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The 22nd Meeting and the third Christmas Party for the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCITION in AKITA was held at Vinaccia Trattoria in Akita. Attendance by Kax2/Nax2/Icx2/MPx2/I/S.Apologies from Mx2/S.The venue was so beautiful that we thought we could really be in Italy! We enjoyed the sparkling white wine and the delicious appetizers and of course the good humour and conversation… some of which

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The 21st Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA was another huge success with attendance of 3 visitors and Ic x 2, Na x 2 and Sh. The Talk ‘Professor Joseph Lian, Sailing and Liberal Arts’ and film show traced his journey of 4,000 kilometres, on his own boat, from Hong Kong via Taiwan, Okinawa, Ikitsuki, Fukuoka, Tukui to Akita. It was so interesting and stimulated the

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The 22nd Meeting for the IWA in Akita. FURTHER INFORMATION:Friday 2nd December from 7 p.m. Please come to:Vinaccia TrattoriaTel//fax: 081-874-8671Akita-Shi, Oomachi 3-1-6010-0921http//:www.olmodelcauccaso.com

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Here are the details for Friday 25th November’s meeting:Our meeting will start at 7 p.m. so please bring your potluck supper plate to Room D206 on the second floor in the same building as the Lecture Hall, not the Library building. You may park your car outside the main office building of AIU, it is a short walk from there. If you can please bring your own cups/plates it will be a help but paper

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AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: VENUE CHANGE:The 21st Meeting of the International Women’s Association in Akita will be taking place at the AKITA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY on Friday 25th November, from 7 p.m. Not at the Leader’s home. Since we need a projector and screen for the Professor’s Film Show, and Talk, the AIU is the best place. We have the use of a lovely, comfortable room with all

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Corrections to the announcement for Friday 25th November’s meeting: Please read: ‘Association’ and ‘lucky’ . Sorry for these misprints and errors.

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The 21st Meeting of the IWA in Akita on Wednesday 26th October ’11, went very well with attendance from Mrs.I/I/S/O/M/W/T/K/NApologies from: Mrs.I/A/K/KVisitors: Mrs F/S/T A delicious potluck was enjoyed by all after the Agenda was discussed. It was agreed during the meeting that the membership should remain at 500Yen each.Guest fee should remain at 200Yen each.Mrs I agreed to make enquiries

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The 21st MEETING of the INTERNATIONAL WORMEN’S ACCOCIATION in AKITA will take place at Mrs I’s home on FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2011 from 7.15 p.m.We are so luck to welcome Professor Joseph Lian, Global Business Department, Akita International University, who will give a TALK on his voyage from Hong Kong to Japan after the Tsunami in March 2011.We shall enjoy a POTLUCK SUPPER after the talk, where

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IWA meeting at Leader's house on Wednesday 26 October from 11.30 a.m.Halloween ThemeLet's all get together and talk.

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Returning safely to Akita after a very exciting vacation in UK, I feel I would like to share some of the events, which I enjoyed, during my stay. ANA flights to and from UK were excellent and on time. The weather in England was temperate with not much rain so it was so nice to get out of Japan’s oven for a whole month.During my visit I was able to attend the IWA meeting in Louth on Friday 1st

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The 19th Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA, held in Motomachi on Wednesday 6th July 7 2011, was attended by Mrs S/N/A/I/I/T/W. Apologies Mrs M/K.Mrs S made a presentation of baby books for the youngest member’s baby shower. The new arrival behaved so well throughout the whole day and let her mum relax whilst we all watched the movie The Hours. The pot luck lunch was

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IWA in AKITA has received a donation of 3,000Yen from Mrs Ya. We are very grateful to receive this donation and Mrs Sh has already donated it to The Red Cross in aid of helping the Tsunami victims. Thank you.

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The INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA is very happy to announce that 10,900Yen was raised at the Yuugakushy’s Flea Market on Sunday 5th June 2011. The weather held out and a great day was had. The atmosphere was very relaxed and a very nice trio played gentle popular music throughout the day. There were many stalls selling a variety of items as well as vegetables, plants, cakes, yaki

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The 19th Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA will be held at the Restaurant Maialuno 018 874 7829 in Sanno on Friday 22 July. Details later. Hope to see you all there!

