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終活 Shukatsu - End-of-Life Planning Seminar
終活 Shukatsu - End-of-Life Planning Seminar
Shukatsu, a modern term in Japan, refers to the many aspects of end-of-life planning. Join us on Saturday, Sept 27th at the Buddhist Temple of San Diego, 2929 Market St, from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, followed by light refreshments.
RSVP by Wednesday, Sept 24th to info@btsd.net or 619-239-0896.
Free. Donations welcome. Let us know if you need childcare.
For more information: https://www.buddhisttemplesandiego.org/all-the-latest/shukatsu-2025-09-27
Elder Fraud Awareness Presentation!
Elder Fraud Awareness Presentation!
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Elder Fraud Awareness Presentation! 🌟
Join us on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 am for Part 2 of Lisa Carroll’s presentation on how to recognize scams and safeguard ourselves and our loved ones from financial exploitation.
🕤 Light breakfast will be served starting at 9:30 am
📍 Pioneer Ocean View United Church of Christ, Fellowship Hall
2550 Fairfield Street, San Diego, CA 92110
💻 A Zoom option will also be available for those who prefer to attend virtually
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by contacting emilie@kiku.org
NEW! Kiku Cooking
Kiku Cooking お料理教室の紹介
Kiku Cooking お料理教室の紹介
Cooking up connection through food
A cooking class open to all young adults to learn how to make traditional Japanese American dishes
食を通じてつながろう
若者向けの料理クラス。日系アメリカ人の伝統料理を一緒に学べます。
October 18th, 11am – 1pm
Garden Villas (1260 3rd Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911)
$5 Donation
Register by October 11th: bit.ly/46ivf0v
January 2025
21st, Tuesday, Sustainability Day, JFG
February 2025
4th-12th April, Tuesday to Saturday, “Ruth Asawa and the Garden of Remembrance”, JAHSSD
6th, Thursday, “Ruth Asawa and the Garden of Remembrance” Opening Reception, JAHSSD
18th, Tuesday, Sustainability Day, JFG
19th, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
19th, Wednesday, A Day of Remembrance panel at UCSD, JACL & JAHSSD
23rd, Sunday, Okinawan Kenji Kai party, BTSD
25th, Tuesday, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, SDSU Day of Remembrance at the Student Union’s APIDA Center, JAHSSD
March 2025
8th, Saturday, Anju Madoka Performing at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
8th, Saturday, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Panel discussion with artists Wendy Maruyama and Paul Kitagaki Jr. at SDSU Bernstein Theatre, JAHSSD
9th, Sunday, Anju Madoka Performing at BTSD, KIKU & BTSD
10th, Monday, Anju Madoka Performing at POVUCC, POVUCC & Apple Preschool
11th, Tuesday, Anju Madoka Performing at Garden Vilas Apartments, KIKU
12th, Wednesday, Anju Madoka Performing for Kiku Bento clients and Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
13th-16th, Thursday to Sunday, 20th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Festival, JFG
14th-16th, Friday to Sunday, Anju Madoka Performing at 20th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Festival, JACL
16th, Sunday, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Family Acceptance: Education, Healing and Hope With LGBTQIA+ activists Marsha and Aiden Aizumi, JAHSSD & POVUCC
19th, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
22nd, Saturday, Shukatsu: End of Life Planning Seminars, BTSD
23rd, Sunday, Annual BTSD/Vista BT exchange in Vista, BTSD
25th,Tuesday, Sustainability Day, JFG
30th, Sunday, A Day of Remembrance event with filmmaker Sharon Yamato, JAHSSD
April 2025
8th, Tuesday, Hanamatsuri, BTSD
13th, Sunday, Easter egg outreach at Golden Hills Park, SDJCC
16th, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
27th, Sunday, Japanese Coordinating Council (JCC) Keiro Kai, BTSD
May 2025
4th, Sunday, Children’s Day 2025, JFG
17th, Saturday, Shukatsu: End of Life Planning Seminars, BTSD
21st, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
26th, Sunday, Memorial Day worship service at Admiral Baker Park, SDJCC
31st, Saturday, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Private tour of the Downtown Central Library and the AJA Civil Liberties Project, JAHSSD
31st, Saturday, 4:00 pm, The San Diego Premier – League of Dreams, Hazard Center, Mission Valley, JAHSSD
June 2025
18th, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
22nd, Sunday, Golf Tournament at Riverwalk, BTSD
29th, Sunday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, The Community Picnic at Crown Point, JACL
July 2025
19th, Saturday, Shukatsu: End of Life Planning Seminars, BTSD
Sundays, 11:30 am, Obon Odori Dance Practice, BTSD
Wednesdays, 7 pm, Obon Odori Dance Practice, BTSD
August 2025
5th, Tuesday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Club Kiku Fitness Class at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
12th, Tuesday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Club Kiku Fitness Class at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
19th, Tuesday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Club Kiku Fitness Class at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
20th, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
26th, Tuesday, 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Club Kiku Fitness Class at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
September 2025
17th, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
27th, Saturday, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, Shukatsu: End of Life Planning Seminars, BTSD
29th, Monday, 10:00 am, Elder Fraud Awareness Presentation at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
October 2025
18th, Saturday, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Kiku Cooking at Garden Villas, KIKU & POVUCC
November 2025
2nd, Sunday, Taiko workshops, 9 am youth, 12 pm adults, BTSD
9th, Sunday, Dream of Niwa Wedding Expo, JFG
19th, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
22nd, Saturday, Shukatsu: End of Life Planning Seminars, BTSD
December 2025
17th, Wednesday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm, Club Kiku at POVUCC, KIKU & POVUCC
Ongoing Events
Every Tuesday and Friday, Kiku Bento program at Garden Villas Apartments in Chula Vista
Every Tuesday, Kiku Bento program at POVUCC in Clairemont