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:- Prabir Neogi (Chair and Core-Member)
- Atulesh Nandi (Core-Member)
- Arun Roy (Core-Member)
- Angsuman Rudra
- Manas Dan
- Anindo Maiti
Event Calendar Agenda View
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
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Venue: Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Dr, Greely, ON K4P 1B1, Phone: (613) 821-1010.
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.
Bhog at Hindu Temple 2018
Venue: Hindu Temple Ottawa-Carleton
Address: 4385 Bank Street, Gloucester, ON K1X 1G6
Date: Nov. 18th, 2018 (Sunday)
Schedule:
9:30 AM Members and guests to arrive ( Specially those who wants to give your names for the puja, please be there by 9:45 AM and provide your names to the priest).
10:00 AM Puja Starts
11:00 AM – 11: 40 AM Devotional songs/Bhajans (Those who are interested, please send your request by email at: deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com).
11.45 AM – 12:00 PM Bhog offering
12:30PM – 12:45 PM Arati
1:00 PM Prasad/Lunch
Kindly click on the RSVP link below to confirm your attendance by November 14th in order to do a better food estimation.
Hope to see you all at the temple!
Christmas Party
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Details are here below:
Date: Sunday, December 16th, 2018
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Age group: 5 years to 12 years
Venue: Funhaven (Fun filled evening with lots of activities)
Address: 1050 Baxter Road, Ottawa, ON K2C 3P1, Phone: 613-828-4386
Food: Pizza, Soft drinks, Nut free Cup cakes
This year, we prefer parents to buy a gift for their kid of his/her choice and keep it surprise, so each kid can receive the gift from Santa.
Kindly RSVP only if your kid is able to attend as there is a cost involved for each kid. If for any reasons, your kid is not able to make it after RSVP’ed then make sure to inform us by email at deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com to cancel.
We are looking forward to seeing all our little members at the party on Sunday the Dec.16th, 2018.
2. The Flag hoisting ceremony will take place at 1000 hrs sharp followed by rendition of National Anthem, reading of address of President of India to the Nation by the High Commissioner, rendition of patriotic songs and a brief reception over refreshments.
3. All members of your association and friends of India are cordially invited. For more information/ RSVP send email at inf.ottawa@mea.gov.in or call telephone 613-7443751/52/53 Extn 239 (Ms Shivangi).
Saraswati Puja
Sunday, February 10, 2019
If for any reasons, you are not able to make it after RSVP’ed then please make sure to inform us by email at deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com to cancel.
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.
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.
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:
AGM 2019 – April 28, 2019
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.
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, Tomato Chutney, Rice
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| For Kids: | Chicken burgers/Chicken hot dogs/Grilled corn |
| Dessert: | Rasogulla, Jilipi, 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.
Either pay:
- By E-Transfer at sampasubrata@gmail.com
- Through online at https://deshantari.org/
via PayPal using credit card or Paypal Account
- Bring cash or cheque payable to Deshantari of Ottawa-Carleton in Trust
For any questions or concerns, please email at deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com
Maha Sasthi and Maha Saptami Puja
Friday, Oct. 04, 2019
| Sashti Pujo and arti | 10:30am – 12:30pm |
| Maha Saptami Pujo and Arti | 01:00pm – 04:00pm |
| Maha Saptami Puja and Arti (evening) | 05:30pm – 07:00pm |
| Prashad | 07:00pm – 07:30pm |
| Children Instrumentals and Dance drama | 07:30pm – 08:30pm |
| Dinner | 08:30pm – 09:30pm |
| Closing | 11:00pm |
Maha Astami and Sondhi Puja
Saturday, Oct. 05, 2019
| Maha Ashtami Pujo (Morning) | 09:00am – 12:00pm |
| Pushpanjali | 12:00pm – 12:30pm |
| Prashad | 12:30PM – 01:00pm |
| Lunch | 01:30pm – 03:00pm |
| Maha Ashtami Sondhi Pujo | 05:30pm – 07:30pm |
| Prashad | 07:30pm – 08:00pm |
| Dhunuchi dance/Temple dance and Jalsha | 08:00pm – 09:00pm |
| Dinner | 09:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Closing | 11:00pm |
Maha Navami and Bijoya Dashami Puja
Sunday, Oct 06, 2019
| Maha Navami Pujo (morning) | 09:30am – 11:30am |
| Dashami pujo and Bisharjan | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Prashad | 12:30pm – 01:00pm |
| Sindoor Khela | 01:00pm – 01:30pm |
| Lunch | 01:30pm – 03:00pm |
| Open Microphone | 03:00pm – 04:00pm |
| Tear Down | 04:00pm – 07:00pm |
Lakshmi Puja and Cultural Events
Saturday, Oct 12, 2019
| Laxmi Pujo | 04:00pm – 06:00pm |
| Pushpanjali and Prashad | 06:00pm – 07:00pm |
| Drama NataSamrat (Toronto Bengali Drama Group) | 07:00pm – 08:30pm |
| Dinner | 08:30pm – 10:00pm |
| Tear Down | 10:00pm – 11:00pm |
Bijoya Sammelani 2019
Friday, October 18, 2019
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: A Musical Program, presented By Parnava Banerjee, Zee Bangla Golden Voice Champion
Saraswati Puja
Sunday, February 02, 2020
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Place: Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave, Ottawa, ON K2B 8J8
RSVP:
Please confirm your attendance by January 21st, 2020 at this RSVP link RSVP
If for any reasons, you are unable to make it after RSVP’ed then please make sure to inform us by email at deshantari.ottawa@gmail.com to cancel.
Tentative Schedule:
Puja and Pushpanjali: 10:00 am – 11.30 am (Hathekhori will be held after Puja)
Prasad: 11:30 am
Cultural Program: 12:00 pm – 01:00 pm
Lunch: 1:00 pm – 02:30 pm
Cleanup: 04:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Food sponsor for Sarawati Puja: Sauravi Datta(Mimi)
Transportation Assistance: Transportation assistance for eligible Senior Members will be provided for the Saraswati Puja 2020. Interested members are requested to confirm the same with Gour Seal (613-830-5485) or by e-mail (gmseal@hotmail.com) before January 20, 2020..
Membership Fee for 2020-2021 Please note that the Annual Membership Fee for 2020-2021 will be collected on February 2nd (Sunday) at the Saraswati Puja event.
The fees are as follows:
Family: $75
Single: $50
Student: $25
Cheques are payable to “Deshantari of Ottawa-Carleton in Trust”. if you want to mail the cheque, you can mail it to: Treasurer, Deshantari of Ottawa-Carleton, 477 Victoria St., Winchester, ON K0C 2K0
Please bring your receipts for previous Deshantari purchases(if applicable) to our treasurer Subrata Das during the puja event. Please write your name on the back of the bundled receipts before submitting.
We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday, Feb 02, 2020.