What's Coming Up Next Week
AISC International Day Picnic, Saturday, September 16, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
National Robotics Competition RISE, Saturday, September 16
HS Parent Coffee, Tuesday, September 19, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
PCA SPEEDtrust tour, Wednesday, September 20
UN International Peace Day Parade of Nations, Friday, September 22
National Robotics Competition RISE, Saturday, September 16
HS Parent Coffee, Tuesday, September 19, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
PCA SPEEDtrust tour, Wednesday, September 20
UN International Peace Day Parade of Nations, Friday, September 22
SPEEDtrust Tour
Wednesday, September 20
Our next outing with be on Wednesday, September 20. We will visit the SPEEDtrust Slum and take a city tour with the female tuk tuk drivers. Highlights of the tour will include the Kapalashwarar Temple and Mylapore Market. The festival of Navaratri begins on September 21 and the Mylapore Market is a good place to pick up Golu dolls. Here is a brief description of Golu displays, which are common throughout Tamil Nadu:
"On the first day of Navaratri, following Ganapathi pooja, a welcoming ritual is performed for goddesses Saraswati, Parvati and Lakshmi by Hindu ritual called Kalasa Avahanam, which is performed by an elderly male or female of the family. This is then followed by building a rack of odd-numbered shelves of Kolu (or Padi) (usually 3, 5, 7, 9, or 11), set up using wooden planks. After the Kolu has been covered with fabric it is then adorned with various dolls, figurines and toys according to their size, with the deities at the top."
Read-aloud in Spanish
Starting Monday, September 11 at 3:45 p.m.- 4:15 p.m. in room 1127
There will be reading time in Spanish for any kids who are interested that speak Spanish or are learning to speak Spanish. Please email pcamexico@aischennai if you have any questions or need more information.
Diwali Mela Planning
This year the PCA Diwali Mela will be held on October 28. If you would like to be a part of
the planning committee, Please attend our next planning meeting on Friday,
September 22, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the PCA room (MC6) or email bmarcelapca@aischennai.org or ssossitypca@aischennai.org. We would love for
you to join us to help plan a spectacular event for the AISC Community!
Like to craft?
Want to join others with similar interests?
Want to learn something new?
Join me for Fun on Fridays in the Madras Cafe at 2:00! I'll be hosting craft time. Bring a craft that you enjoy doing or come and learn something new. I'll have extra crochet, knitting, and embroidery supplies at each gathering. Hope you will join me for some fun and conversation. Email me at ssossitypca@aischennai.org if you have any questions or requests for demonstrations.
Destination Lecture SeriesStories in Stone
Mamallapuram Sunday 17 th September 2017
The fee is 2800/- plus 18% gst
This includes the photo lesson ,transport to Mamallapuram from ITC Grand Chola and back, lunch at Mamallapuram, lecture and site visit. 10:20 a.m. Meet at ITC Grand Chola, 63 Mount Road, Guindy, Madras. To register please contact by SMS or WhatsApp +919841022477 with your full name and email address to enable us to send you the details for your payment.
For further information, see the tab on the blog sidebar.
OWC Happenings 16th September – 22nd September
Saturday 16th September – We will be at the International Day Picnic if anyone is interested to find out more about the OWC. You will also be able to join or renew your membership. Please just have your passport with you.
Monday 18th September – Visits to two of our charities, Jeevodaya Hospice and Nirmal Hriday. If you are interested in joining us or would like more information please contact Jenny Niezen. jjniezen@gmail.com
Tuesday 19th September – Golf 6.45am
Location is Gymkhana Club at the racecourse in Guindy. If you would like to play, please contact Karen Wignall to confirm date and time. kewignall@hotmail.co.uk
Tuesday 19th September – Craft , 10.30 am – 3pm
Contact: Jo Eilbeck joanne.eilbeck@me.com
Wednesday 20th September – Charity Visit to St George Home for The Aged.
If you are interested in joining us or would like more information please contact Jenny Niezen. jjniezen@gmail.com
Wednesday 20th September – City Tours – a visit to GRT Jewellers in T. Nagar. Please contact Viraj Thakore if you are interested or would like more information.
Thursday 21st September - Mums and Babies, 10am -12pm
Hello to All. We will be the T-Nagar area of Chennai. We go to GRT Jewelers in T-Nagar at 136, Usman Road, T Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017. Phone Number: 044 2434 5062. Jewelry in Tamil Nadu is a sight to see. Tamil Nadu, and the Indian Subcontinent has a rich history for purchasing of jewelry. We will be going to the Main Store of GRT Jewelers. We will explore all the different sections of GRT and learn about the different uses, and for what occasion for the different types of jewelry.
We will finish the tour of GRT Jewelry and take part at the buffet at GRT Grand hotel. The restaurant is called The Bazaar, which has different fare of foods that would appease all palates. We have gotten a special price for The Bazaar at Rs.1100/net per person. To make reservations for all of us at The Bazaar, I request you please fill out this form and let me know if you will be staying for lunch. Also, please give us your email, as should there be any changes, or updates the night before the trip, I will be emailing you.
Regards, Viraj Thakore, 8939933433
We are here to help. If you have a question that needs answered or are looking for more information, here is how to reach your PCA Executive Committee Members...
President Sossity Smith ssossitypca@aischennai.org
Vice President Marcela Bustamante bmarcelapca@aischennai.org
Treasurer Suzanne Harrison hsuzannepca@aischennai.org
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