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January 2025 Newsletter

January 2025 Newsletter

 

Dear Friends,
Happy New Year! This January, we are excited to share upcoming events, activities and opportunities designed to keep us engaged, inspired and connected. Let's make it a year to remember!
In this issue, you will find information about the following:
  • Financial Exploitation - Additional information from our last month's talk
  • Jan 2025 events
  • 2025 Membership details
  • Other events
Financial Exploitation- Last month, Tabita Alkire from The Elder Safe Program with Washington County Sheriff's office presented on Financial Exploitation. Attached are the slides providing the information covered Financial Exploitation Slides.
In case of need, or you desire to volunteer for this program, click on the Useful phone numbers - Elder Safe Program to get more information.
January 2025 Events:
Golmaal Golgappe Ka
We are thrilled to announce the second production by our ASIO members. Following the success of our debut play - "Golmaal" we are back with another captivating performance - a performance that promises to make you laugh, think and connect. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling, talent and creativity.
 
Please note that all the actors in this play are seniors from our community. We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers from our youth group to assist with stage set-up and tear-down. Your help will make our events run smoothly and ensure everything is ready for our community to enjoy. If you are interested, please email us at Office@ovapdx.com
Socialization Hour: After the play, please join us in Meeting Room A to meet the cast, connect with fellow attendees, and share your thoughts on the performance. Tea and snacks provided by ASIO.
ASIO Inter-generational Book Club
In January and February, we will be reading and discussing the book, "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles. Meetings are held on the last Friday of the month via zoom. We have space for two more members, if you are interested in joining our book club email us at office@ovapdx.com.
Jan. 29, 2025 - from 11 to noon. We will discuss pages 1- 280.
Feb 28, 2025 - from 11 to noon. We will discuss pages 281 to end.
2025 Membership:
While membership is optional, it plays a vital role in keeping our events free, ensuring broader accessibility for seniors. Your membership dues and donations support this initiative, and we welcome you to be a part of it. Please consider joining by clicking at Membership sign-up or alternatively you may bring a check to one of our events. Our annual membership is $40 per person or $80 for a couple. Read on to discover the types of wonderful activities we put together in 2024 in our Dec 2024 Newsletter.
Other Events:
Bingo Games

Every Monday and Thursday Evenings

Time: 5:00 to 6:00 PM PST

Join with What’s App group
Contact -+91 948 04 91472(What's app calls only).

Please note - no money exchanged. These games are organized for only Fun, Fun, Fun ...

For more information contact: Dr. Kantilal - 1-217-370-5066 orMr. Krishnamurthy - +91 948 04 91472 (What's app calls only)

We hope to see you all at the meeting and at the play "Golmaal Golgappe Ka".We wish you all a very happy holiday season.

Best regards,
ASIO Planning Committee

ASIO Mission:

Building a thriving, strong and supportive community for seniors of Indian origin by staying engaged, connected, and informed.

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