THE ASSOCIATION MEETS EVERY THURSDAY

IN THE COMMUNITY CENTRE,

1B Bates St, Homebush 2140,  9.30 FOR 10.00 AM

 Every fourth Thursday of the month is Members’ Day

Every Thursday, except on Members' Day  and the second Thursday - Physical Exercises, Indoor Games.             

Every second Thursday Arts, Crafts, Knitting and Painting Class, and Indoor Games

Lunch will be available every Thursday

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 2023 

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PAST EVENTS 

Past activities and albums of 2013 - 2022 are listed at the end in reverse sequence.

2023

JANUARY 2023

Thursday 05 - Isai Arangam – 11 members participated and sang songs of their choice. Their performances were excellent and were very much appreciated by the audience. We are eagerly awaiting the next Isai Arangam. Mr Srijeyananthan, a former president of Senior Tamils’ Centre of Ontario was requested to attend our meeting and address us. He explained the history and working of their Centre. He mentioned that they have one (1) full time employee and two (2) part-time employees to help the elected committee to run the Centre. Also, they have a rented office which opens all five working days of the week. The expense for both of these comes from state grants. He praised the TSCA for running our association with the volunteers. The lunch was sponsored by Mr & Mrs Balakrishnan, Mr Thambirajah and Mr Poopalaretnam. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 12 - Fellowship Day – Mr Elango gave a talk on “Bharathy & Bharathy’s Panchali Sabatham”. He explained various aspects of Bharathy’s life and writings and his strong support for Indian independence struggle and the hardships he underwent because of this etc. He also mentioned that Bharathy’s “Panchali Sabatham” is an allegory of Indian independence struggle. He took excerpts from Panchali Sabatham and read them to the audience with brief description. This was followed by discussion by the audience. The day ended with singing a few songs by the audience. The lunch was sponsored by Mr Thirunavukkarasu, Mr Karunanithy, Mrs Vasugi Mahadevan and Mr Dharmarajah. The cake was sposored by Mr Kugananthan. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 19 - Thai Pongal Celebration – Mr Thirunanthakumar spoke on the topic “Thamizhar Thirunaal”. His speech was interactive with the audience and was very much appreciated. He explained the significance of Pongal in the life of Tamils, the reference to that in old Tamil literature and the importance of farmers. He drew quotations and examples from Thirukkural, Silappadikaaram and Ramayanam. He touched on the archaeological excavation and the finding at Kizhadi (கீழடி) in Tamil Nadu. The lunch was sponsored by the committee members. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 26 - ANZAC Day.  No programme

FEBRUARY 2023

Thursday 02 - Isai Arangam – 14 members participated and sang songs of their choice. Their performances were excellent and were very much appreciated by the audience. The lunch was sponsored by Mrs Padma Thangarajah to celebrate her 90^th birthday (25/01/2023). Three of her children and a daughter in law were present. A video of her “life story so far” was shown. This was much appreciated by everyone. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 09 - Dr Ganeshalingham gave a video presentation and speech on the topic “Sivaji Ganesan Duet Songs with Famous Actresses – 1952 to 1959 – Part 2”.  This is the continuation of his Part 1 presentation.  He detailed how Sivaji progressed in cinema world, his varied roles and the heroines he acted with.  This presentation was very much appreciated.  The members are eagerly awaiting his presentation of Sivaji’s 1960’s roles.  Lunch was sponsored by Mr & Mrs Tharmapalan.  The president thanked those who sponsored the lunch.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 16 - Mr Elango gave a talk on “சிலப்பதிகாரம் – அரங்கேற்று காதை”. He read out அரங்கேற்று காதை to the audience and explained various aspects of dance arangetram detailed by “இளங்கோ அடிகள்” and how developed it was 2,000 years ago. This was very much liked by the audience and lead to lively discussion. The lunch was sponsored by Mr Manickarajah, Mr Santhirasegaram and the TSCA Lunch Fund. The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 23 - Paddukkup Paddu special programme was very ably conducted by Mr N Raguram. Twelve singers enthusiastically participated. They were divided into two (2) teams and the teams competed against each other. It was very much enjoyed by the participants and the audience. Lunch was sponsored by Mr R Ratnakumar and the TSCA Lunch Fund. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

MARCH 2023

Thursday 02 - Isai Arangam – 18 members participated and sang songs of their choice. Their performances were excellent and were very much appreciated by the audience. The lunch was sponsored by Mrs Rita Sathiyamoorthy and Mrs Kala Sivarajah. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 09 – Annual outdoor games at Airey Park. The events were book balancing, lime & spoon race, 50m race (men), Musical Walk, 25m race (women) and Relay. 48 people participated. The event was watched by many spectators and everyone enjoyed. Lunch was sponsored by Mr Arumugam Perumynar in memory of his father. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 16 – Bensoc AGM. No TSCA activities.

Thursday 23 – Annual cricket match and Prize Giving.  17 players participated in the cricket match and the match was watched by 40 members.  Everyone enjoyed.  Prize giving ceremony was held after the cricket game.  Prize giving was graced by Strathfield Mayor Cr Karen Pensabene, Cr Raj Datta, Cr Nella Hall, Dr Bala & Mrs Devi Bala.  Lunch was supplied by TSCA.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 30 – Innisai Virunthu by Dr R Rajayogan and Dr Gowribalan of “Sydney Geethasagara” music group. They together sang 16 Golden Tamil songs. Everyone enjoyed the high quality of their singing. Members want another programme by them. The lunch was donated by Murugan Temple. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

APRIL 2023

Thursday 06 – Isai Chiththiram by Dr Bharathy Ilamurugan and Dr Sivarathi Ketheswaran. Dr Sivarathi set the songs written by Dr Bharathy to music and sang in her melodious voice. Dr Bharathy explained the context and meaning of each song. Very much liked / appreciated by the audience. Quite a few of the songs were sung for the first time. The lunch was sponsored by Dr Bharathy. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 13 - Dr Ganeshalingham gave a video presentation and speech on the topic “The Best of Sivaji & K R Vijaya Duets”. With great effort he collated and presented 21 best duets songs of Sivaji & KR Vijaya. This was very much appreciated by the audience. Lunch was sponsored by Dr Ganeshalingham and Mrs Susee Ganesalingham. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 20 – Chiththirai New Celebration. Ms Sounthary Ganeshan spoke on “வாலிப கவிஞர் வாலியின் திரை இசைப் பாடல்கள்”. She demonstrated the beauty of Kavignar Vaali’s songs by singing a few of them. Ms Amirthakala Gnanaratnam and her daughter Chandrika Gnanaratnam beautifully sang a few carnatic songs. Both performances were very much liked by the audience. Lunch was sponsored by Dr K Kugathasan and Dr Mrs Thilagawathy Kugathasan. The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.

2022

JANUARY 2022

Thursday 13 - Dr Nadarajah Rajeskannan, Family Physician of Civic Park Medical Centre, Pendle Hill delivered a speech on "அதிகரிக்கும்  Covid 19 தாக்கத்திலிருந்து தப்பிக்க முடியுமா."  He spoke in detail about the symptoms, management, and the effects as well as side effects of vaccines. He also stressed on the importance of having the booster dose.  His speech was very informative and especially focussed on the safety measures to be followed by the seniors. The Secretary proposed the vote of thanks.  Please Click Here and watch the video.

Thursday 20 - "Pongal Vila" was celebrated with a special speech by well known orator and philanthropist Senchotselvar Dr Aaruthirumurugan joined from Jaffna and gave a speech on "Pongal & Spirituality". He gave an interesting speech detailing how the Pongal festival symbolizes the Tamil Culture.  Pongal is celebrated as a Thanksgiving Day when people show gratitude to the Sun God for giving bumper harvest and pray for his grace to shower abundance.  Hiss delivery was so engaging that the audience lost all track of time. Please Click Here to watch the video.

Thursday 27 - Dr Varagunan Mahadevan joined from Canada and delivered a speech on "Corona 19 Yesteray Today and Tomorrow".  He enlightened the audience on the importance of vaccines, the risks involved and the preventive measures we should bear in mind. He also explained on the myths and facts on this subject and wiped off all fears in our minds about Corona. This multitalented medical practitioner sang songs from movies as an interlude and it was really a treat to all. Please Click Here to watch the event in video.

