2007 Kimochi Newsletter

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA
PERMIT NO. 2764
1715 Buchanan Street • San Francisco, CA 94115
WINTER 2007
Coming Together on the Green
in Support of Kimochi, Inc.
By David Ishida
Family presented the Wilfred Hiura Memorial Perpetual
Trophy to the Super Seniors Flight Champion Kei Yamamoto.
Ryan Kimura triumphed over a field of 144 golfers to win
the 26th Annual Kimochi Golf Tournament held September
21, 2007 at the Richmond Country Club. Under ideal Indian
summer weather conditions, Kimura shot 82-18-64 to win
Field Low Net honors and the prestigious Tosh Hara - Sam
Sato Memorial Perpetual Trophy. Kimura, celebrating his
26th birthday, was persistent in attacking and successfully
navigating Richmond’s slick
sloping greens.
A New Direction for Kimochi Lounge
2007 Kimochi, Inc. Board of Directors
Kimochi Lounge was opened as our first agency site in 1971. It was
created as a meeting place where the Issei (first generation Japanese
Americans) could rest, relax, get the latest news in the community,
meet friends, and have tea.
Today, Kimochi Lounge has evolved into an important resource center
and outreach site where seniors and their families can receive vital
information to help them remain independent and active at home.
Kimochi staff has carefully compiled useful information including the
following: Nutrition, Health, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Legal Aspects
of Aging, Senior Safety, Driving Safety, and Housing.
Family caregiving is a growing role many family members are facing.
Information on long distance family caregiving, how to develop family
care plans, how to conduct family care meetings, and selecting
appropriate housing and care options for seniors are examples of the
types of information available at Kimochi Lounge.
Mark Moriguchi, Treasurer
Mary Ishisaki, Secretary
Paul Chin
Shinobu Horikiri
Shoji Horikoshi
Lowell Kimura
Ellen Kiyomizu
Bonnie Manning
Gary S. Mizono, M.D.
Richard J. Moore, M.D.
Benh Nakajo
Devon Nakajo
Hiroshi Shimizu
Silvie Thang
Michael Yamaguchi
Hisao Inouye, Honorary Board Member
Kimochi Lounge still remains as a vital gathering place for our seniors.
It houses a book and video library for seniors. A wide selection of
Japanese books and videos ranging from “enka” (Japanese music)
shows to popular drama series are available to check out for free.
Arts and crafts made by our seniors are also available for sale at this
location as well as other Kimochi products.
All proceeds benefit Kimochi programs
and services.
Pam Hong, Lounge Staff
Roy H. Ikeda, Chairperson
Thomas T. Ogawa, D.D.S., Vice
Chairperson
Mailing List
If you would like to be on our mailing list,
please contact Emily Hsieh at (415) 931-2294.
Visit our redesigned website for more information
about our various programs and services.
www.kimochi-inc.org
For more information, please visit us at:
Kimochi Lounge, 1581 Webster Street #202,
Japan Center Building (foot of bridge),
San Francisco, CA 94115.
Contact person: Pam Hong,
(415) 563-5626 • [email protected]
Special recognition was given to Shig Futagaki and Roy
Masuda, the inspirational leaders of the Nisei Plastics golf
tournaments which initially supported various East Bay Issei
housing developments and now the Japanese American
Services of the East Bay (JASEB). Kimochi also thanked
Donna Kimura, Tournament co-chair
and mother of the 2007 Field Low
Net Champion, 2007 Cherry
Blossom Queen Ms. Sawako
Sonoyama, and the volunteers for
their assistance with the raffle.
Field Low Gross honors went
to Lance Wong of Lincoln Park
Golf Course who shot 74 and
sports a 7 handicap.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors,
staff, and many volunteers, I want to
express our deep appreciation for
your participation in today’s golf
tournament and the many of you
who have supported this event over
the past 26 years, including the Golf
Tournament and Raffle volunteers”
stated Kimochi Executive Director
Tournament champion Ryan Kimura with Dad and Tournament
Steve Nakajo. “The proceeds from
Co-Chair Lowell Kimura.
this tournament will enable Kimochi
to continue to provide the many programs and services to the
Master of Ceremonies David Ishida thanked the Golf
elderly in the community,” said Nakajo.
