by Jill Shiraki | Jan 30, 2020 | News
Flavors of Spring – 4/24 event cancelled
Sadly, we have decided to cancel this year’s Flavors of Spring event. While this news is not so surprising, given the pandemic, we are all very disappointed to not be able to enjoy an evening with you and acknowledge our event sponsors and donors for all the support given to J-Sei.
Although Flavors of Spring is cancelled, over half of the event sponsors have generously allowed us to utilize their gifts to support immediate program needs. Let’s take a moment to applaud their active involvement in helping us meet emerging community needs. A full list of these wonderful businesses and individuals can be found below.
Cancelled: Flavors of Spring
Friday, April 24th
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue
A tasting event to support J-Sei’s Senior Services and Cultural Programs
For more info, call (510) 654-4000. Go to Flavors of Spring on Facebook.
Sponsorship Opportunities – We are seeking support for Flavors of Spring with details provided on the Sponsorship Form. We look forward to speaking with you on how you would like to get involved. Please contact Diane Wong at flavorsofspring@gmail.com or call directly (510) 654-4000, ext. 18..
by Kathleen Wong | Dec 3, 2019 | News
We’re hosting our 29th annual Crab Feed & Drawing! Join us on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at El Cerrito Community Center with friends and family and celebrate with fresh dungeness crab! Enjoy a great time with live entertainment provided during each seating. Don’t forget to purchase your drawing tickets, too!
Contact us at (510) 654-4000 for dinner tickets.
Early Seating: 4PM to 5:30PM.
Late Seating: 5:30PM to 7PM.
Take-out is also available from 4PM to 6PM.
Hope to see you there!
by Jill Shiraki | Nov 8, 2019 | News
Click here for downloadable flyer
Join us for an afternoon of shopping and holiday cheer at our Asian Artisan Winter Craft Fair. J-Sei cultivates hidden artists in our midst and connects with many talented handicraft artisans. It’s our delight to share their original wares and creative work with you.
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ARTISANS
Carrie Yoshida -Assorted Crafts
Chiyeko Klarman – Handbuilt Pottery, Shibori, Japanese fabric jewelry
Harvest Land – Hand-screened Print Tshirts & Bags
Jane Yamashiro – Assorted Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Egg-Free Desserts
Jun Hamamoto – San Quentin Prison Origami
J-Sei Craft Corner – Various handcraft scarves, pouches, cards, & jewelry.
Koko Baker – Handwoven Scarves
Morita Arts – Paper and Fused-Glass
Mume Farm – Ume Products
Nagisa Yamamoto – Up-Cycled Linens
Nao Matsuzawa – Ceramic Design
Pam Wu, Jamie Totsubo & Nancy Shoji — Doggy Wear and Felted Dog Sculptures
Teri Lee – Functional Pottery
Tracy Takayanagi Hui – Kimono & Jewelry
Wendy Yoshimura – Watercolor Prints
ENTERTAINMENT
SENTIMENTAL STRUMMERS, a ukulele ensemble performing familiar and senimental tunes in English, Japanese and Hawaiian.
FLASH MOB, an energetic dance group, grooving to Motown, R&B and Hip Hop.
CICADA TRIO, an inventive mix of violin, keyboard and drums, creating a melodic fusion of sounds (before Bossanova).
KATSU CURRY BENTO LUNCH PREPARED BY SPECIAL GUEST
Chef Jensen Wong
PARKING — Street parking available All-Day on 66th St & 67th St. Additional free parking available at Fratellanza Club (check for J-Sei sign), 1140 66th St, Emeryville (near San Pablo St)
by Kathleen Wong | Jul 11, 2019 | News
Dear J-Sei Community,
Community support is the lifeblood of any service organization like J-Sei. That support comes in many forms – volunteers and financial to name but a few. And what that support enables is the ability and confidence to expand existing capabilities and envision even more ways to serve the community that supports us.
That community support will be my strongest memory of the eight years I served as J-Sei Board President. Over that time, any doubts I had about J-Sei’s ability to live up to its legacy were erased by the steadfast collective commitment I came to realize could be called upon again and again. This is a measure of the strength of the J-Sei community.
I am profoundly grateful and proud to have had the privilege of serving as Board President. There are many who made my tenure as president so rewarding and enjoyable, and thanks to them all. I leave office with a sense of accomplishment, confident that J-Sei’s future is bright under the leadership of new Board President Aki Nakao.
Gratefully yours,
Ned Isokawa
by Greg Magofna | Jul 8, 2019 | News
I would like to thank the J-Sei board for giving me this opportunity to work with them and for such a meaningful organization.
I worked for forty years in healthcare. First as a medical technologist, as an application programmer for health information systems and lastly as a director of end user support of Kaiser Permanente’s information systems. My experience at work and personally has taught me the importance of a healthy body, mind and soul. That, along with continuing to learn and appreciate Japanese culture and tradition have always been important to me. I believe the programs at J-Sei target all this and so much more!
I am very excited and eager to begin work to support and enrich existing programs while exploring opportunities to add to the services provided. I’m looking forward to exploring how we grow our area of impact while continuing to provide new and improved nutritional and cultural programs that enhance the lives of those we serve.
Thank you, again, for this opportunity to work with an incredible group of people!
by Greg Magofna | May 30, 2019 | News
Matthew Fujikawa
Matthew Fujikawa is the newest member of the J-Sei Board, and he is looking forward to helping continue the mission of the organization and seeking ways to expand and enrich our services. He is a long time member of Sycamore Church, a past participant of the Japanese youth league basketball, and a past player, coach, and club member of the Golden Gate Optimist Club baseball league. Matthew is a life-long resident of the East Bay, except for a few years in Los Angeles for college, and he is eager to give back to the senior community where he has spent most of his life.
Alan Maeda
Alan Maeda’s worked as a licensed Marriage and Family therapist for 30+ years and believes that positive interpersonal connections support our emotional health. Now retired, he wants to be a part of an organization that aligns with these beliefs. Alan believes J -Sei is a place where people are genuinely caring , open hearted, and respectful. He leads J-Sei’s Family Caregiver Support Group with compassion and skill. “Just hanging out feels good,” says Alan.
