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CHICAGO, IL: Gujarati Samaj Chicago (GSC) organized a Family Picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 7 pm on Sunday June 24 at Cook County Forest Preserve, Northwest Busse Grove of Chicago. This is an annual affair with the Samaj. Beisdes a full scale social interaction and games, the highlight of the picnic was enchanting and mouth watering food. The food team was ready with Gota, Tea, Sandwich, Papdi, Chatni, Chips and Salsa, Nachos & Cheese, Popsicle, and Ice Cream served during lunch hours and in the evening after 5 p.m. Dinner was served with Chhole, Puri, Pulao, Kadhi and Mango Pulp. To compensate heat, water melon was also served. The temperature was in 90 degrees F and enough water and drinks, with paper cups and paper towels were stacked to supply to the thirsty participants throughout the day. Throughout the event, many Indian games and sports, such as cricket, volleyball, Bingo, and fun games like Standing Kho, Gajgrah, Lemon Spoon, Trilegs Run and Kothla Dod were played. There were competitions in various games for children as well as elderly people. These were aptly arranged and winners were rewarded with prizes. Food was prepared and supplied by Preetiben and her team. The picnic ended after prizes were given to winners of the games. Gujarati Samaj Chicago is a non-profit organization serving the Chicagoland area. Their mission is to champion the Gujarati people to grow personally, professionally, emotionally, and spiritually by using compassion, unique perspective, and belief in Gujaratis’ inherent goodness, integrity, and enormous potential to help each other. Executive Committee: 2012-2013: President: Suryakant Patel; Vice President: Kamlesh Shah; General Secretary: Jayesh Parikh; Treasurer: Deepen Modi; Joint Treasurer: Devang Desai; Cultural Secretary: Manish Pandya. Board Members: Amit Desai; Ashok Shah; Nishant Modi; Bhavesh Shah; Bhupendra Bhatt Vibha Dave and Sandip Shah. Current and Upcoming 2012 Events: GSC Mix & Mingle: Saturday, August 4th at Holiday Inn, in Rolling Meadows, Navratri Garba Raas: Saturday, October 27 at Manav Seva Mandir, in Bensenville. Diwali Dinner: Saturday, November 10 at India House, in Schaumburg.
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