by Tina Woo, Membership

It’s time again for the 9^th Annual Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest. Once again, Nisei Ski Club is proud to be a sponsor of the event. The Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Filmfest is a project of the Contemporary Asian Theater Scene, known as CATS. This year’s festival is taking place at the AMC Sunnyvale Dine-In Theatres Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22. Online film screening is also available October 20-29. https://svapfilmfest.org/

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE https://www.tickettailor.com/events/contemporaryasiantheaterscene/1021288#

Films can be viewed in-person or online (October 20-29 for online viewing). Thanks to your generosity and support the SVAPFF is able to present the best in Asian American films to the Silicon Valley community. The SVAPFF is an all volunteer-run effort. 

INSTERESTED IN HELPING OUT?
The organization is looking for volunteers to help their in-person 2023 Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest. Location: AMC Dine-In Sunnyvale

Volunteer duties may include the following:  set-up, ticketing, ushering, crowd control, check in, questionnaire distribution, video and photography, and clean up.  Please choose the day and times that you are available to volunteer.  Information provided will only be used for coordination during the FilmFest. (Minimum age to volunteer is 14 years old).

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14Nt9OAmWfq-jjZkll5wTTgfjyzxWgXCf-omw5NRC0MY/viewform?edit_requested=true

Film Schedule as follows :
Friday Oct 20th 
Opening Night – includes bento dinner and gift
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Feature Film Love in Taipei and Feature Short, Gifts are my Love Language with Q&A afterwards

Saturday Oct 21st
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Feature Film: Staring Jerry as Himself and Feature Short: Year of the Rat
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Feature Film: A Great Divide. Q&A with Director, Jean Shim
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Featuring Bay Area Shorts with Q&A
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Feature Film: Chindia with Q&A 
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Feature Film: Shortcomings with Q&A

Sunday Oct 22nd
10:45 am – 1:00 pm – Feature Film: Hito Hata: Raise the Banner and Feature Short:1970s: The Fight For Little Tokyo.  Q&A with Duane Kubo
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Featuring Bay Area Short Documentaries with Q&A
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Special presentation of Documentary Short, Every Day After with Q&A

Hey Nisei Ski Club Members!

November 5th, Saturday night – Hiroshima Concert.

It’s their farewell tour before they retire!

Come have dinner with Nisei Ski Club before the show.

Everyone is Welcome! Invite Your friends!

Thaibodia – Campbell https://www.thaibodia.com/

2200 South Bascom Ave

Campbell, CA 95008

408 879-9215

NEW TIME Saturday, November 5, 2022

Meet at 4:00pm to start ordering

Start eating at 4:30pm

Finish eating 6:00pm so we can make it to the concert.

We are eating early because many of us will be going to the Hiroshima Farewell Tour that starts at 6:30 pm. Plus very few restaurants are open this early.

Remember: You do not have to go to the Hiroshima Concert to Join us for dinner!

Currently we have 8 people attending. The more the merrier.

Let’s Have Fun! Make New Friends!

For More information, please email Jeanne at vp@niseiskiclub.org TEXT 408-569-1415

Order tickets at https://www.catsasiantheaterscene.org/hiroshima-domo-tour/

by Jeanne Katsuro, Vice President

1st Time Beginner

Bring all your friends

Two Hours of Instruction and Fun!

For $25.00 You will receive instruction as a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Player.

1st hour will be exclusive instruction for 4 people per court.

You will be divided into your playing ability.

2nd hour will be the Pickleball Mixer , playing each other with the instructors on the sidelines giving you pointers as you play.

$25.00 is a great price for Pickleball lessons for the hour.

Sign up form. Pickleball Sign Up Form

Bonus! The additional hour of on play with instruction is a gift from the Saratoga Country Club!

Saturday, October 29, 2022 3:00pm to 5:00pm ( updated time)

Come at 2:30pm, find the court and be ready to play at 3:00pm

Where: Saratoga Country Club https://saratogacc.com/Home

       21990 Prospect Road

        Saratoga, CA 95070

Water will be provided by the Country Club. Bring your own towels, electrolytes and protein bars.

Dinner after Pickleball around 6:00 pm

Everyone is invited! Including People who did not play!

DINNER at Golden Palace http://www.goldenpalacesanjose.com

             1146 S De Anza Blvd

              San Jose, CA 95129

              408 257-8877                                         

For More information, please email Jeanne at vp@niseiskiclub.org

by Jeanne Katsuro, Vice President

Meet up for lunch after Nisei Ski Club Pickleball Event.

Invite all your friends!

Let’s meet new people and make new friends!

Meet at Golden Palace at 6:00pm http://goldenpalacesanjose.com/

                              1146 S De Anza Blvd

                              San Jose, CA 95129

                               408 257-8877

The prices are surprisingly good for the quantity and quality of the food.

