2021 Celebrations of the Center:

Dear Friends:

The following are brief reports of the Zoom meetings held on Sunday, September 26 and Thursday, September 30, 2021.

1. THE SEPTEMBER 26TH MEETING:

The Housie Game:

The Housie meeting started at 2pm with a prayer by Mrs. Ushaben Mehta.

Pankaj Parikh, VP, assisted by Niranjan Patel, Secretary, conducted the game. Jagadish Patel, VP-PR hosted the event.

In his welcome address, President wished good luck to Housie players in the fourth game of a total of five games.

There were three prizes ($60, $40 and $20) each for the 1st line, 2nd line, 3rd line and four corners, and four prizes ($200, $150, $100 and $50) for the full Housie.

About 48 participants enjoyed the game. Congratulations to winners whose names were placed on WhatsApp. The next Housie game is scheduled on October 24, 2021.

2. THE SEPTEMBER 30TH MEETING:

The meeting was anchored by Pankaj Parikh, VP, and hosted by Niranjan Patel, Secretary. Proceedings of the meeting will be placed on YouTube. Thanks to all.

Thanks to Bank of Baroda as a Grand Benefactor for Silver Jubilee Celebrations 2021-2022. Also thanks to our member Mr. Ashok Sheth for liaising with the Bank.

The meeting started with a prayer by Bhartiben & Dipakbhai Mehta.

1. (i) Mrs. Purnimaben Desai’s Presentation:

President welcomed members and introduced Mrs. Purnimaben Desai, (profile attached), also known as Karuna Reiki Master, a Certified Master REIKI Healer, who made a Zoom presentation on “REIKI- A Sacred Science.” He mentioned that a lecture on Reiki is organized for the first time and reminded viewers about her presentation to live audience on Kriya Yog about two and a half years ago.

Mrs. Desai acknowledged that although modern allopathic medicine cures patients, there are hundreds of other methods prevalent in India by which diseases can be cured. One of them is Reiki which is energy healing, a method developed by Japanese Mikao Usui, even though it was practiced in India in ancient times by Rishis based on Vedic principles of Hindu Science. Reiki was advanced in the U.S. by Mr. William Lee Rand and is taught in India by Dr. N.K.Sharma and Savita Sharma. Dr. Sharma’s aim is to make a million people aware of Reiki and his motto is Har Har Reiki, Ghar Ghar Reiki.

Reiki involves the transfer of universal energy from a certified master to clients some of whom claim to experience positive results of healing physical injury or emotional pain. The method involves placing hands on or slightly above the injured part when an energy transfer takes place. Mrs. Desai stated that the treatment can be given in person or to a person via distance healing. She elaborated on Sthul body and Suksm body which comprises of Pran energy (which protects against negative elements) and Manomaya (mental) energy.

Mrs. Desai discussed about levels 1, 2 and 3 of Reiki learning culminating in Grand Master level. Trio – Grand Master’s knowledge, faith and compliance with habits such as do’s and don’ts – is vital for transferring energy to patients. She mentioned that she measures aura and has healed through Reiki diseases such as thyroid, cholesterol and blockages. Reiki invokes energy from Guru and with the help of God, patient recovers provided he/she has faith, jettison ego and worries and have gratitude to all beings.

Mrs. Desai reiterated that doctors’ services are vital in life saving as reiki cannot cure since it can only heal, minimize, maintain and purify life which remove negative energy from seven Chakras. Reiki therapy involving systemic breathing can create hot or tingling sensation to patients. She conducted an interesting healing exercise on Zoom viewers, attempting to take them in trance, and eliciting varied experiences from them. She concluded that it’s necessary to grasp the reiki knowledge as a student, have faith in alternative medicine based on Ayurved and other Vaidic methods, remedies which exist in kitchens, and experiments.

Viewers applauded Mrs. Desai for explaining the basics of Reiki and appreciated her lecture in Gujarati and wealth of knowledge of the subject. She was gracious in sharing her cell number 646 472 9255 for viewers.

(ii) The Comedy Program:

Mr. Milan Trivedi of Rajkot, who has performed countless times comedy programs in India and abroad, revisited to entertain viewers for an hour and a half. The program was arranged through Mr. Bharatbhai Goradia.

