Nikkei Concerns Express

News and Events

• SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 1, 2005
  Celebrating 120 Seasons - Nikkei Concerns 30th Anniversary Celebration and Auction at the Seattle Westin. Join us in celebration of this milestone with cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions.
  Call (206) 323-7100 for more information. If you are interested in being a sponsor, donating an auction item or volunteering for the event, please call (206) 726-6465 or e-mail elizabethm@nikkeiconcerns.org.

• Call for volunteers
  Nikkei Concerns needs volunteer drivers with current CDL verifications. Please contact Amy French if you can volunteer. Call (206) 726-7830 or e-mail at afrench@nikkeiconcerns.org.

Ayame Kai news

• Ayame Kai hosts their annual Rummage Sale, Saturday May 21st, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1427 South Main Street.

• Ayame Kai only has a couple 2005 Entertainment books remaining for sale. Only $30 - Get yours today! Plenty of Ichiro on Ichiro books are still available, for only $23. The books can be purchased at Seattle Keiro and Nikkei Manor reception desks or from Ayame Kai members. Proceeds benefit Nikkei Concerns. Please call (206) 323-7100 for more information.

• Easter's over but now what do you do with all those baskets? Donate them! Ayame Kai needs medium to large size baskets to package auction items for the 30th anniversary gala. Please drop off baskets at Seattle Keiro or Nikkei Manor. Thank you.

Midori news

• Midori Condos Open House - Every Sunday, from 1-4 p.m. at 1515 E. Yesler Way, across the street from Seattle Keiro. Come view the only condos in Seattle for adults age 55 and over. Only four units remaining! For more information, visit www.midoricondos.com or e-mail midori@windermere.com.

Seattle Keiro

• Wishlist items -
  • a DVD recorder
  • new digital camera for 2nd floor resident services
  • Bingo prizes (small items like scarves, costume jewelry, stuffed animals, small ornaments, etc.)
  • New pairs of socks for men/women
  • Kitchen cabinets and countertops
  • Office chair
  • File cabinets
  • 2 small refrigerators
  • Bookshelves

  Please call (206) 726-6492 if you have any of these items to donate. Thank you!

Nikkei Manor and Kokoro Kai

• Nikkei Manor has vacancies! Please contact Bill Colter, Nikkei Manor manager, at (206) 726-6467 or billc@nikkeiconcerns.org, to schedule a tour.

• Piano players, play for us! We are looking for volunteers to play piano for our residents. Please contact Naoko Ulstein if you'd like to share your talents. Call (206) 726-6474 or e-mail at naokou@nikkeiconcerns.org

• There will be a Mother's Day Piano Concert by Monica Ohuchi, student of The Julliard School Master's Program, May 7th, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Includes tea and cake, at Nikkei Manor, 1st Floor. Open to the public (small donations welcome). Please call (206) 726-6474 for more information. Parking is limited.

• Thank you to our Voice Library volunteers for visiting regularly with Nikkei Manor residents and reading in Japanese to them. Good job!

• We need culturally significant clothing for residents to wear (on loan) during our Celebration of Culture day on Tuesday, May 10th. The event takes place at 3:30 p.m. in the Kokoro Kai room and will feature international food and cultural performances by the staff of Nikkei Manor and Seattle Keiro. Please donate items at Nikkei Manor Reception.

• Wishlist Items:
• Mini Van - new or used one in good condition. (note: this is not for the Vehicle Donation program. Please call (206) 726-6550 if you have a vehicle you'd like to donate for that program)
• Music CDs - Japanese and American oldies are welcome.
• DVDs - movies in Japanese or English
• Waterbottles for summer month outings
• Doorbell chimes
• Embroidery thread and hoops.

Please call (206) 726-6474 or email naokou@nikkeiconcerns.org to donate any of these items. Thank you.

KIDcare

• KIDcare upcoming events include:
  Kodomonohi (Children’s Day), May 5th
  Cinco de Mayo, May 5th
  Field trip to Japanese Gardens, May 10th

• A big Thank you to Kazzie Kawachi for all of her hard work and dedication and re-entering KIDcare’s lost computer data!

• Wishlist items:
  • Waddler/Toddler-size sofa and/or chair
  • Toddler push toys
  • Large storage shed for outside equipment
  • Child-size mats and sheets

• KIDcare has openings in the 3-year-old classroom programs. Please contact Interim Director Suzanne Poole at (206) 726-6502 or spoole@nikkeiconcerns.org.

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