SLOBC BUDDHIST WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Happy Spring! I love the spring weather with cool but sunny days. The rainy weather we had rewards us now with beautiful flowers everywhere. The poppies are blooming and starting to color the hillsides and edges of highways.

We had a small but enthusiastic group celebrating Keirokai on Saturday, March 16. There was a short service conducted by Rev. Nakano then we were treated to delicious appetizers provided by Julie C. She outdid herself with the variety and beauty of the appetizer table! We had a delicious bento lunch catered from Kumi Ko Restaurant that featured chicken teriyaki, sushi rolls, shrimp and vegetable tempura, salad, miso soup and more or a vegetarian bento that featured tofu teriyaki, cucumber rolls, vegetable tempura, salad and miso soup. Everything was delicious! Then it was game show time! Gary, Ben, Kat and Ruthie created fun games that had us all jumping to participate. There were also raffle prizes that were enjoyed by all. Then we had dessert with a beautiful and delicious cake from Arroyo Grande Bakery and luscious cream puffs from Julie. The party was fun and enjoyed by all.

In April we celebrate Hanamatsuri which observes the birth of the historical Buddha in Lumbini Garden. The Hanamatsuri service will be on April 14 beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. Please try to attend this very special service. There will be a Hanamido, a miniature pavilion decorated with beautiful fresh flowers which is a replica of Lumbini Garden. If you have flowers to donate, please bring them to the church on Saturday, April 13. Remember that the flowers cannot have thorns or a strong scent.



In Gassho,

Sandy