A community built on culture, connection, support, and togetherness.
In Indian tradition, a chopal is more than a meeting place. It is where people gather, share stories, discuss ideas, celebrate occasions, support one another, and build lifelong bonds.
Chopal Parivaar carries that same spirit into today's community life. It is a space where families, professionals, seniors, youth, business owners, artists, and community members come together as one extended family.
Whether through a Diwali Milan that fills a hall with laughter, a quiet bhajan evening that fills it with grace, or a WhatsApp group that fills a Tuesday afternoon with familiar names — every part of Chopal Parivaar exists to make one feeling possible: belonging.
Chopal Parivaar was founded by Ashok Sharma and Vijay Sharma with a simple but powerful vision — to create a platform where people feel connected, included, supported, and celebrated.
Mr. Ashok Sharma arrived in Canada in 1984 with a background as a civil lawyer from India. Like many newcomers, he started from the ground up, taking on different jobs and building his life in Canada with hard work, patience, and determination.
Over time, he moved into sales and worked with Future Shop, where he built strong relationships with people from different communities and backgrounds. His friendly nature and ability to connect with others became one of his greatest strengths.
As the years passed, Ashok’s focus naturally moved toward community service. He became actively involved in supporting local initiatives, especially within the Hindu temple community, where he dedicated his time and efforts to helping others.
Now retired, Ashok continues to serve the community with kindness, guidance, and compassion. As a founding member of *Chopal Parivaar*, his vision is simple and heartfelt — to support people, bring smiles to their faces, and create a community where everyone feels welcomed and valued.
Ms. Vijay Sharma is a first-generation Canadian who immigrated to Canada in 1981 and has built her life with resilience, dedication, and a strong commitment to community. As a founding member of *Chopal Parivaar*, she has played an important role in creating a warm and welcoming space where people feel connected, supported, and valued.
Having experienced the immigrant journey herself, Vijay understands the challenges of starting life in a new country. Over the years, she has supported many families in finding confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging in Canada.
Her natural warmth and social spirit have always brought people together. During COVID, she saw how isolation was affecting families and began organizing gatherings, celebrations, entertainment programs, and bus tours to help people reconnect and enjoy life again. What started as a small effort soon became a meaningful community movement.
Vijay continues to inspire others through her people-first approach, kindness, and passion for building a community where everyone feels at home.
Sheetal Sharma is a CPA, finance leader, and a founding member of Chopal Parivaar, a growing community platform centered on connection, inclusivity, and shared experiences.
A proud second-generation Canadian, Sheetal was raised in a modest household where she witnessed her parents’ dedication and resilience firsthand. Their journey shaped her values of hard work, humility, and the importance of creating opportunities for others—principles that continue to guide her path today.
With over a decade of leadership experience in healthcare as a Director of Finance, Sheetal brings strategic thinking, structure, and a long-term perspective to building sustainable initiatives. Within Chopal Parivaar, she has played a key role in helping shape its growth into a space where people come together through gatherings, conversations, and community-led initiatives that foster genuine relationships.
She is especially passionate about creating inclusive spaces where individuals feel comfortable showing up as themselves, and about supporting efforts that uplift and empower women.
Sheetal remains committed, alongside the founding team, to growing Chopal Parivaar into a trusted and impactful community while preserving its core spirit of warmth, belonging, and collective growth.
"Their leadership has helped build a growing community that values culture, tradition, friendship, service, and togetherness."
To bring people together through cultural programs, social events, community groups, and meaningful connections.
To become a trusted community platform where every member feels welcomed, supported, and connected like family.
Culture, unity, respect, service, celebration, belonging, and community support — in everything we do.
Membership is free and open to everyone. Join us and become part of a growing community that celebrates life together.
