by Armand Gutierrez, President  

Fall is here and it’s time to start thinking about the upcoming ski season. Temps are cooling down and let’s see if Mother Nature decides to give us some early rains and cold weather. It’s also that time of the year when the creatures of the night come out in force and your self-discipline is tested with the bags of Halloween candy that are readily available. Will you be prepared for this next big event?

One Warm Coat Drive

Our first-ever One Warm Coat Drive was a great success and many thanks to those members that donated coats. I also learned that gloves, hats, and scarves are also welcome. Last month the donated coats were separated into two donation piles and delivered to Sacred Heart Community Service and Santa Maria Urban Ministry of San Jose. This really shows the generosity of our membership and I’m looking forward to this being an annual event to help out people in need.

2026 NSC Ski Week to Park City, 7-14 February

Signups for Park City have been coming in and we’ve got 31 Park City Warriors signed up so far. There are 36 air seats reserved, and room for 44 people. New signups will be put on a Waitlist until a condo can be filled. Park City is on the Epic Pass and you will need to get an Epic Pass for this trip. Signup deadline (and final payment) is 20 October. There is one person on the Waitlist and there is room for two more people (a couple).

Use this for Epic passes: https://www.sportsamerica.com/epic-nisei

Use this for Ikon passes: https://www.sportsamerica.com/ikon-nisei

Questions: contact president@niseiskiclub.org

QotM: The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. – Thoreau

By Armand Gutierrez, presidente de membresía

Going into October we now have 99 members, including 34 new members, and I’m wondering who will be our 100^th signup? It’s been a number of years since we’ve had 100+ members and I’m hopeful there will be more signups in the coming months. Will this be a milestone year and we break 100 memberships?

By Tina Woo, Board Member

Pickleball appears to be a very popular sport among Nisei Ski Club members and this was our 4^th annual event.  Instead of having the event at a local tennis club, this year’s event was held at a beautiful residence in Monte Serreno which included two private pickleball courts. A big “Thank You” to Mark Tsukuda’s parents for hosting our group. The Tsukuda’s Garden is amazing and almost Zen-like with rock gardens and miniature trees.  We invited fellow NSC member and nationally-ranked pickleball pro, Gary Wong to provide instruction.

17 individuals signed up for event, including novice, lower and upper intermediates. Gary provided 1-1/2 hr. lessons focusing on pickleball basics, dinking, serving, and strategies. He emphasized serving and hitting to opponents’ backhand sides, court positioning, paddle angles, spin, low percentage shots, and partners working together.  He used some unusual props (bungee cords, fishing pole) to make the lessons fun and inviting.   

Lower intermediates included Wayne Ip, Helen Lok, Eddie Plantillas, Curtis Otaguro, Lydia and Dean Santo, Mark Tsukuda and Tina Woo while upper intermediates included Sally Shimada-Lee, Jeanne Katsuro, Wendy Low, Lorraine and John Tatsukawa, and Mark Tsukuda.

While different groups were having their lessons, everyone seemed to be having a good time playing card games and enjoying the potluck of main dishes, appetizers and desserts.

Come out and join us next year for the 5^th annual event!

by Roland Lee, Board Member

Join Nisei Ski Club for bike ride around the Tiburon Loop on Saturday, October 4, 2025

Bike riders are welcome to join the event. If you are not planning to ride, you can visit the Museum on the water front walkway path.

The NSC bike ride and museum are all free.

We will meet for lunch after the bike ride. There are restaurants on the main road near the Tiburon Ferry.

Electric bikes can be rented at the Trek bike store next to CHP office in Corte Madera.  They cost $ 100.00 for 24-hours.

RSVP by Wednesday October 1
Please let us know if you are a Bike Rider or Non-Bike Rider.
Email to Roland Lee Tiburonloop@niseiskiclub.org

Send in your deposit to hold your space.

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

October brings us the World Series, a chill in the air and fall foliage.

This warmly spiced, moist apple cake is the cozy breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert that dreams are made of. The top is covered with a generous layer of crumble that’s spiced with cinnamon or your favorite pumpkin spice blend and caramelized on the edges, which adds delicious toasty flavor and wonderful crunchy texture. The topping is at its most crisp the day that it is baked, but the cake stays soft and delicious for a few days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Brew a cup of tea or coffee, slice a piece of cake and enjoy these cozy flavors in any season.

Bon Appetite – Julia Child and Karen Soo share the same birthday.

Makes 16 Servings

Ingredients

For the Crumble

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened, plus more for greasing the pan
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (packed) cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice or ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)

For the Cake

• 1 (packed) cup light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola or grapeseed)
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice or ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (or spray with nonstick cooking spray). Line the pan with a piece of parchment paper that hangs over the two long sides.

2. Make the cake: In a large bowl, use a whisk or electric mixer to mix the brown sugar and eggs until pale and foamy. Add the applesauce, sour cream, oil, pumpkin spice, vanilla and salt, and whisk until well combined.

3. Whisk in the baking powder and baking soda, then use a flexible spatula to fold in the flour just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the top.

4. Bake until puffed and golden and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, 35 to 45 minutes. Set the cake in the pan on a rack to cool slightly. Use the parchment paper to lift the cake out of the pan before slicing and serving. (The topping is at its most crisp the day that it is baked, but the cake stays soft and delicious for a few days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.)

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

From San Jose Taiko

San Jose Taiko’s home concert series returns on Saturday, October 18, 2025 to the beautiful Campbell Heritage Theatre!

Saturday, October 18th 2:00PM & 7:00PM

$40 Reserved seating, $30 students/seniors/groups reserved seating (additional fees of $4-$9 are applied upon seat selection).

Prefer to purchase by phone or walk up? Check out available seats online and contact the CHT Box Office. For hours and contact information:

CHT Box Office info

Presale tickets close 24 hours prior to showtime. If not sold out tickets can be purchased at the door starting 1 hour before the show.

Campbell Heritage Theatre
1 W. Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008

Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime.  Will call will open approximately 1 hour before showtime.

Email info@taiko.org if you have any questions.

Have a safe Halloween – October 31, 2025

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

Here’s my Aunt Jenny…….PLAY AUDIO AND VIDEO TOGETHER