ANNOUNCEMENTS ON THURSDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2015
1).It is with deep sorrow that we have to inform members the passing away of :
* Prabhavati Chandulal Jasani at the age of 98 on 23/11. She was the mother of our member Kundun Vinod Parekh and the mother-in-law of Vinod Parekh. (Prathna Sabha to be held today at the Navnat Center, Hayes, from 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm)
* Also the husband – Amratlal of our member Chandrabala Kakad passed away on 23/11.
On behalf of the Kendra, we offer our deepest condolences to all the families and pray that the deceased’s souls rest in eternal peace.
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
2). Today the Yoga was conducted by Mitaben Shah who conducted UPA Yoga with the aid of a Projector giving detailed explanation of each move. This was really interesting as it was the first time ever this type of Yoga was conducted in Kendra. Many thanks to her from Kendra. If you want her contact, her email is yoga@mitashah.com and her website is www.mitashah.com
3). DONATIONS : * £ 101 from Dr Ushaben and Parshottam Bilaney on the occasion of their daughter – Jessica’s wedding. Kenrda’s heartiest congratulations and thanks to them and also our Best Wishes to the newly wedded couple.
* £31 from Anilbhai Shah who celebrated his birthday last week. Many thanks and our Best Wishes to him. We pray that he enjoys many more birthdays to come.
4). After lunch today we will have a Quiz programme and as usual at Tea Time, Kendra will provide tea and biscuits. (The afternoon programme was cancelled as the Hall was very cold as the heating system was not working).
5). Next Thurs – 3rd Dec we will have a Quiz programme.
6). Dr. Pragnaben Mandalia has organised a full day Health event on Thurs – 10th Dec. and there will be no Yoga. We will start at 10.30 am. We have two speakers :
* Consultant Cardiologist – Dr Ameet Bakhai from Royal Free Trust. He will talk on “How to deal with the diagnosis of heart failure”.
* Varshaben Dodhia who will talk on “mental wellbeing” in old age.
After lunch we will have a workshop of Question/Answers and discussion. Please arrive in time – just before 10.30 am and do not miss this very informative programme.
7). Please renew your membership for 2016, by submitting duly completed form with your payment of £90 to Punambhai Patwa together with your membership ID in an envelope. Remember the deadline is 15th December. If you do not intend to renew your membership, please let us know. To-date over 250 members have renewed their membership. Those who have already paid should collect their receipts and cards.
8). If you will open our website : www.nvk.org.uk and open the Galleries site you will see photos of all our previous programmes. The site will also have the previous weekly announcements and the monthly Newsletters.
9). We apologise to members that the Heating system is not working in the Hall as there are repairs being conducted on the top floor.
10). Today is the 7th anniversary of the attacks in Mumbai and Taj Hotel when terrorists killed 166 people. We remember all those who died on that day and specially all those heroes who fought dthe terrorists.
11). Everyone, including all guests, are requested to sign the Register at the Entrance Main Table and Guests should obtain their Passes.