ACC News Fall 2019 -Celebrating our Centenarians

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Fall 2019,Vol. 42, No. 3

Celebrating Our Centenarians Darrick Lam gets appointed to Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee. Story on page 20.

Celebrating Our Centenarians .................3 Meet the Centenarians ............................5 Event Sponsors .......................................5 Event Donations in Kind ..........................9 Special Recognition Award 2019 ...........10 Upcoming Events ..................................10 Maple Tree Village Update .....................11 Class Schedule ......................................12 Donor List .............................................17 Calliope String Quintet Visits ACC..........19 World Alzheimer’s Month ......................20

SPECIAL EDition Mr. Toshio Fukuda, 102, lives at ACC Greenhaven Terrace. He is shown here with his niece Rev. Patti Oshita and her husband Rev. Bob Oshita.

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This month, ACC is honoring Sacramentans who are 100 years old and older. We found 22 of them. Actually, they found us. As soon as we announced “Celebrating Our Centenarians” as the theme for ACC’s 33rd Annual Care Center Fundraiser, the calls started coming in. Imagine being born in 1919. A terrible war just ended. It was the era of silent movies, jazz, and the Ford Model T. Life was good except for the fact that the average person in the U.S. only lived to 54. Most of the centenarians we interviewed for this issue of ACC News grew up poor, but 100 years later, they have no regrets. Their stories are amazing and quaint. “My father used to take me to school with a horse and buggy.” says Audrey Ah Tye, aged 102, with a chuckle. Tomako Mori, aged 100, came from a family of seven children. They lived on a 100-acre farm in Lincoln. “There was no telephone at home to call a doctor. So, her father delivered all of his children,” says Tomako’s daughter Anna Louie. Many of the centenarians have been to ACC for skilled nursing, classes, social services, transportation, and meals. Five of them reside at ACC Care Center and ACC Greenhaven Terrace. Chang Hou, aged 100, immigrated from Hong Kong in 1976. Shortly after, she took crochet, ceramics, and knitting classes at ACC when it operated out of a house owned by the Tambara family on V Street.

Lorraine Nagae, aged 101, enjoys Meals on Wheels by ACC once a week at the Japanese Buddhist Church. Then there are those centenarians who make you go “wow.” Fannie and Annie Wong are 103 year old twins. Their older sister Pearl is 104. Husband and wife Aaron and Haruye Okamoto are both centenarians. He’s 103 and she’s 101. They were married on Valentine’s Day and celebrated their 75th anniversary this year. The centenarians we interviewed have several things in common: hard work, strong family support, and a simple view of themselves. What’s it like to be a

Frances Jaksich’s father ordered their house from a Sears Roebuck catalog. It was shipped by train to Marysville and delivered to their lot in the town of Sutter where he assembled it.

centenarian? “I don’t know. I feel the same as when I was 90,” says Frances Jaksich. “It’s no big deal,” says Fannie Wong. Chang Hou complains that people at ACC Care Center are too old for her. What a great attitude! There are 75,000 centenarians in the U.S. That number will grow to 600,000 by mid-century. At this rate, 40% of the residents at ACC Care Center will be centenarians. One can only imagine how big the celebration will be at the 64th Annual Care Center Fundraiser in 2050!

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A Joint Message from Darrick Lam and Winston Ashizawa Welcome to a special issue of ACC News celebrating centenarians at ACC and in the Sacramento community. The ACC Care Center Fundraiser committee, headed up by Co-chairs Chiang Wang and Joyce Iseri, chose the theme “Celebrating Our Centenarians” for its annual fundraiser on September 14 because it reflects everything ACC is working for. Many of these centenarians still live active and healthy lives. Some live at home, and some live at ACC. They are surrounded by able and loving caregivers in an environment that meets their specific age-related needs. Not everyone is this fortunate. Older adults and their caregivers face massive challenges today and in years ahead, but this is what activates ACC’s mission. Today, more than ever, we are in a position to serve. Just last month, Darrick was appointed to the Committee that will help develop Governor Newsom’s Master Plan on Aging. Previous attempts in this area have been fragmented and underfunded. Darrick joins 33 other experts to address healthcare, housing, transportation, nutrition and other issues affecting the aging population. Dementia care is one of these issues and the

OFFICERS Winston Ashizawa Chair of the Board Chiang Wang Vice Chair of the Board Titus Toyama Finance Chair of the Board Joyce Iseri Secretary

DIRECTORS Linda A. Cabatic Howard Harris Jeffrey Hiratsuka Derrell Kelch Debi Llata Mike Marando Pam Mizukami Kathryn Sexson Jean Shiomoto Janet Tedesco William Yee

MANAGEMENT TEAM Darrick Lam President and CEO Melanie Segar Chief Operating Officer Tony Waterford Chief Human Resources Officer Lisa Poon Chief Financial Officer

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timing of ACC Maple Tree Village could not be better. Just about every family in our community is dealing with someone with dementia, Alzheimer’s chief among them. “MTV” is 92% complete. Administrator Kyle Fredrickson and her team are developing the Memory Care program with the help of David Troxel, MPH, a prominent expert, practitioner, author and former CEO of the Santa Barbara Alzheimer’s Association. MTV plans to open later this year. Stay tuned for announcements on the multiple grand opening events that we are planning. ACC’s Board has been very good at planning for the future. As in years past, they directed staff to hold a Five-Year Strategic Planning Retreat. On Saturday, August 17, 45 ACC volunteers and staff met to develop ACC’s goals for the next five years (see article on page 11). Over the years, ACC has grown into an interdependent system of business operations driven by the vision of our volunteer Board and our various committees. We are doing so much more for the community that we need to rethink how all of our work gets done. One of the goals at the retreat really speaks to this: “To cultivate an organization-wide culture where volunteers and staff work hand-in-hand

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to fulfill the vision and mission of ACC Senior Services.” This may sound plain, but this is what separates us from our for-profit counterparts. Volunteers are the heart, soul, and origin of ACC. Once we lose sight of this, we become a different organization. In recognition of this, on Friday, October 4, we will be hosting an ACC Bingo Volunteers Reunion. These volunteers ran ACC Bingo for more than two decades. Without them, there would be no ACC Care Center. Not only did they raise money for construction, they became Board members and volunteer leaders, helping ACC grow in so many different directions. In closing, we want to congratulate our centenarians and thank Chiang, Joyce, and the entire ACC Care Center Fundraiser Committee for hosting such a wonderful event!

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Longevity Emiko Nakano turns 100 in October. She is the president of ACC Care Center’s Resident Council and manages the gift shop.

Celebrating Our Centenarians The 33rd Annual ACC Care Center Fundraiser Saturday, September 14, 2019 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation 9040 High Tech Court, Elk Grove, CA

centenarian HonorEES Honoring those in our community who are 100 years old and older by the end of this year Toshio Fukuda, 102 years old * Chang Hou, 100 years old * Emiko Nakano, 99 years old * Lam Chan Luc, 100 years old * Mae Chan, 102 years old Frances Jaksich, 100 years old Aaron Okamoto, 103 years old Haruye Okamoto, 101 years old Lorraine Nagae, 101 years old Nai Chin Koo, 100 years old Audrey Ah Tye, 102 years old Tomako Mori, 100 years old Mabelle Jan, 102 years old Fannie Wong, 103 years old Annie Wong, 103 years old Ai Tanaka, 100 years old Sally Taketa, 101 years old * ACC resident

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Introduction

By Rev. Patti Oshida and Rev. Bob Oshita

We are grateful to have our Uncle, Toshio Fukuda, an ACC Greenhaven Terrace resident, as one of the Centenarians being honored by ACC Senior Services. It is amazing to consider what our Centenarians have lived through. Born 100 or more years ago, each one of them is like a “Living Time Capsule.” We can talk with them and be transported back decades. We can ask questions about how things were, and they become our direct, living links to the past. The “current events” of their childhood and early adulthood are now considered events of world history: World War I, The Roaring Twenties, The Great Depression, World War II; and for our Uncle, the forced incarceration into internment camps along with 120,000 men, women and children of Japanese ancestry. Our Centenarians can remember a time when there were no paved roads. Henry Ford rolled the first Model T off the Assembly Line in 1908, and they have lived to see the entire nation paved coast to coast. How the world has transformed in their lifetimes; the things that their eyes have seen. In 1903, the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk. During the early childhood of our Centenarians, human flight was a “barn storming” novelty and they have lived to see men walk on the moon and flying as a routine part of life. They have lived through nine decades of the last century and into the new millennium. And whatever difficulties life brought their way, whatever adversities they were made to face, they survived and somehow endured. What is their secret? Most would say, “I don’t really know.” But their longevity can certainly be attributed, in part, to good genes, good fortune and good family. It is impossible to think of the Centenarians in our Asian community without a sense of ACC SENIOR SERVICES — FALL 2019

amazement. They overcame obstacles of language and prejudice with grace and dignity. We often hear of their generation’s phenomenal work ethic. When we have talked with our Super Seniors over the 32 years we served the Buddhist Church of Sacramento (The Betsuin), it is clear that they worked hard with the hope that perhaps someday their children and their grandchildren might have more opportunities to seek a better life. And in this they certainly did succeed. We, the generations that have followed, inherit the legacy of their efforts and sacrifices. In the Buddhist Tradition, we would say that they are an essential part of our Karma (the countless causes andconditions / people and events that allow us to be here today). It is an honor to recognize our Community Centenarians, for they represent a generation that will always remain a part of our collective heritage.

In Japanese, Chinese, and Korean culture, cranes stand for good fortune and longevity because of their fabled life span of a thousand years.

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Meet the Centenarians By Corkie Mau and Ted Fong

Toshio Fukuda

Toshio Fukuda was born in 1917. What does he attribute his long healthy life to? Maybe it’s his daily root beer float. His love for the sweet treat dates back to when he was a kid and went to the local soda fountain in his Oakland neighborhood. Toshio simply says, “I’m very fortunate and thankful that my parents took such good care of me.” As a child, he loved going to the theatre to watch cowboy movies and going fishing, but he admits he wasn’t very good at fishing. His parents sent him to live with relatives in Japan when he was 6 years old. He was a good student and was active in judo and swimming. He returned to the U.S. at age 14 and eventually enrolled at Cal Berkeley majoring in Political Science. Soon after, he was sent to an internment camp. It was there that he met his wife. “I always knew she was the one for me.” They married and honeymooned in Monterey. Toshio and his late wife lived for many years in the Bay Area. He found work at the Simmons Mattress Company. “The pay wasn’t too good, but they were one of the few businesses at the time willing to hire Japanese.” They loved going to Lake Tahoe where they enjoyed seeing dinner shows. “We once met Lawrence Welk in our hotel elevator. My wife was a great fan, and we told him we had tickets to his dinner show that night. Mr. Welk wanted to bring my wife up on stage to dance with him, but she said no thank you. She was too shy to dance in public.” Toshio now enjoys living at Greenhaven Terrace and “I’m thankful that my niece and nephew in Sacramento help me out these days.”

her children had moved to the U.S. She soon followed suit. Sacramento was a new and strange place for Chang but then she discovered ACC. In the 70s, ACC operated out of a house on V Street owned by the Tambara family. Chang learned ceramics, crochet, knitting, and English. Chang was also good at math. “She never used a calculator at the store,” says her daughter Emily Chapman. “She can count passing cars and birds when no one even notices them.” Chang celebrated her 100th birthday at the ACC Care Center in August with 20 family members present. She doesn’t see herself as old and often remarks that that everyone else at ACC Care Center is old. “Mom has a clever mind and lots of opinions,” says Chang’s other daughter Marie Tan. In 1999, Chang had a stroke but still went on an Alaskan cruise with 16 members of her family for her 80th birthday. Emily says her mom is a tough lady and has a very strong will to live.“She’s been all over the world with her daughters and sons-in-law. She taught us to be honest, sincere, and faithful to God.”

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Chang Hou

Chang Hou, aged 100, is a resident at ACC Chang lived in Hong Kong until her husband’s Care Center. She raised two boys and four girls passing in 1974. in Hong Kong. Her husband was a businessman who imported and exported garments. She often traveled with him to Japan and other places for Emiko Nakano business. Emiko Nakano grew up In 1974, her husband passed away. By then, in Isleton, the second oldest of ten children. Her parents sent her older sister back to Japan to be raised by her grandparents, effectively making Emiko the oldest child in America. Her dad was a farmer, and eventually became a foreman who managed migrant workers. During Emiko’s youth, the schools she attended were racially segregated. Chinese, Filipino, and Japanese students were sent to “Oriental School” until they reached high school. Emiko was Surrounded by her daughters, Chang celebrated her 100th studious and well read. In 1938, Emiko graduated birthday at ACC Cente Center in August.

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from Rio Vista High School and had her sights on UC Berkeley. She had excellent grades and lots of ambition but could not physically travel to Sacramento or the Bay Area to take the entrance exam due to limited transportation. Joan of Arc was her hero, so much so that she adopted “Joan” as her middle name. Emiko’s aspiration to be strong and brave would eventually serve her well during World War II when her family was sent to an internment camp. Emiko met Mario Masaharu Nakano through a church friend. They got married and had their first child, Tamaye. Then the war broke out, and Emiko’s family and her parents were sent to Tule Lake internment camp. She spent four years there where she gave birth to their second child, Mario Jr. Like the 120,000 other Japanese sent to internment camps, Emiko led an austere life. They had to deal with cramped living quarters constantly and faced uncertainty about their future. After the war was over, the Nakano family moved to Hunters Point and later to the Richmond Housing Project in Richmond, CA. Mario Sr. bought Berkeley Bait Shop in the late 1940s. It was a grueling business: The shop opened at 3:00 am to serve fishermen stocking up for their day’s expeditions. Emiko worked long hours while raising their growing family which now had four children: Tamaye, Mario, Steven, and Julie. Today, Emiko has six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

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Born in Vietnam, Lam Chan Luc grew up on a family farm with six brothers and two sisters. The work was long and difficult, preventing Lam from getting a proper education. As a young adult, Lam had to take on many jobs just to feed his family. They escaped from

Debbie Williams toasts Lam Luc on his 100th birthday last November at ACC Care Center.

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Vietnam to Southern China and then moved to a refugee camp in Hong Kong. From there, he immigrated to the U.S. He and his wife have lived in Sacramento for the past 40 years. The rest of Lam’s family is large and spread out. He has 25 grandchildren. Seven of them live in China, 12 live in Vietnam, and six live in the U.S. But wait, there’s more. Lam has 12 great grandchildren. Six live in Vietnam and six live in the U.S. When Lam turned 100 last year, Councilmember Rick Jennings visited ACC Care Center and presented him with a key to the city. “This key will open any door to the city!” Mr. Jennings proclaimed. Lam asked through his translator, “Really? How is that possible?” The room filled with laughter. When asked what his secret to a long life is, Lam answered, “Work hard, be honest, and do your best.”

