MOVIE NIGHT

The JCCC holds movie nights and film series once a month using the cinema facilities in the Kobayashi Hall. Films include classics by Ozu and Kurosawa as well as contemporary hit films by Kitano Takeshi, Hayao Miyazaki, Masayuki Suo and Hirokazu Koreeda. Special screenings of Japanese films not theatrically released in Canada are another regular feature. Visit the JCCC website and newsletter for upcoming screenings and times.

YAMAHA MUSIC COURSE

KEYBOARD
FREE introductory lessons! Learn to play the electronic keyboard using the world renowned Yamaha Music Education System. Music of all styles is taught in a motivating group setting. Class times are available for seniors and adults. 10 classes per session. Sessions run year round.

WEST MEETS EAST: JAPANESE BUSINESS & PROTOCOL TRAINING

Through West Meets East human resource training seminars, the JCCC provides Canadian businesses with the knowledge and strategies crucial to establishing and maintaining productive relationships with Japanese organizations and individuals. Since 1987, West Meets East has been helping North American firms, as well as educational and government organizations to deal effectively with obstacles and create profitablerelationships. Please call James Heron at 416-441-2345 ext 224 for more information.

E-mail James Heron at jamesh@jccc.on.ca for more information.

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

AYAME KAI

Japanese odori (dancing) for participants 4 years and older. Lessons are Friday evenings and opportunities to perform occur throughout the year. Please call Susan Nikaido at 416-286-2315 for more information.

SAKURA KAI

For over forty-five years, Sakura Kai has taught the graceful skills of odori (Japanese dancing) to students 5 years and older. Learn traditional minyo (folk dance) and semi-classical buyo styles on Sunday afternoons. Please contact Kathy Tazumi at 416-441-2345 ext.229 or sakurakai_odori@yahoo.ca for more information.

HIMAWARI BUYO-KAI

The former Hi Fu Mi Steppers are back with a new name since Sep. 2004. Learn Minyo and Buyo with Keiko Omori Thursday afternoons at 1:00pm. Please call Mrs. Omori at 416-531-2749 for more information.

JCCC BRIDGE

Meets Tuesday afternoons at 12:15pm and Friday evenings at 7:30pm. Learn and play social bridge. Please call Gord Mori at 905-471-7235 or Eiji Kujirai at 416-449-0007 for more information.

JCCC TOKEN KAI (Sword Study Group)

A sword study group formed by JCCC members wishing to acquire or to gain a broader knowledge of the Japanese sword. Club fee is $20.00 for those who wish attend future meetings. Please contact Kevin Adams at thekevinz@gmail.com for more info.

JCCC KARAOKE

Meets twice a month, Saturday evenings at 7:00pm. Enjoy learning and singing new songs and make new friends. Please call Stan Kayama at 289-679-0233 for more information.

WYNFORD SENIORS' CLUB

Meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Enjoy social, recreational, educational activities, travel and bowling. Please call Betty Moritsugu at416-224-1423for more information.