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Khushi
Let’s spread happiness
Vol: I No: 4 (For Private Circulation only) Newsletter Apr '08
SC & SGC Community Website -- Log onto www.leenacom.com/SGC.htm
for latest information, photographs, interviews, members list &
Khushi
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‘Khushi – mirror of SC
& SGC members’ We are happy to note that some members enquire about the next issue of
Khushi. It is your own newsletter to voice your thoughts, concerns and new
ideas. With this kind of support, Khushi can very soon have some more
interesting pages. To manage costs, we are accepting advertisements
and have also created a ‘Khushi Fund’. The
ad rate is Rs.500 per
strip ad. We are looking forward to the ads. and contribution towards
‘Khushi Fund’ from members and supporters. Kindly contribute generously to bring it out regularly every 6 months.
Khushi is well designed and has been appreciated by many NGOs and Trusts,
who wish to create a similar newsletter to express their ideas. Isn’t it
great to be recognized and lead the pathway! This itself speaks for our
unity and dedication. Khushi is spreading happiness
and we want it to be the mouthpiece of SC & SGC. We look forward to
the members’ feedback. SMS your views to 9969154602 or email: akn929@yahoo.com
or just give it to us in writing. We would love to have them.
- A.K.Naik
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‘Genius is
eternal patience’ -- Michelangelo
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’Geet gatha chal’……..
Exercise, laughter & Singing! The report in Khushi seems to have informed others about the singers --
male and female singers. They have now attracted others, members and
non-members to sing old film and devotional songs, and bajans. Let the
music and singing spread happiness all around. It is said, singing and
laughter enhances your health. Mera yeh geet yaad rakhna, kabhi alvida na
kehna……….. |
‘How do you
check on a man’s virginity? You have to take his word.’
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Senior
Citizens & Save Garden Committee ……….’The President Speaks’ # Application for maintenance & development of the garden: A
joint application - SC & SGC and Ghatkopar Brahman Samaj was submitted
to BMC on Jan’08 as per new BMC guidelines; we have applied once again
based on the online format on the BMC website, providing the necessary
information. Let us hope for the best. # SC & SGC is online. Our own website provides latest
information, members list, interviews & Khushi online. Click on www.leenacom.com/SGC.htm
# Each one, make one: We have good membership strength. However let us
have some more members from the area. Hence each member should introduce
one member from the local area for wider representation. This will give us
more strength.
# Let us keep the garden clean, green and make it our ‘Vatika’ # Members
should come forward to participate more actively and support our cause.
- P.B. Bhosale, President, SC & SGC |
Talk is cheap because supply exceeds demand.
2 Activities The period from Oct 07-Mar’08 has been a very good period for SC &
SGC members. A lot of activities have taken place. Here we cover some of
them. * The third issue of Khushi, the SC & SGC Newsletter was distributed
on Sept'07 end. * The fourth meeting of the Managing Committee was held on Oct’07. * The fifth meeting of the Managing Committee was held on Nov’07. *The sixth meeting of the Managing Committee was held on Dec’07. *Due to the President’s absence due to illness, meetings were not held
in Jan, Feb & Mar’08. * A draft of Rs 400 donated to Rajhans Pratisthan. Amount collected
through donor passes. * On Jan 26,
Republic day, Flag hoisting at 10 am by V. Pres. Indubhai Kamdar and A K
Naik, Secretary. Refreshments sponsored by Ratna Stores, Ghatkopar (East). * On 9/10 Feb’07, first SC & SGC overnight Picnic to ‘Sawantwadi’,
Vangni. !8 members, both ladies and gents participated and had a very good
time. * Mar 21 - Visit to Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Vashigaon. 33 members were
taken and dropped by bus at the garden. Total amount of Rs 7,004 donated along with 5 sets of bedsheets, pillow
covers, etc. And since it was ‘Holi’, sweets were distributed in the
ashram. Mar 23 – Birthday celebration of Bharat Mehta in the garden. Hosted a
get-together. Over 60 members were present to celebrate the occasion. SC & SGC HELPLINE
to help & guide members
& senior citizens regarding Travel plans, Property matters, Medicare,
Documentation, Sr. Citizen Card, Banking & Investment, legal matters,
emergency, etc. Helpline
Panel:
* Vasant
Mane
– 9967213890 * P.C.
Khanna
– 25065231 * K.M.Somnath
–9869007672 * V.K.
Parab
–25062683 *P.M.
Vazirani
– 25061076.
SC & SGC members
may contact them for help, advice or guidance.
Health Tips *Diabetics should avoid plastic and waterproof shoes.
