Women’s Group Summer Workshop |
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| August 20 10 a.m.–12 p.m. ¥3,000 |
Learn the basics of shopping for food and other household staples in Japan at this “Taking the Mystery Out of Grocery Shopping” workshop with Yuriko Hirayama. |
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Japanese Traditional Handicrafts Exhibition and Arakawa Walking Tour |
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| 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. |
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WG Monthly Program: Bill Campbell on the Wine Industry |
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| 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. |
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Meet the Sensei |
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| 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. |
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WG Classes Registration |
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| 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. |
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Shinagawa Walking Tour |
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| September 11 11 a.m. WG Members: 2,700 yen; non-WG members: 2,970 yen |
Discover the hidden gems surrounding the Club on this historic tour through the local neighborhood. |
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Welcome Back Party with a Tropical Twist |
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| 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 |
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New Moms and Babies Get-Together |
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| September 18 3:45–5:15 p.m. ¥2,000 |
Qualified nurse Ann Tanaka fields questions about the first years of motherhood at this lively meet and greet. |
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“Mobile Families: Nurturing the Portable Self” Workshop |
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| September 19 9–11:30 a.m. ¥16,000 for four sessions |
Clinical psychologist Dr Patricia Jaegerman helps expat women get the most of their lives while abroad. Continues September 26, October 3 and 10. |
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Birth Preparation for Couples |
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| September 20 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. ¥36,000 |
Two invaluable days that will get you ready for labor, birth and beyond. |
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Birth Preparation for Couples |
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| September 21 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. ¥36,000 |
Two invaluable days that will get you ready for labor, birth and beyond. |
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Welcome Back Tour to Odaiba |
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| September 22 9:45 a.m. WG members: ¥1,300 /Non-WG members: ¥1,450 |
Mark the end of summer with a scenic cruise around Tokyo Bay, then dock at Odaiba for lunch and leisurely shopping. |
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Kimono and Obi Shopping in Ningyocho Tour |
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| 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. |
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WG Educational Resources Seminar |
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| 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. |
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Get Acquainted Coffee |
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| 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. |
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Tokyo: Here & Now |
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| 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. |
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Tokyo: Here & Now |
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| 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. |
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Tokyo: Here & Now |
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| 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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