1. Hindu AmericanVanaprasthi (Senior Adult) Network (HAVAN)
Engaging Vanaprasthis in meaningful Activities

2. Meaningful Activities Opportunities to use skills
THE NEED
Meaningful Activities
Opportunities to use skills
Feel good about own self
Smooth shift from current life style
Connection with Children and Grand children

3. & exponentially growing Professionals, businessmen, home-makers
CURRENT STATE
More than 100K will retire in next decade
& exponentially growing
Professionals, businessmen, home-makers
Involved in religious, community and
professional organizations
Have ample time, experience, wisdom
Some live in senior homes

4. Lack of involvement in social and temple activities
BARRIERS
Reduced Mobility
Lack of involvement in social and temple activities
Geographical distance from same age group people
Physical and Mental Health
Caretakers (Younger ones ) are short of time

5. ACTION PLAN Organize Regional and National Seminar/Conference
Form a core national team
Organize Regional and National Seminar/Conference
Enhance / Update seminar material
Create a HAVAN web/communication portal
Motivate VHPA chapters and local groups to participate
Develop engaging programs like Seva, Study group
Areas to address:
- Spiritual
- Physical
- Social
and
- Financial health

6. HAVAN Seminars/Conferences held
May 2011, Hindu Temple of Indianapolis IN
Nov 2011, Hindu Temple of Toledo OH
June 2012, Sindhi Center, Irwin CA
Sept. 2012, Shakti Mandir, Atlanta GA
June 2013, Arya Samaj, Houston TX
June 2014, Rajdhani Mandir, VA
May 2015, Hindu Temple of Indianapolis IN
June 2016, Hindu Temple, Allentown PA

7. VANAPRASTHI PROGRAM of VHPA World Hindu Council of America (VHPA)
Inception – 2006
Steering Committee:
Arvind Patel, NJ
Yogesh Naik, TX
Vimal Patel, IN
Sudershan Khurarna, GA
Hansa Dave, IN
Vipin Kalia, IN
Sudershan Pasupeluti, OH
Sanjay Mehta, PA
National Coordinator:
Kumar Dave, IN
An Initiative of
World Hindu Council of America (VHPA)

8. Hindu AmericanVanaprasthi (Older Adult) Network (HAVAN)
Engaging Vanaprasthis in meaningful Activities
A Network
of the Vanaprasthis,
by the Vanaprasthis,
for the Vanaprasthis
Please take part to satisfy each others needs!