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Antakshari
Antakshari 2010 was one of
the good events organised
by India Club. Back after a gap
of two years, the hosts Chandramohan
and Shobhana spared
no efforts in their groundwork,
and their lilting voices only
added colour to the occasion.
Divided into three categories
– children, friends and family
ensured that all had the opportunity
to sing & test their film
based knowledge. Ample opportunities
were thrown at the
audience too, who responded
with equal enthusiasm.
While congratulating the Club
on hosting such family events, I
am sure maximum members’
participation would encourage
India Club to go the extra mile.
We look forward to more family
programmes.
Govind Katara
Membership No. 3951
&Best letter
Jordan Tour
A
visit to Jordan was always
on my list of travels so what
better opportunity than to take
the 4 day all inclusive tour arranged
by India Club and Cox
and Kings packed with activities
and included visits to Amman,
Petra, Wadi Rum and The Dead
Sea.
We drove to the famous rock
city Petra. En-route there was
a lot of singing and dancing in
the 4 hour long journey followed
by antakshari and games. Petra
is the most famous attraction
in Jordan. The beautiful rosecolored
stone with the sunlight
against it is truly magnificent.
We drove to the picturesque
Wadi Rum by bus. Dinner and
dancing went on well into the
night after which it was a wonderful
experience to spend a
night in a tent under the starry
skies. Temperatures do rise and
fall quickly in the wadi but going
down to –5 degrees was
something unexpected in the
month of April. This was followed
by a jeep ride next morning
through the dramatic desert
landscape with its beautiful rock
formation. We stopped to see the
Bedouins and their camels in the
desert. The bus was waiting for
us at the end of our wadi drive
to take us to the Dead Sea.
A four hour drive took us to
the lowest point on earth – the
Dead Sea. Driving down to the
Dead Sea, which is 400 meters
below sea level is without doubt
one of the most dramatic and
beautiful landscapes. Dead Sea,
because of its rich cocktail of
salts and minerals, is known for
its curative properties and has
evolved as a major attraction for
health and wellness.
Morning saw us scramble to
collect the Dead Sea mud which
we would carry with us back
home.
On the last day of our tour
we were like one big family. We
left for Amman by mid-day and
reached in time for an Indian
lunch followed by a visit to the
Citadel Hill. This archaeological
landmark features remnants
from several different cultures
and you can see a unique blend
of the old and the new. It houses
the Temple of Hercules, a Byzantine
Basillica and the Jordan
Archaeological Museum.
The same evening was our
flight back and with heavy
hearts and with promises to
keep in touch said our good
byes and headed home.
It was indeed an exhilarating
experience and I look forward to
being a part of the next tour.
Maria Gupta
Membership No. 3931
Protect Childhood
Dubai Foundation for Women
and Children, ExHealth,
India Club and SAATHI held a
seminar on the Protect Childhood
Campaign on 21st April
2010 at the India Club at 5pm.
One hundred and twenty ladies
attended this seminar.
Dr. Saroj Thapa, President of
SAATHI was the keynote speaker
while Mrs. Sangeeta Matta
Verma, wife of Consul General
of India was the chief guest.
Dr. Saroj Thapa showed us
slides about the behavioural
patterns of abused children. She
stressed on the need to report
cases of abused children that we
come across. We were given leaflets
on Child Abuse Awareness.
Dr. Saroj Thapa said that SAA-
THI is still in the baby stage so
there are many issues which are
not yet resolved.
Ancy from ExHealth also
highlighted us with the problem
of child abuse in the UAE and
how it is being solved slowly
but surely.
Finally we were shown a film,
Arabana, which stressed on the
need for diligence about protecting
children by celebrated Emirati
film maker Navla Al Khaja
which was disturbing and short.
All the ladies then enjoyed some
hot snacks and beverages.
Mavis D’Souza
Membership No. 2612
Swimming Gala
We would very much like to
appreciate the hard work
and dedication with which the
Annual Swimming Gala is conducted
and this year was no different.
The event was organized
smoothly and it was good to see
so much encouragement given
to all - young and old, especially
the youngerchildren. It was
good to see India Club awarding
the overall prize to the younger
age group.
Satish & Trupti Dave
Membership No. 4259
SFS
This is regarding your contribution
to SFS families by
donating the two sewing machines
from the Recycle, Sew,
Serve that was handed to us by
India Club.
The families who have recieved
the sewing machines
were greatly thankful for your
contribution, as it will greatly
benefit their financial situation.
SFS would like to deeply
thank you for your kindness.
SFS
•Stands for special families
support group
•Started December 9th, 1999
•Every since we started we
have been meeting at least once
a month with the exception of
the summer camp we hold during
the summer where we meet
about 3 times a week.
Aim
To help families cope better
practically and emotionally
and to realize that they are not
alone in their situations. The
main aim was to bring families
together on a common platform
and focus on coping strategies
for the whole family, especially
the fathers and the siblings we
regularly have visits from grand
parents and try and give them
the same kind of emotional support
we give our families.
SFS holds several public
events especially during the
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)
and the Dubai Summer Surprises
(DSS), we organize fashion
shows, dance performances
etc… these events are organized
not only to integrate the families
with and without individuals
with special needs but also to
encourage our families to enjoy
the simple joys of life that are so
often taken for granted by most
people.
SFS runs a structured volunteer
program for volunteers
ranging from 6 year olds to 60
year olds. These volunteers are
part of our family… a lot of our
children do not have friends,
but our volunteers provide the
love and support our children
need.
An important task of SFS
has been to spread awareness
among the different sections of
the society, about the needs of
these families. There is a need
to educate the masses about the
various syndromes and disabilities
and how to deal with a situation
when they are confronted
with such a child in public. All
these children and their families
need from us is acceptance, love
and respect.
Thank you
Gulshan Kavarana
04 IndiaClub