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Mrpupia: jpUkjp. gj;kh jq;fuhIh Editor: Mrs. Padma Thangarajah January 2011 Number 1 Volume 22

Committee of Editor's Diary Management The list of members elected unanimously to the Executive Committee of Management President of Tamil Senior Citizens' Association NSW Inc. at the Annual General Meeting held on Shiva Pasupati 25 September 2010 appears on the left margin. Ph: (02) 9702 5695 1 President Mr. Shiva Pasupati in his inaugural Vice President address thanked all the members f o r h a v i n g S. Velupillai elected him and the Committee of Management Ph: (02) 9749 9691 unanimously. He pledged to restore unity, and dignity of the membership. As there is lot of work Secretary ahead he urged all the members of an experienced N. Gananadha team of Committee Members to work as a team to Ph: (02) 9736 1083 s e r v e a n d p r o m o t e f e l l o w s h i p o f membership. He made particular reference to the Asst. Secretary 20th Anniversary of the Association that falls in S. Logenthiran July 2011 and the need to work towards celebrating Ph: (02) 9746 3167 this event in an appropriate manner.

Treasurer 2. Committee Meetings – It was resolved to hold Committee Meetings at TSCA M. Balakrishnan Office at 62 The Boulavarde, Strathfield NSW 2135 in order not to push around the Ph: (02) 9868 7865 members who travel from home to meet and talk to members on Thursdays. By conducting the Committee Meetings at Bates Street on Thursdays, it was felt that Asst. Treasurer the Committee was not only neglecting the membership but also causing Charles Dickens disturbance to their interactions, indoor games and other activities. Ph: (02) 8677 8140 3. Public Officer – Mr.N. Gananadha, Secretary was appointed as the public officer in accordance with the Rule 18.7 of the Constitution. Committee Members K. Kunaseelan Ph: (02) 8677 0090 We congratulate Mr Prashanth Sellathurai, K. Nadarajah son of TSCA member Dr Maithili Sellathurai and of Ph: (02) 9896 5186 Dr Krishna Sellathurai, for winning two gold medals Padma Thangarajah in ( & ) at the 2010 Ph: (02) 9804 1919 in New Delhi. He has twice S. Ponmailainathan previously won medals at the World Championships Ph: (02) 9758 7970 in the Pommel Horse. A. Sridharan Ph: (02) 9631 9649 P. Thambirajah Ph: (02) 9749 2226 Wishing YOU a K. Thisairasa Happy New Year & Pongal ! Ph: (02) 9748 3226 E. Vijayaratnam vq;fs; csk; fdpe;j Ph: (02) 9764 3715 GJtUl> nghq;fy; tho;j;Jf;fs; !

Management Committee - TSCA 4. The following were appointed Chairmen of sub Committees to serve the Membership of the Association

Overall Coordination & Management...... Mr Shiva Pasupati Ethnic affairs Social and cultural activities...... Mr. S. Velupillai Program initiatives & Coordination...... Mr. N. Gananadha Subscriptions and financial management...... M. Balakrishnan Office Administration and Member relations...... Mr. S. Logenthiran Hall arrangements & logistics support...... Mr. K. Kunaseelan Refreshments and Catering...... Mrs. Padma Thangarajah Caring the Sick & Arts & crafts programmes...... Mr. K. S. Thisairasa Cultural Events & Liaison with Associations...... Mr. Sridharan Anantharajah Recreation, indoor & outdoor games...... Mr. Charles Dickens Social Security, Immigration & Radio advertisements...... Mr. K. Nadarajah Cooperative Housing...... Mr. S. Ponmailainathan Building Fund...... Mr. E.Vijayaratnam Fund raising & Excursion / Picnics...... Mr .P. Thambirajah Editor...... Mrs Padma Thangarajah

