by Jill Shiraki | Dec 21, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News
A Script Reading of “Kintsukuroi” by Kerwin Berk
Friday, January 14th, 6:30 pm
Ikeibi Films will be partnering with J-Sei for a table read of select scenes from the new film Kintsukuroi, which will go into production in early 2022. The program will include live readings on Zoom by the actual cast, who will also be available for a Q&A afterward.
Kintsukuroi is a sweeping story about the lives of two Japanese American families as they struggle to deal with the devastating events of World War II. The new feature-length film is the latest project from Ikeibi Films and expands the stories of many of the characters who were first introduced in the short narrative film, “KIKAN – The Homecoming.”
Wendy Ito has to grow up quickly after she and her family are imprisoned in Topaz and lose everything. Shigeo Fujiwara’s life is irreparably changed when he answers the loyalty questionnaire. And Jimmy Ibata struggles to find his way after returning from the battlefields of Europe.
RSVP to jill@j-sei.org and indicate Movie Night 1/14 in the subject line.
J-Sei Movie Night Bento
For movie night, order special obento from My Friend Yuji. Here are this month’s offerings:
- Okinawan Taco Rice – Seasoned Ground beef, lettuce, cilantro, avocado, pico de gallo and cheese over Japanese rice – $16
- Poke Bombs – 8 pieces of Hawaiian style poke/rice filled Inarizushi (tuna & salmon) – $20
ORDER NOW
When you click on the button below, it will take you directly to a pop-up order form on the My Friend Yuji webpage, where you first select a pickup time. In the next window, click anywhere inside the box frame to open another pop-up and select the number of bento you want to order, then click on “Add item” to close the pop-up. Click the “View order” bar at the bottom to confirm your order and click “Continue to payment” to sign in and pay for your order.
Pick up your meal at the selected pick-up time at J-Sei on Friday, January 14th.
Please remember to wear a mask and observe social distance protocol. Thank you!
by Jill Shiraki | Dec 21, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News
Travel Japan’s Countryside with Azusa and her Mom – Part Two
Thursday, January 13, 3 pm
Our friend, inspired home chef, and creative innovator Azusa Oda has been journeying the Japanese countryside with her mom. Together, they have visited different inaka (rural countryside) communities in the Shikoku and Kyushu region. We enjoyed hearing about their inspiring adventures in Shikoku and all the interesting people they’ve met, including artists, farmers, and entrepreneurs. Join us for more conversation via ZOOM to hear about
their most recent travels in Kyushu. RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with “Azusa Travel” in the subject line.
by Jill Shiraki | Dec 20, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News
Join us for our
31st Annual J-Sei Crab Feed
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Pick-up between 1 to 4 pm
J-Sei, 1285 66th Street, Emeryville
to be held once again on a To-Go basis.
Fresh Dungeness Crab
Asian Salad, Garlic Noodles, Bread and Dessert
Dinner Tickets: $50/person
Pre-order early as a limited number of dinners will be sold.
Then, walk up or drive up at your assigned pick up time
TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED. Thank you for your support.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Awe of Japanese Magic with David Hirata
will be the featured performance
Sunday, Feb 27th, 6 pm
For more info and to RSVP.
by Jill Shiraki | Nov 3, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News
MEDICARE : What Plans Work For You?
Tuesday, November 16th, 2 pm
So many $0 Premium Medicare Advantage Plans are available this year, but do they meet your needs? If you are on Medicare, you are being inundated by mail, phone calls and TV commercials touting the low costs and rich benefits of these plans. Learn how to evaluate all of your Medicare options including Medigap plans and Prescription Drug Plans to make sure you get the coverage that fits your needs.
OPEN ENROLLMENT is October 15 to December 7, 2021. Find out what will work best for you.
We are pleased to have Denise Lombard join us again at J-Sei. For nearly 20 years, Denise Lombard has helped individuals and families find smart health insurance solutions with a mix of market savvy, financial know-how, and an unrelenting desire to give her clients genuine peace of mind. When Denise became Director of Marketing for Medicare for Blue Shield of CA she discovered her true calling –– a passion for applying her financial acumen and understanding of the inner workings of the health insurance field to make a difference in people’s lives. Denise set off on her own in 2004, dedicated to giving her clients the kind of care and attention she seeks for her own family. Since then, she has helped hundreds of people find health insurance solutions tailor-made to fit their needs.
Interested? Please RSVP to jill@j-sei.org with Medicare in the subject line.
by Jill Shiraki | Sep 9, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News
Sat, Nov 20, 10 am – Dementia in the AAPI Community presented by UCSF CARE
Note: Change in date from Oct 9th due to speaker availability.
Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias amongst Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI). How prevalent is dementia in the AAPI community? What are the causes and how can we better address the needs? CARE (Collaborative Approach for Asian and Pacific Islanders Research and Education) is a program of UCSF. Their primary goal is to pave the way for the meaningful inclusion of AAPI in clinical and caregiving research across the lifespan. Find out how you can help support the work that benefits community care of our elders. RSVP on Eventbrite
“You took care of me, and now it’s my turn to take care of you. My name is June Yasuhara. I was born in San Jose where I have lived all my life. I am the primary caregiver to both my Japanese parents who have dementia. My mother, Eiko, who is 83 was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2017. She is originally from Japan and came to the United States when she was a teen. My dad, James, is 87 and he was diagnosed with mixed dementia in early 2019. . .” [Continue to learn more.]
by Jill Shiraki | Apr 2, 2021 | Classes & Events, Other News
HEARTS FOR LOVE
An ORIGAMI POP-UP with Jun Hamamoto
Thursday, April 8th, 1 – 2:30 pm
Join the Fold-In. There is a crisis today. Many Asians, including our most vulnerable seniors, have become the target of hate crimes. Join J-Sei in folding 1,000 Origami Hearts as a show of support to the families of victims who lost their loved ones.
“Let’s counter HATE with LOVE! I embrace the origami tradition
by folding 1,000 Hearts as a show of LOVE, the human emotion
which can counter HATE and create POSITIVITY.”
– Linda Mihara, Paper Tree SF
Jun Hamamoto will teach the Heart Origami. Join us as we gather together, to chat and fold 1,000 hearts to hang at J-Sei to counter the Anti-Asian hate with LOVE.
RSVP to jill@j-sei for the ZOOM link for the fold-in.
