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I.C.S / I.A.S Officers' Wives' Association
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Ms. Amal Seth
Ms. Smita Pande
Ms. Anjali Subhash
 
YEAR 2012
 
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February Meeting Details

 

The sun is showering a new warmth, the night chill has seized to bite. There is fragrance in the air and like a wise poet once did not say if winters are going on vacation....."can summer be far behind! "

My dear girls,

Let's welcome the first flush of summer in the name of Saint Valentine, the patron saint of Love, Romance and good virtues. Ladies, lets meet on sunday, the 13th of February 2011 for lunch and celebrate the changing seasons in the spirit of Universal Love, Zest and Romance for life, yes, your spouses are also invited for a fun filled afternoon --- celebrating THE ROMANCE OF 70's ERA-BOLLYWOOD - our incredible Hindi Motion picture industry.
The Golden 70's was an era when new fashion trends got created - a new kind of glamour, fashion, music, stardom was witnessed which was very fresh in spirit and full of romance. LET US RE-LIVE THE GOLDEN ! 1970's IN RETRO BOLLYWOOD STYLE.

We thank you specially for making the winter Carnival a huge success. It would not have been possible without your enthusiastic and energetic participation.

We look forward to an afternoon filled with fun, food, romance and nostalgia. Please check the programme and the dress code details below-

PROGRAMME AND DRESS CODE FOR THE RETRO (1970's)
BOLLYWOOD THEME LUNCH PARTY

  DATE: SUNDAY 13 FEB. 2011
  TIME: 12.30 pm onwards
  VENUE: 32, Prithviraj Road, New Delhi110003
  DRESS CODE: UES YOUR IMAGINATION (Polkadots, Bell Bottoms, Flared pants, Broad belts to give a few examples)
  HAIR STYLE: Bouffant , Gelled hair,etc.
  ENTRY FEE:

Members: RS 1000/ per couple; 500/for singles

Non Members: RS 1200/ per couple; 600/ for singles

Eagerly looking forward to your participation.


Jaya Chandrasekhar
President, I.C.S / I.A.S Wives' Association

January Meeting Details
 
YEAR 2010
December Meeting Details

Dear Friends,

Its that time of the year once again when the sun decides to take a sabbatical and moves away... the winter chill brings out the really cooool factor in you. And since this wonderful year of getting to know you better is also conspiring to turn a "new leaf" very soon... we've decided to "put you in a soup " and we'll garnish you with, well ..momos!!!

Don't get us wrong ladies, a little bit of "chicken soup for the soul" will positively perk up your spirits in winter chills....

We invite you ...
to a culinary workshop !
We have specially invited a famous North East Indian chef to teach us ...
five types of thupkas/soups
and three types of Dimsums Momos

The Chef Mr. A. Ghimiray is trained in oriental cuisines.
He has been creating avant-garde far-eastern delights for VVIP's and also has been called to Rashtrapati Bhavan to serve foreign dignitaries too.
We promise you they'll be" finger-lick in good". We'll polish it off with a tasting session and high tea. So your presence is solicited on 15th December 2010 at Sikkim house lawns.

Also the good news is that we' re going to have our Annual Carnival on 22nd January 2011 . The picnic last month was greatly enjoyed by one and all. We sure had fun didn't we?

Thanking you for your energetic presence last month at the Gardens.

Programme

Date : Wednesday, 15th December 2010
Time : 3.30 pm
Venue : Old Sikkim House, Panchsheel Marg, New Delhi


Jaya Chandrasekhar
President, I.C.S / I.A.S Wives' Association

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October Meeting Details

Dear Friends,

It's that time of the year, around Diwali, when we look forward to meet in festive setting. It is the time when we come around to see cadre mates, batch mates, junior colleagues, senior colleagues one and all at one place.You would like to agree with me that it becomes quiet nostalgic. So let us not miss it at all.

This time we have chosen Gujarat as our theme event. So what you expect here is Gujarati cuisine, Garbha , Dandiya dances, etc etc. But we will not limit ourselves to Gujarat only. There would be other delicacies to pamper your taste buds and variety of music programmers too. And of course DJ to pep up the milieu.

