it is difficult to save others as we wish

It is difficult to save others as we wish BY REV. HARRY GYOKYO BRIDGE

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT topics for Ohigan is “dana.” It can be

translated as “generosity” or “giving.” It

is the first of the “Six Paramitas” or “Six

Perfections” that form the basis of bo-

dhisattva practice. As Buddhists we are

often encouraged to try and perform

dana ourselves.

Dana can take many forms – it

can be monetary, or acts beneficial to

others. At the Buddhist Church of

Oakland we even have a Dana Fund –

moneys that can be used to help people

in need. This financial assistance is giv-

en anonymously – in other words, you

may donate money to the fund and yet

never hear about who received it.

But this brings up an interesting as-

pect of Dana. As noted above, “parami-

ta” means “perfection” – in other words,

the perfect practice of giving. Here, it

often means that the generosity of a bo-

dhisattva is selfless, purely for the ben-

efit of the recipient with no thought of

oneself. So actually, giving to the Dana

Fund is an interesting way to try and ac-

complish this – you may receive thanks

from the Buddhist Church of Oakland,

but you can’t expect to hear from theCONTINUED ON PAGE 2

IN THIS ISSUE

Minister’s Message 1 & 2President’s Message 1Momiji Kai News 2 HŌ-ON Service Teams 2

BCO’s Day at the Ball Park 3Welcome Back to Dharma School 4Dharma School Reg Form 5 September Shotsuki Service 6Dharma School Flyer 7

Youth Club Basketball Info 7Alternative Facts Film Info 8BCO 32nd Annual Golf Tourney 9-12Calendar 13-14

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SEPTEMBER MEANS THAT Summer is ending & we transition to

Fall. We just had BCO’s Obon Festival

and I would like to thank the Sangha for

taking a deep breath from just finish-

ing our Bazaar Food Festival to put on

another beautiful event. I would like to

raise a glass to Steve Terusaki for chair-

ing the Obon event. It is always amaz-

ing how our members take an ordinary

street in Oakland & transform it to a

postcard worthy sight. Also, it’s always a

joy to see so many people honor fam-

ily members & friends w/lantern tags,

so that those who have passed could

be there with us watching from above.

As I looked at some of the names

on the lantern tags it brought up

memories of working side by side

with them here at church events

& the friendships made that

bring a smile…See you when we

have Family Dharma Service

Sept. 8th. n

President’s Message BY RON NOMURA

SEPTEMBER 20192

AFTER SEVERAL CANCELLATIONS the Momiji group finally came together

on Thursday, July 18. The day turned

out to be a luncheon meet with a birth-

day cake honoring two of our ladies.

Our Miss Patti also had returned from

her trip to Istanbul, so we all enthusi-

astically went into our Yoga exercises

under her able leadership per usual. It

was just so nice to see everyone back

together again.

After lunch a video titled, “And

They Came For Us”, was presented. This

video was loaned to the group by Ms.

Susan Tanisawa. The story depicted

the evacuation of Japanese Americans

during World War II. For many of us in-

volved in the movement, it was a sad

reminder of the treatment towards our

people. We thank Susan for her Dana.

At this time we have members to

thank for their Dana. Ms. Teru Shibata

for the tasty plums, Ms. Fuzy Yoshi-

da for handling the food, and to Ms.

Joanne Makishima for her donation

of a CD player to the our organiza-

tion. Thank you to the ladies for their

kindness and thoughtfulness to the

Momiji kai.

Our next meet will probably

be on Thursday, August 15, 2019.

You will be notified. n

Momiji Kai News BY NANCY YAMAMOTO

HŌ-ON Service TeamsTHE HO-ON SERVICE TEAMS ARE LISTED BELOW. IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN CONTACTED ANDand you would like to help on a team, please call the office (510) 832-5988 or email [email protected]. We

welcome all members and friends of the BCO to be part of a Host Group, so feel free to invite your children and

extended family to help out on the teams. Please note that these service teams do not affect our BCO Bazaar & Food

Festival shifts or our Obon Festival shifts. Your help at these two major fundraisers is still vital to the life of our church.

