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• ISW Sports/Bridge/Chess/Outdoor Activities

  • Start
    7 Nov 2024
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    7 Nov 2025
  •  
    11:30 PM
  • Location
    152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

  To join our Regularly Scheduled Sports/Bridge/Chess/Outdoor Activities group chats

  Do contact us, using the Blue " Register " button.  Once you finish registration, you will receive an email with links to join the ISW Whatsapp groups for that activity. 

  Already in the group ?  Please register if you haven't yet; as whatsapp group access may be removed for unregistered members. 

  Do consider joining us as ISW Member

  Contacts:

   ISW Sports Chair: Abhijeet Nikte

  • Bridge: Sanjay Shah, Vikram Udeshi & Dhiren Savla
  • Chess: Radhika Chintapalli
  • Outdoor Club: Rashmi Pitre
  • Carrom: Abhijeet Nikte
  • Pickleball: Abhijeet Nikte
  • Table Tennis: Abhijeet Nikte
  • Volleyball: Abhijeet Nikte

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ISWU & ISW Symphony: DANCE classes for fun-Adults June 16, 2025

  • Start
    28 Apr 2025
  •  
    6:15 PM
  • End
    9 Aug 2025
  •  
    7:15 PM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA

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    ISW University & ISW Symphony presents  DANCE classes For fun

  Starts  June 16, 2025 (new Date)   Mondays  Performance INDIA DAY

  We will start practice for India Day on June 16

  $30 for all  sessions plus rehearsal  for ISW Members, and $60 for non members, starting at 6.30 pm
  No Refunds, once classes start

   Choreography by Tanvi Manjrekar & Sakshi Dindore. 

  Become a ISW member here, for a  $25 annual fee.
  For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

  ISW University Team & ISW Symphony

  
  Shiamin Melville508-353-4316 Chair

   Sarita Deshpande Chair 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• ISWU Free Weekly/Daily Online Yoga/Meditation

  • Start
    1 May 2025
  •  
    6:30 AM
  • End
    1 Feb 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Free Weekly/Daily Online Yoga and Meditation in person for adults

  
  

  Daily Free Yoga offered by  Hemant Gera online at 6.30 am. 

  Weekly Free Chair Yoga offered by Stuti Khanna (Tuesdays 11.AM) online.

  Tuesday evenings Yoga online yoga offered by Narendra Karapakula

  In Person Meditation/Yoga on Saturdays/Sundays  at India Center
  

  Register to be added to the ISW contact list 

  An ISW membership is highly recommended.

  https://www.iswonline.org/join-us
  

  
  

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• ISW WEW - Mentorship Program

  • Start
    12 Jun 2025
  • End
    31 Dec 2025
  • Location
    online

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   We're thrilled to launch our Women Mentorship Program, designed to support, inspire, and uplift women in their personal and professional journeys.

  Whether you're looking to advance in your career, build meaningful connections, or gain invaluable insights from experienced mentors, this program offers a unique opportunity to grow alongside a community of strong, driven women. Together, we can break barriers, celebrate achievements, and create a lasting impact. Join us in shaping the future of women’s leadership!

  Sign up for the Mentorship Program

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ISW India Day 2025 Come and celebrate August 9th Saturday

  • Start
    12 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    9 Aug 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    at DCU Worcestor

  INDIA DAY 2025 - August 9th at DCU Center - FREE EVENT

  We thank our gold sponsor EClinicalWorks, silver sponsor AARP, UNIBANK, Websterfive & bronze sponsor Central One, Berkshire Bank, Polyset, Country Bank, Polyset, Illumine & Middlesex Savings Bank

  ‘Satyamev Jayate - Truth alone triumphs’

  Scroll down for links for sign up for dancers, vendors & brochure

  
  

  Free Admission
  DCU Center - Ground floor 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA 01608

  $9 event parking, no need for validation this year 
  Major Taylor Blvd. Municipal Garage:
  30 Major Taylor Blvd, Worcester, MA 01608

  Please email   ID25@iswonline.org if you want to sponsor or have a booth or choreograph or register for performing or have any questions.

