Old Frees' Association revisited

I've been away from the Old Frees' Association for too long. Too long until I was surprised by the changes to the interior of the building when I stopped by for lunch today. Though the building still looked unchanged from the outside, a lot of internal renovation work had gone on.

This is the sitting area of the new lobby. The old reading room was here originally. The former OFA secretary. See Liang Teik, told me that the furniture had only arrived yesterday.


This is the other side of the lobby. New plaques to denote the previous OFA presidents and trustees. They are quite impressive lists of names.


The OFA Tavern, which looks into the tennis courts. No hard liquor sold, though. But how I wish that they'd instal an air freshener because despite the place being closed (the Tavern opens daily from 6pm), the stale smell of cigarette smoke permeates the air.


Here's another look at the Tavern. Patrons can enjoy a show or two, or even a karaoke session. The best part? The sound is powered through a set of Bose speakers. Now, that's a class above the rest!

Oh yes, I also learnt today that the contract of the present cafeteria operator has been terminated. Thomas has been running the cafeteria for a good many years but he is moving on. Seems that he is also operating another cafeteria at the Bukit Jambul Country Club and that's where he will be concentrating his business from now on. So from the end of this month, the OFA Cafeteria will be closed for about two weeks to allow the new operator to renovate the place.