In Gassho, The BCO Board of Directors n

HO-ON SERVICE TEAM 2: (Responsible for Sept. 2019)

Linda Minamoto (Leader)

Ken Aisawa

Kathy Aoki

Yasuhiko & Margaret Aoki

Mary Hiromoto

Brian & Thea Horii

Doug Izuno

Harvey & Gay Kaplan

Edwin & Mabel Minamoto

John Minamoto

Linda Minamoto

Melyssa Minamoto &

Tom Garten

Peter & Lynn Nakaso

Ren & Meta Orans

Edward & Sabrina Shepard

Alice Shibata

Teruko Shibata

Ellen Takayama

Itsuko Uota

HO-ON SERVICE TEAM 3: (Responsible for Oct. 2019)

Jon Takagaki (Leader)

John & Stacy Eastly

Don & Clare Kaneshige

Akiko Kaneshige

Jane Koizumi

Carlo Manaois

Akashi & Jan Wiley Matsuno

Raleigh & Julia Nakao

Nancy Nakatani

Robert & Gayle Noguchi

Dick & Agnes Sasaki

Richard & Tsuneko Seiki

Mimi Sullivan

Jon & Linda Takagaki

Mark & Erin Takemoto

Sharon Tatai

Eddie & Terry Yokoyama

Janis Yoshisato-Cavey

It is difficult to save others as we wish CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

actual beneficiary.

There is another important aspect

of Dana that Shinran Shonin brings to

our attention as well. In Chapter Four

of the Tannisho, Shinran is reported as

saying the following: “It is extremely

difficult… to accomplish the saving of

others exactly as one wishes.” Maybe I

don’t have sufficient resources, maybe

my ego gets in the way, maybe I mis-

understand the situation – the poten-

tial problems are almost endless.

And yet, we can still try. We may

find that we wish to perform a gener-

ous, compassionate act. It could be

something we have thought about

for a while, or it could occur sponta-

neously. If you feel so moved, I say go

for it! But also be prepared to engage

in self-reflection – you may find ego

operating, which is fine – it is actually

probably impossible to escape the ego

by our own effort. But realizing this

omnipresent ego, we may actu-

ally realize that the compassion is

actually coming to us from Amida

Buddha. Recognizing this embrace, we

may wish to “pay it back” – and Dana

could be the way to do it! n

SEPTEMBER 20193

A THROWING ERROR BY White Sox shortstop leads to a walk

off run by A’s pinch hitter Chad Pin-

der. Game over… the A’s sweep the

White Sox! This was the exciting finish

to a fun-filled outing to the Oakland

Coliseum on July 14. The day started

with a relaxing tailgate barbecue in

the Coliseum parking lot. About 70

members enjoyed brats and hot

dogs grilled by master griller, John

Minamoto. A variety of green salads,

potato salad, potato chips, fruit, and

desserts topped off the menu.

Thank you very much to those

that brought snacks to share. Thank

you also to Ron and June Nomura, Jon

and Linda Takagaki, John Minamo-

to, Don Kaneshige, Ruth Terada, and

Christine Kamita for helping setup the

tailgate and prepping the food. Thanks

to Jeff Hisaoka for taking photos.

In Gassho,

Keiju Terada and George Kamita n

BCO’s Day at the Ballpark Recap

SEPTEMBER 20194

Welcome Back to Dharma School A MESSAGE FROM DHARMA SCHOOL CO-SUPERINTENDENTS DELIA IKEDA AND MELYSSA MINAMOTO

Bazaar 2019

A NEW DHARMA SCHOOL YEAR and academic year is upon us and

summer has come to an end. Our

emotions are excited for what is

to come this year and perhaps

somewhat sad for all that has ended

last year. Our minds and bodies are

preparing to get into the routine of

attending church on Sundays and

school on the weekdays. So goes

the impermanence of life—one cycle

ends and another begins. Dharma

School is a great opportunity to slow

down each week, be present, and

become awakened to things as they

are and ourselves as we are. We do

this at the Dharma Family Service

at 10 a.m. through meditation, su-

tra chanting, and Sensei’s Dharma

Message. Then we continue after

service in our classrooms with fun,

thoughtful, hands-on learning about

living a Jodo-Shinshu Buddhist life.

Our first day of Dharma School is

September 8th.

Speaking of “ourselves as we

are,” Dharma School students wear

many hats (teammate, band mate,

volunteer, student of other schools,

human being who needs rest, etc.),

as do their parents. Throughout the

year, commitments place demands

on our time. We do the best we can.

Shinran taught us that there are dif-

ferent ways to practice awareness.

