Zoroastrian Association of California February 2016
2016-2017 Executive Committee
President – Tehmi Damania Vice President – Perinne Medora Treasurer – Rooky Fitter
Joint Secretaries – Parvez Erani and Deelnavaz Tarapore Program Chair – Prochi Mistry
Youth Coordinator – Shirley Limath
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pranayama – Yoga & Ladies Club: Sunday, February 21, 2016 Pranayama - Yoga from 12:30 to 1:00 pm
Potluck Lunch at 1:00 pm Please bring a dish to share Ladies Club - Sudha Tendulkar at 2:00 pm
Pranayama- Yoga Due to member requests Zarrir Bhandara and Houtoxi Contractor will continue the pranayama and yoga
series.
We have emailed the exercises to the members who have signed up at the previous sessions. If we have
missed you or wish to be included for future sessions please email us -- [email protected].
Looking forward to practicing with our yogis.
Ladies Club
Sudha Tendulkar will talk about the benefits of humor and laughter and how research proves that
laughter is truly the best medicine. She is a certified laughter leader of the Laughter Academy and will
guide us through laughter exercises and teach us about “Yogic Laughter”. Sudha conducts laughter
workshops for Mend-A-Heart, Pathway, Cerritos and Artesia Women’s Club, the Norwalk Senior Center,
Scleroderma Foundation, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact Dilnavaz Shroff at 949 795 2624
NAVROZE CELEBRATION: Saturday, March 19, 2016 Get ready for our first fun event of the year. Our Navroze celebrations will be held at the ZAC Center on
Saturday, March 19, 2016.
See the attached form and please RSVP, No Later than March 15. Program: Jashan -5:00 pm followed by Chasni Main Event: 7:00 pm Dinner: 8:00 pm
Event Pricing - Members: $35; Non-Members: $50; Children (5-10 ): $15; Children under 5 FREE.
If anyone needs assistance to pay for the function or correspondingly wishes to sponsor a
fellow member, please contact Tehmi at 949-583-9973 before March 15.
This is a Pre-Paid Function. You MUST send in the completed form with your check or fill in the form online and pay with PAYPAL by March 15. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS!!
NON-MEMBERS and Members irrespective of age after March 15th
pay $75. ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS.
Walk-a-thon: Sunday, April 24, 2016 Prayer Room Fundraiser – All are welcome. Bring your friends and neighbors. Registration starts
at 11:00 am. Walkers start at 12 noon. Minimum charge is $15 per person. Children under 5 are FREE.
Please see attached flyer for details and start getting your sponsors ready to make this the biggest and best
fundraiser ever. This is a community event outdoors that is fun for everyone. Flyers and sponsorship
forms available online or at the ZAC Center. Volunteers required for this event. Please contact Katy
858-450-0190 or Prochi 661-284-3055 and offer to help.
PAST EVENTS
Ladies Club The Ladies Club met at the ZAC Center in Orange on December 6, 2015. Houtoxi Contractor and Ervad
Zarrir Bhandara presented Pranayama (breath control) and the practice of Yoga Asanas (postures). The
session was very well attended and everyone learnt a lot from the hands-on demonstrations by our
experts. After a long question and answer session, all the participants enjoyed a delicious potluck
lunch. Thank you to Houtoxi and Zarrir for educating our community.
New Year Eve’s Celebration This year the New Year's Eve was celebrated by the ZAC Family members at the ZAC Center which was
attended by 85 members with their children. The evening started with a beautifully decorated Arjani Hall
and with music, lights and strobes brought in by the DJ. This was further highlighted with homemade
super delicious appetizers and punch made by our talented program chair Prochi which was thoroughly
enjoyed and complemented by all present. The children got their share of juices and popcorn
made on the spot by Xerxes, who also arranged for entertainment for the kids.
The parents of young kids could freely enjoy the evening while their little ones were being looked after
by our volunteers.
DJ Joel completely took over with great music for the old and the young alike which had almost
everyone dancing on the floor till way past midnight!!
The audio visual screen in the Arjani Hall was alive with the New Year Eve celebrations going on
everywhere. Just before the New Year was rung in, everyone was on the dance floor to see the ball drop
on the screen at the stroke of twelve and the excitement culminated with everyone wishing each other a
very happy and prosperous 2016!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations Maneck Bhujwala Maneck Bhujwala has been involved in interfaith organizations and representing the Zarthushti religion
and community in Northern and Southern California for over 25 years. We have been informed that
Maneck recently enrolled in a new online Masters degree program in Interfaith Action, with a
full scholarship, at Claremont Lincoln University, in Claremont, California, from October 2014 to
December 2015. In the Interfaith Action program, he gained practical insights into many different aspects
of interfaith and he now hopes to inspire our community to take interest in participating in Interfaith
Events. We wish Maneck all success in his noble endeavor.
