GCAKW

GCA Diwali 2020
2020-11-22 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Toronto)
Dear Community memebers,
Hope you and your loved ones are keeping well in this unprecedented period COVID 19 Pandemic. Unfortunately, because of the current situation, the Gujarati Cultural Association of the Golden Triangle (GCA) has to cancel all previously planned events this year.
However, continuing the tradition of celebrating Diwali with the community members, GCA executive committee is planning to arrange a Virtual Diwali Musical evening with renowned artists on the following date on the FACEBOOK LIVE platform
Please Save the date and mark your calendar
Sunday, November 22, 2020
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Stay tuned for more information!!!!

Annual General Meeting
2020-02-09 00:00
Date: Sunday, February 9th, 2020 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Waterloo Region Police Service 45 Columbia Street East (Weber and Columbia) Waterloo, Ontario
We are pleased to invite all the paid members for 2019-2020 season of the Gujarati Cultural Association to this Annual General Meeting.
GCA-KW is a volunteer-run non profit organization for the benefit of the community members. Financial information for the year will be presented at the AGM. The GCA committee members work hard to serve the community throughout the year. We are always eager to hear your feedback and thoughts. AGM is the opportunity for you to bring up any items related to GCA for discussion.
If you would like to add any items to the agenda beforehand, please email to our Secretary Sneha Patel (the_sneha@hotmail.com), and copy the President Dhaval Barot (barotdhaval@yahoo.com).
We look forward to have you at the AGM.

GCA Diwali 2019
2019-11-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Rim Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, N2K4K4, Canada
Date: Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
Location: Rim Park, Waterloo
Buy Tickets here…

GCA Navratri 2019
2019-10-05 18:30 - 23:00 | Rim Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, N2K4K4, Canada
Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2019
Singer: Sachin Joshi Group, Toronto
Location: Rim Park – 7pm to 12:30am
Buy Tickets here…

GCA Picnic 2019
2019-06-09 10:00 - 20:00 | Waterloo Park, 90 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, N2L2R7, Canada
Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2018
Location: Waterloo Park

GCA Navratri 2018
2018-10-13 18:30 - 23:00 | Rim Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, N2K4K4, Canada
Date: Saturday, October 13th, 2018
Location: Rim Park

GCA Picnic 2016
2016-06-25 10:00 - 20:00 | Waterloo Park, 90 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, N2L2R7, Canada
Date: Saturday June 25th, 2016
Cricket Time: 7am to 10am
Picnic Time: 10 am thru the evening
Where: Waterloo Park
It’s that time of the year! Weather is perfect and we know you want to enjoy great outdoors. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled family picnic day with GCA community! Bring your family and friends!

Our potluck lunch tradition continues, so don’t forget to bring your delicious prepared items. This year GCA is promoting green picnic, so please bring your own reusable plates, bowls, spoons, glasses, etc. for both the meals! Enjoy breakfast and dinner prepared and served by GCA Executive Committee Members. Meet & Mingle with other Gujarat’s and ……….simply relax the day away under the sun.

No entrance fee and parking is free. Location is exactly same as last year location!
To reach our picnic areas you can enter from WESTMOUNT RD NORTH park entrance PE, and our parking areas are AP and P.
We have booked both Picnic Servery – PS (Hospitality Area) & Picnic Area #9 – P9.
Still not sure to come? Check out photos of last year’s fun and frolic, and you would be sure to come this year! http://gcakw.org/gca-picnic-photos/

Cricket
If you or your friends wish to play, please register yourself with Vinay Rathod (vsrathod@hotmail.com)
Let us know your strength (bowling/batting/wicket keeping). It will help us make the teams at par.
All players are required to be on the ground by 7:00 am so we can start the game on time. Ground needs to be vacated at10.00 am. Late comers will be batting/bowling at lower order 😉
Please bring whatever cricket gears you have.
For location details see the map below. CK represents the cricket ground (between Central Street and Young Street). You can reach the park parking from CENTRAL STREET or from YOUNG STREET.
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/contentresources/resources/gettingactive/waterloo_park_amenities_map_2012.pdf
We will have a team photograph before the game…so please come on time in your top cricket gear 🙂
If you need more info, please email or call…
Vinay Rathod 519-590-3031

See you there
from GCA Executive Committee!

