November 2011 Potluck
The International Women’s Network is a group of women who enjoy chatting with other women from all over the world. We exchange information about the local community while eating a variety of homemade (and store-bought) foods. Some of our members are foreign and some are Japanese. We try to meet once a month (but we don’t always succeed!).
Please bring one dish of food (enough for eight or ten people to get a taste of the dish) and a big smile!
Newcomers are always welcome! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy the international city of Tsukuba with us!
Date: Thursday, November 10
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Place: Ninomiya House (http://www.jsthouse.com/ninomiya/index.htm)
1-6-2 Ninomiya, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0051 Japan
TEL: +81-29-858-7000 FAX: +81-29-858-7011
Hosts: Ann, Shaney
When you get to Ninomiya House, dial 1101 and press CALL. Someone will answer and let you in.
NEWCOMERS VERY WELCOME. This is a perfect chance for women to get to know other women in Tsukuba. Don’t miss out!
Contact us if you need directions or instructions on how to enter the building.
For more information, please see our group’s page on Facebook or the event page. (You must have a Facebook account and you must be a member of the group to see any information on these pages.)
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Following last month’s meeting, there were many requests for the recipes prepared by several members. So this month we thought it might be a good idea for people bringing home prepared food to share their recipes during the evening.
If you are too busy to cook you can simply bring a favourite recipe from your country or region and explain the ingredients, where they can be bought and if necessary their Japanese name. Also if you have read the book you swapped last time bring it along and tell us what you thought. Other books, magazines also welcome.
We hope to see as many of you as possible.
This meeting is open to all.
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Ninomiya House, Tsukuba
Host: Ann
NEWCOMERS VERY WELCOME. This is a perfect chance for women to get to know other women in Tsukuba. Don’t miss out!
Contact us if you need directions or instructions on how to enter the building.
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It has not been possible to organise a “A Night at The Oscars” as we did last year but instead A BOOK SWAP EVENING has been proposed. Please bring a book (or two) which you have enjoyed and are willing to part with. Although English books will probably be the most numerous, any book in any language is acceptable.
The evening will take the form of a “POT LUCK” buffet. Soft drinks will be provided. We hope to see as many of you as possible.
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2009
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: Ninomiya House
Host: Ann
NEWCOMERS VERY WELCOME. This is a perfect chance for women to get to know other women in Tsukuba. Don’t miss out!
Contact us if you need directions or instructions on how to enter the building.
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Invitation to Join Cooking Class
The following message is from Cheryl Okubo.
I’d like to invite you to join a cooking class (taught in English and Japanese) at my dear old friend’s cooking school in Tsuchiura. It is held on Saturday afternoons, from 3 – 5:30 pm. The teachers are very professional and extremely friendly, giving the class a wonderful atmosphere despite the old building. It has been in operation for over 40 years and they have over 10,000 delicious recipes! There is an initial fee of 10,000 yen, plus you have to purchase a cutting knife and leave it in the kitchen, but the monthly fee is very reasonable compared to other cooking schools, at just 12,000 per month. The cooking consists not only of Japanese foods but also Italian, Chinese, French and ethnic dishes. Everyone enjoys eating the food together at the end of the class, becoming quick friends. If you’re interested, call Teruko at Tsuchiura Ryori Kyoushitsu 029-821-2395 or 029-822-2253. The latter number is also a fax. Their homepage is in Japanese at http://www.tsuchiura-ryori.com. Enjoy!
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August 2009 IWN Potluck
The International Women’s Network is a group of women who enjoy chatting with other women from all over the world. We exchange information about the local community while eating a variety of homemade (and store-bought) foods. Some of our members are foreign and some are Japanese. We meet once a month.
Please bring one dish of food (enough for eight or ten people to get a taste of the dish) and a big smile!
Newcomers are always welcome! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enjoy the international city of Tsukuba with us!
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Vivian’s House (Contact us for details.)
Host: Vivian
Because the potluck is being hosted at someone’s house instead of a public facility this month, we would like to ask you to contact us if you are coming.
Vivian will provide some plates, cups, chopsticks, napkins, Japanese shochu if you want to have some, and teas like mugi-cha, o-cha.
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The Fifth Annual IWN Oscar Potluck will be held this month.
Date: Monday, February 23, 2009
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Ninomiya House
Host: Toshie
NEWCOMERS VERY WELCOME. This is a perfect chance for women to get to know other women in Tsukuba. Don’t miss out!
Contact us if you need directions or instructions on how to enter the building.
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I recently found out about a woman in Tokyo who has a company that helps people take care of their elderly parents overseas, so I thought I would post some information on the IWN site for future reference.
Marcia Johnson launched Binocular Vision Advisors in 2003 to connect grown children caring for older parents from a distance with eldercare services they and their parents need. Based in Tokyo since 2007, she consults with English speaking expatriates caring for aging parents from overseas. Through programs for groups and consultation with individuals Binocular Vision helps expatriate families (regardless of nationality) cope with long distance caregiving and supports corporate productivity by helping expatriate workers address parent care challenges. Expatriates, whose parents live in Canada or the USA, can engage Binocular Vision to select qualified geriatric care manager candidates their near parents.
You can read more about Marcia and her company on TsukuBlog.
For more information, please get in touch with Marcia through her company’s website.
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The following groups may be of interest to women in Tsukuba who are trying to buy or sell things, trying get things for free or give them away for free, or trying to live within their budgets. Instructions for how to join the groups are given on the respective websites.
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FreeStuff Japan
Give things away for free. Ask for something for free. Buyer generally pays for shipping. 816 members as of December 2008.
Website: http://freestuffjapan.wordpress.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freestuffjapan
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Tell and Sell Japan
Buy and sell used things within Japan. Buyer generally pays for shipping. 985 members as of December 2008.
Website: http://tellandselljapan.wordpress.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TellandSellJapan
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Frugal Japan
Learn how to live frugally in an expensive world. Lots of good hints about managing your household in Japan. 582 members as of December 2008.
Website: http://www.frugaljapan.com
Mailing List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/frugaljapan
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The following Yoga Classes taught in English are currently running or planned as follows:
Adult Yoga Classes
- Tsukuba Gakuin University, near Matsumi Park, Wednesday Mornings, from 10:30 (currently running and open)
- Sakura Community Hall (Kouminkan), south of Technopark Sakura, Saturday Afternoons, from 13:30 (currently running and open)
- Tsukuba Community Hall (Kouminkan), in Hojo Area, Monday Afternoons, from 13:00 (planned to start January)
- Oho Community Hall (Kouminkan), in Oho Area, Friday Evenings, from 6:00 (planned to start when five or more people sign up)
Mother-Child Yoga Classes
- Tsukuba Community Hall (Kouminkan), in Hojo Area, Friday Afternoons, from 14:00 (currently running and open)
- Sakura Community Hall (Kouminkan), south of Technopark Sakura, Saturday Afternoons, from 15:30 (planned to start in January)
English knowledge is not necessary!
For more information, please write to zsuzsannanishiki[AT]yahoo.com or 298lovesyoga[AT]gmail.com.
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New IWN Group on Facebook
The International Women’s Network now has a group on Facebook. To join, search for it in Facebook or click on the preceding link and request an invitation.
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- November 2011 Potluck
- April 2010 Potluck (and Book Swap)
- March 2010 Potluck (and Book Swap)
- Invitation to Join Cooking Class
- August 2009 IWN Potluck
- February 2009 Potluck (and Oscar Party)
- Taking Care of Elderly Parents from Abroad
- Buying and Selling Things, Managing Your Money
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- New IWN Group on Facebook
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