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Hotline Hotline
212 442-1541 Ext. 1
Mon – Fri, 10am to 5pm
Email Email
info@jassi.org

Events

JASSI Events

JASSI organizes events (bilingual and Japanese-only) to help the Japanese community in the New York area, including ongoing workshops, a weekly tea gathering, fundraising seminars, and benefit events.

JASSI Events

 Ongoing Events

Click to copy link In-Person Monthly Tea Party Starts


In-Person Monthly Tea Party StartsOn Monday, May 22, we will hold a one-time in-person Zoom class. We will invite an instructor to guide you in detail on how to download the Zoom app on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and how to join the Zoom meeting.

This class is for those who already have their own device and need help on how to use Zoom. Please bring your own device!

Date and Time: Monday, May 22, 1:30pm-3pm

Location: 100 Gold St. Lower Level, New York, NY 10038

(JASSI Main Office/Inside Hamilton-Madison House City Hall

Older Adult Center)

*photo ID required

Online Sign-up: Please use This link to sign-up

Sign-up by: Mon. May 15 (limited seats)

Contact JASSI at 212-442-1541 ext. 1 or info@jassi.org for any questions.

* If you are 60 years or older and have not signed up for JASSI senior program, please contact JASSI by May 12.

* Before this event, you can have lunch at the senior center (OAC) for$2 (suggested donation) from 12pm-1pm.


Click to copy link Sawa Kai (Weekly Tea Party)


Sawa Kai (Weekly Tea Party)JASSI holds a remote tea party for our Senior Program Members who are forced to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please feel free to join us and enjoy conversation with other members! We look forward to seeing you online or talking with you over the phone!

Please contact JASSI at 212-442-1541 #1 or info@jassi.org to obtain the Meeting Password prior to the meeting.

How to join:

Option 1: Join over the phone
(Please call between 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM on Mondays)

  1. Step 1: Call # 1-646-558-8656
  2. Step 2: Enter the meeting ID: 784 072 697, followed by # and again press #
  3. Step 3: Enter Meeting Password, followed by #

Option 2: Connect to the Internet through your computer, tablet or smartphone.

  • You can see each other’s faces with the video feature turned on. (You can also participate in audio-only.)
  • If you use a tablet or smartphone, you need to download the Zoom Cloud Meetings (available on the App Store and Google Play). You don’t need to download it if you use a computer. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the ZOOM platform before the event. Please feel free to enter through the link below for practice.
  1. Step 1: Click link: https://zoom.us/j/784072697
  2. Step 2: When asked “Open zoom.us?”, click “Open”
  3. Step 3: Enter Meeting Password
  4. Step 4: Choose to turn on/off video
  5. Step 5: Select “Computer audio/Internet audio” if your device has microphone. If your device does not have microphone, please call at 1-646-558-8656 and enter the meeting ID: 784 072 697 and press # and again press #. Enter the Meeting Password, followed by #. Then you can communicate with everyone over the phone.

***If you have difficulties to join, please call us at 212-442-1541 ext. 1.

**If you have not registered for JASSI’s Senior Program, please register after participating in a party. Please fill out these two forms and send them to info@jassi.org with a copy of your photo ID. Or you can make a temporary registration by calling at 212-442-1541 ext. 1. (You will still need to fill out the forms later with a copy of your photo ID.)

*This Remote Tea Party is a temporary project and may end when the situation changes. Our  participants enjoy conversations with other members in Japanese without worrying about infection. The following is feedback from one of our senior members who participated:

“An hour at the tea party feels like it passes so fast. We talk about a variety of topics, all of which I find interesting. I’m sure enjoying an hour on Zoom at the tea party would be helpful to many seniors for staying healthy. I myself get excited each weekend looking forward to Monday’s tea party.”


 Past Events

Click to copy link 42nd Anniversary Benefit Dinner


JASSI 42nd Anniversary Benefit Dinner
October 26, Thursday, 5:30 pm ~ 9:00 pm
The Yale Club of New York City
50 Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017

The Cocktail Reception/Silent Auction starts at 5:30 pm: Grill Room (2nd Floor)
Dinner starts at 6:30 pm: Grand Ballroom (20th Floor)

Special Guest Performer!!
Ms. Akiko Yano

an image of a fancy dinner table for the eventRead more about the event here.


Click to copy link Learn About the Basics of Medicare - Online, Japanese Only


Learn About the Basics of Medicare

For Those Who Will Turn 65

Many can join Medicare at the age of 65. However, there are various plans for Medicare, and the mechanism is complicated, and it is sometimes difficult to find a plan that suits you. You may also be fined if you miss the open enrollment period at the age of 65. Mizue Katayama, Senior Program Manager of JASSI, will give you an overview of Medicare as a whole, so please join us!

