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Calendar of Events
May/June/July 2006
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Sushi Bee
JCCC Bazaar
Card Making Workshop
Karaoke Club
Manju Workshop
VICTORIA DAY – JCCC CLOSED
Movie Night – Café Lumière
Karaoke Club
Sogetsu Ikebana Flower Show
Origami Workshop
Haru no Kayo Show
Raku Workshop – part 1
Karaoke Club
Euchre Night
Karaoke Club
Nostalgia Night
Raku Workshop – part 2
JCCC Annual General Meeting
Koto Concert
Movie Night
STATUTORY HOLIDAY –
JCCC CLOSED
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Natsu Matsuri / TBC Obon Festival
10-28 Kamp Kodomo
15
Karaoke Club
27
Movie Night
29
Karaoke Club
JCCC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The membership of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is
hereby given notice of the 2006 Annual General Meeting on
Monday June 26 2006 at 7:30 pm. at the JCCC, 6 Garamond
Court Toronto. If you are interested in getting involved with the
JCCC, please consider volunteering as a Board member. For more
information please call the JCCC 416-441-2345.
JCCC ANNUAL AIR TRIP TO
JAPAN RAFFLE
Great Prizes – Tickets with Next Month’s Newsletter
It’s time to get excited about the chance to win an Air Trip to Japan
(courtesy Japan Airlines and JTB) with $1,000 spending money, as
well as other great prizes! The JCCC Annual Air Trip to Japan
Raffle is back and tickets go on sale next month. Proceeds from
this annual raffle help in managing and providing our many events
and services to the community. Please support the JCCC through
this wonderful opportunity.
The prizes include: 2 return airfares (Toronto to Tokyo via
Chicago) plus $1,000 cash, from Sony’s flagship XBR line a 26”
Bravia XBR widescreen LCD television, dinners at some of the
finest Japanese restaurants in Toronto and more!
Winning tickets will be drawn at the JCCC Movie Night on
Thursday August 31 at 7pm.
JCCC ANNUAL BAZAAR
It’s almost here!!! The JCCC Annual Bazaar is almost here!!! It’s
only days away from Saturday May 6 2006, when you can shop
from 12:30-5:30pm. Don’t miss any of the great deals on Noritake
tableware, logoware, lawn accessories, gardening items, starter
plants, baked goods, white/pink
elephant treasures. Check out the
Silent Auction with some great
name brand products with below
retail starting bids. There will also
be lots of food for sale such as
sushi, mochi, udon, tempura - for
take home or dining in while you
take a break from your shopping
spree.
We also want to remind you that we welcome donations of all
kinds – baked goods, Japanese food, white elephant, new products, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the JCCC reception
desk. If you have any questions, or need more information, please
contact Christine Takasaki at 416-441-2345 ext. 221 or
[email protected].
Another great way to make a donation to the JCCC is with
your time! If you have a few spare hours Friday May 5 or Saturday
May 6 we welcome you to volunteer for our Bazaar. Many volunteers are needed for both days; Friday’s volunteer tasks include
sushi preparation, table & chair setup, sorting and pricing of
goods, etc. Please check in with Yuki at the reception desk.
Volunteers are required for Saturday to assist in parking, sales,
foodservice, breakdown and more! Please check in at the volunteer room on Saturday. Thank you for your time.
Please come and support your JCCC!
RAKU POTTERY WORKSHOP
Raku, or rakuyaki, is a method of firing pottery based on a
16th century Japanese technique. The Japanese would fire tea
bowls in a small wood-fired kiln and then remove the bowls
from the kiln with tongs while still hot and rapidly cool them.
The thermal shock would crackle the low temperature lead
glaze. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Raku under
the supervision of skilled craftsmen and will have the opportunity to create and glaze their own pieces. Harold Takayesu
teaches pottery at the Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre in
Hamilton and has given Raku workshops at numerous places
in Ontario. Register asap as space is limited.
