IN OUR NEW EMERYVILLE HOME - J-Sei

SUMMER 2016
Volume 45 | Issue 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Monday Lectures
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Summer Workshops
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J-SEI NEWS
Call for Home-Delivery
Drivers & Kitchen Help
J-Sei moved out of our old facilities on May 19 with the first day of classes
and the senior nutrition program taking place in Emeryville on May
25. Moving operations after decades in one place was a challenge but
we are settling into the new space and miraculously finding all of our
documents, equipment and other necessities. All of us will be adjusting
to the new facility and more importantly we are working hard on your
behalf to create a supportive and warm center that provides services that
are helpful and beneficial to the community.
J-Sei Home
24954 Cypress Avenue
Hayward, California 94544
P: (510) 732-6658
F: (510) 732-6633
Lunch Program
As I write this article, I am watching our very first Intergenerational Dance
Jam class working out in our atrium! This is truly the moment that I have
been waiting for over the past 15 months. When things got tough, I just
imagined this exact vision in my head. Now that I see people enjoying
the new space, exercising, laughing with old and new friends, and
learning new skills it cements the belief that all of our efforts will provide
more services and enjoyment to individuals and families!
J-Sei
1285 66th Street
Emeryville, California 94608
P: (510) 654-4000
info@j-sei.org | www.j-sei.org
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Join us for Lunch
by Diane Wong
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Summer Classes
IN OUR NEW EMERYVILLE HOME
We invite all of you to try a new class, attend a presentation, share a
lunch with us – the possibilities are endless! Many thanks to Jill Shiraki,
Education Coordinator who is leading the efforts to implement our
new programs. She will describe all of the new exciting offerings on
pages 2 and 3. I also want to thank Vickie Kawakami, Senior Nutrition
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Honoring the Legacy of
the Issei
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Another Fantastic
Flavors Event
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J-SEI EVENTS
Family Festival
J-Sei Basketball Games
10 The Floating Lantern
11 RESOURCES
Senior-Center
Partnerships
12 Staff Information
Save the Date
J-Sei Newsletter
Contributors
Editing: J-Sei Staff
Layout: Gregory Magofña
Images: Suzie Sakuma
Diane Wong
J-SEI SUMMER SCHEDULE
J-Sei Summer Special is 2 free “new-to-you”
classes. Summer classes generally held JuneJuly, but may vary. Check with instructor.
Monday
QiGong
Mondays, 10 - 11:30 am
Discover the Qi or life force through meditation, body posture, movement, and breathing to improve your health, spirituality, and
focused intention. Qi Gong is an ancient
Chinese health care system that translates
as “life energy cultivation”. Instructor: Carlos
Seaton; Fee: $5
Crafty Mondays
1st Monday, 12 - 2 pm
Enjoy an afternoon making creative paper craft projects and other handcrafted
Asian-inspired design items. Come enjoy
time together to create something new.
Instructor: Betty Jo Yamamoto. Fee: $5
Monday Lectures
2nd Monday, 12 - 1:30 pm
Stay healthy, active and wise with speakers
on aging, wellness, community, and culture.
See “Monday Lectures”
Kimekomi Doll Class
2nd & 4th Mondays, 12 - 3 pm
Learn the craft of Kimekomi Doll making
which were traditionally made with a molded wood base intricately affixing scraps of
kimono fabric to create elegant figures.
Instructor: Sadako Delcollo; Fee: $5
Tuesday
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Watercolor Painting
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
Experience the subtle strokes of watercolor painting that can transform the simple
beauty of everyday life on to paper. Renowned artist Wendy Yoshimura began
painting as a young girl off the coast of
Hiroshima where she had moved with her
family following their incarceration at Manzanar during WWII. She has been painting
ever since and began teaching seniors nearly 20 years ago. Develop skills, learn techniques, and discover a new form of focus
and creative expression.
6 classes: $48 Senior; $54 General
Pull Up A Chair Exercise
Tuesdays, 10 - 11:30 am
Come join in gentle stretching and movement exercises to improve your circulation,
strength and overall health and well-being.