5. TSCA Office - Computer Kiosk. 8. PHYSICAL EXERCISE CLASS - 5.1 TSCA office at 62 The Boulevarde YOGA & MEDITATION Strathfield NSW 2135 is kept open Services of a reputable Yoga Acharya with from 0900 to 1230 hours on Mondays over 30 years experience backed by Guru Wednesdays and Fridays, Mr lineage from an international Spirit of India N.Gananadha ,Mr S.Logenthiran and Organisation has been secured. Yoga and Mr P.Thambirjah volunteered to open meditation classes continued to be held on a the office on the above days and regular basis with the participation of about provide computer training . 50 members. 5.2 Members of the Association wishing to learn to use computers are invited 9. LUNCHEON: to contact one of three committee It was resolved to provide lunch on members stated above. Thursdays after the Physical exercise class 5.3 Members who wish to discuss issues in order to ensure health of our members relating to our Association or enroll The project to be called Anpudan Amutha new members and pay subscription Surabi comprised of a simple nutritious rice may do so at our office on Mondays and sambar funded through donation of a Wednesdays and Fridays or on gold coin, the least. The continuity of this Thursdays at the Community Centre. project will depend on its patronage by members. Members were encouraged to 6 Recreation of Members. celebrate their birthdays and anniversaries 6.1 INDOOR GAMES to be provided hosting the luncheon anpudan amutha every Thursdays are listed below: surabi and thus promote fellowship .

1. SCRABBLE 4. DRAUGHTS xf;Nlhgu; 14 tpahof;fpoik 2010 etuhj;jpup 2. CHESS 5. TABLE TENNIS tpoh Ngw;]; tPjpapy; mike;Js;s 3. CAROM 6. Game of Cards kz;lgj;jpy; eilngw;wJ. etuhj;jpup ehafpfshfpa Ju;f;if> ,yl;Rkp> ru];tjp MfpNahUf;F G+ir eilngw;wJ. md;iwa 6.2. READING ROOM jUzk; Nguhrpupau; nghd;. G+Nyhfrpq;fk; Two Newspaper editions (Sunday Leader, gz;ilf; fhy kf;fspilNa rf;jp topghL and Virakesari) made available. A lending gpugy;ak; mile;J fhzg;gl;ljw;F Library managed by Tamil Resource vLj;Jf;fhl;Lf;fs; gw;wp rpwe;j nrhw;nghopT Mw;wpdhu;. mtiuj;njhlu;e;J jpUkjp. kPPdhl;rp Centre operates from No. 54 The Crescent ntq;fNlrd; Nfl;Nghiug; gf;jp gutrj;jpy; Homebush NSW 2135 .Our Members are Mo;j;Jk; ,dpikahd ghly;fisg; ghbdhu;. encouraged to use the Resource Centre mjd;gp;d; gpurhjk; ahtUf;Fk; gupkhwg;gl;lJ.

