The Fifth Foundation Day of Dignity Lifestyle

Dignity Lifestyle celebrated its Fifth Foundation Day on 1st April 2011 with lot of zest. All residents were looking forward for this day. Residents gave an outstanding one hour performance.

The programme started with Song by Ms.Madhuri Shah. Ms. Hemlata Parekh performed a mono act (story of Birbal ki khichidi). Ms. Usha Mantri and Madhuri Shah showed their dance talent by dancing on old bollywood song (Shyam Dahle khidki tale tum sitti bajana chod do). Mani Barucha recited a poem and Ms. Usha Talwar entertained everyone by her comic Shayris. Mr. Rao showed his magic skills by performing magic tricks. Along with our residents even the staff had exhibited their talent. Dr. Murali played song on mouth organ and Mr. Salvi the Resident Manager entertained everyone by singing kawwali. The residents programme came to an end by mind blowing Kawwali sung by Ms. Chandrika Shah and other members.

A surprise awards was planned by Dignity lifestyle team for all residents. These awards were termed as Fun award. Each resident were given award based on their personality. All residents enjoyed these awards.

Next item was a professional performance of Bharatnatyam artist Ms.Neelima Kadhe and Ms. Alka Lajmi. The evening came to an end by enjoying the delicious cuisine.

Christmas Party:

 The Christmas Eve organised for residents on 24 th December was relished by them -- the tiny minority that stayed back from going home to children, friends and relatives. We all played Games imaginatively conducted by Dr. Muralidhara Bhat and each resident tried to be one up on the rest, with full-throated participation and enthusiasm.  

Candle Light dinner followed the play. Thanks to Mr Shyam Singh, of 24 Carrots Catering services, who thoughtfully served courses of exotic dishes.

The Menu had the following items:

Wine / Beer/ Fruit punch  

FIRST COURSE

Bresani Pottage, Paneer Finger & Vegetable lollipop

SECOND COURSE

Vegetable Augratin & Stir fried vegetable

THIRD COURSE

Briyani rice & Raita

Bread:

Garlic bread, Buns, Twist Rolls

DESSERT

Swiss Roll & Yogurt chocolate

Residents enjoyed the utterly delicious continental cuisine. The evening came to an end wishing everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

GERIATRIC SOCIETY OF INDIA, DOMBIVLI BRANCH, had conducted the following programme for residents

(a)HEALTH TIPS FOR ELDERLY- Dr. S.Ramnathan Iyer

(b)HASYA KAVI SAMMELAN FOR ELDERLY-Sabrang Entertainment, Presented by Shri V.D.Bherwani & Group, Mumbai.

The Kavi sammelan was extremely hit among the residents. 9 poets gave their best laughter poems and made the atmosphere joyful.

Nightingale residents Picnic. (Care unit)

Picnic was planned at Jummapathi Neral. Almost 23 residents and 13 attendant plus dignity supervisors came along for picnic. It was a distressing picnic for attendants, they fun, played games and a good break from the routine work. The mouth watering Samosas added more fun.

Picnics for Residents:

The most fun loving activity for resident is Picnic. Its time when they forget there age, worries and stress. Water resorts are on high demand as all our residents love to swim and enjoy in water. It gives them an opportunity to socialise with each other. Following places were visited in last few months: Harshgiri lake resort -Shahpur kalyan, Nirasg Niketan farm house Neral, Essel world, Shanti Sargar resort Ambernath, Nishiland water park Khopoli., Durshet

Makar Sankrant/Pongal: This festival was celebrated with lot of zest. The combination of South India menu and Maharashtrian Til gud added fun. Dignity managerial staff welcomed all residents in dinning hall with flowers and Til Gud. It was a surprise celebration and hence all residents were overjoyed. The south Indian meal prepared by one of our resident added more delight.

The other festivals which we celebrated were Holi, Guddhi padwa and Tamil New Year, Janmashtami, Ganesh Utsav. All this festivals were celebrated by preparing authentic meals and greeting each other with best wishes. Holi celebration is always organized by residents. They sing bhajans and songs on holi and Thandai ( masala milk) is served as Prashad.

Sports Day:

First time in Dignity Lifestyle we had Sports for our residents. One of our Residents Ms. Hemlata Parekh had planned for the day. She was actively involved in planning and organizing the event. Games like marathon walk, Matka Fod, finding the partner were planned. It was pleasure to see all senior citizens enjoying like small children.

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Moonsoon Celebration

Our Dignity Lifestyle Township is surrounded with hills. In summer these hills remain dull, dry and brown. But as Rains start, these hills become wet and green. This is the best time here; you can see waterfalls and peacocks near lush green bushes at hills. This is the reason that the residents of DLT always welcome rains in very unique way. This year we had progamme called ' Chhayi Barkha Bahar' on July 20,2010. The day prior to program, Mehandi was applied on hands of residents (of course ladies only).

The programme was based on filmy songs, folk songs, poems and gazals related to monsoon. The programme was presented by Madhuri Shah( songs) , Chandrika Shah (gazals), Meera Bhawanani( song) Mani Bharucha ( Marathi Peom), Anu Ghosh ( English poem), Ashok Lulla( mouth-organ)- only man participant among the women- and Usha Mantri( hindi folk). Hemlata Parekh choreographed and presented a beautifull dance of school going children from Neral based Gujarati rhymes . From staff Kailash Deshmukh sung a marathi song. Ravi Hillal played Tabla with singers. The guests of a resident liked the programme and praised the enthusiasm of singers. Even one of them, Sudarshana Dwivedi couldn't control herself and sung a folk song of U P.

Inter generational activity:

Students form Jai Hind College had conducted games and quiz programme for residents

Diwali celebration:

With great pleasure and happiness Dignity Lifestyle residents celebrated Diwali on 29 th October .The programme started with a game called "Bonding with each other". Different colour chords were held by each resident, they had to hold the chord and cross to the other side and wish a happy diwali to the opposite resident this in turn gave rise to a unique design formation. This game was intended to prove that together we stand and divided we fall.

An instrumental concert was planned for the residents. Old classical songs were played on the harmonium, flute, tabla and sitar.Pandit Prakash Chitnis was on harmonium, Mr. Charudatta Naigaonkar on Sitar, Mr. Ajay Damle on Tabla and Mr. Subash Shah on Flute. The programme came to an end with the jugalbandhi of Harmonium and Sitar. Residents enjoyed the programme as well as the delicious dinner. The decoration of diyas and flowers added pleasure to the celebration.

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