Your Exercise Alternative

The Club’s temporary Takanawa spot isn’t the only place to find a convenient workout. You can also head to the Tipness gym in Roppongi. Your Membership card and a ¥3,000 coupon for sale at the Recreation Services Desk get you through the doors. Guidelines • Coupons entitle Members to a workout session, towel, shirt, shoes and shorts. • Members must be 16 or older to use Tipness. • A waiver form must be filled out and guidelines signed before use. • Your TAC Membership card must be shown when usingTipness coupons. • Coupons go on sale on Monday, December 10, with purchases charged to Members’ accounts.

Toddler Time

September 2 10:30 a.m. Free Library	An interactive session of stories and songs resumes this month for the Club’s preschoolers. Sessions continue September 9, 16, 23 and 30, as well as Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Peter Lehmann Wines Meet the Winemaker Dinner	Sign up

September 3 7–10 p.m. ¥12,500 Vineyards	Discover the beauty and versatility of Australia’s Barossa Valley wines during this exclusive Club dinner with Peter Lehmann’s acclaimed winemaker, Andrew Wigan.

Ladies’ Bowling League

September 3 Shinagawa Prince Hotel Bowling Center	This lively Club league picks up again every Wednesday morning this month at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel Bowling Center. Contact the Recreation Services Desk for details.

Toddler Time

September 4 4 p.m. Free Library	An interactive session of stories and songs resumes this month for the Club’s preschoolers. Sessions continue September 11, 18 and 25, as well as Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Japanese Traditional Handicrafts Exhibition and Arakawa Walking Tour

September 5 12:30 p.m. WG members: ¥540 Non-WG members: ¥600 Sign up at the Member Services Desk	Spend the afternoon wandering a traditional exhibition and discovering the charm of quaint downtown shopping in Arakawa.

Tokyo Comedy Store	Sign up

September 6 8-10 pm Free Trader’s Bar Adults Only Sign up online or at the Member Services Desk (walk-ins welcome on the night)	It’s laughs all round in September when the Tokyo Comedy Store heads to Traders’ Bar for an evening of stand-up and improv comedy. The exciting lineup will feature such Tokyo comedy circuit veterans as Kevin Conney and Cloudy B. Bongwater, and resident improvisation troupe, Spontaneous Confusion. Sponsored by the Entertainment Committee

Summertime Splash

September 6 4 p.m. ¥1,365 Pool Sign up at the Pool Office	September 6–7 Kids can enjoy safe, energetic games in the Pool during the hot summer weekends. For ages 6 to 15. Super Swimmer certification is required.

Summertime Splash

September 7 4 p.m. ¥1,365 Pool Sign up at the Pool Office	September 6–7 Kids can enjoy safe, energetic games in the Pool during the hot summer weekends. For ages 6 to 15. Super Swimmer certification is required.

WG Monthly Program: Bill Campbell on the Wine Industry	Sign up

September 8

Doors open: 11 a.m. Starts: 11:30 a.m. Lunch and wine sampling: 11:45 a.m. New York Suite WG members: ¥3,150 Non-WG members: ¥4,200 With wine consumption in Japan on the rise, Club Member and wine importer Bill Campbell explains the ins and outs of the global wine industry. The native Californian, who occasionally writes about the grape for The Japan Times and Decanter magazine, will also guide participants through a tasting of a selection of wines. Whether you’re a wine aficionado or just enjoy the odd glass, you won’t want to miss this fascinating luncheon. Sign up or cancel at the Member Services Desk by 10 a.m. on Friday, September 5.

Artist’s Reception: Kayuri Inoue

September 8 6:30 p.m. Free Adult Lobby	Ceramic artist Kayuri Inoue unveils her creations from the pottery wheel during this wine and cheese reception.

Meet the Sensei

September 8 9–11 a.m. American Room	Find out about the impressive range of Women’s Group classes on offer this fall from the instructors who will be teaching them. For more information, contact the Women’s Group Office.

Toddler Time

September 9 10:30 a.m. Free Library No sign-up necessary	An interactive session of stories and songs resumes this month for the Club’s preschoolers. Sessions continue September 16, 23 and 30, as well as Thursdays at 4 p.m.

WG Classes Registration

September 11 9 a.m.–11 a.m. (first hour for WG members only) Manhattan Rooms I & II	Pick up a new hobby or skill by enrolling in an assortment of cultural and educational classes, ranging from traditional dance to French to cooking.

