Participants Wanted! Super Introductory Go Course for Brain Health Care

(For beginners and those with no experience!) Would you like to enjoyably work on improving your health while learning the rules of Go and basic techniques?

　This course is part of Inagi City's dementia prevention measures.

　By learning Go, we aim to maintain and improve cognitive functions and physical and mental health. Additionally, for those interested, forming independent groups to engage in community activities is intended to lead to sustainable brain health care.

Course Content

　This content is designed for beginners and those with no experience, covering everything from explaining the rules, basic playing techniques, to how to conduct a match.

　A brain vitality check test will be conducted at the beginning and at the end of the course.

　The latter half of the course includes follow-up for forming independent groups and practical volunteer activities for multigenerational exchange through Go.

• Go Super Beginner Course Flyer (PDF 1.0MB)

Event Period

From Wednesday, September 17, 2025to Wednesday, February 4, 2026Every Wednesday during this period

・A total of 19 sessions (No sessions on November 19 and December 31)

・About the Briefing Session
An orientation session will be held at the same venue on the following dates. Those who will participate in the course must attend the orientation session.
Wednesday, September 3, 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM

Event Time

From 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM

- Health checkups and follow-up sessions are until 3:15 PM

Venue

Welfare Center (2nd Floor, Preventive Care Classroom)

Eligibility

For Inagi City residents aged 60 and over who are inexperienced or beginners in Go

Contents

• Introduction to Go Course (For Beginners and Inexperienced)
• Brain Vitality Check Test
• Follow-up for forming independent groups to engage in community activities (practical volunteer activities for multigenerational exchange through Go)

Application

Necessary

Application Deadline

Friday, August 22, 2025

Cost

Free

Number of recruits

About 16 people (first-come, first-served basis, priority given to those who can participate in all sessions)

Contact & Application

The application form below,

Or please apply by phone

Senior Welfare Division Senior Welfare Section 042-378-2111 (Extensions 220, 228)

Application Form

• Go Super Beginner Course Application Form(External Link)

Details of Schedule, etc.

• Go Super Beginner Course Flyer (PDF 1.0MB)
  Please refer to the contents of this flyer for details on the schedule and content.

Map of the Venue Surroundings

• Inagi City Welfare Center (7 Momura)(External Link)