Chinmaya Mission Alpharetta http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org To provide to individuals, from any background, the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means of spiritual growth and happiness, enabling them to become positive contributors to society Fri, 04 May 2012 13:02:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Gurudev H.H. Swami Chinmayananda’s Birthday http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1349 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1349#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 13:02:51 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1349

May 8th is Gurudev’s birthday. CM Alpharetta will celebrate it this Sunday.  Also, all sewak are requested to attend the assembly for the [...]]]> May 8th is Gurudev’s birthday. CM Alpharetta will celebrate it this Sunday.  Also, all sewak are requested to attend the assembly for the Sewak Appreciation.

]]> http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?feed=rss2&p=1349 0 Pre-registration for next year http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1347 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1347#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 13:01:43 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1347 Travelling this summer? To ensure timely registration, and avoid late fee, you can pre-register for the next session by giving your check. When online registration is open in July, you can complete the registration formality online.  Pre-registration folks will be at the rotunda desk to collect your checks. Hope all the [...]]]> Travelling this summer? To ensure timely registration, and avoid late fee, you can pre-register for the next session by giving your check. When online registration is open in July, you can complete the registration formality online.  Pre-registration folks will be at the rotunda desk to collect your checks. Hope all the families will join us back in the fall session.  NOTE: New families cannot pre-register.

Here is the fee structure for next year. It has increased some but at the same time better tax benefits are available to offset the change.  Starting this year,  approximately 2/3rd of the total fee can be treated as Tax deductible Charitable donation.

Family fee – $150 – Family/Adult membership (Not optional)

Bala Vihar fees for 1 child – $175,

Bala Vihar fees for 2 or more kids – $350

]]> http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?feed=rss2&p=1347 0 ‘Mind your Mind’ – Lectures by Br. Prabodh Chaitanya & Family Retreat July16-22 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1345 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1345#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:09 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1345 Br Prabodh Chaitanya ji has been coming to Alpharetta almost every year for a week long Yagna and we always look forward to his lectures, meditation sessions, satsang. But this year he has decided to spent time with the whole family at a Family Retreat for 2 days.  CMA is organizing this [...]]]> Br Prabodh Chaitanya ji has been coming to Alpharetta almost every year for a week long Yagna and we always look forward to his lectures, meditation sessions, satsang. But this year he has decided to spent time with the whole family at a Family Retreat for 2 days.  CMA is organizing this retreat and all the details of registration will be available soon. Please mark July 21-22 for the retreat. See Yagna and retreat details in the flyer below:

]]> http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?feed=rss2&p=1345 0 Session ends May 13th: Join a volunteer team & send your suggestions/feedback http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1308 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1308#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:37:50 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1308 Pre –registration for the next session will be done in May. Hope all the families will join us back in the fall session.

Before this session ends, do talk to us about where you would like to help as a volunteer in the coming session. You can talk to any of the current volunteers and [...]]]> Pre –registration for the next session will be done in May. Hope all the families will join us back in the fall session.

Before this session ends, do talk to us about where you would like to help as a volunteer in the coming session. You can talk to any of the current volunteers and start to work with them. We need your enthusiasm and ideas in the following areas:

  • Registration
  • Language class coordination
  • Ashram landscaping and mowing
  • Newsletter and website maintenance
  • Teachers and backup teachers
  • Yagna helpers

Also, we would like to hear your suggestions and feedback about Bala Vihar and CMA activities, adult groups that will help make CMA better. Email us or give your feedback to the front desk volunteers in the rotunda.

]]> http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?feed=rss2&p=1308 0 Annual Day for 3rd -12th grade classes http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1303 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1303#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:45:58 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1303 The 3rd grade classes and older kids will do a class performance of songs/skit/video as part of the annual day in the assembly. The parents are encouraged to attend this presentation and appreciate the creativity of the kids. Hope you are also helping the class teacher with your kid’s program.

All classes from [...]]]> The 3rd grade classes and older kids will do a class performance of songs/skit/video as part of the annual day in the assembly. The parents are encouraged to attend this presentation and appreciate the creativity of the kids. Hope you are also helping the class teacher with your kid’s program.

  • All classes from 10-11am will be cancelled -Yoga class, Study group, Language classes
  • All Pek-2nd grade classes will have normal schedule. They will do the assembly prayers in their classrooms
]]> http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?feed=rss2&p=1303 0 Upanishad Ganga Videos http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1300 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1300#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:28:24 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1300 All the 4 Upanishad Ganga videos telecast so far are now available on youtube (Upanishad Ganga channel) !!

Episode 3 [...]]]> All the 4 Upanishad Ganga videos telecast so far are now available on youtube (Upanishad Ganga channel) !!

Episode 3 :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29PTolifXDE&list=UUQA5MICFhz-HEtcTeBoxLnw&index=4&feature=plcp

Episode 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pupt_Z71jtQ

]]> http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?feed=rss2&p=1300 0 Upcoming events http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1297 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1297#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:26:54 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1297
  • Apr 29th – 10-12:30am: Annual Program by 3rd grade and older kids (No language class & study group)
  • May 6th: Gurudev’s birthday & Sewak appreciation
  • May 13th: Mother’s day celebration & last day of classes
  • Mark Your Calendar: Br. Prabodh Chaitanyaji’s Yagna in Alpharetta July16-22
    • ]]>     http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?feed=rss2&p=1297 0     CMW Newsletter http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1294 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1294#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:22:44 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1294 CMW Newsletter for March is online at [...]]]> CMW Newsletter for March is online at http://chinmayamission.org/newsletter.php

    ]]>     http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?feed=rss2&p=1294 0     Thanks to all the CMA families for supporting the fundraiser event Magic Maya http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1287 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1287#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:49:58 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1287 CMAlpharetta would like to thanks all the member families who supported the fundraiser by attending and pledging during the pledge drive. It was a wonderful show and we hope you enjoyed it. Our thanks to all the Fundraiser team for planning efforts, publicity, ticket sales and to all the volunteers who helped.

    As [...]]]> CMAlpharetta would like to thanks all the member families who supported the fundraiser by attending and pledging during the pledge drive. It was a wonderful show and we hope you enjoyed it. Our thanks to all the Fundraiser team for planning efforts, publicity, ticket sales and to all the volunteers who helped.

    As you know we have a goal of $300K for the down payment of the loan and will need to continue to raise funds for this. All members can help with this. We urge you to consider doing a monthly donation of $30-$50 or $1/day donation.  Or consider doing a donation on special occasions for you such as Birthday/Anniversary.

    ]]> http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?feed=rss2&p=1287 0     Community News: Hindi Camp over the summer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1305 http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1305#comments Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:36:25 +0000 Sameer http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/?p=1305 Startalk Hindi Camp will be held from Jun 1 -10. Children will learn reading, writing & communicating in Hindi. Children’s each day starts with yoga and then theme based well organized information is provided through power point, video clips, handouts, research in the computer lab, Arts & crafts, sports, music & [...]]]> Startalk Hindi Camp will be held from Jun 1 -10. Children will learn reading, writing & communicating in Hindi. Children’s each day starts with yoga and then theme based well organized information is provided through power point, video clips, handouts, research in the computer lab, Arts & crafts, sports, music & dance and much more. It is a government funded program and fee is very minimal, only $100 including 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, & snacks).
    Please go through the info & let me know if you are interested. Registration stops after hundred children so register early.  For question contact Brijrani Verma at 770-814-0235 or Manju Tiwari at 770-962-2669.

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