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 90th 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.

Thursday 27 – Women’s Day. The whole programme was managed and performed entirely by the lady members. There was comedy conversation (நகைச்சுவை உரையாடல்) by Mrs Seetha Ramanathan and Mrs Vasugi Mahadevan, musical medley (இசைக் கதம்பம்) by Mrs Elizabeth Rodrigo, Mrs Moira Philips and Mrs Arunthathy Jeyaseelan, women day songs (மங்கையர் தின பாடல்கள்) by Mrs Kanagambikai Jeganathan, and a comedy drama (நகைச்சுவை நாடகம்) “Kangaroo Matrimony” written & directed by Mrs Thevaki Karunakaran and acted by Mrs Nirmala Selvanathan, Mrs Lalitha Devadas, Mrs Nightingale Yogarajah, Mrs Sarojini Nallanthuvan, Mrs Susee Ganeshalingam, Mrs Elizabeth Rodrigo and Mrs Niranjani Naguleswaran. The day was full of fun and laughter and was very much enjoyed by everyone. Mrs Sona Prince was the special guest and well summed up the day’s events. Lunch was sponsored by Mrs Mahalingam in memory of her brother Mr Ganesharajah. The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.

MAY 2023

 

Thursday 04 - Mr Elango gave a talk on “பாரதிதாசன் கவிதைகள்”.  He gave a brief biography of Bharathdasan and read a few verses of his poems and explained the beauty of them.  This was very much appreciated by the audience.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.  Mr Birinthavananathan from Annai Illam in Mannar spoke about the services they do to underprivileged and needy children / students in Mannar.  Members voluntarily and spontaneously collected funds and contributed to Annai Illam.  The lunch was sponsored from the TSCA Lunch Fund.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

 

Thursday 11 - Mr Thanapalasingham gave a talk on “பாரதியின் ஞானரதம்”.  It was excellent.  He quoted excerpts from “Gnanaratham” and gave and explained the deeper meanings of them.  Lively discussion followed his talk.  It was much appreciated by the audience.  The lunch was sponsored by Mr Arumuganathan, Mr Charles Dickens, Mrs Pillay and Mr & Mrs Xavier.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

 

Thursday 18 – This was a “Seniors Health Programme”.  Mr Nader a pharmacist and diabetic educator spoke on “Management of Diabetes for Seniors”.  Mr S Brabaakaran of “Boost Care” made a presentation on “Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home Care Package (HCP)” and how to access it.  Both presentations were very relevant to our members and were very much appreciated.  A lively discussion followed.  Lunch was sponsored by Mrs Mangai Thuraisingham, Mrs Kandasamy, Mr Radhakrishnan and Mr Rajanayagam.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.

 

Thursday 25 – Mr Sathyasingan spoke on the topic “The Science of Indian Astrology” “இந்திய ஜோதிடத்தின் விஞ்ஞானம்”.  He gave reasons and explanations why Indian Astrology is not based on superstition but on sciences like astronomy, physics, psychology, astrophysics and spirituality.  The audience were very curious and a lively discussion followed and Mr Sathyasingan confidently answered many questions from the audience.  Lunch was sponsored by Mr & Mrs Sivathondan, Mr & Mrs.Sathyasingan and TSCA Lunch Fund.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.

 

JUNE 2023

 
Thursday 01 - 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 Dr Indrarajah in memory of Mr Navaratnavel.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
 
Thursday 08 – Iyal Arangam – Dr Ganeshalingham gave a beautiful and informative video presentation of “Dance performance in movies by dancer and actress Kamala Laxman”.  This was very well compiled and presented.  Lot of effort has gone into the compilation.  The presentation was very much appreciated.  The lunch was sponsored by Mr Nagarajah.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
Thursday 15 – Iyal Arangam - Mr Panchadcharam gave an informative talk “My visit to Sri Lanka” “இலங்கைப் பயணம், பார்த்ததும் பார்க்கவேண்டியதும்” with PowerPoint presentation.  This was much appreciated by the audience and was followed by a lively discussion.  Lunch was sposored by Mrs Kannamma Paramasivam, Mrs Rukmani Thirunavukkarasu, Mr Nadarajah and TSCA Lunch Fund.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
 
Thursday 22 – Iyal Arangam – Dr Mrs Chandrika Subramanian gave an informative talk on “Devotion in Kambar’s Poetry “கம்பனில் பக்தி”.  She explained how Kamban’s devotion and his belief that one should unconditionally surrender to the almighty permeates Kambaramayanam.  Kamban, all through his poems had depicted Raman as God.  The talk was very much appreciated.  Lunch was sponsored by Mr Sanmugam and TSCA Lunch Fund.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
Saturday 24Grandchildren’s Day was celebrated at Carrington Church Hall.  President Mrs Saro Sunteralingam presided the event.  The programme was MCed by Abinayayan Rajkumar.  Jason Li the MP for Strathfield was guest of honour, Ms Karen Pensabene the Mayor of Strathfield Council was chief guest and Ms Maryanne Duggan, former councillor of Strathfield Council was guest.  21 grandchildren participated in person and 2 grandchildren participated through video.  Some of these were showstopping performances.  There were speeches, poem, instrumental music and gymnastics.  Snacks and refreshments were provided to all the participants and attendees.  The past presidents of TSCA Mr S Suntheralingam, Mrs P Thangarajah, Mr A Sivathondan and Mr P Panchadcharam were honoured.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
Thursday 29 – Members Day – Dr Mrs Nalayini Sugirthan gave a very informative useful talk on “Mental Health in Old Age”.  This topic is very relevant to our members and was very much appreciated and was followed by a lively discussion.  Lunch was sponsored by the TSCA Lunch Fund.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
JULY 2023
 
Thursday 06 - Isai Arangam – 16 members participated and sang songs of their choice.  4 (2 pairs) of them sang duets.  Their performances were excellent and were very much appreciated by the audience.  The lunch was sponsored by Mrs Bala Ariyanayagam, Mr & Mrs Gananadha, Mr Chandrapavan and TSCA Lunch Fund.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
 
Thursday 13 – Iyal Arangam – Dr Gnanasampanthan gave a talk on “Social Organisation and Broader Knowledge”.  He explained how one acquires knowledge.  He mentioned that the society and environment enhance and at times blunt the process of acquiring knowledge.  He mentioned the place of meditation in acquiring the knowledge and leading a peaceful life.  This talk was very much appreciated by the audience.  Lunch was bought by the members with subsidy from the TSCA Lunch Fund.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
Thursday 20 – Iyal Arangam – Dr Paul Manuel gave a talk titled “Kathai Pirantha Kathai”.  It was very entertaining and audience enjoyed it.  TSCA honoured Mr Veluppillai.  The President, Dr Paul Manuel and many others from the audience spoke about the great services rendered by Mr Veluppillai to TSCA, individuals and the general community.  He was draped with gold shawl (திரு வேலுப்பிள்ளை அவர்கள் பொன்னாடை போர்த்தி கௌரவிக்கப்பட்டார்).  Lunch was sponsored by Mr Kalvalai Seyon and Mr Sivasooriyar.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
Thursday 27 – Men’s Day & Members Day – The programme was a combination of “இயல், இசை, நாடகம்”.  The president gave the welcome speech and after the programme was conducted by Mr Manicckarajah.  Mr Thirunanthakumar was the chief guest and gave “அறிமுக உரை” quoting Valluvar, Kannadasan etc.  He praised the seniors for being active.  Mr Bala Thiru gave a musical performance that was enjoyed by everyone.  Mr Suntheralingam gave an excellent and hilarious dramatic performance called “நீங்காத நினைவுகள்” which kept everyone entertained and full of laughter.  Mr Gowrishankaran gave a comedy speech titled “சிந்தியுங்கள் சிரியுங்கள்” narrating funny stories which were enjoyed by everyone.  Dr Bharathy & Mr Pavalan Vikraman together gave a “இயல் இசை” programme of singing songs and interpreting them.  Mr Manicckarajah delivered the vote of thanks.  Lunch was sponsored by Mr & Dr Mrs Kailainathan.
AUGUST 2023
Thursday 03 - 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 Mr & Mrs Naguleswaran.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
Thursday 10 - Fellowship Day – 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.  Members purchased their lunch.  The President Mrs Saro Suntheralingam delivered the vote of thanks.
Thursday 17 - Fellowship Day – Members joyfully participated in the event by singing songs of their choice, sharing interesting experiences in their lives, anecdotes and quizzes.  Some members joined together and played indoor games.  All the members participated with a lot of enthusiasm.  Members purchased their lunch.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.
Thursday 24 – Iyal, Isai Arangam – Mrs Kanagambigai Jeganathan sang Carnatic songs of various compositions.  Mr Panchadcharam spoke about his recent visit to Sri Lanka displaying the photos he took during the trip and also mentioning the historical aspects.  He explained the present situation in Jaffna.  An appeal was made for financial contribution to repair / upgrade the premier ladies’ school “Ramanathan College” in Jaffna.  A sum of money was collected and handed over.  Lunch was sponsored by Mrs Kamala Sivanandarajasingam, Mr Suntheralingam and Mrs Suryakala Sathyasingan.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.
Thursday 31 – Iyal Arangam - Mr. Kieran Eswaran and other staff of Jesmond Aged Care presented a talk and discussion on "Jesmond Home Care & Nursing Care".  They explained in detail about the different services provided by them and assistance given by Government to the aged and how we can obtain the said services through them.  The presentation was followed by lively and useful discussions.  The questions and answers were really informative and beneficial to the seniors.  The lunch was sponsored by Jesmond Nursing Home.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.
SEPTEMBER 2023
 
Thursday 07 – Iyal Arangam – Swami Ramana Swaroopananda gave a spiritual talk on “Lord’s Will”, ஈசன் செயல்”.  This was very spiritual and informative.  He quoted from various Hindu saints and scriptures.  This was followed by lively discussion which gave the opportunity to the Swami to elaborate on parts of his talk.  The lunch was sponsored by Mr Thatparananthan.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks. 
 