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Announcements for the IWA in AKITA…The BBQ for 18 or 25 June has been CANCELLED.In its place the move THE HOURS will be viewed at 7-7-11 Motomachi, Goshono.Discussion following.Date 6th July (Wednesday)From 10.30 a.m. onwards. We shall share a small potluck lunch together.Please don’t forget that the Flea Market is taking place at the Yuugakushy Sunday 5 June from 10-2 p.m. We need more things

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The IWA Akita will join the Yuugakushya’s Recycling Event (Flea Market)on Sunday 5th June ’11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Report & Minutes. 17th Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITAWednesday 18th May 2011 at MotomachiApologies: Mrs: Is/Mu/Wa/Qu/Ko/Attending: Mrs: Ic/Sh/Mo/Ka/Ku/Na/As/ItGuests: Mrs: Ko/KaThe weather was sooooo perfect for such a wonderful gathering of the IWA.This was the first occasion for members to meet since the February meeting. We have all been so depressed since 11

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NEXT MEETING, 17th for the IWA in Akita, is planned for Wednesday 18 May at 7-7-11 Motomachi, Goshono, Akita-shi. We shall meet from 11a.m. until whenever. We hope to hold a potluck lunch and renew friendships after all the upsetting news we have been hearing. Please help by passing this information on to members who are not on the internet. Thank you. Owing to difficulties March/April’s

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IWA is very happy to announce that one of our members has given birth to a beautiful, healthy little girl on 1st April at the Red Cross Hospital in Akita. Both are at home now and all is going well.

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Now 6th April 2011. Another report and update from Akita. These reports have become popular therefore I have decided to keep writing. I am inspired by Alistair Cooke’s ‘Letter from America’ and realize what an amazing part he played with his communicative skills. I have noticed that since 2nd April, television coverage of the Friday 11th March devastating earthquake and tsunami has almost

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We need time to recover from the unbelievable happenings of the last three weeks. At the same time, it is important for us to ‘get back on the horse’ after this devastating fall and be strong and ride out once again. A few members have suggested that we should meet soon and renew friendships and support each other with exchange and communication. Further details will be on the IWA blog. Please

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Now 29th March 2011. Just a few thoughts which I would like to share with you all…I am sure we are all so concerned and depressed about all the news we are hearing now. It has really dampened my spirits and I feel I have lost so much energy recently. However, we all have to be so strong now maybe not for ourselves but to show support for the people who are suffering so much more at this time.

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The following is disaster information sources for foreigners.http://www.iomjapan.org/news/press_237.cfm---------------------------------------------------------Internet Radio☆NHKラジオニュースhttp://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/radio/program/16lang.html☆FMわぃわぃhttp://www.tcc117.org/fmyy/index.php---------------------------------------------------------☆東北地方太平洋沖地震多言語支援センター（日本語、英語、中国語、ポルトガル語、スペイン語、タイ語、

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Since the devastating earthquake and tsunami aftermath on 11th March 2011 at 2.46 p.m. so much has been learnt about what happened. This knowledge is both unbelievable to comprehend and so powerfully upsetting that words can hardly describe the magnitude of these events. Now, living in Akita, (which has a population of one million) on the West side, near the Akita Airport, surrounded by mountain

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Under all the circumstances of recent events it has been decided that the IWA meeting for Thursday 24 March 2011 will be CANCELLED.Please pass this message on to those who you know are not on the internet. Thank you for your understanding with this decision.Please take great care of yourselves and families during this very difficult time.

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Japan earthquake how to protect yourselfThis site provides a basic guide in several language to what to do when you have to evacuate because of the earthquake.Hope to be useful for foreign people living in Japan and are suffering from 3.11 earthquake.

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Many friends of IWA in Louth, Lincolnshire, England have expressed sincere concern, to me, for Japan and everyone living in Japan regarding the terrible earthquake and tsunami. Also, everyone is concerned regarding the nuclear power station melt down. I would like to let you all know that so many people in England and all over the world are thinking and praying for Japan right now. Please let’s

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The 16th Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION will take place on Thursday 24th March 2011 at Mrs I’s home, Goshono. We shall enjoy an English Cooking Session from 10.30a.m.(until whenever!) and enjoy eating the results plus a potluck lunch. Please reply as soon as possible if you wish to attend or not. Thank you. The menu will be decided when the numbers are known.

