Hello to all members and Friends,
We hope you are all well.
We are sure the children are excited about the summer vacation.
On this turning point of the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, we have planned an event where we can join hands and pray for peace, regardless of nationality or borders.
We would also be happy to have an opportunity for members and non-members to interact with each other.
Date: Aug.17th (Sun)12:30~15:30
Location: Medford Library (205 S Central Ave, Medford ) Large Community room
◎Part 1: Commemorating (12:30pm ~ 1:45pm)
- Silence & Kencha by Sadou club Urasenke(We offer Japanese tea to the souls of all those who died in the war.)
- Speech: DR; Hideko Tamura (Keynote speech on the experiences of Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors)
◎Break Time (1:45-2pm)
※Light snacks & Drink will also be available on the day, Treat from members also welcome!!!
◎Part 2: Kids Activity (2pm ~ 3:30pm) Up to 20 kids
Supplies are limited so please contact us in advance if you would like to participate.
※Picture Book reading「Sensou Sinai」(No more War)
※Kids Craft time>>>Let’s make a Parachute!!!
※SOJA member FREE , Non-member→We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with donations ( $5~/family).
Sincerely yours,
SOJA(Southern Oregon Japanese Association)
Himawari club
Contact: sojangoinfo@gmail.com
会員の皆様、こんにちは。
お元気でお過ごしでしょうか。
お子様たちは夏休みを楽しみにされていることと思います。
戦後80年という節目の年に、国籍や国境を越えて、皆で手を取りあって、平和を祈るイベントを企画しました。皆さまの交流の場になれば幸いです。
日時:Aug.17(Sun)12:30~15:30
場所: Medford Library( 205 S Central Ave, Medford ) Large community room
◎Part 1(12:30pm ~ 1:45pm): 終戦記念講演(年齢制限なし)
- 黙とう & 献茶by茶道クラブ裏千家(戦争で亡くなった世界中の御霊に一杯の献茶をささげます)
- 基調講演: DR; 田村秀子さま(広島原爆被害当事者のお話を伺います)
◎休憩時間(1:45~2pm)
※軽スナックと飲み物を用意します!会員の皆様からの差し入れも大歓迎です!
◎Part 2(2~3:30pm): 読み聞かせ&キッズクラフト(15歳以下上限20名)
材料に限りがございますので、ご参加をご希望の場合は事前にご連絡ください。
※絵本の読み聞かせ「せんそう しない」(No more War)
※工作の時間>>>パラシュートを作ろう!!!
※SOJA 会員無料、非会員は献金($5〜/家族)ご理解とご協力お願いいたします。
Contact: sojangoinfo@gmail.com
SOJA(Southern Oregon Japanese Association) ひまわりクラブ