ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE ON THURS – 23/03/23
1). President – Vinod Parekh – announced : I) Sattavis Patidar Centre has informed us that some of our members are using upstairs toilets. This is not allowed. Please only use the Ground Floor toilets. ii) Now that we have taken many new members, more and more members are doing Yoga on floor with mats. We request all members to be mindful of others and use little space in between mats so that all can do Yoga on floor.
Iii) Today we are going to have “Thandai” - as we do this every year – and our member – Indubhai Bakhai has prepared the same to be served to members at Lunch time and there will be no “chaas”. All can have more than a glass but please use the same glass. iv) As there has been much discussion on surplus food left after all have eaten, please note that we sell the excess food remaining and the proceeds are handed over to our Treasurer, who banks the same in our account. Last week's banking was £31. In future, our ladies will be making packets for sell, so please do not rush if you want to buy leftover food. v) On 13th April, we are having our Grand Musical Programme, where on the Tables, we keep,water, juice, peanuts, crisps, etc. If any member wants to sponsor any item, please let us know. One can also sponsor Biscuits, “chaas” or lunch (£501 for normal and £1001 for Special, where you have a choice of menu). Any donations when you are celebrating some occasions is most welcome.
2).Today's Warm-up Yoga was done by Dineshbhai T Shah and the main Yoga was conducted by Manishaben, who conducted many Yogic poses to tone up body joints and muscles. She also gave health tips. Many thanks to both from Kendra.
3). DONATIONS: a) Today's lunch is sponsored by Latikaben Dinesh Shah and Induben Shobhagchand Shah to celebrate the 79th Birthday of Dinesh Z Shah (on 13/3 and 83rd Birthday of Shobhagchand Z Shah (on16/3). Kendra's Congratulations and Best wishes and many thanks. We also pray that both of them will enjoy many more birthdays to come.
b). £51 from Dolatrai Sheth and Jasuben Sheth as “Khusi Bhet”. Many thanks from Kendra.
c). £50 from Sarojben and Hasmukhbhai Shah who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Kendra's congratulations and many thanks to them and we pray that they will enjoy many more Anniversaries to come.
d). Large Box of Biscuits by Gitaben Esmailji. Many thanks from Kendra.
e). Packet of Biscuits by Madhuben Gulab Shah. Many thanks from Kendra.
4). After lunch today, we will have a talk on “Befriendly Service” by Manharbhai Mehta of Vanik Council (UK) and at Tea Time, Kendra will provide Tea, Coffee and the sponsored Biscuits
(Today's Menu at lunch included – 'Gulab Jambu', 'Channa Bhatula', Samosa etc ) The afternoon programme
The afternoon programme began by Dr. Vinodbhai Kapashi introducing Manharbhai Mehta and the work being done by the Vanik Council of UK. Manharbhai gave a detailed talk on the wonderful humanitarian work being done by their Association on Befriendly Service for the elderly and lonely persons on how their members go and visit to help and cheer them. Also helping families in performing religious final rites when someone passes away. They have been doing excellent work in our Society - visiting and sparing their time for others. They now need such social workers who can devote their time.
President - Vinod Parekh gave vote of thanks and praising the work done by the Association.
5). Next week, we will meet on Tues - 28th March instead of Thurs - 30th March. Please try and inform other members who may not be having access to emails.
6). On Tuesday we will have Yoga by Nishaben Hirani- Nutrician Coach and in the afternoon programme we will celebrate Ram Navmi and Mahavir Jayanti.
7). Tickets for our first Grand Musical Programme this year on 13th April is being booked fast by members. If you have not booked your tickets, please do so.
8). We had announced about our first Coach trip after several years. Tentatively this will be a five days and 4 nights trip from Sat - 13th May to Wed - 17th May. Members - £260 and Guests -£280. If you are interested to join in the tour, please give your names at the Front Desk. If the response is good, we will inform you.
9). Our EC member – Chimanbhai Sheth has been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Lions Clubs International for 50 years service in celebration and recognition of dedicated humanitarian service and charitable causes. Kendra's Heartiest Congratulations and our Best Wishes that all his charitable work continues.
10). Remember - Clocks change from 1.00 am this Sunday - 26th March morning and will go ahead by 1 hour – we will have more daylight in the evenings.
11). Dr Vinodbhai Kapashi gave details of this afternoon programme and also next Tuesday's programme when we will be celebrating "Ram Navmi" and "Mahavir Jayanti".
TOTAL ATTENDANCE AS SIGNED IN REGISTER : 225
WEATHER : SUNNY AND HEAVY RAIN AT TIMES – 12 C
PRAFUL SHAH
PRO - NVK