NIKKEI SENIOR GARDENS

Issue 60

Around the Garden

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Page 1

Paying Tribute to our

Volunteers

NSG Team

Page 2-3

Garden News & Views

Nurse’s Notes

Oya Koko Foundation

Page 4-5

Outings &Upcoming Outings

Nikkei Village Moments

Page 6-7

Calendar of Activities

Page 8-9

Special Events

Volunteers & Donations

Announcements

Page 10

NSG Team News

Page 11

Word Search Puzzle

Garden Giggles

Page 12

Japanese Trivia

February

“Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.”

~Ronald Reagan

Quote of the Month

February 2014

At Nikkei Senior Gar-dens, we are fortunate to have an amazing supportive outside-community. From this com-munity, we have had many people volunteer at the vari-ous activities, special events, and outings that have been

planned for our residents over the years. Thanks to these volunteers we are able to provide a wide variety of activities and programs for our residents. Cultural ac-tivities, such as mahjong, Japanese cal-ligraphy and bon dance, and activities that are life enriching, such as cooking class, outings to museums, and Tai chi.

Many of the volunteers have been with Nikkei Senior Gardens since it’s grand opening in ear-ly 2009 and continue to engage with our residents on a regular basis. They have become part of the family here at Nik-kei.

Nikkei Senior Gardens would like to thank all the volunteers who have gen-erously donated their time to the life en-richment program over the years. Your

kindness, ongoing support and compassion for volunteer work has not gone unnoticed. The residents and resident families of NSG will continue to thrive through the life enriching activities.

Thank you. Arigato Gozaimasu. ありがとうございます。

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

(818) 899-1000 or dnorihiro@nikkeiseniorgardens.net.

Paying Tribute to our Volunteers

Mieko with residents at Mieko’s café time.

Yasuko helping at Arts & crafts.

Hitomi & Akiko at cooking class.

Page 2 Nikkei Senior Gardens

Garden News ...and Views

Celebrated January Birthdays

February

Birthdays

3—Kiyoko H.

20—Kay T.

22—Chiye H.

22—Miyo M.

23—Toshiro N.

25—Robert T.

26—Shizuko W.

Please help us welcome Seiichi to our community

by saying “Hello” or Konnichiwa”!

Our Newest Resident!

Nurse’s

Notes

By: Marissa Fontanilla

What Makes Us Happy? New study identifies predictors of happiness and

depression in older seniors

Researchers posed questions that “assessed happiness, perceived health, social provision, economic security and life satisfaction” to 158 seniors at least 100 years of age. What they dis-covered was that resources did not affect happi-ness but that “past life satisfaction — even re-calling isolated individual achievements — had a direct association, proving to be the key to happi-ness in oldest years”.

The findings from this study led researchers to encourage caregivers to “implement programs, including reminiscence therapy and structured life review sessions, to foster feelings of happiness among very old populations”. They also “suggest that caregivers in nursing homes make efforts to converse more with residents (even briefly) to help ease their depressive symptoms”.

What does this mean for you? Take steps now to ensure you enjoy a higher quality of life in your golden years.

Talk about options now: One of the key indica-tors of depression, especially in older seniors, was the inability to choose living arrangements. There are many senior living options today and a premature move to a nursing home is unneces-sary. The different options include home health care, independent retirement living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, assisted living and more. Discuss your hopes for retirement with family early before circumstances require a sud-den move.

Get involved: Remember the importance of so-cialization! Find groups, clubs, organizations, or causes that interest you. In addition to the many mental and physical benefits of socialization, con-necting with others who share similar interests can be the foundation of a support system later in life.

Hang on to the past: Keep mementos (scrapbooks, journals, photos, or even just men-tal notes), that detail important fond memories in your life. You will value these as you age and your family is likely to enjoy them as well.

Grace Y. Mary G. Yosh H.

Setsuko T. Teruko A. Kim M.

Seiichi O.

Birthday Ladies, Suwako and Bella with the Birth-day cake made by Kirk.

Issue 60 Page 3

Oya Koko Foundation

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

December and January:

Donations to the Sakura Family Tree Project

–

$2,500

Karen Yokomizo and Mark Yokomizo

Donations to the general fund –

$1,000.00

Joe Nishimura

$500.00

Mica Miyamoto

Grace Nixon

$250.00

Ken and Priscilla Mui

$50.00

Richard and Nancy Yamasaki

Donations to the expansion of Nikkei Village (memory

support) –

$1,000

Shiz Shiraishi

Page 4 Nikkei Senior Gardens

Outings

Upcoming Outings

Tanny, Mieko, Rits & volunteer Debbie at

the special “GO FOR BROKE” Exhibit.

