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CITY TOUR FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

August 21, 2026

Geri Care, a pioneer in integrated eldercare, marks Madras Day with ‘Once Upon A Madras’, a heritage experience bringing together 25 senior citizens for a curated journey through some of Chennai’s most iconic landmarks.

Scheduled for August 23, the five-hour journey, from 3 pm, will take the seniors across some of Chennai’s most prominent and culturally significant landmarks, including Mount Road, Mylapore and the city’s historic churches, offering them an opportunity to reconnect with the memories, stories and heritage that have shaped the city.

Participants will include seniors who have been treated at Geri Care and residents of their senior assisted living facilities. Senior citizens from the general public can also be a part of the tour on a first come, first served basis. A dedicated medical team will accompany the group throughout the tour.

 The participants will be picked up from Geri Care, Adyar and dropped back at the same location following the tour.

Contact 7597598585 for registering.

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Photo Walk: Theme – Old cinema Theatres

August 18, 2026

The Chennai Photo Walk community hosts its 302nd photowalk, “Missing Madras Matinees”, a walk where photographers will walk down the streets where Madras once watched its iconic cinema shows. The group intends to trace the sites of single-screen cinema halls that lit up the city for decades and have since faded from the skyline. The theatres may be gone, but the stories remain.

This walk is specially curated for The Chennai Photowalk by  Venkatesh Ramakrishnan, author & historian, who will bring these vanished cinema landmarks back to life through their rich history and stories.

Whether you are a professional or an amateur photographer or just someone who just loves the city, you may join the members of this photowalk.

Date & Time: Sunday, 23rd August – 6:30 am

Registration link – https://forms.gle/1eYgVaPaT92niUdi8

Meeting Point: Govt. Estate Metro Station Parking

Coordinators: Naveen: 99400 13232/ Ram: 98410 98406

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FOOD WALKS

August 17, 2026

Here are two food walks for Madras Day curated by Sridhar Venkataraman

Mint Street Food Walk 

Saturday, Aug 22 – 5 to 7 pm

Start location – Washermanpet Metro Station /Vallalar Nagar – Mint Bus stand (Metro entrance).

This Walk covers some very popular and unique food joints in Mint zone. Open to all. 2 hours; you pay for all you order!

Mylapore Food Walk 

Saturday, Aug 29 – 5 to 7 pm

Start location – Indian Bank gate at the corner/junction of North Mada St and R K Mutt Road

This Walk covers some very popular and unique food joints in Mylapore zone. Open to all. 2 hours: you pay for all you order!

Advance registration is NOT required for both Walks. They are free.

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MADRAS THE FIRST – THEMED CYCLING TOUR

August 17, 2026

Madras the first City of modern India holds the record for many firsts. This cycling ride covers a few places holding that tagline –

Ripon Building, Egmore Eye Hospital, Simpson & Co, May Day Park, Higginbothams, YMCA Nandanam, Presidency College, TUCS Triplicane, and a few more. Cyclists may register.

(REGISTRATIONS IS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT)

On August 22 morning.

Start & Finish: TTDC Drive in Restaurant, near War Memorial.

Start 5.30am – Finish 7.30am

Ride organized by Cycling Yogis & TTDC

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IIT – Madras Heritage Tour

August 15, 2026

This tour offers you an immersive experience of the IIT Madras campus, which is known for its greenery and wildlife. It takes you to various structures of heritage importance to IIT Madras and ends with a visit to the Heritage Centre of the institute.

IIT Madras is the third IIT to be set up in India.

The IIT Madras tours are guided rides through the campus. The guides are IITians, including professors and students. A few of the places that the tour takes you past: Gajendra Circle, Manohar Watsa Stadium, Open Air Theatre (OAT) and the first buildings on campus, Building Sciences Block (BSB) and the Central Workshop.

At the Heritage Centre there will be a screening of Sripad Sridhar’s film – Journey to Eminence and viewing of archival photographs of IITM.

The tours will be held on August 22, 23, 29 and 30

Registration is mandatory for participation.
Registration: https://forms.gle/11Qb1u1v1udBXsHZ6

  • REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS EVENT CLOSED

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MNS nature walks

July 30, 2026

The Madras Naturalists’ Society (MNS) has planned 6 Events for the Madras Day Celebrations 2026.

