HSS, Seattle

On the 16 day of August, 2009 in the season of summer. Swami Vivekananda Shaka and Subramaniam Bhartiya Shaka had sports event held at Lake Boren Park in New Castle.
The sports event started at 10:30 a.m will lots of fun and joyful games. Mahila, Tarun and Bala had separate games. Each game was conducted by Khel Parmukh. Everyone had fun and it was a great apportunity to meet different familes from other Shakas and perhaps some new families were also there. Not forgetting Butani familes who were transported by some of our Karyekartas. Thank you very much for providing that wonderful service for Bhutani familes. I believe that Butani families also got a chance to see how we conduct Shaka every Sunday.

Every family’s participation and support are greatly appreciated. Every family contributed for lunch. Lunch was served at 12:30pm followed by Bhojan Mantra. The shaka was conducted by Mukhya Shikshika with the sankhya of 111 sewak and sevikas. Sonaljee did prarthana. After lunch, all Mahila, Tarun and Bala divided into the 4 groups. Each team played separate games - Soccer, Long Tennis, Volley ball and Cricket.

Everyone enjoyed all the games. Some Mahila went for a walk to the Lake. The food was really delicious!! Thank you to all the Sevikas that made that yummy food.
Finally, the sports event ended with some announcements and Shanti Mantra.
Swami Vivekananda Shaka won the first place in all the games. Congratulations to Swami Vivekananda Team.

-Geetal Sharon Dutt.