Pictured from L to R, back row: Ted

F., volunteer Mark, & George N. Front

row: Shiz W., Matsuko, Kay T., & Mari-

lyn at the GO FOR BROKE Memorial

at JANM.

GO FOR BROKE:

Japanese American Soldiers

Fighting on Two Fronts

Exhibit

February 12th & 14th, 2014 at 1:30pm

Walmart, Porter Ranch, CA

Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 1:00pm

Valencia Mall, Valencia, CA

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 1:30pm

Barnes & Noble, Porter Ranch, CA

Friday, February 7, 2014 at 1:30pm

Trader Joe’s, Porter Ranch, CA

This month residents of Nikkei Senior Gardens were able to view the “GO FOR BROKE: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts Exhibit” on display at the Japanese American National Museum. The exhibit chronicles the history of Japanese American Nisei soldiers from the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service (MIS) who served during World War II to protect their country but more importantly prove their loyalty to the nation that had disowned them.

The exhibit also shows the struggles on and off the battle field for the Japanese American soldiers of the 100th and 442nd. Not only did they fight in eight brutal battles across Europe, but found themselves fighting racism when they returned home. The Nisei veterans with much persistence helped to eliminate hundreds of anti-Asian laws.

The exhibit is on display at the Japanese American National Museum until March 2, 2014.

Japanese American National Museum

Friday February 26, 2014 at 1:00pm

Marukai, Gardena, CA

Friday, February 21, 2014 at 1:30pm

Kohl’s Department Store, Sun Valley, CA

Friday, February 7, 2014 at 1:00pm

Nijiya, Los Angeles, CA

Issue 60

Nikkei Village Moments Page 5

Tosh meets a new friend

on his walk. Dolli picking Kumquats.

The Great Outdoors!

Nikkei Village residents took ad-vantage of the beautiful warm weath-er in the middle of winter! Some res-idents, such as, Sets & Marie (pictured bottom right) enjoyed the warm sun on their backs in the garden , while Yoshiko (pictured above) picked Kumquats to share with her friends. Pictured bottom left, Fred, May, Yoshiko, and Dolli stopped for a coffee break and en-joyed a quick chat with Takako.

WATERCOLOR

CLASS

With

INEZ

The watercolor

class continues to

grow! Please

make sure to take

a look at all the

beautiful artwork

on the walls of

Nikkei Village.

Residents playing 7-UP with Vanessa.

The pizza game!

GAMES & FUN

With Vanessa & Harumi

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

7

1 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku - D 2:30 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

2 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

3 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Potpourri Satchel” 1:00 Trip to Public Library 2:00 Singing - D

4 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Setsubun Celebration 3:00 Ladies Tea Time—D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

5 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Barnes and Noble

6 Doctor Day

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Karaoke—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

7

7 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:00 Mieko’s Café—F 9:30 Exercise with Takako- D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to

Trader Joe’s 2:30 Poker— D

8 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker Cancelled

9 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet - D 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

10 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Paper Hearts” 2:00 Singing - D

11 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 10:30 Cooking Class with Marc– F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Ladies Tea Time– D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

12 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Walmart

13 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 12:30 Resident Birthday Party- D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

14 Happy Valentine’s Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Exercise with Takako- D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to Walmart 2:00 Valentine’s Day Party—D

15 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 1:00 Dakim Brain Fitness Seminar– G 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

16 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet—D 2:00 Bingo —D 3:00 Cards— D

17 President’s Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 1:00 Trip to Public Library 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Decorative Jar” 2:00 Singing - D

18 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Ladies Tea Time– D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

19 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Outing to

Valencia Mall

20 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Karaoke—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

21 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Exercise with Takako- D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to

Kohl’s

2:30 Poker— D

22 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku - D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

23 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet - D 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

24 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Felt-sewn Keychain” 1:00 Resident & Food Council Meeting—D

2:00 Singing - D

25 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Ladies Tea Time– D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

26 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:00 Outing to

Marukai

27 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

28 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Exercise with Takako- D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to NIJIYA ( Japanese Village Plaza)

2:30 Popsicle Social—D

This monthly newsletter can also

be viewed at

www.nikkeiseniorgardens.com

February 2014

ACTIVITY LOCATIONS

D - Dining Hall

S - Solarium

G - Game Room (2nd FL)

