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JCI Quarterly
100 YEARS: Moneta, Compton,
Gardena, and JCI Gakuen
Anniversary Update
The JCI has established a planning committee to help promote
and celebrate 100 years of Japanese language schools—JCI's
early beginnings from Moneta Gakuen in 1912. Among the
activities being planned is a public program looking at Japanese
language schools and a Celebration luncheon on Saturday,
November 10, 2012.
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, November 10, 2012
100 Years: Moneta, Compton, Gardena, and JCI Gakuen
Anniversary Celebration Luncheon
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - JCI Hall
As part of our planning process, we are attempting to collect
photos, artifacts and stories from former students of not only
Moneta Gakuen, but also of Compton, Gardena and the JCI
language schools. All of these programs are part of the history of
the current JCI language school and the celebration is inclusive of
all who participated in the 100 years of commitment to
preservation of the Japanese language in the Nikkei community.
A “Collection Day” has been scheduled for Saturday,
January 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the JCI Nisei Veterans
Hall. During the event, we can scan documents, photograph
artifacts and interview former students. If you have anything
related to the histories of all four schools: Moneta, Compton,
Gardena and JCI, please bring them by on January 21.
A designated email account for the 100 Years Anniversary
project has also been set up. If you know of anyone who should
be included in our database of former students, please email the
information (partial info. OK) to [email protected].
Thank you.
2012 JCI CALENDAR
The annual JCI Calendar is in production. Thank you for the
advertisements and donations given by businesses, community
organizations, and individuals. This project is made possible
through your support. Complimentary copies of the 2012 calendar will be mailed in December to JCI donors, ad purchasers,
and well-wishers. It will also be distributed to the members of
the JCI supporting organizations that meet here for their weekly
activities. Additional copies can be obtained through the JCI
office while supply lasts.
Gardena Valley
Japanese Cultural Institute
Alison Kochiyama
Executive Director
FALL 2011
TOMO NO KAI CORNER
Tomo No Kai’s annual Christmas Party will be held on
Saturday, December 3 at 11 am-2 pm, $10 Bento.
2012 Tomo No Kai membership dues of $10.00 begins
January 2012. Membership dues can be paid in any of the Tomo
No Kai classes or in the JCI Office.
Monthly Senior Birthday
Luncheons are usually held on
the last Fridays of each month.
Senior bento lunch box is accompanied by great entertainment featuring Tomo No Kai
karaoke, ‘ukulele, hula, line
dance class performers. In
2011, guest performers also join
the program, which included
William Christopher Ford,
Okinawan Taiko Group, and
Karaoke Japanese Dancers.
In September, we had a special
program with legendary Hawaiian entertainer Poncie Ponce and company, who drew over
100 people to his comedic and lively program.
Donations: 3rd Quarter ’11 program fees and donations to JCI
of $10,000, and $850 for 2012 JCI Calendar ad.
GVJCI Tomo No Kai or Senior Friendship Club was established
in 1979 to promote and support programs at the JCI for the
senior community, as well as, to provide recreational and social
activities, such as, the monthly senior birthday luncheon, and the
annual Spring and Christmas parties. Your membership dues,
class participation fees, and donations support the senior programs and GVJCI facility operations. Thank you very much for
your participation and support!
E-NEWS AVAILABLE
You can view our newsletter on the JCI website www.jci-gardena.org. For those who
would rather go paperless, please email us at
[email protected] to let us know. Due to
increasing printing and mailing costs, we will
continue to mail our quarterly newsletters and other mailings to
our donors and activity members & participants, community
organizations, and interested readers. We will be removing
names that have no activity for the last 3 year period. If you
would like to be removed from our mailing or have any corrections, please contact the JCI Office (310) 324-6611 or email
[email protected].
JCI Quarterly
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ANOTHER VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Debbie Mochidome
In August, our
thoughts naturally
turn to vacations and
the exotic places we
want to see, but how
many of us actually
bike in the Alps or
people-watch in front
of some Paris café?
