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NIKKEI SENIOR GARDENS

Issue 47

Around the Garden

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

A Story of Kiyoko Hayes

Page 2

News & Views

Theresa’s Tidbits

Page 3

Oya Koko Foundation

Page 4

Upcoming Outings

Announcements

Page 5

Hanazono Moments

Page 6-7

Calendar of Activities

Page 8-9

Special Events

Volunteers & Donations

Page 10

NSG Team News

Page 11

Word Search Puzzle

Garden Giggles

Page 12

Japanese Trivia

Word Search Puzzle Solution

December

January 2013

A story of

Kiyoko Hayes

Kiyoko, also known as Kay, is a resident

of Nikkei Senior Gardens since March, 2010.

She arrived from her former home in Cotton-

wood, California, where she lived with her

husband John from 1976 until he passed away

in November, 2009. At Nikkei Senior Gardens

you may find her singing which has been a life-

long passion. She also sews, paints, and loves

flower arranging.

On February 3, 1926 Kiyoko was born the first daughter of Tamotsu Ito

and his wife, Haruyo. Her place of birth was 246 Iriya-cho, Shitaya-ku,

Tokyo-shi. She has three younger sisters still living in Japan; her four

brothers are deceased. Kiyoko’s father was a carpenter who was kept

busy rebuilding Tokyo during and

after the war. Her mother was a

seamstress who sewed kimonos.

As a little girl, Kiyoko helped her

mother by threading needles

which meant she had not time for

play. Her mother gave her money

as a reward to buy candy, but Ki-

yoko did not buy candy. She

bought needles instead! When she had enough needles, she pre-

threaded them and set them out for her mother ---- and then went out to

play!

You can read more about Kiyoko’s life story in the solarium.

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase,

just take the first step.

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Nikkei Senior Gardens family would love to know your life story. To share

your history, please contact Desiree Norihiro, Director of Life Enrichment

at [email protected].

Quote of the Month

Nikkei Senior Gardens

Garden News ...and Views

January Birthdays

7– Mary G.

8—Yosh H.

15—Yosh Y.

18 – Kim M.

25 – Teruko A.

30 – Sets T.

Tanny S. Mitzi K. Atsuko R.

Yoshi H. Alice K.

Haruye M. Ruth M.

Celebrated December Birthdays Theresa’s

TIdBITs

By: Theresa Jackson, LVN

Laughter is the Best

Medicine

Humor is infectious. The sound of roar-ing laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people togeth-er and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body, such as strengthen-ing your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Laughter is strong medicine for mind and body, a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.

Here are a few benefits of laughter:

Laughter relaxes the whole body.

Laughter relieves physical tension and stress, leaving muscles relaxed up to 45-minutes after.

Laughter boosts the immune system.

Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells.

Laughter triggers the release of en-

dorphins, which promote an overall sense of well-being and can even tem-porarily relieve pain.

Laughter protects the heart. Laughter

improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against cardiovascular problems.

So, let’s start the new year off with a good

laugh! Happy New Year! Three sisters

ages 92, 94 & 96 live in a house together.

One night the 96 year old draws a bath.

She puts her foot in and pauses. She yells

to the other sisters, "Was I getting in or

out of the bath?" The 94 year old yells

back, "I don't know, I'll come up and see."

She starts up the stairs and pauses "Was

I going up the stairs or down?" The 92

year old is sitting at the kitchen table hav-

ing tea listening to her sisters. Shaking

her head she says, "I sure hope I never

get that forgetful, knock on wood." She

then yells, "I'll come up and help both of

you as soon as I see who's at the

door."

Atsuko R.

Please help us welcome

Atsuko to our community by

saying Hello!”

Our Newest Resident!

Tom F.

Pictured Above: March with the birthday cake with fresh fruit made by Chef Masa.

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Oya Koko Foundation

On December 8th, Nikkei Senior Gardens hosted an “Open House” at which time the original community members who loaned over $1 million to support the construction of Nikkei Senior Gardens between 2001 and 2008 were re-paid. With interest, the total repayment came to $1.8 million. Additionally, the $2.3 million loan taken by the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center (SFVJACC), using the Community Center as collateral and also, to support the construction of Nikkei Senior Gardens, was repaid. These significant repayments were made possible by the sale of Nikkei Village and the use of the proceeds to pay all debts.

