India Society of Worcester upcoming events

ISW Sports/Bridge/Chess/Carrom/Outdoor Activities (7 Nov 2025)

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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 & Rajay Goyal
Chess: Radhika Chintapalli
Outdoor Club: Rashmi Pitre
Carrom: Abhijeet Nikte
Pickleball: Abhijeet Nikte
Table Tennis: Shrikant Krishnan
Volleyball: Abhijeet Nikte

WEW - Book Fan Friends (BFF) (1 Jan 2026)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

ISW Humrahee meets 4th Saturday (21 Feb 2026)

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Humrahee will meet on the 4th Saturday of each month at the ISW India Center from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

Humrahee members will engage in multiple activities including board and card games, carrom, chess, yoga and meditation. Snacks, tea, coffee and water will be served. Do come with your family members and let your friends know about this gathering. For information contact humrahee@iswonline.org

Humrahee Chairperson: Sharat Amin, Sharatamin6@gmail.com

ISWU Free Weekly/Daily Online Yoga/Meditation (1 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT

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

Daily Free Yoga offered by Hemant Gera online at 6.30 am and in person, join new separate whatsapp group.

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 Sundays at India Center

An ISW membership is highly recommended.

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

ISW WEW - Mentorship Program – Year 2 (7 Jun 2026)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mentorship Program – Year 2

Women Empowering Women (WEW) is excited to launch Year-2 of the Mentorship Program — a platform designed to connect aspiring women professionals with experienced mentors across diverse industries and career stages.

Whether you are looking for guidance, career growth, confidence-building, leadership development, or an opportunity to give back and inspire others, WEW creates a supportive community where women learn, grow, and succeed together.

We welcome both mentors and mentees to join us in building meaningful connections and empowering the next generation of women leaders.

Registration is open until June 7, 2026.

Virtual overview session: June 3, 2026. Join Zoom Meeting

Prof. Snehalata Kadam, Lead Contact
For more info, send an email to snehalata.kadam@gmail.com

ISWU/ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble - 2026 Diwali (25 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble – Diwali 2026

Love to sing? Join us!

The ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble invites enthusiastic singers to be part of a special Diwali 2026 choral performance on November 14, 2026.

Experience the joy of singing together in an unplugged-style medley, featuring original songs written and composed by our talented volunteers.

Rehearsals: Fridays at 7:30 PM
September 25 – November 13 | India Center
Approximately 8 sessions.

Come share your voice, energy, and love for music as we celebrate Diwali in harmony!

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

Ages 12-82 years.

Program Facilitator: Sarita Deshpande

ISW Sports: Chess Club, start Winter 2026, Nov 28 (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

ISW Chess Club, free drop in sessions for chess fans

Starting Last Saturday of the month from 4 pm to 6 pm

Next session by Jay Pathak November 28th, 2026, Thanksgiving Saturday

Volunteers: Jay Pathak, Sohan Hegde, & Chintapalli family.
High School Chess Enthusiasts from Tara Chess Academy & IYG
We request ISW Membership to be completed/renewed here. $25 annual fee

We typically keep in touch by whatsapp

--Message from Jay & Radhika

Calling All Chess Enthusiasts!

We’re excited to announce a new Chess Club at ISW for adults enjoy face-to-face matches. Will meet monthly on Saturdays from 4 PM to 6 PM. It started January 31, 2026
Like most ISW activities, our goal is simple: build a vibrant chess community and create opportunities for experienced players to share their skills with the younger generation.
Currently, we run chess classes for kids as young as 5, and this club will give provide real games in action.
We’ll keep it casual and play for fun. Later, we will organize tournaments and recognize outstanding players. If you’re interested register.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at the board!
Jay Pathak & Radhika Chintapalli, ISW Chess

ISW University and ISW Sports Team

Jay Pathak, Chess Teacher
Radhika Chintapalli Chair of Chess
Abhijeet Nikte Sports Chair
Shiamin Melville ISWU Chair 508-353-4316

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

ISW Diwali (Cultural/IYG Collab) Vendors link (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Please click the link on the left to make the payment. Please pick Vendor during the payment.

(Only for non-food vendors). Food vendors email to Cultural@iswonline.org

ISW Diwali (Cultural & IYG Collab) Registration Link for Choreographers (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ISW 2026 Diwali Dance - $10 per participant.

IMPORTANT RULES:

No Solo performances
Performances should have Min 4 performers
Performance duration - Max 4.5 minutes
A unique and variety of songs are encouraged (to avoid song repetitions)
We request that you avoid dropping out at last minute
Choreographers are required to pay a participation fee of $ 10 per participant while registering. (Unpaid entries will be cancelled if payment is not received within 15 minutes of registration.)
Have each of your participants fill out the Consent Form
** If a child or adult is participating in multiple performances, it is the choreographer's or parent's responsibility to inform us in advance to avoid any confusion or scheduling issues. Please note that once the program sequence is finalized, no changes will be allowed **
Participants are encouraged to limit their involvement to a maximum of two performances to help prevent scheduling conflicts.

Attendees (parents, grandparents, siblings etc) will need to purchase tickets.

Purchase your tickets here (15 per person for members/ $20 per person for non-members till Thursday Nov 11th).

ISW Diwali (Cultural & IYG Collab) - Tickets for Attendees (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Celebrate our most iconic event. ISW Diwali Cultural Program brought to you by Cultural Committee and IYG.

Tickets -
$15 per person for ISW members, online only until Thursday, Nov 11 midnight
$20 per person for non-members, online only until Thursday, Nov 11 midnight

November 12, 2026, onwards, tickets will be sold only at the gate

$20 for all members and non members, so buy your tickets soon

When you type in the Number of guests, do not include yourself as a guest. System automatically adds one (you) to the total of tickets purchased.

