Newsletter – April 2, 2016

Day Date Timings Program Comments

Sunday 04/03/16

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

09:45 AM - 10:45 AM

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Hindi Puja

Hindi Class

Study Class

Friday 04/08/16 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM Snatra Puja Besto Mahino -

Chaitra Mahino

Sunday 04/10/16

12:00PM - 06:00 PM Appreciation day

(lunch followed by

drama)

Thursday 04/14/16 10:00 AM - 12:30 AM Ayambil Oli - Start Chaitra Sud 8

Sunday 04/17/16

09:45 AM - 10:45 AM

11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Hindi Class

Study Class

Friday 04/22/16

10:00 AM - 12:30 AM

ALL DAY

Ayambil Oli - End

Palitana Yatra -

Chaitri Poonam

Dev Vandan 1:00-

6:00 Pm

Saturday 04/23/16 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Snatra Puja

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

T.B.D.

Ayambil Oli Parna

(for Tapasvis Only)

Member Statements

E-mailed

Sunday 04/24/16

10:00 AM - 02:30 PM Mahavir Janma

Kalyanak &

Swamivatsalya

Actual Day 4/20/16

NOTE: Swadhyay (For everyone above age of 18) is in Gujarati scheduled all Sunday same time as Study Class and on

Saturday between 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The current subject is "Marganusarina 35 Gun" explained by Peenalbhai Shah

for Sunday and "Sutra Samvedna" explained by Sureshbhai Shah for Saturday Swadhyay. We encourage all Study Class

student parents to take the benefit of Swadhyay.

The Yoga classes will be there on all Sundays at 9:30 AM except for the special temple functions

Aymbil Oli Announcement This year's Chaitra month “Aymbil Oli” starts from Thursday, April 14th, 2016. If you wish to do Aymbil, please write your name on the bulletin board at the temple – either complete Oli or on daily basis. The chart is posted on the bulletin board at the temple. Please let us know at least two days in advance, as this will help coordinators to prepare the food accordingly. Anyone wanting to do Aymbil is requested to bring their own thali, vatko, glass, spoon and a napkin. Contact Persons: Bhartiben Shah / Shitalben Shah / Sohiniben Shah / Neenaben Shah

Executive Committee

Puja Invitation – shah family

Siddhachakra Puja – Saturday May 21, 2016 - "Mrs. Nirmalaben G. Shah and Ms. Smitaben G. Shah (mother and sister of Kalpesh Shah (Tarang Shah) and Shirish Shah (Parul Shah) are coordially inviting JSGD memers to join and participate in Siddhachakra Pujan followed by Swamivatsalya on Saturday May 21, 2016. This Pujan will be performed by Resp. Nayanbhai Sanghvi from India. Time: 12:39 PM to 06:00 PM 1. Please bring Siddhachakra Yantra from home if you have one. 2. Please wear Puja clothes for the Pujan. 3. Swamivatsalya Dinner follows the Pujan. Please send the RSVP to ease the planning process by May 1, 2016. For RSVP Click below: Shah Family - Siddhachakra Puja If you are doing any tapasya (aayambil, ekasanu etc.) or need boiled water, please include it in RSVP.

Appreciation Day – april 10, 2016

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present

and not giving it." For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe senior members of our society our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our Society is wonderful place in which Senior people can participate to the fullest and can find the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to continue to lead lives of independence and dignity. For the first time ever in the history of JSGD, We are exited to invite all the members of our society to celebrate the “Appreciation Day” on April 10th. It is a small tribute to the senior members of our society who overcame obstacles and paved a path for the next generation to continue to practice our Jain faith along with countless dedicated volunteers who help us every day. Special lunch (Menu given below) will be served from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, followed by the drama "Rang Rangilo Gujarati'' (Flyer attached). Let us all show our appreciation to our visionaries and participate by attending so the EC can bring even more events for them in future.

Lunch Menu: High Tea and Snacks : Poori Variety of Bahjiyas Undhiyu Tea Jeera Rice Cake (will be cut after the Drama) Dal Gulab Jamun We are thankful to Shri Niranjanbhai Modi for his generous donation of $501 for the event. Please contact any EC member for donation or sponsorship for the event. Please RSVP for the event using:

Appreciation Day – 2016 Let us all show our appreciation to our visionaries and participate by attending so the EC can bring even more events for them in future. Executive Committee

Appreciation Day – April 10, 2016

Senior group activities

Gujarati Talk Show – April 3, 2016

Mai Family Services – Help the Community Fund Raising on april 16, 2016

Message from Mai Family Services : Celebrating 30 years of services in Michigan, Mai Family Services announces its annual fundraiser on Saturday April 16th at Seaholm High School Auditorium. Do not miss this one of a kind theatrical with fantastic dances neatly arranged in a script! First time in Detroit in Hindi-English, Love Awakens is a Broadway-style Musical created and performed by about 30 of our own talented community members. It is a presentation of a never 'experienced before' manner and will take audience on a roller coaster ride. This is a story of a young couple going through different phases of life, making all of us ponder upon our own relationships with families, kids and friends. Love Awakens will focus on the elements in a relationship; trust, love and respect for each other.

Do not miss! Reserve your seats now at http://www.maifs.org/EventsPage.aspx and help in building a positive world