Category Archives: General Announcements
Potluck Sunday after Latihan
PLEASE COME!!! AFTER LATIHAN. SUNDAY JULY 19.
We are having a Subud Greater Seattle potluck social this coming Sunday July 19. Bring a favorite dish, an instrument if you are so inclined, games, and yourself. It’s also the end of Ramadan. Eat, talk, apologize (again.)
We’ll have some fun!!!!
Looking forward to seeing you.
Potluck Gathering Sunday July 19th
Hello Brothers and Sisters,
This next Sunday (July 19th) after latihan we are having a potluck gathering. Come celebrate the end of Ramadan if you were fasting, or come enjoy the company of your brothers and sisters in Subud. Bring a favorite dish to share.
Thank You
Marston – Chair SGS
Regional Helpers on the Kitsap Peninsula
From Lucia A Ryan:
The Regional Helpers are planning to be here on the Kitsap Peninsula this coming weekend, July 18 and 19. Just a note that they are not going to be in Seattle on those days.
I noticed an announcement in the Greater Seattle Newsletter and thought you wouldn’t mind a note of correction.
I truly appreciate your efforts to produce the Newsletter and thank you so very much.
Cheers,
Lucia Ryan
Olympic Peninsula Neighborhood
No Latihan in B/SV Sunday
Looking forward to seeing you. We hope that as many as possible will join us.
Serena for the Bellingham-SV Dewan
No Latihan Saturday, July 18
There will be no latihan Saturday, July 18 due to a rental event in the reception hall.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
OTHER NOTES:
Latihan happens for Men Tuesday mornings at 10:45am for an 11am start. Great way to beat mid-week blahs. Evan Padilla’s a regular.
Latihan happens Thursdays at 12:45pm for the women for a 1pm start. More details on Latihan times here.
Also, PLEASE LOCK THE DOOR LEADING TO THE NEW RAMP FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CHAPEL CLOSET. It was unlocked again today and has been left unlocked several times.
Finished Handicap Ramp! (Video)
Your humble narrator (& his trusty companion) gives you a tour of the new handicap access ramp at the Subud House, funded by the Muhammed Subuh Foundation and built by Resident Carpenter of Subud Greater Seattle, David Lynch. The ramp now makes Spring Street Center accessible to people in wheelchairs for weddings and other events. Enjoy a video taken today of the new feature of the Seattle Subud House.
And see a video with David Lynch here: https://www.subudgreaterseattle.com/constructing-a-ramp-for-disabled/
Constructing a Ramp for Disabled
A project many years in the making is coming to fruition thanks to the Muhammad Subuh Foundation, the Subud Greater Seattle Dewan and “Resident Carpenter” David Lynch. Grants totaling $16,000 have enabled the construction of a ramp, done to ADA specifications, that would make the first floor of the Seattle Subud House accessible to folks in wheelchairs for latihan, weddings and the other myriad events held in that space. Former Chair of Subud Greater Seattle, David Lynch entered the successful bid for the project and is sleeping in the Men’s Latihan Hall on an airbed with his Brother-in-Law Tom Young until the project is completed. The recent hot spell makes this arrangement not as bad as it might sound.
David gave your humble blog editor a guided tour of the project in this video:
The ramp is expected to take up to two weeks to complete, so stop by the north side of the house, or the Men’s Latihan Hall and give a howdy and a thank you to the resident carpenter of Subud Greater Seattle, David Lynch.
Support Your Local Subud
Flutist. From Local Helper Jim O’Halloran:
Hi everyone!
Subud Canada Western Regional Family Gathering
Now this is something to look forward to!
(Subud Canada Western Regional Family Gathering)
By: Hadidjah Gregory June 2, 2015
The Subud Canada Western Regional Family Gathering at Crescent Beach has become another chance for U.S. Subud members to cross over the Border into Canada and enjoy some of the best of times. It was held over the U.S. Memorial Day Weekend.
I really want to say put THIS on your calendar as soon as dates are announced for next year and start looking forward to a real breath of fresh air. In a perfect place to relax and receive (your latihan of course) as well as the beautiful sweetness of place that the Alexandra Retreat and Events Center offers.
It felt like being part of a wonderful family; welcomed, included and appreciated just for coming.
Yes, we did latihan. Yes, we met in a few circles. Yes, we sang and danced and remembered what a happy child feels like, and we could take beautiful walks by the water, or into the very quaint town center.
We could take naps inside or outside, we could be earnest or silly and even feel alone in the midst of the crowd while wrapped in our own thoughts if we liked. The food was always there, and very good, the coffee was always fresh or almost ready; the laughter was light and frequent.
Of course, next year more people of all ages would be nice, more “talks”, more sharing, more music and dancing and more “anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” Yes, of course, there was a closing circle and the big take away for me was “This is great.” It works. My hope is Subud Canada keeps doing this there and really encourage people to save the time and the money to make it next year. They also started an assistance fund that will hopefully be large enough in a year’s time to assist.
Oh and by the way this is less than two hours from Seattle to Surrey (including customs). The Alexandra Center has a vision and a mission that we share.
Vision? “A vibrant inclusive and caring community.”
Mission? “To gather, grow and build a spirit of community.”