Events of JAA & Community in April 2012
Events of JAA & Community in April 2012
Tues: 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
April 2 (Mon.) 6:30 “ The Meeting for 2012- 27th JAA Foreign Minister’s Cup Baseball Games”
All team members/representatives are encouraged to attend this meeting. We will discuss this year’s rules and other important things.
April 7 (Sat.) 10am-2pm at JAA Hall “ JAA Spring Flea Market”
April 12, (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano”
April 12 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm “Chef Kato’s #124th French Cooking Class”
Sakura Health Fair 4/13-4/25
April 14 (Sat.) 10am-3pm “Sakura Matsuri” at JAA Hall by Japanese American Lions Club
April 16 (Mon.)
12:00pm-2:00pm: Flower arrangement
April 16 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
April 19 (Thurs). 12pm- “Keirokai in April”
April 20 (Fri). 5:30pm-7:30pm “Happy Hour Networking Party by JAA Young Professionals”
April 21 (Sat.) 11am-2pm “8th Sakura Matsuri at Flushing Meadows Corona Park”
From JAA Office; The 42nd JAA Scholarship Application Form is available to be picked up at JAA office or from www.jaany.org
Scholarships are available for Japanese students and American students of Japanese descent living in NY, NJ & CT and entering College/University this fall 2012. The deadline for receipt of applications to be received in the office is May 14. Award Presentation Dinner will be held at Harvard Club on May 31.
Community News
- April 5, (Thurs.) at 7pm at Japan Society “Concert of 24th Nippon Club Women’s Chorus”
- April 9, (Mon.) at 8pm-at Miller Theater at Columbia University, 2960 Broadway at 116th St, “TAMAGAWA UNIVERSITY TAIKO SANCE”
Please call JAA for your reservation. - April 14, (Sat.) at 7:30- at the Center at West park, 165 W. 86th St. “Harmonia Opera Co., Benefit Concert for Young Talent”
8 complimentary tickets at JAA - April 21 (Sat.) and 22 (Sun.) at Japan Society
11am-/4:20pm-:442-Live with Honor, Die with Dignity
1:40pm-/7pm-: MIS-Human Secret Weapon.
Ticket: $12(seniors, student at $9) Call: 212-832-1155,
www.japansociety.org/event
Events of JAA & Community in March 2012
Events of JAA & Community in March 2012
Tues: 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
March 2 (Fri.) & 16 (Fri.) 10:30am-11:30am “Applekids Play Dates”
Contact: applekidsnyc@hotmail.com
March 8 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
March 8 (Thurs.) “First Keiro-kai in March”
March 11, (Sun.) “One year later from Japan Disaster” at Japan Society”
March 12 & 26 (Mon.)10am-3pm “Handicrafts Club”
March 12 (Mon.) 1pm-4pm “Free Haircut for Seniors”
March 15 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law”
March 18 (Sun.) 2:30pm- at JAA Hall “Classic Concert of ‘Heart for Japan’ for Japan Disaster”
March 21 (Wed.) 7pm- JAA Directors’ Meeting
March 22, (Thurs.) 12pm- “ Second Keirokai in March”
March 31 (Sat.) 10am-4pm “Workshop on Japanese Language Education in Spring 2012”
April 2 (Mon.) 6:30pm- “Meeting for 2012 JAA Foreign Minister Cup Baseball Tournaments”
Spring Flea Market will be held on Saturday, April 7, 12pm-2pm at JAA hall.
Community News
- March 3 (Sat.) 1pm-3pm at JAA Hall “Tea and Origami” Instructor:
Ms. Toshiko Kobayashi $5/person and $10/family. Make your reservation at 917-517-6649 or JAA. - March 3 (Sat.) 7:30pm at Broadway Presbyterian Church (601 W. 114th St.)
“Concert of The Reona Ito Chamber Orchestra & Chorus” Suggested donation $15 - March 10(Sat.) 5pm Open-at First Church of Christ,
Scientist “Together for 3.11 First Anniversary Memorial for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami” - March 11(Sun.) 3pm-4pm at Tenri Culture Center,
43 A West 13th St. “ Salon Series No. 42 Seiza, the Japanese Way of Sitting in the Arts and Life” by Sachiyo Ito & Company. JAA Seniors as guests are invited. Please call at 212-627-0265 for your reservation.
Events of JAA & Community in February 2012
Events of JAA & Community in February 2012
Tues: 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
Feb. 1 (Wed.) 6pm-9pm
"JAA Annual General Meeting & the New Year Get Together Party" @ JAA Hall
Feb. 6 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Feb. 8 (Wed.) 10-12 "the Tea Ceremony Class"
Feb. 9 (Thurs) 12pm- "Keiro Kai in Feb"
Make reservations early to assist us to make necessary number of lunches and lunch delivery.
11am-2pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical & social welfare issues. Please make reservation for these.
Feb. 9 (Thurs) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
Feb. 9 (Thurs) & 23 (Thurs) 1pm-5pm "Free Consultation on 2011 Tax Returns"
Feb. 13 & 27 (Mon.) 10am-2pm "Handicrafts Club"
Feb. 16 (Thurs) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #123"
Feb. 20 (Mon) JAA will be closed for Presidents’ Day.
Feb. 23 (Thurs) 12pm- "Hinamatsuri-Girls Day Keiro Kai"
Feb. 24 (Fri) 10:30am-11:30am "Apple Kids Play Date"
JAA -HONJO SCHOLARSHIP Announcement
Community News
- Feb. 25, Saturday, 11am-12:15pm at JAA Hall, HEIAN:
Lecture and demonstration of Aroma Therapy by Ms. Rie Fujii. Make reservation at Hrian.NYC@gmail.com by 2/20
Events of JAA & Community in January 2012
Dear JAA members,
Thank you very much for your continued support of JAA throughout the year. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
JAA Classes
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy (1/10 start)
Fri: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus (1/6 start)
Jan. 2: JAA will be closed.
Jan. 9 & 23 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicraft Club"
Jan. 9 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Jan. 12 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
Jan. 16 (Mon.) JAA is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Jan. 19 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
Jan. 26, (Thurs.) "New Year Party for Seniors at the Nippon Club"
Jan. 26 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free Consultation on Tax Return 2011"
Save the Date ! Feb. 1 (Wed.) 6pm-9pm “JAA Annual General Meeting & the New Year Get Together party at JAA Hall”
From JAA office
- Renewal Form of membership
We appreciate your continuing support of JAA. If you have any questions, please contact the JAA office. Thank you very much. - JAA -HONJO SCHOLARSHIP Announcement
Through generous funding from the Honjo Foundation, JAA is looking for qualified candidates for its 2012 JAA - HONJO Scholarships. This is open to students who will be enrolled in a full time course of graduate study (except music, studio art, Performing arts and medical) at an accredited U.S. university in the New York area in academic year 2012-2013. The student should be able to demonstrate an interest in and ideally is already involved in furthering U.S. - Japan relations. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2012.
Community Information
- Special Screening of "Drive Me to the Sea"
On Fri. Jan. 20, 7pm @ Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St.
Tickets $10/$7 JS members. On Sat. Jan. 21, 4pm @ Nippon Club, 145 W. 57th St.
Tickets $10/$7 JCCI members.
Events of JAA & Community in December 2011
JAA Classes
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
Dec. 2 (Fri.) 6pm-11pm “54th JAA Annual Year-End Dinner at Crowne Plaza Hotel in NYC”
Dec. 8 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Consultation on your Legal Concerns (except Immigration)”
Dec. 10 (Sat.) 10:30am-12:30pm “JAA Apple Kids sponsored lecture on Early Intervention (EI) for children’s education in State of NY”
Please contact at applekidsnyc@hotmail.com for your question and reservation.
Dec. 12 (Mon.) 1pm-4pm “Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
Dec. 15 (Thurs.) “Year End Keiro Kai”
Dec. 21 (Wed.) 6pm-8pm “JAA Thank You Party for our volunteers”
Dec. 22 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm “Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #122”
Dec. 28 (Wed.) 11:30am “ Soba Noodle at Sakagura for JAA Seniors”
Dec. 30 (Fri.) and Jan. 2, JAA office will be closed.
Community Information
- Dec. 3 (Sat.) 5pm- at Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church, Lexington Ave., at 54th St., “The Twelfth Concert of the Men’s Glee Club of New York” Admission fee $10 JAA will have complimentary tickets. Please call JAA for your tickets.
Events of JAA & Community in November 2011
JAA Regular Classes
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy 10/31 only Mon.
Fri: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus 11/4 cancelled only for Bazaar preparation
Nov. 5 (Sat.) 10am-2pm “ JAA Annual Grand Bazaar”
Nov. 10 (Thurs.) 12pm-“Thanksgiving Day Keirokai and Rakugo by Master Kokatsu Sanshouya”
Nov. 10 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12:30pm “Free Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
Nov. 16 (Wed.) 6pm at Sony Club “A Special Night for Friends and Supporters of the JAA”
Nov. 14 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “ Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
Nov. 14 (Mon.) 7pm-JAA Business Women’s Committee sponsors “How to Use Facebook for Your Business by Ms. Yukiko Hirayama ”
Nov. 19 (Sat.) 10am-12pm at JAA Hall “Yoga Class for Parents” by JAA Apple Kids group, contact
Nov. 24 (Thurs.) Thanksgiving Day- JAA office will be closed.
Nov. 27 (Sun.) 2:30-4:30 at JAA Hall “Celebration of Mr. George Yuzawa’s Life”
Nov. 28 (Mon.) 7pm- Directors’ Meeting and JAA General Election Meeting.
Dec. 2 (Fri.) JAA Annual Year End Dinner at Crowne Plaza Times Square
Community Information
- Nov. 9 (Wed.) 6pm-8pm at NYU, 19 University Place, the Great Room (101) “Valor with Honor” 442nd Regi-mental Combat Team during WW11. Film Screening and Discussion with Film Maker Burt Takeuchi, Please make your reservation at 212-992-9653
- Nov. 19 (Sat.) at 2pm- at New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West. 64th St. “Concert of the New York Mixed Chorus”. Complimentary tickets are at JAA. Please contact JAA.
Events of JAA & Community in October 2011
JAA Classes Please Join!
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
Oct. 1 (Sat.) 10am-12pm JAA Applekids presents Lecture:
“How To Select A Kindergarten (Public and Private) In NY”
Oct. 3(Mon) and Oct. 17 (Mon.) "Handicraft Class"
Oct. 3 (Mon.) – Oct. 7 (Fri.) 10am-5pm at JAA Hall
“Art Exhibition of Artist Kankyu Okamoto”
Oct. 6 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm “First Keirokai in Oct.”
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm
Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non members. Please make your reservation for lunch, lunch delivery/ and consultation.
Oct. 13 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm
“Free Legal Consultation on your Concerns (except Immigration)”
Oct. 13 (Thurs.) 10:30am- 2:30pm “Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class 121”
Oct. 15 (Sat.) 12pm-5pm JAA Committee on Aging Issues-
“Dementia: Early Detection and How To Support the Patient and Family”
Oct 16 (Sun.) 10am-4pm “Fall Workshop of Japanese Language Education 2011”
Oct. 17, (Mon.) The 18th JAA Charity Golf Tournament @Knoll Country Club
Oct. 20 (Thurs.) 11am-2:30pm “Second Keirokai in Oct.”
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare - 11am-2pm
Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non- members. Please make your reservations for lunch, lunch delivery, and consultation.
Please call JAA if you will be a “Birthday Person” in Oct.
Oct. 31 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “Free Hair-Cut for Seniors”
Nov. 5 (Sat.) 10am-2pm “ JAA Annual Bazaar”
Raffle tickets are one/$5, 5/$20. Please contact JAA for more information.
Nov. 16 (Wed.) 6pm-at Sony Club-Special Fund Raiser for JAA with Guest
Jake Shimabukuro
Community Information
- Oct. 30 (Sun) 7:30pm- at Ailey Citigroup Theater “Sachiyo Ito & Company’s 30th Anniversary Concert” www.dancejapan.com
Events of JAA & Community in September 2011
JAA Classes
Tuesdays 1pm-4pm Calligraphy (Begins from 9/6)
Fridays 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
Sept. 5 (Mon.) Labor Day - JAA office will be closed
Sept. 6 (Tues.)
Call JAA for reservation.
Sept.12 (Mon.)
Sept. 15 to Sept. 25
Please call JAA office as soon as possible to make your reservations!
Sept. 15 (Thurs.)
Details regarding Scheduled Topics
12pm-1:00pm: Keiro-Kai: Senior Luncheon Ambassador Hiroki & Mrs. Hiroki will join us. We encourage senior who is over 90 years old to attend.
1pm -1:45pm: Ms. Irie and Ms. Takikawa will talk on Medicare & Medicaid.
1:45pm-2:15pm: Music will be provided by K. Iwaki Band.
2:30pm-3:30pm Picture Story Telling by Ms. Kumiko Yamakado.
5pm-6pm: "Planning of a Funeral" by Rev. Kenjitsu Nakagaki.
Sept. 16 (Fri.)
Sept. 18 (Sun.)
2-3pm: "Tips on Administering Assets" by Susan Onuma, Esq.
Sept. 19 (Mon.)
2-3pm "Food to Maintain Healthy Digestion" by Mr. Hideji Asanuma (Holistic Health Counselor).
Sept. 21 (Wed.)
525 Audubon Ave., New York, NY 10040. Take Subway #1 to 191 St. station. Walk 1 block towards Audubon Avenue. Please come to Isabella by 10:30am or come to JAA by 9:30am to take subway together. Free lunch will be served.
3-4pm: "Home Care and Medicaid" by Ms. Mizue Katayama (JASSI)
5-6:30pm: "Japan’s Social Welfare" by Mr. Kentaro Ando (Consul of Consulate General of Japan in NY
6:30-8pm: "Tax & Inheritance Tax for 2011 and 2012" By Joe Oshima (C.P.A.)
Sept. 23 (Fri.)
5pm-7pm: Lecture "Japanese Pension System" by Mr. Ichikawa.
Sept. 24 (Sat.)
Mini Health Care Discussion (15 people in the each group)
1pm-2pm Session 1
Dr. Makoto Iwahara (Colon Specialist), Dr. Jean Furuyama and Ms. Keiko Sakagami (Dental Problems), Dr. Maki Kano (Health Care for Women in their thirties).
2pm-3pm Session 2
Dr. Shunichi Homma (Heart Attacks), Dr. Tetsuya Shimizu (Sleep and Depression in Elderly), Dr. Robert T. Yanagisawa (Thyroid Disease). Since each group will take only 15 persons, make reservations ASAP.
3:30pm-5pm Workshop
Dementia Supporters Group
Sept. 27 & 28 (Tues. & Wed.)
By Hachidai Tsuchiya from Kyoto, Make your reservation at JAA. Refreshments will be served.
Sept. 28 (Wed.)
Events of JAA & Community in July 2011
JAA Classes
JAA Classes
Tues: 10:45am-11:45am Tai chi (no class in Aug.)
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy (no class in Aug.)
Fri: 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
July 4 (Mon) Independence Day
JAA will be closed.
July 5 (Tues) 1:30-6pm "1st JAA IGO Class"
July 6 (Wed) 11am-1pm JAA Committee on Aging Issues presents lecture on
"Seniors' housing in Japan"
By Dr. Kazuoki Takikawa, who runs the Bellevue Heights Senior Home in Aichi. Lunch will be served. Please make your reservations.
July 11 (Mon) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Michi Beauty Salon. Please make your reservations.
July 11 and 25 (Mon.) 10am-2pm “Handicrafts Class
Please join and enjoy our Handicrafts class. Bring your own lunch.
July 14 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
Attorneys Helen Irie and Reiko Takikawa will be available to advise you on your concerns. Please make your reservations at JAA. 30 min per person.
July 14 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm “Tanabata Keiro Kai in July”
Menu is curry over rice and fresh green salad.
Lunch: $3/JAA Senior members, $5/non- members (over 65 years old).
Please make your reservations for consultation, lunch & lunch delivery.
July 16 (Sat.) JAA Committee on Aging Issues sponsor “Origami & Tea Time at JAA Hall”
Ms. Toshiko Kobayashi leads Origami. Teas; snacks will be served.
July 20 (Wed.) 7pm- Directors’ meeting
July 28 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm“Second Keirokai in July”
Lunch menu: Unagi Kabayaki. K. Iwaki band will perform popular music. Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm $3/JAA senior members, $5/non- members (over 65 years old). Please make your reservations for consultation, lunch, and lunch delivery. Please call JAA if you will be a “Birthday Person” in July.
In August, there will be no Keirokai!
Aug. 6 (Sat.) 10am-2pm “Mini Flea Market for Keiro Kai”
JAA has been struggling financially. In order to support the activities of Kairo Kai, we are holding a Mini Flea market. We gratefully will accept donations of new and used clean clothing, china, jewelry, books etc. The event will also feature a food corner. Please come and enjoy and help support this important function of JAA!!
Aug. 8 (Mon.) & 9 (Tues.) “Bus Trip to Atlantic City ”Enjoy the Casino and gorgeous dinner and deluxe Hotel at Hilton”
Please see attached flyer and make your reservation at JAA.
Please click here to download the flyer
Aug. 11 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano”
Attorney Kasano will advise on your legal concerns except on Immigration Laws. Please make your reservation at JAA.- 30 min. per person
Save the date!
The 18th JAA Charity Golf will be held on Mon. Oct. 17th at Knoll Country Club West in NJ. Grand Prize is ANA Business Class NY/Tokyo air ticket & JAA Trophy.
