Special Earthquake Relief Screening: The Town’s Children

On Tuesday January 17, 2012, the JCCC will be holding a special earthquake benefit screening of the movie "The Town's Children".

Please see calendar for details.

December 2011/January 2012
Newsletter Online

The PDF version of the December 2011/January 2012 Newsletter is now available for download. Please view the JCCC online newsletter archive here.

Special Double Screening: GANTZ & GANTZ Perfect Answer

Due to popular demand, GANTZ Perfect Answer (2011), the sequel to GANTZ, is coming to the JCCC. This movie adaptation of the popular sci-fi action comic is directed by Shinsuke Sato and stars Kazunari Ninomiya (Letters from Iwo Jima) and Kenichi Matsuyama (DEATH NOTE, Norwegian Wood). If you missed the first screening of GANTZ, here is your chance! The JCCC will be presenting a special double screening of GANTZ and GANTZ Perfect Answer on Sunday February 5, 2012. In Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG 13 for violence.

Please see calendar for details.

Let's Go Skiing!

Everyone is invited - Nikkei, Ijusha and friends of the community. You can ski in English – you can ski in Japanese. The important thing is to join in and have fun!

The common language is snow, laughter and hot chocolate!

We will meet at the JCCC, jump on a bus and head up to Blue Mountain. We have a group discount so it is much cheaper than driving up by yourself and paying for you own lift ticket. Equipment rentals are available at the resort.

Special Beginner Price"(includes lift ticket & rental equipment) 
JCCC member: $79  / Non-member:$89

Reserve your spot soon because seats on the bus are limited! The dates are Saturday January 28 and Saturday February 25, 2012. For more information, please see flyer or call 416-441-2345 to register.

2011 Fall & Winter Class Brochure

Conference for 70th Anniversary of WWII Internment and Dispersal of Japanese Canadians (March 31-April 1, 2012)

Following the spirit and great success of the War Years Experience Conference held in November 2010, the JCCC Heritage Committee is excited to announce plans for a 2nd Conference scheduled for this spring. This event will focus on the 70th anniversary of the internment and dispersal of Japanese Canadians during WWII a major commemorative event for the whole community! More details and information will be available in the New Year, but go ahead and reserve March 31 & April 1, 2012 in your calendar! Details will be posted as soon as they become available.

Kamp Kodomo Marrch Break 2012!

Don’t miss out on the all the March Break fun at the JCCC!!! Kamp Kodomo is returning for another week filled with cultural activities.

Our March Break camp features many of the favourites of the summer but also includes participation in the Nikkei Kids Day. Nikkei Kids Day is a half-day program organized by the Heritage Committee of the JCCC.
The camp operates from 9:00am to 4:30pm from Monday March 12 to Friday March 16, 2012. Fees for this program are $180 per child for a 5-day session. A 10 % discount will be applied for JCCC members and the 2nd (or more) child from the same family will receive a 5% discount. Extended camp care is available from 8:00am to 9:00am, and from 4:30pm to 6:00pm with an additional cost of $35 per session. Camp fees cover all materials, two nutritional snacks per day, and a field trip. Campers are required to bring a lunch and drink.

Registration will start on January 4, 2012 and the deadline is March 2, 2012. Kamp Kodomo’s maximum attendance is 25 children.

2012 March Break Registration Form

2012 March Break Flyer