Flavors of Spring 2024

by | Feb 29, 2024 | News

 2024 Flavors of Spring
A Tasting Event

Friday, March 29, 2024

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Bloc15, 252 2nd St, Oakland

 

Join us for our 8th Annual Flavors of Spring, J-Sei’s signature food tasting event to be held on Friday, March 29, 2024.

With delicious samplings by local chefs who represent the Bay Area’s rich culinary scene curated by our own Chef Yuji Ishikata, over 450 attendees will enjoy an evening of live music, a silent auction and interactive festivities at our new venue, Bloc15.

Your participation in this event will support J-Sei’s wide range of life enhancing services to a diverse population of older adults.

Tickets $150 per person. Purchase event tickets online or mail check payable to J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608 in an envelope postmarked by March 22.

For more information, contact Tiffany Nguyen at tiffany@j-sei.org or visit www.j-sei.org.

 

SPONSORS

SAKURA

Kei Matsuda & Charles Rick

Reiko Yamashita Nabeta

MATSU

Anonymous

Karen & Thomas Morioka
Linda Okahara & Balaram Puligandla
Glenn & Arleen Takayama
Fred & Margo Takemiya

TAKE

Abacus Products – Greg & Aili Yoshii
Berkeley JACL
Buddhist Church of Oakland
Paul & Joan Fujii
Fujikawa Family
Blaine Honda
Aki & Emi Nakao
Peter & Lynn Nakaso
Leroy & Barbara Morishita
Ray & Judy Ogata
Quin Oaks Investment Group
Glenn & Amy Shinsako
Jane Tanamachi
Dr. Himeo Tsumori
Betty & Doug Yamamoto
Zero Net Energy Center, San Leandro

UME

Anonymous
Berkeley Bowl Marketplace
Berkeley Buddhist Temple
Children’s Dentistry – Nicholas Ching, DDS
El Cerrito Royale, A Berg Assisted Living Community
Peter M. Fukumae CPA
Groundswell Group
Karlsson & Lane
Wendy & Vas Kiniris
Alan & Bonnie Maeda
Monterey Market
Matt & Sharon Morizono
Aaron and Susan Muranishi
Art Ramirez and Janice Otani
SCAN Health Plan
Visual Harmony Interiors, LLC
Kay Yatabe

SAVORY TASTINGS

Hiroshi’s Catering

Joodooboo

Ox & Tiger

Ok’s Deli

Kiri SF

Alan Hirahara, Private Chef

DESSERT TREATS

SanDai

Chef Yuji Ishikata

Cheryl Lew of Laney College & Montclair Baking
 

DRINKS

Mikami Vineyards
Jizake Quest
AXR Napa Valley
Monticello Vineyards

 

 

33rd Annual Crab Feed

33rd Annual Crab Feed

by | Dec 31, 2023 | News

J-Sei’s 33rd annual crab feed  – Ticket sales are now closed!

We invite you and your family to join us in an updated format.  In an effort to build community gathering and in light of restrictions at the El Cerrito Community Center, J-Sei is moving our event to a new venue:  The Fratellanza Club which is one block east of J-Sei and has on-site parking.

Please enjoy your crab feast from 5 pm to 6:30 pm and then enjoy live band music, more socializing and a no-host bar from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.  There will be one seating time for this family-style event with no to-go meals.

Enjoy fresh Dungeness crab, Asian salad, garlic noodles, rolls, desserts, and beverages with your family and friends at J-Sei’s in-person, sit-down, family-style crab feed!  (Menu subject to change depending on availability of crab.)

Dinner tickets: adults $70, children 12 & under $25 (Sorry, no to-go meals.)

TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED!  Thank you for your support!

 

Two Options for RESERVATIONS

Sign up Online

(1) To pay online use the donorbox (in next column). For custom amount, calculate your total amount and type the amount. Check box to add the number of tickets in the comment box.

– OR –

Send by Mail

(1) Download and complete the form on the Crab Feed flyer.

(2) Send the form with a check and mail to: J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2023

J-Sei’s Artisan Faire 2023

by | Nov 22, 2023 | Classes & Events, News

J-Sei Artisan Faire

December 3, 2023, 11 am to 4 pm

In-person – One day only! 

Come shop with us!  J-Sei encourages creative artists in our midst to share their inspired designs for gift giving and to spread the joy. 

We feature handcrafted gifts, ceramics, jewelry, wearable art, tote bags, stationery, home decor, specialty foods, books, and more.

  • Enjoy a chance to meet our artists and artisans and do some shopping!
  • Support local businesses and try out new dishes with our Asian pop-ups.
  • Share in the holiday cheer with performances by J-Sei Singers, Let’s Groove, and others.

 

Okkon Pop-up featuring okonomiyaki

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Secrets of Tiger - an Asian bistro

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Fire and Spice - Northern Thai

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Shared Cultures - foraging and fermenting miso

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Mume Farm - crafting ume products

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Granddaughters, kitchen essentials by Shelby LaRosa

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Return of Artist DeLynda Deleon

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New Creations by artists Chiyeko Klarman and Carina Lee

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J-Sei Marketplace ASIAN POP-UPS

We invite you to join us in supporting creative
food ventures and local businesses!

