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J-Sei welcomes you to participate in our community and cultural organization that brings generations and families together to nurture and pass on Nikkei values through a broad array of senior services and cultural programs.
Book Club
New! K-drama fan club & DVD lending
Flavors of Spring
Sunday, March 29th
Tickets available until 3/22/26.
Listen to J-Sei’s Podcast
Hibiki Kotoba
Come for a Visit
J-Sei Congregate Dining
We have enjoyed visiting and reconnecting with each other for Congregate Dining at J-Sei. We welcome you to join us as we expand our offering to EVERY THURSDAY at 11:30 am.
Please RSVP in advance with Sianne Susbilla at sianne@j-sei.org.
Classes & Events
Art, music, film, or food? Check out the wide range of special events and classes offered now.
Nutrition
Enjoy a Japanese meal with us or seniors can have hot lunches delivered to their homes. Find out more about our nutrition and food pantry programs.
Senior Services
A wide range of programs to help older adults remain at home are offered. Discover our case management, caregiver registry and friendly visitor programs.
Donate
J-Sei must fundraise over 65% of our budget to provide programs and to support this vibrant community. Learn about different options to give back with a one-time, annual, or planned gift.
Harvest Lunch 2025
Harvest Lunch Thursday, November 13 Join with Congregate Diners, J-Sei volunteers & staff, and invite friends to celebrate all that we are thankful for. Enjoy sultry smooth jazz music by The Larry Walter Trio, featuring Larry Walter (piano), Wayne Samdahl (bass)...
Hibiku Kotoba – a podcast conversation with Mia Ayumi Malhotra
Hibiku Kotoba, a podcast series Episode 2: Mia Ayumi Malhotra On becoming a poet, Mia Ayumi Malhotra reflects on the challenges and joys of becoming an author. She found a deeper connection with her Nikkei roots while writing her latest release, Mothersalt. She...
Mothersalt, book reading & workshop
Book Talk and Workshop with Mia MalhotraMothersalt, a book reading Saturday, November 15, 1 pm Mothersalt (May 2025, Alice James Books) is an embodied look at birth, motherhood, and child-rearing. With haunting precision, Mothersalt digs into the experience of...
32nd Annual Crab Feed To Go
Join us for our 32nd Annual J-Sei Crab Feed Sunday, February 26, 2023 El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moesser Lane, El Cerrito Early Seating 4-5:30 pm; Late Seating 5:30-7 pm with live entertainment throughout. To-Go Pick-Up from 4-6 pm Fresh Dungeness Crab Asian...
J-Sei Holiday Schedule
J-Sei Holiday Schedule The J-Sei Nutrition and Programs will be closed for the holidays from December 24th to January 8th, We are so grateful for the countless hours and sacrifice the volunteers and staff have given to keep things moving. We appreciate this time to...
Assessing Your COVID-19 Risk
Festive Holiday Wishes to You! As we all try to stay cozy, complete our holiday shopping and ponder the new year, we are content in knowing that J-Sei will continue to create opportunities for mutual support, fun and expansion of experiences and thoughts. We are all...