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.