Pull up a chair or stand as you are able for
centering and core balance. Ruby Okazaki
has been teaching yoga and fitness for over
20 years with the Berkley Adult School, and
welcomes the opportunity to continue to
serve J-Sei seniors.
4 classes: $20; Drop-in: $6/class
Writing Our Histories
Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am
We all have stories to tell and poems in our
hearts that are yet to be discovered. Join
the writing class to find your own voice
through the skillful techniques and gentle
coaxing of writer Grace Morizawa. Fee: $1
Sewing and Alteration
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 9 - 11:30 am
Fine-tune your sewing and alteration skills
and work on rewarding projects with expert
seamstress Mary Mitsuda. Fee: $6
Community Ukulele
Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2 pm
A lively strumming brings joy to both the
musician and community in this class directed by Susan Sullivan. Fee: $5
Wednesday
Calligraphy
Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 am
The art of calligraphy shares the beauty of
words and enhances one’s focus and finger
dexterity. Practice the refined art of lettering with Jimmy Koide. Fee: $3
Tech Connect
Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 am
Learn how to use the laptops and other
devices. No reason to fear technology, support is on hand to help you with the basic
tools available to discover resources at your
fingertips for news, recipes, events, and
to keep in touch with family and friends.
Drop-in for the Laptop Orientation with
Steve Adachi and develop techno-ease.
Drop in: $5; Laptop Use: Free
Thursday
Quilting
Thursdays, 9 - 11 am
Piecing together fabric to create unique designs takes
different shapes and forms in the class taught by Carolyn
Hayashida. A beginner’s class to learn quilting techniques
and traditional patterns is taught by Kathy Uyeno. Fee: $1
Minyo no Odori
Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 am
The joy of the dance can be discovered through Japanese
folk dance or Minyo no Odori that encompass many styles.
The summer session will include Bon Odori and Wa Odori
which are performed in a circle. The dance forms often
consist of four or five different movements that are repeated in sequence throughout the music. The odori routines
are gentle yet use most of the body that helps with balance and stretching. Sensei Keiko Allen looks forward to
returning to J-Sei to teach. 4 classes: $20, Drop-in: $6/class
Make and Bake with Polymer Clay
12-2 pm
Thursdays, create wonderful, functional art and jewelry
with polymer clay. Learn how to make intricate patterns,
mix colors and mimic other materials with a few techniques. The pliable clay is easy to work with, can be baked
instantly and with a few finishing touches, completed the
same day. Try creating hashi oki (chopstick rests), bowls,
sculpture, beads, pendants and more. Artist Steve Kasamoto discovered polymer clay and remains fascinated with
the medium and its endless possibilities. 4 classes: $20;
Drop-in: $6/class
LUNCHES
On-Site Lunches
Monday-Thursday | 11:30 am
Seniors 60+
2-4/week pay $4
Once/week pay $5
Non-seniors pay $8
We feature a Japanese menu.
Each lunch provides 1/3 of
the required daily allotments
(RDAs) of vitamins C and A. Meal
nutrition and quality are very
important to us. We cater our
lunches from Musashi Restaurant.
A two-day advanced lunch
reservation is appreciated to
ensure availability.
Delivered Lunches
We also offer home delivered
meals to seniors 60+ in various
East Bay cities. Monthly menus
are available at J-Sei and online at
www.j-sei.org.
Fabulous volunteers in J-Sei’s new kitchen!
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MONDAY LECTURES
WHAT IS JAPANESE AMERICAN CULTURE?
