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History repeats itself
What happens in the past happens in the future. This was
the message from Ofer Cohen at the September 30 meeting of the Pattaya City
Expats Club. Ofer is an astrologer, tarot card reader, and healer.
Karin Lohitnavy introduces
PCEC guest speaker Ofer Cohen, astrologer, tarot card reader, and healer.
Master of Ceremonies Richard Silverberg called on Karin
Lohitnavy to introduce Ofer. Karin said that she met Ofer about 3 months ago
and that he is all about awareness. Ofer comes from a family with over 200
years experience in understanding people and predicting the future. Ofer is
a guest columnist for the famous celeb magazine “HELLO” and is currently
involved in production of a spiritual film which is dedicated to a mission
of awakening & enlightening people all over the world. He has recently moved
to Thailand and he has a Thai wife and baby.
Ofer started his presentation by saying we are now in the
Age of Aquarius. He displayed a sky map showing the planet Uranus is now in
Aries. He said that when this occurs, it means there will be changes in the
world; both strange and unexpected. Consequently, anyone born now will have
unexpected changes during their life. He also said that changes are coming
too fast and people are not ready for it. He mentioned the publicity
surrounding the Mayan calendar that many said showed the world was coming to
an end in 2012. In Ofer’s view there is nothing wrong with the Mayan’s
calendar; but the prediction of the world’s end were misinterpretations.
Ofer Cohen describes the
traits and qualities of one of the PCEC members based on reading his
astrological chart.
Ofer then spoke about enlightenment. To illustrate his
view, he mentioned the Greek philosopher Socrates. He was condemned by those
who did not understand his views were based on enlightenment. Ofer said that
Plato, a student of Socrates, used an allegory about a cave in his The
Republic to illustrate this point. Ofer explained how this allegory about
people shackled and facing only one direction believed that what they saw
was the world they lived in. However, the allegory speaks of others who can
move about and see the world for what it is. There is more to understanding
than the knowledge one gains from universities or science. Even though
science continues to search for smaller and smaller matter, there is more
than that to existence. In their pursuit, they do not see that the world was
created by something. Although some may call it god, it is life; a stream of
light that functions like DNA and goes in a cycle. He then mentioned the
impact of the classical elements (fire, air, water, earth, etc.), auras, and
the existence of different dimensions. Ofer said that once you understand
the elements and the cycle, it is easy to predict the future because what
happens in the past happens in the future.
PCEC member “Hawaii” Bob
announces the drawing winners of discount certificates for Frugal Freddy
member restaurants in Pattaya.
He also discussed how awareness is enlightenment. He has
previously said that enlightenment is a state of mind and for some who are
suffering, it will enhance the process of becoming enlightened, for others
it is a natural inner wisdom which awakes, knowing you are light will heal
you, experiencing it will enlighten you.
Ofer concluded by showing how astrology can predict a person’s future. He
had previously requested information from those interested in knowing more
about themselves, but not their name, including their date of birth. Using a
computer program that draws astrological charts, Ofer entered the
information and the program drew their astral chart. Ofer then read the
chart for the audience describing the person and what has occurred in their
life. For more information about him, visit his website at
http://www.ofercohen.info/.
After Ofer answered several questions from the audience, Master of
Ceremonies Richard Silverberg provided an update on upcoming events and
called on Roy Albiston to conduct the Open Forum where questions are asked
and answered about Expat living in Thailand, Pattaya in particular. You can
learn more about the Club and its activities by visiting their website at
www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com.
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100 donate blood
at Central Festival
Aisika Songserm (center) poses for
a group photo with members of the Banglamung Red Cross led by Nuanjan
Saeng-Uthai (4th from left), and Phanisra Sukhjinda (4th from right) during the
blood donation event.
Warunya Thongrod
More than 100 shoppers and retail workers offered up their arms to give blood to
the Banglamung Red Cross at Central Festival Pattaya Beach.
Promotions Manager Aisika Songserm organized the blood drive with Red Cross head
Nuanjan Saeng-Uthai Sept. 26 at the beachfront mall. Positioned as a
merit-making activity, the event offered donors an opportunity to help area
hospitals in honor of HM the King’s upcoming birthday.
The drive collected 115 units of blood for a total of 42,150 cc.
“I am happy to see the huge response to this blood-donation campaign,” Nuanjan
said. “The blood donated will help patients in hospitals and prolong their
lives. I urge Pattaya citizens to donate blood whether it is at hospitals or
wherever you see a blood drive.”
Pol. Lt. Gen. Passorn Ingsrangkul
Na Ayuthaya (seated), special advisor to the Royal Thai Armed Forces, is cheered
on by Phanisra Sukhjinda (right), acting chief of National Blood Center 3, and
Kusuma Aebata (center), promotion officer of Central Festival Pattaya Beach as
he gives blood.
