Thank you to Mulvanny G2 Architecture, our Title Sponsor!

NIKKEI CONCERNS 5TH ANNUAL FOUNDERS' GOLF BENEFIT TOURNAMENT
Monday, October 2, 2006, 11:00 a.m. Shotgun start
At the Rainier Golf & Country Club

11133 Des Moines Memorial Drive S., Seattle, WA 98168

For event information, please contact Lauree Seko at 206-883-2587

Click here for more details

There will be the Tumble Bus for the kids from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Ikebana display, handicrafts from the Tuesday Ladies, a bake sale, silent auction from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and a free raffle every 1/2 hour from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The dining room and take-out menu includes BBQ salmon, udon, beef curry, sushi plate, barasushi and berry pies.

You're cordially invited to...

Build Your Future Over Breakfast
a FREE session to help you prepare for your future financial needs!

Featuring a seminar on Gifts of Real Estate by

• Dale Kaneko, Associate Broker, Windermere Real Estate Company
• Michael Ko, Certified Residential Specialist, Coldwell Banker Bain Associates

Do you have a home or other real estate that you are considering gifting to charity, now or in the future? If so, this session is for you!

Join us for an interactive discussion for supporters who have property that they are considering donating, either now or when it is no longer needed. Options to be discussed include: gifting the property outright, placing it in trust, retaining the use of the property for life and giving it by will.

Saturday, November 11, 2006
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Midori Community Room, Midori Condominiums
1515 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122
(Entrance to the Midori Community Room is located immediately west of the Seattle Keiro front entrance on 16th Avenue South. Enter through the wooden gate.)

A delicious continental breakfast will be served.

Space is limited, so please RSVP by Wednesday, November 8th to Sara Oshikawa-Clay at 206-726-6522 or sarao@nikkeiconcerns.org

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Annual Ayame Kai Holiday Craft Fair
Saturday, November 18th, 2006

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!

A New Location:		Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church 3001 – 24th Avenue South, Seattle, WA
Time:		10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For Information Call:		Shizue Yahata at (425) 827-4930 Cheryl Sakura at (425) 255-8723

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Opening Doors to New Possibilities A campaign for Seattle Keiro's Second Floor Bathing Room Your Opportunity to Help Should Arrive in Your Mailbox Soon! We need to raise $25,000 to complete our Opening Doors to New Possibilities Campaign and begin construction on Seattle Keiro's second floor bathing room. Your gift today will help our residents by: Making bathing a safe and enjoyable experience for our residents Utilizing natural colors, materials and elements and improve ventilation and lighting to make the bathing room a more home-like experience Increasing the independence and ease of bathing Creating barrier-free showers that allow greater accessibility for those with limited mobility Please Give Before October 31, 2006 to Double Your Dollars Thanks to a very generous lead matching gift from resident family members, the Lung Tsuchiya Family and supporting matching gifts from Masako Murakami and Rich and Kandy Furukawa, Tsuboi & Shimomura Families, every dollar you give before October 31, 2006 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $14,400, making your gift go further. You may donate by mail or on-line by clicking here. Thank you for your support!

Workplace Giving & Nikkei Concerns

During the next few weeks many of you will be hearing a great deal about your local United Way giving campaign and Government Workplace Campaigns. But did you know that you can designate your gift to Nikkei Concerns? Also, many companies will match their employees' donations. Last year alone Nikkei Concerns received over $56,000 to support our cherished elders. We welcome and need your support. Thank you!

On-Line Donations Available

Visit our website at www.nikkeiconcerns.org and look for the header "Donate Online" or click here to donate immediately. It's simple – no stamps necessary! You may also make memorial contributions at this location as well.

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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.

•   14 k. gold Tsuru (Crane) charm	$68
•   "Ichiro" on "Ichiro" book	Special $15
•   30th Anniversary Custom Crafted Kimono Vase	$75

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MAJOR GIFTS TO NIKKEI CONCERNS
Thank You to Our Donors for These New Gifts! (As of 9/15/2006)
Your generous gifts will impact the health and happiness of our elders today and for many years to come. Thank you.

Annual

$10,000-24,999

• The Lung Tsuchiya Family
• Estate of Masao Hattori

$1,000-2,499

• Masako Murakami
• Tsuboi and Shimomura Families

$500-999

• Steve, Susan, and David Tomita

MAJOR GIFTS TO THE GENERATIONS OF CARING FUND
Thank You to our Endowment Fund Donors for these new gifts! (As of 9/15/2006)
This gift will ensure that Nikkei Concerns will continue to provide the highest quality services to our beloved elders for many years to come! Thank you.

$1,000-$2,499

• Tosh and Toshi Okamoto
• Richard and Kathryn Miyauchi Advised Fund, in memory of Michael Miyauchi

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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!

