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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                               AUGUST 14, 2026      |  The Indian Eye 28

                                  Senior Club USA’s Joyful Escape

            to Lake Geneva Celebrates Community, Heritage,

                                              and the American Spirit

            OUR BUREAU

            Chicago, IL
               n the heart of summer, where the
               sun kisses the shimmering wa-
            Iters and gentle breezes carry the
            promise of laughter and togetherness,
            the Senior Citizens Club USA em-
            barked on a memorable one-day jour-
            ney to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. On
            Sunday, July 19, 2026, more than just
            a trip, this outing became a vibrant
            celebration of life, friendship, and the
            enduring bonds that make the golden
            years truly golden.
                The adventure began bright and
            early at 7:00 am from the Movie Max
            theater parking lot in Niles, Illinois.
            Under the dedicated coordination of
            Mukesh  Mehta, Sunil Shah RN,  K
            C Patel, Jayshree Pandya, and Usha
            Ray, members gathered with excite-
            ment, equipped with hats, comfort-
            able walking shoes, routine medicines,
            umbrellas, water bottles, and light
            snacks ready for whatever the day
            might bring. With pleasant weather
            forecast at 86 to 67 degrees Fahren-
            heit and only a 10% chance of rain,
            the stage was perfectly set for an un-
            forgettable experience.           so many.                          dinner awaited at 4:30 pm. As the sun   Under the dynamic leadership of
                As the group settled in, the air   Birthdays and anniversaries of July   began its descent, the return journey   Chairperson Pinky Thakkar, the club
            filled with the aroma of a hearty break-  were warmly recognized, allowing the   started at 5:30 pm, with the bus arriv-  continues to flourish with enthusiasm
            fast featuring fafda, jalebi, and marcha,   club family to shower love and good   ing back at the Movie Max parking   and creativity. Described by members
            accompanied by steaming tea and cof-  wishes to its cherished members. These   lot around 7 pm. Throughout the day,   as not only an exceptional leader but
            fee. This warm start fueled both bodies   personal milestones added an intimate,   organizers  ensured  a  steady  flow  of   also a true friend to everyone, Falguni
            and spirits before the bus rolled out at   heartfelt touch, reminding everyone   food, fresh fruits, snacks, juices, water,   brings positive energy, genuine care,
            8 am toward the scenic shores of Lake   that in this club, no celebration is too   chocolates, and non-stop entertain-  and innovative ideas to every event.
            Geneva. By 10 am, the group arrived   small and no member is overlooked.  ment. Karaoke sessions, music, and   Whether planning festive celebrations,
            at Seminary Park, where they had      A light yet satisfying lunch fol-  spontaneous dancing turned travel   cultural programs, picnics, or  recre-
            thoughtfully reserved shaded areas to   lowed at 11:30 am, featuring five de-  time into a rolling party, filling the bus   ational getaways like this Lake Gene-
            ensure comfort throughout the day.  lectable items and sweets that brought   with joy and melody.     va trip, she ensures every participant
                The program opened with a warm   smiles  and  satisfied  appetites.  Then   This Lake Geneva trip perfect-  feels welcomed, valued, and inspired.
            welcome drink and a soulful Ganpati   came the highlight for many leisure-  ly embodied the spirit of the Senior   The club’s monthly gatherings
            Stuti  led by  Chairperson Mrs. Pinky   ly walks from 12 to 4 pm through the   Citizens Club USA, a well-known   have become lifelines for many seniors,
            Dinesh Thakkar, invoking blessings   charming market area and along the   and  vibrant  community  that  gathers   offering a space to step away from dai-
            for a harmonious and joyful gather-  breathtaking lakefront. The scenic   monthly to celebrate life, friendship,   ly routines and immerse themselves in
            ing. The celebration then took on a   path offered stunning views, fresh air,   and togetherness. Far more than a   joy and camaraderie. From sharing
            patriotic hue, honoring the 250th an-  and plenty of opportunities for pho-  social group, the club has become a   stories about home-cooked favorites
            niversary of American Independence,   tographs, conversations, and quiet   close-knit family where seniors from   to singing beloved songs and dancing
            80 years of India Independence and     reflection. Those seeking extra adven-  diverse backgrounds come together to   with abandon, these events nurture
            65 years of Vande Matram. Mem-    ture had the option to join a separate   rejuvenate, recharge, and create last-  both body and soul. The Lake Gene-
            bers  stood  proudly  for  the  National   boat tour (not included in the pack-  ing  memories.  They  mark  birthdays,   va outing exemplified this beautifully
            Anthem of the USA, followed by the   age), allowing them to experience the   observe major Hindu festivals, and   blending nature’s serenity with cul-
            Indiana national anthem,  creating  a   lake’s beauty from the water.  organize outings filled with delicious   tural pride, patriotic spirit, and simple
            moving moment of unity and grati-     By 4 pm, the group reconvened   food, music, laughter, and meaningful   human connection.
            tude for the nation that has welcomed   at Seminary Park, where a delicious   connection.                 -- Asian Media USA

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