SN3 Condominium Association

Category: Activity

  • Shantiniketan Lamp Newsletter

    The three Shantiniketan communities in Tavares publish a newsletter called Lamp. Lamp covers events and contains newsworthy articles of common interest to the community. This worthy effort was restarted in 2026. Read all about the effort and also events/news covered in this following March 2026 publication. Happy Reading

    #1 Lamp – March 2026

  • SN3 Book Club


    A library facility has been started in the SN3 Clubhouse. It is aimed at providing good reading material to the residents on a wide variety of subjects.

    Follow link to get a list of all books received. The categories of books are:

    • Biographies
    • Cookery
    • Fine arts, e.g. Music, Paintings,
    • Fiction of all ilk, avoiding dystopia and salacious matter
    • Handicraft
    • Health & Lifestyle
    • Humor
    • India
    • Language Skills
    • Management & Business
    • Nature
    • Spirituality & Philosophy
    • Sports
    • Womens’ Matters
    • General

    The Book Club Management Team

    The library is maintained and managed by a 3-member team comprising of

    • Pradeep Goorha
    • Dinesh Vasa
    • Ramesan Ramanathan


    Guidelines for the Use of the Library

    1. The Shantiniketan 3 Library is for the exclusive use of Shantiniketan 3 residents and certain senior staff members.
    2. A catalog listing all the books in the library is provided in the following sections. It carries a particular date. The catalog shall change with further additions to and deletions from the library’s inventory.
    3. The library shall not be manned by any member of the Library Management Team for the purpose of recording the acts of issuance and return of the book. Books can be issued to the resident and returned to the library by his or her own entries in the register provided adjacent to the book racks.
    4. Under normal circumstances, a book can be kept by the reader for a period of 15 days. In extenuating circumstances, this period can be extended to 30 days.
    5. There is no provision for imposing any fines on reasonable late returns.
    6. In case a reader has issued a book to himself/herself and has since decided to travel out of Tavares, he/she should return the book to the library.
    7. In spite of the fact that some books already have been written on with names, notes and underlines, the resident readers should refrain from defacing the books any further.
    8. Books are generously donated by the Shantiniketan residents, and the Library Management shall readily return any particular book the donor had earlier donated but wishes to take it back without giving any particular reason. However, the donor desirous of taking the book back should inform anyone of the Library Management Team member upon doing so.

  • SN3 Events

    Community Life at SN3

    SN3 has a vibrant and active community, with events taking place throughout the year. Most of these activities are organized by residents, guided by the Entertainment & Social Committee.

    The spirit and enthusiasm within the community are truly remarkable. In fact, the energy at SN3 often rivals—and may even surpass—that of many much younger groups.

    There are 3 types of activities:

    • Regular Activities at SN3
    • Community based Events scheduled for the year
    • Special Activities

    Regular Activities at SN3

    • Prayer Room activities
    • Entertainment programs
      • Gaate Jharne – Karaoke program
        • Held monthly on the last Saturday of the month
      • Yoga/TaiChi Exercises
        • Held three times a week
      • Chair Yoga Exercises
        • Held daily
    • Other Activities like
      • Games in the game room
      • Bridge and other card games
      • Carom board and other games in use
      • Chess
      • Bingo on Sunday evenings.

    Community Events held/scheduled in 2026

    1. Makar Sankrati and Lodhi – Jan 14
    2. Republic Day – Jan 26
    3. Maha Shivratri – Feb 17
    4. Holika Dahan – March 2
    5. Food & Fun Fair – March 8
    6. Gudi Padwa (New Year) Celebration – March 19
    7. Ram Navmi – March 26
    8. SGT (Shantiniketan’s Got Talent) – April
    9. Mothers Day Celebration – May 10

    Community Events held in 2025

    1. Lodi and Makara Sankranti -Jan 14
    2. Republic Day celebrations – Jan 26
    3. Vasant Panchami – Feb 2 * {Prayer room}
    4. Valentine’s Day – Feb 14
    5. Maha Shiva Ratri -Feb 26 * Prayer room}
    6. International Women’s Day – March 8
    7. Holi – March 13 /14
    8. Ramnavami – April 6
    9. New Year celebration of different states – April 14th
    10. World Laughter Day – May 4
    11. Mother’s Day – May 11
    12. Father’s Day – June 15
    13. International Yoga Day – June 21
    14. Independence Day (US)– July 4
    15. Guru Purnima – Gurus will be remembered – July 10
    16. Independence Day (India)– August 15
    17. Sri Krishna Janmashtami – August 15
    18. Onam – Sept 5
    19. Navaratri Begins – Sept 22 – Oct 1
    20. Gandhi Jayanti – Oct 2
    21. Vijayadashami – Oct 2
    22. Shared Purnima – Oct 6
    23. Deepavali – Oct 20
    24. Thanksgiving – Nov 27
    25. Christmas – Dec 26
    26. New Year Eve – Dec 31

    Special Activities

    • Drama
    • Games for the whole community.
    • Talks
    • Resident’s individual events like birthdays, wedding
      anniversary etc.
    • Events held so far in 2026
      • Talk on Elderly Care
      • Visit to Pushtidham Mandir
      • Talk on Shortness of Breath – May 19

    Any resident is free to do any event. However, residents must contact the Entertainment & Social committee members before any announcement is sent out. Depending on the type of event, a socio-cultural committee member will help in coordinating the event.