Nisei Ski Club

by Joel Hayashida, Board Member

Join the NSC for a late spring Bay Area hike at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore, and continue the fun by strolling the Downtown Livermore district “après hike” and explore the shops, brewpubs, and eateries led by former NSC President, Joel Hayashida.  We will follow a mostly level (50’ elevation gain) ~3.25-mile loop following the Winery Trail/Loop.  Along the way, we will see late spring flowers, trees, a stream, and perhaps wildlife!  Park at the Wetmore trailhead.  The parking fee is $5 per vehicle and the kiosk accepts major credit cards and cash.  Bring: hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, water…  Downtown activity will be ad hoc but with a plan.

Saturday, May 25 2024 (Meet at @9AM): Sycamore Grove Park & Downtown Livermore

by Roland Lee, Board Member

Join Nisei Ski Club for bike ride around the Tiburon Loop on Saturday, June 15th, 2024

Bike riders are welcome to join the event. If you are not planning to ride, you can visit the 24th Annual Tiburon Classic & Exotic car show. There is also a Museum on the water front walkway path at the end of the car show. http://tiburonclassiccarshow.com/home/

The NSC bike ride, car show, 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 June, 12
Please let us know if you are a Bike Rider or Non-Bike Rider.
Email to Roland Lee Tiburonloop@niseiskiclub.org

See the attaché Flyer below –

by Jeanne Katsuro, Vice President

We have 27 people going on the Eastern Canada / Niagara Falls Trip on October 11 – 19, 2024

Currently, the Travel Agency Collette has completely filled the remainder of the trip for a total of 44 people.

We can start a Wait List if you are interested. We will contact you if any Nisei Members needs to cancel. Please email me Jeanne Katsuro – classicrock570@aol.com

The Eastern Canada/Niagara Falls itinerary can be found here http://2024-Collette-Canada-Information-page-1-of-4D

Next Year October 2025 – Japan: Past and Present Fun Vacation. Keep October Open. Dates and prices is TBA. See the itinerary below.

I hope to see you on our Fun Vacations in the Future!

Take Care,

Jeanne

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

Summer is just around the corner. Here is a dish that’s going to be a hit of any pot luck or picnic. Its cool, refreshing and easy to make. Try it out.

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

Preparation time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp. sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 ½ Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsps. prepared chili sauce with garlic (Lee Kum Kee brand is recommended)
• 1 – 16 oz. package of Chinese noodles or vermicelli
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick sized strips

1. Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until tender, but still firm (al dente)

2. Drain. Rinse under cold water to cool: drain well.

3. Transfer to bowl. Toss with 1 Tbsp. sesame oil.

4. Add green onions, bell peppers and toss.

5. Add enough dressing to coat. Serve at room temperature.

6. The salad can be refrigerated.

Dressing:

Combine soy sauce, 2 Tbsp. sesame oil, vinegar vegetable oil, sugar and chili sauce in food processor or blender. Blend until well combined.

by Karen Soo, Newsletter Editor

Each May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month celebrates the culture and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islander Americans.

From parades to performances, AAPI Heritage Month is full of opportunities to learn more about the AAPI community.

In a speech on April 30, President Joe Biden reflected on the importance of AAPI Heritage Month.

“From Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders whose ancestors have called their lands home for hundreds of years, to Asian immigrants who have newly arrived and those whose families have been here for generations — AA and NHPI heritage has long been a part of the history of our great country and a defining force in the soul of our Nation,” he said.

“As artists and journalists, doctors and engineers, business and community leaders, and so much more, AA and NHPI peoples have shaped the very fabric of our Nation and opened up new possibilities for all of us.”

The month-long celebration is steeped in decades of history. Though the AAPI community has been honored in May since the 1970s, AAPI Heritage Month wasn’t recognized as an annual federal observance until 1992. Ahead of the May celebration, take a moment to learn more about AAPI Heritage Month, the holiday’s history, and how you can participate in the festivities.

“Altitude with Attitude”

Far West Ski Association’s 91^st Annual Convention will be held in Reno, Nevada, the “Biggest Little City in the World.”  Hosted by the Bay Area Snow Sports Council & Sierra League & Council, Far West is looking forward to coming back to Reno, Nevada, June 6-9, 2024.

https://www.fwsa.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=623165&module_id=660604

Debbie Stewart, FWSA, VP of Int’l Travel

Greetings!

Now that we’re approaching the end of ski season and are looking towards adventure travel…

We are still accepting registrations for the FWSA 2024 Africa trip…tell all your friends and come join us!

I have attached the flyer and registration packet.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

by Joel Hayashida, Board Member

Join the NSC for a late spring Bay Area hike at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore, and continue the fun by strolling the Downtown Livermore district “après hike” and explore the shops, brewpubs, and eateries led by former NSC President, Joel Hayashida.  We will follow a mostly level (50’ elevation gain) ~3.25-mile loop following the Winery Trail/Loop.  Along the way, we will see late spring flowers, trees, a stream, and perhaps wildlife!  Park at the Wetmore trailhead.  The parking fee is $5 per vehicle and the kiosk accepts major credit cards and cash.  Bring: hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, water…  Downtown activity will be ad hoc but with a plan.

Saturday, May 25 2024 (Meet at @9AM): Sycamore Grove Park & Downtown Livermore