Dress Casual!  We just came from the Pickleball courts!

Please email Jeanne if you like to join us for lunch.

Let’s have fun everybody!

For More information, please email Jeanne at vp@niseiskiclub.org

by Tina Woo, Membership

October 28 – October 29

Sunnyvale 12 Dine-In AMC Theatres

Films are being finalized and selected for the inclusion in this year’s Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival. Nisei Ski Club has been a proud sponsor of this event since 2019, with the film screening of “Alternative Facts: The Lies of Executive Order 9066.”

This year’s event is taking place Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 at the AMC Sunnyvale 12 Dine-In theaters. Online viewing is also available October 28 through November 6.

The Silicon Valley Asian Pacific FilmFest is a celebration of the multi-ethnic community and rich history of Silicon Valley.  Run by a diverse team of community members, the festival showcases independent films primarily by Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) filmmakers. 

The organization is seeking volunteers for the “day of” film screenings on October 28 and 29.  These duties might include:

• Greeters
• Check in people
• Reception desk
• Theatre helpers to set up
• Setup helpers
• Video/Photo
• Hand out badges and lanyards?

If you are interested and available to volunteer, please check this following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnfEKopn_ou3F8w0pMnLo_6aLKb2sOPqZTMHdWCtZwxK1jxA/viewform

Here are the movies that will be playing at the AMC Dine-In Sunnyvale 12

https://svapfilmfest.org/live-in-person-schedule-and-tickets/

Get you tickets here https://svapfilmfest2022.eventive.org/passes/buy

October 28, 2022

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm  Dealing with Dad

October 29, 2022

10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Japanese Internment Short Stories

12:30 pm – 2:15 pm – Blurring the Color Line

2:45 pm – 4:45 pm – Free Chol Soo Lee

5:15 pm – 7:15 pm – Bay Area Filmmaker Shorts

7:45 pm – 10:00 pm – The Six

Where else can you enjoy wonderful views of the Bay, lots of wildlife viewing, while getting some fresh air?  Join NSC on a ride along the Mt. View / Palo Alto section of the Bay Trail.  The ride is fairly flat, on dirt and paved trails.  Either mountain or road bikes will do.  Bring binoculars or cameras.  There are two distances to choose from : a 13.5 miles (ride through the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, north to Ravenswood Open Space Preserve then return) or a 25 miles (the same as Option 1, but continuing on to the Stevens Creek Trail then returning back to the start).  Afterwards, you can enjoy your packed lunch and drinks on the grassy area near the lake.  Bring snacks, drinks to share if you wish.

Meet:     Shoreline At Mountain View, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View     

When:    Saturday, September 24, 2022                               

Time:     9:30AM, rolling out at 10:00AM

Cost:     FREE for Members and Guests

SIGN-UP DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 21, 2022

What to bring: All riders MUST wear a helmet and should carry a pump.  Bikes should be in good condition.  You should bring a water bottle, spare inner tube, patch kit, tire levers, sunscreen, lunch and snacks to share (optional).  Due to unpredictable weather, a light jacket is suggested for cool weather conditions. Mask is optional, but recommended. Directions and Information:  We will send information in a 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.

RSVP Contacts:     Rick Dumlao       bike@niseiskiclub.org

                             Curtis Otaguro   bike2@niseiskiclub.org     

*Photographs of this event including participants may appear on the NSC website or in the newsletter.

**All participants must sign the Nisei Ski Club Waiver at the start of the ride.

All are welcome.  Minors under 18 must be accompanied with an adult.

by Jeanne Katsuro, Vice President

1st Time Beginner

Bring all your friends

Two Hours of Instruction and Fun!

For $25.00 You will receive instruction as a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced Player.

1st hour will be exclusive instruction for 4 people per court.

You will be divided into your playing ability.

2nd hour will be the Pickleball Mixer , playing each other with the instructors on the sidelines giving you pointers as you play.

$25.00 is a great price for Pickleball lessons for the hour.

See Sign up Form here Pickleball Sign Up Form

Bonus! The additional hour of on play with instruction is a gift from the Saratoga Country Club!

Saturday, October 29, 2022 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Come at 9:30am, find the court and be ready to play at 10:00am

Where: Saratoga Country Club https://saratogacc.com/Home

       21990 Prospect Road

        Saratoga, CA 95070

Water will be provided by the Country Club. Bring your own towels, electrolytes and protein bars.

Lunch after Pickleball around 12:30 pm

Everyone is invited! Including People who did not play!

LUNCH Golden Palace http://www.goldenpalacesanjose.com

             1146 S De Anza Blvd

              San Jose, CA 95129

              408 257-8877                                         

For More information, please email Jeanne at vp@niseiskiclub.org

Hey Nisei Ski Club Members!

