Financial fitness for women

SDNari

Presents

FINANCIAL FITNESS FOR WOMEN

Presenter: Roohi Darugar, CRPC

Financial Advisor

(619) 806-7866

Gaining financial knowledge is gaining power!

This FREE interactive presentation will focus on specifics for women, what your personal goals are, understanding the investment ladder, and particularly how to teach your teens responsible money management! All too often we women can allow ourselves to be intimidated by details about money management and tools for success.

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Roohi K. Darugar, CRPC, is a Financial Advisor and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor with the prestigious financial institution Waddell and Reed since 1999. Roohi has been helping individuals, families and businesses achieve their financial goals, by providing advice on Investments; Insurance Tax; Retirement; Estate Planning; Intergenerational Wealth Transfer Planning; and Educational Savings services. She is passionate about helping women and works in a very collaborative way with her clients. She has presented to numerous women’s groups!

Date: Sunday April 3rd, 2011
Time: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Place: Bawarchi Restaurant 9520 Black Mountain Road Suite A San Diego CA 92126
For more information please contact Uma Lakshman at uma@sdnari.org

Our meetings are held the first Sunday of each month

SDNari is a Premier Global Women’s organization that is dedicated to serving the needs of all women in San Diego and we welcome new members!

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Art of Wellness Medicine by Dr. Naresh Rao @Bawarchi 3.30 PM

SdNari Monthly Presentation
Give yourself the Gift of Commitment to Health in 2011!!
“The Art of Wellness Medicine” By Dr. Naresh Rao

Date: January 9th, 2011
Time: 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Bawarchi Restaurant 9520 Black Mountain Rd San Diego CA 92126

Dr. Naresh Rao, DO, FAOASM
Medical Director, Lifewellness Institute
Head Team Physician, USA Men's Water Polo
Aviation Medical Examiner
Dr. Naresh Rao, Medical Director, is a founding partner of the Lifewellness Institute. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. Dr. Rao completed the first-ever Wellness Medicine Fellowship, which entailed traveling the world to study under leaders in various health disciplines including cardiovascular disease prevention, addiction medicine, spiritual healing, and skin wellness. He is an instructor at the University of California San Diego, San Diego State University and Western University of Health Sciences. He has been a contributing author for several medical books and articles for scientific journals. Dr. Rao lectures frequently to businesses on a variety of wellness topics. Additionally, he volunteers his time to several non-profit organizations in San Diego County. Along with partner Lee Rice, Dr. Rao has launched one of the most innovative healthcare institutions in America today.

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People become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves, they have the first secret of success.
Norman Vincent Peale

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Indian Women's club

I have visited some women's clubs here in Jaipur, India. Women here are also quite active. They are members of Lions, Rotary, Political parties of both BJP and Congress have clubs for women. All assosciations, like Gujrathi, Agarwal, Lawyers, Bengali also are active.

Some do health check ups, education, hospital visits, Social women's clubs, celeberate various festivals like Krishna Janmastmi. Phagun, Organise Bhagwad Gita and really deck up and have fun. The have men and servant help for accounting serving,

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Body FengShui By Kaaren Henderson

SDNari would like to announce a talk on "Body FengShui" by Kaaren Henderson.
Where: La Jolla Library - 7555 Draper Ave, CA 92037. There are several parking spots on Draper Avenue as well as around it.

When - Saturday, August 28th, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Fees - There are none required. Renewals of annual memberships of $20 encouraged.

Body Feng Shui is an incredible, in-depth system that gives a new understanding of human temperament. It answers the question: "Why do I do the things I do, the way that I do them?" It is based on the way that our muscles attach to our bones and how that attachment determines how we move. We each have a defining shape.

Martha Graham, the founder of modern dance once famously said, "As we move, so do we think and behave."
We are each energetic beings and clothing has an energetic frequency. When the clothing we wear is in harmony with who we are at the deepest level, a synergy is created. That synergy lifts us to a new level of being and a new level of beauty. Those are the gifts of Body Feng Shui.
More Info @ www.bodyfengshui.com
If you want to know what colors and styles of clothing suit you, don't miss this.