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Mae Chan was born in San Francisco on April 8, 1917, the oldest of three daughters. She grew up on Beckett Street in Chinatown. When she was six years old, Mae went with her mother to the family village in China. Although she was a U.S. citizen, she remembers staying at Angel Island for almost six months before they got approval to go home. She went to Commodore Stockton Elementary School and Francisco Junior High. Mae’s father owned a retail store in San Francisco. The family moved to Watsonville when he opened his second store called Jang & Company. Later, he would open a third store in Sacramento. During this time, Mae got her AA degree from Salinas Community College; then transferred to San Jose State to study business. Mae liked the fact that her father had retail stores. “I could get free nylon stockings,” she said with a smile.

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ACC CARE CENTER FUNDRAISER COMMITTEE 2019 When Mae was a young girl, a suitor proposed to her. But she declined his offer, partly because he was only a clerk at the Dollar Store. A relative then arranged for Mae to meet Eddie Chan. “I thought he was nice looking.” Their first date was to the California State Fair. She liked the fact that Eddie’s family had a grocery business, General Produce. Mae loved avocados; and if she married him, she’d get free avocados all the time! In March 1941, they drove to Reno to get

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married. Then, they turned right around to Sacramento to eat dinner with Eddie’s family. In the 1980s, Mae and her two sisters (Mildred and Catherine) opened a restaurant called Chopstix Express. They eventually sold it, as Mae got tired of the work and it took time away from her favorite activity, playing mah jong. Besides mah jong, Mae’s other passions are traveling and playing the stock market. “For years, the first thing she did in the morning was check how her stocks were doing. She’d have weekly calls with her broker. She likes tech stocks,” says her daughter Victoria. When she reflects back on her 102 years, she says “My daughter Victoria makes me very happy. I’m glad we traveled to Hong Kong to adopt her.” Mae is also grateful that two of her friends, Fannie Wong and Mabelle Jan, are also centenarians. “We just had lunch at Happy Corner Restaurant to celebrate my birthday.” What’s her secret to living this long? She laughed, “Playing mah jong seven days a week! I’d still be playing if I could see better.” These days, macular degeneration may have impaired her vision, but not her sense of humor.

Frances Lueth Jaksich

This past February, Frances Lueth Jaksich celebrated her 100th birthday with a big party at the Elks Lodge, complete with singing and ukulele performances. The party theme was “You Are My Sunshine” which was quite appropriate as Frances “loves everyone, loves to have fun,

Frances and Jerry with their children Barbara and John

and has an uplifting spirit.” Frances is an original member of the YO Mamas knitting group, whose core mission is to provide clothing and gifts for local charities, including Shriners Hospital for Children and Maryhouse, a shelter for homeless women and children. She estimates she’s made several thousand tote bags. She was born in 1919, the youngest of nine children, and grew up on a rural Sutter County ranch. France’s father, Henry, built the family home in the town of Sutter, just below the Sutter Buttes. He bought an Aladdin Home through Sears Roebuck. It was shipped by train to Marysville and delivered to their lot. Because he wasn’t much of a carpenter, it took him several years to assemble it. The house is still standing today. When not helping the family farm their almond

Frances with ACC’s Ozzy Macias at her home in Greenhaven

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trees, she immersed herself in school sports – mostly playing catcher on baseball teams. “Once a bat hit me, but I must be okay after all these years, because I still have a brain to do things.” She recalls getting a special license at the age of 13 so she could drive her mother into town for medical appointments. While working at the Capital National Bank, she caught the eye of a handsome dairy farmer, Jerry Jaksich. They got married in Reno and were together for 61 years. They raised two wonderful children, Barbara and John, in the Pocket neighborhood. Frances says she has no secret to living this long, but says, “I believe in building friendships and treating people fairly. Every part of my life has been great.” Her son John adds, “My mother has such a positive outlook on life. I’m sure she’ll live beyond 100 years.” Frances was eager to celebrate her milestone birthday with a big party…and now she asks, when is the next party?

Haruye said they rarely had the time to go on family vacations. They’ve had many happy years together, enjoying time with their friends and family. Today, the extended Okamoto family also includes two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

Aaron and Haruye Okamoto

Born in March 1918 in the Del Paso area, Lorraine Nagae thinks that being 101 years old is “no big deal.” She was raised on her parents’ 60acre farm in the town of Perkins where they grew vegetables, mostly asparagus. As a youngster, she hated to do the cooking and housework chores, so her father put her to work in the fields. She recalls driving a tractor and riding a horse to haul crops for processing. “There wasn’t much spare time to see a movie or have a hobby. If you had a hobby, they’d put you to work.” But Lorraine said she has no complaints about growing up on a farm.

Valentine’s Day has a special meaning for Aaron (103) and Haruye (101) Okamoto. It’s their wedding anniversary. They’ve been happily married for over 75 years. Both were born in Sacramento, Aaron in April 1916; and Haruye in June 1918. They first set eyes on each other while interned at Tule Lake Camp. “I thought he was a nice guy,” says Haruye. Aaron adds, “She was wonderful.” After getting married, they lived briefly in Reno. The couple eventually found their way back to Sacramento. In 1948, he started at Campbell Soup and retired there at the age of 65. The Okamotos raised two boys and three girls – Calvin, Ronald, Joanne, Suzanne, and Dianne. Looking back on her younger years, Haruye remembers growing up on a farm in rural Sacramento where her parents harvested tomatoes. “We moved a lot as the seasons changed,” she says. “Planting new crops required moving around.” Haruye had three brothers and two sisters. She attended grammar school in West Sacramento and went to high school in the Delta town of Clarksburg. “As a kid, I didn’t go to the movie theatres very often because we lived in the country, far from town.” Aaron was an accomplished Bunka embroidery artist until the age of 95. He created beautiful artwork using the old Japanese technique called “nihon shishu,” which dates back more than 1000 years. Several framed masterpieces hang on the walls of the family home. He is donating one of them to ACC’s “Celebrating Our Centenarians” silent auction. When talking about their long marriage,

Lorraine Nagae

She dropped out of high school but later went to night school to obtain her GED. In 1940, she entered into an arranged marriage with Toshimitsu Nagae, a gardener by trade. Shortly after their first son was born, the three of them were sent to Poston Internment Camp in Arizona. Lorraine remembers “camp was ok, but there was no privacy”. After camp, Lorraine worked for a while in San Francisco, learning to become a seamstress. She later owned a successful storefront laundry on 5th Street in Sacramento,

Haruye (101) and Aaron (103) Okamoto still live at home off of Florin Road in Sacramento

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laundering and ironing shirts. Over the years, Lorraine enjoyed many activities, including flower arranging, doing Japanese calligraphy, Bunka embroidery, and going to the casinos. She remains healthy and active and walks on her own. “If I used a cane, I would just trip on it.” Her longevity might have something to do with not eating much junk food and inheriting good genes – her grandfather also lived to 101. “I’m very aware that I’m the only sibling in my family to reach this age. It’s sad to know that so many of my relatives and friends are no longer here. And I’ve noticed how expensive things have gotten – like a loaf of bread, gas for the car,” she adds. She has a positive “can do” attitude about life and is happy that her four children have achieved their own success. Today, she loves spending time with her three grandsons and five greatgrandchildren.

Audrey Ah Tye (102) drove a car until she was 99 years old. She remembers the days of the horse and buggy.

Nai chin “Nelson” Koo

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Nai Chin “Nelson” Koo, aged 100, was born in Zhejiang Province, China. His father was a medical doctor in a private clinic. Nelson fled to Shanghai to escape the advancing Japanese armies and to further his studies. He studied agriculture in college and became an expert in tea production. After college, he moved to Fujian Province. He got married and in 1945. Fleeing the Communists, he moved his family to Taipei to work for the Taiwan Ministry of Economics Affairs.

Nelson with his daughter Teacy at his Orangevale home

In the 1970’s, the United Nations and Taiwan’s government sent Nelson to Bolivia to head up the development of tea plantations and other crops like pineapple. The original team consisted of five experts. When the project concluded almost 13 years later, over 70 subject-matter experts had worked on the project. During this time, Nelson’s family lived in La Paz, Bolivia. “I took a one month crash course in Spanish before we moved to Bolivia.” After his retirement, he lived in Atlanta, Georgia with his son for over 27 years. He now lives in Orangevale with his daughter, Teacy Koo. Although Nelson says his only hobby is working, his daughter says he loves to sing Chinese opera. What’s his secret to a long life? “I eat, sleep, rest, work hard, and help others. I’m happy everyday, all the time.” Sounds like a wise philosophy to live by.

Audrey Ah Tye was born in Canton in November 1916. But you wouldn’t know it after having a conversation with her. She is engaging, has a wonderful spirit about her, and a great attitude about aging. Village life in China was okay. There was no running water in the house so they had to walk to the village well. She came to the U.S. when she was six years old. Her family farmed plums, tomatoes, and asparagus in rural West Sacramento. She describes herself as “a farmer’s daughter,” doing any job that her father asked her to do. Audrey started planting tomato beds when she was very young. Since no one had cars back then, she walked the three miles to school, cutting through neighbors’ fields, trying to avoid dogs and other animals. When it rained, her father would take her to school in a horse and buggy. “It was a bumpy ride, but not bad.” Her teacher drove her into town to attend Chinese School and her father picked her up in a horse and buggy. After high school, she went to Sacramento City College. She met her husband, Raymond, through her cousin. “My mother interviewed him first. She was very impressed that Raymond came from a big family – he was the 7th child of 15 children,” says Audrey. It was a short courtship. They met in the summer and by December, they were married. Raymond worked for Caltrans for almost 30 years. They were married for 70 wonderful years before he passed away in 2012, at the age of 97. What’s her secret to a long life? Audrey says, “maybe because I’ve worked hard all my life.” Until the age of 95, she did her own gardening; sometimes she was outside all day tending the yard. She has been very independent and only recently surrendered her driving license at the age of 99. “I have macular degeneration now and can’t see that well anymore. But I sure do miss driving…. I wish I could drive to Target and shop anytime I want.” Despite vision problems, Audrey is content. She goes to Chinese United Methodist Church every Sunday. She enjoys time with her children, Michelle and Dale; her three grandchildren (Leslie, Tiffany, and Brandon) and two great-grandsons (Conner, Colin).

Tomako Mori

In the early 1980’s, the Bolivian government produced a postage stamp commemorating Nelson’s achievements.

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Tomako Mori was born in Loomis, CA in 1919. She was one of seven children raised on a 100-acre fruit farm in Lincoln. Life on the farm had its challenges. Crops had to be handpicked; there was no modern farm equipment to harvest the crops. They rode horses and buggies to haul fruit from the fields to be packed into wood crates.

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Tomako’s father was from Hiroshima and didn’t speak any English. “There was no telephone at home to call a doctor. So he delivered all of his children,” says Tomako’s daughter Anna Louie. Tomako’s father returned to Japan periodically to take care of family property. In 1936, she and her father got stuck in Osaka. She went to high

school and junior college there. Like all girls of her age, she learned flower arranging and how to serve tea. To make money, she ran a black market in town, selling shoyu, groceries and cigarettes to people. “I had dual citizenship, so at one point, I also worked for the U.S. government as an interpreter.” She met her husband, Kenny Mori, in 1949. Returning by ship from Japan, she saw him standing on the pier in San Francisco. With a smile, she recalls,” It was love at first sight”. They married in May 1951. In the 1950s, the Moris started a business called General Automotive Service. He was the auto mechanic and she was the bookkeeper. Their son Kenneth now oversees the business. Tomako recently had a big 100th birthday bash at Thunder Valley Casino. What’s the best part of making it to 100? She says, “ I feel great. My mind stays sharp because I look after my investment properties. I see friends every week. On Wednesdays, we meet at Thunder Valley for lunch and to play slot machines. On Fridays, I see them at the Japanese Buddhist Church for lunch.” Tomako and Kenny raised five children – Anna, Kenneth, Tom, Tim, and Tami. Tomako is the happiest when seeing her family, which also includes six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Mabelle Jan met her husband, David Jan, at a YWCA dance in Sacramento.

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Mabelle Jan was born on November 12, 1916 in San Francisco, the oldest of 12 children. Her father owned a grocery store and worked long hours. She helped her father arrange produce for display when she was young. During this time, her mother sewed for Levi Strauss & Co. In the 1930’s, Mabelle’s family moved to Oakland. Her father took over a grocery store from a Japanese family who had left for internment camp. When her parents got into an automobile accident, Mabelle left high school to care for her siblings. Her parents recuperated at the Chinese Fannie Wong (103) and her son Gary Wong Hospital in San Francisco and the children would take the ferry across the bay to visit them. “On were skilled athletes in swimming and tennis. In Saturdays, I took my younger brothers to the the 1950s and 1960s, the twins spent many hours theatre on Stockton Street. We’d bring food and sit at Iceland Rink in north Sacramento. They even in the front row. It cost 10 cents to watch cartoons attempted to try out for the Ice Capades. For and movies,” she recalls. Eventually, Mabelle over 40 years, they met for weekly lunches and was able to return to school and graduated from shopping. Disagreements were settled by playing rock-paper-scissors. Both sisters have fond Oakland Technical High School. She met her husband, David Jan, at a YWCA memories of traveling with their families – to dance in Sacramento. When his father passed Hawaii, Asia and Europe. At the age of 98, Fannie swam with stingrays away, David had to quit high school to help run with her grandchildren the family business, Wing Lee, a wholesale meat in Mexico! The twins market. They dated for several years. David even went down the would always take the train from Sacramento to same path when it came Oakland to see her. They got married in 1942. to their families. They Mabelle said, “He set the date. We had a formal both married men in the wedding at the Chinese United Methodist Church grocery business. in San Francisco.” They never had any children of While working at their own, but they raised her niece from the time Fannie and Annie Frank Fat’s as a waitress, she was 21 months old. Many years later, David left the family business to start a real estate career. Fannie met Gene Wong. “Gene heard about a new They were very proud that in the 1950’s, he went waitress at Frank Fat’s and went there to check her out,” Fannie says with a smile. They married at to night school and obtained his GED certificate. Mabelle and David had been married almost 70 the courthouse in 1943. While Gene was proudly years when he passed away. They traveled around serving with the 407 Air Service Squadron as the world. One special memory was flying on the a member of the Flying Tigers during WWII, Concorde in the late 1980’s to New York. “It was Fannie lived in Penryn with his parents. After very noisy but fast.” She learned how to play mah the war, Gene, his sister and four brothers would jong and played regularly with her good friend, go on to start the Bel Air Supermarkets. During Mae Chan, another centenarian. How does it feel this time, Gene and Fannie raised four children to be 102? She smiles and says, “I’ve had a good, peaceful life.”

fannie and ANNIE wong

Identical twins Fannie and Annie Wong turned 103 this year! They were born in 1916 in Red Bluff, to a family of 14 children. As young girls, they once performed on a local radio station, playing their guitars. “The sisters were full of spunk and mischief,” says Fannie’s daughter, Valerie. They took exams for each other and switched places in classes – and never got caught. After graduating from Red Bluff High School in the 1930s, they both moved to Sacramento. They Annie Wong (103)

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– Ginger, Valerie, Gary and Gayle. Fannie has seven grandchildren. She enrolled at Sacramento State when she was 60 and got her Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences. “We were amazed, but not really amazed,” says son Gary. Fannie has lived a full life. She has taken many classes at ACC Senior Services, including hula, calligraphy, and watercolor painting. Annie married Kai Wong (no relation to Gene), who owned a mom and pop grocery store in North Sacramento called Sincere Market. They raised four children – Virgil, Jadine, Baldwin, and Raymond. The family also includes five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. After retiring from the market in 1981, Annie volunteered her time at the Senior Paralegal Center and at the Senior Center as a food server. Fannie and Annie take everything in stride these days. Fannie says, “The worst part is my hearing. It’s not that good.” Longevity runs in the family. Their oldest sister lived to age 99 and another sister, Pearl Jones, is 104.