Committee members and many tournament and raffle
The Kimochi Golf Committee expressed appreciation to the
volunteers, and recognized the initial leadership of Tosh
staff of the Richmond Country Club for their warm
Hara and Sam Sato in the development of this golf
hospitality and excellent service and to the sponsors of the
tournament, particularly noting their commitment to
golf holes, Hole-in One and Closest-to-the Pin contests.
community service. Ishida welcomed the presence of
Kimochi also wants to thank and acknowledge the Hole-inlongtime Kimochi supporters Paul Hara, Dr. Himeo Tsumori,
One sponsors – Jerry Kika & Family, Dick Yamamoto and
Sim Seiki and Richard Alcantara. Tournament co-chair
David Fujita of MIF Insurance, Allen Okamoto, Brian Choy of
Lowell Kimura presented the Tosh Hara - Sam Sato Memorial
Ellis Brooks Chevrolet, and Lowell & Donna Kimura for the
Perpetual Trophy to Field Low Net winner and son Ryan
$10,000 Putt for Cash contest. John Lee won the Putt for
Kimura. Tournament co-chair Jerry Kika presented the
Cash contest and was awarded a Nike Ignite putter.
trophies to flight winners Duane Ong, Scott Muranishi, Fran
Mori and Ginger Lee. Neil Katsura, representing the Hiura
Duane Ong won the
Championship Flight shooting
81-17-64. Scott Muranishi was
the victor in the First Flight
with 89-24-65 and Fran Mori
won the Women’s Flight with
89-22-67. Kei Yamamoto was
the Super Seniors Flight
Champion at 101-35-66.
Ginger Lee shot 69 to win the
Calloway Flight.
©2007 Kimochi, Inc. All rights reserved. • Design and Produced by NDD Creative
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Highlights from the 26th Annual Kimochi Golf Tournament
Volunteer and 2007
Cherry Blossom Queen
Sawako Sonoyama and
Richard Alcantara,
the tournament’s head
of scoring.
Kimochi Creative Wellness Program
Ladies Flight (from Left):
Alana Fung,
Phyllis Yasumoto,
Fran Mori,
Rebecca Buted,
Darlene Masamori.
Neil Katsura on behalf of the Hiura
family, presents the Wilfred Hiura
Super Senior Trophy to
Kei Yamamoto.
From the beginning, Kimochi, Inc. has provided various
activities for seniors with the belief that creative expression
benefits physical and mental well-being and can enhance
and support a healthy and independent lifestyle. Class
participants vary from the recently retired to the Kimochi
Home residential care and day care clients with projects
that encourage and improve hand-eye coordination, provide
fun and mental stimulation, and enhance self-esteem
through artistic discovery. In anticipation of an expanding
senior population, this program is committed to providing
the kind of artistic and intellectual stimulation that is so
valuable in our later years. The following artists are
volunteer instructors who support the Creative Wellness
Program with their talent, their time, and their service to
the senior community.
Angie Chan – Ceramics
Yoshiko Fujimoto – Japanese Traditional Dance
Akie Karahashi – Calligraphy
Dyanna Lee-Louie – Arts & Crafts
Etsuko Sakimura – Arts & Crafts
Atsuko Sells – Qi Gong
Takeko Seto – Hula Dance
Yasuko Shintaku – Exercise
Peko Yamaguchi – Singing
Championship Flight (from Left):
Tournament co-chair Jerry Kika,
Hideki Sasa, Neil Katsura,
Duane Ong, Lance Wong.
Not pictured: Jim Larsen.
Tournament co-chair
Jerry Kika with low
net champion
Lance Wong.
Callaway Flight (from left): Ginger
Lee, Tommy Huie, Donna Howell,
Tom Davis.
The following are the golf committee members and tournament volunteers:
Co-Chairs: Jerry Kika, Lowell Kimura & Donna Kimura, Richard Alcantara, Darryl Chun, Richard Eijima, Todd Eshima,
Anna S. Higaki, Ben Hogo, David Ishida, Joe & Fumi Kawasaki, Joe McManus, Duane Ong, Al Petrich, Gilmore Wong,
Lorri Arishita, Hebe Cheng, Arly Fong & Tats Nagase, Genie Gee, Emily Hsieh, Alice Jeong, Ryan Kimura, Ella Kitagawa,
Bob Masuoka, Alan Matsui, Sandy Mori, Joyce Nakai, Steve & Etsie Nakajo, Stephanie Ong, Mike Ozorio, Jack Tanabe,
Rod Valdepenas and the Century Golf Club members of the Scoring Committee: Daryl Higashi, Robert Kawano,
Joe Kawasaki, Ira Pollack, David Sakamoto, David Shintaku, Andrew Sun, Tony Tam, and Dennis Yee.
