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• ISWU Free Weekly/Daily Online Yoga/Meditation

  • Start
    2 Aug 2024
  •  
    6:30 AM
  • End
    6 Aug 2025
  •  
    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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• ISWU Tutoring in Biology (Hons) 9th & 10th Grade

  • Start
    19 Oct 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    12 Jan 2025
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center
  • Spaces left
    10

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  ISWU Tutoring in Biology (Hons) 9th & 10th Grade

  These tutoring sessions would be  run through Zoom for 45 mins

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  Payment of $50  for five (45 mins) sessions.

  Time period: October to December 2024

  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.
  

  We typically keep in touch by whatsapp 

  ISW University

  Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
  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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• ISW Sports/Bridge/Outdoor Activities

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

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  To join our Regularly Scheduled Sports/Bridge/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 Introductory TABLA lessons

  • Start
    1 Dec 2024
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • End
    22 Dec 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

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    ISW University & ISW Symphony presents Introductory TABLA lessons

  Starts December  1, 2024 Sunday, miminum age 7 years, bring your own tabla.

  four classes at $40, 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm

  By Jyothin Basrur

   Jyotin learned Tabla under Shri Prabhakar Betrabet, disciple of Ustad Sheikh Dawood Khan Saheb of Hyderabad. He enjoys imparting the Tabla knowledge he received from his Guru with an emphasis on sound quality and clarity, vocal rendition and making it fun."

  
  
  

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

  For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

  ISW University Team

  Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
  Atharv Deshpande Registrar
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• ISWU Prepare for Math PreCalculus & CALCULUS for 10th, 11th & 12th grades

  • Start
    7 Dec 2024
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • End
    4 Jan 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    India Center

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    ISW University   presents  PreCALCULUS & CALCULUS for  10th, 11th & 12th grades December 7, Saturday

  In person classes at India Center,  Sumit will use google classroom for assignments, no need to bring computer for class

  9.30 to 11 am on Sat
  1.00 to 2.30 pm Sun
  Ten classes  7  December 2024 - 4 January  2024

  
  

  For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org
  &  sumitkoul1981@gmail.com

  1) PRE- Calculus
  

  • Polynomial Equation
  • Solution to polynomial equations .
  • Trigonometry
  • Laws of Trigonometry
  • Graph Theory

  2) Calculus

  • Limits
  • 1st /2nd order Derivative
  • Critical Points
  • Min and Max Curve points
  • Integration.
  • Real World Application .

  
  

  For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

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

  ISW University Team

  Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
  Atharv Deshpande Registrar
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• ISW Humrahee Hungama Phir Se (Live Entertainment & Dinner)

  • When
    21 Dec 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    INDIA CENTER, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  • Spaces left
    124

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  Join us to celebrate with our amazing Humrahee group with live  entertainment & Dinner

  5.00-6 pm chai and snacks and pictures
  6-6.30 pm welcome and update on Humrahee
  6.30-7 pm Humrahee singers
  7-8.30 pm Professional singers
  8.30-9 pm Dinner from Mayuri
  

  $35 single person, $60 per couple

  
  

  
  

  contact humrahee@iswonline.org
  Humrahee Chairperson: Sharat Amin, Sharatamin6@gmail.com
  Co-Advisor Narayan Sharma
  Co-Advisor Kirti Nagpal
  

  
  

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• ISWU Online SCRATCH Programming classes start December 23, 2024

  • Start
    23 Dec 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    31 Dec 2024
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    via zoom
  • Spaces left
    7

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  ISWU Online SCRATCH Programming classes December 23, all in the afternoons

  click here for currilculum

  • December 23, 2024  Online Session 
  • Every weekday , closed for Xmas  on Wednesday
    
  • Dec 23, 24, 26 & 27, 30, 31
  • One hour each, 2-3 pm , Preferred age 8-11 years
  • Cost: $60 for 6 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 
  Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
  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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• ISWU Meditation Workshop/get together

  • When
    29 Dec 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  • Spaces left
    71

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  *ISWU Meditation Workshop and get together – Lets make it memorable one!* 

  Join us for a unique holiday gathering that blends the joy of the season with heartful moments and wellness activities! This celebration will include gentle yoga, a peaceful meditation session, and holiday festivities.

  Schedule: 11am : Gentle Yoga Session – Relax and stretch out any holiday stress

  ✨ 11:30 am : Satsang (Guided Meditation)– Center yourself for a season of gratitude

  ✨ 1 pm : Vegetarian Potluck Lunch – Savor a satvik meal (will send out sign up sheet)

  ✨ 2 pm - 4 pm : Individual sitting, Talks/Workshop, Children’s activities etc.

  ✨ 4 pm : Satsang (Guided Meditation)

  What to Bring:

  • ⁠ ⁠A Yoga Mat and Comfortable Clothing
  • ⁠ ⁠A Blanket or Cushion for meditation
  • ⁠ ⁠Holiday Cheer & Positive Vibes
  • ⁠ ⁠Yummy food for Potluck
  • ⁠ ⁠Take time to relax, renew, and connect with friends as we celebrate the holidays in a heartful, meaningful way.

  Please register through ISW by 12.20.24. Looking forward to see you all!!