Thursday 14 – Iyal Arangam – The meeting was addressed by popular radio announcer Mr Abdul Hameed and Naturopath & pop singer Dr Nithi Kanagaratnam.  Mr Abdul Hameed spoke for about 20 minutes and gave suggestions for happy, healthy and peaceful living at old age.  Dr Nithi Kanagaratnam spoke on the topic “கைத்தல நிறைகனி அப்பமொடு அவல்பொரி”.  This was very informative. His theme was “food is medicine”.  He detailed suitable food and their chemical composition for healthy living, with slideshow.  Both talks were very much appreciated.  Nithi’s talk was followed by lively discussion.  The lunch was sponsored by Mrs Vimala Thillainathan and Mrs Sreetharan.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.
Nominations for the 2023/2024 TSCA Executive Committee was received, opened and compiled by the Returning Officer Mr Sivathodan.
 

Thursday 21 – Iyal Arangam – Mrs Karen Pensabene the Mayoress of Strathfield and Ms Anne Byrne explained to the members the purpose and need of the “Voice” committee that would be decided by referendum on 14/10/2023 and the need to support the establishment of it. This was followed by a lively discussion. The 2023 “Uravu” magazine was distributed to all the members who were present. We could not proceed with the review of the TSCA operation during this year and discuss improvements as we ran out of time. Lunch was sponsored by the Lunch Fund. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 28

The 2023 AGM of TSCA was held at Homebush West Community Centre. Meeting was attended by 97 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, Mr Sivathondan and Mr Panchadcharam. The Minutes of the 2022 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 2023

Thursday 05 – Iyal Arangam.  Dr Sokkalingam Ilakkuvanaar from New Zealand gave a talk on the topic “Siththarkal Kaaddum Vaazhviyal Muraikal” “சித்தர்கள் காட்டும் வாழ்வியல் முறைகள்”.  He spoke about the life and writings of many popular Tamil ascetics (சித்தர்கள்) and the lessons & knowledge they have left for us.  This talk was very much appreciated.  The lunch was sponsored by Mr Ponniah.  He and his family were present and celebrated his birthday with the Seniors.  The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

 Thursday 12 - Dr Ganeshalingham gave a video presentation and explanation on the topic “Makakavi Bharathi’s Songs in Tamil Cinema Part 1” – “தமிழ்த் திரைப்படங்களில் மகாகவி பாரதியாரின் பாடல்கள்”. He presented 20 songs from various movies starting from “Naam Iruvar” in 1947 till recent. This presentation was very much appreciated. Audience was mesmerised. This will continue at a later day. Lunch was sponsored by Mr P Panchadcharam, Mrs Sarojini Nallanthuwan, Mr K Amirthasingam and Mr Poobalaretnam. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 19 – Mr Ponmailainathan did a video presentation of many old Gems under the title “Nostalgic Songs from Our Childhood Years”. He presented 18 videos of popular songs, from late 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, by various popular singers of that era. This was very much enjoyed by the audience. This was followed by further discussions and explanations. Mr & Mrs Ponmailainathan celebrated 59th wedding anniversary and sponsored lunch. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 26 – This day was a combined Navarathiri celebration and members day. The Navarathiri Pooja was conducted by Mr Radhakrishnan. Devotional songs were sung by various members. This was followed by a talk by Mr Mathivanan Shakthivel on the topic “Knowledge of the Mind”. He explored the working of the mind and how to control it for happy and peaceful life. This was very much appreciated by the audience. Winners of the mini bridge tournament were given prizes. Lunch was sponsored by Mr Narayanaswamy in memory of his wife. Prasadam was sponsored by Mr & Mrs Suntheralingam. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

 

NOVEMBER 2023

Thursday 02/11/2023 – Iyal Arangam. Dr K Nadanachandran gave a talk on the topic “Mediation and its Health Benefits”. He explained with the help of power point presentation that it had been scientifically proved that meditation improves brain function and the memory. He also explained the relationship between meditation and the body Chakra system. Healthy mind in a healthy body leads to healthy life. The information provided is very useful and was very much appreciated by the audience. Lunch was sponsored Dr Nadanachandran in memory of his mother-in-law. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 09/11/2023 - Isai Arangam – 11 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 Mr Thambirajah, Mr Amirthalingam, Mr Sivasothy, Mrs Padminidevi Thavapalakulasingham, Mr Logenthiran and Mr Paskaranathan. Mrs Padmini brought short-eats in addition to celebrate her birthday. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

Thursday 16/11/2023 – First half of the programme was allocated to get feedback (மதிப்பாய்வு) from the members and the rest was allocated for variety programmes by the members (fellowship day). The secretary explained the difficulty of finding lunch sponsors every week and also asked the audience what sort of programmes they would like to have. Members gave various suggestions. Thos are taken on board and whatever that could be implemented will be implemented. This was followed by variety programmes like singing, trivia, narration of cruise experience, short talk on old age etc. The lunch was sponsored by Mrs Kanagambikai Jeganathan in memory of her husband. The Secretary Mr Elango delivered the vote of thanks.

 

 

 

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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 - Face to face activities at the Bates Street Centre restarted.  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.  After this, Dr Gowripalan spoke on the topic “Music, mind, mature age and health”.  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 very much enjoyed it.  After this 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 

Thursday 9 -   இவ் வாராந்த ஒன்று கூடலில் உள்ளக விளையாட்டு போட்டிகள் இடம்பெற்றன.  மதிய போசனத்துக்கு திரு எம். பாலகிருஷ்ணன், திரு  பீ. தம்பிராஜா, டாக்டர் வீ. சபாரத்தினம், மற்றும் திருமதி  ஆர். மதனகோபாலன் ஆகியோர் அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்கள். அன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண   இங்கே        சொடுக்கவும். Indoor Games were played at the Weekly Meeting held on this day. Pleae click  Here to view the photo album.
  
Thursday 16 - இன்றைய தினம் தை பொங்கல் வெகு சிறப்பாக கொண்டாடப்பட்டது.  திரு மயில்வாகனம் தனபாலாலசிங்கம் அவர்களின் "பாரதியாரும் நவீன உலகமும்" எனும் தலைப்பிலான சொற்பொழிவும்  Dr யதுகிரி லோகதாசன் அவர்களின் இன்னிசைக்  ச்சேரியும் நடைபெற்று பொங்கல் பிரசாதங்களும் வழங்கப்படடன.  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண  இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும் .  Thai Pongal" was celebrated with a special speech by  Mr Mylvaganam Thanabalasingam on "Bharathy and Modern World"  Dr (Miss) Yathugiri Logathassan. delighted the audience by her music recital.  Delicious "Pongal Prasaatham" was distributed to all present.  Please click    HERE   to view the photo album. 
Thursday 23 - சட்டத்தரணியும்  மேடைப் பேச்சாளருமான திரு பகவதாஸ்  ஸ்ரீஸ்கந்ததாஸ்   அவர்கள் "பாரதியின் பின் தமிழ் கவிதை" எனும் தலைப்பில்  உரையாற்றினார்.  இன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண   இங்கே சொடுக்கவும்.               
 The popular Barrister and Tamil Orator Mr Bagavadas Sriskandadas delivered a speech on "Tamil Poems after Bharathi"    Please click    HERE  to view the  photo album.
Thursday30-இசையும்கலையும்" இன்றைய நிகழ்வில் 20 அங்கத்தினர் உற்சாகத்துடன்  பங்கு பற்றி   பக்திப் பாடல்களை பாடினார்கள். இன்று எடுக்கப்படட ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண   இங்கே   சொடுக்கவும் (click).
 20 members participated with enthusiasm  in the "Isaiyum Kalaiyum" programme and sang Bakthi Songs. Please click  HERE   to view the photo album.

