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This month at Tonari Gumi
May 2012 S M T W T F S 1 JSL (Beginner)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30Classes are offered at the beginner and intermediate levels and are led by experienced instructors who teach reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Participants vary widely in nationality and age making for a very international setting. The beginner’s class is for first time students of Japanese who cannot yet read hiragana or katakana, or for students who are not yet able to have basic conversations.
JSL (Intermediate)
11:30 - 13:0011:30 – 13:00Japanese class for intermediate
Osteofit
12:30 - 13:3012:30 – 13:30Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Poker Club
13:45 - 15:1513:45 – 15:15There is no betting of money, but this program is just as serious and fun as if we were playing with real money. Cards are not only fun to play, they are a good mental exercise and are useful for keeping the mind sharp. Participants are mainly seniors.
2 Gateball
10:00 - 14:3010:00 – 14:30Gateball is a game invented in Japan which is similar to croquet, and is a tactical sport that is played between teams of five people. Although it has an image of being a sport for seniors, nowadays there is an increase in popularity among elementary students, university students and even younger adults. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you are inexperienced and don’t have equipment.
Family Drop-in
10:30 - 12:3010:30 – 12:30This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.
3 Piano Sing-a-long
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30Free for members and volunteers, $5 for non-member seniors and $6 for non-member non-seniors. Please join us as we sing familiar and nostalgic Japanese songs together.
Osteofit 1
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Games for Seniors
13:00 - 16:3013:00 – 16:30Of course Tonari Gumi offers the version of mahjong where no gambling is involved. In order to win, mahjong requires much brain work to come up with different combinations for your tiles and to effectively calculate leftover tiles. This is the perfect game for keeping an active brain. If you are a beginner, we will teach you the rules so please join us.
Osteofit 2
13:00 - 14:0013:00 – 14:00Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
4 Craft Club
10:00 - 15:0010:00 – 15:00This is a crafts club for seniors. It is a volunteer project, so you do not pay a monthly fee like the other programs but since participants are volunteers, we only accept people who can continue on an extended period. Please contact us if you enjoy crafts and knitting and will be able to help on a long-term basis.
ESL(Intermediate)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30ESL(Intermediate)
Vocabulary, idioms, grammar study using West Coast Reader, a monthly publication for ESL learners.ESL(Beginner)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30ESL(Beginner)
Survival English for life in Canada: Participants learn everyday English and useful phrases to help them navigate daily life.Lunch Program (reservation required）
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Every Monday and Friday, volunteers make delicious lunches, usually in Japanese style but sometimes with a Japanese-Western blend, which include main dishes, side dishes, rice, miso soup and dessert. Numbers are limited, so please call ahead if you would like a lunch.
Karaoke
13:00 - 16:3013:00 – 16:30This is a friendly and fun karaoke program. You not only get to enjoy singing the songs you love, but you get a chance to listen to others and learn a few new songs to add to your repertoire.
5 6 7 Exercise & Massage
10:15 - 11:3010:15 – 11:30Beginning with a ‘Radio Workout’ warm up, we carry out full-body exercises focusing on the joints, stretching, coordination drills and massage. Since our participants are primarily seniors, we cater exercise to your condition and physical abilities.
Lunch Program (reservation required）
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Every Monday and Friday, volunteers make delicious lunches, usually in Japanese style but sometimes with a Japanese-Western blend, which include main dishes, side dishes, rice, miso soup and dessert. Numbers are limited, so please call ahead if you would like a lunch.
Minyo Dance
13:00 - 14:0013:00 – 14:00We offer a folk dancing program taught by an instructor of the Otowa style and dance with uchiwa fans and hanagasa hats in hand. Kimonos and happi coats are worn and we perform at the Powell Street Festival and at nursing homes. Participants are mostly senior citizens so this is ideal for people who would like to have fun but not strenuous activity.
8 JSL (Beginner)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30Classes are offered at the beginner and intermediate levels and are led by experienced instructors who teach reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Participants vary widely in nationality and age making for a very international setting. The beginner’s class is for first time students of Japanese who cannot yet read hiragana or katakana, or for students who are not yet able to have basic conversations.
Senior Life Seminar
10:30 - 11:3010:30 – 11:30Making a ending note.
JSL (Intermediate)
11:30 - 13:0011:30 – 13:00Japanese class for intermediate
Osteofit
12:30 - 13:3012:30 – 13:30Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Poker Club
13:45 - 15:1513:45 – 15:15There is no betting of money, but this program is just as serious and fun as if we were playing with real money. Cards are not only fun to play, they are a good mental exercise and are useful for keeping the mind sharp. Participants are mainly seniors.