Date:
Time:
Fee:
Sunday June 4 & Sunday June 25, 2006
10:00am-4:00 pm
$95 + GST ($85+GST for JCCC Members)
Materials (clay, incl. firing & glaze) are extra,
payable to instructor
*Please bring your own lunch as there are no on-site food
facilities
JCCC EUCHRE NIGHT
Spaces are limited! On
Friday June 23, 2006, the
JCCC will be hosting another
Euchre night. This event
brings together friends, fun
and a little card playing
finesse. There will be a cash
bar, light refreshments, and
prizes for the top scores!
Scoring system is individual
based; no set partners.
Rules are based on Bicycle ® rules and once again the “stick the
dealer” rule will be in effect. Entry fee is $25 (+GST) for non-members, $ 20 (+GST) for members. Entry is limited to experienced
players ages 19 years and older. Doors open at 7:00pm, play
starts promptly at 7:40pm. Deadline for registration is June 13.
Contact the JCCC at 416-441-2345 or [email protected].
NATSU MATSURI AND TBC OBON
FESTIVAL: EXCITING SUMMER FESTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
What do you get when you combine several community organizations, a beautiful location, scores of dancers and a sunny summer
that fades in to a balmy evening? You get the Natsu Matsuri and
Toronto Buddhist Church (TBC) Obon Festival at the JCCC. On
Saturday July 8, 2006, the JCCC invites thousands of visitors to
enjoy a lively festival atmosphere with games, great food and
spectacular performances. The festival is a particularly special one
because of the co-operative effort of the many community organizations involved in making the event a huge success. Weather
permitting the event takes place outside in the parking lot or in the
Kobayashi Hall.
We look forward to the 4th year of this exciting new Centre
and community tradition! We hope to see lots of new and familiar
faces! Look for more details in the June/July issue of the newsletter.
DONATIONS TO THE JCCC
As of April 4, 2006
The JCCC gratefully acknowledges the following donations:
JCCC
Mr. & Mrs. Masao Baba
15
For Stamps
Etobicoke Olympium Kendo Club
Udon Bowls
Mr. Lawrence Fine
20
Mrs. Irene H. Fujiwara
50
Mr & Mrs Ross Shin ‘s 50th Anniversary
Mr. & Mrs. Mikio Hayakawa
100
Mr. Lawrence Heron
80
Mrs. Carol R. Howell
20
Mr. Greg Johnston & Ms. Hiromi Noguchi
200
Mr. & Mrs. Noboru Koyama
100
Mrs. Kazuko Kumamoto
50
Mrs. Maureen McGibbon
25
Mr. & Mrs. George Nakamura
50
Ross & Nancy Shin's 50th Anniversary.
Mr. William Naruse & Ms. Polly Shimizu
100
Mrs. Makiko Ngo-Shirosawa
30
Mr. & Mrs. Shizuhiko Nishisato
200
North York Judo Club
150
Mr. & Mrs. Hideo Oshimo
50
Mr. Joseph Shin
50
Mr & Mrs Ross Shin’s 50th Anniversary
Sony of Canada Ltd
26" Bravia XBR widescreen LCD TV
Toronto Geino Aikokai
2,000
Mr. & Mrs. Makio Yasui
15
Mrs. Shizu Yoshida
50
The 'Jimmy'
Mrs. Fumiko Ruth Saito
Sumi-e Artists of Canada
50
100
In Memoriam
In memory of George Hosaki
B. Kawano
In memory of James Morita
Mrs. Mary Morita
Ms. Deidre Bourke
Mr. & Mrs. Yoshiharu Fujioka
Ms. Romana Marconi
Owens Wright Management Association
50
200
50
20
50
100
In memory of Michi Koyanagi
Mr. & Mrs. George Iwata
Mrs. Sue Yoshida
In memory of Minoru Matsuoka
Mr. & Mrs. Kiyo Ise
In memory of Tsune Kondo
Mrs. Hisako Kondo
In memory of William Shigeru Nakamura
Mr. & Mrs. Noboru Koyama
Supporting Member
Partner
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Arai
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ikeda
Mr. & Mrs. Toshiki Kaga
Mrs. Kay Matsumoto
Mr. Toki Toyama
Miss Akiko Tsujimoto
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Uchikura
30
25
25
100
50
115
150
150
150
150
130
150
KAMP KODOMO MARCH BREAK ‘06
NOSTALGIA NIGHT
By Helen Fukuda
by Mel Tsuji, JCCC Heritage Committee
Kamp Kodomo March Break ’06 was a success thanks to the
returning participants and wonderful volunteers! There were 15
kampers and many volunteers at this year’s camp. Kampers had a
busy week participating in the many activities, including various
martial arts, an anime movie, calligraphy, kimono and tea ceremony.
