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Nikkei Horizons Welcomes New Manager
Kaori HigashinoPlease join us in welcoming Kaori Higashino to our Nikkei Concerns family. As the past Program Coordinator at SE Seattle Senior Center and prior to that as an intern at the Wallingford Senior Center, Kaori brings a wealth of experience in development, leadership, interpersonal skills and knowledge required to lead our ever popular and growing program.

Kaori came to Seattle in December of 1999 from Osaka, Japan. She received her degree in Social Services from Evergreen State College and holds an AAS degree in graphic design from Seattle Central Community College. She is also familiar to many staff and residents, especially at Nikkei Manor where she volunteered to design and produce the program brochure for Nikkei Horizons in 2001. Kaori also volunteered for Kokoro Kai for a year and a half before becoming an activity assistant for Nikkei Manor.

We welcome Kaori to her new role at Nikkei Concerns!

Mochitsuki 2005Visitors & Friends Make Life Brighter for Seattle Keiro Residents
December 28th was a fun filled day. Thank you to Ul Singers for their performances at Seattle Keiro and Nikkei Manor. Also, to Yoshi Mamiya, the Mamiya family and the many volunteers, thank you for the Mochitsuki event at Seattle Keiro. The Mamiya family has been instrumental in preserving and sharing this tradition with the residents, staff, volunteers and community at Seattle Keiro. They bring an essential element of welcoming the New Year to us. Thank you!
Build Your Future Over Breakfast
You are cordially invited to...
A FREE session to help you prepare for your future financial needs!

Featuring a presentation on Estate Planning Basics by Akane Suzuki, Attorney, Garvey Schubert Barer

Do you need information on estate planning to help you and your family plan for the future? Do you want to know about the basic estate planning documents and the important decision makers? If so, this event is for you!

Topics include:

  • What is estate planning?
  • What do I need to do to protect my loved ones?
  • Do I need to worry about estate tax?
  • Who can act for me if I am incapacitated?

Saturday, January 28, 2006     9:00-10:30 a.m.
Midori Community Room, Midori Condominiums
1515 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122

A delicious continental breakfast will be served.

There are just a few spaces left so please RSVP by noon, Friday, January 27th to: Sara Oshikawa-Clay at 206-726-6522 or sarao@nikkeiconcerns.org

Nikkei Concerns

MAJOR GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL FUND
Thank You to Our Annual Fund Donors for These New Gifts! (As of 1/13/06)
The benefits of your generous gifts are immediate for our elders. Thank you.

$1,000-$2,499

  • Koke and Ruth Oda
  • Haruo Ogawa
  • Rick and Karen Okabe

$500-$999

  • Frank and June Hori
  • Japanese Presbyterian Church
  • Yuri Nakata

Generations of Caring

MAJOR GIFTS TO THE GENERATIONS OF CARING FUND
Thank You to an Endowment Fund Donor for This New Gift! (As of 1/13/06)
This gift will ensure that Nikkei Concerns will continue to provide the highest quality services to our beloved elders for many years to come! Thank you.

Keitaro & Ichi Mukasa, Thomas Mukasa, and Bette N. Mukasa Endowment
$100,000-$249,000

  • Chieko Mukasa
  • George Mukasa

Kelly K. Yamada and Dexter K. Yamada Endowment
$10,000-$24,999

  • Sallie Yamada
Ayame Kai Guild

SUPPORT AYAME KAI FUNDRAISERS & YOU'LL SUPPORT OUR ELDERS!
These fundraising efforts directly benefit the residents and participants of Nikkei Concerns' programs. These items are available for sale at the reception counter of Seattle Keiro and selected items are available at Nikkei Manor.

  • 2006 Entertainment Coupon Book – Hurry! We're Almost Sold Out!
 $30
  • 14 k gold tsuru (crane) pendant
 $68
  • "Ichiro on Ichiro" book
 $23
  • 30th Anniversary custom crafted kimono vase
 $75

WISHLIST ITEMS

Thank You for Making Our Wishes Come True!
Your donation makes a positive difference in supporting our elders. To donate, please call 206-323-7100. To every individual, business and corporation…thank you for your support!

Our Current Wish List:

  • Kokoro Kai participants are hoping for Japanese fabric or furoshiki (chirimen type). Your gift encourages creativity and learning.
  • Nikkei Manor residents are wishing for DVD players (either player or a player with a recording system in it).
  • The gardens will bloom for the residents of Nikkei Manor...they'd like to plant dahlia tubers. Also spring flower plants for their garden and planters would be wonderful!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE....VOLUNTEER TODAY!

Volunteers have the opportunity to enrich the lives of our residents and program participants. Are you interested or do you know anyone who may want to join us? We'd love to have:

  • Licensed beautician volunteers to cut & style residents' hair
  • Volunteer drivers for van or bus (commercial driver's license required for bus drivers) to take residents on outings
  • Resident companion volunteers to build friendships with residents
  • Office volunteers
  • Volunteer entertainers or musicians
  • Volunteer translators for Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese
To volunteer, please call Amy French at 206-726-7830 or afrench@nikkeiconcerns.org.

Nikkei Horizons

PLACES TO SEE, THINGS TO DO WITH NIKKEI HORIZONS

TOURS

Lunch Bunch
It's time for another fun outing. In January, friends and participants of Nikkei Horizons joined together for a great lunch getaway at The Pink Door which we planned especially for you. Now it's your turn. The group decides where to dine from a list of options presented by your escort. Let your taste buds decide! Enjoy the company, sightsee and possibly shop along the way.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006......10:45 a.m.-2 p.m.

"My Furry Valentine" Cat Show
Attention all cat lovers. You'll see up to 40 different breeds at Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion, ranging from shorthairs to longhairs and alley cats to pedigrees. Between the competitions, wander through the exhibition areas to meet the cats and owners. After the show, have lunch at Aki Bistro, a new Japanese restaurant in the International District.
Saturday, February 11, 2006......9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
$38 includes transportation, cat show entrance and lunch

WORKSHOPS
Beginning Bonsai
A hands-on workshop. Work on a small tree to create a beginning bonsai and learn the process for keeping the tree healthy. You'll need a clean sharp pair of hand shears, preferably sharp pointed, a pair of pliers, a wire cutter and any other tools you think are appropriate. Glenn Gardner has been active in Bonsai for more than 25 years during which time he has studied with local artists and worked in a Bonsai nursery.
Thursday, February 9, 2006......1-4 p.m.

Suminagashi
This is the ancient Japanese art of ink marbling on paper. Learn the history and techniques of this unique art form from artists Ellen Ito and Nicholas Nyland. You'll need a 9"x13" baking dish and sumie or watercolor brushes if you have them.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006......9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Send registration and payment for all activities to: Nikkei Horizons, 700 6th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104. E-mail Nikkei Horizons for more information.
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1601 East Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-7100

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