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.

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

-3 lectures

-ICCC and Deshantari collaboration

–NHSP funds used

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

Half-day Seminar-Workshop at the East India Company, Bells Corners, including buffet lunch

Transportation assistance Service for limited number of Deshantari Seniors

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

Half-day Seminar-Workshop at the Baxter Center (Citizens Building).

1 lecture on “The Science of Happiness”

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

Half-day Seminar-Workshop at the East India Company, Bells Corners, including buffet lunch

Transportation assistance is available to a limited number of Deshantari seniors.

Deshantari’s NHSP Committee, in collaboration with ICCC, is organizing a Workshop as per details below. The purpose of the workshop is two-fold: to increase the level of awareness of the seniors-related issues, and to bridge the inter-generational gap.

Date and Time: March 18, Sunday, 11 AM to 3 PM
Venue: East India Co. Restaurant, 1993 Robertson Rd.
Tickets: Subsidized ticket of $8 per person including lunch. All adult Deshantari and ICCC members are eligible.

Prior registration is required by sending an email to: arun.roy@sympatico.ca

Since the seats are limited, registration would be on the first-come-first served basis.

Deadline for registration: March 15, 2018

Program:
11AM —–Guests arrive, pay for and pick up tickets ($8 per person).
11:30 to 12:30 PM——Information Sessions
11:30 to 12 PM : “Downsizing Homes in Senior Years”
12 to 12:30 PM: “Senior Related Issues and Help Available” by Council on Aging of Ottawa
12: 30 to 1:30 PM —–Lunch
1:30 to 3 PM Entertainment program of Bengali and Hindi songs.

Pre-AGM Meeting – April 8, 2018

Annual Dinner 2018 – April 21, 2018

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Annual General Meeting – April 29, 2018

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

Deshatari’s Open House 2018

Program Schedule:

3:00-3:15   Meet and greet everyone

3:15-3:30   Short Presentation by Dr. Prabir Neogi  on recently published book ” A History of Indo- Canadians in Ottawa – A journey across generations”

3:30-3:45   Information Session by Dr. Eugene on Dentures

3:45-5:00   Bangla Songs – On Popular demand, our friend Ashok Ghosh has generously agreed to entertain us.

5:00-6:00   Adda/Tea/Snacks

Kindly note: We will be collecting Deshantari Membership fees(Outstanding) and puja donations at this event. Cheques payable to “Deshantari of Ottawa Carleton in Trust”

Annual Dinner 2019 – April 06, 2019

We take immense pleasure of extending cordial invitation to you all for the Annual Dinner on Saturday, April 6th, 2019.                                                        

Please click on this link to:  RSVP  

Deadline for RSVP by: March 15th, 2019

              Payment by: March 24th, 2019

Please check below for details:

AGM 2019 – April 28, 2019

Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards
June 11-15, 2019

Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne &VIP
325 Marché Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 5J3, Canada

Please check  https://www.oiffa.com for details.

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