The following are
the winners of the
golf tournament
Field Low Net Champion: Ryan Kimura
Filed Low Gross:
Lance Wong
Super Senior Champion:
Kei Yamamoto
Champion Flight:
1st Duane Ong
2nd Hideki Sasa
3rd Neil Katsura
4th Lance Wong
5th Jim Larsen
First Flight:
1st Scott Muranishi
2nd Kei Yamamoto
3rd Tak Shirasawa
4th Jerry Kika
5th Don Chew
81-17-64
90-13-67
79-12-67
74-7-67
81-14-67
89-24-65
101-35-66
99-33-66
105-39-66
95-27-66
2
82-18-64
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101-35-66
Women’s Flight:
1st Fran Mori
2nd Phyllis Yasumoto
3rd Alana Fung
4th Rebecca Buted
5th Darlene Masamori
Closest-to-the-Pin:
Hole #3 Joe McManus
Hole #7 Andrew Sun
Hole #11 Lance Wong
Hole#16 Joe McManus
89-22-67
100-29-71
99-27-72
100-26-74
102-28-74
6’
8’ 3”
5’ 7”
20’ 2”
Callaway Flight:
1st Ginger Lee
2nd Tom Davis
3rd Donna Howell
4th Tommy Huie
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Sansei Live!
A Special Evening filled with Generations of Community Support
Giving and Receiving in the Kimochi Spirit
2007 Kimochi Spirit Awards
longtime Kimochi Home volunteer were presented with
Kimochi Spirit Awards. Both spoke of how they enjoy
working to help the Japanese American seniors.
Nichi Bei Times Report
The 2007 Kimochi Spirit Awards, “Giving and Receiving
in the Kimochi Spirit,” was held May 12 in the Issei
Memorial Hall of the Japanese Cultural and Community
Center of Northern California in San Francisco’s
Japantown.
by Ellen Kiyomizu
Kabuki Kitchen located in the new Sundance Cinemas Kabuki’s
theater, bar and bistro space (formerly AMC Kabuki Theater).
A classic American chef who studied at the Culinary Academy
as well as in Tuscany, Chef Vincent’s philosophy is to offer the
freshest possible ingredients to inspire all the senses. Previous
to joining Kitchen, Chef Vincent worked with Executive Chef
Nancy Oakes at the James Beard-awarded Boulevard Restaurant
in San Francisco.
Sansei Live! brought together multiple generations of friends,
families and community for an evening of entertainment, live
music and dancing, food and creative arts demonstrations, and
raffle prizes. It was held again at the Presidio Officers’ Club,in
the San Francisco Presidio Saturday, October 20, 2007 6:00pm –
midnight and was hosted by KTVU’s Robert Handa.
Live Performances
Musical entertainment was led by EXPO, one of the few bands
to feature a three-piece horn section that mixes soulful love
songs and Latin rock. EXPO features Donna Ong-Kimura, Mike
Leong, Gerald Villa, Johannes Mager, Tiffany Carrico, Mark
Christensen, Ron Estrada, Don Ono, Art Wong and Doug Lee.
Steve Nakajo, Executive Director of Kimochi, Inc.,
presented the Kimochi Spirit Awards to Ken Mintz, Area
Manager of External Affairs at AT&T and Randy
Okamura and the longtime golf tournament committee,
volunteers and donors.
The emcee for the day’s festivities was John Sasaki, an
anchor and reporter with KTVU-Channel 2 News.
Kimochi Board of Directors Chairman Roy Ikeda
welcomed those in attendance, including California
Assemblyman Mark Leno and San Francisco Supervisor
Ross Mirkirimi, who spoke of their appreciation for the
work that Kimochi does. Leno had a special
proclamation for Kimochi and the honorees.
Mintz then announced that AT&T was donating $10,000
to Kimochi.