Community Information
- July 6 – 9 at 8pm- and July 10 at 3pm- at Theater for the New City, 155-57 1st Ave. (10th St.) “Japanese Comedy “MANZAI” JAA has complimentary tickets, please call JAA office if you would like to attend.
- July 10 (Sun.) 12:30pm- & 2pm- at Blue Note, 131 West 3rd St. “Kuni Mikami Trio Jazz Concert” $24.50 (lunch & drink), call 212-475-8592 for your reservation
- July 10 (Sun.) 12:30-5pm at Bryant Park, (42nd & 6th Ave.,) “62nd NY Buddhist Church Bon Odori” Please join and Enjoy.
Events of JAA & Community in June 2011
JAA Classes
JAA Classes Please join!
Tues.: 10:45am-11:45am Tai chi
Tues.: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri.: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
June 2 (Thurs.) 2:00-3:30pm JAA Applekids presents "Dentist Dr. Robert Limb’s Seminar on Children’s Teeth"
Please make reservation at JAA or applekidsnyc@hotmail.comJune 6 and 20 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicrafts Club"
Please join and enjoy our Handicraft club. Bring your own lunch.June 8 (Wed.) 7pm- JAA Directors’ meeting
June 9 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
Attorney Kasano will advise on your legal concerns except on Immigration Laws. Please make your reservation at JAA.- 30 min. per personJune 9 (Thurs.) 1st Keirokai in June
Menu: chirashisushi, soup, and ice cream; Sing with K. Iwaki Band. Fee: JAA member $3, non-Member $5 1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of Medical and Social Welfare. Make reservations for Keiroukai lunch, lunch delivery /or consultation at JAAJune 16 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #120"
Menu is "Arugula, Endive, Goat Cheese Salad, Filet Manga, Red Wine Sauce, Shallot Marmalade, Yukon Potato Puree, and Warm Chocolate Banana cake" $30/JAA Mem.. $40/non-JAA Mem. Please make reservation at JAA before 6/15.June 16 (Thurs) Visit Facility for Seniors by JAA Committee on Aging Issues " Isabella Geriatric Center"
, at 525 Audubon Ave., Take subway#1 to191st station. Meet in lobby at 10:30am. Meet at JAA at 9:30am to go together by subway. Please join us to meet many JAA members who live there. Make your reservation at JAA.June 18 (Sat.) "Stamford on the Sound" Fundraiser:
An evening of food and wine, silent auction and entertainment with all proceeds going to JAA Japan Disaster Relief in the Tohoku region. For tickets and information, please visit: www.stamfordonthesound.com and www.relief.jaany.orgJune 20 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara. Please make your reservation at JAAJune 21 (Tues.) 6:30- "The Second Annual Japanese Heritage Night" at the NY Mets to benefit Japan Relief Efforts with
Oakland A’s vs. NY Mets. JAA will get group tickets, please contact JAA office for reservationsPre-game events begin at 6:30pm
June 23 (Thurs). 12pm- "Keiro Kai in June"
Menu is cold noodle Chinese style and Kushidondo, Fee; $3/JAA Member, $5/non-member 1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of Medical and Social Welfare. Make reservations for Keirokai lunch, lunch delivery /or consultation at JAAPlease call JAA if you will be a "young" Birthday Person in June!
Events of JAA & Community in May 2011
JAA Classes
JAA Classes Please join!
Tues.: 10:45am-11:45am Tai chi
Tues.: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri.: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
May 1 (Sun) 2011 26th JAA Baseball’s Foreign Minister’s Cup Begins!!
They will play at Central Park North Meadow and Randall’s Fields every Sunday morning.May 2 & 16 (Mon.) “Handicraft Class”
Please join and enjoy our Handicraft club. Bring your own lunch.From May 3 (Tues.) to May 12 (Thurs) “ The 16th JAA Art Exhibition of Japanese and Japanese American artists in New York will be held. The benefits from this Art Exhibition will be for the Japan Disaster Relief Fund”
Art Show 2011May 5 (Thurs.) 5pm-7pm Opening Reception
Please join our annual Art Exhibition. There will be Amb. Shigeyuki Hiroki and artists and many guests. We will have silent auction for Japan Disaster Relief Fund. Our Social Service Committee volunteers will serve delicious refreshment.May 12 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
Attorneys Helen Irie and Reiko Takikawa will be available to advise you on your concerns. Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min per person.May 12 (Thurs.) “May Keiro Kai”
Lunch menu: “Rice with Bamboo Shoots”. Mr. Reona Ito will lecture on “Classic Music”. K. Iwaki Band will be performing Japanese popular songs.Free Consultation on Health, 11am-3pm.
Lunch is $3/JAA members, $5/non members Please make your reservationMay 13 (Fri.) Deadline for the 41st JAA Scholarship Applications.
May 22 (Sun) 11am-6pm “Japan Day @ Central Park, GANBARE JAPAN”
JAA will have a Calligraphy corner at Rumsey park. Hope to see you there!May 23 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
by Ms. Michi Tahara. Please make your reservation at JAAMay 24 (Tues) “One Day Bus Trip to Bronx City Island”
One day trip to Bronx to enjoy seafood. Bus will depart at 10:30am from JAA and return at 4pm. Bus fee is $25 (lunch is not included) Please make reservation at JAA.May 25 (Wed.) 10:30am-2:30pm “Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #119 ”
Main menu: “Italian wedding soup, roasted herb baby chicken ,walnut stuffing, crème brulee” $30/JAA members. $40/non members. Please make your reservation at JAA before 5/23.May 26 (Thurs.) 6pm-9:30pm “ Scholarship Awards Dinner for The 41st JAA Scholarship and 5th Honjo Scholarship”
at Harvard Club, 35 W. 44th St., Our Keynote Speaker: Hugh Patrick, Director of Center on Japanese Economy and Business and Professor Emeritus of International Business, Columbia University. Reception at 6pm, dinner and award presentation from 7pm. $200/person ($70 tax deductible).Please reserve by 5/20 using reservation card which to be mailed soon. See attached invitation cardMay 30 (Mon) Memorial Day JAA will be closed.
May 30 (Mon) “Memorial Day Services at Mt. Olivet and Cypress Hill Cemeteries”
Jointly sponsored by JAA, the NY Buddhist Church and the Japanese American United Church. Japanese section of Mt. Olivet Cemetery was established in 1912 and Memorial Services have been held there since then. Please call JAA for your bus reservation as soon as possible. Bus fare $15/person with bus stops at 9:30am at NY Buddhist Church at 10am at JAA.Community Information
- May 21 (Sat.) 8pm: Reona Ito Chamber Orchestra & Chorus & JAA Chorus Concert “Puccini Gloria Mass” at Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 263 W. 86th St. $20 (suggested). Please see flyer herewith!
- May 22 (Sun) 8pm at Carnegie Hall, Issac Stern Auditorium /Perelman Stage “Katya Grineva’s Piano Concert” online at www.carnegiehall.org This concert will benefit victims of the tsunami in Japan.
Events of JAA & Community in April 2011
JAA Classes
JAA Classes - Please Join!
Tues.: 10:45am-11:45am Tai chi
Tues.: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri.: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
"Please Support to our JAA Japan Disaster Relief Fund, Thank you."
March 31 (Fri.) 6:00 Open, 6:30 Start Benefit Concert “Unity & Hope”
Please join our special concert with our deepest sympathy and support to the people of Japan. Please see attached flyer.
April 4 (Mon.) 6:30 “ The Meeting for 2011- 26th JAA Foreign Minister’s Cup Baseball Games”
All teams are encouraged to attend this meeting. We will discuss this year’s rules and other important things.
April 4 & 25 (Mon.) 10am-3pm “Handicrafts Club”
Please come and enjoy making handicrafts with friends. Bring your own lunch.
April 9 (Sat.) 10am-2pm at JAA Hall “ JAA Spring Flea Market”
Our very popular Flea Market opens with delicious food and many affordable items. Sale ends at 2pm so come early to have fun hunting for treasures. Donations of used clothes, dishware, accessories and other objects are appreciated.
April 14, (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano”
Attorney Kasano will advise you on your legal concerns except on Immigration Laws. Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min. per person
Sakura Health Fair from April 15 to April 23
April 21 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Immigration Legal Consultation.”
by James Nolan Law Office. 15 min. per person. Please call JAA for your reservation.
April 21 (Thurs). 12pm- “ Keirokai in April ”
Menu: Three colors: chicken, green peas and eggs on Rice, Salad, Orange Jello. Entertainment will be Music by K. Iwaki and Friends. Mr. Hideji Asanuma will speak on “Eating Healthy in America”, Ms. Fumi Raith will speak on “Mental Health During Crisis Times” e.g. Japan’s earthquake, tsunami, nuclear concerns. Lunch is free.
Please call JAA if you will be a “young” Birthday Person in April! 1pm-3pm
Free Consultation on concerns of Medical and Social Welfare. Please make your reservation at JAA.
April 23 (Sat.) 11am-2pm “Sakura Memorial Gathering for the Community” at Flushing Meadows Corona Park”
We will plant a cherry tree in memory of those who lost their lives in Japan from the recent earthquake and tsunami. Both new Ambassador Shigeyuki Hiroki and Ms. Chieko Inagaki will be present: Bus departure at JAA at 10am. As space is limited, reservations are required. (No charge for bus and lunch) Please see attached flyer!
April 25 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
by Ms. Michi Tahara. Please make your reservation at JAA.
April 27 (Wed.) at 6pm at JAA Hall
“ Gathering Hope, Charity Exhibition by young 15 artists” ,All the artists are willing to contribute 100% of the sales of art works to JAA Japan Disaster Relief Fund. Please join our young artists events and support them.
May 5 (Thurs.) 5pm- .Opening Reception of 16th JAA Art Exhibition at JAA Hall.
From JAA Office; The 41st JAA Scholarship Application Form is available at JAA office and www.jaany.org
This is open to Japanese students and American students of Japanese descent in NY, NJ & CT who will enter College/University this Fall. Scholarship Dinner & Awards Presentation will be held at Harvard Club.
If you have not paid your JAA membership dues yet, please pay by April 15. Thank you,.
Community Information
- April 6, 6pm-8pm at Japan Society “ Yoko Makino Policy Series “Joseph Nye on the Future of Power” Make your reservation at register@Japansociety.org
Events of JAA & Community in March 2011
JAA Classes
JAA Classes
Tues.: 10:45am-11:45am Tai chi
Tues.: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri.: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
March 3, (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm “Free Consultation on 2010 Tax Returns”
by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA. Make your reservations at JAA.- 30 min. per person.
March 10 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
Attorney Helen Irie and Attorney Reiko Takikawa will advise you on your concerns, 30min. per person. Call JAA for your reservation.
March 10 (Thurs.) “First March Keiro-kai and Story Reading by Mika Okano”
Menu is Curry over rice, salad and ice cream. Ms. Mika Okano will read a famous Japanese novel in Japanese. Lunch $3, Non-JAA Senior member $5. 11am-2pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare. Make reservations for lunch, lunch delivery /or consultation at JAA
March 12 (Sat.) 10am-12pm “Earing Healthy –lecture by Mr. Kaoru Holistic Health Counselor” by JAA Applekids.
Contact: applekidsnyc@hotmail.com for more information.
March 14 & 28 (Mon.)10am-3pm “Handicrafts Club”
Please come and enjoy handicrafts with your friends. Please bring your own lunch.
March 14 (Mon.) 1pm-4pm “Free Haircut for Seniors”
by Ms. Michi Tahara. Please make your reservation at JAA.
March 14 (Mon.) 6:30- “ Mrs. Minako Bremar’s talk on her experience”
presented by JAA BWC. Mrs. Bremar is a president of Job Consulting company Bremar Associate. Please make your reservation at event@bwcjaa.org
March 17 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law”
by James Nolan Law Office. 15 min. per person. Please call JAA for your reservation.
March 19 (Sat.) 10am-4pm “Workshop on Japanese Language Education in Spring 2011”
“Teaching Japanese using new technical aids” are Mr. Tsuda and Mr. Tanaka of UNIS and Mr. Sato of Columbia University. Senior/Student $10, JAA member $15, non-member. $20. Call JAA to make reservation by 3/16.
March 22, (Tues.) 12pm- “ Second March Keiro Kai- Concert of TSUGARU SHAMISEN”
Menu is Sukiyaki over rice, soup and dessert. Yutaka Koyama and Masahiro Nitta who will play Tsugaru Shamisen at Carnegie Hall, one of JapanNYC programs, will perform for us. Also, enjoy Karaoke with K. Iwaki Band. Lunch $3, Non-Member $5.
11am-2pm: Free Consultation
on concerns of medical and social welfare. Make reservations for lunch, lunch delivery /or consultation at JAA
If you will be a “Birthday Person” in March , call JAA.March 23 (Wed.) 7pm- JAA Directors’ Meeting
April 4 (Mon.) 6:30pm- “Meeting for 2011 JAA Foreign Minister Cup Baseball Tournaments”
Agenda includes discussion about baseball fields for this year’s games since available fields are limited.
Spring Flea Market will be held on Saturday, April 9, 12pm-2pm at JAA hall. Currently, we are accepting donations of new/used clothes, chinaware, jewelry and others. Thank you very much for your continual support of our Flea Market. This is a fun-filled major fundraiser!
Community News
- March 27 (Sun.) 3pm-4pm at Tenri Culture Center, 43 A West 13th St. “ Salon Series No. 39 Japanese Traditional and Butoh Dance” by Sachiyo Ito & Company. JAA Seniors as guests are invited.
Please call at 212-627-0265 for your reservation.
Events of JAA & Community in February 2011
JAA Classes
JAA Classes Please Join!
Tues. 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri.: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
Feb. 2 (Wed.) 6pm-9pm “JAA Annual General Meeting & the New Year Get Together Party”
This is your opportunity to meet the Officers and Directors 2011. Following the meeting, New Year Get Together party will be held at the same place at the Nippon Club. Ms. Kyoko Onishi will perform classic Japanese dance and Mr. Kuni Mikami will play Jazz Piano. Please click here for notice JAA Annual General Meeting & Konshinkai.
Feb. 3,( Thurs.) 12pm- “ Rakugo Keiro Kai in Feb ”
Menu is chicken teriyaki over rice, potato salad and ice cream. After lunch, Shichifuku Katsura will perform Kamigata Rakugo (from Osaka). And enjoy karaoke with K. Iwaki Band and Origami led by Ms. Toshiko Kobayashi. Lunch: JAA Member $3, Non-JAA Senior-member $5.
Make reservations early to assist us to make necessary number of lunches. 1am-2pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical & social welfare issues. Make reservation for these.
Feb. 10 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano”
Attorney Kasano will advise on your legal concerns except on Immigration Laws. Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min. per person
Feb. 14 & 28 (Mon.) 10am-3pm “Handicrafts Club”
Please come and enjoy handicrafts with friends. Bring your own lunch.
Feb. 14 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
By Ms. Michi Tahara. Make your reservations at JAA.
Feb. 17 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm “Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #118”
Menu: “Oyster Chowder, Herb-Roasted Chicken w/stuffing and Warm Chocolate Cake-Crème Anglaise” $30/JAA Mem. $40/non-JAA Mem. Make reservation by 2/15.
Feb. 17 (Thurs.)10am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law”
by James Nolan Law Office. 15 min. per person. Please call JAA for your reservation.
Feb. 17 (Thurs.) 1pm-3pm “Free Consultation on 2010 Tax Returns” by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA.
Make your reservations at JAA.- 30 min. per person.
Feb. 17 (Thurs.) 3pm-5pm Lecture “Obama’s Free Gift Tax and Inheritance Tax for 2011 and 2012”
By CPA Joe Oshima.
Feb. 21 (Mon.) JAA will be closed for Presidents’ Day.
Feb. 24, (Thurs). 12pm- “ Hinamatsuri-Girls Day Keiro Kai”
Menu; unagi chirashi and shiratama oshiruko. Lunch $3, Non-JAA Senior member $5.
After lunch, Mr. Kanji Ishizumi will talk about his company ISHIZUMI, a traditional fan company from Edo and will exhibit traditional fans. 11am-2pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare. Make reservations for lunch, lunch delivery /or consultation at JAA If you will be a “Birthday Person” in Jan. & Feb. call JAA
Feb. 28 (Mon.) 6:30pm- at JAA Hall “ meeting for the 26 JAA Foreign Minister Cup Baseball Game”
We will welcome new teams for this year’s baseball games.
2011 JAA -HONJO SCHOLARSHIP Announcement
Through generous funding from the Honjo Foundation, JAA is looking for qualified candidates for its 2011 JAA - HONJO Scholarship. This is open to students who will be enrolled in a full time course of graduate study (except music, studio art and performing arts) at an accredited U.S. university in the New York area in academic year 2011 - 2012. The student should be able to demonstrate an interest in and ideally is already involved in furthering U.S. - Japan relations. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2011.
Community News
- Feb. 26, Saturday, 3-5pm at JAA Hall: HEIAN: Lecture on Dementia by Dr. Tetsuya (new Medical Attache) and caravan mate. Make reservation at 212-877-5676 or yoshikotline@earthlink.net
Events of JAA & Community in January 2011
Dear JAA Members,
Thank you very much for your continued support of JAA throughout the year. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
JAA office
JAA Classes
Tues. 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tues: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri.: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
Dec. 31: JAA will be closed.