F - Family Dining Room

P - Podiatrist Office

B - Beauty Salon

T - Movie Theatre (2nd FL)

CR - Conference Room (Lobby)

New Activities in Blue Special Events in Red

**Calendar Events Subject To Change. Please check the Main calendar near the dining room for updates.**

SETSUBUN

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

7

1 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku - D 2:30 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

2 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

3 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Potpourri Satchel” 1:00 Trip to Public Library 2:00 Singing - D

4 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Setsubun Celebration 3:00 Ladies Tea Time—D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

5 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Barnes and Noble

6 Doctor Day

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Karaoke—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

7

7 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:00 Mieko’s Café—F 9:30 Exercise with Takako- D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to

Trader Joe’s 2:30 Poker— D

8 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker Cancelled

9 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet - D 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

10 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Paper Hearts” 2:00 Singing - D

11 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 10:30 Cooking Class with Marc– F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Ladies Tea Time– D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

12 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Walmart

13 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 12:30 Resident Birthday Party- D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

14 Happy Valentine’s Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Exercise with Takako- D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to Walmart 2:00 Valentine’s Day Party—D

15 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 1:00 Dakim Brain Fitness Seminar– G 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

16 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet—D 2:00 Bingo —D 3:00 Cards— D

17 President’s Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 1:00 Trip to Public Library 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Decorative Jar” 2:00 Singing - D

18 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Ladies Tea Time– D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

19 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Outing to

Valencia Mall

20 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Karaoke—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

21 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Exercise with Takako- D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to

Kohl’s

2:30 Poker— D

22 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku - D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

23 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet - D 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

24 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Felt-sewn Keychain” 1:00 Resident & Food Council Meeting—D

2:00 Singing - D

25 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Ladies Tea Time– D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

26 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:00 Outing to

Marukai

27 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

28 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Exercise with Takako- D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to NIJIYA ( Japanese Village Plaza)

2:30 Popsicle Social—D

DAILY MOVIE

At 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Every Day

February 2014

**Calendar Events Subject To Change. Please check the Main calendar near the dining room for updates.**

SETSUBUN

Happy Valentine’s Day

Page 8 Nikkei Senior Gardens Special Events

San Fernando Valley

Japanese Language Institute

San Fernando Valley HAWKS

The students of the Nyumon and J1 classes at the SFV Japanese Language Institute visited Nikkei Senior Gardens on Saturday, January 25, 2014. The students performed songs & skits of things they have learned in class, such as learning to count in Japanese. The students also had time to play string and bean bag games with the residents. We all had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing the students again soon!

Thank you SFVJLI, Kimiaki Chiba, Sensei Caudill, Sensei Inoue,

Shige Kakinoki, and Noriko Murata!

The SFV Hawks basketball team from the SFV Japanese American Community Center, visited Nikkei Senior Gardens with SFVJLI students for the second year in a row! The boys came to meet residents and raffle away over ten handmade fleece blankets and other goodies as well! Thank you to the SFV Hawks & parents for your support!

A special thank you to the team representative, Kiki Hiji for helping to organize a great event!

Dolli playing string games. Matsuko & a student having a good time. Mary F. with the Nyumon sensei.

Ted F.

Tosh N. Fred Y.

Seiichi O.

Issue 60 Page 9 Announcements

January Volunteers

Mieko Akima Sam Kanno Yoichi Kimura

Wes Kaihara Gail Maeda Harry Nakada

Toji Hashimoto Kiyoko Kamii Julie Otake

Keiko Roter Emiko Kami Lois Okui

Tami Shiotani Kay Kami Akiko Idian

Debbie Nicklaus Asako Giegoldt Carrie Wong

Hitomi Hashimoto Phil Shigekuni Kumiko Mori

Akiko Bloom Mark Yokomizo Yasuko Jones

Hisano Tilner Aimee Miura Takaba

Asako Giegoldt Dr. Ron Black John Goka Jr.

SFVJLI SFV Hawks

We Thank You For Your Continuing Generosity and Support!

Donations

Arts & Crafts Supplies Calendars Jig-saw Puzzles

Fleece Blankets DVD Movies Candy & Cookies

Monetary Donation Bingo Prizes Goody bags

National Geographic Music CD

Magazines

Volunteers & Donations

Valentine’s Day

Party

Please join us for games, food, Prizes & a performance by

Yukari & Joe

Friday, February 14, 2014 2:00pm

Dining Room In the Dining Room

Bring your Doctor’s contact

information to the front desk

&

They will do it for you!

