Dear Friends, April is here already! We're having snow up in Pine Mountain. Also, Bakersfield, a nearby city, measured three 80 degree days thus far in the year. The Center wishes meditations and prayers for peace to expand all over the world. May we continually remember the support and sustenance that our Earth gives us every day! May hardened and unyielding human hearts learn the meaning and benefit of compassion towards all! CENTER ACTIVITIES The Center happily completed the one day retreat on March 16! One lady remarked that it was one of the best days of her life! About 10 people attended throughout the day, while the meals made by Ed and Jim were gobbled up right away. Almost $300 in donations were received. Thus far, one student from Garfield High School has submitted an essay. Regular meditations continue at the Jizo Peace Center, especially at 11:00 am on Saturdays.     PINE MOUNTAIN MEDITATION CLUB The PMMC meets every Monday at noon in the Clubhouse Condor Room. Please join us when you can! April leaders are: April 1 - Ruth April 8 - Chris April 15 - SunJay April 22 - Natalie April 29 - Izumi We are expecting one of our leaders, Chica, to return at the end of April after convalescing from an illness!   AARP TUTORING PROGRAM THROUGH PARENTIS FOUNDATION A volunteer appreciation night with a Dr. Seuss theme was recently held in Laguna Hills with delicious snacks and fun games! After the current week of spring vacation, the two students Ruth tutors will return to learn more! This Tutoring Program continues through May 16.   ANANDA ASHRAMA Public inspirational services are held on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm and Sunday morning at 11:00 am. Ruth will be giving the Thursday Bhagavad Gita class on April 18. All are welcome to attend.       SPONSOR? If you are interested in being a sponsor for Jizo Peace Center programs such as the Compassion Scholarships, Ruth would love to talk to you or your organization! The Jizo Peace Center wishes blessing and peace to all!   HUMANITARIAN AWARD PICTURES Pictures of the July Award Ceremony for Lynne Shane are now are here. We are so glad that a number of people came forward to give testimonials about how much Lynne helped them in life! She is truly an inspiration.     WZM Awards in the Mountain Enterprise Compliments of The Mountain Enterprise