Being A Broad - Events
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Fri 5th Feb: Hands On Tokyo Taste for Volunteering 2010
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An elegant evening of delicious food, superb wines, exciting auction items and wonderful company. TIME: 6:30-10:00 PM LOCATION: The Peninsula Tokyo COST: ¥20,000 per person DRESS: Cocktail or Business Attire RSVP: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Thu 11th Feb: Tokyo Pregnancy Group meeting on Photographing your newborn/baby
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TPG membership is free and open to all pregnant women. We are always looking for new members to share their experiences of pregnancy. Women interested in joining TPG should write an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Fri 12th Feb: La Leche League of Tokyo informal discussion meeting
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LLL Tokyo Central holds a regular continuing series of informal discussion meetings open to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and toddlers are always welcome. Meeting time: the second Friday of the month in Shibuya. See http://www.lalecheleague.org/Tokyo.html
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Fri 12th to Sun 14th Feb: Women Educators and Language Learners Retreat
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The 2010 WELL retreat will be held Feb. 12—14 at The National Women’s Education Center in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. For more information, see http://welljapan.org/page1/page1.html
来年度２０１０年のWELLリトリートは２月１２日（金）から１４日（日）です。
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13th Feb to 24th Apr: TELL’s Spring 2010 Telephone Counselor Training Program
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Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) is now accepting applications for the daytime Telephone Counselors Training Program and will be interviewing applicants throughout December and January. The next training will start on February 13th and run through until April 24th apart from the first and last day of the training which are Saturdays, sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.30 – 12.30. Applicants must be fluent in English and over 21 but no prior counseling experience is needed as this course provides training in the skills required for this role.
In addition to the basic training, successful trainees also undertake an apprenticeship on the lifeline which involves and additional 30 - 40 hours, and we are seeking at least a 12 month commitment to the lifeline of 10 hours a month, which includes two shifts per month and 2 hours in supervision. With so many people in Japan struggling with the pressures of everyday life, this is a great opportunity to give back to the community and make a difference in people’s lives. The training is both challenging and rewarding and an excellent opportunity to meet new people, make lasting friendships and learn skills that will benefit you in all aspects of your personal and professional lives.
Finally there is a cost for the training of 35,000 yen, as a non profit organization serving the foreign community we receive no money from the government and struggle to stay afloat, however if cost is an issue please speak to us. For further information and application forms visit our website http://www.telljp.com
or call 03-3498-0246
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Fri 19th Feb: College Women’s Association of Japan’s cultural event
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See http://www.cwaj.org for more details.
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Sat 20th Feb: The 6th Annual TELL Ballet for Children –Yuki Onna
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Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) and ABC-Tokyo Ballet Company proudly present
The 6th Annual TELL Ballet for Children
Yuki Onna – Snow Woman
(日本語は下記を参照下さい）
Enjoy a new performance of the ABC- Tokyo Ballet Company based on a famous Japanese fairytale choreographed by Rio Mitani. Colorful costumes, music, and the sound of the sticks combined with the magical art of dance have resulted in yet most enchanting performance by ABC-Tokyo yet to be seen!
This is a great family afternoon out which also includes great entertainment from the always fantastic Guido the clown. As always children will have the opportunity to mingle with the dancers at the cookie and juice reception after each performance.
All proceeds from this event directly benefit TELL’s Community Services and Outreach Programs which focus on providing assistance and services for children.
Event name: The 6th Annual TELL Ballet for Children –Yuki Onna
Date: Saturday, February 20, 2010
Time: 2pm and 4pm
Place: Tokyo American Club
Cost: 3000 yen (All proceeds go to Tokyo English Life Line)
Tickets available from:
TELL website – http://www.telljp.com
E-mail:event@telljp.com
TELL Business Office – TEL (03) 3498-0261
Tokyo English Life Line(TELL) is a registered non-profit organization that has been providing information and support to Tokyo’s international and Japanese communities since 1973. The Life Line provides free, confidential telephone counseling 365 days a year. TELL Community Counseling Service provides accredited, professional face-to-face counseling in Tokyo and Yokohama. TELL is accredited by the Samaritan Institute (USA), LifeLine International, and is a member of the Federation of Inochi no Denwa (Japan).
ABC-Tokyoバレエ団・東京英語いのちの電話（TELL）主催
第6回TELL子どもたちへのバレエ
『雪女』
ABC-Tokyoバレエ団が、日本では馴染みの深い民話『雪女』に基づく新しいバレエを、三谷梨央氏による振付で上演いたします。
カラフルな衣装や音楽とともに、ABC-Tokyoが未だかつて見せた事のない、魅惑的なバレエをお楽しみください。
ご家族の皆でバレエを楽しむ素敵な午後のひと時となることでしょう。いつものように、ピエロのギドーが司会をつとめ、子供達を楽しませてくれます。今回も上演後はレセプション（クッキーやジュースをご用意します）にて、ダンサーとのご歓談をお楽しみいただけます。
この公演の収益はTELLコミュニテイー・カンセリング・サービスとTELLが行う児童向けの福祉プログラムのために使われます。
2010年2月20日（土曜日）
第1回目公演：2時～ 第2回目公演：4時～
東京アメリカンクラブにて
チケット料金：3,000円（本公演のチケット売上はTELL−東京英語いのちの電話に全額寄付されます）
http://www.telljp.com
Ph.: 03-3498-0261
E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Sun 21st Feb: Whisky Live!