The wrap-up show on Friday began with Tokyo Ondo and Tanko
Bushi. It was a wonderful sight to see all the kampers and volunteers forming a big circle, clad in happi coats and dancing to
Japanese music. The theme of the camp was “Make Friends
Through Culture” and this was apparent in the hard work by our volunteers and instructors and the many friendships that were made
between the kampers. We would like to thank the JCCC instructors:
Ms. Marie Ikeda, Ms. Betty Lou Arai, Ms. Majorie Hunter, Mr.
Helmut Grossmann, Mr. Russ Takashima and his Judo students,
and the AJC for their great program and teaching supplies. Kamp
Kodomo will return in the summer! See, “Kamp Kodomo – The Next
Generation” for details about summer 2006 Kamp.
Our own Japanese Canadian “soul food” and championship Nisei
teams from the 1950s will be the key attractions at this year’s presentation of Nostalgia Night at the Japanese Canadian Cultural
Centre on Saturday June 24.
Remember sardines soaked in shoyu
and ginger, wieners sautéed in shoyu and
sugar, and chow mein sandwiches? The
evening’s menu will include some of those
old time favourites as well as plenty of
other goodies.
An added feature to the culinary Honest Ed's Nisei 1956
night will be a cookoff, where teams will Team - courtesy Sub Miike
compete in an Iron Chef type of competition. The teams will be given common ingredients and prizes will
be awarded for the most innovative and tastiest dishes.
The highlight of the evening will be the big tribute and recognition of three Japanese Canadian teams. Two of the teams are
celebrating the 50th anniversary of their championships seasons
this year. They are the Honest Ed’s Nisei baseball team, which
won the Western City senior baseball championship, and Double
S. Tile, which climbed from 4th place in the standings to win the
East Toronto Senior hockey championship.
The third team to be recognized will be Team Arashi, made
up mostly of Japanese Canadian sansei and yonsei, who came
together to play in the inaugural Canadian multicultural tournament
last December. This was the first JC hockey team to play competitively in Toronto since Double S in the 1950s.
Festivities are scheduled from 3-8pm. Admission will be $3
for JCCC members and $5 for non-members. Please call the
JCCC to pre-register. Look to the next edition of the JCCC
newsletter for more information.
KAMP KODOMO…
THE NEXT GENERATION
ATTENTION JAPANESE LANGUAGE
STUDENTS
Each summer at the JCCC, children between the ages of 6 and 12
years come to experience Kamp Kodomo, a fun and educational
cultural experience. The JCCC brings together resources from
many community groups to expose children to a variety of sessions that highlight Japanese and Japanese Canadian culture.
Kamp Kodomo has grown into a very successful program
under the direction of first Mutsuko and then Helen Fukuda, who
both have an infectious energy and enthusiasm for sharing
Japanese culture. Sadly, Helen will be moving to Japan this year
and so we are faced with the great challenge of carrying on in her
absence. In order to do this, we are engaging her original assistants as well as a committee of educators from the community.
We hope to keep all that is great about the original Kamp
Kodomo and also bring in some exciting new activities to reflect
the areas of specialty from the educators’ committee.
Our hands-on sessions will include:
Drama
Martial Arts
Music
Cooking
Dance
Language
History
Arts and Crafts
Geography
And More!!!
There is also one special activity day per week that may include an
offsite trip.
Our staff consists of trained and qualified instructors and
many dedicated volunteers. This team knows that exposure to
culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition
to the next generation. Together, they work to ensure that the children have a wonderful time in a safe environment.
The camp operates from 9:00am-4:30pm from Monday to
Friday. There will be three sessions offered: July 10 – 14, July
17 – 21, and July 24 – 28.