FEBRUARY 2022

Thursday 3 - "Isai Arangam" programme was held with the participation of 17 members enthusiastically singing songs from movies. The President encouraged every participant by his positive comments and on the whole the singers and the audience on line enjoyed the programme. Please CLICK HERE to watch the video recording of this programme.

Thursday 10 - Mr Mahadev Aiyar Jeyaramasarma delivered an interesting and motivational speech on the topic "Vaazha Ninaiththaal Vaalalaam" (வாழ நினைத்தால் வாழலாம்). He quoted great saints like Valluvar and explained in detail that our thoughts and actions shoud be good for the life to be good. He referred to even movie songs to reiterate the topic he chose to speak. In short, the speech was enlightining and stimulating and was well received by the listeners.  

Thursday 17 - Dr.S. Amutha, Asst. Professor of Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Tamil Naadu, joined us from India and delivered a speech on "Truth is always bitter".  Her approach was comprehensive and went in detail of the various instances we face bitterness in life and how we can overcome these and make life sweet and enjoyable.  Her wise words enlightened and boosted the quality of our life. Please CLICK  HERE  to watch the video of this programme.

Thursday 24 – Prof. A. Shanmugadas of Jaffna University delivered a speech on “Tamil Literature, via Google Meet.  He opened his speech describing the pride and history of Tamil Language which is the oldest language in the world. Then he spoke about the old epics like Thiirukkural, Ramayanam  Maha Bharatha and Silappathikaaram. These epics remain as the source of Tamil Culture and civilization. Please Click Here to watch the video recording of the speech.

 MARCH 2022

Thursday  3 - "Isai Arangam" - 19 of our members participated in this programme and show cased their talents in singing songs from movies. Everyone enjoyed this programme and all were anxiously waiting for the next programme. Please CLICK HERE to watch the video recording of the programme. 

Thursday 10 - "Women's Day" - TSCA celebrated this day with speeches of two renowned speakers. Dr Chandrika Subramanian, Principal Solicitor, Lawyer and Barrister from "SUCCESS  LAWYERS & BARRISTERS", delivered a speech on the topic "Women's Day".  She explained about the different roles played by women in our day today life and said that they are the back bone of a family.  She also mentioned that for the first time in the history of Tamil Naadu, a lady Mayor has been appointed for Chennai. Following her speech, Mr M.I.Jeyarama Sarma delivered a speech on "Boon & Life",  He said that even the talent of singing too is a blessing of God because all are not blessed with that talent.  If we analyse each phase of our life, we can find a blessing in disguise.  Please CLICK HERE to watch the video recording of this programme.

Thursday 24 - Mr. M.; Vamadevan, Retd. Secretary for the Ministry of Estate Infrastructure, Housing and Social Development, Sri Lanka joined via Google Meet and delivered a speech on "Expecfations of Upcountry Tamils". He explained in his speech the discrimination shown by the Government and how they are treated as second class citizens. Following his speech, Mr T. Thirunanthakumar spoke on the subject "Tamil Literature". quoting Bharathy and Kamban. His vast knowledge on the subject was well presented in his speech which was enjoyed by the audience. PLEASE  CLICK  HERE to watch the video recording of the programme.

APRIL 2022

Thursday 7 - "Isai Arangam" - 22 members participated and showcased their talent in singing. It was a treat for the audience and all were awaiting for the next monthly event.                    Please CLICK HERE to watch the video recording of this interesting event.

Thursday 21 - "New Year Celebrations" - Mr. R. Radhakrishnan spoke about the Tamil New Year in detail about how our ancestors celebrated this day with devotion and how we have all forgotten all the customs. Prof. Mrs Gnana Kulenthiran delivered a speech on "Eelathu Sithar Yogar Swamikal".  She told about her experiences with the Yogi and how her whole family worshipped him as Guru and how He guided and moulded their life to become blissful. The Secretary Mr Elango proposed the vote of thanks. 

Thursday 28 - "Members' Day" - Dr Nithi Kanagaratnam delivered a speech on "Kaalai Vilaankani" which gave us the knowledge of the benefits of "Vilaankani" when taken in the morning. His speech focussed on the medicinal valu of fruits and how it is beneficial to a healthy living.

MAY 2022

Thursday 05 - "Isai Arangam" - 16 members partticipated with enthusiasm and sang songs of their choice exhibiting their talents in singing.  The singers and the audience enjoyed the performance and the vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Elango, Secretary.  Please CLICK HERE to watch the video of the event.

Thursday 12 - Well known Tamil Activist and orator Mr Mylvaganam Thanabalasingam delivered a speech on the topic "Tamil and Religion".  His speech with analysis of both Tamil and Hinduism was very informative and exhibited his vast knowledge in the field of Tamil Literature and religion.  The speech was well received by the audience.  Please CLICK HERE to watch the video recording.

Thursday 19 - "Paadum Meen" Mr Suppiah Sriskantharajah, well known writer and a lawyer by profession delivered speech via Google Meet on ""Service to Tamil Language and Education by Swami Vipulanandar".  He mentioned in his speech that Vipulanandar was an early pioneer associated with the Indian based Ramakrishna Mission in Sri Lanka. Along with other reformers, Vipulanadar was instrumental in the revival of the Hindu religion and native traditions in Sri Lanka after a long period of dormancy and decline during the previous 500 years of colonian rule by various Europian powers. His delivery was so engaging that the audience lost all track of ttime. You may CLICK HERE  to watch the video of the event.

Thursday 26- Mr Maran Nandan Sithamparanathan, LLB, spoke on "Gnerration Gap and Seniors".. It was an enlightening and stimulating presentation. Our Secretary Mr Elango proposed the vote of thanks.

JUNE 2022

Thursday 02 - "Members'Day"- 14 members particiJUNEpated and sang their favourite songs to the amusement of the audience.  Please CLICK HERE to watch the video of this event.

Thursday 09 - Mr Linga Lingaratnam delivered a speech on "Power of Meditation"" and his speech was well received and appreciated by the audienced.  His speech was mainly all about his own divine experiences.   It was really a memorable presentation. Please CLICK HERE to view the video recording.

Thursday 16 - Mr S. Ponmailainathan sang and pesented a few songs on video and brought us the familiar and not so familiar nostalgic Tamil old Tamil songs which was enjoyed by all. He was followed by Dr. Varagunan who spoke on "Pain Management"and sang a few songs entertaining the audience. Mr S. and Mrs P. Pomailainathan celebrated their Wedding Anniversary and sponsored the lunch.  Mrs Pathma Thangarajah gave the vote of thanks. Please CLICK HERE to view the  Video recording of presentation by Mr. Ponmailainathan. You may CLICK HERE and enjoy the songs and speech by Dr Varagunan..

Thursday 23 - Dr Paran Sithamparakumar delivered a speech on the topic "How to live happily"..  It was more like a dicussion with the participation of the audience.  It was well appreciated by all and was a memorble day. The Secretary proposed the vote of thanks. Mr K. Ratnakumar celebrated his birthday and sponsored the lunch for the day.

Thursday 30 - Dr Nirmala Chrishanthan, FRCGP. Senior Lecturer, University of Notre Dame, delivered a speech on "Lack of Sleep".   The audience  thoroughly enjoyed her presentation and the delivery was so engaging that the audience lost all track of time. Please CLICK HERE to view the Video presentation of the event. Mrs Rita Sathiyamoorthy sponsored the lunch in remem

JULY 2022

Thursday 07 - Ms Zoe Rock, Research Assistant and her team attached to the Westmead Applied Research Centre of The University of Sydney,  Faculty of Medicine and Health, carried out a baseline survey amongst our members to gauge their current knowledge of CPR. Then Mr. Sugumar, the ETA Secretary followed with his presentation and explained about the “Uyirizhai” Organisation “உயிரிழை” which is operating in Vanni. Finally our monthly "Isai Ärangam" programme took place with about eleven members participating with enthusiasm and sang songs which was very much appreciated by the audience for their efforts. 

