August 2016 - Nikkei Senior Gardens

Around the Garden
August 2016
Issue 89
AUGUST
Nikkei Village Garden Tea Party
Nikkei Village celebrated
the opening of their garden
walkway with a morning
English garden tea party.
The area behind Nikkei Village was transformed into a
beautiful park like setting
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Page 1
Nikkei Village Garden Tea Party
Page 2-3
Garden News & Views
Nurse’s Notes
Page 4-5
Outings & Upcoming Outings
Nikkei Village Moments
Page 6-7
Calendar of Activities
Page 8-9
Volunteers & Donations
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
Puzzle Solutions
Quote of the Month
Patriotism is supporting your
country all the time, and your
government when it deserves it.
Mark Twain
with a grass area and walkway for
the residents to enjoy. All this was
made possible by the dedication and
hard work of Oya Koko Foundation.
Residents and family members enjoyed the tea party with an array of delicious savory and sweet treats prepared by Chef Carlos and his team. The menu consisted of tea sandwiches, assorted scones, fresh fruit with clotted cream, petite fours, cookies, raspberry lemonade and of course, English tea. Thank you to Chef
Carlos and his team for the mouth watering food enjoyed by all.
Top picture: A view of the
garden. Top right: Sadie
and Carolyn. Bottom left:
Aiko and Marie. Bottom rt:
The Nikkei Senior Gardens family would love for you to share
your life story. For More information, please contact
Desiree Kitagawa, Associate Executive Director at
(818) 899-1000 or [email protected].
Garden News ...and Views
Page 2
Nikkei Senior Gardens
Celebrated August Birthdays
Nurse’s Notes
Health Benefits of Tai Chi
(taken from Harvard Women's Health Watch)
Anne Ando
Margaret Takeda
Lillian Lui
Mary Sato
Toshiko Heck
Ida Kato
August Birthdays
8/10—Kazuko Yoshigai
8/10—Sadie Kawaratani
8/12—Yaeko Hisayasu
8/17—Hisa Sakiyama
8/18—Martha Kuwaki
8/19—Tom Doi
8/25—Aiko Noda
8/26—Steve Torio
8/29—Yoshiko Ojiro
New Residents
Help us welcome our
newest resident to the
community!
Tai Chi has been described as “meditation in motion”,
but based on recent studies Tai Chi could be called
“medication in motion”. Harvard Women's Health
Watch states there is growing evidence that
practicing Tai Chi has value in treating or preventing
many health problems. People can start doing Tai Chi
even if they aren't in top shape or the best of health.
Tai Chi differs from other types of exercise as the
movements are usually circular and never forced, the
muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, and the
joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective
tissues are not stretched. Tai chi can be easily
adapted for anyone, from the most fit to people
confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery.
Although tai chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave
you breathless, it addresses the key components of
fitness — muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to
a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning. Here's some of
the evidence:
Muscle strength. Tai chi can improve both lowerbody strength and upper-body strength. When
practiced regularly, tai chi can be comparable to
resistance training and brisk walking.
According to internist Dr. Gloria Yeh, an assistant
professor at Harvard Medical School, "Tai chi
strengthens both the lower and upper extremities and
also the core muscles of the back and abdomen."
Flexibility. Tai chi can boost upper- and lowerbody flexibility as well as strength.
Balance. Tai chi improves balance and, according
to some studies, reduces falls. Proprioception - the
ability to sense the position of one's body in space declines with age. Tai chi helps train this sense,
which is a function of sensory neurons in the inner
ear and stretch receptors in the muscles and
ligaments. Tai chi also improves muscle strength and
flexibility, which makes it easier to recover from a
stumble. Fear of falling can make you more likely to
fall; some studies have found that tai chi training
helps reduce that fear.
Aerobic conditioning. Depending on the speed
and size of the movements, tai chi can provide some
aerobic benefits.
Dorothy Shundo
Fujimoto
Join us on August 18
at 1:30 pm for our New
Resident Welcome Party!
Come see what Tai chi can do for your health. Join
instructor Carrie Wong, every Wednesday and Friday
at 9:15 am in the dining room.
Garden News ...and Views
Page 3
Issue 90
Tanabata
Residents took part in celebrating the Japanese holiday, Tanabata, also known as the “Star Festival”
by participating in traditional Tanabata activities. Satoko and Sachiko hang tanzaku, small strips of
colored paper with wishes written by the residents, some in the form of poetry.
