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Saturday 04 February 2012

Sapporo Snow Festival Preview Tour

A group of snow-loving Members head to Japan's northern island of Hokkaido for a sneak peek at the world-famous festival of ice sculptures, as well as an array of other wintry pursuits.
To find out more, visit the Women's Group website.
Sunday 05 February 2012

Bridal Fair

Whether you're after a graceful, black-tie celebration or a quirky, fun-loving affair, this American-inspired event from our wedding pros will help brides and grooms start crafting their picture-perfect wedding day and throw the party of a lifetime.

Bridal Fair: 11 am–7 pm
New York Suite & Brooklyn Suite (B2F)

Party: 4–8 pm
Decanter (3F)

Free
Open to the public
Reserve your spot at 03-4588-0671 or banquet@tac-club.org
Walk-ins are welcome
Monday 06 February 2012

New York Ballroom

Super Bowl XLVI at the Club

The Club’s annual party in February promises to be another high-energy morning of great prizes, betting pools, delicious food and, naturally, scintillating gridiron. Join fellow Club Members and their guests in the cavernous New York Ballroom to celebrate this much-loved American tradition. Book your tickets now for what is sure to be a sellout show from Indy.

Monday, February 6
7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

New York Ballroom
¥5,500 (includes breakfast buffet and welcome drink)
Sign up online or at the Member Services Desk from Tuesday, January 10

End Zone (reserved seating) option
Brooklyn Ballroom
¥10,000 (includes breakfast buffet and all-you-can-drink beer)
Sign up at the Member Services Desk from Tuesday, January 10

For details, e-mail eventsignup@tac-club.org
Sponsored by the Programs and Events Committee

Gymnasium

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Samurai Sword Fitness

Participants build core and upper-body strength through challenging, expertly choreographed routines with wooden swords. Expect to emerge from this course with improved concentration, stamina, cardiovascular health—and the lean muscles of a sword-swinging Samurai.

February 6–March 19
11–11:50 a.m.
Mondays
¥16,170
7 classes
Ages 16 and above

Sign up online or at the Recreation Desk

Girls' Day Display

In celebration of Hina Matsuri, or Girls' Day, on March 3, the centuries-old Yoshitoku doll company exhibits its exquisite set of imperial court dolls in the B1 Family Entrance until March 5.
Tuesday 07 February 2012

Children's Library

Toddler Time

A fun half-hour session of engaging stories and activities awaits preschoolers at the Children's Library.
Continues February 14, 21 and 28.

4 pm
Free
Wednesday 08 February 2012

Activity Room I

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Toddler & Mommy Yoga

Energetic toddlers and their moms enjoy yoga and games during this fun and educational course taught by instructor Minako Suzuki. Kids will learn yoga poses while learning catchy rhymes in English, and moms get in on the fun with facial yoga exercises perfect for playing peek-a-boo.

2–3 yrs | Feb 8–Mar 14 | Wednesday | 2–2:45 pm | 6 classes | ¥11,340
* Parental participation required.

Sign up online or at the Recreation Desk

SMRT-Core Training

During this straightforward workout based on Self-Myofascial Release Therapy, participants roll fluidly over a revolutionary foam roller, designed to release and massage muscles while it firms the abdominals, relives pain and improves range of motion.

February 8 – March 21
Wednesdays
11:15 a.m.–12:05p.m.
Activity Room 1
7classes

February 10 – March 23
Fridays
11:00 –11:50 a.m.
Studio
7classes

¥16,170
Ages 16 and above

Sign up online or at the Recreation Desk
Saturday 11 February 2012

New York Ballroom

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Father-daughter Dinner Dance

Dads and their little princesses, ages 5 to 13, enjoy a magical evening of mouthwatering food, music, dancing, gifts and photo keepsakes.

5–9 p.m.
¥8,925 per person

Sign up online or at the Recreation Desk from January 10.

Activity Room I

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Family Yoga

In this yoga class designed especially for families you'll dance, share stories and partner up for poses and massages while connecting with your family and fellow yogins, during this fun and holisitic family-centered course that supports a healthier lifestyle.

