U3A Patrika - Issue number 5 - June 2009
Editors: Dr Meena Darbari - Tom Holloway
Our banner shows a meeting of Bhavana U3A Lucknow - sent by A K Malhotra (Secretary)
 
From R N Mital of APSCCon: The major concern and worry of Senior Citizens is health problems. The Arogyasri Scheme in Andhra Pradesh provides a partial answer to this problem but still a large number of Seniors do not have any health security.
    To address this situation, the Andhra Pradesh Senior Citizens' Confederation [APSCCON] and All India Senior Citizens' Confedration [AISCCON] have arranged a consultative meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2009. The members of the Health Committees of APSCCON and AISCCON are invited along with others directly connected with this issue. It will be chaired by Mr.K.S.Sastry.
A K Malhotra - Secretary of Bhavana U3A Lucknow: The Executive Committee Meeting of Bhartiya Varishta Nagrik samiti and of BHAVANA, U3A Lucknow was held on 24th May 2009 at the residence of Secretary Bhavana U3A Lucknow. Amongst important issues related to Sr. Citizens ,the issue of participation in "World U3A Conference at Chitrokoot in February 2010" figured prominently.
    Members were full of enthusiasm and all the members agreed to attend the conference and it is expected that a delegation of around 40-50 members of 'Bhavana' will participate . The meeting concluded with a members family dinner (right).
From: Sailesh Mishra: DIPLOMA IN GERONTOLOGY. The Centre for Lifelong Learning at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai announces a one-year part-time DIPLOMA IN GERONTOLOGY that will be conducted from Monday to Friday from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. at TISS. The Course Duration is from June 2008 to April, 2009. The Prospectus and application forms for the Programme can be obtained from the TISS website (www.tiss.edu) and the last day of submission is 12 June.
APPLY: Centre for Lifelong Learning (Ms. Sabiha Vasi/ Prof. Nasreen Rustomfram - 092233 00722) Email: stp@tiss.edu ; extramural@tiss.edu ; sabiha_v@tiss.edu ; nasreen_r@tiss.edu
A truly excellent model of good citizenship from JNANJYOTHI U3A Bengaluru
Bengaluru celebrated MAY DAY in a novel way by felicitating grass root workers of civic amenities. Pourakarmika Lakshmamma, Electricity Board lineman Puttamade Gowda, Telephone mechanic Ravikumar, Postal assistant Vandana Maane all seated in the photograph, Traffic Head Constable Nagaraju, law and order police constable Devaraju, water meter reader Sunil, and forums volunteer Sridhar ( all standing in the photograph, were escorted to dias by office bearers, draped with shawl and presented with a momento, sweet packet, and fruit basket, at the monthly meeting on May 18th. In the president address M.R.Rangaswamy said "Normally it is the workers at lower level who rectify civic amenity grievances and hence elders should recognize and encourage good work to develop better rapport and minimize their own hardship".
K V Shashtri of Society for Serving Seniors tells us: A device called a 'keylogger' can fit at the end of the keyboard cable connecting to the PC and be used to save all typed keystrokes. Mostly could be used in net cafes, exhibitions, hotels and airports; therefore be careful if you use the internet in these places to enter your bank accounts online or any other important sites. You should check the PC for any suspicious piece behind it before using the net in public places. You have been warned....
Natural History Groups and wildlife enthusiasts can take advantage of the webcams installed in England during this nesting season. A fascinating insight into bird and animal behaviour and an interesting use of web technology. Simply click on http://www.bbc.co.uk/springwatch/webcams/ to learn more.
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