July 2025 Newsletter
Dear Friends,
Happy July to All! Whether you are enjoying time outdoors, connecting with neighbors, or traveling with family, we hope this month brings moments of joy and reflection for all. In this issue you will find information about the following:
- June Picnic Recap
- Summer Picnics
- July Meetings
- Other events around the town
June Picnic Recap
Our June picnic was a lot of fun! We spent a beautiful day at Cape Lookout Beach, enjoying great weather, good company, and delicious food. The day ended on a sweet note with a visit to the Tillamook Creamery, where everyone enjoyed ice cream with friends and family. Thank you to all who joined us and made it a memorable outing!
Summer Picnics
We have more picnic fun in store for you! Mark your calendar for our upcoming next two picnics:
July Picnic
- When: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Where: Rood Bridge Park
4000 SE Rood Bridge Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Picnic Shelter: B100
- Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
- Price: Free, but registration required.
You can register on our website at asiopdx.org: Picnic at Rood Bridge Park – ASIO. Registration deadline to register or change your registration details is July 15, 2025.
This will be a potluck event – more details to follow soon! Please remember to bring your own water bottles to help us reduce waste and stay hydrated. If you have any questions, please contact us at office@ovapdx.com.
August Picnic
- When: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Where: Cook Park
- Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
- Details to follow
July Meetings
Beaverton City Library
- Location: 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97006
- Room: Meeting Room A
- Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
- Time: 2:30 – 4:15 PM
- Price: Free
Tea and snacks will be served.
Talk: 211 services – a community information call center offering general health and social service referrals. 211 Info: Connect. Inform. Empower.
Bethany Meetings
- Location: Chinmaya Mission Haridwar, 3551 NE John Olsen Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- When: Every Wednesday, 6:15 – 7:45 PM
July Topics:
- July 2: Devotional Songs by Smt. Sudharao and team
- July 9: Taking Better Photos by Sunil Kulkarni
- July 16: Songs by Sharada Bhagavatula
- July 23: Dance therapy by Laxmi Mani
- July 30: Anthakshari by our seniors
For more information, contact Mr. Krishnamurthy Karapakula via WhatsApp: 1-503-935-7614
Other ASIO Groups and Meetings
ASIO Inter-generational Book Club
- Book: “Dream State” by Eric Puchner
- Discussion: Friday, July 25, 2025 – pages 202–429 (on Zoom)
Please note: July 18 meeting to discuss “The Overstory” by Richard Powers has been cancelled due to summer schedules.
Next book in August: “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World”. Contact us at office@ovapdx.com to join the club.
ASIO Hiking Group
Every weekend, a group of enthusiastic nature lovers go hiking. Email us at office@ovapdx.com if you’d like to join!
Bingo Games
- When: Every Monday and Thursday
- Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM PST
- Join via WhatsApp – Contact 1-503-935-7614 (WhatsApp only)
No money exchanged. Just Fun, Fun, Fun!
For more info, contact Dr. Kantilal: 1-217-370-5066
2025 Membership
Please consider joining! Annual membership is $40 per person or $80 per couple.
Click here to sign up or bring a check to one of our events.
Read more in our December 2024 Newsletter.
Other Events Around Town (Non-ASIO)
Symphony of Benevolence by Aarohan
Laughter Yoga by Vishwanath Setty
- When: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri – 6:15 PM
- Where: Findley School Grounds
- Contact: WhatsApp Mr. Settyji at +91 9916051805
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.
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