Well, for us staycationers, it was a real
treat when Setsuko Owan, who has been there, done that, visited the JCI, on Aug. 28. Setsuko came to discuss her book,
Maboroshi no Tabiji, and share her travel photos with a rapt audience of about forty people. Her talk was the Bridge's first Japanese-language event, and she very generously donated the proceeds from the sales of her book and her photo prints to the
Nanka Miyagi Kenjinkai's tsunami relief fund. My Japanese is
really bad, so the following is based on what little I could understand and on what Bill Yamanoha, our moderator, so kindly
imparted to me. But, judging by the audience's reactions to her
heartfelt and earnest accounts of her life and experiences, Setsuko's talk was very interesting indeed.
Maboroshi no Tabiji is a labor of love, 30 years in the making.
The book is based on her first 17 years of European travel, and
the text is illustrated with her delicate, and often whimsical,
photos. But, Setsuko's primary focus was on her colorful life
and the lessons she has learned along the way. I guess we can
say, in order to understand an artist's work, we need to understand the artist first. Setsuko discussed her early life as a budding musician turned writer; her family life—both in Japan and
here—with special emphasis on her insights into the ways parents and their children can learn to deal with each other's differences; and her experiences while self-publishing Maboroshi no
Tabiji. As for her photos, Setsuko said that they are her way of
showing that human connections are of the utmost importance
to her and that her interest in other cultures has led her to the
conclusion that we are all more alike than different. Very wise
and very true.
Next, autumn arrived, and that meant it was time again for
"Autumn Classics II Dance," Beverly Toyama's, Mike
Watanabe’s, and Hideki Obayashi's fabulous fundraising extravaganza benefiting the Bridge. On Oct. 8, about 80 people danced
the night away to the sounds of Steve Kikuchi’s High Resolution
and indulged themselves with Hideki's scrumptious goodies.
The crowd this year seemed a little smaller, but it didn't matter—they partied just as hard and showed us just as much love
as a crowd twice its size.
Judging by the little whoops of delight coming from the dance
floor, people loved Steve's playlist! This time around, the music
was largely 70's and 80's old-school stuff (War, the Commodores, the Gap Band, etc.)—with some doo-wop and swing
thrown in, music for those who are (ahem!) more worldly. On
another note (no pun intended), there seemed to be a lot more
slow dances than last year. Usually when something like
"Always and Forever" comes on, people clear the floor in a hurry except for a few isolated couples who A. are dancin' machines, B. don't get off the floor fast enough, or C. want an excuse to smoosh. This year, people were getting up close and
real personal with their partners, and some…well…this is a
family newsletter, so I can't say much more except, next time,
get a room!
During the intermission, the audience got a lesson in theoretical
physics—the fun way! First, they learned that gravity doesn't
exist. The Wreckin' Crew, the JCI's own bodacious b-boys—
Tatsuya Kohrogi, Rick Nakashita, Cary Oba, Chris Oba, and
Bren Yamaguchi with guest performer Justin Murobayashi—
spun, flipped, leapt, and hovered in the air like way bigger—and
way cooler—hummingbirds. It was amazing! Next, the dulcet
tones of the 4 Satins (that's 80% of the 5 Satins!) and their timetraveling, spirit-channeling avatars, the Spinoffs (of the Spinners),
aka. Steve Kumagai, Hideki Obayashi, Beverly Toyama, and Janet
Watanabe, proved that time can be bent into any shape we
want, in this case, a boomerang. "What the #@*!?" you ask.
Well, if you consider that they took us back to 1956 for their
rendition of "In the Still of the Night," bounced forward to 1975
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Look for The Bridge: JCI Heritage Center
facebook page to get the latest program announcements and posts on Bridge’s activities.
Become a Friend of the Bridge by visiting this
page or our website: www.jci-gardena.org
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and "Games People Play" (impressive "12:45," Steve—Pervis
Jackson's got nothing on you!) and finally landed back in 2011, I'd
say that this hypothesis works.
Finally, we should acknowledge everyone who made Setsuko's
event so successful and Autumn Classics the musical, magical night it
was—a HUGE thank you to all! We couldn't have done anything
without the generosity of the good folks who came out to support
the Bridge, the very bounteous donations of treats and services—
both edible and non-edible—from Setsuko, Beverly, Mike, Janet,
Hideki and Steve, and all the volunteers, Bridgesters and otherwise.
