Reno Trip 

Saturday, October 17, depart at 7:00 a.m.

Monday, October 18, return at 7:15 p.m.

Join JCCCNC members on this overnight trip to Reno, Nevada.  Relax, play games or take a nap on the group bus.  On this trip you will visit Cal-Neva Casino, Silver Legacy and El Dorado.  Enjoy accomodations at Silver Legacy.  Food and gaming incentives are available at each casino.

Bus will depart promptly at 7:00 a.m. from Presidio Middle School, 30th and Geary in San Francisco and make one stop to pick up participants in Japantown.

Fees: $70/dbl or trp and $90 sgl

More info: Fee is due no later than October 8, 2010 with no refunds after this date.

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) -567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org .

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AARP Senior Driving Certification Workshop

Wednesday and Friday, October 20 & 22, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

AARP's eight hour course for drivers age 50+ has been updated.  New information and lively illustrations help you learn how to improve driving skills, reduce your traffic violations, crashes and chances for injuries and to drive more safely.  Graduates may be able to qualify for a discount on auto insurance.  (*Please check with your insurance agent before taking the class.)

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $12 for JCCCNC and AARP members / $14 for non-members

More info: Download flyer

How do I sign up?

Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Halloween Carnival

Friday, October 29, 2010, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Games and prizes, tricks and treats, arts and crafts and goodies to eat!  On October 30 there is only one place to be: the Halloween Carnival at the JCCCNC!

Join us for our Early Bat Dinner from 5:00-6:00 p.m.  Salad, Spaghetti and Garlic Bread will be served (vegetarian available upon request).  Reservations are required.  Please download the flyer to reserve your space today!

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $5 per person at the door.  Early Bat Dinner: $5 Adults, $3 Youth

More info: Please call Aya Ino at (415) 567-5505 for more information.

How do I sign up?

Call us at (415) 567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Wagashi Workshop

Saturday, October 30, 2010, 12:00-2:30 p.m.

In this fall workshop participants will learn how to prepare two sweets, misomatsukaze and oribemanju. Misomatsukaze is a steamed cake made with wheat flour, various sugars and miso (soy bean paste) and topped with roasted sesame seeds. After it is steamed it is quickly grilled and then cooled before serving. Oribemanju is a steamed sweet with a wheat flour outer skin covering sweet red bean paste. It will have the green and brown colors reminiscent of the colors in Oribe ceramic ware. Easy to follow recipes will be provided.

The class will include both demonstration and hands-on practice.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $25 members/$30 non-members

More info: Download flyer

How do I sign up?

Call us at 415-567-5505, email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Red Hawk Trip

Monday, November 15, 2010

CHECK BACK SOON, more information will be posted.

Location: Red Hawk Casino, Placerville
Fees: TBD

How do I sign up?

Call Marjorie Fletcher at (415) 567-5505 or email programsevents@jcccnc.org.

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Mochitsuki Workshops

More information coming soon.

In 1999, Yamada Seika, a manju-ya in San Francisco Japantow, closed its doors after 36 years of business.  The owner, Mr. George Yamada, not only generously donated his mochi making machine to the JCCCNC, but has shared his talents and joy of this New Year's tradition with the community.  Participants will have the opportunity to watch Mr. Yamada transform hot cooked rice into mochi.  Participants will then have the opportunity to make their own mochi balls to take home.

Location: JCCCNC
Fees: $12 JCCCNC members/$17 non-members,

Children under 5 years of age are FREE.

More info: Please call Ken Maeshiro at (415) 567-5505 for more information.

How do I sign up?

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