2021 Celebrations of the Center:

Dear Friends. 

The following are brief reports of the February 25 and February 27, 2021 Zoom meetings, which are recorded and promptly placed on YouTube by Jagdishbhai Patel, VP-PR. The meetings were anchored by Pankajbhai Parikh, VP., hosted by Jagdishbhai Patel and co-hosted by Niranjan Patel, Secretary. PowerPoint presentation was prepared by Jyotindrabhai Patel. Thanks to all. 

1. THE FEBRUARY 25TH MEETING:

The meeting started with a prayer by Mr. & Mrs. Bhupendrabhai & Suvernaben Shah.

President welcomed Zoom viewers and introduced Dr. Vimal Patel whose profile is attached. 

(a) Dr. Vipul Patel’s Presentation:

Dr. Vipul Patel’s presentation on COVID-19 and Lung Diseases discussed the background, symptoms and precautions for combating the disease which has already claimed 500,000 lives in the U.S. He also touch based on the U.K., South African and Brazil variants creeping in the world. 

Dr. Patel demonstrated several slides and videos on the subject and recommended strongly to follow the CDC guidelines of masks, social distancing, sanitizing, etc. Describing his personal experience in treating COVID patients in ICU, he cautioned seniors 60+ vulnerable population having high BP, heart issues, asthma, COPD, diabetes, and cancer to be very careful. He recommended PCR COVID test over rapid test which is less reliable. He also discussed about isolation and quarantine at home. 

Dr. Patel urged seniors to take vaccine shots unless a patient has fever, actuate infection or allergies in which case first seek the guidance of a primary physician. 

Interesting Q&A session followed. Viewers thanked Dr. Patel for his guidance and expertise on the subject. 

(b) The Musical Program: 

Mayuri & Rocky Patalia entertained viewers for an hour and a half with Bollywood songs. 

Our member Mr. Bharatbhai Goradia arranged the singers’ program, the eleventh program to his credit. Bharatbhai has made a mark in the Bollywood arena as he promotes Indian artists. His intense desire and affection for seniors propel him to bring artists to our Center during the grim pandemic period. He revved the duo singers, who have given more than one thousand shows, and praised Mayuri for her beauty, brain and melodious voice. 

Mayuri kicked off with Lord Ganesh Stuti. Thereafter, the pair sang a variety of Bollywood songs including Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye, Ruk Ja Raat Thahar Ja Re Chanda, Bekarar Karke Hamen Yun Na Jaaiye, Yaad Kiya Dil Ne Kahan Ho Tum, Ab To Hai Tumse Har Khushi Apni, Ye Sham Mastani, Pyar Deewana Hota Hai, O Mere Dil Ke Chain, Solah Baras Ki Baali Umar, Kasme Waade Pyar Wafa, Gujarati Geet Tari Aankh No Afini, capping with Dandiya Ramzat Garba.

(c) New Members: 

We welcome the following new members:

1. Vinod and Suvarna Shah
2. Ramola Sheth
3.Ashok N Patel, NJ
4. Nirmalkumar and Rasila Vachhani, VA
5. Sudha Bhansali, NJ
6. Anirudh and Subhadra Shah
7. Bharati Gatha
8. Prabodh and Jayshree Parikh, AZ.

Thereafter, Pankaj Parikh, VP, briefed about the Holi Utsav for four days. Niranjan Patel, Secretary, gave an update on the Housie game. A beautiful PowerPoint presentation, prepared by Jyotindrabhai Patel, with the theme Rista Tab Abhi The, Rista Ab Bhi Hai, was displayed. Jitendra Zaveri, Jt. Secretary, provided details of future programs. 

 

A Vote of Thanks by Bhupendrabhai & Suvernaben Shah. 

 

THE FEBRUARY 27TH MEETING:

1. The meeting started with a prayer by Mr. & Mrs. Rohitbhai & Rakshaben Pandya. 

In his welcome address, President thanked and later introduced today’s sponsors Dr. Binita & Dr. RP (Rajni P.) Shah. Attached profiles bespeak their brilliant academic career and insatiable love for music and drama. Normally, members sponsor musical programs to celebrate birthdays or anniversaries. Not so for this unique couple, since they dedicated the program to salute Indo-American Senior Citizen Center of New York and its executive committee for their tireless efforts of keeping our community “mentally healthy by keeping them socially connected ” during these challenging times. Also, it was dedicated to all the Front Line Heroes (including their children) who are risking their lives daily serving humanity. What a wonderful and distinctive idea. Congratulations to the couple for their selfless and benevolent thinking. 