YOU were responsible for helping Setsuko gather the relief funds
to aid the people of Miyagi Prefecture and for the over $1,700 we
took in from Autumn Classics. For that and much more, we'll keep
bringing you the programs and services you so richly deserve.
Many thanks, love, and blessings to you all!
Enjoy the rest of 2011!
JCI Quarterly
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EQUIPMENT TESTERS NEEDED!
California Telephone Access Program (CTAP), is currently seeking equipment testers. CTAP is a state program funded by a
surcharge on your phone bill and provides free telephone and
adaptive equipment to individuals having difficulty with hearing,
vision, mobility, speech and cognitive abilities.
To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:
1) Be currently a customer in our program.
2) Be certified for either VISION, MOBILITY, SPEECH
or COGNITIVE difficulties.
3) Request the Equipment Testing Letter of Intent by calling:
CTAP, Theresa Tong, (818) 237-9277.
If chosen, please be aware that the equipment tested may not be
added to the program even if you give it a favorable rating, and
all equipment must be returned once the testing duration has
been completed.
To become a customer of our program, please go to our website and download an application form.
www.californiaphones.org, or call 1-800-806-1191 to request
one.
Thank you for your interest and participation! We look forward to working with you!
KAZUKO Contemporary Ballet
KAZUKO Ballet classes continue at the JCI. KAZUKO has
taught ballet to children and
adults at JCI for over 30 years.
She was a leading dancer, choreographer and director of the
Homura-Tomoi Modern Ballet
Company in Japan. She has performed extensively throughout
Japan and the United States,
including the Los Angeles Music
Center. Students will be featured in annual student dance
recitals.
Children (5 to 12) Wednesdays
3:30-4:00pm Beginning Children
3:30-4:15pm Intermediate Children
Adults (13 and up) Wednesdays
4:15-5:00pm
Tuition:
$52/4 weeks Beginning Children
$60/4 weeks Intermediate Children & Adults
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JCI Quarterly
DISKOVERY JCI WINTER 2011/2012 CLASS SCHEDULE
Register for DISKovery JCI courses and workshops at the JCI Office
(registration must be made in person). Discounted fees and free
public access hours are available to GVJCI Tomo No Kai members
($10 annual membership fee).
DISKovery JCI always welcomes volunteers. If you are interested in
teaching computer classes, monitoring the lab, assisting in the classes, or just being around computers, please contact us at the JCI
Office (310) 324-6611.
COURSES
The fee for courses that are 4 weeks, 8 session are $45 for Tomo
No Kai members/ $55 for non-members. The fee for courses that
are 2 weeks, 4 session are $30 for Tomo No Kai members/ $40 for
non-members. Note: Courses may be subject to cancellation if
minimum enrollment is not met.
すべてのコースは４週間、８回で、受講料は友の会会員が４５
ドル、非会員が５５ドルです。注：定員に満たない場合はコース
がキャンセルされることがあります。
WORKSHOPS
All single session 2-hour workshops are $15 for Tomo No Kai
members/ $25 for non-members. Double session 4-hour workshops are $20 for Tomo No Kai members/ $30 for non-members.
Note: Workshops may be subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.
すべてのワークショップは１回のみで、受講料は友の会会員が
１５ドル、非会員が２５ドルです。注：定員に満たない場合は
ワークショップがキャンセルされることがあります。
DECEMBER
Shopping Online
December 2, Fri., 10am - 12pm, 1 session
Shopping online can be easy and fun if you know how to do it
safely. Discover how to determine if a shopping site is safe or
not. Learn what you need to know to get what you want at the
right price.
Using Your Computer to Make Cards and Signs
DECEMBER
Basic Windows
December 5 to December 14, Mon. and Wed., 10am – 12pm
(2 weeks, 4 sessions)
Learn the basics of using the Windows operating system. Topics
that will be covered include: copying, moving and deleting files
with ease; installing and running programs like a pro; customizing
Windows to look like you want it to look.
