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.

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

Christmas Party

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Details to be announced…

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:

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

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

Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja

Friday, Oct. 19, 2018

Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018

Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja

Sunday, Oct 21, 2018

Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events

Saturday, Oct 27, 2018

Christmas Party
Sunday, December 16, 2018

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.