Due to curfew restrictions in Nagpur, President requested the SurSangam group to start the musical program. 

(a) The SurSangam Musical Program:

Sachin & Surabhi Dhomne’s SurSangam group entertained viewers for about two and a half hours with a variety of love songs centering around Chand (moon) befitting today’s “सुहानी चाँदनी रातें” program. Dr. Manoj Salpekar aptly anchored the program. 

Starting with the sloka यदा यदा हि धर्मसय by Surabhi, the ensemble serenaded varieties of songs including Woh Chand Khila Woh Taare Hasse, Tu Kahan Ye Bata, Mere Samne Wali Khidki Mein, Ruk Ja Raat Thahar Ja Re Chanda, Tera Mera Pyaar Amar, Chand Ko Kya Maloom, Adha Hai Chandrama Raat Aadhi, Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein Hum, Na Yeh Chand Hoga, Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni Phir Kahan, Suhani Chandni Raaten Hamen Sone  Nahin deti, Chand Si Mehbooba Ho Meri, Yeh Raaten Yeh Mausam, Chand Phir Nikla Magar Tum Na Aaye, Chaudwika Chand, Maine Puchha Chand Se, Piya Tose Naina Lage, Itti Si Hansi IttiSi Khushi, Suhani Raat Dhal Chuki, Jo Wada Kiya Woh, Tarif Karu Kya Uski Jisne Tuzhe Banaya, Chand Ke Paar Chalo, among others.

Thereafter, a PowerPoint presentation of the sponsors, prepared by Jyotindrabhai Patel, was displayed. Dr. Binita Shah thanked SurSangam, our center, front line heroes, Rupaben Dharia, Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar, Jyotindrabhai Patel, her medical college friends, Hemant Sheth, Niranjanbhai & Minaxiben, Rakshaben Pandya, among others. Dr. RP sang Ye Raten, Ye Mosam Nadi Ka Kinara. 

(b) Shri Arvindbhai Vora:

We thank Shri Arvindbhai Vora, Chairman of Shanti Fund and of Long Island Multi-Faith Forum for a generous donation of $1,000 for a membership, a chanlo and a main sponsorship for the May 8th Mother’s Day program. As he was preoccupied with the Multi-Faith program, he joined later briefing about the Forum and conveying his best wishes to our Center. 

(c) Mrs. Paulomi Pandit:

We thank Mrs. Paulomi Pandit (mother of Hon. Judge Ushir Pandit) for a generous donation of $500 for the Center’s 25th anniversary celebration. 

(d) Chanlo:

Mr. & Mrs. Bipin & Veena Gosalia                                        $21

(e) Other Donations:

Mr. Jayendrabhai B. Shah (Golden Seniors Group)           $101   
A Well Wisher                                                                            101
Mr. & Mrs. Narendra& Urmila Patel (Holi Mahotsav)            160
Drs. Madhukar & Divyaben Shah (Holi Mahotsav)               100


(f) Birthday Donations:

Kamakantaben Ashokbhai Shah                                                  $151
Dipak & Rita Doshi (for 2nd Birthday of Grandson Nirvana)        101                     

Viewers wished them a Happy Birthday. 

(g) New Members:

We welcome the following new members:

Mr. & Mrs. Pradyuman & Kunjana Patel
Mrs. Paulomi Pandit (Hon. Judge Ushir Pandit’s mother) 

Pankajbhai Parikh, VP,  briefed about the upcoming Holi festival and Housie. 

A Vote of Thanks by Mr. Jayendrabhai B. Shah (Golden Seniors Group). 

 

2. The Computer Class:

 

Prof Raj Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Sunday, Feb 28, 2021 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. 

Topic: Computer Technology Course for Seniors
Time: This is a recurring meeting  

Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/98114126485?pwd=V0lrLzNWRjUvdW50UTFjcU5FbGhyZz09

Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 951369

3. The Yoga Class: