Weekly Programs
May to August 2008
Spring at the National Nikkei Heritage Centre
How to register for weekly programs
There are two ways to register for NNHC weekly programs:
1) Contact the program instructor if his/her phone number is listed. Please register in advance.
2) Call the National Nikkei Heritage Centre at 604.777.7000 to register for programs that do not have the instructor’s phone number listed.
If registering by phone, please have your VISA or Mastercard ready.
If registering in person, cash (please bring exact change), cheque, VISA or Mastercard is accepted. Program fees in full are required prior to the registration deadline to guarantee a spot in the class. There are no refunds after the registration deadline.
For more information, please e-mail info@nikkeiplace.org
NEW PROGRAMS
Kumon
Instructor: Burnaby South Kumon Centre,
Theo Witijono
Wednesday 4:30pm to 7pm
Saturday 1pm to 3:30pm
Math and English Reading Programs.
For information please call: 604-942-2558
or visit: www.kumon.com
ARTS PROGRAMS
NNHC Bonsai Class
Instructor: Tak Yamaura
Wednesday 7pm to 9:30pm
Fee: $40/session (2 classes), plus $45 for material
Registration: 604.777.7000 (NNM&HC)
Min. 5 or will be cancelled.
Learn from a master and experience for yourself the breathtaking, ancient art of bonsai
• simple, fun, easy to follow instructions
• learn how to develop, transform, and care for your bonsai
• bonsai tools provided for duration of class
• take home 1 bonsai in 1 session (2 classes)
• all levels welcome (beginner to advanced) - classes are suited for everyone
For the information about instructor, please visit
www.japanbonsai.com
NNHC Sumie (Japanese brush painting)
Instructor: Masako Hori Age: 13+
Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm Max. 15
Apr 8 & 22, May 6 & 20, Jun 3 &17 (6 sessions)
Thursdays 1pm to 3pm Max. 15
Apr 10 & 24, May 8 & 22, Jun 5 &19 (6 sessions)
Fee: $30 / 6 sessions (plus material fee) Drop-in $6
Registration: 604.777.7000 (NNM&HC)
This is a very popular program. Please register early.
Chigiri-e (Frayed paper images)
Instructor: Wakako Sekimoto
2nd Saturdays 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Apr 12, May 10, Jun 14, Jul 12 & Aug 9
Fee: $50 (plus material fee) / 3 sessions
($20 / drop-in, at instructor’s discretion)
Registration: 604.502.7495 (Wakako Sekimoto)
Min. 5 or will be cancelled.
Enjoy the paper’s delicateness, grace, warm feeling and tone! The instructor will introduce you to different designs for each session.
Chigiri-e (Frayed paper images) Club
(For experienced members only)
Instructor: Wakako Sekimoto
4th Saturdays 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Apr 26, May 24 & Jun 28
Registration: 604.502.7495 (Wakako Sekimoto)
For further information, please contact the instructor.
NNHC Ikebana (Flower arrangement)
Instructor: Miyoko Usuda (Koryuu style)
1st & 3rd Fridays 7pm to 9pm
Fee: $20 per 4 sessions plus cost of flowers (Drop in: $6 plus cost of flowers)
Registration: 604.777.7000 (NNM&HC)
For those people interested in traditional and modern style of flower arrangement.
Please register at least 3 days prior the class.
Handmade Cards & Scrapbooking
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
6:45pm to 8:15pm
Friday 10am to 11:30am
Saturday 11am to 12:30pm, 1pm to 2:30pm
Fee: $25/class
(Minimum 6 people per class, or classes will be cancelled.) Private classes can also be arranged.
Students will learn different techniques on how to create handmade cards, for a variety of occasions. All supplies are included and each student will take home 5-6 cards per class. To view samples of class projects, please see reception desk or display board at Nikkei Centre.
For more information & registration: 778.835.1091 (Harumi Suzuki)
or harumisuzuki@shaw.ca
BADMINTON
NNHC Senior Badminton
Coordinator: Kaori Yano Age: 55+
Tuesdays 10:15am to 11:45am
(Please see the NNHC bulletin board for schedule)
Ongoing Fee: $4.25 / drop-in (birdie inclusive)
NNHC Adult Badminton
Coordinator: Kingsley Fong Age: 13 to 65+
Wednesdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm
(Please see the NNHC bulletin board for schedule)
Ongoing Fee: $50 / 12 sessions
Please register at NNHC on the day of the class
COOKING
NNHC Naomi’s Cooking
Instructor: Naomi Shimizu
2nd Tuesdays 12noon to 2pm
Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13 & Jun 10
Fee: $12 / class No drop-in
Naomi Shimizu is a former restaurant owner for over 25 years.