  India Day 2025 Advt/Sponsor Registration Form
  India Day 2025 Payment link for Advt in Brochure
  India Day 2025 Sponsor Payment
  India Day 2025 Vendor Booth sign up & payment link
  India Day 2025 Choreographer/Cultural Form
  

  
  

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• ISW MANORANJAN (Karaoke group open to all)

  • Start
    12 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM
  • End
    11 Jun 2026
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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  To join our ISW MANORANJAN (Karaoke group open to all)

  Dear All, Singers and having passion for Singing…
  GREAT NEWS….for MANORANJAN where singing is fun

  We have a special Karaoke Singing Evening every every 3rd Saturday 6.00 pm onwards at our ISW hall in Shrewsbury.

  Do contact us, using the Blue " Register " button.  Once you finish registration, you will receive an email with links to join the ISW Whatsapp group for that activity. 

  Already in the group ?  Please register if you haven't yet; as whatsapp group access may be removed for unregistered members. 

  Do consider joining us as ISW Member

  Contact:

   ISW Manoranjan Chair: Narayan Sharma

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ISWU "Understanding Artificial Intelligence: From Foundations to Frontiers" open to High Schoolers and adults

  • Start
    15 Jun 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    24 Aug 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA

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  ISW University   presents  

  "Understanding Artificial Intelligence: From Foundations to Frontiers"
  

  If you are interested, but not sure, select the option to "attend the first session for free".

  Parents are welcome to stay for the session for free

  
  

  Course Overview
  High Schoolers and New Learners/adults
  Duration: 10 Weeks
  Frequency: Weekly, 60-minute session.

  June 15, 22, 29 July 13, 20, 27 Aug 3,10, 17 & 24  Every Sunday

  10 -11 am (summer)  Possible change to Sunday afternoon, based on internal poll with attendees

  Format: Lecture, hands-on activities, group discussions, and a capstone project
  Prerequisites: Basic computer skills; no prior programming experience required Please bring laptop to class (no ipads)

  $100 for all 10 sessions

  TBD possible session September 2025 

  Tutor: Devesh Srivastava, Global AI Expert @ Cisco

  
  

  For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

  We would also love to hear back from you on completion, so please fill out the survey

  Ashish Cowlagi 508-845-0035 Advisor for AI
  Atharv Deshpande Registrar
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

  Join or renew your membership $25 annual fee  

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• ISWU Online Tutoring by our Youth for your child in Spanish, English, Math, Scratch etc

  • Start
    24 Jun 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    18 Aug 2025
  •  
    11:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  ISWU Summer 2025: Need Online Workshops/Tutoring, sign up

  Preparing for the academic year, eight  week session

  One on One Online Tutoring by our Youth for your child in   Spanish, English, Math, Scratch etc

  Summer Session June 24 onwards, any day depending on Tutor and tutee

  (schedule determined by Tutor and parent) 
  

  Enrollment is open Classes can be selected in the dropdown during registration process. Since classes are online, both tutor and tutee have to be ISW members

   Tutor and Tutee will meet via zoom once a week for weeks sessions. One-on-One or  group classes.

  Cost - $40 for eight sessions at $5 per session ) - ISW member

  A separate registration is required for each subject

  Use ISW membership email id to login.  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

  We would also love to hear back from you, so please fill out the survey
  

  
  

  LIST OF CLASSES by GRADE 

  
  Math, English

  Grade (in September 2025)	Subject / Topic of the class
  KG	Arts/Crafts, Bollywood Dance online
  1st	Math, English
  2nd	Math, English
  3rd	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish,  Math, English
  4th	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish,  Arts/Crafts, Bollywood Dance, Math, English
  5th	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, Arts/Crafts, Coding, Math English
  6th	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, Speech/Debate, Coding Math, English, Pencil shetching
  7th	Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, Math
  8th	English ELA, Spanish

  9th	English ELA, Spanish

  
  

  ISW University Tutoring Team

  Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
  Atharv Deshpande Registrar

  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

  Contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for other grade/subjects

  We typically keep in touch by email or Whatsapp

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• ISWU/ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble - India Day Special

  • Start
    11 Jul 2025
  •  
    7:30 PM
  • End
    8 Aug 2025
  •  
    8:30 PM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Ma

  ISWU & ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble Singing for fun

  The ISW Vocal Ensemble invites enthusiastic singers to join us for a special choral performance on India Day (August 9, 2025)!

  We’ll be performing a medley of patriotic songs in an unplugged style, featuring some original pieces written and composed by our volunteers..

  Rehearsals will be held every Friday at 7:30 PM, starting July 11 through August 9 at the India Center. (7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/9).

  If you’d like to be part of this meaningful and musical experience, please register

  Let’s come together and make beautiful music!

  No auditions, Hindi based, no Karaoke

  Venue -India Center, Shrewsbury

  Become an ISW  member $25  annual fee  Its free for members, $30 for non member

  
  

  
  

  Ages 12-82 years.

  Cost $30 per participant for 6 sessions, free for members

  Program Facilitators:  Sarita Deshpande & Usha Yadav

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• ISWU & ISW Sports: Chess Beginners & Intermediate Classes (in person)July 12, 2025

  • Start
    12 Jul 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    16 Aug 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  • Spaces left
    19

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  ISWU & ISW Sports: Chess Beginners & Intermediate Classes (in person)

  Starting July 12, 2025

  • Sessions - July 12, 19, 26 & August 2 & 16 (no class on August 9, come to India Day)
  • One hour each, 5 sessions, $25 Saturdays
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Open to children above 5, at India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA
  • If more than one registrant per email id, please login again, and register and pay for second registrant
  • Some knowledge of Chess is required for Intermediate.

  • If your child needs you, you should be available and be in next room

    And also, if your child has any medical conditions or allergies, please mention to us

  Thanks to  Sohan Hegde, Chintapallis, Praveen Kumar, Raj Goyal and other volunteers.

  High School Chess Enthusiasts from Tara Chess Academy & IYG
  

  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

  We typically keep in touch by whatsapp 
  ISW University and ISW Sports  Team
  
  Atharva Deshpande  Registrar
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316
  Abhijeet Nikte Chair
  

  Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring  in any  grade/subjects

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• India Day_ 2025_Henna Table

  • When
    9 Aug 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    DCU Center, Worcester

  Registration is closed

   ISW's India Day event  - Henna Table Registration

  
  

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• ISW PEN-ISW WEW event - Sharpen Your Resume & Ace the Interview!

  • When
    9 Aug 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    India Day, DCU Center
  • Spaces left
    182

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  Sharpen Your Resume & Ace the Interview!

  Date : Saturday, Aug 9th - 2 to 4 pm at India Day, DCU Center
  

  Looking to land your next job or internship? Join us for an interactive Resume Review & Mock Interview Workshop, designed to help you stand out in today’s competitive job market.

  
  

  ✅ Get personalized feedback on your resume from industry professionals

  ✅ Practice real-world interview questions in a supportive, mock interview setting

  ✅ Build confidence and receive actionable tips to improve your presentation

  Whether you're just starting out or making a career shift, this event is your chance to polish your professional profile and sharpen your interview skills.

  Bring a printed copy of your resume and come prepared to impress!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  PEN is a forum for likeminded professionals and entrepreneurs to network, exchange ideas and learn from other's experience. Join us for this exciting event, open to all entrepreneurs and professionals. Check out our page on the ISW Website and our LinkedIn page. Contact us at PEN@iswonline.org 

  Ragoo Raghunathan. Kelly Mittal

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• ISWU Online SCRATCH Programming 8 to 11 years

  • Start
    11 Aug 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    15 Aug 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    via zoom
  • Spaces left
    6

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  ISWU Online SCRATCH Programming classes 8 to 11 years, all in the afternoons

  click here for currilculum

  •  Online Session 
  • Every weekday 
    
  •  August 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
  • One hour each, 2-3 pm , Preferred age 8-11 years
  • Cost:  $25 for 5 sessions
  • If more than one registrant per email id, please login again, and register and pay for second registrant

  Thanks to  Sohan Hegde

  
  

  • If more than one registrant per email id, please login again, and register and pay for second registrant

  Thanks to  Sohan Hegde

  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

  We typically keep in touch by whatsapp , zoom link will be sent after registration
  

  ISW University 
  Atharva Deshpande  Registrar
  Ashish Cowlagi, Facilitator
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316
  

  Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring  in any  grade/subjects

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• ISW- PEN Exclusive Business Luncheon with Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank

  • When
    13 Aug 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Beechwood Hotel, Worcester (Private Meeting Room)

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  ISW-PEN offers an exclusive Business Luncheon with Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank.

  Date: Wednesday, August 13th

  Time: 12:00 PM

  Location: Beechwood Hotel, Worcester (Private Meeting Room)

  We invite you to an exclusive luncheon with Michael Welch, CEO of UniBank, designed specifically for local business owners. This intimate event offers a valuable opportunity to:

  Learn about UniBank’s support for local enterprises

  Share your business insights and challenges

  Build meaningful connections with fellow entrepreneurs

  Please note:

  This event is by invitation only and intended exclusively for business owners who will benefit from this dialogue. Space is limited to maintain a focused and impactful experience. Please register only if you are able to attend and feel the event will be beneficial to you

  
  

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• Ganesha Idol Workshop - 2025

  • Start
    16 Aug 2025
  • End
    17 Aug 2025
  • Location
    152 Main Street, Shrewsbury

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  Please Register each participant separately!

  
  

  
  

  ISW Symphony - Ganapati Idol Workshop

  Day 1: 16 Aug 2025 -9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Making of the idol in clay

  Day 2:  August 17, 2025 - 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Painting the idol made on day 1

  
  

  Location: India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  

  Registration:

  Registration needed for all attendees

  Workshop fees:  $25 (Material included)  Some tools will be shared with other participants.

  
  

  Important notes:

  • The idol in clay will be made only on day 1, there will be no clay modeling on day 2
  • Children’s group - Ages 8-12. Parents are required to stay with the child.
  • Adult group - Ages 13 and up.

  For more information contact symphony@iswonline.org 

  Use ISW membership email id to login.

  
  

  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

  ISW Symphony and SGM team

  
  

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• ISW Krishna Janmashtami, all welcome

  • When
    17 Aug 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    152 Main Street, Shrewsbury

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  ISW Krishna Janmashtami: August 17 noon to 2 pm Sunday

  • Prayers & Aarti
  • Lunch Prashad

  Thank You Dayal Family for generously sponsoring the Lunch Prashaad and Janamasthami Event

  • Registration is required.
  • Bring your kids dressed as Kanha and Gopi.
  
  

  If anyone would like to sing a bhajan or any questions contact geetanjali.virmani@gmail.com. Chair, ISW Religious Committee.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ISW WEW- Ice Cream Social Networking event

  • When
    20 Aug 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    152 MAIN STREET, SHREWSBURY,MA,01545
  • Spaces left
    82

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  WEW: Join us this summer for a networking event 

  Mentors-Mentees and ISW members

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ISW Ganeshotsav 2025

  • When
    30 Aug 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    152 Main Street, 01545
  • Spaces left
    130

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  शुभंकरा तू , चिंतामणी तू, तू विद्यादाता 

    प्रसन्नवदना, गजानना तू , देवा सुखकर्ता ।

    गणपती बाप्पा मोरया ।।

  
  

  Suggested dress code - 
  

  Girls / Ladies - Patterned fabrics -Saree like Patola, Ikat and similar styles

  Boys / Gentlemen - Kurtas or vests with patterns

  Date - 8/30/2025

  Miravnook - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

  Ganesh Pooja, Aarati - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  Entertainment program - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 

  Visarjan Mirawnook  - 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm 

  Prasad Dinner (RSVP only) - 6:30pm to 7:30 pm 

  Wrap up - 7:30 pm- 8:00 pm

  
  

  Theme - Ganeshotsav 2025: Celebrating the Divine Patterns of Universe!

