2011-2012 adult enrichment program guide
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Saint Maur International School
Yokohama, Japan
Community Service
2011-2012 ADULT ENRICHMENT
…..PROGRAMME
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Saint Maur International School
Adult Enrichment Program
2011-2012
Adult Enrichment classes are offered to parents and community members to provide an opportunity
to develop an interest in on-going study, while also demonstrating to students that education is a life-long
pursuit. This handout contains the dates and times of the Adult Enrichment courses that will be offered
for 2011-2012. These classes, offered by volunteers, give participants a wonderful opportunity to benefit
from the community. We hope that the experience of participating in these classes will develop closer
friendships and a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural and religious differences, and help us
to become closer as members of a global community. The courses normally run from
September/October to the end of April or mid-May.
Fees: No charge is required to participate in any of the Adult Enrichment classes; however, when
applicable, a small charge may be required to cover the cost of materials, such as flowers, paper for craft
classes, ingredients for cooking classes, and so on.
Eligibility and Registration: Priority is given to members of Saint Maur families who may
participate freely in any of the many classes, tours, or excursions. If space is available, members of
the community (i.e., those who have no children enrolled at Saint Maur) may participate by signing-up or
contacting one of the Adult Enrichment coordinators or volunteer instructors. Community members
wishing to participate in classes on a regular/weekly basis (as opposed to occasional "space available"
basis) are kindly asked to contribute to our Adult Enrichment Program by volunteering to offer a class,
tour or excursion. Arrangements can be made by contacting one of the Adult Enrichment Coordinators.
Sign-up sheets for all classes, tours and excursions are available at the PSG Coffee Mornings and are
also posted on the Adult Enrichment Bulletin Board located in the 1st FL Foyer of the Montessori
Building. Many classes have limits on the number of participants, so please sign up as soon as you are
able.
Liability: Please note that those who choose to participate in classes which involve physical activity
(self-defense, exercise, dance, and so on) do so at their own risk, and the school cannot be held
responsible for any accidents or injuries which may occur.
Parking: We regret to inform participants and instructors that there is no parking available for Adult
Enrichment participants. Please use public parking facilities or public transportation.
Absence: If you sign up for a class, tour or excursion and later find that you cannot attend, please
contact the instructor or excursion guide immediately. Alternatively, if you miss an opportunity or
deadline to sign up for a class, tour or excursion, please contact the class instructor or excursion leader
regarding space availability. Please note that regularly scheduled Adult Enrichment Classes are
cancelled on student and school holidays.
New classes and tours may be added throughout the year, so please watch for up-dates in the school
newsletters, on the Adult Enrichment bulletin board located in the main foyer of the Montessori building,
and listen to announcements made at the PSG Coffee Mornings (held the first Thursday of every month).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact one of the Adult Enrichment Coordinators
below.
Masako Takagi
Adult Enrichment Coordinator
080-6512-5018
Email:
princess_mom@hotmail.co.jp
Rieko Noguchi
Adult Enrichment Assistant
Coordinator
080-5417-6499
Email: riekonoguchi@gmail.com
Phyllis Engstrom
Saint Maur International School
Director of Community Programs
045-641-9440
Email: pengstrom@stmaur.ac.jp
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Adult Enrichment Classes
2011-2012
French Conversation Instructors: Celine Lubrano
Email: lubranolavaderci@hotmail.fr
Tel: 080-4433-4483
Dates: Tuesdays twice a month from Oct. 4 (every other week)
Starting Oct. 4
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Cafeteria side room
This is a class for beginners who would like to learn some handy
words and phrases in French, or those who have some knowledge
and would like to practice. You can sign-up for this class whether
you are planning a trip to France or just want to enjoy learning a
new language while sipping a cup of coffee.
Spanish Conversation Instructors: Lucia Aguila Perez
Email: lucyagui04@hotmail.com
Contact person: Phyllis Engstrom
pengstrom@stmaur.ac.j
Tel.: 641-9440
Dates: Twice/ month from Nov. 4th
(please check the bi-monthly school newsletter for exact dates)
Starting Nov. 4
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Location: Cafeteria - Hospitality Corner
Let’s Practice Speaking Spanish! This Spanish conversation class is for
absolute beginners. Participants will learn the very basics of the Spanish language.
You will learn how to introduce yourself, to count, to tell time, to communicate your
likes/dislikes, to ask for directions, to ask for prices, as well as other essential/practical
phrases which may come in handy when travelling to countries where Spanish is
spoken.
