From the Desk of the Jt. MD

Residents celebrating Diwali at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa

Diwali
Diwali saw residents of Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi get together at the Amphitheatre. Lakshmi puja was performed at the Utsav temple. Afterwards, residents enjoyed themselves with crackers and the exchange of sweets. At Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur, Lakshmi puja was followed by crackers and tambola. Residents shared sweets, and exchanged greetings amongst the beautiful diyas and finished off with dinner. For residents of Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa, a new bus was inaugurated on the occasion followed by crackers and dinner.

Residents doing Tulsi puja at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi and Jaipur

Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah celebrations at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi were held at the Utsav Temple which was beautifully decorated with flowers. Aarti was followed by bhajans, bhog and a bhandara at Utsav Hall and attended by several hundred residents. At Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur the Utsav temple had beautiful floral decorations and enthusiastic residents singing bhajans followed by bhog and aarti.

Utsav Bhiwadi Santa distributing sweets to residents; Utsav Jaipur and Utsav lavasa Cake cutting during the Christmas Celebration.

Christmas
Christmas at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi was celebrated with a carnival on the premises with food stalls serving gol gappa, chole kulcha, rasmalai, lemon rice, pakodas and gajar ka halwa. People enjoyed the games that were organised while Santa Claus moved around distributing chocolates to everyone. At Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa, Christmas saw innovative games and fun activities and of course a jovial Santa and lots of cake followed by dinner. Games, music, dance and general merriment all round marked Christmas at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur.

Block - 1 and Block - 2 of Ashiana Nirmay, Bhiwadi

Ready for Handover
Ashiana Nirmay Phase-I is now on the verge of completion with very minor work left in the buildings. This project is especially designed for senior citizens and is a one of its kind project with all necessary accessories installed for their requirements. Development work of Ashiana Nirmay is also in full swing and work on the Activity Centre is on at full pace. External painting work has been started.

Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth was observed over two days at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi. A mehndi session was organised the evening before and on Karwa Chauth day, beautifully dressed ladies congregated for puja at the Utsav temple. There was also a geet sangeet programme followed by a much enjoyed tambola session.

Month End Parties
Month end parties are held at various projects to celebrate residents’ birthdays and anniversaries. At Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi residents took part in different cultural activities at the Utsav Hall. New residents were welcomed with snacks, cake and tea. Parties were also organised at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa and Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur. At Jaipur, there was much merriment thanks to their resident standup comedian Mr. Joglekar.

Hearing Aid Seminar
A seminar on Hearing Aids and a hearing test were arranged at the TV lounge in Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi by Amplyclear Hearing & Speech Clinic, Dwarka, New Delhi for residents.

New Year
The start of a New Year was heraldedat all Ashiana projects with much fanfare and joy. At Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi celebrations went on past midnight with games, dancing and lots of great food and ended over dinner and the exchange of hugs and good wishes for a brand new year. Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa residents built their New Year welcome around a Rajasthani theme in their open area. There was variety in food and drinks but none in the happy exchange of good wishes with each other for the residents. At Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur, residents performed and enjoyed skits, songs, dance and played musical instruments with the enthusiasm continuing till midnight when a cake was cut to mark the change of year.

Utsav Bhiwadi and Utsav Lavasa residents performing during New Year Eve; Vendor demonstrating a senior friendly mobile

Utsav Bhiwadi Residents enjoying making Jalebi during food festival

Food Fiesta
VIMHANS organised a food festival for residents during which they enjoyed making jalebis and utthapams.

Residents of Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi pray during Anand Sahib Path

Gurpurab
The birth of Guru Nanak Ji was commemorated at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi by the Utsav Sadbhawna Manch at
Park-II. Kirtan was followed by Anand Sahib and Ardas Path by Utsav residents and ended with a langar.

Health Talk
A health talk was organised for residents of Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi. Dr. Roop Singh from City Nursing Home, Bhiwadi spoke on Healing Hearts & Rewiring the Mind.

Wellness Camp

A camp by Senior World at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi focused on senior friendly product services and engagement avenues for seniors in India. Mobiles and other safety devices specifically designed for the elderly were the highlights of the camp.

Physiotherapy OPD

Every month the VIMHANS Medical Team organises a free OPD on physiotherapy at Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi. The areas this time were Back pain, Joint pain, Shoulder pain and Knee pain.

A Warm Gesture

Security staff at Ashiana projects play a significant role in caring for the complex and the safety of all the residents, day and night even in the harshest of cold seasons. At Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi they were gifted a set of mufflers by Ms Amita Shaw and Ms Kamini Bhandari to keep themselves warm.

