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Announcements - Thursday 26th March 2015

Thursday, 26 March 2015

ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THURSDAY 26th MARCH 2015

1.DONATIONS :  * £50 from an anonymous donor on the occasion of his birthday.  Kendra’s thanks and we wish the donor a very Happy Birthday and pray that the same person enjoys many more birthdays to come.
    * £25 from Nainaben Bakhai on the occasion of her husband – Bhagvandas Bakhai’s  80th birthday.  Kendra’s thanks and we wish him a very Happy Birthday and pray that he enjoys many more to come.

2. Today’s Warm-Up Yoga was conducted by Dineshbhai Shah.  Kendra’s many thanks.

3.  Today, after lunch we will play ‘Whistdrive’, and as usual, at Tea Time, Kendra will provide Tea and Biscuits.

4.  Next Thurs-2nd April, we will have a talk by Jain Vegan Group on the subject : ‘Whether Dairy Products are Good or Bad’

5. Our annual trip, similar to the one we used to go to ‘Potters Resort’ will this year be organised at Manor House & Ashbury Hotels in Devon, from Sun- 12th to Fri -17th July.  This will be a 5 night and 6days trip.  Price for members -£335 and for guests - £345(for two sharing).  Price includes transport.  There are all the usual facilities and we will book for 50 on First come First Basis, so reserve your places.

6. We have organised a very colourful and enjoyable programme on 16th April to renew the marriage vows of couples.  A special ‘panditji’ will come on that day. Members wishing to take part should give their names to Jasuben.  So far 11 names of couples have been received and a few more names can be given.  There will be Chair Yoga on that day.

7. After the AGM and elections, a new committee was elected and subsequently the new committee appointed the various Office Bearers.  Their names have been circulated to members.  We request for co-operation from members to ensure that we all get together for the betterment of the Kendra members and to give the best service to the elderly members.

8. The Walking Group under Prgnaben Mandalia is quite active now and 25 members have joined for the weekly walks and everyone enjoys the same.

9.  This Sunday morning -29th March clocks will go 1 hour forward at 1.00 am in the morning.  So before you go to sleep on Saturday night, change your clocks and watches to go forward by one hour.

10.  Navnat Vanik Association has organised Ram Navmi celebrations at the Navnat Centre, Hayes on this Saturday -28th March from 4.00 to 7.00pm with Bhajans, Raas Garba and Ram Janam, followed by Farari Mahaprashad.  All are welcome.

11. Everyone, including guests, is requested to sign in the Register at the Entrance Table. Guests are requested to obtain their Pass from Vinod Parekh.

12. Jasuben Sheth announced the names of those taking part in the renewal of marriage vows and also requested more couples names.  She informed that the ‘kanya’ (Bride) should wear Green or Red sari and the ‘varraja’ (Groom) should wear Indian dress. The Bride was also requested to bring £1.25 for the ceremony.

13.  Vinod Parekh announced that if anyone is still interested to see the show of ‘Beyond Bollywood’ at the London Palladium on Thursday -4th June at 2.30 pm, they should give their names to him.

He also informed members that due to Health and Safety reasons, members are not allowed to enter kitchen.  Only the nominated kitchen volunteers are allowed.  Please refrain from going to the kitchen to wash your hands, etc.