Ryan Takemiya, J-Sei
July 11, 12:15 pm
When a group of people migrate to another part of the world and take their culture with
them, their culture slowly begins to change. Over time, things change so much that those
people are unable to refer to themselves by their original name and must find a new name for
themselves. Examples of this abound throughout history. Now that Japanese people have been
in America for over 150 years, has our culture started to change at all? What are the differences
between Japanese culture and JA culture? And are these differences big enough to say that
we’ve become an entirely different community yet, or are we still very Japanese? Explore this
fascinating idea with Ryan Takemiya, lecturer on cultural studies.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: WHY AMERICANS AGE THE WAY THEY DO
Dr. Judy Tan
August 8, 12:15 pm
Ever wonder why we deal with certain health problems here in America while people in other
countries do not? The social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are
born, grow, live, work and age. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of money,
power and resources at global, national and local levels. The social determinants of health are
mostly responsible for health inequities - the unfair and avoidable differences in health status
seen within and between countries. Dr. Judy Tan is an assistant professor of medicine at the
Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) at UCSF.
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Jimmy Koide’s caligraphy class
SUMMER WORKSHOPS
INTERGENERATIONAL DANCE JAM
Saturdays, July 9 & 16, August 6 & 13, 10 am to 12 noon
Join J-Sei for a fun & friendly two-hour work-out that offers three 30-minute dance classes:
Salsa with Keiko, Hula with Takako, and Hip Hop with Judy. All generations are welcome and
no experience is needed. Begin with a gentle warm-up and end with a relaxing cool down
guaranteed to leave your body and mind happy and fulfilled. The class is designed to be
shared, so bring another generation with you. All levels welcome.
Drop-in: $15 Adult; $10 Senior; $5 Youth age 10-16
HIP HOP WORKOUT
Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 pm; 4-week sessions in July & August
Sweat and groove to this upbeat, fun and friendly hip hop dance workout. Dancing to
contemporary, retro, reggae and R&B music will help to demystify hip hop. A new dance will
be taught each session and drop-ins are welcome at any time. All ages and levels welcome.
When Judith Kajiwara first saw hip hop dance, she was blown away. She told herself, “I’ve got
to learn that!” She took her first class in 2000 and was a total klutz! But she bravely persevered
alongside all the super-kool young folks, until she was hooked.
4 classes: $40/month; Drop-in Fee: $12
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J-SEI NEWS
JOIN US FOR LUNCH!
J-Sei is now serving its delicious meals at our new
Emeryville home located at 1285 66th Street. We
had our inaugural lunch on Wednesday, May 25,
with delicious treats made by Amy Shinsako and
Haruko Nagaishi. Seniors enjoyed a delicious meal
and received a grand tour of our new home. They
were also able to sign up for the many new and
exciting classes J-Sei is offering. That being said, I
hope you will drop by for a visit! If you would like
lunch please give a call a couple days in advance
so we will be sure to have a lunch available for
you. Our lunch program begins at 11:30am. Please
contact Vickie at 510-654-4000, ext 20.
CALL FOR HOME DELIVERY
DRIVERS AND KITCHEN HELP!
J-Sei has moved into a fabulous new building
and already it is bubbling with energy. Our new
education coordinator Jill Shiraki, has developed exciting new
classes that include dance, crafting and cooking. We invite everyone
to drop by to see J-Sei’s new home.
Enjoying dessert in the Atrium
We also have more people joining us for lunch which has been wonderful. Our lunches are still
served at 11:30am. The meal is delicious, nutritious, and catered from Musashi Restaurant. With
our growth, we could use a few more helping hands in the kitchen as we prepare the lunches
for delivery and for service in our sunny dining room. If you are interested in volunteering please
give a call (510) 654-4000. We will be glad to give you a tour and let you know more about
our program. The volunteers normally arrive at 9:30 am and stay until the dishes and pots are
washed and dried – around 12:30 pm.
Our home delivery program routes are also growing. We could use more volunteer drivers.
Volunteer drivers need to have a valid CDL and auto insurance. Currently, we could use drivers
on Tuesday and Wednesday. The drivers arrive at 11:15am to pick-up their routes, cold and
hot packs and can make up to 9+ delivery stops. We deliver to elders who are home-bound
anywhere from South Richmond/El Cerrito, Berkeley and to the Oakland area. If you can’t make
a full commitment now, think of being a back-up driver. When a driver can’t make it in, our subs
play a vital role insuring our elders receive a hot meal.