They encourage perspiration and fungal growth. *Nuts decrease your risk of cancer, heart disease and
diabetics. They control your weight and reduce the visible signs of
ageing. *Garlic juice with distilled water can be employed as a
lotion for cleansing infected wounds. *Green tea makes you lean. The antioxidants &
caffeine are known for fat burning effects. For advertising on ‘Khushi’ or website : Call -
9969154602 Donate
and see someone smile – God will bless you. In every issue of Khushi we encourage members to donate used items.
Happy to inform that Mrs S Mankani and Mrs Sharada T donated used clothes
* Mrs Dharmik and Mrs M Ratesar donated new sets of bedsheet and pillow
cover to Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Vashi. We invite members to donate new or used items & gadgets in good
condition to be given to the needy persons, institutions and
organizations. Let’s spread happiness.
--- Have something to give? Let us know. It may be useful to somebody else.
- A.K.Naik
S
Vaiddyanathan
– Investment – Mutual Funds *Life Insurance *General Insurance
(Medical, Property, etc) *IPOs *Dmat &
Commodity A/Cs.
Call: Tel: 022-25060133 Cell: 9967536267 Email:
svaiddyanathan@gmail.com
Ankit Enterprises – Suppliers of – Grain *Pulses * Rice * Masala S-8, A.P.M.C. Market-II, Phase-II, Dana Bazar, Sector-19, Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400705. Tel: 27899444 |
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In the second week of September ’07, the SC &SGC President Mr P B
Bhosale and Secretary A K Naik met Mr Vasant Prabhu, who informed about
the new guidelines of BMC and about the online application to be forwarded
to the BMC through online form. Apart from this, Mr V. Prabhu added that a four-member committee
including the Dy Municipal Commissioner, N ward has been formed. And this
committee will have the authority to decide and evaluate the application
on the basis of merit. And this special committee will decide as to who
should be given the mandate to take over the BMC garden. On Jan end, after a meeting with the office bearers of Ghatkopar Brahman
Samaj and getting their positive response; SC & SGC made a fresh joint
application ie. SC & SGC and Ghatkopar Brahman Samaj to BMC as per the
new guidelines put up on their website. No decision has been taken as yet.
The matter was followed up with Mr. Shirsat, the local Corporator. But no
reply is forth coming. Will the local Corporator support SC & SGC or
be a mute spectator? A K Naik, with the help of some influential members sought appointment
with Shri Jayant Patil (Guardian Minister of Mumbai) to impress upon him
to hasten the decision by BMC in our favour. Unfortunately the meeting was
cancelled due to the riots (MNS North Indian issue). Later again, it was
postponed due to his other engagements and budget session. We are trying
to get a fresh appointment once again. Let us hope for the best SC & SGC seeks support
from all Societies: SC & SGC seeks strong support from all the surrounding residential
societies in the take over bid of the BMC garden at Nathpai Nagar with a
firm resolve that this is our garden. Letters were sent to all the
surrounding societies to garner support for the just cause. SC & SGC
expects many more residents to be members of SC & SGC. The surrounding
societies and their residents’ support will help in our effort to take
over and maintain the garden professionally. Demands of SC &
SGC:
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Will the BMC wake up? Once again, the same demands from the residents of the area. Drinking water: Arrangements should be made for
proper and clean drinking water. Toilet Block: The toilet block and urinal
are in a very bad shape. It should be repaired. Children’s Park: This is in a very pathetic
state. It should be renovated as soon as possible. Staff: No adequate professional staff.
The watchmen operate as mali too. Management: The management of the garden
should be given to SC & SGC. Pipes: The large diameter pipes should
be removed from the garden. This is not a godown. No hiring out: As per the new BMC guidelines, gardens and parks are not to be used for programmes or given on hire for public functions. Why is the BMC violating its own guidelines? The garden is systematically being damaged and it has become a nuisance to the residents. They owe the local residents an explanation. Are they waiting for a major agitation to happen. What the member’s
say: Recently some members objected to the singing by the singing group of
senior citizens, in the main pathway leading from the gate to the garden.
It led to arguments and bitterness. We request the members to amicably settle the matter amongst them
selves. Let unity and amity continue
to make SC & SGC better and stronger.
We
would be glad to receive the views of all members on this subject. |
SC &SGC – Final reminder for membership fees.Some
members are yet to pay the fees, which is overdue. Kindly pay your fees *
Rs 100 for single * Rs 150 for couple and collect your membership card
immediately.
Once
membership is cancelled, you will have to apply as a new member. |
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News LIC Housing Finance rolls out reverse
mortgage loans for customers above 60 years of age. The loan can be taken by an
individual alone, or jointly with his or her spouse, who should also be
over 60 years old. It has a fixed interest rate, which is subject to reset
every five years. It can be received either through monthly payments, or
as a lump sum, or a combination of the two. The property evaluated for the
loan should have at least 20 years of residual life.
