JSMW Activities - March 29 to April 28

Yale Chaplaincy Fellowship Visit - Event Summary 

On March 13th, Yale University students visited Jain center to learn about Jaininsm. There were about 25 students and about 10 JSMW members to welcome them and interact about Jainism. They have been coming to Jain center for last 8 years during their Spring Break and enjoy JSMW's hospitality and interaction with our young Jains. They had delicious Jain dinner that was followed by Q&A.

This event would have not been possible without the support of the following: Shilpa M. Shah, Bhavana Mehta, Dineshbhai Mehta, Keyuri Rajani, Pavan Zaveri, Monica Shah. Our youth members were Rushil Shah, Deesha Ajmera, Akhil Ajmera, Isha Rajani. Thank you for your support!



Ashtaprakari / Kesar Puja

Saturday, March 30 - 11.00 AM
Sunday, March 31 - 10.45 AM
Jain Center

 
Ashtaprakari Puja will be done on Saturday, March 30th starting 11.00 AM and on Sunday, March 31st starting 10.45 AM at our Jain Center. Please plan to participate and take laabh.

For questions, contact Jigar.Shah01@gmail.com


JSMW Pathshala 


Sunday, March 31

Cloverly Elementary 

Language Classes starting at 9:15 AM 
Prayers starting at 10:15 AM  

 
Adult Classes 

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM 
Jain Center (Upstairs Hall)  , Open to All 

Atul Shah, Kanu Doshi, and Pravin Dand are teaching these classes.
Contact: Atul Shah, 301-274-0319

 

Pathshala will be followed by Lunch.


Contact: Nita Shah 
education@jainsocietydc.org

 
Wellness Event

Blood Draw - Sunday, March 31, 8:00 AM to Noon
Health Fair - Sunday, April 7, 9:00 AM to Noon

Jain Center

 


JSMW is hosting a free blood draw and health fair
sponsored by American Diversity Group.

Pre-registration is highly recommended. Please fill out and submit the form online.

Online Registration Link: https://goo.gl/forms/gBcH64MAnq58OOQ32 

Blood Draw 
Services Provided 
Blood test (Overnight Fasting after midnight except for water),
Cholesterol (Lipid profile), Anemia (Iron level), A1C Diabetes, Thyroid, Kidney Disease, Iron level, prostate cancer for males etc.
 
Health Fair

Information Sessions
09:30-10:00AM   Dr. Vipul B Shah MD (Diabetes Management) 
10:00-10:30AM    Dr. Nirmal K Shah M.D. (Heart Disease - Why and What)
10:30-11:00AM    Dr. Deepty Bhansali, MD (My lab results- What should I know)
11:00-11:30AM    Dr Gita Shah, MD (Immunization)
11:30-12:00Noon Dr. Atul R Shah, MD (Colon Cancer and Hemorrhoids)

Consultation Advice: 
Internist, Cardiologist, Dentist, Ophthalmologist, Pain Management etc.
Blood Pressure Measurement Height and Weight measurement Vision Check
Eye Pressure (Glaucoma) Gastro-intestinal Disorders Female diseases
Hearing Test Food and Nutrition Skin Diseases
Bone Density Kidney & prostate Specialist Diabetes
Physical Therapist Gynecologist Pediatric

Please reach out to  events@jainsocietydc.org for details.


Event Flyer

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak 2019

Saturday, April 27
Paint Branch High School


On April 27, 2019 we will be celebrating Bhagwan Mahavir Swami’s Janma Kalyanak, a very auspicious day for all Jains. Our celebration will feature stage performances followed by Swami Vatsalya Bhojan. 
 
We request your generous donation towards several sponsorship opportunities available. More than one family can join hands to sponsor each of the available options listed below. If interested in sponsoring, please contact Vishal Mehta at  vicepresident@jainsocietydc.org
 
  • Swami Vatsalya (starting at $101). The total cost for Swami Vatsalya is about $6,000. 
  • Kids & Teachers Gifts (starting at $101). The total cost for Gifts is about $1,800.
  • Kids Snacks (starting at $101). The total cost for Kids Snacks is about $350.
If you wish to participate in the dinner, 
Please RSVP by April 21st by  clicking here ,
with the number of attendees (adults & children ages 5-15).
 
DUE DATES:
Volunteer for MJK  Sign up here  Due March 31

Audio file submission to mjk@jainsocietydc.org  Due April 7
Video file submission to mjk@jainsocietydc.org  Due April 21 


JAINA Convention 2019 - Cultural Program Participation

July 4-7 2019
Los Angeles, CA

If you are attending the JAINA Convention this year in California and would like to participate in the cultural night, please contact Savita Jain at  savita@savitajain.com

Please include names and age of family members who would like to join.

Thank you


Every Saturday at Jain Center
8 AM to 9.30 AM - Yoga

For any questions, please contact Shefali Dalal at shefalipdalal@yahoo.com or Mona Shah at monashah111@yahoo.com

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JSMW Executive Committee
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