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PRESIDENT’S REPORT # 10 - Mukund Mehta
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dear Friends:
Hope all of you are in good spirit and keeping yourself preoccupied physically and mentally. Although we are all homebound and kneecapped by the Coronavirus, there are plenty of Zoom programs to keep us engaged. Let’s narrate some of our activities which keep ourselves busy:
1. The Dhomne Group’s Musical Extravaganza:
Surabhi & Sachin’s 2-hour musical program along with their group on Zoom provided an excellent entertainment to seniors on Thursday, May 21. We received congratulatory messages admiring the quality of the program, selection of songs, and the orchestra.
Surabhi, a renowned virtuoso, does not need introduction as seniors have enjoyed her singing talent for several years. She and Mukul unleashed a variety of songs – classical as well as those based on Shastriya sangeet, highlighting songs of famed singers including Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey, Kishore Kumar, Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, among others. The audience cherished Sachinbhai’s mastery over Tabla and the coordination by musicians. Seniors enjoyed songs from films Anand, Barsaat, Kohinoor, Abhiman, and others.
The compering by Manoj Salpekar, a scholar in film music, was very impressive and he aptly stated that since faces of the people are nowadays covered by masks, the only way they can express their feelings and messages is through body language such as eyes and gesturing. Apropos to his observation, singers unleashed songs such as Dekha Me Teri Ankho Me Pyar Pyar Pyar, Yeh Dekh Ke Dil Zooma Le Pyar Ne Angdaai, Isharo Me Isharo Mahobat Ke, Chhukar Mere Man KoKiya Tune Kya Ishara,Badla Mausam Lage Pyara Jag Sara, etc.
The ensemble’s finale ended with the famous song for Shirdi Sai Baba.
Thanks to Jitubhai and Ritaben Zaveri for sponsoring the program to celebrate the birth of a grand son. Congratulations to Dada and Dadi.
2. Computer Class:
Some of you attended India Home’s computer class conducted by Prof Raj Vangapaty on Zoom last Sunday. He has sent the following link today for tomorrow Sunday class 10:30am – 12:30pm which you may wish to join. For security concerns, he provides a new link each Saturday for the next day, Sunday.
Prof Raj Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Computer Technology Course for India Home Members
Time: Sunday 10:30 am – 12:30pm – 5/24/2020
Time: Sunday 10:30 am – 12:30pm – 5/24/2020
Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Password: 213645
Password: 213645
It is necessary for you to submit to him your enrollment form for the class so that he will send you an invite every Saturday for Sunday classes. The following is the link:
3. The Yoga Class:
Our member Rupaben Dharia’s Yoga class is going in full swing as 40-50 families participate on Zoom every Tuesday and Friday. The next class is on Tuesday, May 26, between 11:00 and 11:30am.
ID: 715 3405 1087
Password: 6789
4. Interesting Experience:
This is the time to stretch your memory and recall an interesting event, observation or episode which you experienced when you arrived in the U.S. Please share your story and become an alumni of the project Memory Lane.
5. My Family Should Know:
A very useful compilation of information bank (attached) which seniors should fill out and keep it handy. Thanks to Drs. Virendra and Nalini Juthani for sharing the document.
6. Next Virtual Meetings on Zoom:
(A) Diamond/Golden Jubilee Celebration:
Please do not miss the memorable event on Thursday, May 28, at 11:00am to celebrate members’ diamond/golden anniversaries on Zoom. Dress up in a traditional attire to congratulate the young married couples!
ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252
(B) Medical Advice:
(B) Medical Advice:
Stressed out at home, seniors are eager to resume their outdoor activities. A medical doctor specialized in infectious diseases will guide us regarding necessary precautions.
Dr. Ishita Sheth, M.D., specialized in infectious diseases, will provide guidance on SATURDAY, MAY 30, at 11:00am on Zoom.
ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252
(C) Comedy Program:
Dr. Avani Vyas, a comedian, from India will entertain our members on Zoom on Thursday, June 4, at 11:00am. We thank our members Mr. & Mrs. Bharatbhai and Neelaben Goradia for arranging this program.
ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252
(D) Father’s Day Celebration:
The Center is planning a unique (Anokho) musical program by well known artists from India on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 11:00am to celebrate Father’s Day. Stay tuned.
(E) Vishnu Sahasranam:
As advised earlier, Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar’s program on Vishnu Sahasranam is on every Monday from 10:00 and 10:45am. His second such program will be on May 25 on Zoom.
ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252
Please stay safe and healthy.
Thanks.
Mukund Mehta
May 23, 2020