* This seminar will be held online using Zoom.


Click to copy link Online New York State of Health Insurance System Obamacare Seminar (Japanese only)


Do You Need Health Insurance?

UNDER 65 YEARS-OLD ONLY

Instructor: Ayumi Kikawa Cimino,

JASSI Senior Health Navigator


Click to copy link In-Person Zoom Class


On Monday, May 22, we will hold a one-time in-person Zoom class. We will invite an instructor to guide you in detail on how to download the Zoom app on your computer, tablet, or smartphone and how to join the Zoom meeting. (In Japanese only) . Minamoto Kitchoan sweets, tea, and snacks will be served.

We will have an individual Q&A session afterward!

Note: If you have not installed the Zoom application, you will need your login and password such as Apple ID or Google Play ID, so please prepare the necessary information to download the application. Please call JASSI at 212-442-1541 x.1 if you have any questions.

*Mask and photo ID required

Sign-Up by Monday, May, 15

(limited seats, beginners will be prioritized )

* If you are 60 or older and have not signed up for the JASSI senior program, please contact JASSI directly by May 15 to sign-up for the senior program first.

* Before this event, you can have lunch at the senior center (OAC) for $2 (suggested donation) from 11:30-12:30pm.


Click to copy link New York State Health Insurance System Obamacare Seminar (Japanese only)


New York State Health Insurance System Obamacare Seminar (Japanese only)As part of JAANY’s Spring Health Fair, JASSI will present New York State Health Insurance System (Obamacare) Online Seminar.
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Ayumi Kikawa Cimino, JASSI’s Health Navigator will present the complex insurance systems, types of insurance, and how to apply and renew.

Date: Thursday, May 4, 2023
Time: 2pm-3pm

To register, please contact:
Japanese American Association of New York
TEL: 212-840-6942
EMAIL: info@jaany.org


Click to copy link In-Person Tea Party Kick-Off Event


After three years, the in-person Monthly Tea Party (Sawakai) event will restart in June 2023. To kick-off the resumption of the event, we will have a Special Tea Party on May 1! There will be light snacks, fun ice breaking games to get to know other, and there will be special prizes too! We look forward to seeing you there!

Date and Time: Monday, May 1, 1:30pm-3:30pm

Location: 100 Gold St. Lower Level, New York, NY 10038

(JASSI’s main office/inside City Hall Older Adult Center/OAC)

* photo ID required

Sign-Up by Thursday, April 27 (limited seats)

* If you are 60 years or older and have not signed up for JASSI senior program, please contact JASSI by Apr 26.

* Before this event, you can have lunch at the senior center (OAC) for $2 (suggested donation) from 12pm-1pm.


Click to copy link Year-End Noodle Gift for JASSI Senior Members


T.I.C. Restaurant Group president Mr.Yagi has been a long-time supporter of JASSI’s activities and he always cares for our senior members. This year, Mr. Yagi will donate Handcrafted Soba (Buckwheat) Noodle Sets (each set includes soba for 2, soba sauce, scallion, and wasabi) from one of his restaurants Sobaya to help our senior members celebrate the year-end. Also, Mr.Yagi himself will volunteer to deliver the noodle sets along with JASSI’s Board President, JASSI supporter, and JASSI volunteers.

Please sign up by filling out this form. If we receive more applications than we can accommodate, we will hold a drawing and announce the results by email or phone

Delivery Schedule:

Manhattan: Monday, Dec 21, After 12:30 pm

Queens: CHANGE IN SCHEDULE!! It will be on Wed Dec 28 after 1 pm.

Last Day To Sign-Up:

For Manhattan – Sign up by Mon, Dec 19 at 10:30 am → We’ll inform you of the result on 19th

For Queens – Sign up by Wed, Dec 21 → We’ll inform you of the result on 22nd

We’ll select winners through a raffle. We’ll inform you of the result by email or phone call.

On the delivery day, our volunteers will call you when they are nearby, and ask you to come down to the street to receive the noodles.

If you are not home, our volunteer will not be able to deliver to you.

Only one sign-up per household.


Click to copy link The 41st Anniversary JASSI Benefit Event


The 41st Anniversary JASSI  Benefit EventIt is with great excitement we invite you to participate in a very special fundraising event. We are hosting our 41st Anniversary Benefit Dinner at the New York Athletic Club on Thursday, October 27, 2022 to fund JASSI’s operation to provide social services to individuals and families in need. Please find the invitation here.

JASSI was established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization in 1981 by a group of community members who recognized a need for a bilingual agency to provide an array of social services to the community in the New York metropolitan area. With the mission of improving quality of life for people who face problems resulting from language barriers, cultural differences, and difference in services systems, we help more than 1,000 individuals per year while protecting the confidentiality of service users.

