Author: Elizabeth Cheslak
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Kindness and Dharma
A Dharma Talk was given by Elizabeth Cheslak on April 20, 2025. The poem read and referenced is “Kindness” by the contemporary American poet Naomi Shihab Nye.
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Community Meeting Minutes, March 30, 2025
Facilitator, Mariko Foulk 1. The new elected board have been met twice so far. The board members are: a. Yair Rivlin – Presidentb. Dennis Greggio – Treasurerc. Phyllis Ford – Tech Liaisond. Judi Pawloski – Secretarye. Lisa Zucker – Scheduling Coordinator, Secretary Back-up 2. The board defined its main goal: Enabling and helping the sangha,…
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A Gathering to Honor Mary Grannan
We honor our Dharma sister and dear friend Mary Grannan this Friday, January 12, 2024. Join Mary’s family and friends as we remember her together.
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Annual Community Meeting Minutes, December 10, 2023
The 2023 Annual Community Meeting was held December 10, 2023. Business included electing new members to the Board of Directors, sharing annual reports, and discussing technology and teachers for the future.
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Still Mountain Sangha Potluck and Celebration, Sunday, August 20, 2023
An invitation to share food and friendship with fellow mediators, August 20, 2023, at 11:45 am. We will celebrate being together with a Pot Luck meal.
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Community Meeting Minutes, June 11, 2023
President’s report – Elizabeth Encouraged Sangha members to consider a turn on the Board in 6 months to become more involved. Thanks and recognition was given to the various committees, especially the new ones: the setting up and taking down of TSRC for gatherings and the Social Committee. Also included treasurer’s report as Sunil is out of…
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Community Meeting Minutes, October 16, 2022
President’s Comment – “Let loving kindness prevail in every moment.” Treasurer’s Report – Lisa Zucker Still Mountain finances are stable at this time. Other items — Shaila Catherine took over the retreat at Columbiere and returned the deposit to Still Mountain. Mary suggested that we keep giving dana as our savings account is low. Judy…
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Community Meeting Minutes, June 12, 2022
1. Treasurer report – Lisa Accounts stable. TSWC room rental was paid for October through May. It will continue now with a monthly schedule payment. Rental payment for classes will be determined. Dana mentioned with possible automatic deduction to become available. 2. Teacher Council report – Bilha Tomorrow is a monthly meeting with…
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Community Meeting Minutes, April 10, 2022
Board report – Elizabeth Still Mountain is stable in operation, guided by Vision Statement and grounded in dharma. Treasurer report – Lisa Thanks to Judi G and Walter for their help. A loose-leaf binder with the tasks and activities of…
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Community Meeting Minutes, February 13, 2022
1. President Board Report Given by Lisa for Elizabeth Transition of Board New member Mariko 2. Teacher Council Report Bilha Council and Board to meet and having mission statement as baseline, invite sangha to discuss their needs and wishes. Coming retreat with Carol March 25-27. Theme-PerceptionDetails on website and can contact Carol for more information Shaila Catherine will be presenting…
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Still Mountain Community Meetings
Dear Still Mountain Sangha, Still Mountain Community Meetings are held the second Sunday of the even months. Meetings begin with brief reports from the Board and the Teacher Council. The remainder of Community Meeting time is devoted to what the members of the Sangha would like to talk about: what issues you’d like to consider, what…
