2022 Celebrations of the Center:

                                        

Dear Friends:

The following is a brief report of the Zoom meeting held on Thursday, February 3, 2022. The meeting was anchored by Mr. Pankaj Parikh, VP, and hosted by Mr. Niranjan Patel, Secretary. Proceedings of the meeting were placed on YouTube by Mr. Jagdish Patel, VP-PR. Thanks to all.

 

The meeting started with a prayer by Mrs. Bhanumatiben Jyotishi. 

 

President welcomed members and requested them to observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the departed soul of Dr. Milin Masrani, 61, the son of our member Dr. Maltiben Masrani, who passed away in Bombay on Monday. Our condolences and sympathies to the family. May God rest his soul in peace. Condolence messages may be sent at aya1958@aol.com

 

1 (i) Dr. Nilesh Soni’s Presentation:

 

Dr. Nilesh Soni (profile attached) has addressed our members several times in the past. His topic for today was “Reducing Opioid use: The Role of Physical Therapy in Managing Pain.” His message was to avoid medications for the pain of joints and spine, if possible; instead try physical therapy first. Of late, the use of opioid has become rampant which takes a daily toll of 130 lives. 

 

Dr. Soni’s advice was to try to find out the underlying cause of the pain since the joint and spine pains could be due to age-related degeneration of wears and tears. It is estimated that people over 60 generally spend about three weeks in a year for pain management. 

 

In order to avoid opioids, Dr. Soni suggested several steps, e.g., (i) rest and pacing your activities and use medications only if pain persists, (ii) hot water shower, icy hot, massage, physical therapy, electro-therapy gadgets which block pain signals to brain, ultrasound, manual therapy by specialists focusing on injured muscles, Myofacial Release Technique, Trigger Point Release, ointments, acupuncture, acupressure, and (iii) exercise. 

 

Acute (sudden) pain due to injury, disease and infection necessitates complete rest and medications. Avoid exercise. Neuro mobilization technique is used for nerve-related pains, e.g., in sciatic , neck, etc. 

 

An interesting Q&As session followed which was informative and educative. The attendance was robust as about 275 Zoom viewers (roughly 170 logins) were glued to their seats with a rapt attention. They appreciated Dr. Soni’s down-to- earth presentation in Gujarati with the aid of slides. We thank Dr. Soni for sparing his valuable time.

 

(ii) Musical Program:

 

Singers Bhavesh & Jigna Bhatt from India entertained viewers with Bollywood songs and a Garba Ramzat. The program was arranged through Mr. Bharatbhai Goradia who introduced the singers (profile attached.) 

 

Bharatbhai Goradia, a Cultural Ambassador between the U.S. and India, has been bringing several talented artists to entertain seniors. Today’s program was his 31st since the inception of the pandemic. His affection for seniors propels him to invite artists from several countries which he does through his wide network. Congratulations to Bharatbhai for the award bestowed upon him by Federation of Indo American Associations of Southern California. (see attachment). Thanks Bharatbhai. 

 

The program started by Khushi, 12, the daughter of the singers, who played Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hay on a keyboard. Thereafter, the singers unleashed a raft of songs including ShreeNathji Bhajan, Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Me Hum, Hum Safar Mere Hum Safar, Mein Na Bhoolunga, Yeh Raaten Ye Mausam Nadi Ka Kinara, Sau Saal Pehle, Kya Khoob Lagti Ho, Phool Tumhe Bheja Hay Khat Mein, followed by a Garba Ramzat. 

 

Thereafter, another singer, Dharti Vasani from London (profile attached) entertained viewers. Her program was also arranged through Bharatbhai Goradia who introduced her. A variety of her songs included Yeh Dil Aur Unki Nigahon Ke Saaye, Ajeeb Dastan, Yeh Raaten Ye Mausam Nadika Kinara, Sau Saal Pehele, Kahena Hey Kahena Hey, Na Jaane Kyun Hota Hay, In Aankho Ki Masti, Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo, Paan Lilun Joyun Ne Tame Yaad Aavya, among others. 

 

Viewers applauded all the singers for their melodious voice and selection of songs. 

 

(iii) New Members:

 

We welcome the following new members:

 

Chetan & Shruti Patel

Dilip & Daxa Bhatt

 Nikhil Trivedi

 

(iv) Announcements:

 

(a) Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, briefed about the Lagnotsav of February 12, 17 and 19th, memberships and cruise information. He also announced wedding anniversaries of members: Mukund & Padma Mehta (Feb 1), Ramesh & Niranjana Shah (Feb 4) and Chandravadan & Aruna Shah (Jan 29) and birthdate of Dr. Virendra Juthani (Feb 6). Congratulations and Best Wishes to all. 

 

(b) Mukund Mehta apprised viewers about a couple of interesting programs of last weekends: 

 

(I) Vishwa Hindi Diwas:

 

 

The above function included young children program. Grandparents are requested to show the program to their grandchildren. 

 

(Ii) Martyrs’ Day:

 

LIVE:  Bhavan, CGI & GOPIO  January 30 2022

 

3. The Arts Class: