YICG 2011-2012
December 2011
Young Indian Culture Group
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 Sanjana Reddy.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THIS SATURDAY   

* Adult Bollywood Fitness 12:15-1:15

3 classes for $55 & 5 classes for $85    

* THIS WEEK - BANYAN Mentorship Network Meeting!

3:15-4:30 p.m. High & Middle School students   

* DECEMBER 24 & 31 - NO CLASSES!!! Happy Holidays!!

Dear Friends,

 

What an amazing Masala Party - here are some words from Urmila Shivaram, a member of our Board of Trustees. Please share your thoughts by replying to this email!

 

'I found the event very entertaining and colorful.  We had a great fashion show which was crisp.  The variety show was very interesting. The amateur talent is at times much more fun than professional, especially if  it is done by some one close to you.  The greenery in the room added warmth to the setting. Congratulations!'

 

MASALA PARTY Photos 1     MASALA PARTY Photos 2

Thank you Sanjay Kantu for being such a gracious photographer - that was a complete blessing. 

 

Another wonderful Mangala program on Dec 5th. To see our performing arts Faculty on stage is a unique experience.

 Do see our Mangala Photos. The video clips of

Geethanjali Choir Group - Meena Mani

Tabla - Sejal Kukadia

Bharatnatyam - Malini Srinivasan

Odissi - Mala Desai

Carnatic Music - Lalitha Badrinath

 

Upcoming: Dec 17th is the first youth mentor network meeting and if you are interested in mentoring, please come to Herricks Middle School by 3 p.m.

 

Some news from Jayanthi Krishnamurthy's class on thoughts about Chapter 10 Bhagavad Gita. Class Notes from Vedic 4 

 

Please join YICG on Facebook! 
Best wishes,
Rathi Raja (on Facebook)
YICG is proud to present BANYAN - Build A Novel Youth Adult Network!
 It is an exciting opportunity for middle and high school students currently enrolled in our Saturday programs to be a part of this program geared toward having small groups of students working with a mentor in various team-building and mentoring activities. The goal of this program is to bring out leadership skills among our students using fun projects under the guidance of a group of adults from our community.

Activities planned during the session hours include Cooking Contests, Basketball Competitions, Spring Walkathon, Improvised Public Speaking and so on. We also plan to bring in special guests from time to time to work with the entire group.
Frequency/Duration: 5-6 sessions in the calendar year, First meeting is on December 17th 2011

Time:  3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Place:  Herricks Middle School Cafeteria
Fee: No Charge for YICG students.
If you are interested in joining this program please contact the front desk or email BANYAN.Contact@gmail.com ASAP.
Adult Activity Room Information
The YICG Adult Activity Room - a place to relax, connect with your friends or make some new ones and challenge them to a game of your choice - we have Checkers, Chess, Parcheesi, Scrabble or, for the stronger of heart, a challenging game of Bridge.  If your favorite game isn't available, we're open to suggestions.  What else would you rather be doing on a Saturday afternoon?  Visit us starting November 5 and join the fun! 
 
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)  

Schedule for rest of the year will be posted shortly 

Adult Book Club 

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
YICG

YICG WELCOMES YOU! 
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Sincerely,
 
Rathi Raja
Young Indian Culture Group, Inc.