Ai Tanaka

Ai Tanaka carries herself with the same grace as she did when she performed traditional Japanese dance in her youth. She was born Ai Tanaka (left) at 18 in Loomis, CA, in November 1918. Her family returned to Japan to take care of her grandparents. Her father had a fish farm there. She worked for the telephone company. Ai longed to return to her birthplace in Loomis, but the Asian Exclusion Act of 1924 prevented this. When she was 18, she finally returned to the U.S. by ship. “I was sick the whole time,” she says.

The purpose of the trip was to meet her future husband, Mitsuo Tanaka, a farm laborer. “I picked him myself,” she said but most likely the marriage was arranged by her father who had many friends in the U.S. The Tanakas had three daughters – Carole, Judy and Rory. During World War II, they were sent to Camp Amache in the southeastern part of Colorado. “Living in the camp was okay. I was busy taking care of the kids.” After the war, Ai and her family returned to Sacramento. They slept on cots at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento located on O Street until they could find permanent housing. They eventually settled into a home in the Hollywood Park neighborhood. Ai’s husband found work as a projectionist, and she continued being a homemaker. Her daughter Judy Miyao admires her mother’s many talents. “Over the years, she honed her skills in flower arranging and doing traditional Japanese dancing,” she says. Ai has been blessed with a large, extended family. Per her count, she has maybe 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Laughing, she says, “I don’t know anymore. There are too many to count!”

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Celebrating

Sally Taketa

Our Centenarians

Donations In Kind

Sally Taketa (101) with Gloria Imagire

“Friday is my busy day. I go to the hair dresser. I go shopping and go to the restaurant to have lunch,” says Sally Taketa who turned 101 in July. “I enjoy eating almost anything.” Sally Taketa was born and raised in Sacramento. She lived at 2017 5th Street. Her father worked in a music shop selling pianos, phonographs, and radios. Her mother picked up seasonal work at the cannery. She had three siblings. “We were surrounded by lots of Portuguese, Italians, and Mexicans,” says Sally. “We did what they did.” She and her friends roamed the neighborhood on Halloween and removed people’s gates from their hinges. “We dropped them off a block away, and they’d have to go find them afterwards.” Sally went to Lincoln Elementary School on P Street, Sacramento High School and then Sacramento City College where she took up studies in “social welfare.” She also spent a lot of time at Southside Park playing tennis. That’s where she met her husband Henry Taketa. “At first, I didn’t think much about him, because I was so much into my tennis. It took some time. He was good to me. He had a car and would take me to William Land Park.” Sally got a job with the State as a social worker. She traveled around the state checking on families. “There weren’t many Orientals asking for help, mostly other ethnic groups,” she says. “I used to walk into homes and find there wasn’t much food on their table, or they had trouble paying the utility bills.” After the war Sally and Henry settled in Land Park. They raised two sons, David and Richard.Henry had his law degree, but his practice had a slow start. “Most Chinese and Japanese didn’t trust a young kid handling their legal matters,” she recalls. “He took anything that came up.” Over time, Henry earned the trust of farmers, grocery stores, and other businesses. He became a prominent attorney in the Japanese Ameican community and a large supporter of ACC during the building of its nursing home. Sally looks back on her 100 years, “I guess I have to be very thankful that there was no tumbling around in my life. My in-laws were very good to me. I was quite fortunate that everything went so well.”

A Sushi Experience by Ray Yamamoto (at Oto’s) A Taste Above ACC Board Members ACC Care Center ACC Senior Services Alice Fong AlphaOne Ambulance Medical Services Amour De Patisserie Angelina Vineyards Annie Carlson Anonymous Ashley & Kyrsta Kaihara Audrey Yokoi Balloons Above the Valley Balshor Florist Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course Ben, Kim and Hunter Zook Bernadette Chiang Betty Masuoka & Robert Ono Bogle Vineyards Cacio Caffe Latte California Association of Winegrape Growers Carolyn Murai Carvalho Family Winery Chiang and Ruth Wang Christie Nakatsuka Christina Angeles & David Temblador Corison Winery Darrick Lam David Goedrich and Jane Seza de Vere’s Irish Pub Deanna Gee Deanna Kaihara Debbie Seid Debi Llata Dee Tokumitsu Diana Miller Photography Don and Joey Lee- In memory of Ivy Lee Elaine Low Elaine Nakata Elaine Yoshikawa Eleakis & Elder F&M Bank Frances Lee Frank’s Quality Meats Freeport Country Wine Inn General Produce Gunther’s Quality Ice Cream Helen Fong Helen Yee and Yee Law Group Hiroko Takamoto Irene Takeda Janet Sakata Jean Chong Jean Shiomoto Jeffrey Hiratsuka Jennie Fong Jenny Takahashi Jill Kanemasu

Jo Okomoto Joan Curry Joan Hing & Jean Siu Joanne Nishimura Joyce Iseri Karen Miyao Kiyo’s Florist Kristy & Jeremy Morioka L&L Hawaiian BarbecueLake Crest Village Lagunitas Le Croissant Factory Lemon Grass Restaurant Linda Cabatic Lori Lee Lynne Kataoka Mac Knife, Inc. Marie Callender Restaurant Mario and Nadine Nakano Mark’s Cleaners Merv Maruyama Mikuni’s Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar New China Restaurant Norman Fong North American Food Distribution Oak Park Market-John Louie Osaka-Ya Oto’s Market Place Pam Mizukami Patty Harada Pho Bac Restaurant Phyllis Chow Plants by Muranaka Reiko Kurahara River Cats Royal Florist Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation Sacramento Kings Foundation Sacramento Republic FC Sacramento Theatre Company Sacramento Zoo Scott Baker and Roberta Jan Shari’s Restaurant Sushi Omakase - Roseville Sysco Titus Toyama Total Wine & More Tracy Nagao Vic’s Ice Cream Vicki and Jeffrey Bezzone Virginia Uchida Walt & Linda Yip Wayne and Lynn Kurahara Wilson Vineyards Winston Ashizawa Woodbridge Winery Zen Toro Zocalo Restaurant

Thank you ACC Care Center Fundraiser Committee 2019 and all the event volunteers!

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Medline

Special Recognition Award 2019

Each year at the Care Center Fundraiser, ACC recognizes individuals and partners who have made exceptional contributions to the ACC Care Center. The recipients this year are Janet Sakata, Wayne Shimizu, and Medline. Congratulations and thank you for everything you do!

Janet Sakata

ACC owes much of its success to the large corps of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about serving the community. One person who epitomizes that spirit of volunteerism is Janet Sakata. Whenever ACC holds a fundraiser or community event, you can count on finding Janet there – preparing food, organizing other volunteers, serving, and cleaning up – all done without special thanks or recognition. Janet is no longer the unsung hero – we are recognizing Janet and her many contributions to ACC. Janet first started volunteering for ACC in the early 1980s at its Bingo games. Prompted by her grandmother’s experience in a nursing home, where her grandmother was the only Asian and neither spoke nor understood English, Janet fully embraced the mission and spirit of ACC. She served on the Board of Directors for six years, while also co-chairing ACC’s first and only yard sale and volunteering at Bingo, nursing home fundraisers, crab feed dinners, and ACC Rides. More recently, she co-chaired the 2018 gala honoring retiring CEO Donna Yee, and continues to volunteer for the annual crab feed and Big Day of Giving, as well as staffing the Welcome Desk every Thursday. And, of course, she still plays a major role in the Annual Care Center Fundraiser! Janet is proud that ACC has developed into a well-recognized health care organization. She continues to volunteer because, in her words, “I have the time to give and enjoy helping folks as I can.” Please join us in thanking Janet for her decades of exceptional volunteer service to ACC!

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Wayne Shimizu

How can we encourage seniors to exercise and improve their social, mental, and physical well-being? Wayne Shimizu has been addressing this question by encouraging seniors to exercise their brains and their bodies to enhance their well-being and everyday lives. Wayne has touched the lives of countless seniors in the community. When Wayne first began volunteering at ACC in 1990, his purpose was to contribute whatever service he could to the nursing home, which at the time was ACC’s largest community project. The majority of volunteers, including Wayne, worked at weekly Bingo sessions until it closed in 2007. “Life after Bingo” shifted many volunteers to help in other programs at ACC. Wayne went on to become a volunteer instructor at ACC Community Center. After researching numerous studies, Wayne developed and taught a six-week long “Memory Training” workshop that helped seniors increase their memory power by learning and using entertaining exercises, which they could do in their own home. Wayne also taught Brain Fitness at the Sutter stroke support group, Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church, CSUS Renaissance Club, and ACC’s Greenhaven Terrace. He has also been part of the ACC Matter of Balance team. In addition to his volunteer work as an instructor, Wayne served as an ACC Board member and President in 1999-2001. In 2010, he was recognized by ACC for 20 years of continuous service, and in 2013, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors named him Senior Volunteer of the Year. Wayne finds joy in volunteering because of the results that his teachings yield. He sees an improvement in the seniors and encourages them to champion their own health. For his many years of service to improve the lives of seniors, we are pleased to present a Special Recognition Award to Wayne.

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We are thrilled to honor Medline as our corporate partner this year at the ACC Care Center Annual Fundraiser. Medline is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of medical supplies. Through Medline, our staff and residents are able to receive high quality products and support while integrating best practices through a continuum of care. Since 2012, ACC Care Center and Medline have worked together to deliver and provide nursing and patient care supplies to meet the needs of our residents. Through Medline, our staff are able to access free online resources with a special focus on safety, quality and industry best practices. Additionally, through our partnership, we have implemented robust testing practices that produce timely results to determine courses of treatment. This rapid informed decision-making is of great benefit to our residents. Please join us in appreciating the fine people at Medline for their excellent partnership with ACC Care Center!

Healthy Aging and Fall Prevention Fair 9 am - 12 pm, Friday, September 20, 2019 ACC Greenhaven Terrace

ACC’s Got Talent

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 6 pm - 8 PM, FREE ACC Greenhaven Terrace

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

8 am, Saturday, September 28, 2019 Raley Field

ACC Bingo Volunteers Reunion Friday, October 4, 2019 12 pm, FREE ACC Greenhaven Terrace

Caregiver Lunch

Monday, November 11, 2019 ACC Senior Services

ACC Holiday Concert

Thursday, December 5, 2019 12 pm - 3 pm, FREE ACC Senior Services

ACC Crab Feed

Saturday, February 22, 2020 Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation

ACC Craft and Bake Sale will be part of ACC’s Big Day of Giving on Thursday, May 7, 2020

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ACC Strategic Planning Retreat Sets Five-Year Goals

ACC held its Strategic Planning Retreat on Saturday, August 17. More than 45 ACC volunteers and staff met to chart the direction of ACC for the next five years. “We’ve had these types of retreats since our founding,” says ACC President and CEO Darrick Lam. “They ensure that we have the input to remain one of the most dynamic and responsive

organizations for seniors in our region.” Leadership consultant June Otow was the moderator for the day. The group learned about the history of ACC and how the rapid graying of America will affect ACC’s future for years to come. They went through ACC’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats from the

Maple Tree Village Update By Scott Okamoto We are very excited to share that Maple Tree Village is 92% completed with construction on track to open for operations in the late fall of 2019. The thoughtful community design and age-related innovation continue to amaze us each and every time we visit the site! From the beautifully lush landscaped courtyards to the high ceilings and textural finishes, Maple Tree Village is paving the way for Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Pocket/Greenhaven neighborhood. Alongside our internationally recognized Memory Care consultant, David Troxel, we are developing a person-centered care program to honor and respect each individual for their life experiences. We have welcomed onboard our next two team members, Janeen Thorpe and James Hutchins. Janeen is the Life Enrichment Manager, overseeing programs, activities and services of residents’ daily life. Janeen comes with a background in advocacy and public policy with such organizations as Agency on Aging and Leading Age of California. Her most recent experience has

been helping recover assisted living and memory care communities in wild fire-devastated Chico. James is the Culinary Manager, overseeing meal preparation, service and menu creation. James comes to us with experience at such restaurants as The Kitchen, alongside having been a chef/restaurant owner, private caterer and former sushi chef. We are excited to have such talented managers adding to our diverse community culture. We invite everyone to come meet our newest staff members and learn more about Maple Tree Village by visiting our newly opened Information Center and temporary Administrative Offices located inside of the existing Greenhaven Terrace location. We are still accepting Priority Wait List Applications to becoming a “Founding Resident” of Maple Tree Village. Though interest in Maple Tree Village has been extraordinary, we still have possible availability. Please call or email Scott Okamoto, Marketing Manager, at (916) 503-5380 or sokamoto@ accsv.org to schedule an individual appointment or obtain more information. We would love to meet with you!

viewpoint of our Board and senior leaders and what the Executive Team viewed as important for ACC’s continued growth. Ms. Otow led a process called World Cafe, which helped the group explore and refine four strategic goals for the next five years. In one exercise, Ms. Otow explored how people felt about change and how we can make it

Future MTV Residents Meet Over Pancakes and Sausage On August 24, the staff of ACC Maple Tree Village put out the welcome mat for future residents of “MTV” and their families.The morning was graced with perfect weather, a home cooked meal, and live Hawaiian music by KaBang!,

a trio of ladies who sound like the Andrews Sisters. The breakfast marked the beginning of what will be a fun and friendly MTV community. A big thanks to all our volunteers who made the morning a fabulous experience.

