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

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

 

Jul
10
Sun
2016
NHSP – Information Session: “Alternative /Ayurvedic Medicine and Diet” @ Hintonburg Community Centre
Jul 10 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Alternative/ Ayurvedic Medicine and Diet
In collaboration with ICCC Seniors

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Speaker: Dr Hemant Gupta, Ayurvedic Medicine practitioner in Ottawa.

About the Speaker: 25 years of teaching, clinical and research experience in India, Europe, North America. He was the director of Ayurveda programmes at `The Raj’ (premier Ayurveda and Panchakarma centre) in Fairfield, Iowa and M.A.H.C. in Lancaster, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Dr Gupta has developed curriculum for and taught, undergraduate and PhD degree programs of Ayurveda at the College of Maharishi Vedic Medicine at University in Fairfield, Iowa.

Dr Gupta has taught courses through Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Ayurveda Academy of Canada in Toronto.

Refreshments: The workshop will be followed by refreshments.

Who is this for? For all seniors.

For further information: Please contact

  • Prabir Neogi (613-746-2329)
  • Atulesh Nandi (613-820-7214)
  • Arun Roy (613-837-1936)

R.S.V.P. by Email: Arun Roy

Aug
11
Thu
2016
NHSP – Visit – Seniors’ Motor coach trip to Brockville (1000 Islands) @ 1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises
Aug 11 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Seniors’ Trip to 1000 Islands, Brockville

In collaboration with ICCC Seniors

This trip will include a cruise of world famous 1000 islands (1.5 hour Sightseeing Cruise) and picnic at 30 Block House Island Pkwy, Brockville, ON.

Capacity: Max 112 (Two Bus Loads) [First come, first served — All tickets are now sold out]

Tickets: $25 [Special price for Indo-Canadian seniors – Actual cost is $55]

Program:

PREPARATION: Be prepared for rain or shine! Light jacket, hat, sunscreen and a good sense of humour :). For the picnic, feel free to bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket.
At 10:00 One bus picks up from Orleans, Shenkman Arts Centre, 255 Centrum Blvd (map) from the parking lot behind the Orleans City Hall.

Second bus picks up from Kanata, Beaverbrook Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Drive, Kanata, (map)

10.30 – 11:00 Board the Buses at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Ave (map) – Both buses are expected to arrive by 10:30 AM, board, and depart between 10:45 and 11:00 AM.
BOARDING THE BUS: You may board the bus at any one of the above listed places. You are expected to be there 15 Minutes before the bus arrives. Please keep the seats at front of the bus for passengers with compromised mobility.
12:30-17:00 Lunch, 1000 Islands Cruise (1.5 hrs) and Picnic – We will have pizza, green salads and soft drink for lunch on the boat.

WATER: We are taking bottled water with us. A 500 ml bottle for each person. This you can refill from drinkable running water. It will help reduce plastic waste.

PICNIC: After the boat cruise there will be a picnic (Tea, with muffin, Dhokla and Fruit Salad) – There are several picnic tables on the site, but not enough to seat everyone of us.
17:00-18:30 Buses load and depart for Ottawa.
Both buses arrive and drop off first at Nepean Sportsplex. Then one bus goes to Kanata, the other bus goes to Orleans for the final drop-off.

For further information: Please contact

  • Prabir Neogi (613-746-2329)
  • Atulesh Nandi (613-820-7214)
  • Arun Roy (613-837-1936)

R.S.V.P. by Email: Arun Roy

Aug
13
Sat
2016
NHSP – Information Session: NHSP Program Information 1 @ Vincent Massey Park
Aug 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

NHSP Program Information Session

This event was part of the 2016 Deshantari Annual Picnic.

Sep
14
Wed
2016
NHSP – Visit: Seniors’ Motor coach trip to Mont Tremblant @ Mont Tremblant Resort
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mont Tremblant Trip for Seniors

About the Trip: You will have four hours to explore the village on your own individually and in small groups. You can have unlimited free gondola ride between the bottom of the village and the top of the village.

Here is an interactive pedestrian village map of Mont Tremblant.

Boarding the Buses:

  • You can board the bus in i) Kanata, ii) Orleans, or iii) Nepean Sportsplex – See the timings below.
  • Prior to Boarding the bus, please write your name on the back of your ticket and hand over your ticket and the signed Waiver form. Each person travelling on this trip must give a separate Waiver form.
  • In the morning, you will be handed a pack of snacks and water at the time of boarding the bus.
  • On return from Mont Tremblant, you will have coffee/tea + snack at McDonald/Tim Hortons.