Please contact following Executive Board Members of Gujarati Cultural Association of Golden Triangle for more information and/or questions:

Vinay Rathod 519-590-3031, Madhuri Nathwani 519-747-9099, Chandrika Anjaria 519-579-2797, Prerna Patel 519-883-0772, Dharmesh Thakkar 226-240-7010, Ramesh Patel 519-748-1943, Dhaval and Kinnari Barot 519-763-1621, Tilak Amin 519-885-0580, Jaymin and Sneha Patel 519-342-3888, Nitaben Patel 519-884-5642, Ashish Patel 519-772-5419, Sanjiv and Tejal Mehta 519-894-7022, Smita Patel 519-886-2544, or Shailesh Shah 519-954-4500
Looking forward for your continued support, participation and help!

Annual General Meeting
2016-04-03 00:00
Date: Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 Time: 11:00am – 2.00pm

Location: Waterloo Regional Police Service 45 Columbia St E (Weber and Columbia) Waterloo, Ontario Phone: 519-653-7700
We are pleased to invite all the paid members for 2015-2016 season of the Gujarati Cultural Association to this Annual General Meeting.
GCA-KW is a volunteer-run non profit organization for the benefit of the community members. Financial information for the year will be presented at the AGM..The GCA committee members work hard to serve the community throughout the year. We are always eager to hear your feedback and thoughts. AGM is the opportunity for you to bring up any items related to GCA for discussion.
If you would like to add any items to the agenda beforehand, please email to our Secretary Sneha Patel (the_sneha@hotmail.com), and copy the President Vinay Rathod (vsrathod@hotmail.com) and the Vice President Chandrika Anjaria (canjaria@uwaterloo.ca).
We look forward to have you at the AGM.

GCA Diwali 2015
2015-11-14 19:00 - 23:00 | Rim Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, N2K4K4, Canada
Diwali at RIM park
Saturday Nov 14, 2015
Time – 5:00pm Onwards
Members:
Age 13+, Adults, Seniors = $25. Age 6 – 12 = $15.
Non-Members:
Age 13+, Adults, Seniors = $35. Age 6 – 12 = $20.

GCA Navratri 2015
2015-10-24 18:30 - 23:00 | Rim Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, N2K4K4, Canada
Navratri at RIM park on Sat Oct 24, 2015
Time – 7:00 pm to 12:30 am
Members:
13+,Adults, Seniors = $10, Age 6–12 = $5.
Non-Members:
13+,Adults,Seniors = $15, Age 6–12 = $10.

Youth Meet and Greet
2015-06-28 00:00

GCA Picnic 2015
2015-06-14 10:00 - 20:00 | Waterloo Park, 90 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, N2L2R7, Canada
Date: Sunday June 14th, 2015
Cricket Time: 7am to 10am
Picnic Time: 10 am thru the evening
Where: Waterloo Park
It’s that time of the year! Weather is perfect and we know you want to enjoy great outdoors. Come out and enjoy a fun-filled family picnic day with GCA community! Bring your family and friends!

Our potluck lunch tradition continues, so don’t forget to bring your delicious prepared items. This year GCA is promoting green picnic, so please bring your own reusable plates, bowls, spoons, glasses, etc. for both the meals!
Enjoy breakfast and dinner prepared and served by GCA Executive Committee Members. Meet & Mingle with other Gujarat’s and ……….simply relax the day away under the sun.

