sept 2026 Newsletter

Dear Friends,

A warm welcome to the month of September! Your presence makes our gatherings special. We encourage everyone to participate, bring a friend, share an idea, or simply come and spend some time with fellow members.

In this issue, you will find information about:

• Summer picnics
• Upcoming September meetings
• 2026 membership details
• Other ASIO groups and meetings
• Non-ASIO events around town

• The date and venue of our last picnic is TBD. Information will be provided in our What’s App groups. Stay tuned.

Beaverton Meetings

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Venue:  Beaverton City Library, Auditorium 

             12375 SW 5th Street

Meeting Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm

Journey Through Tribal and Rural Craft

We will be screening this beautiful documentary, made by Supriya Suhas and team, which explores the artistry, traditions, and craftsmanship found in India’s tribal and rural communities.

Bethany Meetings

Where: Chinmaya Mission Haridwar, 3551 NE John Olsen Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97124

When: Every Wednesday, 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.

Following is the agenda for each meeting in the month of September:

Sept 2nd:

• Bharatnatyam by Uthra Mahadevan,
• Bollywood songs by Sandi Prakash Bhide, and
• Bingo.

Sept 9th:

• Talk by Dr. John on How GLP-1 drugs make a small meal feel sufficient. 
• Talk by Dr. Hanumantha Rao, “How to stay healthy and happy after the age of 70”.

Sept 16th:

• Talk by Neel Kamal on Benefits of Chanting Nam Jaap.
• Honoring Sahayana volunteers of Chinmaya Mission
• Release of souvenirs of tribal craft by Supriya Suhas Ganpule

Sept 23rd:

• Slide show of award-winning photos taken by Sunil Kulkarni.

Sept 30th:

• Talk by Dr. Kantilal on nighttime cramps.

Bingo Games (WhatsApp)

Every Monday and Thursday | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. PST

No money exchanged. Just for fun!

While membership is optional, it plays a vital role in keeping our events free and ensuring broader accessibility for seniors. Your membership dues and donations support this initiative, and we welcome you to be a part of it.

Membership Fees

• $40 per person
• $70 per couple

How to Join: Click here for registration details, or bring a check to one of our events.

Another way to support the organization, please donate at

A Donation Page – ASIO

ASIO Inter-generational Book Club

Book: Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vyong

When: We will read this book in two months and will have two meetings to discuss this book.

Friday, Sept 25, 2026., 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (via Zoom) 

Friday, Oct 30th., 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (via Zoom)

To join, contact info@asiopdx.org.

ASIO Hiking Group

Every weekend, a group of enthusiasts goes on short hiking trips around town.

To join, email info@asiopdx.org.

Kalakendra presents an evening of Indian Music on Sept 18, 2026, at 7 pm – J.A. Jayant Carnatic Flute, N.C. Bharadwaj Mridangam, Vazhappally Krishnakumar Ghatam, and Sreeram Flute Support. For details, go to J.A. Jayant Carnatic Flute | Kalakendra

Hindi Sangam presents Mission Suhani, a cultural musical Nautanki play on Sunday, Oct 11, 2026, at 6 pm. For details, go to Mission Suhani – Hindi Sangam

PFFBO, Annual Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 5:30 pm. For details, go to Annual Fundraiser – PFFBO

Thank you all for your support and engagement. We hope to see you at our future meetings.