SUPPORT: Opening Our Doors to Others

Little Tokyo Service Center

Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) is a multi-purpose social service agency that provides counseling/case management, housing, transportation, translation, consumer education, and health education. Besides the groups meeting at Centenary, LTSC also sponsors many other support groups in the Los Angeles area. For more information, please contact the Little Tokyo Service Center at (213) 473-1602.

Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers

Conducted in both Japanese and English, participants support each other by learning better ways to take care of loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, providing emotional support and also sharing information on the illness, care giving and stress management. Meetings are two Thursdays a month from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

If interested, please contact the Little Tokyo Service Center at (213) 473-1602.

Cancer Support Group

This LTSC support group meets on two Wednesdays a month at 10:30 a.m. It gives participants an opportunity to share information and provides emotional and social support for caregivers, families, and cancer patients.

If interested, please contact the Little Tokyo Service Center at (213) 473-1602.

Crafts Class

This Adult Education class meets on Thursday afternoons from 1:15-3:15. Under the guidance of instructor Reiko Nakano, participants create beautiful Fimo jewelry, cards, knickknacks and holiday items.

If interested, please contact Reiko Nakano or the Roosevelt High School Adult Education Office.

Choral Arts L.A.

Choral Arts L.A. focuses on the music of Japan; however, its repertoire includes international songs. Choral Arts L.A. performs at the Japanese Retirement Home, community organizations, churches and at various civic functions. The group meets every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

If interested, please contact Richard Momma.

Karate Class

Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu of Little Tokyo is a non-commercial dojo, training in a familial, non-competitive atmosphere. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

For more information, go to the website, www.shorinryula.com and if interested, please contact Art Ishii.

Nisei Week

Inaugurated in 1933 during the Depression years, this event draws business and tourism to Little Tokyo. For seven decades, participants and spectators have enjoyed the foods, crafts, cultural events, sports activities, parade and ondo (street dancing). Centenary serves as the site for the Baby Show and Parade Reception.

If interested, please contact Mark Nishinaka.