There are only a few tickets left! The tickets are $20.00 per person.

Please call the Centre @ 905-383-7-5755 to reserve your spot.

The next dinner will be announced soon…

If you are interested in any of these programs please let us know via email hcjcc@bellnet.ca  or phone (905) 383-5755. We will compile a list and notify you when the programs have a set time. 

If you know of a program or instructor that would be of interest to the Centre please let us know.

Zumba

We are looking at the return of Zumba to the CJCC. We have some new instructors interested in bringing the program back.

Zumba is a Latin dance -inspired fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba’s choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance moves. Squats and lunges are also included.

Iaido

(居合道, Iaidō^{) is a modern Japanese martial art associated with the smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard.}

Kendo

^{(剣道, kendō), meaning ”Way of The Sword“, is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional Japanese swordsmanship, or  Kenjutsu. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements.}

 Belly Dancing

Belly Dancing has a long history, but in it’s modern form it is a wonderful exercise, emphasizing core body movement and strengthening . It is a fun class suitable for all age groups, including seniors! No experience is necessary.

Friday March 16 until March 29, 2012 at the Hamilton CJCC

This display is being presented just past the 1st aniversary of the earthquake and Tsunami of March 11, 2011

Consul-General Mr. Yamamoto will be visiting the Hamilton CJCC to open the display.

The photos display the awesome destructive power of the tsunami and its after affects.

It shows how the Japanese people have come back, with hope and friendships with other nations recovering from the disaster.

Within 50 days the trains that were twisted as the earth shook were back in working order.

Schoolchild clutching new school packs returned to school quickly with hope in their eyes.

The relief effort by International Aid agencies helped Japan speed to recovery, including a massive effort from Canada.

The exhibit along with artwork from children from the Kizuna Art Project highlights the tremendous amount of recovery that has taken place in just a year.

Mr. Yamamoto has stated that this recovery could not have taken place as quickly without the help of the global community.

Today Japan is open for tourism. As the country recovers Japan’s vast beauty and the resilience of its people make for a wonderful vacation opportunity.

Please check back for the exact time for the opening ceremony all are welcomed to attend.

Here is a link of the Toronto event:

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/319155

We are waiting to confirm the date,  we are looking at early June 2012.

We will have a professional antiques appraiser in to assess your pieces.

You will be able to have up to two pieces appraised.

This promises to be a wonderfully exciting event! You never know what that item in your basement is really worth!

Please watch this space as it will be updated once we have confirmation of the time and appraisal costs.

If you have any news, announcements or articles to submit, please do so before February 17, 2012.

We are also looking for advertisers, if you have a business or know someone who wishes to advertise to our community please let them know. We are offering business card size ads for a very reasonable $50 for 3 issues.

Please respond to hcjcc@bellnet.ca or 905-383-5755.

This wheel is the latest in a number of upgrades that we are currently working on for the Centre.

We wish to extend our gratitude to the Hamilton Potters Guild for their ongoing support of the pottery program here at the CJCC.

Please watch this space, dates will be announced here and in the April 2012 newsletter

It’s also time to sign up for the many programs at the Hamilton CJCC.

Don’t forget to come by for lunch!

Sunday September 11th, 2011 from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

Queen's Park meeting with Ambassador Ishikawa of Japan.

Filipino Community Centre Donation.

1 – 3 p.m.

Kontact Kelly Kawamoto for more info