by Jill Shiraki | Sep 4, 2021 | Classes & Events
Sun, Oct 17, 2-3:30 – Chiura Obata: Art and Life Inspired by Nature
Co-presented as part of Ashby Village Arts and Culture Series
World-renowned American artist and distinguished UC Berkeley professor, Chiura Obata (1885-1975), is considered by many today one of the foremost California landscape painters of the 20th century.
His seminal work depicting the High Sierra was created nearly 100 years in 1927, and was captured vividly in the book Obata’s Yosemite. Obata’s art and his philosophy of gratitude and reverence to “Dai Shizen”– Great Nature — continues to resonate with admirers both new and old. As people today search for inspiration and healing as stewards of our planet, a fresh look at Obata’s art and life afford lessons for everyone. “Paintings must give to others the kinds of feeling about Nature that Nature gives us. If we pass this along, not just to art lovers but to everybody, our friends, our community, our country, it is the best possible promise for peace in the future.”
His granddaughter Kimi Hill has consulted on numerous books and exhibitions about her grandfather, including a recent retrospective at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. As family historian Hill also edited the book Topaz Moon: Chiura Obata’s Art of the Internment which tells the story of the Obata family, one of the thousands of Japanese-Americans stripped of their homes and livelihoods and incarcerated during WWII.
RSVP to info@ashbyvillage.org with “Chiura Obata” in the subject line.
Automated AI captioning will be available at this event.
by Jill Shiraki | Sep 3, 2021 | 50th Anniversary
Oct 21, 7 pm – Cultivating Community: Legacy of Centers in the East Bay
a program in celebration of J-Sei’s 50th Anniversary
Looking back at the evolution of J-Sei in celebrating its 50th anniversary, we recognize the efforts that spanned the East Bay from the spark that was ignited by the East Bay Japanese for Action. Join us to hear from our guests remembering the Berkeley Nikkei Center, Eden Senior Center and Sakura Kai Senior Center that initiated services for Japanese elders.
Tets Maniwa, Berkeley Nikkei Center
Pam Honda, Eden Senior Center
June Sakaguchi and Amy Shinsako – Sakura Kai Senior Center
These programs continue as cornerstones of the community and have evolved to meet the changing needs.
Find out how they evolved, organized, and continued to serve the needs of their constituents. RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “East Bay Centers” in the subject line.
by Jill Shiraki | Aug 27, 2021 | Classes & Events
Usagi Pouch Craft Workshop
Friday, Nov 19, 9 am to 3 pm
Spend a day with us handcrafting a Usagi (Rabbit) bag to carry your phone, small necessities, or shopping list. Instructor Carolyn Hayashida has been sharing her sewing and creative crafting skills with J-Sei for the past 20 years. She will share her stash of fabrics for you to choose from as well as most other supplies – including cotton for pouch and lining, felt, embroidery and invisible thread, and pattern. Please bring one package of “Extra wide double fold bias tape -1/2” wide in a color of your choosing and matching thread for the front of the pouch.
Workshop fee: $30 (includes material fee of $5) RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “Usagi” in the subject line. A J-Sei To-Go lunch can be reserved, or bring your own lunch. Space is limited, sign up now.
by Jill Shiraki | Aug 27, 2021 | News
J-Sei Home Head Cook
J-Sei Home seeks a Head Cook to prepare meals for the elderly with experience in Japanese cuisine, and familiarity with American, Western, Chinese and other Asian cuisines. Experience in working in a restaurant setting, menu planning, cooking for the elderly and adjusting to dietary restrictions is desired. We seek a self-starter and highly motivated individual who works well with a team of staff, caregivers, and Administrator. J-Sei Home is a residential care home located in Hayward, California. Work hours are Mon-Fri from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm.
For more information, see job description. To apply or for more information, contact Mary Hart, Administrator, J-Sei Home by email mary@j-sei.org
J-Sei Home Caregiver
Full-Time and Part-Time positions available
J-Sei Home seeks FT/PT Caregivers for its small residential care facility located in Hayward, California. This warm and supportive home is a service of J-Sei, a community-based non-profit that is dedicated to the respect and care for older adults. We seek a calm and compassionate individual to assist with the personal care needs of residents and may include laundry, meals, and housework.
For more information, see job description. To apply or for more information, contact Mary Hart, Administrator, J-Sei Home by email mary@j-sei.org
by Jill Shiraki | Aug 27, 2021 | COVID-19, News
Dear J-Sei Community,
In light of the rise in COVID-19 infections and concern for the rapid spread of new variants, we will require all people entering the J-Sei building to be fully vaccinated. Proof of a recent negative test will no longer be accepted for entry. The policy of being masked and socially distanced while inside the building remains the same.
For Emeryville Building Entry
- All visitors must show proof of vaccination and sign in with a staff person.
- Register as a class participant or volunteer ahead of time.
- Upload or bring proof of full vaccination.
- Complete J-Sei Waiver & Release of Liability.
- Respond to daily health symptom check at the door.
- Wear a mask covering your nose and mouth.
- Stay at least 6 feet apart from others.
Thank you for understanding and adjusting with us as we try to protect everyone in our community.
Stay safe and take care of each other,
Diane Wong
Executive Director
Message posted August 6, 2021
