh and Mount Faber.

For more details: https://www.safra.sg/Participate/SAFRA-Swim-for-Hope.aspx#.U-9nt_m4Uy4

*Join me at SAFRA Tampines!!! 

Bike Fair @ SAFRA Tampines

Lots of sales over this weekend and this Bike Fair looks interesting too!!!

How I used my NS45 vouchers…

I gave my dad a treat at Astons @ SAFRA Toa Payoh!!! Yum yum!!!

I still have some vouchers left and I might use them up at Cold Storage for the grocery that we need.

Free WIFI @ SAFRA

Ever since the telcos limited the data plan to 2GB, I am always on the lookout for WIFI so as to prevent myself from exceeding the 2GB. I am thankful that there is free WIFI at SAFRA since I am at the clubhouses most of the times. I can tap on to the free WIFI to do my work, surf the internet and watch videos.

2013… a fitter me!

So the other day, I had some time before class and I headed to SAFRA Jurong for a work out session. What I like about SAFRA’s gym, EnergyOne, is that they are affordable for students like me. There are no pushy trainers trying to get me to sign up for PT packages. I don’t need the aerobic/yoga/pilates classes so I think EnergyOne is the best option for me. 

All the SAFRA clubhouses come with swimming pools and after a workout, a swim is the best way to cool the body down. 

There is a good mix of machines and free weights. Lots of space here at SAFRA Jurong and the crowd is not that bad in the day. I am not sure about the crowd in the evenings and nights since I will most probably on the other side of the island.

So do consider signing up for EnergyOne’s membership if you are thinking of changing your lifestyle to a fitter one.

At SAFRA, there is something for everyone!

 

SAFRA is not just a place for NSF/NSmen to chill or relax. There are many programmes and activities cater for young and old. Learn to play tennis or you can even send your children to a 'Kids Survival Camp'.

 

Over the years, I have noticed that SAFRA has been trying to come up with new and interesting programmes and activites for members like me. And sometimes, there are badminton and table tennis competitions.  



At the top of SAFRA Tampines…

… there are 2 tennis courts and 1 practice court!

I like to ‘jio’ my friends who are staying in the area to play a game or two. And, this is one of the few places in Singapore where you can play tennis and enjoy watching air planes flying in and out of Singapore. Sometimes I feel like I am playing tennis at the airport.

The rates for booking the courts are affordable and it can be done via the SAFRA portal. For more info, you may want to c l i c k h e r e!

NS45 SAFRA Vouchers!

Woohoo!!!! My NS45 SAFRA vouchers have arrived and I even get an extra one year of SAFRA membership!!!

Many thanks to the various authorities who put this together to reward Singaporean sons and daughters who served and are still serving the nation.

Although serving the nation should not come with a price tag and it is something that we should do as citizens, it is a nice gesture from the government.

The SAFRA Vouchers can be used at more than 5000 outlets including attractions such as the Singapore Zoo and S.E.A. Aquarium. I will use the vouchers to give my family a treat at one of the F&B outlets since they have been supporting me whenever I have to go back for ICT.

Check out the outlets where the vouchers can be used:

 

And you might want to ‘LIKE’ the official NS45 Facebook page:

SAFRA SBR & AHM is confirmed!

Well, it was rumoured that the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2012 will not take place. The rumour turned out to be fake, the running event is going to happen on 9th September 2012!!

SAFRA members get to sign up from 18th May onwards and during the Priority Period, it will only cost $28!!!!

Isn’t that great? I mean, nowadays, running events are getting very expensive, very very expen$ive!!!! I think $28 is consider reasonable!

Stay ACTIVE, Get Healthy!

SAFRA AVventura

SAFRA AVventura is back! If river swim, abseil, bike, run and kayak sounds exciting to you, this is the one race you should not miss.

It gets tougher and more challenging each year, so never take this race lightly.

Happening on 15 Jan 2012, and the Early Bird Promotion is only till 15 Oct 2011.

Challenge yourself!

SAFRA AVventura

L a n g k a w I ~ ~ ~

Source:

I am a frequent visitor to Malaysia but I have not been to Langkawi yet. Langkawi is an archipelago of 104 islands to the North-West of Mainland Malaysia. And it faces the Andaman sea, yes, the other side of the sea is Thailand. Now the chinese name for Langkawi is 浮羅交怡 – not much meaning behind it, just words that sounded like Langkawi. As for the malay name, we have Langkawi Permata Kedahname, which means Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah.