Fees for this program are $159 per child for a 5-day session. A 10 %
discount will be applied for JCCC members and additional children from each family will receive a 5% discount. Extended camp
care is available from 8:00-9:00am and from 4:30pm-6:00pm with
an additional cost of $25 per session. Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritional snacks per day, and the special activity.
Campers are required to bring a lunch and drink.
Don’t delay as the registration deadline is June 26, 2006 and
Kamp Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 40 children per session.
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is pleased to
announce that the 13th Business Japanese Test will be held at the
University of Toronto on Sunday, June 18, 2006. The Business
Japanese Test (BJT) is the only widely recognized test of Japanese
specifically for business situations. This is a test designed for nonnative speakers of Japanese, who hope to work in Japan or use
Japanese in their workplace. The test is made up of multiplechoice questions that challenge the candidate’s listening and
reading comprehension skills. Other tests are fine for assessing
your general Japanese competence, but only the JETRO test can
tell you if you really have what it takes to do business in Japanese.
To learn more about the JETRO Test, please visit:
http://www.jetro.go.jp/en/jetrotest/.
To receive a registration package, please contact JETRO
Toronto at 416-861-0000 or [email protected].
Application deadline is May 10, 2006.
MOMIJI HEALTH CARE SOCIETY
LAUNCHES BOWLATHON
Mark Saturday June 10 on your calendar, gather your family and
friends and come bowling with the Momiji Health Care Society!
Registrations are due May 20.
We have reserved both 5 and 10-pin lanes at Thorncliffe
Bowlerama from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Prizes will be awarded for the
most sponsorship money raised and other fun things. Order a
bento and join the post-bowling party (location TBA). For additional information, call Momiji at 416-261-6683. Registration forms
and sponsor sheets are at the Momiji website at
www.momiji.on.ca/bowlathon. See you there!
Contacts:
Kiyoshi Dembo
416-261-6683
Toyoko Sameshima
416-425-9354
WHY NOT JOIN THE JAPANESECANADIAN 3-PITCH LEAGUE!
Come join us for our 20th
anniversary season of
baseball on Sunday mornings from 9:30am to 12
noon, from May 21 to
August 27 (excluding July
and August long weekends). Games are held
at Huntsmill Park in
Scarborough (Warden &
McNicoll). The format is
co-ed (pitch to your own team) – approximately 4 women, 10 men
per team for ages 16 and up (some are in the 40’s and 50’s!) –
beginner to intermediate. Each player hits/bats every inning. The
purpose is to allow Japanese Canadians, their families and friends,
the opportunity to interact on a social and recreational basis
amongst others sharing their interests, background and culture
and to make new friends within the Japanese Canadian community.
Deadline for registration is May 12, 2006. Fees are $75 –
includes team sweater, team photo, pop/juice at all games, league
BBQ, subsidized banquet with trophies and door prizes, all bases,
bats, and other equipment (players are asked to supply their own
glove). First day of play – Sunday May 21. For additional information, please contact one of the volunteers listed below:
Glen Kawaguchi
Evenings:
416-755-6421
Paul Takasaki
email:
[email protected]
Bob Doi
email:
[email protected]
Stephen Yano
Evenings:
416-837-3739
email:
[email protected]
Evenings:
416-902-0608
email:
[email protected]
Rob Yonekura
MOVIE NIGHT - KOHI JIKOU
CAFÉ LUMIÈRE
…a beautiful and thoughtful tribute to Yasujiro Ozu that can be
seen as one great filmmaker saluting another from a different
culture and time period.
Nominated for the 2005 Golden Lion at the Venice Film
Festival, Café Lumière was made by the Taiwanese director
Hou Hsiao-Hsien as homage to the great Japanese filmmaker
Yasujiro Ozu. This luminously shot film meanders through
contemporary Tokyo in the company of a pregnant twentysomething writer Yoko (Japanese pop singer Yo Hitoto), and
her shy bookselling friend Hajime (Zatoichi's Tadanobu
Asano). Like the films of Ozu himself, the film is serenely beautiful and quietly insightful.
