March 2026 Events

03-06-2026 session

Levittown Hall

3:30 to 5:30pm

Agenda:

1. Fruit-Snacks donation – Thank you Donors and volunteers – this month donation by Flora Parkih, Ruchi Batra and Rajan Kumar
2.  Exercise
3. Cancer –  
4. Food & Exercises for Heart

The session started with welcome remarks for everyone joining us. We started the session on the informative information on the Snow storm over the weekend.

Special thanks to volunteers’ team for delivering Fruits/Snacks to under privileged families and session was started with exercise specifically for Heart and back bone, Mr. Kulbhushan shared few beneficial exercises. 

Announcement –

1. Mental Health certification – $55 per person, 31% on computer training and rest in Person 8 hours training. Let me know if anyone is interested
2. Shashi malik shared that SEVA will be participating on March 16^th, 20206 “Recognizing and Responding to Community Conflicts”
3. Breast cancer screening is on October 3^rd, 2026 from 9 to 1pm
4. Seva will be participating on May 16^th, in Brooklyn Health-fair.
5. Discussion on Cancer of March

Key Cancer Awareness Observances

• Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: March is nationally designated to educate the public about colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the U.S., and early detection significantly improves survival rates. Campaigns include “Dress in Blue Day” on March 6, community events, and educational resources to encourage screenings and lifestyle changes that reduce risk (ChooseHope, Cancer Health, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, American Cancer Society). 
• Kidney Cancer Awareness Month: Observed in March to highlight kidney cancer risks, prevention, and treatment options. Events often coincide with World Kidney Day, celebrated on the second Thursday of March, to raise awareness about kidney health and cancer prevention (Cancer Health, Good Good Good). 
• Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month: March also focuses on multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer affecting bone marrow. Awareness campaigns aim to educate about symptoms, treatment options, and support for patients and caregivers (Cancer Health, ChooseHope). 

Other March Cancer Awareness Days:

• March 1
  1. Baby Sleep Day 2. Employee Appreciation Day 3. National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day 4. National Horse Protection Day 5. National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day 6. National Pig Day 7. National Play Outside Day 8. National Wedding Planning Day 9. National Welsh Corgi Day 10. Plan a Solo Vacation D…
• March 2
  1. International Rescue Cat Day 2. National Banana Cream Pie Day 3. National Old Stuff Day 4. National Read Across America Day 5. World Teen Mental Wellness Day

• March 3^rd, Triple Ngative Breast Cancer Day: March 3, highlighting a more aggressive form of breast cancer (Cancer Health). 
• March 4^th, International HPV Awareness Day: March 4, educating about HPV-related cancers and vaccination (Cancer Health). 

Holi celebration

Holi is celebrated for several reasons:

• It marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter, symbolizing renewal and fertility. 
• The festival represents the triumph of good over evil, commemorating the victory of Prahlad over Holika. 
• Holi also celebrates the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha, highlighting their playful interactions. 
• It is a time for unity and joy, where people come together to throw colored powders and water, fostering a sense of community. 
• The festival includes rituals like Holika Dahan, which symbolizes the burning of evil. 

The story of devotee Prahlad, Holika Dhan

Dr. Abha Bhatnagar engaged everyone on how everyone celebrated the and Holi quiz followed

Entertainment:

Thank you, Bandna for HOT tea, Reita ji for Dhokla, Nina for special Aloo -Methi, Abha for Cookies, Shashi Malik for rice and mix vegetables, lates, napkins, spoons, cold cups.

Special thanks everyone to help us setup the room     

Thank you for your help in serving our community