English Conversation Instructors:
Emi Sato emisato@aol.com
Connie Baker
connie_baker@yahoo.com
Dates: Wednesdays twice/month from Nov.16 --
-------(every other week)
Starting Nov. 16
Time: 8:30 - 9:30a.m.(time may vary; please check newsletter)
Location: Cafeteria Hospitality Corner
Let’s Practice Speaking English! Whether you are a beginner or not, come
join us to practice what you already know or to learn new words and phrases in
English. If you enjoy talking, listening, reading, and having a good time, you will find
all of this in this NEW English Conversation Class!
Dates: are subject to change; please refer to school newsletter for possible changes in schedule.
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Practical Japanese Conversation
With Mini-Tour Instructors: Kumiko Nakayama
Email: bonjouramy@aol.com
Tel. 080-2056-5875
Date: Once a month on the second Thursday or Friday.
First class on Oct.13 (Thu) 10:00-
Time: 9:30am or 10:00am ~ (Please check the schedule in the bi-weekly school newsletter each month.)
Location: Cafeteria side room
This is an invaluable class for those who
cannot speak Japanese well or at all and need
opportunities to practice the language in
real-life situations.
The instructor will spend 30 – 60 minutes
with participants introducing specific
vocabulary and phrases, then it’s off to
practice these newly learned phrases out in
the REAL WORLD! Don’t worry, the
instructor will accompany you
Bible Study Group
Making Faith Relevant ~ A Christian Approach
Coordinator: Brendan, Head of
Religious Studies
Email: bagnew@stmaur.ac.jp
Tel. 641-5751 (main office)
Dates: Tuesday2: Sept.20, Oct.4, Oct.18, Nov.8, Nov.22
Time: 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Location: School Chapel in Fine Arts Building B1
Members discuss the role of the Christian faith in the modern society and other topics and issues related to faith.
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Book Club
Coordinator: Monica Kim
Email: monicakim66@hotmail.com
Tel. 090-6006-7279
Date: Once a month on Thursdays
Time: 8:30-10:00 a.m.
Location: Cafeteria side room
Members of the Book Club read and
discuss one book a month. Books are
chosen by the members and the subject
matter is varied. The aim is to provide a
relaxed environment in which members
can talk about the characters, writing style,
and express their general opinions about the books, while
encouraging reading more broadly, especially by authors from
a variety of cultures.
Dates: Oct.13, Nov.17, Dec.15, Jan.19, Feb.9, Mar.8, Apr.19, May 10 (last day)
(Dates are subject to change; please keep your eye on updates in school newsletters.)
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Computer Instructor: Chase King, Saint Maur
Head of ICT
Email: cking@stmaur.ac.jp
Tel.: (045) 641-5751 (School main office)
Date: Friday2 (Semester 2 only)
Time: 8:15 – 9:10 a.m.
Location: Computer Lab 2 (next to the Library)
Maximum number of participants per session: 8
Session 1: FOUR classes Jan.13 & 27, Feb.10 & 24
Topics: Windows 7, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Docs
Session 2: FOUR classes Mar.9 & 23, Apr.13 & 27 Topics: Internet Topics, Web Design, Photoshop, Other Graphics, etc.
Basic Nutrition Class
For Families with Children Instructor: Dr. Shirley Tamura, MPH, RD,
DrPH
Email: kstamura@yahoo.com
Telephone/fax: 090-3692-1350
Date: Two classes: Nov. 11 (Fri) and Nov. 25 (Fri)
Attendance at both classes is required.
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Cafeteria side room
We are so beyond the 4 food groups, what most of us learned in grade school many, many, many years ago. The science of nutrition has made
some amazing advances in the past 40 years, but unfortunately, many
people do not know what these new revelations are! What we used to think
was "good" may no longer be so great for long-term health, and what was
thought to be really "bad" is not as bad as we were lead to think.
This class is a rule-breaker when it comes to modern
understanding of nutrition and long-term health. It starts with us and
our children, the choices we make every day, and what we choose to
put into our mouths many times in a day. Besides being a fun read, this book may change the
entire way you look at food and how it affects your health. Please join us as we discuss what it
really means to "Eat, Drink and be Healthy." (Purchase of textbook is recommended and available at Amazon.com for 1,350 yen. Wireless editions are also available for auto-delivery to your
electronic reader.)
Kimono Dressing
Instructor: Eriko Nagumo
Email: eriko@niigata.email.ne.jp
Telephone/fax: 090-3334-8092
Date: March 30 (Friday)
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Chapel
Participants will be provided an opportunity to try on a
traditional Japanese costume called "kimono." Proper
wearing of the kimono requires patience and practice, as
well as knowledge of complicated steps required in the
tying of multiple sashes, including the wide, decorative
sash called "obi."
