Thank you to the volunteers who visited and delivered bento to 28 of our Temple Keiro folks and those who are homebound. And, to Jane Naito for ordering and picking up the Super Mira bento in San Francisco. Everyone seemed to enjoy both the bento and the visits!

All seven attendees from Alameda enjoyed the conference, “May All Beings Be Happy and Well: Spiritual, Mental and Physical Health”. The Oakland BWA did a wonderful job in hosting the all-day event. The speakers and workshop presenters, Bishop Marvin Harada, health expert, Karen Owoc, and chair yoga instructor, Norma Hoshide kept the conference interesting, on point, and lively. I think we all came away feeling better informed and inspired!

Toban Group #2 served lunch of assorted croissant sandwiches, green salad, fruit salad, and with cake for dessert after the Gotan-e service. The group also provided the refreshments for after the special talk on the history of our Temple building. Thank you to Group #2 for all your efforts!

Our Obon festival and dance will take place on Saturday, July 18, with the Hatsubon and Obon service on Sunday, July 19. Since the service will be at 1:00 PM, Toban Group #1 will be providing light refreshments after the service. More details will be discussed at the next meeting.

Temple drop-off dates/times: Sat., 8/1; Sun., 8/2; Fri., 8/7; 11AM-4PM

Delivery to Savers: Sat., 8/8. We will be asking for volunteers for the drop-off shifts and to help in the loading and unloading for delivery to Savers. This year we will be delivering to Savers in Alameda which will be a lot more convenient!

Clothing, bedding, shoes, bags & suitcases only. No housewares or books, please!

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