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The 15th Meeting of the International Women’s Association in Akita on Wednesday 23rd February 2011 was another lovely meeting.Apologies: Mrs/K/M/K/K/M/AAttendance: Mrs /I/S/I/I/N/M/Agenda: To decide next program of events: March – December 2011SUGGESTIONS PUT FORWARD:March: Free. As of 23 Feb ’11.April: Mahjong. Learning/playing and potluck lunch at Mrs N’s home.May: Late May:

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THE 15th MEETING of the International Women’s Association will be held on Wednesday 23 February 2011 at Mrs I’s home/Motomachi, from 11 a.m. We shall enjoy a POTLUCK LUNCHEON PARTY. We hope to discuss ideas and the programme for 2011. Those members attending are asked to bring along to the luncheon a photo of themselves at any age from 2 – 20 years. We shall try to guess who they are! Looking

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THE IWA’s CHRISTMAS PARTY (14th Meeting) on Saturday 18 December was very successful.9 members attended with 2 husbands accompanying.Thanks to the introduction by Mrs M the restaurant MIZUYA-KOURIN was a huge success and highly recommended. (Tel: 018-863-0002. Akita City) The room was spacious and very comfortable and the set menu was very, delicious and of course very beautiful to look at. We

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Mrs K has kindly offered to take up to 7 members from Mr Donuts, Aeon Shopping Mall Goshono, on Saturday 18 December.If you wish to have a lift please be there at Mr Donuts by 11 a.m. sharp.Parking is available at PARK HOTEL at a minimum charge. This parking area is close to the restaurant. Please remember to make a little donation for travel expenses to the driver etc. Thank you. We shall

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The 14th INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA will hold its Christmas Party at:Mizuya Kourin Japanese RestaurantTel: 018-863-0002http://can.ne.jp/-kourin/index.htmlOur room has been booked for SATURDAY 18th DECEMBER from 11 a.m.The cost is Yen 2,000 per person.The restaurant is proud of their award-winning chef and we shall be in for a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the delicious dishes he

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The 13th Meeting of the International Women’s Association in Akita held on Friday 5 November 2010 was another enjoyable evening.Apologies: Mrs. I/I/I/K/Tx2/Attendance: Mrs Ix2/Nx2/M/M/K/K/Kx2Many thanks for Mrs K, Treasurer.Many thanks to Mrs N for transport and also all members for the delicious food presented.Professor Maenaka kindly gave a very enlightening talk on Bears in the

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IWA meeting on Friday 5 November for the talk on Bears in the Community.May I suggest that you all meet at Mr Donuts by 6.50 p.m. and arrange so that 2 cars only will be travelling to my house. This will stop a lot of congestion in the street.Hope many of you will attend this very unique opportunity to learn about bears. We are hearing a lot about them in the news these days. See you all soon.

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12th Meeting for INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA on Wednesday 6 October 2010 was yet again another successful day out.Mrs. I/S/A/A/O/Q/M/M/I/N/Mr.N & C. Apologies: Mrs I/ISetting off on time (thank you ladies) 9.35 a.m. arriving just after 10 a.m. at the Akita Prefectural Museum. Weather was kind. The museum was of great interest and a bonus being free entry! Highly recommended for a

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13th IWA MEETING on Friday 5 November 2010 from 7 p.m. will be held at 6-8-2 Motomachi, Goshono, Akita.We are very pleased to welcome Professor Hiromi Maenaka who has very kindly agreed to talk to us on her knowledge of BEARS in AKITA. It will cover aspects of her studies, experiences and understanding of the problems concerning bears in the community.Professor Maenaka is a Director of the Global

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VISIT TO TAIHEISAN BREWERY Wednesday 6th October 2010-09-29SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:We are very pleased to announce that our group will be shown the very private garden, which has been in the family for generations. This garden is very old and has been awarded a National Heritage Award. We are so lucky for this very wonderful opportunity and very thankful to the family for inviting us all for a