Thursday 14 - After a short introduction by the President, Sangeetha Booshanam  Mrs Kala Gnani rendered a music recital with mostly devotional songs.  Lyrics are just words until they get the voice of a singer like her who can turn them into a beautiful song.  There are very few people who are blessed with such natural talents like her and she is one of them. Following her rendition Mr Soma Somanathan spoke about a Voluntary Organization called "Tears of Vanni". His speech was very much appreciated by the audience. He was introduced to the audience by Mr Kalvalai Seyon.  The Secretary delivered the vote oif thanks. The Board of Trustees of the BENSOC sponsored the lunch.  Please CLICK HERE to view the video of this event..   

Thursday 21 - Mr.R. Kumaraswamipillai delivered a speech on the topic "Muthumaiyil Semmai" and the audience thoroughly enjoyed his presentation. It was very relavant to the seniors, stimulating, enlightening and the delivery was so engaging that all listeners lost track of time. Mr Gowrishankar followed him and entertained with his songs and hilarious comedies. It was really a memorable day for all.  Please CLICK HERE to view the vido of this event.

Thursday 28 -  Mr Navaratnam Raguram gave a short speech about Äadi Amavasai" which is a holy day for Hindus who fast in remembrance of their late father. Following it Mr Fernando Rodrigo delivered a speech on the topic "My experiences in Saudi Arabia".  He explained in detail about the culture and the surprising Muslim Marriage Traditions.   The audience  enjoyed his presentation It was thoughtful of him to add those personal observations on his experiences. Mr. Shanmuganathan proposed the voite of thanks. Mr C. Sivasooriar sponsered the lunch in remembrance of his late father. .

 AUGUST 2022

Thursday 4 -" Isai Arangam" - About 10 of oiur members sang their favourite songs and entertained the audience showcasing their inborn talents. Mr Shanmuganathan proposed the vote of thanks. Mrs B. Gananadha celebrated her birthday and sponsored the lunch for the day.

Thursday 11 - Mr. Elankeeran Easwaran of Jesmond Aged Care delivered a lecture and discussion on "Home Care for Elderly".  He explained in detail about the different services provided by the Government to the aged and how we can obtain the said services through them. His speech and discussions and the question and answers were really informative and beneficial to the seniors. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks. The lunch was sponsored by Jesmond Nursing Home.

Thursday 18 -  Mrs Saro Suntheralingam spoke on the topic “சிந்தனை செய் மனமே”.  She explained the importance of the mind health in our happiness.  Our thoughts enslaves us.  She said that love, humbleness and kindness are the way to free our mind.  Dr Gowripalan spoke on the topic “Music, mind, mature age and music”.  He explained the working of the brain, grey matter and the white matter.  He mentioned that exercise and singing will stimulate memory and attention, and this is important in the old age.  He sang many popular songs in-between to entertain the audience.  Tlunch was sponsiored by Mrs Kannammah Paramasivam. The secretary gave the vote of thanks.  It was an enjoyable morning.

Thursday 25 - Dr Kala Siva, Dental Surgeon delivered a speech on "Oral Health in Seniors" which every one appreciated and was beneficial to the seniors. Dr (Mrs)  Manju Rajaratnam  spoke on the topic "Äm I a matured person?".  She empdhasized on being optimistic and there will be no problem if we forgive and forget.  Her speech was well received and her  presentation drew the audience in and held their attention for one full hour. There was never a dull moment. Mrs Seetha Ramanathan celebrated her birthday with us and sponsored the lunch. The Secretary proposed the vote of thanks.

 SEPTEMBER 2022

Thursday 1 - 'Isai Arangam" -  About 10 members participated and sang songs of their choice.  The efforts, enthusiasm, and confidence shown in singing by the members was really praiseworthy. The singers are anxiouslly waiting for the next Isai Arangam. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 8 - Dr Paul Manuel spoke on the topic “எது நிழல், எது நிஜம் – பகுதி 2".  Here he connected the triangular love story of Charles, Diana and Camilla with a similar triangular love story of Viswanathanpillai, Thamayanthi and Parvathy which happened at Thirunelvely district.  Brillianty narrated.  The audience enjoyed it.                                                                  Mr Mathalai Somu spoke on the topic “பாட்டுக்கோட்டை பாடல்கள்”.  He brought out the brilliance of Kavigar Paddukkoddai Kalyanasundaram (PKS) and the progressive nature of his songs.  All these PKS achieved within a short life of 29 years.  This was very informative and the audience enjoyed this. The lunch was sponsored by Mrs Yoga Subramaniam.  The secretary Mr Elango gave the vote of thanks.

Thursday 15 - This was a variety event.  Mrs Vimaladevi  Vigneswaran sang a few popular carnatic songs.  Mr Bala Thiru sang a few vintage cinema songs.  Mr Kugananthan repeated (mimicry) a Tamil conference commentary by Kalaignar Karunanithi and sang a song.  All these were very much enjoyed by the audience.  The lunch was sponsored by Mr Gunaratnam.  The secretary Mr Elango gave the vote of thanks.

Thursday 22 :

This is the week before the AGM and last regular meeting for the outgoing committee.  So the day was allocated to get feedback from the members and some entertainment.  Many members praised the executive committee, especially the president.  Dr Rajayogan and Dr Gowripalan of Geethasagara group entertained the members with excellent singing of many popular songs.  The members very much enjoyed it.  The lunch was sponsored by the outgoing committee.  The secretary Mr Elango gave the vote of thanks.

Thursday 29

The AGM of TSCA was held at Strathfield Town Hall.  Meeting was attended by 99 members which satisfied the quorum.  Meeting started with the lighting of the traditional lamp by the Past-Presidents of TSCA Mr Samy Pasupati, Mr Santhiran, Mr Suntheralingam, Mrs Padma Thangarajah and Mr Sivathondan.  The Minutes of the Previous AGM, Annual Report and the Audited Financial Report were tabled, discussed and duly accepted by the General Body.  A new Management Committee was elected for the year 2022/2023.  The meeting ended with lunch.

OCTOBER 2022

Thursday 06

Navarathiri celebration.  Mr Radhkrishnan performed Puja to the three Sakthis – Durga, Luxmi and Saraswathy.  Panchapuranam was sung by Mr Thevarajan, Sakalakalaavalli Maalai & Mangalam were sung by Mrs Jeganthan, Jeya-Jeya-Jeya-Sakthi was sung by Mr Panchadcharam.  Mr Radhakrishnan spoke on the significance of Navarathiri.  Mrs Sivarathi Ketheeswaran gave an Innisai Virunthu.  The meeting concluded with the vote of thanks by the secretary Mr Elango.  The Prasatham was brought by members.

Thursday 13 -- Isai Arangam - About 12 members participated and sang songs of their choice.  Their efforts, enthusiasm, confidence and performance were praiseworthy and very much appreciated by the audience.  The singers and the audience are eagerly waiting for the next Isai Arangam. The lunch was sponsored by Mr Paskaranathan, Mr Amirthalingam, Mr Amirthasingham and Mr Kunaseelan.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 20 - Fellowship Day – It was a great success. Members joyfully participated in the event by singing songs of their choice and sharing interesting experiences in their lives.  Some members joined together and played indoor games.  All the members participated with a lot of enthusiasm and expressed appreciation of the programme.  There was a lot of laughter and fellowship among the members that was heart-warming.  Special mention and gratitude to Mr Ponmailanathan who conducted part of the meeting successfully at the request of the President.  The lunch was sponsored by Mr Panchadcharam, Mrs Saro Nallathuvan and Mr Logenthiran.  The president Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 27 -Deepavali Celebration – Mr Mathalai Somu spoke on the topic “பழம் தமிழர் பண்டிகைகள்”.  Here he explained how various celebrations originated and developed over the years in the Tamil Land in India.  Some of these are still celebrated all over the Tamil Land and few have become regional celebrations.  He mentioned that Deepavali is celebrated all over India for different reasons.  In Tamil Land it is celebrated to represent the defeat of Narahasuran (evil) by Krishna (God).  The lunch was sponsored by Mr & Mrs Suntheralingam.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

