Ontario Zoroastrian Community Foundation
1187 Burnhamthorpe Road, East L6H 7B3 Oakville, ON, Canada

Want to learn Parsi Cooking !!! Or gift a renowned Parsi cookbook for Christmas? Our very own, Niloufer Mavalvala’s award winning book, The World of Parsi Cooking is back on Sale!... At a reduced price of $31 (Part of the proceeds to go to OZCF) Limited copies available Pick up your copy on November 22nd at the OZCF, between 2.00 PM to 4.00 PM. Email your order to [email protected]. Payment via e-transfer to: [email protected] PLEASE BOOK YOUR COPY BEFORE NOVEMBER 20TH

The OZCF Youth Subcommittee would like to introduce What are we saying when we pray? live Zoom call! The event is on December 6, 2020 @ 12:00pm. To register please email: [email protected]

Virtual Chess Tournament When: 20 Nov 2020 6:00 AM, EST Where: Virtual Please note to obtain a lichess player ID prior to registering here since it is needed by the OZCF organizers.... Click link below to see guidelines for the Online Tournament. Any questions, please reach out to Adil Bhesania on 647-985-0305 https://ozcf.com//OZCF%20Online%20Chess%20Tournament%20202

OZCF Fundraising Committee Presents JAMVA CHALOJI BAZAAR (Pre-Orders Only) Pre-Order Last Date: November 13, 2020 Pick up Date: November 22, 2020... Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm Location: OZCF Our Jamva Chaloji Bazaar is BACK, but with a twist due to COVID restrictions. Please pre-order by November 13th, 2020 from the list posted below to avoid disappointment. Email your orders to: [email protected] or online at ozcf.com Please ensure to receive an order number. Payment via e-transfer to: [email protected] (All payments to be received before November 13th, 2020)

Hum Bandagi for Ervad Zahan Turel Born : 10th Dec 2004 Birthplace : Surat Currently studying in Std 10 in Mumbai... Zahan had just finished the Rapithwan Geh Boi when he realized that his Jama caught a spark and before anyone could help, he sustained 40 percent burn on his body with hands, chest and back severely affected. Doctors have said next 3 days are to be careful as no infection should be developed on burnt areas. We are requesting the entire Zoroastrian Community in North America to participate in the ZOOM Hum Bandagi for the well being and speedy recovery of this young boy. We are planning this on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7pm EST 1. Please follow along with the attached prayers 2. Please log into ZOOM using the following Link (prayers to start 7pm sharp): https://zoom.us/j/96409973403 Meeting ID: 964 0997 3403 Passcode: 121139

The OZCF Sports committee are excited to bring to you their first Virtual Run/Walk fundraiser. The COVID-19 pandemic has not allowed the OZCF to have in-person events, therefore we are holding this Virtual event. *This is one event 'WE DO NOT WISH TO SEE YOU IN-PERSON'*... Please follow the guidelines below: 1. Register by paying $20 2. Starts October 23rd and ends October 31st, 2020 3. Please pay attention to the current COVID-19 regulations in your area 4. Take pictures and videos of your Run/Walk and send them to [email protected] or 905-808-2827 with your full name and area (i.e. Xarius Jasavala, Oakville, ON). 5. You can track your distance with a running/walking app such as 'Strava' or running/walking watch or treadmill display. After you have completed your Run/Walk, please take a picture/screenshot of your running app/watch/treadmill showing your distance & send to us. or Take a picture of yourself having completed the 5km. While we realize that it may not be possible for all participants to complete 5km, we encourage you to participate, keep fit and complete however many km you can. We wish to have fun with this, so please do send in periodic Pictures/Videos of your participation in this first Virtual Run/Walk. We will be posting these on our website & social media platforms. We would like as many people to participate (young and old), from all over the world; stay fit, stay safe, have fun !

We Are Back! Join us for Quarantined Bingo - version 2.0! Starting this Saturday October 17, 2020 Please email [email protected] by Wednesday to receive your NEW Bingo cards and zoom link!