This is going to be an awesome concert with Hiroshima!

It’s their farewell tour before they retire!

Come have dinner with Nisei Ski Club before the show.

Everyone is Welcome! Invite Your friends!

Thaibodia – Campbell https://www.thaibodia.com/

2200 South Bascom Ave

Campbell, CA 95008

408 879-9215

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Meet at 4:30pm to start ordering

Start eating at 5:00pm

Finish eating 6:30pm so we can make it to the concert.

We are eating early because many of us will be going to the Hiroshima Farewell Tour that starts at 7:00 pm. Plus very few restaurants are open this early.

Remember: You do not have to go to the Hiroshima Concert to Join us for dinner!

Let’s Have Fun! Make New Friends!

For More information, please email Jeanne at vp@niseiskiclub.org

Order tickets at https://www.catsasiantheaterscene.org/hiroshima-domo-tour/

JOIN US FOR A BOCCE BALL PARTY @ SAN JOSE’s LAKE ALMADEN PARK COURTS ON SATURDAY, AUG 20, 2022

This is a great venue next to Lake Almaden in San Jose with bathrooms, water fountains and 4 very nice courts.  Haven’t played before?  Basically, you roll your colored bocce ball as close as possible to a small target ball (called a pallino) for points.  Teams can be 1, 2 or 4 per end.  There is a sign nearby with a few more rules. 

Directions: Take Hwy.  85 S in San Jose and exit R (South) onto Almaden Expwy. After about a mile, turn L onto Coleman Rd. and turn R onto Winfield Blvd (at a stop light) toward the Lake. 

Park near the end of the road near a Stop sign or pay $5 at the shack to park inside if necessary.  The courts are toward the lake about 100 ft. from the road near the entrance shack.

 We will meet at the courts at 10AM.  There are 4 free courts (1st come, 1st served), If you have a set of bocce ball sets, please bring them.  Bring lunch or we can meet others for lunch locally after the games.

To sign up, contact Hoyt Nelson at bocce@niseiskiclub.org Hope to see you there.

By Tina Woo, Membership

Summer Events Calendar

Bay Area Obon Festivals

The Obon festival is an annual Japanese holiday which commemorates and remembers deceased ancestors.  Obon is a time to remember and honor those who have passed before us and to appreciate their contributions.  Families often have reunions, visit the graves of their relatives and make food offerings at altars and temples.  It is observed during the 7^th month of the solar calendar, depending on different regions.

• July 9 & 10 – San Jose Obon Festival

After a two-year hiatus, the Japan town’s Obon dance team is back to hosting its annual festival.  Back to Obon will be taking place at the San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N. 5^th Street, San Jose. San Jose Taiko will be performing.

https://www.sanjose.org/events/san-jose-obon-back-obon

If you are interested in participating in the Obon Odori (style of dance performed during the Obon Festival, here is a link to previous dance videos:

• July 16 & 17 – Mt View Obon Festival

For the first time since the pandemic, Mt View Buddhist Temple will be hosting a hybrid, in person and online festival.

• August 6 & 7 – Palo Alto Obon Festival

https://www.pabt.org/obon-2022

• Saturday, July 9, noon to 2 pm or longer.  Free Pinot, Pizza and Pickleball at Santa Clara Bay Club, 3250 Central Expressway. Come and learn about this popular sport and get a chance to play.

** Please rsvp to membership@niseiskiclub.org.

Helpful information:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTvPYdKZqO0

Not to worry if you can’t make it, next Pizza & Pickleball is Saturday, August 13, same time

• July 17 – Grand Opening San Francisco Presidio Tunnel Park

The Presidio Tunnel Tops is a 14-acre parkland built atop the Presidio Parkway Tunnels.  It features connecting pathways, dynamic overlooks and views, nature and play areas, picnic and campfire areas and open nature spaces for children.  And, it’s free!  It connects the Presidio’s center to Crissy Field.

https://www.presidiotunneltops.gov/visit/things-to-see-and-do

• July 24 – California Dragon Boat Association Foster City Dragon boat Sprints

Leo Ryan Park, Foster City

• July 23 – September 10 – 40^th Season of Free Shakespeare in the Park

Much Ado About Nothing will be performed in Golden Gate Park at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre to Redwood City and Cupertino.

http://www.sfshakes.org/performances/free-shakespeare-in-the-park-2022

• Friday, August 12 @ 10 pm – Hiroshima “Domo Tour” at Yoshi’s Oakland

• August 12-14 – San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is the place to be with jazz, blues, salsa, Latin, R&B and global music. The annual music event returns for its 32^nd festival season in and around Plaza de Cesar Chaves Park in downtown San Jose.