5–10 yrs | Feb 11–Mar 17 | Saturday | 10–11 am | 6 classes | ¥9,450 per adult
* one child and one adult participation required. ¥6,300 per child

Sign up online or at the Recreation Desk

Bowling Center

Valentine Bowling

Hit the lanes for a few fun frames with your sweetheart on Feb 11. Compete against other couples for a chance to win the grand prize.

7 pm–9 pm
¥500 (registration fee)
Adults (3 games) ¥1,950
Youth (3 games) ¥1,650

Minimum of 16 people (8 couples), maximum of 36 people (18 couples)

Sign up at the bowling counter or contact bowling@tac-club.org for more information.

The Studio

Daddy's Little Girl Makeover

Ahead of the dinner dance, all girls are invited to The Spa for a professional manicure, hair styling and more for an additional cost.

1–5 pm
Sign up at The Spa
Monday 13 February 2012

Gymnasium

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Reebok CrossFit

In this fun introduction to the CrossFit fitness program, you'll never do the same routine twice. Get toned with high-intensity movements and the support you need to live a healthy lifestyle through personalized instruction from a former heavy-weight karate champion Nicholas Pettas. Ages 16 and above. Gymnasium. ¥26,460.

You can participate in up to 8 classes per month you choose from the four scheduled classes:
Mondays 7–8 pm
Wednesdays 7–8 pm
Wednesdays 6:45–7:45 am
Fridays. 6:45–7:45 am

Sign up online or at the Recreation Desk.

Activity Room I

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Taekwondo

Budding grandmasters, ages 4 through 10, learn the basics of kicking, punching and more exciting self-defense techniques, during this dynamic six-week introduction to the Korean-based martial art. While burning energy with Bruce Lee-style moves, participants learn discipline and self-control.

February 13–March 19
Mondays
5–6 p.m.
6classes
¥12,600

Sign up online or at the Recreation Desk

Mardi Gras at the Club

Come join the Tokyo American Club krewe and Steve Gardner for an early New Orleans celebration

With New Orleans throwing its annual festival of fun, the Club gets in on the act with a Women's Group-organized evening of Bourbon Street tunes, Cajun cuisine and carnival-inspired revelry. Talented Mississippi musician Steve Gardner and his band promise to set the evening alight with music from the Big Easy while Members and their guests paint the rooms purple, green and gold.

6:30–10 pm
Women's Group members: ¥6,000
Non-Women's Group members: ¥6,500
Adults only
Sign up online or at the Member Services Desk

Frederick Harris Gallery

Gallery Reception

Renowned fashion photographer Benjamin Lee kicks off his exhibition of celebrity portraits with a reception at the Frederick Harris Gallery.

6:30–8 pm
Free
Open to invitees and Members only

Exhibition: February 13–26
Tuesday 14 February 2012

Activity Room I

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I Can Tumbling

In this dynamic, confidence-boosting class, children, ages 6 to 12, learn a range of basic gymnastics skills, including forward rolls, cartwheels and headstands, before progressing to more advanced exercises like handstands and dive forward rolls.

Feb 14–Mar 20
Tuesday
5:45–6:45 p.m.
6 classes
¥15,750

Sign up online or at the Recreation Desk
Wednesday 15 February 2012

Washington and Lincoln Rooms

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USA vs France Wine Challenge

This year's bottle battle sees France take on a selection of three reds and three whites from the United States in what is sure to be a mouthwateringly memorable blind tasting.

7 pm
¥15,000
Sign up online or at the Member Services Desk
Friday 17 February 2012

Gymnasium

Youth Volleyball

Junior and senior high school students take to the court for basic training led by expert Takashi Watanabe and a few sets of vigorous yet fun competition. Learn to serve, spike and work up a sweat, while enjoying the excitement of prolonged rallies with other equally eager players.

Feb 17–March 25

Fridays (practice) and Sundays (game day)
6–7 pm (grades 6–8)
7–8 pm (grades 9–12)
¥ 25,200

Sign up complete the registration form and submit in person, by fax at 03-4588-0662 or by e-mail to reina.collins@tac-club.org. Telephone registration is not accepted.

Washington Room

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Early Literacy Skills Program for Parents

In this workshop led by a reading specialist with over 35 years of experience in education, parents will learn a variety of current techniques and activities to encourage pre-reading and reading skills in their children. The program is aimed at helping children get the most out of reading instruction at school and beyond.