When Yoko announces that
she is pregnant and has no
intentions of marrying the
father of her child, her traditional family is outraged.
Though the headstrong
decision made by the
young mother-to-be leaves
her finding little sympathy
from within her family circle,
a blossoming friendship with the owner of a local secondhand bookstore goes a long way in alleviating Yoko's feelings
of loneliness. As Yoko begins to re-evaluate her increasingly
complicated life, her newfound friend silently pines for her
despite his frustrating inability to vocalize his true feelings.
According to Michael Wilmington of the Chicago
Tribune: “The serenity of Cafe Lumiere is reminiscent of the
calm of Ozu's films. It's a feeling less spiritual than Ozu's
usual mood, and less melancholy about the passing of traditional ways. But both Hou and Ozu excel in evoking the poetry of everyday life, and, as a tribute from one great filmmaker
to another, "Cafe Lumiere" should richly satisfy devotees of
both artists. It's a film objet d'art to contemplate and treasure.
Date: Thursday May 25
Time: 7:00pm
Admission: $7 ($5 JCCC members)
YAMAHA PRESENTATION
On Monday, March 20 a
small event was held in the
JCCC’s Heritage Lounge in
honour of a very special gift
presentation to the JCCC
from Yamaha Canada. The
JCCC is the recipient of a
beautiful new Yamaha
Disklavier piano. During the
event
the
Yamaha
Disklavier piano was officially presented to JCCC
president, Marty Kobayashi
by Yamaha President, Toru
Saruya.
Guests
at
the
JCCC President Marty Kobayashi (at left)
thanks Yamaha Canada President Toru Saruya Yamaha presentation were
treated to performances on
the new piano by Lowenna Clark (age 7), Christopher Chan (age
10), Nathalin Moy (age 12), and up and coming concert pianist
Li Wang.
The new Yamaha Disklavier piano is certainly a much welcomed addition to Kobayashi Hall and the newly renovated
JCCC facilities. The new piano makes way for the JCCC to present some top-notch performances by professional performers.
Being able to have professional level performances will be a
great way to draw audiences that have never before been aware
of the JCCC.
Over 40 years ago, Yamaha donated the JCCC’s first
piano, one that has served us very well for 4 decades. With this
new instrument, the tradition of Yamaha’s generosity and beautiful sound will continue for many more decades at the JCCC.
Thank you very much Yamaha Canada.
SOGETSU IKEBANA TORONTO EAST
BRANCH 30TH ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch will present it's 30th Annual
Flower Show at the JCCC on Sunday May 28, 2006, from 1:005:00pm.
Ikebana arrangements created by members of the group will
be on display throughout the hall and demonstrations will be given.
There will be a tearoom, door prizes and handcrafted pottery.
There will also be Ikebana containers for sale. Everyone is welcome. Admission is $5.00 Children under 12 are Free. For more
information contact Director Kyoko Abe @ 416-491-7705.
LUNCHTIME VIDEO SCREENINGS AT THE JAPAN INFORMATION CENTRE
by The Consulate General Of Japan
Once a month, the Japan
Information Centre (JIC)
screens short video features on modern Japanese
culture, society and other
subjects in the JIC Event
Room. Each English-language, lunch-hour screening (12:10-12:45pm) features a regular showing of
episodes from the series Japan Video Topics, as well as other culturally relevant videos in the JIC collection. These screenings are
a wonderful opportunity to discover many things about Japan that
you never knew before! Feel free to drop in with your lunch and
enjoy the sights and sounds of Japan on the Event Room’s large
movie screen and theatrical sound system. Admission is free, and
you’re bound to learn a lot about Japan in the process!
SCREENINGS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2006
Rekishi Kaido Part One (The first in a special series of featurettes
showcasing the historical Kansai region of Japan. This Week: Ise,
Asuka, Yamanobe-no-michi and the Ancient Heijo Palace Site.)
