RETIRED OFFICERS’FORUM

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ISSUE; 151  MARCH                 NUGGETS                                       12 February 2008

 

MEETING VENUE: Ladies Common Room, Faculty of Arts, MSU, Vadodara.

DATE: Friday, 7th March, 2008

TIME:  At   5-30 pm sharp. Kindly come on time.

AGENDA: Surprise Quiz, Birthday Celebration, Housie and Snacks.

 
SPECIAL ATTENTION PLEASE

·        UNITED WAY MELA:As communicated earlier, ROF is show-casing its activities in the United Way Mela on Polo Ground,(entry from Bagikhana side) on  16th, 17th and 18th Feb 3-30 to 9-00 p.m. Our Stall is No.48. Inauguration is on 16th at 3 p.m. Please make it convenient to visit the Mela with friends. Special features: South Indian delicacies and holistic health books on display-cum- sale. MEMBERS WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR NAMES TO ASSIST TO MANAGE THE STALL MAY KINDLY COME IN TIME FOR THE RESPECTIVE SESSIONS.

 

·        WORKSHOP ON PLANNING “LIFE AT SIXTY PLUS” is being organised on 23rd and 24th Feb 08 (Saturday-Sunday) from 9.30 a.m to 5 p.m. at Express Hotel. Names of learned speakers were given in previous Nuggets. Members who have already registered their participation may please report for registration at 9.00 am at Express Hotel. Other members are requested to confirm their participation to Dr. Bhandari(Tel:2791075) or Shri Rangaswamy(2780113).Delegate fee for members is subsidised  at Rs.500 and can be paid  at the venue by cheque or cash..

Coverage of the Workshop includes: Need for Planning, Health Management, Nutrition Management, Time Management, Stress Management, Socio-psychological Adjustments, Social Service scope, Spirituality Awareness, and Financial Management (Investment,Taxation,Will, HUF).  There will be special presentation on Mutual Funds.

Kindly come and also register your friends (concessional fee Rs.700) and make this event a success. Thanks.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS: We extend Hearty Best Wishes and Many Happy returns of the Day to the following Members who celebrate their birthday this month:

Name                          Birth date  Tel No:    

Dr.R.L.Agarwal         20-03-40    2280857

S.C.Bishnoi                 31-03-49    2234278

C.K.Chokshi               23-03-39    2321729

Kusum Gandhi           02-03          2571025

Dr.Ranjeet Gohel      14-03-47    2324599

K.L.B.Golani              26-03-42    2657624

Ved Prakash Gupta   09-03-40    2353936

Savita Joshi                01-03-51    6596553

Neelam Joshi             27-03          2791047

U.N.Joshi                    14-03-36    2710784

Madhuri Joshi            09-03               “         

Rama Khurana           28-03   9825162381

 

Name                          Birthdate Tel.No:

R.K.Lekhi                  15-03-41   2712473

Vd.V.B.Mhaiskar      18-03-29   2393051

Krishna Miglani         10-03        2651191    

G.R.Narula                 08-03-40   2250667

Nirmala Nagar           29-03         2340312

Kusum Patel               13-03         2462611

Usha Popli                  09-03         2772995

Aravind G.Shah          24-03-39   2354194

Ramanlal P.Shah        06-03-44   2712394

V.A.Shah                    05-03-41   2785332

Agastika Sharman     04-03         2713444

Pinakin Vaidya           08-03-28   2251643

Savita Veer                18-03         6536925

REDEFINING BUSINESS (contributed by A.P.Chawla, ROF)

A mechanic was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car, when he spotted the famous heart surgeon in his shop, who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come to take a look at his car.

The mechanic shouted across the garage, ”Hello, Doctor! Please come over here for a minute.”

The famous surgeon, a bit surprised, walked over to the mechanic.

The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag, and asked argumentatively, “ So doctor, look at this. I also open hearts, take valves out, grind them, put in new parts, and when I finish this will work as a new one. So how come you get the big money, when you and me is doing basically the same work?”

The doctor leaned over and whispered to the mechanic: He said, “Try to do it when the engine is running”.

THE ANSWERS ARE WITHIN

Situations in themselves do not produce feelings. It is our perception of the situation that makes us feel good or bad. Just as situations cannot make us happy or sad, another person cannot make us feel happy or sad. We choose to be happy or sad. If we seek greater freedom in our lives, we need to be objective and rational about the power of our beliefs versus the power of situations. We control our emotions. When we live in freedom, we choose the way we respond rather than let our automatic destructive reactions get the better of us.

The PQR formula can help us live freely and in stressful anxious, or depressing situations. We Pause to Question how we would like to Respond rather than react and live to regret our negative reaction. When I react (You push, I shove. Without thinking, I shove.), it is immediate and disconnected from my higher Self, the constant I, and the meaning of my life. My reaction is an imprisoned effect. This is not freedom.

By applying the “PQR” formula, however I can respond. I Pause, (find myself in the situation) Question (How does this situation relate to the meaning of my life? How do I wish to respond given a world of infinite possibilities?) and then  Respond (a freely chosen action –not a reaction). Responding rather than reacting helps us live freely and in greater harmony with our true identity in every situation. It helps us grab hold of the freedom we seek in order to enter into the river of divine life. (Paul Coutinho: TOI 13/1/08)

HOW TO AVOID ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE /DEMENTIA?

Keep mentally fit:

1.      Keep your brain active. Read the papers, solve crosswords, and figure out puzzles, socialize and keep contact with people.

2.      Discuss the kind of medication you are using with your family doctor, some medicines including sleeping pills, may adversely affect your memory.

3.      Eat healthy. Lack of variety in your diet may lead   to vitamin deficiency, causing memory problems. Researchers say use of turmeric reduces risk of AD. Others think a diet high in fruits, vegetables, cereals, but low in meat and dairy products helps.

4.      Drink in moderation. The older you get, the less your brain can cope with alcohol.

5.      Take plenty of exercise. Improved food circulation reduces the risk of disorders, such as vascular dementia.

6.      See your doctor if you feel that you- or one of your loved ones-is not behaving or thinking normally. (Contributed by Dr. R.L.Chaudhary ROF))

DO YOU KNOW?:It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

The word ’set’ has more definitions than any other word in the English language.

Cockroaches can live for 9 days after their head has been cut off.

Compiled by M.P.Desai (Tel: 2784899)