New Horizons Seniors Program

Deshantari’s NHSP project started on 14 March, 2016 and will continue until 13 March, 2017 and the following members will be organizing the various senior activities during this time complementing Deshantari’s other regular activities:

Prabir Neogi (Chair and Core-Member)
Atulesh Nandi (Core-Member)
Arun Roy (Core-Member)
Angsuman Rudra
Manas Dan
Anindo Maiti

The NHSP team welcomes feedback from the community on the type of senior activities they would like us to organize that relate to enhancing the seniors’ social well-being and community vitality. These senior activities are open to all Deshantari members and will be held in strong collaboration with organizations like Indo-Canada Community Centre (ICCC), India-Canada Association (ICA), and Nepalese Canadian Association of Ottawa (NCAO). At the moment the NHSP team plans to use these funds primarily to organize 10 Workshops (usually one per month) that will address various senior well-being issues.

Event Calendar Agenda View

Sep

Sat

2016

NHSP – Seminar: Safety and Seniors @ Tanglewood Park Community Centre

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Sep 17 @ 11:30 am – 4:30 pm

ICCC Seniors and Deshantari of Ottawa present:

Interactive Workshop: Safety and Seniors

Speakers:

Mr. Jasdeep Bajwa, Ottawa Police Officer: “Physical abuse, Cyber fraud, Phone threats, home support providers, and issues to consider
Mr. Daljit Nirman, Ottawa Lawyer, Nirman’s Law Professional Corporation: “Safety issues to consider when giving power of attorney for personal care or financial and Wills”
Mr. Spencer Campbell and Mr. Mike Foster, Investment Specialists, Scotia Bank: “Financial safety issues with Joint accounts, Credit card or loan co-signing”

Program:

11:30 – 12:00	Registration
12:00 – 12:50	Mr. Bajwa — Physical Safety, abuse
12:50 – 01:30	Lunch (will be provided)
01:35 – 02:30	Mr. Nirman — Power of Attorney & Wills
02:30 – 02:45	Snack Break (Will be provided)
02:45 – 03:15	Mr. Bajwa — Fraud
03:20 – 04:00	Mr. Campbell & Mr. Foster — Financial Safety Issues
04:10 – 04:30	Evaluation

Who is this for? Seniors and their care providers should consider attending this workshops.

For information, please contact (by email): Prabir Neogi

Feb

Sun

2017

NHSP – Seminar: Love, Compassion and Caring @ Palki Cuisine of India Restaurant

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Feb 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

In collaboration with ICCC Seniors, Deshantari of Ottawa present:

Love, Compassion and Caring Seminar

Event Details:

Date, time and location: Sunday, Feb 19, 2017 (5 pm to 9 pm) at Palki Restaurant, 1060 Ogilvie Road. See the map above.
Seminar – “Love, Compassion and Caring” by Dr. Sunder Arora, a private practitioner in holistic psychiatry (website: www.meditationforlife.com).
- Dr. Arora has published a CD set, Be Free Now, a synthesis of his clinical insights and spiritual journey, and
- He has also authored and published a book: “Ushering in Heaven, a Psychiatrist’s Prescription for Healing, Joy, and Spiritual Awakening.”
- Dr. Arora teaches by sharing spiritual lessons and points the way for the spiritual aspirant to find more joy in everyday life. Here is an example: Wisdom is not mere intellectual understanding: instead it needs to be assimilated at a cellular and vibrational level.
Musical Evening – There will be local singers from within the community.
Dinner

For further information, contact:

Prabir Neogi (613-746-2329)

Categories: NHSP Event Seminars

Mar

Sun

2017

NHSP – Seminar: The World We Want to Live In @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre

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Mar 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Deshantari of Ottawa partnered with ICCC Seniors in:

The World We Want to Live In Seminar

Event Details:

Date, time and location: Sunday, Mar 5, 2017 (5 pm to 9 pm) at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre (Brittania Park). See the map above.
Seminar – “The World We Want to Live In”
1. The winners of the essay contest held by Festival of India will present their winning essay.
2. Table discussions on this topic with a brief presentation of key ideas from each table.
Musical Evening – There will be a cultural program and local singers from within the community.
Vegetarian Dinner

For further information, contact: Arun Roy (613-837-1936)

Categories: NHSP Event Seminars

Jul

Sat

2017

NHSP – Picnic at Rideau Provincial Park @ Rideau Provincial Park

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Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

NHSP – Picnic at Rideau Provincial Park

Trips & Outings:

-All day inter-generational outing and picnic at the Rideau River Provincial Park, with volunteers cooking lunch, as well as preparing and serving Indian snacks and refreshments.

-Transportation Assistance was provided to 10 seniors with mobility issues.

Categories: NHSP Event Trips and Outings

Aug

Sat

2017

NHSP – Trip to 1000 Island Boat Cruise @ 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruises

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Aug 26 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

NHSP – Trip to 1000 Island Boat Cruise

All day Inter-generational outing by motor coach to Kingston and Gananoque, combined with a 2.5 hr. Boat Cruise of the 1000 Islands.

–NHSP funds used

– Funds used mainly for the rental of the motor coach, and for the 1000 Islands Boat Cruise

– Pizza Lunch provided at the Kingston Lakeside Park; tea and refreshments at a picnic spot on the St. Laurent river, during the return trip from Gananoque.

Categories: NHSP Event Trips and Outings

Nov

Fri

2017

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors @ Tanglewood Park Community Centre

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Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

-3 lectures

-ICCC and Deshantari collaboration

–NHSP funds used

Categories: NHSP Event Seminars

Dec

Sun

2017

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors @ East India Company Restaurant Bells Corner

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Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

Half-day Seminar-Workshop at the East India Company, Bells Corners, including buffet lunch

Transportation assistance Service for limited number of Deshantari Seniors

Categories: NHSP Event Seminars

Feb

Sun

2018

NHSP – Seminar for Seniors – The Science of Happiness – Feb 25, 2018 @ The Ottawa Citizen Auditorium

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Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

Half-day Seminar-Workshop at the Baxter Center (Citizens Building).

1 lecture on “The Science of Happiness”

Categories: NHSP Event Seminars

Mar

Sun

2018

NHSP – Workshops (Downsizing and Aging) and Entertainment for Seniors – March 18, 2018 @ East India Company Restaurant Bells Corner

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Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

Half-day Seminar-Workshop at the East India Company, Bells Corners, including buffet lunch

Transportation assistance is available to a limited number of Deshantari seniors.

Deshantari’s NHSP Committee, in collaboration with ICCC, is organizing a Workshop as per details below. The purpose of the workshop is two-fold: to increase the level of awareness of the seniors-related issues, and to bridge the inter-generational gap.

Date and Time: March 18, Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM
Venue: East India Co. Restaurant, 1993 Robertson Rd.
Tickets: Subsidized ticket of $8 per person including lunch. All adult Deshantari and ICCC members are eligible.

Prior registration is required by sending an email to: arun.roy@sympatico.ca

Since the seats are limited, registration would be on the first-come-first served basis.

Deadline for registration: March 15, 2018

Program:
11AM —–Guests arrive, pay for and pick up tickets ($8 per person).
11:30 to 12:30 PM——Information Sessions
11:30 to 12 PM : “Downsizing Homes in Senior Years”
12 to 12:30 PM: “Senior Related Issues and Help Available” by Council on Aging of Ottawa
12: 30 to 1:30 PM —–Lunch
1:30 to 3 PM Entertainment program of Bengali and Hindi songs.