“Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength.”
2020
PRESIDENT’S REPORT - Mukund Mehta Sep 18, 2020,
Dear Friends:
Hope you’re doing fine and keeping yourselves busy. The following is a brief report of the Thursday, September 10, 2020 Zoom meeting. The report is shortened since the meeting was recorded and placed on YouTube by our member Mr. Jyotindrabhai Patel. Thanks Jyotindrabhai. The link is:
The meeting had two sessions, viz., a medical lecture and a musical program. The meeting started with a prayer by Bhartiben & Dipak Mehta. Members paid a tribute to Dr. Mrs. Alakpita Pardeshi who recently passed away. Our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to her husband Dr. Ram Pardeshi and the family. Condolence messages may be sent to Ram@epardeshi and may God rest her soul in peace.
Dr. Ram Pardeshi, along with Drs. Saroj & Indravadan Shah, has rendered valuable community services to persuade and set up an independent unit for Indian patients at Parker Jewish Institute nursing home.
1 (A) Dr. Hasit Thakore’s Presentation:
Dr. Hasit Thakore, Neurologist, gave an hour-long talk on Neurological Conditions and Current Pandemic. He kicked off by concentrating on what happens to patients in need of neurological treatment when society is shut down due to widespread pandemic severely restricting medical help. He quoted Dr. William Osler, an Infectious Diseases Specialist, who mentioned 125 years ago about three enemies to the humankind, viz., war, famine and infections. Over the last three decades or so, several infectious diseases surfaced such as Dengue, MERS, SARS, Zica, Chickengunya, etc. Several lives have been lost in the past but Covid-19 has created a havoc during the last six months since it has already claimed 900,000 lives worldwide alerting WHO and the US CDC.
Covid-19 cases reflect 90% infections in lungs and 10% in heart, kidney and nervous system. It’s difficult to trace and tract 30% of population which is asymptotic. Symptoms of coronavirus include loss of smell, taste, headache, vertigo, vomiting, etc. The virus’s entry into brain causes confusion, convulsion, nerve damage affecting spine , delirium, stroke, memory loss, and blocking of blood vessels. Ideal oxygen level should be around 95%-97%. It’s dangerous if it falls below 90%. Unlike children, elders over 60 years have lower immunity to resist the virus. He strongly recommended boosting immunity through healthy diet, exercise, yoga, and breathing.
Dr. Thakore discussed about various medicines and trial stages of vaccines. He also mentioned about the duration of the virus on surfaces of plastics, papers, and other items which maybe listened in his recorded lecture. Interesting Q&As clarified viewers’ queries. He was applauded for his scholarly presentation.
Dr. Thakore’s profile is attached.
(B) Musical Program:
Mr. Mandeep Devashryee, a versatile singer from Ahmedabad, entertained viewers for an hour and a half with Mohammad Rafi’s songs. In his melodious voice, he sang several songs including Yeh Mera Prem Patra Padhkar, Nazar Na Lag Jaaye, Akele Hain Chale Aao, Darde Dil Darde Jigar Dil Me Jagaya Aapne, Badan Pe Sitaare Lapete Hue, Likhe Jo Khat Tujse Wo Teri Yaad Mein, Teri Pyari Pyari Surat Ko Kisiki Nazar Na Lage, among others. He capped the program with a Gujarati song Nayan Ne Bandh Rakhi Ne Mein Jyare Tamne Joya Chhe. His guru Saurinbhai also sang a beautiful song. Viewers applauded his performance.
A vote of Thanks by Mr. Pulin Bhatt.
- Ms. Suhag Mehta:
Ms. Suhag Mehta, the pioneer of the Ganesh Utsav in New York, thanked viewers for their unconditional support and generous Yogdan in the form of Tan, Man and Dhan. The five-day festival last month blended religious rituals and a bonanza of entertainment items. She acknowledged valuable and tireless services provided by the key team members.
- Birthday Celebration:
Mrs. Varshaben Parikh’s (EC Member) 70th birthday was celebrated on September 8 by her family members, relatives, personal friends and countless number of our Center’s members. It was well organized by Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, and is placed on YouTube. The link is:
- Dr. R. P. Shah:
Dr. R. P. Shah was honored by Gujarati Literary Academy UK on September 5, 2020 on Zoom where he and his wife Dr. Binita Shah performed an emotional drama Bukani Bandhelo Snowman, wherein the role played by her was striking as her dialogue with the Charotar (Gujarat) language was amazing. The drama, originally performed some 40 years ago, still reflects the message about life values, self interest, desires, self consciousness and conflicting viewpoints of a married couple. The Zoom viewers applauded the performance. The drama was performed live during the Panama Canal cruise trip.
Mrs. Rakshaben Pandya (Rohitbhai’s wife) also played an impressive role in another short drama. Mr. Vipulbhai Kalyani, President of Gujarati Literary Academy UK, adroitly emceed the event and appreciated the literary and dramatic skills of Dr. R. P. Shah.
The link for the program:
- The Computer Class: PL NOTE THE REVISED TIME FOR TOMORROW 9/13/20.