 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

JANUARY
Thursday 17 -  தை பொங்கல்,  திரு ஜெயராம்  ஜெகதீசன்  அவர்களின்  சொற்பொழிவுடனும் , அமிர்தகலா  ஞானரத்னம்  அவர்களின்  இன்னிசையுடனும்  சிறப்பாக  நடைபெற்றது.  Thaipongal was celebrated with a speech by  Mr Jeiram Jegatheesan from Kamban Kalagam and music recital by Ms Amirthakala Gnanaratnam.  Please click  HERE  to view the photo album.. 
Thursday 24 - பிரபல  சட்டத்தரணி  திரு ப . சிறிஸ்கந்ததாஸ்  அவர்கள்  "வள்ளுவனின் வாக்கும்  கம்பனின்  விளக்கமும்"  எனும்  தலைப்பில்  உரையாற்றினார்.  Barrisiter P. Sriskandadas spoke on  "Valluvar's Sayings and Kamban's Explanation"  Please click  HERE to view the photo album.
 FEBRUARY
Thursday 14 "பிரம்மகுமாரிகள் தியான மையத்தைச்" சார்ந்த  சகோதரர்  உமாகாந்தன் அவர்கள் "நிபந்தனையற்ற அன்பு" எனும் தலைப்பில்  சொற் பொழிவாற்றினார்.  Bro. Umakaanthan from "Brahmakumaris Meditation Centre"  spoke on "Unconditional Love"  Please click  HERE to view the phto album.
Thursday 28  இன்றைய தினம்  "ஏயறே "  பூங்காவில் நடைபெற்ற  வருடாந்த  வெளிக்கள  விளையாட்டு போட்டிகளில்  அங்கத்தவர்கள்  உற்சாகத்துடன்  பங்குபற்றினார்கள். Our members participated in the Annual Outdoor Games Competitions with enthusiasm.  Please click    HERE    to view the photo album of the events.
 MARCH
 Thursday 7 - Hon. Ms. Jodi McKay, M.P. for Strathfield addressed our members today. Please click  HERE   to view the photo album.. ஸ்ரத்பீல்ட்  பா.உ . ஜோதி  மக்கே அவர்கள்  இன்று   எமது  சங்க அங்கத்தினர்க்கு  உரையாற்றினார்.
Thursday 14 -  Weekly Meeting - Dr. M. Varagunan and Dr Ms Praba entertained us with their singing talent.  They also gave very useful tips to maintain our physical and mental health.  Please click  HERE  to view  the photo album.  Dr. மஹாதேவன்  வரகுணன்  அவர்களும்  Dr (செல்வி) பிரபா  அவர்களும்  இணைந்து  பாடி இன்னிசை  விருந்தொன்றினை  வழங்கினார்கள்.  இடையிடையே  எமது ஆரோக்கியத்துக்கு  அவசியமான  பயனுள்ள பல மருத்துவ  துணுக்குகளையும்  கூறி  மகிழ்வித்தார்கள். 
22 - 27 - எமது   அங்கத்தவர்கள் 26 பேர்  "கார்னிவல் ஸ்பிரிட்"  எனும் கப்பலில்  ரஸ்மேனியாவுக்கு உல்லாச பயணம் சென்றார்கள்.  இது அவர்களுக்கு வாழ்வில் மறக்கமுடியாத ஒரு அனுபவமாக அமைந்தது. 26 of our members went on a cruise to Tasmania and this was a fascianating and memorable trip.  Please click HERE to view the photo album. 
Thursday 28 - - துடுப்பாட்டப் போட்டி  'எயரே' பூங்காவில்  நடைபெற்ற போட்டியில் எமது அங்கத்தினர் உற்சாகத்துடன்  பங்குபற்றினர்.  இந்நிகழ்வில் நாம் எடுத்துக்கொண்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகள்  சிலவற்றைக்  காண இங்கே கிளிக் செய்யவும்.  Our members participated with enthusiasm in the Cricket Match played at the Airey Park on 28.03.19.  You may click  HERE  to view the photo album.
APRIL 
 Thursday 4 - 
 நலம்புரிச் சங்கத்தின் வருடாந்தப்  பொதுக்கூட்டம்   வெகு சிறப்பாக நடைபெற்று  நடப்பாண்டுக்கான   புதிய அறங்காவல் குழுவும் தெரிவுசெய்யப்பட்டது. இன்றைய  தினம் எடுக்கப்பட்ட ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண   இங்கே கிளிக் செய்யவும்.  The AGM of the BENSOC was held and the new office bearers were elected for the current financial year. Please click   HERE to view the photo album.
 Thursday 11 - சுவாமி  ரமணா ஸ்வரூபானந்தா  அவர்கள் "மகிழ்ச்சியான  வாழ்வுக்கான குறிப்புகள்" எனும் தலைப்பில் உரையாற்றினார். இந்நிகழ்வைத்  தொடர்ந்து  உட்கள மற்றும் வெளிக்கள விளையாட்டுப் போட்டிகளில்  வெற்றியீட்டியோருக்கான  பரிசு வழங்கும் வைபவம் இடம்பெற்றது. ஸ்ட்ரத்பீ ல்ட்  நகர பிதா, பா.உ  ஜோதி  மக்கே மற்றும் சில கவுன்சிலர்கள் வருகை தந்து சிறப்பித்து பரிசில்களையும் வழங்கினார்கள். Swami Ramana Suwarupanantha delivered a talk on "Tips for Joyful living" followed  by Prize Giving for the winners of the Indoor and Outdoor Games.  Hon. Jodi Mc Kay MP,  Mayor of Strathfield Council and some Councillors graced the occasion and awarded the prizes to the winners.  Please click  HERE to view the photo album.
Thursday 18 - Tamil New Year Celebrations - A  music recital by Ms Madhuvanthi Pakeerathan and a speech by Senchotselvar Dr Aaruthirumurugan were the highlights of the Celebrations. Please click   HERE to view the photo album.  இக்கொண்டாட்டத்தின் விசேட நிகழ்ச்சிகளாக  செல்வி மதுவந்தி பகீரதன் அவர்களின் இசை விருந்தும்  செஞ்சொற்செல்வர் கலாநிதி ஆறுதிருமுகன் அவர்களின்  "புத்தாண்டும் தமிழர் பாரம்பரியமும்" எனும் தலைப்பிலான  சொற்பொழிவும் இடம்பெற்றன. இன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண  இங்கே  கிளிக் செய்யவும்.
MAY
Thursday 02   -  திரு எஸ். பொன்மயிலைநாதன் அவர்கள் "நினைவில் நின்ற பாடல்கள்" எனும் தலைப்பிலான ஓர்  இசை நிகழ்ச்சியை வீடியோக்களுடன் நிகழ்த்தினார்.  அத்துடன் தமது 55 வது  திருமண நாளையும்  கொண்டாடி மதிய  போசனத்துக்கும்   அனுசரணை  வழங்கி மகிழ்வித்தார்.   இன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்படட ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண  இங்கே    கிளிக் செய்யவும்.  Mr S. Ponmailainathan presented a programme on Nostalgic Songs with video. He also celebrated his 55th Wedding Anniversary and hosted the lunch.        Plese click  HERE to view the photo album.
Thursday 9 -  பேராசிரியர்  Dr  A.C. கந்தராஜா அவர்கள் "கிணற்றடி  விவசாயம் " எனும்  தலைப்பில்  உரையாற்றினார். இன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண  இங்கே  கிளிக் செய்யவும்.  Prof. Dr. A.C. Kantharajah delivered an interesting and informative speech on "Home Gardening" which was well received by the audience.  Please click  Here  to view the photo album.  Mrs Rita Sathiamoorthy hosted the lunch.
  
Thursday 16 - இன்றைய தினம் "பிங்க் சாறி " எனும் அமைப்பைச் சார்ந்த  விஜி தயாநாதன்  அவர்கள் குடல் புற்று நோய்  தொடர்பான விழிப்புணர்வை  ஏற்படுத்துமுகமாக "Your Bowel Matters" எனும் தலைப்பில்  உரையாற்றினார்.  திருமதி நேசம் கந்தசாமி அவர்கள் தமது பிறந்த நாளை கொண்டாடி மதிய போசனத்துக்கு  அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்.  இன்று  எடுக்கப்பட்ட ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண   இங்கே  கிளிக் செய்யவும்.   Mrs Viji Dhayanathan from Pink Sari Inc. delivered a speech on "Your Bowel Matters"  creating awareness on Bowel Cancer.  Mrs N. Kanthasamy celebrated her birthday and  hosted the lunch.  Please click  HERE  to view the photo album.
Thursday 23 -  "மகளிர் தினம்"  வெகு சிறப்பாக கொண்டாடப்பட்டது. இத்தினத்தில்,  "தாத்தாமார் ததிங்கிணத்தோம்" எனும் தலைப்பிலான   இரு நாடகங்களும், நகைச்சுவை நிகழ்ச்சியும், மற்றும் பாடல்களும் இடம்பெற்றன. திருமதி  கலையரசி சின்னையா அவர்கள் நயப்புரை வழங்கினார்கள்.  இன்று எடுக்கப்படட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண  இங்கே  கிளிக் செய்யவும். திரு அ . சிவதொண்டன் அவர்கள தன் பிறந்த நாளைக் கொண்டாடி மதியபோசனத்துக்கு  அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்.  "Women's" Day was celebrated with two dramas, stand up comedy and musical  entertainment.   Please click  HERE  to view the photo album.   Please Click to watch the programmes in video in three parts.      Part I     Part II     Part III
Thank you Dr R. Ravindrarajah for videoing our programme and uploading them to YouTube.
JUNE 
Thursday 13.- Weekly Meting - Lunch was hosted in memory of our founder member Mrs Pathmavathy Arumainayagam by her family.  Mr Samy Pasupathy spoke about the services she has rendered to the Tamil Community.  Please click  HERE  to view the photo album. எமது சங்கத்தின் ஆரம்பகால உறுப்பினரான அமரர் திருமதி பத்மாவதி அருமைநாயகம் அவர்களின் நினைவாக அன்னாரின்  குடும்பத்தினர்  இன்றைய மதிய போசனத்துக்கு அனுசரணை  வழங்கினார்கள்.  அவர் தாயகத்திலும்,  இந்நாட்டிலும்  எமது சமூகத்துக்கு  ஆற்றிய சேவைகள் பற்றி திரு சாமி பசுபதி அவர்கள் உரையாற்றினார்.  இன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்படட ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண மேலே உள்ள  HERE எனும் சொல்லில் சொடுக்கவும் (click)
 
