09.09.2016 ►JCSC ►Weekly News @ HereNow4U

Jain Center of Southern California

In This Issue

Life Time Tithis
Upcoming Events
Dignitary Visits/Shibirs
Additional Swadhyays by Panditji Dhirajlal Mehta
Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Event - 9/11
Tapasvi recognition by JAINA
Wellness Challenge
TCCOP Event - 9/11
Other News & Events

Life Time Tithis

9/16 Gala Rajeev & Darshana - Punyatithi of Shital Gala (daughter of Shantilal & Rajul Gala)
9/20 Shah Jagrut & Darshana - Birthday of Mahika Shah
9/23 Modi & Shah family - Birthday of Nagindas Modi
9/27 Shah Kaushal & Bhavi - For their sister Purviben Shah.

Send a photograph of your loved one to Kinal Modi at . Please contact Ketan Parekh at for information, questions or any pledges.

Upcoming Events

Das Lakshna Mahaparv | Sept 6-15, 2016

Dignitary Visits/Shibirs

Tuesday - Thursday, Sept 6th - Sept15th: Das Lakshna Mahaparv by Dr Ramesh Parekh.
Additional Swadhyays by Panditji Dhirajlal Mehta.
Friday - Sunday, Sept 16th - 18th: Lectures by Smt Taralaben Doshi.

Additional Swadhyays By Panditji Dhirajlal Mehta

We were fortunate during Paryushan to have Panditji Dhirajlal Mehta with us and many of us attended his discourses. With our request, Panditji is staying with us in Southern California till Friday, September 16, 2016.

To take advantage of Panditji's presence, we have arranged additional Swadhyays by him at the Jain Center as follows:

Dates: Sept 8 (Thu), Sept 9 (Fri), Sept 12 (Mon), Sept 13 (Tue), Sept 14 (Wed) and Sept 15 (Thu)

Time: 10 am - 11:30 am
Venue: Aradhana hall at JCSC
Subject: Sutra nu Vivechan (સૂત્રોનું વિવેચન)
Pravachan Language: Gujarati

Please take advantage of this unique opportunity for an additional six days of Panditji's Pravachan.

Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Trust Event At JCSC - Sept 11, 2016

You are cordially invited to the presentations on behalf of Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Trust & Bidada International Foundation for their U.S.A event

1) Dr. Janak Nathan, Neurologist:

25 years of treating Epilepsy patients at Bidada Hospital.
Epilepsy prevention program in Kutch.
Epilepsy awareness throughout India.

2) Mr. Vijay Chheda, Chairman, BIF

3) Dr Nitin Shah

These presentations will throw light on:

JCSC's efforts towards fundraising, building rehabilitation centers for earthquake victims in Bidada and Nepal and building schools for victims in Uttarkhand disaster.
Disease Prevention program carried out by Bidada Trust.
International training,Doctor & volunteer participation from USA at Bidada Hospital.

Date: Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 1:30 PM

Venue: Jain Center of Southern California, 8072 Commonwealth Ave, Buena Park, CA 90621-2520
Time: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (followed by Tea and Snacks)

Vijay Chheda
Chariman, Shree Bidada Sarvodaya Trust
Chairman. BIF 714-654-6097
Navin Ganger
Secretary
Dr. Manilal Mehta,
Vice Chairman,
714-813-8092
Ramesh Shah
Treasurer
562-576-2096

Tapasvi Recognition By JAINA

JAINA will recognise all Tapasvis by publishing their name and City in their eNewsletter and on their website www.jaina.org.

Eligibility:
Adults (18+): 8 or more Upvas
Youths (Below 18 years): 3 or more Upvas

Please email your Full Name, Adult/Youth, City and Number of Upvas at by September 15 2016.

Wellness Challenge - Do 15 Minutes Of Cardio Activity Every Day

For the upcoming weekly challenge, we are challenging the participants to "do 15 minutes of cardio activity every day." The whole purpose of this challenge is to increase your heart rate, exercise your heart muscles, and build your endurance. Cardio exercises are very important to keep your heart strong and healthy. They also help lower your cholesterol, burn fat, and reduces your risk of getting heart disease. Please keep in mind to choose an exercise that you are comfortable with and also practice warming up, stretching, and cooling down for these activities. Always make sure you are properly hydrated during these activities and carry sufficient water with you. If you are interested in learning more and participating, click here.

TCCOP Clothes Collection Drive - Sept 11, 2016

A container of medical supplies will be going to Zambia, Africa very soon. We have a rare opportunity to help those in need that reside in this area by donating American clothing. We will include these donations with the already scheduled medical supply shipment. TCCOP will be collecting "gently used" American clothing at the Derasar on 11th September, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

If you choose to donate clothing ensure it has been cleaned and properly folded. Please do not leave any clothes at the front desk if a TCCOP team member or volunteer is not present. Please bring them in a BLACK plastic bag.

Note: We ask that all donations are American clothing only please do not bring any Indian attire, purse or shoes. Do not bring on any other day or time. This is final day of the collection.

If you have any questions or concerns please call Prafulla Shah @ 562-576-2097

Other News & Events

1) Animal Sanctuary in Boulder, Colorado.

Shaleen Shah and his wife have started an animal sanctuary (Panjrapole) in Boulder, Colorado, USA since the past one year. In this year, they have not only saved the lives of 30+ animals, but have also saved thousands more through their outreach and education to promote a pure vegetarian lifestyle.

They have started the Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary. They have created a small booklet to tell their story, and show the work that they are doing.

Please view the digital copy of booklet, and a couple of videos here:
https://www.luvinarms.org/ahimsa/

With Paryushan coming up around the corner, it maybe a great time to talk about the work of saving lives and putting 'Ahimsa into Action' for our community.

Please support this organisation by reading about it and spreading word of mouth about the same.

For any further questions please contact Shaleen Shah on (904) 612-6000

www.LuvinArms.org
www.facebook.com/luvinarms

Kinal Modi
Public Relations
Jain Center of Southern California