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Thanksgiving comes early at St. Nikolas
Bishop Silvio (middle) celebrates
holy mass with other priests.
Elfi Seitz
Hundreds of people, many of whom brought baskets of food to thank God for the
fruits of their labor, congregated at St. Nikolas Church Sept. 16, as Roman
Catholic Bishop Silvio Siripong Charatsri celebrated an early Thanksgiving mass.
Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh attended the service, which saw parishioners march
in a procession around the church grounds and place flowers in front of the
statues of the saints.
Food stalls were set up in the garden and people were invited to eat and drink
for free and enjoy a fun afternoon.
Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh
receives the blessing from Bishop Silvio.
Acorn Family Fun Day
is only a week away
The inaugural Acorn Family Fun Day is only a week away,
Saturday 20th October. Entry fee is 100 baht (kids for FREE). Each ticket gives
you a chance to win a Billabong 2 burner BBQ. Our major charities, Sawang
Boriboon & Hand to Hand, will be in attendance with over 60 children.
The day kicks off at 11.00am
Our fun 20/20 cricket match starts at 11.30am
Half time entertainment starts at 1.00pm
Martial arts show, yoga show, Aus kick Aussie rules show.
Children’s games egg & spoon, tug of war, wheelbarrow & the 3-legged race.
Mayor to present prizes followed by a Thai dance show 2.00-3.00pm
Cricket game resumes at 3.00pm
Major raffle prizes get drawn at 5.00pm (tickets available from Shenanigans
Jomtien & on the day)
1st prize Honda Click Motor Bike
2nd prize Sony Stereo System
3rd prize Holiday for 2 to Indonesia
4th prize New Galaxy Mobile Phone
5th prize Large Fridge Freezer
6th prize 42inch flat screen TV
And these are only some of the prizes.
We also have some auctions items, a party boat for 20 people for a day, signed
cricket shirt by the Aussie 20/20 cricket team & cricket gloves by Mike Hussey.
Music from 5.15pm-8.00pm.
We have plenty of food & beverages stalls to cater for everybody’s needs.
For the kids we have FREE fairy floss & ice cream & plenty of entertainment; a
full fun fare of rides, jumping castles, pony rides, tree top swing ride & all
the kids get to take home their own family fun pack.
Also to coincide with our event there is an International Equestrian show
jumping event.
Russell from Mix 88.5FM will compere & broadcast the day live, Pattaya Mail &
Inspire will also be covering the event.
All monies raised go to our 2 charities.
“It’s the little things that make a difference”
See you there for a great day of entertainment & fun for 2 great charities.
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Bingo! Heard shouted around Linda’s Restaurant
Brenda Bradbrooke with her prize
and her lucky pen.
The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) held a Family
Fun Bingo Night recently at Linda’s Restaurant on Thappraya Road in Jomtien.
About 80 members, family members, and friends turned up to enjoy a delicious
buffet dinner, discounted drinks, and a fun-filled evening of game-playing.
PILC President Ann Winfield welcomed everyone to Linda’s. She thanked restaurant
owner Linda Eiksund for providing the venue, and for sponsoring the dinner. Ann
also thanked JVK International Movers representative Paul Wilkinson for his
firm’s generous sponsorship of the evening.
After making a few club announcements, Ann then went on to introduce the
evening’s Bingo caller, long-time PILC member and former president, Gillian
Thom. Gillian proceeded to explain how the game was played, for those people who
had never played before, especially the children. Games started, and pretty soon
cries of “Bingo” were ringing out around the room. Some great prizes were
distributed to the numerous winners. Prizes had been donated by PILC members and
local businesses, including The Sportsman Pub, Estee Beauty Saloon, Linda’s
Restaurant, Shenanigans’ Pub Jomtien, and Alvi’s Cooking School, to name just a
few.
About 15 rounds of Bingo were played all told, with one children’s round. This
event was the third in a series of Family Fun Nights - the previous ones were
Bowling and a Quiz Night - organized by PILC so that members could include their
husbands, partners, and children in a sociable and fun evening out to meet old
friends and make new ones. And, while the evening was organized as a social
event, as usual with PILC, funds were also raised to help the many charitable
projects that the Club supports.
The PILC is a non-profit, non-political group organized to support international
women in developing friendships and to help expatriates settle into the
community by providing opportunities for social, cultural, and philanthropic
endeavors. For more information about the Club, please email
[email protected].
PILC member Mary Adams won the
first game of the evening.
PILC members with their husbands,
enjoying the evening.
Waiting for the fun to begin.
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