Durham Tamil Association cordially invites to our Tamil Seniors appreciation Day.

From 10am to 4pm on Sunday 22nd of April at OPG info Center 1675 Montgomery Rd -South of 401 on Brock Rd (Free event includes a Tamil traditional lunch for seniors) . Map.

Seminars include:
  • Yoga Training presented by: Mr. Senthil -An accredited Yoga Instructor trained in India
  • Lunch
  • Exercises for Seniors and Disability Prevention presented by: Dr. Ranjith Mahendranathan is a Doctor of Chiropractic, medical acupuncture provider and Kinesiologist servicing the Durham region.
  • Cancer Prevention and lifestyle habits to prevent it. Presented by Miss. Jeavana Sritharan and she is completing her Master's degree from the University of Ontario Information Technology. Her thesis pertains to cancer research and risk factors.
Please RSVP with number of seniors attending before April 20th.
contact 905.428.7007 or info@durhamtamils.com

Proclamation Certificate

From The Corporation of the City of Pickering As

Tamil Heritage Day






On November 24, 2011, City of Pickering Honoured Durham Tamil Association for their contribution to City of Pickering's "Adopt a Park" Initiative. Mayor David Ryan, Counsellers Dave Pickles and Peter Rodriguez were on hand to contragulate DTA's Youth.


Durham Tamil Association's 10th annual Youth Festival. proudly brought to you by the Tamil Youth of Durham.


This is the first year our youth festival was planned, designed, trained, executed from start to finish by our youth. Adult volunteers proudly helped the youth. Our VP Kanga Sivanathan was instrumental in obtaining sponsors. We thank all our sponsors for their generous and continued support. Over a 100 kids from tiny tots and youth participated in this well attended program. Program included an classical instrumental orchestra by Lasanthi teacher, several dances by kids trained by our youth from hip hop to classical to Ghana ,Super Singers style Mixed Melodies & of course tiny tots as Durham Little Superstars. The Theme was DTA' got talent. Youth judges (our kids who are graduates and holding jobs the DTA alumni came back to help us with the youth festival) determined and commented on each of the programs. Dignitaries, included Hon. MP for Ajax Pickering Chris Alexander's message delivered by Shashi Bhatia Chair of Indo Canada Association, also, in attendance were Hon. MPP for Ajax Pickering Joe Dickson, Hon.MPP for Pickering Scarborough East Tracy MacCharles, Hon.Mayor Steve Parish Town of Ajax, Councillor Renrick Ashby, Hon. Mayor Dave Ryan City of Pickering, Councillors Doug Dickerson, Jennifer O'Connell. In his inagural speech DTA's President Josh Suresh thanked everyone and conveyed with passion & conviction :" Lets unite to make a better tomorrow for all of us" .

DTA presented its second annual University to a well deserved youth Delany Kandiah, scholarships are awarded thanks to the annual donation of Mr. Ganeshan Appudurai and Josh Suresh.

Hon. MP for Ajax-Pickering, Mr. Chris Alexander delivered an important message: “My first duty is to congratulate the organizers for this evening. Youth are our future, and it is our duty to develop and showcase their talents. As Sir John A Macdonald, our first Prime Minister once said, Canada's only "aristocracy is one of merit and virtue." But we do live in fascinating times. Our country remains vibrant. But uncertainty and spiraling debt rule in too many countries. In this difficult context, it is our duty to be disciplined, to work hard and play by the rules, to be generous to those in need and principled in the face of mistaken policies, abuses or threats to world peace. As Prime Minister Harper said at the recent Commonwealth Summit, Canada will not attend the next one in Colombo unless the government of Sri Lanka investigates and puts a stop to recent crimes, and takes genuine steps towards reconciliation. My thoughts are with you as you celebrate the achievements of your community and of the youth of Durham -- our shared future! Thank you once again for including me in tonight's proceedings. You have greetings and best wishes from our government, our prime minister and ministers and from this admiring MP. Very warmest regards to you all!

Upcoming events:
  • Kids XMas Party, fun filled event with Santa arriving with lots of gifts Dec 11th 5-7PM at OPG Info Centre 1675 Montgomery Park Rd in Pickering All are welcome, free admission.

WISH YOU A MERRY X'MAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2012


Our sincere thanks to members of DTA and Monsoon Journal for your continued support for Durham Tamils.

Thanks,
Durham Tamil Associaton, proudly serving durham since 2000.


Freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom to vote, study, work, travel, pray as we choose: These are the freedoms—indeed, the rights—we enjoy in Canada.

Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families of the brave men and women who fought and perished defending freedom & human rights around the world.

The bravery and dedication of our Canadian veterans and serving members will always inspire us, and their achievements are still making a difference to millions of Canadians and others around the world.

On behalf of all Tamils residing in Durham, we salute you and thank you for giving us a free country and the best country in the world to live in. Thank you & God bless you.

Durham Tamil Association



Date: November 5th, 2011.
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate
1355 Harwood Ave (North of Rossland Rd.)
Ajax ,ON
Call (905) 428-7007

“LOVE YOUR LIFE”

Ocala Winery Harvest Festival

Dear Ladies:

Our next family gathering has been scheduled for Sunday Sept 18th from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Ocala Winery Ltd. Ocala winery is housed in the midst of 100 acres in a renovated 100-year-old board and beam dairy barn. The processing area, barrel room, tank room, warehouse, labs and tasting room are all on site. This winery is part of the highlands of Durham Region in Southern Ontario.

The winery’s harvest event is a great experience for ladies to learn about the wine making process and enjoy the harvest festival with their families.

Agenda for the event

1:00pm

  • Please arrive at the winery by 1pm
  • Enjoy the music and food (hotdog/burgers) at the winery
  • View the 2011 vintage fruits of the orchard and the vineyard

2:00pm

  • Guided wagon tour.
  • Learn how to determine when the fruits are ready to pick and more,
  • A brief winery tour
  • Taste different kinds of wines, (non alcoholic juice sampling for the children)

3:00pm

  • Gather at the banquet room upstairs of the winery reserved for DTA ladies club.
  • Snacks will be servedà Potluck, bring any healthy snacks or appetizers as you wish, If you would like to coordinate with other ladies and bring one item, please do so.
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  • Socialize & discussion of any interesting or future topics
  • 30 min seminar on ‘engaging youth to prevent violence against girls and women’ by blueprint project WMRCC of Durham.
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  • Wine store/ladies boutique at the site for you to shop or look around
  • Enjoy the winery and socialize rest of the evening with nice music, food etc.

  • If you would like to get more info of the winery/event, please visit web www.ocalawinery.com
  • Please see address & direction below. The winery is about 10 to15 min drive North of Whitby.

Looking forward to see you all
Thank You


Looking forward to see you all
Thank You

For more info,
Address
Ocala Orchards Farm Winery Ltd.
971 High Point Road, R.R. #2
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
L9L 1B3
call DTA: 905-428-7007
Info@durhamtamils.com
www.durhamtamils.com

 
 

Durham Tamil Association is a non-profit, organization. It was formed in 2000 with the fundamental goal of providing an opportunity for Durham Tamil youth and adults to unite and participate in activities that enhance Tamil culture. DTA’s vision is to enable our youth to be pioneers in any profession they choose and be a role model in caring for elders and assist the needy in our community and our homeland.