The following facilities are available at ShantiNiketan:
Kitchens: The Food Club operates 2 kitchens where Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian foods are cooked.
No utensils or anything will be shared between the kitchens (in consideration of
our Vegetarian residents). Eating in the common Food Club is optional. Residents
can cook their own food in their condos if they wish.
The Food Committee makes all decisions regarding the menu for every meal and also resolves
any issues that residents might have regarding the food. Standard menu includes a combination of
North and South Indian dishes.
Housekeeping: Housekeeping services are organized by the Housekeeping Club. The Club committee
decides on the rates to be charged based on their costs.
Prayer Room: There will be a Prayer room inside the Club House where bhajans will be held
every evening at 7PM. This will be a common Prayer room accomodating all faiths.
Theatre: The main hall of the ClubHouse will become a movie theatre where SuperHit Bollywood and other
Regional language movies will be screened every evening at 9PM after dinner. This
auditorium will also be used for Religious discourses by visiting and residents
speakers, and also used for cultural events.
Library/Computer Room: This will have periodicals which is subscribed as per the needs
of various residents. Common computers will be available for those who do not have their own,
to send and receive emails etc. Those unfamiliar with the usage of computer
can learn to use it with the help of other residents.
Gym: Although the YMCA is next door with many facilities, the ClubHouse will have a
small gym with various equipment and a large hot tub to accomodate about 10 people at
a time. Based on preferences, certain times could be blocked for the exclusive use
of the ladies only.
Welcome Center: The Welcome Center is the main semi-circular building that is visible from
the main road. Visitors come into the Welcome Center. Located in the Welcome Center are the main Office,
Internet/Phone room, Satellite Receivers room, lounge areas where residents can sit in groups and
look outside the large windows and also watch TV located in each lounge area.
Courtyard: The central Courtyard located between the Welcome Center and the main ClubHouse
building is a favorite location for many residents. Some have their morning and evening cup of tea
there while socializing with others. It is also used for pre and post dinner get togethers.
Hi-speed Internet: Every condo has a Hi-speed internet outlet. Residents can attach a router
and make their whole condo wireless. There is no extra cost for this. It is included in the monthly condo fees.
DISH TV: We subscribe to a common commercial system that offers Hindi Mega pack, Tamil, Telugu,
and Bengali packs, and regular American channels like CNN, CNBC, etc. There is no extra cost for this
DISH TV cable service to the residents. It is included in the monthly condo fees.
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