The Open House was a day of celebration enjoyed by the original lenders, donors, residents, their families and friends. We would like to thank the following individuals for their assistance in making the day an enjoyable and memorable occasion:

SFVJACC for the futomaki and inari sushi, paper goods, water and soda.

Oya Koko Foundation Board of Directors for the buffet table which included a variety of foods including kimpira; namasu; nishime; Chinese chicken salad; pasta salad; mixed green salad; flank steak; chicken skewers; wonton; barbeque spareribs, tri tip, flank steak and shrimp; and a variety of desserts including manju from Sakuraya. (All items were prepared & donated by members of the Board of Directors of the Oya Koko Foundation.)

Masa Arikawa and Kirk Fukumoto for preparing the wonderful cut rolls and nigiri sushi

Ron Takasugi for paying for the rental of the cocktail tables and linens.

Gary Sumida for paying for the fish for the sushi bar.

The entire staff of Nikkei Senior Gardens for helping with set up and clean up for the event.

Thank you to the following organizations, individuals and families for donating so generously during the months of November and December 2012.

Donations Received for Expansion of the Memory Support Unit - $175,000—Nikkei Village

$100,000—Harold and Shigeko Muraoka—In memory of Koji and Takako Maeyama $25,000—Kiyoko Hayes—In Memory of Tamotsu and Haruyo Ito

$8,000—Family of Yasumi Nitta $5,000—Dr. Ken Takeshita

Donations Received in Memory of Yasumi Nitta— $1,200—Joe and June Nishimura $800 – Santa Monica Blvd. Community Charter School Staff $500—Family of Yasumi Nitta (donated to Nikkei Senior Gardens) & School Nutrition Plus $100—Robert and Minako Borgen Takashi and Sumi Horii Norman , Condy and Christie Morishige June Murray on behalf of the Akiko Moss Trust Ronney and Colleen Sakoda $50—Jane Shimatsu $40—Sam and Barbara Kobayashi

Other Donations Received- $10,000—Harry Nakada $1,500—Mike and Allison Hirano - Ken and Priscilla Mui $1,000—Anne F. Ando - Thomas and Matsuko Oishi -May Tomikawa $100— Ted and Mary Fujimoto - Tom and Dorothy Ikkanda - George and Kaoru Suzuki

The Oya Koko Foundation: Friends of Nikkei Senior Gardens is a non-profit public benefit corporation [501 © (3)] founded in June 2012 for the express purpose of planning, coordination and implementing fundraising efforts for the

benefit of Nikkei Senior Gardens.

The Board of Directors of the Oya Koko Foundation: Friend of Nikkei Senior Gardens: Yuki Jimbo, Judy Kaihara, Kay Kami, Gail Maeda, Naomi Nagasawa, Irene Sumida, Ron Takasugi, Karen Yokomizo, and

Mark Yokomizo


Upcoming Outings

Please remember to submit guest meal orders in advance. Meals requested

after the allotted time, may be declined.

RSVP for Guest Meals

Orders MUST be placed by: 10:30am for Lunch 3:00pm for Dinner

Would you like to volunteer?

Tuesdays 3:15PM—Crochet

Wed. & Fri. 1-4PM—Outing

1st & 3rd Thursdays 10:30AM—Crochet

Friday 10AM—Outing

Friday 2:30PM—Social Hour

Please contact Desiree for more information at [email protected]

Announcements

Bring Doctor’s contact information to the front desk

&

They will do it for you!

PODIATRIST

APPOINTMENTS

w/ Dr. Teshima

NOW Available Every 2nd

Wednesday of the Month

Please see Concierge to

schedule your appointments

Endeavour Exhibit at The California Science Center,

Los Angeles, CA

At the California Science Center in the Samuel Oschin Pavilion, guests

will be able to see Endeavour up close and discover some of the sci-

ence behind this amazing vehicle. The pavilion will feature images and

video to introduce guests to Endeavour’s past missions and the crews

who flew them. Another highlight to the exhbiti is The California Story,

a companion exhibit featuring images and artifacts that relate the shuttle

program to California, where the orbiters were built. Please join us for a

trip to the Endeavour Exhibit on January 2nd & 4th.