TWO more days left to place your order! Farcha Feasta When: 18 Oct 2020 2:00 PM, EDT Where: OZCF/Online Order

Fezana is hosting an Essay Contest with cash prize for Zoroastrians 13-30 years of age! Email your interest by September 30th and submit the 500 word essay by December 1st. You must write about the topic in this post. Any questions? Email [email protected] Good luck!

OZCF Fundraising Committee presents Farcha Feasta When: 18 Oct 2020 2:00 PM, EDT... Where: OZCF/Online Order Please see attached flyer for more details.

Mind is Medicine with Dr. MickeyMehta When: 26 Sep 2020 11:00 AM, EDT Where: Zoom (ONLINE) Meeting ID: 882 6002 4620... Passcode: 851093 See more

Paitishahem Gahambar (F) When: 12 Sep 2020 11:00 AM, EDT Where: OZCF EVENT DETAILS:... The R&L Committee will be celebrating Paitishahem Gahambar, as per Fasli Calendar, on Saturday September 12th, at 11:00 am at Z.R.C.C. 1187 Burnhamthorpe Rd. East, Oakville. Please note the number of people in the Hall will be restricted to 40 at any given time. Also, there is no access to prayer room in the house as the house is currently locked. Members wishing to attend must contact Nozer Kotwal at (905) 820-0461 or at [email protected]. If numbers permit, we will let people enter on a first-come basis and limit access to 40 members in the Hall. Sukhad must be bought from OZCF and cannot be brought from home or outside. We ask that members not light a Divo in the Hall, instead letting the Mobeds do so. There will be no meals nor Chasni served after the prayer ceremony. All members who come to the property MUST adhere to the laid down protocols (COVID-19 Screening Sheet and Instruction Guidelines), bearing in mind the volunteer has the right to refuse a member from entry if they feel the member could be endangering the health and safety of others. As with all messages OZCF has communicated to the community, we remind our members that while these stipulations require us to carry out our engagements differently, we must adhere to them in order to enhance the safety of our members, volunteers and Mobeds. OZCF appreciates your continued patience and understanding.

Live streaming of muktad prayers at OZCF

Shehenshai Navroze Jashan When: 16 Aug 2020 11:00 AM, EDT Where: OZCF EVENT DETAILS:... The Religious and Lecture Committee, in discussion with the OZCF Board, will be holding a Jashan on Navroze day, as per Shehenshai Calendar. The Jashan will be held on Sunday, August 16th, at 11:00 am at Z.R.C.C. 1187 Burnhamthorpe Rd. East, Oakville. Please note the number of people in the Hall will be restricted to 40 at any given time. Also, there is no access to prayer room in the house as the house is currently locked. Members wishing to attend must contact Nozer Kotwal at (905) 820-0461 or at [email protected]. If numbers permit, we will let people enter on a first-come basis and limit access to 40 members in the Hall. If there are more, they will have to wait in their cars. After the prayers have concluded, the attendees in the Hall may pay homage by offering Lobaan, after which they must leave immediately. When members leave the Hall, volunteers would have the next group waiting in their cars enter. Volunteers will notify members to leave the premises immediately after, with no socializing to be done on the property. Sukhad must be bought from OZCF and cannot be brought from home or outside. We ask that members not light a Divo in the Hall, instead letting the Mobeds do so. There will be no meals nor Chasni served after the Jashan. If you wish to offer your home-made Malido, Ravo, Sev, etc., we ask that you make arrangements with Ervad Kotwal and drop it off at his house a day before the Jashan. Please do not bring it to the ZRCC on the day. All members who come to the property MUST adhere to the laid down protocols (COVID-19 Screening Sheet and Instruction Guidelines), bearing in mind the volunteer has the right to refuse a member from entry if they feel the member could be endangering the health and safety of others. As with all messages OZCF has communicated to the community, we remind our members that while these stipulations require us to carry out our engagements differently, we must adhere to them in order to enhance the safety of our members, volunteers and Mobeds. OZCF appreciates your continued patience and understanding.

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