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Come join us for a Japanese cultural learning experience on Sunday, September 13th at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum. Starting at 10am, we’ll be taking a private 1 hour guided tour of “Lords of the Samurai” exhibition to learn more about these amazing legendary warriors and their place in Japanese history. We will learn about Japanese Samurai armor & formal attire, paintings, calligraphy, lacquerware, masks, musical instruments, & more: http://www.asianart.org/Samurai.htm. After the tour, we will have time to explore the rest of the museum on our own and/or lunch at the museum café.

Sign-Up dealine: August 31, 2009.

Join NSC in the Cupertino Foothills as we hike through the Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve. Our destination is the Picchetti Winery where we will stop for lunch and (optionally) wine tasting at the Winery. The hike has a light/moderate degree of difficulty and will take about an hour to reach the Winery and picnic tables. We’ll extend the hike this year via the Orchard Loop trail.

What to Bring: Bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, backpack, lunch, snacks, and water. You should wear sturdy (hiking) shoes and layered clothing.

Directions: From San Francisco, take Freeway 280 to the Foothill/Grant Road exit in Cupertino. Turn right and travel Southwest on Foothill Blvd. 3.2 miles towards the Montebello Road intersection (Foothill Blvd. changes names mid-point to Stevens Canyon Road). You'll travel through a residential section; pass Stevens Creek County Park, Stevens Creek Reservoir and Dam. Continue on Stevens Canyon Road past Montebello Road another 1.5 miles South to the free parking lots located in Stevens Creek County Park. There is the Sycamore picnic area and free parking lot on the left side before crossing Mt. Eden Road, and the Canyon picnic and parking lot on the left side just past Mt. Eden Road. (See the map here. The parking lots are identified near the bottom right corner of the map). There is additional parking at the Cooley picnic area across the road from the Canyon picnic area (you will need to drive across the road to reach parking there).

Where to Meet: We will meet at the Canyon picnic and parking area along Stevens Canyon Road just past Mt. Eden Rd (this is the picnic area with the White building restrooms). We’ll walk across the road towards Camp Costranoan and hike the Creek Trail from the Cooley picnic area and take the Zinfandel Trail to the Winery.

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Join us for a scenic, flat ride starting in San Jose at the Coyote Creek multi-use trail following the longest creek in Santa Clara County as it flows from Anderson Dam to Hellyer Park. Along the way we’ll past Coyote Ranch, a historic ranch surrounded by palm and giant pepper trees. Further on, the trail passes the Santa Clara County Model Airplane Skypark, where (if we’re lucky) we’ll see an air show of fast, agile planes doing showy aerobatics. After passing under Hwy 101, we cross Coyote Creek on a wide bridge, run through an old orchard, and end in the middle of a subdivision. From there, we’ll follow city streets to the Anderson Lake County Pk. where we stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we return the same way to Hellyer Park for a round trip of about 32.5 miles.

What to bring: All riders MUST wear a helmet and should carry a pump. Bikes should be in good condition. Bring a water bottle, spare inner tube, patch kit, sunscreen, and snacks to share (optional). Due to unpredictable weather, a light jacket is suggested for cool weather conditions.

Directions and Information: We will send information in separate email.

Help needed: Group leaders and flat-fixers needed in case we split up into multiple groups.

No SAG Support but we will be equipped for flats and minor repairs.

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Join us for a fun afternoon of Bocce Ball. Don’t know how to play? We will provide instruction and everything you need. Is playing Bocce Ball hard? If you can roll a ball, you can play Bocce Ball. Bocce Ball is usually played in teams of four. Teams will be randomly selected at the event. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of Bocce Ball with your fellow NSC members and guests and find out who will be the 2009 NSC Bocce Ball champions.

Where:www.campodibocce.com - Take Hwy 17 (880) south to ‘Highway 9/Los Gatos/Saratoga Road’ exit. This will send you in one direction, west. At the first stop light, University Avenue turn right. Follow until you come to a three-way stop sign. The cross street is Andrews Avenue.

Schedule: 1:30pm for instruction, team assignment, etc. (Court time is 2:00pm – 3:30pm)

Includes: 1½ Hours reserved court time, instruction, equipment, appetizers and soft drinks.

Sign up by: September 30, 2009

This event is limited to 24 people. High heel shoes are not permitted on Bocce courts. Gentlemen are not permitted to wear sleeveless shirts or tank tops.

