NHSP – Picnic at Rideau Provincial Park

Trips & Outings:

-All day inter-generational outing and picnic at the Rideau River Provincial Park, with volunteers cooking lunch, as well as preparing and serving Indian snacks and refreshments.

-Transportation Assistance was provided to 10 seniors with mobility issues.

NHSP – Trip to 1000 Island Boat Cruise

All day Inter-generational outing by motor coach to Kingston and Gananoque, combined with a 2.5 hr. Boat Cruise of the 1000 Islands.

–NHSP funds used

– Funds used mainly for the rental of the motor coach, and for the 1000 Islands Boat Cruise

– Pizza Lunch provided at the Kingston Lakeside Park; tea and refreshments at a picnic spot on the St. Laurent river, during the return trip from Gananoque.

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Sept. 29, 2017

Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017

Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja

Sunday, Oct 01, 2017

Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events

Sunday, Oct 08, 2017

Saraswati Puja

Sunday, January 18, 2018

Program: Not available.

Deshantari Picnic 2018

Please join for the Deshantari picnic-2018  on Sunday, July the 22nd at Vincent Massey park- Section F (map enclosed).

Please do not forget to RSVP your attendance along with your meal preference by July 12, 2018.

RSVP

Menu:
Starters: Jhal-muri, tea, grilled corn

Lunch option A: Kosha Mangsho (Mutton curry)
Lunch option B: Fish Sarshe
Lunch option C (veg): Paneer Makhani

The above all options includes:
Beans Posto, Dal, rice, Tomato Chutney

For Kids: Pizza and Macaroni/Cheese
Dessert: Rasogulla, Jilebi, Watermelon

In addition to delicious food, there will be fun activities for kids and adults.

For any questions and concerns, please email @ deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com

Click here to download pdf copy of the map

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja

Sunday, Oct 21, 2018

Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events

Saturday, Oct 27, 2018

Saraswati Puja

Sunday, February 10, 2019

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 Saraswati Puja celebration events at the  Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4M3.

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, will be provided to a limited number of Deshantari seniors with mobility issues during Deshantari Annual Dinner celebration events at the  Ottawa City Hall- Jean Peagott Place, 110 Laurier Ave W, Ottawa.

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.

Deshantari Picnic 2019

Date: Saturday August 17, 2019

Location:  Breton Beach, Lac-Philippe

Time: 10 am to 5 pm

Below are the details:

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.

Payment Options: 

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

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 04, 2019

Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja

Saturday, Oct. 05, 2019