9 Gateball
10:00 - 14:3010:00 – 14:30Gateball is a game invented in Japan which is similar to croquet, and is a tactical sport that is played between teams of five people. Although it has an image of being a sport for seniors, nowadays there is an increase in popularity among elementary students, university students and even younger adults. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you are inexperienced and don’t have equipment.
Family Drop-in
10:30 - 12:3010:30 – 12:30This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.
E-tegami workshop
13:30 - 15:3013:30 – 15:30E-tegami is post card with self-drawn picture.
If you are interested, please register in advance as seats are limited.Family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
13:30 - 15:0013:30 – 15:00Life for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can be quite difficult. This is because these caregivers may find it hard to communicate with others about their emotional disturbances, and because the symptoms of the people they care for continue to worsen, despite their efforts.
There are local support groups in many communities. For caregivers, however, they can still experience difficulty when it is challenging for them to express their feelings and to comprehend information in English.
To overcome this language barrier, Tonari Gumi is organizing a Japanese support group for “family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia”. The objective of this group is to provide family caregivers with a safe environment where they can exchange their feelings and experiences in the Japanese language.
Family members and caregivers of individuals with Alzhemier’s disease and dementia are all welcome to this meeting. If interested, please contact Tonari Gumi.10 Osteofit 1
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Games for Seniors
13:00 - 16:3013:00 – 16:30Of course Tonari Gumi offers the version of mahjong where no gambling is involved. In order to win, mahjong requires much brain work to come up with different combinations for your tiles and to effectively calculate leftover tiles. This is the perfect game for keeping an active brain. If you are a beginner, we will teach you the rules so please join us.
Osteofit 2
13:00 - 14:0013:00 – 14:00Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
11 Craft Club
10:00 - 15:0010:00 – 15:00This is a crafts club for seniors. It is a volunteer project, so you do not pay a monthly fee like the other programs but since participants are volunteers, we only accept people who can continue on an extended period. Please contact us if you enjoy crafts and knitting and will be able to help on a long-term basis.
ESL(Intermediate)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30ESL(Intermediate)
Vocabulary, idioms, grammar study using West Coast Reader, a monthly publication for ESL learners.ESL(Beginner)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30ESL(Beginner)
Survival English for life in Canada: Participants learn everyday English and useful phrases to help them navigate daily life.Lunch Program (reservation required）
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Every Monday and Friday, volunteers make delicious lunches, usually in Japanese style but sometimes with a Japanese-Western blend, which include main dishes, side dishes, rice, miso soup and dessert. Numbers are limited, so please call ahead if you would like a lunch.
Brain Training
13:00 - 14:1513:00 – 14:15This program is provided in Japanese.
Karaoke
13:00 - 16:3013:00 – 16:30This is a friendly and fun karaoke program. You not only get to enjoy singing the songs you love, but you get a chance to listen to others and learn a few new songs to add to your repertoire.
12 13 14 Exercise & Massage
10:15 - 11:3010:15 – 11:30Beginning with a ‘Radio Workout’ warm up, we carry out full-body exercises focusing on the joints, stretching, coordination drills and massage. Since our participants are primarily seniors, we cater exercise to your condition and physical abilities.
Lunch Program (reservation required）
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Every Monday and Friday, volunteers make delicious lunches, usually in Japanese style but sometimes with a Japanese-Western blend, which include main dishes, side dishes, rice, miso soup and dessert. Numbers are limited, so please call ahead if you would like a lunch.
Minyo Dance
13:00 - 14:0013:00 – 14:00We offer a folk dancing program taught by an instructor of the Otowa style and dance with uchiwa fans and hanagasa hats in hand. Kimonos and happi coats are worn and we perform at the Powell Street Festival and at nursing homes. Participants are mostly senior citizens so this is ideal for people who would like to have fun but not strenuous activity.
15 JSL (Beginner)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30Classes are offered at the beginner and intermediate levels and are led by experienced instructors who teach reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Participants vary widely in nationality and age making for a very international setting. The beginner’s class is for first time students of Japanese who cannot yet read hiragana or katakana, or for students who are not yet able to have basic conversations.
JSL (Intermediate)
11:30 - 13:0011:30 – 13:00Japanese class for intermediate
Osteofit
12:30 - 13:3012:30 – 13:30Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Poker Club
13:45 - 15:1513:45 – 15:15There is no betting of money, but this program is just as serious and fun as if we were playing with real money. Cards are not only fun to play, they are a good mental exercise and are useful for keeping the mind sharp. Participants are mainly seniors.
16 Walking
10:00 - 14:0010:00 – 14:00From April to September, once a month, we visit different parks and trails for walks. Because most of our participants are seniors, we carefully pick places with shades and less slopes. For those who are interested, we gather after the walk for lunch.
