Salida Sangha News--Upcoming retreats and events

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Brian Lesage will be leading two retreats for us in 2022.  The dates are February 5-6 and September 3-4.  Registration information for the February retreat will be sent to you next month.
 
Sangha Annual Meeting December 5th at 5:00 pm
Election of board members, approval of 2022 budget, this year in review and upcoming events will be covered at the annual meeting.  We also will welcome any input from our members at that time.  In view of keeping everyone safe and healthy we will be hosting the meeting on Zoom.  The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4871693695
Please join us!
 
Compassion In Action
Thank you all who attended the fundraising talk on the Mindfulness in the Jail Program. And for those of who couldn't come, here is a recording of the talk. 
 
Fundraising Talk: https://vimeo.com/645063860
Donation link: http://coloradogives.org/mindfulnessinthejail
 
If you decide to donate and you schedule your giving for the actual Colorado Gives Day, some funds will be matched (just click on the green link on the page)! If you would rather donate directly, please send checks to Mindfulness in the Jail P.O. 1610 Salida, CO 81201. 
MIJ facilitators and all program participants offer our gratitude.
 
Tuesday Noon Sits are now both in-person and online!  If you are joining online, here is our new link, please add to your weekly calendar:
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4871693695 
 
Sunday 5-6 pm Sits are being held at the sangha house with masks and safe distancing required.

Caring Committee
Kym Mellsop, chair of our caring committee wants you to know that "we are still here and would like to help anyone in our Sangha community who needs temporary help with meals, household tasks, shopping, driving to appointments etc."  Kym can be reached at 719-207-3077. 
Sangha Donations
Sensitive to the homeless situation in our community, the sangha made a donation to the Salida Winter Shelter for the unhomed.  We also made a year end donation to Brian Lesage in gratitude for his continued teachings.
Sangha House Inspection
In preparing our budget for next year the board was concerned about any repairs or updates that may be required at the house.  Bob Spencer, retired contractor, graciously performed a thorough pro bono inspection of the house and declared it in very good condition for it's age.  The few things that needed attention have been taken care of by the awesome Phil Sasso.

With our blessings to all for a happy, healthy, enlightened holiday season,
Your Salida Sangha Boardedit.