	*India Society of Worcester*
	Activities

Ongoing Activities and Programs

To view time, location and frequency of Regularly scheduled Events, click here

ISW - IMANE Free Health Stop

The Indian Medical Association of New England, along with the India Society of Worcester, provide the needed health care for the under served and uninsured in our community every Wednesday from 6 pm to 8 pm at India Center

Every week the Free Health Stop plans to provide acute care for non emergency medical problems, information on health issues and different issues related to diet. Service will be provided to anyone irrespective of their financial, immigration and insurance status and services are not limited to the Indian Community. No narcotics will be dispensed at this facility.

Free Health Stop will be open every Wednesday except when the Worcester Public Schools are closed because of a snow day. It will also be closed on Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Staffed by volunteer physicians, social workers, dieticians and members of the India Society of Worcester. We are looking for volunteers.

For further information call Dr. Sahdev Passey @ 508-753-3120

ISW - IYG Social night with a movie (suspended for now)

In March 2006, India Society of Worcester (ISW) launched a new event for ISW members ONLY - "Social Night with a Movie" hosted by members of ISW's Youth Group (IYG). The intent of this event is to provide a family room type atmosphere for socializing and making new friends. Social and movie night is held 3rd Friday of every month - Meet your friends and make new ones. For your comfort there will be other activities such as games, etc. Once in a quarter this event will host DJ/Dance program.

Along with adults, IYG youth organizes a movie in separate room. Any young student age 13 or over is welcome to join the activities.

Social night starts at 8 pm on 3rd friday every month at India Center. Any changes to time or date (when an exception is made), will be posted on the home page - www.iswonline.org

For more information or feedback on this program, please contact Shri Garg (508)-616-0456

Cultural Programs

ISW organizes a variety of cultural programs through out the year, many to celebrate festivals enjoyed by all Indians. Diwali, Holi, Republic Day and Independence Day are just a few to name. ISW often sponsors performances and concerts by renowned artists from India as well as by budding artists from our own community. In the past it has brought concerts by Asha Bhosle, Kumar Shanu, Ghulam Ali, Jagjit Singh, Anup Jalota, and Pandit Jasraj to Worcester. For more information or suggestions for cultural programs, please contact the cultural committee chair - Mrs Bharati Biswas

Cultural School

ISW's Cultural School meets every Sunday. At present classes are held in Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Tamil. New classes are added as students and teachers become available.

Click here to visit Cultural School Home page

ISW Youth Group (IYG)

This group, nick named IYG, provides a forum for the teenagers and young adults in the community to come together and take leadership in organizing programs and activities of interest to their age group. In past, the group has embarked on such activities as mountain climbing, hiking, Walk for Hunger.

For more information, click here

For more information, please contact Shri Garg at 508-616-0456

ISW Senior Citizen's Group

This group named "Humraahi" is geared toward meeting the needs of the Senior population of our community. If you or your parents are over the age of 55, please consider joining the group.

Click here to visit Humrahi Home page

Scholarship Program

ISW awards several scholarships to the high school students annually. ISW has also established ISW-Pramila Bhan Scholarship at Worcester State College. For more information, click here

ISW Networking

ISW community networking is constantly at work in a variety of ways, many in subtle and often invisible ways. For example, ISW's Crisis and Social Program provides confidential counseling and assistance in the event of family crisis and emergencies. Clock here for more details of Crisis Committee.

Similarly, Medical Referral Service offers assistance through its network of Indian physicians in the event of extenuating circumstances, medical difficulties. Our quarterly Seminar Series educates our community by bringing into focus such topics as Social Security, Wills and Trusts, and Dieting and Healthy Eating. Sandesh, our quarterly Newsletter and many flyers and mailings keeps community posted on the happenings in the community. Finally, the Community Directory & Handbook links the entire community, its businesses, and provides vital day-to-day information to complete the networking.

Bridges with the Mainstream

We indulge in a variety of activities to bridge and bond with the mainstream of our adapted home. Several of our members contribute under ISW Banner to such community projects as Clean Worcester City project, Walk for Hunger, Bishop's Dinner, and free medical screening for the homeless. We represent India at the city and town sponsored cultural events. Most notable of all, ISW's India Day has become an annual event in the central New England. This day long event held during the week of India's Independence Day is visited by thousands. This is what makes us a window into the cultural heritage of India.

Crisis Committee

The mission of ISW crisis committee is to help you in your time of need. You may need guidance or a person to talk to. It may even be a more serious situation such as bereavement, divorce, or domestic violence. For more information click here

Meditation

This is an introduction to Meditation. The class starts with chanting, basic breathing exercises, body relaxation and meditation that help to release stress accumulated in daily life. This meditation method opens up your heart and your mind along with your body to receive the divine healing energy that is all around us. For more information, click here

Every 1st and third Sunday of the month - 4 pm to 5 pm at India Center
classes start promptly at 4 pm

[No Classes in April 2007. No class on first Sunday in May 2007]

Please call Neeta Shah at 508-616-6903 for more information or email at skymeditation@hotmail.com