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Tonari Gumi Newsletter August 2026
Table of Contents Looking Back on the 2026 Tonari Gumi Charity Golf Tournament A Message from Adrian to Tonari Gumi Summer Student: Rishona Men’s Fitness Class Bloedel Conservatory Outing Report Focus on Japan: Greg Girard Photography Exhibition Guided Tour Celebrate the 50th Powell Street Festival with Tonari Gumi! Community Services Resource Information Oak Tree Club Lunch Gathering – June 27, 2026 TG Community Services Volunteers gathering – July 9th Family Caregivers Supp
5 days ago


Hiring: Community Services Coordinator
Organization: Japanese Community Volunteers Association – Tonari Gumi Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Employment Type: Part-time to start, with the potential to become a full-time position Hours: 24 hours per week to start; hours may increase to 37.5 hours per week as the position develops Salary: $27.00–$32.00 per hour, depending on education, qualifications, and relevant experience Start Date: [01 Sep 2026] Application Deadline: [15 Aug 2026] About Tonari Gumi The Jap
Jul 28


Tonari Gumi Newsletter July 2026
Table of Contents TG Social Club’s Lillooet Cultural & Heritage Tour Tonari Gumi Outing Report – Sea to Sky Gondola Strawberry Daifuku Workshop Genki-Gumi Collaboration with Men’s Club Genki-Gumi Coquitlam Bowling! TG Social Club 3rd Anniversary Event 2R Renovation Update Community Services Resource Information Approving Access to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Tonari Gumi English Family Caregiver Support Group Stay Safe This Summer: Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat and Poor
Jul 1


🍓 Japanese Cooking Basics: Strawberry Daifuku Mochi 🍓
Join us for a fun and welcoming hands-on workshop with Sen from Kintoki Sweets! Learn how to make Strawberry Daifuku Mochi while connecting with others in the community. Whether you're new to Japanese sweets or simply love mochi, this class is a great way to learn, create, and enjoy together. This event will be held in English. 📅 Saturday, June 13 🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 Tonari Gumi, 42 W 8th Ave, Vancouver 💲 $35 👥 Ages 13+ Spaces are limited. Register today: https://wl.do
Jun 2


Tonari Gumi Newsletter June 2026
Table of Contents Tashme Grand Opening Tonari Gumi AGM 2026 Report Kaiwo Maru Visit Spring Outing: Central Park Walking & Crystal Mall Lunch Spring Outing to Ladner and Westham Island 2R Renovation Update – May 2026 Volunteer Call: Powell Street Festival Call for Kimono and Yukata Donations for Powell Street Festival Community Services Resource Information Tonari Gumi Advance Care Planning Japanese Workshop “ Let’s talk about your health care wishes” Canada Dental Care Plan (
Jun 1


TG Day Trip to Squamish & Sea to Sky Gondola on June 16th
Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for a one-day bus tour to Squamish and the Sea to Sky Gondola! Enjoy beautiful ocean and mountain scenery while visiting Porteau Cove, Shannon Falls, and the Sea to Sky Gondola. Participants will also have time to enjoy lunch and walk or hike along the Spirit Trail. Schedule: • 7:30 AM — Meet at Royal Oak Station • 7:40 AM — Depart from Royal Oak Station • 8:15 AM — Meet at Tonari Gumi (42 W 8th Ave., Vancouver) • 8:30 AM — Depart from Tonari Gumi
May 28


June 23 or July 7, 2026 TG Life Seminar/Workshop
For 100 Years of Healthy Living Advance Care Planning Workshop in Japanese *** Let's Talk about your Health and Personal Care *** Tonari Gumi Community Services is facilitating a two-part workshop using the “Let’s Talk Card,” a card game designed to facilitate conversations about end-of-life care. With a maximum of six participants per session, this workshop focuses on exploring your personal wishes and planning for future health care. The workshop begins by reflecting on wh
May 4


Tonari Gumi Newsletter May 2026
Table of Contents Volunteer Noodle Gathering 2nd Floor Renovation Update Ships to Shore 2026:Tonari Gumi Booth Announcement Spring Bus Trip to Ladner & Westham Island Songbook Update: Volunteer Wanted Instagram Tonari Gumi AGM – Annual General Meeting Community Services Resource Information Tonari Gumi Life Seminar Tuesday May 26, 2026: Fraud Prevention for Seniors Advance Care Planning Workshop (in Japanese) “ Let’s Talk About your Health Care Wishes” Peer Support Certificat
May 1
💛🌸It’s National Volunteer Week! 🌸💛 (April 19-25, 2026)
Volunteers are the heart of Tonari Gumi—you bring our community to life. We’re also getting ready for International Volunteer Year 2026 to IGNITE VOLUNTEERISM! 🔥 Your energy fuels our mission and changes lives every day. Ways our volunteers keep us thriving: 🍱 Kitchen & Meal Programs 🚗 MOW Drivers 🗣️ Program Instructors 🤝 Senior Support & Visiting 🏮 Events & Festivals 💻 Office & Digital Support 🌸 Board & Committees Thank you for your passion and spirit! 🤝✨
Apr 20


May 26, 2026 TG Life Seminar
For 100 Years of Healthy Living Recognizing and Preventing Fraud *** Awareness is the First Step *** Fraud has been increasingly featured in the news. Scams targeting older adults — through phone calls, text messages, and emails — are on the rise. To protect yourself, start by learning about common scams and how they work. ENGLISH SEMINAR with Japanese interpretational support during Q&A. Guest speaker: Seniors First BC, Learning Events & Outreach Program Coordinator Date & T
Apr 14


Tonari Gumi Newsletter April 2026
Table of Contents Japanese Spring Vegetables Workshop TG Café Kitchen – A Taste of Traditional Japanese Cooking Work Experience Highlight: Jane Introducing UBC Community Service-Learning Students TG Members’ Birthday Party – March 26, 2026 Renovation Update: April March Outing: River Rock Casino Volunteer Music Instructors Wanted (Ukulele & Handbells) Volunteer Noodle Gathering – April 6 Community Services Resource Information Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Fraud Prev
Apr 1


AGM 2026 Annual General Meeting
At the AGM, Tonari Gumi needs its members to approve the annual report! The AGM also gives members a chance to vote for policies, direction and Board members, as well as an opportunity to share opinions directly with the Board of Directors. We encourage all members to attend! Date and Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM Location: Tonari Gumi, 101-42 West 8th Ave. Vancouver, BC For more information visit: www.tonarigumi.ca/agm
Mar 16
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