  1.   BUTTERFLY WALK AT PACHAMALAI – Wednesday , August 12th, 2026
  • Reporting Time:  645 am. Walk starts at 7am.  Involves a climb up the hill.
  • Reporting Place: Location will be shared on registration
  • Group Size: 25
  • Please bring along Binoculars & Cameras, drinking water and cap, and umbrella.  A notebook and pen.  Suitable footwear for walking up the hill.
  • Children below 12 have to be accompanied by adults.
  • Registrations open on 7th of August

Please use this link to complete your registration.  https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6

Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.

  1. INSECT WALK AT MADHAVARAM BOTANICAL GARDENS – Friday , August 14th, 2026
  • Reporting Time:  345 pm. Walk starts at 4pm.  .
  • Reporting Place: Madhavaram Botanical gardens.  Tickets will have to be bought by participants Rs 40 for adults, Rs 20 for children
  • Group Size: 25
  • Please bring along magnifying glass, binoculars & Cameras, drinking water and cap, and umbrella.  A notebook and pen.  Suitable footwear for walking.
  • Children below 12 have to be accompanied by adults.
  • Registrations open on 9th of August

Please use this link to complete your registration.  https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6

Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.

3. SHORE WALK AT NOCHIKUPPAM, MARINA BEACH – Monday , August 17th, 2026

  • Reporting Time: 6am.  Starting time 615 am.
  • Reporting Place: Location will be shared on registrationGroup Size: 25
  • Please bring along magnifying glass, binoculars & Cameras, drinking water and cap, and umbrella.  A notebook and pen.  Suitable footwear for beach walking.
  • Children below 12 have to be accompanied by adults.
  • Registrations open on 11th of August

Please use this link to complete your registration.  https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6

Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.

4. BIRD WALK AT PERUMBAKKAM TANK – Tuesday, August 18th, 2026

  • Reporting Time: 6.15 a.m.
  • Reporting Place: Location will be shared on registration.
  • Group Size: 25
  • Please bring along Binoculars & Cameras, drinking water and cap, and umbrella.  A notebook and pen.  Wearing closed shoes is advisable.
  • Children below 12 have to be accompanied by adults.
  • Registrations open on 12th of August

Please use this link to complete your registration.  https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6

Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.

5. WALK WITH TREES IN BOAT CLUB AREA- Sunday, August 23rd, 2026

  • Reporting Time: 7 am. Starting time 630 am.
  • Reporting Place: Boat Club area.  Location will be shared on registration.
  • Group Size: 25
  • Please bring along Binoculars & Cameras, drinking water and cap, and umbrella.  A notebook and pen.  Wearing closed shoes is advisable.
  • Children below 12 have to be accompanied by adults.
  • Registrations open on 18th of August

Please use this link to complete your registration.  https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6

Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.

6.NATURE EXPLORATIONS ALONG THE ADYAR RIVER TRAIL – Saturday, September 5th, 2026

  • Reporting Time: 7 a.m.  Starting time 715 am.
  • Reporting Place: Location will be shared on registration.
  • Group Size: 25
  • Please bring along Binoculars & Cameras, drinking water and cap, and umbrella.  A notebook and pen.  Wearing closed shoes is advisable..
  • Children below 12 have to be accompanied by adults.
  • Registrations open on 30th of August

Please use this link to complete your registration.  https://forms.gle/wo2aBdK4fVMsmkpZ6

Registrations on first-cum first serve basis, only via link.

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Tree walks by Nizhal

July 24, 2026

15th August Saturday – Nizhal Tree walk in Mayday park, 4.30 to 5.30pm. Please register with 9445028067

16th August Sunday – Nizhal Tree walk Egmore Museum.7.30-8-30 am. Please register with 9445028067

22nd August Saturday – Nizhal Tree walk in the Anna Nagar Tower Park, 7.30-8-30 am. Please register with 9445028067

23rd August Sunday – Nizhal Tree walk in the Natesan park, 4.30 – 5.30 pm. Please register with 9445028067

29th August Saturday – Nizhal Tree walk in Semmozhi poonga 4.30 – 5.30 pm. Please register with 9445028067

30th August Sunday – Nizhal Tree walk in Kotturpuram Urban Forest 7.30-8.30 am. Please register with 9445028067

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