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SDNARI - Nov 2009 Event - A Forum " ‘Arranged Marriage – its role and relevance today’ - Nov 15, 2009 3pm - 5 pm , La jolla Public Library.

‘Arranged Marriage – its role and relevance today', November 15, 2009 (Sunday) from 3PM to 5 PM, La jolla Public Library.


A Forum on

‘Arranged Marriage – its role and relevance today’

Date: November 15, 2009 (Sunday) from 3PM to 5 PM
Venue: 7555 Draper Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037-4802
(858) 454-0268

(Plenty of Free Street Parking. Give yourself a few minutes to park)

Moderator: Vinod Kumar
(Documentary Film Maker, San Diego, CA)

How did you choose your life partner? Did someone else choose him or her for you? Did family or friends play a major role in the choice? If you had the opportunity do it all over again would you do it any differently this time? Why and how?

Documentary filmmaker Vinod Kumar welcomes your feedback for an upcoming film examining the role and relevance of arranged marriage in contemporary times. The idea is to bring out, through narration of your own experiences in your own words, the good, the bad, the ugly, or the pros and cons, of the current ways in which parents, family, friends or members of the community may try to introduce two people who might make a good match.

You may have strong opinions on the subject and may want to use this forum as a sounding board. But please keep in mind that the idea of the film is to foster discussion by drawing on real experiences rather than serve as a forum to propagate for or against arranged marriage.

We request you to restrict relating your experience or opinion to no more than three to five minutes so that a maximum number of people can share their thoughts. This event may be videotaped, parts of which may be used for the documentary Vinod Kumar is making on this subject. If you do not consent to being a part of the documentary film, be sure to indicate that on the sign-in sheet.

If you think you have a personal experience/opinion that you may want to share or if you would like to join the crew in any capacity for the filming of this documentary, please send a brief note to vinod@vinodfilms.com.

You can learn more about Vinod Kumar at www.vinodfilms.com.

STAY HISH (HEALTHY, INFORMED, SAFE, HAPPY)

For a complete schedule, visit our Web site at: http://blog.sdnari.org

Free Admission Open to Public (Seating limited to 100). RSVP : info@sdnari.org
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SDNARI PLAY "RAY OF LIGHT" OCT10, 6.30 PM , BRAILLE INSTITUTE

Find Details about the event, cast, stalls, dinner menu below


Please find more information about this play at this link
http://www.allurefx.com/Projects/SDNari/SDNari-Play.pdf.

DRESS CODE : Hollywood/Bollywood/Casual/Formal.
Phone : 858-414-5889

DINNER : 6.30 PM (Have your hand stamped for Dinner)
OPENING CEREMONY : 7.30 PM
PLAY "RAY OF LIGHT" : 8 PM
MUSIC AND DANCE : 9:15 PM
VOTE OF THANKS : 10 PM
DANCE FLOOR OPENS : 10:05 PM
PROGRAM CLOSES : 10.30 PM

DIRECTED and SCRIPTED BY PAYAL YAGNIK.


PAYAL's BIO : I regard myself as a Jane of All, Master of None, sort of woman, not knowing necessarily whether it is an asset or liability. I have a Sangeet Bhushan in Hindustani Classical Music, I have pursued Rabindrasangeet for many years, I love to paint and am a connoisseur of art and I love to write poetry. I am also a CPA, but my F/T job right now is that of being a mom to our 4 year old lovely boy.

CO-DIRECTOR and CO-SCRIPTED BY VANI NEELAKANTAN

Vani Neelakantan is thrilled to be working with SDNari with its first
play. She has been involved in acting, singing, and dancing from an
early age, from plays to performances. This particular venture was
special since she was able to co-write a portion of the script. Vani
is currently a second year grad student at SDSU, specializing in
Children's Literature. She will pursue teaching at the community
college and high school level with multiple subject teaching. Vani's
passions lie in the performing arts, and she also aspires to establish
herself as an entertainer. In her spare time, she enjoys reading,
writing, performing and listening to old school music.

