Last chance- Melbourne Aikido T-Shirts

Dear Members,

We are running off a limited number of T-shirts for 2009. The T-shirts will feature the "ki" calligraphy as seen on the new light box. They are available in long and short sleeves. If you would like one, please register your name by email or sign up at the dojo. Final date for orders is Tuesday the 24th of Feb.

arigato!

Admin

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who donated blankets, towels and lots of other animal friendly things. Your donations will be greatly appreciated by the animals left homeless by the bushfires.

And a big thanks to Keyla for organising us all!

bushfire help

Dear dojo Members,



The fires which have swept through Victoria have had a big impact on all of us, and many of us are looking for ways to help. There are many organisations collecting donations, clothing and blood - and we can all do something, even something small, that will make a difference.



The RSPCA is calling for help to care for and treat animals affected by the bush fires. They need:

OLD BLANKETS - if you don't have any a neighbour might

OLD TOWELS any size

OLD SHEETS

BAGS OF CAT or DOG FOOD - just one bag will help

DRINKING VESSELS - old bucket, plastic dish (ice cream container)



If you have any of these things that you can spare, please bring them along on Thursday as Keyla will be collecting to take to the RSPCA.


Arigato!



Admin

Dojo Dinner!

Good food, good company, no backfalls....

Dojo Dinner

Hi All

Reminder for those wishing to attend the first Dojo dinner of the year.

Details

7PM Sat Jan 31

Shinjuku

148 Sydney Rd Brunswick

If you would like to attend please RSVP email or put your name down on the flyer at the dojo before Saturday afternoon so numbers can be given to Shinjuku.

Partners welcome.

Australia Day Long Weekend

Dear Members

The dojo will be open on Saturday 24th of January. However the dojo will be closed on Monday the 26th of Jan for Australia day. Classes resume as normal from Tuesday the 27th of Jan.

Argiato!

Melbourne Aikido

Dojo diary dates

This year is going to be a busy one!  Here’s a list of what’s planned for the year . 

Saturday 31^st Jan

Dojo Dinner at Shinjoku in Sydney Road to kick off the year and welcome new members

Sunday 1^st March

Sydney Road Street Festival, we’re having an information stall so however can come along and help out would be great

Saturday 7^th March

Dojo Open Day, this will just be regular classes but we encourage you to invite along friends and family who might be interested in Aikido to come and see what it’s all about

Sunday 29^th March

Dojo bushwalk,  a drip trip out to the country to get the blood moving before winter sets in

Sunday 3^rd May

Community Day, where the dojo comes together  to do something for the community

Saturday 20^th June

Winter intensive, a full afternoon of Aikido to warm you up for winter followed by a hearty dinner

Saturday 17^th October

Annual Demonstration, the dojos first annual demonstration all friend, family, colleagues and acquaintances invited

Saturday 14^th and Sunday 15^th November

Dojo retreat, a weekend of Aikido in the country