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

Nov
17
Fri
2017
NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors @ Tanglewood Park Community Centre
Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

-3 lectures

-ICCC and Deshantari collaboration

NHSP funds used

 

Dec
3
Sun
2017
NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors @ East India Company Restaurant Bells Corner
Dec 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

 

Feb
25
Sun
2018
NHSP – Seminar for Seniors – The Science of Happiness – Feb 25, 2018 @ The Ottawa Citizen Auditorium
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

NHSP – Seminar-Workshop for Seniors

Half-day Seminar-Workshop at the Baxter Center (Citizens Building).

1 lecture on “The Science of Happiness”

 

Mar
18
Sun
2018
NHSP – Workshops (Downsizing and Aging) and Entertainment for Seniors – March 18, 2018 @ East India Company Restaurant Bells Corner
Mar 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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.

Apr
8
Sun
2018
Pre-AGM Meeting – April 8, 2018 @ The Ottawa Citizen Auditorium (Baxter Hall)
Apr 8 @ 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Pre-AGM Meeting – April 8, 2018

Apr
21
Sat
2018
Deshantari Annual Dinner 2018 – April 21, 2018 @ Centurian Conference and Event Centre
Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Annual Dinner 2018 – April 21, 2018

Buy Tickets Online (Click Here)

Buy Tickets In Cash (Call the Numbers given below)

Apr
29
Sun
2018
Annual General Meeting – April 29, 2018 @ The Ottawa Citizen Auditorium (Baxter Hall)
Apr 29 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Annual General Meeting – April 29, 2018

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:


 

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.

Oct
20
Sat
2018
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.

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.

Nov
10
Sat
2018
SPCO – Transportation Assistance Service to Seniors
Nov 10 @ 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.

Bijoya Sammelani 2018 @ Greely Community Centre
Nov 10 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Bijoya Sammelani 2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018

Venue: Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Dr, Greely, ON K4P 1B1, Phone: (613) 821-1010.

Click here for Directions

Here is the program details:

Here are the program details:

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Collect food coupon
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Light Dinner
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: A Musical Program, presented By Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Artist Oindrila Das. A biography is attached at the end.

Admission:
Free for Deshantari members.
$10 for Non-members.

Kindly RSVP by November 7th, 2018.
RSVP Link.

Please note, food will be served only for those who RSVP’d the headcount to avoid wastage.

Transportation service is available to the eligible seniors.  Please contact Gour Seal @ 613-830-5485 by 6th November.

 

Oindrila Das pptx

Feb
10
Sun
2019
SPCO – Transportation Assistance Service to Seniors @ Tom Brown Arena
Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 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 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.

Apr
6
Sat
2019
SPCO – Transportation Assistance Service to Seniors @ City Hall-John Peagott Place
Apr 6 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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.

Deshantari Annual Dinner 2019 – April 06, 2019 @ City Hall – Jean Pigott Place
Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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: