2011 Kimochi Winter Newsletter

WINTER 2011
Club Nikkei: A Gift that Keeps on Giving
“I’m in good health, and now I have lots of time on my hands.
Club Nikkei is like a gift that’s brought me back to the Japanese Community.”
Yoshiko Kashiwagi is Club Nikkei’s newest
tai chi class she formed friendships with other Japanese seniors
who like her were originally from Japan.
member. She came to San Francisco from
Japan in 1960 at the age of 23. Until she
joined Club Nikkei, however, she only
rarely ventured into Nihonmachi.
She and her friends decided to try the Kimochi Nutrition
Program. About a year ago she saw a notice for the Club
Nikkei Christmas Dinner, and she’s been a member ever since.
“It was the first time I had socialized with an entirely Japanese
group,” she says. “It felt so comfortable and everyone was so
nice especially Pam Hong (Club Nikkei Coordinator). I even
had the opportunity to speak Japanese again.”
Yoshiko had hoped to continue her college
education by attending Lone Mountain College, but the school
informed her that her English was too poor. “My sponsor
who was Nisei,” she recalls,”advised me that the best way
to learn English was to associate with non-Japanese and not
Japanese.” So, she went to an adult education school where she
made many non-Japanese friends and developed her English
language skills.
Now she looks forward to the Club Nikkei schedule. Dinners
and shows are her favorites. “Because I don’t drive, I especially
appreciate the evening activities,” she says, “Club Nikkei
provides door-to-door transportation service.” Since her
husband has passed away, Yoshiko is grateful that Club Nikkei
is there for her at just the right time. “The club is the perfect
thing for me during this
transition from married
life to single life,” she says,
“I’m in good health, and
now I have lots of time on
my hands. Club Nikkei is
like a gift that’s brought
me back to the Japanese
Community.”
Eventually, she would marry Jim Kashiwagi, a Nisei; but
Yoshiko continued to focus her life and social activities
apart from the Japanese
community, working as
an accountant until she
retired in 1998. Yoshiko
was determined that she
wasn’t going to stay at home
“getting fat,” so she joined
the Koret Center and the
Richmond YMCA for the
exercise programs. Then, at
a Golden Gate Senior Center
Club Nikkei friends From left: Ikue Burney, Yoshiko Kashiwagi, Emy Hynes, Thelma Ong,
Stella Kiyota, Dorothy Kurosaki, Betty Kojimoto, Riyo Kunisawa, Barbara Nagareda, June Ohara,
Alice Arikawa, and Mary Negi) attending the “Billy Elliot” musical.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Over this past year Kimochi has
had much to be thankful for. In
2011, Kimochi celebrated our 40th
anniversary. Anniversaries are always
a time of not only celebration, but
also a chance to reflect upon the
journey that has brought us this far
and an opportunity to look forward
to where we can continue to grow.
This past year I have met with
supporters who have been with us
Steve Nakajo MSW, Executive Director
throughout the past four decades, as
well as a new generation of donors and volunteers who have just
begun to support Kimochi’s mission, and what has touched me
is how the Kimochi-spirit that has helped us touch the lives of so
many seniors through all of these years is continuing in the hearts
of our next generation of supporters. When I think about where
we started and where we are now, it is that concept and spirit of
kimochi that has always defined what Kimochi represents. To see
that so many of you still embody that spirit today, and that there
are supporters who will continue to embrace it in the future is
something for which I am immeasurably thankful.
address. We must continue the Kimochi tradition of providing
support and services to our seniors, but we must also further
address the needs of my generation—the baby-boomers—as
we begin to enter our retirement years. To address these needs,
Kimochi has been aggressively conducting outreach programs—
both in Japantown and San Mateo—that promote health,
prevention, wellness, and harmony to assist all of us in aging in a
healthy and active way. I recently attended the 1st Annual Kimochi
Car Show in San Mateo. We have been reaching out to the San
Mateo community for over two years, and this was our first time
attempting a community event in the area. I saw people who were
excited about what Kimochi’s services could mean to the area. I
saw people from different generations genuinely interested in the
community outreach and education that we were doing.
This is a sign that Kimochi’s focus is in the right place. As we
all continue to age, we will all be able to use Kimochi’s services
in our own, unique ways. Kimochi remains committed to
providing services and support to our seniors, but we are also an
organization that prides itself in providing that same support to
everyone throughout the aging process. Together, we will continue
exemplify the Japanese care giving tradition, and continue to enjoy
living a life with family, friends, and community.
As we prepare to enter into Kimochi’s 41st year in 2012, we are
very aware that there are many new challenges that we all must
事 務 局 長 よりの メッセ ー ジ
今年も気持会にとって創立４０周年を無事迎えることができ、
とても素
年１０月に第１回気持会主催のクラッシックカー展示会を成功裏に催
晴らしい一年でした。創立記念の催しを持つということは、ただ祝賀を
しました。過去２年間にわたり、サンマテオ地域への情宣活動を行なっ
目的とするだけではなく、
これまでの過去を振り返り、又今後の将来の
てきましたが、今回初めてその地区で気持会主催の行事を実現させる
展望を考える良い機会であったと思います。
この１年の間、
いろいろなサ
ことできました。気持会がサンマテオ地区にそのサービスの手を広げら
ポーターの方々とお目にかかる機会が持てました。創立当初から関わ
れているということに対して、
その地域の方々にとって気持会のサービス
ってこられているサポーターの方々、又近年気持会に関わり始めた新し
の重要性を改めて認識することができました。我々が提供している教育
い若い世代のサポーターの方々等、全ての方々がこの４０年に亘って
情宣活動に対して、いろいろな世代の方達から多くの関心が寄せられ
当会のシニアへの情熱あるサービスと気持精神に強く心をうたれまし
たことは言うまでもありません。
た。気持会が誕生した当時から今現在を通してこの気持精神が強く受
これは気持会がこのコミュニティーのニーズに対して正しい認識を持っ
け継がれてきているということに対し大きな喜びと誇りを感じています。
ているという証ではないでしょうか。我々一人一人が段々年を取ってい
本当に沢山の皆様がこの精神で気持会を今後もサポートし続けてくれ
く過程で、自分達なりに気持会のサービスをうまく利用しながらその一
るということに対しこの場を借りて強く感謝の意を示したいを思います。
つ一つの困難を乗り越えていくことができるのではないでしょうか。従
気持会創立４１年目、
２０１２年を迎えるにあたり、多くの課題が山積
来通りの様々なシニアの方々へのサービスに加え、新しい世代のシニア
みされています。従来通りのシニアへの様々なサービスに加え、我々、戦
をも含めたユニークなサービスをも今後も気持会は模索していきます。
後ベビーブーマー、退職していく世代の新しいシニア層へのニーズも踏
皆様も我々と共に日本的な素晴らしい伝統に基づいたケアーのもと家
まえて今後の展望を考えていかなければならないと思います。彼等のニ
族、友人、
コミュニティーとともに毎日の充実した生活ができることを切
ーズに応えるべく、気持会はこの日本町とサンマテオ地域において健康
に願うものです。
促進のための宣伝活動を積極的に展開しています。
その一環として、今
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Sansei Live! By the Bay 2011
Sansei Live! showcased a new venue in this its 28th year.
The annual party and fundraiser took place at the Carnelian by the
Bay in San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza. The Carnelian offers a fantastic
view of the bay and the Bay Bridge, and over 400 guests enjoyed
beautiful weather with music, dance, food, and cultural displays
that included participatory origami and mochi-tsuki.
performance, pulling in audience members to be a part of the
show, too. Origami artist, Linda Mihara was on hand to teach
attendees how to make paper tsuru (cranes) and other works of
paper folding art.
The 2011 Cherry Blossom Queens Court was also on hand to
help promote the traditional raffle drawing, that featured two
roundtrip tickets to anywhere in the U.S. as a grand prize donated
by Southwest Airlines. This year the committee also organized a
silent auction.
Jana Katsuyama (from KTVU Fox 2 News) hosted the evening’s
activities. Jest Jammin’, songstress Joyo Velarde, and the
ScoJourners provided musical entertainment. Al Kitashima started
the evening show off with a Soul Line Dancing class for all Sansei
Live participants.
Kimochi wishes to thank the many supporters who contributed to
Sansei Live as corporate sponsors, benefactors, patrons, advertisers,
and raffle prize and silent donors. And of course the organization
thanks the many supporters and party-goers who attended Sansei
Live! By the Bay.
This year the two-story Carnelian by the Bay restaurant provided
space for entertainment upstairs and downstairs. Kagami Kai was
on hand to kick off Sansei Live with their spirited mochi-making
Photos from top:
Jana Katsuyama (KTVU Fox 2 News); Co-Chairs: Eric Kobuchi & Tamiko Wong with
Supervisor David Chiu and Kimochi Board President, Paul Chin; Joyo Velarde; Members
of Kagami Kai, Members of Jest Jammin’ with Steve Nakajo, Raffle Grand Prize winner
Glenda Okamura of Union Bank with Steve Nakajo & Mary Ishisaki; Sansei Live Guests,
ScoJourner’s, Counsel General Hiroshi Inomata and his wife Midori, 2011 Cherry Blossom
Queen’s Court helping with raffle sales.
Sansei Live! photos courtesy of Frank Jang Photographcy
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A Special Thank You to the Sansei Live! By the Bay
Corporate Benefactors, Media Sponsors, Benefactors & Patrons!
C OR PO R ATE BEN EFA C TOR S
ME DI A SPON OR S
BENEFA CTOR
Comcast California • Dr. Yasuko Fukuda • Ms. Kiki Goforth • Hamano & Associates
Mr. & Mrs. Peter and Christina Harada • Japan Center Garage Corp. • Dr. & Mrs. Gary & Lisa Mizono
Ms. Helen Nakajo • Dr. & Mrs. Ted Uyemoto • Mr. & Mrs. David & Cathy Wada
WCP-I & Mr. Richard SzetoKintetsu Enterprises Co.
PATR O NS
Ms. Riyo Kunisawa
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth & Yoshiko Ho
San Francisco Drakes
Josephine and Sumi Matsuda
Mr. Shoji Horikoshi
Sundance Cinemas
Mr. and Mrs. John & Diane Noguchi
T. Okamoto & Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter & Ayako Yee
Dr. & Mrs. Ron Hiura
On Lok Lifeways
Ms. Namiko Yokoyama
Dr. Dean Osumi, DDS
Uoki Sakai Co.
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Become a Member of the Legacy Society
You can become a member of Kimochi’s Legacy Society today by informing us that
you have made a planned gift. A planned gift can be as simple as naming Kimochi
as a beneficiary of your will or trust. There are also many ways that you can make a
planned gift to Kimochi and receive a lifetime income and tax-benefits in return, such
as naming Kimochi as the beneficiary of a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust.
Members of Kimochi’s Legacy Society receive:
• Recognition in Kimochi’s administration building with other members of the Legacy Society
• Periodic updates from Kimochi’s Executive Director
• Priority notification and registration to future estate planning seminars.
A planned gift to Kimochi does more than recognize
the importance of Kimochi’s mission today. A gift
in your estate also supports Kimochi’s vision for the
future needs of seniors in our community.
• Recognition in our newsletter
If you would like more information on how to make a planned gift to Kimochi, or have already done so,
please contact Scott Ito, planned giving manager, at (415) 740-4004 or [email protected].
LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
Anonymous
Kinji Imada
Mickey & Teiko Kuroiwa
Yozo Sakai
Tomoye Takahashi
Sumiko Baughman
Mary Kamikihara
Ei Macleod
Eleanor K. Sampson
Kikue Tokuno
Yaye Togasaki Breitenbach
Yae Elizabeth Kato
Carolyn Mitsuda
Tashiko Shimizu
Tokiko Whitehead
Sean & Pam Donahoe
Shinichi Kawakami
Takeo Okamoto
Yaeko Shiraishi
Seiko Yakahi
Chico Fujii
Hideko Kinney
George Omori
Fusaye Shinoda
Atsuko Yamaguchi
Rie Goldman
Bonnie Kniss
Hisako Serizawa Palazzolo
Masao & Kaya Sugiyama
Yoneo Yoshimura
Make a Charitable IRA Rollover Before the End of 2011
Tax Saving Opportunity for those over the age of 70 ½
For a limited time, a tax-saving opportunity is available for those
who are over the age of 70 ½ with individual retirement accounts
(IRAs). Donors who meet certain requirements will be able to make
distributions directly from the IRA to qualified charities without
having to claim the distribution on their income taxes. Many
retirees have already taken advantage of this opportunity, especially
using this option to satisfy the mandatory minimum distributions
that are required from an IRA. Unfortunately, this option is only
available through December 31, 2011.
taxes. By donating from your IRA, it will allow you to enjoy the taxbenefits of your donation by lowering your adjusted gross income
(AGI) while still claiming the standard deduction.
Are at risk of losing itemized deductions by crossing AGI
thresholds – There are many restrictions on the amount of
itemized deductions you can claim on your taxes, and many of
these are contingent on certain AGI thresholds. By lowering your
AGI, you can help keep yourself eligible.
Want to reduce the amount of retirement assets in your estate –
Retirement assets, including IRAs, have long been a popular choice
among donors who want to leave part of their estate to charity.
Unlike assets such as stock and real estate, inherited retirement
distributions are generally taxed as income. Between estate and
income taxes, retirement distributions can be subject to an effective
taxrate of over 80%.
While anyone who is over the age of 70 ½ with an IRA can take
advantage of this opportunity, the charitable IRA rollover can be
especially beneficial if you:
Don’t itemize your deductions – Most people make a donation
to a charitable organization during the course of a year, but the
majority of them will claim the standard deduction on their income
Donors that are taking advantage of the charitable IRA rollover in 2011 can make gifts of up to
$100,000 from their IRA accounts directly to a qualified charity.
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Program Snapshots
Chanson Visits the Kimochi Home
This past summer Mr. Endou Minto and Ms. Setsuko Akiyama
of the musical performing group, Chanson, visited the Kimochi
Home. The group of singers and performers from Yokosuka City
in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan specializes in French-style music
(actually called “chanson”) and was in San Francisco to raise
monies for Japan earthquake relief. The residents and daycare
participants were all very familiar with Chanson’s music, and
were very excited about this special performance.
Pictured Left: Chanson performs at the Kimochi Home. Pictured L-R: Endou Minto and
Setsuko Akiyama of Chanson with Mrs. Tameko Shijo and Mrs. Kinuko Kobayashi
Keiro no Hi Celebrated at the Kimochi Home
In September, Kimochi Home residents, their families, Kimochi staff, and volunteers
celebrated Keiro no Hi (Respect for Elders Day) at the Kimochi Home. Keiro no Hi is
traditionally celebrated in Japan in September and for this event sushi chef, Masami
Iwamoto (a friend of Kimochi Social Services Coordinator, Sango Harumi) volunteered to
prepare delicious sushi (nigiri and rolls) for all. Chef Iwamoto owns Kompai Restaurant
in Palo Alto and Naomi Sushi in Menlo Park, it was his idea to do something special for
Kimochi’s seniors as his first Kimochi activity.
Pictured Far Right: Sushi
chef and owner of Kompai
Restaurant, Masami
Iwamoto, masterfully
creates sushi for Kimochi
Home residents.
Pictured Left: Kimochi
Home residents get ready
to feast on the special Keiro
no Hi Sushi, served by
Sango Harumi.
An Eagle Scout with “Kimochi”
In August, Boy Scout Troop 29 Eagle Scout candidate, Chris Seiki, led a group
of Scouts and friends to create planter boxes with new planted flowers in the
Kimochi Home. Since this project Chris has in fact received the Eagle Scout
award. “I hope I was able to do something for the seniors of the Kimochi
Home,” Chris says, “by enhancing an enjoyable environment where they can
relax and enjoy the outdoors.”
If your group or club is interested in an activity at the Kimochi Home,
contact Linda Ishii, Kimochi Home coordinator at (415) 922-9972 or [email protected].
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Club Nikkei Excursions
The ever-active participants of Club Nikkei took full advantage of the
summer months. Club trips included attending the “Billy Elliot” musical
at San Francisco’s Orpheum Theater, a day trip to the newly remodeled
Golden Gate Park Japanese Tea Garden, a tour of the “Picasso” exhibit at the
De Young Museum, and a trip to the Silver Legacy Casino in Reno, Nevada.
Club Nikkei members enjoys a performance of “Billy Elliot.”
At the Japanese Tea Garden. Pictured L-R: Harumi Serata,
Rich Tokeshi, Mary Kawano, Toshiko Takahashi.
If you are interested in joining Club Nikkei for future outings,
contact Pamela Hong at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
2011 Club Nikkei Calendar
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
11/2 Cirque du Soleil – “Totem” – San Francisco
12/1 11/6 “Assisted Living” Musical + Dim Sum at the
Imperial Palace – San Francisco
12/13 S.F. Symphony – “Colors of Christmas”
S.F. Symphony – “The Best Time of the Year”
12/15 Holiday Dinner – “Poggio’s” – Sausalito
(MEMBERS ONLY)
11/9 42nd Street Moon’s – “Ok, Kay!” – San Francisco
11/17 Dinner – “Mayflower Restaurant” – San Francisco
Space is limited and priority is given to Club Nikkei members.
For more information about future outings and to learn how you can
become a Club Nikkei member contact Pam Hong at (415) 931-2294
or [email protected]
11/30 Egyptian Museum & Santana Row or
Valley Fair Mall – San Jose
Upcoming Fundraisers
For more information on how you can support an upcoming
Kimochi fundraiser contact Wes Nihei at (415) 931-2294
or [email protected].
12/10 Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire
The Event Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral
Visit the Kimochi website at www.kimochi-inc.org, too!
Next Year...
Cherry Blossom Festival (April 14 & 15, 21 & 22)
Teri-burgers at the San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival
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Donor Focus: Ben Ishisaki
Kimochi commemorates the passing of Ben Ishisaki a long-time friend and donor to Kimochi’s programs and services.
Mary’s volunteership convinced Ben to begin
attending the Kimochi Nutrition Program.
He soon joined a regular table of friends
and acquaintances, who would gather for a
Kimochi meal together every day. An avid
fisherman, Ben would often bring freshly
caught fish to the nutrition program and the
Kimochi Home.
For the past 20 years, Ben and Mary Ishisaki
have been staunch Kimochi supporters
as major sponsors and donors for every
Kimochi fundraising event and special events
such as the annual volunteer appreciation
luncheon. They were together for 37 years
and married for 19 ½ years. As the owner/
operators of Ishi Limosine, Inc., they served
notable clients from the heads of Fortune
500 companies to famous entertainment
personalities like Miles Davis, Dolly Parton,
and Willie Nelson. In 1991 the Ishisaki’s sold
the limosine service, purchased a Dodge Ram
Truck with a 5th wheel trailer, and took their
first vacation together, eventually visiting 50
states including Alaska and all the Canadian
provinces except the Northwest Territories.
Ben and Mary always dove feet first into
everything they did whether it was building a
business, travelling through North America,
collecting cars, or eventually supporting
Kimochi Kai. Together they would discuss
what community groups they should support
and plan how they would do it. “From the
beginning we felt Kimochi was a good place, it
ran its programs well, and it was accountable
for all the monies they took in,” Mary recalls,
Mary says that Ben always had a deep
“Ben especially liked that Kimochi treated
appreciation for the sacrifices working
seniors as individuals who wanted to be
people made to fulfill their lives. One of her
Ben Ishisaki on a visit to Mt. Fuji, Japan
independent. It’s very difficult to step into
favorite stories to illustrate Ben’s generosity
someone’s life to convince them that they need help to live their
actually touches upon one of their many road trips.
lives a little more gracefully as they grew old.”
Ben had read a story about Osceola McCarty, an African American
Sandy Mori, former Director of Development for Kimochi,
woman in Mississippi who earned her living by washing clothes.
remembers that Ben was also modest and private about his
Eventually, she saved $300,000 dollars, giving some to her church
philanthropy. “He didn’t talk about donating to Kimochi or other
and the rest to the University of Southern Mississippi (known at
organizations; he just did it. And he would often just say ‘I support
the time as a “white” university) to assist minority students who
whatever Mary wants to do.’”
would otherwise not be able to attend the school. That feisty
attitude and unselfish spirit impressed Ben, and the Ishisaki’s
Mary recalls that Ben felt that because they had been so fortunate
drove to Hattiesburg, Mississippi to meet Ms. McCarty. Soon after,
with their business, they should do something for the community.
he established a four year scholarship under her foundation at
He was also grateful that the community was there when his
Southern Miss.
mother needed care. Kimochi, he said, through its programs and
services was giving something back to the people who had built
With Kimochi, Ben and Mary continued to build a tradition of
the community into what it is today. Says Mary, “Ben always said
giving while Ben’s mother Kimiye was a resident of the Kimochi
that one of the most important things you could do was to give
Home from 1990-92. In fact, after spending time as a visitor to
something back to your community.”
the Home; Mary became a volunteer. Ben’s sister, Emi Furuya,
was on the opening staff of the Kimochi Home. Eventually
KIMOCHI INC. 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul Chin, Chairperson
Shoji Horikoshi
Eric Kobuchi
Benh Nakajo
Hiroshi Shimizu, Vice Chairperson
Roy H. Ikeda
Bonnie Manning
Thomas T. Ogawa, D.D.S.
Mary Ishisaki, Secretary
Lowell Kimura
Gary S. Mizono, M.D.
Paul Uritani
Jane Yura, Treasurer
Ellen Kiyomizu
Mark Moriguchi
Michael Yamaguchi
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30th Annual Kimochi Golf Tournament
90-26-64. He is a thirty-year participant with us! Ladies Flight was
taken by Valerie Inouye with a score of 96-22-74 and our Calloway
Flight Winner was Greg Owyang who shot 61.
Tak Shirasawa was the big winner over a field of enthusiastic golfers
at this year’s 30th Annual Golf tournament held on September 16,
2011 at the Richmond Country Club. Under beautiful sunny fall
weather, Shirasawa shot 95-32-63 to win Field Low Net and Super
Senior honors and the prestigious Tosh Hara-Sam Sato Memorial
Perpetual Trophy and the Wilfred Hiura Memorial Perpetual Trophy.
Kimochi thanks Lowell and Donna Kimura, and Jerry Kika for again
leading a dedicated golf tournament committee and volunteers
corps in holding another successful event for us. All proceeds will
go towards supporting our programs and services for seniors and
families throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Field Low Gross honors went to Bob Mizono who shot 75.
Championship Flight was won by Andrew Sun with a score of 82-1666. First Flight was won by Sim Seiki with an impressive round of
Special thanks to our generous sponsors
Darlene Masamori representing
Allstate Insurance
California Flower Mart-Robert Otsuka
PikaPika-Ryan Kimura
Golden Gate Optimist Club
Dr. John Tanaka DDS
Dianna and Sam Higaki,
in Memory of Sam Sato
Hirose Family,
in Memory of Jack Hirose
The Tanisawa Family,
in Memory of Ben Tanisawa
Hamano & Associates-Tim Hamano
S.F. Brannan Street Wholesale-Roy Borodkin
Four Seas Restaurant-Sarah Lim
PG&E
Richie Ouye,
in Memory of Ron Minamide
Jean Kido & Joanne Hayashida & Family,
in Memory of Harvey Kido
Nikkei Lions Club of San Francisco
Dr. Robert Koshiyama
California Bank and Trust-Norio Miyago
Dr. Ronald Hiura
David Ishida Foursome
John Noguchi Foursome
Richard Alcantara Foursome
2011 Golf Tournament Results
Field Low Net Champion:
Tak Shirasawa 95-32-63
Championship Flight
1st
Andrew Sun
82-16-66
1st
Sim Seiki
90-26-64
Field Low Gross:
Bob Mizono 2nd
Ken Mizono
79-11-68
2nd
Al Petrich
89-23-66
3rd
Bob Mizono
87-17-70
3rd
Jim Handa
97-31-66
4th
Ryan Kimura
87-17-70
4th
Chi Kim
86-19-67
5th Chris Asami
83-12-71
5th
Jeff Siebert
97-29-68
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Super Seniors Champion:
Tak Shirasawa
95-32-63
First Flight
Ladies Flight
We would also like to thank the numerous individuals and companies who
donated to support our tournament raffle.
1st Valerie Inouye
96-22-74
2nd
Marsha Taam
100-23-77
3rd
Judith Handa
100-21-79
Calloway Flight
Greg Owyang
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Kimochi BUDGET FOR 2011 - 2012
Sources of Funds
Grants/Foundation 2%
Interest Income 1%
General Donations 9%
Fundraising Events/
Contributions 12%
Contracts 37%
Program Donations 8%
TOTAL: $2,519,473
Fees for Service 31%
Expenses
Transportation 8%
Adult Social Day Care 3%
Nutrition 31%
Social Services 20%
Kimochi Home 18%
Administration 19%
TOTAL: $2,519,473
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Kimochi’s First Annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show
Kickstarts Outreach to Families in San Mateo
With support from San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services,
Kimochi, Inc. is currently providing assistance and support to
seniors and their families in the City and County of San Mateo.
The goal of the San Mateo Family Care Partner Program is to keep
seniors independent for as long as possible so that they may age
with dignity and grace in their own homes and communities,
and thereby preventing the need for institutionalization. Anna
Sawamura, Program Director, and Shawne O’Connell, Program
Planning Specialist, serve as an information, education, and
counseling resource for families in the Peninsula.
Kimochi is dedicated to advocating for Japanese speaking and
Japanese American families in San Mateo County. We are active
members of the San Mateo Family Caregiver Collaborative and the
New Beginnings Coalition Cultural Competence Workgroup. Not
only does our participation in these groups allow us to educate
other county funded agencies on the unique needs of Nikkei
families, but it also gives us the opportunity to network with
organizations so they know Kimochi is available as a resource in
San Mateo.
Kimochi’s efforts to reach out to the community are ongoing,
and were recently kick-started by the First Annual Kimochi, Inc.
Show ‘N Shine Car Show held on October 1 at the College of San
Mateo campus. The event was very helpful in introducing our
new programs and services to the San Mateo community. Over
60 classic cars representing every decade from the 1920’s to the
early 1970’s participated in the show. Spectators were able to
vote for their favorite cars in the categories of “Best Dating Car,”
“Dream Car,” “Best Cruisin’ Car,” “Eye Catcher,” “Senior’s Choice,”
“Spectator’s Choice,” and the perpetual award for the overall
favorite “Show ‘N Shine Award.”
Thank you to our sponsors!
Costelli & Pardini’s
First National Bank of Northern California
Foley Bros. Custom Works
Fresh Apparel
Handyman Matters
Hayes Auto Repair
Magic Auto Detail
Market Garage, Inc.
Nakahara Accountancy Corp
Plaza Insurance Sales, Inc.
Roy Brizio Street Rods, Inc.
Spinner Mortgage
State Farm Insurance
Steve’s Camaros
Super Muscle Parts
Photos clockwise from top: Tom Piana; Kimochi Board
Member Mary Ishisaki & Sandy Mori; Shiz Kobara,
Tom Hoshiyama, and Kimochi Associate Director,
Steve Ishii
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DONATIONS IN HONOR OF AND IN MEMORY OF
Kimochi, Inc. thanks the following donors (monetary and in-kind) for their generous contributions between June 1, 2011
and October 31, 2011. Names in bold identify those who have been honored, or in memory of, with a donation gift to Kimochi.
IN HONOR OF
IN MEMORY OF
Anita Fong
Cathy Inamasu
Sango Harumi
Ed Ajemian
Sharon M. Fujii
Alfred & Y. Katherine Inouye- Chu
Fuyuko Mayeda
David Armstrong
Tim Hamano
Linda Ishii
Patricia Kay Wada
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Lowell Kimura
Steve & Val Ishii
Kiyo Hirose
Dan Becco
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Margaret Ishisaki
Kay Matsumoto
Leona & Winslow Nakagawa
Mary Ishida
Caryl Ito
Leroy Morishita
Don Casper
John Mizono
J & S Auto Repair, Inc.
Sandy Mori
Paul J. Tabacco
Steve Sandkohl
Lowell Kimura
Kathy Reyes
Hsing Tzu Dang
Ben Ishisaki
Alan & Silvia Kitashima
Steve Nakajo
Emy N. Hynes
Keiko Akashi
Ellen Kiyomizu & Greg Chew
Bruce & Valerie Hironaka
Pamela Donahoe
Edward Arikawa
Stella Kiyota
James & Jean Tominaga
John & Karen Greener
Benkyodo Co.
Riyo Kunisawa
Patricia Naritomi
Margaret Furman
David Bernardo
Mary Kyono
Edward Silva
Alan & Lorri Shiu
Kevin D. Chin
Mitsuko Lee
Pat Yamamura
Fumie Furuta
Raymond Choye
Margaret Leung
Irvin K. Sasaki
Akemi Yoshimoto
Mary Christensen
Yoshiko Lohuis
Yas Furuya
Donald & Eve Cortes
Mary Lowrey
Dorothy Fong
Marjorie I. Fletcher
Louise C. Lowry
Edson Fong
Anita Fong
Teri Matsumoto
Margaret Ishisaki
Ed & Dorothy Fong
Elizabeth McDonald
Sophia Loo
Edson Fong
Janice Mitsuda
Glenn Majeski
Bill Fukumitsu
Toshio Mitsuda
John & Chibi Yasumoto
Alyce Furuya
Gary Mizono
Matsuyo Iiyama
Emiko Furuya
John Mizono
Simon Eng
Joy Furuya
Yasuko Morimoto
Geoffrey Fong
Kiki Goforth
Alan S. Morishita
Ann I. Francisco
Mitzi Hada
Bob Muramoto
Alice S. Iiyama
Peter & Christina Harada
Richard Muramoto
Carl K. & Diane M. Iiyama
James Hay
Barbara Nagareda
Alfred & Y. Katherine Inouye- Chu
Kenneth, Lynn , James & Derrick Higa
Emiko Naito
Richard Ishisaki
Jung & Yoshiko Hong
Leona & Winslow Nakagawa
Midori Sato
Pamela Hong
Nancy K. Nakai
Joyce Sekiguchi
Grace Horikiri
Benh Nakajo
Makoto Sugiyama
Shoji Horikoshi
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Shigeru Sugiyama
Michiko Horio
Fumi Nihei
Yutaka Sugiyama
Satoru & Carolyn Hosoda
Janet Ninomiya
Hiroharu Takeda
Emy N. Hynes
John T. Noguchi
Joanne Tolosa
Kazue K. Ihara
Somao Ochi
Yoshikazu Ishida
Roy H. Ikeda
Thomas T. Ogawa, D.D.S.
Darryl Chun
Mike & Vickie Ina
J. June Ohara
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IN MEMORY OF (continued)
Ken & Kay Onishi
Lawrence Iwase
Ayako Hosokawa
Florence Shimosaka
Hiroko Ono
Midori Otsuki
Frank Kimura
Hiroko Ono
William & Louise Osada
Teiko Kitagawa
Frank Matsuno
Art Shiono
Paul Osaki
Lincoln Mah
Frank Morioka
Bill Fukumitsu
Wayne & Sally Osaki
Shozo Kiyomizu
Shigeru Omori
Kyoko Takeda
Misao Otsuki
Julie Soo
Shiro & Annie Suenaga
Hiroko Ono
Ricky E. & Bernice A. Rael
Chisaye Kurakazu
J.M. Tabata
John Tanaka
San Francisco Nisei Fishing Club
Tad Matsumoto
Norman & Merline Taira
John Natsume
Delphia Scully
Mother Louie
Arthur Ono
Misuye & Stanley Natsume
Walter & Harumi Serata
Leona & Winslow Nakagawa
Cynthia Gin
Mrs. Toma
Hsueh Shima
Minoru Matsumoto
Barbara Horikoshi
Kay Malknecht
Hiroshi Shimizu
Michiko Matsumoto
Christine Klem
Kiku Tsuchitani
Shiro & Annie Suenaga
Fred Y. Matsumoto
Velma Laconsay
Chiyeko Tsuchitani
Marshall M. & Misako Sumida
Yutaka & Yoshiko Matsumoto
Peter Rudy
Helen Tsudaka
Lorraine Suzuki
Kazumi Mori
Brian Wong
Tashiko Tsudaka
Richard Tokeshi
Daro Inouye
Hank & Victoria Yee
Sumiko Tsujimoto
Charlie Toyooka
Michikazu Nakai
Eiko Ono
Betty M. Tanaka
Pat Tseng
Gary Nomura
Hiroko Ono
Masaji Uratsu
Tobin Tsuji
Hanako Nakamura
Shizu Oyama
Marvin Uratsu
John & Marjorie Tsukamoto
Sumiko Akashi
Susan Oyama
Helen Utsumi
Pat Yamamura
Edward Flank
Chieko Reyes
Alice Ochi
Thomas Yasukochi
Arthur Iwamoto
Junko Chono
Betty M. Tanaka
John & Chibi Yasumoto
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Yasuko Sakaguchi
Ralph Wentworth
Ayako & Peter Yee
Dianne Nakanishi
Victor Inouye
Garry Kataoka
Joy Yokoyama
Thelma Ong
Norio Nakashoji
Mr. Yee
James Yonemoto
Janice Yoritsune
John Niwa
Leona & Winslow Nakagawa
Akemi Yoshimoto
Sachiko Nakanishi
William Tanaka
Karl Yoneda
Robert & Susan Yoshioka
Blair Conley
Deidre Thomas
Dick J. Kobashigawa
Glory N. Yoshizaki
Lloyd & Dyana Lew
Kiyomi Toma
Regan Young
Diane Makishima
Ellen Tsuchiya
Sumi Isujimoto
George Omori
Pat Tsuchiya
Midori Otsuki
Bessie Fellezs
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Kimochi, Inc. thanks the following donors (monetary and in-kind) for their generous contributions
between June 1, 2011 and October 31, 2011.
Abacus Products Inc.
Ronald Dere
Daryl Higashi
Toshiko Kamishita
Jean & Kaz Abey
Russell Doi
Jitsuo & Sakaye Higashi
Chieko Kaneki
Richard Alcantara
Warren Doo
Don Hirose
Fusaye Kato
Yoichi and Saori Amano
Kiyoko K. Dorsey
David Hirota
Kiki Kawabata
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
Miriam Drucker
Yoshikazu Hirota
Michi Kawaguchi
Yoshihiro Aoyama
Eagle Rock Wine and Spirits
Ronald Hiura
Tom Kawakami
Seiso & Hideko Arita
Ebisu Restaurant
Benton Hogo
Grace S. Kawamoto
Paul T. Asazawa
Richard Eijima
William Hoo
Robert & Mary Kawano
At Printing
Eldorado Hotel and Casino
Grace Horikiri
Joe & Fumi Kawasaki
AT&T Employee Giving
Sachie Erabi
Shiro & Marsha Horita
George Kawase
Atlantis Casino Resort
Lui Family
Marilyn Hoshiyama
Miyako Kazama
AVI
Aaron Fishleder
Satoru & Carolyn Hosoda
Kyoko Keenon
Avi Resort & Casino
H. Clifford & Marilyn Fong
Chidori Hoy
KENZ!
Bae Systems Matching Gifts program
Howard Fong
HP Company Foundation
Marshall J. Kido
Janice Bartolome
Ken Fong
Tommy Huie
Jerry Kika
Benkyodo Co.
Four Seas Restaurant
Linda Hunt
Kikkoman International Inc.
Willi & Minako Beusch
Franklin Canyone Golf Course
Kiyoshi W. Ichiyasu
Barbara M. Kikugawa
Big Island Candies
Sharon M. Fujii
Brian Ikeda
Michael Kikugawa
Blacklava
George and Linda Fujimoto
Frank & Kiyoko Ikenaga
Patti Kim
Chiyo Blackson
Tom & Sharon P. Fujimura
Dale Ilderton
Kimochi Golf Tournament
Mitzi Brain
Nobusuke & Fumi Fukuda
Cathy Inamasu
Todd A. Kimoto
Bushido Designs
Sumako Fukumori
Chris Inami
Kirala Restaurant
Cal Neva Club
Hiroshi Fukushima
Lance Inouchi
Aiko Kitano
California Bank and Trust
Emiko Furuya
Douglas Inouye
Ronald Kobata
California Flower Market, Inc.
Maurice Galante
Valerie Inouye
Glenn & Doris Kobuchi
Michael Chang & Lorraine Chan
Gallery of Jewels
InterContinental San Francisco
Betty Kojimoto
Terrence L. Chan
Goemon Restaurant
David Ishida
Richard & Grace Kono
Gary Chang
Richard & Karen Gok
Masatoshi & Gloria Ishida
Robert Koshiyama, D.D.S.
Paula Chang
Golden Gate Optimist Club
Kiyome Ishii
Danny Kunihara
Hank Chen
Mark & Gordy Gyotoku
Mary Ishisaki
Riyo Kunisawa
Brian Daniel Chi
Matthew Hada
Isobune/Kushi Tsuru Restaurants
Louis & Lavinia Kwok
Gene & Vicki Chin
Robert E. Hamaguchi
Bruce & Susan Iwafuchi
Hwa O. Kwon
Kevin D. Chin
Hamano and Associates
Celia Y. Iwama
Mary Kyono
W. Chin
James & Judith Handa
Harold Iwamasa
Ladies Auxiliary Nisei Post 9879
Randall P. Choy
Nancy Handa
Sachie Iwate
David Lang
Christ Episcopal Church
Harry I. Hanen
Frank & Jane M. Iyama
LDRME, LLC
Darryl Chun
Paul Hara
JAE Awards
Le Central Bistro
Ronald Chun
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
JCCCNC Golf Tournament
Carey A. Lee
Edward Coleman
Taiko Hashimoto
Andrew & Ginger Jew
Edwin Lee
Community Health Charities
Pat Hattori
JFC International, Inc.
Jeffrey Lee
Crane Pest Control
Toshiye Hattori
Lester Johe
Jerry & Charlene Lee
Cumaica/Martha Bros. Coffee
Shigeo & Sumie Hayashi
Robin Johnson
Miyoko Lee
Chieko Cuzzort
Joanne Hayashida
Justgive
Dyanna Lee-Louie
Naoko Dalla Valle
Barbara Hedani-Morishita
Kabuki Springs & Spa
Jim & Sueyo Lem
Florence Dare
Edith Higa
Kaiser Permanente
Leland and Agnes Leong
Fumiko De Font
Jeffrey & Anna Higaki
Kaiser Permanente Community Giving
Levi Strauss & Co.