Guests were treated to a hot breakfast, live music, and light speeches.

Team MTV : Scott Okamoto, Allison Rogers, Lorin Bacon, Malia Yang, and Kimi Kaneko serenaded Kyle Fredrickson, and Janeen Thorpe guests with the spirit of aloha.

Rob and Teri Midzuno arrived at 6 am to help set up.

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easier for stakeholders at ACC to accept the changes that will occur as we adapt to the future needs of seniors. The overall feedback of the retreat was positive. “Thank you for the great and inspirational day,” said one person. “It was great getting staff, volunteers, and Board members together to work towards the same goals,” said another.

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Kyle and Holly Fong Korach Darrick Lam welcomed the cooked the bacon. guests and later sang for them.

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FALL 2019 LIFELONG LEARNING & WELLNESS CLASS SCHEDULE To register for a class, contact Anna Su at (916) 393-9026 ext. 330, classes@accsv.org

Arts and Culture

JAPANESE FLOWER ARRANGING

HEARTS ON FIRE

CRAFTING SOCIAL: MONOGRAM DECORATIVE PLATE

This class provides an ongoing introduction of Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging. Learn essential principles and techniques of Ikebana and create one unique arrangement in each class. Ikebana tools (pin frog, scissors, and vase) are not included, but can be purchased from the instructor upon request. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. No drop-ins. *Payment must be received by the Friday before class. Limit: 10 students. No Refunds.

Do you have a passion for art, writing, music, photography, cooking, sewing, pottery, wood working or other interest? “Hearts On Fire” is a weekly exploration on the creative process and how you can live a more joyful, inspired life, everyone is welcome. No supplies needed. Minimum 5 students. Maximum: 12 students. No Drop-ins.

Instructor: Chieko Hirai-Brim

Instructor: Natalie Wyatt

Gather your besties and join us for a fun evening of crafting and socializing with new people. In this workshop you will learn how to create a one of a kind decorative plate to display in your home. All skill levels are welcome. Website: www.nataliewyatt.com. Limit: 15 students. Deadline to register: 10/2/19. Pre-registration required. No refunds or credit. Oct 9

Wed

6:00-7:00p

$5 (payable to ACC Programs)

Oct 21, 28

Mon

2:00-3:00p

$30 per class*

Nov 4, 11, 18, 25

Mon

2:00-3:00p

$30 per class*

Dec 2, 9, 16

Mon

2:00-3:00p

$30 per class*

CRAFTING SOCIAL: HALLOWEEN SIGN

KIMEKOMI DOLL MAKING

Gather your besties and join us for a fun evening of crafting and socializing with new people. In this workshop you will learn how to create a one of a kind decorative fall sign to display in your home. All skill levels are welcome. Website: www.nataliewyatt.com. Limit: 15 students. Deadline to register: 10/16/19. Pre-registration required. No refunds or credit.

Students select their own model of doll and are taught individually Doll kits are not included. Cost of doll kits, tools and extra material will be paid directly to the instructor. Additional material fees vary depending on choice of dolls. Bring a small pointed scissors and a hand towel for your workstation. Dress casually. Nominal fee for lunch or bring your own. Please register early. Seats are limited. Call (916) 393-9026 x 330 (Mon-Fri) or Ms. Wasano at (530) 3508083. NO REFUNDS.

Instructor: Natalie Wyatt

Oct 23

Wed

6:00-7:00p

$5 (payable to ACC Programs)

CRAFTING SOCIAL: DIY PAINTED BOOKS Instructor: Natalie Wyatt

Gather your besties and join us for a fun evening of crafting and socializing with new people. In this workshop you will learn how to transform everyday books into unique home décor. Bring three books to paint. All skill levels are welcome .Website: www.nataliewyatt.com. Limit: 15 students. Deadline to register: 10/30/19. Pre-registration required. No refunds or credit. Nov 6

Wed

6:00-7:00p

$10 (payable to Natalie Wyatt), $3 (payable to ACC Programs)

CRAFTING SOCIAL: PLASTER WALL ART Instructor: Natalie Wyatt

Gather your besties and join us for a fun evening of crafting and socializing with new people. In this workshop you will learn how to create a Christmas theme artwork using venetian plaster and paint. All skill levels are welcome. Website: www.nataliewyatt.com. Limit: 15 students. Deadline to register: 12/4/19. Pre-registration required. No refunds or credit. Dec 11

Wed

6:00-7:00p

Instructor: Masanori (Isako) Wasano

Sep 21 Oct 19 Nov 16 Dec 21 Jan 18, 2020

Sat

Single class only

Sat

9:00a-12:00p 1:00-4:00p

$60/a $60/p $15 per 3 hr class

Nov 4-18

Mon

10:00-11:30a

Instructor: Zimei

Learn how to paint a beautiful landscape without any prior experience. We will explore techniques, colors, artistic inspiration, and how to create a painted story. Additional one-time fee of $60 for a materials kit to be paid directly to instructor. Materials kit includes: acrylic paints, brushes, turpentine, easel, charcoal pencil, palette, and canvas. Classes are held every third Tuesday of each month. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Drop-In rate is $9 per class. Limit: 8 students. Tue

1:00-2:00p

$21 for 3 classes

$38 (3 classes) no refunds and no credit

Cooking Demonstrations Learn to prepare various delicious cuisines. The demonstration includes lunch, and recipe(s). Pre-registration and pre-payment is required no later than one week before class to reserve space and get an accurate count for lunch. An extra $2 will be charged for late registration and will depend upon availability of space. NO REFUNDS, CREDIT ONLY. Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice prior to class will not receive credit. All cooking classes are held at ACC Senior Services (7334 Park City Dr).

FRIED CHICKEN THIGH AND BAKED PASTA

Instructors: Judith and Dodie Healthy Cooking Solution of Sacramento Salad Master

We show people how to eliminate oil and unnecessary fat by frying chicken without using any grease or oil and bake a chocolate cake and pasta on the stove in half the time. We will also cook pork soup (with sinigang mix Tamarind flavor) without water and prepare a gourmet salad by using a SaladMaster machine. Limit: 10 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/19/19. Sep 26

PAINTING (ACRYLIC)

Oct 15 Nov 19 Dec 17

Instructor: Marie Taylor

Thu

11:00a-1:00p

$16

STICKY CHICKEN WINGS Instructor: Alfred Yee

Buffalo wings? No. No. No.These delicious pieces are chicken wings stir-fried in a wok, seasoned with hoisin sauce with other condiments and spices. Wings are served with stir-fried vegetables in savory sauce and white rice. Limit: 15 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/8/19. Oct 15

Tue

11:00a-1:00p

$16

HOW TO MAKE JOONG (CHINESE TAMALES) Instructors: Jeannie Fong & Betty Lee

Learn how to make a simple Joong to satisfy the tummy. Joong is a traditional Chinese dish made of rice, stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo leaves. We will demonstrate how to use

$10 (payable to Natalie Wyatt), $3 (payable to ACC Programs)

a community of caring

Volunteers Reunion Friday, October 4, 2019, 11 AM – 2 PM ACC Greenhaven Terrace 1180 Corporate Way, Sacramento, CA 95831 Join us for lunch as we look back on the glory days of ACC Bingo. Frances Lee, Art Imagire and others will share their stories. RSVP by September 25, 2019 at tinyurl.com/acc304 or contact Kim Fujiwara at kfujiwara@accsv.org or 916-503-5183. Open and FREE to all former ACC bingo volunteers! Contact Kim if you have a story or some memorabilia to share.

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a mold to form the perfect Joong, how to tie and cook it. Limit: 10 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/17/19. Oct 24

Thu

11:30a-12:30p

$16

CHINESE GARLICKY EGGPLANT & BLACK BEAN SPARERIBS Instructor: Alfred Yee

Learn to stir-fry garlicky Chinese eggplant and spareribs with black bean sauce in a wok. Served with white rice, these two quick and easy entrees are everyone’s favorites. Limit: 15 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/22/19. Oct 29

Tue

11:00a-1:00p

$16

OKONOMIYAKI

Instructor: Nora Bachus-Dressler

The word “ okonomi “ means in English “as you like.” So you can put on anything you like. In Japan, common ingredients are dried shrimp (must), pork, ground beef, eggs, bonito flakes, onion, shiitake, and noodles. Limit: 10 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/24/19. Nov 14

Thu

12:00-1:00p

$16

ROAST SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN Instructor: Alfred Yee

Spatchcock – a chicken that is split and then flatten to yield a perfectly roasted or grilled chicken in less than an hour. Popularly known as butterflying, spatchcocking exposes more skin, which crisps up flavorfully at higher temperatures. Chicken is served with stir-fried vegetables. Limit: 15 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/12/19. Nov 19

Tue

11:00a-1:00p

$16

EASY KALUA PORK Instructor: Rob Green

Kalua pork is a common Hawaiian dish. “Kalua” is a traditional Hawaiian cooking method of steaming in an imu (underground oven). So, kalua pork means steamed pork. In this class, we’ll show you another way of recreating this delicious dish in a slow cooker and oven. The pork is mixed with cabbage, as commonly seen in Hawaii, and served as a “plate lunch” (main dish served with scoops of rice and macaroni salad). Limit: 15 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/22/19. Dec 6

Fri

11:30a-12:30p

$16

BRAISED OXTAIL WITH BEAN CURD AND MUSHROOM Instructor: Alfred Yee

If you have never had braised oxtail, you need to try it! Braised oxtail is especially tasty and tender when prepared with special Chinese spices and condiments along with bean curd and black mushroom. Learn to make oxtail in a pressure cooker, which cuts cooking time to less than an hour. Limit: 15 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/22/19. Dec 10

Tue

11:00a-1:00p

$18

Dance Except where noted, dance classes are on a pre-payment basis. Fees are per month and are payable on or before the first day of the class. NO REFUNDS.

JAPANESE CLASSICAL DANCE (NIHON BUYO BEGINNING) Nihon Buyo is a Japanese performing art featuring the valuable elements of Japanese traditional culture such as beauty, wabi (taste for simple and quiet), space and shape. Requirements: Come to class dressed in Kimono or Yukata and bring Ougi (dancing fan). If you do not own these items, you may arrange to borrow them from the instructor with advance notice. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by the Friday before class. No Refunds. Drop-in rate is $12 per class. Sun

10:00-11:30a

$20 for 2 classes

LINE DANCE (BEGINNERS) - TWO LEFT FEET Instructor: Gerri Shapiro

If you think you have “two left feet,” this class is for you. No experience or partner needed. Anyone can participate in this fun activity with a friendly group of people Drop-In rate is $7 per class. Held at ACC GT (1180 Corporate Way). Oct 3 -31 Nov 7-21 Dec 5-26

Thu Thu Thu

1:00-2:00p 1:00-2:00p 1:00-2:00p

Instructor: Vickie Camblin

Learn the basic steps used in line dancing and how to link the steps together to form simple dances. Line dancing is a fun way to get exercise and meet people. No experience necessary. Drop-in rate is $7 per class. Held at ACC GT (1180 Corporate Way). Oct 7-28 Nov 4-25 Dec 2-16

12:00-1:00p 12:00-1:00p 12:00-1:00p

$25 $20 $15

LINE DANCE (INTERMEDIATE IMPROVER) Instructor: Vickie Camblin

Enjoy dancing to a variety of beats: waltz, cha-cha, western, ballroom and more. A fun class with great people and excellent music! Dropin rate is $8 per class. Held at ACC GT (1180 Corporate Way). Oct 7-28 Oct 2-30

Mon Wed

1:00-2:30p 12:00-1:30p

$30 $30

Nov 4-25 Nov 6-20 Dec 2-16 Dec 4-18

Mon Wed Mon Wed

1:00-2:30p 12:00-1:30p 1:00-2:30p 12:00-1:30p

$24 $18 $18 $18

$25 $15 $20

Beginning II Mon 11:00-11:50a Mon 11:00-11:50a

Oct 7-28 Nov 4-25 Dec 2-23

Mon

$180 $180

11:00-11:50a

$180

SINGING FOR SNORING AND SLEEP APNEA Instructor: Antoine Garth

Did you know that singing exercises have been known to reduce snoring and treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive Sleep Apnea happens as a result of weak pharyngeal muscles that collapse into the throat while sleeping. Singing exercises strengthen those muscles, which can also lead to a reduction in snoring. Don’t believe it? Give it a try! Minimum: 5 students. Maximum: 8 students. NO REFUNDS. Sep 27

Fri

2:00-3:00p

Free Demo

Oct 4-Nov 1

Fri

2:00-3:00p

$75 (for 5 classes) /$20 drop-in

LEARN TO SING

Instructor: Antoine Garth

JAPANESE CONVERSATION

Learn to sing! In this class you will learn fundamentals of vocal technique that will increase your range and allow you to sing more easily and freely. We will also prepare a solo of your choosing, and one or two choral pieces, for a performance at the end of the session. Antoine has taught music, voice and been a musical director. Pre-registration required. Minimum 5, maximum 8 students. NO REFUNDS. No Drop-ins.

This class focuses on Japanese conversation and vocabulary building. Word order, particles, and grammar in simple sentences will be taught. Hiragana script is also included.