7 TSCA ACTIVITIES & Skills Development Any Change of address or telephone number Program to be provided to the membership of yourself please notify it to: are listed below: The Secretary TSCA, 1. KNITTING 2. FABRIC PAINTING 62 The Boulevarde Strathfield NSW 2135 3. OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS [email protected] 4. COMPUTER FOR BEGINNERS 5. FLORAL ARRANGEMENT 7. PATCH WORK IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE NEWS LETTER 8. COOKERY HINTS AND TSCA WEEKLY JOURNAL BY EMAIL 9. PHYSICAL EXERCISE FOR HEALTH PLEASE INFORM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO 10 ACCUPRESSURE 11. CARING THE SICK AND DISABLED [email protected] 10. PROMOTING & SUSTAINING HARMONY IN A 8. Educate the community about peace and MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY harmony. 9. Promote meditation realizing god within. In 2009 April / May when there was a crisis in our Homeland 10. Childhood education to respect each others' views, culture and values. which triggered various demonstration and protest activities 11. Ensure equality without bias and in NSW.The department of Immigration invited applications discrimination in living together for a common to promote inter communal harmony under its diversity purpose. Program. Auburn Tamil Society (ATS) applied and secured a 12. Condemn aggression, violence and terrorism grant of $5000. ATS sought the help of Consortium of Tamil through love for each other, accepting multiculturalism as a way of life. Associations to launch this project. But it could not take off. Hence ATS was planning to refund the money in July 2010.At How can your community help to promote & sustain that time President volunteered for TSCA to manage this harmony in a multicultural society? Project along with ATS. An application was made to the 1. Education to make everyone to respect each other funding agency and was approved and an extension given by eliminating racism, pride and prejudices. up to Nov 2010 to complete the Project. A project proposal 2. Interactions of different communities through was drafted and preliminary discussion held and consensus multicultural events and by serving the maxim sought from the leadership of selected organisations We are “love thy neighbor". 3. Support cultural exchanges at different levels of pleased to report that a successful inter religious Seminar communities. and a multicultural workshop promoting harmony was 4. Promote employment of persons in the local area. held on 24 October 2010 followed by a Multicultural 5. Education of communities with the support of Deepavali Celebration called FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS held government agencies. 6. Leadership that takes responsibility for promoting on November 12. Participants from different cultural, racial, integration of different communities to bring about religious and linguistic backgrounds attended a seminar of' unity in diversity. “Promoting and Sustaining Harmony in a Multicultural 7. Inculcate the concept that religion is a relationship Society” addressed by representatives of Buddhist, with god at a personal level. Christian, Hindu and Islamic faiths. This seminar was 8. Participate and support activities of other communities. followed by a workshop facilitated by Mr. Abe Quadan from 9. Education of community leadership. the center for Peace and conflict studies University of 10. Arrange for inter communal dialogue by interacting Sydney. with other community organizations. 11. 11. Media to play a responsible role in influencing The following three questions were given to participants communities. to discuss: 12. Arrange inter cultural functions and events. 1. As an individual, how would you help to promote and sustain harmony in a multicultural How can the government promote & sustain harmony society? in a multicultural society? 2. How can your community help to promote and sustain harmony in a multicultural society? 1. Identify weaknesses of communities and be 3. How can your Government help to promote and proactive. sustain harmony in a multicultural society? 2. Promote cultural exchanges and multicultural events. The following are the outcome of the deliberations by 3. Target education for integration with participants drawn from multicultural segments of our multiculturalism as a national strength. society. 4 . No discriminatory legislations & divisive politics. How can you as an individual help to promote & 5. Eye over criminals and extreme elements & sustain harmony in a multicultural society? support peace movement. 6. Fulfil your promises and be a government for 1. There should be mutual respect, tolerance, the people by the people and of the people. forgiveness and acceptance of each others' 7. Ensure that the workforce reflects culture, values and heritage. multiculturalism. 2. There is need for greater understanding 8. Promote and ensure human rights and human driven by empathy, compassion and values. willingness to listen to each other and 9. Ensure all races and communities are treated learning to respect each others' differences. equally under the law. Government should 3. Eliminate ego to realize god within yourself, to aim to help and serve the communities fairly promote and sustain harmony at individual and equally. level, graduating to family and community 10. Pressurize foreign governments to improve level. governance in order to bring about a lasting 4. Not looking for faults in others but strengths, to solution to refugee crisis. build bridges amongst communities. 11. Politicians must be honest. Government and 5. Forgiveness and set an example to others. political leadership should be role models. 6. Peace within myself and peace within my 12. Government should not merely make popular family. decisions but also educate the public on 7. Serve the less fortunate without any unpopular decisions. expectation of reward. Auburn Tamil Society together with Tamil Senior etk;gu;; 17 tpahof;fpoik Nahfh gapw;rp tFg;G Citizens' Association staged a multicultural eilngw;wJ. FU jduh[; gapw;rp tFg;ig elhj;jpdhu;. performance on 12 November 2010, at the Homebush Boys High School, to promote respect gapw;rpapd; gpd; kjpa czT toq;fg;gl;lJ. and greater understanding of each other, appreciate different values, and bring about unity in diversity to 25th November 2010 Thursday: Members Day promote and sustain a harmonious and cohesive Workshop on diabetes was held. It was a useful talk. The society. Our invitees included a number of Local members were enlightened as to how to keep themselves Council Members, eminent persons, religious fit. The type of exercise that would help them to control dignitaries, politicians, community leaders from their blood sugar. The dietitian who was present Africa, Burma, China, India, Indonesia, Lebanon, mentioned the diet that should be followed by the people Turkey, Philippines and Sri Lanka. The Guests of Honour were, Hon John Murphy, Federal M.P and who have diabetes. Healthy lunch was provided to the the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Members by the diabetes Council. Barbara Perry M.P. 27th November 2010 Saturday Christmas Carol This initiative was proudly funded by the Australian Celebration was held at the Carrington Church from Government, Department of Immigration and 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm Citizenship through the Diversity and Social Cohesion Program. The Diversity and Social 27 tpahof;fpoik bnrk;gu; 2010 fupq;ld; Cohesion Program aims to promote respect, fairness, inclusion and a sense of belonging for Njthyaj;jpy; khiy 4.00 kzp Kjy; khiy 6.00 everyone. kzp tiu fpwp];k]; fNuhy; epfo;r;rp eilngw;wJ. *j;j gpuirfs; fye;J rpwg;gpj;jdu;.

