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:- Prabir Neogi (Chair and Core-Member)
- Atulesh Nandi (Core-Member)
- Arun Roy (Core-Member)
- Angsuman Rudra
- Manas Dan
- Anindo Maiti
Event Calendar Agenda View
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 – 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
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
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
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 – 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
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.
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
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
Deshantari Picnic 2019
Date: Saturday August 17, 2019
Location: Breton Beach, Lac-Philippe
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Below are the details:
| Menu: | |
| Starters | Jhal-muri, tea, grilled corn |
| Lunch option A: | Kosha Mangsho (Mutton curry) |
| Lunch option B: | Fish Curry |
| Lunch option C (veg): | Paneer Dalna |
| The above all options includes: | Beans Posto, Dal, Tomato Chutney, Rice
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| For Kids: | Chicken burgers/Chicken hot dogs/Grilled corn |
| Dessert: | Rasogulla, Jilipi, Watermelon |
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.
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