Happy February

Thanks to everyone that came out to our Annual Shinnenkai. We had a great time! This month, we'll be playing volleyball, doing Bingo at Heiwa Terrace, and taking a trip to King Spa!

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King Spa & H-Mart

There's something our everyday American lives are sorely lacking... And that's time spent sitting together in a huge onsen! Join us at King Spa on Sunday, February 26th!

Come relax in the sauna, the fire room, ice room, salt room, charcoal room, base rock room, amethyst room, pyramid room, and Bul Ga Ma room. Entrance is $25 and it even has a movie theater, juice bar, and restaurant to enjoy!

We will meet at King Spa in Niles at 2:00 PM, and after a few hours of enjoying the facilities, we will go to the nearby H-Mart. While there, you can stock up on all your favorite Asian food items!

Please RSVP to Dan Martin at social@jetaachicago.com. Carpooling can be arranged by JETAA. Please let us know if you need a ride or are willing to be a driver.

See you there!

White Day Yakiniku & Karaoke

There's a very special holiday coming up, and JETAA would like to celebrate it with you. St. Patrick's Day? No, why White Day of course! One month after Valentines' Day is the day in Japan for men to give gifts (typically white chocolate or marshmallows) to their counterparts to show appreciation for the Valentine's Day gifts given that year.

Come celebrate White Day at San Soo Gab San, a delicious Korean-style yakiniku restaurant in Lincoln Square. After dinner, we will go to karaoke at Lincoln Karaoke.

Saturday, March 10th
Yakiniku: 6:30 PM, San Soo Gab San
Karaoke: 9:00 PM, Lincoln Karaoke

The cost is $25 for dinner and $10 for karaoke (does not include beverages). Please pay in advance here.

Looking forward to celebrating with you!

Indoor Volleyball

The new Indoor Volleyball season has started! Games are at St. Andrews Gym, 1697 West Addison, Chicago, IL, with the schedule below. It only requires a one-time fee of $30. Those interested should email Dan Martin at social@jetaachicago.com.

February 14th, 9:15pm
February 21st, 8:15pm
February 28th, 7:15pm

Bingo at Heiwa Terrace

February 16th is bingo at Heiwa Terrace!

Come volunteer your time to read bingo numbers and meet those staying at the community. It's really fun and everyone there is always so pleased to see us! It will be on Thursday, February 19th at 7pm.

Email Tom Osugi at tosugi@gmail.com with questions.

Heiwa Terrace
920 West Lawrence Avenue # 1
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 989-7333

*right next to the CTA Red Line Lawrence stop

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Japan in Chicago Events

Moving Forward: Life After the Great East Japan Earthquake: A new traveling exhibition documents the March 11, 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami will be at Rockefeller Chapel from January 15th thru February 20th. The UCLA Paul I. and Hisako Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies and The Kahoku Shimpo, a local newspaper in Sendai, have come together to organize the exhibition, which features a collection of images focusing on the stories of those who have survived the crisis and begun to move forward. Visit Rockeller Chapel's Visual Arts page for more information.

Japan Earthquake and Tsuname Photography Exhibit: Chicago Sister Cities International is currently developing an exhibit of photographs chronicling the devastation and recovery efforts from The Nikkei, the leading Japanese business newspaper. These photos will be on display March 12-16 at the Illinois Thompson Center (100 E. Randolph) and March 21-31 at Block 37 (180 N. State). Both exhibits are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Naomi Hattori at nhattori@chicagosistercities.com

March Executive Meeting

All JETAA members are welcome to attend our monthly Executive Board meetings. The next one will be held at the JETRO office (1 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL) on Tuesday, March 6th, 6:30 - 8:00. Dinner is provided to all who attend.

Stay Tuned for Upcoming Events!

Look out for more information about our winter nabe party and next Nihongo Dake dinner. Also, save the date for our Earthquake Remembrance and Fundraiser that will be held on April 14th. More details coming soon!

Ideas?

Do you have ideas for something new and fun you'd love to do with the JETAA community? We're always looking for new and fun activities to do together! Email our president, Robert Corder, at president@jetaachicago.com and share your ideas