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SUMMARY:🎶अजि सोनियाचा दिनु - CMA दिवाळी पहाट and Diwali Social 🪔
DESCRIPTION:CMA Diwali 2026\n🎶 अजि सोनियाचा दिनु – CMA दिवाळी पहाट and Diwali Social 🪔\nCMA दिवाळी पहाट 8:30AM to 11AM  | CMA Diwali 12:30PM to 4PM \n\nBook tickets \nनमस्कार मंडळी\,\nThis Diwali\, CMA brings you a celebration that takes you on a wonderful journey – from the timeless wisdom and devotion of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj in the morning\, to the colour\, glamour and magic of Indian cinema in the afternoon. \n\n🎶 अजि सोनियाचा दिनु – CMA दिवाळी पहाट 🪔\nपंडित हृदयनाथ मंगेशकरांनी स्वरबद्ध केलेल्या ज्ञानेश्वर माऊलींच्या अनेक अभंग रचना आपल्या परिचयाच्या आहेत. रेडिओवर ऐकत\, गुणगुणत आपण मोठे झालो; त्या अभंगांचा अर्थ पूर्णपणे समजला नसला तरी त्या गाण्यांमधून त्यातला भाव आपल्यापर्यंत नक्कीच पोहोचला. \nमाऊलींची भाषा रसाळ आणि सोपी आहे; पण ती सुमारे ७५० वर्षे जुनी असल्यामुळे अनेकदा तिचा अर्थ आपल्याला पूर्णपणे उलगडत नाही. हीच गाणी प्रत्यक्ष मंचावर ऐकत\, भक्तिभावात रंगून जातानाच त्यांचा अर्थ आणि त्यामागचा जीवनविचार समजून घेता आला\, तर तो दुग्ध-शर्करा योगच! \nहाच दुर्मिळ अनुभव या कार्यक्रमाच्या निमित्ताने CMA आपल्या सर्वांसाठी घेऊन येत आहे. \nThe wisdom of these timeless teachings remains as relevant today as ever – reminding us to pause\, reflect\, find balance and carry a little more calm into our busy lives. \n\n\n🎬 Then\, After Lunch… Let the Silver Screen Take Over!\nAfter lunch\, the mood changes – dramatically as we present Diwali Social 2026 with Movie Magic! ✨ \nThe afternoon is all about BOLLYWOOD glamour\, Marathi cinema\, music\, performances and masti! From the depth and serenity of our Marathi cultural roots\, we move into the color\, energy\, drama and larger-than-life magic of the silver screen.And this time\, you get to be part of the show! \n🎭 Dress Code: 🎬Movie Magic\nBring the Cinema to Life! Dress up as your favorite Bollywood or Marathi film character. \n✨ Glam & FestiveParty wear\, glamorous Bollywood style\, or your favorite traditional Indian festive attire – for Adults and Kids alike. \n🎥 Who did you always love watching on the big screen? \nWannabe Gabbar from Sholay – with his rugged shirt\, vest and that unmistakable attitude?Or go classic with Raj and Simran from DDLJ – leather jacket\, jeans\, dupatta and 90s romance!Bring back the charm of Dev Anand\, the swagger of Amitabh Bachchan\, or the timeless beauty and style of Madhubala or Madhuri Dixit.Or take a trip into Marathi cinema with Nana Patekar\, Ramesh Deo\, Ashok Saraf or Dada Kondke.Choose your costume. Choose your character. Bring that character to life! 😎🎬Or simply come as yourself – dress up\, dress to impress\, and come ready to celebrate! \n✨This Diwali\, let’s celebrate our roots\, embrace our cinema\, and recreate a little bit of movie magic – and do a Bollywood Hungama together!\n\n\n📍 Event Details\n📅 Date: Saturday\, November 7\, 2026 \n📍 Venue: Chinese Cultural Centre – Downtown \n🅿️ Parking: There are two options for parking. The main entrance offers Impark Parking spots and a bigger Parking Lot is available at the back of the building for you. \n\n\n\n\n\nBook tickets\n\n\n⏰ Event Schedule\n\n\n\n7:45 AM – Registration and Tea\n8:30 AM – 10:45 AM – अजि सोनियाचा दिनु – CMA दिवाळी पहाट(Includes a brief 10 minutes break ~1 hour into the program)\n10:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Change over for next program. Guests can claim this time to Dress Up and Get Ready for the next event.\n12:00 PM – Registration & Check-in opens for Diwali Social ticket holders\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM onwards – Kick off the afternoon with a hearty lunch\, followed by a vibrant celebration of Diwali Social filled with the glamour\, entertainment\, and magic of the Silver Screen!.\n\n\n\n \n  \n \n  \nBook tickets
URL:https://cmacalgary.ca/event/dnyaneshwari-sangeet-mahotsav-diwali-social-2026/
LOCATION:Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre\, 197 1 St SW\, Calgary\, AB\, T2P 4M4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:🏸 CMA Inter Association Cup 2026 – Badminton Open Doubles (Grand Finale)
