2021-05-21 Tanglewood Park Seniors Group Virtual Meeting

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Dear Friends,


Last Friday, over 60 members attended the Zoom meeting. Thank you everyone for participating. Dr. Bharti was unable to attend, Mr. Anil Sukhija shared a video on Brain Health that focused on the foods that are beneficial for the optimum brain function. These foods include Fatty Fish, Coffee, Blueberries, Turmeric, Broccoli, Pumpkin Seeds, Nuts, Dark Chocolate, Oranges, Eggs and Green Tea.

Songs and Poetry focused mainly on Ardaas and "Hope". Hope for a better future for all, beyond the pandemic.

Please Note:

1. COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS IN INDIA
ICCC campaign to raise Funds for India is still ongoing. Last week $10,000, and this week $5,000 have been sent to EKAL India for use toward India Covid Relief. A BIG Thank You to all who contributed. If you have not yet contributed , but wish to do so, please go to icccottawa.org to make your donation.

Our Salute! and Kudos to all the Frontline Workers and the Volunteers working to alleviate Human Suffering. They are doing a Tremendous Job.

2. On 18th May The province of Ontario has opened booking for COVID-19 vaccine to people over the age 18 yrs.

The Friday's Seniors Meeting on Zoom:
Meeting Hosts:
Anil Sukhija, Chair ICCC Seniors Program
Sudesh Kanda, Coordinator, Seniors-Tanglewood Group Program:

10:00-11:00. 'Maintenance of Lawns and control of plant bugs" By Rob Danforth
11:00-11:10. Announcements By Anil Sukhija
11;10-1215 Songs, Bhajans and jokes
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The Thursday Seniors Meeting on Zoom:

Meeting Host :
Jagjit Khosla, Coordinator, Seniors-Orleans Group Program:

PROGRAM

14:00-15:00. Songs, Poetry and Jokes.
15:00-15:30. Rabindranath Tagore - A Presentation By Jayanti Roy
(in Celebration of his 150th Birthday Anniversary)

NOTE: The Thursday & Friday meeting details are good till December 2021
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Indo-Canadian Community Yoga Classes

The Great India Festival presents SAMANVAYA - the Festival of Togetherness
"During these tough times, we like to positively contribute our share by providing work to the artists and art workers; and engage the patrons of The Great India Festival. On the occasion of the Asian Heritage Month celebrated in Canada, we present you"
SAMANVAYA - the Festival of Togetherness

May 23, 2021 Sunday
10:00 AM EDT - Special Workshop on Raja Yoga by Sangeeta, Brahma Kumaris Ottawa
6:00 PM EDT - Cultural Programs
Please join us with the following link: Zoom link

We will celebrate International Day of Yoga on June 21st and organize 'Yoga in Canada Summit' - please save the date!
'Yoga in Canada' by The Great India Festival brings you 9 yoga sessions every week and special workshops every month.

Here is the schedule for the Yoga sessions.
Yoga classes focussing on ‘Asanas’: See New Registration Link Below

Sundays: 8 AM EST led by Sri Premji Kerai
Mondays: 8 AM EST led by Smt. Veena Sharma
Tuesdays: 6 PM EST led by Smt. Veena Sharma
Wednesdays: This Wednesday a Discussion on Yoga from 6 PM to 6:30 PM.
Premji will lead the class from 6:30 PM -7:30 PM
Fridays: 6 PM EST led by Smt. Veena Sharma
Saturdays: 8AM EST Yoga for Children by Jagruthi Bandaru

There is a 2 step process. You need to register only once to attend the workshops and regular classes.
[1] Please click the link below and fill your name and e-mail address:

REGISTRATION LINK

[2] Once you fill in the information you will receive the Zoom link to join the workshop. Please use that link to join the Zoom session on Saturday. [The same link will be used for Kids class from 5 PM on Saturday.]

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Pranayama and Dhyana’.... by Smt. Girija Waghray:
WebEx link: https://dhyaanwithgirija.my.webex.com/meet/girijaw
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays....8 AM - 9:30 AM EST
Please join the classes 10 minutes before the start time.
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COVID-19 UPDATES

Ottawa Public Health < -- Link-- Link is external
How Ontario is responding to COVID-19? <-- Link is external
Canada Public Health - COVID-19 Outbreak Update <-- Link is external
City of Ottawa - COVID-19 in Ottawa <-- Link is external
Icccottawa.org <-- Follow the COVID-19 links

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Please stay safe. Stay Healthy. Stay Inspired. Stay active and socially engaged (virtually). Wishing 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)
sudesh@icccottawa.org