NOVEMBER 2022

Thursday 03 - Isai Arangam - About 10 members participated and sang songs of their choice.  Their performances were wonderful and very much appreciated by the audience.  The singers and the audience are eagerly waiting for the next Isai Arangam. The lunch was sponsored by Mr Arumugam Perumynar, Mrs Manonmany Krishnasamy, Mrs Hope Rajendran and Mrs Premini Vijayakumar.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 10 - Fellowship Day – Mr V Gowrishankaran gave a variety performance which was very much enjoyed by everyone. He beautifully sang some popular Tamil and Hindi songs and advised on how to live simply and happily. His speech was very humourous, entertaining and educational. He urged us to lead humble life, giving examples of real-life great people who lead humble lives. Members enjoyed it so much that they are eagerly awaiting his next performance. Lunch was sponsored by Mr & Mrs Gunaratnam and the members wished Mr Gunaratnam happy birthday and sang prayer songs. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 17 - Iyal Arangam – Dr Mrs Chitra Harinesan spoke on Seniors Wellbeing. She gave lot of practical and relevant advice to the seniors. She mentioned about the importance of nutritious food, controlled eating and regular exercise and vaccinations & screenings relevant to the seniors. The talk was well received by the members and there is request to repeat this type of talk every year. The lunch was sponsored by Mrs Kanagambikai Jeganathan in memory of her late husband. The President and the Secretary spoke about the quiet, kind and loving nature of Mr Jeganathan. Mrs Jeganathan and her son thanked the attendees. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 24 - Iyal Arangam – Dr Ganeshalingham gave a video presentation and speech on the topic “Sivaji Ganesan Duet Songs with Famous Actresses – 1952 to 1959”. This is Part 1 of his presentation. Part 2 will continue at a later date. He detailed the entry of Sivaji into cinema world, variety of roles he played and the heroines he acted with. This presentation was very much appreciated. The members are eagerly awaiting the Part 2 presentation. Lunch was sponsored by Mr Nanda Thuraisingham, Mr Ketharanathan, Mr Sivagnanasundaram and Mr Elango. The president thanked those who sponsored the lunch. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

DECEMBER 2022

Thursday 01 - Isai Arangam – 15 members participated and sang songs of their choice – mostly old songs. Their performances were wonderful and very much appreciated by the audience. The singers and the audience are eagerly waiting for the next Isai Arangam. The lunch was sponsored by Mr Karunalayan, Mrs Jeyarani Thangarajah, Mr Mohankumar and Mr Murugesu. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 08 - Iyal Arangam – Mr Jason Li, the member of parliament for Strathfield electorate addressed the members. He gave a brief history about himself and his career. Gave brief details about the demographics of Strathfield electorate and how he is a typical representative of it and so proud to represent the residents of his electorate. He detailed various initiatives being taken by him. This was followed by lively discussion. Lunch was sponsored by the family of late Dr Puvanachandran in memory of him. Few members spoke about Dr Puvanachandran. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 15 - Christmas celebration. The whole event was organised and managed by Dr Mrs Nithi Sivathondan. This was attended by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and a few councillors of Strathfield Municipal Council. Bible reding was done by a few members and the Mayor & Deputy Mayor. Christmas message, prayer and benediction was performed by Rev John Jegasothy. Carol was sung by few TSCA members. This was a memorable performance and was appreciated by everyone. Lunch was sponsored by Mr Rajanayagam, Mr Manickarajah, Mr & Mrs Xavier, Mr & Mrs Rajalingam, Mrs Nalini Pathamatheva and Mr &Mrs (Dr) Sivathondan. Cake was sponsored by Mrs Rita Sathiyamoorthy and Mr & Mrs Xavier. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

This was the last meeting for the year 2022. The next programme will commence on Thursday 05/01/2023.

 2021

JANUARY 2021

Thursday 7 - The popular Tamil orator and Barrister Mr Bagavadas Sriskandadas delivered a speech on the topic "சிறப்பும் சில சிக்கல்களும் - திருக்குறள் ஒரு பார்வை".  His speech was well received and praised by the audience.

Thursday 14 - Pongal Celebrations - Sangeetha Viththagar Mrs Sivarathy Ketheswaran gave a music recital in  which her skill and passion for music was evident. The popular Tamil orator and Barrister Mr P. Gnanakaran gave a speech on the topic  "இயற்கையுடன் வாழ்வு " His talk was one of the most engaging and the audience was found captivated by every word.

Thursday 21 - "Iyalum Isaiyum" - 14 members paricipated in the programme and showcased their singing talents. On the eve of his 100 th Birthday Mr Nagamuthu Sivarasa joined us on our invitation and spoke a few words. We all wished him a long and healthy life. 

Thursday 28 – Mr. A Kugarajan shared some of his interesting experiences in his life which was very humorous and lessons for the audience. Followed by this was a speech by renowned vocalist Vidwan Ahilan Sivanandan on the topic “Enjoying Music”. He sang songs mainly based on Carnatic Music and gave explanations of different ragas exhibiting his expertise in the music field.

 FEBRUARY 2021

Thursday 4 – A renowned lawyer Paadum Meen S. Srikantharasa gave us a speech on “Tamil Inbam” testifying himself as a good orator who derives ideas, style, and taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Friday 12 – An interesting “Patti Manram” was held with the participation of Mr T. Thirunanthakumar, Mr S. Thanabalasingam, Mrs Saro Suntheralingam and Mr V.M. Thevarajan.  Prof. Gnana Kulenthiran was the moderator for the discussion.

Thursday 18.– Our monthly programme “Iyalum Isaiyum” was held with the participation of about 14 members who sang songs showcasing their talents.

Thursday 25 -  A well known Tamil writer and orator Mathalai Somu spoke to us on the topic “Pura Naanootru Puthaiyal” which was a treat to the audience.

MARCH 2021

Thursday 4 – Tamil Enthusiastic Mr Vythilingam Eelalingam spoke on “Easing of Fight for Eelam and the World Tamil Media” making the speech carefully without touching the political issues. The presentation was interesting and was well received by the audience.

Thursday 11 -  The monthly “Iyalum Isaiyum” was held with 12 members participating with enthusiasm exhibiting their talents in singing.

Thursday 18 -  Dr R. Rajayogan, Mrs Bharathy Krishnamoorthy and Mr Venkat Balakrishnan from “Geethasagara Music Group” entertained us with old and new songs to suit the taste of the seniors.

Thursday 25 – “International Women’s Day” was celebrated with a variety of interesting programmes which made the day a memorable one. Dr (Mrs) Vasuki Sithirasenan delivered a speech on “Suyam Enum Varam” revealing her vast knowledge in Tamil Language and literature. The dance exercise performed by Mrs Niranjani Naguleswaran was expressive, creative, exemplary, beautiful, alluring and flawless.  Mrs Kanagambikai Jeganathan sang the songs gracefully composing the music herself for the lyrics written by Dr Ilamuruganar Bharathi.  The credit for the success of this year’s celebrations goes to Dr Nithi Sivathondan who organized the whole event while she herself participating in the event with enthusiasm. 

APRIL 2021

Thursday 1 – “Iyalum Isaiyum” programme was held with the participation of 13 members singing their favourite songs. 

Thursday 8 – Mr Mylvaganam Thanabalasingam spoke on “rpyg;gjpfhu ahj;jpiu” which brought new insights on the epic and drew the audience in and held their attention for about an hour. There was never a dull moment.

Thursday 15 – Super singer fame  Sonia gave a memorable musical feast from Kochin, Kerala, India. We felt her singing go through their ears as her melodious voice echoed the feelings the songwriter had meant for the listener to feel. Listening to her music was a transcending experience and we hope to hear much more in the future.

Thursday 22 – “Iyal Arangam” – Mr Ponmailainathan, Mr VM Thevarajan and Mr Mahalingam shared their experiences and some jokes which amused the audience. The President asked to express their opinion whether to continue to have this programme once a month and many supported it. Three of the members present, came forward to speak at the next meeting.   

Thursday 29 – Mrs. Balam Lakshmanan delivered a speech on “Pilgrimage”. She mentioned in her speech that all of humanity are on a pilgrimage. A life journey of discovery and experiences which bind us all together in a common bond. Spiritual journeys that are made add to the human experience bringing magic and wonder on our journey offering fascinating dimensions to our very existence.  It was a divine speech well received by the audience.