Entertainment was provided by the Kimochi Odori class,
led by instructor Yoshiko Fujimoto, the Kimochi hula
class under the direction of Takeko Seto, and Peko
Yamaguchi and members of her Kimochi singing class.
Kimochi, Inc. Program Director Anna Sawamura-Higaki
then presented the awards. Sango Harumi, Kimochi, Inc.
Social Services Coordinator, and Armeka Jackson, a
The program ended with a raffle drawing for two
roundtrip tickets to Japan, donated by Japan Airlines.
The winner was Ginger Masuoka.
New Kimochi Active-Aging Programs
Kimochi is looking to adapt and build new programs for the
growing number of Bay Area boomers entering retirement who
are thinking of aging differently from their parents. “Seniors
today don’t think of themselves as seniors,” says Kimochi
Executive Director, Steve Nakajo. “They have grown up in a
culture that is well aware of the value of physical activity and
social engagement. Our services need to adapt to the way
seniors think of themselves. Aside from our current roster of
services, we want to promote a wellness agenda to nurture
independence and active aging.”
Kimochi All-Stars returned for its third Sansei Live! and they
bring back their special brand of 70s and 80s dance music with
the rhythm section of Al Sugaya on drums, Tim Leong on bass,
Paul Louie on keyboards, and Ronnie Lowe on guitar. The
group featured the vocal talent Elsa Denton.
Hip-hop stars Estairy and Skitz, members of the world
recognized group Scojourners, also performed. DJ Paul Chin
provided additional music to keep everyone dancing.
Kimochi’s Creative Wellness Program is one program that
started several years ago and is grounded in the belief that
creative expression and artistic discovery can happen at any
age and it benefits physical and mental well-being. “The goal is
to enhance and support a healthy and independent lifestyle,”
says Anna Sawamura-Higaki, Kimochi Program Director.
“Kimochi Creative Wellness class participants vary from the
recently retired to the Kimochi Home residential care and day
care clients.” Local artists volunteer their time as instructors
Angie Chan (Ceramics), Yoshiko Fujimoto (Japanese ‘odori’ or
traditional dance), Akie Karahashi (Calligraphy), Dyanna LeeLouie and Etsuko Sakimura (Arts and Crafts), Atsuko Sells (Qi
Gong), Takeko Seto (Hula dance), Yasuko Shintaku (Exercise)
and Peko Yamaguchi (Singing). The students’ artwork were on
display at Sansei Live! and students also performed hula and
odori during the evenings program.
Culinary Demonstrations
Returning were the popular Culinary Demonstrations by Bay
Area Asian Chefs led by Chef Ming Adler, pastry and gelato
consultant with Fabbri based in Bologna, Italy. Chef Ming’s
interest in food began in her native Hawaii, but her culinary
interest, especially in pastries, developed further in her work
and travels through Paris, New York and San Francisco.
Chef Ming began her association with Kimochi six years ago
when she was first introduced to Sansei Live!. Since then, Ming
has spearheaded the recruitment of participating Bay Area Chefs
who wow the audience. “It is wonderful to see the solidarity
among community for Kimochi. Kimochi always touches home
with me and I always want to support our seniors.”
Among the participating chefs joining Chef Ming, was Chef
Vincent Schofield, who is executive chef at Sundance Cinemas
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Club Nikkei
Join in the Fun of Group Activities!
Are you, a friend, or a family member looking for fun things
to do? Are you concerned about going out alone? Kimochi
Senior Center has the answer: Join Club Nikkei!
A committee made up of staff and senior volunteers meet
regularly to develop a calendar of activities and trips for
Club Nikkei. All club members are sent a monthly calendar
and all they need to do is drop by the senior center office or
call to reserve a space. It’s as simple as that! The annual
membership fee is $50. This covers transportation and
mailing costs. Members pay for the costs of the activity
themselves. This year, club members have been offered
activities such as attending plays, the symphony, fairs, obon
festivals, church bazaars, dinners, movies, fruit picking and
Indian casinos. Leave the planning and driving to us!
In Summer 2007, Kimochi Senior Center formed Club
Nikkei, a group of active and independent seniors from the
Nikkei community who have one important thing in
common: they want to go out and have fun! Our agency
offers many programs and services but for years has been
asked by seniors and volunteers for more activities and trips
focused on healthy seniors who just want to get out,
socialize with others, and enjoy life in their retired years.
