Griffith Shukan News

Thursday, 27^th November  2008 

CONTENTS:   

1.     Club Grading & End of year party Saturday 29th November - Reminder

2.     A Few Word From Jutta Sensei

1.     Club Grading & End of year party Saturday 29th November - Reminder

It has come around very quickly but Christmas is closing fast and another Aikido year is almost finished.  But not before we see some fantastic gradings in the morning beginning with the Aiki-kids, then finishing with the adult kyu gradings which includes 2^nd kyu and 1^st kyu (hakama) gradings. 

Immediately after the gradings we will have our end-of-year parties.  The kids’ party will commence with the aiki-nippers after their class at 9.30am in the grounds of the old School Age Care building (N49) a couple of doors down from the dojo.  They will be joined by the Aikikids at 10.30am. 

At 12.30 -1.00pm the adults will adjourn to a shady spot in one of three parks / shady areas just off Orange Grove Rd / Toohey Rd (Toohey State Forest) at Tarragindi.  We will put our foot on an exact location (i.e. beat the crowd) early that morning and precise directions will be given on the day.  It will be only 1-2km from the Dojo.  If it rains we will stay at the dojo.

The club will supply some basics for both the kids’ party and the adults’ lunch.  But please bring along a plate and some drinks to make it a memorable long lunch.  Please remember that your plate will have to survive for the duration of the gradings so you may need an Esky (which would be handy) or bring something that won’t spoil.

2.     A Few Word From Jutta Sensei

Dear Griffith Aikido Members/Students,

I am quite sad to be missing the grading on Saturday, 29^th and also the Christmas party – the Fun Day of the Year, but am looking forward to all the new colored belts on my return on 14^th December.

I am off to Bahrain for 2 weeks to visit my daughter.  And as they say, family first. 

This is just to say, good luck on the day.  I know you all practised well and the grading should be a breeze. 

I would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and relaxed Festive Season.   I hope to see you all in 2009 with restored energy and ki extension towards your next grading.

Keep safe!

Best wishes,

Jutta

Griffith Aikido Newsletter Editor

Shirin Mohebbi

Email:  shirin(AT)internode.on.net