GET READY FOR AN EXCITING NEW YEAR!!!

Training in Kung Fu and Tai Chi will STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY, RELIEVE STRESS, IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY and give you SELF CONFIDENCE.

Kung Fu is the MOST FUN WAY TO GET FIT!!!

You will be challenged, stimulated and energized after each class. Kung fu is the most complete workout, and is an excellent alternative to Jogging, Aerobics and the like.

Registration for the 2009-2010 year  is upon us.

Plan to attend the registration, at the Dakota Community Center, and learn more about our programming for the upcoming year.

Now is the time to plan your Fall schedule and activities.
The 2009-2010 Martial Arts registration & student renewals are being held on the following dates:

• Tuesday, September 8, 2009 (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
• Thursday, September 10, 2009 (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
• Saturday, September 12, 2009 (10:00am – 2:00 pm)

Visit our registration booth in the Great Hall – 2nd floor of the Dakota Community Center (1188 Dakota Street).

All Kung Fu and Tai Chi Classes will start on Tuesday, September 15, 2009.

See the Class Schedule for times.

The MOD Squad yearly wind up at St Vital Park was a huge success again, with a great turnout, as usual.

The Plum Blossom year end to the Kids Program is always signaled by the annual BBQ and wind up in St Vital Park.  Simo Peggy, with help of senior students such Effie and Mira, did a fabulous job of organizing the venue, and effortlessy pulled off a seamless and fun filled event. Great Job!!! Thanks from all of us, that appreciate your efforts.

The wind slowed things up for a bit, as the  TSN the head cook and his assistant Mr. Tu had to fashion a low tech wind screen out of tin foil, to get the heat up in the BBQ pit.    Talk about being resourcefull!!!  Once this  was accomplished, the food was cooking fast and furiously.  Sijay Anessa did a fabulous job of cooking, organizing and making sure the other cooks didnt burn anything.  Anessa also treated us to the some awesome tasting sticky rice and fruit in coconut milk …..YUM! We are so lucky to have such great cooks among our midst.  As usual, the quality and assortment of goodies was way over the top, and we will be working off the delicious cheesecake that Mira and Donovan brought for weeks to come.

While the cooks were busy, Tai Simo kept the kids and parents at bay playing frisbee .  After the eating fest, the fun continued with games of  Bocci Ball and Volleyball to work some of that food off

As for the Kids….. there was some great laughter going on with an exiting game of touch football.     It was wonderful to see so much commaraderie among them and witness first hand the new and lasting friendships that were formed through out the year.     Hugs were given all around as we said “see you in September” to each other. It’s time for the Kids to be Kids and enjoy the rest of the Summer.

Have fun….and be Safe everyone!

Tai Sifu Neil and Tai Simo Peggy

June Testing for Junior Ranks was a success, last evening.

All participants were well prepared, and passed their examinations.  Results of the rank testing are as follows:

Carly – White Sash

Igor – White Sash

Zack – White Sash

Steven – Orange Sash

Scott – Green Sash

Austin – Green Sash

Chase – Green Sash

Congrats on the great testing, and thanks to the dedicated instructors that have been so helpful this year!

Join Plum Blossom Team Awesome in supporting Winnipeg’s Palliative Care Community !!

Last year, Plum Blossom Team Awesome raised $1200.00! Let’s try and beat that number for 2009!

“Hike for Hospice”

When: Sunday, May 3, 2009
Registration 12:30 pm
Hike 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Where: Promenade, Canwest Global Park

What: Beautiful 5 km walk around Riverfront Drive. You can walk, run, skate, bike! Bring your family, walk your dog! Come out and get some excercise while helping “Plum Blossom Team Awesome” support a great cause! All Hikers who raise a minimum $100 will recieve a T-shirt. There are some great prizes to be won for Adults & Kids who collect the highest pledges. All Hikers will recieve free refreshments and Manitoba Pork will be there again serving delicious hot pork on a bun. Plum Blossom’s Lion Dance Team will be performing and there will be other entertainment as well.

How: Pick up your pledge form from Sifu Peggy and start collecting pledges, or you can donate a $20 flat fee. All pledge forms & money to be turned in to
Sifu Peggy by Thursday, April 30,2009.
You can also sponsor our team online at
http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?teamID=109962&LangPref=en-CA

All proceeds will stay in Winnipeg to support Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba. We strongly believe that all Manitobans should have timely access to Palliative Care Education and End of Life & Bereavement Support Services.

Thanks to everyone for your support!
Tai Sifu Neil and Sifu Peggy

Congratulations to the Adults and Kids that passed their grading this morning.

It was a great test, with everyone showing tremendous technique and knowledge. Keep up the great work!

Sifu Peggy

MASTER TESTING LIST FOR APRIL 18, 2009

ADULT KUNG FU CLASS

KIDS KUNG FU CLASS