Please bring an apron and a food container
Registration 604.777.7000 (NNMHC)
Please register and pay one week in advance of class.
April 8: Chawan-mushi (steamed egg hotchpotch) Western style & Japanese style
May 13: BBQ Pork Buns
June 10: Chicken with Lemon Sauce, Rich Flavoured Stir Fried Beef
CULTURE & HERITAGE
Taiko for Kids
Instructor: Shinobu Homma
Director of Chibi Taiko
Age: 5 to 7 years old
Sundays 1pm to 2pm
Contact: 604.984.7248 or e-mail:
lkomori@telus.net
Limited to 8 participants each class
Beginner Class 1
May 11 & 18, 25 Fee: $15/ 3sessions
You will learn the basics of taiko stance, stroke for the upright style and verbal notation.
Playing some drill pieces you will practice and get familiar with the above basics. Ultimately you will learn the main part of Chibi Taiko.
Beginner Class 2
Jun 8, 15, 29 & Jul 6 Fee: $20/ 4 sessions
You will learn the basics of taiko stance and stroke for the so called ‘Sukeroku-style’. In playing some drills you will practice and get familiar with the above style of basics. You will learn a song called Renshu Taiko.
You are advised to wear clothes and foot wear suitable for a physical activity. No jeans are permitted.
Shigin
Instructor Mr. Tanami (Vancouver Kokufu-Ryu Shigin-Kai)
Every 2nd and 4th Friday 7:30pm to 9pm
Feb 8 & 22, Mar 14 & 28, Apr 11 & 25 (No Class in Jan)
Fee: Talk to instructor
For more information & registration: 604.325.8452 (Mr. Tanami)
Shogi and Igo Club
1st & 3rd Saturdays 1pm to 5pm
Jan 19, Feb 2 & 16, Mar 1 & 15 & 29, Apr 5 & 19
Registration / Shogi 604.321.3486 (Shimizu)
Registration / Igo 604.987.0897 (Tsuchiya)
New members and drop-in players are welcome at our regular meetings.
NNHC Karaoke
Kiyo Goto Age: Adults
Last Fridays 7pm to 9:30pm
Apr 25, May 30 & Jun 27 (No class in Jul & Aug)
Fee: Please speak to Kiyo
Registration 604.528.9717 (Kiyo Goto)
NNHC Junior Go Club
Instructor: Paul Fulford
2nd & 4th Saturdays 10am to 1pm
(Lesson from 10am to 10:30am) Age: 5 to Adult
Jan 12 & 26, Feb 9 & 23, Mar 8 & 22, Apr 12 & 26
Fee: $5.00. This class is for beginners, all ages from children to seniors. For further information & registration: 778.378.4720 (Paul Fulford)
komodo@telus.net or www.juniorgoclub.ca
Parents must accompany children and stay with them.
DANCE
Ballroom Dance
Instructor: Chinami Kobashi
Wednesdays Beginner: 12pm to 12:50pm
Practice & Tea time: 12:50pm to 1:10pm
Intermediate: 1:10pm to 2pm
No classes on Apr 30 & Jul 30
Practice: 1:40pm to 2pm
Fee: $30/month (Single), $55/month (Couple), $10/drop-in
Registration: 604.307.3630 (Chinami Kobashi) nikkei.ballroom@yahoo.com or at any classes
Beginner: Basic steps and simple routine
Apr: Rumba
May: Cha cha cha
Jun: Quick Step
Jul: Jive
Aug: Tango
Intermediate: Bronze routine
Apr & May: Tango
Jun & Jul. Slow Foxtrot
Aug & Sep: Quick Step
Dancercise NY
Instructor: Chinami Kobashi
Wednesdays 10:30am to 11:30am
Fee: $5/first class, $8/drop-in, $50-75/10 lessons
(Valid at all locations depending on expiry date)
*Ask instructor for details
Registration: 604.307.3630 (Chinami Kobashi) or dancercisenewyork@yahoo.ca
This is an enjoyable dance fitness class. Get fit while you learn exciting basic dance steps and exercise movements with romantic, lively music. Our course includes: warm-up, cardio(basic Latin dance steps), post-cardio cool down(slow dance steps),stretch and strength, relaxation
Ask your doctor if you have any medical issues such as heart problems, high blood pressure or osteoporosis.