Admission fee: None

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, Los Angeles, CA

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum is just a thirty minute ride from Nikkei Senior Gardens and is home to weird family fun exhibits, and where you can explore fascinating exhibits collected by world-famous traveler Robert Ripley. Ripley’s Hollywood was recently re-renovated and now you may enjoy two floors of ALL—NEW galleries. Please join for a visit to the mu-seum on January 16 & 18.

Regular Price: $16.99 NSG Special Rate: $4

Do you need to

book a Doctor

Appointment?

CHANGE TO

WEEKLY DINING

MENU

Starting January 1st,

Sushi will be served on

the following dates &

times:

Tuesday at Lunch

Saturday at Dinner

Issue 47

Hanazono Moments

Residents at exercise.

Kick the ball!

EXERCISE with INEZ Watercolor

Painting

Pictured Left: Tsunemi

and Tsuya at watercolor

class with Inez.

Pictured Right: May S.

working on her apple

painting.

Endeavour Exhibit at The California Science Center,

Los Angeles, CA

Pictured Above: Minako & Hisaye Pictured Right: Helen with her son Mark & grandson, Andrew.

Pictured Below: Shiz & Sandy

Pictured Above: Jane, Bob, Abe-san, Susan, Minako & Hisaye at

the party.

Pictured Below: Mickey, Carolyn, Jane, Kim, and Sadie

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie- D 10:30 Crochet - D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along– S

4 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Let’s Talk - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to Endeavour Exhibit 2:30 Social Hour—S

5

9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 1:30 Movie - T 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Bunco - D 6:30 Movie - T

1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie – D 10:30 NO COOKING CLASS 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

2 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong- D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 10:30 Wellness Check—D 1:00 Outing to Endeavour Exhibit 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

6 9:30 Exercise - D 10:00 Karaoke - D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

1:30/6:30 Movie - T

7 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Art & Craft - D 2:00 Singing - S 6:30 Game– Sequence – G 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

8 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie – D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

9 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong- D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku—D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 1:00 Outing to Walmart 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

10 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie- D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 12:30 Resident Birthday Party- D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along– S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

7

11 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Let’s Talk - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to Walmart 2:30 Social Hour—S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

12 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Japanese Language - S 10:30 Sangha Teens Workshop—D 1:30 Movie - T 2:00 Blackjack –D 3:00 Bunco - D 6:30 Movie - T


1:30/6:30 Movie - T


15 Doctor Day 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie—D 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

16 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 10:30 Seminar-D 1:30 Outing to Ripley’s Museum 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

17 Doctor Day 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie- D 10:30 Crochet - D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along– S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

18 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Let’s Talk - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to Ripley’s Museum 2:30 Social Hour—S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

19 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 1:30 Movie - T 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Bunco - D 6:30 Movie - T


1:30/6:30 Movie - T

21 Martin Luther King Day 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Art & Craft - D 2:00 Singing - S 6:30 Game– Sequence – G 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

22 Doctor Day 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie—D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

23

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku—D 1:00 Outing to Marukai (Gardena) 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

24 Doctor Day 9:30 Morning Walk

10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along– S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

25 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Let’s Talk - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to Nijiya (Japanese Village) 2:30 Social Hour—S 1:30/6:30 Movie

26 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Japanese Language - D 1:30 Movie - T 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Bunco - D


1:30/6:30 Movie - T


29 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie—D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

30 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 10:30 C-TAP Seminar-D 1:00 Outing to Barnes & Noble Bookstore 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

31 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie- D 10:30 Crochet - D 1:00 Resident Council Meeting- D 1:30 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along - S

1:30/6:30 Movie - T

This monthly newsletter can also

be viewed at

www.nikkeiseniorgardens.com

January 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie- D 10:30 Crochet - D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along– S

4 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Let’s Talk - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to Endeavour Exhibit 2:30 Social Hour—S

5

9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 1:30 Movie - T 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Bunco - D 6:30 Movie - T

1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie – D 10:30 NO COOKING CLASS 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

2 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong- D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 10:30 Wellness Check—D 1:00 Outing to Endeavour Exhibit 1:30/6:30 Movie - T


1:30/6:30 Movie - T


8 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie – D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

9 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong- D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku—D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 1:00 Outing to Walmart 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

