Ananda Yaan Mazgaon turns 1

Ananda Yaan Mazgaon turns 1

The Rotary Club of Bombay recently marked the first anniversary of its ‘Ananda Yaan’ centre in Mazgaon, a dedicated elder daycare initiative designed for underprivileged residents. This pioneering centre was initially established in Byculla six years ago.

RCB President Manoj Patodia shared, “Over the past six years, we’ve expanded this programme to include two more centres—one on Dr. E Moses Road, and another one in Mazgaon, which was inaugurated last year. The membership of this third centre has grown significantly, from 40 to 80 individuals.”

During the anniversary celebration, Aruna Patekar, one of the elders benefiting from the programme, shared her personal experiences and how it has positively impacted members’ lives. The event also featured musical performances by Anushree Datar and Kshitija Joshi, who were sent by the Shankar Mahadevan Academy.

This initiative, in partnership with the Dignity Foundation, not only provides senior citizens a place to gather five days a week but also offers a range of activities, including yoga, zumba, and antakshari classes. Additionally, members have access to health check-ups and cataract surgeries, and they enjoy outings to picnics, movies, and music shows. Sheilu Srinivasan, the chairperson of the Dignity Foundation, also addressed the gathering during the celebration.