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
2014 Lakshmi Puja
Saturday Oct 19, 2013
Program:
| Date | Program Details |
| Saturday, 19 Oct, 2013: Lakshmi Puja Evening Priest: Nirmal Sinha | 05:00 pm: Lakshmi Puja 07:00 pm: Jalsa Program 08:15 pm: Variety Program 08:30 pm: Dinnerg |
The Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja festivities were attended by a record number of people. The Puja hall and stall layout was completely changed this year to make room for a large number of people. The Executive Committee received an overwhelming response and deep appreciation for a well organized event.
Members were particularly appreciative of the Bengali Nathak, the cultural program (Jalsa) on Lakshmi
Puja and the food selection and arrangements outstanding on all days. This was made possible by the
tireless work of a very large number of dedicated volunteers.
This year the committee also took initiative to collect items for the Ottawa Food Bank throughout the
festivities and also gave away boxes of Bengali books to anyone interested in reading Bengali books.
2013 Children’s Christmas Party and Open House
Saturday, December 7, 2013
2014 Annual Dinner and Cultural Program
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Deshantari Executive Committee arranged an evening of entertainment and Dinner on Saturday, 5 April, 2014. This was Deshantari Executive Committee’s final event of the year and all members were invited to a wonderful evening of music, dance and exquisite cuisine. This year the committee combined the Cultural Program and Annual Dinner into one single event that was hosted at one of the elegant ballrooms of the famous Tudor Hall. This was a great opportunity to enjoy a cultural event and dinner in the stimulating company of friends from the community.
The format of the evening was pre-dinner drinks and hors d’oeuvres that were followed by Bengali Song
Performance by an invited artist from Montreal. A full-course dinner buffet was served. And lastly, dance to the tune of everyone’s favorite Indian music was played by a professional music DJ.
The Program details were as follows:
6:00 – 7:00 pm – Cash Bar with hot hors d’oeuvres (Cocktail Hour)
7:00 – 8:00 pm – Bengali songs (performed by an artist from Montreal)
8:00 – 10:00 pm – Dinner Buffet (full course dinner)
8:00 – 11:30 pm – Variety Music (played by Professional DJ)
Appetizer Menu:
1) Macher Chop – Bengali Style
2) Mini Chicken Roll – Kolkata Style
3) Papri Chat – Mumbai Style
Dinner Menu:
1) Baked Salmon with a Lemon and Caper Sauce.
2) Chicken Breast with a Mushroom Wine Sauce.
3) Seasonal Vegetable Stir-fry on Rice.
4) Roasted Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables.
5) House Salad, Coleslaw, Bean Salad.
6) Vegetables and Dip Platter.
7) Fresh Rolls with Butter.
8) Table service of fresh brewed Coffee and Tea.
9) Three Chocolate Truffle Cake.
The Annual Dinner was completey over-sold and was attended by a record number of people. The
wonderful ambience of Tudor Hall, the simply irresistible Bengali appetizers, the Bengali song
performance by the invited artist from Montreal, the exquisite buffet food prepared by Tudor Hall and
finally the lighting and music by the professional DJ throughout the evening completely overwhelmed the participants. It was an evening that exuded in exuberance of fun and laughter and a wonderful way to conclude the year of activities.
2014 Annual Picnic
Sunday, July 19, 2014
Deshantari of Ottawa Carleton will be organizing their 2014 Annual Picnic at Rideau River Provincial Park July 19, 2014 (Saturday). Your participation is most welcome and it is FREE for all members. Please confirm your attendance by e-mail by July 4, 2014.
Direction: Take ON-416 S to Prescott. Take Exit 42 for Ottawa Rd.13 / Dilworth Rd. Turn right on Ottawa Rd. 13 / Dilworth Rd. Take first left on to 4 Line Rd. Continue on to Donnelly Drive. After driving for about 2.7 kms. the destination will be on the left.
- Date: July 19, 2014
- Venue: Rideau River Provincial park
- Address : 2680 Donnelly Drive, Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0.
- Phone: 613-258-2740
- Time: from 10 a.m.
- Guest fee: Adults – each $15, Senior Citizens each $11 and Children (below 10 yrs.) – each $10.
- Parking fee: $ 14 per vehicle.
- Menu: Jhalmuri, Tea, Corn, Rice, Moong Daal, Goat meat / Shorshe (mustard) Salmon / Paneer, Chutney, Salad, Jalebi, Watermelon.