MUSIC THEORY FOR MUSIC LOVERS

Language Instructor:Nora Bachus-Dressler

Oct 7-28 Nov 4-25 Dec 2-16

Intermediate I Mon 12:30-1:30p Mon 12:30-1:30p Mon 12:30-1:30p

$20 $20 $15

MANDARIN CHINESE (BEGINNING) Learn the phonetics of Mandarin Chinese using Hanyu Pinyin. Upon completion, students should be able to grasp the basics and have a better understanding of the forming of sounds. Single and compound words are introduced through pronunciation drills. Minimum: 3 students. Oct 3-31 Nov 7-21 Dec 5-19

Thu Thu Thu

10:00- 11:00a 10:00- 11:00a 10:00-11:00a

Oct 4-Nov 1

$75 $45 $45

SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE) Instructor: Patrice Jansen

This class will focus on understanding the basic structure of Spanish, beginning with verbs and how to conjugate them. Students will also spend time on pronunciation. Patrice has taught Spanish for high school students and at the Hart Senior Center. Minimum: 6 students. Oct 7-28

Mon

9:30-11:30a

$40

Nov 4-25 Dec 9-23

Mon Mon

9:30-11:30a 9:30-11:30a

$40 $40

Instructor: George Connor

This class uses an intuitive approach to learning how to play guitar with an emphasis on listening and understanding how a particular song is constructed, then working on the mechanics of how to play it. Proper tuning, basic chord forms, strumming, finger picking and vocal accompaniment will be discussed and demonstrated. Drop-in rate is $8 per class. Oct 7-28

Mon

7:00-8:00p

$24

Nov 4-25

Mon

7:00-8:00p

$24

Dec 2-23

Mon

7:00-8:00p

$24

GUZHENG (CHINESE ZITHER) Instructor: Zimei

The Guzheng is a beautiful, expressive instrument. The peaceful music and deep breathing while playing the Guzheng can help reduce stress and anxiety. You can buy a Guzheng or you can rent one from the instructor. If you decide to buy the Guzheng after renting it, all your rental fees will be credited towards your purchase. No refund for missed classes. Rental Fee: $60/month and $200 deposit (refundable). Limit: 6 students. No drop-ins. Beginning I Mon 10:00-10:50a Mon 10:00-10:50a Mon 10:00-10:50a

$180 $180 $180

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3:00-4:30p

$100 for 5 classes

All great songs can be explained in terms of music theory. This fun and fascinating workshop will explore the principles of harmony, melody and chord progressions of your favorite songs. It will give you more enjoyment when listening to or playing music. No experience required, but bring an instrument if you have one. Drop-in rate is $12 per class. Thu

4:00-5:00p

$20 for 2 classes

Photography PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY (BEGINNING) Instructor: Jeff Jong

This class will help you get more out of your camera, camcorder, or smart phone. Learn the difference in basic camera functions and when to use them. Tips and techniques for recording video clips and basic computer skills used for camera downloads will be explained and demonstrated. Strategies for getting the type of images you want will be covered, as well as online resources. Limit: 5 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/22/19. Oct 29-Nov 7

Tue & Thu

3:00-4:30p

$30

HOW TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS (BASIC) Instructor: Jeff Jong

Simple non-technical strategies to make your photographs better, right now. Cell phones, point & shoot cameras, etc. will do for this hands-on course. Basic composition, story telling, & street photography concepts/methodology will be covered. Limit: 4 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/23/19. Oct 7 & 9

GUITAR (BEGINNING)

Fri

Instructor: Ted Fong

Oct 17&24

Instructor: May Cheung

Oct 7-28 Nov 4-25 Dec 2-23

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Mon Mon Mon

Music

Instructor: Emario-oh Nishikawa

Oct 6 Nov 3 No class in Dec

LINE DANCE (BEGINNING IMPROVER)

Mon & Wed 2:00-3:30p

$16

Computer Technology Pre-registration is required. Class sizes are limited. Make-up sessions may be arranged during lab hours based on the Instructor’s discretion. Use of personal laptops is encouraged. If books are required for class, students must purchase their own. For specific information on computer classes, e-mail classes@accsv.org.

COMPUTER CLASSES OPEN HOUSE

Are you thinking of taking a computer class? Come for open house, check out the lab and try the computers. Our friendly computer instructors will be available to answer your questions about upcoming classes, about your own computer or any specific problems or issues you are having. Oct 1

Tue

10:30a-12:00p

Free

COMPUTER ASSISTANCE/TUTORING

Are you having difficulty making your computer do what you want it to do? Do you need one-on-one assistance or tutoring? Work with an instructor to solve your problems using your own computer and software. Dates and times are by appointment. Oct Nov Dec

First hour Each additional ½ hour

$45 $5

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anyone can participate in this fitness program. Pre-registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome for $7 per class.

Instructor: Heman Lee

This class is designed for beginners or students with limited or no experience with computers. Learn about computer hardware, system components, software and more! No prerequisites, just a desire to learn. Limit: 6 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/8/19. Oct 15-Oct 24

Tue & Thu

1:30-3:00p

$30

WINDOWS 10 (BASIC) This class is for those that have worked with an earlier version of Windows, but are new to Windows 10. All of the most important topics are covered, such as using the internet safely, sending and receiving email, and working with files and folders. You will also learn how to organize and view photos and videos and listen to music in Windows 10. You will become familiar with the new Start menu and learn how to adjust the settings to make it easier to work with Windows 10. Limit: 6 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/22/19. Tue

10:45a-12:15p

$60 (Book not included)

WORD PROCESSING USING MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD LEVEL 1 Instructor: Heman Lee

Learn how to work with the most essential features in Microsoft Office Word to create basic letters, flyers, recipe book, club newsletter or personal journal. You will learn how to apply pre-designed styles and format text with fonts and colors, work with bullets, indents and line spacing, add graphical elements such photos, clip-art and screen shot to your document. Create professional looking documents just by choosing one of many online templates to create your own card, invitation or booklet. User can use any version of MS Word 2007or later. Limit: 4 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/22/19. Oct 29-Nov 21

Tue & Thu

1:00-2:30p

$60

iPad, iPhone, Mac OS X LEARN TO WORK WITH YOUR IPAD Get the most out of your iPad. Send and receive e-mails, surf the internet, make and keep notes, look up addresses and maintain your calendar. The iPad tablet computer also comes with built-in applications for listening to music and taking pictures and videos. You can customize your iPad by adding from thousands of available applications from the App Store. Class is suitable for all variations of the iPad with iOS 11. Limit: 4 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/22/19. Tue

9:00-10:30a

$60 (Book not included)

IPHONE

Instructor: Art Imagire

iPhone with iOS 11 - and higher. Learn to use the iPhone (3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6S, 6+, 6SE, 7 and 7 Plus, 8 and 8Plus, and X) with the new iOS 11.2 or later. Learn how to make calls, retrieve voicemail, create and address book (Contacts), save notes, create To Do lists, listen to music, browse the internet, and more. Students must have one of the iPhone models listed above loaded with the latest version of iOS. Limit: 4 students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/23/2019. Oct 30-Dec 18

Wed

9:00 –10:30a

$60 (Book not included)

Learn about the Mac OS X High Sierra. Learn how to use basic features, such as accessing the Internet, using email and organizing files and folders, downloading to jump drives. Get acquainted with some of the handy tools and apps included on the Mac that makes it easy to work with photos, video, and music. Change the look and feel of your Mac interface and learn how to set preferences to make it even more easier to work on your Mac. Students should preferably have their own MacBook laptop or desktop iMac. Up to two students allowed with their own iMacs. Limit: 3 Students. REGISTRATION DEADLINE:10/23/19. 10:45a-12:15p

$60 (Book not included)

Health & Fitness Health & Fitness classes are on a pre-payment basis, except where noted. Fees are payable on or before the first day of class. Fees listed are per month.

MUSIC AND MOTION Instructor: Rowena Alberto

Leaders: Sunny Jung & Gary Elias Berg

Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is a lot of fun and is easy to play. It is a great way to exercise. No experience or equipment is needed. Loaner paddle and ball will be provided. Sessions are dependent on weather and times are subject to change. Oct 1-29 Oct 2-30 Oct 4-25

Tue Wed Fri

8:30-11:30a

$3 per session

PING PONG (DROP- IN) Leaders: Jeff Jong & Ron Lee Oct 23 only Nov 13 only Dec 11 only

2nd & 4th Wed of ea month

3:30-5:30p

$3 per session

Instructor: Sabitre Rodriguez

Learn 8-form Yang Style Tai Chi with Qi Gong warm-up exercises. Experience the slow flow of Tai Chi, improve your balance and posture, while treating your whole body to a gentle and relaxing workout. Drop-in rate is $7 per class. Held at ACC GT (1180 Corporate Way). Oct 1-29 Nov 5-26 Dec 3-17

Tue Tue Tue

9:45-10:45a 9:45-10:45a 9:45-10:45a

$25 $20 $15

TAI CHI GONG (BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE) Instructor: Stella Chuk

These exercises use the principle of chi flowing properly throughout the body to maintain the equilibrium of yin and yang. Regular practice of these forms will develop better balance and flexibility, gain strength, promote deep relaxation, and may improve health. Beginning Tai Chi Gong class will also learn 37 Yang Style Tai Chi and Yi Jin Jing - a traditional Health Qi Gong. Drop-in rate is $7 per class. Oct 1-29 Nov 5-26

Tue Tue

11:00a-12:00p 11:00a-12:00p

$25 $20

Dec 3-17

Tue

11:00a-12:00p

$15

TAI CHI SELF-DEFENSE Instructor: Valen Lee

Learn 24 Yang Style and develop better balance and flexibility. Drop-in rate is $7 per class.

SENIOR TOTAL BODY WORKOUT Instructor: Pamela Wong

This class is designed to increase strength, endurance and balance. This comprehensive workout utilizes light weights and exercise bands to improve posture, flexibility and walking stability. Drop-in rate is $7 per class, if space is available. Oct 1-29

Tue

2:00-3:00p

$25

Nov 5-26

Tue

2:00-3:00p

$20

Dec 3-17

Tue

2:00-3:00p

$15

Oct 7-28 Nov 4-25

Mon Mon

9:00-10:00a 9:00-10:00a

$20 $20

Dec 2-16

Mon

9:00-10:00a

$15

Yoga DISCO-YOGA

Instructor: Joaquin Ngarangad

U-JAM FITNESS

U-Jam Fitness is a dance/cardio fitness class to urban beats from around the world. Participants will get a fun, creative workout. Wear comfortable workout attire. Drop-in rate is $7 per class, if space is available. Oct 2-30

Wed

6:00-6:45p

$25

Nov 6-20

Wed

6:00-6:45p

$15

Dec 4-18

Wed

6:00-6:45p

$15

ZUMBA GOLD

Instructor: Pamela Wong

Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance that creates a dynamic, exciting and effective cardio workout. This class is designed for beginners and active older adults. It addresses the anatomical, physiological and psychological needs specific to this population. It also helps seniors to start their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. This class is for anyone who wants to join the fitness-party! Drop-in rate is $7 per class, if space is available. Oct 1-29

Tue

9:30-10:30a

$25

Nov 5-26

Tue

9:30-10:30a

$20

Dec 3-17

Tue

9:30-10:30a

$15

The first half of this class will consist of warm-ups and low-impact cardio dances to disco music.The second half will consist of beginner to intermediate yoga poses and movements, and relaxation. Requirements: Appropriate workout attire and proper shoes for dance routines. Yoga mat, large towel and/ or small pillow. Maximum: 15 students. Drop-in rate is $9 per class. New Location: ACC Senior Services (7334 Park City Drive). Oct 3-31

Thu

9:30-11:00a

$35

Nov 7-21

Thu

9:30-11:00a

$21

Dec 5-19

Thu

9:30-11:30a

$21

YOGA 101

Instructor: Kerry Kashiwagi

Learn the fundamentals of yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance, and endurance. A yoga mat is required. A large towel is also recommended. Drop-ins welcome if space is available. Drop-in rate is $9 per class. Oct 7-28

Mon

5:30-7:00p

$28

Nov 4-25

Mon

5:30-7:00p

$28

Dec 2-23

Mon

5:30-7:00p

$28

HATHA YOGA

Tai Chi

Instructor: Teddi Chann

Instructor: Janny Wu, 6th Duan

Instructor: Art Imagire

Wed

$20 $20 $20 $20 $20 $20

TAI CHI SWORD (BEGINNING)

MAC OS X CLASS

Oct 30-Dec 18

1:45-2:45p 11:00a-12:00p 1:45-2:45p 11:00a-12:00p 1:45-2:45p 11:00a-12:00p

Instructors: Jasmine Smith & Kimberly Wasserman

Instructor: Leonard Lew

Oct 29-Dec 17

Mon Fri Mon Fri Mon Fri

PICKLEBALL (DROP-IN OUTDOOR)

Instructor: Leonard Lew

Oct 29-Dec 17

Oct 7-28 Oct 4-25 Nov 4-25 Nov 1-22 Dec 2-23 Dec 6-27

EASY TAI CHI

Get stronger, healthier with improved balance and stance, while enjoying a fun, beautiful, and graceful Tai Chi form. No prior Tai Chi experience necessary. All levels of skill in Tai Chi are welcome. Must have a sword. If you do not have a sword, you can purchase one from the instructor. Drop-in rate is $12 per class. No proration, refunds, or make-up classes. Oct 7-28

Mon

10:15-11:15a

$30 pre-paid

Nov 4-25

Mon

10:15-11:15a

$30 pre-paid

Dec 2-30

Mon

10:15-11:15a

$30 pre-paid

This course introduces the lyengar method of hatha yoga. Basic standing, sitting, forward extension, introductory inversion, and restorative postures will be taught. Each class will build upon the prior class. This class will use props to assist the students and may involve hands on adjustments. Course prerequisite: A willingness to move your body and mind differently than your rote patterns. You will need a yoga mat (and possibly blocks, belts and blankets) for this class. Maximum: 21 students. Drop-in rate is $9 per class. Oct 1-29

Tue

6:00-7:30p

$35

Nov 5-26

Tue

6:00-7:30p

$28

Dec 3-17

Tue

6:00-7:30p

$21

SENIOR YOGA

Instructor: Sabitre Rodriguez

TAI CHI/QI GONG Instructor: David Tam

Learn the simplified 24-forms of Tai Chi, plus Qi Gong exercises, a healing art combining movement, meditation, and visualization. Ideal for students new to Tai Chi. Drop-in rate is $7 per class. Held at ACC GT (1180 Corporate Way). Oct 3-31

Thu

9:00-10:00a

$25

Nov 7-21

Thu

9:00-10:00a

$15

Dec 5-19

Thu

9:00-10:00a

$20

Enjoy movements designed to maintain joint mobility, muscle strength, and flexibility. This class is gentle, easy to follow, and uses the floor and chairs. The class begins with a few minutes of meditation and gives students time to experience yoga postures with varying levels of challenge and ease. Drop-ins welcome if space is available and/or with instructor’s approval. Drop-in rate is $7 per class. Oct 2-30

Wed

9:45-10:45a

$25

Nov 6-27

Wed

9:45-10:45a

$20

Dec 4-18

Wed

9:45-10:45a

$15

This exercise program starts with slow music for stretching, followed by more lively music with easy steps and moves. Active or not,

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VINYASA YOGA (INTERMEDIATE)

Instructor: Jeani Kim-Slesicki, CYT 200HR Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor

This yoga class explores the connection between breath and body movement. Learn about basic yoga terms, how to access the body’s energy flow through simple breathing and postural exercises, stoke one’s “inner fire” with the Sun Salutations Series A & B, and cool down with key poses designed to return the body to a relaxed, balanced state. A yoga mat is required; two blocks, a strap, and towel are optional. Drop-in rate is $10 per class. Oct 2-30 Nov 6-20 Dec 4-18

Wed Wed Wed

12:00-1:15p 12:00-1:15p 12:00-1:15p

$40 $24 $24

YIN YOGA

Instructor: Jeani Kim-Slesicki, CYT 200HR Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor

Safely learn to hold poses longer for a deeper stretch and muscle tension release. This class is not about perfecting yoga poses but rather how poses can help you feel where your body is at the moment. This course aims to increase body awareness, flexibility, joint mobility, and overall range of motion. A yoga mat is required. Props such as a strap, block(s), and body-size blanket or towel are recommended. Drop-in rate is $10 per class. Oct 4-25 Nov 1-22

Fri Fri

9:15-10:30a 9:15-10:30a

$32 $24

Dec 6-20

Fri

9:15-10:30a

$24

YOGA + PILATES

Instructor: Joanne Chew

Stretch, relax, and improve your balance, flexibility, and strength. This class incorporates Pilates moves to strengthen and flatten the abs and improve muscle tone. Drop-ins welcome if space is available and/or with instructor’s approval. Drop-in rate is $7 per class. Limit: 12 students. Oct 2-30 Nov 6-20 Dec 4-18

Wed Wed Wed

10:00-11:00a 10:00-11:00a 10:00-11:00a

$25 $15 $15

Wellness Workshops COMPASSION CULTIVATION TRAINING (CCT) Instructor: Priscilla S.A. Sarinas, M.D.

