Japanese Americans' Care Fund

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★VA USED BOOK SALE📖📚Date&Time：11/8(Sun) 11:00am - 1:00pm  (Rain or Shine)Location：JACF VA Office and Library
Click here for details.＊Cash only — $1 for two (2) books.Only bills of $20 or less will be accepted. (Bills over $20 and coins cannot be accepted.)＊As a special service, library books will also be available for checkout.＊There will also be a kids’ corner and a variety of food for sale, including Ohagi, Sakura Mochi, and Takoyaki.

★In-Person Seminar Invitation: Everything You Need to Know About Medicare Enrollment & RenewalAre you ready to learn about the basics of Medicare—the U.S. government health insurance program for seniors—and the key points you need to know during the current Open Enrollment Period? This seminar will provide easy-to-understand explanations of how Medicare works, crucial tips for the renewal process, and real-life case studies from actual consultations.Key Topics:　1. Medicare Basics　　　　　　　2. Medicare Enrollment and Election Periods　　　　　　　3. Understanding the Differences Between Medicare PlansThis seminar is ideal for:1. Individuals aged 65 and older who are currently enrolled in Medicare (including those who have deferred enrollment).2. Individuals aged 60 to 64 who are preparing to apply for Medicare.3. Individuals under 60 who want to learn the overview of Medicare to support their parents or relatives.
 Date & Time:11/13(Fri), 11:00 am - 12:30 pm • Location: CARE Fund VA Library• Speaker: Keiko Kawano, FACHE, MHA 
　　　　　(Click here for Speaker Bio)• Registration: Click here• Details: Click here for more details.

📢 Announcement: Please note that the VA Senior Salon for this coming November has been canceled due to scheduling circumstances. We appreciate your kind understanding. The next session is scheduled for Friday, December 11. We look forward to seeing you there if your schedule permits!

★Care Fund Friday 🌱 
   Topic: ① Books and Movies to Enjoy on Autumn Evenings
                   ② Better Sleep, Better Health
　Date & Time: Nov 6 (F) 7:00pm-8:30pm, 
                                                          8:30-9:00(free conversation)
    Place: Online Zoom 
(The zoom link will be sent the day before the event)      
   Contact: mdlibrary@jacarefund.org
If you are attending for the first time, please register by email at least four days before the event. Please enter “Friday Gathering” in the subject line. Details here

★ The Bilingual Ending Notebook(from Helpline)📒
In response to many requests from members with family and relatives in both Japan and the U.S., Care Fund has created a bilingual (Japanese/English) Ending Notebook. While many ending notebooks are commercially available or published by local governments, one presented in both Japanese and English is quite rare.  This 46-page booklet covers a wide range of essential topics—from critical end-of-life information to a personal history section—designed for ease of use and clarity.  The price is $10 per copy (plus shipping if mailed).If you would like to order a copy, please click here.

★Children's Storytime 🧸
* VA library : 1st Tuesday of every month
Theme: Autumn
Date&Time：11/10(Tue) 10:10AM - 10:50AMLocation：VA Library
Please see deetails here

* MD library: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Date & Time: 11/11 (Wed) 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
 (Please note that time schedule is different for Nov. 2026)
Location: MD Library
The craft for October is "autumn wreath" .
Please see details her

★Senior Wellness Program☘️Theme :  Travel Date & Time:  11/20 (Fri) 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: ZOOMIf this is your first time joining us via Zoom, please let us know by Tuesday, November 17, so that we can assist you with the connection.  Please send us an email or by phone at 240-705-4289. Please note: The program will be conducted in Japanese.

★ ️ Helpline ❤️
  A Care Fund provides support to those in need among the Japanese and Japanese American residents of the greater Washington DC area. Our helpline is a place you can call and share your problems in Japanese to our volunteer team. If you would like to talk to the Help Line, please contact us at sodan@jacarefund.org  or  703-256-5223.