On August 29th, Nikkei Manor residents, family and staff were treated to a special Sushi & Sashimi demonstration, courtesy of I Love Sushi at Lake Union. Sushi Chef, Mr. Masaru Tajima, donated his time to artfully prepare over 500 pieces of sushi and sashimi. The smiles and appetites of forty or so residents were testimony to the success of this special occasion. I Love Sushi owner, Mr. Chris Kim, and his Executive Chef and Manager Mr. Hideaki Taneda, graciously donated the talent, equipment and ingredients to prepare sushi and sashimi. Mr. Kim has expressed an interest in continuing to provide this service on a regular basis, perhaps as many as three or four times per year for the residents. Thank you I Love Sushi!

Also, a very special thank you to these organizations and individuals for brightening the lives of our elders: Seattle Pacific University, Mari Okumura, Teruo Sugahara, Washington Mutual “Day of Caring” volunteers.

A special thank you to Eiko & Masayuki Nakano of the Japanese Audiobook Society for a donation of sixteen CD audio books for our Nikkei Manor residents. The CDs contain narrations of traditional Japanese folk stories, children's songs and longer narrated novels.

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:

• Gas & briquette BBQs, three saltwater fish tanks and cut flowers for Nikkei Manor
• A new power point projector for Seattle Keiro
• Digital or non-digital camera for Volunteer Services
• Multi-media projector, oven range for 3rd floor kitchenette, two DVD recorders for Seattle Keiro Music stand for musicians entertaining Kokoro Kai participants
• Bingo prizes for Nikkei Manor residents – such as notepads, small dolls, baseball caps, pens Lightweight cotton blankets, wheelchair tote bags, bingo prizes such as costume jewelry, new jigsaw puzzles & stuffed animals for our Seattle Keiro residents
• "Ultra Violet Ray" to sanitize beautician's tools at Seattle Keiro
• ID Badge printer
• Antique Japanese or new Asian furnishings for Seattle Keiro: large plasma/flat screen tv, lamps, couches and loveseat sets, framed artwork, living room styled chairs, end tables, sofa tables, display cabinets.
• Nikkei Horizons: Japanese calligraphy materials, a DVD player, a color printer, a digital camera, up to 14 computers (PC hard drives only, less than 3 years old with CD-RW drive (CD burner), small amplifier and microphone system, plywood cabinet (to house server)
• Nikkei Manor new furnishings: loveseats, living room styled chairs
• Kokoro Kai participants and Nikkei Manor residents wish for Japanese rice bowls, lightweight wheelchairs, large maps of Japan, Europe and the world, books and video tapes on dancing - especially on modern dancing
• A marketing kiosk/display board
• Professional exterior signage for Nikkei Concerns' passenger vans

To see more items, click here

Seattle Keiro, Skilled Nursing Facility

• Activity Helpers
• Volunteer Drivers
• Licensed Beauticians

Nikkei Manor, Assisted Living Community

• Volunteer Drivers
• Activity Helpers
• Garden Care Helpers
• Entertainers

Kokoro Kai, Adult Day Program

• Volunteer Drivers
• Transportation Escorts
• Activity Helpers

Nikkei Horizons, Continuing Education Program

• Volunteer Drivers for one day/over night tours
• Computer Instructors
• Sign Language Class Instructors

You can make a difference in the lives of our elders. Volunteer today. Call Shoko Glover at Volunteer Services 206-726-7830.

PLACES TO SEE, THINGS TO DO WITH NIKKEI HORIZONS

HIGHLIGHTED TOURS FA06/T-04 SWEET, SWEET AND SWEET!!! Get ready for this fun, educational and sweet tour! The first destination will be Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream. We will take a tour of this ice cream plant in the morning and have lunch at the company's Ice Cream Parlor. The name says it all. Snoqualmie Gourmet Ice Cream is truly delicious. The company's products are hard to find at regular grocery stores. Of course, we will try a scoop of ice cream for dessert! After we cool off, we will visit Elegant Gourmet for their factory tour. We will learn about their history of candy making and experience the magic of seeing candy canes and old fashioned lollipops, cookies and chocolates being made. The last destination will be Theo Chocolate. After a factory tour, we will see how their organic chocolates are produced. We might have an opportunity to taste these delectable treats. Make sure to brush your teeth after this sweet tour! • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday, October 6 Guided Tour: SBC/PL (Limit: 22) $44 (includes transportation, guided tours and lunch) Nikkei Horizons reserves the right to deny participation in any of its programs. Are you interested in the Cherry Blossom in Washington D.C. and Civil War Tour? Please let Kaori Higashino know at khigashino@nikkeiconcerns.org or call (206) 726-6469.

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.