Saying Thanks

Ms. Amita Shaw, Mrs. Rita Sarin, Mr. Surender Malik and Mrs. Asha Malik from Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi organised a bhandara for all the staffers as a gesture of thanks for the compassionate services that they provided.

Get together of Utsav ladies at Jaipur; Sharad Purnima; Cookery Show by Chef Rocky Sarkar; Display of Winter Wear at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur

Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima was celebrated in Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur to welcome the autumn season and ladies observed a fast for the wellbeing of their husbands and family. A traditional sweet kheer was also prepared and kept exposed to moonlight to be had as “amrit” in the next morning.

Cookery Show
The cookery show has become a popular and the most demanded activity at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur. This time our café chef Mr. Rocky Sarkar demonstrated the preparation of Shahi Bread Roll. A large number of residents enjoyed the demonstration and relished the dish.

Helping Out
A group of residents in Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi got together and are providing a monthly scholarship to the children of the staffers working there.

PUC Certificate
A pollution checking camp for vehicles was set up at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur. PUC Certificates were issued after checking the vehicles.

Ladies Get Together
More than 40 ladies from Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur participated in the get together and shared their talents and creativity. Many displayed remarkably unsuspected skills and made their presence felt in the various activities.

Display of Winter Wear
With the onset of winter, the display of woollen clothes by a Kashmiri shawl seller was arranged in the Activity Centre of Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur. Ladies had wonderful shopping corner on the premises and a lovely experience.

Talk on Solar Energy
Mr. R.V. Chavan, resident of Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa gave a talk and demonstration on how to convert solar energy to electrical energy.

Picnic to Pune Heritage
A picnic was organised for Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa residents to Pune. The places visited were Japanese Garden, Dinker Kelkar Museum, Shanivar Wada Fort, Dagru Seth Temple andTulsi Bagh,

Ghazal Night
The ghazal evening was a grand success. Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa residents enjoyed the ghazals followed by dinner.

Health Seminar
A Health Education seminar was organised at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa by the Hinjewadi Ruby Hall clinic for residents on ageing and how to maintain health, and on physiotherapy and arthritis. Residents were happy to gain the information and also enjoyed the small games organised for them

Health Talk
A health talk was organised for residents of Ashiana Utsav, Bhiwadi. Dr. Roop Singh from City Nursing Home, Bhiwadi spoke on Healing Hearts & Rewiring the Mind.

 

Active Social Fun at Lavasa

Aerobics
Aerobics, now performed regularly in our club, has brought about a new excitement amongst residents and participation has increased every day.

Cards Game
This game included a fun part, in which residents had to make a pyramid out of cards within a time limit of four minutes.

Picnic to Bhaje Caves
The picnickers viewed the beautiful heritage site of the Bhaje Caves in Lonavala. The cave carvings and the pure water were appreciated.

Comedy Night
Residents enjoyed fun and laughter with resident Amit Hawaldar who did a great job as a standup comedian.

 

Chennai Update
The construction of Phase-1 of the Ashiana Shubham Senior Living in Chennai is now almost complete. Chennai Update Phase- 2 has been launched and it includes the new layout for a big sized one BHK unit.

 

Jashn-4
Every year excitement builds over our annual Jashn at Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa. This year, Lavasa stood first runner up in Jashn-4. Not even single resident came back without a trophy.

Get Together Party
Everyone had a good time at the Month End get together in Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa over utthapams and tea.

Yoga Session
A yoga session was conducted at Mrs. Renu Marwah in Hotel Fortune. Residents of Ashiana Utsav, Lavasa had a good time there doing yoga followed by complimentary breakfast.

Art and craft at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur

Art and Craft Activity
Arts and Crafts activities received an overwhelming response from all. Beautiful work created by residents is on display. Clay modelling, and thumb print art sessions are regularly organised for residents of Care Homes. Residents from Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur were also present to help residents.

Welcoming Dr. J Bhatt at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur

Welcome
Care Homes, Jaipur welcomed Dr. J Bhatt and Mrs. Indra Bhatt from Jaipur as permanent residents. Accompanying friends and relatives were highly appreciative of the facilities and commented on how comprehensive they were.

An outdoor lunch on a bright sunny winter day organised at Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur

Winter Day Out
A day out was organised for residents and they spent a happy time with visitors from Ashiana Utsav, Jaipur. The lovely sunshine, invigorating atmosphere and animated conversations over lunch ensured a most enjoyable day for everyone.