One of my more recent substitute drivers Glenn Yamaguchi, told us how much he enjoys
delivering meals. He visits old family acquaintances and it gives him a good feeling that he is
helping. Many of our dedicated volunteers have said this as well. Again, please contact Vickie at
(510) 654-4000, if you would like to volunteer with J-Sei.
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HONORING THE LEGACY OF THE ISSEI
by Tyler Takata
My Issei great-grandparents, Kensuke and Shiki Ito, settled in the East Bay after farming in Nevada. My
great-grandmother, Shiki, greatly appreciated the programs of JASEB (J-Sei’s predecessor).
Beginning with my great-grandmother, the Ito family has maintained a multi-generational relationship
with J-Sei, J-Sei’s lunch program and classes like flower arranging and yoga provided Issei like my greatgrandmother an outlet and community.
Involvement with J-Sei continued through Kensuke and Shiki Ito’s children. Daughters Tomi Isono and
Taka Watanabe prepared lunches that other volunteers, like their brother Tom Ito, delivered. A recipient
of these lunches was my grandmother, Yoshiko Adachi, one of Shiki’s and Kensuke’s daughters.
My father, Wayne Takata, currently serves on the J-Sei board. He recently showed members of the
extended Ito family J-Sei’s new building.
On the tour was one of Shiki and Kensuke Ito’s granddaughters, Jane Watanabe. Inspired by her
family’s past involvement with J-Sei, Jane organized 17 other Ito family members to make a collective
contribution to J-Sei’s “Honor the Legacy” Campaign and dedicate a room to Shiki and Kensuke Ito. Jane
explains that she and her family feel it is important to recognize how Kensuke and Shiki Ito worked hard
to establish themselves and create a positive legacy for their family.
Respecting the past grows difficult with the passage of time, and each new generation faces the task
of remembering the contributions of their elders. Jane, her cousins, aunts, uncles and parents are
recognizing the challenges Shiki and Kensuke Ito faced and the enjoyment that the Ito family has
received from being a part of the Japanese American community.
By dedicating a room to Shiki and Kensuke Ito, the Ito family is honoring the memory of Issei pioneers
and giving their family’s past a place in the future.
For more information on the “Honor the Legacy” Campaign, contact Diane Wong at (510) 654-4000 x18 or
diane@j-sei.org.
IN OUR NEW EMERYVILLE HOME (cont. from p. 1)
Coordinator and her highly dedicated volunteers for moving the nutrition program to the new
site without missing a single day of home delivered meal service. Staff all chipped in to pack
and relocate and we really appreciate Suzanne Otani, Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
for keeping the operations moving throughout the hectic process. Also, thank you to super
volunteer Kathy Yonemoto for organizing and donating our recyclables to a local school
program.
Thanks to so many of you who have generously joined our capital campaign Honor the Legacy:
Building Heritage through Each Generation. More on the campaign above. Of course none of
this would be possible without the vision and leadership of the Board of Directors. What an
excellent job of assessing community needs and working towards positively impacting more
families.
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ANOTHER FANTASTIC
FLAVORS EVENT
J-Sei’s third annual Flavors of Spring
did not disappoint, as over three
hundred guests mingled and dined
in the beautiful Berkeley City Club
ballroom on Friday, April 22. The Junko
Kenmotsu Group and jazz guitarist
Eric Swinderman provided the perfect
musical backdrop as attendees moved
from room to room, bidding on silent
auction items and sampling the
Delicious tasting from the Five Restaurant at the Hotel Shattuck
delicious offerings from local restaurants,
wineries, breweries and specialty food vendors. Attendees gave high marks to the party-like
atmosphere, where they could reconnect with old friends and make some new ones, too.
