[PLAYGROUP] IMCY Chat Cafe January 27, 2016

We will hold the first Chat Cafe of 2016 on Jan 27 (Wed) !


Even Tokyo is covered with snow and the weather is becoming wintry. IMCY will hold the now annual Chat Cafe again this year. Chat Cafe is a casual meet-up for child-raising mothers to gather and interact. Those who want to become friends with more mothers to share child-raising problems with, those who want to interact with international mothers, those who are interested in the IMCY's activities but have yet to join, are all welcome. Please feel free to join!

For more detail & sign up

In the last event, over 10 pairs of parents and children gathered and enjoyed interacting with each other.



Last time, we had a simple introduction session in the middle. It was also an opportunity to start conversations with each other, and it was a lively and fun event.

Some volunteer members baked sweets that were delicious snacks for the children.  (100 yen per serving as a cost).

You can join from the middle too. Please contact us here to apply.

We hope to see all your smiley faces there!

[ACTIVITY REPORT] Exchange & Chat Cafe July 1st&20th, 2015

Following from June, we had Exchange & Chat Cafe twice in July!

Although July 1 was a gloomy rainy day, about 10 families turned up for the event. In the play area, the children enjoyed themselves playing with the volunteer staff.
Some moms brought us a homemade cake, and it was a day where many moms were able to enjoy leisurely chats.

 

July 20 was a public holiday, and about 15 families turned up for the event.

As it was a public holiday, there were also some dads and working moms.
At the play area, we could see the children having fun.

Many moms brought ideas with them for our next activities and made suggestions about what kind of information is necessary for international moms in Yokohama/Japan. Ideas closely linked to daily life, such as things that need to be prepared at home in case of disasters like earthquakes, and comparison of food delivery services, were also shared.These ideas will be put together and we will decide new events.

Then, we enjoyed "Exchange" late in the event.

 

*About detail of "Exchange" please read this post.

http://international-mothers-in-yokohama.blogspot.jp/2015/06/activity-report-exchange-chat-cafe-june.html

Thanks for those who joined the Cafe. We had a great time!!
Next event will be in September. Have a great summer vacation!

Exchange & Chat CAFE for mothers in/around Yokohama

国籍を問わず、ママどうしの繋がりを作りたい♪
子育て中だけれど、何か自分にできることがあれば・・・
そんなママ達に是非参加して欲しい！！と企画しました。

当日の持ち物は、「こんな企画あったらいいのにな…」
というちょっとしたアイディアと不要になった子育て用品。
どちらもポイントに変換して他の人のものやお菓子・お茶と交換できます♪
もちろん、手ぶらで遊びに来るだけでも大歓迎です！

★ＩＭＣＹの活動内容紹介, アイディアや情報交換エリア

★子育て用品（服、本、靴、おもちゃ）交換

写真はイメージです。

★カフェエリア　お菓子とお茶をご用意してお待ちしています。

写真はイメージです。

★プレイエリア（見守り保育付き）

日時: 6/3(水)   15:00-16:30
      　7/1(水)　15:00-16:30
     　 7/20(月) 10:30-12:00

会場：西区福祉保健活動拠点フクシア
　　　(横浜駅東口より徒歩4分)

お申込み方法　（締切：各回前々日）　
氏名(ふりがな)、お住まいの区、メールアドレス、ご希望日程(複数可)、お子様連れの方はお子さんの年齢を✉imcy.info@gmail.comまでお送り下さい。3日以内に折り返し詳細についてご連絡（基本メールにて）をさせて頂きます。

主催：International Mothers Community in Yokohama（IMCY）　
ＩＭＣＹは、日本語を話さず、情報を入手しにくいママ向けに英語で
の子育て情報をブログやFacebookで提供、共有している子育て中の
ママによる市民活動団体です。ボランティア募集中！

この活動は、「にこまち助成金」の交付を受けています
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Ｗant to make friends with other moms regardless of nationality?
Ｗant to do something though having a young child?
Ｗe planned this for you. Please come and join us!

Please bring 1) some project ideas that you want (us) to do and 2) used
 baby/kid's items that you want to exchange. You can change them to IMCY points and exchange with others' items, sweets or tea. Of course, you can come with your hands free just to see what's going on.

★IMCY activity Introduction   Information & Ideas Exchange Area

★Used baby & kids articles Exchange Area
clothes, books, shoes,toys…

This is just a sample image.

★Café Area
Enjoy a cup of tea and some sweets!

This is just a sample image.

★Play Area
Free babysitting service will be provided
in the same room.

Date: June 3rd (Wed.)   15:00-16:30
July 1st (Wed.) 15:00-16:30
July 20th (Mon.) 10:30-12:00

Venue: Fukushia
(4-minute walk from East Gate  of Yokohama Sta.)

