Table of Contents Trip to the Japanese Canadian Memorial Dedication in Victoria Program Registration Opens November 30 Thank You for Joining Us at our Fall Bazaar! ★ VOLUNTEERS WANTED! ★ Staff Introduction: Beth Miyanaga Community Services Updates Oak Tree Club Celebrates Halloween at VJLS-JH September Seniors Workshop Series: What are the "Concerns" and "Hopes" you wish to realize? ✨ November Outing: Lights at Lafarge & Korean Dinner New Class Announcement: Handbell! Tanoshi

Tonari Gumi is pleased to announce our Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 24, 2026! A variety of items will be available, including Japanese food and sweets, handmade crafts, pre-loved kimono, and more. There will also be fun activities for children! Kids can enjoy traditional Japanese festival games such as goldfish scooping and yo-yo fishing. Whether you’re looking to shop or bring the kids for some fun, this event offers something for the whole family! This bazaar is a fundr

Table of Contents 🍁 Fall Bazaar 2026 🍁 Volunteer Appreciation Party Polygon Gallery Tour & Happy Hour Richmond Art Gallery Tour & Dim Sum Lunch Kyoai Gakuen University Students Visit TG Café Shiga University Students Visit TG Café & Friday Craft Club New Class This Month: Ukulele! ★ Volunteers Wanted! ★ Community Services Updates September Seniors Workshop Series: What are the "Concerns" and "Hopes" you wish to realize? Staff Farewell Announcement Kumi Kakinuma: Community S

Oak Tree Club provides a safe and welcoming space for parents and caregivers to express and share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences of raising children with neurodiversity. The meetings are facilitated by trained peer support volunteers.

With grant support from the Frank H. Hori Foundation, Tonari Gumi is collaborating with Kamome Club, a volunteer-based group that supports single-parent families, from June 2026 through June 2027.

Table of Contents Thank You for a Wonderful Powell Street Festival! Wish-list from the Craft Club ☕ TG Café Coffee & Snack Fee☕ July, August & September Birthday Celebration Students from Kyoai Gakuen University Visit TG! ★ Volunteer Opportunities at Tonari Gumi ★ 🍁 Tonari Gumi Fall Bazaar – Volunteers Wanted! Community Services Updates ■ Japanese Advance Care Planning (ACP) Workshop ■ Tonari Gumi Participated in Kamome Club’s “Single Parents Summer Festival” ■ Tonari Gumi M

Course registration now OPEN! September 2026 1. Seniors Peer Support Course October 2026 2. Friendly Visiting Course Registration Now Open! Thanks to funding from United Way BC, these training opportunities are being offered to volunteers affiliated with participating community organizations across British Columbia, including Tonari Gumi. Please see below for details of the two courses. Both courses provide training for volunteers who support and play a leadership role in ass

For 100 Years of Healthy Living What are the "Concerns" and "Hopes" you wish to realize? *** Let's explore together: "What can I do?" to achive the "Hope" you wish for *** THIS WORKSHOP IS PROVIDED IN JAPANESE ONLY. If you seek semilar workshop in English, please contact Tonari Gumi Community Services (Kumi) by email services@tonarigumi.ca, or telephone 604-687-2172 ext. 301 In this workshop series, we welcome Chifuyu Casaclang (SADE Counselling), a psychological counsellor,