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Announcements - Thursday 5th January 2017

Thursday, 5 January 2017

NAVJIVAN VADIL KENDRA- ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THURS – 5th JAN 2017
It is with deep sorrow that we have to inform the sad news of ‘Arihantsaran’ of our member – Jiviben Padamshi Shah –Age 91- passed away on 31/12/2016.  She was the mother to our member – Pravinaben`.  We pray to Lord Mahavir to rest her soul in eternal peace and that he gives courage to the family to bear the loss with fortitude.  Our sincere condolences to her family.  We will observe a minute’s silence.
1). Kendra’s thanks to Jayeshbhai Shah, who conducted the warm-up Yoga.  We wish members and their family a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year and also pray for early recovery of members who are not well.
Exactly ten years ago, on 5th January 2007 Kendra was formed and today we have reached the milestone.  How it all began against all odds is given in the Souvenir but suffice it to say that Jayantbhai Doshi –our Secretary was the main person who took all the initiative to establish Kendra in the format that is now.  No doubt there were others who also helped him in establishing this.
2). DONATION :  * “Chaas” for the month of January is sponsored by Induben and Sobhagchand Z Shah.  Many thanks to them from Kendra.
                              * Manjuben Pindoria has prepared a small stand banner to clelebrate our 10th Anniversary.  She has also brought mouth freshner – “Kaccha Aam Juicy Jelly” for members.  Many thanks on behalf of Kendra.

3). After lunch there will be will be a programme to relate your experiences in Kendra and as usual at Tea Time, Kendra will provide tea and biscuits.

4).  Next Thurs – 12th Jan we will have a programme of Bingo games.

5).  Our grand programme for the 10th Anniversary on Thur – 16th Feb 2017 will be a full day programme with sitting lunch and live music and members requested to arrive before 10.30am.  Please get your tickets for £5.  Guests £25 Also remember to keep your ticket counterfoil with the number as there will be some fantastic prizes in Raffle on that day.  If you want to give any good prize please let us know.  Also parking will be available but kindly arrange to share cars. Members are requested to indicate their preference in seating with their friends on the lists kept at the Main Table.

6).  Navnat Vanik Bhagini Samaj is celebrating 40 years and will celebrate The International Women’s Day by promoting women’s wellbeing through Happy, Healthy, Balanced living on Sat – 4th March from 2.00 to 6.00pm.  For tickets contact Purnimaben Mehta.

7).  Jasuben Sheth informed in detail the programme after lunch and read the names of participants and informed that they can relate their experience in NVK since they joined.  Time limit will be 3 minutes.