 MAY 2021

Thursday 6 – The monthly “Isai Arangam” was held with the participation of twelve members. The credit to the programme is that most of the singers have started to sing, the first song in their life only in our Association stage.

Thursday 13 - "Iyal Arangam" - Mr P. Panchadcharam spoke on "கர்ம வினையும், யோகங்களும், தோஷங்களும்"  and Mr. Sivasooriyar spoke on "என்னைக் கவர்ந்த இசையும் நினைவில் நிலைத்த நினைவுகளும்".  The audience appreciated and enjoyed both the performances.

Thursday 20 - "Sangeetha Pooshanam" KalaGnani gave a music recital which was well received and kept the audience spell bounded.

Thursday 27 - Mr Maavai Nithiyanandan spoke on "Unspoken truth about Water, Land & the People". His speech was very informative and the audience was captivated by his vast knowledge on the subject and the eloquence.

JUNE 2021

Thursday 3 - "Isai Arangam" - Thirteen members participated and sang songs and entertained the members.

Thursday 10 - Dr. Jeyasingam Jeyamohan gave a talk on "முதுமை இன்பம் இன்பம்".   His delivery of the speech was so engaging that the audience lost all track of time. The Secretary gave the vote of thanks.

 JULY 2021

Thursday 1 - "Isai Arangam" - It was very encouraging that 12 members participated and kept the audience engaged by their musical talents.

Thursday  08 – Mr. T. Thirunanthakumar, well known orator from Kamban Kazhagam spoke on “Karnan” which is a character from Maha Bharatha.  The speech was well received and appreciated by the audience.

Thursday 15 - Well known Radio Announcer Mr Raguram presented a musical treat “Isai Velai” with Gnana Asokan and  Vani Nirojan from London. They sang several super hit songs with Karaoke accompaniment. It was a real day of enjoyment to all of us.

Thursday 22 - ‘Thamil Mani’ Akalankan from Jaffna spoke on “Thoughts on Maha Bharatha” . His speech drew the audience in and held their attention for one and a half full hours. There was never a dull moment.

Thursday 29 - Dr Paran Sithamparakumar delivered a talk on “Contentment in old age”. His speech on the topic expressed both the positive and negative aspects of this important topic. The audience showed their approval of the speech by their prolonged applause.

AUGUST 2021

Thursday 05 - 14 participants exhibited their singing talents at the “Isai Arangam” held today.

Thursday 12  – Ms Jodi McKay MP, Cr Karen Pensabene and Cr Maryanne Luggan gave speeches updating the present status of the pandemic in NSW.  Then it was followed by the interesting speech by Mr Jeiram Jegatheesan of Australia Kamban Kazhalagam on the topic “Iniya Vaai Sol Nalan”.

Thursday 19 - Mr J. Radhakrishnan and Mr S. Poopalaratnam participated in the “Iyal Arangam and delivered speeches on “How to lead a happy life” and “Meditation gives Clarity” respectively.   Both the speakers grabbed the audience’s attention from the start and there was never a dull moment.

Thursday 26 - Well known Tamil Activist and orator Mr Mylvaganam Thanabalasingam delivered a speech on Kamban's Indrajith. 

SEPTEMBER 2021

Thursday 02 - "Isai Arangam" was held with the participation of 14 members who sang songs from films and entertained the audience. 

Thursday 09 -  Dr(Mrs)Sivarathy Ketheeswaran gave a carnatic music recital which was received well by the audience.

Thurssday 16 - Well known Tamil orator, poet and researcher Dr Malini Ananda Krishnan delivered a speech on "We are our happiness and sorrow. 

Thursday  23 - "Iyal Arangam" - Dr G.Gnanasampanthan delivered a speech on "Search for what you know." and Mr P. Panchadcharam spoke on "World Disasters and Planetary Positions at that time.".  Both the speeches were very interesting and were appreciated by the audience.

Thursday 30 - Sleep & Resspiratory Physician, Dr (Mrs) Rajeev Ratnavadivel spoke on "Sleep Heaalth & Ageing" which was relevant to the Seniors and was very beneficial. 

OCTOBER 2021                                                                                                                                         Thursday 7 - "Isai Arangam" - 15 members participated and sang their favourite songs and show cased their talents.

Thursdday 14 - Prof. Paul Manuel delivered a speech on "Which is a shadow? Which is real?" His speech was well received by he audience as it was all about our motherlan.

Thursday 21 - Consultant Eye Surgeon Dr Narmadai Deva delivered an interesting speech on "Age Related  Eye diseases".  Our memberrs asked several questions and the speaker gave the answers with details and cleared their doubts.

Thursday 28 - Members' Day - Consultant Gynocologist & Obstetrician Dr A Ganeshalingam delivered a speech on "Menopause and  its Consequences". All our lady members listened to the speech attentively.

NOVEMBER 2021                                                                                                                               

Thursday 4 - Deepavali Celebrations - Mrs Ketheeswary Paheerathan gave us a music recital.  Ms Sounthari Ganeshan gave speech on "தமிழர் வாழ்வில் இசைத்  தமிழ்".                                   

Thursday 11 - "Isai Arangam" 18 members participated with enthusiasam and sang songs of their choice.                                   

Thursday 18 - Dr M. Varagunan joined via Google Meet and gave a fantastic medical advice for several diseases of the aged population.  He slso sang some  favourite songs of seniors. It was really a memorable day.  

DECEMBER  2021

Thursday 2 -Farewell to Hon. Jodi McKay MP for Strathfield who is retiring from politics. President Mr. A. Sivathondan, Past Presidents, Mr S. Suntheralingam, Mr Shiva Pasupati and Mr K.S. Rajanayagam i9n praise of her services rendered to the Tamil Community and the Tamil Senior Citizens' Association.. Jodi McKay addressed the audience and thanked for the love and support shown by our Community and especially our Association. Please Click Here to view the photo album.

Thursday 9 - The Annual General Meeting was held from 9.30 a.m. at the Strathfield Town Hall with the required quorum despite the restrictions due to the pandemic. A new Committee was announced by the Returning Officer which appears under Management Committees in the main menu. Please Click Here to view the photo album.

One of our member Mrs Swarnajothi Pararajasingam celebrated her 100th birthday on the 27th of Nov. 2021 and the Association President Mr A. Sivathondan interviewed her and congradulated her on behalf of the members of TSCA.  Please Click Here to watch the video of  the interview.

Dr V. Sabaratnam too celebrated his 100th Birthday on the 1st of Dec. 2021 and our Association President Mr A. Sivathondan interviewed him and congradulated him on behalf of all the members of TSCA. Please Click Here to watch the video clip.

Thursday 16 - Christmas Carol via Google Meet - The Celebrations commenced with the welcome address by the President Mr P. Panchadcharam.  A team lead by Mr Elmo Xavier and Mrs Nightingale Yogarajah organized the event in a grand manner despite  the state restrictions due to the pandemic.  The service was opened by Dr Nithi Sivathondan with her "Call to worship".  Songs celebrating the birth of Jesus were sung by Mr & Mrs Elmo Xavier,  Mrs C. Gnanasambandan, Mrs Elizebeth Rodrigo, Mrs Moira Phillips, Mr & Mrs Elmo Xavier, Mr Kuhanandan, Mrs Rita Sathiyamoorthy, Mrs Nightingale Yogarajah and Dr Nithi Sivathondan. Rev. G. Nadarajah delivered a very encouraging Christmas Message. The Carol Service concluded with Mr & Mrs Elmo Xavier singing "We wish to you a Merry Christmas".  

2020

JANUARY 

 FEBRUARY  

Thursday 13 - வெளிக்கள விளையாட்டுப் போட்டிகள் -  மழை காரணமாக ஏயறே  பூங்காவில்  விளையாடப்பட வேண்டிய  இப்  போட்டிகள்  யாவும்  நாம் கூடும்  மண்டபத்துக்கு உள்ளேயே நடாத்த வேண்டியதாயிற்று.  அங்கத்தினர்  சூழ்நிலைக்கேற்ப  உற்சாகத்துடன்  விளையாட்டுகளில்  பங்குபற்றினார்கள். இன்றைய தினம்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண  இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும்.   Due to rains, the outdoor games had to be played indoors at the venue of our weekly meetings.  Please click  HERE to view the photo album.