A gift for JAA Seniors from Sunrise Mart $50 Shopping Gift Certificate
Through Sonenkai, JAA received gift certificates of $50 shopping coupons from Mr. Tadao Yoshida, President of Sunrise Mart (Japanese Grocery Stores located in East Village, SOHO and Midtown) for JAA senior members (over 65 years old). Free delivery service is available within a limited area. Please contact JAA office for more information and reservation for coupons.
Jan. 10 & 24 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicraft Club"
Please come and enjoy handicraft with friends. Bring your own lunch.
Jan. 13 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
Attorney Helen Irie and Attorney Reiko Takikawa will advise you on your concerns. 30min. per person. Call JAA for your reservation.
Jan. 18 (Mon.) JAA is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Jan. 19, (Wed.) "New Year Party for Seniors at the Nippon Club"
JAA seniors are invited to the New Year Party for Seniors at the Nippon Club which is sponsored by the Nippon Club and supported by Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in NY. Please make your reservations at JAA.
Jan. 20 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
by James Nolan Law Office. 15 min. per person. Please call JAA for your reservation.
Jan. 24 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Jan. 27 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #11."
Menu is "Butternut Squash Puree Soup, Braised Short Rib Beef w/Winter Veggi and Crème Brulee" fee: $30/JAA member, $40/Non-member
Jan. 27 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free Consultation on Tax Return 2010"
Mr. Joe Oshima, new Vice President of JAA and CPA will advise on your 2009 tax return. Please make your reservation at JAA office. 30 min. per person
Save the Date ! Feb. 2 (Wed.) 6pm-9pm "JAA Annual General Meeting & the New Year Get Together party at the Nippon Club"
From JAA Office
- Reminder! Have you participated in the "Survey for Ideal End-of-Life Cancer Care" by Dr. Masanori Mori? If not, please join the this important survey!
- Enclosed please find JAA membership renewal form herewith. We appreciate your continuing support of JAA. If you have any questions, please contact the JAA office. Thank you very much.
- JAA -HONJO SCHOLARSHIP Announcement
Through generous funding from the Honjo Foundation, JAA is looking for qualified candidates for its 2011 JAA - HONJO Scholarships. This is open to students who will be enrolled in a full time course of graduate study (except music, studio art and performing arts) at an accredited U.S. university in the New York area in academic year 2011 - 2012. The student should be able to demonstrate an interest in and ideally is already involved in furthering U.S. - Japan relations. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2011.
Community News
- Dec. 30 (Thurs.) 8pm at Riverside Church of NY, 490 Riverside "New York Reona Ito Choral Concert" www.nyriccs.com / info@nyriccs.com
- Jan. 15 (Sat.) 4pm-8:30pm at JAA Hall "JAJA New Year’s Celebration" which is free with refreshment & programs. For more information please check JAJA on Facebook.
2010 November Events of JAA & Community
JAA Regular Classes
Tues. 10:45am-11:45am Taichi 11/1 only Mon.
Tues.:1pm-4pm Calligraphy 11/1 only Mon.
Fri.: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus 11/5 cancelled only
for Bazaar preparation
Nov. 6 (Sat.) 10am-2pm “ JAA Annual Grand Bazaar”
This is a very popular JAA event & a major annual fund raiser. We will have many gift items for the Holiday season and delicious Japanese food, like dorayaki, chirashizushi, inarizushi, udon, Curry over rice, etc. Raffle drawing will be held at 1pm in the JAA Hall. Grand Prize will be two AA round- trip tickets NY/Tokyo. Other prizes include a designers handbag, DVD players, Japanese Restaurant dinner coupons, Japanese pottery and more. Please come & enjoy showing support for your JAA!
Nov. 10 (Wed.) 12pm-“Thanksgiving Day Keirokai and Story Reading by Michiko Shirasaka” To celebrate Thanksgiving Day, French Chef Takayoshi Kato will donate everything for a delicious Thanksgiving lunch which will be free! After lunch, Ms. Michiko Shirasaka will read a famous Japanese novel in Japanese. K. Iwaki and his group will give a nice concert. 11am-2pm “Free Consultation regarding Medical and Social Welfare”. Please make your reservation for lunch, lunch delivery and consultation at JAA.
Nov. 11 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12:30pm “Free Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
Attorney Helen Irie will be available. 30min/person. Please make your reservation at JAA office.
Nov. 11 (Thurs.) 6pm at Sony Club “A Special Night for Friends and Supporters of the JAA”
to raise much needed funds for the future of JAA. Guest Speaker: Former Manager of the New York Mets and the Chiba Lotte Mariners. Entertainment: a young rising Jazz pianist Eldar. Please see attached reservation form. Thank you for your support of JAA.
Nov. 13 (Sat.) 10am-12pm at JAA Hall “Workshop: preparation for private/public kindergarten and elementary schools in New York” by JAA Apple Kids group
Please contact at applekidsnyc@hotmail.com for admission fee and much more detail.
Nov. 15 (Mon.) 10am-1pm “Sogetsu-Ryu Flower Arrangement”
Instructor will be Ms. Hazue Tamura Rogers. $40/person (includes flowers and vase)
Nov. 15 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “ Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
by Ms. Michi Tahara, Michi Beauty Salon. Please make your reservation at JAA as soon as possible.
Nov. 15 (Mon.) 7pm-JAA Business Women’s Committee sponsors “ Haiku Poet Popona Tsukino’s World”
Please contact event@bwcjaa.org for more information.
Nov. 25 (Thurs.) Thanksgiving Day- JAA office will be closed.
Dec. 2 (Thurs.) 7pm- Directors’ Meeting and JAA General Election Meeting.
Information will be mailed in mid-November. Members should vote for Officers and Directors for 2011. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please send your proxy to JAA by 12/2.
Save this date: Dec. 10 (Fri.) JAA Annual Year End Dinner at Crowne Plaza Times Square. This year, Ms. Seiko Oshima (Vice President and Chair of Social Services Committee) and volunteers of Social Service Committee, Ms. Keiko Nakano, Mrs. Rie Shirakawa and Mrs. Yoko Sasaki will be honored for their long time and generous support of JAA Keiro kai
Community News
- Laughter Yoga Workshop at JAA Hall Nov. 13 (Sat.) 2-5pm & Nov. 28 (Sun.) Please contact: 347-385-7045 for more information
Events of JAA & Community in October 2010
JAA Classes
Please join!Mon.: 11am-12:30 Flower Arrangement
Tues.: 10:45am-11:45am Tai chi
Tues.: 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Fri.: 1:15pm-3:15pm JAA Chorus
Oct. 4 and Oct. 18 (Mon.) "Handicraft Class
Please join our Handicraft Club and enjoy making it together. Bring your own lunch.
Oct. 6 (Wed.) 9am-12pm at JAA Hall "Flu Shots "
JAA will offer again flu shots at the JAA Hall for up to 50 people. This year "Partners In Care" will provide the flu shots which will be subsidized by JAA. If you are over 50 years old, please call JAA for your reservation. $10 per person.
Oct. 7 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm "First Keirokai in Oct."
Menu is: Chicken & Eggs -over- rice and Harusame with Vinegar flavored and ice cream. After lunch, Dr. Kinichi Shibutani will talk about Terminal Care at home. Entertainment will be Karaoke with K. Iwaki Band. Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non members. Please make your reservation for lunch, lunch delivery/ and consultation.
Oct. 11 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm " Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara, Michi Beauty Salon. Please make your reservation at JAA as soon as possible.
Oct. 14 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on your Concerns (except Immigration) "
Oct. 14 (Thurs.) 10:30am- 2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class 115"
Menu will be "New England Clam Chowder, Yankee Pot Roast Beef- Veggi-Ragout, and Almond Cake –Fruit Compo to $30/JAA member, $40/ non-member. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Oct. 21 (Thurs.) 11am-2:30pm "Second Keirokai in Oct."
Lunch menu: Mushroom Rice, Been Curd and Wine Jelly. After lunch, we like to share "let learn Dementia and support each other" by Caravan Mate. Enjoy Karaoke with K. Iwaki Band. Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non- members. Please make your reservations for lunch, lunch delivery, and consultation. Please call JAA if you will be a "Birthday Person" in Sept. & Oct.
Oct 23 (Sat.) 10am-4pm " Fall Workshop of Japanese Language Education 2010"
Please see attached for more information.
Nov. 6 (Sat.) 10am-2pm " JAA Annual Bazaar"
Donation of clothes, china/dishware, accessories and clean books (used or new), will be appreciated. There will be raffle prizes, handicrafts and food. Raffle Grand prize will be a round-trip air ticket of NY/Tokyo on American Airlines. Tickets are one/$5, 5/$20. Please see attached flyer.
Community News
- Oct. 8 (Fri.) & 9 (Sat.) 7:30pm- at Japan Society "Yoshi Oida's Interrogations: Words of the Zen Masters" Ticket is $23, Please call JAA for more detail.
- Oct. 30, (Sat.) 12:30pm- at the Nippon Club, "JACL NY Chapter Annual Meeting" Guest Speaker will be Amb. Shinichi Nishimiya. Call A. Yamaguchi 212-873-4170 for more detail.
Events of JAA & Community in September 2010
JAA Classes
Please join!Mon: 11am-1pm Sogetsu Flower Arrangement
Tues: 10:45am-11:45am - Tai Chi (Begins from 9/14)
Tues: 1pm-4pm- Calligraphy (Begins from 9/7)
Fri.: 1:15pm-3:15pm- JAA Chorus
Sept. 6(Mon.) Labor Day, - JAA will be closed
4th Senior Week @JAA from Sept. 10 to Sept. 26
Please see attached schedule list. No charge to participate.(Download Schedule). Please call JAA office as soon as possible to make your reservations!
Details regarding Scheduled Topics:
Sept 13 (Mon.) 10am-1pm "Handicrafts Class" Please join and enjoy our Handicrafts Class.
1pm-4pm: Free Hair Cut for seniors by Ms. Tahara
Sept. 13 (Mon.) 6pm-8pm:" Workshop： How to Support Persons with Dementia" by Dr. Tsunetaka Yoshida with new Caravan Mates who took the workshop (Aug.14): How to Teach People about How To Support Persons with Dementia. Please join our new program.
Sept. 15 (Wed.) 12pm-2:30pm: Keiro-Kai: Senior Luncheon on "Senior’s Day"
Menu: Red Bean Rice, Meat & Vegetable Dish & Dessert.
Ambassador Nishimiya will bring Greetings, Dr. Issho Matsumoto from Japan will talk on Life As We Age". Music will be provided by K. Iwaki Band.
2:30pm-3:30pm: Dr. Yuichiro Kuwama and Dr. Masanori Mori will talk on " Terminal Care in Japan and USA."
4pm-5:30pm: Origami by Ms. Toshiko Kobayashi and CJCAT
Sept. 16 (Thurs.)
1pm-3pm"Free Consultation on Wills and Inheritance Issues" by Helen Irie, Esq. and Reiko Takikawa, Esq.
Helen Irie, Esq. and Reiko Takikawa, Esq. will talk on
3:30pm-4pm: "Power of Attorney & Guardianship"
4pm-5pm: "Wills & Probate- Avoid Probate on Wills"
5pm-5:30: "Question & Answer on Medicare and Medicaid"
Sept. 23(Thurs)10:30am-12pm "Tour of Isabella Geriatric Center"
Sept. 23(Thurs)10:30am-12pm "Tour of Isabella Geriatric Center"
Sept.23 (Thurs.)
1pm-4pm: "Individual Consultation on Taxes in USA" by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA 30mi. per person.
4:30pm-6:30pm: Citizenship, Social Security, Long-term Care Insurance and other Social Welfare in Japan by Consul Kentaro Ando, Consul Yuki Mori and Consul-Medical Attache Dr. Tsunetaka Yoshida.
6:30pm-8:30pm: "Departure Tax and National Health Insurance in USA" by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA and Ms. Kumiko Hasegawa, CPA.
Sept.25 (Sat.) 10am-1pm: Mini Health Care Discussion:
Session ①Mr. Shunichi Homma (Cardiology), Dr. Maki Kano (Pediatric & Internal Medicine), Session ② Dr. Luis Fujimoto(Periodontics), Dr. Naomi Hayashi (Ophthalmology), Dr. Makoto Iwahara (Gastroenterology), Session ③ Dr. Tsunetaka Yoshida (Neuropsychiatry), Dr. Yuzuru Anzai (Obstetrics & Gynecology)。Since each group will take 15 persons, make reservations with the group/MD from which you seek assistance.
Sept. 30 (Thurs.)6pm-8pm “ Farewell Party for Dr. Yoshida and Senior Week’s Thank You Party”
Sept. 21, (Tues.) The 17th JAA Charity Golf Tournament @Black Bear Club
Sept. 22 (Wed.) 7pm- “JAA Directors Meeting”
Community News
- June 6 to Sept. 6, 2010 at Ellis Island National Monument Photo Exhibition “GO FOR BROKE: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts”. Please go to see these important valuable rare historical photos.
Events of JAA & Community in July 2010
JAA Classes
Please join!Monday : 11am-12:30pm - Sogetsu Flower Arrangement
Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-3:15pm - JAA Chorus
July 7 (Wed.) 11am-1pm JAA Committee on Aging Issues presents lecture on Facilities for Senior in Japan
July 8 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
July 8 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm "Tanabata Keiro Kai in July"
July 12 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “ Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
July 12 and July 26 (Mon.) "Handicrafts Class "
July 21 (Wed.) 7pm- Directors'meeting
July 23 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm"Second Keirokai in July"
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm $3/JAA senior members, $5/non- members (over 65 years old). Please make your reservations for consultation, lunch, and lunch delivery. Please call JAA if you will be a “Birthday Person” in July.
July 29 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #114"
In August, there will be no Keirokai!
Save the date! The 17th JAA Charity Golf will be held on Sept. 21st at Black Bear Golf Club in NJ. Grand Prize is ANA Business Class NY/Tokyo air ticket. Entry fee is $250.00 ($100.00 of which is tax deductible).
Community News
- June 25-Oct. 11, 2010 Exhibition “SAMURAI IN NEW YORK THE FIRST JAPANESE DELEGATION, 1860” at the Museum pf the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 0029
Celebrated as “one of the most novel and imposing spectacles ever witnessed in this City,” the visit to New York by a delegation of more than 70 samurai in 1860 was an opportunity for the brash young city to promote itself as the “Edo of the West.” Just seven years after Commodore Mathew Perry first opened the ports of the isolated island nation to the United States, New York welcomed the envoys with parades, balls, and minute-by-minute newspaper coverage throughout their two-week stay. On the 150th anniversary of this historical event, Samurai in New York revisits this watershed meeting of cultures. (from information of MCNY) Please see www.mcny.org - July 7 (Wed.) 7pm- at JAA Hall Reception of New Book To enjoy Outdoor Concerts in New York’ by Takehiko Tokiwa, $10 admission fee Reserve at tokiwaphoto@me.com
Events of JAA & Community in June 2010
JAA Classes
Please join!Monday : 11am-12:30pm - Sogetsu Flower Arrangement
Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-3:15pm - JAA Chorus
June 3 (Thurs) Visit Facility for Seniors by JAA Committee on Aging Issues " Good Shepherd Medical Adult Day Center in NJ
June 3 (Thurs.) 2:00-3:30pm " Dental Check by Dr. Robert Limb" by JAA Applekids sponsor
June 4 (Fri.) Rakugo Keiro Kai
June 7 and 21 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicrafts Club"
June 10 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
June 14 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
June 14 (Mon.) 6pm-8pm at JAA Hall " Celebration of new book "Success Story of Katsumi Oneda Who was One of the Factory Workers in Japan"
June 17 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class #113"
Free Consultation on Health, 11am-3pm.Lunch is $3/JAA members, $5/non members
June 24 (Thurs). 12pm- "Keiro Kai in June"
"Isabella House Summer Special! Studio apartment with spectacular views available at reduced rates" Call Ms. Leona Chen 212-342-9343
Community News
- May 28, (Fri.) at 6:30pm-8:30pm at Japan Society Film "Toyo's Camera" –Toyo Miyatake's photo of life in internment camp. Free admission, RSVP to film@japansociety.org
- June 6, (Sun.) from 10am-5pm at East Meadow, Central park "Japan Day @Central Park" JAA will have Calligraphy Corner. Samurai Parade will be performed. It is free
- June 10-12 at 8pm at Joyce SoHo, 155 Mercer St., Sachiyo Ito & Company presents "Poetry in Motion" $20/general, $15/senior & Student, ticket: www.joyce.org / 212-242-0800
Events of JAA & Community in May 2010
JAA Classes
Please join!Monday : 11am-12:30pm - Sogetsu Flower Arrangement
Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-3:15pm - JAA Chorus
May 3 & 17 (Mon.)"Handicraft Class"
From May 6(Thurs.)to May 15(Sat.)"The 15th JAA Art Exhibition of Artists of Japanese and Japanese American in New York"
May 6(Thurs.)5pm-7pm Opening Reception
May 7(Fri.)Deadline of the 39th JAA Scholarship Application
May 10(Mon.)1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
May 12(Wed.)10:30am-2:30pm"Chef Kato's French Cooking Class #112"
May 13(Thurs.)9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
May 13(Thurs.) "May Keiro Kai #1"
Free Consultation on Health, 11am-3pm.Lunch is $3/JAA members, $5/non members
May 17(Mon) 1pm Practice Japanese Dance
May 19(Wed.) 7pm JAA Directors Meeting
May 27(Thurs.) "May Keiro Kai #2"
May 27(Thurs.)6pm-9:30pm "Scholarship Awards Dinner of The 40th JAA Scholarship and 4th Honjo Scholarship"
May 31 (Mon) Memorial Day
May 31(Mon)"Memorial Day Service at Mt. Olivet and Cypress Hill Cemeteries"
Events of JAA & Community in April 2010
JAA Classes
Please join!Monday : 11am-12:30pm - Flower Arrangement
Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm - JAA Chorus
Did you respond to the 2010 Census?