No entrance fee and parking is free. Location is exactly same as last year location!
To reach our picnic areas we can enter from WESTMOUNT RD NORTH park entrance PE, and our parking areas are AP and P.
We have booked both Picnic Servery – PS (Hospitality Area) & Picnic Area #9 – P9.
For location please see this map: http://www.waterloo.ca/en/contentresources/resources/gettingactive/waterloo_park_amenities_map_2012.pdf
Still not sure to come? Check out photos of last year’s fun and frolic, and you would be sure to come this year! http://gcakw.org/gca-picnic-photos/

Cricket
If you or your friends wish to play, please register yourself with Vinay Rathod (vsrathod@hotmail.com), Jaymin Patel (jay.min@hotmail.com) or Yogesh Shah (ybshah@hotmail.com).
Let us know your strength (bowling/batting/wicket keeping). It will help us make the teams at par.
All players are required to be on the ground by 7:00 am so we can start the game on time. Ground needs to be vacated at10.00 am. Late comers will be batting/bowling at lower order 😉
Please bring whatever cricket gears you have. We got three wickets and need another three. Let us know if you have three wickets.
For location details see the map below. CK represents the cricket ground (between Central Street and Young Street). You can reach the park parking from CENTRAL STREET or from YOUNG STREET.
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/contentresources/resources/gettingactive/waterloo_park_amenities_map_2012.pdf
We will have a team photograph before the game…so please come on time in your top cricket gear 🙂
If you need more info, please email or call…
Vinay Rathod 519-590-3031, Jaymin Patel 519-342-3888 or Yogesh Shah 519-569-8516

Day at a Glance

GCA Breakfast Serving 10:00am -11:00am
Potluck throughout the day clean up after 4pm
Dinner serving 5.30pm

See you there
from GCA Executive Committee!

Please contact following Executive Board Members of Gujarati Cultural Association of Golden Triangle for more information and/or questions:

Vinay Rathod 519-590-3031, Madhuri Nathwani 519-747-9099, Chandrika Anjaria 519-579-2797, Prerna Patel 519-883-0772, Dharmesh Thakkar 226-240-7010, Ramesh Patel 519-748-1943, Dhaval and Kinnari Barot 519-763-1621, Tilak Amin 519-885-0580, Jaymin and Sneha Patel 519-342-3888, Nitaben Patel 519-884-5642, Ashish Patel 519-772-5419, Sanjiv and Tejal Mehta 519-894-7022, Smita Patel 519-886-2544, or Shailesh Shah 519-954-4500
Looking forward for your continued support, participation and help!

Annual General Meeting
2015-03-01 00:00
Dear All,

The year 2014 comes to an end for GCA so before we get ready for 2015 events, we need to conduct the Annual General Meeting. All the paid members for 2014-2015 season of the Gujarati Cultural Association of Waterloo Region are hereby invited for the Annual General Meeting.

Date: Sunday March 1st, 2015
Time: 2pm – 4.30pm
Location:
Waterloo Regional Police Service
45 Columbia St E (Weber and Columbia)
Waterloo, Ontario
Phone: 519-653-7700

GCAKW is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization for the benefit of the community members. Financial information for the year will be presented at the AGM.

The GCA committee members work hard to serve the community throughout the year. We are always eager to hear your feedback and thoughts. AGM is the opportunity for you to bring up any items related to GCA for discussion.

If you would like to add any items to the agenda beforehand, please email to our Secretary Sneha Patel (the_sneha@hotmail.com), and copy the President Vinay Rathod (vsrathod@hotmail.com) and the Vice President Chandrika Anjaria (canjaria@uwaterloo.ca).

We look forward to have you at the AGM.

GCA Diwali 2014
2014-10-18 19:00 - 23:00
DIWALI CELEBRATIONS
Dear Friends,
The 2014 GCA Diwali Dinner day has arrived. The doors open at 5:30pm, starting with meet & greet, appetizers, and Rangoli viewing. Program will begin sharply at 6:30pm, dinner is served at 8pm, and dance floor opens with live orchestra starting at 9pm.
You will receive the detailed program schedule flyer with the list of cultural performances at the event. And there’s a surprise entertaining twist at 7:25pm!
The tables are assigned on first-come first-served basis. So don’t be late. Don’t forget your tickets. If you purchased an online ticket, print the online receipt or show us the receipt on your phone.
We are looking forward to present a fun filled evening!
Happy Diwali and Sal Mubarak!

