CHICAGO: Gujarati Samaj Chicago (GSC) organized its annual Family Picnic from 11:30 am to 7 pm, on Sunday July 14 at Cook County Forest Preserve, Northwest Busse Grove.
The picnic was a big success with a well-planned program of food, beverages (soft drinks) and engrossing games. The mouth watering lunch consisted of Gota, Chai, Mexican food, Chatni, Chips & Salsa, Nachos & cheese, Popsicle and ice cream. Dinner served in the evening consisted of Khichdi, Kadhi, Veg Shak and Puri. The temperature was around 90 degrees F and to overcome the heat the organizers served watermelons and plenty of drinks,
Throughout the event, Indian games and sports, such as cricket, volleyball, Bingo, and fun games like Standing Kho, Gajgrah, Lemon & Spoon, and other enjoyable games were played. There were many games for children as well as elderly people and the winners were rewarded with prizes.
Trophies were given to Puja Lapsiwala, Vidya Soni, Esha Modi, Ayushi Modi, Shalin Shah, Sirohi Shah, Ayushi Shah and Eisha Shah. Trophies were presented by spouses of the Board Members.
President Suryakant Patel said that his team comprised youngsters who worked hard combining the experience of seniors with their own innovative ideas to attract all, mostly the youth, and to make Gujarati Samaj more acceptable to all segments of the society.
Gujarati Samaj Chicago is a non-profit organization serving the Chicagoland area with an avowed objective to help the community to grow personally, professionally, emotionally, and spiritually by practicing Gujaratis’ inherent goodness, integrity, and enormous business skill.
Its upcoming events are: GSC Mix & Mingle: Saturday, August, 17th at Holiday Inn,3405 Algonquin Rd., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. From 7-00 pm.
Navratri Garba Raas: Saturday September 8th at Manav Seva Mandir, 101 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL 60106. From 7-30 pm.
Diwali Dinner: Saturday, October 26 at India House, 1473-1521 W. Schaumburg Road,
The following members are part of the 2013-2014 Gujarati Samaj of Chicago Executive Board. Suryakant Patel- President, Kamlesh Shah- Vice President; Jayesh Parikh- General Secretary; Bhavesh Shah- Cultural Secretary; Manish Pandya- Treasurer; Deepen Modi- Jt. Treasurer; Sandip Shah- Board Member; Ashok Shah- Board Member; Vibha Dave- Board Member; Payal Shah- Board Members; Maulin Parikh- Board Member; Umang Shah- Board Member; Dakshesh Modi- Board Member.
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