Around the Garden - Nikkei Senior...

Issue 99

Around the Garden

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Keiro Awards Grant

Page 2-3

Garden News & Views

Health Notes

Volunteers & Donations

Page 4-5

Upcoming Outings

Special Events

Nikkei Village Moments

Page 6-7

Calendar of Activities

Page 8-9

Garden News & Views

Announcements

Page 10

NSG Team News

Who Am I? Contest

Page 11

Word Search & Sudoku Puzzle

Garden Giggles

Super Food of the Month

Page 12

Japanese Trivia

MAY

Mothers hold their

children’s hands for a

while, but their

hearts forever

Quote of the Month

May 2017

The Nikkei Senior Gardens family would love for you to share your life

story. For More information, please contact Patti Kimura, Director of

Life Enrichment at (818) 899-1000 or

[email protected].

We are pleased to an-

nounce that the Keiro

Board of Directors has

awarded Nikkei Senior

Gardens a one-year

grant of $50,000 to be

used for renovating the

medication station. The

expansion of the medi-

cation station will help

meet the changing

needs of the residents

and community. Nikkei

Senior Gardens is

committed to improving the health and quality of life of the residents living

in the community.

Keiro is expanding its reach to broadly engage and support Japanese

American and Japanese older adults wherever they call home. Serving

primarily Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties, Keiro provides ser-

vices to older adults and caregivers, along with programs for residents of

Keiro’s former facilities. For more information, visit www.keiro.org.

Keiro Awards Grant to Nikkei Senior Gardens

______________________________________________

Leona Hiraoka, CEO/President Keiro presenting a check to Stan Date, Chairman of the Board Nikkei Senior Gardens.

Author Unknown

The existing medication station will soon be

expanded thanks to a grant from Keiro Senior Healthcare.

http://www.keiro.org

Health Notes

May Birthdays

3 —Sats Y.

8—Sachiko S.

14 — Ted F.

15 — Sue O.

22 — Betty W.

Garden News ...and Views Nikkei Senior Gardens

Celebrated March Birthdays

SINGING IS HEALTHY FOR YOU!

By Rich Powell

Singing exercises can actually have benefits

beyond simply helping you to improve your vo-

cals.

Singing can affect us in many different ways. It can

evoke a strong emotional response and it can even

help to improve your overall health and wellbeing -

if you're are willing to practice.

Whether you like to sing your heart out in the show-

er or chirp along to your favourite songs, singing

helps to reduce your risk of heart problems while

reducing stress and improving lung function.

People who sing are generally seen as brighter and

healthier than people who don't sing. This is be-

cause singing actually helps us to feel more ener-

gized and uplifted. With the reduction of stress hor-

mones such as cortisol, the body relaxes and the

risk of ailments such as heart disease, which can

be caused by the side effects of long periods of

stress, are reduced.

Singing can actually equate to a work out by

strengthening the muscles in the diaphragm and

stimulating circulation. Studies have shown that

singing actually can make you breathe more deeply

than other forms of exercise, like weightlifting.

Singing is actually more of an aerobic workout for

your lungs, because it increases the amount of oxy-

gen that we get. By the subsequent strengthening

the diaphragm, it's likely that you will experience

less fatigue and muscle tension.

Regular singing exercises into old age can help you

to improve your posture as well as maintain your

singing voice. Like other parts of our body as we

get older, our voice starts to age too. Regular sing-

ing exercises, however, help to maintain your voice

quality.

Come and join our singing and karaoke times to

help keep your voice and body healthy.

Katsuko T. Kay N. Mary F.

Emiko N. Betty J.

Tamiko I. Masako K.

Issue 99

Dear Residents and Families,

I am pleased to announce that Ritsuko “Michele” Shimabukuro has joined the Nikkei Senior Gardens team as the Director of Resident Care Services, LVN. Michele has worked in the senior care industry for 10 years. She understands and recognizes what it takes to be able to assist, understand and provide the necessary care associated with aging.

She is fluent in conversational Japanese and worked at Keiro Senior Health Care Intermediate Care Facility. Michele has a BA in Anthropology and Minor in Health Education from San Francisco State University. She is a licensed LVN, she will meet the changing needs of the community and is committed to improving the health and quality of life of the residents living in the community.

Michael Motoyasu Executive Director

Garden News ...and Views

We Thank You For Your Continuing Generosity and Support!

Volunteers

Mieko Akima SFV Hongwanji Temple Yoichi Kimura Crossway Church

Toji Hashimoto Kiyoko Kamii Hisano Tilner Julie Otake

Keiko Roter Lois Okui Tomo Padilla Stan Date

Tami Shiotani Kay Kami Akiko Idian Harry Nakada

Carrie Wong Hitomi Hashimoto Karen Yokomizo John Goka Jr.

