Deshantari Walk-A-Thon

Saturday, August 19, 2017

On August 19th, Deshantari is arranging for a Walk-a-Thon (5K) at Vincent Massey Park (Section F), Ottawa. Below are the details:

Walk-a-Thon Details: Date- Saturday, August 19,2017 Time- 9:00 AM Venue- Vincent Massey Park – Section F (Map Link Below) All Donation will go to Ottawa Food Bank.

​The way the pledge and donation would work is simple. You get the names and addresses of the donors or complete the PLEDGE FORM and collect the donations. Please bring all donations ( to the venue) in the form of cash or cheque and hand it over to any Deshantari EC volunteers. All collections will be sent to Ottawa Food Bank, and donors will receive tax receipts (for $10 or more from Ottawa Food Bank) by mail in about 4-6 weeks. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could raise $2000? Please mark this date on your calendar and plan on attending. Hope to see you all at the venue. Thank you!

Map Link: Click to 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

Mahalaya 2017 Broadcast

Sunday, September 17, 2017 [6 AM – 7 AM]

Please enjoy the original Mahalaya broadcast (edited to fit the time slot)—that we all grew up with—at 93.1 CKCU FM (Carleton University). Yes, that familiar Birendra Krishna Bhadra’s Chandi recitation along with those unforgettable songs! Set your alarm clocks, wake your kids up, tell them the story of Ma Durga, and reminisce about your childhood.

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

NHSP – Diwali Evening at Palki Restaurant

“Happy Seniors, Healthy Seniors”

-ICCC and Deshantari collaboration

-Lecture, entertainment & dinner

Bijaya Sammelani

Sunday, November 5, 2017

We are cordially inviting you for the upcoming Bijoya Sammelani Event 2017. Artists from Montreal and local talent will entertain you throughout the evening.

Bijaya Sammelani Details:

Date: 5th November, 5 PM – 9 PM

Venue: Kailash Mital Theatre, Herzberg Laboratories, 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6

RSVP Link for attendance and meal preference : CLICK HERE

Note that:
1. We will start our program at 5:30 P.M.
2. Transportation arrangement for Senior Members requiring this service will be made and a separate email will be sent shortly with the details.
3. One food packet (Veg/ Non-Veg) will be served in a takeaway container at the end of the program to the RSVP’d members.
4. Food packets will be provided for children 5 years and above.
5. To avoid wastage, food packets will be ordered strictly on the basis of RSVP head count.
6. Kindly note that we will not be accepting RSVP responses beyond the deadline date of 23rd October 2017.
7. We have a limited number of tickets available for sale to guests/non-members, at $10 per person by paying cash / cheque before the deadline date as mentioned above to the following designated individuals:
a. Dipankar Chakravarty: Phone Number: 613-440-3280 (Barheaven) Email: dip.chakravarty.dc@gmail.com
b. Suman Kumar Roy Phone Number: 613-424-6084 (Carp/Kanata) Email: suman_kumar_roy@yahoo.com
c. Soumita Banerjee (Orleans) Cell Number: 613-617-2990 Email: deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com

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

Christmas Party

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Details to be announced…

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.

Sangeet Sandhya: July 07, 2018

RSVP : Please go to this  Link

Deadline for RSVP :  June. 20, 2018

Payment:
1. Using credit card or Paypal account via Paypal (Paypal fees included)
2. Cash or
3. By Cheque payable to “Deshantari of Ottawa-Carleton in Trust”.

Packet food: Will be served at the end of the event in a take away packet. The food will be ordered only for those who RSVP’d head count to avoid wastage.

Transportation service for eligible seniors: Please contact Gour Seal @ 613-830-5485 (A separate email will follow, closer to the event).

Please check the flyer below for more info:

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:

Mahalaya 2018 Broadcast

Sunday, October 14, 2018 [8 AM – 9 AM]

Please  listen to Birendra Krishna Bhadra’s Chandi recitation along with the melodious songs; and relive your memory with the story of Ma Durga’s evolution and her action to destroy the evils from the face of the earth!

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018