April 5 & 19 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicrafts Club"
April 8, (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
April 10 (Sat.) 10am-2pm at JAA Hall "JAA Spring Flea Market"
April 14, (Wed.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #111"
April 15 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Immigration Legal Consultation."
Sakura Health Fair from April 17 to April 30
April 18 (Sun.) 2010 25th JAA Baseball’s Foreign Minister's Cup Begins!!
April 19 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
April 19 (Mon.) 6:30pm "Business Women’s Committee"
April 22 (Thurs). 12pm- "Keirokai in April"
April 24 (Sat.) 11am-2pm The 6th JAA Sakura Matsuri at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
May 6 (Thurs.) 5om- .Opening Reception of 15th JAA Art Exhibition at JAA Hall.
From JAA Office;
Community News
- April 4 (Sun)3-4pm- “Sachiyo Ito & Company: Japanese & Indian Dance”. JAA senior members are invited. Just show your JAA- ID at the event.
- April 15 (Thurs.) Deadline for the “Census Design a Poster Contest”. A citywide contest for kids! www.apex-ny.org/census2010-you-count.php
- April 16, (Fri.) 7pm the Nippon Club Women’s Chorus Concert at Japan Society (333 E 47th St.). Admission Free.- Contact 212-581-2223 for tickets.
Events of JAA & Community in March 2010
JAA Classes
Please join!Monday : 11am-12:30pm - Sogetu Ikebana
Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-3:15pm - JAA Chorus
www..fillinourfuture.org for more information of 2010 CENSUS
March 3 (Wed.) 3pm-5pm "Workshop Assistance For Filing our 2010 Census Form"
March 3 (Wed.) 5pm-7pm "CENSUS 2010 Kickoff Party for our community"
March 8 & 22 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicraft s Club"
Please bring your own lunch.
Lunch: JAA Member $3, Non-JAA Senior-member $5.
Make reservations early to assist us to make necessary number of lunches.
March 8 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Haircut for Seniors"
March 8 (Mon.) 6:30pm- "Meeting for 2010 JAA Foreign Minister Cup Baseball Tournaments"
March 11 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
March 11 (Thus.) "March First Keiro-kai"
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare. Make reservations for lunch, lunch delivery /or consultation at JAA
March 13 (Sat.) 10am-4pm "Workshop of Japanese Language Education in Spring 2010"
March 18 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
March 18 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #110"
March 25, (Thurs). 12pm- "March 2nd Keiro Kai"
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare. Make reservations for lunch, lunch delivery /or consultation at JAA
If you will be a "Birthday Person" in March ,call JAA
March 31 (Wed.) 7pm- JAA Directors' Meeting
Community News
- March 26 (Fri.) 8pm- at Christ & Saint Stephen’s Church,
120 West 69th Street, “ Harmonia Opera presents Fund raising event-Best Highlights from Broadway Musicals and Operas & LIVE Jazz Performance”. Piano accompanied by Kuni Mikami.
Contact 212-870-1500 or s.iinuma@harmoniaopera.com
Events of JAA & Community in February 2010
JAA Classes
Please join!Monday : 11am-12:30pm - Sogetu Ikebana
Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-3:15pm - JAA Chorus
"Free flu shots and spray for Swine Flu (H1N1) New Influenza-"
Feb. 8 (Mon.) and 12 (Fri.) 10am-4pm for ages 6 months old to 2yrs old for shots.
Feb. 18 (Thurs.) and 19 (Fri.) 10am-4pm for adults up to 49 years( nose spray)Those over 50 years old for shots.
Feb. 8 & 22 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicrafts Club"
Feb.8 (Mon.) 11am-2pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Feb. 11, Thurs. 12pm- "Keiro Kai in Feb"
Lunch: JAA Member $3, Non-JAA Senior-member $5.
Make reservations early to assist us to make necessary number of lunches.
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical & social welfare issues. Make reservation for these.
Feb. 11 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
Feb. 15 (Mon.) JAA will be closed for Presidents' Day.
Feb. 18 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #109"
Feb. 18 (Thurs.)10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
Feb. 18 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free Consultation on 2009 Tax Returns" by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA.
Feb. 25, (Thurs). 12pm- "Hinamatsuri-Girls Day Keiro Kai"
Lunch $3, Non-JAA Senior member $5.
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare. Make reservations for lunch, lunch delivery /or consultation at JAA
If you will be a “Birthday Person” in Jan. & Feb.,call JAA
JAA -HONJO SCHOLARSHIP Announcement
JAA supports fund raising for Haiti Earthquake Relief
Events of JAA & Community in January 2010
Thank you very much for your continued support of JAA.
We wish you a happy New Year!
JAA office
JAA Classes
Please join!Monday : 11am-12:30pm - Sogetu Ikebana
Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-3:15pm - JAA Chorus
JAA will be closed for Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New Year
A gift for JAA Seniors from Sunrise Mart $50 Shopping Gift Certificate
Jan. 11 & 25 (Mon.) 10am-3pm “Handicraft Club”
Jan. 14 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
Jan. 18 (Mon.) JAA is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Jan. 20, (Wed.) “New Year Party for Seniors at the Nippon Club ”
Jan. 21 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law”
Jan. 25 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
Jan. 26 (Tues.) 6pm-9pm “JAA Annual General Meeting & the New Year Get Together party”
Jan. 28 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm “Free consultation on Tax Return 2009”
Please make your reservation at JAA office. 30 min. per person
From JAA Office
Community News
- Jan. 10 (Sun.) 3pm-5pm at JAA Hall “ KARUTA GAME by HEIAN” Karuta of Japanese-English Proverb will be showed. Please make your reservation at 212-877-5676 or yoshikotline@earthlink.net
Events of JAA & Community in December 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai Chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-3:15pm - JAA Chorus
Dec. 7 (Mon.) 1pm-3:30pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Dec. 7 (Mon.) 6:30pm-9pm at JAA Hall "Xmas Party of JAA-Japanese Business Women Committee"
Dec. 10 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on your Concerns (except Immigration)"
Dec. 10 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class #108"
Dec. 14 (Mon.) 6:30pm- "Get Together Party of JAA Foreign Minister Baseball Teams"
Dec. 16 (Wed.) 7pm - "Directors and General Election Meeting"
Dec. 16 (Wed.) "Year End Keiro Kai"
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation
Please call JAA if you will be a "Birthday Person" in Nov. & Dec.
Dec. 18 (Fri.) 6pm-11pm "51st JAA Annual Year-End Dinner at Crowne Plaza Hotel in NYC"
Festive attire/ Black Tie optional.
$160/person $150/JAA member Please make your reservation by 12/14. RSVP to JAA at 212-840-6942/info@jaany.org
Dec. 19 (Sat.) 10am-12pm "JAA Apple Kids' Family Concert"
Dec. 25 (Fri.) for Xmas and 31 (Thurs.) for New Year Eve JAA will be closed .
Community News
- Dec. 5 (Sat.) 1:30pm- at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 213 W. 82nd St. will be "The 8th Annual Concert of the New York Men's Choir and the Japanese Choral Society of New York". JAA has complimentary tickets. Please call JAA for your tickets.
- Dec. 6 (Sun.) 3:30-5:30pm at Millennium, 66 E. 4th St. , tel:212-673-0900..Admission: $10. Film of the late psychologist Tsuruko Haraguchi including her early 1900's Columbia University experiences. Daughter was the late Mrs. Sayuri Kuranishi.
Events of JAA & Community in November 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai Chi 11/2 only Mon.
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy 11/2 only Mon.
Friday : 1:15pm-3:15pm - JAA Chorus 11/6 cancelled only for Bazaar preparation
Nov. 7 (Sat.) 10am-2pm “ JAA Annual Grand Bazaar”
Nov. 9 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “ Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
Nov. 12 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12:30pm “Free Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
Nov. 13 (Fri.) 9am-12pm at JAA Hall “Free Flu Shots ”
Nov. 17 (Tues.) 10am-2pm:”Visit to ‘Drum Hill Senior Living Community” by JAA Committee on Aging Issues ,
Nov. 19 (Thurs.) 12pm-“Thanksgiving Day Keirokai”
1pm-3pm “Free Consultation regarding Medical and Social Welfare” .
Please make your reservation for lunch, lunch delivery and consultation at JAA.Nov. 25 (Wed.) 10:30am- 2:30pm “Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class 107”
Nov. 26 (Thurs.) Thanksgiving Day- JAA office will be closed.
Dec. 9 (Wed.) 7pm- “ Directors’ Meeting and JAA General Election Meeting”
Save this date: Dec. 18 (Fri.) JAA Annual Year
Community News
- Nov.1(Sun.)4pm-at French Church du St.Esprit “Ensemble Leonarda Saints & Simmers Concert for All Saints’ Day, Info:917-214-8714, Ms. Nancy Akiko Kito
- Nov. 4 (Wed.) 8pm at Merkin Concert Hall (129 W 67 St.) Harmonia Opera Co., presents “Mumyo and Aizen” by Junichiro Tanizaki and “Japanese Folksongs and Dance Medley Children’s Game Songs” information at (212) 870-1500. s.iinuma@worldnet.att.net Complimentary tickets available at JAA.
Events of JAA & Community in October 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai Chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm - Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-3:15pm - JAA Chorus
Oct. 5 and Oct. 19(Mon.) "Handicraft Class"
Oct. 5(Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Oct. 8(Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on your Concerns(except Immigration)"
Oct. 8(Thurs.) 12pm-2pm "First Keirokai in Oct."
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm
Oct. 15(Thurs.) 10:30am- 2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class 106"
Oct 17(Sat.) 10am-4pm "Fall Workshop of Japanese Language Education 2009"
Oct. 22(Thurs.) 11am-2:30pm "Second Keirokai in Oct."
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm
Please call JAA if you will be a "Birthday Person" in Sept. & Oct.
NO "Free Flu Shots" at JAA Hall..
Nov. 7 (Sat.) 10am-2pm "AA Annual Bazaar"
Community News
- Oct. 2 (Fri.) at 1:30pm- at the Japanese American United Church “Memorial Service for Monica Miya” who passed away Sept. 2, at Maine. Monica was one of volunteers at JAA Bazaar.
- Oct. 3, (Sat.) at1pm-3pm at JAA Hall, sponsored by JACL “Open Discussion with KIBEI NISEI” Call Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi at 212-873-4170 for more information and reservation.
- Oct. 18 (Sun) from 8:45am- “One Day Tour of New York City” Cue International invites JAA 8 Seniors. Please call JAA for your reservation.
- Oct. 24 (Sat.) from 4pm –at Broadway Presbyterian Church “the Reona Ito Chamber Orchestra and Chorus” JAA Chorus will join, Please see attached flyer.
Events of JAA & Community in September 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am - Tai Chi (Begins from 9/22)
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm- Calligraphy (Begins from 9/14)
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm- JAA Chorus
Sept. 7(Mon.) Labor Day, - JAA will be closed
3rd Senior Week @JAA from Sept. 12 to Sept. 27
Sept. 12 (Sat.) 2pm-5pm:Dental Counseling &Short Seminar
Sept. 15 (Tue.) 11am-12pm: Film “A Time to Gather Together "Honoring and Caring for the Elderly Women in our Community
Sept. 15 (Tue.) 12pm-2pm: Keiro-Kai: Senior Luncheon on “Senior’s Day”
Sept. 15 (Tue.) 3pm-4pm:Lecture: Alzheimer’s Disease: Community Care Option and Where To Turn for Help”
CHANGE! Sept. 16 (Wed.) 2pm-4pm:”Visit to Isabella Geriatric Center”,
Sept. 17 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12:30pm: “Free Consultation on Wills and Inheritance Issues"
Sept.18 (Fri.) 11am-12pm:" Belly Dancing".
Sept.19 (Sat.) 11am-12pm: “Try Hawaiian Hula:
Sept.19 (Sat.) 1pm-3pm: "On Paper Wings"(Documentary).
Sept 21 (Mon.) “Handicrafts Class
Sept.21 (Mon.) 1pm-2pm “Medicare Basics: Part A,B,C and D / How to get the most from your coverage in 2010"
Sept.23 (Wed.) 5pm-7pm: “Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney and Living Will"
Sept.24 (Thurs.) 2pm-4pm:"JASSI: Preparing for the End of Life Series"
Sept.27 (Sun.) 3:30pm-5pm:"Administration of Estates"
Sept. 22, (Tues.) The 16th JAA Charity Golf Tournament @Canyon Club
Please see enclosed flyer and make your reservations at JAA Office. It is one of the most important fund raisers for JAA .Please support it by playing golf and/or donating prizes for the tournament.
Sept. 30 (Wed.) 7pm- “JAA Directors Meeting"
Community News
- Sept. 2, (Wed.) from 5:30pm- “Inoue Chamber Ensemble presents Lecture and Recital at JAA Hall" Professor Iwao Yamamoto of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto will give a lecture “Recalling his Memories of Mr. Carl Ichiro Akiya". Call: Inouye 212-864-6459
- Sept. 6 (Sun) from 6pm – at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, 131 E. 10th St. “OSUWA Daiko in Concert" 50 complimentary tickets available at JAA. Call JAA for more information.
- Sept. 12, (Sat.) at 3pm- Mr. Stanley Kanzaki will autograph his new book, "The Issei Prisoners of the San Pedro Internment Center" at the home of Julie Azuma and Tamio Spiegel in Manhattan, NYC. The book will sell for $15. Please call Aileen Yamaguchi (212) 873-4170 for more information.
- Sept. 25 (Fri.) “Folk Festival of Japan at Carnegie Hall" a major cultural event of Japanese traditional music and dance. Complimentary tickets are available at JAA.
- Mr. Ryu Mizuno who is an Assistant Marketing Director of UNICEF will run the NYC Marathon this Autumn to raise funds for the UNICEF program for underprivileged children. Please visit his web http://inside.unicefusa.org/goto/ryumizuno for more details about his project.
Events of JAA & Community in July 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Tai Chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
July 9 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
July 9 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm “Tanabata Keiro Kai in July”
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare: 11am-2pm
July 13 and July 27 (Mon.) “Handicrafts Class
July 15 (Wed.) “Cooking Class by Reiko Yoshikawa - Simple Home Party Cooking”
$25/JAA member, $35/non-member. Please make your reservations by 7/13 at JAA.
July 16 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law”
July 16 (Thurs.) 11am-- “Tour of Fort Tryon Nursing Home”
Fort Tryon Nursing Home: 801 West 190th St, & near Washington Ave & Overlook Terrace, New York, NY 10040, Tel: 212-543-6400, Subway A line at 191 St. walk 5 min. Meet in the lobby at 2:30pm.
Please make your reservation at JAA Office.
July 22 (Wed.) 7pm at JAA Hall “JAA Directors’ Meeting”
July 23 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm“Second Keirokai in July”
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm
Please call JAA if you will be a “Birthday Person” in July.
July 27 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “ Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
July 30 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm “Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #105”
Community News
- Sept. 2, (Wed.) from 5:30pm- “Inoue Chamber Ensemble presents Lecture and Recital at JAA Hall" Professor Iwao Yamamoto of Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto will give a lecture “Recalling his Memories of Mr. Carl Ichiro Akiya". Call: Inouye 212-864-6459
- Sept. 6 (Sun) from 6pm – at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, 131 E. 10th St. “OSUWA Daiko in Concert" 50 complimentary tickets available at JAA. Call JAA for more information.
- Sept. 12, (Sat.) at 3pm- Mr. Stanley Kanzaki will autograph his new book, "The Issei Prisoners of the San Pedro Internment Center" at the home of Julie Azuma and Tamio Spiegel in Manhattan, NYC. The book will sell for $15. Please call Aileen Yamaguchi (212) 873-4170 for more information.
- Sept. 25 (Fri.) “Folk Festival of Japan at Carnegie Hall" a major cultural event of Japanese traditional music and dance. Complimentary tickets are available at JAA.
Events of JAA & Community in June 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Tai Chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
June 1 and 15(Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicrafts Club"
June 5(Fri.) 7pm- "5th Evening of Chamber Music at JAA Hall"
June 9(Tues.) 6:30pm- at the Nippon Club "Ms. Mitsu Kimata's Lecture on "Empowering Women" sponsored by JAA Business Women's Committee
June 11(Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
June 11(Thurs.) Keiro kai in June
More detail of entertainment will be announced later.
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of Medical and Social Welfare. Please make your reservation at JAA.
June 17(Wed.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class #104"
$30/JAA Mem.. $40/non-JAA Mem. Please make your reservation at JAA before 6/15.
June 18(Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
June 20(Sat.) 5-7pm at JAA Hall-Lecture on "Public Support System for seniors in New York State" by Ms. Kayo Kudo, JASSI
June 25(Thurs.) 12pm- "Rakugo Keiro Kai in June"
Please call JAA if you will be a 'young" Birthday Person in June!
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation
June 29(Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Events of JAA & Community in May 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Tai Chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
Dear JAA members,
May 4 (Mon.) 6:30pm-at JAA Hall “Japanese Business Women’s meeting: Photographer Nana Watanabe’s views on Change Makers of Business”
From May 7 (Thurs.) to May 16 (Sat.) 14th JAA Art Exhibition of Artists of Japanese and Japanese American in New York”
May 7 (Thurs.) 5pm-7pm Opening Reception
May 10 (Mon.) Deadline of the 39th JAA Scholarship Application
May 11 (Mon.) 2;30pm-3:30pm Tea Time Talk "Retirement Life at West Coast by Mr. Tadao Fujimatsu”.
