Month: August 2018

Niro, a radio DJ and quizzer, added a bit of zing to The Senior Station by conducting a super fun version of the quiz show ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’. She renamed her version ‘Who Wants to be a fifty-aire’ – because that was what the grand prize was. The quiz came with all the suspense and drama of the TV game show, along with loads of laughs and hoots as contestants attempted to double their prize money from Rs 10 to Rs 50.
This week we were treated to a lovely surprise from Janaki who is a poet in her own right. She read out a beautiful poem which she had written and dedicated to The Senior Station
We also had something to ponder about as we reconstructed the story of the rescue of the ‘Thai Cave Boys’ with the help of a visual slide show. We talked about the many heroes of the story and discussed how the episode touched millions of hearts and brought together the global community. Indeed, it gave all of us at The Senior Station something inspiring to take home.
The Senior Station will be closed for the next two weeks. On the 4th of September is our Annual Trip for those who have signed up for it. Normal sessions will recommence next on the 11th of September.
For more details on The Senior Station email us on theseniorstation@gmail.com or call us on 0778445332

‘Trip Fever’, is hitting a high at The Senior Station. On September 4th we will be going to Camelot Beach Resort for a day long excursion, and the excitement is quite palpable. While The Senior Station has put together all requirements for the trip, it’s the members who are taking the lead in making it a grand event. Kudos to Miriam who has been meticulous about registering the participants. Dolly and Priyanthi are all geared up to ensure that everyone gets on the bus that will take us to Negambo and back. And for the main event, our ’entertainment committee’ promises to make it a super memorable day. Claude, Farook, Raja, Nilhan, Swini, Priyanthi, Chaya, Sriani, and Sheila had an animated discussion this week on all the activities they are planning for the day. We heard some mischievous chuckles from that corner and are rather curious to know what’s cooking. We would like to thank our patron, who wishes to remain anonymous, whose very generous contribution has brought such joy to our members. This is indeed such a big treat for them!
This week we celebrated the birthdays of Chaya and Nihal W., and we wish them all the very best for the year ahead. We’d like to say a big thank you to Sajeda for the revved up exercise session. She has been gradually increasing the intensity of her routine and is impressed by how the members have been keeping up. Nomal Wijeryaratne of Quantum Fitness also visited The Senior Station this week to demonstrate a vibrating exercise machine that is designed largely for seniors, and which improves balance and muscle tone. He explained that both aspects are vital for lasting physical and mental fitness.