Hope & Peace in 2022

Hope & Peace in 2022

by | Jan 27, 2022 | Classes & Events, Other News

HOPE & PEACE in 2022!

We invite you to a Virtual Oshogatsu Celebration, a special program with Claudine Naganuma to share her work with Dance with PD and their trip to Kyoto on Friday, January 28th, 1 pm

With more challenges to endure, we call on the Year of the Tiger to bring strength and determination to carry us through.

A special chirashi bento is available by pre-order for pick-up.  Suggested donation: $12  

To RSVP for ZOOM link, email jill@j-sei.org with “Hope & Peace” in subject line.

Peace About Life: Dancing with Parkinson’s

featuring Claudine Naganuma, artistic director of dNaga Dance Company

Friday, January  28, 2022 1 to 2pm PST

 

Celebrating 20 years with dNaga, artistic director Claudine Naganuma will share about the artistic process, art as a tool for healing, Dance for Parkinson’s and their performance at the World Parkinson’s Congress in Kyoto. Claudine will be joined by Cathy Wake Quides who will share reflections on Dance for PD and performing with dNaga in Japan.

For more information about Dance for PD® or dNaga visit dNaga.org

Photo by Solitaire Miguel, dancer Claudine Naganuma

Book Cover Photo by Matt Haber

Oshogatsu Bento

We do miss dining with you.

Although we cannot be together in person, we are offering a limited number of chirashi bento by Chef Yuji for a $12 donation.  The bento pick up times on Jan 28th will be assigned for 12 or 12:30 to maintain social distancing protocol.

Please complete your order below. You can indicate the number of bento you are ordering by clicking on the comment box and adding a note to us.

If you have any questions or would like to order by phone, please call J-Sei  at (510) 654-4000

Peace About Life, Support the Work

Peace About Life: Dancing with Parkinson’s, a book in both English and Japanese, offers first-hand accounts of struggling, thriving, re-defining identity, and finding peace while living with Parkinson’s disease. Claudine Naganuma, artistic director of dNaga Dance Company and certified Dance for PD® instructor, spent years interviewing dancers living with Parkinson’s disease, as well as some of their neurologists. The interviews were then taken into the studio to inspire and serve as audio for dance pieces.

The book is available for $20 with all proceeds to support Dance for PD free workshops.  Order the book below or make a donation to support dNaga Dance Co.

Senior Housing: Finding the Right Fit

Senior Housing: Finding the Right Fit

by | Jan 26, 2022 | Classes & Events, Other News

Senior Housing: Finding the Right Fit
Thurs, Feb 10, 2 pm

With advanced age, transitions in the home, health and mobility concerns, isolation, and other care needs, how do we determine what options are available and what is the best fit for ourselves or our loved ones.

Learn about the different types of senior housing scenarios and level of care provided. Consider your priorities and what questions to ask when you visit different senior housing locations.  Miyuki Iwata and Veta Jacqulin, J-Sei Case Managers, will provide a framework to begin this conversation. We invite you to bring your questions and share your experience with finding senior housing options.

Consider options in advance for yourself and loved ones. Begin the conversation.

RSVP for the ZOOM link with “Senior Housing” in the subject line.

J-Sei COVID-19 – Delay of On-Site Class Re-Opening

J-Sei COVID-19 – Delay of On-Site Class Re-Opening

by | Jan 8, 2022 | COVID-19, Other News

UPDATE 1/24/22:  We will delay re-opening of In-Person classes until March 14, 2022. Stay safe and let us know if we can assist you in any way. We look forward to seeing you.

Due to the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19, J-Sei is delaying the re-opening of In-Person classes until February 1, 2022.  Most of the classes will offer online options. The instructors will provide more information for online options.

J-Sei continues to monitor the information provided by the Center for Disease control for the State of California and the Department of Public Health in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.  And while the news and information is a lot to filter through, we aim to do our best to maintain the safest practices and protocol.

The following recommendations from the City of Berkeley, you may find helpful as we “up the tools” for our safety and precautions.