Maximum number of participants: 10 (females only)
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
“Ryu-rei” Instructors:
Fumi Tsukahara (Main)
fujikofumi2@ezweb.ne.jp
090-3576-2005
Chieri Niwa (Assistant) chieri.niwa@air.ocn.ne.jp
Date: March 8 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Lower Rec Hall
This style of Japanese Tea Ceremony reuires
participants to sit in chairs. The use of “Misono-dana”
and all specialized tea ceremony equipent will be used. There will be an explanation on the role of
spiritualism in tea ceremonies, the significance of the
Sado flower and wall hanings, the equipment and
tools used. This will be followed by a demonstration of Ryu-rei Tea
Ceremony by the instructor with guests being served, ending with
performance of tea ceremony ritual by willing participants.
Ingredient Fee: 500 yen per participant (tea and sweets)
Japanese Calligraphy Art
(Shodo)
Instructor: Chisato Parama
Email: chisato_parama@yahoo.co.jp
Dates: Thursdays: Nov. 17 and March 15
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Main Cafeteria area next to vending machines
Don’t miss out on these two opportunities to learn
Shodo, a Japanese calligraphic art that creates a world
of black and white. Upon first glance it looks rather
simple, but you'll find depth within the contrast,
strength within the fine lines, peace and silence within
you. Need a relaxing moment? Is too much going
around you every day? Practicing shodo will help you
relax, concentrate, and learn a new art form.
Material Fee: 200 yen for ink and special paper will be
collected in class.
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Japanese Ink Painting
(Sumie)
Instructor: Setsuko Usui
Contact Kumiko Nakayama
Email: bonjouramy@aol.com 080-
2056-5875
Dates: Oct. 19 (Wed.)
(Subsequent dates will be set if 10 or more are interested)
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Cafeteria side room
Sumie literally means “black ink painting.” How simple
and elegant it is: black ink on white paper. Simplicity is
the most outstanding characteristic of Sumie. Learn to use
black ink in
varying
degrees of
intensity. This
is an art where
“economy of
brush strokes is used to communicate the
essence of the subject.”
Material Fee: 500 yen/person per session (will be
collected in class) for special ink and large/thick
washi paper.
Minimum Number of Participants Required: 10
Japanese Flower Arrangement
(Ikebana) Instructor: Sakiko Kamata
Email: k-sakko@mbj.nifty.com
Telephone/fax: (045) 954-2832
Date: Wednesdays, starting Sept. 14th
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Cafeteria
(Class cancelled on Oct. 12 due to PSAT exams in cafeteria)
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower
arranging that was first developed in the 15th
century. Flowers are arranged to
harmoniously represent heaven, man, and
earth. Learn the art of Ikebana, and let your
beautiful creations bring you joy, a sense of
pride & accomplishment, as well as a feeling
of peace and serenity. This class started in
September; however, you may join at any time at your convenience. New-
comers are always welcome!
Flower Fee: 1,500 yen.
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BatikWorkshop
The Art of Indonesian
Wax-Resistant Fabric Dyeing Instructors: Mariko Matsumoto
Email: marimarimbak@gmail.com
Contact point+Interpreter:
Keiko Kaneko
kanekojaya@gmail.com / 090-1760-5581
Dates: Oct. 14 (Fri) Time: 10:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Location: Kitchen & Committee Room - B1 of
Montessori Bldg Note: This class is currently full. Another class may be offered later in the year.
Ms. Matsumoto is an artist who has lived and studied
batik making in Bali. Batik is both an art and a craft,
which is becoming more popular and well known in
the West as a wonderfully creative medium. The art of
decorating cloth in this way, using wax and dye, has been practiced for
centuries. In Java, Indonesia, batik is part of an ancient tradition, and
some of the finest batik cloth in the world is still made there. The word
batik originates from the Javanese tik and means to dot.
To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing
or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts
covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original color. This
process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated to create more elaborate
and colorful designs. After the final dyeing the wax is removed and the cloth is ready. (Source:TheBatikGuild)
Required number of participants: 6- 8 (presently full)
Material Fee: 2,200 yen
What to Bring: Apron, 2B pencil, eraser, your lunch; Please wear appropriate clothing as the dyeing process may result
in staining.
Charity Blanket Knitting Project Instructors: Suphitcha Mangkalee (Kay)
Email: my_baby_ken@hotmail.com
Tel.: 080-4110-1661
Dates: Starting Oct. 12. Twice a month (every other Wed;
check bi-weekly newsletters for dates)
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 or up to 10:30 a.m.
