UXEL Institute of Excellence Celebrates Senior Citizens day
Mangaluru: The UXEL Institute of Excellence Mangalore in association with St Milagrese Credit Sourdha Co-operative society celebrated the Senior Citizens day with the theme of “Celebrate the elderly”, at Roshni Niliya.
The programme began with an invocation. Professor Maria D’Costa and Alan Rasquinha welcomed the gathering. A welcome dance was performed by Gayle Rodrigues.
The programme was inaugurated by the Managing Director of Milagres Credit cooperative society by lighting the traditional lamp along with other dignitaries.
UXEL Faculty Savitha Salian introduced the chief guest to the gathering. The senior citizens were felicitated with a kit consisting of necessary items.
Addressing the Gathering Dr Thangam Verghese said, “Old age is a blessing by God. Our life in this world is like having dinner and old age is a period where one who is waiting for the deserts after dinner. Hence we all must eagerly wait for the beautiful day that God has reserved for us to unite with him.
National yoga Trainer Devika Pushotham conducted yoga session for the elderly to remain healthy
Dhiraj D’Costa compered the programme and Pramod Pinto delivered the vote of thanks.