{"id":4072,"date":"2025-11-07T00:21:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T18:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mscamohali.com\/w\/?page_id=4072"},"modified":"2026-03-19T08:37:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T03:07:34","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mscamohali.com\/w\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:7vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-neve-link-color-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a48333fe wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mohali Senior Citizens Association (MSCA) is a vibrant community dedicated to the welfare, dignity, and active living of senior citizens. Through regular events, health programs, and social initiatives, the Association provides opportunities for members to stay engaged, informed, and connected. The following FAQs answer some of the most common questions about MSCA\u2019s purpose, activities, and membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e722ddbf1fd6c312448f88fc740a4636\">Membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-1fcb6bd3\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>Who can become member of the Association?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any senior citizen aged <strong>60 years or above<\/strong>, residing in or around <strong>Mohali (S.A.S. Nagar)<\/strong>, is eligible to become a member. The association welcomes both men and women from all walks of life who wish to contribute to community service and senior welfare.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>How can one apply for membership?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the MSCA\u2019S OFFICE at Community Centre Phase 7, Mohali on Monday\/ Thursday between 10.30 am and 1 pm to submit the form and pay the membership fee.&nbsp;Please bring the following documents: 1. Two Passport size photos. 2. One stamp size photo for Identity Card. 3. Proof of Residency 4. Proof&nbsp;of Age 5. Photocopy of PAN number. 6. Membership Fees.Visit the MSCA office, get the form, fill it, and submit it along with the required documents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>What types of memberships are available?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSCA offers <strong>Life Membership<\/strong>, which grants permanent association privileges. Couples enjoy a <strong>concession<\/strong> in the membership subscription to encourage greater participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong><strong>What are the benefits of becoming a member?<\/strong><\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Members enjoy access to <strong>regular meetings, cultural events, health awareness programs, medical camps, recreational activities<\/strong>, <strong>festival celebrations<\/strong>, <strong>sports<\/strong>, and other <strong>welfare initiatives<\/strong>. It\u2019s also a chance to stay active, engaged, and connected with fellow seniors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong><strong>Where can members get updates about association activities?<\/strong><\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All upcoming events, circulars, and announcements are shared through the <strong>website\u2019s \u201cEvents\u201d and \u201cNotices\u201d sections<\/strong>, as well as <strong>WhatsApp groups and Monthly Newsletters<\/strong> sent to registered members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-link-color-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-41e56313fa577b5ad41572bd6b1d48d3\">Association<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-5a02fb4e\" data-has-schema=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion exclusive\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>What is the Mohali Senior Citizens Association (MSCA)?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The MSCA is a registered, non-political, voluntary organization that provides a platform for senior citizens of Mohali to come together, share experiences, and promote active, healthy, and dignified living through community service and fellowship.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>When was MSCA established?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Association was founded on <strong>March 3, 2007<\/strong>, inspired by <strong>Late Shri P. H. Vaishnav<\/strong>, and was formally launched by <strong>Capt. Kanwaljit Singh<\/strong>, then Cooperation Minister of Punjab.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>How does MSCA serve the community?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Association organizes <strong>meetings, health camps, cultural programs, counseling sessions, and other social welfare projects<\/strong>, including support to orphanages and educational trusts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item\"><summary class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__title\"><div><strong>How large is the MSCA membership?<\/strong><\/div><\/summary><div class=\"wp-block-themeisle-blocks-accordion-item__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MSCA has grown into a strong community of <strong>over 2,400 life members<\/strong> from diverse backgrounds, united by a spirit of service, friendship, and respect for elders.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mohali Senior Citizens Association (MSCA) is a vibrant community dedicated to the welfare, dignity, and active living of senior citizens. 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