Bring Yoga-mat or beach towel and water to drink.
Dancercise Workshop
Wednesday, Apr 30 1pm to 3pm
Wednesday, Jul 30 1pm to 3pm
Fee: $12 Advance, $15 at door
Registration: 604.307.3630 (Chinami Kobashi) or dancercisenewyork@yahoo.cato
NNHC Line dancing for beginners and intermediate
Instructor: Joyce Oikawa Age : 13+
Fridays 10:15am to 11:45am
Fee: $30/10 tickets (1 ticket/session)
($3.50/drop-in)
Registration 604.777.7000 (NNHC)
Lets Go Dance Club
Instructor: Andre Joly
Tuesdays 7pm to 9:30pm
Class will start September, 2008.
For information & registration: 604.298.8927
Kaz Nakamoto, Group Organizer
Lets Go Dance Club
Instructor: Andre Joly
Tuesdays 7pm to 9:30pm
Class will start September, 2008.
For information & registration: 604.298.8927
Kaz Nakamoto, Group Organizer
HEALTH
NNHC Reiki Sessions
Tues, Wed & Thurs 10am, 12pm & 2pm
Fee: $5 / person (1 hour)
Max. 9 people Advanced reservations required.
Registration: 604-777-7000 (NNM&HC)
The purpose of this class is to relax from a busy routine. Meditation is used as a technique to learn concentration and obtain a feeling of calm or peace. You learn simple breathing, which helps you improve your overall health. Meditation has been practised for over 5000 years, and is a state of concentration or intellectual exercise.
Jiriki-Seitai
Fridays 10:15am to 11:30am
Fee: $40 / month (4sessions) ($15 / drop-in)
Registration: 604.448.8854 /jiriki-seitai@shaw.ca
Jiriki-Seitai is a way to correct the contortions of the body; loosen and relax stiff parts; contract the loose parts while getting natural energy from our own body and refreshing ourselves. We will work on removing and improving pains from the shoulder, back, etc. so can have a nice, healthy body, be refreshed and be in dialogue with our inner body. We will make sure that you are relaxed, refreshed and feel good after the lessons.
NNHC Meditation Class
Instructor: Parisa Alavi
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10am, 12pm & 2pm
Fee: $5 / person (1 hour)
Max. 9 people Advanced reservations required.
Registration: 604-777-7000 (NNM&HC)
The purpose of this class is to relax from a busy routine. Meditation is used as a technique to learn concentration and obtain a feeling of calm or peace. You learn simple breathing, which helps you improve your overall health. Meditation has been practised for over 5000 years, and is a state of concentration or intellectual exercise.
Momoko’s Yoga
Instructor: Momoko Suzuki-Powles
Wednesdays 10:15am to 11:15am
Ongoing (No class on May 14)
Fee: $65 / 5 sessions (Drop-in fee: $15)
Senior: $60 / 5 sessions (Drop-in fee $13)
Registration 604.737.3601 (Momoko Suzuki-Powles)
Canadian Reiki Association
Host: Barbara Weston RT-CRA
1st Saturday 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Apr 5, May 3, Jun 7, Jul 5 & Aug 2
Fee: Admission by donation, $5 min.
For information call Barb Weston at 604.985.7302 or email barb@innerfocus.ca.
Come experience Reiki energy! Everyone is welcome.
EDUCATIONAL
Eurhythmics (Music for Children)
Instructor: Rieko Ishii & Mineko Uchihara
Age: 1 ½ to 3 Thursdays Ongoing
Set 1: 10:30am to 11:15am
Set 2: 11:30am to 12:15pm
No class in July & August
Fee: $45 / 4 sessions
($15 / drop-in at instructor’s discretion)
Registration 604.219.1584 (Rieko Ishii)
or rieko2@lintac.com
Information: www.hanaichi.ca/text/music.htm
Taz Math Learning System
Instructor Dennis Tazumi Age 6 to 17
Wednesdays 3:30pm to 6:30pm Fee: $50/month
Registration 604.431.6942 (Dennis Tazumi)
or dtaz@tazmath.com
More information: www.tazmath.com
Soroban
Instructor: Norie De Vaz (Ikoma Abacus learning, Inc.)
