CHICAGO: More than 250 members and guests of Bharatiya Seniors of Chicago celebrated Christmas on December 20 on a grand scale at Rana-Regan Center in Carol Stream, a northwest suburb of Chicago.
The event was also highlighted with a talk on ‘Accept Ayurveda and bring new changes in life’. The start was with Ganesh Vandana sung by BSC Secretary Rakshika Anjaria. This was followed by BSC President Haribhai welcoming guests, singers from Nalini Parikh Group and Herbayur’s Dr Rajesh Varma.
All those present also mourned the death of Naren Patel, a great community leader and a prominent businessman. He was CEO and President of Medstar Lab. and President of Vishwa Gujarati Samaj-US. BSC President Haribhai Patel observed that Narenbhai always helped seniors. He was one of the guests of honors at a program held by BSC on November 9.
Another BSC Senior member who passed away was Rameshbhai Padai. All seniors kept two minute silence in their memory and prayed for their soul resting in peace.
Ayurvedic Doctor Rajesh Varma then talked about ailments and offered his views on what to do and how to stay healthy from diseases like diabetes, asthma, kidney disorder, high blood pressure, gas, acidity, constipation, cold, cough etc. by using Ayurveda medications. He pitched for positive thoughts and recommended laughing at least 15 minute a day. “That will help you keep healthy and away from depression,” he said.
At end of the program Sashank Bhatt gave flowers and good wishes to all whose birthday and wedding anniversary fell in the month of December.
Jayanti Oza