BIOS OF CAST -

GAURAV GUPTA - When he is not pretending to work or vegetating in front of the TV, Gaurav likes to spend his time acting, scripting, reading … or simply coaxing his friends to invite him over for dinner. He enjoys teaching, and has been a volunteer with Junior Achievement for the last three years. He considers himself a traveler as opposed to a tourist, and has a laundry list of places around the world he wishes to experience. Donations towards his travel plans are always welcome.

MANSI ASHTEKAR-ACHARYA - Mansi is a BharatNatyam Dance Visharad (B.A in Indian Classical Dance). She has been teaching private lessons in San Diego for Classical dance as well as Folk dance and Bollywood Dance.
Mansi has been in the acting field since childhood. She has won couple of national awards as Best Actress. She won the Best Actress award in Los Angeles, Maharashtra Mandal's One Act play Competition. She has also acted and directed couple of plays here in San Diego including the play by Hamid Daudani June 2009.
Mansi believes that whatever you do just do it with passion and world is yours.
Mansi's Hobbies are Dance, Acting, Choreography, Dress Designing, Volunteering, and she loves to meet new people.

PREETHIKA ADYANTHAYA is a Hardware Engineer at Qualcomm.
‘Ray of Light’ is her return to the stage after a very long time.
She enjoys travel, good food and good company and can’t wait for her next tropical getaway!

VYJAYANTI P. MURTHY is a San Francisco/Bay area native who has enjoyed different avenues of the arts since she can remember. While this is Vyjayanti's first acting performance, she is not a new comer to the stage. She has been part of several indian classical/fusion dance performances, and musical shows in the US. Amongst her other interests include painting and jewelry design where she has been part of successful exhibitions. She received her Technical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University and currently works as a Program Manager for an AT&T company.
She resides in La Jolla, CA with with her husband.

MONICA BHATIA has a Ph.D in Alternative Medicine and is an Ayurvedic Practitioner based in Escondido. She has a successful business www.ayurvedayogatraining.com and will open a Spa next year. Monica teaches at colleges and also runs her own consultancy. She is available for consultation, massage and Ayurvedic Therapies. She can be reached at 760-707-3184 and 858-427-4908.

Dr.HEMA SRINIVASAN has focused the last 15 years of her career to studying and perfecting advanced techniques that enable her patients to regain the quality of oral health they desire. She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the San Diego County Dental Society. She is a strong advocate of patient education and takes the time with patients to make them feel at complete ease with her treatment plan. Dr. Hema loves treating both adults and children and is experienced in preventive, restorative, and esthetic dentistry.

KARUNA KHERA was born and brought up in Kolkatta. Karuna completed her degree in Food and nutrition with a post grad in Preventive and promotive health care. She moved to delhi and worked as a nutritionist and a food consultant for three years before she got married and moved to the US.
Right from school Karuna enjoyed acting and did a number of plays right through her college years. She acted in two plays at the interstate levels for Wham Theaters in Kolkatta and for Loretta College of girls Kolkatta.
She presently volunteers in the food and nutrition department of the Scripps Memorail hospital and with a Cardiologist. She works part time with a local nutritionist, developing Nutritional workshops. She works on her own as a food and recipe consultant and has her own tea company called Nutrichai.
Visit www.Nutrichai.com
myluvforfood.blogspot.com

VANI NEELAKANTAN : See Above.

HIREN BHINDE a techie by profession but an actor by heart is passionate about movies and acting. He loves traveling, hanging out with his friends and listening to music.

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OTHER PERFORMERS
NEHA PATEL : Neha is the Director of Antarnaad, a Dance School in San Diego. Neha is a star performer, an excellent choreographer, a composer… but the most important role she is playing today for the future generation and for the future of her chosen art form, is that of a ‘Guru’ … a teacher and to nurture this goal she has founded ‘Antarnaad – the School of Dance’. To learn more go to : www.antarnaad.com

SANGAM (UCSD) was founded more than a decade ago here at the University of California at San Diego, with the intention of providing a common place for people to learn about the Indian Subcontinent. The club's major purpose is to educate the community on the various aspects of Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, and Bangladesh culture. Though we target these various communities, we are by no means an exclusive organization. Anyone with an interest in culture, community service, or social activities, is always welcome. Artists : Kavan Sabnani, Amar Chatterjee, Asha Vergis, Shreha Jain.

