News about Steve
Many of you may have already heard, but for those that have not… In the last days of February, while installing some prayer flags at the sanctuary on Maui, Steve noticed that he had trouble speaking to his friend Roger. He immediately went to the emergency room and has since had brain tumor surgery. He has a rare, aggressive, fast growing cancer (GBM: glioblastoma multiforme) that cannot be cured but is treated with a standard protocol of radiology and chemo which he is undergoing now.
You can visit his Caring Bridge Site for what is truly an inspiring and heart-connecting chronicle of his journey. The site name is stevenkarmstrong. Here’s the link: https://www.caringbridge.org/
Common Ground Meditation Center will be having an event on Tuesday, May 15th at 7 PM to help support Steve’s medical expenses. You can also make a donation directly to Vipassana Metta Foundation here: http://vipassanametta.org/wp/
Summer Retreat with Kamala Masters, June 15-24
There is still space for the June 15-24 retreat with Kamala Masters at Koinonia Retreat Center. Click here to register. You can register online or use the registration form within the newsletter to mail along with a check. The focus of the retreat will be “Deepening Awareness of Life with Equanimity.”
TCVC offers scholarships for up to half the cost of a shared room at the retreat. If you wish, you may request to share a room with another person attending the retreat and we will make every effort to accommodate your request. Beginning meditators and people of all races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions and abilities are welcome. If you have any questions or concerns about attending the retreat, please talk to the registrar. Email her at retreats@tcvc.info.
Wishing you well,
TCVC Board