Program for the Day:

  • At 08:45 AMBoard buses at Kanata and Orleans
    • Bus 1 comes to Kanata at Beaverbrook Ottawa Public Library, 2500 Campeau Drive [Those boarding at Kanata, please arrive by 08:30 AM]
    • Bus 2 comes to Orleans at Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd [Those boarding at Kanata, please arrive by 08:30 AM]
  • At 09:15 AM – Board the buses at Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Drive, Nepean [Please arrive by 08:30 AM]
  • At 09:30 AM – Both buses leave Nepean Sportsplex for Mont Tremblant
  • Around 12:0o PM– Buses arrive at Mont Tremblant
  • 12:00 – 4:00 PM – People explore Mont Tremblant village on their own – individually or in groups
  • At 4:00 PM – Everyone boards the bus at the foot of Mont Tremblant village
    • Kanata passengers Bus 1
    • Orleans passengers board Bus 2
  • At 4:30 PM – Buses stop at a McDonald/Tim Hortons location for coffee/snacks
  • Around 7:00 PM – Arrive in Ottawa:
    • Bus 1 goes to Kanata, then to Nepean Sportsplex
    • Bus 2 goes to Orleans, then to Nepean Sportsplex

Preparation:

  • Be prepared for rain or shine! Light jacket, comfortable shoes, hat/cap, sunscreen, umbrella and a good sense of humour with a spirit of adventure :).
  • For the picnic, feel free to bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket, walking poles or stick.
  • Lunch: You may bring your own lunch, and also have fun if you arrange picnic potluck in smaller groups with your circle of friends. Or, you could purchase your food at one of the many restaurants in the village, or enjoy the Food Festival at Mont Tremblant that week.
  • Have essentials on hand for the day-long trip: The trip is almost 11 hours long — Do consider to bring what you need, i.e. extra snack food, drinks, medicines, etc.
  • Departure from Mont Tremblant: Return to the boarding spot by 4:00 sharp. Do not miss the bus; there is no public transportation available from Mont Tremblant to Ottawa.

About Mont-Tremblant

Mont-Tremblant is a municipality in the Canadian province Québec, set within the Laurentian Mountains north-west of Montréal. The year-round Mont-Tremblant Ski Resort, on the shores of Lake Tremblant, features acclaimed winter sports, golf courses and a pedestrian shopping village.

Special Feature during September 10-18: Tremblant Gourmand
This don’t-miss event for died-in-the-wool gourmets features conferences, dynamic activities, culinary demonstrations and tastings of delicious local products! This year, the chefs include Max Lavoie (the Guru of BBQ), Éric Gonzalez, Patrick Bermand, Jonathan Garnier, Olivier Tali and many more!

Activities and attractions
100% adrenalin outings. Excursions in nature and lungs filled with fresh air. Leisure spots to relax and fill up with energy. Mont-Tremblant is the perfect destination for entertainment as a family, a couple, between friends or solo.

Events
World-class events. Welcoming local festivities. Throughout the year, Mont-Tremblant is a unique gathering place for families, sports fans, music, culture and art.

Restaurants and bars
Chefs, craftsmen, artisans, sommeliers and reputable establishments. Local tastes, fine or traditional menus. One of the largest wineries in Québec. Warm and accessible tables. Festive bars. Everything for feasting and having fun in the evening.

Shopping
Jewellery stores, sports stores, clothing stores and retail outlets – all nearby. For a window shopping sessions, a holiday souvenir, and a surprise or for the item you completely forgot at home, Mont-Tremblant makes your life easier!

For further information: Please contact

  • Prabir Neogi (613-746-2329)
  • Atulesh Nandi (613-820-7214)
  • Arun Roy (613-837-1936)

R.S.V.P. by Email: Arun Roy

Sep
25
Sun
2016
NHSP – Information Session: NHSP Program Information 2 @ Paroquia Senhor Santo Cristo Parish (Portugese Church)
Sep 25 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

NHSP Program Information

This 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

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
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
Oct
1
Sun
2017
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
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
Oct
13
Fri
2017
NHSP – Diwali Evening at Palki Restaurant @ Palki Restaurant
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

NHSP – Diwali Evening at Palki Restaurant

“Happy Seniors, Healthy Seniors”

-ICCC and Deshantari collaboration

-Lecture, entertainment & dinner

 

Nov
5
Sun
2017
NHSP – Bijaya Sammelani 2017: November 5, 2017 @ Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton University
Nov 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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

Dec
17
Sun
2017
Christmas Party: December 17, 2017 @ The Ottawa Citizen Hall
Dec 17 @ 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Christmas Party

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Details to be announced…

Jan
28
Sun
2018
Saraswati Puja: January 28, 2018 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Jan 28 @ 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Saraswati Puja

Sunday, January 18, 2018

Program: Not available.

Apr
8
Sun
2018
Pre-AGM Meeting – April 8, 2018 @ The Ottawa Citizen Auditorium (Baxter Hall)
Apr 8 @ 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Pre-AGM Meeting – April 8, 2018