Instructor and Library Committee member Julie Ennis will share her "reading toolbox" to encourage emerging skills in early readers and will proffer tips to parents on how to read aloud effectively. The educational program will conclude with a question-and-answer session.

10–11:30 a.m.
¥1,050 (includes coffee and tea)

Recommended for parents of children ages 6 and under
Sign up online or at the Library
Sunday 19 February 2012

New York Ballroom

World Carnival Grand Buffet

Feast from a smorgasbord of international cuisine.

11 am–3 pm and 5–8 pm
Adults (18 and over): ¥4,900; juniors (7–17 years): ¥2,800; children (3–6 years): ¥1,050;
infants (2 and under): free
Reserve at 03-4588-0977
Friday 24 February 2012

Run for the Cure Foundation Pink Ball

Don't miss this black-tie charity gala in aid of breast cancer awareness, featuring a menu designed by celebrity chef Nobu.

6:30 pm
Supported by the Programs and Events Committee
Saturday 25 February 2012

Gymnasium

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Get Set to Sweat

Put your fitness to the test in the Club's Ultimate Fitness Challenge this month. A specially designed series of assessments will test participants' strength, flexibility, conditioning and dexterity through an obstacle course and various exercises.

Whatever your fitness level, sign up and get ready to put your body through its paces.

4–5 pm
Ages 16 and up

Sign up online or at the Fitness Center

New York Ballroom

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Carpet Auction

The Women's Group hosts a lively evening of bidding for exquisitely crafted carpets and rugs to support one luminous scholar in Japan.
To find out more, visit the Women's Group website.

5–9 pm
Open to adult Club Members and their guests
Sign up online or at the Member Services Desk (the first 12 Members to sign up will receive special keepsakes)

Gymnasium

Ultimate Fitness Challenge

Get set to push your body to its limit in a set of specially designed fitness tests. Whatever your fitness level, sign up and get ready to put your body through its paces.

4–5 pm
Sign up online or at the Fitness Center
Monday 27 February 2012

Beate Sirota Gordon Classroom

Coffee Connections

Whether you're new to Tokyo or want to meet new people, drop by this relaxed Women's Group gathering.

10:30 am
Contact the Women's Group Office to organize free childcare
Free

Frederick Harris Gallery

Gallery Reception

Five artists from Mashiko, one of Japan's premier pottery towns, launch an exhibition of engaging clay works with a reception at the Frederick Harris Gallery.

6:30–8 pm
Free
Open to invitees and Members only

Exhibition: Feb 27–March 25
Saturday 03 March 2012

Yamatane Museum of Art Tour

Art lovers and culture vultures alike are guaranteed a satisfying dose of aesthetic stimulation during this guided tour of the Yamatane Museum of Art and its special exhibition of works depicting kimono-wearing women, titled "The Japanese Garb: Uemura Shoen, Kaburaki Kiyokata and Ito Shinsui."

3:45–5 p.m. (meeting point: Yamatane Museum of Art lobby)
¥2,100 (includes admission, green tea and Japanese sweet)
Ages 16 and above
Sign up online or at the Member Services Desk
Sponsored by the Programs and Events Committee
Friday 09 March 2012

Washington Room

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Ella Baché Beauty Seminar

Discover the essentials of beauty and how to protect your skin from daily pollution and pesky pollen impurities to reveal a radiant youthful complexion at an insightful spring seminar. Led by professionals from the French skincare brand Ella Baché, this hour-plus session will cover at-home beauty-care basics and insider secrets that will leave a lasting impression.

10:30 a.m–12 p.m.
¥1,680
Sign up online or at The Spa
Friday 16 March 2012

“Show & Tell” Introduction Party

You are cordially invited to discover the dynamic array of activities, lifestyle and international networking opportunities that come with an exclusive Membership at Tokyo American Club. Enjoy a relaxed night of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and camaraderie at the “Show & Tell” introduction party.

Thursday, March 16
6:30–8:30 pm
Manhattan I

Childcare provided (reserve by March 9). RSVP at 03-4588-0687 or membership@tac-club.org by March 9.