Akiko Bloom Mark Yokomizo Ayumi Inoue Evelyn Motoyama

Rev. Patti Usuki JoAnn Komai Yasuko Jones

Sam Kanno Barbara Okita Nancy Gohata

Donations

Arts & Crafts Supplies Magazines

Monetary Donations Bingo Prizes

Stationary & stamps Greeting Cards

Coupon Packets Shampoo

Movies (DVD’s) Kleenex

Manju Walker

Wish List

Japanese and Korean DVD movies English subtitles

Volunteers and Donations

Friday, May 5, 2017 at 1:30 pm

Trader Joe’s, Chatsworth


Dollar Only Store, Mission Hills

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 1:00 pm Tokyo Central (Marukai), Gardena, CA


Nijiya Market, Downtown L.A.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 1:30 pm Walmart, Porter Ranch

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm The Gardens of the World, Thousand Oaks

Friday, May 12, 2017 at 1:30 pm Walmart, Porter Ranch

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 1:30 pm Northridge Mall, Northridge

Specal Events Nikkei Senior Gardens

Upcoming Outings

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The Gardens of the World

The Gardens of the World was created in part to be a symbol of the diversity of cultures around world. These gardens are home to several individual gar-dens, each landscaped to represent a different cul-ture. Stroll through the Japanese Garden, visit the French Garden & Water Feature, admire the English Perennial & Rose Garden, and much more.

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Residents took a trip out to

Simi Valley to visit the Ronald

Reagan Presidential Library

in April. The Reagan Library

is the largest Presidential

library in the country. One of

the highlights of the outing

was a walk-through of Air

Force One, the presidential

plane that President Reagan

used during his tenure as

president of the United

States.

*Missing from picture: Doug Doi and George Sakai

RONAL REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 1:00 pm Steinmart, Granada Hills, CA

Issue 99 Nikkei Village Moments

EASTER FUN!!

CRAFT TIME

Mary and Ted enjoy the Easter snacks.

Yoshiko helps make Easter

decorations.

Fred and Idania in a “hoppy” mood.

Marian gets ready for the Easter party.

Naome and Matsue working on their spring wreaths.

Sue and Betty show off their beautiful wreaths. Betty and Ritsuko put the finishing touch on their spring wreaths.

Sun Mon Tue Wed

1 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour—F 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga—D 10:30 Arts & Crafts—D “Origami Tsuru” 2:00 Singing—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

2 Doctor Day

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Bon Dance—S 3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

3 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:30 Outing to Northridge Mall 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Shave Ice Social 2:00 Cards—D 6:30 Movie—T

7 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie—D 10:30 Crochet—D

1:00 Nikkei Residents Fellowship Service—S 2:15 Bingo—D 3:30 Cards—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

8 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour—F 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga—D 10:30 Arts & Crafts—D “Mother’s Day Bracelet And Ring” 1:30 Therapy Dogs—S 2:00 Singing—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

9 Doctor Day


10 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:30 Outing to Walmart 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Shave Ice Social 2:00 Cards—D 6:30 Movie—T

14 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie—D 10:30 Crochet—D

1:00 Nikkei Residents Fellowship Service—S 2:15 Bingo—D 3:30 Cards—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

15 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour—F 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga—D 10:30 Arts & Crafts—D “Gift Bag” 2:00 Singing—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

16 Podiatrist Day


17 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:30 Outing to The Gardens of the World 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Shave Ice Social 2:00 Cards—D 6:30 Movie—T

21 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/Yukie—D 10:30 Crochet—D 1:00 Nikkei Residents Fellowship Service 2:15 Bingo—D 3:30 Cards—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

22 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour—F 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga—D 10:30 Arts & Crafts—D “ Spiral Suncatchers ” 11:15 Lunch Outing—TBD 2:00 Singing 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

23 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Resident Council Meeting-S 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Bon Dance—S 3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

24

9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:00 Outing to Tokyo Central (Marukai) 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Cards—D 2:00 Shave Ice Social 6:30 Movie—T

28

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie—D 10:30 Crochet—D 1:00 Nikkei Residents Fellowship Service—S 2:15 Bingo—D 3:30 Cards—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

29 Doctor Day

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour—F 9:30 Exercie: Chair Yoga—D 10:30 Arts & Crafts—D “ Flower Picture” 2:00 Singing—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

30 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Bon Dance—S 3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