Join us in the coastal redwoods for a hike of about 5 miles in Huddart Park on Oct.17. Days can still be warm this time of year so this mostly shaded park can be a great escape. Go West off Hwy 280 on Woodside Road (Hwy 84) in San Mateo county (watch for particularly vigilant cops in Woodside). Bear right just after the main part of town onto Kings Mtn. Road for about 3 miles on a very winding and steep road to the park on the right. Meet at the Miwok picnic area at 9:15 AM. Bring layered clothes for changeable weather, a hat, strong hiking shoes, a lunch (optional) with drinks and possibly something to share and a camera. We will also suggest places for lunch after the hike about a half hour away by car. Cost to enter the park is $5 per car, so carpooling is highly recommended. If you would like, you can meet at my house in Campbell, just W of San Tomas Expressway and consolidate vehicles there. I can also help you pair up with other hikers. I plan to leave my place at no later than 8:30 AM and can take 5 more people. For a more detailed description of the hike, go to here

Contact Hoyt Nelson to sign up.

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Join the Nisei Ski Club in a day at the horse races on the weekend of the 2010 Breeders Cup. Watch the races in the style of the Kings. Sit in a comfortable sheltered environment with panoramic views or watch the race on your monitor at your table. Place a bet on a horse and win.

Event price includes a prime rib buffet at the Turf Club, valet parking, and Race program. A BART shuttle is available for those who do not drive. You must be at least 18 years of age to wager a bet.

Dress Code enforced. All guests are requested to dress in a smart casual style. No jeans. We discourage sweatpants/suits, T-shirts, baseball hats, and thong style shoes. Guests who arrive in shorts of any style, or tank-tops, or clothing with offensive logos will be denied access.

Sign up quickly. First 8 people who sign up can get their picture taken with the winning horse.

$1550/person
$1250 Land package only
+$60 for 6th day skiing
Pricing does NOT include applicable baggage fees. Check www.aircanada.com for current bag fee policy.
You must be at least 21 years of age and a member of Nisei Ski Club to sign up for this trip. Membership is $30. Membership Form
Signup Deadline: Sept 30, 2009

Joel Hayashida,

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Join the NSC at the premiere venue of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic games with 200+ trails on 8100+ acres blanketed with an average of 400 inches of snow on TWO mountains: Whistler-Blackcomb! The terrain is serviced by a state of the art liftgondola system, ready for the Olympics, whisking skiers up 5000+ vertical feet to terrain parks, groomed cruisers, bowls, glades, and even a glacier! The Olympic spirit thrives in the lively base village where shopping, dining, and partying abounds. Your challenge will be to squeeze all of the après ski life in the evening hours without achieving total exhaustion. Who knows, you may even catch a glimpse of an Olympic athlete hanging around for the big event that starts a mere two weeks after we leave. After this exhilarating week, when you watch the games on TV, you will be able to say that…
YOU WERE THERE! Check out the website: www.whistlerblackcomb.com.

Includes: Round trip air fare from San Francisco to Vancouver.
Ground transfers to / from Vancouver
7 nights lodging at The Legends condominiums
5 of 6 day lift ticket at Whistler-Blackcomb
Welcome reception party
On-mountain luncheon
Trip memento
Farewell banquet

Only 54 spots available so sign up today!

$610 regular price
$590 for seniors (65+)
Must be a member to sign up. membership form
Final signup deadline is January 15, 2010
Payment 1 ($300): December 15, 2009
Payment 2 ($310): January 15, 2010

David Jensen,

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You only need to take 3-4 days off of work for this trip for 4 days of skiing at one of Oregon’s best ski areas. Join us for some great March skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor.

Mountain Stats

• 3,683 acres accessible by lift, with 1,600 acres groomed daily
• 71 runs with 15% Novice, 25% Intermediate, 35% Advanced, 25% Expert
• Top elevation 9,065 feet and base elevation 6,300 feet
• 7 Express Quads, 3 Triple Chairlifts, 1 Wonder Carpet, 2 Tubing Lifts

Itinerary

• March 24: Depart Oakland at 9:47pm
• March 25: Arrive at Mt. Bachelor at 11:15am
• March 26 – 29: 4 days of skiing and snowboarding
• March 29: Depart Mt. Bachelor at 6:05pm
• March 30: Arrive in Emeryville at 7:40am

Trip Includes

• 4-day lift ticket
• 4 nights lodging at The Riverhouse Resort hotel
• Free daily breakfast buffet
• Free luggage handling
• Train and bus transportation from Oakland to Bend, OR.
• Parking at Oakland/ Jack London Amtrak

Bend, OR Amenities

• Dozens of restaurants including 6 microbreweries
• Plenty of bars and nightlife
• Numerous stores for shopping