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Palau Langkawi is the most happening island and this is the place where you can  find lots to do and lots to eat. Of course, if you plan to chill and relax by the beach, you can do so too as it is perfectly legal to do so! Did I say shopping is duty free on the island? YES, it is!!!!!

NOW…. if I get the chance to go to Langkawi, on my wish list, I hope to dive as much as possible and come back home with a new tan. My reputation of being a beach boy has become historic and I look forward to reclaim that title. 

Safra’s in2it.sg is organising a contest where eight lucky participants will get to go to Langkawi fully sponsored. YES, FULLY SPONSORED!!! Isn’t that fantastic?????

Sun, Sea and the Sand… that spells L A N G K A W I loud and clear, so please let me be one of those lucky 8!

SAFRA Dragonboat is recruiting!!

REQUIREMENT: Guys should have completed Nation Service and girls should be above 18 years old

Date: 23 January 2011 (Sunday)
Venue: Kallang Water Sports Centre, 10 Stadium Lane Singapore 397774
Time: 9.30 – 12.00pm
Kallang water sports centre: http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel.php?travel_id=4472&travel_site=51113

Attire: Singlet/ T-shirt and Shorts

Footware: Sandals, Aqua shoe, Slippers

What to bring: Water bottle, sun block lotion (advisable), sunglass, cap, toiletries, towel, a set of fresh clothings (be ready to get WET!!)…. and your Fighting spirit!

Paddles and lifevest will be provided.

*Note: No orientation/ recruitment fees will be collected and we do not collect club funds from our paddlers. Do RSVP to me by 18 Jan 2011, Tuesday if you will be joining us in the orientation. Your promt reply will be greatly appreciated. (If you are unable to join us on 23 Jan and is still keen in joining us, do drop me a mail for other arrangement.)Do feel free to contact us at committee@safradragons.org or reply to me if you have further enquiries.

Thank you and see you real soon!!

Paddles up!!!

Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2009

It was my first overseas race with Safra Dragonboat team and I must say, it was a fantastic one. The trip to Penang started on 22nd May morning. I had dragged myself out of bed at 5.30am so that I won't be late. Yup, the time to meet is 6.30am, it was kind of early for me but I still made it in time.

The bus left Toa Payoh stadium at 7am and from there, we headed off for Senai Airport. Traffic was okay for a Monday morning, but then, we were heading towards the Second Link and hence, maybe that was the reason for the smooth traffic. It took about an hour plus from TPY to get to Senai. The airport was under some renovation, but it still looked pretty much the same as the last time when I was there.

After we checked in, we had Mary Brown for Breakfast. I had the French toast set but it was not fantastic. The toasts were cold and the coffee weak. Luckily for me, Dunkin Donut saved the day. I had the peanut butter jelly which was superb! Yum yum.

After filling up our stomach, we were all ready to go. We were given face masks, an instruction from the management I think. And I think, we were the only group of passengers who wore the masks. Kind of fun though.

The flight was short, too short for me to truly enjoy it. It was great to be at Penang after the travelling in the morning. And our guide was on time, or she could have been there much much earlier. With our bags and stuff transported onto a lorry, we got onto a coach which has comfy seats and cooling aircon.

It took about 45 minutes before we reached our hotel. The journey was pretty rough and traffic was bad. Lots of cars on the roads and there were many winding roads. Hence I was glad when we reached Holiday Inn Penang.

We only had an hour to have lunch and to prepare for training. Time was tight and hence, we walked to a nearby coffee shop to "da bao". We were on time and so was the bus. The scenery of the training ground, Teluk Bahang Dam, was great. But then, some how I still prefer Bedok Reservoir to it.

The water was heavy as it is freshwater. Unlike the saltwater in Kallang, the water did not provide much upthrust force and hence, it was more challenging to paddle in it. I was glad we had the training as it gave us a better idea of the conditions of the water. Longer pulls will definitely worked better than faster stroke rates + short pulls.

Training was short and shopping was next. YEAH!!! We headed for Northam Beach Cafe (诺登美食坊) for dinner and it was SHIOK! We ordered a lot of food, and it was really good. We had Fried oysters, German sausages, Char Kuay Tiao, Apom, Dim sum, Rojak, Po Piah, Prawn noodle and more... Although these are items we can find in Singapore but some how, they tasted much better. Either we were really hungry or the food was really good.

Then we headed for a shopping mall but as it was late, most shops were closed. The Giant supermarket was the only exciting choice we had. We stocked up water and tibits!! Chips, biscuits and more chips. Then, we returned to the hotel to rest.