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Announcements

• Nikkei Concerns is grateful to be the recipient of a grant from the Employees Community Fund (ECF) of Boeing Puget Sound. Recently, the ECF generously donated $36,440 to be used towards the purchase of 25 beds for use in Seattle Keiro skilled nursing facility.

  The Employees Community Fund helps non-profit organizations purchase tangible items that directly benefit clients. Residents at Seattle Keiro will enjoy new state-of-the-art beds that will maximize their comfort and safety thanks to the ECF donation. Thank you to all the kind and caring employees of Boeing who donated to the Employees Community Fund.

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Upcoming Events

• Free downsizing workshop!

  Transition to a simpler lifestyle. Learn from experts how to easily move to a smaller, lower-maintenence residence with minimal stress.
  Saturday, June 19th, 10 am—12 pm
  
  In the Community Room at the Midori Condominiums 1515 E. Yesler Way. Please RSVP at least two days prior to the seminar at (206) 726-6516 or Midori@windermere.com.

• 24th Annual South China Dinner
  The tradition continues at the new South China Restaurant

  Date: Monday, July 12, 2004
  Time: 4-9-PM

  Please join us for the 24th Annual South China Dinner to benefit the Nikkei Concerns “Generation of Caring” Endowment Campaign. Our thanks to the Ko family for their continued support of Nikkei Concerns.
  $12.00 per ticket, available at Seattle Keiro and Nikkei Manor. For more information, please call (206) 323-7100.

  New location: Newport Hills
  5606 119th Ave SE, Suite A
  Bellevue, WA 98006

• Attention Golfers! Time is running short - Register today!

  Nikkei Concerns 4th Annual Founders’ Golf Tournament
  Mill Creek Country Club, Mill Creek, WA
  Monday, June 28, 2004
  12:00 Noon Shotgun Start

  For more information , please call (206) 323-7100, or log onto www.nikkeiconcernsgolf.org
  

Seattle Keiro

• Call for Volunteers- currently, we have needs in the recreation services/activity departments on both the 2nd and 3rd floors of Seattle Keiro during the weekday and over the weekends.

To volunteer, please contact, Lil Hayashi at (206)726-6461 or email at lillianh@nikkeiconcerns.org

Nikkei Manor

• Call for Volunteers: Gardening volunteers, intergenerational activity volunteers, walking buddies, current event volunteers.

• Wish List: Small shovels, potting table, bingo prizes, laminate sheets, construction paper
  

Please contact Naoko Ulstein at (206) 726-6474 or naokou@nikkeiconcerns.org to volunteer or donate.

KIDcare

The Class of 2004 is graduating! The ceremony is on Friday, June 18, 2004 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Kawabe Memorial House, 221 18th Ave S, Seattle. “Magic by Dean,” will be part of our special program. Mr. Dean is a professional magician and illusionist.

Nikkei Horizons

Upcoming Tours
Tsubaki Grand Shrine and Lunch in Snohomish - Receive a special ceremony for purification and health.
Tuesday, June 1, 9a.m.-4p.m., $59

Late Spring Hike to Talapus Lake- Four-mile round trip hike through the Cascade Mountains
Thursday, June 17, 9:30a.m.-5p.m., $25

Upcoming Workshops
Preserve Your Memories in Creative Albums - with Jane Uyeta
Wednesday, May 26, 10a.m.-12p.m., $30 (includes Creative Memories photo album)

CD Burners and Scanners - with Joe Ike
Wednesday, June 9, 9a.m.-12p.m., $15

Other Upcoming Activities
BRANSON AT CHRISTMAS - We're putting together a tour to Branson, MO for the holidays, probably in early December. If you're interested, let us know and we'll put you on the priority list for information.

Contact Nikkei Horizons at (206) 726-6469 or klutes@nikkeiconcerns.org for more information.

Nikkei Concerns is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
Seattle Keiro | Nikkei Manor | Kokoro Kai | Nikkei Horizons | KIDcare
1601 East Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-7100
www.nikkeiconcerns.org