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Read all the issues of the Tonari Gumi newsletter, updated on the 1st of each month.


Tonari Gumi Newsletter November 2026
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
3 days ago


Tonari Gumi Newsletter October 2026
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
Oct 1


Tonari Gumi Newsletter September 2026
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
Sep 1


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
Aug 1


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


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


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


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


Tonari Gumi Newsletter March 2026
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
Mar 1


Tonari Gumi Newsletter February 2026
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
Feb 1


Tonari Gumi Newsletter January 2026
Table of Contents Happy New Year 2026 from Tonari Gumi 🎄Celebrating the 2025 Christmas Party at Creekside Community Centre🎄 Adrian’s Work Experience in Canada Tonari Gumi Family Drop-In Christmas Party! UBC Community Service Learning Students 🧹Winter Clean-Up Week Complete!🧹 Community Services Resource Information Seniors Services Society of B.C. Podcast January 27th, 2026 Tonari Gumi Life Seminar Tonari Gumi Shopping Transportation Service Tonari Gumi Home Support: Light
Jan 1


Tonari Gumi Newsletter December 2025
Table of Contents With Heartfelt Appreciation from the Executive Director of Tonari Gumi ~ 2026 Membership RENEWAL Reminder ~ Wish List from the Tonari Gumi Craft Club Wanted: Knitting Wool (Yarn) 🍂 Fall Bazaar Report 🍂 Visit to Senior’s Facility in White Rock “Fun Craft Workshop” at Genki Gumi Tonari Gumi Life Seminar Report Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 Two Warm and Wonderful Days with the Tonari Gumi Craft Club Tonari Gumi Shopping Transportation Service Tonari Gumi Home Suppor
Dec 1, 2025
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