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
Event Calendar Agenda View
NHSP – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues
2) Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre
3) Bijaya Sammilani event at the Kailash Mittal Theatre, Carleton Univ.
NHSP funds used
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
NHSP – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues
2) Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre
3) Bijaya Sammilani event at the Kailash Mittal Theatre, Carleton Univ.
NHSP funds used
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
NHSP – Diwali Evening at Palki Restaurant
“Happy Seniors, Healthy Seniors”
-ICCC and Deshantari collaboration
-Lecture, entertainment & dinner
NHSP – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues
2) Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre
3) Bijaya Sammilani event at the Kailash Mittal Theatre, Carleton Univ.
NHSP funds used
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
Bijaya Sammelani
Sunday, November 5, 2017
We are cordially inviting you for the upcoming Bijoya Sammelani Event 2017. Artists from Montreal and local talent will entertain you throughout the evening.
Bijaya Sammelani Details:
Date: 5th November, 5 PM – 9 PM
Venue: Kailash Mital Theatre, Herzberg Laboratories, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
RSVP Link for attendance and meal preference : CLICK HERE
Note that:
1. We will start our program at 5:30 P.M.
2. Transportation arrangement for Senior Members requiring this service will be made and a separate email will be sent shortly with the details.
3. One food packet (Veg/ Non-Veg) will be served in a takeaway container at the end of the program to the RSVP’d members.
4. Food packets will be provided for children 5 years and above.
5. To avoid wastage, food packets will be ordered strictly on the basis of RSVP head count.
6. Kindly note that we will not be accepting RSVP responses beyond the deadline date of 23rd October 2017.
7. We have a limited number of tickets available for sale to guests/non-members, at $10 per person by paying cash / cheque before the deadline date as mentioned above to the following designated individuals:
a. Dipankar Chakravarty: Phone Number: 613-440-3280 (Barheaven) Email: dip.chakravarty.dc@gmail.com
b. Suman Kumar Roy Phone Number: 613-424-6084 (Carp/Kanata) Email: suman_kumar_roy@yahoo.com
c. Soumita Banerjee (Orleans) Cell Number: 613-617-2990 Email: deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com
NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors
-3 lectures
-ICCC and Deshantari collaboration
–NHSP funds used
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
NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors
Half-day Seminar-Workshop at the Baxter Center (Citizens Building).
1 lecture on “The Science of Happiness”
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.
72nd Independence day of India: August 15, 2018
RSVP : Tel:613-7443751/52/53-Ext. 239(Ms. Shivangi)
Core activity: Flag hoisting, Patriotic songs (including refreshments).
Please check the flyer below for more info:
SPCO – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre
SPCO funds to use
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
SPCO – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre
SPCO funds to use
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
SPCO – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre
SPCO funds to use
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
SPCO – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre
SPCO funds to use
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
SPCO – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre
SPCO funds to use
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
Bijoya Sammelani 2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Venue: Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Dr, Greely, ON K4P 1B1, Phone: (613) 821-1010.
Here is the program details:
Here are the program details:
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Collect food coupon
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Light Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: A Musical Program, presented By Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Artist Oindrila Das. A biography is attached at the end.
Admission:
Free for Deshantari members.
$10 for Non-members.
Kindly RSVP by November 7th, 2018.
RSVP Link.
Please note, food will be served only for those who RSVP’d the headcount to avoid wastage.
Transportation service is available to the eligible seniors. Please contact Gour Seal @ 613-830-5485 by 6th November.
SPCO – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Saraswati Puja celebration events at the Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4M3.
SPCO funds to use
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
SPCO – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Transportation Assistance Service
1) Shared Taxi service to and from the venue of the event, will be provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Deshantari Annual Dinner celebration events at the Ottawa City Hall- Jean Peagott Place, 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa.
SPCO funds to use
– These seniors are long standing members of Deshantari, who have mobility issues that prevent them from driving or taking OCTranspo,
-Without this assistance it would be impossible for them to attend these key religious and cultural events.
-Response from the seniors assisted was extremely positive.
