2021 Celebrations of the Center:

PRESIDENT’S  REPORT

Dear Friends: 

The following is a brief report of the Zoom meeting held on April 8, 2021. Proceedings of the meeting were recorded and promptly placed on YouTube by Jagdishbhai Patel, VP- PR. The meeting was anchored by Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, hosted by Jagdishbhai Patel and co-hosted by Niranjanbhai Patel, Secretary. A PowerPoint presentation of slides was displayed by Jyotindrabhai Patel, Past President of GSNY. Thanks to all. 

1. Dr. Manoj Shah’s Presentation:

The meeting started with a prayer by Mrs. Geetaben Rajnikant Ray. 

President welcomed viewers and introduced renowned Dr. Manoj Shah, Psychiatrist, whose academic excellence, professional affiliations and research-based articles are noteworthy. (Profile attached). He thanked Dr. Hiralal Patel for liaising today’s meeting. Dr. Ashwin Pandya, Psychiatrist, the Founding President of the Center and a relative of Dr. Manoj Shah, blessed the activities of the Center. 

With the aid of his well-prepared slides, Dr. Shah succinctly discussed the psychological impact of Covid-19 on various age group people, symptoms experienced by patients, mental effects due to lockdowns, quarantines, isolation, socio-economic issues, insurance dilemma, legal status, and suggestions as well as treatments to minimize the impact. The symptoms include loss of taste, smell, headaches, muscle pain, sleep disorders, seizures, impaired vision, to name just a few. 

Dr. Shah elaborated symptoms emanating from anxiety and depression which are the primary effects of Covid. He analyzed obsessive, compulsive and other disorders. Negative outcome of the pandemic has been evident from the increased use of alcohol, smoking, and sleeping pills. It adversely impacted older adults who worry about mortality, social isolation and loneliness. 

Although the pandemic struggles still abound, it has some positive effects such as senior citizens learning computer skills, elevated connections with family and friends through Zoom and engagement in spiritual activities. Dr. Shah’s suggestions include meditation, nutrition,  exercise, enough sleep, social contacts, and learning about disease and its development. 

Viewers thanked Dr. Shah and appreciated the breadth and depth of his knowledge on the subject, his detailed analysis, and lucid explanation in Gujarati. Considering the value of a professional’s time, viewers may contact Dr. Shah by texting ahead and leaving a voicemail message on his cell at 516 455 9434.

2. Comedy Program by Mr. Milan Trivedi:

Our member Mr. Bharat Goradia once again brought a comedian’s program. He has continued to serve our seniors during the grim pandemic period by bringing so far twelve programs of artists such as singers, magician, inspiration speaker, and comedians. Due to his contacts, artists are made available to the Center at a reasonable cost. Thanks Bharatbhai. 

Congratulations to Bharatbhai for receiving the most coveted award of Cultural Ambassador between India and USA from Kashi Indian International Film Festival – 2021. One more feather in his hat. 

Also congratulations to Renuka & Chandrakant Shah for the Best Couple – Indian American and to Suhag Mehta for national promoter and cultural ambassador for India in USA. The Center takes pride that its members were recipients of awards. 

Bharatbhai introduced Rajkot-based international award-winning comedian Milan Trivedi describing him as a king of comedy. For almost an hour and a half he entertained viewers with laughter with a series of jokes, anecdotes, humorous banters, and a tounge-in-cheek style of humor. His fun talks targeted at young, old, males and females. Viewers enjoyed his program. 

5. The Computer Class:

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

Topic: Computer Technology Course for Senior Members
Time: April 11, 2021 Comp Class at 1:30pm 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/98114126485?pwd=cE5QZDlEclh3QzdWeEwyZkcwek1MZz09

Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 986240

6. The Yoga Class:

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