Do you need to

book a Doctor

Appointment?

PODIATRIST

APPOINTMENTS

Available Every 2nd

Tuesday of the Month

Please see Concierge to schedule your appointments today!

For more information, please contact Desiree Norihiro, Director of Life Enrichment

by phone at (818) 899-1000 or email at dnorihiro@nikkeiseniorgardens.net.

Are you looking for an opportunity to

volunteer?

To be held on

February 15, 2014

10:30am

In the Game Area

Please R.S.V.P. with Concierge or call (818) 899-1000

by February 12, 2014.

Want to help keep your memory?

Come to the Dakim Brain Fitness

Seminar

Issue 40

Special Event Page 10 Nikkei Senior Gardens

NSG Team News

Who Am I?.....

My favorite color is green.

My favorite food is Chinese.

I love to go to the beach.

My hobby involves any sport requiring a board (Ex: snowboard)

I love country music and can often be caught doing the wave dance!

HINT: I am a Med Tech.

January Answer: Charlene

January Winners: Tosh N., Lois Y. &

Dorothy A.

Prize: $10 Target Gift Card

Please submit your answer by completing the form below and returning

to the front desk by Sunday, February 16th. The first three winners will

be announced & receive a prize at the next Resident Council Meeting on

Monday, February 24th.

CUT ALONG THE LINE

NAME:____________________________________________ APT #:____________

ANSWER:___________________________________________________________________

This portion to be completed by the Concierge ONLY:

Date Submitted :___ /___ /___

Time Submitted: ___________

Around the Community

Margarita helping at flower arranging class in Nikkei Village.

Helen Aguirre

Helen Aguirre has worked at Nikkei Senior Gardens as a

resident assistant on the afternoon shift since October of

2011. Helen is hardworking and is known for her positive

and fun energy. In the evenings hours, Helen can be

found serenading and showing her dance moves to the

residents during dinner service. Helen is being recog-

nized as our January 2014 Team Member of the Month!

Congratulations Helen!

Nikkei Senior Gardens

Team Member of the Month

Page 11

Word Search Puzzle for February Issue 60

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

The words may be hidden in any direction.

A CHORUS LINE

ALL THAT JAZZ

ANNIE

BLUE HAWAII

BRIGADOON

BUGSY MALONE

CABARET

CALAMITY JANE

CAMELOT

CARMEN

CAROUSEL

CHICAGO

EVITA

FAME

FANTASIA

FUNNY GIRL

GIGI

GODSPELL

GREASE

GYPSY

HAIR

HELLO, DOLLY!

HIGH SOCIETY

HOLIDAY INN

JAILHOUSE ROCK

LA TRAVIATA

MARY POPPINS

MOULIN ROUGE

MY FAIR LADY

NEWSIES

OKLAHOMA!

OLIVER!

PAL JOEY

SHOW BOAT

SILK STOCKINGS

SOUTH PACIFIC

STATE FAIR

SWEET CHARITY

SWING TIME

THE MUSIC MAN

TOMMY

TOP HAT

WEST SIDE STORY

Garden Giggles Did you know?...

February starts on the same day of the week as both March & November in common years, and August in leap years.

The National Weather Service was established on February 9, 1870.

REFER A FRIEND AND RECEIVE $500 OFF A MONTH’S RENT

As a resident of Nikkei Senior Gardens you have the added value of referring friends to

live in your beautiful community with you as their neighbor.

If they decide to join you in living here, you will receive $500 off one month’s rent once they have lived here for two months.

Just think. Relax among your friends. Play cards. Watch a movie or enjoy the resident garden, all with friends that you are familiar

with!

And we will give you $500 off one month’s rent for each person that you refer that moves to Nikkei Senior Gardens.

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

Marissa Fontanilla 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 Dining Services

Desiree Norihiro Director of Life Enrichment

It is widely be-lieved among the people in Japan that one’s blood-type is the influen-tial factor over one’s personality. It started over 100 years ago, when a doctor concluded that men with O-type blood were good for army soliders. Even though, psychia-trists and doctors say this research is false, it is still believed by many. It is not uncommon for woman to determine compatiability of spouses, based off blood types. Erica Angyal, a Miss Universe Japan official nutritionist and health consultant, has even published books on health and beauty by blood type, such as “Bijo no Ketsuekigata BOOK” (beautiful women’s blood type) and “Bijo no Ketsuekigata-bestu Obento BOOK” (beautiful women’s lunch box by each blood type). The Question is...What blood type are you? And does it match this 100 year old belief?