Traditional Japanese Culture – Japanese Arts and Crafts (A
detailed look at some of Japan’s most unique arts and crafts, such
A QUEEN OF SPRING VEGETABLES
Finally spring has come and soon locally grown produce will be in
the produce sections of stores!! Among many spring greens,
asparagus (locally grown) may be recognized as a sign of spring’s
arrival and it can be called a queen of spring vegetables from its
looks, taste, flavour and nutritional value. In terms of food value
asparagus is low in calories and sodium and is abundant in important nutrients. It is an excellent source of folic acid, which is now
considered an essential nutrient for women who are expecting
babies to help in preventing neural tube defects. Folic Acid is also
necessary for blood cell formation so it may help with anaemic
conditions. Antioxidants, carotene (Vitamin A), Vitamin C and E,
are the other main nutrients in this vegetable and so are the minerals calcium, potassium, zinc and B vitamins.
However there are three nutrients that make this vegetable
stand out even more. The first one is asparagines, a type of amino
acid. This nutrient, contained in the stem, enhances the body’s
metabolism and promotes amino acids transformation. So
asparagus is an excellent food to promote recovery from fatigue
and nourish and strengthen the body. The phyto (plant) nutrient,
rutin, contained in the tip supports the prevention of high blood
pressure and arteriosclerosis due to its blood vessel strengthening
properties. Asparagus also contains glutathione. Glutathione is a
cancer-fighting micronutrient!! Beside all the above good nutrients,
asparagus has been used as a natural remedy for diuretic effects
and blood cleansing, as well.
You can find asparagus at stores all year around now, however nothing can beat locally grown, freshly harvested, asparagus.
Because its peak duration of flavour and nutrients is particularly
as woodworking, paper-making, and lacquerware.)
Japan Video Topics
• Itsukushima – Shrine in the Sea (Both a World Heritage
Site and considered among the top three most beautiful
sightseeing spots in Japan, Itsukushima Shrine welcomes
visitors from far and wide to visit the sacred island of
Miyajima, where it was once forbidden for anyone to
set foot.)
•
Throw Away Your Wallet (Smart Cards and Mobile Phones
equipped with IC chips are already becoming common
and perhaps one day will make cash, debit and credit
cards obsolete.)
•
The Man who Mapped Japan (200 years ago, 56 year-old
merchant-turned-surveyor Ino Tadataka set off to walk
the length of Japan and spent the next 22 years creating
a map of Japan so accurate that it continues to astound
map-makers even today.)
N.B. There will be an encore screening on Wednesday, May 17th
at 1:00pm.
For additional information, contact the Japan Information
Centre, Consulate General of Japan at 416-363-5488.
short, it is a good idea to eat it in season where you live. When
shopping for asparagus, checking for withered spears but also the
dryness of stems that are obvious signs of old stock. The tenderness of the asparagus can be determined by vividness of colour
(depending on kind of asparagus colour, green, purple, white…)
and smoothness of stems. Despite a popular myth, the thickness
of the stalks is nothing to do with their tenderness. Cook asparagus as soon as possible after you purchase or harvest it. If you
need to store it, trim stems and stand in 3-5 cm water with a cover
of plastic bag and keep in the fridge. To avoid grit, wash thoroughly with running water. Then cook by steaming, boiling, roasting,
grilling whatever you would like and enjoy the refreshing taste!!
Here is an example how to enjoy this spring vegetable.
Roasted Asparagus (based on a recipe from Jamie Oliver)
Ingredients:
A bunch of asparagus
Several green onions
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Method:
1. Clean and prepare (leave whole, but cut off the ends of the
onions and snap off the asparagus ends)
2. Blanch in boiling water for a few minutes until they are close
to being cooked
3. Drain and put in ice water (so they keep their colour)
4. Fire up the grill (or you can use a frying pan) and cook with a
little olive oil until they start to roast
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and a squeeze of some lemon
juice
MUKASHI BANASHI IV
Japanese Folklore Theatre Productions (JFTP) presents, Mukashi
Banashi IV – Tales of Old Japan: The Girl In The Flower Basket.
The production will be presented on May 13, 2006 at 3:00pm at
the Toronto Buddhist Church (1011 Sheppard Ave. West).