Fridays 5pm to 7pm Ongoing
Fee: $40 per month
For more information & registration: Norie De Vaz at 604.926.1940 (Tel/Fax) or nori@ikomaabacus.com, www.ikomaabacus.com
Soroban (Abacus), especially Anzan (Mental Calculate) is good for your active brain. We have no age limit. We accept all ages from small children to seniors. Come learn at your own pace.
Kindermusik (Adventure In Music)
Instructor: Pearl Chow
Age: newborn to 5 years old
Wed 1pm to 2pm Sat 10am to 11am
Please ask instructor for schedule
Fee: $190 for 10 sessions (includes registration fee & take home CDs & books)
Registration: 604-802-8292 (Pearl Chow) or
info@aimusic.ca web: www.aimusic.ca
Kindermusik Family Time & Baby & Me Time
Benefits for Your Child and You
• Educates you about your baby’s total development through Kindermusik Foundations of Learning - statements based on the most recent research.
• Encourages joyful participation in a music making community.
• Nurtures bonding between you and your child through intentional touch warm-ups, exercises, interactive dances and musical play.
• Provides natural connections between singing and reading out loud, listening and communicating through literature books.
MARTIAL ARTS
Shito-Ryu Kobujutsu (Traditional Japanese/Okinawa Martial Art)
Chief Instructors: Marlon and Carole A’Hearn
NCCP Certified and Karate BC members
Age: Adults (14+) Saturdays: 12noon to 1:30pm Ongoing
No class on Saturdays May 31
Please confirm with your instructor
Fee: $50 per 4 classes. Drop-in fee: $15
We have spare weaponry on hand to begin practising. Students are expected to supply their own.
Registration 604.789.7499/kobudo@shitoryu.net
For your health, self-defence, exercise and fun. Take part in the traditional martial art of weaponry. Learn the bo (long staff), sai (two-pronged fork), tonfa (mill handle), and kama (sickle).
Aikido
Instructor: Vancouver Shomonkai Aikido
Age: Adult (13+), Children (6-12)
Adults Class Thursdays 7pm to 9pm
Saturdays 11:30am to 1:30pm
Children’s Class Saturdays 11:30am to 12:20pm
No classes on Saturday, May 31
Fee: Adult Class: $40 /month ($7 drop-in)
Children’s Class: $20 /4 classes
for children’s classes, consult instructor.
Registration: 604.222.0024 (Kiyota) or
info@vancouveraikido.com
Aikido is a Japanese martial art anyone, regardless of age and gender, can enjoy and benefit from. Develop healthy body and mind while studying traditional Japanese manners and customs. Students can start any time. Classes are ongoing.
Nikkei Karate
Chief Instructor: Mert Horita 5th Dan
Instructors: Carole A’Hearn 3rd Dan, Marlon A’Hearn 3rd Dan, Junya Yamamura 1Dan
Teen/adult Classes
Mondays & Thursdays: 8pm to 9:30pm
Saturdays: 9:30am to 11am
Junior Classes (7-13)
Mondays & Thursdays: 7pm to 8pm
Saturdays: 9:30am to 11am
No classes on Monday May 19 & Aug 4,
Saturday May 31 & Jun 21
Fee: under 19 yrs, $40/month
19 yrs. and over, $50/month
Registration: Any Monday class
or nikkeikarate@gmail.com
Please be advised there may be a waiting list for our popular Junior class.
Learn the Power & Grace of Karate
Judo
Instructor: Ishikawa Judo Club
Adult class (13+)
Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm
Wednesdays & Fridays 7:30pm to 9pm
Children’s class (8-12)
Wednesdays & Fridays 6:30pm to 7:30pm
No classes on Tuesday Jul 1
Please confirm the schedule with your instructor Fee: $30 / month (kids class)
$40 / month (adult)
Registration 604.298.7300 (Takao Izumi) ti7300@shaw.ca
Ongoing. Please join our judo club for fun, self-defense and tournaments.
NNHC Tai Chi
Instructor: Teruko Ueda Age: 13+
Fridays Apr 11 to Jun 13 (10 sessions)
Beginners class 7pm to 8pm
Intermediate class 8pm to 9pm
Saturdays Apr 12 to Jun 21
(No class on May 31, 10 sessions)
Beginners class 9:30am to 10:30am
Intermediate class 10:30am to 11:30am
Fee: $50 / 10 sessions
Registration: 604.777.7000 (NNM&HC)
Min. 6 people or classes will be cancelled.