  This year, as we welcome Lord Ganesha, we turn our focus to a unique lens — the beauty of patterns in the .

  
  

  Cultural Program Sign up link - Cultural Signup

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ISW Cultural/Language School admissions (Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu & Assembly only

  • Start
    14 Sep 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    18 May 2026
  •  
    12:30 PM
  • Location
    India Center

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   ISW School semester  registration and payment for September 2025 - May 2026 is now open.

  Early signup by September 5, will get free textbooks.

  
  

  Once school begins  we accept rolling admissions, throughout the year do contact us

  SCHEDULE
  

  Open House will be held on Sunday  September 14th, 2025,10 am to 12 pm  and can be attended by parents, teachers and students.All the languages are welcome to attend assembly on Sundays.

  In Person classes start 

  September 20, 2025, Saturday for Telugu

  September 21, 2025 Sunday for  two sessions
  Hindi & Marathi 9:30-11:30,  
  Gujarati, Tamil & Kannada  10:30-12:30
  

  Use ISW membership email id to login.  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here. For siblings or second language, the registration process and payment has to be a separate transaction.

  
  

  We follow the Shrewsbury Public School protocols regarding some holidays masking and safe distancing. Click here for more details for last year. 

  
  

   The ISW Cultural and Language School was established in 1992.  We believe that ‘a language binds a culture’ and we have a home base at our India Center Center in Shrewsbury, for our children who are the future of the Indian Community.  Language and Culture are intertwined and we provide  a safe place to learn, ask questions and participate in arts, music, activities and yoga.

   The school will meet every Saturday & Sunday morning from September to May. We currently have 17 classes in 7 different languages (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada) for all age groups, including Beginning Hindi for teenagers and adults. Conversational Sanskrit for adults 

   We will offer  yoga, and cultural classes on Sundays, the schedule is sent in weekly newsletter.

  Note that ISW offers free tuition if needed, due to financial hardship, contact us if you want additional information.
  

  Ruchi Chauhan 508-439-7607
  Shiamin Melville 508-353-4316   

  Contact: schoollead@iswonline.org  

  We typically keep in touch by email and Whatsapp. Both cell numbers provided will be attached to the child's class teacher's Whatsapp group with an option to opt out if desired.  

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• ISWU Heartfulness Meditation Workshop: Discovering our blissful nature

  • When
    20 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  • Spaces left
    89

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  We warmly invite everyone to celebrate with ISW's Heartfulness family. Let’s come together for a day of enlightenment, and prosperity! 

  Keynote Talk by Arun Sehra – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Community Potluck Lunch – 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
  Heartfulness Meditation – 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
  Reflective Reading & Discussion – 3:00 PM onward
  

  Free for ISW members, $5 for non ISW members.
  ISW Annual  Membership fr $25 can be completed/renewed here.

  Join us for a thought-provoking session with Arun Sehra, who will share insights on why happiness from external achievements is temporary, and how reconnecting with our inner self leads to lasting bliss. Rooted in

  Eastern philosophy, this talk will guide you toward deeper contentment and self-realization.

  Arun Sehra: With nearly five decades of meditation practice, Arun continues his spiritual journey as a student of Advaita Vedanta.

  
  

  For more info and potuck lunch contact:
  Contact: Pooja – 508-389-3802 | Devesh – 978-719-3795
  deveshsrivastav@gmail.com
  srivastava.pooja24@gmail.com
  
  ISWU 
  Atharva Deshpande  Registrar
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316
  

  Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring  in any  grade/subjects

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