2022 Celebrations of the Center:

PRESIDENT’S  REPORT

 

                                                                                                                                    

 

The meeting started with a prayer by Mr. & Mrs. Ashokbhai & Kusumben Gandhi. 

 

President welcomed viewers and requested them to pay a tribute to the departed soul of our member Mr. Chandrakant Parekh, 87, the husband of the late Mrs. Sarlaben Parekh, who passed away on March 23. Our condolences and sympathies to the family. We pray God to bless his soul. Sympathy contact Shashank Munim at 516 445 1101. 

 

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

 

President welcomed today’s speaker Mrs. Purnimaben Desai (profile attached) who had made presentations at our Center in the past. Her topic today was Miraculous Powers of Crystals and A Specific Food. 

 

(a) Crystals:

 

Referring to her previous lecture on Reiki in January this year, she distinguished between સ્થૂળ body and સૂક્ષ્મ body and discussed the impact of crystals on સૂક્ષ્મ body. Although acknowledging the importance and necessity of the allopathic medicine, she stressed the favorable impact of the crystal healing on physical and emotional pain, relaxation and relief, provided a person keeps faith with good intentions in its application. The crystal healing, which acts as First Aid, emanates positive energy by sucking in negative energy from various Chakras  – ચક્ર (center of spiritual energy in the body). Each ચક્ર denotes specific elements such as relationship, understanding, balance, love, willpower, calm, patience, memory, concentration, clarity, focus, etc. A specific crystal is required for improving deficiency in each ચક્ર. Further, each crystal requires cleaning by sunlight, moonlight, running water, salt water, etc. Crystals are neither harmful nor have any side effects. 

 

There are varieties of crystals with different colors and shapes, each having specific purpose of curing a deficiency. A list of some crystals and their benefits will be received from Purnimaben next week, which will be attached with our next report. 

 

(b) A Specific Food:

 

Health is Wealth. Avoid as far as possible fast foods and frozen foods. Purnimaben discussed at length the miraculous food સરગવો (Saragavo) which cures several diseases and is loaded with vitamins A, B, D, E and potassium. It is available in Indian stores in the form of drumsticks, powder, flower and leaves. It acts as a very good antioxidant. It is enjoyed as a vegetable dish and can be added in parathas, tea and soups. 

 

An informative and interesting Q&A session followed. Mrs. Purnimaben Desai’s presentation was viewed and enjoyed by about 250 viewers (145+ Zoom logins) who applauded for her in-depth knowledge of crystals and nutritional foods. 

 

(ii) Musical Program:

 

Singer Rupa Soni (profile attached) from London entertained viewers with Bollywood songs and a Garba Ramzat. The musical program of Rupa Soni was arranged by Bharatbhai Goradia who switched the previously-announced singer due to technical problems at a moment’s notice. This was possible due to his cordial relationships with artists who adore him. No wonder why he received a coveted award as a Cultural Ambassador. This was his 34th program for our Center. He continues to bring talented artists to our Center due to his affection for seniors. Thanks Bharatbhai. 

 

The singer started with a Ganesh Stuti followed by an array of songs including Kaun Hai Jo Sapno Mein Aaya, Aaja Aai Bahar Dil Hai Beqrar, Awaaz Deke Humein Tum Bulao, Kisi Raah Mein Kisi Mod Par, Tum Agar Saath Dene Ka Vada Karo, Tari Aankh No Afini, Woh Pari Kahan Se Laun, followed by a Garba Ramzat. 

 

Viewers applauded Rupa Soni for her melodious voice. 

 

(iii) New Members:

 

We welcome the following new members:

 

 

(iv) Announcements:

 

(a) Pankajbhai, VP, briefed about memberships and updated cruise information. 

 

(b) For the April 21st presentation on Pakistan Travel – 3, Mrs. Purviben Mody Malkan has posed the following two quizzes for our viewers. Please come up with answers. 

 

A Vote of Thanks by Mr. Ashok Gandhi. 

 

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 10:30 am EST on 4/3/2022Computer Class

Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/98114126485

Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 882200