Tusui ya takara (Elders are treasures) #TusuiTuesday "Tips to Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s disease" from Keiro.org (Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet, April 29, 2019) "Engage your brain in new activities and mentally challenging tasks: Ways to keep your brain active include learning how to play a new game, taking a community class on a topic you are interested in, or joining a book club to stimulate your brain. When the brain is challenged, new channels of neuron to neuron connections form which keep the brain sharp. The additional support also helps give other pathways for neural transmission when parts of the brain are damaged by Alzheimer’s disease." --- Did you know? The OAA started a new monthly gathering for seniors (a special program for 2019 with support from Keiro's Grants Program). We meet on every third Saturday (English speakers) and fourth Saturday (Japanese speakers). Reservation is required one week prior to each gathering. Please contact the OAA office if you or a loved one is interested in participating: oaamensore@gmail.com, (310) 532-1929
Pictured: Guests engaging their brains through an interview activity at this past weekend's Seniors Surii Jurii Gathering.
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For this month's Nuchaashii Potluck Gathering (next Thursday, May 30), please bring a dish that is sentimental to you (e.g., a childhood favorite, a recipe passed down through the generations, something that reminds you of loved ones). It can be homemade or store-bought.
We would also like to ask guests to share personal stories and/or memories using one of the following prompts:
A. If you brought a sentimental dish, please share why it’s sentimental to you (feel free to share short anecdotes). B. Food plays many roles in Okinawan culture, from physical health to spiritual rituals (obon, shiimii, etc.). How is food important in your family or circle of friends?
We hope to see you there and hear your stories!
Nuchaashii Potluck Gathering
Thursday, May 30, 2019
7 - 9 p.m.
OAA Center, Yamauchi Bldg. in Gardena, CA
Free admission with 1 potluck dish --- On a related note, the submission deadline for the OAA Family Favorites cookbook has been extended. If you are a current OAA member, please submit your family recipe(s) by September 30, 2019.
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CAMP WARABI 「キャンプ•ワラビ」中学生向け沖縄文化プログラム
Camp Warabi is a fun, immersive summer program for middle schoolers to learn about Okinawan culture, history, identity!
July 8 - 12, 2019 (Monday - Friday)
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
OAA Center in Gardena, California
Yamauchi Building
REGULAR REGISTRATION FEE (by June 7, 2019)
$225 member • $260 non-member (Registration includes daily lunches, snacks, and drinks; camper t-shirts; transportation for field trip(s); and workshop materials)
Contact the OAA Office for more information. --- COUNSELORS/YOUTH LEADERS
Want to be a counselor/youth leader?
Let’s have fun with Okinawan culture and strengthen the foundation of the next generation! Stipends will be given to qualified candidates.
Please contact the OAA office to apply:
oaamensore@gmail.com, (310) 532-1929
QUALIFICATIONS:
• College student (undergrad preferred)
• Leadership and team-building skills
• Positive attitude and demeanor
• Prior experience working with children preferred but not required (e.g., camp counselor, mentor, coach, teacher’s assistant, etc.)
• Some knowledge of Okinawan culture and history is a plus
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with preparing and presenting scheduled activities (games, presentations, performances, possible field trip)
• Interact with and encourage participants (middle school age)
• Supervise activities as instructed by senior counselor
• Helping to provide a positive and safe learning environment
REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to work during the week of the program, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Must attend orientation and training (two or three sessions at the OAA Center in Gardena, CA)
• Must provide one letter of recommendation from an instructor or counselor
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OAA 110th Anniversary Celebration
Join us for BEGIN's exclusive, first-ever mainland U.S. concert!
北米沖縄県人会創立１１０周年記念
沖縄から「ビギン」
アメリカ本土で初のコンサート!
September 1, 2019 (Sunday), 2 p.m.
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
Redondo Beach, California
２０１９年９月１日（日）１４:００
レドンド•ビーチ•パフォーミング•アーツ•センター
レドンド•ビーチ、カリフォルニア州
TICKETS チケット*
Link in bio
Early-bird discount* May 6 ~ 31, 2019:
Use promotional code EARLYBIRDMAY for 10% off!
５ 月３１日までにチケットを購入すれば、１０％の割引がありま す！*
「EARLYBIRDMAY」(すべて大文字) を入力 --- * Service and processing fees apply at time of transaction. All sales are final. 手数料が加算されます。購入したチケットは、返却ができません。
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MAY 2019 EVENTS • There are many events and deadlines happening this month! Mark your calendars so you don’t miss out! •
May 19: Utayabira Wuduyabira, James R. Armstrong Theater, Torrance (tickets MAY be available at the door) •
May 23: Senior Computer Class, OAA Center
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May 25: Surii-Jurii (日本語), OAA Center
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May 30: 1️⃣ Senior Computer Class, OAA Center 2️⃣ Nuchāshii, OAA Center •
May 31: 1️⃣ OAA Scholarship deadline 2️⃣ Last day to use the Begin concert promo code EARLYBIRDMAY to save 10% off your ticket.
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#TBT • Photos and text shared by OAA member Jeff Tanaka: I recently stumbled across some photos from the late '30s of my aunties at the Okinawa Picnic. I thought it would be cool to share them and see if we might be able to connect with the descendants of the other people who are in the photo.
The names below were written in cursive on the back and I think I got them right but it was hard to read.
Photo number one: Masako Yamashiro (Jeff's grandmother's sister), Yoshiko Taira, Yoshiko Kanashiro, Haruko Yamashiro (Jeff's grandmother's sister) , Remei Takara, Sachi? Yamashiro, Ritsuko Takara
Photo number two: Remei Takara, Haruko Yamashiro, Alice Ito, Ritsuko Takara, Jimmy Ito
Both photos were taken August 1st (or 7th) 1938 at Arroyo Seco Park for the Okinawa Ken Picnic.
Do you have pre-war Los Angeles Okinawan community photos that you would like to share? Please contact the OAA at oaamensore@gmail.com **UPDATE** Sharon Miyamoto Dotter commented on the photo identifying the other people: The last man on the right is my grandpa Frank Takara and my mom is the girl in front of him- Rits Miyamoto.
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