Availabilities at Nikkei Manor!

Enter a calm and serene space in the midst of the lively hustle and bustle world of the International District! Nikkei Manor currently has four lovely apartments available.

Whether you want to appreciate the Seattle sunrise, watch the comings and goings at 'Waji's, or luxuriate in the privacy of a one-bedroom apartment, Nikkei Manor has a place for you!

Find a new home and make new friends (or discover old ones) in a warm, caring atmosphere with wonderful neighbors and staff to keep you company. Leave your worries behind, and let the staff take care of the chores while you enjoy group activities and classes, go on a shopping spree, or just take it easy.

If you need a safe, caring home on a temporary basis, please consider respite care. Nikkei Manor will provide all that you need for your stay.

For more information, please contact Reneé Levesque, Nikkei Manor Director, at rlevesque@nikkeiconcerns.org or (206) 726-6467.

Nikkei Concerns offers quality outpatient rehabilitation care at Seattle Keiro!

On December 4th, Seattle Keiro opens its doors to its comprehensive rehabilitation clinic for residents and members of the general public.

A team of highly skilled and professional clinicians – physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists – will work with you to maximize your safety and independence. You will benefit from individualized treatment programs developed in consultation with your doctor.

Services include, but are not limited to, orthopedic, neurological, degenerative, and communication health concerns.

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy

For more information please call Troy Kirk, Marketing Manager, at (206) 726-7839.

•   14 k. gold Tsuru (Crane) charm	$85
•   "Ichiro" on "Ichiro" book	Special $15
•   30th Anniversary Custom Crafted Kimono Vase	$75

Seattle Keiro 2nd Floor Bathing Room Campaign
Opening Doors to New Possibilities

Many thanks to over 200 of our community members for helping us surpass our campaign goal of $25,000 by raising over $55,000 for Seattle Keiro's Second Floor Bathing Room. Because of your gift, our residents will:

• Enjoy a safe and pleasant bathing experience in a more home-like environment
• Increase their independence and ease of bathing with barrier-free showers and improved lighting
• Soothe their minds and spirits, surrounded by natural colors, materials and elements

Very special thanks to our Lead Matching Gift donors:
$10,000-24,999
Lung Tsuchiya Family

$1,000-2,499
Rich and Kandy Furukawa
Masako Murakami
Tsuboi and Shimomura Families

Many thanks to donors who have given $1,000 or more to the campaign as of November 24, 2006:

$5,000-9,999
Shigeko Uno

$1,000-4,999

Anonymous Akamatsu and Tachibana Families Norman and Linda Furukawa Mack and Setsu Harada Hidaka Family Hiroo Family Lloyd Inouye JKU Foundation Rose Kasahara

James and Suwako Maeda James and Amy Matsuoka James H. Mizuki and Family John and Reiko Sato Foundation Ruby Inouye Shu Kiyofumi Tachibana Victor and Lilly Takemoto Margaret Uchimura Mary Yakushijin and Ed and Maxine Yakushijin

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Thank You to Our Donors for This Gift! (As of 11/15/2006)
Your generous gift will impact the health and happiness of our elders today and for many years to come. Thank you!

Annual Campaign

$5,000-9,999

• Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church - A special thanks to the Bazaar co-chairs, Jerry Lee and Lisa Mar, and to the whole Blaine congregation for your outstanding support!

$1,000-2,499

• Microsoft Matching Gift Program / Family of Willis Jones

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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!

• Nisei Veterans Committee members
  Tosh Okamoto and other NVC members came to the Nikkei Manor Veterans Day Program on November 11th. We honored NM veterans and spouses with NVC members and also Overlake High School students. They made the program such a special one for our residents.
• Overlake High School students
  Eight students lead by Motoko Hayashi came to Nikkei Manor to volunteer in the afternoon on November 11th. Students attended in the Veterans Day program and did a lot of other work for our residents.
• ck Real Estate Volunteer Group
  Eight volunteers from ck Real Estate came to Nikkei Manor on November 16th and cleaned up all day — from Nikkei Concerns and residents' vehicles and the garden on the exterior to the interiors and more!
• Faith Bible Church
  Our residents were invited to Faith Bible Church for their senior annual Holiday Dinner. Our residents enjoyed their wonderful program and delicious dinner.

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:
Seattle Keiro

• costume jewelry, new jigsaw puzzles, lightweight cotton blankets, wheelchair tote bags, and stuffed animals for bingo prizes
• antique Japanese or new Asian furnishings and decor
• new Powerpoint projector
• large plasma/flat screen tv

To see more items, click here

Seattle Keiro, Skilled Nursing Facility

• Sewing Volunteers
• Entertainers
• 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

• Data Entry Assistant
• 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 Elizabeth Martin at Volunteer Services (206) 726-7830.

PLACES TO SEE, THINGS TO DO WITH NIKKEI HORIZONS

TOUR UPDATE Stay tuned! Plans are underway for an exciting tour, "Washington, D.C. Cherry Festival and Civil War to Virginia," which will take place April 11-18, 2007. Mark your calendar! Please let Kaori Higashino-Bloor know at khigashino@nikkeiconcerns.org or call (206) 726-6469 if you are interested in participating. WINTER SCHEDULE NEWS Nikkei Horizons is planning to mail out the Tayori Winter 2007 Schedule on Thursday, December 14, 2006, and will start accepting registration forms on Tuesday, December 26, 2006. If you do not receive the Tayori by registration day, please call Darcia Tanabe at (206) 726-6550. Nikkei Horizons reserves the right to deny participation in any of its programs.

Send registration and payment for all activities to: Nikkei Horizons, 700 6th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104. E-mail Nikkei Horizons for more information.