Location: URH / Cafeteria side room (depending on date; please
check bi-weekly newsletters)
Participants will learn various knitting techniques as they
work together to make blankets for infants, children and
elderly in regions in Tohoku which were hit by the tsunami.
Participants will knit small squares which they will join
together to form blankets. The blankets will be sent to
families still living in shelters and temporary housing. The
winters are very cold in these areas of Tohoku. Please give a bit of your
time twice a month to learn a skill and at the same time contribute to helping those in need. These
handmade gifts will help keep children and elderly people warm this winter. The group will be working
with donated yarn, so if you have yarn at home which you no longer need, please bring it to the class. If
you have your own knitting needles, please bring them with you, otherwise you can arrange for the
instructor to purchase them for you.
If possible, please contact the instructor in advance regarding the type of knitting needles you might
need.
Note: If you would like to donate yarn (wool) for this project please feel free to drop it off at
Mrs. Engstrom’s office.
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Japanese Woodcraft
(Kimekomi)
Instructor: Bridget Guiver
Email: bridget@guivers.co.uk
Tel. : 080-4143-8042
Date: TBA (Will take place during Semester 2)
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
The history of kimekomi (pronounced kee may ko
mee) dates back to the first half of the eighteenth
century. It is believed that while working at the
Kamo Shrine in Kyoto, a thrifty craftsman created
the first doll of its kind out of fabric scraps and
willow tree wood found along the banks of the
Kamo River.
Doll-making, kimekomi style, is still a favorite past-time for many Japanese
craftsmen and women. Kits containing pre-carved bodies, fabric, heads and
hands can be purchased in many, many different styles.
Source and for more information and photos: http://www.japanesetemari.com/kk/craft-of-
kimekomi.html
Maximum number of participants: 8.
Material Fee: 1,000 yen (or more depending on the cost of the kit.)
What to Bring: Scissors, pencil, ruler, & washi paper if participants have
Egg Class
Instructor: Bridget Guiver
Email: bridget@guivers.co.uk
Tel. : 080-4143-8042
Date: Oct. 17 and Jan. 23 (Mondays) Time: 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 p.m.
Location: Cafeteria side room
Learn the basic art of covering eggs with
washi paper and turn them into ' works of
art'. These eggs make beautiful Christmas
ornaments for your tree, decorations for your
home and lovely personal gifts at Easter and
Christmas. No previous
experience required.
Material fee: 500 yen
Maximum number of participants:
10
What to bring: Scissors, ruler, pencil,
Washi paper if you have it.
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Japanese Cloth-Gift Wrapping
“Furoshiki”
Instructors:
Makiko Mori mori0306makiko@docomo.ne.jp
Noriko Tsuji nonkoelisa@docomo.ne.jp
Risako Fujiwara fhrh-wadialsail@hotmail.co.jp
Dates: Dec. 7 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:30 – 10:30am
Location: Cafeteria side room
Originating from Japanese culture where it promotes caring for the
environment and reducing waste; Furoshiki is the eco-friendly wrapping
cloth. Using techniques similar to origami, it can be used for gift
wrapping, grocery shopping or simply as decor. Choose from a wide
variety of sizes and designs to
complement your lifestyle.
Why furoshiki? It is reusable
and multipurpose. Each year
billions of plastic bags end up
as litter; reusable bags, such
as furoshiki can help reduce
the impact to our environment. Its versatility allows you to
wrap almost anything regardless of its shape or size.
Japanese Paper Folding
“Enjoy Origami ~ Beginners’ Class” Instructor: Hideko Nozawa
Email: hnozawa@stmaur.ac.jp
Tel: (045)629-0085
Dates: Wednesdays
Nov. 9, Dec.7 & Feb. 22 (1:30 – 2:45 p.m.)
Location: Cafeteria - Hospitality Corner
Origami is the art of Japanese paper folding. This is an
opportunity to gain some creative ideas that are not only
decorative, but also practical. Beginners are very welcome! A
minimum of 5 participants is necessary.
Material fee: 2,500 yen for the three classes. Payment is due to
school store by Oct. 17th. Please contact Mrs. Nozawa directly at
the Saint Maur school store if you have any questions.
What to bring: 30-cm ruler, pencil (not pen), scissors, white
handicraft glue for wood (“bondo” in Japanese), 15 x 15cm
origami paper for practice.
Note: The Dec. 7
th class will be a joint class with the Advanced Origami group to learn how to fold a Dragon which is the Chinese Zodiac Sign
for 2012.
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Japanese Paper Folding
Advanced Origami Class
Instructor: Hideko Nozawa
Email: hnozawa@stmaur.ac.jp
Tel: (045)629-0085
Dates: Wednesdays
Dec. 7, Jan.11, Mar.7, May 9: (1:30 – 2:45 p.m.)