The Bhangra Team at UCSD is an award-winning and dynamic group of students performing this traditional Indian dance incorporated with modern techniques. Founded in 1998, the UCSD Bhangra Team is popular for its up-beat choreography and entertaining style, which has `Wow-ed` audiences all throughout the country. As well as competitions, the UCSD Bhangra Team does a variety of non-competitive stage performances. Officially titled the "The People`s Bhangra," this team doesn’t dance for the judges, doesn’t dance for the money, doesn’t dance for the glory, but dances for the PEOPLE. Artists : Shikha Sanjiv, Nima Bhakta, Kanvar Panesar, Hasit Khullar.


CHIHOE : Chihoe Szeto is a professional dancer, choreographer, instructor. He dances primarily in the genres of hip hop, club dance freestyle, and salsa. This "clubaholic" has spent over 8000 hours in nightclubs across North America, Asia, Europe and has trained in dance for 10 years. To learn more go to www.ClubDanceLessions.com

Shwetha Menon : Shwetha is in the 12th grade and will be off to college next year. Shwetha enjoys singing Karnatic and Western music alike with equal passion. She is also a versatile Bharatnatyam dancer. She aspires to teach math and continue her passion for music.

Harsha Vishwanathan : Harsha graduated from University City High School last year and is now a freshman at UCSD. Harsha enjoys singing both Carnatic and Western Music. She also has passion for learning Bharatnatyam.

HEAL THE WORLD CHORUS :
Shwetha Menon, Vani Neelakantan, Geeta Garg, Harsha Vishwanathan, Uttara Vengrai (8th grade), Maya Lakshman (8th grade, hobbies: poetry), Vikram Elaiyavalli (second grade, hobbies:video games, piano, swimming)..Audience.

VOTE OF THANKS:Vani Neelakantan


STALLS

Pragnya Mehta - Handbags and Accessories
Sonal Chawla - Traditional Indian and Indo-Western Clothing
Srabani Bhattacharya / Revati Subramanian - Hand Made Custom Jewellery
Bhavna Mehta - Hand Made Holiday Cards
Henna and Rangoli Kits - Snehal Bhutada
And Much more ..

DINNER MENU

North and South Indian Food.
For Kids (This menu not available for adults) - Macaroni Cheese, Cookies, Drinks etc.

SPONSORS
Rotiland, AyurvedaYoga, GoldspiritFilms, Bombay Bazaar, Nennette's Hair Salon, EmbroidMe(Sorrento Valley), Royal India, Madras Cafe, Surati Farsan, Starbucks, Infusions of Tea, Monsoon Group, Star of India,Vignesh Foods, Ashoka, Ker , Trader Joes, Ralphs, Vons, (more to come)
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August Event - Short Talk and a Long Walk

Dr. Hema Srinivasan joined us early Saturday morning. We were about 15 women/men huddled in a shelter at the Cove. She brought awareness on Dental Hygience. Pan Parag being banned in the news and being carcinogenic was surprising news to me.
Read more about her at http://www.townsquaredentist.com/

Kamla Singh was kind enough to bring in warm bagels (the best in town, Boston Bagels) and coffee was sponsored by Starbucks.

We then walked upto Windansea beech and back. I hope we can form a group to these hikes / walks every 2 weeks.
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July Event : Women Owned Business by Rashmi Bansal

Rashmi was an excellent speaker and we were fortunate to learn from her experiences on how to start a business. She is the owner of Ridelinks, based in LA. She will also help us set up a portal for Carpool Service for the San Diego South Asian Community. We will use this portal to schedule carpooling and bring together senior citizens of this community.

Rashmi's website is https://www.ridelinks.com/

Currently Asha Agarwal, Shruti Bansal are some of the key volunteers involved in this effort.
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SDNARI PLAY "RAY OF LIGHT" OCT10, 6.30 PM , BRAILLE INSTITUTE

Please find more information about this play at this link
http://www.allurefx.com/Projects/SDNari/SDNari-Play.pdf.
Payal Yagnik's BIO is as below.


