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
In collaboration with ICCC Seniors

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

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:

Who is this for? Seniors and their care providers should consider attending this workshops.

For information, please contact (by email): Prabir Neogi

Seminar: Resources Available To Seniors

Speaker: Mr George Wong, City of Ottawa

About the Seminar: Not available

Who is this for? Seniors and their care providers should consider attending this workshops.

For information, please contact (by email): Prabir Neogi

Vedanta and Wellness

Speaker: An eminent speaker from Vedanta Society of Toronto (Ram Krishna Mission)

R.S.V.P. Prabir Neogi

Workshop: Passport of Health And Travel Medicine

Speakers:

Dr Jason Brophy, MD, Infectious Diseases Specialist, CHEO
Ms Aajab Abdulhusein, Student at University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine

About the workshop: In this seminar, the presenters will provide useful tips for travelling abroad, and tell us about essentials medicines and preventive inoculations recommended for different countries. They will also advise on what medical records we should have in our possession. Each attendee will be given a personal health record booklet entitled “My Passport of Health.”

Who is this for? Seniors and their care providers should consider attending this workshops.

For information, please contact:

Indu Gambhir (613-565-1653)
Anil Sukhija (613-791-7593)
Prabir Neogi (613-746-2329)

Laughter The Best Medicine – Is It Myth or Reality?
— Seminar & Dinner Event

Ticket Price: $15 per person

Program items:

• Lots of laughter and fun: Jokes, songs and poetry by local artists and seniors
• Humorous speakers – Short speeches will be interspersed with songs, poetry and jokes:
  • Dr. Indu Gambhir, speaking on “Humour – Effect on Health.”
  • Dr. Rajiv Singh Samant, Radiation Oncologist at Ottawa Hospital, and author of the book “Smiles from the Clinic: A humorous look at cancer” — speaking on “Humour – How it can help the patient in a difficult situation.“
  • Kirti Kaila, Geriatric Nurse and Community Activist, speaking on “Humorous situations when acting as a translator.”
• Dinner

Master of Ceremonies: Vidhant Pal

Pick up tickets from:

• Prabir Neogi (613-746-2329)

Basic First Aid And CPR Training For Seniors

Speaker: James Patterson from Red Cross/St. John Ambulance

About the workshop:

Following topics will be covered by the speaker:

• Basic first aid in situations of injury, sprain,fracture and Burns. How to support self and others while waiting for the help to arrive.
• When to call 911? What information is needed when calling 911.
• What precautions are to be taken while taking care of someone after his/her hospitalization due to surgery or medical condition.
• Information about what is Medic alert and Life line.

Who is this for? Seniors and their care providers should consider attending this workshops.

Cost: Please note that there is no cost for the seniors.

Refreshments: Tea and snacks will be served during the break.

For information, please contact:

• Prabir Neogi (613-746-2329)

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)

Seminar on Insurance, Retirement and Estate Planning for Seniors

Deshantari’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) team in collaboration with the ICCC Seniors NHSP team are excited to present this seminar as per the details below:

Cost:

• $5 per person for the first 50 responses (RSVP) received.
• $15 per person for all those who respond after the first 50 responses (RSVP).

NOTE: If you would like to get the $5 per person discounted tickets, RSVP by 02 March, 2017 (mid-night) otherwise no RSVP is required. The discounted tickets are given on a first-come, first-served basis up to a limit of 50 tickets. As the tickets are significantly discounted no shows will be billed the full amount.

RSVP:

• Please click here to send an email with the participant name(s) to the following latest by March 2nd, 2017 (mid-night).
• Those without email access can call Angsuman Rudra at 613‐839‐3045 before 02 Mar, 2017.

At the venue, the tickets will be distributed by Angsuman Rudra as per the RSVPs received. Please note that reserved tickets must be picked up at the venue before the event starts at 11 am.

Schedule:

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your fellow community folks and learn about insurance, financial and estate planning.

So we look forward to seeing you all. Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your ticket(s).

Best Regards,

Deshantari’s NHSP Team

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)

Safety, Security and Prevention of Cyber Fraud Seminar

The cost to Deshantari Members:

• $10 per person for the first 50 RSVPs received
• $30 per person after the first 50 RSVPs have been received from Deshantari Members

The cost to ICCC Members:

• $10 per person for the first 20 RSVPs received
• $30 per person after the first 20 RSVPs have been received from ICCC Members

Program Details:

• Music and Cultural program
• Seminar on Safety, Security and Prevention of Cyber Fraud for Seniors
• Dinner Buffet (with 17-20 hot entrees) and Networking

How to RSVP for this event?

Please send your RSVP no later than 14 March, 2017 (mid-night) using the following weblink:

https://goo.gl/forms/bhY5HzuMaGQMUIIV2

How would seniors get transportation to come to the venue?

Deshantari seniors, who require transportation to and from the venue, should contact Gour Seal at 613-830-5485.

How to get tickets?

At the venue, the tickets will be distributed by Angsuman Rudra as per the RSVPs received via the above website. Please note that reserved tickets must be picked up before the event starts at 5 pm. As the tickets are significantly discounted no shows will be billed the full amount.

Like many of our earlier events, this event is organised jointly with Indo-Canadian Community Centre (ICCC). So we look forward to seeing you all. Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your ticket(s).

Best Regards,

Deshantari’s NHSP Team