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Discovering the Deep with George Matsumoto at Monterey Bay
Discovering the Deep Ocean with Monterey Bay Aquarium (Virtual)
Thursday, July 14, 6:30 pm
How deep and vast is the ocean with a great expanse to explore. Join us for this special opportunity to hear about the deep sea from Dr. George Matsumoto, senior education and research specialist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Bringing together science and technology, MBARI is helping to transform the field of oceanography, making it possible to explore and understand our ocean–which covers more than 70 percent of our planet.
MBARI is working toward a future where the breathtaking majesty of our ocean is fully visible, a future where our home-grown technology is scaled globally to monitor and predict ecosystem changes, and a future where the most important frontier we have left is healthy and resilient. With engaging and informative short video clips, MBARI brings the deep ocean to us.
Please RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “deep ocean” in the subject to receive the ZOOM link. Enjoy this program with the family, adults, kids, grandparents – a multigenerational exploration!
Main photo: Scientists of Monterey Bay Aquarium, University of Hawaii, and Cal State Long Beach tag a young white shark as part of Project White Shark, a multi-institutional research collaboration. 2010 Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s 1,100 volunteers help support its mission of inspiring ocean conservation. 2010 MBARI
Staff and volunteers engage with visitors at the Open House event. 2010 Monterey Bay Aquarium
The deep-sea crown jelly Atolla typically has one tentacle much longer than the rest. This trailing tentacle may help the jelly snag prey. 2019 Monterey Bay Aquarium
J-Sei Returning Classes – on Wednesdays
IN-PERSON
We welcome back the Japanese classes and Mah Jongg Club to J-Sei with a new day set for Wednesday afternoons, to begin on August 3rd.
Japanese 1A (1-2 pm) & Japanese 1B (2:15-3:15 pm)
Learn the basics of Japanese conversation. Nobuko Satake taught Japanese language at El Cerrito High School and brings her experience and joy of teaching Japanese language and culture to J-Sei. With simple instruction and an engaging style, she encourages an ease in learning Japanese.
Mah Jongg Club (1-3 pm)
Over the past two years, the J-Sei Mah Jongg Club members have continued to keep their minds sharp and enjoy the camaraderie with an online weekly game. With hopes to renew friendships, Hiroshi Satake will offer hybrid Mah Jongg to encourage in-person community interaction and maintain an online experience for those who choose not to gather.
All individuals who are interested in participating are required to pre-register online and show a Proof of Vaccination and Booster. We require masks to be worn indoors at J-Sei and for participants to sign a daily COVID-19 health waiver upon entering the building. Thank you for helping us keep our J-Sei community safe. To register.
Fall Prevention: Introduction to Balance
Fall Prevention: Introduction to Balance (11 am – 12 noon)
Do you fear falling? Do you feel less than confident as you walk? This class is designed to strengthen your legs, hips & upper body. We use gait exercises to increase confidence during direction changes & standing. We do simple eye exercises to help with special awareness. The class is gentle and is a combination of sitting, standing & walking.
Susan Sullivan works as a fitness coach, Pilates & yoga instructor and has stayed limber dancing for over 50 years. Full session of 8 weeks (Sept 21 – Nov 9) is recommended. Suggested donation: $40-50. Priority is given to first-time participants.
All individuals who are interested in participating are required to pre-register online and show a Proof of Vaccination and Booster. We require masks to be worn indoors at J-Sei and for participants to sign a daily COVID-19 health waiver upon entering the building. Thank you for helping us keep our J-Sei community safe. To register.
Sansei Granddaughters – Group Tour
J-Sei Group Tour to Sansei Granddaughters Exhibit at Tanforan
Thursday August 11th, 11 am
Join us for a gallery tour with artist Shari Arai DeBoer. We will arrange to travel by BART or meet at the gallery for a group tour, enjoy lunch and conversation, For reservations, contact jill@j-sei.org with “sansei” in the subject line.
Sansei Granddaughters’ Journey features the work of five noted third generation (sansei) Japanese American artists who have dedicated their wide-ranging art careers to honor the legacy of the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. The participating artists are Shari Arai DeBoer, Ellen Bepp, Reiko Fujii, Kathy Fujii-Oka, and Na Omi Judy Shintani. A new art exhibition called “Sansei Granddaughters’ Journey: From Remembrance to Resistance” is on display from Sunday, July 24 through Saturday, Sept. 3 at the AZ Gallery at the Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, CA.