Keirokai 2023
Information for NCS Keirokai 2023
An event to honor our distinguished elders, eighty years of age and older, living in Lethbridge and area. On this occasions, honorees, families and friends gather to celebrate those who were instrumental in building our Japanese Canadian community of the decades.
Date and time
Saturday October 21, 2023
Reception 5pm
Dinner service 6pm
Honoree attendance must be confirmed by Saturday October 6, 2023
Grand Ballroom
Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge
320 Scenic Drive South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B4
Ticket information
Honorees 80+ as of December 31, 2023 are free
General admission ages 13-79 $50
Children ages 6-12 $15
Children 5 and under free
Tickets must be purchased by Saturday October 6, 2023
No refunds after October 13, 2023
If paying by cash please contact
email: info@nikkeiculturalsociety.com
Phone: Darcee Richardson 403-394-5390
Phone: Lori Yokoyama 403-633-0828
Meal information
Plated Prime Rib Dinner 10oz
Artisan Breads
Maki Platter
Prime Rib
Oven Roasted Rosemary Potato
Roasted Entree Vegetables
Tiramisu
Coffee/Tea
Sake will be provided at each table
Cash bar
Liquor – standard brands 1oz. 6.50
Premium Liquor 1 oz. 7.50
House Wine, per glass 7.50
Premium Wine, per glass 8.50
Domestic Beer, per can 6.50
Import Beer, per can 7.50
Coolers, per can 8.00
Soft Drinks & Juice 2.00
Performances by
Deanna Oye and Peter Monaghan
A Stroll Through the 50s and 60s
Originally from Lethbridge, bass baritone Peter Monaghan recently returned from Vancouver where he completed graduate studies and commenced a burgeoning performance career, appearing on a recurring basis with Pacific Opera Victoria, Edmonton Opera, and in concert with the Calgary Philharmonic and Lethbridge Symphony Orchestras. He is joined by pianist and NCS President, Deanna Oye, a specialist in collaborative performance and Associate Professor of Piano in the U of L Department of Music. Our musical selections for Keirokai 2023 traverse a wide range of popular music from the 1950’s and 60’s that will bring back memories and make you want to sing along!