For us, that might look like attend-

ing church most Sundays, or it might

look like attending only Shotsuki me-

morial services. No matter how your

practice materializes, no matter how

often you make it to church, you are

always welcome at Dharma School.

This year, we’ll be hosting a period-

ic Kids’ Club on Saturday nights for

members and non-members alike to

socialize and share in the Dharma

with fun activities, games, music, din-

ner and movies. Stay tuned for more

information. If your children are pre-

school (age 3) to high school age and

you are interested in having them

attend Dharma School at any point

in the year, please complete the en-

closed registration form and mail it

to the church (c/o Dharma School),

or email a scanned copy/photo to

[email protected].

Let’s look forward to an

enjoyable Dharma School year of

meeting new people, learning

new lessons about things as they

are and ourselves as we are, and

experiencing Oneness in different

ways. And yet, let’s also look back

with gratitude for all that Maya

Lawrence, teachers, Sensei, and

current families have done to keep

our Dharma School operating at a

high level and to shine a bright light

on the Dharma in our lives. A spe-

cial thank you for donations to the

Dharma School from Maya

Lawrence for her gift quilt, Yasuhiko

and Margaret Aoki for Veterans

Shikisho, and Jensen and Lianne

Tsujimoto-Wong for Ryan’s

college graduation. Thank you also to

our Dharma School families for their

help at Bazaar. n

Oakland Buddhist Church Dharma School 2019 Family Registration

Please use this form to register your children (aged 3 and older). Add additional sheets if needed.

Parent: First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City: Zip: Phone: Email: Parent: First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City: Zip: Phone: Email: Please list all students on this form: Student (1): First Name: Last Name: Phone: Email: School: Grade: Food Allergies: Birthdate: Student (2): First Name: Last Name: Phone: Email: School: Grade: Food Allergies: Birthdate: Student (3): First Name: Last Name: Phone: Email: School: Grade: Food Allergies: Birthdate: Student (4): First Name: Last Name: Phone: Email: School: Grade: Food Allergies: Birthdate: I give my permission for the BCO to take and use photos of my family in the Busshin or publications by the BCO. Parent signature Date

SEPTEMBER 20195

SEPTEMBER 20196

2019 September Shotsuki Memorial ServiceService: Sunday, September 8, 2019, at approximately 10:45 am following the Dharma Family Service

Dharma Message: Rev. Harry Gyokyo Bridge

Family and friends are invited to attend this monthly memorial service for those listed below. If any errors appear, please

direct them to the church office at (510) 832-5988 or [email protected] at your earliest convenience. For next month’s

Shotsuki Service, please see the Busshin Calendar.

Mrs. Satsuki AbeMr. Joe DeguchiMr. John FujimotoMrs. Nui FujimotoMr. Hiroshi FujiwaraMrs. Fumi FukawaMrs. Chieko HaradaMrs. Chiyoko HiramotoTakayo Tamura HiramotoMs. Hatsumi HiraoMr. Tatsumi HoriMr. Harry HoshiMr. Masuji IdeharaMr. Suekichi IdeharaMr Kanroku KadaMr. Masaru KanadaMr. Masutaro KanesakiMr. Harry Katayama – 33rd year

Mrs. Tomi KisanukiMr. Nobuo KitagakiMrs. Komae KobataMrs. Sada KoizumiMrs. Ruth Shigematsu KosutMrs. Toyo KuwaharaMrs. Mitsu MatsuiMr. Ronald MatsuiMrs. Tazuko MatsushinoMiss Alice Ayako MatsutaniMr. James MessenzehlMs. Alice MinamidaniMr. Eizo MinamidaniMr. Toshiro Minamoto – 25th year

Mr. Toshio MitsudaMr. Kenso MiuraMr. Kameso MiyamotoMrs. Aiko MizuharaMr. Ray MoriMrs. Tsuru MoriMr. Zenshiro MoriMr. Harukichi MurakishiMr. Tsurukichi Nagafuji

Mrs. Harumi NagaiMrs. Tsuru NaitoMr. John NakagawaMrs. Rowena NakagawaMr. Magohei NakagiriMr. Kengo NakaharaMr. Chiyotaro NakanoMr. Kenichi NakanoMrs. Kofuji NakanoMrs. Yoshiko NakaoMrs. Toyoko NakaoMr. Kikutaro NakashimaMrs. Sandra NakashimaMrs. Yoi NakashimaMrs. Sanaye NegiMrs. Ito NishimotoMr. Akio NodaMrs. Fumiko ObayashiMrs. Mary Fujiye Ogawa – 13th year

