Events & Programs

 

2010 Children's Day

Another Free event!

May 8, 2010 from 10AM to 12:30PM at Colorado College’s Gates Common Room in Palmer Hall (just east of Tutt Library on the Colorado College Campus).
NOTE: All indoor craft activities end at 11:30 A.M., followed by special demonstrations that include Koto Music and a Gala Japanese Fashion Show.

Children of all ages are invited to participate in various craft activities; everyone (adults, too!) invited to enjoy the demonstrations! All craft supplies will be provided.

INDOOR CRAFT ACTIVITIES (10 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.)
–Origami (Art of Paper Folding)
–Shuji (Calligraphy)
–Koinobori (Carp Making)
–Manga & Anime
–Koto (Japanese Harp)
–Mother’s Day Card Making
–Go (Japanese Checkers)
–Kendama & Darumaotoshi (Traditional Japanese Games)

OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES (11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.)
–Ninja Demonstration
–Koto Music
–Gala Japanese Fashion Show*

*NOTE TO PARENTS: If possible, dress your child in kimono, yukata, or even martial arts uniforms so they can participate in the GALA JAPANESE FASHION SHOW!

Reservations help us plan: E-mail to kayokoj@comcast.net

Asian Cooking Classes
 

Our Cooking Classes combine the flavors and techniques of Japan/China/Hawaii. Taught by members and invited chefs. Classes are held every two months.    

                                                                                                          
Classes meet at 11:00 AM on a Saturday.  Each class costs $5 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. Limit: 15 participants.

 

           Please direct RSVPs and questions to LaRae Maruyama
         at: pmaruyama@earthlink.net or by phone at 266 5625.
       The number of participants is limited.

Japanese Language Classes
  

We offer beginner, intermediate, advanced, and business Japanese classes. Classes are usually group lessons to facilitate conversation and interaction. Please contact each teacher about the schedule and textbook.

Teacher's Name	Location	Email
Atsuko Lindsey	NW	atsuko.lindsey@lindseyfam.net
Kayoko Jennings	Briargate	kayokoj@comcast.net

For information and enrollment, please contact: Kayoko Jennings at kayokoj@comcast.net

New!!

Japanese Calligraphy(shodō) Classes

Japanese calligraphy classes are available now. You will learn the artistic writing of the Japanese language with ink. For information and enrollment, please contact: Atsuko Lindsey at atsuko.lindsey@lindseyfam.net

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Calendar of Past Events - 2006/2007/2008 

                             2006 

Jan 21                    Mochitsuki - New Year's Celebration
                             To view a few snapshots click here.

Feb 11                   Quarterly Luncheon at Akasaka Japanese Restaurant 

May 6                    Children's Day Festival 

May 13                  Quarterly Luncheon, Potluck 

Aug 5                     Quarterly Luncheon at Arigato Japanese Restaurant 

Aug 20                   Annual Membership Dinner at Silver Pond Chinese Restaurant 

Sep 5-11                Manjiro Summit (Broadmoor Hotel), 227 participants from Japan 

Nov 4                     Quarterly Luncheon, Potluck 

Nov 11                   7th Annual Japanese Cultural Festival & Bazaar 

Dec 9                     Annual Holiday Party for members 

                             2007 

Jan 20                    Mochitsuki - New Year's Celebration 

Feb 1                     Outstanding Speaker Program: Prof. Joan Ericson, "Momotaro" 

Feb 3                     Quarterly Luncheon at Jun�s Japanese Restaurant 

April 15                  Outstanding Speaker Program: Masaru Kawasaki, Composer 

May 5                    Children's Day Festival 

May 12                  Quarterly Luncheon, Potluck 

Jun 30                    Cooking Class 

Aug 4                     Quarterly Luncheon at Suehiro's with Art Museum visit in Pueblo 

Aug 18                   Cooking Class 

Aug 26                   Annual Membership Dinner at The Briarhurst Manor Inn 

Oct 6 & 27             Cooking Class 

Oct 11                   Outstanding Speaker Program: Amache Preservation Society 

Nov 3                     Quarterly Luncheon, Potluck 

Nov 10                   8th Annual Japanese Cultural Festival & Bazaar 

                             2008 

Jan 19                    Mochitsuki � New Year's Celebration 

Jan 23                    Annual Holiday Party for members (Consul General Kubo Reception) 

Feb 23                   Quarterly Luncheon at Tako Japanese Restaurant 

Mar                        Cooking Class 

May 3                    Children's Day Festival

Aug 17                   Annual Membership Dinner at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Updated on 19 November, 2009