10 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie- D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 12:30 Resident Birthday Party- D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along– S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

7

11 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Let’s Talk - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to Walmart 2:30 Social Hour—S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

12 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Japanese Language - S 10:30 Sangha Teens Workshop—D 1:30 Movie - T 2:00 Blackjack –D 3:00 Bunco - D 6:30 Movie - T


1:30/6:30 Movie - T


15 Doctor Day 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie—D 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

16 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 10:30 Seminar-D 1:30 Outing to Ripley’s Museum 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

17 Doctor Day 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie- D 10:30 Crochet - D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along– S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

18 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Let’s Talk - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to Ripley’s Museum 2:30 Social Hour—S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

19 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 1:30 Movie - T 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Bunco - D 6:30 Movie - T


1:30/6:30 Movie - T

21 Martin Luther King Day 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Art & Craft - D 2:00 Singing - S 6:30 Game– Sequence – G 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

22 Doctor Day 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie—D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

23

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku—D 1:00 Outing to Marukai (Gardena) 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

24 Doctor Day 9:30 Morning Walk

10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along– S 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

25 9:00 Morning Walk 9:00 Let’s Talk - S 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to Nijiya (Japanese Village) 2:30 Social Hour—S 1:30/6:30 Movie

26 9:30 Exercise - D 10:30 Japanese Language - D 1:30 Movie - T 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Bunco - D


1:30/6:30 Movie - T


29 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie—D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Crochet - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

30 9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Ladies Tea Time—F 10:30 C-TAP Seminar-D 1:00 Outing to Barnes & Noble Bookstore 1:30/6:30 Movie - T

31 Doctor Day

9:00 Morning Walk 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie- D 10:30 Crochet - D 1:00 Resident Council Meeting- D 1:30 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Sing-Along - S

1:30/6:30 Movie - T

January 2013

ACTIVITY ROOMS

D - Dining Hall S - Solarium G - Game Room (2nd FL) F - Family Dining Room T - Movie Theatre (2nd FL) New Activities in Blue Special Event in Red


Special Events

Toyoko & Family

Resident Holiday Party

December 12, 2012

Kay & family Vanessa & Tom

Mitzi and family Sharon & Saburo

Ted Y. & Family Kay N. & Friends

Grateful Crane Ensemble

Joy Nance Sushi by Masa & Kirk

Issue 47 Special Events

December Volunteers

Mieko Akima Sam Kanno Kimiko Ikeda Sumi Kimura Yoichi Kimura

Reiko Okamura Cathy Fujimoto Asako Giegoldt Phil Shigekuni Janet Yamamoto Karen Yokomizo Patti Kimura Gail Maeda Kumiko Mori Lois Okui

Harry Nakada Toji Hashimoto Hitomi Hashimoto Akiko Bloom Kay Kami

Kimiko Kamii John Goka, Jr. Akiko Idian Yasuko Jones Kazue Kagam Wes Kaihara Judy Kaihara Emiko Kami Naomi Nagasawa Julie Otake

Lois Okui Tami Shiotani Dennis Myose Mark Yokomizo Misa Hayashi Debbie Nicklaus Mikilani Young & Co. Yaeko Masuchi Joy Takashi & Lacey Tangi Taufalele

Jan & CO. KC & Tuna SFVJACC Taro & Tom Paul Iwata

Chatsworth Methodist Church Members Grateful Crane Ensemble Foursquare Church Members

Donations

Bingo Prizes English/ Japanese Movie DVD’s Art & Crafts Supplies Eye Glass Cases

Box of Madeline Cookies Fun & Games Activity Books Baked goods Candy

Monetary & Gift Cards Books T.V. Hats

We Thank You For Your Generosity and Support!

Volunteers & Donations

The Holidays in the ALOHA Spirit

Pictured Left: Tangi Taufelele Pictured Right: Jan & Co.

Pictured Above: Mikilani Young’s dance Co. performs.

Holiday Sing-along with members Of West Chatsworth Methodist

Church

Christmas Caroling with Pastor Paul Iwata and Foursquare Sunrise Church Members

Taro & Tom Classical

Guitar Performance

Japanese Folk Dance

Performance

Issue 40

Special Event Nikkei Senior Gardens

NSG Team News


Team member awards & recognition

Who Am I?.....

