Healthy Aging: Managing Money, A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances

by | Feb 9, 2026 | Classes & Events, Featured

Healthy Aging: Managing Money, A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances

Thursday, March 19, 2-3:30 pm

J-SEI 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances, how to prepare for future care costs and the benefits of early planning. RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “Managing Money” in the subject line.

Flavors of Spring 2026

by | Jan 13, 2026 | News

Join us for a festive afternoon of food, wine, brew and live music.

Discover must-have silent auction items and

try a spin in the raffle drawing.

Regular ticket price is $200, from February 9th.

Purchase tickets online or send checks payable to:

J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608.

Must be postmarked by March 22, 2026.

For more info, contact Tiffany Nguyen, tiffany@j-sei.org

 

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Note: Purchasing Tickets Online

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flavors of Spring?

Flavors of Spring is a special tasting event that brings the community together to share in exceptional eats, drink, live music, and company while raising funds to support J-Sei’s senior services and cultural family programs.

What is J-Sei and how will it benefit from my participation?

J-Sei is a community and cultural organization that brings together generations of families in the East Bay through a broad array of services and programs. We promote a multi-cultural and multi-generational approach to to supporting older Japanese Americans and the broader aging population.

Proceeds from the Flavors of Spring 2026 event will help frail older adults remain healthy and happy in their community through critical programs such as our meals on wheels service. We help more than 700 individuals and their families every year in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

For more FAQs and to learn more, click on the button below.

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Become a Sponsor

J-Sei provides a wide range of services and cultural programs for a diverse population of older adults and families with a unique ability to serve the Japanese American community. Your generous participation will provide critical support for our mission to support those in need.

Sponsorship Levels

Hasu (Lotus) – $10,000

Sakura (Cherry Blossom) – $5,000

Matsu (Pine) – $2,500

Take (Bamboo) – $1,250

Ume (Plum) – $750

Learn more about the sponsorship levels, benefits and acknowledgements by clicking on the button below.  Any questions, contact Ky Lam by email ky@j-sei.org or call (510) 654-4000, ext 108.

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Silent Auction

J-Sei’s Silent Auction includes original artwork, handmade crafts, ceramics, jewelry, gift certificates for restaurants or services, etc.  If you are interested in making an In-Kind donation,  contact Lindsay Oda at lindsayoda@gmail.com

Rockin’ The Boat, Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement

Rockin’ The Boat, Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement

by | Dec 29, 2025 | Classes & Events

Rockin’ The Boat, Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement

Meet Author/Photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Never-before-seen photographs tell the story of the beginnings of Asian America in the 1970s from immigrant generations in Chinatowns, Japanese American youth and multigenerational community activism from California to New York.  Personal reflections from those photographed bring the reader into the experiences of the times. Born in Altadena, a suburb of Los Angeles, activist and photographer Mary Uyematsu Kao attended UCLA during the struggle to establish Asian American Studies on campus. Having worked at the Asian American Studies Center at UCLA for 30 years, she is well known for her graphic design work for AASC Press publications, including the Amerasia Journal.

Kao will be joined in conversation with activist Shoshana Arai. The event is co-presented by Eastwind Books of Berkeley and J-Sei.  

RSVP on Eventbrite.

Healthy Aging: Fall Prevention for Seniors & Caregiver Tips

by | Dec 29, 2025 | Classes & Events

Healthy Aging: Fall Prevention for Seniors & Caregiver Tips

Wednesday, January 28th, 1-3 pm

We’re delighted to welcome Erin Wakida, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience in acute hospital care and ICU early mobility, for a special presentation to support safety at home for seniors with practical tips for caregivers. She will be joined by acute care PT colleagues: May Wong, who will offer insight on balance, strength and core stability; and Elle Lintera who specializes in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

Together, they will cover essential topics, such as recognizing fall risks, making simple home modifications, practicing core strengthening exercises, and learning how family caregivers can support mobility without putting themselves at risk. Attendees will also receive practical tips on safe transfers, energy conservation, and communicating effectively with healthcare providers. RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “PT” in the subject line.

Discover Japanese American History in Monterey

by | Dec 29, 2025 | Classes & Events, Other News

Discover Japanese American History in Monterey

Friday, February 6, 2026

Join us for a chartered bus trip to explore Japanese American History in Monterey. Visit the JACL Heritage Museum, located at the historic JACL Hall. Founded in 2008, the JACL Heritage Museum is committed to developing a local resource center that houses artifacts and documents that explain the Issei and Nisei contributions in many fields: fishing oceans for abalone and sardines; farming the rich land; working in canneries on Cannery Row; operating retail fish businesses on old Fisherman’s Wharf; mixing business and social life in old nihonmachi, and competing in sports. A current, unfolding project will present historical photographs, artifacts, and architectural models that document life in the internment camps during WWII. 

Then, visit the Monterey Museum of Art to see “Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo” curated by ShiPu Wang. This exhibition reveals a broader picture of the American experience through artworks and life stories of three Japanese American women from the pre–World War II generation. With paintings and drawings by Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo, the exhibition spans eight decades and reveals both the range and depth of these artists’ careers and connections that have not been explored previously. 

Join J-Sei for an engaging trip to the Monterey Museums. The trip is $75 per person for a roundtrip chartered bus trip and bento from Ocean Sushi.  

Reserve your space, by clicking on the button below.  More details to follow.

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