May 11 (Mon.) “Handi Craft Class
May 14 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm “Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns”
May 20 (Wed.) 10:30am-2:30pm “Chef Kato’s French Cooking Class #103”
May 25 (Mon) Memorial Day: JAA will be closed.
May 25 (Mon) “Memorial Day Service at Mt. Olivet and Cypress Hill Cemeteries”
May 28 (Thurs.) 11am-2:30pm “May Keiro Kai”
Please call JAA if you will be a “young” Birthday Person in April!
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation
May 29 (Fri.) 6pm-9:30pm “ Scholarship Awards Dinner of The 39th JAA Scholarship and 2nd Honjo Scholarship”
Reception at 6pm, Dinner and award presentation from 7pm. $150/person (not tax deductible) Please make your reservation using the reservation card which will be sent soon by JAA.
June 1 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm “Free Hair Cut for Seniors”
June 3 (Wed.) 7pm- JAA Directors’ meeting
Community News
- May 3 (Sun.) 12pm-6pm “Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival” at Dag Hamerskjold Plaza, in front of Japan Society (47th St and First Ave). JAA will have two tables. Please stop by!
- May 16 (sat.) 5-7pm at JAA Hall-Lecture on “Oriental Medicine” by Ms. Tomoko Kakutani sponsored by Sonenkai. Please make your reservation at JAA.
- May 29 (Fri.) at 8pm: Benefit Fundraising Concert for Young Talents by Harmonic Opera Co. at Christ & Saint Stephen’s Church, 120 W. 69th St. Complimentary tickets by Ms. Emiko Iinuma are available at JAA.
- May 31 (Sun) 10am-5pm “Japan Day @ Central Park at East Meadow” JAA will have Calligraphy corner. Hope to see you there!
Events of JAA & Community in April 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Tai Chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
April 3(Fri) 7pm- "4th Evening of Chamber Music at JAA Hall – Clarinet Trio"
April 4(Sat)1pm-3pm Special Preview: "On Paper Wings" "Co Sponsored by JACL & JAA"
April 6(Mon) 10am-3pm "Handicrafts Club"
April 6(Mon) 6:30pm- Meeting of 2009 24th JAA Baseball's Foreign Minister's Cup.
April 9(Thurs) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
April 11(Sat) 10am-2pm at JAA Hall "JAA Spring Flea Market"
April 15(Wed) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class #100"
April 16(Thurs) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
April 18(Sat) 12pm- Memorial Service for the late Mrs. Sanko Kajihara at JAA Hall
Sakura Health Fair from April 16 to April 28 Please check the schedule. Call JAA for your reservation
April 23(Thurs) 12pm- "Keirokai in April"
Please call JAA if you will be a “young” Birthday Person in April!
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of Medical and Social Welfare. Please make your reservation at JAA. 3:30pm-5pm:Origami Demonstration by Ms. Toshiko Kobayashi.
April 25(Sat) 11am-2pm The 5th JAA Sakura Matsuri at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
April 27(Mon) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
May 7(Thurs) 5om- Opening Reception of 14th JAA Art Exhibition at JAA Hall.
From JAA Office
The 39th JAA Scholarship Application Form is available at JAA office and www.jaany.org
- This is open to Japanese students and American students of Japanese descent in NY, NJ & CT who will enter College/University this Fall. Scholarship Dinner (Awards Presentation) will be held on May 29 at Harvard Club.
- If you have not paid your JAA membership dues yet, please pay by April 15. Thank you,.
Community News
- March 29(Sun) 3pm-5pm "How To Prevent & Decrease Memory Problems By Organizing your Living Area" make your reservation at heian.NYC@gmail.com or 210-280-9417
- April 5(Sun) 4pm- "Inoue Chamber Ensemble : Gathering for Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Music" JAA members are invited by Ms. Inoue. Please make your reservation at 212-864-6459 or icekazuko@hotmail.com
- Sogetsu Flower Arrangement by Master Taue Tamura at JAA Hall on April 6, 13 & 27 at JAA Hall. Call Ms. Tamura for more information 917-748-3177
- April 17 (Fri) at 6pm- "The Chamber Music Concert" will be at the New York City Bar Association , 42 W. 44th St.. Five tickets are available at JAA which were donated by Ms. Takemi Ueno, Esq. Please contact JAA for tickets.
- April 19 (Sun) from 2pm- the Nippon Club Women's Chorus Concert at Japan Society. Admission Free. Contact 212-581-2223 for tickets.
Events of JAA & Community in March 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Tai Chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Tuesday : 1pm-2pm YOGA-New Class begins on 3/2
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
March 9 & 23 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicrafts Club"
March 4 (Wed.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class #100"
March 5 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free Consultation on 2008 Tax Returns" by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA.
March 12 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
March 12 (Thurs.) 12pm- "First Keiro Kai in March"
March 12 (Thurs.)- March 18 (Wed.) 9am-5pm "Photo Exhibition of Yoshikazu Aono- TheTurbulent America in 60's and 70s & Japanese who lived during these years". Mr. Aono was named as one of
March 13, (Fri.) 5pm-8pm Opening Reception
March 14 (Sat.) 10am-3:30pm "Spring Workshop of Japanese Language Education" sponsored by JAA Japanese Language Committee
March 18 (Wed.) 7pm- JAA Directors' meeting
March 19 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
March 19 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free Consultation on 2008 Tax Returns" by Ms. Kumiko Hasegwa, CPA.
March 23 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
March 24 (Tues.) 7:30pm- at Symphony Space "Family Concert in Manhattan"
March 26 (Thurs). 12pm- "Second Keiro Kai in March"
Community News
- HEIAN will sponsor two events: March 1,(Sun) 3-5pm "KARITATORI", and March 29 (Sun) "How To Prevent & Decrease Memory Problems By Organizing your Living Area"
- March 2 (Mon.) 12pm-3pm “Special Facial Massage” $30/person Please make your reservation at JAA
- Sogetsu Flower Arrangement by Master Tazue Tamura at JAA Hall on March 2, 9, 23 at JAA Hall Call Ms. Tamura for more information 917-748-3177
- New Class @JAA: Ms. Ai Kiyono starts YOGA Class on March 2, 1-2pm every Tuesday, $12/person Tel: 917-916-7436 for reservation
- March 6, (Fri.) 6pm- at the New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street, "The Chamber Music Concert". Five tickets are available at JAA which were donated by Ms. Takemi Ueno, Esq. Please contact JAA for tickets.
- March 21 (Sat.) 4-6pm at JAA Hall "SONENKA"s (pre-aging group) meeting "How To Maintain Your Health"
- March 25 (Wed.) 8pm at Carnegie Hall "Tsukudagwa Style OEDO TAMASUDARE" Complimentary tickets are available at JAA. Please call JAA office.
- March 29 (Sun) 3-4pm at Tenri Cultural Institute, 43 A West 13th St., "Salon #33 Sansen and Shamisen by Sachiyo Ito Company". Since JAA is invited, state being from JAA at the Reception Desk.
Events of JAA & Community in February 2009
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Tai Chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
Feb. 5 (Thurs.) 2pm-4pm & 6pm-8pm
"Seminar on New Taxes for Green Card Holders who will return to Japan" by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA
Feb. 6 (Fri.) 7:30pm- "3rd Evening of Chamber Music at JAA Hall"
Feb. 9 & 23 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicrafts Club"
Feb. 9 (Mon.) 6:30pm- "Meeting for 2009 JAA Baseball Tournaments"
Feb. 12, Thurs. 12pm- "Keiro Kai in Feb"
Lunch: $3, Non-JAA Senior-member $5.
Entertainment: Rakugo & Ukulele music by "The New Yorker Cento". Make reservations early to assist with the necessary number of lunches to be prepared. 1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical & social welfare issues. Make reservation for these.
Feb. 11 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
Feb. 14 (Sat.) 1pm-5pm "Special Preview THE MILK WOMAN" "Co Sponsored by JACL & JAA"
Feb. 16 (Mon.) JAA will be closed for Presidents' Day.
Feb. 18 (Wed.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
Feb. 19 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free Consultation on 2008 Tax Returns" by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA.
Feb. 23 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Feb. 26, (Thurs). 12pm- "Hinamatsuri-Girls Day Keiro Kai"
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation
From JAA Office
Call JAA Office for more information.
Community News
Feb. 6 (Fri.) at 6pm- The January Recital sponsored by the Chamber Music Committee will be at NYC Bar Association, 42 West 44th St., 5 tickets available donated by Takemi Ueno, Esq. please contact JAA office for tickets.
Feb 23 (Mon) 12pm-3pm at JAA Library "Special Facial Massage" $30/person
Events of JAA & Community in January 2009
Dear JAA members,
Thank you very much for your continued support of JAA.
We wish you a happy New Year!
JAA office
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
JAA will be closed for Christmas on Dec. 25 & 26 and New Year on Jan. 1 & 2.
Jan. 8 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
Jan. 12 & 26 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicraft Club"
Jan. 15 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
Jan. 19 (Mon.) JAA is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Jan. 22, (Thurs.) "New Year Party for Seniors at the Nippon Club "
Jan. 26 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Jan. 29 (Thurs.) 6pm-9pm "JAA Annual General Meeting & the New Year Get Together party"
Feb. 5 (Thurs.) 2pm-4pm & 6pm-8pm "Seminar of New Tax on Green Card Holders who will return to Japan" by Mr.Joe Oshima, CPA
Feb. 6 (Fri.) 7:30pm- "3rd Evening of Chamber Music at JAA Hall"
Feb. 12 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation (except immigration law) by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
Feb. 12 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm " Free consultation on Tax Return 2008 by Mr.Joe Oshima, CPA.
From JAA Office
Through generous funding from the Honjo Foundation, JAA is looking for qualified candidates for its 2009 JAA - HONJO Scholarship. This is open to students who will be enrolled in a full time course of graduate study (except music, studio art and performing arts) at an accredited U.S. university in the New York area in academic year 2009 - 20010. The student should be able to demonstrate an interest in and ideally is already involved in furthering U.S. - Japan relations. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2009.
Enclosed please find JAA membership renewal form herewith. We appreciate your continuing support of JAA. If you have any questions and help, please contact JAA office at 212-840-6942 Thank you
Community News
Events of JAA & Community in December 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
The Grand Bazaar raised a total of $12,378.41. Many thanks to all our hard working volunteers and generous donors.
Dec. 3 (Wed.) 7pm- "Directors and General Election Meeting"
Dec. 4 (Thurs.) 6pm-11pm "51st JAA Annual Year-End Dinner at Crowne Plaza Hotel in NYC"
Dec. 5 (Fri.) 7:30pm- "2nd Evening of Chamber Music at JAA Hall"
Dec. 8 (Mon.) 1pm-3:30pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Dec. 8 (Mon.) 6:30pm-9pm at JAA Hall "Xmas Party of JAA-Japanese Business Women Committee"
Dec. 10 (Wed.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class #99"
Dec. 11 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on your Concerns (except Immigration)"
Dec. 18 (Thurs.) "Year End Keiro Kai"
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation
Dec. 20 (Sat.) at 2pm at Weill Recital Hall- Carnegie Hall "Award Presentation and Concerts by Winners of JAA Music Scholarship Awards"
Dec. 25 (Thurs.) and 26 (Fri.) JAA will be closed for Xmas.
Community Information
- Dec. 12, (Fri.) at 6pm- The December Recital sponsored by the Chamber Music Committee at NYC Bar Association, 42 West 44th St. (just down the street from JAA), we will be given and 5 tickets available donated by Takemi Ueno, Esq. Please contact JAA office for tickets.
- Dec. 16 (Tues.) - 20 (Sat.) at the Nippon Club, 145 W. 57th St., "The Calligraphy Exhibition of Actress Yoshiko Sakuma and Rev. Ryokan Ara" For Inquiry below, please contact jaachambermusic@gmail.com
- Dec. 18 (Thurs.) 7:30pm- "The Reona Ito Chamber Ensemble ALL-BACH Salon Concert" at Yamaha Piano Salon, 689 Fifth Ave., (54th St, 3rd Fl.) $15 for JAA mem.students, senior, $20 for non-JAA mem.
- Dec. 19, (Fri.) at 7:30pm at the Church for All Nations, 417 W. 57th St. "The Reona Ito Chamber Ensemble & the JAA Chorus"
Events of JAA & Community in November 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
Oct. 24 (Fri.) 1pm-3pm at JAA Library "World Origami Day- Lets Do Origami at JAA"
Ms. Toshiko Kobayashi will give instructions on how to make a variety of Origami. Please come and enjoy making Origami together! Make your reservation at JAA.
Oct. 31 (Fri.) 6pm-10pm "Halloween Party for Young Persons" at JAA Hall, 15 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Nov. 8 (Sat.) 10am-2pm "JAA Annual Grand Bazaar"
Nov. 12 (Wed.) 12pm-2pm "Thank you Party for JAA Volunteers" by our President Gary Moriwaki"
Nov. 13 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12:30pm "Free Consultation on Wills and other concerns"
Nov. 20 (Thurs.) 12pm- "Thanksgiving Day Keirokai"
Nov. 24 (Mon.) 1pm-3:30pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
Nov. 27 (Thurs.) Thanksgiving Day- JAA office will be closed.
Dec. 3 (Wed.) 7pm- "Directors' Meeting and JAA General Election Meeting"
Save this date: Dec. 4 (Thurs.) JAA Annual Year End Dinner at Crowne Plaza Times Square. This year Mr. Toshio Kiso who was President of JAA from 2002 to 2004 will be honored.
Community Information
- Nov. 6 (Thurs.) 8pm at Merkin Concert Hall (129 W 67 St.) Harmonia Opera Co., presents "EN SAGA the Tale of Inuit" and "Amanjack & Princess Uriko". Tickets ($20-50) are available at (212) 870-1500. s.iinuma@worldnet.att.net
- Nov. 15 (Sat.) 1pm-5pm at JAA Hall , NY-JACL presents "The Footprints of Japanese-American Solders"-NHK documentary and others will be shown. Contact: Aileen Yamaguchi-(212) 873-4170
- Nov. 22 (Sat.) at 8pm and Nov. 23 (Sun.) at 3pm. Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company will perform "The Tale of Genji". at The Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 59th St. at 9th Ave., NYC. Long-train-costumes designed after the elaborate robes worn in the Heian court of 1000 years ago will be worn. To Reserve tickets calll 212-757-2531. www.ichinohedance.org Free tickets for 11/23 are available by calling JAA (212) 840-6942.
- Nov. 23 (Sun.) Sachiyo Ito & Company "Poetry in Motion" at Tenri Institute (43A W.13 St.NYC). Shows will be at 3pm & 8pm. Tickets for Seniors are available, please call (212) 627-0265.
Events of JAA & Community in October 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am-11:45am Tai chi
Tuesday : 1pm-4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
October 3 (Fri.) 7pm- "Evening of Chamber Music at JAA Hall"
JAA has been awarding JAA Music Scholarships since 1985 to young talented musicians. They all have been active in the music world and will return to JAA and to the community this night. Free admission but donations will be appreciated. Please call JAA for more information and reservation.
Oct. 8 (Wed.) 7pm-at JAA Hall: JAA Directors' Meeting
Oct. 9 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on your Concerns (except Immigration)"
Attorney Reiko Kasano will be available to advise you on your concerns. Please make your reservation at JAA for a 30 min consultation per person.
Oct. 9 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm "First Keirokai in Oct."
Menu is: Chicken & Eggs -over- rice and Harusame with Vinegar flavored and ice cream. Entertainment detail will be announced later. Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm by Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non members. Please make your reservation for lunch, lunch delivery/ and consultation.
Oct. 13 and Oct. 27 (Mon.) "Handicraft Class"
Please join our Handicraft Club and enjoy making it together. Bring your own lunch.
Oct. 15 (Wed.) 10:30am- 2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class"
Menu will be "Shrimp, Avocado, Cucumber Salad, Roast Turkey with bacon and Chocolate Souffle". $30/JAA member, $40/ non-member. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Oct. 23 (Thurs.) 11am-2:30pm "Second Keirokai in Oct."
Lunch menu: Mushroom Rice, Celery and Carrot Salad and Mitarashi Dango. After lunch, Rev. Kei Okada who is a Spiritual Care Counselor of Visiting Nurse Service of New York will speak on Hospice. Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm by Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non- members. Please make your reservations for lunch, lunch delivery, and consultation.
Oct. 24 (Fri.) 1pm-3pm " Try the Origami at JAA"
This event is one of World Origami Day's events. Ms. Toshiko Kobayashi will teach you how to enjoy the Origami. Please join us. Make your reservation at JAA.
Oct. 25 (Sat.) and 26 (Sun.) Selection of the 11th JAA Music Scholarship at JAA Hall
Applications for the JAA Music Scholarship "Instrumental Chamber Music Ensembles from Trio to Quintet" are available at JAA Office and www.jaany.org
Oct. 27 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara, Michi Beauty Salon. Please make your reservation at JAA as soon as possible.
Oct. 29 (Wed.) 10am-12pm at JAA Hall "Free Flu Shots Supported by Visiting Nurse Service of New York"
We will offer again flu shots for up to 75 people. If you have your health record of flu shots, please bring it with you. Please call JAA for your reservation.