October 28 Members day programme The following are the Winners of Games held at Members listened to the talk on Aged care system and the Olympic Park on 2nd Dec 2010. services provided and how to access these services . Game 1: Needle And Thread Race There was another talk on Aids and support available to st 1 Place Dr. B. S & Mrs. S. R Bharathy improving mobility and visibility of Senior Citizens from 2nd Place Mr. R. Naganathan & Mrs. L. Sabaratnam Guide dogs ‘ 3rd Place Mr. C. Nadarajah & Mrs P.Sinndurai mq;fj;jtu; jpdk; 28 10 2010 tpahof;fpoik Game 2: Blowing The Balloon To Burst mq;fj;jtu; jpdkd;W %j;Njhu; ftdpg;G mikg;Gk; 1st Place Mr. S. C .Dickens & Mrs. V. Mahadevan nrayhf;fKk; gw;wp jkpo;nkhop Mf;fj;Jld; tpsf;fk; 2nd Place Mr. S. & Mrs. P. Ponmailainathan mspf;fg;gl;lJ. vkf;F %g;Gf;fhyj;jpy; toq;fg;gLk; 3rd Place Mr. Manikarajah & Mrs R.Vijayaratnam ;Nritfisg;gw;wpa tpguq;fis mwpa ey;y re;ju;g;gkhf mike;jJ. mj;Jld; vq;fs; fz;fisg; Game 3: Treasure Hunt ghJfhg;gjw;F #upa xspiaj;jLf;Fk; Fspu; Winner Dr.R.K .Pillai fz;zhbAk; elg;gjw;F cWjpaspf;Fk; ifj;jbAk; Game 4: Lime & Spoon Race ,ytrkhf toq;Fk; epWtdKk; tUif je;J tpsf;fk; 1st Place Mrs. V. Mahadevan mspj;jhu;fs;. 2nd Place Mrs R. Vijayaratnam 12 nts;spf;fpoik etk;gu; 2010 jPghtspf; rd nfhz;lhl;lKk; gy;ypdf;fyhrhu epfo;TfSk; 3 Place Mrs. M. Balakrishnan N`hk;G;\; Mz;fs; ghlrhiyapy; eilngw;wJ. gy;ypd Game 5: Musical Chair kf;fspilNa mikjpAk; rkhjhdKk; ;;;;epyTKfkhf 1st Place Mrs. L. Sabaratnam Vw;gLj;jg;gl;l xU epfo;r;rpahFk;. nd 2 Place Mr. S. Manickarajah rd Deepavali is the festival of lights, which literally 3 Place Mrs. M. Balakrishnan illuminates everyone with its brilliance and dazzles Game 6: Pattukku Pattu - with joy. It is the celebration of life, its enjoyment and Conductor: Mr. Kalvalai Seyon goodness. Different linguistic, racial, religious segments of our society joined in this celebration to Group 1 Group 2 promote greater understanding and appreciation of 1. Mrs., S. R Bharathy different cultures, beliefs and heritage. They 1. Dr. S. Bharathy 2. Mrs. I. P Pillai entertained the audience with their cultural dances 2. Mrs. S. Ponmailainathan 3. Mrs. P. Ponmailainathan and songs. 3. Mr, N. Gananadha 4. Mrs. J. Navaratnam 4. Mr. K. Kunaseelan 17th November 2010 Thursday: Yoga and Meditation 5. Mrs. V. Mahadevan class was conducted by Guruji Dhanaraj. About 50 members participated in the exercises. 100 days of TSCA FELLOWSHIP 2010/11

1. INTRODUCTION – At the reconvened Annual General Meeting 2.3 Improving visibility and mobility – held on 25 September 2010 a new committee of Management was Talk & aids for healthy living elected unanimously. Your Committee is pleased to submit to you a performance report on first 100 days in office.