Tanabata—The Story of Star Crossed Lovers
Tanabata originated from a Chinese legend called Qixi and was brought to Japan in the 8th century.
This is the story of two lovers. Princess Orihime, the seamstress, wove beautiful clothes by the heavenly
river, represented by the Milky Way. Because Orihime worked so hard weaving beautiful clothes, she
became sad and despaired of ever finding love. Her father, who was a God of the heavens, loved her
dearly and arranged for her to meet Hikoboshi, the cow herder who lived on the other side of the
Milky Way. The two fell in love instantly and married. Their love and devotion was so deep that Orihime stopped weaving and Hikoboshi allowed his cows to wander the heavens.
Orihime’s father became angry and forbade the lovers to be together, but Orihime pleaded with him
to allow them to stay. He loved his daughter, so he decreed that the two star-crossed lovers could meet
once a year--on the 7th day of the 7th month if Orihime returned to her weaving. On the first day they
were to be reunited, they found the river (Milky
Way) to be too difficult to cross. Orihime
became so despondent that a flock of magpies
came and made a bridge for her. It is said that if
it rains on Tanabata, the magpies will not come,
and the two lovers must wait another year to be
reunited, so Japanese always wish for good
weather on Tanabata. There are many variations of
this story, but this version is the most widely held.
Special Events
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Nikkei Senior Gardens
Pictured above: Mark Y. and Jerry C. ponder “The
Mystery of Life” statue at Forest Lawn—Glendale. The
Mystery of Life statue has 22 life size figures depicting
different stages of life. Pictured right: Mark Y., Dr. Bob,
Jerry, Kiyoko H. and Kumiko I. in front of the statue of
David.
Upcoming Outings
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 1:30 pm
Northridge Mall
Friday, August 5, 2016 at 1:30 pm
Trader Joe’s, Chatsworth
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 1:30 pm
Walmart, Porter Ranch
Friday, August 12, 2016 at 1:30 pm
Walmart, Porter Ranch
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 1:00 pm
JANM - “Tatau: Marks of Polynesia”
Friday, August 19, 2016 at 1:30 pm
Dollar Store, Mission Hills
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1:00 pm
Marukai, Gardena, CA
Friday, July 29, 2016 at 1:00 pm
Marukai & Kinokuniya, Los Angeles
Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1:00 pm
Marukai, Gardena, CA
“Tatau: Marks of Polynesia” is a photographic exploration of Samoan tattoo practice.
It explores the beauty of Samoan tattoos as well as the key role they play in the
preservation and propagation of Samoan culture. Through photographs taken in the
studio and on location in Samoa and elsewhere, the exhibition showcases the work
of traditional Samoan tattoo masters alongside that of younger practitioners working
within and influenced by the tradition today. Samoa’s tatau, along with Japan’s
irezumi, is one of the world’s most distinctive living tattoo traditions. An indigenous
art form with a continuous history that dates back 2,000 years.