Mrs. Elsie OgataMrs. Kae OkaMr. George Richard Okano – 13th year

Mr. Danzaburo OkawaMrs. Kimiye OzawaMr. Kozo Sasaki – 33rd yearRay Simon RoblesMrs. Kazuko SeijiRev. Shusei ShimadaMr. Shigeru Shimamura – 25th year

Mrs. Miyoko ShimizuMr. Mitsuo ShintaniMr. Alan SuehiroMr. Kazunori SunadaMr. Kusutaro SunayamaMr. Kaoru SutoMs. Marsha TagamiMr. Kazuo TakahashiMrs. Fumiye TakashimaMr. George TakashimaMrs. Sugi TakashimaMrs. Harue Tamura

Mrs. Hanako Terakawa TamuraMr. Gihei TanadaMrs. Marie TaniguchiMrs. Hayano ToyofukuMrs. Chiyo TsuchiyaMr. Muraku TsuchiyaMrs. Tome TsujimotoMr. Kaoru UmekiMr. George UshijimaMr. Sadakichi WadaMrs. Tomo WatanabeMr. Jerry YamamotoMr. Masaru YamamotoMr. Sashichi YamamotoMr. Shichiro Yokomizo – 1st year

Mr. Shoji YoshidaMr. George S. YoshiokaMr. Tadaichi Yoshioka

DEADLINE FOR OCT 2019 BUSSHIN ARTICLES:

August 23, 2019Articles submitted after this date may not be printed.

SEND ARTICLES TO: Joyce Yokomizo

email: [email protected] or fax: (415) 970-0810. You can also send articles to the church office.

BUSSHIN COLLATION:Sunday, Sept 12th, 2019 HOST 2

SEPTEMBER 20197

YOUTH CLUB BASKETBALL

BUDDHIST CHURCH OF OAKLAND

R e g i s t r a t i o n i s n o w o p e n f o r 2 0 1 9 - 2 0 ! P l e a s e v i s i th t t p s : / / b i t . l y / 3 0 P a 0 j w o r e m a i l b c o y c . a d @ g m a i l . c o m

Open for students PRESCHOOL (3 years old) to HIGH SCHOOL

FOR MORE INFORMATION

AND TO REGISTER:

[email protected]

- Have FUN while learning about Buddhism

- Dharma talks by REV. BRIDGE

- How to live life PEACEFULLY and with

COMPASSION

- Dharma Family Service & Dharma School: 10AM SUNDAYS | September - First week in June

- Come early for morning BREAKFAST MUNCHIES (9:15am)

- First class of the year is SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Join the Buddhist Church of Oakland’s

Dharma School

Classes, crafts, skits, parties, and games, all designed to teach us about Buddhism and help us lead a life of Nembutsu.

Buddhist Church of Oakland Reverend Harry Gyokyo Bridge Edible Buddhist Lessons Special Guests

SEPTEMBER 20198

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 • 3:00 - 5:00 pmBERKELEY METHODIST UNITED CHURCH

1710 Carleton Street, Berkeley

Thank you to our co-sponsors (partial list):API Legal Outreach • Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) • Asian Prisoner Support Committee (APSC) • Berkeley Media Studies Group • California • Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance (CIYJA) • Campaign for Justice • Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), SF Bay Area • JACL, Berkeley Chapter • JACL, Contra Costa Chapter • J-Sei • Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity • Oakland Asian Cultural Center

Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066 is an award-winning documentary film about the false information and politi-cal influences which led to the World War II mass incarceration of nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans. The film also examines the parallels to the current climate of fear, attitudes towards immigrant communities, and similar attempts to abuse the powers of the government.