Kimberly Delevett
Toshiko Higaki
Aiko Kajiyama
Levi Strauss Foundation
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Leland Lew
Teru Murata
Robbie & Sets Otaguro
George T. Shimizu
Addison Liburd
Murata’s Cafe Hana
Duke Otoshi
Mika Shimizu Vanderbosch
Local Independent Charities of America
Seiki Murono
Otoshi Plumbing
David & Eliza Shintaku
Darlene & Bill Lock
Barbara Nagareda
Kimihiro Outa
Richard Shintaku
Yoshiko Lohuis
Gene T. Nagase
Waka Ozawa
Yone Shintaku
Gerald Louie
Leona & Winslow Nakagawa
Mike Ozorio
Shig Shinzai
Gregory Low
Kiyomi Nakahigashi
PAAWBAC
Daniel Y. Shiozaki
Wayne D. & Carole T. Lowe
Hiroshi Nakai
Kimiko Pastoral
Takeo & Maye Shirasawa
Wylie Lum-Wong
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
People Making A Difference Campaign
Lorri Shiu
Scott Y. Mamiya
Kaz Nakamoto
Peppermill Reno-Donations Committee
Richard Sintchak
Jilma A. Marshall
Dennis Nakamura
Perilla Vietnamese Restaurant
Kathleen Smookler
Darlene Cheng Masamori
Yurie Nakamura
Catherine Peters
Hatsuko Solley
Jim & Darlene Masamori
Nakashima Golf
Alvin E. Petrich
State Farm Insurance
Robert M. & Marilyn S. Masuoka
Bobby Nakata
PG&E Corporation
Steve Silver Productions
Kazuko and Katsuyoshi Matsuda
Craig & Elaine Nakata
Ruth Posey
Larry Sugimoto
Sumi Matsuda
Dennis Y. Nakatani
Shoko K. Pytlik
Osamu Sugiyama
Jayne M. Matsui
Kazuo “Joe” Nanya
Richard Franklin Quan
Shigeki J. Sugiyama
I. Matsumoto
Tom Nara
Ricky E. & Bernice A. Rael
Sugiyama Family Trust
Rick Matsuno
Mary Negi
Takako Rayfield
Sue (Kazuye) Sumida
McFarren Marketing, Inc.
John Neishi
Villa Romana
Sumo Fish Design Co.
Sturdy McKee
Kin Cheong Ng
S.F. Automatic Transmission Center
Marumi Suyeyasu
Joe McManus
Sally Sachie Ng
S.F. Hilton
Mary Suzuki
Pablo Mesina
Far Niente
Ada Sadler
Stewart Suzuki
METTA FUND
Nisei Plastics
Mieko Saito
Toyoko Swingle
David & Ann Mikami
Melvyn Nishida
Warren Saito
Michael Taam
Mary Anne Miller
Clara M. Nishimoto
George Sakaguchi
Kayoko Tachibana
Janice Mitsuda
Marlene K. Nishimura
Robert G. Sakai
Michiyo Tada
Masatoshi Mitsuda
Newell & Gloria Noda
Robert Sakai
Gary & Arleen Tahara
Ko Miyamoto
John T. Noguchi
Tsuneko Sakamoto
Alice Takahashi
Mark Miyamoto
Sachiko Norbury
Sanppo Restaurant
Gilbert Takahashi
Jed N. Miyashiro
Oakland Buddhist Church
Anonymous Sansei Live 2011 Raffle
Kazuji Takahashi
Sumiko Miyata
Hiro & Betty Ogawa
John Sao
Donald & Sandra Takakura
Dr. Kenneth Mizono
Theodore Okazaki
Hideki Sasa
Irene Takasuka
Gary Mizono
Harold Okino
David & Cindi H. Sasaki
Wayne Takata
Robert Mizono
Yumiko Okita
George Sasaki
George T. & Rosalind Takeda
Natsuko Mizuiri
Kunio Okui
Amy Sato
Steven K. Tamaki
Jeff & Sandy Mori
Harold Omatsu
Dennis & Susie Sato
Isago Tanaka
Mits & Miki Mori
Kiyoko Omi
Edward & Joanne Sato
Setsuko Tanaka
Eddie Moriguchi
On The Go Cellular
Tom & Kayoko Sato
Shigeko Tanaka
Ken Moriguchi
One Market Restaurant
Scoma’s Restaurant
John Tanaka, DDS Inc.
Frank E. Morimoto
Duane Ong
Albert & Sharon Seid
Wilson Tang
Ron Morimoto
Ronald Ong
Sim Seiki
Brian Y. Taniguchi
Barbara Morino
Thelma Ong
Neal Taniguchi
Russell Morino
Jon A. Onizuka
SF Brannan Street Wholesale Florist,
Inc.
Kay S. Morioki
Jerry Ono
Fuji Shiatsu
Ed & Irma Tempone
Russell Morita
Norma Ono
Randy & Linda Shigio
Takatoshi & Minako Terahira
John & Susan S. Muranishi
Yuriko Oshita
Shiki
Silvie Thang
Fred & Leslie Yee Murata
Steve Ota
Hiko Shimamoto
The Fairmont San Francisco
James Otagiri
Alice Shimazu
Rachel Thevenet
Fred Murata
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Ted Tanisawa
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
Tilden Park Golf Course
matsunori ueno
BJ Wong
Yutaka Yao
Clayton Tominaga
John H. Umemoto
Charlie Wong
Glenn Yasuda
James & Jean Tominaga
Union Bank
Don Wong
Moses & Hatsy Yasukochi
Tomie Tomita
United Airlines
Jimmy and Caroline Wong
Thomas Yasukochi
Hotel Tomo
United Way California Capital Region
Sebastian Wong
Stan and Phyllis Yasumoto
Robert Toriyama
United Way, Inc.
Victor Wong
Pam Yee-Ito
Joseph & Jannie Toy
Tokiko Ushijima
Wesley Wong
Eddie Yokoyama
Larry Toyooka
Chiyo Wada
Leslie H. Woolsey
Namiko Yokoyama
Truist
Shinako N. & Yorinobu Wada
Kimiko Yaginuma
Yoneo Yoshimura
Herbert Tsang
Kayoko Wang
Darren Yamaguchi
Grace Yoshizaki
Helena Tseng
Akira Watanabe
Dick Yamamoto
Yugi Golf Management LLC
Kenny Tsuboi
Wati Design
Kei & Fusako Yamamoto
Yume Glass Art
Wayne Tsujisaka
Wells Fargo Community Support
Campaign
Hisako Yamashita
Jane Yura
Derrick & Louise Tsumori Lue
Michi Yamato
Saul Zaentz
Joseph Tu
Wholesale Florist, Inc.
Ron Yamato
Archie Uchiyama
Susie Willemsz-Geeroms
Brad Yamauchi
Yukie Uchiyama
Gustav Williges
Tomiko Yamauchi
Gloria E. Uejima
Arthur and Pamela Wong
Marcella Yano
Kimochi Home Delivery Program Receives New Vehicle
Through the generosity of John Nakamura, President and General Manager
of Albany Ford, Kimochi successfully purchased a new 2011 Ford Transit
Connect XLT. The van will actively be used to assist us in the delivery
of meals to approximately 140 homebound seniors in San Francisco.
Mr. Nakamura was initially contacted by our long-time volunteer,
Kyle Kuniyoshi, who approached John with a request to assist us in
purchasing a van for our program. John wrote us the following note:
“Thank you for giving our company the opportunity to assist in the
purchase of your home delivery van. What we did is the easy part,
what you and your volunteers do everyday, is the hard part. A hot, home
cooked meal everyday…something a homebound senior can count on and
look forward to…this is truly a great mission. Our thanks and gratitude
to your organization.” Thank you, John and Albany Ford, you have
reaffirmed and re-energized us with your generosity!
Pictured above: Jason Tse; Kimochi Program Director, Anna Sawamura; Albany Ford
President & General Manager, John Nakamura; Kimochi Executive Director, Steve Nakajo
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KIMOCHI LOVES OUR VOLUNTEERS
The continuing support of the volunteers at all programs, services, and events is vital to Kimochi’s efforts.