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The Whisky Live! concept started in Tokyo in 2000 and has now expanded to 25 countries. Feb-21st sees the 10th Live! in Tokyo, again at Tokyo Big Sight. A day for the connoisseurs, but also for the curious and those that just want to have a good day out. Drams galore plus live music, chocolates, craft beers, masterclasses, cooking demonstrations and much more. See http://www.whiskylivejapan.com
for full details.
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Thu 25th Feb: Tokyo Pregnancy Group meeting on Exercises during pregnancy
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TPG membership is free and open to all pregnant women. We are always looking for new members to share their experiences of pregnancy. Women interested in joining TPG should write an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Mon 1st March 7–9pm: Caroline’s Osaka seminar on writing and publishing
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Coming to Osaka in March, Caroline Pover’s popular seminar based on her adventures in writing and publishing books and magazines in Japan provides information and inspiration to any budding authors, editors, journalists, publishers, or entrepreneurs. She touches on all areas of publishing both books and magazines, including developing written material, working with illustrators or photographers, contacting publishers, finding a good editor, layout and design considerations, cover design concepts, printers, storage, financing, marketing, and distribution. This seminar helps authors learn how to market their own work and find out about how the secrets of self-published authors can help their book become more successful.
Participants should come prepared with lots of questions — there is plenty of time to ask them and to address issues unique to your own project. The fee is 4,000 yen, payable before the event. Places are limited so please reserve quickly by emailing Antoinette at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) stating whether you prefer to pay by Paypal or bank transfer. Antoinette will confirm the location near Umeda Station, Osaka.
Read on for some comments from people who have attended Caroline’s publishing seminar before!
” ... not only very interesting and full of very useful and important information but also perfectly well presented in an organized and timely fashion. Caroline’s comments were spot on and she had most of my questions answered by the end of the seminar. I learned a lot and I would definitely recommend this seminar to anyone writing a book.”
“Well structured and insightful presentation. Ms Pover’s enthusiasm is infectious and empowering to all who nurture dreams of penning their own tome”
” ... the seminar gave me a renewed energy for writing. It started “my wheels turning” and it was REALLY helpful to hear Caroline’s advice ... “
“I am inspired by Caroline’s persistence to penetrate the market while staying true to what is important to her. It gives me courage to try the same.”
“Caroline’s self-publishing seminar in Tokyo was extremely helpful in itself — all kinds of nuts & bolts advice we could start using right away — but it also included a large dose of entrepreneuring tips. Great value. I would probably go again just to catch anything I missed the first time.”
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Thu 4th Mar: Caroline’s speech to ACCJ Kansai members
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Come meet Ms. Caroline Pover, recipient of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) “British Business Award for Best Entrepreneur”. Ms. Pover is an author, publisher, and well-known entrepreneur. She is Founder of the “Being A Broad” magazine and network, and her successes include starting-up and building a publishing business, Alexandra Press, in addition to acquiring and breathing new life into Weekender Magazine which she later sold.
Caroline has written two books—one is presently in its fifth printing! She has produced several other publications too, including the ACCJ’s 13th Edition of Living in Japan, and, known as a master promoter, has expanded into new ground, managing local American artist David Hewett.
Join us to learn how she does it. Caroline will share her experiences in starting, growing, and selling a business in Japan, providing us with insights on how to plan to deal with the worst if it happens. She will call upon her publishing experience to advise us on how independent businesses can grow by using opportunities within print and online media, so if you’ve got a message that’s not getting across (and who doesn’t?), then maybe Caroline can help you.
http://www.accj.or.jp/user/293/Kansai/
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Thu 4th, Fri 5th, Sat 6th Mar: custom tailor Noble House visiting Tokyo
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If you’ve ever frustrated of the clothes available to foreign women in Japan then why not check out Noble House tailors visiting from Hong Kong to Japan on a regular basis courtesy of Being A Broad? Noble House’s friendly and warm staff will take your measurements and design clothing that perfectly suits your size and shape .... whatever that may be! Take advantage of their expert skill in advising on the best items for you, or in creating ideas for turning your wedding dress or even a kimono into something special that you can wear again and again! With hundreds of designs available, you can feel free to bring along your favourite fabric (or simply a picture!) and ask them to create a blouse, shirt, dress, skirt, suit, or jacket especially for you. Perfect for maternity clothes too!
Book your no obligation appointment for clothes that perfectly suit you at the New Otani Hotel by clicking http://noblehouse.us/ and mentioning Being A Broad.
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Thu 11th Mar: Tokyo Pregnancy Group meeting on Postpartum depression
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TPG membership is free and open to all pregnant women. We are always looking for new members to share their experiences of pregnancy. Women interested in joining TPG should write an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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