Location: Cafeteria – Hospitality Corner
Pre-requisite: Must have completed 2 years of the “Enjoy Origami” course.
Dec.: Learn how to fold a Dragon (Chinese Zodiac Symbol for 2012)
Jan. to May: Learn how to fold cranes and other animals/objects using a variety of complex folding
techniques.
Material Fee: 3,000 yen (payment is required to School Store by Oct. 17th.)
What to Bring: a 30-cm ruler, pencil, sharp scissors, white handicraft glue for wood (“bondo” in
Japanese), and tweezers.
Washi Doll Making Class Instructor: Kaori Shimizu
Email: k.shimizu.045@gmail.com
Tel: 090-1811-5602
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 6 (one class) Time: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Cafeteria’s Hospitality Corner
Mrs. Shimizu has been making Japanese Washi Dolls for
13 years. She had a wonderful teacher who taught her the
joy and beauty of making Washi Dolls, and she is looking
forward to sharing her experience.
If you are looking for something unique to make as a very
special Christmas gift for a friend or
relative (or for yourself!) , this could be
the answer.
Material Fee: 1,500 yen/person
Maximum number of participants: 4
Time needed: 2 hours (if more time is
needed students will discuss details with
the instructor)
What to Bring: Scissors, ruler, white
handicraft glue for wood (“bondo” in
Japanese)
Photos from last year's Origami Class
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Porcelain Painting
Instructor: Rieko Noguchi
Email: riekonoguchi@gmail.com
Tel: 080-5417-6499
Dates:
Friday, Oct. 7: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. (This is the only Friday lesson)
All other lessons are on Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. to noon;
Nov. 10, Dec. 1, Feb.2, Mar.1, Apr.12 (last day)
Location: Cafeteria side room
Participants will learn how to paint their
own Japanese-style designs on pieces of
ceramic (plates). The creations will be
taken home by the instructor and
properly fired in her kiln. They will be
returned to participants the following
month.
Material Fee: 1,500 yen (for plate,
special paint, firing in kiln)
Maximum 8 participants per session
“ The Walking Group” Coordinator: Preethi Chandan
Email: preethi.pavan@gmail.com
Tel: 090-3424-7956
Date: Fridays, from Sept. 2 (participants may join anytime!)
Time: 8:30
Meeting place: Montessori Hallway in front of School
Store
Just a casual way to get out in the fresh air and
do some walking for your overall well-being and
fitness. According to Mayo Clinic doctors
“…walking can help lower “bad” cholesterol,
increase “good” cholesterol, lower blood
pressure, reduce risk of or manage type 2
diabetes, manage your weight, improve your mood, help you stay strong
and fit.”
Moms with small children and strollers are welcome! Anyone can join
anytime.
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Aikido
Instructor: Master Kawamura
Email: zazen1453@y7.dion.ne.jp
Date: Mondays
Time: 8:45 – 9:40 for all levels, PLUS bonus lesson from
9:40 – 10:00 for advanced or experienced learners or those
who are interested.
Location: Upper Rec Hall (URH) of Montessori Bld.
Aikido (合気道) is a Japanese martial art often translated as "the
Way of unifying with life energy or as "the Way of harmonious
spirit." Its goal is to create an art that practitioners can use to defend
themselves while also protecting their attacker from injury. Aikido
is performed by blending with the motion of the attacker and
redirecting the force of the attack rather than opposing it head-on.
This requires very little physical energy, as the aikidōka (aikido
practitioner) "leads" the attacker's momentum using entering and
turning movements. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aikido
8:45 – 9:40 Course for all levels including beginners
& advanced
1) Stretching exercises (neck, shoulder, back, whole body)
2) Exercises for backache prevention / cure
3) Aikido exercises (Basic hand movements / leg movements /
etc.)
4) Aikido movement skills (basic)
5) Jyoh (wooden stick) swinging exercises
6) Unity (of soul & body) exercises
7) Breathing exercises (to stabilize the soul & improve blood
circulation)
9:40 – 10:00 Bonus Course for second year learners or those who are interested 1) Aikido movement skills (general)
2) Short sword (How to take away short sword from the attacker.)
3) Wooden sword
4) Jyoh (advanced)
Please wear a long sleeve shirt (to prevent skinning your elbows) and long pants with no zippers
at the ankle area to prevent injuries. Please remove wrist watches and other accessories.
For an idea of what Aikido Kawamura-sensei’s practice sessions are like, please watch this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ImWca
1VOd4&feature=player_embedded (Sessions for adults in the Adult
Enrichment Program will not be as
rigorous, so please do not be alarmed.)
