Dear Friends,
Looking back in March, we were also graced with Women's History Month, International Women's Day, World Water Day, and World Tai Chi Day. The above photo shows the Center's lovely fragrant Wisteria plant in glorious full bloom for the first time in 3 years, uninterrupted by any snowfall! Large, black bumblebees are extremely busy and happy! In April, we look forward to the beginning of Passover, Good Friday, especially Easter, and then Earth Day on 4/22. It is also National Volunteer Month and National Poetry Month. Ruth will be on a European cruise across the Atlantic beginning March 28 to April 12.
CENTER ACTIVITIES
Regular meditations continue at the Jizo Peace Center. The Meditation Room is dedicated to peace as honored in all religions.
The New Moon Sound Bath in March, led by Wade Cook, turned out well, with twelve people appreciating Wade's delicate and healing sounds. Ed Serra was very helpful with arranging the bowls and making the refreshments! Holli, who won the raffle for the blanket (crafted by Rev. Phoebe) is new to the Center, and she plans to give it to her sister who is starting chemo.
For the New Moon on April 17 at 5:00 pm, the Center will have Poetry and Meditation in honor of National Poetry Month. All are welcome! Share your favorite poems!
Ruth reached out to the Scholarship Coordinators at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, and Frazier Mountain High School in Frazier Park for this year's Awards. Garfield usually sends the bulk of the essays for consideration of the WZM Scholarships. Donations for the Scholarships would be most appreciated!
PINE MOUNTAIN MEDITATION CLUB
The Pine Mountain Meditation Circle meets at the Clubhouse every Monday at noon for an hour. There are six rotating leaders - off this month will be Chris and Ruth. The Circle is open for anyone to attend - donations appreciated.
April Meditation Leaders include:
April 6 Izumi
April 13 Chika
April 20 SunJay
April 27 Connie
Below is a picture of the current meditation leaders: from left to right Izumi, Chika, SunJay, Simran, Chris, Ruth
CELTIC MUSIC
Every Tuesday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, this group of neighbors rehearses antique tunes in a warm atmosphere. Anyone can attend to play or listen.
EMPOWERING READERS OC TUTORING PROGRAM
Both of the tutoring students improved significantly mid-year in the number of words they read per minute!
ANANDA ASHRAMA
In the hills above Los Angeles, there is an Ashrama dedicated to all religions that has existed for over 100 years. Public services are offered on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings as well as private services three times a day.
The Jizo Peace Center wishes blessing and peace to all!
