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April 2025 Newsletter

Published on 4/2/2025

April 2025 Newsletter

 

Dear Friends,
Spring has arrived bringing longer days, blooming flowers, and fresh opportunities to connect!In this issue, we will share important updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected.
  • Information from our last meeting.
  • April Meetings
  • Other ASIO groups and clubs
  • Summer Picnics
  • 2025 Membership details
  • Other events around the town
"Photography, Phacts, and Phakes", a presentation by Sravya Tadepalli -Last week Sravya Tadepalli, presented to our group ways todistinguish between authentic photographs and manipulated images, gaining an understanding of photo editing techniques and the role of digital media in shaping perceptions.To see the slides of the presentation, clickFinal Photography, Phacts, and Phakes
April Meeting:
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th St
Beaverton, OR 97006
Meeting Room A
Price - Free
Date: April 19, 2025
Time 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Tea and snacks will be served

Please note - there is only one meeting this month in Beaverton City Library.
Talk by Oregon State Secretary Tobias Read. We are honored to have Secretary Read speak on the role of his office in making sure our elections run fairly and smoothly and other services provided by his office. There will be time for Q and A, you are welcome to send in your questions to office@ovapdx.com.
Bethany Meetings-If there is enough interest, weekly meetings may start around April 15th. For more information, please call Mr. Krishnamurthy Karapakula at 1-503-935-7614 (what's app only).
Other ASIO Groups and Meetings:
ASIO Hiking Group
Every weekend, group of enthusiastic nature lovers go for hiking. If you are interested in joining this group, please email us at office@ovapdx.com
ASIO Inter-generational Book Club
In March and April, we will be reading and discussing the book, "The Overstory" by Richard Powers. Usually, our meetings are held on the last Friday of the month via zoom. We have additional spaces in the Book club, if you are interested in joining our book club email us at office@ovapdx.com.
Thursday, Apr 3, 2025 - from 5 to 6 pm, re-scheduled to accommodate our current members.
Friday, Apr 25, 2025 - from 11 to noon.
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 or Mr. Krishnamurthy - 1 (503) 935-7614 (What's app calls only)

Summer Picnics - Save the date!
  • Sunday, June 29, 2025, Bus tour from Apna Bazar (starts at 9:30 AM) to Tillamook and Cape Lookout State Park
  • Saturday, July 19, 2025, 9AM - 2 PM, Rood Bridge Park
  • Saturday, August 16, 11 AM - 4 PM, Cook Park

2025 Membership:
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 in town (non-ASIO events):
Ugadi Eidster -The ultimate South Asian Interfaith Spring Celebration, for details click UgadiEidSter
We hope to see you all in our meetings and gatherings.

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.