27.06.19 - வியாழக்கிழமை -  பாட்டுக்குப் பாட்டு 
இந் நிகழ்வை திரு சுஜி அவர்களும் திரு இராஜ்குமார் அவர்களும் தொகுத்து வழங்க எம் அங்கத்தினர் உற்சாகத்துடன் பாடல்களை  பாடி மகிழ்வித்தார்கள். இத்தினத்தில் எடுக்கப்பட் ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண   இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும் (click)
"Paaddukku Paaddu" was conducted by Mr Suji and Mr Rajkumar and the members participated and sang songs with zeal. Please click  above to view the albums. Mr. K.Thangarajah, Mrs. R.Thirunavukkarasu, Mr V.M.Thevarajan and Mr T. Thirugnanasambandar who celebrated ther birthdays during the month of June hosted the lunch.
JULY
Thursday 25 - "ஆடவர் தினம்" இயல் இசை நாடகம் என பல் சுவை நிகழ்ச்சிகளுடன் எல்லோரும் ரசிக்கும் வகையில் நடைபெற்றது. "இவர் எனக்கு வேண்டாம்" எனும் நகைச்சுவை  நாடகமும் பாடல்களும், மற்றும் 'மவுத் ஓகன் ' இசையும் பலரும் பாராட்டும் வகையில் அமைந்திருந்தன.  நாடகத்தை திரு தேவராஜன் அவர்கள் எழுத அவருடன் திரு சுந்தரலிங்கம் அவர்களும் திரு நகுலேஸ்வரன் அவர்களும் நடித்திருந்தார்கள். திரு பாலா திருநாவுக்கரசு அவர்களும் திரு பொன்மயிலைநாதன் அவர்களும் திரு தேவராஜன் அவர்களும் பாடல்கள் பாடி ரசிக்க வைத்தார்கள். திரு சிவசூரியர்  தனது மவுத் ஒகனில்  பல பாடல்களை ஒன்றிணைத்து அருமையாக வாசித்து ரசிகர்களை தாளம் போட வைத்தார். இத்தினத்தில் எடுக்கப்பட்ட்  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண   இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும் (clicki)  
Men's Day was celebrated on a grand scale with a drama on caption "Enakku Ivar Vendaam", written by Mr V.M. Th evarajan and acted with him were Mr S. Suntheralingam and Mr A. Naguleswaran. Mr Thirunavukkarasu and Mr Ponmailainathan sang captivating songs while Mr Sivasooriyar presented a few songs on his Mouth Organ. All programmes were well received by the audience. Mr. Radhakrishnan delivered a speech of appreciation and Mr Kalavalai Seyon proposed the vote of thanks. thanks.. Dr.K. Kugathasan, Mr. R. Sriskantharajah, Mrs N. Naguleswaran, Mrs D. Kulasekerran, and Mrs B. Gananadha who celebrated their birthdays during the month of July hosted the lunch.  Please click on the word "இங்கே ' above to view the photo album.  Please click  HERE  to watch the video of the "Men's Day" programmes.
 AUGUST 
Thursday 22 -  Arts & Crafts Exhibition - There were a good collection of hand made art, craft and paintings on show.  It was a dazzling showcase of the immense creativity and skills of our members.  Cr. Karen Pensabene graced the event as the Chief Guest and opened the Exhibition by cutting the ribbon. Please click   HERE  to view the photo album.
Thursday 29 - "Isaiyum Kalaiyum" - 18 members participated and sang songs entertaining the audience.  The lunch was hosted by Mr S. Suntheralingam, Mr R. Kandasamythurai, Mrs Kamala Sivanandarajasingam, Mrs M.J. Paul and Mr T.S. Selvanathan.  
 SEPTEMBER
Sunday 8 - Grandchildren's Day  : The day was celebrated at the Uniting Church Hall, Carrington Avenue, Strathfield, 
with the participation of 24 grandchildren.  They entertained the audience with their dances, speeches, songs and instrumental music on violin. clarinet  and guitar.  Please click  HERE to view the photo album.
Thursday 12 - - Review Meeting - This meeting was specially held to express the views and comments of the 
members on the activities of the Association and the BENSOC during the past one year. There were questions from the members which were clarified  and suggestions were taken into consideration.  Please click HERE to view the photo album.
Saturday 14.-  28th Annual General Meeting of TSCA
The AGM was held at the Strathfield Town Hall well attended by members. The Minutes of the Previous Meeting,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 2019/2020. Please click  HERE  to view the photo album
  
Thursday 26 -  பேராசிரியர் (திருமதி) ஞானா  குலேந்திரன் அவர்கள்  "பாடலும் உரையாடலும்" எனும் தலைப்பில் சொற்பொழிவாற்றினார்.  இந் நிகழ்வில் 
அவரின் சங்கீத ஞானம் வெளிப்படும் வகையில்  தம்  இனிய குரலில் பல  பாடல்களையும் பாடி மகிழ்வித்தார். இந் நிகழ்வில் எடுக்கப்பட் ட    ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்   காண    இங்கே    சொடுக்கவும். (click).
Prof. (Mrs) Gnana Kulenthiran delivered a speech on "பாடலும்  உரையாடலும்" .  Please click   HERE  to viehoto album
 
OCTOBER
Thursday 03 -  இவ்வாண்டும் சரஸ்வதி பூசையை பக்திபூர்வமாக நடாத்தினோம்.  இந் நிகழ்விற்கு  திருமதி  பாலம் லக்ஷ்மணன்  அவர்களின்  "அன்னை வழிபாடு" பற்றிய  ன்மீக  உரையும், செல்வி மதுவந்தி பகீரதன் அவர்களின் பக்தி இசையும் அணி சேர்த்தன.  இந் நாளில் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண  இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும்.    Pooja was performed with devotion invoking the blessings of Goddess Saraswathy.  The highlights of the day was the speech by Mrs Balam Lakshmanan on "அன்னை வழிபாடு"  and the music recital by Ms Madhuvanthi Pakeerathan.  Please click  HERE  to view the photo album.  
Thursday 10 - எமது அங்கத்தவர் "சிலம்புச் சுடர்" பராமசாமி பஞ்சாட்சரம்   அவர்கள் "கம்போடியாவும் பண்டைய இந்து ஆலயங்களும்" எனும் பொருளில் உரையாற்றினார். இந் நிகழ்வில் எடுக்கப்படட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண  இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும்.   இன்றைய மத்திய  போசனத்துக்கு  திரு பீ. பஞ்சாட்ச்சரம் திரு பீ. பாஸ்கரநாதன், மற்றும் திருமதி  சரோஜினி நலந்துவன் ஆகியோர் அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்கள். Our co-member "Silampu Chudar" Paramasamy Panchadcharam gave a speech on "Cambodia and Old Hindu Temples".  Please click  HERE to view the photo album.
Thursday 17 -    "இசையும்   கலையும் " நிகழ்ச்சியிலே  பன்னிரென்டு   அங்கத்தினர்கள் உற்சாகத்துடன் பங்குபற்றி, 
பாடல்கள் பாடி மகிழ்வித்தார்கள்.  இத்தினத்தில் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண  இங்கே சொடுக்கவும் (click)  12 members participated and entertained the audience with their songs. Please click HERE to view the photos taken on this day.
Thursday 24 -  Dr. சிற்றம்பலம் இராகவன் அவர்கள் "ஆரோக்கியமாக வாழ்தல்" எனும் தலைப்பில் உரையாற்றினார். இன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்பட் ட  படங்களைப்  பார்க்க இங்கே சொடுக்கவும்.  Dr. Sittampalam Ragavan delivered a speech on "Healthy Living".  Please click above to view the photo album.
Thursday 31 -  தீபாவளி  கொண்டாட்டம் - இவ்வாண்டு தீபாவளி கொண்டாட்டத்தின்  சிறப்பு நிகழ்ச்சிகளாக தமிழ் ஆர்வலர் திரு மயில்வாகனம் தனபாலசிங்கம் அவர்களின்  "தமிழர் பண்பாடு அன்றும் இன்றும் "  எனும் தலைப்பிலான உரையும்  'கலா வித்தகர்' Dr. சிவரதி கேதீஸ்வரன் அவர்களின் இன்னிசையும் இடம்பெற்றன.  இன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்காண இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும்.  
The highlights of the Deepaavali Celebrations held this year were a speechon "Tamil Culture then and now" by renowned Tamil Scholar Mr Mylvaganam Thanabalasingam and a music recital by "Kala Vithakar"  thy Ketheeswaran.  Please click above to view the photo album.
NOVEMBER
Thursday 14 -  "இசையும் கலையும்" நிகழ்வில்  கலந்துகொண்டு பலரும் தம் திறமைகளை  வெளிக்கொணர்ந்தார்கள்.  அன்றைய தினம் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண   இங்கே     சொ டுக்கவும்.  Nine members participated in the monthly event "isaiyum Kalaiyum" and exhibited their talents in singing. Please click   HERE   to view the photo album. 
Thursday 21 - நத்தார் இன்னிசை ஆராதனை - இவ்வாண்டின் ஆராதனைகள் பலரும் பாராட்டும் வகையில் வெகு சிறப்பாக  நடைபெற்றது.  வணக்கத்துக்குரிய வின்சென்ற் சவரிமுத்து அவர்கள் நத்தார்  செய்தியை  வழங்கினார்.  இந்நிகழ்வில் எடுக்கப்படட ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண  இங்கே சொடுக்கவும் (click).  Christmas Carol Services were conducted with the participation of  our members with devotion.  Rev. Vincent Savarimuthu delivered  the Christmas Message.  Mr. S.C. Dickens, Mr. P. Arumugam, Mr R. Sathiyamoorthy and Mrs Rani Vijayaratnam hosted the lunch.  Please click  Here  to view the photo album.
Thursday 28 - திரு வீ. குணரத்தினம் அவர்கள் "தவறான நம்பிக்கைகள்"  தலைப்பில் உரையாற்றினார்..  அவையினால்  பெரிதும் ரசிக்கப்படட  இவ்வுரையின்  பின் தமது  90 வது  அகவையினை  எம்முடன் கொண்டாடி மதிய போசனத்துக்கும் அனுசரணை வழங்கினார். இந்நிகழ்வின்போது  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண  இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும் . Mr V. Gunaratnam spoke on "Superstitions"  and hosted the lunch on the eve of his 90th Birthday.Please click  Here    to view the photo album. 

