April 26 - Train trip to Little Tokyo, Los Angeles- free
Join us at the Metrolink Station in Claremont and be ready to board the 10:34am train to Union Station. We will walk 4 blocks to Little Tokyo, visit a few gardens and shops, eat lunch and return on the 5:37pm train back to Claremont. This is not a tour but a group trip, so you will buy your own tickets, pay for your own lunch and so forth. For more information, please call Susan at (909) 624-7770.

April 27 - The Secret Teachings of Aikido Reading Group 4-5:30pm no charge (but you will need a book).
This group will meet on the last Sunday of each month to discuss Aikido philosophy guided by the new book, The Secret Teachings of Aikido and Ronald Rubin's and Susan Perry's leadership in Aikido and Philosophy. Please have a book (available through the shop at Musubi Dojo or aiki.com) if you want to join this group. Class is held at Musubi Dojo, 1420 N Claremont Blvd. #204A, Clmt. For more information, call (909) 624-7770.

May 18, 2008- The Yogic Breath: Yoga Workshop with Susan Perry 3-5pm $25
Learn more about your breath, its importance, and some Yogic breathing practices. A full breath can only happen when you're relaxed. This workshop will focus on teaching you the full breath. Class is held at Musubi Dojo, 1420 N Claremont Blvd. #204A, Clmt. For more information, call (909) 624-7770.

June 8 - Introduction to Raw Food Preparation with Bennett McClellan, $25 More to come on this event with is Aiko Institute's 4th in its cooking series!

July 26, Aug 2, Aug 9 and Aug 16: Concert Under the Stars Community Fundraiser 2008.
Be entertained and served a fine meal while you sit with friends under the evening Summer sky of Claremont's foothills...All this for only a $50 tax-deductible donation to Aiko Institute! For each $50 donation, we are authorized by the Hafif Familiy Foundation to give you a ticket to Concerts Under the Stars for your chosen date. Buy your tickets through Aiko Institute, who, because of the generosity of the Hafif Family Foundation, is able to use the entire $50 donation to support its programs. This is the most "aiki" solution to fundraising as all parties benefit: Aiko Institute enjoys financial support, you enjoy an evening's meal and entertainment and the Hafif Family Foundation enjoys the success of a well-thought out and creative way to support the good work of local non-profits. Please call (909) 624-7770 or email Susan at info@aikoinstitute.org to buy tickets. We're starting early this year!

In 2008 you can look forward to the following events:

• Open Circle at Mutsu An Tea House
• Philosophy of Magic classes
• American Indian Philosophy classes
• Budo Zen Art shows
• Cooking classes
• Japanese Tea Ceremony
• and more...

All events take place at Aiko Institute (unless otherwise noted), 1420 N Claremont Blvd # 204A, Claremont, CA.
For more information call 909-624-7770 or visit www.aikoinstitute.org
Aiko Institute, a non-profit 501c3 educational institute