31

9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:00 Outing to Steinmart 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Shave Ice Social 2:00 Cards—D 6:30 Movie—T

May 2017

**ALL CALENDAR EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE .**

Wed Thu Fri Sat

4 Doctor Day 8:00-10:00 Wellness Checks—S

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Ladies’ Meeting—D 1:00 Mahjong—G

1:30 Cinco de Mayo Party—D 3:00 Hanafuda—D

1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

5 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D

1:30 Outing to Trader Joe’s 1:30 Movie—T 1:30 Canasta—G 2:00 Shave Ice Social 2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G 6:30 Movie—T

6 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Watercolor Class—D 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Beg Blackjack—D 2:00 Adv Blackjack w/ Toji—S 3:00 Beg Poker—D 3:00 Adv Poker w/ Toji— S 6:30 Movie—T

9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D

Northridge Mall

2:00 Shave Ice Social



11 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Japanese Calligrahy—D 12:30 Resident Birthday Party—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot—D 3:00 Uno—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

12 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Walmart 1:30 Movie—T 1:30 Canasta—G 2:00 Shave Ice Social 2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G 6:30 Movie—T

13 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—T 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku—T 12:00 Mother’s Day Luncheon 2:00 Beg Blackjack—D 2:00 Adv Blackjack w/ Toji—S 3:00 Beg Poker—D 3:00 Adv Poker w/ Toji— S 6:30 Movie—T


The Gardens of the World


18 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise —D 10:30 Buddhist Service 10:30 Ladies’ Meeting—D 1:00 Mahjong—G

1:30 New Resident Welcome Party-D 2:00 Cards—D

3:00 Hanafuda—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

19 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Dollar Tree 1:30 Movie—T 1:30 Canasta—G 2:00 Shave Ice Social 2:00 Card Game—D 6:30 Movie—T

20 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Rubber Block Class—D 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Beg Blackjack—D 2:00 Adv Blackjack w/ Toji—S 3:00 Beg Poker—D 3:00 Adv Poker w/ Toji— S 6:30 Movie—T


Tokyo Central (Marukai)


25 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Mieko’s Cafe 9:30 Exercise with Takako —D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot—D 3:00 Uno—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

26 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Nijiya Market 1:30 Movie—T 1:30 Canasta—G 2:00 Shave Ice Social 2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G 6:30 Movie—T

27 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Watercolor Painting—D 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Beg Blackjack—D 2:00 Adv Blackjack w/ Toji—S 3:00 Beg Poker—D 3:00 Adv Poker w/ Toji— S 6:30 Movie—T


Steinmart


May 2017

**ALL CALENDAR EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE .**

This monthly newsletter can also

be viewed at

www.nikkeiseniorgardens.com

ACTIVITY LOCATIONS

First Floor

D - Dining Hall S - Solarium

F - Family Dining Room

Second Floor

G- Game Area B- Beauty Salon

T - Movie Theatre P- Podiatrist

Special Events New Activities

Nikkei Senior Gardens

Garden News ...and Views

Left: Tamiko, Kiyoko and Yoshiko participate in Bon Dance with volunteer Janet and Yukie.

Above: Volunteer Julie with Kay and Diana doing dance movements

Left and below: Doug adds color to his rubber block print creation.

Right: Arts and Crafts

class with their Easter

Residents spend the afternoon with volunteer Joy and Scarlet the therapy dog. Scarlet (and Tuna, not pictured) come to visit residents once a month with Scarlet arriving in her special doggie carriage.

Thank you to volunteers Roy and Judy for their hard work in Nikkei’s orchard grafting the fruit trees.

REFER A FRIEND AND

RECEIVE $500 OFF

ONE MONTH’S RENT

As a resident of Nikkei Senior Gardens you have the added value of referring friends to live in your beautiful

community as your 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!

If you want to have your friends living here with you and you want $500 off a month’s rent, then call

(818) 899-1000 for more information.

Do you need to book a

Doctor’s Appointment?

Transportation is available

Selective Mondays

Tuesdays & Thursdays

8:30am-3:30pm

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, June 9, 2017

Open Forum begins at

7:00pm

Massage Therapy By: Hiroshi Odashima

Massage Therapist

Every Saturday 2:30pm—5:00pm

By Appointment Only

See Concierge to schedule your appointment now!

$25 (gratuity included) Check or Cash Only

Checks made to:

Hiroshi Odashima

Food & Resident Council Meeting

Please join us, as we discuss new and old information on the

community.

Will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2017

At 1:00pm

REMINDER:

Residents, families and guests, the exterior building doors will be locked

for the safety of the residents

between the hours of 8:00pm - 8:00am. Please use the doorbell

located just outside the lobby doors (on the wall to the left of doors).

