Member

"Our first trip to Sundarban with
Support Elders was one of total satisfaction.

We were guided with care all through.”
– Mr. Mihir & Ms Jhunu Deb

SHOWCASE TALENT, CREATIVITY AND PASSION

CREATIVITY IS PIERCING THE MUNDANE TO FIND THE MARVELLOUS. - BILL MOYERS

Faux Flowers in a Clay Vase
The Buddha and Two Disciples
Homemade Elegance
The Battle Begins
SESSIONS, FUN AND ENGAGEMENT

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

25July
Health Session: Mental Health and Well-Being

Join us for a conversation with renowned Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Jai R. Ram on mental health and ageing. From everyday stress to deeper concerns, we’ll explore ways to care for the mind and nurture a sense of balance and well-being in our golden years.

(For members only)


18July
Kolkata and Lucknow: A Tale of Two Cities

Kites, tailors, biriyani, the zoo—how did they come to define Kolkata? This Friday, discover the city’s cultural links to Lucknow and Nawab Wajid Ali Shah in a fascinating talk about migration, memory, and the making of modern Kolkata.

(For members only)



PAST
EVENTS

12 July
The Truth about Fake News

In today’s world of misinformation and deliberate attempts by malicious entities to dress up vague opinions and incorrect facts as news, this session proved to be a much-needed tonic for our members. Times of India journalist Mr Kenneth Mohanty joined us to discuss the challenges plaguing the news fraternity and the plight of the confused reader. “We must share news—whether on social media, WhatsApp, or any other platform—with a sense of responsibility,” Mr Mohanty urged. “No listener here today is a victim. We must see ourselves as more than just readers. When we share a piece of news, we become publishers. So, we must cross-check and verify everything before passing it on.” Mr Mohanty’s call to arms resonated strongly with our members. Ms K Guha, a concerned consumer of news online, echoed the sentiment: “Yes! You’ve hit the nail on the head. This is the only way to stop the miscreants!”

4 July
Vipassana: A Brief Introduction

Some of our most invigorating sessions are the Specials hosted by our members. Ms Anjana Chattopadhyay, a long-time member, has been a Vipassana meditator for 15 years and is also a Children’s Course Teacher. She introduced Vipassana to fellow members and conducted two 10-minute sessions to give everyone a taste of the technique. Several members—including Ms S. Chattopadhyay, Ms A. Bysack, Mr M. Deb, and Mr B. Guha—enjoyed trying it out and requested an in-person session in the future. Ms M. Ghosh, who had practised Vipassana earlier, was especially grateful for the reminder: “The session returned to me the discipline I had ‘lost’, and, in doing so, brought me back to life! Thank you.”

27 June
Charlie Chaplin and Hunger

Many of our members grew up watching the films of Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy. This talk offered fresh insights into Chaplin’s iconic character, the Tramp, and his relationship with hunger. We explored Chaplin’s early life and the abject poverty from which he rose to become a global cultural icon. Classics such as The Gold Rush, Modern Times, and The Great Dictator were discussed—much to everyone’s delight—as we took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling Sunday morning screenings on Doordarshan in the early days of television. Ms M. Mitter, a regular, said, “Thank you for introducing us to a new way of looking at Chaplin. I had no idea…”

ENGAGING

SE Clubs

NURTURING AND SHARING THE JOY POETRY BRINGS

"The crown of literature is poetry" - W. Somerset Maugham

Our poetry-loving members meet every week to enjoy the beauty of the verse. While some enjoy reciting poems by well-known poets, there are others who pen poems and are thrilled to dig out their long-lost poems—poems that they had thought had lost their value over the years. But we know that good poetry is perennial.

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Come and join us to express your love for poetry every Thursday. Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

TOGETHERNESS AND CAMARADERIE

Storytelling and connecting are the essence of ‘Adda’ or ‘Gupshupp’ as we call it. For our Gupshupp Club members, it is a time of unadulterated fun when they delve into their memories of yore or are in splits over someone else’s story or talk on pre-decided topics or even sing songs. The feeling of togetherness and camaraderie is what makes them look forward to each meet.

Members have discussions on pre-decided topics, chosen by all participants, the previous week.

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Come join us every Tuesday on Google Meet. Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Be Lit!

Organised every Monday 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., the SE-Lit Club members have a most enjoyable time discussing different genres of literature in different languages, the culture and ethos of different cities, mythology and much more.

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Come and join our SE Lit Club every Monday
Time: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Let Your Hearts Sing!

Our Antakshari club members enjoy singing mixed with fun! They have to sing songs based on given prompts and retro movie clips or instrumental music is played and members need to identify the songs, the lyricist, music directors, the singers and so on.

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Join these exciting sessions to brighten up your Monday mornings from 4:45 p.m. to 5.45 p.m and enjoy your Tuesday evenings from 4:45 p.m. to 5.45 p.m

When Music is the Food of Life

Organised every Wednesday 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. members love singing songs of their choice—different languages, from films and otherwise, Rabindra sangeet, Nazrul geeti, Bhojpuri, folksongs and so on.

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Organised every Wednesday from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
ENRICHING

ONLINE CLASSES

  • July 2025
29july
Yoga / Pranayam I
Yoga has always been considered one of the best solutions for physical and mental wellbeing. Under the guidance of Ms Gopa Das, a trained Yoga teacher, our members practice Yoga every Monday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.Watch video
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ENRICHING

WORKSHOPS

  • December 2019