Gateball
10:00 - 14:3010:00 – 14:30Gateball is a game invented in Japan which is similar to croquet, and is a tactical sport that is played between teams of five people. Although it has an image of being a sport for seniors, nowadays there is an increase in popularity among elementary students, university students and even younger adults. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you are inexperienced and don’t have equipment.
Family Drop-in
10:30 - 12:3010:30 – 12:30This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.
Bowling
13:00 - 15:3013:00 – 15:30Every month, on the afternoon of the third Wednesday, we play 5-pin bowling at Grandview Lanes near Broadway Station. Most of our participants are seniors. Although the ball is smaller and lighter compared to 10-pin bowling, it requires better control of the ball.
17 Table Tennis Club
09:30 - 11:3009:30 – 11:30We take turns to play on a first-come-first-serve basis. It’s free to play for all TG members and volunteers, $5 for non-member seniors and $6 for non-member non-seniors. No sign-up necessary – just bring your racket and come play!
Games for Seniors
13:00 - 16:3013:00 – 16:30Of course Tonari Gumi offers the version of mahjong where no gambling is involved. In order to win, mahjong requires much brain work to come up with different combinations for your tiles and to effectively calculate leftover tiles. This is the perfect game for keeping an active brain. If you are a beginner, we will teach you the rules so please join us.
Birthday Party (Apr. - Jun.)
14:00 - 15:3014:00 – 15:30The party is for our members and volunteers whose birthday is between April to June.
18 Craft Club
10:00 - 15:0010:00 – 15:00This is a crafts club for seniors. It is a volunteer project, so you do not pay a monthly fee like the other programs but since participants are volunteers, we only accept people who can continue on an extended period. Please contact us if you enjoy crafts and knitting and will be able to help on a long-term basis.
ESL(Intermediate)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30ESL(Intermediate)
Vocabulary, idioms, grammar study using West Coast Reader, a monthly publication for ESL learners.ESL(Beginner)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30ESL(Beginner)
Survival English for life in Canada: Participants learn everyday English and useful phrases to help them navigate daily life.Lunch Program (reservation required）
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Every Monday and Friday, volunteers make delicious lunches, usually in Japanese style but sometimes with a Japanese-Western blend, which include main dishes, side dishes, rice, miso soup and dessert. Numbers are limited, so please call ahead if you would like a lunch.
Karaoke
13:00 - 16:3013:00 – 16:30This is a friendly and fun karaoke program. You not only get to enjoy singing the songs you love, but you get a chance to listen to others and learn a few new songs to add to your repertoire.
19 20 21 Victoria Day: Closed
* -*Tonari Gumi will be closed
22 JSL (Beginner)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30Classes are offered at the beginner and intermediate levels and are led by experienced instructors who teach reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Participants vary widely in nationality and age making for a very international setting. The beginner’s class is for first time students of Japanese who cannot yet read hiragana or katakana, or for students who are not yet able to have basic conversations.
JSL (Intermediate)
11:30 - 13:0011:30 – 13:00Japanese class for intermediate
Osteofit
12:30 - 13:3012:30 – 13:30Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Poker Club
13:45 - 15:1513:45 – 15:15There is no betting of money, but this program is just as serious and fun as if we were playing with real money. Cards are not only fun to play, they are a good mental exercise and are useful for keeping the mind sharp. Participants are mainly seniors.
23 Gateball
10:00 - 14:3010:00 – 14:30Gateball is a game invented in Japan which is similar to croquet, and is a tactical sport that is played between teams of five people. Although it has an image of being a sport for seniors, nowadays there is an increase in popularity among elementary students, university students and even younger adults. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you are inexperienced and don’t have equipment.
Family Drop-in
10:30 - 12:3010:30 – 12:30This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.
Kuishinbo-kai
13:30 - 15:3013:30 – 15:30Kuishibo-kai; enjoy eating what you produce with friends
24 Yoga Class
10:30 - 11:3010:30 – 11:30If you are interested in joining us, please call Tonari Gumi to sign up.
Fee: Member senior-$4, Member non senior-$4.50, Non member senior-$5, Non member non senior-$6Osteofit 1
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Games for Seniors
13:00 - 16:3013:00 – 16:30Of course Tonari Gumi offers the version of mahjong where no gambling is involved. In order to win, mahjong requires much brain work to come up with different combinations for your tiles and to effectively calculate leftover tiles. This is the perfect game for keeping an active brain. If you are a beginner, we will teach you the rules so please join us.
Osteofit 2
13:00 - 14:0013:00 – 14:00Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Calligraphy
14:15 - 15:4514:15 – 15:45Calligraphy class is full with waiting lists now. If you are interested in this class, please contact TG and put your name on the waiting list for class.
25 Craft Club
10:00 - 15:0010:00 – 15:00This is a crafts club for seniors. It is a volunteer project, so you do not pay a monthly fee like the other programs but since participants are volunteers, we only accept people who can continue on an extended period. Please contact us if you enjoy crafts and knitting and will be able to help on a long-term basis.