JANUARY
Internet Level 1
January 4 to January 18, Mon. and Wed., 10am - 12pm (2
weeks, 4 sessions)
The Internet is full of useful information and applications. This
course will start off with using web based email, and progress
through other applications offered by Google.
Internet Level 2
January 23 to February 1, Mon. and Wed., 10am - 12pm (2
weeks, 4 sessions)
A continuation of our adventure though the Internet. We will
explore the rich multimedia experience offered by the web, and
how to find exactly what you are looking for in the vastness of
the Internet.
December 9, Fri., 10am - 12pm, 1 session
Just in time for all your holiday planning! Learn to use your computer to make greetings cards, signs, posters and even banners.
Your imagination is the only limiting factor!
Windows Account
中級ウインドウズのアカウント Intermediate
December 8, Thur., 10am – 12pm, 1 session
ウィンドウズでは、アカウントと言うものを作れます。
「そんなもの必要ない！」って？いえいえ、何人かで一つ
のパソコンを使う場合でも、自分専用パソコンがある場合
でも、実は非常に重要な理由や用途がアカウントにはある
んですよ。
12月８日木曜日の午後１時から３時まで（１回のみ）
講師：佐野明広
クラス定員:１2名
Browsers中級 Firefoxって何？ブラウザっ
て何？ Intermediate
December 15, Thur., 10am – 12pm, 1 session
「インターネットはFirefoxを使ってる」とか言うのを聞いたことはあ
りませんか？「いえ先生、インターネットは見られるのでもう十分
です」と思っていませんか？コンピューターを守り、被害にあわな
FEBRUARY
Digital Photography
February 6 to February 15, Mon. and Wed., 10am – 12pm (2
weeks, 4 sessions)
Explore the world of digital photography. Learn how to compose
your pictures, and then get them into your computer. Also learn
basic photo editing and how to share your pictures.
いようにするためにも、ブラウザについて学びましょう。
12月１５日木曜日の午後１時から３時まで（１回のみ）
講師：佐野明広
クラス定員:１2名
JANUARY
Using Your Computer to Make Phone Calls
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January 6, Fri., 10am - 12pm, 1 session
Use your computer to make phone calls and even video phone
chatting. Best of all, you will learn to make these calls very inexpensively, or even for free!
Bring your questions and they will be answered. You will also
walk away with tips and tricks to increase your computing effectiveness.
Scanning Pictures into Your Computer
January 13 and January 20, Fri., 10am - 12pm, 2 sessions
Learn to use a scanner to get all your printed pictures into
your computer. It is the best way to archive older pictures and
keep them for a lifetime.
February 17, Fri., 10am - 12pm, 1 session
Gigabytes, gigahertz, dual-core, quad-core, USB, DVDRW, DDR3
– what do all these mean? This workshop will take some of the
mystery out of all these term so you know what you are looking
at in plain English.
Q&A
Q&A
Buying a Computer
January 27, Fri., 10am - 12pm, 1 session
Bring your questions and they will be answered. You will also
walk away with tips and tricks to increase your computing effectiveness.
February 24, Fri., 10am - 12pm, 1 session
Bring your questions and they will be answered. You will also
walk away with tips and tricks to increase your computing effectiveness.
