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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

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 (

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

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

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

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! 🤝✨

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

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

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

The date for this year's TG Golf tournament is Saturday July 11, 2026. Registration will open on April 1 through the TG Website. $225 per golfer, discounted $850 for a foursome. We hope to see you again!

Table of Contents Art Therapy at Genki Gumi Men’s Club Cookie-Making for Valentine’s Day 🌸 Hina Dolls on Display at TG 🌸 Baked Goods Donation Let’s Enjoy Japanese Movies Renovation Update: Building Permit Approved & Construction Underway Tonari Gumi Harrison Hot Springs Trip March Social Club: Let's Get Growing! Jan-Mar Tonari Gumi Birthday Invitation Community Services Resource Information VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX PROGRAM @ TG: March 9 ~ 27, 2026 For Those Who Wish to Receive

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