Mr. Bharatbhai Goradia, a cultural ambassador between India and the U.S., introduces talented artists to IASCCOFNY to entertain its members. This is his 23rd program. He has been providing selfless services to seniors. Bharatbhai doesn’t need an elaborate introduction as he has been well known in Indian community through TV Asia, radio programs and more. Thanks Bharatbhai.

Mr. Trivedi unleashed a string of jokes regaling viewers.

(iii) New Member:

We welcome new members Pravinbhai & Rekhaben Patel.

(iv) Announcements:

Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, briefed about the upcoming Navratri program on 10/9th requesting participants to form Garba groups with matching attires. He mentioned about the enthusiastic response already received from 325+ members for Fafda/Jalebi boxes. (Latest number 425+ and counting).

We thank Mr. Jitendra Zaveri, Jt. Secretary, and his wife Ritaben for combing through a flood of text/email/WhatsApp messages from members for the boxes and assigning them serial numbers.

Mukund Mehta clarified that the offer for the boxes is meant for all members residing in New York as well as from any State of the U.S. and outside of the U.S. Necessary information will be announced via WhatsApp.

A list of donors for Fafda/Jalebi has been placed on WhatsApp.

A Vote of Thanks by Mr. Dipakbhai Mehta.

2. The Computer Class:

Prof Rajasekhar Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Computer Technology Course for Senior Members
Time: This is a recurring meeting 10/3/21 10:30 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/98114126485?pwd=aVp0UVdGb3AzQ0RseUxPZ3VZMHpvUT09

Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 728312

3. The Arts Class:

India Home has extended an invitation to our members to join the arts, creative writing, cooking, crafts 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. For additional programs, you may visit the following link:

https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/7280154731?pwd=d1preTlFMng5NXBQdFlKVjVqenh5Zz09

Meeting ID: 728 015 4731
Passcode: 2007

4. The Yoga Class:

The Yoga classes have been discontinued.

5. Future Programs:

Jitendra Zaveri, Jt. Secretary, provided details of future programs.

Please note the ID and Password for the programs (i) through (vii).

ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252

(i) (a) Dr. Hasit Thakore:

Dr. Hasit Thakore’s presentation on Virus, Vaccines, Variants, and the role of Booster on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

(b) Musical Program:

A musical program by Shrii Gautam and Girish Jogia from the U.K. is planned from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. (It is arranged through Mr. Bharatbhai Goradia).

(ii) Navratri:

Navratri celebration on Zoom is planned on Saturday, October 9, 2021 between 10:30am and 2:00pm. Details to follow.

(iii) Attorney Mr. Neel Shah’s Presentation:

Mr. Neel Shah Esq., CFA, will present on “2021 Year-End Planning Updates for Retirees and Pre-Retirees, discussing the top strategies and changes across estate planning, tax planning & financial planning on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

Thereafter, a musical program by Mr. Mahendra Solanki from Baroda is planned. (It is arranged through Mrs. Suhagben Mehta).

(iv) The Housie Game:

The game is scheduled on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 2pm to 4pm.

(v) Diwali:

Diwali celebration on Zoom is planned on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Details to follow.

(vi) Christmas:

Christmas celebration is planned on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
Details to follow.

(vii) Vishnu Sahasranam:

Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar’s program on Vishnu Sahsranam is on Monday, October 4, 2021 from 9:45am to 11:00am.

(viii) Bhajan Sandhya:

Spiritual Development Center (Adhyatmik Vikas Kendra) organizes Bhajan Sandhya every Friday from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. For information, pl contact Paragbhai Patel, President, at 646 496 7748.

ID 127 918 441
Password 1975

(ix) Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan’s Programs:

Bhavan’s three programs of Sufi songs Sufiana, Yoga, and Dhamaal Parsi comedy Honey Honey Ke Money Money are planned on October 2/3, 2021. (flyers are attached).

(x) Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation:

The Foundation presents free virtual musical concert Ekal Ki Shaam on October 2, 2021 at 8:30pm. (a flyer is attached).

(xi) InnerShanti’s Programs:

InnerShanti has organized an introductory seminar for fully free 18 sessions course by Mr. Rajiv Bhalani on October 7, 2021 at 8pm. (a flyer is attached).

Parikh Geetmala has planned a musical

(xii) LIGCS:

LIGCS has planned Garba on Saturdays, October 9 & 16, 2021 between 8pm and 11pm. (a flyer is attached).

Please stay healthy.

Mukund Mehta, President
October 2, 2021

718 450 1829 (C)

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