My favorite food is Sushi.

I favorite color is Red.

I would like to travel to Italy one day.

I love to sing even though I’m tone deaf.

I have 3 kids and a dog.

HINT: I work in Resident Care Services.

November Answer: Rosa Ishii

November Winner: Atsie Murayama

Prize: $10 Target Gift Card

Please submit your answer by completing the form below and

returning to the front desk by Sunday, January 27th. The top three

winners will be announced & receive a prize at the next Resident

Council Meeting on Thursday, January 31st.

CUT ALONG THE LINE

NAME:____________________________________________ APT #:____________

ANSWER:___________________________________________________________________

This portion to be completed

by the Concierge ONLY:

Date Submitted :___ /___ /

Elida, Tangi & Maria P.

Michael with Lily, Margarita, Helen, Misa & Katharine

Kathryn gonzalez

Katharine started at Nikkei Sen-

ior Gardens as a Resident As-

sistant just a short time ago.

Since then she has showed

much determination and has

advanced to being a Med Tech.

She is a team player and is

passionate about her work.

TEAM MEMBER OF THE

MONTH

TEAM MEMBER OF THE

yEAR

CONGRATULATIONS KATHRYN & KIRK!

KIRK FUKUMOTO

Kirk Fukumoto from dining

services was awarded Nikkei

Senior Gardens 1st Team

Member of the Year Award.

This award is special because

the nominees and the winner

were decided amongst fellow

team members.

Word Search Puzzle for January Issue 47

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

APPETIZERS

BABIES

BALLOONS

BANNERS

BUFFET

CELEBRATE

CHAMPAGNE

CONFETTI

DANCE

DAY ONE

DECORATIONS

END OF

DECEMBER

EVENTS

FAMILY

FATHER TIME

FEAST

FESTIVITIES

FIREWORKS

FIRST OF

JANUARY

FRIENDS

HORNS

HATS

HOLIDAYS

KISS

MIDNIGHT

MUSIC

NEW YEARS DAY

NEW YEARS EVE

NOISEMAKERS

OCCASION

PARADES

PARTY

PUNCH

RESOLUTIONS

SINGING

STREAMERS

THIRTY FIRST

TIARAS

WINE

YEAR IN REVIEW

Garden Giggles Did you know?...

Gold discovered in California on January 24th 1848. First Great Oil strike in Texas on January 10, 1901.

League of Nations established January 10, 1910.

MARKETING IS LOOKING FOR A

FEW GOOD APARTMENTS!

We need your help! We are looking for a few of our residents

to allow us to “show off” their apartment when we have a tour.

We need small and large studio apartments to show. For your

gracious assistance we will provide you with 2 guest meal tick-

ets at the end of each month. If you are interested, please see

Marc Aronoff, Director of Sales & Marketing for more details.

NIKKEI SENIOR GARDENS 9221 Arleta Avenue Arleta, CA 91331 Phone: 818 899-1000 Fax: 818 834-5728 www.NikkeiSeniorGardens.com RCFE License #197607606

Solution to Word Search Japanese Trivia

Nikkei Senior Gardens Directors

Michael Motoyasu Executive Director

Theresa Jackson Director of Resident Care Services

Marc Aronoff Director of Sales and Marketing

George Romano Director of Environmental Services

Gabriela Perez Director of Business Services

Masayuki Arikawa Director of Dinning Services

Desiree Norihiro Director of Life Enrichment

The Japanese New Year,

known as Oshogatsu, is

an annual festival with it’s

own customs. The pre-

ceding days are quite

busy, particularly the day

before, known as Omi-

soka. While New Year’s

Day is the most important day of the year. Omisoka is

probably the second-most important day in Japanese

tradition because it is the final day of the old year and the

eve of New Year’s Day. Around 11:00pm on Omisoka at

home, people often gather for one last time in the old year

to have a bowl of toshikoshi-soba or udon together.

Toshikoshi means “crossing over from one year to the

next,” which is where the tradition of eating long noodles

is associated from. Traditionally, families make Osechi

for New Year Day because booking during the first 3 days

of the New Year is considered unlucky. Osechi consists

of boiled seaweed, fish cakes, kurikinton, kinpira gobo

and kuromame. Today sashimi and sushi and other

Japanese & non-Japanese foods are often eaten as well.

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