Learn How to Play Mah Jong
Banoo Irani is offering to teach Mah Jong American version game to anyone interested in learning it. It
is a game played by 4 people but a group of at least 3 people can also play this game. It will be good to
teach a group of 4 and more so they start to play soon but willing to teach one person also at a time. If
Interested, please do call Banoo Irani at 714-761-8254 to schedule the timings and location (prefer ZAC
Center) with her to learn the game & be pro-active.
Condolences
Katie Dhabhar passed away peacefully in Torrance, CA on Dec 24 2015 after a long battle with
Parkinson’s disease. Katie was the wife of Dadi Dhabhar and mother of Daisy and Nevil, and grandmother
of Kate and Drew Layman. Katie and Dadi were the founding members of ZAGNY (Zoroastrian Assoc.
of Greater New York). After many years in the New York area the family moved to Cincinnati, Ohio and
then after retirement they moved to the Los Angeles area in 1998 to be closer to their son Nevil. They
have been members of ZAC since their arrival in our area. Katie had several interests and chief among
them was her love for cooking. Before the formative years of ZAGNY the Dhabhar family were part of
the Zoroastrian community in the New York area and were involved with twice yearly dinners that a small
group of Zoroastrians organized for the community, where Katie was the main chef directing the cooking.
The many messages of condolences received by her family are gratefully acknowledged.
May her soul rest in eternal peace and sincere condolences to the family.
Pervin Maneck Chichgar passed into the Loving Arms of Dadar Ahura Mazda at 11:16 am, on January
5th 2016. She was a loving wife to Maneck, an amazing mother to Zubin and Ferzin (daughter-in-law)
and a wonderful and caring grandmother to Yashna and Milad.
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Perin Irani suffered a series of strokes and passed away in San Diego on January 23rd at 6.15 pm,
surrounded by her extended family and close friends. She was 84years old.
Perin aunty was a sweet, gentle person and always had a ready smile for everyone. She will be greatly
missed by all who knew her.
The Atash Kadeh Project Donations are coming in as the word gets around that the construction is going on at a very good pace. If
the weather is nice we hope that the exterior will be done in the next 2-3 weeks. However, we are still
trying to gather funds to furnish the interior. Few items on our wish list are still outstanding and a few
more have been added to the list. We would love to have this project to be 100% participation of members
as far as donations are concerned. This project is the very soul of ZAC and deserves to have each and
every member’s name on the list. We understand that some of you may feel embarrassed to contribute
less but we assure you that even a small amount will make a difference because YOU will be part of the
project and the community. Please see the attached Donor list and let us know if we have made an error
in the amount you have donated.
REMINDER: 2016 - MEMBERSHIP FORMS NOW DUE
Your membership form is attached. Please send it in early and remember to send in the
membership for your children who are over 18. Help us with a donation for maintenance.
The 15th ZOROASTRIAN GAMES to be held June 30 - July 4 – Chicago You can learn more about the 2016 Zoroastrian Games and register on http://www.zgames2016.com/
Early Bird registration now open until March 6. All events and program may be checked out on the
website. Plan to arrive on June 30 for on-site registration. Finals and closing ceremonies will be held on
July 4. For all updates and ongoing communications, please visit and 'Like' our Facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/zgamesChicago2016.
Please feel free to e-mail [email protected] with any questions or assistance.
Donor Names in Categories
Alamshaw Rusi & Chandrabala
Amaria Perin
Amroli Pervin
Bhandara Zerkxsis
Billimoria Armine
Colabavala Jimmy & Meher
Contractor Yasmin
Dalal Phiroze & Dhunmai
Deboo Behram & Manijeh
Eduljee Katy
Fanibanda Roshan & Nariman
$1 to $1000*
Friedman Arthur
Irani Dinshaw
Irani Moti & Ian
Jesung Noshir & Gul
Kar Ava & Ashok
Karanjia Zarin & Neriosang
Limath Kali & Benaifer
Madon Dr. Sharook & Sheila
Mehta Hector & Daisy
Mehta Silloo
Rostami Parvin
Parekh D. T.
Patel Rohini A.
