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2020 Celebrations of the Center:
PRESIDENT’S REPORT # 09 - Mukund Mehta
Dear Friends:
Hope all of you are doing fine and keeping yourself busy with various Zoom programs. Let’s go over a few items:
1. Mr. Vijay Shah’s Musical Program:
Our member Mr. Vijay Shah, a virtuoso instrumentalist and a fan of legendary singer Manna Dey, entertained members on Thursday, May 14, on Zoom for almost an hour and a half with a series of songs relevant to the current situation and uplifted their spirits.
Vijaybhai unleashed a series of gazals, dayro and songs including Poocho Na Kaise Maine, Zindgi Kaisi Hai Paheli, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Yeh Raat Bhigi Bhigi, Bengali Babu Meri Duniya, Raj Mane lagyo Kasumbi No Rang, Mathura Na Raja, Tane Jata Joi Panghat Ni Vaate, Dhuni Re Dhakhavi Tara Nam Ni, among others.
He supplemented songs by Kirtidanbhai and his son Dr. Advait, a renowned Tabla maestro.
The Center is thankful to Vijaybhai for his time and efforts. His profile is attached.
2. Computer Class:
Some of you attended India Home’s computer class conducted by Prof Raj Vangapaty on Zoom last Sunday. He has sent the following link today for tomorrow Sunday class 10:30am – 12:30pm which you may wish to join. For security concerns, he provides a new link each Saturday for the next day, Sunday.
Prof Raj Vangapaty is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Computer Technology Course for India Home Members.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indiahome.zoom.us/j/98114126485?pwd= THg4MnEyV0MxRjJTbUVmMTJpaDdmUT 09 Meeting ID: 981 1412 6485
Password: 564231
It is necessary for you to submit to him your enrollment form for the class so that he will send you an invite every Saturday for Sunday classes. The following is the link:
Our member Rupaben Dharia’s Yoga class is going in full swing as 40-50 families participate on Zoom every Tuesday and Friday. The next class is on Tuesday, May 19, between 11:00 and 11:30am.
ID: 715 3405 1087
Password: 6789
5. Next Virtual Meeting:
It is expected that the lockdown restrictions will be eased gradually in which case seniors will start tiptoeing outside. A medical doctor specialized in infectious diseases will guide us regarding necessary precautions.