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TAIHEISAN BREWERY OUTING: Further information for this IWA meeting on Wednesday 6 October…We shall meet at Mr Donuts at 9.30 a.m. and drive toAKITA PREFECTURAL MUSEUM by approximately 10 a.m. free entrance.Tel: 018-873-4121URL: http://homepage3.nifty.com/akitamus/Those members wishing to meet the IWA there rather than joining the group at Mr Donuts please let me know.After about 30 minutes and a

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OYSTER eating on Wednesday 4 August 2010 at Kisakata was a huge success. Mrs Ka/Ic/Mo/It/It/Mu attended. Left Mr Donuts at 9.40 a.m. and Mrs Ka drove safely there and back. The weather was wonderful. The oysters were really delicious! We were lucky that the owner gave us a price reduction, as we are good customers with Mrs Ka! Oyster shop = Tel: 0184-43-3052. Kisakata Michi no Ekki. The oysters

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TAIHEISAN BREWERY & BLUE HOLE GALLERY TOUR for IWA members and friends on Wednesday 6th October 2010. Meeting at Goshono Aeon Shopping Mall, Mr Donuts at 9.30 a.m. Transport sorted. Taking lunch at Blume Messe Akita, Michi no Ekki. Should be back to Mr Donuts by 3 p.m. or preferred time.Please don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to share a guided tour by the owner in English and Japanese, of

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITAAs of 16 June 2010 suggestions for the Constitution for IWA in Akita1. THE AIM: To exchange international experiences. Make friends. Expand networking between members. Speak English. Enjoying time together in a learning and friendly environment. IWA is a Non-Government Organization/Non-Profit Organization and Non-religious.2. ENGLISH

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May 22nd, 2010IWA had a trip to JIZAIYA, a place where Mr. and Mrs. Kawai lives in the unique rural life.After gathering at Mr.Dounuts, we split in two cars and headed for this wonderful place.Jizaiya is a place where we can experience rural life. Jizaiya emphasizes that the most luxurious life we could live is to wait for the time to blankly watch mountain and rivers and relax.First, we went to

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IWA ANNOUNCEMENT:Mrs Ka will be taking the lead to take members to the OYSTER EATING DAY OUT onWednesday 4th August. Meeting time 9.30 a.m. at Mr Donuts, Aeon Shopping Mall, Goshono.RSVP asap = PLEASE REPLY TO MRS I. AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Thank you!

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The ORIGAMI WORKSHOP was a huge success. 6 ladies attended. We all learnt something new about origami and enjoyed making many items. The potluck lunch was a huge success, consisting of salads, cold soup and home made cookies. A lovely day, weather wise, with the cool, balmy breeze through the house, which added to the relaxing experience. Thank you to Mrs Ku for taking the workshop for IWA.

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ANNOUNCEMENT 1:The IWA in Akita is happy to announce that they have a new blog up and running. Members have decided to create a blog in order to help newcomers to Akita settle down more quickly to their new surroundings.Please check out: http://akitainfo.blogspot.comWe are hoping to enlarge this information on an ongoing basis. IWA is hoping to locate areas where English is spoken and written i.e

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The 13th Meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’SASSOCIATION in AKITA will be held on Friday 18th June 2010 from 10.30 a.m. at Goshono, Motomachi 6-8-2 Akita. We shall enjoy a POTLUCK LUNCH.UNIT ORIGAMI will be the workshop taken and demonstrated by Mrs Ku. This workshop is not the traditional art form of origami but a wonderful opportunity to see and make the recently created UNIT ORIGAMI designed

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The 12th meeting of the INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITAwill take place at JIZAIYA on Saturday 22 May 2010. We shall meet at Mr Donuts at 9.45a.m. and sort out the car transport. Members are reminded to contribute to transport.All family members are invited.Please bring wet/dry towels. Something to drink. It’s better if you wear long trousers with good walking shoes. A hat may be

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Unfortunately the 9th Meeting of the IWA was cancelled, as there were not enough members to make the visit to the ONSEN worthwhile.However, the 10th Meeting of the IWA which was held at GINGAKAN German Restaurant in Akita city (Tel: 018-824-1788) on Saturday 20th March 2010 from 7 p.m. WAS A HUGE SUCCESS.8 members attended. Three ‘husbands’ had courage to join the party, which made the evening

