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

Dec
7
Wed
2016
NHSP – Workshop: First Aid & CPR @ Tanglewood Park Community Centre
Dec 7 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm
ICCC Seniors and Deshantari of Ottawa present:

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)
Mar
5
Sun
2017
NHSP – Workshop: Insurance and Financial Planning for seniors @ East India Company Bells Corner [613-721-3777]
Mar 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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 6138393045 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:

Time Speaker Topic
11 am –
12 noon
Randy Harrison
(HollisWealth Advisory Services)
Insurance products for Seniors’ Long Term Care in Residence or Home
12 noon –
1 pm
Mark Antaya
(Investors Group)
Your Retirement Paycheck – Wealth Management for Seniors
1 pm – 2 pm Brunch catered by East India Restaurant
2 pm – 3 pm Michael Walsh
(Jebreen & Walsh LLP)
Special Topics on Estate Planning for Seniors

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

 

Mar
18
Sat
2017
Workshop: Safety, Security and Prevention of Cyber Fraud @ East India Company Restaurant
Mar 18 @ 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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

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/

Aug
9
Wed
2017
NHSP – Computer Literacy Classes for Seniors @ Tanglewood Park Community Centre
Aug 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

NHSP – Computer Literacy Classes for Seniors

– A module of 4 Computer Literacy classes for Seniors, including use of laptops & smartphones, the Internet and social media

– Arranged in collaboration with ICCC

– Classes provided at the Tanglewood Community Centre, from 6.00 – 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings

– The two instructors provided their services on a voluntary basis

Aug
16
Wed
2017
NHSP – Computer Literacy Classes for Seniors @ Tanglewood Park Community Centre
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

NHSP – Computer Literacy Classes for Seniors

– A module of 4 Computer Literacy classes for Seniors, including use of laptops & smartphones, the Internet and social media

– Arranged in collaboration with ICCC

– Classes provided at the Tanglewood Community Centre, from 6.00 – 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings

– The two instructors provided their services on a voluntary basis

Aug
23
Wed
2017
NHSP – Computer Literacy Classes for Seniors @ Tanglewood Park Community Centre
Aug 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

NHSP – Computer Literacy Classes for Seniors

– A module of 4 Computer Literacy classes for Seniors, including use of laptops & smartphones, the Internet and social media

– Arranged in collaboration with ICCC

– Classes provided at the Tanglewood Community Centre, from 6.00 – 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings

– The two instructors provided their services on a voluntary basis

Aug
30
Wed
2017
NHSP – Computer Literacy Classes for Seniors @ Tanglewood Park Community Centre
Aug 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

NHSP – Computer Literacy Classes for Seniors

– A module of 4 Computer Literacy classes for Seniors, including use of laptops & smartphones, the Internet and social media

– Arranged in collaboration with ICCC

– Classes provided at the Tanglewood Community Centre, from 6.00 – 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday evenings

– The two instructors provided their services on a voluntary basis

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
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
21
Sat
2018
Deshantari Annual Dinner 2018 – April 21, 2018 @ Centurian Conference and Event Centre
Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Annual Dinner 2018 – April 21, 2018

Buy Tickets Online (Click Here)

Buy Tickets In Cash (Call the Numbers given below)

Aug
15
Wed
2018
72nd Independence day of India celebration: Aug 15, 2018 @ India House
Aug 15 @ 10:00 am

72nd Independence day of India: August 15, 2018

RSVP : Tel:613-7443751/52/53-Ext. 239(Ms. Shivangi)

Core activity: Flag hoisting, Patriotic songs (including refreshments).

Please check the flyer below for more info:


 

Aug
18
Sat
2018
Deshantari’s Open House 2018 @ Baxter Hall
Aug 18 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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”

Oct
19
Fri
2018
Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja: Oct. 19, 2018 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

Priest: Sushil Bhattacharya (Sasthi and Saptami morning)
Tantra-dharak: Subhankar Pandit (Sasthi and Saptami morning)
Observer: Soumya Bagchi
Priest: Nirmal Sinha (Saptami evening)
Tantra-dharak: Mita Das (Saptami evening)
Bhog: Shipra Chandra (morning) & Hasu Ghosh(evening)
Puja Lead: Nandini Sengupta and Minakshi Sarkar (morning) & Gopa Bhoumik and Mabhin Ghosh Datta(evening)
Timings
Maha Sasthi puja and Bodhan 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 PM
Maha Saptami puja 12:30 P.M.– 3 PM
Evening puja 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Sandhya Arati 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cultural Program (play by children) 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner 8:00 PM – 10 PM
Hall Closes 10:30 PM
Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja: Oct. 19, 2018 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

Priest: Sushil Bhattacharya (Sasthi and Saptami morning)
Tantra-dharak: Subhankar Pandit (Sasthi and Saptami morning)
Observer: Soumya Bagchi
Priest: Nirmal Sinha (Saptami evening)
Tantra-dharak: Mita Das (Saptami evening)
Bhog: Shipra Chandra (morning) & Hasu Ghosh(evening)
Puja Lead: Nandini Sengupta and Minakshi Sarkar (morning) & Gopa Bhoumik and Mabhin Ghosh Datta(evening)
Timings
Maha Sasthi puja and Bodhan 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 PM
Maha Saptami puja 12:30 P.M.– 3 PM
Evening puja 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Sandhya Arati 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cultural Program (play by children) 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner 8:00 PM – 10 PM
Hall Closes 10:30 PM
Oct
20
Sat
2018
Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja: Oct. 20, 2018 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 pm

Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

Priest: Sushil Bhattacharya
Tantra-dharak (Astami puja): Bonnie Chakraborty
Observer: Soumya Baghchi
Priest(Sondhi Puja): Arnab Chatterjee
Tantra-dharak (Sondhi puja): Subhankar Pandit
Observer: Debasish Chakraborty
Bhog: Anjana Sen (morning) &

Ila Dutta(evening)

Puja Lead: Mita Das (morning)  Rekha Bhattacharya & Manoshi Kumar (evening)
Timings(Tentative)
Maha Astami puja, Arati 9:00 AM – 12:30
Pushpanjali and Prasad 12:30-1:00PM
Lunch 1 PM- 2:30 PM
Sondhi puja 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Sandhya Arati and Prasad 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cultural Program 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Hall Closes 11:00 PM
Oct
21
Sun
2018
Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja: Oct 21, 2018 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja

Sunday, Oct 21, 2018

Priest: Aditya Chakraborty
Tantra-dharak: Sumit Banerjee
Observer:Debasish Chakraborty
Bhog: Mita Das
Puja Lead: Ila Dutta
Timings(tentative)
Maha Navami 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Pushpanjali and Prasad 11:00AM -11:30 AM
Dashami puja and Bisarjan 11:30 – 12:30 PM
Sidur Khela, Kolakuli & Bijoya Greetings 12:30 PM –1:00 PM
Lunch 1:00 PM