DESCRIPTION:नमस्कार मंडळी\, \nCarrom 🥏 ➔ Cricket 🏏 ➔ Table Tennis 🏓 ➔ The Grand Finale: BADMINTON! 🏸\n\nThe fourth and final sport of the CMA Inter Association Cup 2026 is now open for registration! \nAfter thrilling competitions in Carrom\, Super 6 Cricket\, and Table Tennis\, it is time for the ultimate showdown: Badminton Open Doubles at the professional Synergy Indoor Sports Center. Every medal won from this final event adds crucial points toward the $5\,000 Grand Prize! \n \n\n🏸 Event Summary & Registration\n\n📅 Date:\nSunday\, November 22\, 2026\n⏰ Time:\n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM\n📍 Venue:\nSynergy Indoor Sports Center\n🏠 Address:\n5440 72 Ave SE Unit 175\, Calgary\, AB T2C 4X5\n\n \n\nCMA Members (Per Team – 2 Players)\n$60\nNon-Members (Per Team – 2 Players)\n$70\n\n* Price includes refreshments and light snacks for both players! \n\n🎟️ Register Team on Tugoz →\n\n\n \n🍕 🥤 Refreshments & light snacks will be served at 5:00 PM after the tournament for all participants! \n \n\n🏆 Why This Event Matters\nThis is Sport 4 of 4 in our Olympic-style Cup standings: \nCarrom ➔ Cricket ➔ Table Tennis ➔ Badminton \nFinal points earned in Badminton directly determine the overall champions: \n\n🥇 Gold: 3 Points\n🥈 Silver: 2 Points\n🥉 Bronze: 1 Point\n\n\n \n📋 Format – Open & Inclusive\n\nOpen Doubles: Any two players as a pair (No age or gender restrictions – men\, women\, youth\, and mixed pairs are all welcome).\nUnlimited Teams: Associations can enter as many teams as they like.\nCommunity Scope: Open to all Indo-Canadian associations\, Mandals\, and community groups across Calgary.\nTournament Structure: Group stage followed by elimination rounds. Group sizes and match count will be finalized after entries close to ensure completion cleanly by 5:00 PM.\n\n \n\n✨ Bring new pairs. Bring mixed pairs. Bring kids with parents. This is a true community celebration of camaraderie and sportsmanship\, not an elite-only event! \n\n \n🌱 Eco Reminder – Bring Your Reusable Water Bottle:\nIn support of environmental conservation\, participants are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles to minimize single-use plastic waste!\n\n \n\nStay Connected with CMA\nWant to stay updated on standings and future community events? \n\nGet Your CMA Membership Here →\n \n\nJai Maharashtra! Jai Hind!
URL:https://cmacalgary.ca/event/%f0%9f%8f%b8-cma-inter-association-cup-2026-badminton-open-doubles-grand-finale/
LOCATION:Synergy Indoor Sports Centre\, 5440 72 Ave SE Unit #175\,\, Calgary\, AB\, T2C 4X5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:🏛️ CMA Annual General Meeting (AGM) 📋
DESCRIPTION:🏛️ Reviewing progress\, ensuring transparency\, and shaping the future of our community.📋\nThe Calgary Marathi Association invites all active members to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is an essential operational milestone where the Executive Committee presents progress updates\, financial reports\, community outreach achievements\, and future strategic initiatives. \n  \nCommunity governance\, transparency\, and accountability The Annual General Meeting provides an open\, democratic platform for CMA members to stay informed and engaged with the association’s operations. Members receive detailed reports on the past year’s events\, review audited financial statements\, ask questions\, and participate in discussions that guide the future direction of the CMA. \n  \nOperational Highlights Review summaries of major cultural events\, outreach initiatives\, and membership growth from the past year. Financial Transparency Examine detailed reports on the association’s annual budget\, expenditures\, and financial health. Future Vision & Voting Discuss upcoming community projects\, vote on official business\, and engage directly with the Executive Committee. \n  \nEvent details & location \n\nDate: December 2026 (Exact date TBD)\nTime: Schedule details coming soon\nLocation: Venue / Online details coming soon\nHighlights: Annual Reports | Financial Reviews | Member Q&A | Community Planning\n\n  \nRegistration notice \nMeeting notices\, agendas\, and registration links will be emailed directly to all active CMA members ahead of the meeting. \n  \nHave a voice in your community Your participation ensures a strong\, transparent\, and thriving Calgary Marathi Association.
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