Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Janet Cordova Zumba Gold is back at the JCCC......More

Zumba Gold Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Janet Cordova Zumba Gold is back at the JCCCNC! Zumba Gold is a low impact fitness class utilizing up-tempo Latin music to create a fun and enjoyable workout. Join instructor Janet Cordova as she hosts fun and energetic Zumba Gold classes every Sunday. Whether you are looking for exercise or to make new friends, come out and enjoy this fun ongoing program! Students of all ability levels are welcome. Member Fee: $32/month, $10 drop in Non-Members Fee: $37/month, $12 drop in   sign up today Tickets: https://14797.blackbaudhosting.com/14797/Zumba-Gold.

JCCCNC @ 1840 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Mah Jongg

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Instructors: Yone Higashigawa and Nancy Nakai Location: The Center Cost: $2 Members, $3 General Public Engage in social activity and develop......More

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Instructors: Yone Higashigawa and Nancy Nakai Location: The Center Cost: $2 Members, $3 General Public Engage in social activity and develop creative strategy skills by playing this popular Chinese tile game.  If you would like to learn how to play Mandarin style Mah Jongg, classes will begin when we have four new players to fill a table.  Sign up at the Center’s front office and indicate if you would like to attend either a Tuesday, Thursday or both classes.  You will be contacted by the Mah Jongg coordinator when we have at least four students enrolled.  Invite your friends!   E-mail us to sign up

The Center @ 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Asian American Writing

Asian American Writing Class Instructor: Genny Lim When: Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:30am Cost: Monthly: $44 Members, $50 General Public; Drop-In: $14 Members, $16 General Public Our week......More

Asian American Writing Class Instructor: Genny Lim When: Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:30am Cost: Monthly: $44 Members, $50 General Public; Drop-In: $14 Members, $16 General Public Our weekly writing classes will focus on memoir. Our API community has experienced much historical oppression from past to present that have impacted our personal and family lives from the consequences of the Chinese Exclusion Act to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II concentration camps to the anti-Asian violence that has been fueled throughout the pandemic until present.  A communal, open space for mutual sharing, encouragement and support provided by this workshop will allow our stories, poems and personal histories to unfold with respect and confidentiality. Weekly writing prompts and exercises will be given to initiate the writing process and to keep the creative juices flowing. All levels are allowed as this class encourages personal voice.   SIGN UP

The Center @ 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Mah Jongg

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Instructors: Yone Higashigawa and Nancy Nakai Location: The Center Cost: $2 Members, $3 General Public Engage in social activity and develop......More

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Instructors: Yone Higashigawa and Nancy Nakai Location: The Center Cost: $2 Members, $3 General Public Engage in social activity and develop creative strategy skills by playing this popular Chinese tile game.  If you would like to learn how to play Mandarin style Mah Jongg, classes will begin when we have four new players to fill a table.  Sign up at the Center’s front office and indicate if you would like to attend either a Tuesday, Thursday or both classes.  You will be contacted by the Mah Jongg coordinator when we have at least four students enrolled.  Invite your friends!   E-mail us to sign up

The Center @ 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Kendo with San Francisco Kendo Dojo

Kendo with San Francisco Kendo Dojo Mondays and Thursdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Instructor: San Francisco Kendo Dojo Location: Buddhist Church of......More

Kendo with San Francisco Kendo Dojo Mondays and Thursdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Instructor: San Francisco Kendo Dojo Location: Buddhist Church of San Francisco (Mondays); The Center (Thursdays) E-mail SF Kendo Dojo for participation fees and registration Learn the modern Japanese martial art of Kendo.  Kendo is an activity that combines martial arts practices and values with strenuous sport-like physical activity.  Kendo uses bamboo swords and protective armor to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the katana.  This class is hosted by San Francisco Kendo Dojo.  To learn more and to register visit www.sfkendodojo.org or contact them at [email protected].   e-mail sf kendo dojo to sign up Tickets: http://sanfranciscokendo.org/.

Bridge

Coordinator: Alice Moriguchi Keep your mind sharp while playing bridge in a fun, social environment.           E-mail us to sign up

The Center @ 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

J-Chat Virtual Japanese Conversational Language Exchange

J-Chat Virtual Japanese Conversational Language Exchange Sponsored by the JET Alumni Association of Northern California 3rd Friday of each mont......More

J-Chat Virtual Japanese Conversational Language Exchange Sponsored by the JET Alumni Association of Northern California 3rd Friday of each month 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $3 Center Members, $5 General Public Free for JETAANC members with promo code Connect via Zoom; meeting login and lesson materials provided upon registration Register Online: http://bit.ly/j-chat Registration full? E-mail [email protected] to be placed on the session waitlist.   SIGN UP We are excited to bring you a brand new monthly program, J-Chat Virtual Japanese Conversational Language Exchange, sponsored by the JET Alumni Association of Northern California. This program provides beginning to advanced Japanese language learners a monthly space to improve conversational skills! Each monthly session will begin with a brief Japanese language lesson for beginners and intermediate speakers taught by Japanese language professor Dr. Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda, followed by small group conversations assigned by skill level (beginning, intermediate and advanced), assisted by Japanese-speaking volunteer facilitators. Practice your conversational skills in Nihongo and connect online with other language learners from the community! Monthly J-Chat Session Program Short beginning and intermediate Japanese language lesson taught by Dr. Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda Lesson materials provided in advance upon registration Small breakout groups for conversation practice Breakout groups assigned by skill level (beginner, intermediate and advanced) Breakout groups led by Japanese-speaking volunteer facilitators Volunteer Facilitators We’re looking for more J-Chat volunteer facilitators! Our maximum capacity and size of small breakout conversation groups will vary based on the number of volunteer facilitators registered for each session. Feel free to encourage any Japanese-speaking friends who are comfortable assisting beginning conversation groups and following lesson prompts to sign up as a volunteer facilitator. Volunteers must be available the 3rd Friday of the month from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. New Volunteer Facilitators: Click here to download the J-Chat Volunteer Facilitator Orientation Packet Registration full? E-mail [email protected] to be added directly as a volunteer facilitator. About Dr. Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda Born in Tokyo and raised in Texas, Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda earned a BA in English from Wesleyan University and a PhD in Japanese Literature from UC Berkeley. She writes, translates, and teaches for a living and is particularly interested in teaching Japanese to Japanese Americans and/or Japanese heritage speakers. Follow her on Twitter @lhkuroda About JET Alumni Association of Northern California The Japan Exchange & Teaching Program Alumni Association of Northern California (JETAANC) serves as a network and resource for JET Program alumni in Northern California and Nevada, and provides assistance to the JET Program and other activities that strengthen U.S.–Japan relations.  JETAANC is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. With over 1,700 current members, JETAANC is one of the largest and most active JET alumni chapters in the world. For more information on JETAANC events and activities, go to: JETAANC website JETAANC Facebook page JETAANC Instagram JETAANC LinkedIn Tickets: http://bit.ly/jchatconversation.