CCT is an 8-week educational program developed at Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education designed to help anyone to learn new ways to meet life’s difficulties, uncertainties, stress & challenges. This course is for those who want to develop compassion for themselves and others, increase awareness, mindfulness, self-care, self-acceptance, acceptance of emotions, strength, courage, resilience in the face of suffering, pain, illness, and aging. No previous meditation experience necessary. Must be willing to attend 8-weeks of classes and practice 5-10 minutes meditation daily. Portion of proceeds benefit ACC Programs. Limited partial scholarships are available. Minimum: 10 students. Maximum: 25 students. Sep 26

Thu

Oct 3 Nov 21

Thu

2:00-3:00p

Introductory (free one hour class)

2:00-4:00p

$200 for 8 classes plus ($10 material fee pay directly to instructor), prep-paid. No Refunds or Credit.

MEDICATIONS AND FALL PREVENTION The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, California Northstate University Chapter students will give a presentation on fall prevention. This presentation will include what medications can cause falls, what drug interactions may result in falls, why you should share your medication history with your doctor and pharmacist, and the importance of taking medications as directed. Limit: 10 students. Pre-registration required. Fri

11:00a-12:00p

Free

A MATTER OF BALANCE

Coaches: Kerry Kashiwagi & Wayne Shimizu

A Matter of Balance can help reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling. This 8-week, award-winning program can help participants to view falls and fear of falling as controllable; set realistic goals for increasing activity; change their environment to reduce fall risk factors; and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. No drop-ins. Limit:10 students. $25 Suggested Sep 27-Nov15 Fri 10:00a-12:00p Donation for Materials

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Presenter: Cindi Royval Unger, Community Outrreach Director, Apexcare

Brain Boosters is a social program for people who are interested in being proactive about ways to maintain their brain health. Participants will learn techniques for memory enhancement, tips and tools to keep your brain active and you connected. Learn the connection between physical activities, exercise, and nutrition to overall brain health. Past participants reported increased mental stimulation, increased socialization and feeling challenged and encouraged to learn and try new things. Prerequisites. Must be able to physically participate in exercise demonstrations (wheelchair and walker appropriate), modified exercise is available and encouraged, must be able to follow basic directions and partipate appropriately in individual group activities Participants are encouraged and requested to commit to all sessions as class activities build on previous week’s instruction. Pre-registration required. Oct 1-Nov 5

Tue

9:30-11:30a

Free

The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program™ (DEEP™) is an evidence-based diabetes program for people with diabetes or prediabetes. DEEP encourages lifestyle changes while learningabout your diabetes and the way it affects your quality of life. DEEP sessions are interactive and involve demonstrations, games, movement and other engaging activities for group learning. Please join us if you are an adult with diabetes or prediabetes or a caretaker for someone with diabetes. No drops in after second class. Limit: 15 students. 1:00-3:00p

Free

INTRODUCTION TO SUNYATA MEDITATION Instructor: Bill Hogan

Meditation has been scientifically proven to improve a person’s mental and physical well-being. This introductory meditation workshop will show you some simple meditation techniques which will enable you to obtain the benefits of meditation. A few easy Qi Gong exercises will supplement and enhance the meditation session.This beginning workshop does not require any prior experience or knowledge of meditation. Bring a yoga mat. Classes are held every third Thursday of each month. Pre-registration preferred. Limit: 20 students. $8 drop-in fee or for single class. Oct 17 Nov 21 Dec 19

Thu

4:15-5:45p

Oct 16

Wed

1:30-3:00p

$20 / $25 drop-in

CHINESE FORTUNE TELLING

Instructor: Jan Polin, Beijing certified Qi Gong Instructor

During the workshop, you will learn about three different forms of fortune telling: Chi Chi Stick or Kuan Yin Oracle stick bouncing, Chinese Astrology or Bazi “Four Pillars of Destiny,” and we will touch on the I Ching or Book of Changes Hexagram interpretations. Each person in the workshop will receive a short Chinese Astrology reading based on their birth date and relationship to the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water). Bring a friend and enjoy the workshop and readings together. Drop-ins are welcome at the higher rate. Limit: 15 students. Wed

1:30-3:00p

$20 / $25 drop-in

DOWSING WORKSHOP

Instructor: Nancy Remley, Dignity Health

Mon

She has taught at CSUS Renaissance Society, Chapa-De Native Program and Sunlight of the Spirit Bookstore. Drop-ins are welcome at the higher rate. Limit: 15 students.

Nov 6

DIABETES AND PREDIABETES EDUCATION

Oct 7-Nov 11

Instructors: CNU Pharmacy Students

Sep 13

BRAIN BOOSTERS

$18 3 classes

MEDITATION: CHINESE, TIBETAN & HINDU

Instructor: Jan Polin, Beijing certified Qi Gong Instructor

Learn how to use Taoist Healing meditation, Tibetan Sound & Breath meditation, and Hindu Breath meditation to help reduce blood pressure, support heart & immune system health, and balance brain chemistry. Jan has a BA in Psychology and Audiometry, is a Beijing certified Qi Gong Instructor has studied with the Dalai Lama, several Tibetan Rimpoches and two East Indian Instructors.

ACC SENIOR SERVICES — FALL 2019

Instructor: Kimberly Lounsberry

People in ancient times have been using tools such as pendulums and dowsing rods for divining. Today we can still use these tools and find them useful in everyday life. Dowsing rods and pendulums can be used to confirm yes/no questions or find lost objects, people, geopathic stress lines, and more. If you do not have the tools, they will be available for purchase from the instructor. $15 cost for tools paid directly to instructor. Drop-ins are welcome at the higher rate. Limit: 15 students. Nov 7

Thu

10:30a-12:30p

$10 /$12 drop-in

ACC Clubs ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB

Bring your favorite craft supplies and work on your project while socializing with others who enjoy various craft projects. Leader: June Kurosaka Tue

1:00-2:50p

$30/yr

2:00-4:00p

$30/yr

2:30-4:30p

$60/yr

CAMERA CLUB Leader: Jeff Jong 4th Mon

CHINESE SINGING CLUB Leader: Lei Min Wed

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ACC GREENHAVEN KNITTING AND CROCHET CLUB Leader: Nancy Wai-Watanabe 2nd & 4th Mon

1:00-3:00p

$30/yr

FOLK (ACOUSTIC) GUITAR CLUB Leader: John Kwasnik

For more information, contact John Kwasnik at (916) 391-0604. Mon

6:00-8:00p

$60/yr

KNITTING/CROCHET CLUB 2nd & 4th Fri

1:00-3:00p

$30/yr

MAHJONG CLUB FOR BEGINNERS $3 drop-in fee.

11:00a-1:00p

$60/yr

MAHJONG CLUB Leader: Lilly Lee

1:00-4:00p

$25/yr

SENIOR PING PONG CLUB Leader: Ton Joe Fri

3:30-6:30p

$85/yr

11:00a-1:00p

$60/yr

STRUMMERS (UKULELE) CLUB Leader: Pattie Hashimoto Fri

TAI CHI CLUB

Leaders: Valen Lee & Jeannie Fong $3 drop-in fee

Tue, Thu & Fri

7:30-9:00a

$85/yr

Leader: Betty Louie Mon

12:30-1:30p

$30/yr

Support Groups FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Caring for someone you love brings you the joy of giving back but many challenges as well. If you are an informal/family caregiver in need of support while going through this difficult journey, join us in our monthly support group meeting. You will be provided with informational/emotional support and guidance by other caregivers and staff. For more information, please contact Soojin Yoo, MSW, Social Worker (916) 393-9026 x336. 2nd Wed

Oct 24/no meeting in Nov & Dec. meetings resume on Jan 23, 2020

12:00-1:30p

Free

Free

2:00-4:00p

Free

Presenter: Smile, CA Outreach Representative

Having good oral health habits, regardless of age, is an integral part to having good overall health. Maintaining good dental hygiene habits as a senior, however, is particularly important given the unique combination of challenges that can easily lead to a senior suffering from an array of oral health issues. Smile, California educates low-income Medi-Cal-enrolled seniors about the importance of maintaining good oral health habits. The outreach team will present the Your Smile Never Get Old!, a senior specific presentation that focuses on good oral health habits, and dental and transportation benefits through Medi-Cal. Pre-registration required. 4:00-5:00p

Free

Presenter: Sharon Finley, UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County’s

Learn all about worm composting from the UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County’s “Worm Wranglers.” The Wranglers will talk about bin set-up, what to feed your worms and harvesting techniques. You’ll be able to view a working bin and get a look at the Black Gold produced by the worms. Pre-registration required. Oct 4

4th Thu

6:30-8:00p

Free

This support group provides resources, counseling, and support to family caregivers of individuals with Parkinson’s. For more information, please contact the Parkinson’s Assocation at (916) 685-4162. 1:00-2:30p

Free

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA

Presenter: Bonnie Rea, MSW, Family Care Associate, Alzheimer’s Association

In the United States alone, more than 5 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s and 16 million are serving as their unpaid caregivers. The disease is a global crisis that impacts numerous families right here in our community. However, no one has to face this disease alone or without information. The Alzheimer’s Association® has created an education program covering the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia to provide a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed. Pre-registration required. Please call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900 or e-mail ivilleda@alz.org to register. 2:00-3:30p

Free

ANDROID SMARTPHONE TRAINING

Presenter: Alma Ortiz, Field Operations Specialist III, California Telephone Access Programs

Make your Android smartphone work better for you! Learn how to make your smartphone louder, send text messages, connect to Bluetooth, and operate the basic functions of your Android….and much more! Limit: 8 students. Pre-registration required. Tue

10:00a-12:00p

Free

IPHONE SMARTPHONE TRAINING

Presenter: Victoria Harling, Outreach Specialist Make your iPhone work better for you! Learn how to make your iPhone louder, send text messages, connect to Bluetooth, and how to operate the basic functions of your iPhone….and much more! Limit: 12 students. Pre-registration required. Oct 17

Thu

10:00a-12:00p

Free

SACRAMENTO COUNTY SENIOR VOTER EDUCATION

Free

Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections office will provide information on how to register to vote, when to re-register, and on important changes for Sacramento County Voters for the Primary 2020 Election.They will also provide information on Vote by Mail ballots, Vote Centers, and Drop Box locations. Pre-registration required. Oct 18

Fri

1:00-2:00p

Thu

1:00-2:30p

Free

Presenter: Rachel M. Miller, Gerontologist Community Ambassador, Yolo Hospice

How would you describe your life in six words? Yolo Hospice is hosting a workshop to inspire you in creating your very own sixword memoir. The workshop will include music, a guide to creating your memoir and access to advance care planning materials if you need them. Pre-registration required. Nov 13

Wed

1:00-2:00p

Free

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes due to our increasing dependence on technology. Scammers and criminals are constantly coming up with new ways to steal private information.This presentation will discuss some of the most prevalent online scams and dangers that led to identity theft. Attendees will also learn about tips and resources to help prevent identity theft. Pre-registration required. Nov 14

Thu

Free

THE IMPACT OF HEART DISEASE AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY

11:00a-12:00p

Free

SLH ESTATE AND ADVANCE PLANNING PRESENTATION Presenter: Senior Legal Hotline Advocate

Planning for the future is crucial, particularly for seniors. Estate planning requires numerous practical and legal considerations. In the face of such complexity, many seniors are presented with false information about what they need to effectively plan their estates. During this presentation, SLH advocates will outline the estate planning process and discuss myths and traps that many seniors encounter in planning their estates. Topics to be covered will include: 1) Requirements for executing different types of wills; 2) Pros and cons of living trusts; 3) Probate procedure; 4) Powers of Attorney; 5) Advance Health Care Directives; and 6) Protecting against financial abuse and exploitation when engaging estate planning professionals. Pre-registration required. Dec 6

Presenters: Karalyn Fox & Meredith Gibbs, Sacramento County Senior Voter Education

Especially for Caregivers

Thu

1:00-2:00p

California Telephone Access Programs

Facilitator: David Teraoku, Parkinson’s Association

2nd Thu

Fri

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is a program of Legal Services of Northern California, a non-profit organization. The presentation will provide unbiased information to help Medicare beneficiaries and those with disabilities, understand Medicare and decide what’s best for their individual healthcare insurance needs. Limit: 30 students. Pre-registration required.

