1. Satsanga Timings – Sunday March 04, 2012

			7:45 AM – 08:30 AM		Gita Chanting class for children in Session1
			8:35 AM – 10:15 AM		Satsanga I for adults, Bala Vihar grades PreK-12
			10:15 AM – 11:00 AM		Language, Slokathon / Orchestra classes for children in Session I Chanting, Spanish classes for adults
			10:30 AM – 11:15 AM		Gita Chanting class for children in Session II
			11:20 AM –   1:00 PM		Satsanga II for adults, CHYKs, Bala Vihar grades PreK-11
			1:30 PM –   2:15 PM		Language,Slokathon classes for children in Session II

Classrooms for GCC & Slokathon

GCC class Session I: 7:45 AM

   Group 1 – KG Classroom (Next to Uncle’s office)
   Group 2 – Grade 2B classroom (In Sarasvati Nilayam)
   Group 3&4 – Grade 2A classroom (In Sarasvati Nilayam)

GCC class Session II: 10:15 AM

   Group 1 – Pre-K classroom (Next to storeroom)
   Group 2 – Grade 6B classroom (Upstairs by the library)
   Group 3&4 – Grade 9B classroom (Upstairs inside the library)

Slokathon class Session I – Tapovan Room (Under Sivalaya)
Slokathon class Session II – Grade 6B classroom (Upstairs by the library)

2. Ayurvedic Consultation at CMH – starting Monday February 27, 2012

We are pleased to offer Ayurvedic Consultations with Vaidya Sunita Tarkunde, starting Monday February 27 2012, for members of Chinmaya Mission Houston. Each member will have approximately 15 minutes for wellness consultations. The clinic will be from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Tapovan room (the basement of our mandir).

There is no fee for these consultations, but donations are welcome. Checks should be made payable to CMH.

CHYK volunteers will be in the foyer of the Balamandir on Sundays to make the appointments.

3. Holi Celebration at CMH – Sunday March 11, 2011

Join us for Holi Masti with Holi fire, color, music dance and food.

We will be celebrating this colorful and fun filled festival on Sunday, March 11 in the back parking lot immediately after the Satsanga.

There will be only 1 Satsanga on Holi Day from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Holi Day Schedule:

	9:30 AM to 11:00 AM	Satsanga
	11:15 AM	Entrance to the Holi Area
	11:30 AM to 12:00 Noon	Holi Fire & Puja
	12:00 Noon to 2:30 PM	Food Stalls for Lunch
	12:30 PM to 1:30 PM	Games
	1:30 PM to 2:30 PM	Color Distribution & Play

Ticket prices – $3 per person for entry, includes Fire, Color and Music. Children under 3 are free.

Ticket Sale – Sunday Feb 26 & Mar 04 near the book store

Food – Sumptuous food available for purchase during the festivities

Please make sure to purchase your tickets this Sunday, we will have very limited tickets at the door, on the day of the event.

Please note that this event is for members only and no water or outside colors are permitted for this celebration.

4. Gita Chanting Competition – Saturday May 5, 2012

The Gita chanting competition will be held on May 7, on the occasion of Pujya Gurudeva’s birthday. Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 has been selected for this year’s competition.

To register fill out the registration form (one per participant) online or paper.  If paper bring it to the Gita chanting competition registration desk by March 18, 2012 along with a registration fee – $ 5 for each participant.

The Gita chanting classes will be held every Sunday at Chinmaya Prabha from February 05 to April 29 as under:

Classes for session I: 7:45 – 8:30 AM       Session II: 10:30 – 11:15 AM

Please see the complete details, including registration, at the Gita chanting competition page.

PLEASE NOTE: Online registration and online payment for Gita Chanting competition are now available.

5. Sri Saumyakasi Sivalaya

Temple timing:

		Monday to Friday	9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
			5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
		Saturday and Sunday	8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
			5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Puja Schedule:

		Everyday  Arati	12:00 Noon & 7:30 PM
		Every Monday  Rudrabhisekam	7:00 PM
		Every Pradosa day Rudrabhisekam	7:00 PM
		Every Saturday Sri Sivasahasranama Puja	9:00 AM
		Every Caturthi day Ganesa Puja	6:30 PM
		Every Purnima day Sri Satyanarayana Puja	6:30 PM