Announcements - Thursday 22nd January 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS ON TUESDAY 22nd JANUARY 2015

1.For the information of new members, Manishaben Wala is our regular Yoga instructor and  whenever she goes on holidays, we try and arrange for different Yoga instructors so that members can learn something new.  Today, we had Bhavnaben to conduct the Yoga.   She gave the whole body a workout and everyone enjoyed the same.  Many thanks to her from Kendra.

2.  DONATIONS :     Manjuben Shah has sponsored today’s Biscuits at Tea Time.  She gave home-made biscuits with Jam and coconut top up on the occasion of her grand-daughter – Apoorva’s 19th birthday.  Many thanks to her and we wish many Happy Returns to Apoorva and pray that she enjoys many more birthdays to come.

3.  We welcome back our Hon. Secretary -Jayantbhai Doshi, who had his holidays in India. He is arranging lessons for Lawn Bowling and if anyone is interested, please contact him.

4. After lunch today we will have a Quiz programme and at Tea Time, Kendra will provide tea.

5.  Next Thurs - 29th Jan we will have a programme on India’s Independence Day and Gandhi Bapu’s Nirvana day.  Members are requested to give their names to Jasuben Sheth if they want to take part.

6. Jasuben Sheth has organised a programme on 16th April to renew the marriage vows of couples who have reached 40 years of marriage.  A special ‘panditji’ will come on that day.
Members wishing to take part should give their names to Jasuben.

7.  We are planning a 18day trip to Japan & Korea from 11th to 28th May and only a limited numbers will be taken.  Preference will be given to NVK members. Itinerary and details of the tour will be given after all the details are worked out.  Lunch is not included but we will try to arrange snacks, fruits etc, whichever is possible.  We cannot guarantee Jain food.  Member or guest will be taken on first come first basis (and this will be on receipt of a deposit cheque).  Cost will be in the region of £3600 or thereabouts.  Porter service is not included and all joining are advised to carry baggage they can handle.  Walking and travelling in trains will be involved, hence it is important for reasonable fitness and ability to walk.  Those interested should give their names to Jayantbhai.

8. New members are requested to go to the Main Desk at the entrance and write their full details on the membership forms. Names should be given in full as there are now several members with the same name and surnames. Details should include : Next of Kin contact, Doctor’s contact and Health details.  Kendra has also got Yoga blocks for sale at £5. Those who want this should contact Jayantbhai.

9.  Those who have given their email address and are not getting emails from me or Jayantbhai Doshi, should write their proper email address and give to us.

10.  Navnat Vadil Mandal will have their Friday gatherings for the next three weeks at the Damecha Hall, South Harrow.

11.  Everyone is requested to sign in the Register at Entrance Table and Guests are requested to obtain their Passes from Vinod Parekh

12.  Jasuben Sheth announced that the afternoon’s Quiz programme will be held in groups of four.  She also informed that for the next week’s India’s Independence Day and Gandhi Bapu’s Nirvan Day programme, any lady who want to present a song should give their name and details to her.
She announced that the Renewal of Wedding vows programme on 16th April will be for those who have reached 40 years of marriage of who have celebrated 25 years,

13.  Vinod Parekh announced that again this year, we have received invitation from Gauriben and Ashwin Sheth – Lions Club of Feltham & Witton for 10 members from Kendra for an entertainment programme at Harrow Leisure Centre on 22nd Feb from 1.30 pm.  Those who have not been to this annual programme before should give their names to him.