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SAKURA DONOR
Kava Massih Architects
with Don Kasamoto
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MATSU DONORS
• Boxer & Gerson, LLC
• Ned & Caroline
Isokawa*
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TAKE DONORS
• Abacus Products, Inc.–
Greg & Aili Yoshii
• Berkeley Bowl Market
• Kaiser Permanente,
Public Affairs, East Bay
• Mechanics Bank
• Korman & Ng Real
Estate Services
• Glenn & Arleen
Takayama
• MOMIJI DONORS
• Advantage Electric
Supply
• Asian Network Pacific
Home Care & Hospice
• Berkeley Buddhist
Temple
• Berkshire Vintage
Senior Living
• Buddhist Church of
Oakland
• Alameda County
Supervisor Keith
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Russell & Karol Doi*
El Cerrito Royale, A
Berg Assisted Living
Community
Paul & Joan Fujii*
Mark Fujiwara & Jane
Yamashiro*
Fukumae & Saman, LLC
Peter Fukumae
Blaine Honda, DDS
Karlsson & Lane, An
Accountancy Corp.
Kokoro Assisted Living
Gary Lee & Lisa
Oyama*
Dr. Leroy Morishita
& Barbara HedaniMorishita
Moriwaki, Imai & Fujita,
Inc.
Matt & Sharon
Morizono
Mari Nakamura Design
Aki & Emi Nakao*
Rockridge Optometry
Senior Helpers
Glenn & Amy
Shinsako*
Chris & Arlene
Swinderman*
Wayne Takata & Wendy
Adachi*
Stephen & Dorine
Tanaka
• Jane Tanamachi*
• Tokyo Fish Market
• Diane Wong*
A big thank you to Union
Bank for a long history of
partnership
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RESTAURANT AND
BEVERAGE VENDORS
• Abura-Ya Restaurant
• ACT Catering &
Jazzcaffe
• Alpha Omega Winery
• B-Dama
• Bayview Café at
Lawrence Berkeley
• Cookiebar Creamery
• Drake’s Brewing
Company
• Five Restaurant at
Hotel Shattuck
• J-Sei Home - Chef
Kinoshita
• Kinder’s Meats, Deli &
BBQ
• Lama Beans Café
• Mahoney’s Seafood
• Montclair Baking
• Monticello Vineyards
• Musashi Restaurant
• Numi Organic Tea
• Ozumo Oakland
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Pacific Cookie
Company
Peerless Coffee & Tea
Postino
Preston’s Candy & Ice
Cream
Purity Organic
Red Bay Coffee
Rock Wall Wine Co.
Semifreddi’s
Sumo Roll, Inc.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
• ABC7 News
• Alegro Chocolate
• Alameda Bicycle
• American
Conservatory Theater
• Artbeat Salon &
Gallery
• Bakesale Betty
• Balletto Vineyards
• Bell Wine Cellars
• Belly Uptown
Restaurant
• Berkeley Repertory
Theatre
• Berkeley Symphony
• Blue & Gold Fleet
• Buttercup Grill & Bar
• Cache Creek Casino
Resort
• Cal Shakes
• California FlowerMart
EVENTS
FAMILY FESTIVAL
Free Crafts, Entertainment and Family Fun!
Sun, Sept 11 — El Cerrito Community Center
You have been looking forward to this all year - J-Sei’s Family Festival will be held on Grandparent’s
Day Sunday, September 11 at the El Cerrito Community Center. Our Family Festival is unique in that
everyone can participate in hands-on activities and demonstrations. Take a seat in the sun to listen
to Japanese musical groups, try your hand at an old or new craft, or sample delicious and unique
food from various booths. All generations are invited to attend this free event with activities that
children can enjoy. The Family Festival is J-Sei’s annual event to bring multiple generations together
to celebrate and perpetuate the unique culture that we share. If you have ideas for Japanese craft
or food demonstrations or entertainment, please call Diane at 510-654-4000 x18.
THE 40 AND OVER BASKETBALL GAMES ARE SET
Hey Old-timer hoopsters! It’s time to dust off those basketball
shoes and start getting in shape. J-Sei’s annual 40 and over
Basketball Games is set for October 15 at Alameda Point Gym,
Alameda. Sign up your 3 on 3 basketball team or join as a free
agent. Connect with long time friends. Bring the family to
participate in free throw and 3 point shooting contests. Volunteers
and donor sponsors will be recognized. Your $60 donation includes
custom t-shirt, lunch and raffle. Check out pictures and information
from past events on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.
com/JSeiBasketballGames/. Sign up or get more information
contact Russell Doi 510-234-2665, russdoi35@gmail.com. Thank
you!
