Dear Social Club Members, We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Social Club workshop: Introduction to Japanese Spring Vegetables This workshop will introduce healthy, easy-to-grow Japanese vegetables and herbs suited for spring. We will: Discuss five key plants Share growing tips Offer simple recipe ideas Provide seeds and seedlings to help you get started The session will also cover Sansai  (wild spring greens that can be foraged). A light lunch featuring dishes made

💬 Chat with fellow volunteers, share ideas, and connect! 📢 Hear about upcoming volunteer opportunities and our plans for 2026. 📅 Monday, Feb 23 | 1:00–2:00 pm 📅 Saturday, Feb 28 | 11:00 am–12:00 pm 💌 Interested? Email programs@tonarigumi.ca to register. 🔗 Zoom link will be sent after registration. 🌟 Whether you’re new or experienced, all volunteers are welcome!

Table of Contents Social Club: Late New Years Celebration Notice Regarding Donations During Renovation Outing Report: Tamio Wakayama Exhibition Nikkei Place Oshōgatsu Event March 9 ~ 27, 2026: Tonari Gumi CRA’s Community Volunteers Income Tax Program Onigiri and Japanese Workshop We’re Looking for Regular Volunteers! ⚠️ Important Travel Update: Construction on Broadway Jan-Mar Tonari Gumi Birthday Invitation 📣Messages from the Community📣 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Newsletter Survey Ill

Planning a trip to Japan and want to learn some basic Japanese to communicate—and love onigiri? This small-group workshop introduces simple words and phrases for greetings, shopping, and dining out (restaurant situations), followed by a fun session making popular onigiri. DATE: Saturday, March 7, 2026 TIME: 10:00 - 12:00 noon Venue: Tonari Gumi - Japanese Community Volunteers Association 101 - 42 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1M7 Tel 604-687-2172 www.tonarigumi.ca