We are grateful for their dedication. Listed are Kimochi Volunteers from June 1, 2011 and October 31, 2011.
Carlos Aguas
Keiko Akashi
Richard Alcantara
Armelo Anogol
Kathy Aoki
Mieko Arai
Alice Arikawa
Lorri Arishita
Asian American Recovery
Services, Inc.
Asian Fire Fighters
Adam Baluk
Wyndolyn Barnes
Nina Bazan
Dave Bernardo
Tim Bragassa
Mitzi Brain
Mike Brennan
Sumiyo Brennan
Joyce Brown
Lauren Burkhart
Fumiko Butler
Anne Calef
Jay Calman
Christine Camarillo
Maki Carlson
Century Golf Club of
San Francisco
Angie Chan
Elise Chan
Jenny Chang
Charlene Chee
Cindy Chen
Jessica Chen
Katherine Chen
Chris Cheng
Hebe Cheng
Stephanie Cheung
Brandon Chew
Marilyn Chew
Cindy Chin
Paul Chin
Vicki Chiu
Nari Choi
Rubina Chuang
Darryl Chun
Felix Chung
Michael Clarke
Susan Connell
Sue Daijo
Alan Dair
Jack Dairiki
Jeanne Dea
Alexa De Leon
Paul Der Ver
Kayin DeSandies
David DiDomizio
Yilun Ding
Warren Doo
Brian Dorgan
Jason Dorn
Pamela Dyck
Melissa Edgar
Rich Eijima
Todd Eijima
Masayuki Endo
Tamiko Escalante
Ziyao Fan
Ted Fang
Fire Academy City College
Joe Florendo
Steven Flores
Leonard Fong
Steven Fong
Tami Fong
Dan Freytes
Yoshiko Fujimoto
Howard Fukuda
Mutsuko Fukuda
Kazuko Fukumoto
Sachiko Fukumoto
Eiko Furuya
Gary Gee
Genie Gee
Tom Geltz
Kiki Goforth
Jennifer Gong
Atsuko Gramlich
Mitzi Hada
Seja Haddad
Semed Haddad
Edward Hadeler
Eric Hanabusa
Ken Hanada
Amy Hanamoto
Kenzo Handa
Nancy Handa
Kaitlyn Handelman
Jane Hara
Heather Harada
Margaret Harada
Ryan Harada
Kristen Hare
Saho Hataguchi
Pat Hattori
Nikki Hikari
Kelly Hiramoto
Ben Hogo
Beverly Hoh
Brianna Hom
Ray Hom
Dylan Hong
Grace Horikiri
Shoji Horikoshi
Michiko Horio
Tom Hoshiyama
Donna Howell
Hsuan Yu Huang
Shigeko Ichikawa
Marty Ideta
Kay Ihara
Colin Ikeda
John Ikeda
Roy H. Ikeda
Shizuko Ikeda
Mary Ikenaga
Art Ikuma
Kay Ikuma
Hiro Imaizumi
David Ishida
Brian Ishii
Lauren Ishii
Valerie Ishii
Katsura Ishikawa
Naoko Ishikawa
Mary Ishisaki
Yuri Ito
Aya Iwasaki
Naomi Jabami
Armeka Jackson
Diana Jang
Cyndy Jew
Bob Jones
Richard Jue
Diane Jung
Atsuko Jurenes
Chiz Kakiuchi
Akie Karahashi
Aaron Katekaru
Alyssa Kato
Daniel Kato
Teruko Kauhi
Kiki Kawabata
June Kawaguchi
Michi Kawaguchi
Jeddie Kawahatsu
Tom Kawakami
Mary Kawano
Robert Kawano
Lauren Kawawaki
Yuriko Keenan
Marie Kerr
Jerry Kika
April Kim
Koutaro Kimotsuki
Donna Kimura
Eryn Kimura
Lowell Kimura
Ryan Kimura
Ella Kitagawa
Kelly Kitagawa
Ricky Kitagawa
Akiko Kitamura
Aaron Kitashima
Alan Kitashima
Ellen Kiyomizu
Stella Kiyota
Mayumi Kobayashi
Eric Kobuchi
Laura Kumataka
Kyle Kuniyoshi
Michiko Kurokawa
Joanne KwanHull
Keaton KwanHull
Wes Laliva
Chase Larscheid
Mike Lee
Staycee Lee
Will Lee
Allen Leong
Brandon Leong
Dave Leong
Haley Leong
Millie Leong
Yvonne Leong
Frances Leung
Levi Strauss & Co.
Lloyd Lew
Tina Liang
Su-yu Lin
Raymond Liu
Yuting Liu
Jared Loey
Nat Loh
Yoshiko Lohuis
Bryan Louie
Dianna Louis
Stephanie Louis
Carolyn Lowe
Mike Lowman
Art Luna
Roger Ly
Joe McManus
Nathan Ma
Astrid Macheel
Tom Machida
Sol MacIan
Yoshiko Magdamo
Bob Mametsuka
Drew Mametsuka
Bonnie Manning
Rosa Mar
DJ Martinez
Keiko Martinez
Leonardo Martinez
Darlene Masamori
Jim Masamori
Michiko Masuda
Susan Matsuda
Al Matsui
Kaede Matsumoto
Sachiko Matsumoto
Kelly Mayeda
Tom Mayehara
Christelle Medino
Jessie Melgar
Brian Miguel
Michelle Minter
Janice Mitsuda
Toshio Mitsuda
Yuki Mitsuda
Gary S. Mizono
Marisa Mizono
Gwen Mohler
Kristen Monrean
Mits Mori
Sandy Mori
Alice Moriguchi
Mark Moriguchi
Tom Morimoto
Gail Morin
Pierre Morin
Shizue Mortensen
Evan Motoshige
Lisa Moy
Tsutaye Murakami
Keiko Murase
Tameem Nabiyar
Sumiko Nagai
John Nagano
Kaz Naganuma
Benh Nakajo
Etsie Nakajo
Wayne Nakayama
Bobby Naiki
Yasuko Naiki
Miki Naito
John Nagano
Ella Nakabe
June-ko Nakagawa
Winslow Nakagawa
Brent Nakagiri
Rod Nakanishi
Peter Namkung
Yaeko Naritomo
Fumi Nihei
Judi Nihei
Lynn Nihei
Max Nihei
Jenny Ngo
Anh Nguyen
John Nguyen
Thai Nguyen
Tony Nguyen
Naoko Nobuoka
John Noguchi
Shawne O’Connell
Haru Oda
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Thomas T. Ogawa
June Ohara
George Ohwa
Lois Ohwa
Yoko Okamoto
Tets Okano
Duane Ong
Kay Onishi
Keith Onishi
Ken Onishi
Marie Onitsuka
Ryo Ono
Isis Orellana
Louise Osada
Willie Osada
Misao Otsuki
Kyle Oura
Mike Ozorio
Chieko Paige
Angela Pang
Lorelei Patricio
Kimiko Paul
Katherine Perry
Kim Pham
Rick Quan
Cara Rand
Clara Rena
Paul Rith
Sean Rogan
Davida Safer
Etsuko Sakimura
Marco Samson
Joel Sato
Stephanie Sato
Lorraine Sawicki
Bryce Sawin
Nathan Segal
Ann Segerstrom
Chris Seiki
Atsuko Sells
Sephora
Takeko Seto
Randy Shigio
Hiroshi Shimizu
Sophie Shin
Kim Shinjo
Terue Shinohara
Jeanette Shisako
Cesar Smith-Diaz
Sterling Staudenmaier
Frank Strom
Andrew Sumi
Misako Sumida
Sue Sumida
Toshiko Takahashi
Susan Takamoto
Hiroaki Takano
Fumiko Takashi
David Takashima
Kentaro Takeda
Helen Takeshita
Cherry Tam
Wendy Tam
Akiko Tamura
Taeko Tamura
Kiyomi Tanaka
Shigeko Tanaka
Vi Tanaka
Michi Tashiro
Noriko Terada
Blake Teragawa
Sr. Theresa Teshima
Sima Thakkar
Silvie Thang
Karah To
Kayo Tokiwa
Theresa Tom
Tokiko Tom
Chris Tran
Phong Tran
Steven Truong
Carrie Tsai
David Tsai
Anthony Tsang
Sasid Tsanthaiwo
Hideko Tsuchiya
Tobin Tsuji
Etsuko Tsukano
Masa Tsuneyama
David Turner
Mitsuko Umemoto
Florentino Unbungen
Lorenzon Unbungen
Zack Untalan
Paul Uritani
Matt Vail
Toyako Valdez
John Valenton
David Wada
Momoyo Wada
Naomi Wada
Jeff Walker
Jane Watanabe
Susie Willemsz-Geeroms
Jeannie Wing
Annie Wong
Evan Wong
Gemma Wong
Gil Wong
Leland Wong
Mary Wong
Natalie Wong
Natasha Wong
Phil Wong
Rich Wong
Tamiko Wong
Thomas Wong
Wellington Wong
Judy Yabumoto
Suzanne Yamada
Ted Yamagishi
Masu Yamaguchi
Michael Yamaguchi
Peko Yamaguchi
Peter Yamamoto
Pat Yamamura
Ron Yamato
Roy Yamato
Jason Yasumoto
Ayako Yee
Dennis Yee
Peter Yee
Peter Yeh
Les Yim
Ritsuko Yip
Moses Yasukochi
Lisa Yokota
Joy Yokoyama
David Yonemoto
Glory Yoshizaki
Hwa Soon Yun
Jane Yura
KIMOCHI, INC. SERVICE DIRECTORY
Kimochi, Inc.: Continuing Generations of Caring
Our mission is to provide a continuum of culturally sensitive programs and services to all seniors and their families, to preserve their dignity
and independence, with a focus on the Japanese American and Japanese speaking community.
