2021-01-08 Tanglewood Park Seniors Group Virtual Meeting

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Dear Friends,

Greetings !!

Weekly Zoom Meetings (Thursdays and Fridays) will continue to keep us connected in 2021.

Please Note:
1. As of 1 January, there is New I.D and Password to Join in on Zoom,. The correct I.D and Password is included in the Information below on Thursday and the Friday Meetings, and in each and every weekly email that is sent. Please check the details before signing in.

2. ICCC Seniors is exploring the possibility of providing a Meals on Wheels type of service (at cost) for those who find it difficult to cook for themselves. Indian meals prepared by one or more licensed facilities will be delivered by volunteers. Recently, a survey email has been sent. Please respond to it, also forward it to anyone who you think may benefit from it.

3. ICCC Community Celebration - Virtual Event – 29th January 2021 (10:30-11:30 a.m.) ― This event will be held to felicitate Dr. Jagmohan Humar, C.M., Distinguished Research professor, Carleton University on his appointment as Member of the Order of Canada, one of the highest awards bestowed by the Government of Canada.
Program details and the ZOOM meeting link will be sent soon. R.S.V.P. By Friday, the 22nd January 2021.

4. ICCC Lohri / Pongal / Makar Sankranti Celebrations on Friday 15th January 2021

5. Here is a link to the webinar that was organized by the Overseas Friends of India early this month, for Mental Health Awareness and COVID-19. It is quite informative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRy_3E2EXmc&t=18s

The Friday Seniors Meeting on Zoom:
Meeting Host:
Sudesh Kanda, Coordinator, Seniors-Tanglewood Group

PROGRAM:
10:00 - 10:45...."Yoga for Life Mantra" by Dr. Virendra Bharti, (includes 15 minutes for Q&A)
10:45 - 12:00.... Information Sharing, Poetry, Songs, Jokes, etc.
Dr. Virendra Bharti's Session will start right on time at 10:00 SHARP. So, Please log on 10 minutes before the session starts, in order to not miss any information from beginning of the session.

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The Thursday Seniors Meeting on Zoom:

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

PROGRAM
14:00-15:30 Information Sharing, Songs and Poetry

Presentation:
Mr. Ram Sahi will make a presentation on the Farm Bills that the Govt. of India has recently passed. It will include the background for this action and its justification. It will also discuss the concerns farmers have, and the possible resolution of the issues.

NOTE: The Thursday & Friday meeting details are good till December 2021
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Icccottawa.org <-- Follow the COVID-19 links

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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.

'Yoga in Canada' of The Great India Festival brings you 9 yoga sessions every week and special workshops every month.
Here is the schedule for the regular Yoga sessions.
Yoga classes focussing on ‘Asanas’:
Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ipk-djft-odj
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
Wednesday: 6 PM EST led by Sri Premji Kerai
Fridays: 6 PM EST led by Smt. Veena Sharma

WebEx link for Yoga classes focussing ’Pranayama and Dhyana’ by Smt. Girija Waghray:
https://dhyaanwithgirija.my.webex.com/meet/girijaw
Wednesdays, Friday, Saturday, Sunday....8 AM - 9:30 AM EST
Please join the class 10 minutes before the start time.

January Special workshop on Yoga.
Topic: Asanas to activate our Chakras
Presenter: Shree Amalsingh Badal, Toronto
Time: 6 PM - 7 PM EST
Day/Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 2021

It is free and open to all.
Please register with the link below to participate in this workshop.
www.tgifottawa.ca/yoga

Seniors Exercise Sessions Lead by Smt. Savita Bansal

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday: 2:30-3:30 PM

To join these sessions, please call Savita at 613-226-5461. She will need your email address to forward you the link.

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