DECEMBER

 Thursday 05 -  வாராந்த  ஒன்றுகூடல் - இன்றைய தினம் திருமதி  இந்திராதேவி பத்மநாதன் அவர்கள்  தமது  பிறந்த நாளை எம்முடன் கொண்டாடி மதிய  போசனத்துக்கும்  அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்கள். இன்று எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண   இங்கே  சொடுக்கவும்.   Mrs Indradevi Pathmanathan celebrated her Birthday with us and hosted the lunch.  Please click   HERE  to view the album.

 Thursday 19 - நீரிழிவு  நோய் தொடர்பிலான கல்வியியலாளர்  திரு நாடர்  அமனியஸ் அவர்கள் நீரிழிவு  நோயை கட்டுப்படுத்தல்" எனும்  தலைப்பில் உரையாற்றினார்  பயன் தரும் இவ்வுரை  அவையினரின் பாராட்டுக்கு பாத்திரமானது. அன்றையதின மத்திய போசனத்துக்கு  திருமதி ஏஸ். தர்மபாலன், திருமதி  எல். தேவதாஸ், திரு. எம்  மஹாலிங்கம்  வைத்திய கலாநிதி  எஸ்.  சிவராஜசிங்கம் ஆகியோர் அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்கள்.   திருமதி  இத்தினத்தில் எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண    இங்கே  அழுத்தவும்.  Credentialled Diabetes Educator Mr Nader Armaneous delivered  a speech on "Management of Diabetes".  Mrs S. Tharmapalan, Mrs L.V. Devadas, Mr. M. Mahalingam and Dr. S. Sivarajasingam hosted the lunch for this day.  The talk was very informative and was well received by the audience. Please click HERE to view the photo album.

 

2018

JANUARY

Thursday 11 - The monthly "Isaiyum Kalaiyum" event was held and 16 members participated with enthusiasm. One performed a dance recital while the others sang songs from movies. Please click HERE  to view album. மாதாந்த  " இசையும் கலையும்"  நிகழ்ச்சியில் உற்சாகமாக  16 அங்கத்தவர்கள் பங்கெடுத்துக்கொண்டார்கள்.  ஒருவர் நடனமாட  15 பேர் திரை இசைப் பாடல்களை வழங்கினார்கள்.   

Thursday 18 -"Thai Pongal" was celebrated in a grand scale with a music recital by Miss Madhuvanthi Pakeerathan and a speech by Mrs Kalaiyarasi Chinniah on "Expatriate Tamils & Cultural Festivals". Please click  HERE   to view photo album. இன்றைய தினம் பொங்கல்  திருநாள், செல்வி மதுவந்தி  பகீரதன் அவர்களின்  இன்னிசைக்  கச்சேரியுடனும், திருமதி  கலையரசி  சின்னையா  அவர்களின் "புலம் பெயர் தமிழர்களும்  பண்டிகைகளும்"  எனும்  தலைப்பிலான  உரையுடனும்  சிறப்பாக  கொண்டாடப்பட்டது.
Thursday 25 - Tamil Scholar  and Attorney at Law Mr Bagavadaas Sriskandadaas delivered a speech on "Impermanence in Tamil Literature" . Mrs Pathma Thangarajah hosted the lunch.   Please click  HERE  to view photo album. You may click Here   for watching the video.பிரபல சட்டத்தரணியும்  தமிழ் ஆர்வலருமாகிய  திரு பகவதாஸ் சிறிஸ்கந்ததாஸ்  அவர்கள் "இலக்கியத்தில்  நிலையாமை" எனும்  தலைப்பில்  உரையாற்றினார்.  மதிய போசனத்துக்கு  திருமதி பத்மா  தங்கராஜா  அவர்கள்  ஆதரவு வழங்கினார்கள்.

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.
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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

JANUARY                   

Thursday  5   Dr. Arjuna Sivananthan spoke on "New Challenges faced by the Tamil Community"View Album   

Thursday  19 Thai Pongal .

- Sydney Murugan Sivachariyar Bala Indra Kurukkal spoke on "Tamils and Pongal"

                     Dr. Kasipillai Rupamoorthy introduced his book "Muthal Vanakkam Engal Muruganukke"View Album 

Saturday  21  Excursion to Nelson BayView Album 

FEBRUARY    
Thursday  16  மறவன்புலவு . சச்சிதானந்தம் அவர்கள்" அவுஸ்திரேலிய பூர்வீகக்குடிகள்"எனும் தலைப்பில் உரைநிகழ்த்தினார்.View Album

Thursday 23 - பிரபல சட்டட்த்தரணி திரு பகவதாஸ் ஸ்ரீஸ்கந்ததாஸ் அவர்கள் "கண்ணதாசன்எடுத்ததைத்தொடுப்பான்நன்றாய்"   

எனும்  தலைப்பில் சொற்பொழிவாற்றினார்.  View Album    View in video Part I View in video Part II   

Thursday 25 - எம் அங்கத்தினர் " மஜிஸ்ரிக்குறூயிஸ்" கப்பலில் சிட்னி துறைமுகத்தில் சுற்றுலாசென்றனர் View Album   

MARCH

Thursday 9  கனடாவிலிருந்து வருகைதந்த செல்வி கீத்தியாவர்மன் அவர்கள் தமதினிய குரலில் சிலபாடல்களை பாடி எம்மை மகிழ்வித்தார். 

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Thursday 16 -  இவ்வாண்டுக்கான வெளிக்கள விளையாட்டுப் போட்டிகள் மோசமான கால நிலை காரணமாக சன சமூக நிலைய மண்டபத்திற்குள்ளேயே வெற்றிகரமாக நடாத்தப்பட்டன.View album

Thursday 23 - விருது வழங்கும் வைபவத்தில் கவுன்சிலர் ராஜ்டற்றா, மற்றும் பா. . ஜோடி மகே ஆகியோர் விருந்தினர்களாக பங்குபற்றி போட்டிகளில் வெற்றியீட்டியோருக்கு விருதுகளையும் பரிசில்களையும் வழங்கினார்கள். திரு நவரதினவேல் தன் பிறந்தநாளை கொண்டாடி மதியபோசனத்துக்கு அனுசரணை வழங்கினார்.  View Album

Thursday 30 - தமிழ் மூத்த பிரசைகள் சங்க நலன்புரிச் சங்கத்தின் வருடாந்தப் பொதுக்கூட்டம் நடைபெற்று வரும் நிதி ஆண்டுக்கான அறங்காவலர் குழு தேர்வு செய்யப்பட்டது.View album

April

Thursday 06 - எமது சங்க உறுப்பினர்களான திரு. வீ. எஸ். கணேஷன்  அவர்கள் "நான் காணும் பாரதி" எனும் தலைப்பிலும், திரு. ஆ. சந்திரவர் அவர்கள் "பரதன்"  எனும்  தலைப்பிலும் உரையாற்றினர். View Album 

Thursday 13 - ஒத்திவைக்கப்பட்ட  துடுப்பாட்டப்போட்டியும்  அதில் வென்றோருக்கான  விருது வழங்கலும்  வெகு  சிறப்பாக இடம்பெற்றன. தலைவி  திருமதி  பத்மா  தங்கராஜா அவர்கள் விருதுகளை  வழங்கினார்View Album 

Thursday 20 - இலங்கை  இராமகிருஷ்ண  மிஷனைச்  சார்ந்த  சுவாமி  சர்வரூபானந்தா  அவர்கள் மூத்தோர்  நல்வாழ்வுக்கான  அருளுரை  வழங்கினார்கள்.  View Album   Speech by Swami Sarvarupananda View Video   Speech by Mr. RadhakrishnanVideo

Thursday 27 - தெல்லிப்பளை  துர்கா தேவஸ்தான  தலைவர்  செஞ்சொற்செல்வர்  கலாநிதி  ஆறுதிருமுருகன்  அவர்கள்  "தமிழ்  இன்பத் தமிழ் "  எனும்  தலைப்பில்  சொற்பொழிவாற்றினார்.  திரு R. மாணிக்கராஜா,  திரு. சாள்ஸ்  டிக்கின்ஸ், திரு. நிகலஸ் இராசநாயகம்  ஆகியோர்  மதிய  போசனத்துக்கு  அனுசரணை  வழங்கினார்கள்View Album                                                             

May

Thursday 04 - மகளிர் தினம் --, இரு  நாடகங்கள், பாடல்கள், மற்றும்  நடனம்  என பல்சுவை நிகழ்சிகள்  இடம்பெற்று எல்லோரையும் ரசித்து மகிழவைத்தது.- Click here to view Album   Click here for Video Part I   Click here for Video Part II

 Thursday 18 - STARTTS  எனும்  அமைப்பைச் சார்ந்த திருமதி  சுபத்ரா வேலாயுதன்  அவர்களும்  திருமதி சூ  அவர்களும் "கலாச்சார  மாற்றத்தில்  முதியோர்"  எனும்  தலைப்பில்  உரையாற்றினர்.  திருமதி  றீற்றா சத்தியமூர்த்தி  அவர்களும்  திருமதி  ராணி  விஜயரத்தினம்  அவர்களும்   மதிய உணவுக்கு ஆதரவளித்தார்கள்.  Click here to view album

Thursday 25 - " சென்ரலிங்க்" ஐச்சார்ந்த  ஸ்ரீமதி  றபியா  சாரூக்  அவர்கள்  "அவுஸ்திரேலிய அரசினரால்  மூத்தோருக்கு  வழங்கப்படும்  கொடுப்பனவுகள்  பற்றி  விளக்கவுரையாற்றினார்.  திரு  எஸ். கருணாலயன் அவர்களும்  திரு கே. இரத்தினகுமார்  அவர்களும்  மதிய  உணவுக்கு  ஆதரவு  வழங்கினார்கள்.  Click here to view Album

June

01.06.17 - இன்றைய ஒன்றுகூடலின்போது  'Bridge'  விளையாடும்  குழுவினர்  தமது  சகாவான  அமரர்  திரு  S.S. தர்மபாலன்  அவர்களது  நினைவாக  மதிய  போசனத்துக்கு  ஆதரவளித்தனர்.Click here for photo album 

04.06.17 -  " ஹன்ரர்  வலி" (Hunter Valley) மற்றும்  ஹரே ராமா  ஹரே  கிருஷ்ணா  பண்ணையும்  ஆலயமும்  ஆகிய இடங்களுக்கு  சுற்றுலா  சென்றோம்.   Click here to view Album.

