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 – 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
Pre-AGM Meeting – April 8, 2018
Annual General Meeting – April 29, 2018
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”
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.
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.