We have decided to meet as following :

  Date : Friday , 29th october 2010
  Time : 8.00 p.m.onwards
  Venue : 32 Prthiviraj Road , New Delhi
 

 

Dress :

Inline with Gujarat theme though optional

Ladies :            Lehenga or Seedha pallu saree
Gentlemen :     Tradional ethnic

  Entry Fee : Members :         Rs 800/ per couple,     Rs 400/Singles
Non Members:   Rs 1000/ per couple,    Rs 400/Singles

Yes! A big thank you for making for making the 22nd september function at C.S.I.O a big success. We at IASOWA appreciate your enthusiastic support and would love to have your feedback on activities in general for which you may visit our web site www. iasowaindia.in

Please do come and enjoy the fun. You are requested to precure the coupons before 26th of October from 32, Prithviraj Road . you may also collect it from your cadre representative.

Looking forward to meet you and your spouse on 29th instant.


Jaya Chandrasekhar
President, I.C.S / I.A.S Wives' Association

September Meeting Details

Dear members,

Thank you very much for the enthusiasm shown and support provided in complying the addresses, phone numbers and other details. the programmer was a great success all because of presence of our esteemed members and distinguished guests. Keep up the spirit.

Womanhood is beautiful - nature designed it beautifully. However, with constant wear and tear, beauty does tends to diminish over time. This month specially keeping your beauty in mind, we have invited professionally trained skin care and beauty reform therapist to give us an informative talk. Dr Chiranjeev Chhabra is dermatologist laser and cosmetic surgeon. She has spear headed innovative changes in prevailing invasive and non-invasive skin care remedies. She has been pioneer in her field over a decade. According to her, she's that person, "who can make a lady look fifteen years younger". Now who would' t want that?

The Doctor will cover a wide range of common problems too like -skin allergies, infections, pigmentation , freckles, acne-scars, burn scars, moles, warts, Botox, age management, weight management and life style management. Kindly come prepared with your queries and we will try to solve them.

Also there will be exhibition-cum-sale of sarees, salwar suit dress materials in silk, cotton, chiffon, georgette etc. The Exhibitor has many renowned shops in Benaras. They have just returned from successful exhibition from Kuwait.

So come to experience the CHANGE you always wanted to see in yourself.

  Date: Wednesday, 22nd september 2010
  Time : 4.30 p.m.
  Venue: Civil Services Officers’Institute
F-116, Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
New Delhi – 110001

The added attractions on the day from Dr Chabbra are:


10 lucky draws for exotic skin therapy and {which makes the skin radiant fairer and clear and younger.

Rs 500/- off on any skin therapy for the member who would be present on that day.

Jaya Chandrasekhar
President, I.C.S / I.A.S Wives' Association
July Monthly Meeting Details

Dear Friends,

The joyful Monsoon is almost upon us. It is time to sow the seeds of love and reap the fruits of friendship.

We are happy to invite you to a program of Music and Dance on the 20th july at Chinamaya Mission Auditorium, Lodhi Road at 4.00 pm. The well known semi-classical singer Sukriti Sen is going to enthrall us with her singing of classical and Monsoon melodies. Bihu dancers from Assam and Laavani dancers from Maharashtra will also perform exclusively for us.

We have organized an Exhibition-cum-sale of tribal paintings from Madhya Pradesh and fabrics of Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees and suits and bead/zardosi purses from Bhopal. Please do come prepared to encourage the artists by buying their works.

High tea will be at 5.30 pm.

Members are reminded to send their Rs 1000 cheques in the name of the I.C.S / I.A.S Officers' Wives' Association to 32, Prithviraj Road, or to their Cadre representatives.

Members who have sent their contribution will be given their Membership Cards there.

Best Wishes,

Jaya Chandrasekhar
President, I.C.S / I.A.S Wives' Association

April Meeting Details

Dear Friends,

Our next meeting is on 21st April at C.S.O.I. Please board our Laughter Express on time at 3.30 pm. Mr.Ashok Chakradhar will be on the driver's seat of laughter express.

Also on board with us will be Shri Sanjeev Kakad who will introduce us to Art of Living a way of life.