Sinors
Tavaria Nawzer & Meher
Vevaina Sohrab & Tinaz
Wheeler Prochee & Vernon
Anonymous
Anonymous
IMO Kuka & Keki Billimoria
IMO Burjor Alamshaw &
Rohinton Bamboat
IMO Fali Kanga
IMO Najoo Daruwala & Aran Aga
$1001 to $2500
Alamshaw Dhun
Arjani Jim & Kristen
Bacha Freny
Bamboat Parvin
Bhada Cush & Gulshan
Bhandara Zarrir & Tinaaz
Bhot Aban & Manek
Bhujwalla Manek
Bisney-Shah Feeruza
Bodhanwala Homi & Laila
Choksy Persis & Mehernosh
Dadachanji Kavasji & Chisti
Dastur Soli
Fitter Freddy
Gandhi Hanoz & Shazneen
Hadulla Roshen
Irani Mehernaz
Irani Dinshaw
Irani Meher
Irani Sohrab & Banoo Jangi
Jijina Aloo & Minoo
Kakalia Zarin (Karachi)
Kapadia Samanaz
Karwa Hoshang & Firuza
Khambatta Hoshang & Katy
Malva Dolly
May Dhun
Medora Perinne
Merchant Rohinton & Sherie
Mistry Roda & Aspy
NAMC
Nariman & Goolcher Rustomi
Shroff Vispi & Rhoda
Sidhwa, Farhad & Ferhiz
Siganporia Rusi & Daisy
Tarapore Perviz & Phiroz
IMO Hosi Amroli
IMO Rohinton Bamboat
IMO Mahrukh Bhujwala
IMO Naval B. Sidhwa
Alamshaw Katy & Dhun
Arjani Tehemtan & Dogdo
Bhada Jehanbux
Birdy Jal & Sunoo
Coachbuilder Pheroze & Deenaz
Commissariat Aban & Nauzer
Commissariat Aban & Parvez
Commissariat Xerxes & Diana
Contractor Dr. Farhad & Houtoxi
Cowasjee Minocher & Rukshana
Damania Manek & Tehmi
Gandhi Adi & Freny
Kapadia Aban & Hosi
Lakdawalla Noshir & Rhoda
Lilaoowalla Rashid
Mehta Kaezad & Ruzbe
Mistry Cyrus & Sherri
Treasurywala
Panthaky Rohinton & Najoo
Pithawalla Daisy & Malcolm
Rudina Family of Minnesota
Santoke Burjor & Vira
Talati Dr. Rohin & Arnavaz
IMO Cyrus R. Fatakia
IMO Dinshaw & Shirin Irani
IMO Homai N. Irani
IMO Khurshid Soli Pithawalla
$2,501 to 10,000 $10,001 to $25,000
Dinshaw Perin Julian (Karachi) Jijina Aspandyar (Aspi)
Dastur Jamshed & Shireen
$25,001 to $50,000
Baxter Behram & Rena
Eleven Twenty Seven
Foundation
Fitter Family
Sethna Hilda & Rumi (WZO)
Vadoli Nosh & Behroz
Anonymous
The above list does NOT include the pledges or
checks received at the GBM on Saturday,
$50,001 to $100,000 The Incorporated Zoroastrian Charity of
Hongkong, Canton and Macao
$100,001 to $250,000 Minocherhomjee Arda-E-Viraf & Hootoxi
*This category names will be kept in a digital display format. IMO = In Memory of
The above ONLY includes funds received as of January 31, 2016
Zoroastrian Association of California
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Membership Form
January to December, 2016
Quantity Please Select Type Membership(s):
( ) Life Husband/wife & children under 18 (DOB Req’d) $3000 **
( ( ) Family H Husband/wife & children under 18 (DOB Req’d) $125
( ) ( ) Individual Adult (over 18) $60
( ( ) Senior Over 65 Years of Age $40
( ) Student Full time Student $40
** Effective immediately
All members MUST complete this form
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DONATIONS are IMPORTANT
Maintenance ______ Atash Kadeh ______ General ______ Youth ______ Education ______
Are you a Life Member who is NOT contributing towards the Center's maintenance?
Why not donate at least $60 a year (only $5 per month) to ZAC? CHOOSE to help.
(If additional space is needed, please use another form)
Please mail this form along with your check payable to ZAC: Rooky Fitter, Treasurer
Zoroastrian Association of California, 1424 E. Walnut Ave, Orange, CA 92867
or complete this form online and pay with credit card at www.zacla.org
ZOROASTRIAN ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2016 NAVROZE Function Saturday, March 19, 2016
at the ZAC Center in Orange, CA
Jashan at 5:00 pm Main Event 7:00 pm
This is a PRE-PAID Only Event
Members Adults: $35 Non-Members: $50
Children ages 5-10: $15 Children under 5 FREE
NON-MEMBERS and Members after March 15th
pay $75
Irrespective of Age -- ABSOLUTELY NO WALK-INS
FAMILY NAME: ____________________________ Phone Number ___________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________
Please enter ALL Names and Details in form below.
Incomplete forms will not be accepted. No exceptions.
Individual Names
Mem./Non Mem.
Veg /Non Veg Adult/Child Amount
Paid
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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TOTAL PAID: ________
Please make your payments to ZAC by March 15th
ONLINE at zacla.org or send check and form to:
The Treasurer – Rooky Fitter
Zoroastrian Association of California
1424 E. Walnut Avenue, Orange, CA 92867
Please inform Prochi at 661-284-3055 or
email [email protected] if you will be bringing CHASNI items.
1424 E. Walnut Avenue Orange, CA 92867
To
ZAC Upcoming Events at a Glance All functions at the ZAC Center in Orange unless marked*
Prayanama & Ladies Club – Sunday, February 21, 2016
Navroze Celebration – Saturday, March 19, 2016
*Walk-a-thon – Sunday, April 24, 2016 (Shelter #6, William Mason Park, Irvine)