  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

  deveshsrivastav@gmail.com
  srivastava.pooja24@gmail.com
  
  ISWU 
  Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
  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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• ISWU & ISW Symphony presents DANCE classes Get ready for Harvest Festival

  • Start
    6 Jan 2025
  •  
    6:15 PM
  • End
    7 Feb 2025
  •  
    7:15 PM
  • Location
    India Center

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    ISW University & ISW Symphony presents  

  Starts January 6, 2025  Mondays

  Five classes plus rehearsal $40 for all 6 sessions, starting at 6.15 pm
  No Refunds, once classes start, no late enrollees will be allowed, sorry

  Dance Classes for 6-11 years

  Just a clarification, if you are part of ISW School please see Ruchi for sign ups-

   by Tanvi Manjrekar & Sakshi Dindore, former ISW School dance teachers

  
  For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

  ISW University Team

  Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
  Atharv Deshpande Registrar
  Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• ISW School presents DANCE classes Get ready for Harvest Festival

  • Start
    6 Jan 2025
  •  
    6:15 PM
  • End
    7 Feb 2025
  •  
    7:15 PM
  • Location
    India Center

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  ISW  School presents  

  Starts January 6, 2025 

  Five classes plus rehearsal $15 for all 6 sessions, starting at 6.15 pm
  No Refunds, once classes start, no late enrollees will be allowed, sorry

  Dance Classes for 6-11 years

  This is only for  ISW School kids, for non ISW School kids please register here 

   by Tanvi Manjrekar & Sakshi Dindore, former ISW School dance teachers

  No refunds
  schoollead@iswonline.org

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• ISW Sports: Family Games Night 2025 are back!

  • When
    10 Jan 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center

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  Game nights are back in 2025 during the brrrr cold months. 

   We have received an amazing response for the past game nights and by public demand have started biweekly  game night each month at our own India Center!! 

  Schedule for now on Fridays evings

  January 10th and  24th
  February 14th and 28th
  March 14th and 28th

  Join us for a fun family game night! We have lots of games for you - carrom, playing cards, chess, board games and the latest add – table tennis!!  Bring your own games if you wish

  We can also send you the link to join our ISW WhatsApp group, if you wish 

  This is an ISW Members-only event. Please Register here  as we want to provide an opportunity for more people to join and partake in the fun while ensuring the safety of everyone and providing an environment where we can be ourselves.

  This is meant to be an evening where we forget our worries and enjoy the games like kids. Be competitive, but certainly don’t forget to have fun.

  
  

  

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  ·        ISW Sports Chair: Abhijeet Nikte +1 (860) 550-0680

  
  

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• ISW PEN Unlocking Financial Growth Series: Getting started with Financial Planning 101

  • When
    11 Jan 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Ma 01545

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  ISW PEN Unlocking Financial Growth Series: Getting started with Financial Planning 101
  

  Join us for this event at India Center. hosted by the ISW Professionals and Entrepreneurs Network (PEN)! Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to refine your investment strategies, this event is tailored to help you take control of your financial future. 

    Please submit your questions ahead, it will helpful for our Panelists

  Aditya Tibrewal
  Merrill Lynch
  

  Bruce Bell
  Primerica
  

  Vikram Udeshi
  Udeshi Financial
  

  Rajesh Khare
  Moderator (ISW)

  

  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the leads at this event are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers or the India Society of Worcester (ISW). Attendees should consult with their financial and tax advisors before making any investment or financial decisions.

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• ISW WEW: Weaving education with innovation, draping our future with AI

  • When
    18 Jan 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center: 152 Main Street Shrewsbury 01545
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  WEW: Weaving education with innovation: Draping our future with AI

  Date Saturday 18th January 2025, Time 3:00 to 6:00 PM
  Indian Snacks: Samosas and Kachoris, Chai and coffee
  Admission : FREE

  
  

  JEAN KING, Ph. D
  Peterson Family Dean of Arts & Sciences
  Professor of Biology & Biotechnology
  Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry,
  Radiology and Neurology Director, Center for Comparative NeuroImaging (UMass)
  2nd degree connection

  Shrikant Savant, Ph.D
  AI and Machine Learning Expert,
  Innovator in Advanced Design & Simulation Technologies.
  Holder of Multiple Patents,
  Global Team Leader
  
  Prof. Snehalata Kadam, Chair, WEW Initiative
  For more info, send an email to snehalata.kadam@gmail.com
  

  
  

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• Annual General Body Meeting 2025

  • When
    26 Jan 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center,152 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

  Annual General Body Meeting 2025

  ISW Executive Board and ISW Governance Committee is pleased to announce that the upcoming General Body Meeting will  be on Sunday January 26th at 2:00 PM. It will be held at India Center, 152 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.

  Please use the link on left to RSVP for attending the meeting in person, so we can plan for snacks. You have to be dues paying member of ISW as of Dec 2nd, 2024, to vote at the meeting.

  Agenda

  • The ISW Executive Board along with the supporting subcommittees will share the annual report with the General Body present.
  • Vote to elect ISW Executive Board.  Refer to the Slate in eSandesh.
  • Vote to approve the change in bylaws as commended by the Committee on Governance. 

  If you have any questions, please send an email to president@iswonline.org  

  Sincerely,

  Balki Chandrakasan, General Secretary

  
  

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• Harvest Festival - 2025

  • When
    8 Feb 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Saint John's High School Auditorium,378 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

   Harvest Festival at Saint John's High School Auditorium,378 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

  • For tickets, click here
  • For Group Signups & fee, click here
  • Vendors, send email to cultural@iswonline.org

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• ISW Sports Learn How to Play Bridge

  • When
    11 Mar 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    India Center, 152 Main Street, Shresbury, MA 01545

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  Join us for a fun session where you will learn how to play Bridge at India Center!!

  Please register using the button on the left for this ISW Members-only event. This session is specifically meant forbeginners and/or  some beginning level players.

  Important - on the day of the event, please enter India Center using the rear entrance.

  Join the ISW Bridge an ISW  WhatsApp group for Bridge! once enrolled

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