Fun Session for the Kids

Last Sunday, 25th November was the last English tuition class for our students before we close for the school holidays.  Unfortunately, not all the regular students turned up as some had already gone on holiday. Still we managed to make this class a fun session for the kids by dressing them up in old newspaper according to what they would like to be (cook, police, teacher, princess, dancer)!  The children had much fun and so did the teachers!  The student who was dressed as a princess received a prize for the best "costume".

 Sherlyn (left) dressed as a cook and Sussmitha (right) as a dancer

The prize winning "costume" -  Little Soon as a princess

The children with their teachers

Our tuition classes will re-open on January 6, 2019.  Till then, happy holidays, kids!

Weekly Seva (No.20)

This Saturday, 24th November, our Service Wing came up with another delicious vegetarian dinner for the residents of the Gan En Zhi Jia - stir fried cabbage with turmeric, 5-colour vegetables soup and veg mutton curry with veg chicken slices/potatoes with an option of fried veg fish for those who can't take curry.  Pictures show the residents tucking into their meal.  We also teach the residents simple exercises to enhance their well being.

Bhagavan's 93rd Birthday Celebrations

Namaavali

Evening bhajans 

Divine message

Cake cutting ceremony

Bhagavan's 93rd Birthday Celebrations began with Omkar/Suprabhatam/Namaavali in the early morning of 23rd November.  The prayers were followed by bhajans.

In the evening, our prayers began at 7.45 p.m. with Vedic chanting followed by bhajans and Sai mantras.  A short video on "Ceiling on Desires" was screened after the Divine message.  The highlight of the evening was the cutting of Bhagavan's birthday cake by a longtime devotee, whose birthday also falls on the same day.  The cake ceremony was accompanied by the joyous singing of Bhagavan's birthday song and the popular bhajan, "Sai Ram, Sai Ram".  About 60-70 devotees attended the celebrations which concluded at about 10.30 p.m. with a simple vegetarian dinner for all.

Lunch for the Aged

In conjunction with Ladies' Day and Swami's 93rd Birthday Celebrations, the Wanita Wing organised a lunch for the residents of the Silver Jubilee Home for the Aged in Sg.Dua on Sunday, 18th November.  The food was specially catered from a vegetarian restaurant who provided several dishes with rice and ice kacang for dessert.  Our volunteers helped to feed the sick and immobile in the medical wards and also served the mobile ones in the community hall.  

Serving in the medical ward

Broth and ice cream for the old folks

Weekly Seva (No.19)

This week, the residents enjoyed vegetarian herbal beehoon soup with veg meat slices in soya sauce, veg "char siew" and vegetables, which they say is a welcome change from non-veg meat dishes.

The Home also celebrated its 13th Anniversary on Sunday,18th November together with well wishers and donors.  Below is a group photo of the residents who now total 26.

The Home also took the opportunity to celebrate in advance the birthday of Uncle Leng, who will be 93 on 22nd November.  Uncle Leng joined the Home in February 2009 and is its oldest member.

Akhanda Bhajan 2018

This year's Akhanda Bhajan was held at the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Gelugor.  The programme began with Rudhram chanting at 5 p.m. followed by the State Leaders' address and Silent Sitting. The first Arathi was offered at 6 p.m. after which began the 2-hr State Opening Bhajans.  NED's slot was from 8 p.m. to 10.15 p.m. on Saturday, 10th November and again on Sunday,11th November afternoon combined with SSSBC Gelugor.  

The Akhanda Bhajan concluded at 6 p.m. on Sunday 11th November with Mangala Arathi.

Weekly Seva (No. 18)

This Saturday (10th November)'s vegetarian "specials" for dinner were Thai style "Perut Ikan" (a signature Nonya dish) and stir fried long beans with black fungus and red capsicum.  

Through our members' generous contributions, we also recently donated 38 packs of adult diapers to the Home.  Picture shows one of the staff receiving the diapers.

Deepavali Home Visits

On this festive occasion, some NED members visited Sis. (Mrs.) Ratnam (in pink) and Bro. & Sis. (Mrs.) Mahendran to wish them a happy and blessed Deepavali.  These three devotees are in their 90's and have been in Swami's fold for over forty years.  Due to age and health reasons, they have not been able to come to the Centre or participate in our activities.  

We also visited another old devotee, Bro. Ong Im Huat at his home.  Bro. Ong is also in his 90's and for the same reasons, has not been able to come to the Centre.  He was very happy to share with us memories of his trips to Puttaparthi some years ago.

We wish them joy, peace and good health in the coming years.

Happy Deepavali

We wish our Hindu friends 

HAPPY DEEPAVALI

May the Festival of Lights bring you

Joy, Peace and Prosperity

Weekly Seva (No.17)

This week (3rd November), the old folks enjoyed vegetarian Nonya food - acar, lor bak and pumpkin/corn soup - for dinner.  The food was home cooked by our Service Co-ordinator.

Uncle Ong

Uncle Chew

 Two elderly uncles, Uncle Ong and Uncle Chew were recently taken in by the Home.  Unfortunately, Uncle Chew suddenly fell ill and has been admitted to hospital.  He is presently under observation. 

The Home will be celebrating its 13th Anniversary on 18th November and has very kindly invited us to attend the function.  We extend our congratulations to the Home and hope it will continue in its efforts to give the elderly a pleasant and peaceful place to stay in.

State Choir

In conjunction with Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 93rd Birthday, NED has been given the task of organising a choir to perform on 25th December 2018 at the Dewan Sri Pinang, Penang.  Practices began two weeks ago and about 25 members from the various centres in Penang are participating.  The choir will be singing two EHV songs and a few Christmas carols. This event is open to the public and also includes bhajans, dramas, cultural and musical performances.