April 2025 Newsletter
Dear Friends,
Spring has arrived bringing longer days, blooming flowers, and fresh opportunities to connect! In this issue, we 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” Presentation
Last week, Sravya Tadepalli presented ways to distinguish between authentic photographs and manipulated images, providing insights into photo editing techniques and the role of digital media.
Click here to view the presentation slides
April Meeting
Location: 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.
Note: There is only one meeting this month at Beaverton City Library.
Special Talk
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Talk by Oregon State Secretary Tobias Read
We are honored to have Secretary Read speak about the role of his office in ensuring fair elections and providing public services. There will be time for Q&A.
Send your questions to: office@ovapdx.com.
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Other ASIO Groups and Clubs
Bethany Meetings
Weekly meetings may start around April 15th, if there is enough interest.
For more information, contact Mr. Krishnamurthy Karapakula at 1-503-935-7614 (WhatsApp only).
ASIO Hiking Group
Every weekend, a group of nature lovers go hiking!
Interested? Email us at office@ovapdx.com.
ASIO Inter-generational Book Club
Reading “The Overstory” by Richard Powers.
Meetings via Zoom:
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 – 5:00 to 6:00 PM (rescheduled)
- Friday, April 25, 2025 – 11:00 AM to Noon
Bingo Games
Every Monday and Thursday Evenings
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM PST
Join via WhatsApp group.
Contact: +91 948 04 91472 (WhatsApp only)
Note: No money exchanged. Purely for fun!
More information:
Dr. Kantilal – 1-217-370-5066
Mr. Krishnamurthy – 1-503-935-7614 (WhatsApp only)
Summer Picnics – Save the Dates!
- Sunday, June 29, 2025 – Bus tour from Apna Bazar (9:30 AM) to Tillamook and Cape Lookout State Park
- Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Rood Bridge Park
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Cook Park
2025 Membership
Support our community!
Annual membership: $40 per person, $80 per couple.
Click here to sign up for membership
Or bring a check to one of our events.
See what we accomplished last year in our December 2024 Newsletter.
Other Events Around Town (Non-ASIO Events)
Ugadi Eidster – The ultimate South Asian Interfaith Spring Celebration.
For details: Click here.
We hope to see you at 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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