Additionally, in order for everyone in need including low-income individuals and families to receive our assistance, we provide all of our services free of charge in both English and Japanese. Thus, we are funded by government and foundation grants, corporate funds, donations from individuals, and proceeds from benefit dinners.  Here is how you can help:

1. Please mark your calendar now and plan to attend the dinner on October 27th.

A ticket costs $385 per person. RSVP by September 30th. A reply card is attached here . Fill it out and send to info@jassi.org or mail to JASSI at 100 Gold St., L.L., New York, NY 10038 along with your check.

2. Please consider monetary donation

Please make your check payable to “JASSI” and mail to 100 Gold St., L.L., New York, NY 10038. All donations are tax-deductible.

For more information, please call us at 212-442-1541 ext. 1 or email us at info@jassi.org.

Thank you in advance for your support of this important fundraising event. Together we can make a difference!

Sincerely,

Japanese American Social Services, Inc. (JASSI)


Click to copy link New York State Health Insurance System Obamacare Seminar (Japanese only)


The New York State Marketplace is operated and managed by the state government. It has a different public health insurance plan and insurance application period than other states.

Ayumi Kikawa Cimino, JASSI Health Navigator, will talk about complex insurance systems, types of insurance, and how to apply and renew.


Click to copy link Medicare Online Seminar (Japanese only)


Many can join Medicare at the age of 65. However, there are various plans for Medicare, and the mechanism is complicated, and it is sometimes difficult to find a plan that suits you. You may also be fined if you miss the open enrollment period at the age of 65.

Mizue Katayama, Senior Program Manager of JASSI, will give you an overview of Medicare as a whole, so please join us!

* This seminar will be held online using Zoom.


Click to copy link NY State Medicaid : (Obamacare) Online Seminar


Spring Cherry Blossom Health Fair

NY State Medicaid : (Obamacare) Online SeminarProduced by JASSI
In collaboration with JAANY, Committee on Aging Issues, JAMSNET

New York State Health Insurance System (Obamacare) Seminar

Learn about the New York State health insurance system!
This is an online-only seminar in Japanese.

Speaker:  Ai Iguchi (Senior Health Navigator)

Sign up:  Please contact JAANY

JAANY (Japanese American Association of New York)
TEL: 212-840-6942
EMAIL: info@jaany.org

   


Click to copy link The 19th Online Fundraising Seminar: Invitation to the Arts — Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum


The 19th Online Fundraising Seminar: Invitation to the Arts — Highlights of the Metropolitan MuseumLecturer:
Junko Kikkawa

Participation fee:
$ 20

Please apply for a ticket from here.
For more information, please contact us at info@jassi.org. Thank you!


Click to copy link The 40th Anniversary JASSI Virtual Benefit


The 40th Anniversary JASSI Virtual Benefitー FREE EVENT ー

[ PROGRAM ]

  • Welcome address from JASSI board president Ryoko Mochizuki
  • Keynote speech from ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi
  • Proclamation from NYC mayor for JASSI’s 40th anniversary
  • Remarks by NYC nonprofit organization funding partners
  • Remarks by NYC Japanese nonprofit organization collaborating partners
  • JASSI activity report


JASSI Virtual Benefit Online Auction

Start Time: November 15, 2021, Monday at 9:00AM
End Time: November 18, 2021, Thursday at 9:00PM

As a part of JASSI’s 40th Anniversary Virtual Benefit, JASSI will hold an online auction. The auction will end at 9pm on November 18. All proceeds will be used to fund JASSI’s various social services.

Please take a look at all the auction items here.

Thanksgiving Feast Perfect Japanese-Style Roast Turkey Recipe

We are sending Executive Chef of the Nippon Club, Mr. Yasuoka’s secret recipe for Roast Turkey to those who have registered for the Virtual Benefit. The turkey recipe will be emailed to the registered participants.

JASSI hosts seminars and workshops to provide useful information to Japanese-speaking individuals in the New York Tri-State Area. The past seminars include “Medicare,” “The Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace,” and “How to Access Health Care in NYS.” Please sign up for our e-newsletters, Facebook, or Twitter to receive information on our upcoming events!


Click to copy link Let's Learn Physical Self Defense!


Let's Learn Physical Self Defense!This workshop will be held using Zoom, so you will need to download Zoom to your smartphone or tablet in advance, but you do not need to create a Zoom account.

  • You will receive a zoom link when you register, and we will send you the zoom link again a couple of days before the workshop after you register.
  • For the safety of the participants, please make sure that your video camera is working and set to show you during the workshop. If you have any problems, please contact the organizers in advance by e-mail. The e-mail address is: selfdefense@caeny.org
  • If you have a walking stick, long umbrella, or broom, please have it handy.

Click to copy link 39th Anniversary JASSI Virtual Benefit


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