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SPRING 2015
Volume 44 | Issue 1
FRIENDLY VISITORS – MAKING
CONNECTIONS
Longevity and good health. What comes to mind when you
think of aging well? Most people automatically acknowledge
the role of good nutrition, regular exercise and sleep. However,
there is growing literature that supports the importance of social
engagement and human interaction to healthy aging.
J-Sei’s Friendly Visitor and Caller program matches frail isolated
seniors with volunteers that provide companionship through
weekly visits and phone calls. Volunteers offer friendships and
valuable discussions to older adults who can no longer easily leave
their homes for social activities. One senior who has had the same
volunteer for over five years says, “My visitor has a great sense of
humor! I enjoy his company and he is very entertaining. We talk
about all sorts of things, what don’t we talk about? Music, my
photography his drumming. Name something – and that is what
we talk about.”
While the benefits to the older adult is clear, the volunteer also
gains a friend, and learns from the senior’s rich life experiences
too. “Every generation has a quest. Many generations are given
monikers, such as baby boomers, generation X, millenials, etc.
As a Friendly Visitor, I enjoy hearing about people’s modern day
adventures. Seniors have a unique perspective on life and the
world that I can appreciate today”, replies one long time Friendly
Visitor and Caller. Another volunteer said, “The woman I visit
has such a different life history and every time I talk to her I learn
something new about her story and about the country and period
of time she grew up in. Our relationship broadens my perspective.”
This is such a fulfilling experience for both individuals.
To give and receive the tremendous benefits of serving as a
Friendly Visitor or Caller, please contact Karen at (510) 848-3560
or Karen@j-sei. Karen matches volunteers and seniors and looks
forward to creating more friendships that blossom with time.
J-Sei Administrative Offices
2126 Channing Way
Berkeley, California 94704
P: (510) 848-3560
F: (510) 848-3631
[email protected] | www.j-sei.org
J-Sei Senior Center
(Berkeley Methodist
United Church)
1710 Carleton Street
Berkeley, California 94703
P: (510) 883-1106 (M-Th)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 SENIOR CENTER
Class Schedule
Crafty Wednesdays
Footcare Clinic
Ukulele Class
3 Monday Letures
4 Lunch Program
Get a Lift to the Center
5 UPCOMING EVENTS
Asian Day Celebration
6 Flavors of Spring
7 J-SEI NEWS
24th Annual Crab Feed
Thank You to Funders
Handiperson Needed
8 SATURDAY MORNING SERIES
Tips for Senior Travels
Family Histories
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RESOURCES
Paperwork, Paperwork!
Welcome Jane Yamashiro
J-Sei Home Room Open
Senior Center Partnerships
Staff Information
Save the Date!
J-Sei Newsletter
Contributors
Editing: J-Sei Staff
Layout: Gregory Magofña
Images: Mari Nakamura
Jane Tanamachi
J-Sei Home
24954 Cypress Avenue
Hayward, California 94544
P: (510) 732-6658
F: (510) 732-6633
www.j-sei.org
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J-SEI SENIOR CENTER
FALL CLASS SCHEDULE
Mondays
Wednesdays
10 to 11:30 am | David Wei
Berkeley Adult School
$35/session
9:15 to 11 am | Anne Arronov
Berkeley Adult School
$35/session
Tai Chi and Qi Gong
Kimekomi Doll Class
2nd and 4th Mondays
12 to 1 pm | Sadako Delcollo
$5/class
Lectures
2nd Monday
12:15 to 1:15 pm
See “Monday Lecture Schedule”
Tuesdays
Meditative Movement
9:15 to 11 am | Kathleen Davis
Berkeley Adult School
$35/session
Writing Class
10 to 11:30 am
Grace Morizawa
$1/class
Sewing
2nd and 4th Tuesday
9 to 11:30 am | Mary Mitsuda
$6/class
Community Ukulele
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Susan Sullivan
$5/session
Stretch and Dance
Calligraphy
9:30 to 11:30am | Jimmy Koide
$3/class
Shodo – Japanese
Calligraphy
1st & 3rd Wednesday
12:30 to 2 pm | Naoko Haruta
$5/session
Session begins January 7
Crafty Wednesdays
1st Wednesday
12 to 3 pm | Betty Jo Yamamoto
$5/session
Thursdays
Quilting
9 to 11 am | Carolyn Hayashida
Fee: $1/class
Gentle Stretching
9:30 to 11 am | Ruby Okazaki
Berkeley Adult School
$35/session
CRAFTY WEDNESDAY
Do you enjoy crafting? Those who
craft, know that keeping it fresh can
at times, be challenging. Instructor
Betty Jo Yamamoto shared some
wonderful crafty projects in 2014.