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

The Support Group meets every First Saturday of the month From 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

at the SFVJACC

Facilitator: Isabelle Miyata

Sponsored by Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) and The Southland Chapter Alzheimer’s Association

For more information about the support group call the SFVJACC at (818) 899-1989.

IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMERS,

COME JOIN — A CONFIDENTIAL PLACE TO SHARE IDEAS,

FRUSTRATIONS, CONCERNS, AND HAPPY THOUGHTS.

Announcements Issue 99

Nikkei Senior Gardens

Team Member of the month

NSG Team News Nikkei Senior Gardens

Who Am I?... • I was born in Hawaii.

• I worked for IBM for many years.

• I have 3 daughters and 5 grandsons.

• I enjoy playing golf and bowling.

• I am an Elvis impersonator.

Hint: I am a board member.

Please submit your answer by submitting cut-off below to the concierge by Sunday, May 21st for a chance

to enter into a Raffle for a $20 Target gift card! The winner will be announced at the next Resident Council

Meeting held on May 23, 2017. GOOD LUCK!

CUT ALONG THE LINE

If you would like to have your baby/child/young adult photo featured in the “Who Am I?” contest, please see Patti.

Name: _____________________________ Apt # _______________ Answer: _______________________________

*April Answer: Tadao Okui *April winner: George Wakiji

Kindergarten Halloween Picture

Helen Aguirre joined the Resident Care Department in October 2011. In her role of Resident Assistant Helen has built great friendships with the residents and people she works with. Helen’s cheery personality brightens up anybody’s day! Helen also enjoys being involved in the Dining Department and assisting the Life Enrichment Department. On any given day you will hear Helen serenading the staff with uplifting songs!

Congratulations Helen!!

Garden Giggles

So tasty! So sweet! Apricots typically start to come into season in mid-May. This juicy fruit is a good source of vitamins A and C, fiber, potassium and is a treasure chest of antioxidants. It is good for your heart, your blood, and your skin.

SUPER FOOD OF THE MONTH

Did you know?... • cats spend 66% of their life asleep. • macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs. • an egg contains every vitamin except vitamin C

For the answers, see page 12.

APRICOTS. . .

Puzzles for May Issue 99

Mother’s Day Find and circle all of the word that are hidden in the grid.

SUDOKU #017

The rules to play Sudoku are quite

simple. Fill in the blanks so that

each row, each column, and each of

the nine 3x3 grids contain one

instance of each of the numbers 1

through 9. Solution on Page 12

A commonyns is a group of words that have a common trait. For example: A car, a tree, an elephant—they all have trunks. Try finding the common trait in the group of words below.

1. Flood - Flash - Pilot

2. Cane –Brown - Powdered

3. Spock –Suess - Phil

APPRECIATION GUIDANCE NURTURE BEAUTIFUL HUGS PERFUME BREAKFAST JOY PROTECTIVE CAND Y KISSES SHARE CHARMING LAUGHTER TELEPHONE COMFORT LOVE TENDER DEVOTED MATERNAL THE BEST FLOWERS MOM WARM FORGIVING MOTHER WISE GIFTS

“Mom is short for Mother be-cause it wouldn’t sound right to call her Moth.

NIKKEI SENIOR GARDENS 9221 Arleta Avenue Arleta, CA 91331

Phone: (818) 899-1000 Fax: (818) 834-5728

Solutions to Puzzles Japanese Trivia

Nikkei Senior Gardens Directors

Michael Motoyasu Executive Director

Desiree Kitagawa Associate Executive Director

Gabriela Perez Director of Business Services

Michele Shimabukuro Director of Resident Care Services

Weili Materna Health and Wellness Manager

Patti Kimura Director of Life Enrichment

Carlos Marquez Director of Dining Services

Steve Hynds

1. Lights

2. Sugars

3. Doctors

Solution for

Commonyms

Puzzle:

The fastest Rollercoaster in the world is the

"Dodonpa" at Fujikyu Highland Park in Fujiyoshida,

Japan. It reached a top speed of 172 kph (107

mph), beating the previous record of 148 kph (92

mph) set by another Japanese rollercoaster, the

"Steel Dragon". Fujiyama, another roller coaster at

Fujikyu Highland Park was once the fastest and

highest roller coaster in the world when it first

opened in 1996 and it still ranks high at a height of

79 meters (259 feet) with the cars reaching speeds

of 130 kph.(80.8 mph).

Sudoku #017

Word Search

http://www.japanvisitor.com/japan-city-guides/fuji-q-highland

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