Nov. 8 (Sat.) 10am-2pm "JAA Annual Bazaar"
Donation of clothes, china/dishware, accessories and clean books (used or new), will be appreciated. There will be raffle prizes, handicrafts and food. Raffle Grand prize will be a round-trip air ticket of NY/Tokyo on American Airlines. Tickets are one/$5, 5/$20. Please call JAA office for more information.
Events of JAA & Community in September 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Tai chi (Begins from 9/9)
Tuesday : 1:00pm - 4:00pm Calligraphy (Begins from 9/9)
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
Sept. 1 (Mon.) Labor Day, - JAA will be closed
Sept 8 and 22 (Mon.) Handicrafts Class
Please join and enjoy our Handicrafts class. Bring your own lunch.
Sept. 11 (Thurs.) "French Cooking Class by Chef Kato"
Grilled Calamari with Corn Flan, Entree: Braised Rib-eye with Red Wine sauce, Orange Chiffon cake with cranberry sauce.
Fee: $40/non-mem. $30/JAA mem.
2nd Senior Week @JAA from Sept. 13 to Sept. 21
Please see attached schedule list. No charge
Please call JAA office as soon as possible! We will serve refreshments on both Sat and Sun
More details regarding scheduled topics:
>> Senior Week Schedule List
Sept. 12 (Fri) 5pm-6pm:Hospice & Counseling
Services-Rev. Kei Okada
Sept. 13 (Sun) 11am-12:30pm: Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Workshop and Screening
by Dr. Kamal Ramani, American Cancer Society & JAA
3pm-5pm: Prof. Tazuko Shibusawa (NYU) and Dr. Tsunetaka Yoshida will talk on "Living Happily & Well Without Loosing your Mind & Hope"
10am-5pm: Monitoring Your Health and Wellness: Check-up facility will be open.
Sept. 14 (Sun) 10:30am-12pm: Let's Enjoy "The Game of Go" by Mr. Shinichi Nao and Consul Suzuki
1pm-2pm: Exercises in "How to Avoid Choking" by Ms. Keiko Sakagami
2pm-4pm: Individual Dental Consultations: By Dr, Hiroshi Kimura, Dr. Michael Iwaoka, and Ms. Keiko Sakagami. Call JAA to make your appointment with the Doctor.
2:30pm-4pm: "How to Avoid Falling" : Mr.Fujimoto and HEIAN will teach about how to protect on eself.
Sept. 15 (Mon.) Keiro-Kai Luncheon for Seniors.
11am - 12pm: Origami by Ms. Kobayashi
12pm-2:30pm: Amb. Sakurai will give greetings and blessings to Seniors because Sept 15 is Seniors Day in Japan. Menu; Japanese lunch box with a variety of food items with osekihan which will be made by JAA Social Services Volunteers. Dr Adachi and Dr. Kimura will talk on Health. The Melody Pocket Group will perform old Japanese songs with Picture Story Telling. Also, various massages will be available.
6pm-8pm: Lecture of Obesity, Diabetes and Osteoporosis by Dr. Takako Araki.
Sept. 16, (Tues.) 4pm-5pm: Lecture and Screening of Colon cancer
by Dr. Makoto Iwahara, American Cancer Society and JASSI
6pm-8pm: Workshop on Medicare 2008 by Helen Irie and Ms. Yumi Shindo: Please join the Pre-Aging group for further information.
Sept. 17, (Wed.) 10:30am-12pm: Visit to Isabella Geriatric Center
525 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040.
Take Subway #1 to 191 St. Please come to Isabella by 10:30am. Otherwise, come to JAA by 9:30am to take subway together. We will hear about how the Japanese residents enjoy their life there. Also, will get more information about Senior Housing/Nursing Home USA
16:30-18:00: "Retrospection on your memory by JASSI"
17:00-18:00: Lecture on NYC's benefits and Services for aging
NYC Dept. of the Aging will come to explain. You will get more information of NYC's benefits and services for aging.
18:00-20:00: First Aid Workshop by Dr. Takei
Sept. 18, (Thurs.) 9:30am-12:30pm: Free Consultation on Wills and Inheritance Issues
by Helen Irie, Esq. and Reiko Takikawa, Esq.
1pm-3pm: Individual Consultation on Immigration Laws in USA by Mr. James Nolan and in Japan by Consul Keiko Matsuo
Sept. 19, (Fri.) 5pm-6pm: "Welcome to the World of Kyogen (Traditional Play in Japan Noh)" by HEIAN
Please join our special movement of play!
6pm-8pm: "How To Increase Your Self Healing Powers" Dr. Kazuko Tatsumura.
Sept. 20, (Sat.) 11:30-12:30: Yoga Class
Please bring mattress if you have.
1pm-3pm: Picture Story Telling with Music for Children and 3pm-6pm: Creative Arts, enjoy the drawings and paintings. We arrange crayons and painting staffs.
5pm-6pm: Ms. Kazue Wada Block will lead care givers discussion.
Now if you have been taking caring your spouse or parents, we like to share your feeling.
Sept. 21 (Sun) 11am-1pm: Report on Survey Results of the Senior Care Facilities and Services
1:30pm-Film: The Cats of Mirikitani
2:30-4pm Talk:"War Experiences" by Nancy Cantwell & Ms. Akiko Iimura.
4pm-6pm: Dr. Kuwama: "Tips to Maintain a Healthy Life:
Sept. 23, (Tues.) The15th JAA Charity Golf Tournament @ Canyon Club
Please see enclosed flyer and make your reservations at JAA Office. It is one of the most important fund raisers for JAA .Please support it by playing golf and/or donating prizes for the tournament.
Sept. 26 (Fri.) 6:30- @ Nippon Club Business Women's Committee-sponsored "Akiko Wada's Talk Show"
Ms. Wada will give a performance at the Apollo Theater on Sept.29. Fee: $100 includes a ticket of $80 towards a ticket for the Talk Show at Nippon Club. Please make your reservations at JAA or info@bwcjaa.org
September Directors meeting will be postponed to October 8, 7pm at JAA Hall.
From JAA Office
- JAA Music Scholarship Award:
Selections will be on Oct. 25 & 26, Award Presentation and Concert will be held on December 20, 2pm at Carnegie Hall. We will accept application forms for JAA Music Award. Application forms are available from the JAA Office and on our web site www.jaany.org
Community Information
- September 12, (Fri.) at 6pm- The September Recital sponsored by the Chamber Music Committee at NYC Bar Association, 42 West 44th St. (just down the street from JAA), program includes Beethoven's Piano Trio (op. 1, no. 1), the First Movement of Beethoven's Spring Sonata, Trio by Rachmaninoff, a soloist, and a wind quintet. Complimentary tickets are donated by Takemi Ueno, Esq. Please contact JAA office for tickets.
- October 1, (Wed.) at 6:15pm at New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street, New York, NY 10023,Seiwajuku New York Forum" The Meaning of Life by Kazoo Inamori, who established Kyocera Corp and found KDDI" Contact; forum@seiwajjyuku.org
Events of JAA & Community in August 2008
There are no Keirokais in August.
Aug. 14 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation for your Concerns (except Immigration)"
Attorney Reiko Kasano will be available to advise you on your concerns. Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min per person.
The 2nd Senior Week from Sept. 15 (Mon.) to Sept. 21 at JAA Hall.
Sept. 23 (Tues.) Charity Golf Tournament at Canyon Club.
Events of JAA & Community in July 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Tai chi (no class in Aug.)
Tuesday : 1:00pm - 4:00pm Calligraphy (no class in Aug.)
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
JAA Music Awards Selection and Concert of Awardees have been postponed from June to October in 2008
Rescheduled date will be announced later. We will accept application forms for JAA Music Award. Application forms are available from the JAA Office and on our web site www.jaany.org
July 4 (Fri) Independence Day, JAA will be closed
July 7 and July 21 (Mon.) Handicrafts Class
Please join and enjoy our Handicrafts class. Bring your own lunch.
July 10 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
Attorney Helen Irie and Reiko Takikawa will be available to advise you on your concerns. Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min per person.
July 10 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm "Tanabata Keiro Kai in July"
Menu is; Pork & Harusame Saute, Celery Pickles, Clear Soup and Ice Cream. Street Performer Ichiro Oikado will perform the SHISHIMAI and Mask Dance.
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm
by Dr. Robert K. Emy and Dr. Masazumi Adachi. Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non- members. Please make your reservations for consultation and for lunch & lunch delivery.
July 16 (Wed.) and 17 (Thurs.) "Cooking Class by Reiko Yoshikawa - Simple Home & Party Cooking"
Ms. Yoshikawa has her cooking class in Tokyo. She will teach the following "Simple Home": Cheese and Curry Tonkatsu, Chicken and Tofu Meatballs, Kung Pao noodles/rice, Sesame Cream Green Beans on July 16, and Simple Party Cooking; Chinese Sesame Chicken Salad, Chicken and Lemongrass Satay with Basil, and Rosemary Pork Roast on July 17. $24/JAA member, $35/non-member. Please make your reservations by 7/14 at JAA.
July 24 (Thurs.) 12pm-2pm "Second Keirokai in July"
Lunch menu: Cold Noodle with Chinese taste (Hiyashi Chuka) and Mitsumame. Entertainment will be a Belly Dance by Kimi Gaskin.
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11am-2pm by Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non- members. Please make your reservations for consultation, lunch, and lunch delivery.
July 28 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara, Michi Beauty Salon. Please make your reservation as soon as possible.
July 30 (Wed.) 7pm- at JAA Hall Directors' meeting
Community Information
- July 13 (Sun.) at 1pm- at Bryant Park (42nd & 6th Ave.) "Annual OBON Dance Festival" by NY Buddhist Church. Info:212-678-0305
- Hula Dance Class by Naoko Matsumoto at JAA from July 25 to Aug. 29 Fee: 6 times$60/for over 55; For others $72. Make reservations at JAA.
Events of JAA & Community in June 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Tai chi (no class in Aug.)
Tuesday : 1:00pm - 4:00pm Calligraphy (no class in Aug.)
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
JAA Music Awards Selection and Concert of Awardees have been postponed from June to October in 2008
Rescheduled date will be announced later. We will accept application form for JAA Music Award. You can get application forms from JAA Office and our web site www. Jaany.org
June 4, (Wed) 6:00pm - 9:30pm "The 38th JAA Scholarship Awards Dinner"
at Harvard Club, 35 W. 44th St., Our Keynote Speaker is Dr. Jeanette C. Takamura. Dean of Columbia University, School of Social Work. Reception at 6pm, Dinner and award presentation from 7pm. $150/person ($50 tax deductible) Please make your reservation using the reservation card sent mid-June by JAA.
June 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun) Selection of the 11th JAA Music Scholarship at JAA Hall
June 9 and June 23 (Mon) Handi craft Class
Please join and enjoy our Handicraft club. Bring your own lunch. .
June 11 (Wed) 1:00pm - 4:00pm "Cooking Class, Healthy Sweets by Natsuko and Kiyomi"
$34/person Please make your reservation at kiyomiart@hotmail.com or 917-846-3027
June 12 (Thur) at Haworth CC "JAA Senior Golf Monthly Tournament"
every month 2nd Thursday, Persons age 50 and older are welcome. Call Mr. Egawa for more information at 212-697-4613
June 12 (Thur) 10:00am -12:00pm "Free Legal Consultation on your Concerns (except Immigration)"
Attorney Reiko Kasano will be available to advise you on your concerns. Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min per person.
June 12 (Thur) 12:00pm - 2:00pm "First Keiro kai in June"
Menu is; curry- over- rice with cabbage pickles and Coffee Jiro. We will announce details of entertainment later.
Free Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11:00am - 2:00pm
by Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non members. Please make your reservation of lunch, lunch delivery/ consultation.
June 23 (Mon) 1:00pm-3:00pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara, Michi Beauty Salon. Please make your reservation as soon as possible.
June 26 (Thur) at Riverdale CC "JAA Monthly Golf Tournament"
Please call Mr. Fujita for more detail at 973-327-4477
June 26 (Thur) 11:00am - 2:30pm "Second Keirokai in June"
Lunch menu: Fried Yakisoba, Musubi, and Ice cream. Entertainment details will be announced later.
Consultation on Health and Social Welfare : 11:00am - 2:00pm
by Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Lunch: $3/JAA members, $5/non- members. Please make your reservations for lunch, lunch delivery, and consultation.
From JAA Office
Application of JAA Music Scholarship "Instrumental Chamber Music Ensembles from Duo to Quintet" are available at JAA Office and www.jaany.org
Events of JAA & Community in May 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm - 4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
April 26 (Sat.) 11am-2pm "the 4th JAA Sakura Matsuri at Flushing Meadow Corona Park"
We will plant 10 new cherry trees for our Centennial Celebration. Deputy Consul General Mikio Numata, and Commissioner of NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation Adrian Benepe, Mrs. Chieko Inagaki and Mr. George Yuzawa will be honorary guests of our Sakura Matsuri. Program will be started by Taiko Masala's Drum, Marching Band of Children, Kuni Mikami's Jazz Piano, Harmonius Presentation by JAA Chorus and Hanagasa Parade led by Momo Suzuki. Buses' departure will be at JAA at 9:45am.
May 5 (Mon.) Deadline of the 38th JAA Scholarship Application
May 8 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns "
Attorney Helen Irie and Reiko Takikawa will be available to advise you on your concerns. Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min per person.
From May 8 (Thurs.) to May 16 (Fri.) 13th JAA Art Exhibition of Artists of Japanese and Japanese American in New York"
May 8 (Thurs.) 5pm-7pm Opening Reception
Please join our annual Art exhibition. There will be artists and the Amb. and Madame. Motoatsu Sakurai. Our volunteers of Social Service Committee will serve delicious refreshment. Please see more details on flyer.
May 9 (Fri.) 11am-12pm Lecture "Art World" by Mr. Koji Ichida
Lunch will be served. Please make your reservation at JAA.
May 12 (Mon.) "Handi Craft Class
Please join and enjoy our HandiCraft club. Bring your own lunch.
Health Week from May 17 (Sat.) to May 25 (Sun)
No admission fee.
May 19 (Mon.) 5:30pm - Amb. Sakurai
will attend to give some supportive comments for the Health Week. This will be followed by lectures on "Food Safety" by Consul Ichiro Takahashi and Living Longer with Great Health" by Dr. Yuichiro Kuwama.
May 22 (Thurs.) 11am-2:30pm "May Keiro Kai"
11:15 -12pm: "Learning Aspects of Quality in Homecare Services and Facilities for Senior Facilities" by Ms. Yumi Shindo
12pm-12:45: Lunch menu: Bamboo rice, Nitsuke, and Yokan. Dr. Adachi will speak on Mental and Physical Health, Dr. Keiko Kimura will speak on Geriatric Health- Osteoporosis. Entertainment will be by the Jazz Mini Piano Concert "Soul Healing" by Ms. Midori Ikeda.
May 26 (Mon) Memorial Day
JAA will be closed.
May 26 (Mon) "Memorial Day Service at Mt. Olivet and Cypress Hill Cemeteries"
Jointly sponsored by JAA, the NY Buddhist Church and the Japanese American United Church. Japanese section of Mt. Olivet Cemetery was established in 1912 and Memorial Services have been held there since then. Please call JAA for your reservation and for further information. Bus fare $15/person
From JAA Office
1. The 38th JAA Scholarship Application form is available at JAA office and www.jaany.org. This is open to Japanese students and American students of Japanese descent in NY, NJ & CT who will enter College/University this fall. Scholarship dinner (Awards Presentation) will be held on June 4 at Harvard Club.
2. Application of JAA Music Scholarship "Instrumental Chamber Music Ensembles from Duo to Quintet" are available at JAA Office and www.jaany.org.
3. If you have not paid JAA membership dues yet, we ask you for your continued support of JAA.
Information of Community Events
May 30 (Fri.) at 8pm: Benefit Fundraising Concert for Young Talents by Harmonic Opera Co. at Christ & Saint Stephen's Church, 120 W. 69th St. Complimentary tickets (donated by Mr. Toshio Kiso and Ms. Emiko Iinuma) are available at JAA.
Events of JAA & Community in April 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm - 4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
April 3 (Thurs) 2pm-3:30pm "Highlight Tour of Metropolitan Museum"
by Ms. Kakuko Nakagawa, licensed guide at Metropolitan Museum. Admission Fee: $12, payable to JAA. Please make your reservation at JAA.
April 8 (Tues) 12pm- "Rakugo Keiro Kai" supported by NY Rakugo kai
Master Kyoraku Sanyutei & Jinraku Sanyutei are coming from Japan for our Keiro kai. Please enjoy traditional Rakugo after lunch.Menu is Pork Saute ginger tasted, Salad. Lunch $3/JAA
Senior member, $5/non-member (over 65 yrs).
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi, Dr. Robert K. Emy and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Please make your reservation at JAA.
April 10 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "New Free Legal Consultation (except immigration law) by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min. per person
April 12 (Sat.) 10am-2pm at JAA Hall "JAA Spring Flea Market"
Our very popular flea market will be here. Delicious food and many affordable items will be on sale. We will be end at 2pm. Please come early and have a fun hunting for treasures. We appreciate your donations of used clothes, dishware, accessories and other objects.
April 14 (Mon) at 6:30pm "Pianist Kyoko Tatsumi will be a Speaker at meeting of JAA Business Women's Committee"
Please contact info@bwcjaa.com or JAA office for more information.
April 16 & 23 (Wed) 11am-12pm "Practice of Hanagasa Ondo"
Hanagasa Ondo parade will be at JAA Sakura Matsuri on April 26. Please join us. Led by Momo Suzuki.