Prof Raj Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Computer Technology Course for India Home Members
Time: One time Meets on 9/13/20, Sunday at 12:30 pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/98114126485?pwd=blJvRC9JTklDSVcxRVNka2ZVdkZEdz09
Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485 Passcode: 896734
- The Yoga Class:
Our member Rupaben Dharia’s Yoga class is going in full swing as about 50 families participate on Zoom every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00am. The next class is on Tuesday, September 15. For your queries, please contact her at rdharia78@yahoo.com or by text at 917 435 1890.
ID: 715 3405 1087 Password: 6789
- The Arts Class:
India Home has extended an invitation to our members to join the arts, creative writing and technology classes. Please contact Mrs. Kavita Shah, Creative Aging Director, at 917 825 1559 for the Zoom link as well as for new educational and informative events.
- Future Programs:
Mr. Niranjanbhai Patel, Secretary, provided details of the future programs:
Please note the ID and Password for the programs (i) through (xiv).
ID: 516 607 5252 Password: 5252
(i) Musical Program:
A Bollywood program by Ms. Mayuri Patalia is planned on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 11:00am.
(ii) Musical Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group with orchestra dedicated to Shankar-Jaikishan is planned on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Drs. Dilip and Dipika Doctor, Mr. Mukesh Kapadia, CPA, of Toronto, and Mr. & Mrs. Kulinkant & Radhikaben Parikh
(iii) Adhikmas Lectures:
Four inspirational and motivational lectures by Shri Giriraj Shastriji are planned on four Thursdays on September 24, October 1, 8 and 15, sponsored by a well wisher. Program details are as follows:
24 Sept – મન મધુવન બને તો જ મોહન મળે. Thereafter, Bollywood songs by Sonal Gadhavi, sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Mayurbhai & Rekhaben Trivedi.
1 October – મરતા સુધી જીવો
8 October – હું ને તું અમે બનીએ
15 October – હાસ્ય એ જીવનનો રસ છે
(iv) Dance Program:
Kalanidhi Center of Performing Arts, Kanpur, program on Saturday, September 26, 2020 is likely to be cancelled or substituted. We’ll let you know.
(v) Musical Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Mayurbhai & Rekhaben Trivedi and Dilipbhai & Rekhben Tolat.
(vi) The World Traveler:
The globetrotter Mrs. Preety Sengupta, a lone traveler, will describe Extraordinary Destinations in the World on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 11:00am.
(vii) Dance Program:
Kalanidhi Center of Performing Arts, Kanpur, will have a Garba Ramzat on Saturday, October 24, 2020, sponsored by Mukund & Padma Mehta, and Indraprasad & Mrudulaben Dave.
(viii) Musical Program:
A musical program by Raj & Smruti Pandya and Family of Kentucky is planned on Saturday, November 7, 2020 between 6:00 – 8:30pm. The Grand Sponsor of the program is Mr. B. Elango, Head US & Caribbean Operations, Bank of Baroda.
(ix) Musical Program:
A musical program by the Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Jagadish & Shailaben Patel and Mansukhbhai & Ranjanben Patel.
(x) Musical Program:
A musical program Shyam Teri Bansi by the Dhomne Group with orchestra, is planned on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:00am, sponsored by Mrs. Nayanaben Gandhi, Mrs. Jayshreeben Vishnubhai Joshi, and Mr. & Mrs. Indravadanbhai & Hemangiben Shah.
(xi) Musical Program:
A musical program Ek Shaam Lata Ke Naam by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 11:00am , sponsored by Dinesh & Kailasben Shah, and Aroon & Shobhanaben Shah.
(xii) Musical Program:
A musical program Mukesh-Sada Bahar by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00am, sponsored by Vijay Patel.
(xiii)Musical Program:
A musical program by Dhomne Group with orchestra is planned on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:00am, sponsored by Drs. Virendra & Nalini Juthani.
(xiv) Vishnu Sahsranam:
As advised earlier, Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar’s program on Vishnu Sahsranam is on every Monday from 10:00 and 11:00am. His next program will be on Monday, September 14, 2020.
(xv) Brahmin Society of New York’s Bhajan Sandhya on Sunday, September 20, 2020 between 4:00 – 7:00pm. For information, pl contact Rajeshbhai Pandya at 347 493 9774 or Chandrakantbhai Shah at 516 301 6971.
ID 201 987 2020 Password 198720
Please stay healthy.
Mukund Mehta – September 12, 2020
Dr. Hasit Thakore’s Profile:
Board Certified Neurologist
Senior member of American Academy of Neurology
Did MBBS and MD internal medicine from Ahmedabad India.
Residency in Neurology from Downstate University NY
Practiced in New York area for over 35 years
Director of Neurology at Jamaica Hospital Queens from which I retired
A member of teaching faculty in department of medicine and Neurology and ran the acute stroke unit for over 12 years
Attachments area
Preview YouTube video IASCC Meeting of 09.10.2020- Dr. Hasit Thakore’s Talk and Musical Program by Mandeep Devashree.
Preview YouTube video VARSHABEN PARIKH’S 70th. Birthday Celebration on 09.08.2020