Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Community Senior Service, a nonprofit senior center located in Japantown San Jose, is committed to serving seniors with an array of activities, programs and services.

We offer a well-balanced senior day care program, a nutritious lunch service, social services, and a variety of classes, activities and trips for seniors, designed around our Healthy Aging Initiative.

Board President's Message

2011-12 Annual Fund Kicks Off - Help us reach this year's goal of $175K.  Click here to read our case statement and learn about how we serve seniors. Learn more about this year's Annual Fund (Q & A) and donate today!

Reduction in Services/Increase in Fees - - Click Here to read the full message and details about the budget and what it means to you.

2012 Nihonmachi Run Cancelled, Health Fair to Carry On - Click here to read why.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Saturday, May 19 - Pre-funeral Planning - 10am at Yu-Ai Kai

Thursday, May 24 - Sake San Jose 5pm What is Sake San Jose?

Saturday, June 16 - Kenko Living Series: Skin Health and Aging Well with Dr. Hsieh- 10am -12n at Akiyama Wellness Center

Tuesday, June 26 - Dine-Out at Frankie, Johnnie and Luigi, Too! - click here for a flyer to take with you!

The Watercolors of Emi Serizawa - on display now at the Akiyama Wellness Center

The Giving Tree

Crafted by metal sculptor, Michael Yoji Nagamoto, the Giving Tree is a permanent display in the lobby of the Akiyama Wellness Center and offers you an opportunity to contribute towards the success of our healthy aging programs.  Click here to learn more about how you can purchase an engraved leaf or foundation stone.

For the latest updates and announcements about Yu-Ai Kai, visit our Facebook page.

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