Please let us know if we can assist you or your family members as we navigate this set back.

 

RECENT NEWS from the City of Berkeley – January 7, 2022

WITH UNPRECEDENTED SPREAD OF COVID-19, UP THE TOOLS FOR YOUR PANDEMIC GAME
Know how and when to isolate, test, vaccinate and mask

Berkeley, California (Friday, January 07, 2022) – You may just feel like you have the sniffles or a common cold, but you should treat it as COVID-19: stay home unless you get a negative test, isolate as required locally and notify those you may have seen recently.

For the rest of us, blunting Omicron’s spread and severity requires upping our game with the tools we’re already familiar with. Use boosters to stay up to date with vaccination. Double mask or, better, use an N95 or KN95. Meet outdoors with others and keep indoor spaces well ventilated. Budget your risk knowing that risk is extremely high.

These steps now take on greater importance as the hyper-infectious Omicron variant tears through our community, doubling the cases of even our highest previous spike. While these acts help protect you and those you love, they are particularly important for the vulnerable among us, such as the elderly or immunocompromised. [READ MORE]

J-Sei COVID-19 – Booster Update

J-Sei COVID-19 – Booster Update

by | Dec 21, 2021 | COVID-19, News

Dear J-Sei Community:
 
Due to the high transmissibility rate of Omicron and the winter surge, we are taking important steps to keep everyone healthy and safe. For the best protection for our community, all individuals on site at J-Sei will need to show proof of their booster to enter the building starting on January 17, 2022.
 
For those who have had their last COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months ago, it is recommended that you get a booster.  The following links provide more information on the booster vaccination.
 
 
 
Those with extenuating medical circumstances should let us know so that we can figure out the best course of action should they not be able to receive a booster. Contact Diane Wong at diane@j-sei.org.
 
We are so sorry that more precautions are needed at this time. We greatly appreciate your cooperation and support as we work, as best we can, to maintain a safe environment for the community.
 
 
Diane Wong, MSW
Executive Director
 
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REGISTRATION
 
All on-site class participants and active volunteers are asked to register in advance or make an appointment with a staff member to register on-site.
 
 
J-Sei Volunteer Registration – https://tinyurl.com/J-Sei-Volunteer-Reg
 
For those active at J-Sei who are already registered as a volunteer or class participant, the following form can be completed to show proof of booster:
 
 
 
My Senior Center
 
We are implementing My Senior Center, a new electronic system to monitor the activity at J-Sei, beginning in January 2022. Once you are registered on-site, you will have access to your own account and activity.  This will allow for more efficient in-take in the building with a swipe of the keycard or input of your phone number.  A daily health check concerning COVID-19 can be completed electronically upon entry.  This will also help J-Sei to monitor and track its activity for contact tracing and reporting to funders.  Staff will be available to train you on use of the new system.
 
 
Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Workshop

Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Workshop

by | Dec 21, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News

Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Sat, Jan 22 or Sun, 23 from 1 to 4 pm

Shibori, derived from the Japanese word “shiboru” which means to wring, squeeze or press, is an ancient technique of resist dyeing. While there are many traditional techniques such as knotting, stitching, pole wrapping, or clamping that create different patterns, the Indigo dyeing of natural fabrics creates distinctive deep blue and white products that are uniquely Japanese.

Workshop Fee: $30 covers the dye, tools and 1 tea towel. Participants are welcome to bring 1 additional item (pillow case, tshirt, pair of socks) or up to 1 yard of cotton fabric to work with. Sign up early for this hands-on workshop and experiment with creating your own one-of-a-kind design. RSVP to jill@j-sei.org, indicate “Shibori” in memo with preferred date.  WORKSHOP IS NOW CLOSED.  Please RSVP for Waiting List.

The workshop has been rescheduled for Sat, March 19 & Sun, March 20.

 

 

 

           

 

 

For Pre-Registered Participants: 

To pay in advance electronically, use the payment box below. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, please pay on the day of the workshop.