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Date: April 29th(Midori no hi)Place:Kenko no Mori(Seitaro-san no Mori)Time:10:00 am ~ 2:00 pmFee:1000yen for an adultLet's enjoy walking together in the Seitaro-san no Mori and luncheon following!!Please bring a lunch(rice balls or some bread) and something to drink. We are served Japanese style soup and some edible wild plants there.Assembly time:10:00 at Seitaro-san no MoriIf you have questions

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Please note that the onsen event for Wednesday 17 February HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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The 9th Meeting will be an ONSEN VISIT in the SNOW…Date: Wednesday 17th February 2010. Leaving Goshono Aeon, Mr Donuts at 10 a.m.Driving to: MIZUSAWA ONSEN or KAYOUKAN ONSEN or SATOMI ONSENFurther information later. Keep checking the blog.We would like to enjoy an outside (rotenburo) onsen looking out on the snow! Mizusawa onsen fills the bill for this desire. At Mizusawa onsen there are 2

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IWA is welcomed to Charcoal Making at Kenko no Mori.(This is not a regular meeting of IWA)Date: 19/20 December Assembly:19 December 10:00am ~lodging: Mr.Seitaro Sato's hutFees:1000yen( each person )Enjoy walking in Kenko no Mori, eating 'Kiritanpo Nabe' and chattering at the hut!!We can try to make charcoal at charcoal hut.1day(half day) participation is OK.Kenko no Mori( Mr.Seitaro Sato) tel:879

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8th Meeting of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITAWednesday 9 December ‘09. CHRISTMAS THEME POTLUCK LUNCH 11.30-4 p.m.Present: Mrs I/I/S/M/A/N/K/K/K/I/K/C = 12. Apologies: Mrs Co/ToHAPPY CHRISTMAS!What a wonderful day was spent talking, laughing and renewing friendships and most of all EATING! The Potluck lunch was a huge success with many wonderful dishes being presented by members and

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On the evening of Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 13 IWA members and families gathered at Mrs. Ic's house to listen to AIU's Professor Darren Ashmore give an informative and insightful lecture on the origins of Japanese animation.Using a DVD of Lupin the 3rd as a backdrop, Dr Ashmore began with the historical roots of modern manga. Using pictures and anecdotes from history, he outlined the

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Members are invited to Mrs I’s home on Wednesday 9 December from 11.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a CHRISTMAS THEME POTLUCK LUNCH.Mrs I will roast 2 whole chickens with various vegetables, etc. If members could bring salad/rice dish/other vegetables/dessert/some drinksSo far I have an attendance list of 11. Because of numbers unfortunately, guests cannot attend this time.Refreshments will be

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This is not an official IWA Meeting – but extra! Place : Kenko no mori　(Mr.Seitaro’s forest)　　　　http://homepage2.nifty.com/611028/　Date:　　2009 November12th（Thurs.）9:00～14:00Schedule： 9:00 at Kenko no mori9:00～10:30　Cooking(kiritanpo soup)　　　　　　　 10:30～11：30　Forest walking　　　　　　　　12：00～　Lunch time　　　　　　　　13:00～　Book reading、Magic show　　　　　　　　14:00　　LeavingThese times are NOT compulsoryFee： Adults

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6th IWA Meeting held at Goto San’s family orchard farm on Friday 16 October 2009.Off the Route 13 past Kawabe I.C. left before Coco Cola Factory.Attending: Ms. Ku/As/Ic/Tax2/G/Kub. A very rainy day but dried as the day progressed and we were able to see the orchard in between the rain showers.A slight problem in setting off for delays but once sorted the day ran very smoothly.Members are again

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Friday 16th October 2009.IWA’s visit to Goto San’s family orchard farm, 10 minutes from Goshono.Please bring your own drinks/cups/chopsticks/forks/spoons etc etc.We are meeting even if it rains as we shall be inside the farmhouse. Do not worryyou will be comfortable!You will enjoy this day. Fee for guests is 200Yen.Please remember to bring your membership fee of 1,500Yen if you have not joined