Jane’s Homemade – gluten-free cookies & candies

Kim’s Sushi – assorted sushi rolls

Mume Farm – pastries and ume products

Musashi Bento – lunch bento to-go

Okkon Japanese Streetfood – okonomiyaki

O’Toole’s Fire and Spice – Northern Thai food & iced tea

Secrets of Tiger – Asian Bistro sandwiches

Shared Cultures – farm to ferment miso

Don’t miss Sunnie’s 3 kinds of kimchi, Fuzzy’s Fizzies, Movie Night’s Baker Dozen, and Anne’s Doggy Treats for sale in the Holiday Warehouse.

J-Sei is located at 1285 66th Street
(between Hollis St & San Pablo Ave) in Emeryville.

 

FEATURED ARTISANS

 Amy Funabiki –  Zipper Pouches

Anne Takizawa – Homemade Doggie Treats

Barbara Morita – Paper designed ornaments and cards

Carina Lee – Assorted Playful Knitted Creations

Carolyn Hayashida – Quilts, Totes and Bags

Carrie Yoshida -Cyanotype and Original Designed Cards

Chiyeko Klarman – Hand-built Pottery and Square Totes

DeLynda Deleon – Handcrafted beaded jewelry

Felicia Hoshino & Judith Kajiwara – Children’s books

Fuzzy’s Fizzies – Galco Soda Stop

Gerry Furuzawa – Original Watercolor Paintings & Prints

Harvest Land – Hand-screened Print T-shirts

Jane’s Homemade – Gluten-Free Cookies and Candies

Joanne Wong – Washi Paper Card Designs

Jun Hamamoto/San Quentin Origami – Origami Cards

Kayoko Designs – Jewelry

Koko Baker – Handwoven Scarves

Linda Matsui – Assorted handcrafted gifts

Movie Night Bakers – Homemade Cookies

Mume Farm – Ume products

Shared Cultures – Miso products

Shelby LaRosa – Granddaughters Scrubbies and other kitchen essentials

Sunnie Youk – 3 kinds of Kimchi

Teri Lee Pottery

Tracy Takayanagi Hui – Happi, Totes & Jewelry

Summer Sunday Fun-Day

Summer Sunday Fun-Day

by | Jun 29, 2023 | Classes & Events, News

Outdoor Volunteer Fair

J-Sei’s Summer Sunday Fun-Day

Sunday, July 16 – 11:30 am to 3 pm

Join us to enjoy a taste of summer fun at J-Sei as we thank all who are part of the wheels that keep us going – a flurry of volunteers. Bring your family and friends, order special bento offerings from our Bay Area chefs, meet others who are nourishing the community. Volunteer as a senior nutrition delivery driver, a friendly visitor,  tech support, arts facilitator or in other creative ways. Show your appreciation and become part of Team J-Sei!  

J-Sei Menu Bites

Pre-orders are now closed. Onsite sales begin on July 16 at 11:30 am! 

Sunday Fun-Day Sundae – 2 scoops, choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream, choice of 3 sauces or toppings – $8

Add-on – Another sauce or topping – $2

Local Moco Omusubi – 2 Musubi cut in-half (4 pieces) with all beef patty, egg and a side of gravy – $10

Glazed Chicken Wings – Karaage marinated chicken and glazed with tare – $14

Big Eye Tuna Tataki Salad – nectarines, cucumber, little gem, shiso, cherry  tomato and daikon ponzu dressing – $22

Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Truck-style Plate – Hawaiian garlic shrimp, mac salad and scoops of rice – $18

Entertainment

Hear the smooth strum of the ukulele by Sentimental Strummers.

Groove with the Old School Music playlist from J-Sei Nutrition staff.

Pre-order for Sunday Fun-Day

Be the first to wear your fan-gear proudly.

Order your T-shirts now.

$25

 J-Sei Volunteers – pick up your T-shirt and Sunday Fun-day packet when you arrive!

J-Sei Congegate Dining Re-Opens

J-Sei Congegate Dining Re-Opens

by | May 12, 2023 | News

 

J-Sei Nutrition Program Update

We are thrilled to announce that after 3 long years, we have reopened our onsite dining. We welcome you back to enjoy a delicious and nutritious lunch in a congregate setting.  Much has changed since we last served meals onsite so to ease back in, we will be offering dining bi-weekly.

Thursdays, May 4, 18, June 1, 15, and 29
11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Reservations are required.
Limited seating. Transportation may be available.

RSVP to Kathleen Wong at kathleen@j-sei.org or 510-654-4000 ext 105

COVID 19 Policy Update

by | Feb 17, 2023 | COVID-19, News

J-Sei COVID-19 Policy

updated on February 13, 2023

For all J-Sei participants, visitors and volunteers:

    • We no longer require proof of  vaccination and booster.
    • We support being cautious and strongly recommend that you wear a mask.
    • Free N95 masks are available onsite.
    • We remind you to sanitize your hands when you enter the building and wash your hands often.
    • Please continue to social distance when possible.

Upon entering J-Sei Emeryville, we ask that you:

(1) Complete and sign J-Sei’s Waiver Form (one-time only) and sign in daily.  For those returning visitors, a J-card can be issued to you for automated check in at the kiosk.

(2) Stay at home and refrain from coming to J-Sei if:

. You are not feeling well or have symptoms of COVID-19 or other illnesses.
. You have tested positive in the past 10 days.
. You may have been in contact with someone who has symptoms or has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 10 days.

(3) Inform J-Sei immediately if you test positive within the next three days following your visit to J-Sei.