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

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
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
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.

Apr
6
Sat
2019
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:

 

Jun
11
Tue
2019
OIFFA 2019 @ Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne &VIP
Jun 11 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 15 @ 9:00 pm

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.

Aug
17
Sat
2019
Deshantari Picnic: August 17, 2019 @ Breton Beach
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am

Deshantari Picnic 2019

Date: Saturday August 17, 2019

Location:  Breton Beach, Lac-Philippe

Time: 10 am to 5 pm

 

Below are the details:

Menu:  
Starters Jhal-muri, tea, grilled corn
Lunch option A: Kosha Mangsho (Mutton curry)
Lunch option B: Fish Curry
Lunch option C (veg): Paneer Dalna
The above all options includes:  

Beans Posto, Dal, T​omato Chutney, Rice​

 

For Kids: Chicken burgers/Chicken hot dogs/Grilled corn
Dessert: Rasogulla, J​ilipi, Watermelon

Please click on the link below to RSVP your attendance along with your meal preference by August 2,  2019  (either option A, B or C)

RSVP link:  https://forms.gle/Ty4FFhet1WxQZrCc8

Picnic Fees:

Members : Free

Non-members/guests: $15 for Adults and for kids over 12 yrs. (Food coupons will be provided)

There will be some fun activities for kids and adults.

 

Kind Request: Our treasurer will be collecting Membership fees, Puja Donations and other special donations at the picnic table.

Membership fees for 2019-2020

Family:  $75.00

Single:  $50.00

Student:$25.00

 

Puja Donations

Member (family) – $190
Member (single) – $140
Student (all days) – $60


Special Donations:

We welcome special donations from $200 and above or you can also sponsor dessert or sponsor any of the meals (either lunch or dinner) for Durga Puja and Lakshmi puja.

 

Payment Options: 

Either pay:

  • By E-Transfer at sampasubrata@gmail.com
  • Bring cash or cheque payable to Deshantari of Ottawa-Carleton in Trust

For any questions or concerns, please email at  deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com