No refunds will be issued. A credit may be applied toward a future event.

ISW Diwali Lakshmi Puja/prashaad, open to all ISW members (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

ISW Diwali Lakshmi Puja and prashaad open to all ISW Members, please RSVP

This is your home, do come and celebrate This is how India Center was started and was sustained, Lakshmi Puja and one pot luck dinner at a time

Please RSVP. 5.30 pm -7.30 pm
(email Geena if you wish to bring prashaad)

If you are not a member, please become one here $25 annual membership

We are accepting voluntary contributions for virtual safe Aarti offering. Please use this link to make donations.

WEW - Money Matters Financial Empowerment Series (17 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Do call in

ISWU collaboration with ICC-Part (b) In-person workshop on “CREATE your Health Care Proxy and Living Will. (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Indian Circle of Caring USA Inc., (ICC) in collaboration with India Society of Worcester (ISW) is offering two sessions

(a) Zoom Call will be completed on November 7th, a recording is available on request.
(b) an in-person workshop on “CREATE Health Care Proxy and Living Will.” Receive hands on guidance

Presented by Hemant Shah and Girish Mehta

Why Attend?

Understand the importance of a Health Care Proxy and Living Will.
Learn how to communicate YOUR health care wishes and preferences.
Discover how to prepare these important legal documents without necessarily needing an attorney.
Save hundreds of dollars, avoid delays, and spare your family unnecessary stress.
Prepare for our hands-on workshop, where you can complete your own documents.

November 21, 2026 | FREE In-Person Workshop | India Center followed by Lunch 10.30 to 1.00 pm Register by using Blue Button

Receive hands-on guidance to complete your Health Care Proxy and Living Will using Five Wishes, an easy-to-use document that helps communicate your personal and health care preferences.
FREE copies of Five Wishes will be provided for family members aged 18 and older. Our goal is to help you leave with completed documents that meet applicable legal requirements.
Don't Wait for a Crisis to Make These Important Decisions.

Presented by Indian Circle for Caring (ICC) and India Society of Worcester (ISW).

ISW Diwali at NE Botanical Garden 'Festival of Lights' 2026 (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

ISW & NEBG Diwali Lights at Tower Hill on November 21, 2026

Link to purchase tickets per schedule below

October 1 - October 9th 5 pm, Friday This event has always sold out, please avail of this unique opportunity for ISW only to access early ticket sales.
October 10-13th, no ticket sales
October 14 - 22, access for all NEBG members:
October 23 Open to the public

Become a member of NEBG, for discounted tickets

NEBG-MEMBER PRICING (ISW Membership is not applicable, ISW gets early access before sale to general public)

ADULTS $19.50, SENIORS (65+) $17.25
CHILD (Age 4–12) $12
CHILD (Age 3 and UNDER) Free

NON-MEMBER PRICING

ADULTS $26, SENIORS (65+) $23
CHILD (Age 4–12) $16
CHILD (Age 3 and UNDER) Free

ISW members who are not NEBG members will not be able to purchase tickets again until they go on sale to the general public, on Friday, October 24th. Because of this, we recommend really encouraging ISW members to purchase their tickets during the ISW presale in order to ensure they get their tickets for Diwali Lights!

Contact Shiamin Melville or Priya Vaidya or Rekha Gupta

ISW Presale was CLOSED October 8th to October 14th, 2025

ISWU & Sports Winter: Chess Classes for kids starting December 5th (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

Chess Classes:December 5th, 12th, 19th Chess classes 3:00-5:00 p.m

Beginners & Intermediate levels.
Two hour each, 5 sessions,
3:00 PM - 5:00 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
Free drop in sessions for chess fans

Volunteers: Jay Pathak, Sohan Hegde, & Chintapalli family.
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

Saket Gahlot Registrar
Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316
Radhika Chintapalli Chair of Chess
Abhijeet Nikte Chair

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

ISW Xmas Celebration 2026 (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Do register soon, free Admission .

Date : December 5th, 2026 Saturday at 4.00 PM

Sign up for Santa gifts if your child under 12 years.
Due to the Hall capacity we will have to limit the attendee number including kids. Currently only 9 extra guests are allowed per signee.
If you cannot attend please send text to cultural@iswonline.org to cancel your registration, so another child can enjoy this celebration. This event fills up very fast

Venue: Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Saint John's High School at 378 Main Street in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Contact: cultural@iswonline.org

emgulla28@msn.com 508-631-1414
brenikuntla@gmail.com 978-424-7920

IYG partnering with Catie's Closet- Donate (6 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Help local kids feel confident

Donate Clothing and Toiletries for Catie's Closet

December 6 -13th, 2026 Sunday

Weekdays 4-6pm Weekends 10-6pm

Drop off Location:
INDIA CENTER 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Ring the door bell at the back

Join IYG —You’re in 6th Grade or more? IYG Is Your Place! , scroll down

Not an IYG member yet? Come join the fun!

To join IYG, your parent/guardian needs an ISW Family Membership.

Get your family membership here

Important: Please choose Family Membership, not ISW Student Membership. The Student Membership is only for college students.

Bring a friend. Meet new people. Make memories. Grow with IYG! ❤️

Learn more about IYG

Follow us on Instagram

Questions? --> iygeb@iswonline.org

President: Ishita Agrawal

Vice- President: Aarush Jagan

Project Manager: Aarin Shinde

Secretary: Rajat Krishnan and Saket Gahlot

Treasurer: Khanak Agarwal

ISW-WEW Leap Collective: Afternoon of Professional Networking (12 Dec 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT