J-Chat Virtual Japanese Conversational Language Exchange

Friday, July 16, 2021
(3rd Friday of each month)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$3 Center Members, $5 General Public
Free for JETAANC members with promo code
Connect via Zoom; meeting login and lesson materials provided upon registration

Registration full? E-mail programsevents@jcccnc.org to be placed on the session waitlist.

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We are excited to bring you a brand new monthly program, J-Chat Virtual Japanese Conversational Language Exchange, sponsored by the JET Alumni Association of Northern California. This program provides beginning to advanced Japanese language learners a monthly space to improve conversational skills!

Each monthly session will begin with a brief Japanese language lesson for beginners and intermediate speakers taught by Japanese language professor Dr. Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda, followed by small group conversations assigned by skill level (beginning, intermediate and advanced), assisted by Japanese-speaking volunteer facilitators. Practice your conversational skills in Nihongo and connect online with other language learners from the community!

Monthly J-Chat Session Program

• Short beginning and intermediate Japanese language lesson taught by Dr. Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda
• Lesson materials provided in advance upon registration
• Small breakout groups for conversation practice
• Breakout groups assigned by skill level (beginner, intermediate and advanced)
• Breakout groups led by Japanese-speaking volunteer facilitators

Volunteer Facilitators

We're looking for more J-Chat volunteer facilitators! Our maximum capacity and size of small breakout conversation groups will vary based on the number of volunteer facilitators registered for each session. Feel free to encourage any Japanese-speaking friends who are comfortable assisting beginning conversation groups and following lesson prompts to sign up as a volunteer facilitator. Volunteers must be available the 3rd Friday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Registration full? E-mail programsevents@jcccnc.org to be added directly as a volunteer facilitator.

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Ito Yosakoi Dance Group: Virtual Dance Season - Fall 2021

Date: Fridays, September 3, 2021 - November 19, 2021

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Hybrid - Simultaneous Online and In-person Instruction

Instructor: Ito Yosakoi Dance Group
Fees: 
In-Person Member - Monthly: $25
In-Person Member - Drop In: $8
In-Person Non-Member - Monthly: $30
In-Person Non-Member - Drop In: $9

Virtual Member - Monthly: $12
Virtual Member - Drop In: $3

Virtual Non-Member - Monthly: $17
Virtual Non-Member - Drop In: 5

Join the Ito Yosakoi Dance Group's weekly classes to learn the lively, energetic dance style of Yosakoi dancing! Yosakoi dancing features choreographed group dances with traditional movements mixed with modern, uptempo music to make for a captivating dance style that is growing in popularity in Japan and abroad! No dance experience is necessary. Class members have the option of dancing with the class recreationally, or learning the group's repertoire to perform in public. We do a hybrid learning model, so you can join us either in-person at the Center or online via Zoom.

Karate is an Okinawan martial art meaning "empty hand." Develop self-defense skills and strengthen yourself mentally and physically. Our class is part of the International Karate League (IKL) which instructs a modified Shorin-Ryu style of karate. This class is open to all skill levels age 6+.

Senior Chair Aerobics with Kaeko on Zoom!

Designed for seniors who want to build basic physical strength in a low-impact class. Students will use a chair to participate in exercises to increase flexibility, muscle coordination and strength. Classes end with a hands-on massage to relieve any lingering stress.

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