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Castro Valley Bowl
C’era Una Volta
Restaurant
Clift Hotel, San
Francisco
Cline Family Cellars
El Charro Mexican
Dining
Field Stone Winery &
Vineyard
Fine Arts Museums of
San Francisco
Fritz Underground
Winery
Joan & Paul Fujii
Richard Furuzawa
Fuse Box
Hair Solano
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Harbor Bay Tennis Club
Gary Hoshiyama
Itani Ramen
Betty Kano
Steve Kasamoto
Ladera Vineyards
Lalime’s Restaurant
La Mediterranee
Ledson Winery
Lee’s Florist
Marc 49 Wine Bar
Markham Vineyards
Meal Ticket Restaurant
The Melting Pot of
Larkspur
Monticello Vineyards
Michael Nagamoto
Aki & Emi Nakao
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Nan Phelps
Photography
Oakland Athletics
Community Fund
Judy Ogata
Pacific Cookie
Company
Pedroncelli Winery
Rick Quan Productions
Philippa Roberts Store
Rick & Ann’s Restaurant
Hiroshi Sakai
Suzie Sakuma, Event
Photographer
San Jose Sharks
Sharron Sue
Stone Bridge Press
Sumito’s Floral Design
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Sumo Roll, Inc.
Takara Sake USA, Inc.
Mark Tanaka
Stephen & Dorine
Tanaka
Jane Tanamachi
Kevin Toyama
Jerry Tsukihara
Tucker’s Ice Creamery
VJB Vineyards & Cellars
Mitzie Yamamoto
Christine Yamashiro
Kay Yatabe
YJM Photography &
Gallery of Fine Art
Yo Sushi, Albany
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JAPANESE RITUALS & REMEMBRANCE:
THE FLOATING LANTERN
Saturday, August 6th, 1 to 3 pm
Toro Nagashi or floating lanterns are released upon
the rivers to allow ancestor spirits to depart at the end
of the Obon season. Since 1945, the ritual has become
an act to honor atomic bomb survivors, remember
the departed, and to pray for peace in Hiroshima.
Hear from Marie Mutsuki Mockett, author of “Where
the Dead Pause, the Japanese Say Goodbye”, who
ventured on her own journey of grief. In March 2011,
her family was prohibited from burying her Japanese
grandfather’s bones at the family’s Buddhist temple
located 25 miles from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear
power plant. As Japanese mourned thousands of
people lost in the disaster, Mockett also grieved her
American father who had died unexpectedly.
Learn about the Japanese rituals of remembrance,
hear from a Hibakusha survivor, and create your own
floating lantern to remember a loved one. Then, join
J-Sei participants at the Berkeley Japanese Floating
Lantern Festival at Aquatic Park from 6:30 pm to 9:00
pm. Those unable to join can have their Toro Nagashi
released upon the bay and photographed by J-Sei.
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SENIOR CENTER PARTNERSHIPS
BERKELEY NIKKEI
SENIOR CENTER
1901 Hearst Street, Berkeley
(510) 809-5202
Director: Kayo Fisher
2nd Saturday - 10 am to 2 pm: exercise, yoga, sing-asong, art and craft, calligraphy or sumi-e, dance, blood
pressure clinic, entertainment and fundraising, homemade Japanese lunch
4th Saturday - 10 am to 2 pm: Celebration of the month
birthday, art and craft, hot Japanese Lunch ($3)
EXTENDING CONNECTIONS
Buena Vista United Methodist Church
2311 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda
(510) 522-2688
It’s a time for fellowship, to learn new things, and enjoy
support and encouragement from each other.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month
from 9:30am-1pm at Buena Vista Methodist United
Church in Alameda. Each Wednesday begins with fitness
using stretch bands, weights, and Tai Chi followed by
a coffee break and sing-alongs to old Japanese and
American classics. Lunch is served at 12pm; special
program from 11am-12pm; birthdays are celebrated
on 2nd Wednesdays. A $2 donation to the church is
requested. For more info, contact (510) 522-2688. See
you there!
