Monthly Archives: April 2011

Japan Earthquake Relief

Tonari Gumi extends its thoughts and best wishes for all of the people struggling in Japan with this tragic earthquake and tsunami. The Red Cross has recommended that any support be financial rather than material goods. Donations may be made … Continue reading

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Tonari Gumi cookbook “Home Away from Home”

We had a book signing event at Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks on Saturday May 28, 2011. It was a huge success! See our Flickr photos! North by Northwest from CBC Radio British Columbia (Highlights) bcnxnw_20110528_63609.mp3 (MP3 Format Sound, 56.4 KB) … Continue reading

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Tonari Gumi History Book “Spirit of the Issei: The story of Tonari Gumi” Now Available!!

“Spirit of the Issei: The Story of the Tonari Gumi” tells the story of how an upstart group of Japanese immigrants joined forces with Canadian-born third-generation Japanese-Canadians to re-energize a community and through the spirit of volunteerism provide help to … Continue reading

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2011 Membership information

The 2011 membership drive has begun. Membership is $30. Memberships apply to the period between January 1st and December 31st. Menbership dues are payable in cash or by cheque only. TweetShare

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The Telephone Buddy Program

Looking Forward to that weekly phone call! It has been two months since we started the Telephone Buddy Program, in which our volunteers call seniors on a weekly basis. Our participants really enjoy the program ? they tell us how … Continue reading

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