They didn’t want to deal with the hassle of driving and
parking or concerns about going out, especially at night.
We surveyed seniors and the consensus given: “I want to get
out of the house and have fun.”
If you are interested in joining Club Nikkei, please call
Justin Ng, Senior Center Coordinator, or Jun Aita, Senior
Center Assistant, at (415) 931-2287 or e-mail them at
[email protected] or [email protected].
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Kimochi thanks the following for their donations of raffle prizes for our 2007 events
Kimochi Spirit Awards, Golf Tournament, Sansei Live and Silver Bells.
Abacus Products Inc.
Acorn Ink
Alaina Shiu Designs
Alfred's Steakhouse
Aloha Warehouse
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
Anjou Restaurant
Asian Art Museum
Asian Chefs' Association
Asian Gift Designs
Asian Pair
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Beach Blanket Babylon
Benihana
Benkyo-do Company
Berkeley Bowl Produce
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Best Western Hotel Tomo
Big Island Candies
Bloomers Florist
Brass Orchid
Buddhist Church of Oakland 2008 Golf
Tournament
Bushi-Tei
Bylee Design
Cache Creek Casino Resort
Stefano Cassolato
Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center
Chic Moderne
Chickie Babies Crafts
Chizu's Creations
Darryl Chun
Cicada Design by Monique
Coast Craft Design, Inc.
Creative Accents
Dalla Valle Vineyards
DiPietro Todd Salon
Doobu Restaurant
Eldorado Hotel & Casino
Electronic Arts
Ellen Nakai & Friends
Empress of China
Enter the Stillness Arts
Escolta Fine Arts
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Far Niente Vineyards
Fine Arts of San Francisco
First Voice
Aaron Fishleder
Four Yams
Gap Foundation
Genoa Lakes Golf Course & Resort
Goemon Restaurant
Golden Gate Artists
Hanko Designs
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Harrah's Reno Casino & Hotel
Harveys Lake Tahoe
Hayes Auto Repair, Inc.
Jack Hirose
Hotel Kabuki
Hukilau
Wa Huong, Morling Financial
Services
Dardie Ishida
Ben & Mary Ishisaki
Island Creations
Island Designs
Isobune/Kushi Tsuru Restaurants
Jams in Bloom
Japan Airlines
Japantown Arts
JCCCNC 2008 Golf Tournament
Patricia Jeong
JFC International
Audrey Jung
Kabuki Springs & Spa
Kamie & Friends
Harvey & Gay Kaplan
Kawaii Kreations
Joe Kawasaki
Kayoko Designs
Ryan Kimura
Kirala Restaurant
Mik Kitagawa
Rev. Ron Kobata
Collette C. Kondo
Lanna's Crafts
Laura Takeuchi/Lynn Nihei
Le Central
Randy Lee
Leslie Designs
Levi Strauss & Co.
Linda Lee Designs
Little Buddha Baby
Ma Tante Sumi
MAC Knife, Inc.
Made in Hawaii
Mari & Me
Mariko III
Mary's Creations
Keith Masaki
Glenn Matsui
Miko Dolls
Mio, Inc. on Fillmore St.
Gary Mizono, M.D.
Tats Nagase
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Robert & Yuki Nakano
Nihonmachi Street Fair
Nikkei Lions Club of San Francisco
Nippon Company
Noguchi Designs
North American Foods
Oakland Athletics
Okada Originals
Hiroko Ono
Waka Ozawa
Paradisus
Peppermill Reno Hotel Casino
Quilt Styles of Hawaii
RM Creations
R.S. Jewelers
Rick's Restaurant & Bar
San Ramon Golf Course
Sachi
Sanppo Restaurant
Sanrio
See's Candies
Sente
Sew Asian
SF Automatic Transmission Center
SFJAZZ
SFMOMA
Shimada Styles
Joe Shiro
Shiro Designs
Siena Global Designs
Siena Hotel Spa Casino
Sony Computer Entertainment America
Southwest Airlines
Starlite Co.
J. Sugihara
Summitt Point Golf Course
Sumofish Design Co.
