1). President - Vinod Parekh announced : i) He wished all members and their families a very Happy, Prosperous and Healthy New Year from all members of the Executive Committee and thanked all for their co-operation during the year.
ii) This year we met for the whole year as there was no effect from pandemic and we had three full days Musical programme, one picnic and a five days of tour in England. He requested for more response and participation from members. Sadly, we lost many members due to various health issues and it shows that we all are getting older and must do exercises and Yoga to keep healthy.
iii). We will try and bring new Programmes if we get the opportunity. We have moved forward by introducing a new data system and making plastic cards for Membership Cards, which will show members' photos. Our Secretary - Purnimaben Mehta is to be thanked as she has put in lot of hard work behind the new system with the help of Piyushbhai Shah - our Web advisor, who has also saved us more expenses.
Secretary Purnimaben Mehta announced that the new system was also done with the help of the Executive Committee members. She also said members will have to bring their Membership Card, when ready, at our Thursday gatherings.
2). Today we had Yoga by Nirmalaben Iyer of the Yoga Global Life. She conducted Yogic poses in slow motion toning up body joints and muscles. She also did 'Savasana' and 'Surya Namaskar emphasising how to do the same correctly. Members enjoyed doing the Yogic poses with her. Many thanks from NVK.
3). After lunch today we are going to have Bhajans and Stavans. We will also pray for World Peace.As usual at Tea Time, NVK will provide Tea/Coffee and the sponsored Biscuits.
(Today's Lunch Menu included : 'Garam Chhuto Mohanthal', Bhakri, Khandvi, Mattar/Bateta nu saakh, Aadad, Bhat etc.)
The afternoon programme started at 2.00 pm by Dr. Vinodbhai Kapashi, who gave a brief introduction on the many people who lost their lives in conflicts, wars etc. Thus we need to pray for peace.
Malaben Mithani then sang the 'Hanuman Chalisha' a devotional hymn and then other members came and recited stavans, Bhajans and poetry for peace.
The programme ended with the tune 'Maitri Bhav nu pavitra zarnu' - bringing friendship, love and respect for all others, initiating a feeling of brotherhood among all and in turn leaves no room for harm, deceit or quarrelsomeness with anybody.
Members enjoyed the programme by singing together with the reciters.
4). Today we had our last gathering for this year. We will now meet in the New Year on Thurs – 4th January 2024.
5). Dr. Vinodbhai Kapashi gave details of the afternoon programme of Bhajans, Stavans and prayers for Peace in the World. He requested more members to come and recite the same.
He also informed that we will have a joyous programme (details will follow) to celebrate on the first Thursday - 4th January in the New Year.
TODAY’S ATTENDANCE FROM THOSE WHO SIGNED THE REGISTER : 164
TODAY’S WEATHER AND TEMP : CLOUDY,RAINY 11 C