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This month at Tonari Gumi
June 2013 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 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.
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.
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.
4 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.
Yoga (7 sessions)
10:30 - 11:3010:30 – 11:307 sessions (5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
If you are interested in joining us, please call Tonari Gumi to sign up.JSL (Intermediate)
11:30 - 13:0011:30 – 13:00Japanese class for intermediate
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.
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.
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.
5 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.
6 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 (Mahjong)
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.
7 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.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.
8 TG 40th & JCCA 60th Anniversary Dinner
18:00 -9 10 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.
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.
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.
11 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.
Yoga (7 sessions)
10:30 - 11:3010:30 – 11:307 sessions (5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
If you are interested in joining us, please call Tonari Gumi to sign up.JSL (Intermediate)
11:30 - 13:0011:30 – 13:00Japanese class for intermediate
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.
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.
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.
12 Senior Outreach
09:45 - 13:0009:45 – 13:00If you are interested, please register in advance as seats are limited.
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.
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.13 Aerobics for seniors
10:00 - 11:0010:00 – 11:00Brain Training
10:00 - 11:1510:00 – 11:15This program is provided in Japanese.
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 (Mahjong)
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.
14 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.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.
15 16 17 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.
New building briefings
12:00 - 13:0012:00 – 13:00New building briefing session.
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.
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.
18 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.
Yoga (7 sessions)
10:30 - 11:3010:30 – 11:307 sessions (5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
If you are interested in joining us, please call Tonari Gumi to sign up.JSL (Intermediate)
11:30 - 13:0011:30 – 13:00Japanese class for intermediate
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.
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.
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.
19 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.
Kuishinbo-kai
13:30 - 15:3013:30 – 15:30Kuishibo-kai; enjoy eating what you produce with friends
20 Aerobics for seniors
10:00 - 11:0010:00 – 11:00Osteofit 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 (Mahjong)
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.
21 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.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.
22 23 24 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.
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.
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.
25 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.
Yoga (7 sessions)
10:30 - 11:3010:30 – 11:307 sessions (5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25)
If you are interested in joining us, please call Tonari Gumi to sign up.JSL (Intermediate)
11:30 - 13:0011:30 – 13:00Japanese class for intermediate
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.
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.
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.
26 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.
Walking
10:00 - 13:0010:00 – 13:00Family Drop-in
10:30 - 12:3010:30 – 12:30This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.
27 Brain Training
10:00 - 11:1510:00 – 11:15This program is provided in Japanese.
Aerobics for seniors
10:00 - 11:0010:00 – 11:00Games for Seniors (Mahjong)
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.
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.
28 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.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.
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Tonari Gumi & JCCA Joint Anniversary Dinner a Great Success!
On Saturday, June 8th, some 325 people from throughout the community gathered for an enjoyable evening of good food, prizes and friendship. Welcomed into the renewed Pink Pearl Chinese Restaurant by the beat of Chibi Taiko’s drumming, the event literally … Continue reading
Anniversary Dinner Tickets Sold Out!
We are absolutely amazed at the support we have received for the “100 Years of Service” Anniversary Dinner, celebrating Tonari Gumi’s 40th and the Greater Vancouver JCCA’s 60th anniversaries. We are absolutely thrilled at the response from throughout the community … Continue reading
‘Squid Heaven’ by notable artist, Taiga Chiba, for auction at the 100 Years of Service Anniversary Dinner!
The milestone 100 years of service anniversary dinner on June 8th is fast approaching. We have several beautiful works of art and other exceptional items being offered for the silent auction. Among these wonderful artworks available is Squid Heaven, by … Continue reading
Tonari Gumi’s 40th & the Greater Vancouver JCCA’s 60th Anniversary Dinner Ticket Deadline is June 4th
Dinner ticket sales for the combined 100 years of service anniversary dinner are going very well, but if you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, ticket sales come to an end at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4th. Chibi Taiko will … Continue reading
Tonari Gumi Seminar in Steveston
On Saturday, May 4th, in conjunction with the Steveston Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Tonari Gumi held a “Crisis Preparedness” seminar in Japanese for seniors and their family members. Some 26 interested individuals attended to learn how to prepare for the … Continue reading