Sundance Cinemas Kabuki Cinema
Sunset Day Spa
Blake Szamba
Harry Tajima
Tony Tam
Akira Tana
Ten Speed Press
Tilden Park Golf Course
Toasties
Tobi Creations
Donna Tojo
Tomodachi8
Trader Joe's
Marjorie Tsukamoto
Union Bank of California
Uoki Sakai
Waka
Wati Designs
Wells Fargo
Western Messenger
Susie Willemsz-Geeroms
Michiko Yamato
Yasukochi's Sweet Stop
Leslie Yee-Murata
Milt Yoshioka
Yoshi's
Yum Babes
Yume Glass Art
Yuri's Pieces
SPECIAL THANKS
California Flower Market
Sugar Bowl Bakery
Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop
for their continuous donations
throughout the year.
Kimochi, Inc. Budget for 2007 - 2008
Expenses
Grants/Foundations
$53,000 (2.49%)
General Donations
$185,000 (8.71%)
Adult Social Day Care
$77,697 (3.66%)
Interest Income
$350 (.02%)
Transportation
$169,944 (8%)
Social Services
$374,135 (17.61%)
Fundraising
Events/Contributions
$184,075 (8.67%)
Nutrition
$699,250 (32.92%)
Contracts
$939,305 (44.22%)
Program Donations
$189,270 (8.91%)
Administration
$425,536 (20.03%)
Kimochi Staff Directory
Kimochi Administration
1715 Buchanan, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel:(415) 931-2294 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
2008 will be another eventful year for
Kimochi. At a recent board meeting,
Sango Harumi, our Social Services
Coordinator, reported on the state of
affairs of Kimochi’s social services. It
was quite clear from his report that
the need for our services in our
Japanese American community has
never been greater. Here are some of
the more challenging needs Sango identified.
Steve Nakajo, Executive Director
Steve Ishii, Operations Director
Anna Sawamura-Higaki, Program Director
Sandy Ouye Mori, Development Director
Rod Valdepenas, Controller
Dorothy Gin, Bookkeeper
Alfred Gordon, Executive Assistant
Emily Hsieh, Administrative Assistant
Hiroka Akiyama, Receptionist
Riyo Kunisawa, Receptionist
The need for alternative care such as in-home support services
and assisted living.
The need for local senior access to Social Security services and
assistance. The closure of the easily accessible Social Security
office on Fillmore Street has made it more difficult for local
seniors, especially Japanese and Korean speaking seniors, to
obtain services and resolve problems.
Social Services
1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415) 931-2275 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
Sango Harumi, Social Services Coordinator
Akemi Yoshimoto, Social Worker
Harry Kim, Case Manager
Fumiko DiDomizio, Case Manager
The need for a bi-lingual social services staff to translate for and
assist Japanese and Korean speaking seniors continues to grow.
The need for affordable senior housing in Japantown. Seniors
enjoy Japantown’s “senior friendly” environment. Even some of
the “new” seniors, the graying “baby boomers,” have expressed a
wish to live in Japantown.
Kimochi Senior Center
1840 Sutter Street #101, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415) 931-2287 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
The need for more Japanese speaking physicians. Today there are
fewer Japanese speaking physicians than in the past and few of
these physicians are accepting new patients.
Natalia Covacha, Nutritionist
Justin Ng, Senior Center Coordinator
Jun Aita, Senior Center Assistant
Akitoshi Takazawa, Head Cook
Akio Kudo, Assistant Cook
Junko Sakita, Assistant Cook
Grace Yip, Assistant Cook
Dave Sugaya, Home Delivery Driver
Yan Bin Jiang, Dishwasher
Rolando Samson, Dishwasher
While automated telephone systems with touch tone or voice
activated menus and internet websites are both cost effective and
the “wave of the future,” they are not “senior friendly.” Many of
our seniors have difficulty finding services, communicating their
needs and/or understanding the procedures they should follow to
get those needs addressed. Kimochi must be there to assist our
seniors in meeting their needs.
Rich Tokeshi, Transportation Coordinator
Mark Mylroie, Driver
John Nagano, Driver
It is ironic that Kimochi was established to address some of these
same needs. In 1971, Kimochi was founded as a community-based
organization to provide programs and services for our Issei elders.
In 1974, we established a nutrition program with congregate
dining and later, home delivered meals. In 1983, we established
Kimochi Home as a senior friendly residential/respite care facility.
In 2008, Kimochi Home will observe its twenty-fifth anniversary
– watch for announcements about the celebration of this
milestone.