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Beyond Basic Art (Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Class)

Beyond Basic Art (Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Class) Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Instructor: Rich Tokeshi Fees: Monthly – $30 Members / $40 General Public; Drop-in – $9 Members / $1......More

Beyond Basic Art (Hybrid In-Person/Virtual Class) Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Instructor: Rich Tokeshi Fees: Monthly – $30 Members / $40 General Public; Drop-in – $9 Members / $12 General Public Zoom Login Info Provided Upon Registration   SIGN UP This weekly art class is designed for both intermediate and advanced students and will allow participants the opportunity to explore new media, subject matter and ways of thinking.  This class will use basic drawing, painting concepts and subject matter, but will also look to expand participant’s artistic horizons.  The atmosphere of the class is very informal for creating art. This class is taught in a hybrid format, with simultaneous instruction either in-person or virtually over Zoom. Zoom meeting login information provided to class participants upon registering as a virtual participant. Tickets: http://14797.blackbaudhosting.com/14797/tickets?tab=3&txobjid=59e96063-a5c4-4d5d-bf2d-71c4fb03d3fa.

In-Person at the Center and Online via Zoom

Ukulele – Intermediate (Virtual Class)

Ukulele – Intermediate (Virtual Class) Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Don Sadler Location: Online on Zoom; Zoom login information provided upon registration Cost: Monthly: ......More

Ukulele – Intermediate (Virtual Class) Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Instructor: Don Sadler Location: Online on Zoom; Zoom login information provided upon registration Cost: Monthly: $40 Members, $60 General Public; Drop-In: $12 Members, $17 General Public Designed for ukulele players who have prior experience. This class will focus on learning and reviewing chords, as well as songs and strumming patterns. (New students with no prior experience should participate in the Ukulele 101 workshop held twice a year to cover basics such as tuning, basic chords and techniques.) Please note that in-person ukulele classes will resume in the future, exact date TBA.   sign up today Tickets: http://14797.blackbaudhosting.com/14797/tickets?tab=3&txobjid=42dfdc36-670e-43c4-93ce-0cb93b6384fc.

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Zumba Gold

Zumba Gold Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Janet Cordova Zumba Gold is back at the JCCC......More

Zumba Gold Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Janet Cordova Zumba Gold is back at the JCCCNC! Zumba Gold is a low impact fitness class utilizing up-tempo Latin music to create a fun and enjoyable workout. Join instructor Janet Cordova as she hosts fun and energetic Zumba Gold classes every Sunday. Whether you are looking for exercise or to make new friends, come out and enjoy this fun ongoing program! Students of all ability levels are welcome. Member Fee: $32/month, $10 drop in Non-Members Fee: $37/month, $12 drop in   sign up today Tickets: https://14797.blackbaudhosting.com/14797/Zumba-Gold.

JCCCNC @ 1840 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Mah Jongg

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Instructors: Yone Higashigawa and Nancy Nakai Location: The Center Cost: $2 Members, $3 General Public Engage in social activity and develop......More

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Instructors: Yone Higashigawa and Nancy Nakai Location: The Center Cost: $2 Members, $3 General Public Engage in social activity and develop creative strategy skills by playing this popular Chinese tile game.  If you would like to learn how to play Mandarin style Mah Jongg, classes will begin when we have four new players to fill a table.  Sign up at the Center’s front office and indicate if you would like to attend either a Tuesday, Thursday or both classes.  You will be contacted by the Mah Jongg coordinator when we have at least four students enrolled.  Invite your friends!   E-mail us to sign up

The Center @ 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA

Asian American Writing

Asian American Writing Class Instructor: Genny Lim When: Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:30am Cost: Monthly: $44 Members, $50 General Public; Drop-In: $14 Members, $16 General Public Our week......More

Asian American Writing Class Instructor: Genny Lim When: Wednesdays, 10:00am-11:30am Cost: Monthly: $44 Members, $50 General Public; Drop-In: $14 Members, $16 General Public Our weekly writing classes will focus on memoir. Our API community has experienced much historical oppression from past to present that have impacted our personal and family lives from the consequences of the Chinese Exclusion Act to the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II concentration camps to the anti-Asian violence that has been fueled throughout the pandemic until present.  A communal, open space for mutual sharing, encouragement and support provided by this workshop will allow our stories, poems and personal histories to unfold with respect and confidentiality. Weekly writing prompts and exercises will be given to initiate the writing process and to keep the creative juices flowing. All levels are allowed as this class encourages personal voice.   SIGN UP

The Center @ 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA