Alexandra Sun visits 15 Clarke Street Gallery

 Ms Alexandra is the great grand niece of Dr Sun Yat Sen.  She and her team from China visited 15 Clarke Street Gallery to discover more about the Perak China Connect during the Chinee Revolution of 1911.

Dr Leong Oon Keong gave a 45 minutes presentation on the Perak China Connect followed by networking and dinner.  

Four Must Have Retirement Assets

 Four Must Have Retirement Assets

This video discusses four essential assets for a fulfilling retirement, moving beyond just financial considerations.

The four key assets are:

• Financial security: This means having enough assets to live comfortably and not feel sacrificial in retirement. The speaker advises against extreme sacrifices in youth for early retirement, referencing the "FIRE movement", and notes that retiring too young can lead to a desire to re-engage with work or activities after a couple of years.
• Strong relationships: Multiple studies highlight the importance of relationships as we age. The speaker contrasts the independent U.S. culture with other cultures that often feature multi-generational living, suggesting that while independence has benefits, it can also lead to isolation.
• Health: As people get older, health becomes an increasingly valuable asset. The speaker shares his personal routine of regular workouts and emphasizes making healthy food choices, even when dining out. He stresses the importance of consciously protecting one's health as it's a limited resource.
• Time: Recognizing that time is a limited resource is crucial. The speaker encourages viewers to make the most of the time they have, particularly during their "senior years".

2nd Video for review (60 seconds clip).

The Four Phases of Retirement

3 videos have been selected for discussion at 15 Clarke Street on Thursday 19th March 2026. 

The topic is "Life after 50".

Join us: Registration Link

Pewter Pitcher

Pewter is primarily an alloy of tin, with small amounts of other metals for durability.  Modern pewter is lead-free and safe to use. It consists of 95% tin, along with copper and antimony.  Pewter is easy to shape.

The first pewter pitchers were produced in Europe, where they served wine and provided water during travel, especially on boats and ships.  Pewter pitchers remained popular throughout early American history, serving water, milk, and other beverages in homes.  During the Victorian era, they were used for social gatherings and parties.