2021 Celebrations of the Center:

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dear Friends:

The following is a brief report of the Zoom meeting held on Thursday, May 20, 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 was prepared by Jyotindrabhai Patel, Past President of GSNY. Thanks to all.

The meeting started with a prayer by Hemanbhai & Sugnaben Pandit. Happy 61st wedding anniversary to the couple.

In his welcome address, President requested members to pay a tribute to Shri Chandrakantbhai Parikh, the father of Pradeepbhai Parikh, VP, VTNY and Secretary, VTNY’s SCC, who passed away. Our condolences and sympathies to the family. May God rest his soul in peace. Condolence messages may be sent at pcp800@gmail.com

President urged viewers to take appropriate precautions even though mask mandates and capacity restrictions have been eased as of yesterday.

Our thanks to today’s sponsor Mrs. Hemaxiben Parekh (profile attached). The Center’s Silver Jubilee Celebration Benefactor is Bank of Baroda whose CEO, US Operations, is Mr. B. Elango. Thanks to Ashokbhai Sheth for liaising with the Bank.

(i) Dr. Nilesh Soni’s Presentation:

Dr. Nilesh Soni, a versatile physiotherapist, (profile attached) gave an excellent 80-minute presentation on Sciatica and Disk Disorder explaining how the pain from lower back radiates to leg to buttock to calf and to foot. In sciatica, a pinched, injured or compressed nerve in the lower back causes aching, throbbing , limping, weakness and inability to bend.

Explaining, with the aid of impressive slides, the structure of an S-shaped spine consisting of vertebrae, disks, ligaments, muscles, tendons and nerves, Dr. Soni suggested to maintain a proper posture, healthy physical condition, weight management, correct lifting techniques, proper bending of knees, push rather than pull, periodic physical movements, core-strengthening exercise, planks, and avoiding of soft-surface beds to minimize pain of sciatica.

Interesting Q&As session followed. Viewers appreciated Dr. Soni’s down-to-earth explanation of the subject in Gujarati and in simple layman’s terms, sprinkled with humor. Dr. Soni may be contacted at dynamicpts@gmail.com or at his office number 718 661 1710.

(ii) Musical Program:

A musical program of well known singer Varsha Joshi (profile attached), sponsored by Mrs. Hemaxiben Parekh and introduced by Niranjan Patel, Secretary, drew viewers towards the spiritual world as she sang in her melodious voice a series of prathana, bhajans, dhoons and bhakti geets.

Varsha Joshi kicked off the program with a beautiful prayer Itni Shakti Hame Dena Data followed by Madi Taru Kanku Kharyu Ne Suraj, dhoon Hay Ram Hay Ram, Asatyo Mahe thi Prabhu Param Satya, Tu Rangai Jaane Rangma, Unchi Medi Te Mara Sant Ni Re, Sant Kabir’s Sumiran Karle Man Mere, Vaishnav Jan To Tene Re, Sri Ram Chandra KripaluBhajman, Ekla Aavy Ne Ekla Jawana, Shri Krishna Govind Hare Morari, capping with a Jain Stavan Tu Mane Bhagwan Ek Vardan Aapi De.

(iii) Nagpur Food Distribution:

Mr. Sachin Dhomne briefed about food distribution in Nagpur area and thanked the Center’s members for their generosity.

Additional donations:

Dilip & Rekha Tolat $501 (earlier announced was $251)
Ashaben Yagnik 101
Raj & Dhirajbala Zaveri Rs. 15,000

(iv) PowerPoint Presentation:

A PowerPoint presentation, beautifully prepared by Jyotindrabhai Patel, showing family photos of the sponsor was displayed, followed by speeches by Mrs. Hemaxiben Parekh and family members. Late Shri Harshadbhai Parekh in whose memory today’s bhajan program was arranged, was a pioneer in venturing several businesses in Flushing, Queens.

(v) New Member:

We welcome a new member Girish & Amita Patel.

(vi) Anniversary Contributions :

Hemant & Sugna Pandit $101
Kulin & Radhika Parikh 101
Mansukh & Ranjan Patel 101
Ashok & Kusum Gandhi 101
Raman & Vina Patel 51

(vii) Janmastami Mahotsav Celebration:

A Janmashtami Mahotsav celebration is planned for four Thursdays and four Saturdays starting August 12, 2021. Pankajbhai Parikh, VP, announced that details of programs and sponsorships will be published in a brochure. We’re pleased to announce that 11 members have already pledged sponsorships. He briefed on Housie games starting May 23rd.

A Vote of Thanks by Dinesh (Sheelaben ) Shah.

2. The Computer Class:

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

Topic: Computer Technology Course for Senior Members
Time: 3:00 pm 5/23/21 SundayComputer class

Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/98114126485?pwd=R2lHYlB1S0NYbkRFRWJwcTNBR080dz09

Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Passcode: 837691

3. The Yoga Class:

Our member Rupaben Dharia’s lYoga class is going in full swing as about 70 families participate on Zoom every Tuesday and Friday at 11:00am. The next class is on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.For your queries, please contact her at rdharia78@yahoo.com or by text at 917 435 1890.

ID: 715 3405 1087
Password: 6789

4. 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

5. Future Programs:

Niranjan Patel, Secretary, provided details of future programs.

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

ID: 516 607 5252
Password: 5252

(i)Housie Game:

A Housie game is planned on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 2:00pm.

(ii) Music Program:

A musical program by singer Rupali Venugopal is planned on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 12:00pm. (Program arranged by Bharatbhai Goradia). A program for 10:30am will be announced later.

(iii) Pujya Shri Giriraj Shastriji’s Presentation:

Shri Shastriji’s presentation on पितृ देवो भव: is planned on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 10:30am to 12:00pm.

(iv)Father’s Day Musical Program:

A musical program by Mayuri & Rocky Patalia’s orchestra celebrating Father’s Day, sponsored by Chandrakantbhai & Manjulaben Patel, is planned on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:30am. (The orchestra arranged by Bharatbhai Goradia).

(v) Janmashtami Mahotsav:

Janmashtami Mahotsav Celebration is planned for four Thursdays, August 12, 19, 26 and September 2, and four Saturdays August 14, 21, 28 and September 4, 2021. Details to follow.

(vi) Vishnu Sahasranam:

As advised earlier, Dr. Narendra Bhalodkar’s program on Vishnu Sahsranam is on every Monday from 9:45am to 11:45am/12:00pm. His next program will be on Monday, May 24, 2021.

(vii) 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

(viii) FOGAUSA’s Program:

FOGAUSA’s program of Vaartalaap with Shri Mansukhbhai Mandaviya followed by Gaane Suhaane is planned on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 10:00am. A flyer is attached.

(ix) Music Program:

Parikh Geetmala’s musical program is planned on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 10:30am. A flyer is attached.

(x) Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Program:

Gujarati Kavi Sammelan is planned on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 6:00pm. A flyer is attached.

(xi) VTNY-SCC’s Program:

A Gujarati drama Vevai v. Vevai is planned on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 6:00pm. A flyer is attached.

(xii) Jain Senior Group:

Jain Senior Group has planned Jitubhai Dwarkawala’s program on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 9:00pm. A flyer is attached.

Please stay healthy.

Mukund Mehta, President
May 22, 2021

718 450 1829 (C)

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