Material Fee: one-time fee of 650 yen
for Jyoh (special wooden “pole/stick”)
Liability: Please note that those who choose to
participate in classes which involve physical activity (self-
defense, exercise, dance, and so on) do so at their own
risk, and the school cannot be held responsible for any
accidents or injury which may occur.
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St. Ball Mums’
Soft Volleyball Club
Instructor: Hiroko Mimura
Email: koko@cotton.ocn.ne.jp
Tel: 090-1044-9355
Dates: Twice a month; usually on Thursdays, but please refer to
the bi-weekly Adult Enrichment Calendar in the school
newsletter.
Time: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. (or 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. depending on
availability of gymnasium).
Location: Off-campus site Takenomaru Chiku-Center Gym
The ball used for “Soft Volleyball” is very different from the “normal” ball used
in playing regular volleyball. The ball used in this activity is described precisely
by its name – “soft.” This means you have virtually no concerns about serious
injury every time you jump a meter or two to spike the ball over the net.
Seriously, this is simply yet another great fun opportunity to get your body
moving, get in shape and meet other parents.
Liability: Please note that those who choose to participate in classes which involve physical activity (self-defense,
exercise, dance, and so on) do so at their own risk, and the school cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injury which may occur.
Introduction to
Belly Dance
Instructor: Souad Elastal
Email/Tel: souadelastal@gmail.com
Tel.: 090-9157-9179
Date: TBA (semester 2)
Time: TBA
Location: Lower Rec Hall
This class will be offered twice as an introduction to Belly
Dancing. If you are interested in learning the basic moves
used in belly dancing, please join us. Belly dancing is a
Middle-Eastern dance performed by women which is
characterized by hip swaying and contracting the stomach
muscles. It’s fun and a great way to learn movements which
will help you tighten up those muscles. Please bring a scarf
to tie around your hips.
Liability: Please note that those
who choose to participate in classes
which involve physical activity
(self-defense, exercise, dance, and so on) do so at their own risk, and the school cannot be held
responsible for any accidents or injury which may occur.
If you have a hobby you would like to share, a class you would like to offer,
or a memorable place/event you would like to share with others, please
contact the Adult Enrichment Coordinators. It’s never too late to volunteer.
Once a year, once a month, once a week…it’s up to you!
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Adult Enrichment
International Cooking Classes
Sign-up sheets are available in the main hallway (foyer) on the 1st floor of the Montessori Building or at
the PSG Coffee mornings on the first Thursday of each month. Volunteer cooking instructors are urged
to try to keep the cost of ingredients within 1,000 yen per participant. The 1,000 yen ingredient fee is
non-refundable and MUST BE PAID INADVANCE at the PSG Coffee Morning or at the main office.
(Depending on the number of participants and the cost of ingredients, the fee for ingredients may
exceed 1,000 yen per participant; however, this should be the exception rather than the rule). Any
money leftover is deposited into the PSG fund. The cooking classes are held in the kitchen, located in
the basement of the Montessori Building. This is a hands-on class, so please bring your apron and be
ready to help! The instructors will need your assistance preparing, cooking, serving and cleaning up.
For safety reasons, we prefer that (mobile) small children are not brought to the cooking classes. There
is usually a limit of 10 people per session and priority is given to those who pay in advance, as kindly
requested.
Please note that dates are subject to change and additional classes may be added during the year; therefore, please watch for updates in the school newsletters and notices posted on the Adult Enrichment bulletin board located in
the main foyer of the Montessori Building (1st Fl).
CUISINE INSTRUCTORS TIME/DATE
Filipino Cooking Class
Lumpia(Filipino Spring rolls), Chicken
Adobo, Banana Fritters~
Elma Rollan
erollan@stmaur.ac.jp
045-641-5751
Oct.13 (Thu)
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Home style Chutney
Georgina Blackburn
georgieblackburn@hotmail.com Nov. 1 (Tue)
10:30-1:00p.m.
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Thai Cooking Class 1) Fried bread with minced pork topping (Appetizer) - it can be breakfast for those who do not have time for breakfast before the class/work. 2) Chicken Basil with rice topped with fried egg 3) Fried morning glory 4) Potato in syrup (with ginger) - This dessert is good to have during the winter...warms you up…!
Suphitcha Mangkalee (Kay)
My_baby_ken@hotmail.com
080-4110-1661
(Photos of Thai dishes below courtesy of instructor.)
Nov.22 (Tue)
10:00-2:00p.m.