15.06.17 - இன்று சிட்னி  கீழைத்தேய  மற்றும்  மேலைத்தேய சோதிட   சங்கத்  தலைவர்  திரு. பீ. பஞ்சாட்சரம்  அவர்கள்  "நட்சத்திர அசைவுகளும்  வியாழ  மாற்றமும்"  எனும் தலைப்பில்  உரையாற்றினார்.  Click here for photo album
 
22.06.17 - " பாடுவோர்  பாடலாம்"  எனும்  வேடிக்கை  வினோத  நிகழ்ச்சியை  கலாநிதி இரா. இராஜயோகன்  அவர்கள்   ரசிக்கக் கூடிய  வகையிலே தொகுத்து  வழங்கினார்கள்.  மதிய  போசனத்துக்கு  திரு. கே. தங்கராஜா  அவர்களும்  திரு வீ.எம். தேவராஜன் அவர்களும்  ஆதரவு  வழங்கினார்கள்.   'போட்டோ' க்களை  பார்க்க  இங்கு  'கிளிக்'  செய்யவும்.
 
29.06.17 - பேராசிரியர்  ஞானா  குலேந்திரன்  அவர்கள் "தமிழில் பாடத்துணிந்த  தமிழன்"  எனும்  தலைப்பில்  இசை அரசு  எம்.எம். தண்டபாணிதேசிகர்   பற்றி  சொற்பொழிவாற்றினார் .  இத்தினத்தில்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  போட்டோக்களை  பார்க்க இங்கு  'கிளிக்'  செய்யவும்.
 
July

 01.07.17 - சனிக்கிழமை  ஹோம்புஷ்  ஆண்கள்  பாடசாலை  அரங்கத்தில்  "பேரப்பிள்ளைகள்  தினம்"  இயல்  இசை  என பல்சுவை  நிகழ்ச்சிகளுடன்  வெகு  சிறப்பாகக்   கொண்டாடப்பட்டது. இந்நிகழ்வில்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளை  பார்த்து  மகிழ இங்கு  'கிளிக் '  செய்யவும்..

27.07.17 -  "ஆடவர் தினம்"  அரங்கம்  நிறைந்த அங்கத்தவர்களுடன்  வெகு சிறப்பாக நடைபெற்றது.   அரங்கேற்றப்பட்ட  இரு நாடகங்களும்  பலரும்  பாராட்டும்  வகையில் அமைந்திருந்தது.  பாடப்பட்ட திரை இசைப்பாடல்களும்  ரசிக்கும்படி இருந்தன.  Dr. A. கணேசலிங்கம் தம்பதியினர்  மதிய உணவுக்கு ஆதரவு  வழங்கினர்.  இத்தினத்தில்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளை  பார்த்து  மகிழ  இங்கு   'கிளிக்' செய்யவும். வீடியோ காட்சி:-   பாகம் 1       பாகம் 2    பாகம் 3

17.08.17 - அவுஸ்திரேலிய  காவல்துறையைச்  சார்ந்த  சிரேஷ்ட  போலீஸ்  சாஜன்ற்  கெலி  மக்கிநெஸ்  (Sgt. Kelly McGuiness) அவர்கள் "சட்டம், ஒழுங்கு மற்றும்  பாதுகாப்பு"  பற்றி  உரை  நிகழ்த்தினார்கள்.  அன்று எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளை  பார்க்க இங்கு   கிளிக்  செய்யவும். 

24.08.17 - எமது  சங்கத்தின்  அங்கத்தினரின்  ஆக்கத்தினாலான  ஓவியம்  மற்றும்  கைப்பணிப்  பொருட்களின்  கண்காட்சி  இன்று இடம்பெற்றபோது  எடுக்கபட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளை  பார்வையிட  இங்கு  கிளிக்  செய்யவும்.

SEPTEMBER 
Thursday 7 - பல் வைத்திய  கலாநிதி  இளமுருகனார்  பாரதி  தமது ஐம்பதாவது  திருமண  நாளையும்  மனைவி  சிறீரங்கேஸ்வரி  அவர்களின்  பிறந்தநாளையும்  வெகு விமரிசையாக  கொண்டாடி மதிய  போசனத்துக்கும்  ஆதரவு  வழங்கினார்.  அன்றைய தினம்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைப்  பார்த்து  மகிழ    இங்கே   கிளிக்  செய்யவும்.  
 
Thursday 21 - பல  அங்கத்தவர்களின்  பங்களிப்புடன்  "எடுத்துரைத்தல்"  நிகழ்வு சிறப்பாக  நடைபெற்றது.  இன்றைய தினம்  திரு. எஸ். வேலுப்பிள்ளை  அவர்கள்  தன் பிறந்த  நாளின் நிமித்தம்  மதிய  போசனத்துக்கு ஆதரவு  வழங்கினார்.  இன்று  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளை  பார்த்து  மகிழ  இங்கு  'கிளிக்'  செய்யவும். 
 
Saturday 23 - சங்கத்தின்  26 வது  ஆண்டுப்  பொதுக்கூட்டம்  பெண்டில் ஹில்லில்  உள்ள  யாழ்  பங்ஷன்  சென்ரரில்  நடைபெற்றது. இந்நிகழ்வில்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிபதிவுகளைப்  பார்வையிட  இங்கே   கிளிக்  செய்யவும்.
 
Thursday 28 -   Pooja  rituals was performed to pay obeisance to Goddess Saraswathi.  The highlights of the celebrations were the talk by Prof. Gnana Kulendran and music recital of devotional songs by Mrs Kanagambikai Jeganathan.  Please click    HERE   to view the photo album
 

 OCTOBER 

Thursday  19 - A speech by Mrs Karthikayinin Kathirgamanathan and a music recital by Dr Sivarathy Ketheeswaran were the highlights of the Deepavali Celebrations of this year.   ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைப்  பார்க்க இங்கே   கிளிக்  செய்யவும்.
Thursday 26 - Dr. Paran Sithamparakimar gave a talk on "Live long with sickness" .  Mr. Paramasamy Panchadcharam and Mrs Sarojini Nalanthuvan hosted the lunch. Dr. பரன் சிதம்பரகுமார்  அவர்கள் "நோயுடன்  நீடு வாழ்தல்"  எனும்  தலைப்பில் உரை நிகழ்த்தினார்.  இத்தினத்தில்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளை காண  இங்கே  கிளிக்  செய்யவும்.
NOVEMBER
Thursday 9 - Vedanta Scholar Shri M.K. Ankajan delivered a discourse on "Forget you age and live your life".வேதாந்த வித்தகர் எம்.கே. அங்கஜன்  அவர்கள் "வயதை மறந்து வாழ்க்கையை  வாழ்தல்"  எனும் தலைப்பில் உரை நிகழ்த்தினார். இத்தினத்தில்  எடுக்கப்பட்ட   ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக்  காண   இங்கே  கிளிக்  செய்யவும்.
 
Thursday 23 - Christmas Carol Services were performed at the Community Centre Hall with a house full of audience and participants. Please click Here to view the photo album. பங்குகொண்டோராலும்  அங்கத்தவர்களாலும் மண்டபம்  நிறைந்திருக்க நத்தார்  ஆராதனை  நிகழ்வு  சன சமூக  நிலைய  மண்டபத்தில் வெகு சிறப்பாக  இடம்பெற்றது. எடுக்கப்பட்ட  ஒளிப்பதிவுகளைக் காண   இங்கே  கிளிக்  செய்யவும்.
 
Thursday 30 - "Arts & Music" (இசையும் கலையும்) event was performed by  15 members  and one member did a  "stand up comedy" which were all appeciated by the audience. Please Click  HERE  to view the Photo Album.   அங்கத்தவர்கள்மு  தமது  கலை மற்றும்  இசைத் திறன்களை  வெளிக்கொணரும்  வகையில்  முதல்  முறையாக  "இசையும் கலையும்" எனும்  நிகழ்வு  இடம்பெற்றது.  இதில் பதினைந்து  அங்கத்தினர்  பங்குபற்றி  சிறப்பித்தார்கள்.
DECEMBER
Saturday 09 - The 25th Anniversary Celebrations of the BENSOC was held at the "Yarl Function Centre", Pendle Hill on a grand scale. Please click  HERE  to view the album.  
 