I regard myself as a Jane of All, Master of None, sort of woman, not knowing necessarily whether it is an asset or liability. I have a Sangeet Bhushan in Hindustani Classical Music, I have pursued Rabindrasangeet for many years, I love to paint and am a connoisseur of art and I love to write poetry. I am also a CPA, but my F/T job right now is that of being a mom to our 4 year old lovely boy.

CO-DIRECTOR and CO-SCRIPTED BY VANI NEELAKANTAN

Vani Neelakantan is thrilled to be working with SDNari with its first
play. She has been involved in acting, singing, and dancing from an
early age, from plays to performances. This particular venture was
special since she was able to co-write a portion of the script. Vani
is currently a second year grad student at SDSU, specializing in
Children's Literature. She will pursue teaching at the community
college and high school level with multiple subject teaching. Vani's
passions lie in the performing arts, and she also aspires to establish
herself as an entertainer. In her spare time, she enjoys reading,
writing, performing and listening to old school music.

BIOS OF CAST -

GAURAV GUPTA - When he is not pretending to work or vegetating in front of the TV, Gaurav likes to spend his time acting, scripting, reading … or simply coaxing his friends to invite him over for dinner. He enjoys teaching, and has been a volunteer with Junior Achievement for the last three years. He considers himself a traveler as opposed to a tourist, and has a laundry list of places around the world he wishes to experience. Donations towards his travel plans are always welcome.

MANSI ASHTEKAR-ACHARYA - Mansi is a BharatNatyam Dance Visharad (B.A in Indian Classical Dance). She has been teaching private lessons in San Diego for Classical dance as well as Folk dance and Bollywood Dance.
Mansi has been in the acting field since childhood. She has won couple of national awards as Best Actress. She won the Best Actress award in Los Angeles, Maharashtra Mandal's One Act play Competition. She has also acted and directed couple of plays here in San Diego including the play by Hamid Daudani June 2009.
Mansi believes that whatever you do just do it with passion and world is yours.
Mansi's Hobbies are Dance, Acting, Choreography, Dress Designing, Volunteering, and she loves to meet new people.

PREETHIKA ADYANTHAYA is a Hardware Engineer at Qualcomm.
‘Ray of Light’ is her return to the stage after a very long time.
She enjoys travel, good food and good company and can’t wait for her next tropical getaway!

VYJAYATHI is a San Francisco/Bayarea native who has enjoyed different avenues of the arts since she can remember. While this is Vyjayanti's first acting performance, she is not a new comer to the stage. She has been part of several indian classical/fusion dance performances, and musical shows in the US. Amongst her other interests include painting and jewelry design where she has been part of successful exhibitions. She received her Technical Management degree from Carnegie Mellon University and currently works as a Program Manager for an AT&T company.
She resides in La Jolla, CA with with her husband.

Dr. Hema Srnivasan has focused the last 15 years of her career to studying and perfecting advanced techniques that enable her patients to regain the quality of oral health they desire. She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the San Diego County Dental Society. She is a strong advocate of patient education and takes the time with patients to make them feel at complete ease with her treatment plan. Dr. Hema loves treating both adults and children and is experienced in preventive, restorative, and esthetic dentistry.

STALLS

DINNER MENU
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SDNari June Event - Healthy Bones / Healthy Cars - June 27, 3 - 5.30 PM- Lajolla Public Library.

We will have two speakers this month talking on two entirely different topics.
We welcome Miriam Jirari to speak about Healthy Bones and Osteoperosis.
"Miriam Jirari is dedicated to guiding those in need toward a healthier existence through balanced nutrition and exercise. Miriam received her Bachelors degree in Liberals Studies with an emphasis in Child and Family Development. After being in the teaching field she realized her true passion was in the sciences. She graduated from Loma Linda University with her Masters degree in Public Health. Miriam then earned a Registered Dietitian license. She has worked in hospitals as a clinical dietitian, Eating Disorder Clinics as a counselor, WIC centers, and Northrop Grumman as a corporate wellness program coordinator. Her current position is at Northrop Grumman and Alvarado Hospital. She also teaches Jazz/Lyrical dance to teens and adults. Miriam would like to thank you all for your valuable time in learning the medicinal qualities of food and activity."

