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ISWU/ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble - India Day Special (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

ISWU & ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble , ISW members only

The ISW Vocal Ensemble invites enthusiastic singers to join us for a special choral performance on India Day (August 8, 2026)!

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 June19, 2026 through August7 at the India Center.

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

ISWU & ISW Symphony: Adult DANCE classes for India Day (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

ISWU & ISW Symphony: DANCE classes, adults only for India Day, India Day August 8, 2026 at DCU

Starts June 29, 2026 on Mondays (Five sessions plus rehearsal on August 3)

June 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug 3 Rehearsal
Aug 8 Performance Saturday noon to 6 pm at DCU

LIMIT 12 Adults

Choreography by Tanvi Manjrekar, Sakshi Dindore & Ria Deshpande

Become a ISW member here, for a $25 annual fee.
$20 for all six sessions plus rehearsal for ISW Members, and $40 for non members, starting at 6.30 pm There may be a stage fee for dancers (TBD)

No Refunds, once classes start

ISW University Team & ISW Symphony
Shiamin Melville 508-353-4316 Chair
Sarita Deshpande Chair

ISWU & ISW Symphony: Kids DANCE classes for India Day (29 Jun 2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

ISWU & ISW Symphony: DANCE classes, for India Day August 8, 2026 at DCU

Starts June 22, 2026 on Mondays (Six sessions plus rehearsal on August 3)

June 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Aug 3 Rehearsal
Aug 8 Performance Saturday noon to 6 pm at DCU

LIMIT 14 kids

Choreography by Seher Sodhi & Sana Iyer

Become a ISW member here, for a $25 annual fee.
$20 for all six sessions plus rehearsal for ISW Members, and $40 for non members, starting at 6.30 pm There may be a stage fee for dancers (TBD)

No Refunds, once classes start

ISW University Team & ISW Symphony
Shiamin Melville 508-353-4316 Chair
Sarita Deshpande Chair

ISW WEW & ISWU- Career Connect From Campus to Career (9 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

ISW WEW & ISWU- Career Connect From Campus to Career

The event is open for all , no fees

Tanvi Gahlot, Facilitator
For more info, send an email to gahlott02@gmail.com

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

Shiamin Melville, Lead Contact, ISWU
For more info, send an email to ShiaminM@gmail.com

ISWU & Sports Summer: Chess Classes for kids July 13th (13 Jul 2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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

Chess Classes:July 13th 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 2026 Weekdays only

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Beginners & Intermediate levels.
Two hour each, 5 sessions,
2:00 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
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

Atharva Deshpande 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

ISWU Heartfulness Meditation Workshops: Life From the Inside Out (8 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

ISWU Heartfulness Meditation Workshop:

Life From the Inside Out

Saturday, August 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026

ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.
Please respond by August 1 to help us arrange effectively.

Event Highlights:

A guided inward journey — one Waypoint each week

Each session is a doorway. Each Waypoint offers an opportunity to explore, practice, and discover through your own experience.

8 AUGUST WAYPOINT 1 Finding Your Inner Power Source What if you already possess more strength and support than you realize? Explore how to connect with the power source already within you.

15 AUGUST WAYPOINT 2 Staying Connected When Life Gets Busy The present moment is the only time we can connect, grow, and evolve. Explore what becomes possible when you stay connected.

22 AUGUST WAYPOINT 3 The Quiet Voice Within A wise, loving presence already exists within you. Learn how to recognize it, trust it, and make it your guide.

29 AUGUST WAYPOINT 4 Trusting the Journey Within What if you don't have to force everything to happen? Learn how to recognize and trust the quiet pull that is already guiding your journey.

For more info

ISWU
Atharva Deshpande Registrar
Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

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

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

ISWU SAT Online Math practice sessions for 9th, 10th & 11th grades (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Yash is back by parent request

ISW University presents

Tuesday Online Math classes for 9th, 10th & 11 grades for members only. Video needs to be on for online safety reasons
6.30 - 7.45 pm, starting August 18 2026 (8/11, 8/18, 8/25, and 9/1)

$40 for all 4 sessions. 75 mins Tuesdays

Tutor Yash Chauhan, recent Northeastern Graduate and experienced SAT tutor

Join or renew your membership $25 annual fee

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

Atharv Deshpande Registrar
Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316