Application & Inquiries　✉imcy.info@gmail.com

Please email us with your full name, the name of your ward, email address and dates you are willing to participate. (you can apply for more than one)  If you bring your child(ren), give us your child’s  age, too. We will reply to you for the detail within three days.
（ Application Deadline： 2 days before each dates）

Organizer: International Mothers Community in Yokohama
IMCY is a group of international mothers providing a place to share information related to child-care on Facebook  and a
blog in English. Volunteers are always welcome to this group.

This activity is supported by Nikomachi Subsidy.

[IMCY ACTIVITY REPORT] A Session at Yokohama Minatomirai Nursery

IMCY had a cultural session at Yokohama Minatomirai Nursery in mid-March, 2015.

Four mothers from Indonesia, India, Hong Kong and Myanmar made a short presentation on their country and culture in front of the children aged 3-6 years old at the hall of the nursery.

"How long does it take to fly from Japan to Indonesia?" "What is this animal?"

There are various animals there! And it's hot so we need to wear a hat.

The symbols and specialties of India...
There are three national festivals. Some kids said "The rhino has two horns!". But the rhinos in India has only one horn!














"This is the flag of Hong Kong. How many petals does this flower have? What's this flower?"
Some said "I have been there!" Kids learned how to say Thank you in Cantonese.

It's hot in Myanmar. On the New Year's Day, they sprinkle water on people to wash down the bad things. There are also some special foods and anti-suntanning cream.

Children and teachers enjoyed the cultural session very much. The eldest students learned national flags so they soon recognized the countries looking at the flags. Some said they have been to the country before. We found many interesting facts about these countries.

We would like to show our deep gratitude to the volunteer moms from IMCY, the principal of the Yokohama Minatomirai Nursery and the members of Nishi ward welfare council who coordinated the session.

[IMCY Activity] Workshop & Gathering for mothers in Summer 2014

IMCY mothers are hosting events for mothers and expectant mothers in Yokohama.Get to know with mothers from different culture and build a relationship to help out each other and make our lives  happier! 

Free babysitting service will be provided in the same room or another room, so please feel free to come with your child(ren) and enjoy the events!

 

★Tea Ceremony★ 

Experience the Japanese tea ceremony,learn the basic and savor the tea.

 

Date: Thursday 12th June 10:30-12:30
Instructor: Ms.Soka Soma
Fee: JPY 1,500 (Cost for tea and confection included)
Venue: Nishi-ward Chiku Center

(12-minute walk from West Gate of Yokohama Sta.We'll send you the map in English.)  

※This workshop is held in both Japanese and English.
                                                         ※Application Deadline：Tuesday 3rd June 12:00
                                                         ※First we'll have a short lecture in the same room
                                                         with our children. Then only mothers will move to the
                                                         Tea-ceremony room. During that time, free babysitting
                                                         service will be provided in the meeting room.
                                                                                               

 ★Wagashi (Japanese Confections)★

 Learn how to make Japanese confections that reflect a sense of the season. 

For this time, we'll make a morning-glory shaped Nerikiri and there will be a demonstration on how to make goldfish shaped Kingyoku( beautiful Japanese seaweed-based agar jelly).

Date:Thursday 26th June 10:30-12:30
Instructor：Ms. Misako Sugawara
Fee: JPY 1,000 (Cost for materials included)
Venue: Nishi-ward Chiku Center
(12-minute walk from West Gate of Yokohama Sta.We'll send you the map in English.)

※Her classes are usually in Japanese, but we will prepare recipes and instructions in English.
※Application Deadline：Tuesday 17th June 12:00
※Free babysitting service will be provided in another room.

[EVENT] Tsurumi Summer Holiday Festival, Saturday 20th July, 2013

Place: Salvia Hall, Trusumi-ku

Date: Saturday 20th July, 2013, 10:00-17:00

Contents: Japanese Speech contest by foreigners, international food booths, playground etc...

More info in English is available at Tsurumi International Lounge website. Here

[IMCY]Yukata & Saree trial event at Kokkoro, Hodogaya

[IMCY] Yukata & Saree Trial Event

  We are going to have "Yukata & Saree Trial Event" for mothers of  pre‐school children(0-6 years old children) at the Hodogaya Childcare Support Base, Kokkoro on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013, from 11:00 to 12:30. No reservation required and it's free of charge.  
  Kids can also try on yukata and play there with toys and friends.Those who would like to try on yukata/saree, please come in clothes easy to change, for example a camisole and a pair of leggings.
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[EVENT] Group "WA" International Party 4th August in Higashi-totsuka

Group "WA" is an international exchange organization based in Higashi-totsuka.
Official Website

They are going to have "Party Party" on August 4th, 2013, from 13:30-15:30 at Totsuka Kumin Katsudou Center.

Please find more details in the PDF.