April 19 (Sat) 6:30pm at JAA Hall JAA Pre-age group (SONENKAI) presents "Depression and Mental Health"
Please make your reservation at JAA.
April 20 (Sun) "2008 23rd JAA Foreign Minister Cup Baseball"
will start with 20 teams, Please call JAA office for more information.
April 21 (Mon) 12pm-2pm "Thank You Party for Volunteers of Flea Market"
Please join our special thank you party for our hard working volunteers of Spring.
April 24 (Thurs) 12pm- "Second Keiro Kai in April"
KOSSAN will perform Okinama Songs melody with Sansei (Okinawa Shamisen) after lunch. Menu is Niku Jaga (Stewed Beef and Potatoes Sukiyaki taste).Lunch $3, Non-JAA Seniors member $5. 1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi, Dr. Robert K. Emy and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Please make your reservation at JAA.
April 26 (Sat) 11am-2pm "the 4th JAA Sakura Matsuri" at Flushing Meadow Corona Park
We will plant 10 new cherry trees for our centennial celebration. Bus departure at JAA at 9:45am, please see attached flyer. No charge for bus and lunch.
April 28 (Mon) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara, Michi Beauty Salon. Please make your reservation at JAA.
From JAA Office
- The 38th JAA Scholarship Application form is available at JAA office and www.jaany.org. This is open to Japanese students and American students of Japanese descent in NY, NJ & CT who will enter College/University this fall. Scholarship dinner (Awards Presentation) will be held on May 28 at Harvard Club.
- If you have not paid JAA membership dues yet, we like to ask you to continue support of JAA.
Information of Community Events
* Tickets are available at JAA
- the Cats of Mirikitani at Anthology Film Archives on March 29, 1pm ($10/ticket)
- Japan USA Music Goodwill Mission concert at Carnegie Hall on March 31, 7:30 complimentary tickets available
- RIYO's 10th Music Salon at Weill Recital Hall on April 11, at 7:30pm complimentary tickets available or call 212-247-7800 for more information
* March 29 (Sat.) 10am-2pm at NY Buddhist Church White Elephant Sale, call 212-678-0305 for more info.
* April 24 (Thurs.) 7:30pm-at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall "The 20th Anniversary Concert of the Nippon Club Women's Chorus" No admission fee but you must have tickets. Call 581-2223 for tickets
Events of JAA & Community in March 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm - 4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
New! Open Evening Class of JAA Chorus : 2/8, 22 6pm-7:15 of JAA Chorus
March. 6 (Thurs.) 12pm- "Hinamatsuri Keiro Kai"
Menu is Chirashi Sushi Don (over rice) and Broccoli
mustard taste and home made cake. Lunch $3, Non-JAA Senior member $5. More information of entertainment will be announced later.
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi, Dr. Robert K. Emy and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Please make your reservation at JAA.
March. 6 (Thurs.) 10am-4pm "Free Consultation on NYC public support for seniors by JASSI at JAA"
30 min. per person. Please make your reservation at JAA 212-840-6942.
March. 7 (Fri.) 1pm-3pm Trip to - The William Benton Museum of Art at University of Connecticut "The Art of Gaman がまん" Arts & Crafts from the Japanese American Internment Camps 1942-1946 sponsored by JAA & JACL
Dep. from JAA at 9am, Tour 11am-3pm, Return to JAA at around 5pm. Bus fare: $30/JAA Mem., $40/Non-Mem. Please bring your own lunch. Admission free donation accepted at the Museum. Please make reservation at JAA Office. Please enjoy the other unique exhibitions during this trip.
March. 10 (Mon.) 11am-12pm "Tour of Metropolitan Museum for Seniors"
Ms. Kakuko Nakagawa, licensed volunteer at Metropolitan Museum offers monthly free highlights tour for seniors who are very hard to come to Museum. Limited to 4 people.
Please make your reservation at JAA.
March.13 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
This year, Attorney Helen Irie will advise you on your concerns. 30min. per person. It will be held on Second Thursday of odd months. Call JAA for your reservation. Attorney Reiko Takikawa will help you in Japanese.
March.13 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free consultation on Tax Return 2007 by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA"
Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min. per person.
"Photo Exhibition - The History of Japanese and Japanese American's Life in New York" From March 13 to March 22 at JAA Hall
March 13, (Thurs.) 5pm-7pm Opening Reception
Please join our special exhibition as one event of JAA's 100th Anniversary. We would like to borrow your photos, documents, news clippings and other memorabilia during the last one hundred years. Also we will make a "Guess Who" corner: please bring your early childhood photos to show on this corner. Games and prizes will be given!
March 16 (Sun.) 9:30am-3:30pm "2008 Spring Workshop of Japanese Language Education"
by JAA Committee on Japanese Language Education. Special Lecture "How to Teach Cultural View Points? A Case Study of 'Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi'(Spirited Away)" will be given by Prof. Seiichi Makino, Princeton University.
March 19 (Wed.) Directors' Meeting 7pm at JAA
March 20, (Thurs.) 12pm- "Second Keiro Kai in Feb"
Menu is Chicken Teriyaki over rice, Salad with apples & Green Ice Cream. Lunch $3, Non-JAA Seniors member $5. After lunch, Dr. Shigeyuki Mitsuhashi, Orthopedist from Japan will speak on healing from pain of knee joint. 1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi, Dr. Robert K. Emy and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Please make your reservation at JAA.
March 21 (Fri.) 3pm- "the 2nd Concert of JAA Chorus with the Chamber Orchestra of Queens College, Music Director Reona Ito" at LeFrak Concert Hall Queens College
Program: Highlights from "Titanic", Medley of Song Dreaming of Home and more.
March 24 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara, Bichi Beauty Salon. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Events of JAA & Community in February 2008
JAA Classes
Please join!Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm - 4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
New! Open Evening Class of JAA Chorus : 2/8, 22 6pm-7:15 of JAA Chorus
Feb. 21 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
by James Nolan Law Office. 15 min. per person. Please call JAA for your reservation.
Feb. 21 (Thurs.) 12pm- "Second Keiro Kai in Feb"
Menu is three kinds of chicken, eggs and green peas over rice and Ice cream with apple. Lunch $3, Non-JAA Seniors member $5. More information on entertainment will be announced later.
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi, Dr. Robert K. Emy and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Feb. 25 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Feb. 28 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free Consultation on Tax Return 2007 by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA."
Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min. per person.
March. 6 (Thurs.) 12pm- "Hinamatsuri Keiro Kai"
Menu is Chirashi Sushi Don (over rice) and Broccoli
mustard taste and home made cake. Lunch $3, Non-JAA Senior member $5. More information of entertainment will be announced later.
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi, Dr. Robert K. Emy and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Please make your reservation at JAA.
March. 6 (Thurs.) 10am-4pm "Free Consultation on NYC public support for seniors by JASSI at JAA"
30 min. per person. Please make your reservation at JAA 212-840-6942.
March. 7 (Fri.) 1pm-3pm Trip to - The William Benton Museum of Art at University of Connecticut "The Art of Gaman がまん" Arts & Crafts from the Japanese American Internment Camps 1942-1946 sponsored by JAA & JACL
Dep. from JAA at 9am, Tour 11am-3pm, Return to JAA at around 5pm. Bus fare: $30/JAA Mem., $40/Non-Mem. Please bring your own lunch. Admission free donation accepted at the Museum. Please make reservation at JAA Office. Please enjoy the other unique exhibitions during this trip.
March. 10 (Mon.) 11am-12pm "Tour of Metropolitan Museum for Seniors"
Ms. Kakuko Nakagawa, licensed volunteer at Metropolitan Museum offers monthly free highlights tour for seniors who are very hard to come to Museum. Limited to 4 people.
Please make your reservation at JAA.
March.13 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
This year, Attorney Helen Irie will advise you on your concerns. 30min. per person. It will be held on Second Thursday of odd months. Call JAA for your reservation. Attorney Reiko Takikawa will help you in Japanese.
March.13 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free consultation on Tax Return 2007 by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA"
Please make your reservation at JAA. 30 min. per person.
"Photo Exhibition - The History of Japanese and Japanese American's Life in New York" From March 13 to March 22 at JAA Hall
March 13, (Thurs.) 5pm-7pm Opening Reception
Please join our special exhibition as one event of JAA's 100th Anniversary. We would like to borrow your photos, documents, news clippings and other memorabilia during the last one hundred years. Also we will make a "Guess Who" corner: please bring your early childhood photos to show on this corner. Games and prizes will be given!
Events of JAA & Community in January 2008
Dear JAA members,
Thank you very much for your support of JAA.
We wish you a happy New Year!
JAA Classes
Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm - 4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
New! Open Evening Class 6pm-7:15 of JAA Chorus
Please join!
Jan. 14 & 28 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicraft Club"
Please come and enjoy handicraft with friends. Bring your own lunch.
Wednesday, Jan. 16 "New Year Keior Kai at JAA Hall"
Menu is SUKIYAKI over rice. K. Iwaki Latin Music band will play again and Konishiki Fujima will perform Japanese traditional dance. Lunch $3. We will do raffle, Grand Prize will be Business Class Air ticket NY/Tokyo of Northwest Airlines. One for $2, 6 for $10.
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi, Dr. Robert K. Emy and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Jan. 16 (Wed.) 6:30pm-9pm at JAA Hall "Welcome Reception of Madame Nobuko Sakurai as a Honorary Advisor of JAA-Japanese Business Women Committee"
Admission Fee (dinner box) : $20/JAA member, $30/non Member Please contact at info@bwcjaa.org for more information and reservation.
Jan. 17 (Thurs.)9:30am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Wills and other Concerns"
This year, Attorney Helen Irie will advise you on your concerns. 30min. per person. It will be held on Second Thursday of odd months. Call JAA for your reservation. Ms. Reiko Takikawa will help you as a interpreter.
Jan. 17 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
by James Nolan Law Office. 15 min. per person. Please call JAA for your reservation.
Jan. 21 (Mon.) JAA is closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Friday, Jan. 25 "New Year Party for Seniors at the Nippon Club"
All JAA seniors are invited the New Year Party for Seniors at the Nippon Club which is sponsored by the Nippon Club and supported by Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in NY. Please make your reservation of seats and lunch delivery as soon as possible.
Jan. 28 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Jan. 30 (Wed.) 6pm-9pm "JAA Annual General Meeting & the New Year Get Together party"
This is your opportunity to meet the officers and directors 2008. Following the meeting New Year Get Together party will be held at the same place at the Nippon Club.
Feb. 7 (Thurs.) 10am-4pm "Free Consultation on NYC public support for seniors by JASSI at JAA"
After senior week, JAA has many questions on NYC public support system. JAA will work with JASSI on this matter. 30 min. per person. Please make your reservation at JAA 212-840-6942.
Feb. 14 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation (except immigration law) by Attorney Reiko Kasano"
Feb. 14 (Thurs.) 1pm-5pm "Free consultation on Tax Return 2007 by Mr. Joe Oshima, CPA."
From JAA Office
JAA -HONJO SCHOLARSHIP Announcement
Through generous funding from the Honjo Foundation, JAA is looking for qualified candidates for its 2008 JAA - HONJO Scholarship. This is open to students who will be enrolled in a full time course of graduate study (except medicine, music, studio art and performing arts) at an accredited U.S. university in the New York area in academic year 2008 - 2009. The student should be able to demonstrate an interest in and ideally is already involved in furthering U.S. - Japan relations. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2008.
The following are required:
1. Resume and contact information (please include e-mail address), including expected year of graduation, work experience and volunteer/community service, if any.
2. Official Transcripts (undergrad and graduate school)
3. Two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one from a professor familiar with the student's work)
4. Essay from the applicant as to how he/she plans to help further U. S. - Japan relations through their selected course of study. (No more than 1,000 words)
We have close to $20,000 to award. Last year, the award was allocated among three students.
Please note that this scholarship is separate and apart from the one being given through the Honjo Foundation in Japan (which grants awards to Japanese students studying abroad and foreign students studying in Japanese universities.)
Questions may be sent by e-mail to:
Susan J. Onuma, Esq.
sonuma@kelleydrye.com
Completed Applications postmarked no later than February 15 should be sent to:
JAA-Honjo Scholarship Committee
Japanese American Association of New York, Inc.
15 West 44th Street
New York, New York 10036
* We sent JAA membership renewal form in December. We appreciate your continuing support of JAA.
If you have any questions and help, please contact JAA office at 212-840-6942.
Thank you
JAA Activities in December 2007
JAA Classes
Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm - 4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
We funded raised $9,445.16 from Grand Bazaar on Nov. 3 . Many thanks to our hard working volunteers and donors.
Nov. 28 (Wed.) 7pm- "Directors' Meeting and General Election Meeting"
All information of General Election Meeting for officers and Directors for 2008 were mailed to JAA Members. It you are unable to attend this meeting, please send your proxy to JAA by 11/28.
Dec. 3 & 17 (Mon.) 10am-3pm "Handicraft Club"
Please come and enjoy handicraft with friends. Bring your own lunch.
Dec. 5 (Wed.) 6pm-11pm "50th JAA Annual Year-End Dinner at Crowne Plaza Hotel in NYC"
This year we are honoring Mr. Jiro Murase who was president of JAA 1996-1998 for his many years of support and leadership of JAA and our community as Centennial JAA Leader. Again Northwest Airlines donates NY-Tokyo World Business Class ticket for grand prize of the raffle, live music by Jazz Orchestra and K. Iwaki Latin Music Band, and wonderful door prizes. Festive attire/ Black Tie optional. $150/person ($50 tax-deductible) $135/senior (over 65 years old) ($35 tax-deductible) Please make your reservation by 11/30. RSVP to JAA at 212-840-6942/ info@jaany.org.
Dec. 5 (Wed.) 9am-4pm " Free Consultation on NYC public support for seniors by JASSI at JAA"
After senior week, JAA has many questions on NYC public support system. JAA will work with JASSI on this matter. 30 min. per person. Please make your reservation at JAA 212-840-6942.
Dec. 6 (Thurs.) 10:30am-2:30pm "Chef Kato's French Cooking Class #96"
menu is "mini Crab Cake, Filet Wellington Duxelles-Perigourding and Xmas-Fruit Cake" $30/JAA Mem.. $40/non-JAA Mem. Please make your reservation at JAA by 12/4.
Dec. 10 (Mon.) 6:30pm-9pm at JAA Hall "Xmas Party of JAA-Japanese Business Women Committee"
Please contact at info@bwcjaa.org for more information and reservation.
Dec. 13 (Thurs.) "December First Keiro Kai"
Menu is Japanese healthy comfort food "ODEN".
K. Iwaki Latin Music band will play again for members at their request. Lunch $3/JAA Senor members, $5/non-Jaamember over 65 yrs.
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Dr. Robert K. Emy. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Dec. 20 (Thurs.) "Free Consultation on Immigration Law"
by James Nolan Law Office. 15 min per person. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Dec. 20 (Thurs.) "Year End Keiro Kai"
Last Keiro Kai of 2007 with "Toshikoshi Soba and Osechi" (Japanese New Year delicacy) Please make your reservation at JAA. We will announce more detail of entertainment later. Lunch $3/JAA Senior members, $5/non Mem.(over 65 yrs.)
10am-12pm: Shiatsu by Kenko-do .
1pm-3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Dr. Robert K. Emy. Please make your reservation of lunch, lunch delivery, consultation /or Shiatsu at JAA
Dec. 25 (Tues.) JAA will be closed for Xmas.
Community News
* Nov. 23 (Fri.) 7pm at JAA Hall "KOKORO Concert by young musicians" Admission fee:$10 call 917-450-1855 for your reservation.
* Nov. 24 (Sat.) 2:30pm at the Donnell Public Library, 20 W. 53rd St. "Annual Fall Concert by Inoue Chamber Ensemble" (Free admission) Make your reservation at 212-864-6459
* Dec. 1 (Sat.) 1pm at Holy Trinith Church, 213 W. 82nd St, "New York Men's Chorus 7th Concert" We have implemental tickets. Please call JAA.
* Dec. 7 (Fri.) 7pm at JAA Hall "Soprano Singer Reiko Osumi Concert" admission fee $15. Please call 646-361-4243 for more info / reservations.
JAA Activities in November 2007
Nov. 3 (Sat) 10am - 2pm "Annual JAA Bazaar"
This annual Bazaar is popular in our community. Please come and enjoy the shopping for your Xmas gifts.
We appreciate your donation of clothes, china/dishware, accessories and books (used or new, just clean), handicrafts and food. Please contact JAA office for more information.
Raffle drawing will be held at 1pm at JAA Hall. Grand prize will be AA air ticket ny/Tokyo and other prizes are brand lady handbag, DVD players, Japanese Plates and more.
Nov. 8 (Thurs) 9:30am - 12:30pm
" Free Consultation on Wills and other concerns by Attorney Gary S. Moriwaki"
Please make your reservation at JAA.
Nov. 15 (Thurs) "Thanksgiving Day Keiro Kai"
French Chef Takayoshi Kato will make dishes of Thanksgiving Day Dinner for our seniors. It is his contribution. After lunch, Ms. Yuka Shimizu from Brazil will perform Piano No charge for lunch.
1pm - 3pm: Free Consultation on concerns of medical and social welfare by Dr. Masazumi Adachi, Dr. Robert K. Emy and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi.
Nov. 26 (Mon) 1pm - 3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara. 30min per person. Please make your reservation at JAA.