GCA Navratri 2014
2014-09-27 18:30 - 23:00 | Rim Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, N2K4K4, Canada
Navratri & Diwali 2014
Dear Members,
Continuing with GCA tradition, we’d like to invite you to celebrate Navratri and Diwali 2014. Being together, having fun, joyous laughter, wonderful food with livel musical groups- all makes up to a memorable & successful event. We can’t imagine celebrating without you!

Navratri Dandiya Raas 2014 celebration is at RIM Park on Saturday September 27th. This year we have the renowned Jay Ashar Musical Group to make your Navratri night special! The program runs from 7pm to 1am!
Navratri and Diwali tickets are now available to purchase online, and selling fast, so hurry up and get your tickets!
Please click here for online ticket purchase!

Alternatively, please contact anyone on the GCA Committee for further information:

Membership: Please consider becoming a Member of Gujarati Cultural Association (GCA), to support & strengthen our Community. Membership Fee is $20 per family per year, renewed at this time of the year! It actually saves you money when you buy Navratri and Diwali tickets.
Tickets: Please purchase your tickets well in advance, to enable us to make proper arrangements and to avoid disappointment, as the tickets are selling out fast.
Aarti: Take the opportunity to sponsor AARTI on the auspicious day of Navratri! Please register your name with a fee of $51. Please contact any Executive Board Members to register for the same, at least 3 days in advance for making necessary arrangements.

Prasad: Also take the opportunity to sponsor PRASAD. Please contact any Executive Board Members to register for the same, at least 3 days in advance for making necessary arrangements.
Dandiya: Please remember to bring your own dandiyas. We may have few dandiyas for sale at $5 per pair, until quantities last.

Refreshments: Light Refreshments (Bhel Puri, Pani Puri, Chat Papdi, and Pau Bhaji, Bhel, Dabeli, Potato Chips, Popcorn, Tea, Pops and Water) will be available for cash purchase.

Sponsors: GCA Navratri is a good opportunity to get your name out in the community for community minded businesses! Vendors interested in setting up a booth (for real estate, clothing, or any other promotion other than food) please contact Vinay Rathod. They will be alloted on first come first served basis.
As always, GCA Committee volunteers continue to work hard to put together a great Navratri program for everyone to enjoy and celebrate our cultural heritage! Thank you for your ongoing support and participation!

Please contact following Executive Board Members of Gujarati Cultural Association of Golden Triangle for more information and/or questions:

Vinay Rathod 519-590-3031, Madhuri Nathwani 519-747-9099, Chandrika Anjaria 519-579-2797, Prerna Patel 519-883-0772, Dharmesh Thakkar 226-240-7010, Ramesh Patel 519-748-1943, Dhaval and Kinnari Barot 519-763-1621, Tilak Amin 519-885-0580, Jaymin and Sneha Patel 519-342-3888, Nitaben Patel 519-884-5642, Ashish Patel 519-772-5419, Sanjiv and Tejal Mehta 519-894-7022, Smita Patel 519-886-2544, or Shailesh Shah 519-954-4500

GCA Picnic 2014
2014-06-21 10:00 - 20:00 | Waterloo Park, 90 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, N2L2R7, Canada
GCA Annual Summer Picnic 2014
It’s Spring and what is a better way to spend a good day out be out & about, meet & greet and have lots to eat?
You are cordially invited with Family and Friends to join this picnic and enjoy the Frolic & Fun as well as the Delicious Snacks and Evening Dinner. Your presence will make it lively and memorable.
There will be light snack & evening dinner served on behalf of GCA
Light snack – Bhajia and chai @ 11am
Dinner – Masala Khichdi, Chaas & salad @ 6pm

BRING POTLUCK ITEM

(bring a dish to share amongst others between 12noon-ongoing )
When & Where……..
Saturday June 21st, 2014 from 10am to 9pm
Waterloo Park, Picnic Area # 9 – P9
No entrance fee and parking is free
Location is exactly same as last year location!
To reach our picnic areas we can enter from WESTMOUNT RD NORTH park entrance PE, and our parking areas are AP and P.
We have booked both Picnic Servery – PS (Hospitality Area) & Picnic Area #9 – P9 (Green Space).
For location please see the map below:
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/contentresources/resources/gettingactive/WATERLOO_PARK_AMENITIES_2012_2013_asof_Sept1.pdf