Nikkei Village Moments
Issue 90
Garden Tea Party
Page 5
August
Sun
Mon
1 Doctor Day
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
7
Morning Walk—D
Exercise w/ Yukie—D
Crochet—D
Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—S
2:15 Bingo—D
3:30 Cards—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
Tue
2
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Coaster“
2:00 Singing—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
8 Doctor Day
9
Doctor Day
3
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F
Bingo—D
Performance—Kazue
Kagami Piano Students
1:00 Mahjong—G
2:00 Karaoke—D
3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
Podiatrist Day
9:15 Tai Chi w/Ca
10:30 Nickel Bingo
1:30 Outing to
Northridge
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
10
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
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 Karaoke—D
3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
9:15 Tai Chi w/Car
10:30 Nickel Bingo—
1:30 Outing to
Walmart
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
14
15 Doctor Day
16 Doctor Day
17
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
9:15 Tai Chi w/Ca
10:30 Nickel Bingo
1:00 Outing to
JANM - “Ta
Marks of P
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
22 Doctor Day
23 Doctor Day
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Milk Carton Gift Box”
11:15 Lunch at
Tropical Grill Buffet—$$
2:00 Singing—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise—D
10:30 Bingo—D
10:30 Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F
1:00 Mahjong
2:00 Karaoke—D
3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
29 Doctor Day
30 Doctor Day
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise—D
10:30 Bingo—D
10:30 Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F
1:00 Mahjong—G
2:00 Karaoke—D
3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
Morning Walk—D
Exercise w/ Yukie—D
Crochet—D
Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—S
2:15 Bingo—D
3:30 Cards—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
21
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
Morning Walk—D
Exercise w/ Takako—D
Crochet—D
Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—S
2:15 Bingo—D
3:30 Cards—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
Morning Walk—D
Exercise w/ Yukie—D
Crochet—D
Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—S
1:30 Bingo—D
3:00 L.A. Men’s Glee Club
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Strawberry Gift Box”
2:00 Singing—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
Wed
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Paper Flowers”
2:00 Singing—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Flower Card”
2:00 Singing—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F
Bingo—D
Food and Resident
Council Meeting—S
2:00 Karaoke—D
3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
24
9:15 Tai Chi w/Car
10:30 Nickel Bingo—
1:00 Outing to
Marukai
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
31
9:15 Tai Chi w/Car
10:30 Nickel Bingo—
1:00 Outing to
T.J. Maxx
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
**ALL CALENDAR EVENTS A
2016
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Thu
4
Doctor Day
8:00-10:00 Wellness Checks—S
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise with Takako—D
10:30 Ladie’s Meeting—D
1:00 Mah Jong—G
2:00 Cards & Games—D
3:00 Hanafuda—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
11
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
3:00 Uno—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
18
Doctor Day
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise with Takako—D
Ladie’s Meeting—D
Mah Jong—G
New Resident Welcome
Party—D
2:00 Cards & Games
3:00 Hanafuda—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
25 Doctor Day
8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
2:00
Morning Walk—D
Exercise with Takako—D
Japanese Calligraphy—D
Buddhist Service—S
Mah Jong—G
Nikkei’s GOT Talent
Showcase—D
3:00 Uno—D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
Fri
Sat
5
6
9:00
9:15
10:30
1:30
Mieko’s Café—F
Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D
Nickel Bingo—D
Outing to
Trader Joe’s
1:30 Movie—T0
1:30 Canasta—G
2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G
2:00 Shave Ice Social—S
6:30 Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Puzzles & Sudoku—D
Movie—T
Blackjack—D
Poker with Toji— D
Movie—T
13
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 Beginner’s Mahjong—G
2:00 Shave Ice Social—S
6:30 Movie—T
19
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise—D
10:30 Watercolor Painting—D
2:00 Blackjack—D
3:00 Poker with Toji— D
1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T
20
9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D
10:30 Nickel Bingo—D
1:30 Outing to
99 Cents Store
1:30 Movie—T
1:30 Canasta—G
2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G
2:00 Shave Ice Social—S
6:30 Movie—T
26
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise —D
10:30 Rubber Block Print
Making Class—D
1:30 Movie—T
2:00-4:00 Kendo
Demonstration—D
6:30 Movie—T
27
9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D
10:30 Nickel Bingo—D
1:00 Outing to
Nijiya Market
1:30 Movie—T
1:30 Canasta—G
2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G
2:00 Shave Ice Social—S
6:30 Movie—T
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise —D
Watercolor Painting—D
Movie—T
Blackjack—D
Poker with Toji— D
Movie—T
ACTIVITY LOCATIONS
First Floor
D - Dining Hall B - Beauty Salon
S - Solarium
P - Podiatrist
F - Family Dining Room
CR - Conference Room (Lobby)
Second Floor
G - Game Area
T - Movie Theatre
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE .**
New Activities
Special Events
This monthly newsletter can also
be viewed at
www.nikkeiseniorgardens.com
Volunteers and Donations
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Nikkei Senior Gardens
July Volunteers
Donations
Sam Kanno
Yoichi Kimura
Arts & Crafts Supplies
Magazines
Harry Nakada
Barbara Okita
Stan Date
Monetary Donations
Bingo Prizes
Toji Hashimoto
Kiyoko Kamii
Hisano Tilner
Newspapers
Books
Keiko Roter
Emiko Kami
Lois Okui
Stationary & stamps
Greeting Cards
Tami Shiotani
Kay Kami
Akiko Idian
Carrie Wong
Hitomi Hashimoto
Kumiko Mori
Coupon Packets
Knitted hats
Akiko Bloom
Mark Yokomizo
Ayumi Inoue
Movies (DVD’s)
Rubber Stamps
John Goka Jr.