Kimochi, Inc.
1715 Buchanan, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Administration: (415) 931-2294 • Social Services: (415) 931-2275 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
The administration building location is the site of the former Nichi Bei Bussan.
keep seniors at home and independent for as long as possible. This is a fee-for-service program.
The program also provides Family Caregiver Support Services.
This service is helpful for spouses, siblings, and children who are
actively involved in caring for a senior and provides them with
counseling services, family caregiver support groups, assistance
with hiring caregivers to help the family, and 24 hour respite care
placements. We also offer family caregiver training in both Japanese
and English to help families develop the skills necessary to perform
caregiving activities.
Kimochi is a member of the Transitional Care Network and
collaborates with San Francisco Senior Center and other agencies
in the partnership to coordinate Homecoming Services for seniors.
The program targets isolated seniors who are being discharged from
acute care hospitals who could benefit from more community based
care and support as they transition home.
Administration
Kimochi’s administration building is owned and operated by the
agency and houses our administrative staff. Counseling rooms
and the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Board/Conference Room are
available on-site for use.
Club Nikkei
Club Nikkei is a membership based program for seniors in our
community designed to outreach and attract healthy, independent
seniors who are interested in joining a group for exciting
overnight trips, dinners, and activities. Staff plans quarterly
calendars and all transportation for excursions is provided by our
transportation program.
Social Services Program
Kimochi’s Social Services program offers a variety of support
services for seniors, their families, and friends. Social workers and
case managers are on staff to provide Japanese and Korean language
translation, information and referral, naturalization assistance,
counseling, assistance with insurance and government benefits,
seminars and workshops on aging, as well as advocacy for the
elderly. Support groups to address topics on aging are also available.
Home Safety Service
Kimochi offers a home safety program for senior homeowners and
renters in San Francisco. Staff conducts home safety assessments
and helps seniors identify potential and existing safety issues that
could compromise their ability to live safely and comfortably at
home. Staff can assist and provide smoke detectors, stair strips,
and other items free of charge. We have also compiled a referral
list of contractors, electricians, and plumbers who can help seniors
maintain and repair their homes.
Social workers also help seniors and families in locating, hiring,
and retaining providers to help with personal care and household
chores. Case management services are also an important part of this
program to help clients and families identify additional resources to
Kimochi Lounge
1581 Webster Street #202, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Tel: (415) 563-5626 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
The Kimochi Lounge is open Monday through Saturday for seniors to come
to the lounge to catch up on community news and socialize. The Lounge also
houses a book and video library where seniors can check out materials for free.
A senior information and resource section is also available to provide important
health, safety, nutrition, and caregiving resources for seniors and their families.
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Kimochi Senior Center
1840 Sutter Street, #101, San Francisco, CA 94115 • Tel: (415) 931-2287 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
(Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California – JCCCNC)
Nutrition
A nutritious well-balanced Japanese style hot lunch is provided 5 days
a week. Any senior 60 years of age or older is welcome. A five week
menu is produced by staff, and our nutritionist ensures each meal is
healthy, nutritionally well-balanced and adequately proportioned for
seniors. An average of 300 meals are served daily.
Home Delivery Program
Individuals who are physically unable to travel to the nutrition site
due to a disability, illness, or recent hospital discharge, can receive
hot meals at their homes. Approximately 120 lunches are delivered to
homebound seniors living in Japantown, the Western Addition, Sunset,
and Richmond districts of San Francisco.
Senior Center
In addition to enjoying lunch at the nutrition program, seniors
are encouraged to participate in activities at the center. Staff and
volunteers plan and offer a variety of activities on a monthly basis. We
have morning exercise classes, a ceramics class, group singing classes,
Hawaiian dance, odori, bingo, arts and crafts, Qi Gong, day trips, and
overnight trips.
Transportation
The transportation program offers seniors the
opportunity to use safe and reliable door-to-door
van services which help them maintain a connection
with their community and friends. Group rides are
provided to and from seniors’ homes to the nutrition
site, Kimochi Home and Japantown. Cemetery trips,
senior center trips, grocery trips and medical trips
are also provided.
Kimochi Home - Home of Healthy Attitudes
1531 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 • Tel: (415) 922-9972 • Fax: (415) 922-6821
Adult Social Day Care Program (License # 380504138)
Our program is licensed by the State of California to provide seniors with a
schedule of social and recreational activities. Staff trained in programming and
providing services to seniors requiring social, emotional and physical support
develop a monthly activity calendar which includes daily exercise, lunch,
singing, bingo, video viewing, trips, and special cultural and intergenerational
activities. Seniors are safe, active and entertained while families receive respite
from caregiving responsibilities.
Residential/Respite Care (License # 380504099)
The residential program is licensed by the State of California to provide 24
hour care to ambulatory seniors. It has the capacity to house up to 20 seniors
in either single or shared rooms. They receive supervised, non-medical care and
assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and taking
medications Regular assessments are conducted by staff to determine each
senior’s personal care and daily living needs.
Respite care is 24 hour care for seniors in need of short term placements.
Temporary stays are available for seniors needing a place after a hospital
discharge, when family is out of town or in need of respite, and for seniors
interested in potential long term placement as a resident.
Please visit our website at www.kimochi-inc.org for more information about our various programs and services.
If you would like to be on our mailing list, please contact Kimochi at (415) 931-2294 or [email protected].
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Mark Your Calendar - Dec. 10th!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping list!
Kimochi, Inc.’s Silver Bells Arts & Crafts Faire will be held
Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Event Center, at St. Mary’s
Cathedral in San Francisco. With over 80 Asian and Pacific
Islander artisans showcasing their crafts, Silver Bells has grown to
become one of the premier holiday shopping destinations.
Mark your calendars, tell your friends…it’s time to roll up your
sleeves and start shopping!
If you’d like more information about Silver Bells,
contact Steve Ishii ([email protected])
or Sakura Suzuki ([email protected]) at (415) 931-2294
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