Thursday 20 -  - இசையும் கலையும் - இன்று  நடைபெற்ற இந்நிகழ்வில்  16 அங்கத்தினர் ஆர்வத்துடனும்  உற்சாகத்துடனும்  பங்குபற்றி  திரை இசைப் பாடல்களைப்  பாடினர். இன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்பட்ட ஒளிப்பதிகளைக்  காண  இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும்.  16 members participated in the "Isaiyum Kalaiyum" programme and sang songs.  Please click  HERE  to view the photo album.

Thursday 27 -  உள்ளக  மற்றும்  வெளிக்கள விளையாட்டு  போட்டிகளினதும்,  துடுப்பாட்ட  போட்டியினதும்  வெற்றியாளர்களுக்கு  பரிசு  வழங்கல்   இத்தினத்தில்  இடம்பெற்ற  நிகழ்வுகளின்  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண   இங்கே சொடுக்கவும்.  Cricket Match & Prize Giving  Please click   HERE   to view the photo album.

JULY

Thursday 23 - Started to hold meetings on line through Google Meet. 12 members particpated in the "Isaiyum Kalaiyum"                                 Programme and sang songs.

Thursday 30 - Mrs Saro Suntheralingam and Mrs Caren Pensabene delivered speeches on line via Google Meet.

AUGUST

Thursday 6 - Dr Varagunan from Canada joined and spoke on "Tips for good health" and also gave a good film music recital.

Thursday 13 - Mr. T. Thirunanthakumar gave a speech on "புதிய இயல்பு வாழ்க்கை".

Thursday 20 - Mrs Kalaiyarasi Chinniah delivered a speech on "நிலையாமையும் மாற்றமும்".

Thursday 27 - Mr Raj Kumar and Theo Sujiraj gave a music concert "இசை மாலை".

SEPTEMBER  

Thursday 3 - Dr Nalayini Sugirthan delivered a speech on "Prevention of diseases by Screening"/

Thursday 10 - Hon. Jodi McKay, MP and Leader of the Opposition spoke on "Current Priorities as Leader of the Opposition &                            Multicultural Affairs".

Thursday 17 - Mr. M. Thanabalasingam delivered a speech on "கனகி  புராணம்".

Thursday 24 - Dr. Aaruthirumurugan spoke on "Thoughts of Bharathiyar" joining us from Jaffna.

 OCTOBER

Thursday 1 -  Dr.R. Rajayogan and Miss Abinaya Prabahar gave us a musical treat "இசைக்க கதம்பம்"

Thursday 8 -  Dr. (Mrs) Nithi Sivathondan gave us a speech on "Living with Chronic Pain".

Thursday 15 - "Iyalum Isaiyum" Programme was conducted and 14 members participated and sang songs.

Thursday 22 - "Saraswathy Poojah" was held and a speech was given by Mrs Balam Lakshmanan On "Let us worship Godess

                        of Navarathri".

Thursday 29 - Mr. J. Jeyram of Kamaban Kazhagam spoke on "Vaan Sabaiyin Maadchiyum Veelchiyum" and 

Ms Mrs Amirthakala Gnanaratnam gave a music recital.

NOVEMBER

Thursday  5 - "Iyalum Isaiyum" programme was conducted with 15 participants who sang film songs.

Thursday 12 - 'Deepavali' was celebrated with special programmes comprising of a speech by Mrs Mathuranthaki Vythilingam 

 on "Thamilarin Vaalviyalum Thaalaattum" and a music recital by Mrs Kertheeswary Pakeerathan.

Thursday 19- Dr. A.Ganeshalingam, V.O.G. spoke on "Human Immunity System".

Thursday 26 - Fifteen members participated and sang film songs and one member spoke about a few old songs. 

DECEMBER 

Thursday 3 - Dr. Chitra Harinesan spoke on the topic "Aged to live in good health..". Her speech was very informative and was well received by the audience.

Thursday 10 - Dr Suntharesan Gnanasambantham joined us from Rhodes, USA  via Google Meet and spoke on "நான் யார், என் உள்ளம் யார், என் ஞானங்கள் யார், என்னை யார் அறிவார்?.  He emphasized on the importance of service to mankind and elaborated on his involvement in setting up of a Tamil Chair in the Haward University in USA.

Thursday 17 - Christmas was celebrated  with carol songs were sung by Choir consisting of TSCA members and the Christmas Message and Benediction was delivered by Rev. G.. Nadarajah. 

2019

FEBRUARY

Thursday 8 - A drama version of the short story authored by Mrs Thevaky Karunakaran which was broadcasted in SBS Radio was again played for the members. Mr.R.Shanmuganathan presented a humorous  programme on Films.  Please click  Here    to view the album. SBS வானொலி  ஒலிச்சித்திரமாக வழங்கிய திருமதி தேவகி கருணாகரன்  அவர்களின் "திண்டாடும்  பண்பாடு"  எனும்  சிறுகதை    மீண்டும் அங்கத்தவர்களுக்காக ஒலிக்கப்பட்டது.  தொடர்ந்து திரு R. ஷண்முகநாதன் அவர்கள் திரைப்படங்கள்  தொடர்பான போட்டி  நிகழ்ச்சி ஒன்றினை நடாத்தினார்.

Thursday 15 - "Isaiyum Kalaiyum" monthly programme was held with the participation of 17 members. Two members performed dance and the others showcased their talents in singing. Please click   Here  to view the photo album.

இம்மாத இசையும் கலையும் நிகழ்ச்சியில் 17 அங்கத்தவர்கள் உற்சாகமாக  பங்கேற்றார்கள். இருவர் நடனமாட   மற்றையோர் பாடல்கள் பாடி மகிழ்வித்தார்கள். 

Thursday 22 - Mr. Thirumugam Thiruarumugam gave an educative and illuminating speech on  "Midieval Chola Temples of Polonnaruwa" which was well received by the audience.  Mrs S Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks. Please click   Here   to view the photo album. 

 திருமுகம்  திருஆறுமுகம்  அவர்கள் " பொலொன்னறுவையில்  இடைக்கால  சோழ  இந்து  ஆலயங்கள்"  எனும் தலைப்பில்  ஆய்வுரை  ஒன்றினை  வழங்கினார்.

  

MARCH

Thursday  8- The Outdoor Games Competitions were conducted with the active participation of members at the Airey Park.  Please click Here here to view the photo album.  Mrs Rita Sathiyamoorthy and Mrs Kamala Krishnapillai celebrated their birthday and hosted the lunch. வெளிக்கள  விளையாட்டு  போட்டிகள்  அங்கத்தவர்களின் உற்சாகமான  பங்களிப்புடன்  இடம்பெற்றன.  திருமதி றீற்றா சத்தியமூர்த்தியும்  திருமதி  கமலா  கிருஷ்ணபிள்ளையும்  தங்களின்  பிறந்த நாளை கொண்டாடி மதிய போசனத்துக்கும்  அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்கள். 

Thursday 10 - We went on a tour to "Orange" with a full load of  55 persons and visited interesting tourists attractions like 'Lake Canobolas' and Botanic Gardens.  The trip was memorable and every one enjoyed it.  Please click  Here to view the photo album.  பேரூந்து மூலம் ஐம்பத்தைந்து  பேர்  ஆறு   மணித்தியாலங்கள் பிரயாணம் செய்து 'ஒரேஞ்ச்' எனும்  சுற்றுலா  மையத்துக்கு  சென்றோம்.  அங்கு  Lake Canobolas மற்றும் Botanic Gardens  போன்ற இடங்களுக்கு  சென்றோம்.  இச்சுற்றுலா  பசுமையான  நினைவுகளை நெஞ்சிலே  நிலைக்க வைத்துள்ளது.

