“Serving the Living Treasures of Wisdom” World Senior Citizens Day Celebration – Music Therapy Session

22 Aug 2025

“Serving the Living Treasures of Wisdom” World Senior Citizens Day Celebration – Music Therapy Session ⸻ 🏆 Activity Name World Senior Citizens Day Celebration – Music Therapy & Entertainment Session ⸻ 📅 Date, Time & Venue 🗓️ Friday, 22nd August 2025 🕞 3:30 PM onward 📍 Sai Ashray Old Age Home, Plot No. 24, Vedant School, Temghar Gaon, Nere, Panvel ⸻ 📝 About the Event & Its Importance World Senior Citizens Day is a time to honor the elders who carry the wisdom of experience and the love of generations. Too often, senior citizens face loneliness, stress, and lack of engagement. This initiative by Lions Club of Panvel Sargam, along with District Chairpersons Ln Dr. Manada S. Panditt (Mental Health & Wellbeing) and Ln Pradeep Bhattacharya, aimed to bring joy, peace, and emotional healing to the elderly through Music Therapy, Entertainment, and heartfelt interaction. By creating a joyful, musical environment, we sought to remind our seniors that they are valued, respected, and deeply loved. ⸻ 🤝 Organizing Details Club: Lions Club of Panvel Sargam Key Leaders Involved: • Ln Premendra Bahira – President • Ln Dr. Aditya Doshi – Secretary • Ln Sandhya Mahanubhav – 2nd Vice President • Ln Swati Godse • Ln Dr. Manada S. Panditt – DC Mental Health & Wellbeing • Ln Pradeep Bhattacharya – DC, connected us with Sai Ashray Old Age Home Partner Organization: Sai Ashray Old Age Home ⸻ 🌟 Event Highlights • 🎶 Music Session: Relaxing music was played to calm and refresh the elderly. • 🕺 Interactive Games & Entertainment: Seniors enjoyed games, clapped, hummed, and engaged with the rhythms, lifting their spirits. • 💬 Emotional Sharing: Conversations with the elderly gave them a platform to express themselves freely. • 🎁 Special Gesture: Each senior citizen received a small gift of gratitude, along with sweets, chocolates, and biscuits. • ❤️ Atmosphere of Love: The old age home was filled with smiles, laughter, and gratitude. ⸻ 👥 Participation • Beneficiaries: 40+ senior citizens and their caretakers • Lions Involved: Ln Premendra Bahira, Ln Dr. Aditya Doshi, Ln Sandhya Mahanubhav, Ln Swati Godse, Ln Dr. Manada S. Panditt ⸻ 💡 Impact Measurement • Before: Many seniors appeared quiet, withdrawn, and emotionally low. • After: Smiling faces, relaxed expressions, and heartfelt gratitude filled the hall. The atmosphere shifted from silence to joy. ⸻ ⏳ Service Hours Total Lion Hours: 25 Hours ⸻ 🙏 Gratitude We extend heartfelt thanks to the management of Sai Ashray Old Age Home for allowing us to serve. Special appreciation to all Lions who participated and made this day memorable for the elderly. ⸻ ✨ Closing Note “Our elders are not just the past, they are living wisdom for the future. By serving them with love, we strengthen the roots of humanity.”