{"id":1341,"date":"2024-08-09T19:14:08","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T23:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2024-08-09T19:19:31","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T23:19:31","slug":"ssscl-newsletter-august-11th-2024-sai-picnic-hal-berni-hanson-park-field-6-from-11-am-to-6-pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/announcements\/ssscl-newsletter-august-11th-2024-sai-picnic-hal-berni-hanson-park-field-6-from-11-am-to-6-pm\/","title":{"rendered":"SSSCL Newsletter – August 11th 2024 – Sai Picnic @ Hal & Berni Hanson Park, Field #6 from 11 am to 6 pm"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun\u00a0Newsletter.<\/div>\n
Please join with family for annual Sai Picnic this Sunday August 11\u00a0<\/b>@\u00a0<\/b>Hanson Park Recreation Field 6 (RF6)<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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Please look at Member and SSSE Registration in Important Center Updates Section below.<\/b><\/div>\n
More Details about Devotional, and Seva Activities below.<\/div>\n
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A Warm and Loving Sai Ram Dear\u00a0Members,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hope all of you had a divine and wonderful week with Swami\u2019s Grace!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

With divine blessing of Swami, last Sunday we had last summer devotional session where members practiced \u201cSri Mahishasura Mardini Strotram\u201d, participated in Kaivalya Vahini Satsang facilitated by brother Ramesh, and offered blissful bhajans to Swami. Thanks to Swami and hosts Nistalas for all Summer Satsangs.<\/b><\/p>\n

This Sunday August 11th, SSSCL will have our regular annual Sai Picnic at Hal & Berni Hanson Park, Field #6 from 11 am to 6 pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See below for important details.<\/p>\n

Please find this week's Centre Newsletter, updates from all wings (Devotion, SSSE, Seva & YA) along with Center Calendar for August 2024 and Zonal\/National and Regional updates.<\/p>\n

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SSSCL – SAI PICNIC on AUGUST 11th SUNDAY from 11 AM – 6 PM<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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“A healthy body is the best container for a healthy mind.” – Baba<\/p>\n

In true spirit of the above Divine quote, we have taken the initiative to organize our annual Sai Picnic on August 11th (Sunday) @ Hal and Berni Hanson Reg. Park, Hanson Park\u00a0Pavillion\u00a0#6 to come together with all SSSE children, Young Adults and Adults.<\/p>\n

Kindly reach out to the office bearers for more information.<\/p>\n

Below are Dos and Don'ts for us to follow and Google Maps Direction.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Recommend to wear sneakers than flip-flops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Use this GPS location for directions to get to the parking lot spot – click below blue button<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Follow instructions by Coordinators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth or face without washing your hands.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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Tentative Agenda<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, August 11th 2024 @ 11:00 AM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Setup (Please join if available)<\/b><\/p>\n

Games for All (Treasure hunt,<\/span><\/p>\n

Musical Chairs, Cocco etc.)
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CENTER NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 11th, 2024<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u201c<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>The moment you see your own beauty and are so filled with it that you forget all else, you are free from all bonds; you know that you are all beauty, all the glory, all the magnitude of the Universe\u2026<\/span>\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Sathya Sai Baba.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Please check the attached August 2024 Calendar above.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/h3>\n

Look for more details from Center, Devotional and SSSE, and Seva Sessions.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Subscription<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to SSSCL YouTube Channel:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@loudounsaicenter<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

IMPORTANT CENTER Updates<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun – 2024- 2025 Member & SSSE Registration Form:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    SaiRam Dear Members.<\/p>\n

    Please use this form to register you, your family members, and SSSE Students for 2024-2025.\u00a0 This registration form is for both existing and new members & SSSE.<\/b>\u00a0(In previous years we used to send two separate forms – one for member registration and another for SSSE registration.\u00a0 We have tried combining both into one form to make it easy for center members.)<\/p>\n

    If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us.<\/p>\n

    Please fill this form before August 27 2024 for planning our 2024-2025 SSSE Academic year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Link for the Form: Member & SSSE Registration Form<\/font><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Sairam<\/p>\n

    SSSCL Office Bearers\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    SSSCL 2024-25 Center Location Poll:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    SaiRam Dear Members: As we are getting ready to get back to Center for Fall Winter Spring 2024-25 Devotional SSSE Activities we would like to know your choices for our center location.\u00a0 As you all know, due to logistical reasons we have been meeting at Hovatter and want to see what you all think is our best option for the upcoming year.\u00a0 Please take time to participate in this poll.\u00a0 Results will be shared and with Swami\u2019s Grace hopefully will help us book the place based on the majority of center members' choice \ud83d\ude4f.\u00a0 Please reach out to us if you have any questions.\u00a0 Thanks.<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/forms.gle\/p8RApozqb976sZvW7<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu!!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Devotional Updates<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    No Devotional Session on Sunday August 11th due to SSSCL SAI PICNIC @ Hal & Hansen Park, Aldie.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SSSCL – Sri Krishnashtami Celebrations on Sunday August 25th @ Hovatter Elementary School from 9:00 AM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    SSSCL will be celebrating Krishnashtami at Hovatter Elementary school on Sunday August 25th. Please RSVP your availability using the link below.<\/p>\n

