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Mangalore: Vishwas Trust Celebrates Elders’ Day

  •   Fri, Oct 08 2010 04:59:03 PM

Mangalore: Vishwas Trust Celebrates Elders’ Day

Pics: Ganesh Perla
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (VA)

Mangalore, Oct 8: To mark the world elders’ day which falls on October 1 every year, Vishwas Trust at Valencia here celebrated it on Friday October 8.

The programme commenced with the prayer song by the staff and MSW students. Secretary of the trust Felcy introduced the chief guest Sharat Alva to the gathering. Addressing the senior citizens, Alva suggested how they can lead a contented life by adjusting to the present generation.

Veronica Pereira spoke on the significance of World Elders’ Day. She said that the director of Vishwas Trust Olinda Pereira had the vision to celebrate the Elders’ Day in a unique way.

 

Prizes were distributed for the winners who participated in patriotic songs and drawing competition to held to mark Vanamahotsava. Administrative assistant Merilyne announced the names of the winners and prizes were given by chief guest Sharath Alva.

Spot games were conducted by MSW student Treeza D’Souza followed by the cultural programme which was thoroughly enjoyed by the elderly.

Rita Pinto welcomed the gathering. The programme was compered by Leticia Fernandes and Molly Mathias from Bejai Vishwas Day Centre.  Rosa Rego of Valencia Day Centre proposed the vote of thanks. Grace before meal was said by Jessie Baretto, member of Valencia Day Centre.

As many as 100 Elderly people actively participated in the celebrations.

  

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  • keerthan shetty, mangalore

    Wed, Oct 13 2010

    yes. gayathri very nic pic. she looks very happy. cute smile. anyway thanks
    viswas trust for conducting such a wonderful programm for elders. keep going.

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  • Sr Mariola B.S, New Delhi

    Sun, Oct 10 2010

    Congratulations to you Olinda Pereira and the Viswas Trust. Your vision has brightened the life of millions. I am happy that you impart the same mandate to others. Thanks and all the best.

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  • Gayathri Suvarna, Valencia,mlre/Bahrain

    Sat, Oct 09 2010

    Thanks Viswas Trust for conducting programmes for the elderly people,Keep up the good job.Nice pics. Congrats mom (last pic) for securing 2nd prize in patriotic song n drawing competition, happy to c u.
    Thanks Daiji.

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  • KT, Mangalore

    Fri, Oct 08 2010

    This is a great initiative by Vishwas Trust. Keep it up and good luck. Stay away from politician and careful in choosing supporters. There are several people in Mangalore who wait for the chance to get in for name sake.

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