2016

JANUARY 

Thursday    7     Dr. Arjuna SIVANANTHAN spokeon "Diaspora Tamil Advocacy", and

                          Charles RAJENDRAM celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch   View Album

Saturday    9      Excursion to Jervis Bay and Kiama Blow HoleView Album

Thursday  14     Thai Pongal Celebrations View Album

Thursday  21     Dr. Chithra Harinesan delivered a talk on "Elders Health", Capt Pathy's 100th

                          Birthday was celebrated whilst he was in Trincomalee, Thambipillai Thurairajah

                          celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch  View Album

Thursday - 28  Member's Day 

                          Paramasamy Panchadcharam felicitated, Rita Sathiyamoorthy celebrated 

                          her birthday and hosted lunch.                   View Album 

                          Videos:  Talk part 1      Talk part  2          Arutjothy song by Saroja Suntheralingam     

FEBRUARY

Thursday   11  

                               Arumugampillai KUGARAJAN celebrated his 81st birthday and  Mr. Cheevaratnam SIVASOORIYAR hosted lunch        View Album

Thursday  18   Mrs. Kamala KRISHNAPILLAI hosted lunch in memory of her late husband   View Album

Thursday - 25  Member's DayView Album

MARCH

Thursday - 3   Subramaniam Karunalayan and Guna Karunalayan hosted lunch View Album

Thursday - 10  The Bridge playing members hosted lunch in memory of Naganather THANGARAJAH View Album

Thursday - 17  Games for seniors View Album

Saturday  - 19 Harmony Day   View Album

Thursday -  24 Members' Day - Cricket, Awards Ceremony and Sangarapillai NAVARATNAVEL

                                         celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch View Album

Thursday -  31  23rd AGM of the BENSOC View Album

APRIL

Thursday -  7   Dr. Nimeshan GEEVASINGA delivered a discourse on Stroke, Dementia and Parkinsons Disease

                    Mrs. Paranjothy KANDIAH hosted lunch in memory of her late husband V M Kandiah View Album

Thursday - 14  Thamil New Year Celebrations  View Album

Thursday - 28  Women's Day View Album  .  View Video of drama "சிட்னி நடப்பு "and வில்லுப்  பாட்டு

MAY

Thursday -   5    Malaysia Raguraman on the keyboard and singing View Album 

Thursday -   12  Jesmond Aged Care made a presentation on the care facilities. View Album

                      Vallipuram PUVANACHANDRAN celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch

Thursday -   19  மாத்தளை சோமு அவர்கள் " சங்க இலக்கியமும் அறிவியலும் " எனும் தலைப்பில் உரையாற்றினார்.  

                                                                                                        View Album

Thursday -   26  திரு. சுப்பிரமணியம்பொன்மயிலைநாதன்அவர்கள் "எனது 7 தசாப்த இசை ரசனை" எனும்தலைப்பில்  

                        இசை  இடையிட்டநிகழ்ச்சி ஒன்றினை நடாத்தி, அத்துடன்  மதிய போசனமும்  வழங்கினார்     View Album

JUNE

Saturday  4  Grand Children's Day 2016    View Album

Thursday  9  Brahmakumari REKA spoke on "How to control you mind and be happy"View Album

Thursday  23பாட்டுக்கு பாட்டுView Album       Watch Video

Thursday  30  Men's Day and, lunch was hosted by Mahalingam MOHANKUMAR View Album

                  Watch Video Part I     Watch Video Part II    Watch Video Part III      Watch Video Part IV  

JULY

Thursday  7   பேராசிரியர் .சி. கந்தராஜா- "மரபணுமாற்றம்" உரை "Genetic Modification" -   View Album

Thursday 21 The Australian Bureau of Statistics gave guidelines on filling up the Census 2016 Forms.

                      Dr{Mrs) Guna Ponnampalam celebrated her birthday and hosted lunch.   View Album

Thursday 28  Member's Arts and Crafts Exhibition was held. Lunch was hosted by the Arts and Crafts class View Album

AUGUST

Thursday 11 Sebaratnam  Vasantharajah spoke on "Peace and Harmony through Devolution of Power"   View Album

Thursday 25  A NSW Police Officer spoke on "Home and Personal Safety" View Album
Saturday  27  The Association's 25th Anniversary celebration was held in the Strathfield Town Hall. View Album.

 Part 1 (President and High Commissioner speeches) 41 min

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W64zQ3MxO4w

Part 2 (Vice President, Consulate General, MPs and Councillors) 38 min

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxPyfU2D76k

Part 3 (Honoring past Presidents and Wishing poem, Vote of Thanks) 22 min

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uoLLQ-S0xc

Part 4 (Cultural Programs) 38min

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIcrcHnNbqU

 

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 22  Review of Activities of the Association and BENSOC   View Album

Saturday 24  Annual General Meeting 2016   View Album

Thursday 29  Member's Get Together. Lunch hosted by Padma Thangarajah   View Album

OCTOBER

Thursday 6  Saraswathy Pooja  View Album

Thursday 27  Thiru Thirunanthakumar spoke on the "Gift of Reading".. Lunch was hosted by Mr T & Mrs. M KrishnasamyView Album

NOVEMBER 

Thursday   3   Deepavali Celebrations 2016   -  View Album

Thursday 10   Shri M.K. Ankajan delivered a discourse on "Sound sense of values to live a retired life" 

Thursday 17   Mr. Abdul Jabar spoke on " Status of Media in the present Tamil Speaking World" 

Thursday  24   Dr. Paran Sithamparakumar spoke on " How to lead a happy life"

                        Lunch was hosted by Perumynar Arumugam. View Album

DECEMBER

Thursday    1   Dr. Vythialingam SABARATNAM celebrated his 95th birthday and hosted lunch .View Album

Thursday  15  Christmas Carols Service 2016View Album 

Thursday   22 The Asthma Foundation conducted an education session "Live well with asthma"

                       Dr. N Jayavidhya from Tamil Nadu spoke about Shri Andaal referring to Thiruppaavai

                        Navaratnam MURUGESU celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch          View Album

2015

JANUARY 

Thursday   8    Members' Get Together - Yoga exercises, indoor games, handicraft class and 

                       Charles Rajendram celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch View Album

 Thursday  15   Thai Pongal Celebrations in the Community Centre View Album

Thursday  22     View Album   Video Bhavagadas     Video Thiru              

 Thursday  29        Murugupillai Balakrishnan and Ponnambalam Thambyrajah celebrated their birthday and hosted lunch. View Album                   

 FEBRUARY 

 Thursday   5   BK Ganesh Mehalingam  delivered a discourse on "Understanding the Secrets to a Happy Life"

                        Ramalingam Naganathan hosted lunch in memory of his late wife Ramyawathie Naganathan View Album

 Thursday 12  Naganather and Padmavathy THANGARAJAH celebrated their birthdays View Album

Thursday 19  Ramapillai and Rita SATHIYAMOORTHY celebrated the birth of their grandchild and

                       achievement of another grandchild, and hosted lunch   View Album

 Thursday  26   Members’ Day  Prof Dr. Kathir Nadanachandran was felicitated on being honoured with the AM.   Prof Gnanaa Kulendran introduced her book Music and Dance in the Thanjavur Big Temple   View Album of these two events   

MARCH

Thursday    5      Mrs. Paranjothy Kandiah hosted lunch in memory of her late husband Vinasithamby Murugesu KANDIAH View Album

Thursday  12      1.  Sujan Selven candidate for Prospect spoke about his candidature for the State elections on 28 March 2015

                       2.  Lalitha spoke about His Holiness Dr. Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji and the Celestial Meditation and Healing Music Concert View Album

Thursday   19     Games in the Airey Park Bates St, Homebush, and Sangarapillai Navaratnavel  celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch   View Album

 

Saturday   21      BENSOC Necrology Ceremony in the Carrington Church Hall  13 Carrington Avenue, Strathfield View Album                                  Thursday  26   Soft ball cricket in the Airey Park  opposite number 8 Bates St, and awards ceremony in the Community Centre       View Album

APRIL

Thursday   2   The adjourned AGM of the BENSOC was held in the Community Centre Click here for  Notice, Annual Report

                        View Album                                                                                                                                                         and accounts

Thursday   9   Prof. Ariaratnam Kulendran held a discussion on "Is there a God"  View Album

Thursday  16   Tamil New Year celebrations in the Community Centre View Album

Thursday  30   Womens' Day and Rama and Seetha celebrated their 57th Wedding Anniversary and hosted lunch 

                        View Album     View Video - Womens' Day Presentation Video       Anniversary Celebration           

 MAY

Thursday  14  Get Together - Lunch was hosted by Subadra Ramanathan View Album

Saturday   16   Grandchildrens' Day in the Carrington Church Hall View Album

Thursday  21   Breathing and Yoga Execises View Album

Thursday  28  The Tamil Women's Group presentation Thiru Arumugam - What Happened to the Sivan Temple at Thondeswaram

                         Vallipuram PUVANACHANDRAN celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch   View Album

 JUNE

Thursday  11   Vaithilingam and Jeyathevi GUNARATNAM celebrated the first birthday of their great grand daughter, and hosted lunch View Album

Thursday   18   1. Kannammah PARAMASIVAM celebrated her birthday and hosted lunch  View Album

                         2.  Dr. Chandrika Subramanian, solicitor, invited members to attend the introduction of a book she authored

                    "Thillai Enum Thiruthalam" on Sunday 28 June 2015, 5.00 to 6.00 pm in the Reg Byrne Community Centre, Wentworthville

 Thursday   25  -  Members' Day - Paattuku Paattu and Mrs. Nesaladchumy Kandasamy celebrated her birthday and hosted lunch View Album

 JULY

 Thursday  2   Mr.Sivasubramaniam and Mrs. Saroja DHARMAPALAN cebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary and hosted lunch View Album

 Thursday  23  -  Members' Day -  Members' Arts and Crafts Exhibition and Mr Moothathamby and Mrs Yogamalar

                                                      MAHALINGAM celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary, and hosted lunch View Album

  Thursday  30   Songs composed by Somasundara pulavar (Dr Bharathy's grandfather) were sung by Karthigayini Kathirgamanathan.