When Sachiko’s mother gets ill, she worries about how her
young daughter will cope since it’s a dangerous thing for a girl to
be poor and pretty. She places a large flower basket on Sachiko’s
head, telling her daughter that when the time is right the basket will
come off. Sachiko struggles to make her way in a world that has
no time for a girl who is different. But with the help of a minstrel
and the love of a man who has never seen her face, she finds happiness. THE GIRL IN THE FLOWER BASKET uses dance, song,
taiko drumming, humour, and story telling to bring this traditional
Japanese folktale to life.
JFTP is accepting donations in lieu of ticket prices: suggested donation: $10 Adults, $5 Child. Please call Dana Ishiura at
416-977-7938 to reserve your tickets.
WELCOME HIMARI
We would like to welcome our
tiniest new member to the JCCC,
Himari
Leianna
Yamashita.
Himari was born on April 12, 2006
to JCCC staff member Toshiko
Yamashita and her husband Tak.
She is the younger sister of Hiroki.
Congratulations to all!
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JCCC 2006
BAZAAR
Saturday May 6
12:30pm - 5:30pm
Featuring:
Baked Goods, Toys, Books, Plants
and Flowers, Pink/White Elephant,
Noritake Tableware, Plastic Accessories, Garden Ware, Silent Auction,
Japanese Tableware, Logo Wear
and a Cornucopia of Bargains!!
Dining Room and Snack Bar featuring
delicious Sushi, Udon, Mochi, Manju, and much, much more!
Also, Trip to Japan Raffle Tickets
For more information, call JCCC at 416. 441. 2345
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6 Garamond Court, Toronto
Don Mills and Eglinton, off Wynford Dr.
www.jccc.on.ca
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May 2006
The Honourable Bev Oda P.C., M.P.
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is proud
to have one of its Board Alumni, The Honourable
Beverley (Bev) Oda, as the new Minister of Canadian
Heritage and the Minister for the Status of Women.
Minister Bev Oda was sworn into the Cabinet on
February 6, 2006 and is the first Japanese-Canadian
Cabinet Minister in Canadian history.
Bev Oda is the Member of Parliament representing the
Durham Region on behalf of the Conservative Party
of Canada. When Minister Oda first won her riding
in 2004 it was by a narrow margin, however over the
past couple years Minister Oda has become a valued
member of her riding and has gained the respect and
faith of her constituents. The community pride became
evident in the last election when she was re-elected
with 47% of the vote.
Amongst her many accomplishments, Minister Oda
has an exceptional background in broadcasting and
has worked for Citytv, Global Television Network, CTV
and Baton Broadcasting. On November 2003 Minister
Bev Oda was inducted into the Canadian Association
of Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame and was awarded The
Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in recognition of her
contribution to public broadcasting in Canada.
Minister Oda and her family are proud members of
the Japanese Canadian community and of the Japanese
Canadian Cultural Centre. Minister Bev Oda is a
former JCCC Executive Board member and has been
active in the Japanese Canadian community over the
years.
“I have great admiration for Bev. She is the first Japanese
Canadian to hold a major Cabinet position in the
Canadian government; it is such an honour for our
community. I am very proud of her achievement.”
Sid Ikeda, Special Ambassador
JCCC
Over the years Minister Oda and her family have
contributed to the JCCC and have continued to
volunteer their services in promoting and preserving
Japanese Canadian heritage for all Canadians.
“the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre considers
heritage and heritage preservation a priority, and so it
is thrilling to see a member of our community represent
heritage on a national level.”
James Heron, Executive Director
JCCC
With her interest and background in broadcasting,
culture, community, and heritage preservation there
is no doubt that The Honourable Bev Oda will excel in
her new position as the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Minister for the Status of Women.
Canada is very fortunate to have an individual with
knowledge, commitment and drive protecting and
preserving its many cultures and heritages.
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Translated by Sachiko Suzuki Kamp Kodomo
Summer 2006
Our Mission
To provide a stimulating and educational Japanese/Japanese Canadian cultural experience for
young children.
Who can register?