• Exclusive: Ramses the Great exhibit is coming to San Francisco, August 20-February 12

San Francisco DeYoung Museum

https: //deyoung.famsf.org

• Summer 2022 Summer Guide on the Peninsula and San Jose

From summertime festivals, fairs, concerts and season events around food, art and community from June through September.

https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2022/06/10/your-complete-guide-to-summer-2022-on-the-peninsula

• August 3-21: Disney Presents The Lion King at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

BroadwaySanJose.com

• Through September 5 – Guo Pei Couture Fantasy Exhibit, SF Legion of Honor

Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy focuses on the extraordinary designs of Guo Pei – China’s first couturier and includes more than 60 works from the past 20 years.

Remember to attend the end of season celebration on Sunday, May 19 from 2-5 pm at Cupertino Senior Center, 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino. You should have received an Evite by now, so please send in your RSVP. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about NSC, meet club members, find out about future events this summer as well as next year’s planned week-long ski trip in February 2020.

We encourage you to bring a friend and/or prospective members and some light refreshments to share. The Club will provide drinks and paper products.

As part of the social and a special treat, Sandy Kiyomura will offer, free of charge, three 15-minute ballroom dancing lessons. Sandy has been an instructor at the Mastick Senior Center in Alameda for several years. Come practice, get tips and refresh your dancing skills.

As an added bonus, this will be an opportunity to meet the candidates that have been nominated for next year’s NSC board. We often forget to talk to folks we don’t know, so this is your chance. Talk, dance and come have a great time.

Who: NSC members, families and invited guests (Look for your Evite invitation in May)

What:Wear your favorite Hawaiian Shirts and Muu Muus and join us at our Annual Membership meeting combined with a Luau picnic.

NSC will fire up the grill with a BBQ luncheon. Soda, Beer, Water  will be provided.

When: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Where: Picnic area #2in Las Palmas Park, Parking Lot – Google Map 872 Spinosa Drive, Sunnyvale, 94087

Why:To update our membership on the club and its future plans and to enjoy a pleasant day together.

Bring: A side dish or a dessert to share. Please email Karen Soo tripdirector@niseiskiclub.org and let her know what you are bringing. Also, bring 3 – $1 bills for our game of luck and chance.

by Tina Woo

Save the Date! Please mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19 from 2-5 pm for our end of season celebration. We have reserved the Cupertino Senior Center Arts & Crafts room for the event. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about NSC, meet club members, find out about future events this summer as well as next year’s planned week-long ski trip in February 2020.

We encourage you to bring a friend and/or prospective members and some light refreshments to share. The Club will provide drinks and paper products.

As part of the social and a special treat, Sandy Kiyomura will offer, free of charge, three 15-minute ballroom dancing lessons. Sandy has been an instructor at the Mastick Senior Center in Alameda for several years. Com practice, get tips and refresh your dancing skills.

An evite will be sent out as we get closer to the date. The Cupertino Senior Center is located at 21251 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Cupertino. More information will follow.

by Hoyt Nelson

Everybody who came to our bocce party in May seemed to enjoy the event so here is a chance for another party. The place has bathrooms, water fountains and 4 very nice courts. Haven’t played before? Basically, you roll your bocce ball as close as possible to a small target ball (called a pallino) for points. Teams can be 1, 2 or 4 per end. There is a sign nearby with a few more rules.

Directions: Take Hwy. 85 S in SJ and exit R (South) onto Almaden Expwy. After about a mile, turn L onto Coleman Rd. and turn R onto Winfield Blvd (at a stop light) toward the Lake. Park near the end of the road near a Stop sign or pay $5 at the shack to park inside if necessary. The courts are toward the lake about 100 ft. from the road near the entrance shack.
We will meet at the courts at 10AM. The courts are free (first come, first served), and several members have bocce ball sets. You can bring lunch or meet others for lunch locally after the games.

To sign up, contact Hoyt Nelson at bocce@niseiskiclub.org Hope to see you there.

The 13th annual SnowBomb festival is at Pier 35 in San Francisco from November 3-4. For more information, visit the SnowBomb website.

The 13th annual SnowBomb festival is at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds from November 10-11. For more information, visit the SnowBomb website.

Get enthusiastic about the ski season by seeing a Warren Miller movie. In January 2018, Warren Miller passed away at the age of 93. This year, “Face of Winter,” the 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment presented by Volkswagen, will bring new and veteran athletes alike together to pay tribute to the man who started it all. It is playing at the Campbell Heritage Theatre on November 10th. Plans are in the works for an NSC outing including dinner. Details will be in next month’s newsletter.

Save December 8 for the Nisei Ski Club pre-season ski potluck! Evite will be sent out to provide the essential details.

For those of you going on the Big Sky weeklong trip, save January 5th for the orientation meeting. Armand will send out details later.