Nikkei Concerns Express

Celebrating 120 Seasons: Nikkei Concerns 30th Anniversary Auction Celebration — Saturday, October 1, 2005

You can now register for this spectacular event ONLINE. Visit the updated website for frequent updates on event details, auction items and sponsorship information.

News and Events

• LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY! --The 25th Annual South China Benefit Dinner will be held 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. IMPORTANT!: All delivery requests to Seattle Keiro or Nikkei Manor must have their full payment with tickets and delivery location preference to the Seattle Keiro or Nikkei Manor front desks by noon on July 11th.

  Tickets are just $13 and are now available at Seattle Keiro, Nikkei Manor or South China Restaurant. For more information, please contact Sara Oshikawa-Clay at (206) 726-6522 or sarao@nikkeiconcerns.org.

• The 2005 Great Hawaii Getaway Raffle: Tickets are still available to win two grand-prize 8-day trips to Hawaii, plus other great prizes. Your raffle ticket purchase supports the programs of Nikkei Concerns, and the seniors and children whose lives are enriched by these quality programs. 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.

• Read the Summer 2005 edition of the Tayori and the Nikkei Horizons schedule.

• Help Nikkei Concerns serve our elders by donating items. Here are items to consider donating to help allay costs at Nikkei Concerns:
• Computers, monitors and printers (call IT department at (206) 726-6551 for specifications.)
• Office Chairs
• More

Call (206) 323-7100 to donate. Please see the sections below for program-specific needs and who to contact to donate those items. Thank you for your generosity.

Volunteer opportunities

• You can help! We have many 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

• This summer we will be focusing on the more traditional meaning of Bon Odori. Instead of hosting our annual Summer Fest, we will be escorting residents to Seattle Buddhist Church's Bon Odori, held on Saturday, July 16th, 4 -10 p.m. and Sunday, July 17th, 3 - 8 p.m. Family members are encouraged to join in and celebrate with residents at the church's festivities.

  Please contact the Activities Directors for more information or if you would like to accompany residents:
  Shigeko Farhat, 2nd Floor Activity Director ---- (206) 726-6493
  Komayo Spahr, 3rd Floor Activity Director ---- (206) 726-6492.

• Wishlist items -
  • Kitchen cabinets
• Patio umbrellas for Keiro patio
• Cushions for patio furniture
• 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 Bill Colter, Director, Assisted Living, at (206) 726-6467 or billc@nikkeiconcerns.org to schedule a tour.

• Wishlist Items:
• Water bottles for outings or bottled water
• Plastic chest (8 drawers or less/ wheeled or not.)
• 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 Donation program.)
• More

Please call Kokoro Kai Manager Naoko Ulstein at (206) 726-6474 or e-mail 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. Please forward this e-mail to anyone who would like to enroll their child in a quality, culturally-enriched child care program.

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

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