India Society of Worcester upcoming events

ISWU collaboration with ICC - Part (a) Online WHY Health Care Proxy and Living Will (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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

(a) Zoom Call to understand the documents
(b) an in-person workshop on “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.

Two Sessions — From Understanding to Action

November 7, 2026 | FREE Zoom Session 10:00 AM-11:00 AM , Zoom Link will be available in confirmation email, resgister
Learn why these docum

ents matter, what decisions to consider, and how to prepare for the in-person workshop. Understand the need and considerations in preparing this important and often neglected legal document.
Guidance to express your wishes about YOUR health care preferences
A little preparation today can spare your loved ones difficult decisions tomorrow.

November 21, 2026 | FREE In-Person Workshop | India Center followed by Lunch

Register here
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).

ISWU Heartfulness Meditation Workshop/ fun get together (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

ISWU Heartfulness Meditation Workshop/ fun get together

Diwali Celebration – Let’s Make It a Memorable One!

The festival of lights is almost here — and we’d love for you to join us in spreading the joy!

Let’s come together as one Heartfulness family to celebrate light, love, and laughter in true festive spirit.

️ Date: Saturday, November 7

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue: ISW Shrewsbury (152 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545)

Cost: $25/person (includes food & drinks)

Please register here:

Registration is mandatory. Kindly complete payment by November 1st so we can plan everything smoothly.

Event Highlights:

️ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Satsang (relaxation and meditation)

️ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Traditional Lunch – savor delicious festive flavors

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Fun Games & Activities

✨ Yankee Swap – Bring a wrapped gift worth $10–$25 (max 2 per family).

✨ Musical Chairs – Play, laugh, and claim your bragging rights!

5:00 PM – Closing & Farewell with hearts full of warmth and joy

Dress Code: Let’s add color to the celebration! Wear your beautiful traditional attire to embrace the Diwali spirit.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you — let’s fill the day with laughter, light, and togetherness!

For more info

deveshsrivastav@gmail.com
srivastava.pooja24@gmail.com

ISWU

Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

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

ISW Diwali – A Vibrant Cultural Collab with IYG (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

✨ ISW Diwali is coming alive with a wonderful Cultural Committee × IYG collaboration! Join us for lights, music, and a joyful community celebration. ✨

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

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.

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.

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

ISW Christmas 2025

Thank you for overwhelming response!!

Registrations closed now

Do register soon, free Admission, do sign up for Santa gifts if your child under 12 years 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

Date : December 5th, 2026 Saturday at 4.00 PM

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

Due to the Hall capacity we will have to limit the attendee number including kids. Gifts for kids under 12 years, be sure to add the kids age and gender

Contact emgulla28@msn.com 508-631-1414

brenikuntla@gmail.com 978-424-7920