This New Year, she will continue
to lead the class, and would like
to invite you to share as well. She
welcomes those attending the Crafty
Wednesday class to bring ideas and
projects to share and teach. It is
exciting to see what we can create
when we gather. Call and join:
(510) 883-1106.
The class meets on the first
Wednesday of each month from
12:30pm – 2pm. Meet at the J-Sei
Senior Center, located at 1710
Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA. $5
donation appreciated.
FOOTCARE WITH
OVER 60 CLINIC
Over 60 Clinic will provide footcare
and blood pressure checks on May
12, 2015. Please contact Vickie if you
would like to make an appointment
(510) 883-1106. The new footcare
person will be available Tuesday,
May 12, from 9:15am-11am. Your
donation is appreciated.
J-SEI COMMUNITY UKULELE CLASS WELCOMES VOICES!
Susan Sullivan, J-Sei ukulele instructor welcomes those of you who enjoy singing to join the class!
The blending together of ukulele and voices beautifully completes a song. This class combines
learning and singing, strumming in rhythm, and developing good playing skills, all while having a
great time!
The class meets every Tuesday afternoon from 12:30pm – 2pm, at the J-Sei Senior Center, 1710
Carleton Street, Berkeley CA. $5 donation appreciated.
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MONDAY LECTURE SERIES
How to Choose an Executor or Trustee
Monday, April 13, 12:15pm
Edward W. Goodson, Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
Trust & Probate Law Group
Who should you choose as an executor or trustee? Why is it usually a bad idea to
choose more than one person? How sophisticated, organized, and trustworthy
does your executor need to be? When is it appropriate to choose a trust company
or private professional fiduciary? Get answers to these questions and more. Please
attend this discussion presented by estate and trust attorney Edward W. Goodson,
who is certified as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State
Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
“Companionship Over 60”
Monday, May 11, 12:15pm
Junko Adachi, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Oak Creek Counseling Center
Intimacy is more important than you think. Many people believe that romance
becomes unimportant as we age, and generally, people over 60 don’t seek this
type of relationship. But it can be limiting when people accept the idea of being
alone for the rest of their lives. The truth is that no matter how old we are, we need
companionship as human beings. Seeking companionship over the age of 60 can
seem daunting, but it is not as bad as you think. Junko Adachi will talk about how
to navigate the waters of intimacy in your old age.
“Understanding your Grandkids”
Monday, June 8, 12:15pm
Ryan Takemiya, Youth Culture Expert
J-Sei
Kids these days! Ever wonder what they’re up to and why they act the way they
do? Come to this fascinating workshop where youth culture and youth behavior
is explained. Through a detailed analysis of the changing nature of our modern
society, you will better understand the type of world your grandkids live in, and
therefore will be better equipped to communicate with them.
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LUNCHES
On-Site Lunches
Monday-Thursday | 11:30am
Seniors 60+
2-4/week pay $4
Once/week pay $5
Non-seniors pay $8
We feature a Japanese
menu. Each lunch provides
1/3 of the required daily
allotments (RDAs) of
vitamins C and A. Meal
nutrition and quality are
very important to us. We
cater our lunches from
Musashi Restaurant. A
two-day advanced lunch
reservation is appreciated
to ensure availability.
Delivered Lunches
We also offer home
delivered meals to seniors
60+ in various East Bay
cities. Monthly menus are
available at the J-Sei Senior
Center and online at
www.j-sei.org.