Presenters: Victims of Crime Resource Center staff, University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

SMILE CALIFORNIA, MEDI-CAL DENTAL ORAL HEALTH

Tue

Presenter: Carolynn Washington

IDENTITY THEFT

Educational Workshops

Sep 10

MEDICARE UPDATE FOR 2020

CREATE YOUR OWN SIX-WORD MEMOIR

Are you paying too much for phone service? Is your PG&E bill unusually high? Bring your questions and a recent phone (landline or wireless) or PG&E bill for a free review. We will explain your charges, identify fraud, or save you money! For more information, please contact Sophy Pho, Program Assistant (916) 393-9026 x 332. 2nd Thu

American Heart Association. Handouts will be provided, as well as healthy snacks and beverages. Pre-registered required. Oct 18 Thu 2:00-3:00p Free

Oct 31

Utilities Assistance

Oct 8

PARKINSON’S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP

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12:30-2:00p

COMPOSTING WITH WORMS

TAP DANCE CLUB

Nov 21

Fri

Oct 10/Nov 14/Dec 12

Fri ACC Greenhaven Terrace

Oct 10/ Nov 14/Dec 12

No matter where you are in the journey of family caregiving just beginning to anticipate a need, helping to coordinate a big move, or taking care of a family member full-time - having a good framework to help guide both of you and your loved one will make the process easier. This Prepare to Care workshop will help you and your loved ones navigate through your caregiving journey. The workshop is FREE but registration is required. To register click https://aarp.cvent.com/ACCPrepareToCare121319 - or call Kris Ritualo at 206-225-8003 or email at KRitualo@aarp.org

FREE PHONE AND PG&E BILL REVIEW CLINIC

Leader: Linda Fong

Oct 9/Nov 13/ Dec 11

Presenter: Kris Ritualo, AARP California

Dec 13

Leader: Gloria Louie

Wed

PREPARE TO CARE

Fri

1:00-2:00p

Free

AARP MATURE DRIVING RENEWAL COURSE Presenter: Kathy Cooper

In order to qualify for this 4.5-hour RENEWAL Course, you MUST have completed the 8-hour Mature Driving Initial Course or a previous renewal course within the past four years. (If you have NOT completed such a course, you MUST take the 8-hour course. You will receive a workbook, a copy of the DMV handbook and will be awarded a certificate of completion at the end of the course. A duplicate of the certificate will be sent to the AARP and may provide you with a three-year discount on your automobile insurance. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required! Checks should be dated for the current session and made out to AARP. Space is limited to the first 20 registrants. For more information, please call (916) 393-9026 x330. Nov 22

Fri

12:00-4:30p

$15 for AARP members $20 for non AARP members. Plus $5 payable to ACC

Notice

CC reserves the right to cancel, add or change any class. Registration and pre-payment requirements for each class vary. Read each class description carefully for details. All class/ program participants must have an updated liability release and emergency information form on file. ACC Programs participants will be issued a MySeniorCenter key tag. Please see Anna Su at ACC Programs to complete a form or get a key tag. To register for classes, contact Anna Su at (916) 393-9026 Ext. 330, classes@accsv.org.

This is a presentation on how heart disease and hypertension have impacted the Filipino community in the U.S. There will be a lot of useful information gathered from credible sources, including the

ACC Bridge to Healthy Families Caregiver Support and ACC Rides are partially funded by the Area 4 Agency on Aging. Respite scholar-ships are funded by the Raj Family Estate and ACC Craft & Bake Sale. Thank you for your donations to ACC Programs, which help support the classes, programs and services at ACC Programs.

ACC SENIOR SERVICES — FALL 2019

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Presenter: “Professor Deon Batchelder”, MA, CMC, Care Manager, Lecturer, CSUS Gerontology Department

DONATIONS RECEIVED Thank you for your generous gifts to ACC Senior Services. Please report any errors or omission to me. If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your gift record or future giving plans, feel free to contact me directly. Ted Fong Interim Director of Development ACC Senior Services tfong@accsv.org, 916-503-5184

UP TO $49.99 June Arriba Marissa Belmes Perfecto Bravo Sandra F. and Louis Chan Julia G. Davenport Kathy Davies Gary Elias-Berg Billy J. Fong, Jr. Cassandra Fong Dawn Hardwick Betty Y. Hirata Lisa Itano Stanley and Corrine Joe Les and Maureen Johnson Nob Kamei Curt Kammeier Richard and Janet Kashiwada Elsie Kawamoto Robert and Betty Kimoto Krystia Krohn Joann Kuroda Jade Lai Dick Nishio and Sandi Lew-Nishio Lai K. Mar Al and Nancy Mar Arnold and Nancy Marks Joanne F. Mikami Tom Miner Fusae Miyamoto Gary and Judie Nagasawa Linda Prosper Charlie and Vi Reitz Caro Lou Rodda Susan Sarinas Sue Saunders Francesca Schomberg David G. Shigekawa Betsy Smith Joe Waugh III Pat Wilson Lawrence and Cynthia Won Wellington and Dona Yee Pearl Young ECMC Shared Services

$50.00 - $99.99 Mary Ellen Carboni Carol Chan Ruth and Martin Chan Joyce C. Cheung Joan Cho Dennis and Shelley Fong Yoshio and Sandie Furuike Sharon Garrett Ben Gee Jinley W. Hart Nina Hayashi Randall and Beverly Hirata Lucy Irby Shirley Kadokawa Jung and Do H. Kang Sang K. Kang and Wol C. Kan Lorraine Kimura Josephine Choi Sim Lau Jeffrey K. Lee Lena Lem Min Lo Mario S. and Nadine Nakano

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Raymond D. Tsztoo Shirley Weeks Gary and Janice Wong Mary L. Wong Bradley and Tammy Yee Jung K. and Minja Yi Elva Young Kaye and Cliff Yuen

$100.00 - $199.00 Peter and Leann G. Fong Batkin David Born Charles Bucaria Tony and Joanne Dun David Trujillo and Janice Favorite Ted and Marielle Fong Jeff and Teresa Harada Mas Hatano Toyoko Kamikawa Julie and Robert Kihara Han Moi Jack and Chizu Nakao George Y. and Yoshiko Nishikawa Hay R. Park Akio and Ruth Seo Setsuko Seo David Shum Margie S. Sing Rose G. and Jeffrey Smith Chiang and Ruth L. Wang Wai Oi Woo Marilyn N. Yee MAC Knife, Inc. Car Program LLC

$200.00 - $499.99 Stanley Choy Larry and Freda Luan Dun Alex and Joyce Eng Dr. Pau K and Judith Fong Carol Fong Touru and May S. Kojima Thomas Kusunoki John S. and Helen Lam Tony Lewis and Lori Lee Henry and Catherine Miller Patty Sasaki Wayne Shimizu and Shirley Opie Dr. and Mrs. Scott Stringer Titus and Donna Toyama Edward and Dora Wong Weihong Zhang The Golden 1 Credit Union The Caroline and Stephen Roberts Charitable Gift Fund

$500.00 - $999.99 Lori Hara Joyce Iseri Warren Lai and Christina Kuo Thomas Okamoto Melanie Segar Ray and Mary Lou Stone Sacramento Consolidated Charities Gene Wong Family Partnership Williams & Olds

$1,000 AND ABOVE Arthur J Gallagher & CO. Bill Eng Gail N. Shimabukuro Hiroshima Daggett Ihoe Berg Joaquin Ngarangad King and Linda Won Lee’s Food King Machiko Kimura Ernest Takahashi Michi Yamato Paula Higashi and Fred Taugher Wayne and Lynn Kurahara

BIG DAY OF GIVING ONLINE DONATIONS

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation manages the Big Day of Giving donation website. The following online donations, totaling $17,234.88, were released by them to ACC Senior Services in June, after the last issue of ACC News was published. The total for all donations for Big Day of Giving 2019 was $57,857 which exceeded our goal of $55,000. A big thanks to all the donors and sponsors who made ACC’s Big Day of Giving a huge success! Cynthia Adamsinger Denise Arend Winston Ashizawa Eric Astacaan Terri Atad Brian Baker Lesley Berger Perfecto Bravo Janis Briggs Mary E Burroughs Linda Cabatic Connie Castillo Kimberly Castillo J M Champa Elaine Chiao Albert Chin Margaret Ching Randall Chinn Susan Chinn Sally Chisom Robert Chung Keeva Coe Nancy Cole Kendra Daijogo Susan Erlich Lina Fat Shelley Anne Fong Patricia Fong Dickson Fong Ted and Marielle Marlene Fong Steve Fujinaka Elise Gumm Rhonda Halushka Lesley Hamamoto Jean Harlow Paula Higashi Jeffrey Hiratsuka Leslie Hokama Esther Hokama Daryl Honda Gregory Hood Theresa Ihara Julie Irwin-Diloreto Joyce Iseri Joseph Jamilosa Robyn Jensen Allison Joe Joanne Jones Yvonne Kato Derrell Kelch Clement Kong Sandra Koshino June Kurosaka Martha Kushida Albert Kwan Heman Lee Ruby Lim Hayworth Louie Esther Mar Yen Marshall Betty Masuoka Janice Matsumoto Terrie Matsumoto Arlene Matsuura Sally McFarland

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MAY 16, 2019 - AUGUST 15, 2019 Jackie Miller Janie Mitsuhashi Don Muramoto Ada Nakama Joanne Nishimura Sandra Nishimura-Yee Patricia Nishite Marlene Oehler Janet Ogata David Oshima Jane Owen David Pevny Jayne Rasmussen Linda Revilla Rhonda Riemer Darlene Riley Rafael Rodriguez Andrew Rosenau P Susan Sarinas Kathryn Sexson Shirley Seyfer Victor Shibaa Duane Shintaku Jean Shiomoto Lillie Shiroi May Michelle Sitar Christine Stewart Janice Takeuchi Rebecca Talley Stacie Tanaka Titus Toyama Noreen Toyama James Tremblay Clyde Uchida Katherine Uemura Nilda Valmores Amy Voong Leo Winternitz Neil Wong Beverly M Wong Pat Wong Rodney Wong Betty Wong Kathy Wong John and Margaret Wong Dale Yamada Lynn Yamamoto Eddie Yamamoto Kathleen Yamamoto Jill Yamanaka Lynne Yamane William Yee Daphne Yee Helen Yee Donna Yee Beverly Yoneshige Ellen Yoshimura-Sanchez Kari Yoshizuka

GIFT IN-KIND Norman Chinn Debbie Eto Naomi Goto Wong Wai Hong Shirley Hovland John Y. and Marlene A. Itagaki Romulo and Roseanne Lopez Bob Matsumoto Sue Natz Lillian Nishi Jean Nishio-Chan Rebecca Dela Rosa Alan Sperne Tony Waterford Marilyn N. Yee Ray Yee American River Companion Care HPSI Precision Home Care Seasons Hospice * Not reported in the last issue

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DONATIONS RECEIVED

MAY 16, 2019 - AUGUST 15, 2019

thanks a heap for donating your car! ACC accepts donations of automobiles, RVs and boats even if they’re nonoperating. We convert these to cash to help pay for programs like ACC Rides, ACC Lifelong Learning, and ACC Caregiver Support Groups. To donate online, visit www.donateacar.com and complete the online donation form. You may also contact Car Program, LLC by phone at 1-800-240-0160. If you have any questions, you may contact ACC Fund Development, at (916) 503-5185.

HONOR Sally Taketa’s Birthday

George G. and Amiko Kashiwagi

Thomas Chan Judy Kennedy

Bill and Phyllis Wong’s 65th Anniversary

Randall S. and Valorie Chinn Yoshiaki and Esther Hokama Janice S. Morikawa Frances Sumida Glenn and Nancy Watanabe Doreen Wong

June Matsubara’s 88th Birthday

Henry and Joan K. Nishikawa Ronny T. Okimura Marcia M. Watanabe

Rose Lee’s 90th Birthday Lois Kwong

Toshio Fukuda *

Patti and Robert Oshita

MEMORIAL Jeff Adachi

Takuhei and Kathy Iseri

Jeanne I. Andersen Hiroko Takamoto

Jim Atchison

D. Fong and Jeannie Fong

Carol N. Castle

Yoshiaki and Esther Hokama

Amy H. Chan Sue Saunders

Amy Chann Janet Sakata

Frenchie Curtis

Mickey Yamadera

Bessie Dere

Gloria Fong James and Janet L. Hom Steve and Jane Kwong Paul and Kathleen M. Larson

Wallace “Wally” Fung Randall Fung

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Lynn Furuike

Hiroko Takamoto

Helen Gee

D. Fong and Jeannie Fong Sunny and Carolee J. Jung Kathryn Thongsinthusak

Wanda T. Gee

Jay Fong and Susanne Lee Jean M. Fong John and Kristi Fujimoto Matt and Joyceline Fukuchi Dennis and Norma Fung Kee and Suzanne Fung Dee Goto John and Lynn Hosokawa Pearl Hosokawa Robert Hosokawa Ernie and Doris Kim Gary and Jane Komure Phil and Esther Lor Bill and Sue Makimoto Patrick and Julie Moran Norm and Dee Nakamura Diana Nakanishi Hiroshi, Chiyo and Ellen Nakanishi Roger and Chiho Nakanishi Ted Nakanishi Kiyo Noji Rick and Amy Noji Daniel and Sharon Okada Clifford and Bonnie Okamoto Dan and Betty Oshiro Greg and Debra Rodman Margaret Saito Keith and Allison S. Sekikawa Tracy and Mari Shirasago Kevin and Andrea Takeda Richard and Sally Yamaichi Cathrine Yip Doug and Margo Young

Noreen T. Ikeda

Robert and Karen Lizarraga

Karen Cotton Frank K. Fong and Teresa J. Yokoi-Fong Thomas Hamolka Linda and Toshiaki Ikiri Paul and Lois Kashiwase Judy Lee Ron and Geri Lee Ken Okabayashi Mr. Wally Owyang Steven W. and Eileen L. Park Mrs. Lois Tanaka Alan Tang and Patricia Lee

Giichi Ishisaka

James Hang

Robert and Flora Oyoung

Mitsuo and Miyoko Omoto Raymond and Cynthia Wong *

Chiyeko Harada

Makoto (Mike) Kimura

Warren Harada

Masato Kitamura

Clayton and Sylvia Harada Virginia Wieneke Patricia A. Harada Pamela Shironaka

Clara Hayashi Elaine Maeda

Willie Hayashida

Mrs. Kimiko Befu and Dr. George Befu Robert K. and Jo Ann M. Fujita Patricia N. Hashimoto Yoshiaki and Esther Hokama Don and Sheri Morishita Henry (Hank) and Joan K. Nishikawa John and Susie Willett

Alice Honda

Mr. and Ms. Touru Kojima Mr. Paul R. Lee

Kenji Hosokawa

Sharon and Terry Acena Max and Janice Clark Christine and William Fong Edward and Yvonne Fong Jane Fong

