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When ACC was founded in 1972, K.W. was a 43-year-old investigative reporter for The Sacramento Union. He wrote a series of articles about Leo Goto’s pioneering efforts to build a Japanese community and cultural center in Sacramento. This helped Leo galvanize community support and incorporate the Japanese Community Center of Sacramento Valley (JCC), which today is ACC Senior Services.

After three years of diverse programming at no cost to participants, ACC will be reinstating class charges starting on March 1, 2024. It’s not a decision we take lightly, because we know how important it is to have fun, meaningful social interactions accessible in our community.

ACC kicked off the Holidays on December 5, 2023, with their ACC Holiday Party. More than 150 revved up partygoers converged on the ACC main campus for food, dancing, and holiday cheer. The ambiance was nothing short of enchanting with festive decorations, lively music and delicious food.

Sean Hidalgo is the Classes Manager for ACC Senior Services. He runs the studio that makes all of ACC’s livestreaming classes and workshops possible. Since the start of the pandemic, he’s produced thousands of online sessions, helping those isolated at home stay connected.

Health care is something talked about all the time, usually in the context of disease, illness, or injury. Social care refers to addressing people’s non-medical needs that have consequences on health. It may seem like a lower priority for many people because, if you are in pain, you’re going to see a doctor about it.

As I reflect on this past year as the Acting ACC President and CEO for ACC Senior Services and Meals on Wheels (MoW) by ACC, I want to thank all the managers and staff for their unwavering support.

The ACC Mah Jong Club meetings Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at ACC. The seven tables fill up quickly. The ladies and a few men settle down in groups of four. Once the “MJ” tiles are “washed,” the game is on! The clicking of tiles is mixed in with laughter and whispers about who makes the best dim sum pastry and the old neighborhood gossip that happened 50 years ago!

As someone whose career is deeply rooted in the well-being and healthcare of individuals, my journey into the world of senior care began at ACC Bingo, which meets every Friday. More than a year ago, I began as a player and then as an emcee and caller. It was an unexpected yet incredibly rewarding detour in my career as a dental practice consultant.