We also welcome Stacie Macfadyen to speak about Healthy Cars and its proactive maintenance.
Stacie says the following about herself - "I like cars. I grew up in a family that liked old cars and having old cars meant maintaining them so I learned how to do basic repairs. My first car was a 1967 MGB and my second car was a 1966 convertible Mustang. Everywhere I went, I left behind a puddle or a part. At the time, I was a poor student and did many of my own repairs. Since then I have befriended a wonderful mechanic who indulges my questions and provides regular service on my newer car. My intent in talking to the group is to educate and share things I've learned over the years that will maintain a "healthy" car."


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FEAR OF

Please post one FEAR or PHOBIA you are aware of

It could be yours or someone elses or it could just be an undiscovered fear such as "Fear of Walking on the Moon"
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From Your Photos to a Work of Art

By Anu Nadimpalli. Having trouble fixing family photos? Getting frustrated with so-called "Easy to use" photo software? Learn photo editing concepts and edit like a pro using free or commercial software.

Welcome to Anu’s Demonstration cum Tutorial. Anu will show the audience easy Tricks and Tips on how to enhance everyday photographs and make them look better and more photogenic. She will take you through a free photo editing software in a smooth and user-friendly manner, so you can get the most out of the software and at the same time get outstanding results for your photos.

For full details, see From Your Photos to a Work of Art.

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SDNari April Event - Lets Talk Love: Beause this Relationship matters.

Participatory Discussion by Simarjeet Sahota.

Please find additional information at the link -

http://www.sdnari.org/Events/Apr-25-2009/SDNari-Event.pdf

Please RSVP uma@sdnari.org.
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Parenting - How to raise healthy bicultural children

Please find information on this talk at this link below. At SDNari we intend to bring in speakers aiming at making the quality of life for people in our community better.

With that intent, here is one topic which is always of concern to many parents in our community. It is a free event but we have to limit to 50 people at this location. So an RSVP is encouraged.

http://www.sdnari.org/Events/Mar-28-2009/SDNari-Event.pdf
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SDNari Event Feb 2009 - Together Everything is Possible

Date and Time of the event ~ Feb 22, 2009 (Sunday), 4 P.M – 6 P.M.

4 PM – 5 PM ~ Peggy Burns (Executive Director of Friends of LAFTI Foundation) and Randa Blanding (Board Member of Friends of LAFTI Foundation) are excited to share Krishnammal’s divine light and her philosophy that “Together Everything is Possible”. They will show a short DVD that was created to introduce Krishnammal Jagannathan and LAFTI at the Opus Award Ceremony. They will also explain what LAFTI is doing and their role and involvement with the organization using a powerpoint presentation. More about LAFTI @ http://friendsoflafti.org/.

5 PM – 6 PM ~ Sekhar Ravinutala (MBA, Phd) is a marketer and technologist based in San Diego. He runs the full service marketing firm "AllureFX LLC" that specializes in the latest marketing technologies and trends.
SDNari is extremely thankful to Sekhar for designing, implementing, marketing and maintaining the SDNari’s blog site http:blog.sdnari.org AND the soon to be up SDNari’s official website http:www.sdnari.org
Sekhar will talk about Google Applications, Twitter, RSS Feeds, SDNari Web membership and other exciting internet technologies that will enable SDNari members to stay connected. SDNari Members will also discuss with Sekhar our SDNari website requirements in an open forum. So this is your chance to share your ideas.

Where ~ La Jolla Bridge Club: 1160 Coast Blvd La Jolla, CA 92037
Uma Lakshman’s Cell: (858) 414-5889.
(Please note that this a one story building located opposite Hotel Lajolla Cove Suites right by the ocean , in the grassy area)

RSVP~ Please RSVP uma@sdnari.org. We have a limitation of 50 people at this location. The event is free of cost. This event is limited to invitees and their friends and family only. Light Refreshments will be provided.
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Slumdog Millionaire

My daughter Maya and I went to watch the movie after her spanish teacher in school raved about it. The timing of this movie could not be more appropriate after the terrorist attacks late last year.

