After Buddhist Temple of Chicago’s summer festival, Natsu Matsuri, on Sunday, July 14th, JASC is looking for volunteers to support with festival clean up and set up for Adult Day Services for the next day.

Date: Sunday, July 14th from 5pm-7pm

Location: Buddhist Temple of Chicago on 1151 W. Leland Ave

Parking is available at BTC's adjacent lot or on the street.

Volunteer tasks include:

1. Moving tables, chairs, partitions, etc

2. Kitchen and facility clean up

3. Setting up for Adult Day Services programming

Pizza will be provided.

Sign up to volunteer at https://bit.ly/adssetup2024

Thank you for your support! Questions? Please contact: Tricia Soo, Director of Operations operations@jasc-chicago.org, 773.275.0097 x225

August Japanese Conversation Table – Thursday, August 8, 2024

8月の日本語お話会は8月8日（木）です

開催日：8月8日（普通毎月第２木曜日）

開催時間：午後1:30から3:00まで

参加費：１人/１回5ドル

日本語で交流したい方へのお知らせです。（日本語の会話クラスではありません。）

普段あまりほかの方との交流のない方、一人でお住まいの方、思いっきり日本語でおしゃべりしてみませんか？

楽しい話題や暮らしのアイデアを分け合い、ちょっとした悩みや不安など、皆で話し合えば解決法がでてくるかも知れません。いろいろなことを日本語で話し合い、英語社会で溜まったストレスを解消しましょう。

このプログラムに興味のある方、参加したいと思われる方は、Eメールで川口ケイclasses@jasc-chicago.org　または電話：773-275-0097内線226, までご連絡ください。

Do you know a native Japanese speaker who would like to connect and socialize with other native Japanese speakers? Please note this is not a Japanese language class but rather a time for fellowship while speaking in fluent Japanese.

Date: Monthly, second Thursday, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Cost: $5 per person, per session

NEW Location: Ravenswood Fellowship UMC, 4511 N Hermitage Ave

JASC's Conversation Table welcomes everyone to share their experiences, ideas, and stories through social interaction and offers an opportunity to expand their social networks with others in the local community.

If you know someone who would like to participate, please contact Kay Kawaguchi by email at classes@jasc-chicago.org or call her at 773-275-0097 x 226 and leave a message to RSVP. Kay can answer any questions about the program in Japanese or in English.

JASC is currently crafting fall schedules for our children's and cultural programs, and we want to hear from you! Please complete our 2024 Fall Class Survey to share which days and times work best to attend Tampopo Kai, Donguri Kai, and cultural classes offered by JASC. We are excited to expand offerings in our new building this fall.

Tanabata Cooking Class was great fun for all last Sunday. Students made three dishes (Yakitori Chicken Skewers, Star Melon Soda, and Tanabata Noodles). Thanks to all who came! Students showed great creativity and their dishes were both tasty and beautifully plated. Watch for more cooking class schedule announcements later this summer.

Donguri Kai fall schedules will be released soon. Donguri Kai is an online and in-person Japanese language program for children in K - 6th grade in beginner, elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. New classes offerings will include classes for high school students.

Have you participated in JASC Children's Programs recently (Tampopo Kai, Donguri Kai, or Day Camp)? If so, we want to hear your feedback! Take our short survey below to help us improve our programs.

Enjoy learning Japanese this summer with Kimura Sensei! Our beginner classes are starting from the basics this month; a perfect time to join and begin studying from chapter 1 in the textbook.

Beginner I Class is online (Zoom) Mondays from 6:30 – 8 pm. Beginner II Class is online (Zoom) Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8 pm. There will be no class on July 29, July 30, or September 2nd.

Intermediate Class starts a new session this week as well. Join to keep improving your language skills on Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.

Kay Kawaguchi can help determine which level is best suited for you. Reach her at the JASC office, (773) 275-0097, ext. 226, or by email classes@jasc-chicago.org. JASC Language Classes can be joined at any time. Take a trial class at no cost. For full schedules and details click here.

Thinking about joining JASC as a member?There's no time better than now! JASC will soon be offering members only event, including an early access opportunity to the 5700 N Lincoln Grand Opening (coming later this year).

JASC membership benefits include discounted rates for classes, programs, and eligibility for JASC scholarships & membership on our Board of Directors.

For more information, click on our Memberships page or email jascinfo@jasc-chicago.org.

Until our new building is ready, please note the following updates:

• Our 4427 N. Clark St. office will be closed to the public. JASC staff will be working remotely. To reach us, you can email jascinfo@jasc-chicago.org.
• Our mail will be forwarded to a P.O. Box 25380, Chicago, IL 60625
• For questions about mailing checks & donations, please reach out to development@jasc-chicago.org

For updates on Programming, Adult Day Services, & Legacy Center, please go to our website.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! For any moving questions, please contact operations@jasc-chicago.org.