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Sources of Funds
A Message From
Executive Director Steve Nakajo
Kimochi Home
1531 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: (415) 922-9972 • Fax: (415) 922-6821
Linda Ishii, Kimochi Home Coordinator
Grace Fujimoto, Assistant Residential Coordinator
Atsuko Hasegawa, Program Assistant
Dorcas Hautea, Program Assistant
Tomoko Nakai, Program Assistant
Yukie Takano, Program Assistant
Pei Fen Tsai, Program Assistant
Mercedes Hernandez, Program Assistant
Teruko Turner, Program Assistant
Michiko Turks, Program Assistant
Now, 36 years after its founding, Kimochi is facing a more
challenging time for our board, staff and organization as we
continue to provide programs and services for all our seniors
while planning and introducing relevant programs for the aging
“baby boomer” generation.
I want all of our volunteers and donors to know how much we
appreciate and thank you for your unselfish and generous
support. We cannot meet the needs of our seniors without your
support.
Fees for Services
$573,268 (26.99%)
Kimochi Home
$377,706 (17.78%)
Kimochi Lounge
1581 Webster Street #202, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415) 563-5626 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
Pamela Hong, Information and Referral Worker
Steve Nakajo, M.S.W.
Executive Director, Kimochi, Inc.
TOTAL: $2,124,268
TOTAL: $2,124,268
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Kimochi thanks the following for their donations of raffle prizes for our 2007 events
Kimochi Spirit Awards, Golf Tournament, Sansei Live and Silver Bells.
Abacus Products Inc.
Acorn Ink
Alaina Shiu Designs
Alfred's Steakhouse
Aloha Warehouse
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
Anjou Restaurant
Asian Art Museum
Asian Chefs' Association
Asian Gift Designs
Asian Pair
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Beach Blanket Babylon
Benihana
Benkyo-do Company
Berkeley Bowl Produce
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Best Western Hotel Tomo
Big Island Candies
Bloomers Florist
Brass Orchid
Buddhist Church of Oakland 2008 Golf
Tournament
Bushi-Tei
Bylee Design
Cache Creek Casino Resort
Stefano Cassolato
Charles M. Schulz Museum & Research Center
Chic Moderne
Chickie Babies Crafts
Chizu's Creations
Darryl Chun
Cicada Design by Monique
Coast Craft Design, Inc.
Creative Accents
Dalla Valle Vineyards
DiPietro Todd Salon
Doobu Restaurant
Eldorado Hotel & Casino
Electronic Arts
Ellen Nakai & Friends
Empress of China
Enter the Stillness Arts
Escolta Fine Arts
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Far Niente Vineyards
Fine Arts of San Francisco
First Voice
Aaron Fishleder
Four Yams
Gap Foundation
Genoa Lakes Golf Course & Resort
Goemon Restaurant
Golden Gate Artists
Hanko Designs
Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Harrah's Reno Casino & Hotel
Harveys Lake Tahoe
Hayes Auto Repair, Inc.
Jack Hirose
Hotel Kabuki
Hukilau
Wa Huong, Morling Financial
Services
Dardie Ishida
Ben & Mary Ishisaki
Island Creations
Island Designs
Isobune/Kushi Tsuru Restaurants
Jams in Bloom
Japan Airlines
Japantown Arts
JCCCNC 2008 Golf Tournament
Patricia Jeong
JFC International
Audrey Jung
Kabuki Springs & Spa
Kamie & Friends
Harvey & Gay Kaplan
Kawaii Kreations
Joe Kawasaki
Kayoko Designs
Ryan Kimura
Kirala Restaurant
Mik Kitagawa
Rev. Ron Kobata
Collette C. Kondo
Lanna's Crafts
Laura Takeuchi/Lynn Nihei
Le Central
Randy Lee
Leslie Designs
Levi Strauss & Co.
Linda Lee Designs
Little Buddha Baby
Ma Tante Sumi
MAC Knife, Inc.
Made in Hawaii
Mari & Me
Mariko III
Mary's Creations
Keith Masaki
Glenn Matsui
Miko Dolls
Mio, Inc. on Fillmore St.
Gary Mizono, M.D.
