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NORTH AMERICAN Newsline FEBRUARY 25, 2022 | The Indian Eye 28
OUR BUREAU Senior Friendship Group Celebrates
Chicago IL
enior Friendship Group Chicago Valentine’s Day with fun and devotion
celebrated Valentine’s Day on
SFeb 13th at Honest Restaurant
in Niles, IL. The program started with
President Harshad Parekh welcoming
everybody.
group President harshad Parekh
gave inaugural remarks and
briefed everyone about the
group’s past and future activities.
he introduces Pinky thakkar
chairwoman and founder of se-
nior Friendship group chicago.
Group member Smita Parekh
sang some melodious chants and
created a beautiful devotional atmo-
sphere. Everyone looked beautiful
dressed ok the colors of love pink and
red. Members celebrating their birth- “On this Valentine’s Day, I want
day in January and February were to express my love and affection for
congratulated on their special days. my caring family and friends. I want to
Some members were also pre-
sented with awards for their excellent tell my husband Dinesh Thakkar how
fortunate I am to have him in my life
community service and leadership as my best friend and a wonderful life
qualities. Award winning members partner. I want to thank him for the
included Ashwin Majumdar, Suresh love and support, and I look forward
Amin, Haribhai Lilabem Thakkar, to celebrating our bond together for
Pinky Thakkar, Aruna Patel and Dil- years and years to come. Happy Val-
ip Patel. Awards were presented by entine’s Day”! Said by Pinky Thakkar
Arvind Patel.
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