Here is a link to an excellent review on the topic.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/4176184/Slumdog-Millionaire-review.html

We welcome your thoughts on this movie.
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SDNari Event - Jan.24.2009 - 3 - 5 PM

Living with Certainty in an Uncertain World

About ~ Stories from Indian mythology along with their philosophical and spiritual insights are not confined to one period in history, nor a particular culture or geography. They are timeless and meant for us today, a time of unprecedented external and mental chaos resulting from the uncertainty of the world around us. Learn to apply these ancient teachings in your day-to-day life to live a life based on certainty. Enchant yourself with archetypical stories that reveal the essence of philosophies of the Vedanta and the Tantra.

Where ~ La Jolla Bridge Club: 1160 Coast Blvd La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla Bridge Club Contact Information: (858) 459-7000.
Uma Lakshman’s Cell: (858) 414-5889.
(Please note that this one story building is located opposite Hotel Lajolla Cove Suites right by the ocean , in the grassy area)

Date and Time of the event: Jan 24, 2009 (Saturday) , 3 P.M – 5 P.M.

RSVP: Please RSVP uma@sdnari.org , so that we can have an approximate head count for the refreshments.

Cost of event: No Entrance Fee.

Refreshments: Gourmet tea and snacks will be served.

Who is invited to the event: Anyone who is interested in a positive experience for the mind, body, and soul is welcome.

Speech conducted by: Manoj Chalam, 858-735-4869

About Manoj ~ Manoj uses humor and everyday experiences in his talks. Indian-born Manoj is a faculty member at Yoga Journal conferences. He is a scientist with a doctorate from Cornell University. Manoj has compiled a book on Hindu/Buddhist Symbolisms and presents workshops on Yoga Mythology, Vedanta and Tantra at Yoga conferences, studios and spiritual retreats.
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Free Breast Cancer prevention Seminar on Dec. 7th

Free Breast Cancer prevention Seminar on Dec. 7th

YES, you can prevent Breast Cancer – Free Presentation

An afternoon that will change your life….

Christine Horner, MD

When: Sunday, 7th December 12:30 to 2:00
Where: Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
10905 Road to the Cure San Diego CA 92121
Refreshments Provided
RSVP: Akriti @ 858-622-0221 ext 2
What to bring: Yourself, your friends and spouses

Breast cancer is the most common and feared cancer in American women. But, did you know that you can dramatically lower your risk of getting breast cancer simply and naturally? Did you know that if you have breast cancer there are many natural approaches that can significantly improve your chances of living a long healthy life? You have the power and ability to influence your state of health more than you ever imagined. Your choices every day markedly influence your chances of staying healthy or developing a disease such as breast cancer. Dr. Christine Horner has discovered the information needed to stop the breast cancer epidemic—what we should do and what we should avoid. Waking the Warrior Goddess reveals all the research-proven natural approaches--foods, supplements, herbs, spices, and activities—that provide remarkable protection against this deadly disease.
Come and have fun with us while getting the rare opportunity to meet with Dr. Horner and learn about her research–proven secrets to enhance your health and beauty naturally, dramatically lower your risk of diseases like breast cancer, and live your life to its fullest potential.

You’ll also have the opportunity to get a personally signed book!
Books are $25 payable by check or cash.

Event Sponsored by Divya Kakaiya Ph.D. ( a breast cancer survivor) and Healthy Within Wellness Clinic
Contact email kakaiya@cox.net
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Gifts From India - Home Show - Dec 6

Padminee’s Boutique
Fashion for every mood
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Looking for party-wear this Holiday season?

Looking for a gift for someone special?

Here is an opportunity!

Home Show

For more information, please call: 858-213-6709
E-mail: info@padmineesboutique.com

WALK-IN ANYTIME :

Saturday, December 6 10am-6pm

VENUE:
12419 Whispering Tree Lane, Poway CA 92064
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We have a unique collection of “Tunics” and “Kurtees”
(Variety of prints, fabrics and handwork)
We also carry skirts, separates, fashion jewelry and handbags

Bring your friends along for a shopping experience!
Part of the proceeds will be donated to SDNari.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Diwali 2008 Photo Collage

Created by Anu at Anew Designs.

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