UPDATE: J-Sei classes offers both in-person and online classes.
J-Sei has updated its COVID-19 Policy and is no longer requiring Proof of Vaccination and Booster.
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.
J-Sei COVID-19 Policy
updated on February 13, 2023
For all J-Sei participants, visitors and volunteers:
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- 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.
Donate for Classes – below
In-Person Classes 2024
Mondays
- Beginning Watercolor, 10-12 **
Tuesdays
- 1st Tu – J-Sei Sings, 10-11 am
- Let’s Groove, 11:30 am -12:30 pm
- Tai Chi, 1-2 pm
- 2nd & 4th Tu – Community Ukulele, 2-3 pm
- Beginning Ukulele, 12:45-1:45 pm
Wednesdays
- 2nd Wed – Family Caregiver Support 10-11:30 am
- Mah Jong Club (hybrid), 1-3 pm
- Japanese 1, 1-2 pm
- Japanese 2, 2:15-3:15 pm
- Ikebana, 1-4 pm
Thursdays
- Watercolor, 1-3 pm**
- 3rd Th – Kimekomi Doll
Fridays
- Tai Chi (Intro), 1-2 pm
- Nihongo Corner, 1-2 pm
** Currently, not open for new students.
Participants must pre-register below.
Current Online & Hybrid Offerings
(Classes marked with an * are open. Classes listed in purple are offering hybrid instruction. Contact Jill for more info.)
Mondays
- Tanoshii Japanese – Mon 10-12am
- Tai Chi for Arthritis – Mon 1-2 pm *
- Staying Healthy – Mon breakfast
- Let’s Talk – 2nd Mon, 12:30-2 pm
Tuesdays
- Gentle Yoga – Tues 10-11 am *
- Community Ukulele – Tues 2-3 pm *
- Writing – Tues 10-11:30 am *
- Singing – 1st Tues, 10-11:15 am * hybrid
Wednesdays
- Qi Gong – Wed 10-11 am *
- Aging Together – 1st & 3rd Wed 10-11 am
- Mah Jong Club – Wed, 1-3:30 pm * hybrid
Thursdays
- Minyo no Odori – Th 11 am – 12 pm *
- Family Caregiver – 1st Th 4-5:30 pm *
- Strength & Balance – Th 10-11 am *
Fridays
- Men’s Group – Fri 10-11:30 pm *
- Tai Chi – Introduction 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
Class Listing
Art & Writing
- Writing Our Histories, Tu 10-11:30 am
- Watercolor Painting, Th 1-3 pm
Cultural Art & Music
- Kimekomi Doll Making, Mon 12-3, 2nd & 4th
- Sogetsu Ikebana, Wed 1:30-3
- Minyo no Odori (Japanese Folk Dance), Th 11-12
- J-Sei Sings, 1st Tues 10-11, 3rd Wed 10-11
- Community Ukulele, Tu 1-3
Education
- Tanoshii Japanese Conversation, Mon 10-11
- 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, 2nd Tues 10 am -1 pm
Health & Wellness
- Gentle Yoga, Tu 10-11
- Staying Healthy, Mon
- Strength & Balance, Th 10-11
- Tai Chi – Intro (Fri 1-2), Online (Mon 1-2), In-Person (Tu 1-2)
- Qi Gong, Wed 10-11
For more information on the J-Sei Closure and COVID-19, visit here.