2020 Celebrations of the Center:

Dear Friends:

Hope you are all fine and keeping yourself busy. During this week, the Center organized two Zoom events on Thursdays, July 9 and 11. 

1. THE JULY 9 MEETING:

 

(A) Dr. Nilesh Soni’s Presentation:

The meeting started with a prayer by Mrs. Hemangiben Shah.

 

Befitting the current Coronavirus environment, Dr. Nilesh Soni gave an excellent PowerPoint presentation on Covid-19 Rehab and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSKUS) for over an hour. He succinctly described how Covid-19 has impacted our bodies through symptoms such as breathing, vomiting, joints stiffness, muscles weakness, neurological disorders, etc.; and the benefits offered by the MSKUS to recalibrate our lives. 

 

Dr. Soni’s profile is attached.

Dr. Soni explained his Rehab-focused exercise program involving breathing, stretching, core strengthening, balance and posture, and endurance training spanning over four weeks. The program is aimed at relieving pain and resuming normal functioning within a short time particularly with the aid of MSKUS compared to a longer time by the alternate treatments of visits to several doctors, use of X-rays, MRI, etc. Currently, some 58 people are taking advantage of the program at his clinic.

The advanced sonic technology of MSKUS helps to pinpoint the source of the severity of the pain in hips, knees, ankles, toes and fingers by focusing inside muscles and joints and highlighting quantitative data. A preliminary result is known in 15 minutes, followed by a complete report in the next 2-3 days. 

Seniors grasped the concept of the Covid-19 Rehab program and the beneficial use of MSKUS through photos/videos demonstration. The Q&A session was productive and informative. 

Seniors applauded Dr. Soni for his candid presentation and for sparing his valuable time on a working day. 

Dr. Soni may be contacted through his email dynamicpts@gmail.comand for updated videos and educational materials, please visit the following YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDHTBGPt9-PvHu7M2q5ZmA?view_as=subscriber

 

 

(B) Mr. Rujul Shah’s Musical Program:

 

Mr. Rujul Shah from Ahemedabad entertained seniors with old songs in his melodious voice for over an hour. His wife Mrs. Prapti Shah emceed the program. The couple’s presentation regaled the audience. 

 

The program was kicked off by the song Itni Shakti Hame Dena, followed by a string of famous songs like Chaudhvin Ka Chand Ho, Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaaye, Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala, Pukarta Chala Hoon Main, Mere Dil Main Khayal Atta Hai, Yeh Daulat Bhi Le Lo, Tujhe Malum Nahi, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. 

 

The couple planned their presentation considering the limitations imposed by a curfew in Ahemedabad. Viewers acclaimed their performance. Their profile is attached. 

 

(C) Happy Birthday:

 

Today, July 9 was a birthday of Mrs. Rupaben Dharia, our Yoga teacher, who holds sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays. Viewers wished her a Happy Birthday. 

 

Coincidentally, she and her husband Rajesh were thrilled when our vacationing group in South America a few years ago crossed the July 9 Avenue (9 de Julio Avenue) a major thoroughfare in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with seven lanes in each direction. 

 

(D) New Members: 

 

We welcome Mr. & Mrs. Ratibhai & Meenaben Patel. 

 

A Vote of Thanks by Mr. Mayur Trivedi. 

 

 

2. THE JULY 11 MEETING:

 

(A) The meeting started with a prayer by Mrs. Shailaben Patel.

 

The Dhomne Group once again did it! Sachin & Surabhi with orchestra won the hearts of Zoom viewers (460 entries) who acclaimed their flawless 2.5-hour musical event ‘Best of O. P. Nayyar’ today. It was gratifying to note that Surabhi, accompanied by Mukul and Vijay, sang some 40 old songs which seniors reminisced about old times. 

 

Dr. Manoj Salpekar beautifully compered the program with a detailed background on the life of the legendary O. P. Nayyer whom he equated to a king of music as he was a great musician, song writer, music producer, composer and singer. Mr. Salpekar described O. P. Nayyer as a staunch disciplinary person and a man of determination. 

 

The ensemble covered songs from famous movies such as, Aar Paar, CID, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Kismat, Kashmir Ki Kali, Mr. & Mrs. 55, Naya Daur, Phagun, Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon, Mere Sanam, Sambandh, Naya Andaz, among others. Our several member couples danced to the tunes of love songs and Dr. Salpekar acknowledged Chandrakant & Renuka Shah for their acting. 

 

The music program was sponsored by Mr. Niranjan, Secretary, & Minaxiben Patel to celebrate the arrival of their first cute grand daughter Ishani who promoted them as Nana and Nani. Congratulations to the proud parents Helly and Sanjay. Surabhi’s song Mere Ghar Aayi Ek Nanhi Pari, from the movie Kabhi Kabhi was apropos. 

 

Viewers applauded Sachin &  Surabhi and the entire ensemble for their extraordinary performance. 

 

A Vote of Thanks by Mr. Ashok Gandhi. 

 

(B) The Computer Class:

 

Mukund Mehta

July 12, 2020