MV Club55
For the young at heart.
Gracious Golden Years! Our mission is to provide opportunities for seniors to meet and have a happy, healthy & enjoyable time together. We hold seminars on issues which are relevant to senior lifestyle – such as medical management, Health Insurance, Social Security, Elder law, Senior housing options etc.
We engage our members in fun activities like – winery visits, bowling, arts & crafts projects, music concerts, summer picnics, holiday parties – with a common goal to allow them to enjoy each other’s company in their Golden Gracious years! We have no membership fee, if you wish to join, please contact us at the email address mentioned below.
MV MAITRA BANDH
For the friendship at heart.
The “Maitra Bandh” group has been running under the umbrella of MV Club 55 for the past two years. Nanda Padte, an active teammate of MV Club 55, recognized the need and started the group for singles in the Marathi community who could meet to share their thoughts, feelings and also develop a friendship. The “Maitra Bandh” group meets on a monthly basis for various activities such as lunches and picnics.
They even went on a cruise to Bermuda last year. Recently, in November 2024, they hosted a Diwali dinner with 20 attendees. As the name implies, over time, members have found new friends and have tied a KNOT of friendship. There is no annual fee. If you wish to join, please contact us at the email address mentioned below.
MV Yoga
Yoga & Pranayam sessions on Zoom.
Life is becoming increasingly busy, and there is always a long list of things to do. However, prioritizing your health should be at the top of the list for everyone. You will always find excuses for not exercising, but there’s support available to help MV Members stay active in an enjoyable way. Since 2009, Satish & Snehal Tamhankar along with other experts, have been hosting regular Zoom exercise sessions every Sunday, 9 -11 AM.
These sessions offer a mix of exercises, including Yogasanas, strength training with light weights, full body workouts as well as chair exercises for those with difficulty sitting down. The goal is to reduce stress and build strength, stamina, flexibility, and balance essential elements for maintaining health as you age.
If you wish to join, please fill out the waiver form and please contact us at the email below.
MV Sakhya
Gather, Learn, Share, Support
A community platform with evolving dialogue for women across all generations. A woman’s life is constantly evolving and we play different roles at different stages of our life and each role comes with a unique set of challenges. You might be a woman taking care of a disabled child or older parents/in-laws; facing ‘empty nest’ syndrome and are looking for a new start for your own pursuits; suddenly facing a single life due to loss of a partner due to bereavement or divorce. There are many services available for us (or a family member) that we are not aware of and this communal gathering aims at learning and sharing from each other.
MV Vishwankur
Giving back to society
To mark Marathi Vishwa’s 40th year, a new social initiative, Vishwankur, was born. This program is open to all who wish to give back to the community through planned and meaningful activities.
MV Outdoors
Join us outdoors
As the name suggests, we love exploring the outdoors. Join us for hikes and walk as and when we plan them.
Events will be posted online.
MV Teens
Empowering youth through volunteering
The “MV Teens” initiative is for the MV Member families with children aged 13-18 years. Its goal is to offer volunteer opportunities that encourage youth to engage in social or MV events, dedicate their time, engage in various causes, participate in various donation drives, give back to the community, and create a meaningful impact.
The relaunch of “MV Teens” at MV Diwali 2024, along with their first donation drive of hygiene products, was successful. Our MV Teens group is truly grateful of your ongoing support in all forms, which plays a vital role in making their projects successful.
MV Members can obtain the registration link by reaching out to us at the email address below.
MV Scholarships & Awards
Recognizing academic and non-academic excellence
- Anandi Gopal Scholarship: The first scholarship is in memory of Dr. Anandibai Gopal Joshi. Main criteria for this award is academic excellence. Award money of $500 is given to winner and $350 to the runner up. A plaque is also given to the Winner and has both names etched on it.
- The Marathi Vishwa ANYA Excellence Scholarship Award: The entire award money of $11,000 is sponsored by a Marathi Vishwa family and their adult children. Award basis is not only academic but any notable excellence in a field other than academics. Second place winner will receive minimum $1000 scholarship award.
- The MF-MV Social Award recognizes one student every year for his or her valuable contribution to the society charity or voluntary work. Winner will be presented a trophy and a certificate and the non-profit that they worked for, will get a check of not more than $500.
- MV Young Achiever Award: This award was started in April 2023 to recognize the extraordinary community youth (K-12). MV recognizes children who have excelled in areas other than academics and have won any State/National level recognition. To view an interview of the 2023 winners, please watch – https://youtu.be/6hXvBuCvO8Y.