GET A LIFT!
Need a ride to the J-Sei Senior Center for lunch or a class? Our transportation program has
open seats available on Mondays and Tuesdays to the senior center and on Wednesdays for
outings. To reserve a seat, please call transportation coordinator Ryan Takemiya at (510)6204095 or email at [email protected].
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J-SEI NEWS
J-SEI ASIAN DAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, May 14, 2015
11am ~ 2:30pm
J-Sei Senior Center
1710 Carleton Street
Berkeley, 94703
The month of May has been nationally designated as a time for all Americans to acknowledge,
honor and promote the contributions all Asians have made to our country. J-Sei will celebrate
the contributions our elders make to our lives and community on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Our
celebration will kick-off at 11am. You will be able to browse displays showcasing projects from
our J-Sei classes, including creative work from: Kimekomi Doll Making, Calligraphy, Shodo and
Quilting classes. Take a peek at what they do and possibly join in a future class.
Lunch will be served at 12 noon. A fashion show with designs from our Sewing & Alterations
class and a reading of writings from our Writing class will precede our afternoon entertainment.
Talent oozes from many among us with Japanese roots. This year we are fortunate to have
one of our own share with us her love of Japanese dance. Keiko Allen volunteers in the J-Sei
kitchen on Wednesday with our J-Sei nutrition program. She tells me that, “Ever since I was
small, growing up in Fukuoka Japan, I had a love for Koten Japanese dancing. I remember,
participating in Hakata Dontaku (famous dancing festival in Hakata) and its parade. Now, I am
retired and have more time to devote to Japanese dance. I picked up Shin Buyo (newer dance
than Koten) several years ago and will be taking my SHIHANN qualification test in March, in
Tokyo Japan.
My dream is to teach Japanese dance with hopes to share and promote part of the Japanese art
and culture I love.”
Sharing the stage with Keiko will be lyric Soprano Hana Packard. She has been singing since she
was eight years old. Currently, she is a voice and vocal performance major at Mills College. Her
repertoire includes music from a wide range of composers from early opera to more modern
20th century pieces.
She has performed in “The Turn of the Screw,” “Carmen,” “Lakme,” and “The Marriage of Figaro.”
We hope you will join J-Sei as we celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Heritage month! Reservations
are a must! Seating will be limited. The deadline for reservations is May 8, 2015. We appreciate
your donation of $10 for this special Asian Day lunch and program. For more information,
contact (510) 883-1106 or (510)848-3560.
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J-SEI NEWS
J-SEI’S 24TH ANNUAL
CRAB FEED
Q. Did you hear about the crab that went to
the seafood disco?
A. He pulled a mussel!
Bad jokes aside, after 24 years, the J-Sei
Annual Crab Feed continues to attract
hundreds of people for a great meal of
Dungeness crab and garlic noodles. But
more importantly, the crab feed is a fun and
casual event where old friends reconnect
and new friendships are made over cracked
crustaceans. Cree8 Productions provided
lively Bollywood dance entertainment and
Ben Takeshita once again served as our
welcoming master of ceremonies. Many
thanks to our 21 member organizations
who volunteered, made desserts, provided drawing prizes and helped us sell tickets. Volunteer
groups Alpha Phi Omega and UC Berkeley’s Nikkei Student Union were enormously helpful.
Donations and the hard work of Jo Takata and her team of friends and sisters, Glenn Shinsako,
Satoshi and Elaine Steinmetz and Trader Joe’s made the event a great success. Thanks to event
sponsor Johnny Ng from @Printing and the committee co-chairs Matt Morizono and Charlotte
Sakai, and members Grace Goto, Amy Shinsako, Diane Wong and Kay Yatabe.
THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS
With so many families that benefit from our various programs, it does indeed take a village to
make this J-Sei community flourish! In addition to the many individual donors and the business
community that contribute through sponsorships, participation in events and gifts, J-Sei wants to
acknowledge the private foundations and public entities that provide critical grants.
We are grateful for the support of:
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Alameda County, Area Agency on Aging
Contra Costa County Health Services,
Public Health Division
Beulah Older Adult Fund
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East Bay Foundation on Aging
The Bernice M. Hemphill Trust
True North Foundation
Union Bank
HANDIPERSON NEEDED
Do you know someone who can help at J-Sei Home with periodic plumbing, general fixes and
maintenance? We would appreciate a referral to a skilled handiperson that we will pay for
periodic work. Thank you - please call Mary with your referral (510) 732-6658.
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SATURDAY MORNING SERIES
Tips for Senior Travelling
May 30, 2015
Berkeley Higashi Honganji
1524 Oregon Street, Berkeley
9:30 am Registration
10:00 am to 11:00 am Presentation and Q&A
Traveling and experiencing new sites and cultures is a fantastic way to expand our horizons. Just
because you are getting older, it certainly does not mean you have to give up your adventures.
Come and listen to our presenters who will give ideas on destinations, how to find trips that
may fit physical limitations, and how to manage the basic logistics such as getting through the
security lines! Our speakers will present from a professional viewpoint and personal experience.
Genealogy: How to
Research and Share Rich
Family Histories
June 13, 2015
Berkeley Methodist United Church
1710 Carleton Street, Berkeley
9:30 am Registration
10:00 am to Noon Presentation and
Q&A
Each of us has a unique and interesting
personal and historical past. Have
you thought of trying to capture your
family’s genealogical roots and narrative? This Saturday Morning Series will provide concrete
suggestions for where and how to start your search. Also, effective techniques for creating your
written story will be discussed, such as development of plot, characters, setting, dramatic tension,
and descriptive and interior levels of narrative. Come, get inspired and gain the tools to develop
your treasured one-of-a-kind family history.
Kimi Kodani-Hill, Family Historian and Author of Tapaz Moon
Linda Harms-Okazaki (Genealogical Society) Genealogist and Family Historian, President of the
California Genealogical Society and Library
Brian Komei Dempster, Professor, Department of Rhetoric and Language
Director of Administration, Master of Arts in Asia Pacific Studies
University of San Francisco
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CASE MANAGER’S CORNER
PAPERWORK! PAPERWORK! PAPERWORK!
Is paperwork driving you crazy?
Is the paperwork at your house spread all over
the kitchen table, stuffed in a bedroom drawer,
or piled to the ceiling on your computer desk?
You can’t locate an important paper when
you need it? Or, have you hoarded every piece
of paper you’ve ever received? Do you still
have receipts for diapers and your children
are grown? Don’t fret. You can still figure out
what to do with all those papers! Here’s a
helpful checklist and some terrific tips to assist
you with understanding how to store your
important documents.
It is important for you and for your loved ones
to leave an organized estate – no matter how
big or small. They will thank you for your
forward looking consideration.
Big Tip: Schedule a dedicated time to work
on this project; a whole day or a few minutes
a day, whatever works for you. Ask for help if
needed!
Getting started: collect ALL your paperwork
in one place: a large box or plastic bin will do.
The idea here is to have all your paper work in
one place – then you sort. As you sort discard
old, unneeded receipts, credit card statements,
papers, etc. Use a shredder for discarding
personal information.
Then: Sort paperwork into categories, here are
some examples:
Tax Returns: IRS has 3 years to audit you
after you file a return, unless they suspect
someone failed to report 25% or more of
your gross income and no deadline on an
audit if they suspect fraud. SO – if you are
clean, 3 years is adequate.
Household: Mortgage documents, loans, or
lease, repair receipts, purchase & warranty
receipts that are still active (discard the old
ones).
Car: Purchase, loan papers, car title, repair
records – good to have if you want to sell
that car.
Bank Statements: at least until you have
done your tax return.
Personal Papers: Birth Certificates,
Marriage License, Divorce Decrees,
Passport, Wills/Trusts, Military Records,
Naturalization/Immigration/Green Card
papers, Advanced Health Care Directive,
Durable Power of Attorney.
Credit Card Statements: At least for 60
days in case you need to dispute a claim.
Financial: Paycheck stubs: until you receive
your W-2; Social Security Statements,
Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
In Home Supportive Services (IHSS),
retirement accounts, stocks, etc.
Medical: Costs may be a deduction when
you file, including mileage to medical
appointments. If you have been in the
hospital, get a complete itemized bill.
Organize your paperwork. Alphabetically,
in categories you can remember, or whatever
works for you: a place for everything and
everything in its place. Take advantage of that
saying and spend some time organizing your
paperwork. There are many ways you can
organize your household paperwork. You can
use a large three-ring binder with dividers, or
a filing cabinet with hanging files. Many office
supply stores offer various types of organizers,
accordion files, and even fire proof safes!
Whatever works for you.
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(cont. from previous page)
While we are talking about paper work, here
are some more tips:
TO KEEP IN YOUR WALLET/PURSE:
Insurance and Medicare/MediCal cards, list of
medications, emergency contact information
(numbers, no addresses),driver’s license/
Department of Motor Vehicles ID, credit and
debit cards. Keep a copy of what you have in
case of loss or stolen you will know what to
replace.
IMPORTANT TIP –The number one thing you
should not carry in your wallet is your social
security card. If it gets into the wrong hands,
it can be used for everything from buying
a car to opening a credit card. You should
also never carry your passport in your wallet.
Even if you are traveling in a foreign country,
leave your passport in your hotel and just
carry a photocopy of the picture page. And
of course do not keep a list of your pins and
passwords in your wallet. That would be a
gold mine to a thief. Keep those passwords
at home.
WOW – sounds like a lot, and it is. AND it
will be beneficial for you when you do your
taxes, when you are looking for a needed
document and for your loved ones who will
benefit from your efforts in the future.
Thank you to www.essortment.com/
storing-important-documents-checklisttips and comcast.net/blogs/lifestyle/for this
information.
JANE YAMASHIRO –
WELCOME TO THE J-SEI BOARD
Jane H. Yamashiro, Ph.D. is a sansei/yonsei who grew up in Berkeley attending East Bay Japanese
American bazaars and community functions, including volunteering at Sakura Kai Health Fairs
through high school. She has since lived in San Diego, Tokyo, Nagano, Honolulu, and LA and
looks forward to reconnecting with the local Japanese American community here. For the past
decade, Jane has been conducting research on Japanese American experiences and ways of
identifying while living in Japan. Her work addresses changes and diversity in what it means
to be “Japanese American.” She is currently a Visiting Scholar with the Asian American Studies
Center at University of California at Los Angeles. Regarding her interest in J-Sei, Jane explains,
“Through my involvement with J-Sei, I hope to connect my academic knowledge of challenges
facing the Japanese American community as we become more diverse generationally, racially
and ethnically, and geographically with the on-the-ground realities facing people living in the
Bay Area. I look forward to learning more from everyone in the organization and the greater
community about how to make this the best organization possible for serving the needs of the
Japanese American community here.”
J-SEI HOME NEW ROOM AVAILABLE
A new room has been built at J-Sei Home and it is now open for a new resident! Please feel free
to visit this homey setting, complete with Japanese meals and caring staff. Please call Mary at
(510) 732-6658 or email her at [email protected].
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SENIOR CENTER PARTNERSHIPS
BERKELEY NIKKEI
SENIOR CENTER
1901 Hearst Street, Berkeley
(510) 809-5202
Director: Kayo Fisher
2nd Saturday - 10 am to 3 pm: Exercise, Yoga, Sing-a-Song,
Art and Craft, Calligraphy or Sumi-E, Dance, Blood Pressure
Clinic, Entertainment and Fundraising, Home-made
Japanese Lunch
4th Saturday - 10 am to 3 pm: Celebration of the month
birthday, art and craft, hot Japanese Lunch ($3)
EXTENDING CONNECTIONS
Buena Vista United Methodist Church
2311 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda
(510) 522-2688
It’s a time to fellowship, learn new things, and enjoy
support and encouragement from each other.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month
from 9:30am-1pm at Buena Vista Methodist United Church
in Alameda. Each Wednesday begins with fitness using
stretch bands, weights, and Tai Chi followed by a coffee
break and sing-alongs to old Japanese and American
classics. Lunch is served at 12pm; special program from
11am-12pm; birthdays are celebrated on 2nd Wednesdays.
A $2 donation to the church is requested. For more info,
contact (510) 522-2688. See you there!
EDEN SENIOR CENTER
EDEN Japanese Community Center
710 Elgin Street, San Lorenzo
(510) 276-9786
The Eden group comes together on the 2nd and 4th
Thursday each month from 10 am to 1 pm.
Volunteers provide leadership and support for all program
activities. Activities include exercise, singing and crafts,
birthday and holiday celebrations, movies, occasional
speakers and lunch. The Eden group also goes on field
trips during the year. Contact the center directly for dates.
For more information, please contact the center on the
2nd or 4th Thursday of the month.
SAKURA KAI OPEN
HOUSE SENIOR
CENTER
6500 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito
(510) 778-3406 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Coordinator: Setsuko Doi
Cultural and education program for
seniors on 1st and 3rd Saturdays.
Our classes help enhance health
with yoga, taiso , hula and line
dance; improve skills in technology
and self-improvement in karaoke,
calligraphy; ukulele with crafts and
Mah Jong games; socialize and
enjoy delicious Japanese lunch;
celebrate monthly birthdays.
First Saturday
Taiko, Mah Jong, Craft/Origami,
Iroiro, Blood Pressure Screening,
Conversational Japanese, Sit down
and stretch Yoga, Men’s Group,
English Wi-Fi, Karaoke, Line Dance,
Japanese Computer/Wi-Fi
Third Saturday
Taiko, Mah Jong, Craft / Origami,
Japanese Calligraphy, Iroiro, Ukulele,
Conversational Japanese, Light
Exercise, Men’s Group, Hula, English
Wi-Fi, Conversational English,
Japanese Computer/Wi-Fi, Music Bell
Special Upcoming Events:
April 4
May 2
June 6
Introducing a new class
Health Fair
Fashion Show
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C O M M U N I T Y • C A R E • C U LT U R E
2126 Channing Way
Berkeley, California 94704
www.j-sei.org
BERKELEY, CA
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ADDRESS SERVICE
REQUESTED
Join us for our 2nd Annual Flavors of Spring, Friday, April 17 at the Berkeley City Club. See inside
for featured vendors and ticket information!
STAFF CONTACTS
Diane Wong, MSW
Executive Director
(510) 848-3560, Ext. 102
[email protected]
Karen Waters
Program Coordinator
(510) 848-3560
[email protected]
Miyuki Iwata, LCSW
Bilingual Case Manager
(510) 848-3560, Ext. 103
[email protected]
SAVE THE DATE!
Mar 9
Monday Lecture: What Does it Mean to
be Japanese American Today?
Apr 13
Monday Lecture: How to Choose an
Executor or Trustee
George Kono
Van Driver (Mon & Tues)
(510) 848-3560, Ext. 106
[email protected]
Apr 17
Flavors of Spring
May 11
Monday Lecture: Companionship Over
60
May 12
FootCare with Over 60 Clinic
Veta Jacqulin
Part-time Case Manager
(510) 848-3560, Ext. 105
[email protected]
Ryan Takemiya
Van Driver (Wed & Thurs)
(510) 848-3560, Ext. 106
[email protected]
May 14
J-Sei Senior Center Asian Day Celebration
May 25
Memorial Day: J-Sei Office and Senior
Center Closed
May 30
Saturday Series: Tips for Senior Travelling
Suzanne Otani
Bookkeeper/ Admin
Assistant
(510) 848-3560, Ext. 101
[email protected]
Mary Hart, MA, NHA
J-Sei Home Administrator
(510) 732-6658
[email protected]
Jun 8
Monday Lecture: Understanding Your
Grandkids
Jun 13
Saturday Series: Genealogy: How to
Research and Share Rich Family Histories