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:
  1. Prabir Neogi (Chair and Core-Member)
  2. Atulesh Nandi (Core-Member) 
  3. Arun Roy (Core-Member)
  4. Angsuman Rudra
  5. Manas Dan
  6. 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

Jul
19
Sat
2014
Deshantari Annual Picnic: July 19, 2014 @ Rideau River Provincial park
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.
Sep
14
Sun
2014
Deshantari Walk-A-Thon: September 14, 2014 @ Anniversary Park
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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

Oct
3
Fri
2014
Durga Puja: October 3-5, 2014 @ Heron Road Multi-Service Centre, Ottawa
Oct 3 @ 10:00 am – Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm

2014 Annual Autumn Festival & Sharad Utsav
Durga Puja

Fri Oct 3 to Sun Oct 5, 2014

 

Oct
11
Sat
2014
Lakshmi Puja: October 11, 2014 @ Heron Road Multi-Service Centre, Ottawa
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

2014 Annual Autumn Festival & Sharad Utsav
Lakshmi Puja

Saturday Oct 11, 2014

 

Dec
14
Sun
2014
Children’s Christmas Party and Open House: December 14, 2014 @ The Ottawa Citizen Auditorium
Dec 14 @ 4:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 9:30 pm

2014 Children’s Christmas Party and Open House

Sunday, December 14, 2014

 

Sep
17
Sat
2016
NHSP – Seminar: Safety and Seniors @ Tanglewood Park Community Centre
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
19
Sun
2017
NHSP – Seminar: Love, Compassion and Caring @ Palki Cuisine of India Restaurant
Feb 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
In collaboration with ICCC SeniorsDeshantari of Ottawa present:

Love, Compassion and Caring Seminar

Event Details:

  1. Date, time and location: Sunday, Feb 19, 2017 (5 pm to 9 pm) at Palki Restaurant, 1060 Ogilvie Road. See the map above.
  2. 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.
  3. Musical Evening – There will be local singers from within the community.
  4. Dinner

For further information, contact:

  • Prabir Neogi (613-746-2329)

 

Mar
5
Sun
2017
NHSP – Seminar: The World We Want to Live In @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre
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:

  1. Date, time and location: Sunday, Mar 5, 2017 (5 pm to 9 pm) at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre (Brittania Park). See the map above.
  2. 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.
  3. Musical Evening – There will be a cultural program and local singers from within the community.
  4. Vegetarian Dinner

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

 

Jul
9
Sun
2017
ICA Unity Picnic: July 9, 2017 @ Saunders Farn
Jul 9 @ 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

ICA Unity Picnic

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Details on ICA’s website: http://www.indiacanada.org/

Jul
29
Sat
2017
150th Anniversary of Canada celebration with an outing: July 29, 2017 @ Rideau Provincial Park
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

150th Anniversary of Canada celebration with an outing

Saturday, July 29, 2017

An outing will be held on Saturday, July 29th. Venue – Rideau Provincial Park, 2680 Donnelly Dr, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0.

Please join us for Canada’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Outing on July 29th at the Rideau Provincial Park . We will have lots of activities to encourage interaction with the different segments of the Deshantari community. And of course needless to mention who can ignore our penchant for tasty Bengali food.

On the 29th of July we expect all of you to have parked your worries at home and your car at: 2680 Donnelly Dr, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0. We begin the celebrations at10 a.m. and expect the day to end at 3:30 pm. Please mark the date on your calendar. Detailed information will be provided shortly. Let us celebrate this special occasion in the wide open space of the Rideau Provincial Park in the midst of sylvan surroundings with fun activity for the entire family.

Find more about Rideau River Provincial Park: Check Here…

Aug
19
Sat
2017
Deshantari Walk-a-Thon: August 19, 2017 @ Vincent Massey Park (Section F)
Aug 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Deshantari Walk-A-Thon

Saturday, August 19, 2017

On August 19th, Deshantari is arranging for a Walk-a-Thon (5K) at Vincent Massey Park (Section F), Ottawa. Below are the details:

Walk-a-Thon Details: Date- Saturday, August 19,2017 Time- 9:00 AM Venue- Vincent Massey Park – Section F (Map Link Below) All Donation will go to Ottawa Food Bank.