Protest against
Burning of Garbage at Deonar SC & SGC along with various NGO’s like SARF, Rotary Club, Pestom Sagar Residents Forum, Go Green, Chembur Residents Forum, Petrol Dealers’ Association, Shanti & Sudha Park Residents Association staged a protest near Chedda Nagar Flyover on 24 March’08 from 9.30 am onwards to highlight the problems caused due to burning of garbage at Deonar dumping ground and the callous nature and laxity on the part of BMC. Press and electronic media covered the event. SC & SGC was represented at the protest by some of our members. Attention please: Members are requested to inform the SC & SGC, regarding any
programme, preferably in writing to enable SC & SGC to keep record of
all the programmes & activities conducted. Also members should not write or paste any message on the notice board, without permission. Members’ full support in all the activities will be highly appreciated. A Big Thank You &
Sukhriya * Mr Amit Doshi for sponsoring Hindustan Times * Mr H Thakkar for
sponsoring Mumbai Samachar * Mr Raju Kudalkar for sponsoring Times * Mr
Bharat Mehta- Rs 1150 for sponsoring Navbharat Times * Jitubhai Shah for
sponsoring Economic Times * Mr Anand Rao for donating 4 chairs. * Mr
Kantilal Master P for donating 8 chairs, and for sponsoring the sweets on
21 Mar’08 for inmates of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, Vashi. Contribution
towards ‘Khushi Fund’ Oct’08 - Mr Somnath
contributed Rs 500 towards ‘Khushi Fund’. Contribution will help to meet the expenses incurred in bringing out ‘Khushi’ & keep going our website – www.leenacom.com/SGC.htm -- Your support will help us to bring out Khushi regularly and on schedule. For contributing, contact the Managing Committee or A K Naik. |
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Donation – Dial 1919
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Fact file - A
Bulgarian woman and Romanian man have been voted as having the world’s
best looking bottoms at a backside beauty contest, held in Germany some
months ago, sponsored by a prominent lingerie firm. Bottoms too count!!! |
Did
you know
Wikipedia
was launched as the English Wiipedia on Jan 15, 2001 as a complement to
Nupedia, an expert- written and now defunct encyclopaedia. Wikipedia
today, however, has over 6 million articles in 250 languages, including
more than 1.6 million in English edition. |
For
advertising on ‘Khushi’ or website : Call - 9969154602
Humour
+
An economist is someone who gets rich explaining to others why they are
poor. +Teacher:
How long is a minute? - Gopal: Depends- whether you are inside or outside
the loo. +Written
behind ‘Banta Singh’s’
truck -- ’Jhor ka jatka, dheere se lagana’ |
‘When it is a question of money, everybody is of the same religion’ -- Voltaire
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Womens’
Page We will be happy if a few women join in the day-to-day activities of SC
& S G C. Let us make this page more interesting for you. Your
suggestions are welcome. Also send contributions with your name, &
contact no. to: A.K. Naik- 9969154602 or akn929@yahoo.com
.Volunteers needed for writing & Computer typing. Contact SC
& SGC committee members. ……………………………………………………………………………… ‘Some say, God is biased as only women can give
birth to a new life’ My R ecipe & Kitchen Queries*To
get the best curd during winters always make it in a flask, which makes
quick curd in 4-5 hours. *Make
your buttermilk delicious by adding cumin seeds powder, black salt &
pudina. *Make
your poha taste even better, add a little sugar after you have washed
them. *Add
some salt while boiling potatoes; it will not make the cooker black after
boiling. *Add
some orange juice to carrot juice, it will not only improve the taste of
carrot juice but also reduce constipation caused by carrot The
Magic of Rain………………..by
Archana Kamat
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When
we say ‘rain rain go away’, we curse our gay. -
Rain
is of course magic which still nobody has understood its logic. -
The
magic of rain swallows our pain. -
This
rain destroys all evils, through garbage drain. -
Rain
is itself a magic, which we owe through god’s gifted rainbow. -
The
seven colours of rainbow up in the sky, glitters our eyes. -
Rain
comes in the month of June along with a thunderous showers tune.
* * * * * * * * * * * Beauty
Tips: *Cucumber juice is a source of silicon and has high water content making it ideal for healthy glowing skin. *For
a flawless complexion and lustrous mane, have one tablespoon of sprouts
everyday. *To treat dandruff, soak a towel in hot water, wring it out, and wrap around the head for a minimum of ten minutes.
* * * * * * * * * * * * #
A man placed an ad in the classifieds, 'Wife wanted'.
The
next day he received hundred letters. They all said the same, 'You can
‘ve mine’. #What
do you use for washing dishes? Oh,
I tried many things but found my husband best!!! |
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