Evelyn Motoyama
JoAnn Komai
Nancy Gohata
Vanessa Orozco
Yasuko Jone
Rev. Patti Usuki
Tomo Padilla
SFVJACC
SFV Hongwanji Temple
Crossway Church
Mieko Akima
We Thank You For Your Continuing Generosity and
Presenting….
Nikkei Senior Gardens 3rd Annual
Thursday, August 25 @ 2:00 PM
See Patti Kimura
Announcements
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Issue 90
Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Open Forum begins at
Food & Resident
Council Meeting
Please join us, as we discuss new nd
old information on the community.
Will be held on
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
At 1:00pm
Do you need
to book a
Doctor Appointment?
Transportation is available
Selective Mondays
Tuesdays & Thursdays
8:30am-3:30pm
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.
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).
Massage Therapy
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
By: Hiroshi Odashima
IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMERS,
COME JOIN — A CONFIDENTIAL PLACE TO SHARE IDEAS,
FRUSTRATIONS, CONCERNS, AND HAPPY THOUGHTS.
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
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.
NSG Team News
Nikkei Senior Gardens
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nikkei senior gardens
team member of the month
Garden Tea Party Fashion
Tangi, Idania, and Yona model
garden tea party hats.
Alfonso Marron joined the Nikkei Senior
Gardens team in 2009 and quickly became a vital
member of the Maintenance Department. On any
given day you can find Alfonso making repairs
around the community. Thank you Alfonso for
keeping our community beautiful.
Hats lovingly made by Nikkei Village
residents and resident assistants.
Who Am I?.....
My favorite team is the LA Dodgers.
My favorite dessert is ice cream—any flavor.
My parents are from Okinawa.
My nickname is Hoss.
My hobbies are golf and going out to eat.
HINT: I am a volunteer.
Please submit your answer by submitting cut-off below to the concierge by
Sunday, August 14th 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 August 16, 2016. GOOD LUCK!
July Answer:
June Winner: No Winner
Prize: $20 Target Gift Card
If you would like to have your baby photo featured in the “Who Am I?” contest, please see Patti Kimura.
CUT ALONG THE LINE
Puzzles for August
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SUDOKU #013
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 can be found on page 12.
Garden Giggles
Did you know?...
August has the highest percentage of births.
August 2, 1909, the Lincoln penny was issued (107 yrs)
SUPER FOOD OF THE MONTH
Yellow Summer Squash
Yellow Squash, also
known as crookneck
or
straightneck
squash, is rich in
fiber, vitamins C and
K and potassium, all for very few
calories.
Solve the puzzle by noting the
position of the words. The answers
are expressions we use everyday.
1._____________________________
For the answers, see page 12.
NIKKEI SENIOR GARDENS
9221 Arleta Avenue
Arleta, CA 91331
Phone: (818) 899-1000
Fax: (818) 834-5728
www.NikkeiSeniorGardens.com
RCFE License #197607606
Nikkei Senior Gardens
Directors
Michael Motoyasu
Executive Director
Desiree Kitagawa
Associate Executive Director
Gabriela Perez
Director of Business Services
Patti Kimura
Director of Life Enrichment
Carlos Marquez
Director of Dining Services
Steve Hynds
Director of Environmental Services
Japanese Trivia
Solutions to Puzzles
Harajuku Cosplay
TIt’s probably one of the most unique things to do in Tokyo:
Followers of Japanese comics and animation- Manga and
Anime – decided they enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters. You may have heard of it in one of its different names
– Cosplay, Japanese teenage culture and Harajuku fashion. It
was created in Tokyo, and evolved into an international trend.
Cosplay comes from the words costume + play.
Some say it’s the attempt of Japanese youth to turn their back
to traditional customs and strict social standards.
It happens every Sunday in the wonderful district of Harajuku,
on Jingu Bridge (a pedestrian bridge that connects Meiji Jingu
shrine to Harajuku and Omotesando. Harujuku girls and boys
are just hanging out with friends, hoping their picture will be
taken by one of the many magazine photographers in the
crowd.
Solution for
Brain Fitness Puzzle:
1.
“I’m Bigger
Than You.”
2.
“Neon Lights”