Podcast中級インターネットで日本語放送が
たっぷり楽しめる！しかもパソコンがなくて
も！？Intermediate
Email Attachments中級インターネットで写
真や書類を送るには？ Intermediate
January 5, Thur., 10am – 12pm, 1 session
インターネットでは、テレビやラジオなどはもちろんのこ
February 2, Thur., 10am – 12pm, 1 session
Eメールには、写真や書類をくっつけて送る、「添付ファイル」と呼
ばれる機能があります。誰かから来たEメールに写真が付いてき
と、個人で運営している放送も含めて、ニュース、朗読、
たのを見たことのある方、いったいどうやって写真や書類も一緒
トーク番組など、聴くことができるものが数えきれないく
に送れるの？と思ったことはありませんか？それを説明します。
らい盛りだくさんにあります。それらの中でも、ポッド
２０１２年２月２日木曜日の午後１時から３時まで（１回
キャストと呼ばれるものはいつでもどこでも聴くことがで
のみ）
きます。それにはどうすればよいかを学びましょう。
講師：佐野明広
クラス定員:１2名
２０１２年１月５日木曜日の午後１時から３時まで（１回
Internet Security中級何が危ない？イン
のみ）
講師：佐野明広
クラス定員:１2名
Any Questionsこれが知りたい！ここがわから
ない！No levels
ターネット私にできることコIntermediate
February 16, Thur., 10am – 12pm, 1 session
インターネットの普及に伴い、近年では俗にアイデンティティー・
セフトと呼ばれる個人情報を盗み出す犯罪や、ホームページを
January 19, Thur., 10am – 12pm, 1 session
このクラスには議題はありません。生徒の皆さんのコン
ピューターについての質問を講師がわかりやすく説明して
回答する、１回切りのクラスです。初級から中級程度です
が、基本的にはどのような質問でもお答えします！
見ているうちにコンピューターに細工をされて悪用されてしまうよ
２０１２年１月１９日木曜日の午後１時から３時まで（１
回のみ）
回のみ）
講師：佐野明広
講師：佐野明広
クラス定員:１2名
FEBRUARY
Free Software for Anything you Need to Do
February 3 and February 10, Fri., 10am - 12pm, 2 sessions
うな事例が増えてきました。そういった魔の手から自分自身を守
ることができる方法のうち、誰にでもできることやあまり難しくな
い方法を説明します。
２０１２年２月１６日木曜日の午後１時から３時まで（１
クラス定員:１2名
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SAGA ART CENTER
Gardena Valley
Japanese Cultural Institute
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
(JCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community center housing various classes, services, and programs for seniors, non-senior adults, and youth
in the South Bay area for over 40 years. Our
mission is to serve the needs of the Japanese
American community of the South Bay area
through educational, cultural, and social programs, as well as the community at large, sharing the Japanese and Japanese American cultural heritage.
Founded in 1969, Saga Art Center offers weekly art classes for children at the GVJCI teaching
various art techniques and projects. Saga Art
Center offers individualized art lessons according to student's ability.
Wednesdays, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturdays, 1:30pm - 6:00pm
Drop-in basis.
Ages 3 ½ and up.
Tuition: $75 to $80 per month for
once a week class.
We hope you enjoy the variety of activities,
programs, and services offered. We are truly
fortunate to have an active and well-utilized
center serving people of all ages in the South
Bay community. We thank you for your active
participation and for your support through
donations and volunteerism that enables JCI to
continue to provide the services that we do.
Commerce West
Insurance Company
Commerce West Insurance/
MAPFRE USA donated
$27,994.86 to the GVJCI in
September 2011 for the automobile insurance non-profit referral program. Please inform
relatives and friends that by
naming the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute as their
non-profit organization of
choice, a donation is made to
the GVJCI by the Commerce
West Insurance Company and,
they are receiving excellent auto
insurance rates and services for
themselves.
1964 West 162nd Street
Gardena, California 90247
Phone: 310-324-6611
Fax: 310-324-3223
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jci-gardena.org
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Board of Directors
Charlie Oyagi, President
Bob Horii, Vice President
Marilyn Tsuge, Secretary
Miles Akiyama, Treasurer
George Ajioka
Dan Ashimine
Larry Hada
Eiji Inouye
Helen Kawagoe
Paul Koshi
Jeff Murakami
Helen Nakano
Ray Shibata
Glenn Tachibana
Terry Terauchi
Office Staff
Alison Kochiyama, Executive Director
Debbie Oba, Office Manager
Dale Inafuku, Programs & Technology Specialist
Kevin Kaneshiro, Maintenance Custodian
Bob Seki, Maintenance Custodian
Japanese Language School
Larry Hada, Principal
Atsuko Vorreiter, Vice Principal & Teacher
Shoko Agee, Teacher
Kohei Baba, Teacher
Kyoko Kawakita, Teacher & Adult
Conversation Teacher
Mikiko Neill, Teacher
Naoko Okamoto, Adult Class Teacher
Commerce West Insurance Company, formerly Western Pioneer (founded 50 years
ago by a group of nisei to provide auto insurance) has a special discount program benefiting Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI) drivers and families.
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