Nikkei Concerns Express

Celebrating 120 Seasons: Nikkei Concerns 30th Anniversary Auction Celebration

• Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2005, at the Seattle Westin for this milestone with cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions. Olympic Gold Medalist Apolo Anton Ohno is serving as Honorary Event Chair and has prepared a special video greeting for the occasion.

  Thank you to our "All Seasons" Sponsors, Ayame Kai Guild, Doug's Lynnwood Mazda Hyundai Hummerand MulvannyG2 Architecture, for their generous support of our celebration.

  More information is available at www.nikkeiconcerns.org/120seasons.
  
  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 Roy Hayashi at (206) 498-4150 or e-mail at sroyhay@gte.net.

News and Events

• The 2005 Great Hawaii Getaway Raffle is bigger and better than ever. Two grand prize 8-day trips to Hawaii, plus other great prizes, offer many chances to win while supporting the programs of Nikkei Concerns, and the seniors and children whose lives will be enriched by these quality programs this year. Tickets are only $5 and are on sale now at Seattle Keiro, Nikkei Manor or from community volunteers and board members (call 206-726-6465 or e-mail emartin@nikkeiconcerns.org for more information). Drawing will be held July 21.

• The 25th Annual South China Benefit Dinner will be on Monday, July 11, 2005, 4-9 p.m. at the South China Restaurant (View map) in the Newport Hills neighborhood of Bellevue: 5606 119th Avenue SE, (425) 643-5085. You may dine in the restaurant, order take-out or have your meal delivered to Seattle Keiro or Nikkei Manor for pick-up (delivery meals must be paid for by NOON on July 11th.) Tickets are just $13 and are available at Seattle Keiro, Nikkei Manor or South China Restaurant beginning in early June. For more information, please contact Sara Oshikawa-Clay at (206)726-6522 or sarao@nikkeiconcerns.org.

• You are cordially invited to…
  Build Your Future Over Breakfast, a free presentation to help you prepare for your future financial needs! Saturday, June 4, 2005, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Featuring a seminar on Family Wealth Transfers by Naoko Huffman, CFP, Wealth Management Consulting, Bank of America Private Bank.

  Continental breakfast will be served. Space is limited, so please RSVP by June 3rdto Sara Oshikawa-Clay at (206) 726-6522 or sarao@nikkeiconcerns.org. Midori Community Room, Midori Condominiums, 1515 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122

• Help Nikkei Concerns serve our elders by donating items. Here are items to consider donating to help allay costs at Nikkei Concerns:
• 7 newer air conditioners (5 window mount and 2 freestanding) and oscillating fans
• 2 small refrigerators
• Bookshelves, or shelving materials (like boards and cinderblocks)
• More

Please see the sections below for program-specific needs and who to contact to donate. Thank you for your generosity.

• Residents and staff of Seattle Keiro skilled-nursing and Nikkei Manor assisted-living facilities participated in Celebrating Our Cultures Day on Tuesday, May 10. The day was celebrated with ethnic song, dance and food donated by Rhonda Smith, The Maneki Restaurant, Teapot Vegetarian House, Sun-Ya Seafood Restaurant, Moonlight Café, Delite Bakery and Foulee Deli. Thank you to everyone who participated and donated.

Ayame Kai News

• Thank you to all the shoppers, volunteers and donors who helped make the Rummage Sale last weekend a success!

• 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.

Volunteer opportunities

• We have a number of volunteer opportunities at all five programs, ranging from craft and outing volunteers to office help. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Volunteer Services Coordinator Amy French at (206) 726-7830 or e-mail at afrench@nikkeiconcerns.org.

Seattle Keiro

• Wishlist items -
  • DVD recorder
  • New digital camera for 2nd floor resident services
  • Bingo prizes (small items like scarves, costume jewelry, stuffed animals, small ornaments, etc.)
  • More

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

Nikkei Manor and Kokoro Kai

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

• 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 to donate for the Vehicle Donations program.)
• More

Please call Kokoro Kai Manager Naoko Ulstein at (206) 726-6474 or email naokou@nikkeiconcerns.org to donate any of these items. Thank you.

KIDcare

• Open Enrollment at KIDcare - call (206) 726-6502 to enroll your child in KIDcare for the upcoming school year.

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

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