Thursday 22 -A friendly Cricket Match was played between the President's Team and the Secretary's Team with interest and enthusiasm.  This was followedby the Prize Giving.  His worship the Mayor of Strathfield graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and gave away the prizes and shields to the winners and runners up.  Mr. S. Suntheralingam proposed the vote of thanks. Please click Here to view the photo album. தலைவர் அணி, செயலாளர் அணி என இரு அணிகளுக்கிடையே  துடுப்பாட்டப் போட்டி  இடம்பெற்றது.  தொடர்ந்து இடம்பெற்ற  பரிசு வழங்கல் வைபவத்தில்  ஸ்ட்ரத்பீல்ட்  நகர பிதா பிரதம விருந்தினராக  பங்குகொண்டு  வெற்றியாளர்களுக்கு பரிசில்களையும் கேடயங்களையும்  வழங்கினார். திரு எஸ். சுந்தரலிங்கம் நன்றியுரையாற்றினார்.

APRIL

Thursday 12 -  அன்று தமிழ் மூத்த பிரசைகள் சங்க நலன்புரிச் சங்கத்தின்  ஒத்தி  வைக்கப்பட்ட வருடாந்த  பொதுக்கூட்டம்  பேற்ஸ்  வீதி  சன சமூக நிலைய  மண்டபத்தில்  நடைபெற்றது.  இதனைத்  தொடர்ந்து  முன்நாள் தலைவர்  கேணல்  இராமநாதன்  சீதா  தம்பதியினரின்  60ம் ஆண்டு  திருமண நிறைவு நாள் விழா  இடம்பெற்றது.  Please click HERE  to view the photo album.

The adjourned AGM of the BENSOC was held at Bates Street Community Centre Hall.  It was followed by the 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebrations of our former President Col. V. Ramanathan  & Seetha. Please click above to view the album.

Thursday 19 -  மகளிர் தினம் வெகு சிறப்பாக கொண்டாடப்பட்டது.  இரு நாடகங்களும்,  நடனங்கள்  மற்றும் பாடல்கள்  என பல்சுவை நிகழ்ச்சிகள் இடம்பெற்று  சபையை  மகிழ்ச்சியில் ஆழ்த்தியது. அன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளை  கண்டு ரசிக்க  இங்கே கிளிக்  செய்யவும். Women's day was celebrated with two dramas, dances and songs which were well appreciated by the audience.  Pllease click   Here  to viiew the photo album. For videos click :  Part I      Part II      Part III 

 Thursday 26 - தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு வெகு சிறப்பாக கொண்டாடப்பட்டது. விசேட நிகழ்ச்சிகளாக  Dr. சிவரதி கேதீஸ்வரன்  அவர்களின் இன்னிசையும், செஞ்சொற்செல்வர்  ஆறுதிருமுருகன்  அவர்களின் சொற்பொழிவும் இடம்பெற்றன. செயலாளர்  நன்றியுரை வழங்கினார்.  அனைவருக்கும்  பொங்கல் வழங்கப்பட்டது.  Tamil New Year was celebrated with a music recital by Dr Sivarathy Ketheeswaran and a speech by Dr Aaru Thirumurugan. The Secretary delivered the vote of thanks.  Please click  Here to view the album.

 MAY  

10 Thursday - ஸ்ரத்பீல்ட்  பா.உ. ஜோதி  மக்கே அவர்களும்  கிரான்வில்  பா.உ.  ஜூலியா  பின்  அவர்களும்  தாம் அண்மையில்  மேற்கொண்ட  யாழ்ப்பாண  விஜயம் பற்றிய  அனுபவங்களை எம்முடன் பகிர்ந்துகொண்டார்கள்.  Hon. Jodi McKay, MP for Strathfield and Hon. Julia Finn, MP for Granville shared their experiences on their recent visit to Jaffna.Please click   Here to view the photo album.

15th to 19th  - Our members enjoyed a Cruise which was facilitated by TSCA.  Please click    HERE   to view the album. 

தமிழ் மூத்த பிரசைகள் சங்கத்தினால் ஒழுங்குசெய்யப்பட்ட  உல்லாசக்கப்பல் பயணத்தில்  பங்குகொண்டு மகிழ்ந்திருந்த  எம்  அங்கத்தவர்களின்  அந்த இனிய  கணங்களில்  சிலவற்றின்  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண  மேலே  'கிளிக்' செய்யுங்கள்.

 

 24 Thursday -  அங்கத்தவர் தினம் - தமிழ் ஆர்வலர் திரு மயில்வாகனம்  தனபாலசிங்கம் அவர்கள்  "நெஞ்சை அள்ளும் சிலப்பதிகாரம்" எனும்  தலைப்பில்  உரையாற்றினார்.  Tamil Scholar Mr Mylvaganam Thanapalasingam delivered a speech  on "Heart Touching Silappathikaaram"  Please click  HERE to view the photo album  

  

JUNE

14 Thursday   - கம்பன் கழகத்தைச்  சார்ந்த  பிரபல மேடைப்  பேச்சாளர் திரு திருநாவுக்கரசு  திருநந்தகுமார்  அவர்கள் "இலக்கியச்   சிந்தனைகள்"  எனும் தலைப்பில் உரையாற்றினார். Well known Tamil Orator  from the Australia Kamban Kazzhagam Mr. T. Thirunanthankumar  delivered a talk on “Thoughts on Tamil Literature”   Please click  Here  to view the photo album.

 

28 Thursday  - இன்று நடைபெற்ற  "பாட்டுக்கு பாட்டு" நிகழ்ச்சியை  பிரபல வானொலி அறிவிப்பாளர் திருமதி  சோனா  பிறின்ஸ் சிறப்பாக  தொகுத்து வழங்கினார்கள். செயலாளர் நன்றியுரை வழங்கினார். மதியபோசனத்துக்கு திரு வீ.எம். தேவராஜன் அவர்களும்  திரு கே. தங்க ராஜா அவர்களும் ஆதரவு வழங்கினார்கள். செயலாளர்  நன்றியுரை ஆற்றினார்.  இந் நிகழ்வில்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைப்  பார்க்க   இங்கு கிளிக் செய்யவும். " Paaddukku  Paaddu "  was conducted by the well known Radio Announcer of ATBC, Mrs Sona Prince in an excellent manner.  The Secretary delivered the vote of thanks.  Lunch was hosted by Mr VM Thevarajan and Mr. K. Thanga Rajah.

JULY

5  Thursday - Prof. Sathiyamoorthy delivered a philosephical discourse on "Mental Resource is Community Resource "  which was received by the audience.  Vote of thanks was given by Mr. Thevarajan.  Mrs S. Thuraisamy hosted the lunch..Please clickHere  to view the photo album.  தமிழ் நாட்டிலிருந்து  வருகை  தந்திருந்த  பேராசிரியர்  சத்தியமூர்த்தி  அவர்கள் "மனவளமே  சமுதாய வளம்"  எனும் தலைப்பில்  உரையாற்றினார்.  செயலர்  நன்றியுரை வழங்கினார். இன்றைய தின  மதிய போசனத்துக்கு  திருமதி  எஸ். துரைசாமி  ஆதரவு வழங்கினார். 

07. - Saturday - பேரப்பிள்ளைகள் தினம்  பேரப்பிள்ளைகள் தினம் வெகு சிறப்பாக  ஸ்ட்ரத்பீல்ட்  கரிங்ரன்  சேர்ச்  மண்டபத்தில்  கொண்டாடப்பட்டது. எம் மதிப்புக்குரிய  திரு சிவா பசுபதி அவர்கள் கலந்துகொண்டு  பிள்ளைகளுக்கு  சான்றிதழ்களை  வழங்கினார். Grandchildren's Day was celebrated at the Carrington Church Hall,  Strathfield.  Our former President Mr Siva Pasupathy awarded  the Certificates of Appreciation to the grandchildren who performed on the stage.  Please click  Here  to view the Photo Album

12.  -Thursday -  அங்கத்தவர்கள்  தினம்  -  திரு ஆ. குகராஜா அவர்கள் "சில நினைவுகள் "  எனும் தலைப்பில் உரையாற்றினார். திரு கல்வளை சேயோன் அவர்கள் தம் பிறந்த நாளை எம்முடன்  கொண்டாடி   மதிய போசன  விருந்தளித்தார்.

