Nikkei Concerns Express

Join us in Celebrating 120 Seasons: Nikkei Concerns 30th Anniversary Auction Celebration — Saturday, October 1, 2005 at the Westin Seattle.

Do you have a fabulous auction item that you'd like to donate? Donating a gift or a service will help us reach our goal of raising $350,000 for our elders. A wide range of items are welcome, from gift baskets and travel packages to homemade crafts and sports tickets and memorabilia.

Download an auction procurement form and be sure to turn in completed forms by August 15. For more information, please contact Roy Hayashi at (206) 498-4150 or e-mail at sroyhay@gte.net.

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News and Events

• 25th Annual South China Dinner a Huge Success - Due to generosity of the entire Ko Family, the South China Restaurant, its employees, and a crew of over 100 amazing board members and volunteers, this year’s benefit sold over 1,900 meals and grossed a record-breaking $25,000 for Nikkei Concerns! All net proceeds will directly benefit the Generations of Caring endowment which will provide a steady source of supplemental income to ensure that Nikkei Concerns can continue to carry out its mission well into the future.

  Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers and supporters. Your kindness has helped to create a better community for us all today and will help our beloved seniors enjoy many brighter tomorrows!

  If you have any questions or comments about this year’s event or have suggestions for the future, please contact Sara Oshikawa-Clay at (206) 726-6522 or sarao@nikkeiconcerns.org.

• The 2005 Great Hawaii Getaway Raffle: The Great Hawaii Getaway was a wonderful success thanks to the support of so many. We have raised $17,430 for our elders. Our top sellers were Jan Gokami: 310 tickets, Cindi Shiota: 203 tickets, Yuzo Tokita/Grace Fukutomi: 200 tickets, Kathy Hasegawa: 126 tickets and Harry Yoshimura: 110 tickets. Thank you so much for all of your support and for all you do to give our elders the very best! Thank you to the Ko Family/The South China Restaurant and Arata Nakamura/Maruta Shoten for allowing ticket sales at their businesses.

  Congratulations to the grand prize winners Amy Kato and Margaret Uchimura who each won trips to Hawaii. View the full list of prize winners here.

• Wishlist Items

  Help Nikkei Concerns serve our elders by donating items. Here are items to consider donating to help allay costs at Nikkei Concerns:

• Color printers
• CD burners

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 urgent volunteer needs,
  • Volunteer CDL Drivers wanted to drive residents and program participants for outings. We will train if willing to learn.
  • Volunteer Licensed Beauticians wanted for haircuts, wash & sets, perms for residents of Seattle Keiro.
  • Driver support volunteer (helping Kokoro Kai participants from their door to the bus and back)
  • Piano player for Kokoro Kai sing-alongs (Monday 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. and Wednesday 1:00 - 1:45 p.m.)

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 -
  • Kitchen cabinets for Seattle Keiro dining rooms
  • Patio umbrellas for Keiro patio
  • Cushions for patio furniture
  • More

Please call (206) 726-6492 to donate. Thank you!

Nikkei Manor and Kokoro Kai

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

• Wishlist Items:
• Electronic blood pressure cuffs
• Littman stethoscopes
• Pulse oximeter
• Water bottles, craft scissors, knitting needles (#10)
• Bingo prizes (pocket tissue, small dolls and ornamental items, hand lotion, shampoo, etc.)
• Flowers from your garden (for decorating dining room tables)

Please call Bill Colter at (206) 726-6467 or e-mail billc@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

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