
Virtual Classes and Programs
Explore the Center's virtual workshops and ongoing classes offered over Zoom and on the Center's website! Whether it's on online cooking class, live fitness class to keep you moving, or our prerecorded genealogy course, there are plenty of online programs open to anyone, anywhere!
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Upcoming Virtual Workshops and Events
All virtual workshops are recorded and posted to the Center's Past Virtual Programs Video Library page for future viewing by event registrants.
J-Chat Virtual Japanese Conversational Language Exchange
Sponsored by the JET Alumni Association of Northern California(3rd Friday of each month)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
$3 Center Members, $5 General Public
Free for JETAANC members with promo code
Connect via Zoom; meeting login and lesson materials provided upon registration
Registration full? E-mail programsevents@jcccnc.org to be placed on the session waitlist.


We are excited to bring you a brand new monthly program, J-Chat Virtual Japanese Conversational Language Exchange, sponsored by the JET Alumni Association of Northern California. This program provides beginning to advanced Japanese language learners a monthly space to improve conversational skills!
Each monthly session will begin with a brief Japanese language lesson for beginners and intermediate speakers taught by Japanese language professor Dr. Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda, followed by small group conversations assigned by skill level (beginning, intermediate and advanced), assisted by Japanese-speaking volunteer facilitators. Practice your conversational skills in Nihongo and connect online with other language learners from the community!
Monthly J-Chat Session Program
- Short beginning and intermediate Japanese language lesson taught by Dr. Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda
- Lesson materials provided in advance upon registration
- Small breakout groups for conversation practice
- Breakout groups assigned by skill level (beginner, intermediate and advanced)
- Breakout groups led by Japanese-speaking volunteer facilitators
Volunteer Facilitators
We're looking for more J-Chat volunteer facilitators! Our maximum capacity and size of small breakout conversation groups will vary based on the number of volunteer facilitators registered for each session. Feel free to encourage any Japanese-speaking friends who are comfortable assisting beginning conversation groups and following lesson prompts to sign up as a volunteer facilitator. Volunteers must be available the 3rd Friday of the month from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Registration full? E-mail programsevents@jcccnc.org to be added directly as a volunteer facilitator.

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Arts and Culture
Beyond Basic Art Virtual Class

Instructor: Richard Tokeshi
Washi Ningyo
Dates: 3rd Saturday of the every month
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Hybrid - Simultaneous Online and In-person Instruction
Fees: $25 Members / $28 Non-Members (includes materials)
instructor: Rochelle Lum and Yurie Nakamura
In our Washi Ningyo (Japanese paper doll) classes and workshops, you will learn how to transform traditional Japanese "washi" paper into your own beautiful 3-D dolls.
Please note that this class is intended for adults and is not suitable for children. Feel free to contact us at (415) 567-5505 or programsevents@jcccnc.org if you have any questions.

Dance
Ito Yosakoi Dance Group
Fees:
In-Person Member - Monthly: $25
In-Person Member - Drop In: $8
In-Person Non-Member - Monthly: $30
In-Person Non-Member - Drop In: $9
Virtual Member - Drop In: $3
Virtual Non-Member - Drop In: 5
Martial Arts and Fitness
Senior Chair Aerobics with Kaeko on Zoom!

Designed for seniors who want to build basic physical strength in a low-impact class. Students will use a chair to participate in exercises to increase flexibility, muscle coordination and strength. Classes end with a hands-on massage to relieve any lingering stress.

Music
Chorale May
Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Hybrid - Simultaneous Online and In-person Instruction
Fees: $25 Member Monthly / $31 Non-Member Monthly
Instructor: Ruriko Miura
Be part of an all male chorus group and sing a wide variety of songs, mainly in Japanese and English.

Ukulele - Advanced
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Online (In-person Instruction to Resume, Exact Date TBD)
Fees: $40 Members / $60 General Public Monthly; $12 Members / $17 General Public Drop-In
Instructor: Don Sadler
Emphasis of the class will be primarily on Hawaiian song traditions. Approach to playing the ukulele focuses on the basic chords and rhythmic strumming technique.
This class is open to all levels.

Ukulele - Intermediate
Instructor: Don Sadler
Designed for ukulele players who have prior experience. This class will focus on learning and reviewing chords, as well as songs and strumming patterns. (New students with no prior experience should participate in the Ukulele 101 workshop held twice a year to cover basics such as tuning, basic chords and techniques.)