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Beginning 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.

Every 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.

This 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.

We 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.

Classes 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.

7 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.

Japanese class for intermediate

Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

There 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.

Gateball 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.

This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.

Free 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 is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Of 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 is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Calligraphy 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.

This 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)
Vocabulary, idioms, grammar study using West Coast Reader, a monthly publication for ESL learners.

Every 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.

Beginning 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.

Every 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.

This 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.

We 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.

Classes 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.

7 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.

Japanese class for intermediate

Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

There 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.

If you are interested, please register in advance as seats are limited.

Gateball 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.

This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.

Life 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.

This program is provided in Japanese.

Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Of 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 is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Calligraphy 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.

This 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)
Vocabulary, idioms, grammar study using West Coast Reader, a monthly publication for ESL learners.

Every 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.

Beginning 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.

Every 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 briefing session.

We 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.

This 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.

Gateball 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.

This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.

Every 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.

Kuishibo-kai; enjoy eating what you produce with friends

Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Of 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 is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Calligraphy 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.

This 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)
Vocabulary, idioms, grammar study using West Coast Reader, a monthly publication for ESL learners.

Every 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.

Beginning 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.

Every 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.

This 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.

We 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.

Classes 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.

7 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.

Japanese class for intermediate

Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia.

There 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.

Gateball 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.

This is a program where Japanese-speaking parents come with their children.

This program is provided in Japanese.

Of 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 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.

This 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)
Vocabulary, idioms, grammar study using West Coast Reader, a monthly publication for ESL learners.

Every 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.