YICG 2011-2012
October 2011
Young Indian Culture Group
yicgroup99@gmail.com
516-739-1575
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Newsletter edited by

 Sanjana Reddy

and Kripa Bhagat.

Classes held on Saturdays at 7 Hilldale Drive, Albertson,NY 11507.
Brain Power is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at the YICG Office at   999 Herricks Road, Suite 110, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.

Dear Friends,

Fall Puja is this Sat, conducted by Mr. S.K.Natarajan - all parents invited and Shloka students are participating. All other class students are invited. Please come at 1 p.m. to the Cafeteria.  

Sign up for our Masala Party on Sun, Dec 11th, 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome, especially kids! Please purchase your tickets soon and sign up your children for the Fashion Show, choreographed by Sumathi Vij. Look below for details. Raffle Donations needed!! 

 

Photos from Welcome Tea Click here! It was a real treat as our Alumni visited in class. Photos are below.

Diwali is around the corner and we are closed on Oct 29th to celebrate!!  

Please join YICG on Facebook
Best wishes,
Rathi Raja (on Facebook)
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THIS SATURDAY 

* FALL PUJA THIS WEEK in Room 101 1-2pm

   All Shloka Classes - Class Parents invited!

* Kids Book Club (ages 11-14) meets THIS WEEK!

   Look below for details.

* COOKING CLASS STARTS NOVEMBER 5TH! Sign up Today!

* OCTOBER 29 - NO CLASSES! Happy Diwali!   

* NOVEMBER 19 - DHARMA-THON Click Here. 

* DECEMBER 4 - MANGALA ARTS FESTIVAL Click Here.

* DECEMBER 11 - YICG MASALA PARTY Look below.  

  


 
 
MASALA PARTY INFORMATION 

Click Here for Flyer and Ticket Details.

 

* Fashion Show SIGN UP TODAY!!
       Groups: Grade 3-5, 6-8, 9+
     Participants will be using their own clothes!
     Rehearsal will be Announced 12-1pm on Saturdays
 
* SIGN UP for Committies THIS WEEK!
* PURCHASE your tickets at the Front Desk!
 
Pre-K to Grade 12
Shlokas | Vedic Heritage | Hindi | Telugu | Tamil |
 Bollywood |Bharatanatyam| Odissi | Kathak | Carnatic Music |
Tabla | Drama | Book Club| History | Mentorship Network

                            Adult Programs

Gita Class | Chanting | Badminton | Yoga | Bollywood Fitness|
| Heritage Cooking | Hindi Conversation | Tabla
 
Vedic Heritage
 Level 5:High School students will learn 
 lessons from Chapter 18 of the Gita.
Level 4: Grade 6-7 
         Level 3: Grade 3-5
   Level 2: Grade 1-2
   Level 1: Grade Pre K-K
 
Click below for Curriculums
All Level Summary l Level 1 l Level 2
Level 3 l Level 4 l Level 5 

 

Shlokas and Chanting
 CLICK HERE for Curriculum. 
Hindi
We extend a warm welcome to our new and returning students. All Hindi students must be in 1st grade or higher. Our students are prepared for the Prathmik exams. The Reading and Writing program is a six year curriculum and the Conversational program is a two year curriculum.
Click Below for Curriculums
Intermediate 1st Year l Intermediate 2nd Year l Advanced
Languages
TAMIL
All are welcome at the 3:15-4:30 class for ages 6&up
TELUGU
The class will be 3:15-4:30 for ages 4 & up. The main focus will be on conversation.
Dance
ODISSI

Classes have started. Openings available. Please check front desk.

BHARATANATYAM
Classes have started. Openings available. Please check front desk.
BOLLYWOOD

Classes have started.Limited Openings available.Please check front desk.

KATHAK

Classes have started. Openings available. Please check front desk. 

Music
Carnatic Music Please inquire at the desk on Saturday for private and semi-private lessons with Lalitha Badrinath. 
Tabla
Check at the front desk for class timings for new students.

Hindustani Music -- Please sign up if interested, availability upon sufficient registration

 

Adult Classes
ADULT GITA 1pm - Exploring the lessons in Ch. 18 of Bhagavad Gita. This is a lively study group!
YOGA
  3:30-4:30 class, come join us! 
BADMINTON
YICG will be running a Voluntary Badminton League for parents on Saturdays from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. This will be open to parents who have their kids studying at YICG on Saturdays. Since this is a voluntary group we expect all players to actively participate in setting up the court and cleaning up after the game.
COOKING and CHANTING  Check class schedule.

 

BRAINPOWER!
Public Speaking~Writing~Math Strategies~Memory & Creativity. CLICK HERE for details!
  Leadership, Creativity & Personal Development
Thinking for the 21st century - the life skills of Creativity, Communication and Collaboration. Overcome mental blocks to use the full potential of your mind through innovative games & exercises.
Book Clubs

Youth Book Club -(ages 11 - 14)

This Saturday, October 22  at 3:15 in Faculty Lounge  -  "Guardians of Ga'Hoole" - Kathryn Lasky  

Schedule for rest of the year will be posted shortly 

 

Adult Book Club --  Book will be Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua. It is recommended to read "Bounce" by Mathew Syed for comparison. Expecting a debate of how to raise successful kids

Schedule

November 12th - Shangai Girls by Lisa See

December 10th - The Gold Coast by Nelson DeMile
January 14th - Three Cups of Deceit by Jon Kraukauer
February 11th - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
March 10th - Winter Dance by Gary Paulsen
April 14th - The Dressmaker of Khair Khana 
by Gayle Tzemach Lemmom

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YICG WELCOMES YOU!

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Sincerely,
 
Rathi Raja
Young Indian Culture Group, Inc.