ESL(Intermediate)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30ESL(Intermediate)
Vocabulary, idioms, grammar study using West Coast Reader, a monthly publication for ESL learners.ESL(Beginner)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30ESL(Beginner)
Survival English for life in Canada: Participants learn everyday English and useful phrases to help them navigate daily life.Lunch Program (reservation required）
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Every Monday and Friday, volunteers make delicious lunches, usually in Japanese style but sometimes with a Japanese-Western blend, which include main dishes, side dishes, rice, miso soup and dessert. Numbers are limited, so please call ahead if you would like a lunch.
Brain Training
13:00 - 14:1513:00 – 14:15This program is provided in Japanese.
Karaoke
13:00 - 16:3013:00 – 16:30This is a friendly and fun karaoke program. You not only get to enjoy singing the songs you love, but you get a chance to listen to others and learn a few new songs to add to your repertoire.
26 27 28 Exercise & Massage
10:15 - 11:3010:15 – 11:30Beginning with a ‘Radio Workout’ warm up, we carry out full-body exercises focusing on the joints, stretching, coordination drills and massage. Since our participants are primarily seniors, we cater exercise to your condition and physical abilities.
Lunch Program (reservation required）
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Every Monday and Friday, volunteers make delicious lunches, usually in Japanese style but sometimes with a Japanese-Western blend, which include main dishes, side dishes, rice, miso soup and dessert. Numbers are limited, so please call ahead if you would like a lunch.
29 JSL (Beginner)
10:00 - 11:3010:00 – 11:30Classes are offered at the beginner and intermediate levels and are led by experienced instructors who teach reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Participants vary widely in nationality and age making for a very international setting. The beginner’s class is for first time students of Japanese who cannot yet read hiragana or katakana, or for students who are not yet able to have basic conversations.
JSL (Intermediate)
11:30 - 13:0011:30 – 13:00Japanese class for intermediate
Osteofit
12:30 - 13:3012:30 – 13:30Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Poker Club
13:45 - 15:1513:45 – 15:15There is no betting of money, but this program is just as serious and fun as if we were playing with real money. Cards are not only fun to play, they are a good mental exercise and are useful for keeping the mind sharp. Participants are mainly seniors.
30 Gateball
10:00 - 14:3010:00 – 14:30Gateball is a game invented in Japan which is similar to croquet, and is a tactical sport that is played between teams of five people. Although it has an image of being a sport for seniors, nowadays there is an increase in popularity among elementary students, university students and even younger adults. Everyone is welcome to join, even if you are inexperienced and don’t have equipment.
Family Drop-in
10:30 - 12:3010:30 – 12:30This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.
Senior Outreach
13:45 - 17:0013:45 – 17:00If you are interested, please register in advance as seats are limited.
31 Osteofit 1
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Games for Seniors
13:00 - 16:3013:00 – 16:30Of course Tonari Gumi offers the version of mahjong where no gambling is involved. In order to win, mahjong requires much brain work to come up with different combinations for your tiles and to effectively calculate leftover tiles. This is the perfect game for keeping an active brain. If you are a beginner, we will teach you the rules so please join us.
Osteofit 2
13:00 - 14:0013:00 – 14:00Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Calligraphy
14:15 - 15:4514:15 – 15:45Calligraphy class is full with waiting lists now. If you are interested in this class, please contact TG and put your name on the waiting list for class.
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TG Seniors Sharing Their Culture
On Monday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 25, a number of Tonari Gumi seniors and volunteers together with TG staff member Sayuri Sugawara were invited to participate in the “Japanese Week” celebrations being held at Normanna Home and Dania Home … Continue reading
With A Lot Of Help – The Work Is Beginning!
In February, 2012, for the first time in its nearly 38 year history, Tonari Gumi now owns its own building and has a home of its own! This would not have been possible without the generosity of Mr. Tom Kusumoto … Continue reading
Blossoming Seniors!!
On Thursday, April 12 some 17 Tonari Gumi seniors (including Yuri Wong who is on our Board of Directors) and two staff members were blessed with an exceptional sunny day as they participated in an Outreach Adventure to the Skagit … Continue reading
New Building Heralds New Beginning for Tonari Gumi!
Over the past two years, Tonari Gumi has been actively looking for a larger facility in order to be able to accommodate all of the seniors who want to participate in the various TG activities. Thanks to the generosity of … Continue reading
Tonari Gumi Kimono Sale A Grand Success!
On Saturday, March 24th literally hundreds of customers lined up to purchase one of a kind and unique Japanese kimono’s, accessories and Japanese decorator items. Although the sale didn’t start until 12:00 noon, people began lining up at 11:30 a.m. … Continue reading