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ICON May 2026 Newsletter
Events in June 2026 Know Your Community Council (3-4 pm Sunday, June 7th) - Session led by Sandra Robinson, Executive Director of Needham Community Council; In-person @NCC Building on Hillside Avenue, and on Zoom Interna…
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Warm regards, Sujata Sarda President Indian Community of Needham sujata.sarda@iconeedham.org
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As we welcome spring, I'm looking forward to seeing many of you at our Spring Social event on Saturday, March 28th. It is always a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate as a community.
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Hello ICON Friends, After two decades in Needham, I’ve realized that joining ICON is basically like signing up for a lifetime family subscription — laughter included, drama optional. My journey in the community began wit…
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Dearest friends, It’s wonderful to be back in the newsletter’s virtual space and reconnect with all of you in my new role as ICON’s social chair! The most awaited ICON Dhamaka — ICON’s Diwali & Cultural Night — is right …
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ICON shining bright together! With warm regards and festive wishes, Hemant Chowdhary Vice-President & Sponsorship Chair, ICON Join us for Diwali & Cultural Nighton November 15 ICON cordially invites you, with family and …
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Join us for Dandiya/Bollywood Nighton September 20 ICON cordially invites you with family and friends to celebrate dandiya night. A few highlights of the night are music, DJ, food and a lot of fun! Location: The Center A…
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Hello ICONITES, As we prepare to welcome the vibrant colors of spring, I thought I’d share a little something to get us in the spirit. A short song to capture the joy and warmth of the season ahead: Spring Social - Come …
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Featured article fromCommunication Co-Chair Hello everyone! Hope you have all been enjoying our regular email updates as much as we have sharing our thoughts and 'behind-the-scenes' with you all! In this year we hope to …
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As we reflect on our recent Garbha-Dandiya night, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for making it such a vibrant celebration. The event was a true testament to our community spirit, filled with color…
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July 2024 | Vol 4.07 Note from incoming president Raja Shaikh Dear ICON family, My motto this year is “Being Exclusively Inclusive,” and I am honored to pick up the baton as the incoming president. I want to express my …
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June 2024 | Vol 4.06 Note from outgoing president Shalini Jha Dear Fellow ICON members As an ICON president, my term has been well spent serving my dear community. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones, parti…
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May 2024 | Vol 4.05 Dear Fellow ICON members Hope you have all been enjoying the wonderful spring weather! We are delighted to share that this year's Holi celebration in Needham was a spectacular success, thanks to the …
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April 2024 | Vol 4.04 Dear Fellow ICON members Hope you have all been enjoying the wonderful spring weather! A lot of planning is underway for the upcoming Holi workshop on May 5 where we will explore Holi traditions th…
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March 2024 | Vol 4.03 Dear Fellow ICON members Holi is not just about colors and festivities, but it's also a celebration of unity, love, and the triumph of good over evil! In every splash of color, let's embrace the be…
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January 2024 | Vol 4.01 Dear Friends We hope everyone had a great January and that your 2024 is off to a wonderful start. Our Board is about to kick off the planning for this new year and will be following up with plans…
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October 2023 | Vol 3.9 From the President's Desk Namaste, dear subscribers, both longtime members and newcomers of the Indian Community of Needham (ICON)! We are absolutely thrilled to have you on board for our latest n…
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September 2023 | Vol 3.8 From the President's Desk Namaste , As the festive season approaches, let's celebrate the spirit of togetherness and the joyous occasions that come our way. This festival season let's use this s…
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August 2023 | Vol 3.7 From the President's Desk Hello everyone! As summer draws to a close and schools reopen, it's hard to believe how quickly time has flown by. This summer has been filled with bustling activity, part…
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July 2023 | Vol 3.6 From the President's Desk, In ancient times, Parsis, fleeing from Persia to preserve their faith, arrived in Sanjan, Gujarat. The language barrier prompted the king, Jadhav Rana, to send them a full g…
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