Followed by a Q&A with:Jon Osaki, Film Director, and Executive Director of the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC)Joseph Tsuboi, Film Narrator, Nikkei Community Internship Coordinator at JCYC, and Nikkei Resisters

Additional panelist TBD

Suggested donation: $5For more information: [email protected]

NIKKEI RESISTERS presents

SEPTEMBER 20199

825 Jackson Street ● Oakland, California 94607 ● (510) 832-5988 ● TIN: 94-1498382

BUDDHIST CHURCH OF OAKLAND 32nd ANNUAL BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT

Dear Members and Friends: The Buddhist Church of Oakland is proud to sponsor its 32nd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament to be held at the Berkeley Country Club (formerly Mira Vista Golf & Country Club), 7901 Cutting Boulevard, El Cerrito, CA 94530. This year’s tourney is slated for a later date than last year’s event. It will be on September 30, 2019, Monday. We are, once again, offering corporate sponsorships to invite local community organizations, companies or individuals to further participate in the church’s programs including community outreach. Three levels of corporate sponsorship are available. Each level provides corporate representatives to participate as well as opportunities to identify your company or business in our program and at the golf course. Other opportunities include providing a donation that could be used as a raffle or door prize. We also ask you to consider supporting this fundraiser by being a hole-sponsor for the tournament. In recognition of your monetary donation of $100 or more for the hole-sponsor, a sign advertising your business or your personal sponsorship will be displayed at one of the 18 tee areas and will be acknowledged in the printed program. The proceeds of this tourney will go towards addressing the maintenance challenges that are in many cases long overdue at the church. A list of the types of sponsorships and donations are on the second page. In order for your donation to be properly acknowledged in the program, please complete and return the form on Page 2 to the Buddhist Church of Oakland by September 16, Monday. It is with deepest gratitude and appreciation to the many participants and donors over the years that we are able to continue having this annual event. Your consideration of supporting this event is greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Sincerely,

Keiju Terada, Committee Chair Committee Members: Michael Endo, Mary Hiromoto, Eric Ikeda, Linda Minamoto, Edward Mon, Peter Nakaso, John Neishi, Ron Nomura, Jeff Suda, Ted Tanisawa, Gary Tominaga, Janet Tsukahira

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SEPTEMBER 201910

825 Jackson Street ● Oakland, California 94607 ● (510) 832-5988 ● TIN: 94-1498382

BUDDHIST CHURCH OF OAKLAND 32nd ANNUAL BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT

Please print a copy of this form and submit it with checks made payable to the BUDDHIST CHURCH OF OAKLAND Yes to Corporate Sponsorship:

□ Gold Sponsor $2000 - one four-some including carts, meals, and hole-sponsor sign designating Gold Sponsor. Display company-provided banner at the tournament banquet, and one page advertisement in the tournament program booklet.

□ Silver Sponsor $1000 - one two-some including cart, meals, and hole-sponsor sign designating Silver Sponsor. Display company-provided banner at the tournament banquet, half (1/2) page advertisement in the tournament program booklet.

□ Bronze Sponsor $500 - one player including cart, meals, and hole-sponsor sign designating Bronze Sponsor. Display company-provided banner at the tournament banquet, one-quarter (1/4) page advertisement in the tournament program booklet. In order to include your sponsorship and advertisement in the tournament program, please send this form and your check by September 16 to the Buddhist Church of Oakland, Golf Tournament Committee, 825 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94607

□ I wish to be a hole sponsor for the 2019 BCO Golf Tournament. The minimum requested donation is $100. Please include the name(s) you wish to have appear on the hole-sponsor sign:

□ I do not wish to sponsor a hole, but I would like to provide a monetary donation to assist with the purchase of prizes for the tournament.

Amount enclosed: $___ ____

□ I wish to make a merchandise donation for use during the tournament. (The tournament committee will contact you.) Name:______________________________

Phone Number: ( ) _______________ E-mail Address: _____________________________

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HOST 2 Leader: Linda Minamoto Coverage for September support tasks including:

Welcome Coffee Hour Refreshments (9:00 am-9:50 am); Dharma chat refreshments (9/29); Sunday service greeters; Welcome back luncheon (9/8); Straighten Hondo week before major service (9/15); Ohigan Refreshments (9/22); Weekend garden clean-up; Busshin collation (9/8).