Nov. 28 (Wed) 7pm - "Directors' Meeting and General Election Meeting"
All information will be mailed in mid-Nov. It will be an election for officers and Directors for 2008. It you are unable to attend this meeting, please send your proxy to JAA by 11/28.
JAA Activities in October 2007
JAA Classes
Tuesday : 10:45am - 11:45am Taichi
Tuesday : 1pm - 4pm Calligraphy
Friday : 1:15pm - 2:15pm JAA Chorus
Oct. 1 (Mon) 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mr. & Mrs. Tadao Fujimatsu Farewell Party
at JAA Hall. Mr.Fujimatsu is one of JAA directors and worked for the Japanese American Community for long time. Fee: $40 (including drink and refreshment) Please make your reservation at JAA office.
Oct. 2 (Tue) - Oct. 9 (Tue) 10am - 5pm
"the Exhibition of Calligraphy by JAA Calligraphy Class at JAA Hall.
At Japan Day, they showed their quality of Calligraphy. Please come and see their works. Its class is led by Ms. Fusako Otsubo.)
CHANGE NOTICE!
"JAA Photo Exhibition of the History of Japanese and Japanese American's Life in New York" is postponed to January 2008. We plan to have corners of "Family Tree" and "Guess Who? ", so please bring some of your family photos and your childhood photos to JAA.
Oct. 11 (Thurs) 12pm - October 1st Keirokai
Menu : Takikomi-Rice, Nimono - Pumpkin, Sunomono. Fee:$3 Please call JAA for your lunch, lunch delivery and/or consultation.
Oct. 11 (Thurs) 1pm - 3pm Consultation on Medical and Social welfare
Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi will be available for your concerns.
Oct. 14 (Sun) 2pm - 4pm Special Sushi Keirokai
Mr. Tsuguo Tsushima, President of Tsushima Restaurant invites JAA senior members to "SUSHI Keirokai" at JAA. This Special Event is planned by Mr. Toshio Kiso, Honorary President of JAA. Please make your reservation at JAA. Space is limited.
Oct. 15 (Mon) & 29 (Mon) 10am - 3pm "Handicraft Club"
Oct. 18 (Thurs) 10am - 12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
by the James Nolan Law Office. 15 min per person. Please call JAA office for your reservation.
Oct. 20 (Sat) & 21 (Sun) JAA Centennial Event "JAA Japanese Language Committee sponsor Workshop on Bilingual Education"
Oct. 20 (Sat) 10:00am - 3:30pm
Presentation: "Teaching, learning and acquiring Japanese Culture - a comparative examination between Japan and USA" by Mr. Shinji Sato, Columbia University & Special Lecture: "Teach Culture in Japanese Language Classroom Context" by Ms. Fumiko Nazikian, Columbia University.
Oct. 21(Sun) 10:00am - 12:30pm
Special Lecture: "Interference of Language Development and Its Guidance" by Ms. Kyoko Iitaka, formerly of Sophia University. Please call JAA for more information.
Oct. 24 (Wed) 9:00am - 11:00am Free Flu Shot
Supported by Visiting Nurse Service of New York
We will offer flu shots for up to 75 people. If you have health record of flu shot, please bring it. Please call JAA for your reservation.
Oct.25 (Thurs) 12pm- "2nd Keiro Kai in October"
Menu: Curry Rice & Homemade Apple Cakes. Performance: Pantomime by Mr. Tomohide Hirakawa. Fee:$3. Please make your reservation for lunch, lunch delivery and/or consultation.
10am - 12pm: Free Shiatsu by Kenko-do
1pm - 3pm Free Consultation
Ms. Yamaguchi, Dr. Emy and Dr. Adachi will be available for consultation on matters of medical and social welfare.
Oct. 26 (Fri) One Day Bus Trip to see the Art of the Japanese Chrysanthemum in NY Botanical Garden in Bronx and Concert of JAA Chorus at Queens College"
10:00 departure from JAA
10:30 - 2:00pm NY Botanical Garden www.nybg.org
3 - 4pm enjoy JAA Chorus
Then back to JAA at 5pm
Please see attached flyer and reserve at JAA. Fee (bus fare and lunch, not including admission fee. Now we are checking group price) $30 for JAA and $35 for non member.
Oct 26 (Fri) Concert of JAA Chorus with Orchestra
3pm - 4pm at LeFrak Hall, Queens College-City College of NY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing , NY 11367 No admission fee. Please come and enjoy our JAA Chorus led by Director Mr. Ito who has been working very hard with our chorus group.
Information of Community Events
* Oct. 4 (Thu) "DOUBLES" film 6 PM, Columbia University at Kent Hall, 116th Street and Amsterdam Avenue, RSVPby fax at 212-854-4019 or contact donald-keene-center@columbia.edu.
* Oct 14 (Sun.) 2:30pm at Carnegie Hall "THE SAMURAI SHOW" We have 100 complimentary tickets. Please call JAA.
* Nov. 6 & 7 at 8pm at Theater For the New City, 155 First Avenue, bet 9th & 10th St. "Ryuji Taki Japanese Play" $10 per person. Please make reserve at JAA.
* Nov. 10 (Sat) 1:30pm at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall "Pop & Jazz by Kazuo Arao" complementally tickets are at JAA. Call JAA.
JAA Activities in September 2007
Sept. 13 (Thurs.) -23(Sun.) "JAA Senior Week"
Many activities are being planned for this 10-day special program for all ages. Details attached herewith.
Sept. 18 (Tues.) The 14th JAA Charity Golf Tournament
at Canyon Club. $250/person ($100 will be donation to JAA). Please join our most important fundraiser. The winner will receive a pair of NY-Tokyo Business Class Air Tickets by ANA, $10,000.00 for the Hole-in-One. Dinner party will follow the tournament. Please make reservation by Aug.31 (Fri.) . Call JAA for more information.
Sept.29 (Sat.) 6pm- "JAA Centennial Gala Benefit Dinner"
We are expecting many people to celebrate our anniversary at the Allen Room in Jazz at Lincoln Center (60 Street & Broadway, Time Warner Building) on 9/29. Invitation cards will be mailed shortly. Please join us to celebrate and raise funds for JAA's future.
JAA Activities in August 2007
JAA Regular Classes
Friday 1:15-2:15 JAA Chorus
No Taichi and Calligraphy classes in August
Aug. 9 (Thurs.) "Free Shiatsu Massage"
by Kenko-Do. Please call JAA office for your reservation.
Aug. 26 (Sun.) Final Game of 22nd JAA Foreign Minister Cup Baseball Games at Richmond County Bank@St.George.
Take #4, #5 subway to Bowling Green or N,R to Whitehall Station., then take Free Ferry from South Ferry Terminal to Staten Island. Ball Park is near by. The Championship Final Game will start at 12pm. Call JAA for more information. Gate open at 10:30am.
Aug. 30 (Thurs.) 12pm -"Keiro-Kai in August"
Menu is "Tofu Hamburger Stake & Potato Salad"
Lunch Fee $3. After the lunch, Entertainment will be Vender's Voice in Old Japan Edo Era by Mr. Shoji Miyata and Magic by Ms. Shokyokusai Kotenka.
"Free Consultation for your concerns on Health, Medical and Social Welfare" 11am-2pm Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi will be available. Please make your reservations at JAA. This consultation is supported by the Japanese Medical Society of America.
Information of Community Events
*Aug. 5 (Sun) Universal Peace Day
"Peace Concert" at Central Park Bandshell (66 to72Street) from 12 to 5pm, "Hiroshima and Nagasaki Commemoration Ceremony" at NY Buddhist Church (331 Riverside Drive at W.105 St.) at 6pm, "Interfaith Peace Ceremony" at The Riverside Church (490 Riverside Drive at W.120 St.) at 8pm
*Film screening
at NY Buddhist Church (show at 5:30pm): 8/3 (Fri.) "Last Atomic Bomb", 8/4 (Sat.) "Nagasaki 1945", 8/5 (Sun.) "The Lost Generation". Call (212) 678-0305
JAA Activities in July 2007
July 4 (Wed.) Independence Day JAA will be closed
July 2 (Mon.) & 16 (Mon) 10am-3pm "Handicraft Club"
Please join our Handicraft Club. Bring your own lunch.
July 9 (Mon.) 6:30pm "Business Women's Committee of JAA"
Please contact info@wcjaa.orgfor more information.
July 12 (Thurs.) 9:30am-12:30pm "Free Consultation on Wills and other concerns"
Attorney Gary Moriwaki will be available. 30min./person. Make your reservation at JAA.
July 12 (Thurs.) 12pm- Tanabata Keiro-kai
Menu is "Ohmi Rice-mixed eice with ginger, carrot & fried bean curd" and Miso soup with pork. Dessert will be Tea flavored sweet-Yokan. After lunch, JAA chorus group will entertain you.
Please bring your wish list to write on small origami. Lunch $3/perosn.
10am-12pm: Free Shiatsu by Kenko-Do
11am-2pm: Free consultationon Health and other issues by Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi. Please make your reservation at JAA
2pm "Memorial Service of late Mr. Shigeru Inagaki" Mr. Inagaki was our president 1991-1995. Memorial Service will be led by Rev. Kenjitsu Nakagaki at JAA.
July 13 (Fri.) JAA committee on Aging Issues "Tour of The Isabella Geriatric Center"
We will meet at the lobby of the Isabella Center (525 Audubon Ave.) at 10:30 AM. Nearest subway station is 191st St. Station (#1 or #9 train). Please come to JAA at 9:30am. We will go to Isabella by Subway. Please call JAA office for your reservation.
July 18 (Wed.) 7pm JAA Directors' meeting
July 19 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
by James Nolan Law Office. 15min. per person. Please call JAA for your reservation.
July 22 (Sun.) 10am-12pm JAA Applekids "Seminar Bilingual Education at Home"
by Associate Professor Hitomi Oketani of Dept of Foreign Language and Bilingual Studies at Eastern Michigan University.
July 23 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara of Michi Beauty Salon. Please call JAA for your reservation.
July 26 (Thu) 12pm - "2nd Keiro - Kai in July"
Menu is "Beef over Rice" Lunch Fee $3.
1. Mr. Frank Winter who represents the CMS National Medicaid office will answer your questions at JAA. Please call JAA in advance to place your questions on Medicare and Medicaid.
2. Ms. Keiko Sakagami, senior project manager of NYC dept of health and Mental Hygiene will speak on the dental care and 8020 movement.
3. Ms. Madeleine Sugimoto will talk about her father Henry Sugimoto. His Art Exhibition has been held at the Nippon Club until Aug. 3.
"Free Consultation for your concerns on Health, Medical and Social Welfare" 11am-2pm& Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi will be available. Please make your reservations at JAA.
This consultation is supported by the Japanese Medical Society of America.
JAA Activities in June 2007
JAA Regular Classes
Monday 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
Tuesday 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tuesday 1pm-3pm Calligraphy, 3pm - 4pm for child
June 4 (Mon.) & 18 (Mon) 10am-3pm "Handicraft Club"
Please join our Handicraft Club. Bring your own lunch.
June 8 (Fri.) 6:30pm "Business Women's Committee of JAA"
Ms. Megumi Yamada, director of Nimbus Works will give the lecture on Open and maintain the Web Shop. Please contact info@wcjaa.org for more information.
June 14 (Thurs.) 12pm- First Keiro-kai in June
Menu is cold noodle Chinese style. Lunch $3/person.
10am-12pm: Free Shiatsu by Kenko-Do,
11am-2pm: Free consultation on Health and other issues by Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi.
June 21 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm "Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
by James Nolan Law Office. 15min. per person. Please call JAA for your reservation.
June 28 (Thurs.) 12pm- Second Keiro-kai in June
Menue is curry rice. Entertainment will be announced later. Lunch 3/person.
11am-2pm: Free consultation on Health and other issues by Dr. Robert K. Emy and Dr. Masazumi Adachi.
June 25 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for Seniors"
by Ms. Michi Tahara of Michi Beauty Salon. Please call JAA for your reservation.
2007 Events in May
JAA Regular Classes
Tuesday 10:45am-11:45am Taichi
Tuesday 1pm-3pm Calligraphy
Tuesday 3pm-4pm for child
Change date and new instructor!
Friday 1:15pm-2:15pm JAA Chorus
April 14 (Sat.)
JAA will received the Cultural Ambassador Award at 2007 Gala Dinner of Japanese American National Museum in LA.
April 29 (Sun.) 7:30am- at Randall's Island
"Opening the 22nd JAA Foreign Minister Cup Baseball Tournament"
Twenty teams will enter these annual exciting baseball games. They will play their games every Sunday morning from April 29 to the end of July at Randall Island. The final tournament will be in August at Central Park. Which team will be The Champion this year?
May 6 (Sun.) 12pm-6pm
"JAA has a Booth at the 28th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival at Union Square Park"
We need volunteers who will help with selling, making Origami and giving JAA's information. Also, we will appreciate your small donations of new items to become Japanese gifts. Please call JAA office for more information.
May 7 (Mon.) & 21 (Mon) 10am-3pm"Handicraft Club"
Please join our Handicraft Club. Bring your own lunch.
May 7 (Mon.)
"Deadline for the 37th JAA Scholarship Application of JAA 100 Anniversary"
Forms are available now! This is open to students of Japanese descent in NY, NJ & CT who will enter College this Fall. We will give 14 awards totaling $40,000 as scholarships this year. Please give this information to your friends.
May 8 (Tues.) 11am-1pm
"Visit to the Flushing House - Independent Housing"
address: 38-20 Bowne St. (718)762-3198, Come to JAA by 9:30am and will go by Subway to Flushing House. Others should be there at 10:45am at the lobby of Flushing House. Lunch will be served by the House. Please see attached flyer and make your reservations at JAA.
May 9 (Wed.) 6:30pm
"Regular Meeting of JAA Business Women's Committee"
More information at http://www.bwcjaa.org/ and contact info@bwcjaa.org. or call (212) 840-9642
Fee: $30 (dinner box included)
May 10 (Tues.) 9:30am-12:30pm
"Free Consultation on Wills and other concerns"
Attorney Gary Moriwaki will be available. 30min./person. Make your reservation at JAA.
May 10 (Thurs.) No Keirokai nor Consultation.
May 10 (Thurs.) - May 26 (Sat.)
"JAA Centennial Event - JAA Art Exhibition of Japanese and Japanese American Artists in New York, 2007"
Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, May 10 from 5pm to 7pm. Ambassador Motoatsu Sakurai and Artists will be our guests. Delicious refreshments and wines will be prepared and served by JAA Social Services Committee. Please join our popular event.
May 11 (Fri.) 2:30pm-4pm, Mr. Tadao Fujimatsu will talk on "Turning Point of Japan". Please make your reservation at JAA office.
May 13 (Sun.) 9am-1pm
"Spring Bird Watching at Central Park"
Mr. Momoji Matsumoto will lead this outing in Central Park. We will meet at Bethesda Fountain at 9am (Enter from 72nd St. & 5th Ave. walk West). Please bring own binocular and lunch. No trip on rain day. Call JAA or Matsumoto 212-681-1327 for your reservation.
May 16 (Wed.) at 7pm - Directors' Meeting
May 17 (Thurs.) 10am-12pm
"Free Legal Consultation on Immigration Law"
by James Nolan Law Office. 15min.per person. Please call JAA for your reservation.
May 18 (Fri.) 7pm-9pm
"Benefit Concert for JAA by Asian Artists & Concerts at JAA Hall"
$50 per person. All admission charges will be donated to the JAA Centennial Fund. Please call JAA for more information and tickets.
May 21 (Mon.) 1pm-3pm "Free Hair Cut for seniors"
is by .Ms. Michi Tahara of Michi Beauty Salon. Please call JAA for your reservation.
May 24 (Thu.) 12pm- Keiro-Kai in May
Menu will be announced later. Lunch Fee:$3
1,Mr. Frank Winter will talk about his office-CMS National Medicaid office. Please call JAA for your questions on Medicare and Medicaid before 5/24. He will answer your questions at JAA.
2,Mini Concert of Classic Guitarist Yoshinobu Iwanaga will have his NY Debut Recital at Carnegie Hall-Weill Recital Hall on June 1, 8pm. "Free Consultation for your concerns on Health, Medical and Social Welfare" 11am-2pm Dr. Robert K. Emy, Dr. Masazumi Adachi and Ms. Aileen Yamaguchi will be available. Please make your reservations at JAA. This consultation is supported by the Japanese Medical Society of America.
Please make your reservation at JAA.
May 28 (Mon.) Memorial Day JAA will be closed.
May 28 (Mon)
"Memorial Day Services at Mt. Olivet and Cypress Hill Cemeteries"
Jointly sponsored by JAA, the NY Buddhist Church and the Japanese American United Church. Japanese section of Mt. Olivet Cemetery was established in 1912 and Annual Memorial Services have been held since then. Please call JAA for your reservation and for more information. Bus fare $15/person
May 30 (Wed.)
"JAA's Centennial event- 37th JAA Scholarship Dinner "
Keynote Speaker is Ambassador Motoatsu Sakurai, Consul General of Japan in New York. You will receive an invitation card soon. Please make your reservations using this form.
* June 3 (Sun) 10am-5pm at Central Park "Japan Day @ Central Park" JAA will have a booth on Calligraphy.
We will need volunteers who can be translators. Please call JAA office.
Information of Community Events
May 6 (Sun.) 3pm-4pm at Tenri Cultural Institute, 43A W. 13th St. "Sachiyo Ito & Co., presents Salon Series No 28-Gagaku & Contemporary Music".
JAA members are invited.