2020-10-02 Tanglewood Park Seniors Group Virtual Meeting

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Dear Friends,

Greetings!

Last Friday, 50+ Members joined in on the Zoom Meeting. We continue to record and post Dr. Bharti's "Yoga For Life Mantra" on the icccottawa.org webpage, in the 'Spiritual Hub', usually 1-2 days after the recording. It's a go to place if you missed the session or if you want to recap.

A couple of Announcements this week:

1. On 26 September, ICCC AGM was held via Zoom. The Meeting was successful and went very smoothly. ICCC Board gives special thanks to Anil Agrawal, for the technical help provided, and to Priya Agrawal for the outstanding way in which she handled her duties as the Zoom host. ICCC Board has been working hard and has made great strides under the leadership of it's President Mr. Kanwal Talwar over the past couple of years.
The ICCC is asking its members to consider becoming life-members and take interest in it's activities and get involved.

We have a wealth of skill set in our Indo-Canadian community. ICCC has come a long way since its inception. ICCC is encouraging younger Indo-Canadians to come forward and join the ICCC Membership. The younger generation can help propel the ICCC Vision and Mission forward with even greater energy and enthusiasm. They will also reap the benefits for their involvement, just as their parents and grandparents are benefitting. ICCC is bringing the local Indo-Canadian seniors together and making life more socially fulfilling, and helping to dispel social isolation and loneliness.

2. Premier Ford announced that starting 25th September certain pharmacies have been authorized to conduct Covid tests. You can find the listed pharmacies in this link:

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/the-13 ... -1.5117010

3. High commission of India, Ottawa is holding a Virtual Town Hall on 29th September,2020 from 3.30 pm till 5.00 pm. The details of this event are:
The program will have a brief address by the High Commissioner, discussion of some consular matters like police verification for Passport and PCC, issue of Life Certificates during COVID restrictions, appointment-based services at HCI Ottawa, and OCI Scheme benefits.
Thereafter, the participants can ask any of their queries, in general, or specific to their applications.

To Join the Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81304130112
Zoom Meeting ID: 813 0413 0112
Passcode: 533977

4. Mahatma Gandhi annual lecture as per details below:
M. K. Gandhi Annual Lecture 2020
Virtual Panel Discussion on
"Mahatma Gandhi – Beyond the Civil Rights Movement"

Details of the Virtual Meeting (featuring Panel Discussion)
Meeting Date & Time: Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 (1 – 3 pm EST)
To join the Zoom meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/91645760958
Meeting ID: 916 4576 0958
Password: Gandhi

5. October 1 is National Seniors Day. This is an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate seniors.
Find out more about National Seniors Day at http://www.canada.ca/seniors

The Friday's Seniors Meeting on Zoom
Meeting host:
Sudesh Kanda, Coordinator, Seniors-Tanglewood Group Program:

10:00 - 11:00...."Yoga for Life Mantra" by Dr. Virendra Bharti, with time for Q&A
11:00 - 12:00.... Information Sharing, Poetry, Songs, Jokes, etc.
(Those who wish to perform, please come prepared with your item).

The Friday meeting details are good till the end of 2020


The Thursday's Seniors Meeting on Zoom:
Meeting host:
Jagjit Khosla, Coordinator, Seniors-Orleans Group Program:

14:00-15:00 Information Sharing, Songs and Poetry Recital, etc.
1500-1530 Amrit Khosla will make a short presentation on Gut Microbiome

The Thursday meeting details are good till Thursday, 29th October 2020.

Face Masks
Face Masks are going to be part of our everyday life for the foreseeable future. Our sincere Thank You to all our community members who have been busy stitching these masks for the community.

If you are in a position to volunteer, or if you need face masks, please contact Mr. Anil Sukhija by email (chair-seniors@icccottawa.org) or by calling at 613-791-7593.

COVID-19 updates
We have entered a 2nd wave of surge in Corona Virus cases.
You will find relevant up-to-date information on Covid-19 on the following websites. Check-in often. and take necessary precautions.
- Ottawa Public Health (link is external)
- Ontario Ministry of Health(link is external)
- Public Health Agency of Canada(link is external)
- City of Ottawa
OR
Follow the Links on icccottawa.org

Indo-Canadian Community Yoga Classes
Try and attend as many of these yoga classes as you can. There are many benefits to daily yoga practice.
Yoga makes you feel better. Yoga increases your flexibility. Yoga improves your strength. Yoga boosts your immune system. Yoga builds focus. Yoga energizes you. Yoga boosts your metabolism. Yoga reduces anxiety..........

Classes on Sunday (7:55 AM) and Wednesday (5:55 PM) are led by Premji.
Classes on Tuesday (5:55 PM) and Friday (8:00AM) & (5:55 PM) are led by Veena ji.
Link to join the community Yoga class:
https://meet.google.com/ipk-djft-odj
Google Meeting Code: ipk-djft-odj

Books Published By Indo-Canadians living in Ottawa, on sale on amazon.ca
1) Book by Nilambari Ghai
From Johanne to Janaki - Bringing Vikings to Varanasi - available in paperback on Amazon
See Excerpts on:
ICCC Website: https://icccottawa.org/book-excerpt-fro ... bari-ghai/
ICCC Community Forums: viewtopic.php?
f=29&t=3450&sid=e362e7e34ad3fbcfb35bd48d3c90c3a8
ICCC Seniors Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/icccseniors/
ICCC Ottawa page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/icccottawa/

2) Book By Prabir Neogi and Nand Tandon
A History Of Indo- Canadians in Ottawa- A journey Across Generations- available in Paperback and Kindel edition.


Please stay safe. Stay Healthy. Stay Inspired. Stay Active and Socially engaged (virtually). When you venture out to a public space, maintain a minimum of 6-foot distance from others, and wash hands frequently. Don't forget to wear your mask.. We wish you all good health

Looking forward to seeing you all on ZOOM.

Warm Regards.
Sudesh

Sudesh Kanda
613-869-0349
Co-ordinator ICCC Seniors (Tanglewood Group)
coordinator-seniors-tanglewood@icccseniors.org