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

Oct
13
Fri
2017
NHSP – Diwali Evening at Palki Restaurant @ Palki Restaurant
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

NHSP – Diwali Evening at Palki Restaurant

“Happy Seniors, Healthy Seniors”

-ICCC and Deshantari collaboration

-Lecture, entertainment & dinner

 

Nov
5
Sun
2017
NHSP – Transportation Assistance to Seniors
Nov 5 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

NHSP – 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

2) Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre

3) Bijaya Sammilani event at the Kailash Mittal Theatre, Carleton Univ.

NHSP funds used

– 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.

NHSP – Bijaya Sammelani 2017: November 5, 2017 @ Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton University
Nov 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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

Dec
17
Sun
2017
Christmas Party: December 17, 2017 @ The Ottawa Citizen Hall
Dec 17 @ 5:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Christmas Party

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Details to be announced…

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.

Jul
7
Sat
2018
Sangeet Sandhya: Musical Evening, July 07, 2018 @ Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton University
Jul 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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:

Jul
22
Sun
2018
Deshantari Picnic: July 22, 2018
Jul 22 @ 10:00 am

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

Aug
10
Fri
2018
The Great India Festival 2018 @ Ottawa City hall
Aug 10 – Aug 12 all-day

THE GREAT INDIA FESTIVAL 2018
Aug 10-12

The Great India Festival is just around  the corner to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage through multifaceted programs. Please be a part of this 3-day long fun filled colorful event.

Please check the flyer below for overview on the schedules, core activities and other info:


 

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
14
Sun
2018
Mahalaya 2018 Broadcast: October 14, 2018 @ 93.1 FM CKCU (Carleton University Radio Station)
Oct 14 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

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!

Oct
19
Fri
2018
SPCO – Transportation Assistance Service to Seniors
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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 Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre

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.

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
SPCO – Transportation Assistance Service to Seniors
Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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 Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre

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.

Oct
21
Sun
2018
SPCO – Transportation Assistance Service to Seniors
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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 Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre

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.

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
Oct
27
Sat
2018
SPCO – Transportation Assistance Service to Seniors
Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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 Durga & Lakshmi Puja celebration events at the Ron Kolbus Centre

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.

Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events: Oct 27, 2018 @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events

Saturday, Oct 27, 2018

Priest: Nirmal Sinha
Tantra-dharak: Subhankar Pandit
Bhog: Shibani Cherla
Puja Lead: Jayanti Roy
Timings
Laxmi Puja 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Pushpanjali and Prasad distribution 5:00 PM- 6:00PM
Cultural Program 6:00 -7:00 PM
Dinner 7:00 PM
Hall Closes 10:00 PM