Mr.A. Kugarajah delivered a speech on "A few Memories". Mr. Kalvai Seyon celebrated his birthday and hosted the lunch. Please click   HERE  to view the photo album.

19.07.18 - "இசையும் கதையும்"  இன்றைய நிகழ்ச்சியில் 18 அங்கத்தினர்  உ ற்சாகத்துடன்  பங்குகொண்டு  பக்திப்பாடல்களைப்  பாடி  மகிழ்வித்தார்கள்.  மது;அன்றைய தின மதிய போசனத்துக்கு  யோகா சுப்பிரமணியம்  ஆதரவு வழங்கினார்கள். 18 members participated and sang devotional songs at today's  "Isaiyum Kathaiyum" programme.  Ms Yoga Subramaniam hosted the lunch.  Please click  HERE  to view the photo album.

26.07.18 - ' Men's Day'  ' ஆடவர்  தினம் ' - "எங்க  கலாச்சாரம்" எனும் நாடகம், "அவுஸ்திரேலியாவில்  மூத்தோர்  படும் பாடு" எனும்  ஓரங்க  நாடகம், பாடல்கள், கதாகாலட்சேபம்,  சிற்றுரை என பல்சுவை நிகழ்சிகள்  சிறப்பாக  இடம்பெற்றன.  திரு ஆ. சிவதொண்டன் தம்பதிகள் மதிய போசனத்துக்கு அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்கள். Men's Day was celebrated with two dramas, songs and various interesting programmes.  Please click  HERE to view the photo album. Mr A &  Dr (Mrs) D. Sivathondan hosted the lunch.

To watch video Part I  - Click  Here   For Part II - Click  Here

AUGUST

02 - Thursday - அங்கத்தினர் ஒன்றுகூடலும்  திரு வீ. குனரத்தினம் தம்பதிகளின்  திருமணத்தின்  அறுபதாம்  ஆண்டு நிறைவு கொண்டாட்டமும்  இடம் பெற்றது. தம்பதிகளை வாழ்த்தி  உரைகளும் பாடல்களும்  இடம்பெற்றன.  தம்பதிகள்  அங்கத்தினருக்கு  மதியபோசன  விருந்தளித்தனர்.  In the Member's Get-together, Mr & Mrs V Gunaratnam celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary and hosted the lunch.  Please click   HERE  to view the photo album 

16. - Thursday -  தமிழ் நாட்டிலிருந்து வருகை தந்திருந்த  பிரபல மேடைப் பேச்சாளர்  மதுரை திருமிகு மு.  சிதம்பரபாரதி அவர்கள்  "தமிழர் அறம்' எனும் தலைப்பில்  சொற்பொழிவாற்றினார்.  jதிரு சி. சிவசூரியர்  மதிய போசனத்துக்கு  ஆதரவு வழங்கினார்.Mr. M. Sithamparabharathy, Famous Orator from Madurai, Tamilnadu delivered a speech on "Thamilar Aram". Mr. C. Sivasooriyar hosted the lunch.  Please click Here  to view the photo album.. 

  23 - Thursday -இன்று நடைபெற்ற 

ஓவியம் மற்றும் கைப்பணிப் பொருட் கண்காட்சியில்  எமது அங்கத்தினரின் கலைத்திறன்களை வெளிக்கொணரும் வகையில் ஓவியங்களும் பின்னல்  வேலைகளும்  கண்ணுக்கும் கருத்துக்கும் விருந்தாக  அமையும் வகையில் காச்சியில் வைக்கப்பட்டிருந்தன.  

Exhibits were displayed at the Painting and  Arts & Crafts Exhibition showcasing the talents of our members.  Please click  Here   to view the photo album.. 

 30 - Thursday - 18 அங்கத்தினர்  இசையும் கலையும்  நிகழ்ச்சியில் பங்குபற்றி தத்துவ பாடல்கள் பாடி சிறப்பித்தனர்.  திரு சிவா  பசுபதி அவர்கள் தமது பிறந்தநாளைக் கொண்டாடி மதியபோசன விருந்தளித்து மகிழ்வித்தார்.18 members participated in the "Isaiyum Kalaiyum" programme and sang philosophical songs.  Please click here to view the photo album.

  

13 Thursday Dr. சித்திரா ஹரிநேசன் அவர்கள் "எலும்பின்  ஆரோக்கியம்"  எனும் தலைப்பில் உரையாற்றினார்.  Dr Chithra Harinesan delivered a speech on  "Bone Health" which was well received by the audience.  Please click  HERE  to view the photo album.

27- Thursday A Review Meeting on the activities of TSCA and BESOC was held in which the present status of the two organizations were well explained and clarifications were given for questions from the audience. Please clickHERE    to view the photo album.

கடந்த ஆண்டில் TSCA மற்றும் BENSOC   ஆகியவற்றின் செயல்பாடுகள் குறித்த  ஆய்வுக் கூட் டமொன்று   இடம்பெற்றது. இக்  கூட் டத்தில்  இரு அமைப்புகளினதும்  தற்போதைய  நிலை  குறித்த விளக்கமும்  கேள்விகளுக்கு  விடையும்  வழங்கப்பட் டன.  

29 - Thursday   

தமிழ் மூத்த பிரசைகள் சங்கத்தின் இருபத்தேழாவது   வ ருடாந்தப்  பொதுக்கூட்டம்  பெண்டில் ஹில்  யாழ் பங்ஷன்  சென்ரறில் நடைபெற்றது. அந் நிகழ்வில் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்   காண  கீழே உள்ள படத்தினில் 'கிளிக்' செய்யவும். 

The 27th AGM of the TSCA was held at "Yarl Function Centre", Pendle Hill. Please click on the picture below to view the photo album.

OCTOBER 

 Thursday 18 - அன்று சரஸ்வதி பூசையை  பக்திபூர்வமாக   வெகு விமரிசையாக கொண்டாடினோம். நடைபெற்ற   நிகழ்வுகளின் ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண  இங்கு   'கிளிக்' செய்யவும். 

Saraswathy Pooja was celebrated with devotion.  Please click above to view the photo album.

Thursday 25 - Dr.(Mrs) மஞ்சு ராஜரட்ணம் அவர்கள் "மனத்தின் சக்தி" எனும் தலைப்பில் உரை நிகழ்த்தினார்.  அன்றைய தின மதிய போசனத்துக்கு திருமதி சீதா இராமநாதன்  அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்கள். இந்நிகழ்வில்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண  கீழே உள்ள  HERE  என்ற சொல்லில்  கிளிக் செய்யவும்.

Dr(Mrs)Manju Rajaratnam spoke on "Power of Mind".   Mrs Seetha Ramanathan hosted the lunch in memory of her husband late Col. V. Ramanathan.  To view the photo album please click  HERE.

NOVEMBER

Thursday 8. -   தீபாவளிக்  கொண்டாட்டம்  - சிறப்பாக கொண்டாடப்பட்ட  பண்டிகையில் இசை விருந்துடன்  முனைவர்  சந்திரிகா சுப்ரமணியன்  அவர்களின்  தீபாவளி  பற்றிய சிறப்பு சொற்பொழிவும்  இடம்பெற்றன. "Deepavali" was celebrated with music recitals and a speech by Dr Chandrika Subrmanian on the festival.  Please click  HERE  to view the photo album

.Thursday 22 -  கம்பன் கழகத்தைச்  சார்ந்த  திருமதி  மதுராந்தகி வைத்திலிங்கம்  அவர்கள்  "இலக்கிய  நாயகன்  கோவலன்  ஆணாதிக்கத்தின்  வெளிப்பாடா? "  எனும் தலைப்பில்  சொற்பொழிவாற்றினார். .kamban Mrs Mathuranthaki Vythilingam spoke on "Silappathikaaram" .  Please click.HERE  to view the photo album.

DECEMBER

Thursday 6 -  டிகை வெகு சிறுப்பாக  கொண்டாடப்பட்டது.  இன்றைய தினம்  எடுக்கப்பட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண  lகீலே  'கிளிக்' செய்யவும். Christmas was celebrated on a grand scale with Carol songs and  the Christmas message was delivered by Rev. G. Nadarajah. Please click    HERE to view the Photo Album.

2017