Osteofit

The next Osteofit session will be held every Tuesday and Thursday. For more information or to register, please call us.

Tonari Gumi offers Osteofit in Japanese.
Osteofit is an exercise and education program designed by the BC Women’s Hospital for men and women with osteoporosis and osteopenia. The program helps participants improve bone health, posture, strength, endurance and decrease the risk of falls and results in increased confidence and independence. The program consists of safe and gentle strength, balance and coordination exercises and is continually updated based on the latest research. It meets the needs of those who feel a regular exercise program is not right for them. For more information, please contact Tonari Gumi and also visit www.osteofit.org.

New Srevice "Telephone Buddy" program

We are starting a new service, the “Telephone Buddy program” this fall. This is a service where volunteers make a regular call and become friends with Japanese & Nikkei Seniors who have become isolated or homebound due to illness or physical limitations.
In order to provide meaningful service, we require more support. We are looking for volunteers, especially 55 and older, for the following positions:

Telephone Buddy Volunteers:
Make weekly phone calls to their partnered seniors. Looking for people who enjoy talking with seniors and love to make a difference in their lives as well as their own. Training will be provided.

Steering Committee Members:
Help Tonari Gumi plan, manage and run the program. Looking for people who have leadership skills and experience in running a successful program or project and would love to help create a valuable program in our community.

Advisory Committee Members:
Review the training manual, guidelines and any other matters that are discussed by the Steering Committee. Looking for people who have backgrounds in: social work, nursing, other health related jobs, and teaching, etc.

*Language Requirements: Japanese and/or English

If you are interested in volunteering for the Telephone Buddy Program, you would like to receive the service or you know someone who might benefit from this service, please contact TG by phone (604-687-2172) or email (TGtelebuddy@gmail.com).

* This program is partly funded by a "New Horizons for Senior Program Community Participation and Leadership Funding Grant".

TG Wish List

Thank you to everyone that supported us in our fund-raising event! People lined up an hour before opening time and our booth was packed with people right into closing time for the two days. We hope everyone that came to buy "treasures" had just as much fun as we did selling the beautiful jewelry, accessories, kimonos, yukata', obi, Japanese hand-made crafts, etc. etc. We would like to say a special "thank you" to everyone that donated these precious items to us. And, we just wanted to remind you to keep us in mind throughout the whole year and if you can ask family and friends for any donations, we will be more than grateful! Donations can be left at Tonari Gumi, Nikkei Place or you can contact Kikko Tasaka at (604)736-3182 or e-mail (kikkolurana@hotmail.com). We are counting on your support so please do not forget us!

Tonari Gumi’s 9th Annual Premium Sake Tasting Night

Saturday, September 18th, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Listel Vancouver (1300 Robson St., Vancouver)
Ticket: $50 (Selling from Aug. 9 and advenced only)

Thanks to our partner, the Listel Vancouverl, this year’s TG Premium Sake Tasting Night will be one of our biggest ever with the largest selection of different sakes presented in B.C., accompanied by exceptional appetizers from some of the best restaurants in B.C. In addition, we will be holding a silent auction for some extraordinary items donated in support of the Japanese-Canadian community. We expect tickets for this fundraising event to go fast and so purchase your tickets at the Tonari Gumi. Tickets are still only $50.00. Advance ticket sale only, payment accepted by cheque or cash only. More information by calling TG or email at (info@jcva.bc.ca).

Tonari Gumi History Book
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 those in need. The beauty and dignity of the issei is captured in a 22-pages series of photos by renowned photographer, Tamio Wakayama.

Price: $19.95
Abailable at Tonari Gumi

Tonari Gumi cookbook
"Home Away from Home"

We regret to inform you that all "Home Away from Home" were sold out.

2010 Membership

The 2010 membership drive has begun.
1 year membership is $30, 6 month membership is $20. The two kind of membership apply to the periods between January 1st and December 31st and privileges vary depending on the type of membership (For further details, please refer to TG).
This year we are forced to update our membership information. We understand the inconvenience this may cause.
Menbership dues are payable in cash or by cheque only.