​The way the pledge and donation would work is simple. You get the names and addresses of the donors or complete the PLEDGE FORM and collect the donations. Please bring all donations ( to the venue) in the form of cash or cheque and hand it over to any Deshantari EC volunteers. All collections will be sent to Ottawa Food Bank, and donors will receive tax receipts (for $10 or more from Ottawa Food Bank) by mail in about 4-6 weeks. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could raise $2000? Please mark this date on your calendar and plan on attending. Hope to see you all at the venue. Thank you!

Map Link: Click to view

Sep
17
Sun
2017
Mahalaya 2017 Broadcast: September 17, 2017 @ 93.1 FM CKCU (Carleton University Radio Station)
Sep 17 @ 6:00 am – 7:00 am

Mahalaya 2017 Broadcast

Sunday, September 17, 2017 [6 AM – 7 AM]

Please enjoy the original Mahalaya broadcast (edited to fit the time slot)—that we all grew up with—at 93.1 CKCU FM (Carleton University). Yes, that familiar Birendra Krishna Bhadra’s Chandi recitation along with those unforgettable songs! Set your alarm clocks, wake your kids up, tell them the story of Ma Durga, and reminisce about your childhood.

Sep
29
Fri
2017
NHSP – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Sep 29 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja: Sept. 29, 2017 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Sep 29 @ 10:30 am – 10:00 pm

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Sept. 29, 2017

Priest: Sushil Bhattacharya (Sasthi and Saptami morning)
Tantra-dharak: Subhankar Pandit (Sasthi and Saptami morning)
Priest: Nirmal Sinha (Saptami evening)
Tantra-dharak: Mita Das (Saptami evening)
Bhog: Shipra Chandra (morning) & Ila Datta (evening)
Puja Lead: Sharmista Roy (morning) & Shila Biswas (evening)
Timings
Maha Sasthi puja and Bodhan 10:30 A.M. – 12:30 PM
Maha Saptami puja 12:45 P.M.– 3 PM
Evening puja 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Sandhya Arati 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Cultural Program (play by children) 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dinner 8:30 PM – 10 PM
Hall Closes 11 PM
Sep
30
Sat
2017
Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja: Sept. 30, 2017 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Sep 30 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 pm

Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017

Priest: Sushil Bhattacharya
Tantra-dharak (Astami puja): Bonnie Chakraborty
Tantra-dharak (Sondhi puja): Subhankar Pandit
Bhog: Shibani Cherla (morning) & Chitra Ghosh (evening)
Puja Lead: Mita Das (morning) & Manoshi Kumar (evening)
Timings
Maha Astami puja 8:30 AM – 12 Noon
Anjali 12 Noon
Lunch 1 PM- 2:30 PM
Sondhi puja 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Sandhya arati 7:00 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cultural Program (Bangla Natak) 9 PM – 10:30 PM
Hall Closes 12:30 AM
NHSP – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Sep 30 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

Oct
1
Sun
2017
NHSP – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Oct 1 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja: Oct 01, 2017 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Oct 1 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja

Sunday, Oct 01, 2017

Priest: Aditya Chakraborty
Tantra-dharak: Sumit Banerjee
Bhog: Hasu Ghosh
Puja Lead: Jyotsna Seal
Timings
Maha Navami 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Anjali 11:30 AM
Dashami puja and Biswarjan 12 Noon – 1 PM
Sidur Khela, Kolakuli & Bijoya Greetings 1 PM – 1:30 PM
Sandhya arati 1:30 PM
Hall Closes 7 PM
Oct
8
Sun
2017
NHSP – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Oct 8 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events: Oct 08, 2017 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Oct 8 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events

Sunday, Oct 08, 2017

Priest: Nirmal Sinha
Tantra-dharak: Subhankar Pandit
Bhog: Ruma Bose
Puja Lead: Jayanti Roy
Timings
Laxmi Puja 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Prasad distribution 6 PM
Cultural Program 6:30 -7:30 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM
Hall Closes 12 AM