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Catholic Charities Launch Citizenship Drive

NEW YORK

The American Catholic Church, a strong supporter of immigrant rights, has launched a citizenship drive particularly for the elderly and sick immigrants in many American cities. The counseling is open to people irrespective of their religious background, church officials say.

With the theme 'Become a US Citizen and Gain a Voice', the migration services of Catholic charities is offering free and confidential citizenship services to the elderly, disabled and homebound immigrants.

Several states have cut or drastically reduced health and other aid available to green card holders irrespective of the length of their stay in America. Only citizens are available for the aid.

Contact Archdiocese of New York, (212) 371-1000, ext 2260, the Diocese of Brooklyn & Queens, (718) 218-9383, and the Diocese of Rockville Center, (516) 789-5210.

Revised Version of Religious Classic Released

HONESDALE, Pa

Living with the Himalayan Masters, the autobiographical book which describes the mystic and guru Swami Rama's early encounters with more than 100 sages in the Himalayas and its plains, is now available in its revised version.

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, who carries out the late Swami Rama's mission at the Himalayan Institute in more than a dozen centers in USA, India and several other countries, has written an introduction to the new edition being sold for $ 18.95.

The book is also available as an audio cassette for $ 39.95.

To order, call (800) 822-4547 or (570) 253-5551 or write to The Himalayan Institute Press, RR 1, Box 405, Honesdale, PA 18431-9709

NEW YORK

Half a dozen Yoga events are scheduled at the Himalayan Institute in Manhattan in September catering to a wide variety of interests.

Nishit Patel, the director of the Institute's New York office, conducts Breathing Intensive yogic exercises, September 13 to 27, 6 pm to 7.30 pm; $ 45.

Judith Eloise Hooper teaches kids the Yoga of Art, helping them express what they feel through art. The first session is scheduled for September 5 to 20, 4 to 4.45 pm and the second, November 3 to 15, 4 to 4.45 pm. Fee, $ 30 for six classes, $ 45 for 12 classes.

Ewa Radziewska offers Yoga for Beauty a course for women and the enhancement of beauty. It will be held on Wednesdays, September 8 to 29, 7.30 to 9 pm; $ 15 per class, $ 45 for four classes.

Amit Chatterjee, a fusion musician who is adept at sitar, guitar and jazz instruments, offers Indian Music for Meditation and Healing, September 25, 1 to 5 pm; $ 45.

Chatterjee says by listening to or singing classical music, one can experience inner integration and promote physical and emotional healing. The program includes history and science of raga melodies, experiential sessions, healing meditation and a live sitar performance.

The events take place at the Himalayan Institute, 78 Fifth Avenue at 13th Street, New York; (212) 243-5995.

If you would like to post any information about forthcoming events or community happenings, please email the details to bettypais@aol.com

Information and photographs can also be mailed to Betty Pais at 87-52 108th Street, 2nd Floor, Richmond Hill, NY 11418-2229, USA.

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