2019-02-21 Seniors Group Meeting – Orleans

Dear Friends, Greetings! Last Meeting Summary– February 14, 2019 (Courtesy – Mohan Pareek) About 15 people attended and enjoyed sumptuous pot luck lunch. Vasent Panchmi and Valentine’s Day were celebrated. Maya provided three significances of Vasent Panchmi: Folklore suspect: Arrival of spring. Spiritual: Worshipping Goddess Saraswati on this day. Historical: It is a day Prathviraj Chouhan killed Mohamed. Gouri and later killed himself. Mrs. Sahay recited poetry in glory of Saraswati. Mrs. Singh (Ravi) and Vijay Kapal sang songs. Dr. Roy informed about Valentine’s Day. Dr. Chandra had a quiz about Valentine’s Day for the participants. This Meeting – February 21, 2019: The details for this meeting are as follows: Location: Room 340, 255  Centrum Boulevard, Orleans Time: 1 PM – 4 PM Agenda: 1. Socialization: 1 – 2:00 PM 2: Announcements: 2:00 – 2:10 PM 3. Discussion: 2:10 – 2:40 PM 4. Songs, poetry, jokes etc: 2:40 – 4:00 PM 5. Adjournment: 4:00 PM Discussion Topics: A. Seniors Round Table, hosted by Marie France Lalonde, MPP, on Friday, Feb 22, 1 pm to 3 pm at 109 Larch Crescent (north end of Champlain Street). B. Rob Carrick article – The retirement issue no one talks about – Long term Care (attached below) C. Suggestions from Participants Upcoming Meetings/Events ICCC Holi Celebrations Dinner – March 16 – Palki Restaurant – Dr. Chandra Vaidyanathan has Tickets. February 28 meeting will be in smaller room. – NO POT LUCK LUNCH on that day. Look forward to seeing you. Best Regards Virendra (Vinni) Sahni