Event Occurs After a Six-Year Hiatus
After a six-year hiatus, Placer Buddhist Church (PBC) honored its Keiro members with a Nov. 10 party filled with good friends, good food and wonderful entertainment.
The previous Keiro celebration was held in 2018 before the pandemic.
The weather was perfect. Keiro members were greeted with a corsage or boutonniere before they entered the Hondo.
Minister’s Assistant Koichi Mizushima from the Buddhist Church of Sacramento officiated the November Shotsuki Hoyo service, reminding us how connected we all are in this busy world.
Before the service ended, the 39 Keiro members posed for a photo in front of the Onaijin. It was heartwarming to see our seniors greeting each other as they moved into position, as some members hadn’t seen each other in years.
Following the service, guests picked up name tags to hold their seats at a table. Bar service was available and champagne and apple cider were provided. Nob Nimura led the room in a toast. Allan Yamashiro introduced each Keiro member by name, with the audience clapping and cheering. Each Keiro member also received a special manju package and many enjoyed having their individual and family photos taken by Hiroshi Matsuda.
While everyone enjoyed the delicious buffet provided by Jing Jing Chinese in Rocklin, we were treated to a wonderful show featuring Mizushima, his daughter Ellie and his father Henry. This talented trio delighted the crowd with their songs, offered in both English and Japanese.
Attendees reported how much they enjoyed the party. It took some coaxing and logistics to get so many Keiro members to attend, and the efforts were well worth it.
The decision to bring back this Keiro Kai party was accomplished with an enthusiastic committee. With much gratitude, it was an honor to celebrate our oldest church members who volunteered countless hours to make Placer Buddhist Church what it is today.
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