2.4 DEEPAVALI AT NURSING HOME

2. The following is a list of programs conducted during the first hundred days 2.1 Navarathri Celebration –

2.5 Seminar & Workshop on Harmony

2.2 Aged care system- Talk on healthy living 2.6 Festival of Lights- Multicultural Celebration 2.7 Diabetes workshop - Talk on healthy living 2 .10 INDOOR SPORTS TOURNAMENT- Activities

2.11 Picnic At Olympic Park

2.8 Yoga & meditation- Exercise for healthy living

2.12 Christmas Celebration

2.9 Amutha Surabi- Luncheon to promote fellowship 2.13 Workshop on Hearing – Talk on Healthy living 2 .16 COMPUTER FOR BEGINNERS – CLASSES OFFERED FOR 3 DAYS- A WEEK

2.14 Birthday Celebrations

2.17 Painting and Knitting Classes conducted to impart skills

BIRTHDAY & FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON

2.15 TRANSPORT EXPO – Information on Transport Accessibility 3. Membership – On 25 September 2010 at the 7. Communication with Membership - The time of takeover by the current committee, the following measures have been taken to membership of the Association stood at 842. communicate with membership on regular basis However of this number 262 members had 7.1 TSCA Website updated regularly not paid their subscription. Action has been 7.2 Electronic Mail - sent to members regularly on a taken to motivate 102 unpaid members to pay Weekly basis the arrears of subscription due in the last 100 days. 7.3 Announcements made at Weekly meetings on Thursdays 4. IDP REMITTANCE – Outstanding contribution by members for humanitarian cause to support 7.4 Announcements made over Tamil language our brothers and sisters in homeland Radio network. displaced by the war has been remitted in full. 7.5 Continuous interaction with membership A total sum of $2060 being outstanding through TSCA Blog, TSCA Journal and TSCA You contribution to Support elders was remitted to Tubes SIVAN ARUL ILLAM. This amount has been CONCLUSION - Your Committee as a team will work disbursed for the intended purpose. tirelessly to deliver services to improve fellowship of our 5. Financial Management - membership through meetings, seminars, Workshops, Activities, Games, Excursions and continuous dialogue Your Committee was able to access grants through a portfolio of communication channels. Members amounting to $5500 during the 100days of are kindly invited to participate actively in contributing to the operation. In addition applications have been delivery capacity and capability of our Association. Every lodged for several other grants to enable us to member has a responsibility to building our Association. You deliver to your expectations. can contribute by paying your subscription on time, We wish to report that the expenditure of your accepting positions in the Committee, serving as volunteers Association has been very minimal due to grants in providing various services such as arrangement of the and voluntary contribution by Members in cash and Hall, serving as volunteer drivers, providing transport to kind. fragile members to attend meetings, celebrating your birthdays with fellow members, making suggestions on 6. Physical Exercise – Services of a renowned Yoga various initiatives that the Committee could undertake, Acharya with over 30 years experience from a imparting skills to membership etc. What TSCA can do for reputable organization and backed by famous Guru us in promoting our well being will depend on what every lineage has been secured at no cost. About 50 one of us, as individuals can do for the Association. We members participate in Yoga and meditation seek your continued guidance and support in celebrating classes conducted by your Association. our 20 years of fellowship in TSCA on 31 July 2011.

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We mourn the departure of following Members since September 2010 to date

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TSCA PROGRAMME 2011 Jan 27...... Members Day – Workshop on Arthritis - Dr.Paran Sithamparakumar Feb 24...... Members Day Patti Manram March 24 ..... Senior's Week celebration April 14...... Tamil New Year at Sri Murugan Temple April 16 ...... Grand Childrens day & TAMIL New Year Celebration April 28...... Members Day - Workshop on ‘Normal Ageing and Related Problems' Assoc/Prof. Nages Nagaratnam, MD, FRACP,OAM May 26 ...... Members Day - Mothers Day June 23 ...... Members Day - Workshop on Problems of Heart or KAVI ARANGAM July 31...... TSCA 20 th Anniversary Celebration August 4...... Craft Exhibition August 25..... Members Day – Open Day – A review of TSCA 2010/11 Sept 10...... AGM at Homebush Boys High School - 10 am to 2 pm

WISHING YOU Merry Christmas & HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Congratulations to Vithushan Mohan of Sydney Boys High School on his perfect score of 99.95 in the recent Higher School Certificate. As a result of this, he was offered the Outstanding Achievement Scholarship at the University of Sydney to do a combined degree of Advanced Science and Medicine for seven years. He is the son of Mr.Chandramohan and Dr. Sulojini Balakrishnan, grandson of Mr and Mrs Balakrishnan, and nephew of Mr. P Thambiraja of T.S.C.A. Vithusan is the grand son of Mrs S.Balasubramaniam & late Mr. Balasubramaniam who was a member of our T.S.C.A

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