                        Dr Ilamuruganar & Mrs Sri Rangeswary BHARATHY hosted lunch in memory of their parents View Album

 AUGUST

Thursday  6     Member's Get Together View Album

Thursday  13   Members Get Together - Sangarapillai YOGARAJAH hosted lunch in memory of his late parents View Album

Thursday  20  Member's Get Together - The Late Elagupillai Vijayaratnam's family hosted lunch in his memory  View Album

Thursday  27  -  Members' Day - Review of activities of the Association and BENSOC

  Dr Kathir Nadanachandran a presentation on The Science of Spirituality with focus on Meditation. View Album     Listen to recording  

SEPTEMBER

Saturday  12    Annual General Meeting held in the Yaarl Function Centre View Album

Thursday  24     Members' Day - Radio Announcer and Stage Singer N Raguram, Mr K & Mrs. J THANGA RAJA hosted lunch View Album

October  

Thursday 15  Sathiyawathy Nadarajah celebrated her birthday View Album  

Thursday   22   Members' Day - Saraswathy Pooja View Album

Thursday   29   Pathmavathy Arumainayagam hosted lunch in memory of her late husband Sangarapillai Arumainayagam View Album

November

Thursday   5    Charles Dickens hosted lunch in memory of his late wife Assumpta Rajini Dickens. View Album

Thursday   12  Deepavali Celebrations, and Sivacolunthu LOGENTHIRAN hosted lunch View Album 

Thursday    26   Dr. Chithra Harinesan on "Womens' Health" .

                         Sivasampu Suntheralingam and Sarojadevi celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary and hosted lunch View Album   

DECEMBER

Thursday    3   Dr. Vaithialingam SABARATNAM celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch - View Album

Thursday    17  Christmas Carols Service 2015    View Album   View Dance

 2014

January                 

Thursday  9   Dr. Arjuna Sivananthan from the UK spoke on  " UK Tamil Diaspora and the Sri Lankan Tamil Cause "

                        Leslie Canagasingham celebrated his birthday hosting lunch       View Album

Saturday 11    Thai Pongal Celebrations in the Homebush Boys High Schoo         View Album                                                               

Thursday 16  Nimalarany Rajaratnam spoke on  "Rev. Xavier Thaninayagam and his contribution to Tamil"   View Album                     

Thursday 23 Rohit Ralli spoke about Free Legal Advice                                        Click for details ,  

                Bhavagadas Sriskanthadas View Album

                Sivamany Nadarajah celebrated her birthday hosting lunch                 View Album   

Thursday 30 Sing Song, and Charles Rajendram hosted lunch to celebrate his birthday View Album              

February

Thursday  13   N ThangarajahView Album

            Mr Naganather & Mrs Padma THANGARAJAH hosted lunch in memory of their late grand daughter Dr. Vyshnavi Janakan

Thursday  20   Ambika Subramaniam celebrates her birthday and hosted lunch  View Album                             

Thursday  27  Members Day  Mr Thirunanthakumar View Album

 March

Thursday  13    Mr. Vaithilingam Gunaratnam  View Album

                                The late Mr. V M Kandiah's family hosted lunch in his memory

Thursday   20    Games for Seniors at Airey Park, Bates St, Homebush. S Navaratnavel celebrates his birthday   View Album  

Saturday    22    BENSOC AGM in the Carrington Church Hall, adjourned to 3 April 2014            Click here for Notice of AGM

Thursday   27    Members' day

                              9.30 am Soft ball Cricket Match at the Airey Park was not played due to inclement weather, and was postponed sine die
                              12.00 noon Awards ceremony in the community centre. Lunch hosted by Mr R & Mrs Rita Sathiyamoorthy   View Album

April

Thursday    3    Adjourned AGM of the BENSOC                        View Album     Click here for Notice of AGM

Thursday   10  Mrs. Srilankadevi Uthayakumaran  

                       Nicholas Rajanayagam celebrated his birthday by hosting lunch  View Album

Monday      14     9.00 am  Abishekam to usher in the New Year in the Sydney Murugan Temple View Album

Thursday   17    Tamil New Year Celebrations in the community centre View Album

Thursday   24   Womens’ Day. Dr. Saravanamuttu Indrarajah hosted lunch      

                                                                         View Album   View Video Clip 1         View Video Clip 2    View Write up in Tamil Murasu        

 May  

Thursday     1     View Album

Thursday     8   Subra Ponmailainathan - spoke on  and Mr and Mrs Ponmailainathan hosted lunch

                                                                                                                 to celebrate their wedding anniversary  View Album

Thursday    15 Prof. Dr Vallipuram Puvanachandran celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch  View Album

Saturday   17    Grandchildren’s Day in the Homebush Boys High School View Album

Thursday   22   Associate Professor Dr. Rohan Rajaratnam. Consultant & Interventional Cardiologist delivered a talk on "Matters of the Heart"

                  Introduction of a book authored by Thevakie Karunagaran                                        View Album

              Dr V S Karunagaran celebrated his birhday and hosted lunch                                                                             

Thursday  29  The Youth Group from C3 Church Toongabbie delivered the Easter Message and hosted lunch View Album  

 June

 Thursday  5  A Vocal Carnatic Music Concert - Chitra Nagraj and Amirthi Yogeswaran, mirdangam - Branavan View Album     View Video Clip                 

 Thursday 12 Community Services and Health Services – spoke about Tamil Carers. Manon Thangiah hosted lunch in memory of her late husband  View Album

 Thursday  19 Paramasamy Panchadcharam delivered a talk on "Transit of Jupiter and its Predictions"   View Album

 Thursday 26 Members’ Day – Dr. Sittampalam Ragavan –  "Diabetes, Awareness and Management"     View Album                                                                                                                                                                 Dr. Sarvanamuttu Indrarajah hosted lunch          July

Thursday 10 Members' Get Together.Nesalaladchumy Kandasamy hosted lunch in celebration of her birthday View Album

Thursday 17 Members' Get Together - The computer Kiosk was introduced View Album 

Thursday  24 Members' Day - Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Sinniah Velupillai hosted lunch in memory of his son the late Visakeswaran Velupillai   View Album

Thursday  31 Members' Get Together Shashi Naidu, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, spoke on mental health issues for Seniors  View Album

 August

Thursday     7  Members' Get Together. Our member Thiru Arumugam delivered a presentation on a book written by his late father                                                                                                                                              Mr. Sanmugam Arumugam - "Hundred Hindu Temples in Sri Lanka"  View Album      

Thursday    14 members' Get Together      View Album.

Thursday    21 Members' Get Together - Shri Sadguru Sharavanabava spoke on

      Life Management Skills in Sprituality        View Album

Thursday    28 Members' Day View Album

September

Thursday    4 Members' Get Together   View Album

Thursday    18 Members' Get Together - Lunch in memory of our late member Kandiah Param Esvaran hosted by the Bridge Club  View Album

Thursday   25   Review of activities of the Association and BENSOC    View Album

                        Lunch was hosted by the family of the late Mr. S V Mudaliyar in his memory

Saturday   27  The Annual General Meeting was held in the Yaarl Function Centre, Pendle Hill View Album   

OCTOBER

Thursday  2  Saraswathy Pooja was conducted in the community centre View Album

Thursday  9 Get Together and photographing of the Committee and Board of Trustees of the BENSOC View Album                   

Thursday  23 Deepavali Celebrations in the Community Centre View Album                                       

Thursday  30 Paramasamy Panchadcharam delivered a talk on his Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, Manssarovar and his Experience View Album    NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER

Thursday  13    Shri Angajan delivered a discourse on "The Power of Positive Mental Attitude" View Album

Thursday  20     Meenachi Alagappan, Astrologer spoke on "Pathanjali Rajayogam"                  View Album                         

Thursday  27     Dr. Bertram Canagasingham delivered a discourse on "Urological Problems"    View Album                                             

 DECEMBER

Thursday   4     Senior Professor Ulavan M Thangavelu delivered a discourse on "Yoga for a Harmonious Life"

Thursday  18 Christmas Carols Service. Leslie Canagasingham celebrated his birthday and hosted lunch ViewAlbum                     

2013  

September    Saturday   29    The Annual General Meeting was held in the Home Bush Boys High SchoolView Album

October      

Thursday   10    Navaraathiri Celebrations   View Album

Saturday    19     Moscow Circus            View Album

Thursday    24    Members' Day - Deepavali Celebrations    View Album .   View video clips  
Thursday   31   Talk by Pastor Sam Rajasuriyar  View Album -     Angel International School

 

November

Thursday    7     Lunch hosted by Charles Dickens in memory of his late wife RajaniView Album

Thursday  28     Members' Day - Bendigo Bank Officials spoke, Paramasamy Panchadcharam  introduced his book "Kaassi Yaathirai"

Dr. S Thavaseelan on Health for  Issues for Seniors, 

Indradevi Pathmanathan celebrated her birthday and hosted lunch   View Album   

December

Thursday 12    Logi Mariathasan spoke on her experience in Skydiving for charity in Canada                                  

 Mr. M & Mrs. G BALAKRISHNAN,  and Mr. Ponnampalam THAMBIRAJAH hosted lunch  View Album

Thursday 19  Geethiya Varman from Canada, sang a few songs                         View Album

Saturday  21  Christmas Carols Service at Carrington Church                                View Album