Sachiyo Ishisaka

Chiz Ito

Mickey Yamadera

Patrick Jue

Glenn and Irma Jue *

Takashi “Tak” Kanenaga Mr. Richard Nishio

Hiroko Kato

Kathy Kato and Mary Kato

Gladys Katsuki

Virginia Wieneke Benjamin and Donna Williams Terry and June Kurosaka

Yoshiko (Myra) Kiyota

Mr. and Ms. Tracy Tsuetaki

Beverly A. Kodama Toshiko Sakata

A. Michael “Mike” Koewler Harvey Dong

Effiedean M. Komure-Hanway Fred and Rose Nagao William and Judy Yee

Ron Kraft

Randall Fong Gilbert and Sherry Fuji Nancy Iseri Jean M. Kawahatsu Terry and June Kurosaka Carolyn N. Louie Glenna Madeiros Julie Nishite Jo Anne Takashima Ms. Toyoko Tsutsui Chiyo Umeda

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Virginia Wieneke Walt M. and Linda Yip

Stanley S. Kurashige

Florence Oto-Wong and Stan Wong

Dave Kuroko Doris Kuroko

Richard Kuroko Doris Kuroko

Mark Kyotani

Takuhei and Kathy Iseri

Chin Lam

Darrick and Jackie Lam

Albert Lee

Dorothy Y. Fong Marie Lum Frances L. Wong Glenn K. and Betty J. Yee

Cynthia Lee

Hullen Accounting LLP South Tanoshimi Kai Cortney Brown Ruth and Martin Chan William and Jane Chan Julie Cheng Cory and Cathy Chew Garry and Marilyn Chin Mr. Walter Chin Fernando Chu Janet Chu Ruben M. and Mary Cruz Doug and Denise Cullen Eva Cullen Harvey and Madeline Dong David and Connie Dun Dean and Sou Dun Lester Dun Sau Mi Liu and Kelly M. Dun Evelyn Dun-Chow Hazel Fong D. Fong and Jeannie Fong Joseph and Rita K. Fong Robert L. and Christine Fong King and Gloria Gee Edward M. and Nancy A. Gelardi Monica Hedman Roy and Nancy Heu Gary Hom Meriko Ishigaki Mitsue Ishisaka Clinton and Joann Jung George G. and Amiko Kashiwagi Ray and Yvonne Kato Toshiye Kawamura Tom and Carol Kudow Wayne and Lynn Kurahara Josephine Lau Don and Joann Lee Henry and Betty Lee Lance and Vicki Lee Irving and Marian Lee Barry and May Linn Lee Penny Lee Rosemary and Henry Lee Wing and Sandy Lee Tim Leung William Watts and Pat Lopez-Watts Jean Lowe Lila Lowe Frank and Anny Luk John and Arlene Melton Ken and Carolyn Murai Emma Nakamura and Nancy Nakamura Long Nguyen Stan and Carla Nishimara Jean Nishio-Chan Douglas and Marina Okimoto

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DONATIONS RECEIVED Mr. and Ms. Rafael Rodriguez Dennis and Nelly Shun Gloria Stemler Anna Su Nobie and Marie Taketa May Tham Fuyuko Uyemura Albert and Gloria Wong Doris G. Wong Gary and Janice Wong Gerry and Kim Wong Larry and Margie Wong Sandra Wong Glenn K. and Betty J. Yee Victor and Sherri Yee Jerry Yep and Gale Chew-Yep Mark Yep Elizabeth Yoe Betty Young Casey Young Patricia M. and Jaymond Young Pai and Tammy Zhen

May F. Lee

A.L. Fong and Sandra J. Lewis Suzanne Wong *

David Lopez

Glenn and Irma Jue *

Cherylee Louie Jackie Chan

Timothy Mar

James and Janey Mar

Amy Matsumoto

Daniel and Reyne S. Lee Patricia Nishite Wesley and Deborah Umeda Fuyuko Uyemura Iris Yamamoto

Gilbert Matsumoto

Sid and Jean Arase Gloria and Arthur Imagire Melvin and Norrine Okamoto

Mary Nakagawa

Richard and Joanne Morita Alan Nakagawa Craig and Elaine Nakata Hiroko Takamoto Clyde and Tammi Uchida

Renee H. Nishikawa

Florence Oto-Wong and Stan Wong

Stanley T. Nishio

Edward and June Miura Don and Sheri Morishita Patricia Nishite

Ruth Noguchi

Takuhei and Kathy Iseri Grace S. Kotani

George Oda

Cindy and Sam Tanaka-Fong

Robert Oda

Walter and Kathleen Menda

Carlo Okada

Don and Sheri Morishita

Ronald Ouchida

Benjamin and Donna Williams

Anna M. Owyang

Jackie Chan Mr. and Ms. Howard Yee Larry and Nora Hue Mr. Ronald J. Lee Gloria S. Louie Mary Lowe Mr. Gene Muramoto

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MAY 16, 2019 - AUGUST 15, 2019

Laurie Soohoo Linda and Hachiro Yasumura Fan and Viola Yee Robert G. and Nytee Young

Reynold Owyang’s Birthday Memorial David and Lorna Reinecke

Toshiko Randall

Mr. Richard W. Randall

Tomiye Sato

Patricia A. Harada Teruko Kagiyama Rusty and Clara M. Kaihara Grace Marubashi Mr. Kinjiro Nakatogawa Irene Nishimura Tsutomu T. and Yoshiko J. Ota

Kazue Shintani

Elaine Maeda Randy and Joanne Tsukamoto

Roy Hiroshi Shintani

Randy and Joanne Tsukamoto

Janet Takehara

Takuhei and Kathy Iseri Sheri and Don Morishita

Yukiye Irene Takimoto

Carol Imura Hiroshi and Miyako Imura Roy and Georgette Imura Steve Imura Mary S. Komure Terry and June Kurosaka James and Martha Lathrop Rose and Fred Nagao

Yukiye I. Takimoto Mr. Paul R. Lee

Richard Tamai

Mervin and Carol Tamai

Joe Umeda

Toby T. and Janice Joe Janelle Kanemasu Russell and Jill Kanemasu Mr. Rich La Borde Doreen Lee Mr. and Ms. Ernest G. Ong Timothy Y. Lee and Elsie Huang Tommy and Barbara Lee Dana Lim Mary Lowe Gary and Katherine Matsumoto Shari Moody Mitzi Nakashima Steven W. and Eileen L. Park Gladys Speaker Mervin and Carol Tamai Mr. Raymond D. Tsztoo Craig and Pauline Welch Virginia Wieneke John Wong Johnson and Jeanne Wong Kin and Evelyn Wong Larry and Margie Wong Darrel and Nancy Woo Ivan Yee and Wendy Kagiyama-Yee Katherine and Tony Yung

Masako T. Lau Eileen Lee Lynn L. Lee Nancy Lee Daniel and Reyne S. Lee Daniel and Nancy Lim Rossana Magat Yuki and Noreen Matsumoto JoAnne Taylor Fabio and Julia Wong Jin and Wonda Wong Larry and Margie Wong Stanton and Adrienne Wong Dennis and Stephanie Woo Brian and Brenda Wu Karen Yee Victor and Sherri Yee

Sylvia H. Wong

Glenn and Irma Jue * Gene Muramoto William and Judy Yee

Jackie Chan Allen Fong June Fong Dick and Kathy Fukushima King and Gloria Gee Ervin and Catherine Gon Jimmy Jew Paul and Lois Kashiwase Alvin and Dorothy Kunishi

William S. Wong Suzanne Wong *

Mitsuo Yamada

Eiichi and Michiko Okamoto

Miyoko Yamada

Eiichi and Michiko Okamoto Mitsuo and Miyoko Omoto

Edward L. Yee

AUTOMOBILE DONATIONS Russell Kanemasu David Muro Keiji Takagi

* Not reported in the last issue

Calliope String Quintet Delights Audience at ACC

Ayako J. Umeda

Diana Wang

Virginia Wieneke

Louie Watanabe

Florence Oto-Wong and Stan Wong

Fung L. Wong

Billy J. Fong, Jr. Christine and William Fong V. and June L. Fong Tran Wong

John Gahn Wong

Gloria Abernethy William H. and Deborah M. Blucher Clifford and Lily Chan Ralph and Poh-Ling Chan Ruth and Martin Chan Sylvia Chan Jean Chew Ronald and Elaine Chew Bill and Chariss Fong Dan and Irene Fong Emily Fong Howard and Patricia L. Fong Hoyt Fong D. Fong and Jeannie Fong Elaine Fong-Joe Anna Fong-Morgan Roberta and Albert Gong James and Janet L. Hom Sandy Hom Donald and Linda Honda Jian Lin Huang Edgar and Lilly Jang

Linda Revilla and Councilmember Rick Jennings thanked the performers.

The Calliope Quintet from the University of Las Vegas in Nevada played to a full house at ACC on July 31. During the one-hour concert, the young musicians performed everything from Bach’s “Air on the G

String” to Sousa’s “Washington Post March” to more modern pieces like “Cinema Pardiso” by Ennio Morricone. The group is

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comprised of Oliva Giner (violin), Ciya Clyde (violin), Miguel Misav (viola), Kayla Quijano (cello), and Alyssa D’anduano (bass). Linda Revilla and Councilmember Rick Jennings presented each musician with a Certificate of Appreciation afterwards. Hosted by ACC Programs, the concert was sponsored by Absolute Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care.

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Darrick Lam Appointed to Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee ACC President and CEO Darrick Lam has been appointed to the State-level committee that will develop the roadmap that provides all Californians, regardless of race, economic status or level of support, an opportunity to grow old safely with dignity and independence. During his State of the State speech on February 12, 2019, Governor Newsom said, “It is time for a new Master Plan on Aging. We’ve deferred it for far too long. It must address person-centered care, the patchwork of public services, social isolation, bed-locked seniors in need of transportation, the nursing shortage and demand for In-Home Supportive Services that far outpaces its capacity.” Darrick joins 33 other professionals on the newly formed Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee. The group will help to develop components of the Master Plan, including best practices and data metrics to guide

Darrick Lam will be hosting a series of town hall meetings to discuss aging issues.

the work of state government, local communities, private organizations and philanthropy to build environments that promote an age friendly California. “California is the state with the most number of people who are 65 years and older, totaling 5.1 million in 2017; this number is estimated to increase to 8.6 million by 2030,” says Darrick. “I call them the ‘Silver Tsunami.’ They are facing severe shortages in just about everything from healthcare to transportation. It’s interesting, though, that Governor Newsom’s

September is World Alzheimer’s Month and ACC is All In!

vision for aging adults has been ACC’s vision for decades.” As a trained social worker and holder of an MBA, Darrick has over 29 years of experience in the field of aging and long-term services and support in both the public and private nonprofit sectors. “Darrick’s appointment makes sense not only because of his experience, but also because the ACC community is a microcosm of everything the Governor has been talking about,” says Board Chair Winston Ashizawa. “We provide skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, transportation, meals, social services, and health and wellness programs.” In a related development, Governor Newsom and Former First Lady of California, Maria Shriver, announced the Alzheimer’s Prevention and Preparedness Task Force. Both had parents who died from this disease. Says Darrick, “ACC’s construction of Maple Tree Village

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• There is currently no cure for most types of dementia, but treatments, advice, and support are available. • Lack of knowledge about dementia leads to inaccurate assumptions about its effects on the person and their family and negative stereotypes about how a person with dementia will behave. • Stigma and negative attitudes around dementia persist in every country. • There are over 50 million people around the world living with dementia. • Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds. • The number of people living with dementia is predicted to triple, rising to 152 million by 2050. • The economic burden of dementia is US$1trillion every year, a figure that will double by 2030.

Changing the system from the bottom up

ACC President and CEO Darrick Lam will be hosting Town Hall meetings to get the community’s input on a range of issues affecting older adults. • • • • •

Healthcare Transportation Nutritition Nursing shortages Mental health

Get on our email list to receive an invitation to ACC’s Town Hall meetings. Register at tinyurl.com/acctownhall.

Memory Care Center could not be more timely. Beyond the physical construction of the facility, we are doing a lot of work on developing programs for residents and their family caregivers.” “ACC is honored to bring our knowledge and experience to the Committee that will develop the Governor’s Master Plan on Aging,” says Winston. “We feel that what has worked for our seniors will also work for other seniors across the State.”

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Hope and help for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 6 pm – 8 pm, ACC Greenhaven Terrace 1180 Corporate Way, Sacramento FREE ADMISSION

ACC Senior Services set its sights on dementia when our Board approved the establishment of Maple Tree Village Memory Care a few years ago. With construction at 92% completion and 105 individuals on the priority wait list, ACC is tackling an issue that affects just about every family in our community. September 2019 will commemorate the 8th World Alzheimer’s Month. The theme for this year is Let’s Talk About Dementia. The main goal is to raise awareness, tackle the stigma, and normalize the language so that people around the world will understand that: • Dementia knows no social, economic or geographical boundaries. • Although each person will experience dementia in their own way, eventually those affected are unable to care for themselves and need help with all aspects of daily life.

ACC TOWN HALL ON AGING

Choose the winner by donating to your favorite act. All proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. It’s the only talent contest where your money buys votes!

Join ACC on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 Raley Field, 400 Ballpark Drive West Sacramento, CA 95691 Registration @ 8:00 am Ceremony @ 9:30 am Walk @ 10:00 am Join and/or donate to TEAM ACC by going to tinyurl.com/acc928. Contact Kim Fujiwara at kfujiwara@accsv.org or call 916503-5183.

ACC Family Caregiver Support Group Work with a compassionate facilitator and volunteers experienced in senior care 2nd Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 4th Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ACC Senior Services 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm ACC Senior Services 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento Light refreshments will be served. David Troxel is an internally-recognized author and expert on the best practices in Alzheimer’s care. With no cure for dementia on the immediate horizon, respectful care by effective and compassionate caregivers is the only real “treatment” available. Workshop is free, but seating is limited to 75 people. Register at tinyurl.com/acc227 or call 916-393-9026x330.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Presented by Bonnie Rea, MSW, Family Care Associate, Alzheimer’s Association Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ACC Senior Services 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento The Alzheimer’s Association® has created an education program covering the basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia to provide a general overview for people who are facing a diagnosis as well as those who wish to be informed. Pre-registration required. Please call the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-2723900 or e-mail ivilleda@alz.org to register. FREE.

Contact Soojin Yoo at syoo@accsv.org or call 916-393-9026x336

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