As Janmashtami vibes flowed all around last month, the Rotary Club of Bombay’s Ananda Yaan, supported by Dignity Foundation, held a storytelling session on the life of Lord Krishna. Ms. Sarita Shetty, a wellknown storyteller, who has performed for Google, Hamley, Penguin India, Star India, SonyYay, TATA Cancer Hospital Bombay, etc., performed the stories. Members were...
by RCISME on September 7th, 2021. The Rotaractors brought high energy and planning to the event. They put the members into groups, gave clear instructions and easy demonst rations. Aartis and bhajans were performed in front of the idols. AY is grateful to volunteers Rtr. Sobiya Goveri, Rtr. Lokesh Seth, Rtr. Prerika Maniar, Rtr. Dishti...
A Ganpati-themed art and craft session was organised for members of Ananda Yaan (in association with Dignity Foundation). Resource Person Ms. Mani Mulla helped our elders create beautiful frames to use on the wall or tabletops. Every member made a gorgeous piece and recalled craft lessons of their childhood. Nutritional recipe demonstrations for Ananda Yaan Nutritionist Pallavi...
Check out our dancing elders of Ananda Yaan (in association with Dignity Foundation). Lightfooted and sure, they were out in full force to celebrate Independence Day. Competitions like open mic, best dress, and a quiz about India were organised. Mr Roshan Singh of Fitfuda Fitness Centre, who teaches our members Zumba, graced the event with...
Some Ananda Yaan members were diagnosed with cataract during a free eye check-up camp by Aditya Jyot Foundation. Members shared that they had impeded vision but had left the condition untreated as their families were already going through financial turmoil due to COVID. Aditya Jyot Foundation for Twinkling Eyes (AJFTLE) treated their cataract on August...
Traditionally, the monsoon month of Shravan is considered holy by Hindus who also make meaningful donations during this time. One of the rituals of this time period is the bathing of the Shiv ling idol in milk and milk products. Instead of doing this particular pooja, Rtn. Ptn. Vandana and Rtn. Madhusudan Daga, at the...
It took over 40 musicians and the Sony Scoring Studios in Hollywood, LA, to make India dance to Zingaat in Sairat. All that our Ananda Yaan elders needed was one little boombox. Ananda Yaan, in association with Dignity Foundation, celebrated all the July-occurring birthdays on July 31st, 2021. Unbounded revelry followed, underscored with cake, snacks,...
Ananda Yaan members have been focussing more on health these past two years, as a response to Covid-19, albeit in a fun way. While there has been yoga and physiotherapy, there has also been Zumba. To give them a break from these routines, RCB, in association with Dignity Foundation, dedicated a day of board games on...
RCB’s senior citizen’s activity centre, in association with the Dignity Foundation, organised a dance module for its members on July 8th, 2021. Neeta Nilesh Sheth, a trained dancer, choreographed the elders. [gallery columns="2" size="full" link="none" ids="26953,26952,26951,26950"]...
“Four years have passed. Ananda Yaan, the elder day care project of the Rotary Club of Bombay, with its partner Dignity Foundation, has achieved its objective of spreading happiness amongst the underprivileged elders in the heart of Mumbai. The two centres at Byculla and Dr. E. Moses Road have a carefully structured activity programme for five...
Nutritionist Priti Kale Higiste is not new to Ananda Yaan. She has held many discussions with its elderly members and they, in turn, are comfortable sharing their concerns with her. On June 30th, 2021, Priti delivered a talk on calcium, its role in the body, its functions, importance and how to maintain the one’s levels....
Health has always been important at Ananda Yaan, RCB’s senior citizen’s activity centre in association with Dignity Foundation.Members attend yoga classes held by expert practitioners and have experienced its benefits. The classes are held at the centres, when they are open, and also online. Continuous yoga classes are integral, and the most-liked part of the...