Makiko’s
Japanese Cooking
Makiko Mori
mori0306makiko@docomo.ne.jp
090-3001-9487
Nov. 24 (Thurs)
10:00am – 1:00pm
Australian Lamington
Bake Day
Guest Instructor: Maree Small
mareescakes@gmail.com
080-3555-2669
Dec. 2 (Fri)
10:30am – 2:30pm
French Cooking “Let’s Prepare Tonight’s Dinner!”
Virginie Bourdier
amberine@hotmail.com
080-4005-2709
Jan. 19 (Thurs)
9:00am - noon
Japanese
Traditional
Sweets ~Wagashi~
Yumiko Sugimoto
Guest/Professional Wagashi Chef
Contact point: Masako Takagi
princess_mom@hotmail.co.jp
Jan. 27 (Fri)
10:30 – 2:00
Hiroko’s
Japanese Cooking
Hiroko Tanaka
himai826@softbank.ne.jp
090-6056-5367
Feb. 3 (Fri)
10:30am – 2:30pm
Chinese Cooking
Susan Zhu
susanzhuqian@yahoo.com.cn Feb. 28 ( Thurs)
10:00am – 1:00pm
Polish Cooking Kasia Luszczyk
kasia2006@luszczyk.com
090-9806-2427
Jan or Feb (TBA)
9:30am – 1:30pm
Vietnamese Cooking Shirley Tamura
kstamura@yahoo.com
March 2
10:30 am ~
Indonesian Cooking Ida Royana
royanaida@yahoo.com (045)625-2146 or 08034887424
March 22 (Thurs)
9:00am – 1:00pm
Indian Cooking Sumitra Nath
sumitra@sumitrarecipes.com
090-8558-9678
TBA (semester 2)
French Cooking Anita Valero
hp_frenchco@yahoo.fr
TBA (semester 2)
The kitchen will be opened by 8:30 a.m. allowing for instructors preparation time prior to start of class.Please note that menus are subject to change and all
ending times are approximate. .If you would like to offer an Adult Enrichment Cooking Class, please contact one of our Adult Enrichment Coordinators.
Thank you very much!
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Adult Enrichment Program
Tours and Excursions Participants are kindly requested to immediately notify the volunteer guides/coordinators when they find that they are not able to participate. For further information regarding these tours, please attend the PSG Coffee Mornings, refer to the sign-up sheets posted on the Adult Enrichment Bulletin Board in the main hall way of the Montessori Building or contact the excursion guides/coordinators.
Ginza Shodo Exhibition
(Japanese Calligraphy Art) and Walking Tour
Enjoy a Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Exhibition which
includes works of art by Saint Maur parents who have been
studying Shodo as part of the Adult Enrichment Program under
their instructor, Mrs. Parama. The exhibition takes place in the
world-famous Ginza district where participants will enjoy lunch
after the exhibition.
DATE: Fri. Sept 16 Transportation: Train
Volunteer tour guide: Kumiko Nakayama
Email: bonjouramy@aol.com Tel.: 080-2056-5875
COSTCO
COSTCO Wholesale store offers thousands of
items you won’t find in your local grocery store at
prices that are hard to beat. Operating an
international chain of membership warehouses and
carrying brand name merchandise at substantially
lower prices than typical stores, COSTCO
shopping is an experience you don’t want to miss.
Date: Tue., Sept. 13 Volunteer Guide: Anita Valero
Email: hp_frenchco@yahoo.fr
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IKEA FURNITURE STORE
IKEA stores are huge home furnishings exhibitions. Room settings are built entirely from IKEA products, and will give
you inspired ideas for furnishing, lighting and decorating your
home. You’ll find everything from rugs to linens to picture
frames and clocks. You’ll also see all kinds of home lighting, everything you need for your kitchen, and countless unique
gifts, including Christmas decorations. At the IKEA
restaurant you can take a lunch break from the hard work of
shopping or have coffee and cake in the afternoon! In the
restaurant you’ll find a variety of cakes, as well as healthy
Swedish and local daily dishes, including fresh salmon, Swedish meatballs, salad, soup, breads, and much more, all
made from high quality fresh produce.
Date: Fri. Sept. 29 Meet in cafeteria at 10:00am (immediately after the PSG Coffee Morning)
Transportation: Saint Maur bus
Coordinator: Kumiko Nakayama Email: bonjouramy@aol.com
Tel. 080-2056-5875
Grocery Shopping Tour
Conducted by Japanese Moms
Japanese moms will accompany you to HOMES DIY Center,
where you can find many over the counter medications, toiletries,
detergents, household/kitchen goods, furniture, carpets, quilts &
blankets, clothing, shoes, electrical goods, DIY goods, plants &
gardening supplies, bicycles, pet supplies, as well as groceries.
