Sai Centre: Ontario Region 1
Nationwide 108 hours continuous Gayatri Mantra Chanting
General meaning: We meditate on that most adored Supreme Lord, the creator, whose effulgence (divine light) illumines all realms (physical, mental and spiritual). May this divine light illumine our intellect.
Meals on wheels
The Meals on Wheels is an energetic drive that was conducted at the Sri Sathya Sai Centre Mississauga- Central on 25th March. There were 11 volunteers who helped in packing 81 lunch boxes of salad, pasta and roasted potatoes. Sai Ragavan, the service coordinator of the Sri Sathya Sai Centre Mississauga- Central emphasized that the drive is an awareness program to remind us all to share food with those who do not have access to regular meals.
Sri Sai Satcharitra Parayan at Cooksville Sai Centre
On Monday, May 21st we had planned to commence our reading at 6 am of the Sri Shirdi Sai Satcharitra with a prayer to Lord Ganesha. Devotees took turns reading the various chapters depicting Shirdi Sai Baba’s life while others followed along with the respective copies of their books. It was truly a pleasant and uplifting experience. There were 51 chapters to complete and each chapter descriptively explained how Shirdi Sai Baba led His life. The Satcharitra also provided all devotees an opportunity to absorb the valuable insightful teachings, imparted by Sri Shirdi Sai Baba.
Tree Planting
Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Cooksville participated in an annual Tree Planting event in partnership with the City of Mississauga. This took place on Saturday, September 23rd at 2:00pm at Aquinas Park in Mississauga. The day was also the hottest weekend of this year’s summer season. Despite the heat warning issued by the city, enthusiastic volunteers showed their commitment to Swami, in the spirit of service and love of the environment by reporting on time at the site along with members of their families.
Milliken Park Clean up
On April 21st, 2018, The Sathya Sai Centre of Toronto-York participated in the North Scarborough community clean up at Milliken Park. Alongside other members of the Walk for Values team, myriad community groups and families from the community; devotees had the valuable opportunity to demonstrate the Sathya Sai Centre’s values into action. The clean-up was rigorous and messy as all volunteers walked around the perimeter of the park collecting debris, litter and any other waste lying on the ground.
Blood Donation Drive
Tuesday April 17th, was a bitterly cold day, and there was ice on the streets and sidewalks as far as the eyes could see; however, the inclement weather did not dampen the loving spirit and undiluted generosity of Swami’s devotees of Region 1. Region 1 was given a window of time between 6 and 8pm by the Canadian Blood Service. Devotees drove in straight from work despite their hectic schedules, the harsh weather and poor driving conditions.
“Melody of Divine Love” – Musical program for Senior’s Home
This month our Melody of Divine Love group children performed on Sunday, March 25, 2018. As this month we were also celebrating Easter, we wanted to make this performance an Easter Special with songs and bhajans to reflect message from Jesus.
“Melody of Divine Love” – Musical program for Senior’s Home
Melody of Divine Love (MDL) group children performed on Sunday, February 25, 2018
Career for Success – Career showcase workshop
The purpose of the Career workshop held on February 24th, 2018 was to inspire and guide Groups 3 and 4 SSE children and young adults currently in the first and second year of university.
Family Day Prayers & Bhajan Organized by the Ladies Wing
The Ladies wing of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Cooksville organized a special Family Day Prayer and Bhajan event On Feb 19, 2018.