Please register as soon as possible.
NNHC Martial Gym
NNHC Martial Gym
Instructor: Mario Lam
Ages: Children (7-14), Adult (15+)
Tuesdays: 4:30pm to 5:45pm (Beginner)
6pm to 7:30pm (Intermediate)
No class in July
Fee: $35 per month (children ages 7 -14)
$45 per month (adult)
Registration 604.777.7000 (NNM&HC)
Martial Gym is a developmental approach that recognizes and draws its strength from both martial arts and Japanese men’s rhythmic gymnastics. As opposed to a blended approach, Martial Gym maintains their distinct characteristics to bring out the best of the two similar, yet different sports.
The gymnastics portion comes from the Japanese men’s rhythmic gymnastics. They have impressed audiences worldwide with their unique dynamics, extension, tumbling, synchronization and precision.
The martial arts portion of the program is based on the ancient internal style of Chinese martial art of Luk Hop Bak Fat. The immense power generated through seemingly effortless exertion and its effective strategies and techniques make it more than just another style of self-defense.
For further information please contact the instructor Mario Lam at 604.435.8175
or visit www.MartialGym.info and www.menrg.com.
SENIORS PROGRAMS
Seniors Health Taiso & Massage
Instructor: Kay Fujishima Age: 55+
Tuesdays 10:15am – 11:45am Ongoing
No class on May 13 & Jul 1
Fee: $12 / month ($3.50 / drop-in)
Registration 604.275.6387 (Kay Fujishima)
Please bring your own lunch if you plan to attend karaoke
Seniors Karaoke
Instructor: Kay Fujishima Age: 55+
Tuesdays 12:30pm – 3:45pm
No class on May 13 & Jul 1
Fee: $10 / month ($3 / drop-in) Ongoing
Registration 604.275.6387
Seniors Gateball
Instructor: Kay Fujishima Age: 55+
Thursdays 12pm – 4pm
No class on May 15
Fee: $10 / month ($3 / drop-in) Ongoing
Registration 604.275.6387
WOMEN & INTERCULTURAL
MOM Prenatal Class for Japanese Women
Tuesdays 6:30pm to 9:30pm
5 sessions, choose from dates below
(you can start any time):
Fee: A) $150 (5 sessions includes text, home guidance after childbirth, breast-feeding tutorial training)
B) $25 drop-in ($10 for text)
Registration: 604.980.8539 (please leave a message in a voice mail); Fax: 604.980.5149 or momwestcanada@hotmail.com
MOM offers Japanese prenatal courses to pregnant women and their families in a series of 5 classes. Topics include lifestyle during pregnancy, the mechanisms of labour, breathing methods and pain relief massage using the Lamaze method, breast-feeding and breast care, postnatal lifestyle, care for the newborn babies. Make new friends, eliminate the nervousness for your first pregnancy or labour so that you can be confident and well prepared when the time comes.
Class topics
Class 1: Basic mechanisms of pregnancy,
physiologic and physical changes
Class 2: Lifestyle during pregnancy, nutrition,
posture and exercises, prenatal breast care
Class 3: The labour, breathing methods, postnatal lifestyle
Class 4: New born babies, bathing, baby care basics, growth process of babies
Class 5: Breast-feeding and breast care, massage
Schedule
Class 1: Jun 3
Class 2: Apr 29 & Jun 17
Class 3: May 6 & Jul 8
Class 4: May 13 & Jul 22
Class 5: May 20 & Aug 5
MOM & Kids Brunch Party
Wednesday 11am to 2pm
May 28 & Jul 16
Fee: $5
This is a potluck party to have fellowship with mothers. Free baby medical examination and child care consultation by nurse. For further information & registration, please contact MOM @ 604-980-8539.
MOM Baby Food Consulting & Tea Party
Wednesday 10am to 12:30pm
Jun 25 Fee: $5 (Japanese Instruction)
Registration: 604.980.8539
or momwestcanada@hotmail.com
First Aid Class for Mom & Kids
Wednesday 10am to 1pm Oct 22 & Nov 26
Fee: $12/class + $8 for text
Registration: 604.980.8539 or
momwestcanada@hotmail.com
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