    RSVP Link:<\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/forms.gle\/qVbvqJ6SQbbwAiGS8<\/a><\/p>\n

    Last day for RSVP is Monday, August 12th by 5pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Tentative Agenda:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Altar setup (Please join if you are available)<\/span><\/p>\n

    10:00 AM \u2013 10:15 AM:\u00a0\u00a03 Oms, 21 Samastha Lokah, Swami Darshan Video \/ Divine Message<\/span><\/p>\n

    10:15 AM \u2013 10:35 AM: Chanting Bhagavat Gita Slokas & Madhurashthakam by SSSCL members<\/span><\/p>\n

    10:35 AM \u2013 11:45 AM:\u00a0Bhajan offerings by SSSE, YA and Adults (Krishna Bhajans), Krishna Medley(online)\u00a0and Swami Bhajan (Govinda Krishna Jai)<\/span><\/p>\n

    11:45 AM \u2013 12:00 PM: Closing Prayers<\/span><\/p>\n

    12:00 PM \u2013 1:00 PM: Light Prasadam & Cleanup.<\/span><\/p>\n

    P.S:\u00a0<\/p>\n

    1. We will reach out for Bhajan sign up.<\/p>\n

    2. Dress code:\u00a0Yellow\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    *Sadhana Hour – SSSGC USA – National Devotional Initiative <\/strong>for Bhagawan\u2019s Centennial Birthday celebrations.<\/p>\n

    Dates:\u00a0 Tonight, <\/strong>Friday, August 09th starting at 9 PM EST. \u00a0Sister Ramya Sethuratnam, Regional Devotional Coordinator for Region 9,<\/strong> will moderate the study circle session on the topic \u201cPurity, Patience and Perseverance\u201d. Please review the study guide included below prior to the study circle session. Please join.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Join Zoom Meeting<\/strong>: https:\/\/bit.ly\/SSSGCUSASadhanaHour<\/a><\/p>\n

    Meeting ID: 614 531 1483<\/p>\n

    Passcode: sairam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SSSCL – Upcoming Akhanda Bhajans & Bhagawan\u2019s 99th Birthday Celebrations<\/strong> – medley & song practices at center.<\/p>\n

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SSSCL – Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) Updates<\/span> <\/h3>\n

Summer Break for SSSE Classes from June 9th onwards.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Please register using the Member Registration and SSSE Registration Link Shared Above in Important Center Updates<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Other Important Announcements:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    SSSE Training to Region 2 again on Sept 7,8th, (online session on 14th)<\/span>.<\/strong> Attached is the flyer and Registration form. Balvikas is very close to Swami's heart and closer yet are the teachers who teach it. He often says, the work we do defines who we are. It is like a mirror. We have the body to do work only so that we sanctify time. Teaching SSSE is a sure shot way to sanctify our time and earn divine grace. (see attached Flyer)<\/p>\n

    To Register use below link: <\/strong><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeeDxVzc0TeCJ1B1RTGZK8ubvpunR5xaHJ_5fT29KtFTS1wLw\/viewform<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Any questions on SSSE related activities please reach out to SSSE coordinator, Sister Sai Vajra Neeraja @ sse@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSSCL – SEVA UPDATES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Month of August 2024 Seva Activities<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Narayana Seva: Dinner at Reston Shelter (August 17th)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Desc: Prepare and serve dinner at Reston Shelter located at: 11975 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 on\u00a0Saturday, August 17th, 2024.<\/p>\n

    Signup Link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-50525723-august#\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Narayana Seva: Breakfast at Leesburg Shelter (August 24th)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Desc: Prepare and serve breakfast at Leesburg Shelter located at:19520 Meadowview Ct, Leesburg, VA 20175 on Saturday, August 24th, 2024.<\/p>\n

    Signup link: https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-50525732-august#\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    *SSSCL – Back to School donation drive*:<\/strong> With our beloved Bhagavan's grace, we have an opportunity to support our community by providing School Supplies to the kids in need. Around this time of the year for the past few years, Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun runs “Back to the School” donation drive. This year we are supporting the following organizations: NVFS, Homeless shelters, and public schools in low\u00a0income\u00a0areas.<\/p>\n

    Signup Link: https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-50385730-2024#\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For any Seva related questions, please reach out to Seva Coordinator, Brother Vijay @ seva@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SSSCL – Young Adults Updates<\/span><\/h3>\n

