GJCSCF held its monthly meeting on the last Sunday of the month, February 23, 2025 in the open courtyard of the Gulmohar Centre. Members enjoyed the soft warmth of the season, after one year.
Forum President Shri Subhash Saluja, welcomed the members. Nine members who were born in February were greeted namely: Dr. Bharat Bhushan Gupta (5th Feb.), Mr. Mukesh Mehra (5th Feb.), Mrs. Chanda Raisinghani (9th Feb.), Mr. S. K. Sehgal (10th Feb.), Dr. M. K. Surana (11th Feb.), Mr. Santosh Saraogi (11th Feb.), Dr. Ritu Sangal (15th Feb.), Mr. S. P. Kapoor (18th Feb.) and Mr. Suman Sehgal (26th Feb.).
Shri K. M. Azad, Forum’s senior member presented mementoes to the birthday membersafter the ceremonial cake-cutting. The President informed a significant achievement that Mr. B. Kotireddy, has been nominated as a Director of CIFA (Consortium of Indian Farmers’ Associations). CIFAis the governing body for various national-level farmers’ organizations. The Forum extended its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Reddy for this honour.
President Mr. Subhash Saluja invited Mr. Vimal Bhan, Convener Outdoor Sub-Committee to share details for March 19, 2025 of the much-awaited excursion planned for Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya.
The tour will be followed by the Light and Sound Show there. The day will conclude with a dinner at Gujarat Bhavan, featuring authentic Gujarati delicacies. Members applauded this half day picnic programme.
Ms. Madhu Bhandari, co-convener took charge, bringing contagious energy to the gathering. She is known for her creative games, which members like very much. She tries to engage every member in her show with humour and joy.
It began with a seemingly simple but tricky game—Alternating Numbers in Hindi and English. Members had to call numbers in a sequence, alternating between the two languages. Members thought it easy, but as soon as the game began, confusion set in, numbers jumbled and tongues twisted. The members burst into laughter as even the most confident participants stumbled. Now it was time for much awaited event—Tambola. A pin-drop silence was observed as Madhu called out numbers, as members anxiously checked their tickets.
Members gathered around to enjoy delicious spread featuring Amritsari stuffed crispy Naan with rich flavoured Chole and seasonal pickle. Chhachh (buttermilk) – a cool, refreshing accompaniment just to keep cool was very much liked in the sun of that day.