Welcome Back Party with a Tropical Twist	Sign up

September 13 6-10 p.m. (Dinner starts at 6:45 p.m.） ¥9,500 (includes two cocktails) New York Suite Adults Only

Extend the summer a little longer with a Caribbean inspired evening of live music, salsa dancers and dancing, delectable tropical treats and cocktails. Greet returning friends and get acquainted with new faces while soaking in this lush, lively atmosphere. Our advertising art is taken from a Ruth Daniels watercolor. This signed print will be a special door prize for some lucky attendee. Sponsored by Entertainment Committee and Women's Group

Family Dining Weekend

September 14	Family Dining Weekend Sept 13 & 14 Enjoy some “access-all-areas” dining once a month when the Club lifts the age restrictions at all of its restaurants (except Traders’ Bar) and lets families experience the range of food possibilities at its dining outlets. (Reservations are available all day for Mixed Grille and from 5 p.m. in Vineyards. Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Spanish Wine Tasting	Sign up

September 17 7–10 p.m. ¥9,500 Banquet Rooms	In spite of boasting the world’s most sprawling collection of vineyards, Spain has long been overlooked in terms of quality wine. Transformations in technique in recent decades, however, have led to more variety and exceptional character. Come savor the palate-pleasing changes for yourself during this vinos de España tasting.

Pakkun and Makkun Manzai Comedy

September 20 4 p.m. Members: ¥2,000/Guests: ¥2,500 (maximum of two guests per Member) New York Suite	Discover the colossal hilarity of this Japanese style of stand-up comedy, starring well-known duo Pakkun and Makkun. Must be 15 years or older to attend.

Artist’s Reception: Colleen and Shoichi Sakurai

September 22 6:30 p.m. Free Adult Lobby	Recycle artists Colleen and Shoichi Sakurai showcase their wide-ranging and imaginative “Illuminated Sculptures” in their second exhibition at the Club.

Toddler Time

September 23 10:30 a.m. Free Library	An interactive session of stories and songs resumes this month for the Club’s preschoolers. Sessions continue September 30, as well as Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Toddler Time

September 25 4 p.m. Free Library	An interactive session of stories and songs resumes this month for the Club’s preschoolers. Sessions continue Tuesday, September 30, at 10:30 a.m.

Kimono and Obi Shopping in Ningyocho Tour

September 26 Sign up at the Member Services Desk	This venture into a pocket of old Tokyo includes visits to shops selling handcrafted works and kimono.

3rd Annual Run for the Cure Golf Tournament and 5K Fun Run	Sign up

September 27 US Naval Air Facility, Atsugi

Do your bit for breast cancer education and awareness in Japan. Golf Whispering Pines Golf Course Shotgun start: 9 a.m. ¥30,000 (includes green fees, golf cart, souvenir bag, breakfast, barbecue and banquet, $1 million hole-in-one contest, $15,000 putting contest, live entertainment, prizes and much more) 5K Fun Run Start: 9 a.m. ¥4,000 (includes T-shirt, barbecue and banquet) Please download and fill out the PDF form if you are planning to drive to the event. Completed forms can be turned in at the Recreation Services Desk. For car navigation systems, use the following number: 046-263-8855. (Note: Transport to Atsugi is not provided.)

Vasse Felix Meet the Winemaker Dinner

September 27 7 p.m. ¥10,500 Vineyards	Vasse Felix crafts some of Australia’s best wines in the ideal climate of the breezy Margaret River region. Taste the vineyard’s award-winning offerings during this wine-infused feast.

WG Educational Resources Seminar

September 28 1–3 p.m. Free	Education experts and parents provide information on education options, school systems, bilingual learning and more. For details, contact the Women’s Group Office.

Get Acquainted Coffee

September 29 10 a.m. Banquet Rooms	Meet new people and learn about the Women’s Group at this relaxed gathering. Contact the Women’s Group Office to arrange for free childcare.

Educational Lunch at Zakuro

September 29 1 p.m. ¥6,000	Learn the ins and outs of Japanese dining etiquette at this informative lunch at a traditional restaurant in Tokyo’s exclusive Ginza district.

Toddler Time

September 30 10:30 a.m. Free Library No sign-up necessary	An interactive session of stories and songs resumes this month for the Club’s preschoolers.

Tokyo: Here & Now

September 30 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.	September 30–October 2 Members: ¥27,000 Non-Members: ¥29,000 This three-day program from the Women’s Group goes beyond the basics to equip newcomers to Japan with the insight and information needed to begin their new lives.

Tokyo: Here & Now

October 1 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.	September 30–October 2 Members: ¥27,000 Non-Members: ¥29,000 This three-day program from the Women’s Group goes beyond the basics to equip newcomers to Japan with the insight and information needed to begin their new lives.

Tokyo: Here & Now

October 2 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.	September 30–October 2 Members: ¥27,000 Non-Members: ¥29,000 This three-day program from the Women’s Group goes beyond the basics to equip newcomers to Japan with the insight and information needed to begin their new lives.

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