Chigerie Class Christmas Party 12/10

Centerpiece is a stuffed character that plays "Jingle Bell Rock" (and of course rocks) when you pinch a foot. (I think I "won" this at one of my Circle parties years ago). The Japanese ladies loved it! And also a small poinsettia that Barbara and I got to give to our Sensei after the party, both on a table runner that I brought from my DR table. Of course, I'd rather eat at a Japanese restaurant, but our Japanese friends think it's a huge treat to eat at our club on base. Go figure . . . (grass is greener?)


Our Christmas 2010 Chigerie Class from left to right: Jo-san, Murakami-san (behind Barbara), Hamada-san, Margie, Sensei Fujii-san, Yamamoto san, Okazaki-san, and Nakamura-san. Our little class is shrinking. I will soon be the only American left. Guess my Japanese will have to improve . . .


After our luncheon, we've stopped by to show the ladies Jackie Allen's new cultural center. Look at this beautiful Christmas quilt on her comfortable chair inside the front door. We've been watching this building's amazing transformation for months now. It's located on Rte 188 (near where the new road intersects) on our way to sushi.


Upstairs is a HUGE all-purpose room & I think the ladies are impressed.


Cute Raggedy Ann's in kimono - just some of the cute decorations and crafts.