The Theosophical Order of Service, Chennai conducted a free multi-speciality medical camp at the Social Welfare Centre on the Theosophical Society’s Adyar Estate on May 5, 2013 in view of ‘White Lotus Day’ being on May 8th. 130 patients were screened during the camp. The doctors present offered their free services during the camp. There were doctors from various disciplines such as general medicine, paediatrics, dental, skin, ophthalmology and others. Patients were screened for diabetes and hypertension and ECGs were taken for patients with cardiovascular disorders. Free medicines were dispensed to the patients.

General Medicine

Dental check-up

Eye check-up

Dermatologist

Physiotherapist

Paediatrician

Blood Sugar Testing

ECG

Free medicines

The members of the Vasanta Round Table also held a jumble sale at the same time in the premises of the Social Welfare Centre. They had collected clothes and other items from their friends, neighbours and other well-wishers. The items were carefully sorted and then displayed for the sale. The members volunteered and guided the patients who had come for the medical camp and helped them make their purchases. Both the medical camp and the jumble sale were very well received by one and all.

Members of the Vasanta Round Table greeting patients and setting up the jumble sale

The 12th Triennial Conference of the Indo-Pacific Federation of the Theosophical Society was recently held in Bali.

Since the conference theme was Practising Theosophy, it is little wonder that several leading TOS workers were invited to speak.

Jean Carroll (Australia), Vicki Jerome (New Zealand) and Dr Rosel Doval Santos (Philippines) presented their ideas in a Symposium – How can the Theosophical Order of Service help the Theosophical Society.

Jean and Vicki report that there were actually many animated discussions about theosophically oriented service work throughout the convention.

   Dr Rosel, Vicki Jerome and Jean Carroll

In September, the Denver TOS provided its community with an entertaining yet seriously useful look at end-of-life planning.

Local radio celebrity and author, Jo Myers, presented "Good to Go – a Guide to Preparing for the End of Life." Jo strongly recommends putting your end-of-life plans in place before you and your family are in crisis. A heavy topic was infused with a light touch when Jo grabbed her guitar and sang her original composition, Shovel Buddies.

Attendees received a "Good to Go" folder from Jo to jump-start their planning, and the TOS handed out copies of Nelda Samarel's booklet "Helping the Dying."

Jo Myers