Art of living foundation is devoted to making life a celebration.It offers programs for self-development and stress-free life that allow even the busiest of people to take maximum advantage of Sri Sri Ravi Shankarji's multidimensional teachings. It was founded in 1981 1nd now has a foot-print on over 130 countries.

It has uplifted the life of more than 1 million people worldwide. Among these techniques is the powerful process called Sudarshan Kriya.

"Don't accept people as they are or tolerate them; Just love them as they are"---- Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Entry Fee : Rs 100/ for members, 150 for non member.

To join Dramatics Group please contact Ms. Smita Pandey at 011- 24658698
or email to iasowa2008@gmail.com or nehakumar2009@gmail.com or to cadre-reps.

We have not received many inputs from members for the IASOWA brochure. We are trying to find authors, painters, writers and other creators among us. Please send a photograph and little write-up about yourself and your works to us, by post to 32, Prithviraj Road, New Delhi 110011 or by email to :

iasowa2008@gmail.com or
nehakumar2009@gmail.com or
anju.g.chandra@gmail.com or
goyal.anubha@gmail.com at the earliest.


Jaya C. Shekar
President IASOWA
Evening Tea Iinvitation

 

Time after time I' ve enjoyed your nice company,
Warmed by the closeness we share,
And when there were days that I needed encouragement,
I knew you'd always be there---

Dear Friends,

We cordially invite you to join us for tea and an evening specially organised for our senior members on 31th March 2010 (wednesday ) at 5.15. pm at 32, Prithviraj Road.

We looked forward to your being with us for a lovely evening of music and interaction and exchange of ideas.

Come dressed as twins, which is either dressing up in identical clothes or in same
colour or symbolic ,like sharing a pair of earrings, bangles, headgear, hairstyle, wearing "gajra ". We leave it to your imagination.


Jaya C. Shekar
President IASOWA

March Meeting Details


Dear Friends,

In series of mind body and soul, we have already had a yoga session, now we move on to our next level, which is being one with nature. Dr.(Mrs) Madhu Gupta Shastri, Director Indian Institute for Yoga and Naturopathy and CMO Krishna Dutt , Health Centre Yoga and Naturopathy will give us introduction to naturopathy as way of care and prevention of all ailments.

We look forward to meeting you all and taking advantage of this opportunity of finding a natural way to being a fit and glowing self.

There would be light music by singer Mandakini Swain from 4 to 4:30 p.m.

President IASOWA
Jaya C. Shekar

  Date: 15th March 2010 (Monday)
  Venue: Civil Services Officers’Institute
F-116, Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
New Delhi – 110001
  Time : 4.00 p.m.
  Entry Fee: 100/ for members
150 for non members

 

Come prepared to avail the sale of "Designer Summer Wear" at discounted prices.

Please Note

We plan to print an IASOWA brochure in month of April, which would have the details of all the members. We are trying to find authors, painters, writers and other creators among us. All of you are requested to send a photograph and little write-up about yourself and works to us, latest by 25th March 2010.

By post to : 32, Prithviraj Road, New Delhi 110011.

By email to : iasowa2008@gmail.com or nehakumar2009@gmail.com or office bearers.


Jaya C. Shekar
President IASOWA
February Meeting Details

Dear Friends,

IASOWA invites you to the annual lunch on Valentine's Day. In true Valentine' spirit, let us all be together and have fun with our friends.The warmth of our hearts and the magic of romance dispel the cold and foggy weather! It is going to be an afternoon full of fun , games, tambola and the flavours of India.

Please mark this day in your dairy and come and enjoy the sunshine with us. Love is in the air-put on your dancing shoes!!

 

  Date: 14th Feb 2010 (Sunday)
  Venue: 32, Prithviraj Road, New Delhi.
  Time : 12.00noon
  Tambola: 12.30 to 1.00pm
  Dress Code: Gentlemen, A touch of red.
Ladies, Colours of spring
  Entry Fee: 800/- per couple
400/- for singles

Note : Coupons must be collected from 32, Prithviraj Road, between 5th and 12th Feb, 2010

President IASOWA
Jaya C. Shekar