1 No Service 16th World Buddhist Women’s Convention San Francisco

2 Labor Day Office Closed

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4 Line Dancing 1:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting, Small Chapel, 7:00 pm

5 Momijikai, Small Chapel 10:00 am-2:00 pm

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7 Gakuen - First Day Social Hall & Issei Kaikan 9:00-12:00 pm

8 Welcome Coffee Hour 9:00 am-9:50 am Dharma Family Service Installations, Dharma School & Jr. YBA Officers, 10:00-11:00 am Shotsuki Memorial and Adult Dharma Service 11:00-11:45 am Welcome Back Luncheon Busshin Collation

9 Wanto Shodo Kai Issei Kaikan, 10 am-12 Noon Karaoke, Social Hall, 7:30-9:30 pm

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12 Gakuen-Adult Beginners Class Issei Kaikan 6:30-8:30 pm Concord Howakai 6:30-8:00 pm

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14 Gakuen Issei Kaikan, 9:00-12:00 pm Ikebana Issei Kaikan 1:30-4 pm

15 Welcome Coffee Hour 9:00 am-9:50 am Dharma Family Service 10:00-10:45 am

16 Karaoke, Social Hall, 7:30-9:30 pm

17 OFSCA General Meeting Issei Kaikan, 7:00-9:00 pm

18 Line Dancing 1:00 pm Business Committee Meeting-7:00-8:30 pm

19 Momijikai, Small Chapel 10:00 am-2:00 pm Gakuen-Adult Beginners Class Issei Kaikan 6:30-8:30 pm

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21 Gakuen Issei Kaikan, 9:00-12:00 pm

22 Welcome Coffee Hour 9:00 am-9:50 am Fall Ohigan Service 10:00-10:45 am Adult Fall Ohigan Service 10:45-11:30 am BEC Meeting-11:30 am Refreshments 11:30-12:30 pm Ashland Howakai 5:00-6:30pm


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25 Asian Health Services Monthly Meeting Social Hall, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

26 Gakuen-Adult Beginners Class Issei Kaikan 6:30-8:30 pm

27 Busshin Articles Due


29 Welcome Coffee Hour 9:00 am-9:50 am Dharma Family Service, Bishop’s Memorial Service 10:00-10:45 am Dharma Chat 10:45-11:30 am

30 BCO Golf Tournament Berkeley Country Club 10:00 am No Karaoke

SEPTEMBER 2019

SEPTEMBER 201914

Fri 1

2 Line Dancing 1:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting, Small Chapel, 7:00 pm


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6 Welcome Coffee Hour-9:00 am-9:50 am Dharma Family Service 10:00-10:45 am Shotsuki Memorial & Adult Dharma Service 10:45 -11:30 am Jr. YBA Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser Busshin Collation


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10 Gakuen-Adult Beginners Class Issei Kaikan 6:30-8:30 pm Concord Howakai 6:30-8:00 pm

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12 Gakuen Issei Kaikan, 9:00-12:00 pm Ikebana Issei Kaikan 1:30-4:00 pm Kids Club 5:00-8:00 pm

13 Welcome Coffee Hour-9:00 am-9:50 am Dharma Family Service 10:00 -10:45 am Eshinni/Kakushinni/Lady Ohtani Memorial Service, 10:45-11:30 am

14 Karaoke, Social Hall, 7:30-9:30 pm

15 OFSCA General Meeting Issei Kaikan, 7:00-9:00 pm

16 Line Dancing 1:00 pm Board Nominating Committee Meeting, Location: TBD, 6:30-8:30 pm Business Committee Meeting-7:00-8:30 pm


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20 Welcome Coffee Hour-9:00 am-9:50 am Dharma Family Service Keirokai Appreciation 10:00-11:00 am Keirokai Luncheon 11:30 am-1:00 pm Ashland Howakai 5:00-6:30pm


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23 Asian Health Services Monthly Meeting Social Hall, 9:00 am-12:00 pm

24 Gakuen-Adult Beginners Class Issei Kaikan 6:30-8:30 pm

25 Busshin Articles Due

26 Gakuen Issei Kaikan, 9:00-12:00 pm Jr. YBA Haunted House Prep 1:00 pm

27 Welcome Coffee Hour-9:00 am-9:50 am Dharma Family Service 10:00-10:45 am Halloween Party & Luncheon Dharma School 10:45 am-1:00 pm

28 Karaoke, Social Hall 7:30-9:30 pm

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31 Happy Halloween! Gakuen-Adult Beginners Class Issei Kaikan 6:30-8:30 pm

HOST 3: Leader: Jon Takagaki Coverage for October support tasks including:

Welcome Coffee Hour Refreshments (9:00 am-9:50 am);

Sunday services greeters; Straighten hondo the week before Keirokai

(10/13) Keirokai Appreciation luncheon; Weekend garden clean-up; Busshin collation.

OCTOBER 2019

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