Children ages 6 to 12 Years
Dates
Session 1 – July 10-14
Session 2 – July 17-21
Session 3 – July 24-28
Times
Camp Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Extended camp care is available daily from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Fee
$ 159/week
10% discount for JCCC Members
5% discount for additional siblings attending the same session
Why register?
Kamp Kodomo is run by trained and qualified instructors and many dedicated volunteers. This
team knows that exposure to culture is the best way to ignite interest and to hand over tradition
to the next generation. Together, they work to ensure that the children have a wonderful time in
a safe environment.
Our hands-on sessions will include:
Language
History
Arts and Crafts
Geography
And More!!!
Drama
Martial Arts
Music
Cooking
Dance
There is also one special activity day per week that may include an offsite trip.
How to register
Just fill in the form on the opposite side. Submit one (1) Registration Form for each child.
Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or fax. Enrollment is limited to 40 children per week.
Registration deadline June 26, 2006
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, ON M3C 1Z5
Tel: 416-441-2345 Fax: 416-441-2347
Email: [email protected] Website: www.jccc.on.ca
Kamp Kodomo Registration Form
July 10-28, 2006
Please Print Clearly
One Form for Each Child
Child’s Name:
Last
First
Child’s Home Address:
Number
City
Street
Postal Code
Apt/Suite
Telephone, include area code
Birth Date:
Sex: [ ] Male
Date
Month
[ ] Female
Age:
Year
Ontario Health Insurance Number
Doctor’s Name
Phone No.
Name of Parent or Guardian:
Last
Relationship to Child: [ ] Mother
[ ] Father
First
[ ] Other, please specify:
Contact During the Day:
Work Telephone Number
Cellular Phone/Pager Number
In Case of Emergency, alternate contact is:
Name
Relationship
Telephone Number
Is there other important information about your child that you would like us to know? For example, friends at the program, special
interests, sports, musical instruments or arts and crafts:
Medical Conditions/Food & Other Allergies:
Program Fees
No. of weeks
Sub-total
Deduct 10% if you have JCCC Family Membership
Deduct 5% for additional children from each family
Additional Extended Program Fee
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Payment is included by: [ ] Cheque (Payable to JCCC)
($159.00 per week)
($25.00 per week)
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) Week 1: Jul 10-14
) Week 2: Jul 17-21
) Week 3: Jul 24-28
Specify week:
(Debit Card payment accepted at JCCC reception desk)
[ ] MasterCard [ ] VISA [ ] AMEX
Number
Expiry Date
Payment and Withdrawal information: Fees can be made by current dated cheques, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or debit card. Indicate the children’s
names on the reverse side of all cheques. Include your VISA, MasterCard or AMEX information on this registration form if you wish to pay by credit card
or if you are faxing your forms. Please note there is a $10.00 administrative charge for all NSF Cheques returned or for VISA, MasterCard or AMEX
declines. Debit card payment in person only. Full payment must be made prior to session start date. Refund Policy: Refunds, less a $25.00
administrative charge per registrant, will be issued for all program session cancellation received in writing. Refunds are not available within one week
prior to the program start date. Medical & Emergency Information: Please ensure that you provide all information requested on the registration form.
A minimum of one program supervisor, coordinator or assistant is certified in Emergency First Aid Care and CPR. Special needs: Please contact the
JCCC office and we will endeavor to accommodate them. Release: I hereby agree to the terms and conditions outlined above and hereby release and
agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, its directors and offices, its staff, employees and volunteers from any
liability concerning our child(ren)'s involvement in JCCC’s Kamp Kodomo and further agree that the use of all JCCC facilities is made at the risk of the
applicant. The child(ren) & parent(s) agree, that any pictures taken during the program can be used in any promotion or advertisement by the JCCC. By
signing below, parents/guardians and child (ren) agree to abide by all rules, regulations & standards of conduct as required by the program staff for the
session for the enjoyment & benefit of all participants.
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
If you are registering more than one child, submit Registration Form for each child. Return to the JCCC via mail, in person or fax.
Enrollment is limited to 40 children per week. Registration deadline June 26, 2006
JCCC, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5 Phone: (416)441-2345 Fax: (416)441-2347 www.jccc.on.ca