•   14 k. gold Tsuru (Crane) charm	$68
•   "Ichiro" on "Ichiro" book	$23
•   30th Anniversary Custom Crafted Kimono Vase	$75

Are you confused by all the changes to the Federal estate tax rules? Do you know the laws in Washington State and how they could affect you? In this session, we will review the basics of both Federal and State estate taxes. We will also discuss the basics of Credit Shelter Trusts and Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) Trusts, two arrangements for those with larger estates. Join us for this interactive, informative session that will help make the estate planning process easier for you and your loved ones.

Saturday, April 29, 2006
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Midori Community Room, Midori Condominiums
1515 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122
(Entrance to the Midori Community Room is located immediately west of the Seattle Keiro front entrance on 16th Avenue South. Enter through the wooden gate.)

A delicious continental breakfast will be served.

Space is limited, so please RSVP by Wednesday, April 26 to: Sara Oshikawa-Clay at 206-726-6522 or sarao@nikkeiconcerns.org

MAJOR GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL FUND
Thank You to Our Annual Fund Donors for These New Gifts! (As of 3/15/06)
Your generous gifts will immediately impact the health and happiness of our elders. A very special thank you to Ayame Kai Guild for funding over $50,000 worth of 2006 wish list items. Residents and participants of our programs will enjoy new rehab equipment, a new laptop with wireless internet, craft & music supplies just to name a few items. Thank you!!

MAJOR GIFTS TO THE GENERATIONS OF CARING FUND
Thank You to Our Endowment Fund Donors for These New Gifts! (As of 3/15/06)
These gifts will ensure that Nikkei Concerns will continue to provide the highest quality services to our beloved elders for many years to come! Thank you.

$1,000-$2,499

• Richard and Kathryn Miyauchi Advised Fund in memory of Michael, their son
• Ann and Ron Wentzke for the Marion K. Takisaki Endowment Fund

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? Nikkei Concerns has immediate needs for these volunteers:

• Volunteer van drivers are needed on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to transport residents to and from ceramic outings.
• Our Rehab Department welcomes volunteers who are able to escort residents from resident floors to the Rehab room.

DON'T MISS OUT…REGISTER EARLY!

PLEASE Register Early for Spring Quarter 2006
Spring quarter 2006 will start on Monday, April 10. Please register for tours, workshops and classes as soon as you receive the Nikkei Horizons' schedule. All Nikkei Horizons' participants and members should receive the Tayori with the schedule enclosed. If you don't receive the schedule by the last week of March, please contact Kaori at khigashino@nikkeiconcerns.org or 206-726-6469. The schedule is available at both Seattle Keiro and Nikkei Manor.

• 10 am-3:30 pm, Sunday, April 23
Guided Tour: SBC/PL (Limit: 22)
$135 (includes transportation, brunch and ballet ticket)
*No Refunds after April 6*

LUNCH BUNCH
Join us once a month for lunch in the fine company of your Nikkei Horizons comrades. These outings are a fun way to stay connected with your peers and try new and different restaurants around Puget Sound. Often there's a little time for shopping or sightseeing along the way, as well. The first outing is decided for you, and the last two will be decided by the group from a list of options presented by your escort. Price includes transportation and lunch for your escort and driver (this is a necessary adjustment from last quarter). Participants pay for their own meal. You may join us for all three outings, or just one or two, but be sure to let us know on your registration form which dates you'll attend. Our first lunch will be at Tuna House Japanese Cuisine, near Bellevue Community College, serving fresh and fantastic Japanese food.

• 10:45 am-2 pm, Wednesdays, April 26, May 24, June 28
Guided Tour: SBC/PL (Limit: 22)
$15 per outing/$40 for all (includes transportation and escort and driver lunch)

SKAGIT RIVER RANCH AND LA CONNER QUILTS
Organic meats and produce are gaining in popularity due to their higher nutritional value and proven health benefits. Skagit River Ranch is a small, family–owned "Certified Organic" farm in Skagit Valley where one family has dedicated 15 years to providing the best-tasting organic beef, pork, chicken and fresh eggs. On this unique outing we will participate in an Organic Educational Tour and enjoy lunch on the ranch. The Vojkovich Family (George, Eiko & Nichole) will provide and host a BBQ lunch just for us using their award-winning 100% organic products! Later, you may want to purchase your own 100% organic food from the gift shop to take home with you. After lunch we'll visit the La Conner Quilt Museum and take a look at the Hawaiian Quilt Inspirations Show, an exhibit of quilts by Hawaiian native, Patricia Lei Murray.

• 8:30am-4 pm, Thursday, April 27
Guided Tour: SBC/PL (Limit: 22)
$52 (includes transportation, lunch, and museum entrance)

• 12:30-1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 18 at KMH
Instructor: Cynthia Ellison
Limit: 15
Tuition: FREE! (open to the public)

DEALING WITH HEARING LOSS
Michele Hillard, Licensed Audiologist from The Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center will join us on this day to address the issue of hearing loss. The goal of this workshop is to provide information about how we hear, the psychological effects of hearing loss, and how to maximize communication. This workshop will help you understand hearing loss and its impact on the hard of hearing individual as well as their friends and family. It will also include tips for facilitating communication and a discussion on solutions for coping with communication breakdowns.

• 11 am-12 pm, Wednesday, April 19 at Midori Condos
Instructor: Michele Hillard
Limit: 18
Tuition: FREE! (with annual membership)

MEMORY, AGING & ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Is memory loss "normal" as we age? What are some of the common causes of memory problems? What does research show that may help prevent or reduce memory loss? Dr. G. Stennis Watson will address these and other important questions. Dr. Watson has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, with a specialty in neuropsychology. He conducts research on Alzheimer's disease at the Memory Wellness Program of the University of Washington and VA Medical Center.

• 1:30-2:30 pm, Friday, April 21 at Seattle Keiro
Instructor: G. Stennis Watson, Ph.D.
Limit: 20
Tuition: FREE! (with annual membership)