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H ILLSBOROUGH, N.J., April 18, 2026 — A lively evening of humor and community spirit unfolded at Hillsborough High School as Siddhi Events, led by Smita Gandhi, in collaboration with Bridge- water Senior Council President Sureshbhai Patel, presented the Gujarati comedic drama “Halo Patel Bhai Ni Jan Ma” to a packed audience. The event drew prominent attendees, including Hill- sborough Mayor Catherine Payne, Padma Shri recipient Dr. Sudhirbhai Parikh, and several social and political figures. Presidents of various senior associations and executive committee members of FISANA were also pres- ent, underscoring strong community participation. Sponsored by Patidar Super Store of Hillsborough, Vatsalya Day Care Center, Golden Era Day Care Center and other local business entrepreneurs, the production proved to be a resounding success, filling the venue to capacity. Blending humor with engaging performances, the play kept audiences entertained throughout, earning enthusi- astic applause and positive feedback. The strong turnout reflected the community’s growing appetite for quality cultural entertainment. Bridgewater Senior Council Chairman Piyushbhai Patel was unable to attend due to unavoidable circum- stances. However, he later met with the cast at Sureshbhai Patel’s residence, where they shared dinner and celebrat- ed the success of the event. Organizers credited the evening’s success to the lead- ership of Sureshbhai Patel and the dedicated efforts of the council’s executive committee. In closing remarks, Patel expressed gratitude to do- nors, sponsors and attendees for their continued sup- port, noting their contributions were key to the program’s success. www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know PHOTOS:SIDDHI EVENTS Hillsborough Mayor Catherine Payne and Padma Shri recipient Dr. Sudhir Parikh are seen with Smita Gandhi of Siddhi Events, Suresh Patel of FISANA, and other team members during the event. Hillsborough Mayor Catherine Payne and Padma Shri recipient Dr. Sudhir Parikh were honored with flower bouquets by Smita Gandhi of Siddhi Events and Suresh Patel of FISANA. Four celebrations scheduled across the County in May WHAT : In celebration of Older Ameri- cans Month, the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services invites residents who are turning 90 years old or older this year to attend the County’s annual 90+ Birthday Celebration and Luncheon. These special celebrations will be held throughout May 2026 at four lo- cations across the County, with residents invited to attend based on their munici- pality of residence. Registration is required for honorees and their one guest to attend. Please register for the event that corresponds with your municipality by the listed deadline. *** For residents of Edison, Perth Amboy, Metuchen, Woodbridge, and Carteret only *** Edison l Edison Senior Center Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 Time: 11 am–1 pm Location: Edison Senior Center, 2963 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817 Registration Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026 *** For residents of Piscataway, Dunellen, Middlesex Borough, South Plainfield, New Brunswick, Milltown, Highland Park, and North Brunswick only *** Piscataway l Piscataway Senior Center Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 Time: 11 am–1 pm Location: Piscataway Senior Center, 700 Buena Vista Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026 *** For residents of Old Bridge, Sayreville, South Amboy, South River, East Brunswick, Spotswood, and Helmetta only *** Old Bridge l Silver Linings at Old Bridge Senior Center Date: Friday, May 22, 2026 Time: 11 am–1 pm Location: Old Bridge Senior Center, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 *** For residents of South Brunswick, Monroe, Plainsboro, Jamesburg, and Cranbury only *** South Brunswick l South Brunswick Senior Center Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 Time: 11 am–1 pm Location: South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026 You may also register by calling the Office of Aging and Disabled Services at 732-745-3295. Contact your local senior center if you are in need of transporta- tion. WHEN/WHERE: The events will take place from 11 am–1 pm on the following four dates: • Friday, May 1, 2026 l Edison Senior Center • Friday, May 15, 2026 l Piscataway Senior Center • Friday, May 22, 2026 l Silver Linings at Old Bridge Senior Center • Friday, May 29, 2026 l South Bruns- wick Senior Center WHO: If you have any questions, please call the Office of Aging and Disabled Ser- vices at 732-745-3295 or email mcoads. events@co.middlesex.nj.us . Middlesex County To Celebrate Older Americans Month With Annual 90+ Birthday Celebrations PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 9 CITY VIEWS April 24, 2026 Gujarati Comedy ‘Halo Patel Bhai Ni Jan Ma’ Draws Houseful Crowd in Hillsborough, New Jersey By a StaffWriter