LEO CLUB OF POLGASOWITA

        By- Leo Disali Gunasekere Morning prayers ‘ Generations’ , a project done by us, was organized with the view of celebrating World Children’s and Elders day. The specialty of this project was the fact that both world children’s day and elders' day was celebrated together. It was held at S.S. Marian John Senior Home Pita Kotte. The morning started with an opening prayer, boosting up the energy of the young as well as old souls.  After the blessings we proceeded on to the singing session where sheets of printed papers were distributed among the crowd. Songs were selected by the knowledge gathered through the many visits which was done before the day of the project. The songs thus selected were greatly enjoyed by the elders as it was proved by them engaging and dancing with us.  Hat Passing Many games were organized with the objective of breaking the ice among us where the willingness of many elders as well as children was seen...

By Leo Dinendri Wilegoda Arachchi Boiling Belimal in a 3 stoned hearth Aegle marmelos  also commonly known in Sri Lanka as Beli, is a species of tree native to Southeast Asia which many beliefs that can treat various illnesses in traditional medicine. Many Sri Lankans enjoy a cup of the beli mal herbal tea with a piece of kithul jaggery. It is a common belief that it treats asthma, indigestion, heartburn, and relieving palpitations. Hence the Leos decided on giving a bei mal dansala on the 16th of July 2019 at the Parama Dhamma Niketharanaramaya Temple. We prepared the herbal drink with the support of our brother Leo Dhanusha. The pan filled with water stood on a three brick cooker made by the leos while some Leos' was ensuring the flames do not reduce the others were cleaning the needed utensils. The kithul jaggery was cut into small pieces and the stand to give away the belimal drink was kept ready near the gates of the temple. With the temple packed with many obse...

By- Leo Chanakya Ranasinghe Some of us like to throw away all the old stuff and get new items for our houses and wardrobes to freshen up everything. But some others do appreciate old clothes, ornaments, shoes, and other items and they love to collect things which have a value and a story behind them. Leos of Polgasowita was in search of a good fundraising project which will help us to generate funds as well as with a positive social impact. our member Leo Gayami Weerasinghe came up with the idea of a "Garage sale" which was a perfect idea for a fundraiser and also a great way to manage waste within our homes by introducing the concept of "One man's trash can be another man's treasure". Pre- Loved Items We collected different items such as clothes, jewelry, shoes, books, and bags from Leos as well as people who are willing to donate and we carefully selected them to be put up for the sale. Going with the traditional concept of garage sa...

     By- Leo Dinendri Wilegoda Arachchi On the 11th of August 2019 a bright and sunny day, calm and beautiful weather, and yet it was absolute panic, nerves, and a lot of excitement not just in my home but in many. As I got dressed for the big day ahead, the calm and quite creeped in reminding me of the journey we are to embark, a journey many of us were gladly and excitedly looking forward to.  Arriving quite early at the Leo Youth Center seeing the smiling faces of the fellow club members as the entire hall was prepped and ready to go the eye-catching banner displayed on the head table said it all. "19th Installation Ceremony", it was, in fact, the 19th for the legacy of Leo Club of Polgasowita basking in its absolute glory. Being home to generations of young leaders who made it a point to change the society and support the community, young leaders who set examples to many following their footsteps and even 19 years later the pride and the strength can b...