EDEN SENIOR CENTER
EDEN Japanese Community Center
710 Elgin Street, San Lorenzo
(510) 276-9786
The Eden group comes together on the 2nd and 4th
Thursday each month from 10 am to 1 pm.
Volunteers provide leadership and support for all
program activities. Activities include exercise, singing
and crafts, birthday and holiday celebrations, movies,
occasional speakers and lunch. The Eden group also goes
on field trips during the year. Contact the center directly
for dates.
For more information, please contact the center on the
2nd or 4th Thursday of the month.
SAKURA KAI OPEN
HOUSE SENIOR
CENTER
6500 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito
(510) 778-3406 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Coordinator: Setsuko Doi
Cultural and educational program for
seniors on 1st and 3rd Saturdays.
Our classes help enhance health with
yoga, taiso , hula and line dance;
improve skills in technology and selfimprovement in karaoke, calligraphy;
ukulele with crafts and Mah Jong
games; socialize and enjoy delicious
Japanese lunch; celebrate monthly
birthdays.
First Saturday
Taiko, Mah Jong, craft / origami, iroiro,
blood pressure screening, conversational
Japanese, sit down and stretch yoga,
men’s group, English Wi-Fi, karaoke, line
dance, Japanese computer/Wi-Fi
Third Saturday
Taiko, Mah Jong, craft / origami,
Japanese calligraphy, iroiro, ukulele,
conversational Japanese, light exercise
or laughter and health, men’s group,
line dance, English Wi-Fi, conversational
English, Japanese computer/Wi-Fi, music
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Special Upcoming Events:
July 2 43rd Anniversary Celebration
Aug 6 99th Birthday Celebration
Sept 3 Lecture on “Physical Therapy”
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NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
C O M M U N I T Y • C A R E • C U LT U R E
1285 66th Street
Emeryville, California 94608
www.j-sei.org
BERKELEY, CA
PERMIT #619
ADDRESS SERVICE
REQUESTED
Please participate in J-Sei’s
“Honor the Legacy” Campaign
STAFF CONTACTS
Diane Wong, MSW
Executive Director
(510) 654-4000, x18
diane@j-sei.org
George Kono
Van Driver (Mon & Tu)
(510) 654-4000, x14
george@j-sei.org
Karen Waters
Program Coordinator
(510) 654-4000, x13
karen@j-sei.org
Jill Shiraki
Education Coordinator
(510) 654-4000, x19
jill@j-sei.org
SAVE THE DATE!
Mary Hart, MA, NHA
J-Sei Home
Administrator
(510) 732-6658
mary@j-seihome.org
Suzanne Otani
Bookkeeper/ Admin
Assistant
(510) 654-4000, x10
suzanne@j-sei.org
Miyuki Iwata, LCSW
Bilingual Case Manager
(510) 654-4000, x11
miyuki@j-sei.org
Veta Jacqulin
Part-time Case
Manager
(510) 654-4000, x12
veta@j-sei.org
Ryan Takemiya
Van Driver (W & Th)
(510) 654-4000, x14
ryan@j-sei.org
Vickie Kawakami
Senior Center Site
Coordinator
(510) 654-4000, x20
vickie@j-sei.org
Jul 4
4th of July: J-Sei Closed
Jul 9
Intergenerational Dance Jam
Jul 11
Monday Lecture: What is
Japanese American Culture?
Jul 16
Intergenerational Dance Jam
Aug 6
Intergenerational Dance Jam
Aug 8
Monday Lecture: Why Americans
Age the Way They Do
Aug 13
Intergenerational Dance Jam
Sep 5
Labor Day: J-Sei Closed
Sep 11
Family Festival
Oct 15
J-Sei Basketball Games