Thanks to everyone who helped make this day such a success!

by Lisa Steckler
We got to see Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche address us one last time before his retreat, the weather was great for our picnic, the mood was relaxed and joyful, we welcomed new members, raised some funds, and the children were there!

I wanted to let everyone know that with our fundraising efforts we were able to raise $400 which will go to The Sakyong’s Foundation  ”Rigden Thangka Project”, $600 for the Vancouver Shambhala New Building Fund, and 9 members raised their monthly dues (8 of those were to the suggested $60/month or BEYOND!)

It’s not too late if you would like to donate or raise your dues. Please contact Lisa Steckler at membership@vancouvershambhala.org for more info. This is the link to see the Rigden Thangka project:
http://www.sakyongfoundation.org/projects/shambhala-vision-campaign/rigden-lineage-thangka/

It was a truly great day.

*Special thanks to Marika Richoz for the amazing food. Please contact Lisa at membership@vancouvershambhala.org if you would like more information on her catering possibilities.
*Tom Baker for getting us all that donated bread from Terra Breads.
*Tyler Fox for leading us so well in many ways.
*Noelle Bird for taking such good care of the families and creating the autumn projects for the children.
*Mrs. Yugawa for her beautiful arrangements.
*Geoff Bannoff for the apples.
*Jillyan Gift, Hugo Slabbert, Catherine Saul, Carrie Abresch, Steve McGinty, Jason Leslie, Christian Monks, Lisa Hill, Anne Thompson, and Erin Root for being the helping elves with endless exertion.
And thanks to all of those that I forgot to mention!

KiKi SoSo!!!