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News and Events

• Build Your Future Over Breakfast
  A free presentation to help Nikkei Concerns’ friends and supporters prepare for future financial needs!

  Featuring information on the Basics of Estate Planning, including:
  · Basic Estate Planning Documents
  · Important Decision Makers
  · Important Estate Planning Concepts
  · Resource Materials

A delicious continental breakfast will be served.

Saturday, September 25, 2004
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Midori Community Room, Midori Condominium
1515 E. Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98122

Space is very limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to Sara Oshikawa-Clay at (206) 726-6522 or sarao@nikkeiconcerns.org.

• Nikkei Concerns 4th Annual Founders Golf Benefit raised over $50,000

  More than 150 golfers and other supporters helped raise more than $50,000 during the 4th Annual Founders Golf Benefit held recently at the Mill Creek Country Club. The Golf Tournament is one of Nikkei Concerns largest fundraising events made possible by the generous support of nearly 100 sponsors and in-kind donors, which included Mulvanny G2 Architecture, the event’s title sponsor for a third consecutive year. Nikkei Concerns is thankful to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers and golfers who helped make the tournament a success again this year.
  For results and photos, please click here.

• 24th Annual South China Dinner a success in new location
  
  Members of the community turned out in strong numbers and with hearty appetites for the annual fundraising dinner hosted by Perry Ko’s South China Restaurant. About $15,000 was raised for the Generations of Caring Endowment Campaign, which ensures high-quality, compassionate elder care for generations to come. The event’s success was due largely to the hard work of nearly 100 volunteers, Nikkei Concerns board and staff members, and the South China Restaurant staff who took dinner orders, cooked food, bussed tables, washed dishes and served diners. Thank you to everyone who helped support this event.

• Transition to a simpler lifestyle - Free downsizing workshop!

  Learn from experts how to easily move to a smaller, lower-maintenance residence with minimal stress.
  Saturday, September 18th, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
  Saturday, October 16th, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
  Saturday, November 6th, 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
  
  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.

• Special offer at the Midori Condos!

  Receive a free Wellness Package (with a Midori condo purchase): Six months of unlimited Nikkei Horizons classes and a $60 gift certificate towards Nikkei Horizons tour. Contact the listing agents at midori@windermere.com for more details.

Seattle Keiro

• Wish list for Seattle Keiro

  • Chinese movies
  • Vietnamese movies
  • DVD player

Nikkei Manor and Kokoro Kai

• Nikkei Manor Summer Festival

  Sunday, August 29th from 2 - 4 p.m.
  Celebrate with residents and staff at Nikkei Manor's first ever Summer Festival, with dancing, games, tours and plenty of food.
  For more information, please call (206) 726-6460 or email billc@nikkeiconcerns.org

• Nikkei Manor has studio apartments available.

  Besides a comfortable and private apartment, residents will enjoy three daily meals, round-the-clock staffing, recreation/activity program, housekeeping and assistance with personal care. Contact Bill Colter at (206) 726-6467 or billc@nikkeiconcerns.org for more information.

• Kokoro Kai Wish List:
  
  Kokoro Kai /Nikkei Manor Birthday Party student entertainers wanted for August 25 and September 29. (music, dancing, magic, etc.) Please contact Naoko Ulstein and (206) 726-6474 or naokou@nikkeiconcerns.org

KIDcare
www.seattlekidcare.org

• KIDcare is now enrolling for the 2004-05 school year and has openings for children 3 to5 years old. For more information about becoming a part of our intergenerational early learning center, please contact Marie Leiper at (206) 726-6502 or mariel@seattlekidcare.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Nikkei Horizons

• Upcoming Tours
  Explore Oregon - We have only two spaces left in this fabulous 3-night/4-day trip through Oregon! Highlights include an Amtrak train ride to Eugene, Crater Lake National Park, and the Columbia Gorge Hotel.
  9 a.m. (Sun)-6 p.m. (Wed), Sun., Aug. 15-Wed., Aug. 18, $559 pp/double; $715 single (Includes train and motorcoach transportation, 3-night's accommodation, three breakfasts, three dinners, and sightseeing.)
  
  Sail on the Schooner Mallory Todd - Enjoy a whole afternoon of sailing on this beautiful 65-foot custom-designed blue water yacht. A bento lunch will be provided.
  11:15a.m.-4:30p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, $68.
  
  
• Workshops
  Balance and Agility Workshop - Practice simple movements (including some fun samba dance steps!) to strengthen key muscle groups and improve agility and balance.
  Wed., July 28, Aug. 4 & 11, 1-2p.m. @ Seattle Buddhist Church(SBC) gym, $30
  
  Mosaic Treasure Stone - Make a beautiful mosaic wall plaque or garden stepping stone using simple and easy-to-learn techniques.
  10a.m.-3p.m., Sat., Aug. 14 @ SBC dining room, $45 (supplies included)
  
  Introduction to Noh Theater - This workshop will present an overview of the traditional Japanese performance art of Noh, including its history, structure and performance forces.
  5-7p.m., Mon., Aug. 23 @ Nikkei Manor (location changed), FREE! (with annual membership)

• New! Summer Workshops and Classes for KIDS!
  Kids Workshops
  Fun with Origami (for ages 5-9) - Thur., Aug. 19, 10-11:30 a.m. @ SBC, $15
  Let's Make Sushi! (for ages 10-16) - Thur., Aug. 19, 1-2:30 p.m. @ SBC, $15

  Kids Classes
  Beginning Japanese Language II (for ages 10-16) - Tue. & Thur., Aug. 3-26, 9:30-11 a.m. @ SBC, $40
  Beginning Hula Dance (for ages 10-16) - Tue. & Thur., Aug. 3-19, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. @ SBC, $30
  Remember! - Kids are exempt from quarterly registration fees.

• Volunteers Needed! - We're seeking tech savvy volunteers to offer their expertise to our seniors in need of computer assistance at home. If you're a computer wiz, and have a few hours a month to lend your expertise to a senior in need, please let us know. We're building a referral list now.

For questions or to register for a class or activity, please contact Nikkei Horizons at (206) 726-6469 or kirstenl@nikkeiconcerns.org.

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

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