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IT'S BACK!
NIKKEI CONCERNS 5TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS' GOLF BENEFIT TOURNAMENT
11133 Des Moines Memorial Drive S., Seattle, WA 98168 For event information or to learn about donating raffle items or becoming a sponsor, please contact Lauree Seko at 206-883-2587 Click here for more details or to register You're cordially invited to... Build Your Future Over Breakfast
Featuring a presentation on
Do you need information on estate planning to help you and your family plan for the future? Do you want to know about the basic estate planning documents and the important decision makers? If so, this event is for you! Topics include:
Saturday, September 30, 2006
A delicious continental breakfast will be served. Space is limited, so please RSVP by September 22nd to Sara Oshikawa-Clay at 206-726-6522 or sarao@nikkeiconcerns.org WAYS TO DONATE TO NIKKEI CONCERNS Workplace Giving & Nikkei Concerns
On-Line Donations Available
 NIKKEI HORIZONS 15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION / HEALTH EXPO!
Mark your calendar and save the date! Japanese culture lessons with arts and crafts classes in the gymnasium will give you an opportunity to learn about Japanese customs and artwork. Exercise and dance instructors will demonstrate their specialties. In the classrooms on the second floor of the Memorial Hall will be health and wellness related workshops. Many community healthcare professionals and organizations will have booths set up to share useful information. Light refreshments will be provided for you to enjoy! For more information, please contact Kaori Higashino at 206-726-6469 or khigashino@nikkeiconcerns.org. OFFER A COMMUNITY SERVICE FORUM ON AGING Saturday, September 30, 2006, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Kawabe House 221 – 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98144 Do you have aging family members? Learn about housing options, caregiver support, financing, care options, senior services, end-of-life issues and final wishes. LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE! Call 206-322-4550 or e-mail Connie.Devaney@gmail.com with your RSVP. 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Annual Ayame Kai Holiday Craft Fair
Join your friends and the community at this much anticipated fundraiser to support the elders of Nikkei Concerns. The
aroma of warm, home baked apple pies will fill the air. Plus, you'll find an assortment of delicious Asian foods to buy. Do your holiday shopping as you visit the booths of crafters
and artists from Washington, Oregon, California and Canada. See you there!
SUPPORT AYAME KAI FUNDRAISERS & YOU'LL SUPPORT OUR ELDERS! The 2007 Entertainment Books have arrived and are on sale for $30 at Seattle Keiro and Nikkei Manor reception counters. These fundraising efforts directly benefit the residents and participants of Nikkei Concerns' programs. These items are available for sale at the reception counter of Seattle Keiro and selected items are available at Nikkei Manor. Visit our website to see pictures.
 MAJOR GIFTS TO NIKKEI CONCERNS
Annual $500-999
 MAJOR GIFTS TO THE GENERATIONS OF CARING FUND
$1,000-$2,499
THANK YOU FOR ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OUR ELDERS! A special thank you to the following individuals and organizations for donating their time and talents! Seattle Keiro, Kokoro Kai & Nikkei Manor Residents and Participants thank: Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church Choir Group; Forrest Ridge / Sacred Heart School Summer Service Program Participants; Garfield High School teacher, Marcus Tsutakawa, and the orchestra members for their rehearsal; Gunma Prefectural College of Health Science Students; Japanese International Baptist Church of Tacoma; Junior Ambassadors through International Friendship Association; Sakuma Farm; Adam Sedgley from the Audubon Society; Elmer Tazuma. Thank you to the following individuals for attending the Nikkei Manor Garden Party to clean up and beautify the garden for the residents! Mary Ann Arnone, Audrey Cooper, Don Cooper, Kiyomi Cooper, Michele Hamaker, Aya Hart, Troy Kirk, Jeanne McNae, Duane Riedesel, Michelle Sandoval, Misato Sandoval, Al Sican, Darlene Suyematsu, Danell Tobey, Sharon Watanabe, Shizue Watanabe, Fumi Yoshimoto. |
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| WISH LIST ITEMS
Your donation makes a positive difference in the lives of our elders. To donate, please call 206-323-7100. To every individual, business and corporation...thank you for your support! Our Current Wish List:
To see more items, click here Share Your Talents & Time – Volunteers Needed Seattle Keiro, Skilled Nursing Facility
Nikkei Manor, Assisted Living Community
Kokoro Kai, Adult Day Program
Nikkei Horizons, Continuing Education Program
You can make a difference in the lives of our elders. Volunteer today. Call Shoko Glover at Volunteer Services 206-726-7830. |
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PLACES TO SEE, THINGS TO DO WITH NIKKEI HORIZONS Nikkei Horizons Fall Schedule is coming up! Registration will start on Tuesday, September 5th. PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE!
Click here for the complete Nikkei Horizons Fall 2006 schedule. Send registration and payment for all activities to: Nikkei Horizons, 700 6th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104. E-mail Nikkei Horizons for more information. |
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| Nikkei Concerns
is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Seattle Keiro | Nikkei Manor | Kokoro Kai | Nikkei Horizons 1601 East Yesler Way Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 323-7100 |