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
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.
Deshantari Picnic 2019
Date: Saturday August 17, 2019
Location: Breton Beach, Lac-Philippe
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Below are the details:
| Menu: | |
| Starters | Jhal-muri, tea, grilled corn |
| Lunch option A: | Kosha Mangsho (Mutton curry) |
| Lunch option B: | Fish Curry |
| Lunch option C (veg): | Paneer Dalna |
| The above all options includes: | Beans Posto, Dal, Tomato Chutney, Rice
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| For Kids: | Chicken burgers/Chicken hot dogs/Grilled corn |
| Dessert: | Rasogulla, Jilipi, Watermelon |
Please click on the link below to RSVP your attendance along with your meal preference by August 2, 2019 (either option A, B or C)
RSVP link: https://forms.gle/Ty4FFhet1WxQZrCc8
Picnic Fees:
Members : Free
Non-members/guests: $15 for Adults and for kids over 12 yrs. (Food coupons will be provided)
There will be some fun activities for kids and adults.
Kind Request: Our treasurer will be collecting Membership fees, Puja Donations and other special donations at the picnic table.
Membership fees for 2019-2020
Family: $75.00
Single: $50.00
Student:$25.00
Puja Donations
Member (family) – $190
Member (single) – $140
Student (all days) – $60
Special Donations:
We welcome special donations from $200 and above or you can also sponsor dessert or sponsor any of the meals (either lunch or dinner) for Durga Puja and Lakshmi puja.
Either pay:
- By E-Transfer at sampasubrata@gmail.com
- Through online at https://deshantari.org/
via PayPal using credit card or Paypal Account
- Bring cash or cheque payable to Deshantari of Ottawa-Carleton in Trust
For any questions or concerns, please email at deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com
Bijoya Sammelani 2019
Friday, October 18, 2019
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: A Musical Program, presented By Parnava Banerjee, Zee Bangla Golden Voice Champion