J-Sei offers a wide range of activities and classes and has become an important social gathering spot for older adults. Regularly scheduled classes are aimed at gaining new skills, maintaining health and socializing.

Gentle Yoga

Kimekomi Doll Making

Mah Jong

Ukulele

J-Sei Sings

J-Sei Registration for 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All new and returning participants are asked to register using the J-Sei Registration 2026 form by clicking on the button below.  You will only need to complete the registration one-time. The demographic information is needed for grant reporting and funding.

Once registered, additional classes and changes can be made by signing on MyActiveCenter or by emailing karol@j-sei.org

J-Sei Registration 2026

Donate for Classes – below

 In-Person Classes 2026

Mondays

  • Watercolor, 10-12
  • Let’s Talk – 2nd Mon, 12:30-2 pm

Tuesdays

  • 1st Tu  – J-Sei Sings, 10-11 am
  • Let’s Groove, 11:30 am -12:30 pm
  • Tai Chi, 1-2 pm
  • Japanese 3, 2-3 pm [New]
  • Community Ukulele, 1-2:15 pm
  • Beginning Ukulele, (check for next session)

Wednesdays

  • Brain, Body & Balance Work 10-11
  • Brain, Body & Balance Work 11-12
  • Aging Together – 1st Wed 10-11 am
  • Mah Jong Club (hybrid), 1-3 pm
  • Japanese 1, 1-2 pm
  • Japanese 2, 2:15-3:15 pm
  • Ikebana, 1:30-4 pm, various levels, staggered class

Thursdays

  • Let’s Groove, 12:30-1:30 pm 
  • Watercolor, 1-3 pm
  • 3rd Th – Kimekomi Doll 10:00 am -1 pm

Fridays

  • Tai Chi for Arthritis, 1-2 pm
  • Nihongo Corner 1, 1-2 pm
  • Nihongo Corner 2, 1-2 pm

Participants must pre-register below.

Online & Hybrid Classes

The following classes continue online.  The classes marked with an * are open.  Classes listed in purple are offering hybrid instruction. 

Mondays

  • Tanoshii Japanese – Mon 10-12 pm
  • Tai Chi – Mon 1-2 pm *
  • Staying Healthy – Mon breakfast

Tuesdays

  • Gentle Yoga – Tues 10-11 am *
  • Writing – Tues 10-11:30 am *
  • Singing – 1st Tues, 10-11:15 am * hybrid

Wednesdays

  • Aging Together – 3rd Wed 10-11 am
  • Family Caregiver – 4th Wed 10-11:30 pm *
  • Mah Jong Club – Wed, 1-3:30 pm * hybrid 

Thursdays

  • Minyo no Odori – Th 9 am – 10 am *
  • Strength & Balance  – recording avail

Fridays

  • Tai Chi for Arthritis – Fri 1- 2 pm * hybrid

Instructors provide a ZOOM link for the online classes.

* Above classes with * are open for new students, contact jill@j-sei.org for more info.

Class & Event Calendar

(Click on the listings in the calendar to expand for more information. Toggle between the daily, weekly monthly views by clicking on the options on the top right of the calendar.)

Class Listing

(Click a category to see classes.)
Art & Writing

 

  • Writing Our Histories, Tu 10-11:30 am
  • Watercolor Painting, Mon 10-2, Th 1-3 pm
Cultural Art & Music
  • Kimekomi Doll Making, 3rd Thurs 10-1
  • Sogetsu Ikebana, Wed 1:30-4
  • Minyo no Odori (Japanese Folk Dance), Th 9-10
  • J-Sei Sings, 1st Tues 10-11
  • Community Ukulele, Tu 1-2:30
Education

 

  • Tanoshii Japanese Conversation, Mon 10-12
  • Japanese Language 1, Wed 1-2
  • Japanese Language 2, Wed 2:15-3:15
  • Mah Jong Club, Wed 1-3
Handcraft Art & Sewing

Kimekomi Doll, 3rd Thurs 10 am -1 pm

Health & Wellness

 

  • Gentle Yoga, Tu 10-11
  • Brain, Balance and Body Work, Wed 10-11 am or 11-12 noon
  • Tai Chi, Intro (Fri 1-2), Online (Mon 1-2), In-Person (Tu 1-2)
  • Let’s Groove Dance, Tu 11:30-12:30
  • Reiki Wellness, 1st & 3rd Friday, by appointment

Please contact Jill Shiraki, Education Coordinator, for any additional questions you may have at 510-654-4000 ext. 109 or jill@j-sei.org.