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November's ProgrammeINTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA is so lucky to have the pleasure of welcoming Professor Darren Ashmore who will talk on ‘ANIMATION’.Meeting will take place at 4-25-9 Goshono, Jizouden Akita on Wednesday 18 November 09, from 7 p.m. Meeting should end around 9.30 p.m.Please RSVP (reply) ASAP (as soon as possible) to Mrs Ichikawa by email.Closing date = Saturday 14

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OYSTER EATING at KISAKATA Akita on Wednesday 29 July 09. J.I. 5 ladies set off from Mr Donuts at 9.35 a.m. Mrs K drove us expertly to the Oyster Shop at Kisakata. Mrs K has been visiting this particular shop for 15 years and it is highly recommended.Tsujida San Shop. For navigation and reference Tel: 018-4433052/Nikaho City.Free dial: 0120 511639Located on Route 7 with a view of Choukai San

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CHANGE OF DATES AND VENUE (second change)IWA monthly meeting on Wednesday 7 October 09 is CHANGING TO Friday 16 October. IWA has very kindly been invited to Mrs G’s family orchard farm for apple viewing (maybe picking) and buying. Also, to enjoy the large (newly built) old Japanese style traditional farmhouse. This farm was the location for filming with the famous Korean film stars and crew in

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OYSTER EATING with Mrs K. on Wednesday 29 July 2009. Meeting at Aeon Mr Donuts at 9.30 a.m. It takes about 1 1/2 hours to get to KASAKATA. Mrs K will drive. If there are a lot of members other members may have to drive. Should be home by 2 - 3 p.m. Cooked Oysters are also available. Each oyster costs about 300yen but they are HUGE!Please bring your own food and drinks, if you wish.

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Sorry this programme is cancelledAnyone who has questions about this programme,please make a contact to Shoji(e-mail or telephone). Information Programme change of dates and venue. As of 2 July 2009 J.I. Wed. 16 September 09. Meeting change. IWA meeting for eating your ownOBENTO LUNCH at YugakushyaTime: from 9:30 to 13:30Free room rental. Please let Mrs Shoji know by email as soonpossible if you

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITA5th Meeting CHERRY PICKING REPORT 1st July 2009 Met at Mr Donunts Aeon Goshono. Left at 9.40 a.m. J.I. Despite the rain, which eventually stopped, we arrived at JUMONJI SAKURANBOU MATSURI. Telephone number for navigation 0182-23-9320.This takes place between mid June and the first week in July. Six members took part; Mrs I/K/N/A/M and Mrs K drove us

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INFORMATION:Cherry PickingJuly 1 We are meeting at Goshono Aeon Shopping Mall, Mr Donuts entrance at 9.30 a.m. We shall sort out transport from there.PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL as we cannot wait more than 10 minutes for LATE COMERS.Also, pleae remember to make contributions for petrol if you accept transport.Entrance to Cherry picking as much as you can eat is 1,000yen.We are are having lunch of Akita

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION in AKITAFriday 19 June 2009 J.I. Through an introduction of Mrs S 13 members of the IWA attended the 4th meeting at KENKO NO MORI and were hosted by Mr Seitaro San. Mrs I/K and S arrived very early to start the cooking as the ladies had decided to prepare Thai chicken noodle soup and Thai chicken. This involved lots of work, bringing all their own utensils and

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Information: Meeting in June 2009 http://homepage2.nifty.com/611028/Please check the place !Date:June the 19th(Friday) Time:9.30am~14pm starting from Aeon Shopping Mall Goshono, Mr Dounuts entrance.What we need:lunch(rice balls or bread)/ drinks / dish / coffee cup/ soup cup/chopsticks or knife and fork*Please come to the Aeon Mall Goshono, Mr Dounuts, meeting place at 9.30 a.m. There we shall

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Wednesday May 20 2009 　Report by J. I. Through the introduction of Ms S.S.the IWA in Akita (for its 3rd meeting) was introduced to a wonderful experience, visiting JIZAIYA http://homepage3.nifty.com/jizaiya/The weather was perfect and our 6 members set off in 2 cars from Ms I’s house by 9.45 a.m. After a short drive of about 35 minutes on Route 13 and 46 we arrived at Jizaiya and were welcomed

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