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January 2026 Newsletter

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! Welcome to January and the start of another wonderful year in our community. The Association of Seniors of Indian Origin (ASIO) Board looks forward to sharing meaningful moments, helpful resources, and enjoyable activities with you in the weeks ahead. Let’s make this year one filled with connection, comfort, and care.

In this issue, you will find information about the following:

  • Upcoming Jan events
  • Feb Community Movie Screening information
  • 2026 Membership details
  • 2025 Highlights
  • Other ASIO groups and meetings

January Meeting

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 2:30 – 4:15PM Venue: Beaverton City Library, 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97005 (Meeting Room B)
Price: Free
Join us for an enjoyable program featuring a dance performance by the students of Raga Dance School. A gentle, guided light dance will be offered for those who wish to participate, followed by a friendly game of Bingo. Tea and snacks provided by ASIO. 

Community Movie Screening:

Please mark your calendar for the movie screening of “Find A Way”
Date: February 6, 2026 Location: Beaverton City Library, Auditorium Cost:  Free

 2026 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 on MemberRegistrationDetails – ASIO, or you may bring a check to one of our events.
Membership Fees:
  • $40 per person
  • $70 per couple

2025 Highlights

2025 has been filled with moments that brought our community closer together and propelled us forward. Please see our December 2025 Newsletter to see the highlights December 2025 Newsletter – ASIO

Other ASIO Groups and Meeting

ASIO Inter-generational Book Club

We will discuss “Rough Sleepers” by Tracy Kidder on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 11 AM to noon. Please note that this is also the book chosen by “One Book One Beaverton” event sponsored by Beaverton City Library. There will be opportunities to join other book discussions around the town and to meet the author in the month of Jan – Feb. Please click the link One Book, One Beaverton | Beaverton City Library, OR – Official Website Our Book for February is “Better” by Atul Gawande. The group discussion on Zoom will be on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. To join ASIO book club, contact us at office@ovapdx.com or info@asiopdx.org

ASIO Hiking Group

Every weekend, a group of enthusiasts go on short hiking trips around the town. To join, email: office@ovapdx.com or info@asiopdx.org

Bingo Games

Every Monday and Thursday Evenings Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM PST Join via WhatsApp group Contact: 503-935-7614 (WhatsApp only) No money exchanged. Just for fun! More info: Dr. Kantilal – 1-217-370-5066 Laughter Yoga by Viswanath Setty through Zoom. First time attendees please check with Viswanath Settyji through his What’s app number +91 9916051805. Zoom link for Laughter Club on weekdays 6:15 pm Portland time:
Meeting ID: 379 671 2097
Passcode: jpCT4i
Thank you all for your support and engagement. We hope to see you in our future meetings. 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.