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For those in the twilight of their lives
A view of the Wesley Home.
CREATIVITY FOR a cause, for a home that needs attention, for those in the twilight of their lives. The Wesley Home for Senior Citizens has a history of great service. But sadly its future seems to be in a shadow.
This home for the elderly has been caring for the needy in a small way from as long ago as 1894. Today, there is paucity of funds to provide better accommodation for the senior citizens who have made it their home.
Situated at 40, Miller's Road and managed by a group of concerned citizens who have come together under the Wesley Home Association for Community Concerns, the Wesley Home at present,houses eight senior citizens who have served society as teachers and in different fields. And the demand for more accommodation is increasing by the day.
The building which is more than 60 years old, is in a dilapidated condition and inadequate to house more persons. Work on a new building, which will accommodate 12 elderly people, is halfway through. The new building will have rooms with attached baths and a common room for relaxation. But there is shortage of funds, and at least Rs.3 lakh more is needed to complete it, according to Christopher of the association.
And to raise funds for the building, the association came up with a unique idea -- to intermingle artistic fervour with a noble cause. The Wesley Home Association for Community Concerns is organising a cultural programme of dance, "Nrityanjali'', at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Guru Nanak Bhavan.
The programme will bring together noted performers from the City and outside, including the STEM Dance Theatre, led by Madhu Nataraj-Heri, Anita Menon, classical dancer from Kerala, and Divyanjali School of Classical Dance and Music, to raise funds, which will be collected through sponsorship and through sale of tickets, for the building. The STEM group, made of professional dancers known for their original productions and exploration of new ideas in dance theatre, will present their ensemble of modern dance techniques, classical forms, yoga and mime. Another talented artiste who will perform is Anita Menon, who has trained in Bharatanatyam, Mohini Attam, and Kerala Nattanam. She has choreographed unique combinations in these styles. At "Nrityanjali", Anita will entertain the audience with a Mohini Attam performance. As for Divyanjali, which excels in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, the group will present a unique performance -- stories from the Bible choreographed in a fusion of the above styles. So those who want to be part of a noble cause can be there to witness the programme.
By Sahana Charan
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