Mark your calendars as you don’t want to miss out on the fun! More details to follow.
There will be aCooking Competition. Age groups, cooking categories, Prizes for winners, etc. will be announced.
This year GCA will promote becoming green and so people will be encouraged to bring their own reusable plates, bowls, spoons, glasses, etc. for both the meals!
For more details contact:
Vinay Rathod 519-590-3031, Madhuri Nathwani 519-747-9099, Chandrika Anjaria 519-579-2797, Prernaben Patel 519-883-0772, Dharmesh Thakkar 226-240-7010, Ramesh Patel 519-748-1943, Dhaval and Kinnari Barot 519-763-1621, Tilak Amin 519-885-0580, Jaymin and Sneha Patel 519-342-3888, Nitaben Patel 519-884-5642, Ashish Patel 519-772-5419, Sanjiv and Tejal Mehta 519-894-7022, Smita Patel 519-886-2544, or Shailesh Shah 519-954-4500
…your GCA committee
Check out photos of last year’s fun and frolic! http://gcakw.org/gca-picnic-photos/

Annual General Meeting
2014-03-30 00:00
Hello All
So another year starts for GCA as we begin with the Annual General Meeting of 2014.
When: Sunday, March 30th, 2014 Where: Waterloo Regional Police Building-Community Room 19 Erb Street West, Waterloo Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

GCA Navratri 2013
2013-10-12 18:30 - 23:00 | Breslau Community Centre, 100 Andover Drive, Breslau, N0B1M0, Canada
Please mark the following dates for upcoming events organized by GCA or affiliated community organizations.
Sat Oct 5, 2013: GCA Navratri at RIM Park
Sat Oct 12, 2013: GCA Navratri at Breslau Community Center
Click here for online ticket purchase!

GCA Navratri 2013
2013-10-05 18:30 - 23:00 | Rim Park, 2001 University Ave E, Waterloo, N2K4K4, Canada

GCA Picnic 2013
2013-06-08 10:00 - 20:00 | Waterloo Park, 90 Westmount Rd N, Waterloo, N2L2R7, Canada
GCA Annual Summer Picnic 2013
It’s Spring and what is a better way to spend a good day out be out & about, meet & greet and have lots to eat?
You are cordially invited with Family and Friends to join this picnic and enjoy the Frolic & Fun as well as the Delicious Snacks and Evening Dinner. Your presence will make it lively and memorable.
There will be light snack & evening dinner served on behalf of GCA
Light snack – Bhajia and chai @ 11am
Dinner – Masala Khichdi, Chaas & salad @ 6pm

BRING POTLUCK ITEM

(bring a dish to share amongst others between 12noon-ongoing )
When & Where……..
Saturday June 8th, 2013 from 9am to 9pm
Waterloo Park, Picnic Area # 9 – P9
No entrance fee and parking is free
To reach our picnic areas we can enter from WESTMOUNT RD NORTH park entrance PE, and our parking areas are AP and P.
We have booked both Picnic Servery – PS (Hospitality Area) & Picnic Area #9 – P9 (Green Space).

For location please see the map below:
http://www.waterloo.ca/en/contentresources/resources/gettingactive/WATERLOO_PARK_AMENITIES_2012_2013_asof_Sept1.pdf

Mark your calendars as you don’t want to miss out on the fun
For more details contact:
Jaymin/Sneha Patel 519-342-3888, Prerana Patel 519-883-0772, Dhaval/Kinnari Barot 519-763-1621, Vinay Rathod 519-590-3031, Chandrika Anjaria 519-579-2797, Madhu Nathwani 519-747-9099, Nita Patel 519-884-5642, Ramesh Patel 519-748-1943, Tilak Amin 519-885-0580, Sanjiv/Tejal Mehta 519-894-7022, Dharmesh Thakkar 226-240-7010, Shailesh Shah, Smita Patel.

Detailed schedule to be followed soon…will keep you posted..
…your GCA committee