Participants will be taught how to identify the origin of certain
foods such as meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. by learning the Chinese
characters (kanji) for geographic locations.
Date: Fri., Oct. 21
Departing at 10:30 a.m. from the cafeteria gate. Volunteer tour guides:
Noriko Tsuji / nonkoelisa@docomo.ne.jp
080-1198-9626; Risako Fujiwara / fhrh-wadialsail@hotmail.co.jp
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
at Futaba Girls’ School Festival
Visit Saint Maur’s sister school, Futaba, located adjacent
to our campus on Oct. 15 or 16 for their annual school
festival.
Mrs. Nagumo, a Saint Maur graduate who has children
attending our school, teaches Mathematics in the high
school at Futaba, and also moderates the HS Tea
Ceremony Club. She would like to invite those who are
interested in learning about Japanese tea ceremony to
come experience it first hand at the Futaba Festival. For
entry tickets, please sign-up by Thursday, October 6th at
the PSG Coffee Morning, and pick up your tickets at the
Saint Maur main office by between Oct. 11 – 14. The
number of tickets available is limited (if you are not able to attend the PSG Coffee Morning to sign-up,
please come to the main office or contact the coordinator (contact info below) to check for availability
of tickets.) Please note that the festival is not open to the general public and each individual
(adult or child) must have a ticket to gain entry on to the Futaba campus.
DATE: Sat., Oct. 15 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and Sun., Oct. 16 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Coordinator: Phyllis Engstrom
Email: pengstrom@stmaur.ac.jp
Telephone/fax: 045-641-5751
Yokohama Ceramic Art Festival
The Yokohama Ceramic Center is
sponsoring a Yokohama Ceramic Art
Festival near Honmoku-Shimin Koen
(south exit of Sankeien Gardens).
Events will include ceramic hand-
making experience, wheel experience
corner, hand-molded pottery class,
earthenware exhibition, and ceramic art
bazaar. There will also be an area
dedicated to allowing visitors to taste
powdered green tea for 200 yen. Photo: yufuku.net
~Experience wheel or hand molded pottery, find a piece at the ceramic market, & more! ~ Optional Booth for you to try out: *Hand molded pottery (cup) : 1,000yen/person for 90minutes *Electric Wheel pottery (cup) : 2,000yen/person for 90 minutes *Ceramic painting : 1,000yen/person for 60 minutes DATE: Fri., Nov. 4
Meeting Place/Time: 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria
Coordinator: Maria Labbe
Email: labbe.avella@gmail.com Tel.: 080 4206 2050
Limit: 10 persons
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Yamate Seven Luck Gods Walk in Meguro (Tokyo)
Since the Edo period, pilgrimages honoring the seven lucky gods
of Japanese folklore have been a popular way of assuring one’s
luck at New Year. The pilgrim completes a fixed course of temples,
collecting stamps or tokens symbolizing each of the gods along the
way. In Tokyo alone, there are 24 such routes—the oldest of which,
known as the Yamate course, runs through Meguro-ku. Unlike
many other such trails, stamps and tokens are provided to pilgrims
year-round, meaning that you won’t have to wait until next January
to give your fortune a much-
needed boost. photo: metropolis.co.jp
DATE: TBA
Volunteer Guide: Anita Valero
Email: hp_frenchco@yahoo.fr
KABUKI at the National Theater of Japan (Hanzo-mon, Tokyo)
Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of theater with its
origins in the Edo period (1603-1867). Kabuki plays are
about historical events, moral conflicts, love
relationships and the like. In the early years, both men
and women acted in Kabuki plays. Later during the Edo
period, women were banned from acting, a restriction
that survives to the present day. Source: http://www.japan-
guide.com
Date: TBA Volunteer tour guide: Kumiko Nakayama
Email: bonjouramy@aol.com
Tel.: 080-2056-5875
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Saint Maur International School
Toddlers ’ Club
The Saint Maur International School Toddlers’ Club provides
a venue for parents to bring their infants and under-school age children
to play together once a week. It also offers an opportunity for parents from Saint Maur and the international community to meet and discuss common concerns in a relaxing, friendly environment. Weekly there will be a 15 minute circle with interactive songs and rhymes. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee/tea and snack. Hope to see you there!
Toddlers’ Club Coordinator
Mrs. Michelle Thiongane Telephone: 080-4003-8180
E-mail: michellethiongane@yahoolcom
Schedule: Every Wednesday
Schedule: Every Wednesday
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Saint Maur International School Montessori Building, Lower Recreation
Hall (B1) (or the 2nd
Floor Extended Day Room when the LRH is not available.)
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