- Kid’s Menu: Jhalmuri, Corn, Chicken Burger and Chicken hotdog, Salad, Jalebi, Watermelon.
2014 Deshantari Walk-A-Thon
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Deshantari Executive Committee would like to invite you to our annual walkathon on Sunday, September 14th. This year Deshantari is supporting The Terry Fox Foundation in its ongoing work to fund innovative and progressive cancer research programs.
We hope that you and your family will be able to participate in the Walkathon. This is a 1k/5k/10k walk or run and the route is bicycle, roller-blade and wheelchair accessible. Even if you cannot participate, you can always make a voluntary donation of any amount in support of the Deshantari team in the Terry Fox Run. Please see below the details. Your kindness will impact the lives of millions living with cancer.
Team Name: Deshantari.
Location: Carleton University. (Anniversary Park – Along Colonel By Drive. Parking is in lot P6 or p7 at Carleton University. Then it is a short walk down a path to Anniversary Park. )
Date: Sunday, September 14, 2014.
Time: The Team Deshantari will gather there around 10 am and begin the walk/run together around 10:30 am.
Food and Drinks: Water will be distributed along the way. Food can be purchased.
Registration can be done online or on-site:
a) Register directly online and join team Deshantari by following this link. Everyone, including those who can not participate, can make a voluntary donation for the Deshantari team. Tax receipts will be emailed instantly.
b) Send the deshantari secretary an email confirming your participation and will be added to the the team list. In that case you need to bring a cheque for the voluntary donation amount on site on the event day.
Please note that the event organizers will provide a tax-receipt in either case. In case of online donation, a receipt is emailed instantly.
If you have any questions please contact Subrata Sarker by email or 613-617-2464
If you would like to have further information regarding this event please contact the event organizer at 1-888- 836-9786 or by email at info@terryfoxrun.org or visit their website: www.terryfox.org
2014 Annual Autumn Festival & Sharad Utsav
Durga Puja
Fri Oct 3 to Sun Oct 5, 2014
2014 Annual Autumn Festival & Sharad Utsav
Lakshmi Puja
Saturday Oct 11, 2014
2014 Children’s Christmas Party and Open House
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Financial and Legal Aspects of Estate Planning |
| How and what can you do to help surviving spouse and children? Speaker: By Dr Indu Gambhir About the Speaker: Dr Indu Gambhir is a medical practitioner. In her practice through many years of Emergency medicine and family practice and counselling, she has seen that many patients do not make essential preparations for long-term illness or death. She will talk about how all family members should prepare their surviving spouses and grown up children about vital treatment decisions and documentation for handling the family affairs by the surviving spouse and children. Refreshments: The workshop will be followed by refreshments. Who is this for? The audience for this workshop is primarily for seniors. It should also be relevant, and of equal interest, to non-seniors and even younger people. All spouses and young adults are urged to attend. R.S.V.P. by Email: Arun Roy |
Alternative/ Ayurvedic Medicine and Diet |
| Is There Any Risk in the Combined Use of Prescription Drugs and Herbal Medicine and Products? In collaboration with ICCC Seniors
About the Talk: Many of us often tend to combine the use of prescription drugs and herbal medicine. Are there any risks in this? Health Canada has conducted some scientific research studies on this. Dr H.S. Buttar will make a presentation on the available research evidence. Who is this for? For all seniors. Refreshments: The workshop will be followed by refreshments. For further information: Please contact
R.S.V.P. by Email: Arun Roy |
Speaker: Dr H.S. Buttar, a retired research scientist from Health Canada NHSP Program Information SessionThis event was part of the 2016 Deshantari Annual Picnic. |
ICCC Seniors and Deshantari of Ottawa present: Interactive Workshop: Safety and SeniorsSpeakers:
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
ICCC Seniors and Deshantari of Ottawa present: Seminar: Resources Available To Seniors |
NHSP Program InformationThis session was done as part of the Deshantari Mahalaya function to increase effectiveness and broaden the reach of people. Key Feature:Workshop: Passport of Health by Dr. Indu Gambhir |
Vedanta and WellnessSpeaker: An eminent speaker from Vedanta Society of Toronto (Ram Krishna Mission) R.S.V.P. Prabir Neogi |
ICCC Seniors and Deshantari of Ottawa present: Workshop: Passport of Health And Travel Medicine |
In collaboration with ICCC Seniors, Deshantari of Ottawa present: Laughter The Best Medicine – Is It Myth or Reality? |
ICCC Seniors and Deshantari of Ottawa present: Basic First Aid And CPR Training For Seniors |