YA Re-registration Form:<\/strong>\u00a0Please look for information from YA reps\u00a0to re-confirm as active YA of the center by registering using the link below.
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    We express our immense gratitude to Dearest Swami in launching the \u201c100 Acts of Kindness<\/strong>\u201d National Sri Sathya Sai Global Council-USA Young Adult Service Project: a Heartfelt YA Service Offering to Our Dearest Swami, On Occasion of Swami's Holy Centennial Birthday Celebrations! <\/p>\n

    We envision every YA across the U.S. to fulfill at least\u00a0100 acts of kindness each,\u00a0leading up to\u00a0Swami\u2019s Centennial Celebrations\u00a0in November 2025. Partaking in this service sadhana is a special opportunity to offer our deepest gratitude to Swami through our unity of thought, word, and deed.<\/p>\n

    “Acts of kindness\u201d\u00a0could be\u00a0leaving a kind thank you note, giving a small token of appreciation to the local fire station or custodial staff, spending time with the elderly, or just taking the time to smile and listen to others!\u00a0It is any act of selflessness that promotes positivity and looking outwards to \u201csee the Sai in all.\u201d Each time you partake in an act of kindness, kindly log in your service experience through this brief Google Form: <\/strong>https:\/\/forms.gle\/uVmgmYhhqGWdfK4b6<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Through this Google Form, we hope to collect an abundance of heartfelt reflections that can be compiled and expressed in a final offering for Swami\u2019s 100th Birthday. It will be inspiring to read about the diversity of service projects and acts of kindness completed by all of us YAs, through a spirit of unity and teamwork. <\/p>\n

    The 100 Acts of Kindness Service Project is simply a goal, as the magnitude of our devotion and love cannot be quantified for our Dearest Swami! Let us all join together in offering these service acts of kindness to our Dearest Swami and may we experience His infinite love and grace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have any questions and (or) looking for more YA updates, please reach out to our\u00a0Female YA Rep Varsha Rao @ yafrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a> and\u00a0<\/strong>Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram<\/strong> @ yamrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSSGC's\u00a0 Regional, National and Zonal Updates<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Updates from DMV & Region 2 Centers:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSSGC (USA) – Region 2 Updates:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    SSSGC Region 2 – Second Sai-lent Retreat of 2024 | 25-27 Oct 2024:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Offering our most reverential pranamas at the Divine Lotus Feet of our Dearest Lord\u00a0Bhagavan Sri Sathya\u00a0Sai\u00a0Baba. We are delighted to announce that SSSGC-USA Region 2 will be hosting the second\u00a0Sai-lent Retreat of 2024 in October.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Here are the details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Dates:<\/strong> 5 PM 25th Oct (Friday)\u00a0\u00a0to 12 PM 27th Oct (Sunday) 2024<\/p>\n

    Location:<\/strong> Vraj Temple,\u00a0\u00a051 Manor Rd, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. (This has AC\/heated rooms and auditoriums)<\/p>\n

    Please use the following website to register for\u00a0the Sai-lent\u00a0retreat:<\/span><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/retreat\/sailent-retreat-oct2024\/<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Please note that the retreat can accommodate only 50 participants.\u00a0We encourage devotees to register early to secure their place.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sadhana Initiatives for all devotees\/centers in our region 2<\/strong> as a collective\/individual offering to our beloved Bhagawan on his 99th Birthday and Centenary celebrations. Our Region 2 Devotional Coordinator Krishna Prayaga in collaboration with Our SSSGC Region 2 Center Devotional Coordinators formulated the following.<\/p>\n

    Individual\/Family Sadhana:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    – Chant \u201cSamastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu\u201d at least 9 times a day.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Chant any or all of these Mantras at least 9 times a day<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u201cOm Sri Sai Ram\u201d, \u201cGayatri Mantra\u201d, \u201cSai Gayatri\u201d or \u201cMrutyunjaya Mantra\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Read Tapovanam once a month (Read the whole book in a day\/week or a chapter a week, according to convenience\/preference).<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Likhita Japa – Write \u201cOm Sri Sairam '' at least for 9 minutes a day. ( The books will be collected and sent to Parthi to be used for Vibhuti Packaging.)<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Learn 9 New Bhajans before November 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

    – At Least for 9 minutes a day Read Swami\u2019s Literature, Listen to Swami\u2019s Speeches or devotees experiences about Swami<\/span><\/p>\n

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    pdf icon SSSE_Guru_Training_Baltimore_Flyer.pdf<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun\u00a0Newsletter. Please join with family for annual Sai Picnic this Sunday August 11\u00a0@\u00a0Hanson Park Recreation Field 6 (RF6) https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/qq1LqAxv6dCKmSAG8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy Please look at Member and SSSE Registration in Important Center Updates Section below. More Details about Devotional, and Seva Activities below. SRI SATHYA …<\/p>\n

    SSSCL Newsletter – August 11th 2024 – Sai Picnic @ Hal & Berni Hanson Park, Field #6 from 11 am to 6 pm<\/span> Read More »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":200,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1341"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1341"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1341\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}