Tats Nagase
Steve & Etsie Nakajo
Robert & Yuki Nakano
Nihonmachi Street Fair
Nikkei Lions Club of San Francisco
Nippon Company
Noguchi Designs
North American Foods
Oakland Athletics
Okada Originals
Hiroko Ono
Waka Ozawa
Paradisus
Peppermill Reno Hotel Casino
Quilt Styles of Hawaii
RM Creations
R.S. Jewelers
Rick's Restaurant & Bar
San Ramon Golf Course
Sachi
Sanppo Restaurant
Sanrio
See's Candies
Sente
Sew Asian
SF Automatic Transmission Center
SFJAZZ
SFMOMA
Shimada Styles
Joe Shiro
Shiro Designs
Siena Global Designs
Siena Hotel Spa Casino
Sony Computer Entertainment America
Southwest Airlines
Starlite Co.
J. Sugihara
Summitt Point Golf Course
Sumofish Design Co.
Sundance Cinemas Kabuki Cinema
Sunset Day Spa
Blake Szamba
Harry Tajima
Tony Tam
Akira Tana
Ten Speed Press
Tilden Park Golf Course
Toasties
Tobi Creations
Donna Tojo
Tomodachi8
Trader Joe's
Marjorie Tsukamoto
Union Bank of California
Uoki Sakai
Waka
Wati Designs
Wells Fargo
Western Messenger
Susie Willemsz-Geeroms
Michiko Yamato
Yasukochi's Sweet Stop
Leslie Yee-Murata
Milt Yoshioka
Yoshi's
Yum Babes
Yume Glass Art
Yuri's Pieces
SPECIAL THANKS
California Flower Market
Sugar Bowl Bakery
Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop
for their continuous donations
throughout the year.
Kimochi, Inc. Budget for 2007 - 2008
Expenses
Grants/Foundations
$53,000 (2.49%)
General Donations
$185,000 (8.71%)
Adult Social Day Care
$77,697 (3.66%)
Interest Income
$350 (.02%)
Transportation
$169,944 (8%)
Social Services
$374,135 (17.61%)
Fundraising
Events/Contributions
$184,075 (8.67%)
Nutrition
$699,250 (32.92%)
Contracts
$939,305 (44.22%)
Program Donations
$189,270 (8.91%)
Administration
$425,536 (20.03%)
Kimochi Staff Directory
Kimochi Administration
1715 Buchanan, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel:(415) 931-2294 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
2008 will be another eventful year for
Kimochi. At a recent board meeting,
Sango Harumi, our Social Services
Coordinator, reported on the state of
affairs of Kimochi’s social services. It
was quite clear from his report that
the need for our services in our
Japanese American community has
never been greater. Here are some of
the more challenging needs Sango identified.
Steve Nakajo, Executive Director
Steve Ishii, Operations Director
Anna Sawamura-Higaki, Program Director
Sandy Ouye Mori, Development Director
Rod Valdepenas, Controller
Dorothy Gin, Bookkeeper
Alfred Gordon, Executive Assistant
Emily Hsieh, Administrative Assistant
Hiroka Akiyama, Receptionist
Riyo Kunisawa, Receptionist
The need for alternative care such as in-home support services
and assisted living.
The need for local senior access to Social Security services and
assistance. The closure of the easily accessible Social Security
office on Fillmore Street has made it more difficult for local
seniors, especially Japanese and Korean speaking seniors, to
obtain services and resolve problems.
Social Services
1715 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415) 931-2275 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
Sango Harumi, Social Services Coordinator
Akemi Yoshimoto, Social Worker
Harry Kim, Case Manager
Fumiko DiDomizio, Case Manager
The need for a bi-lingual social services staff to translate for and
assist Japanese and Korean speaking seniors continues to grow.
The need for affordable senior housing in Japantown. Seniors
enjoy Japantown’s “senior friendly” environment. Even some of
the “new” seniors, the graying “baby boomers,” have expressed a
wish to live in Japantown.
Kimochi Senior Center
1840 Sutter Street #101, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415) 931-2287 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
The need for more Japanese speaking physicians. Today there are
fewer Japanese speaking physicians than in the past and few of
these physicians are accepting new patients.
Natalia Covacha, Nutritionist
Justin Ng, Senior Center Coordinator
Jun Aita, Senior Center Assistant
Akitoshi Takazawa, Head Cook
Akio Kudo, Assistant Cook
Junko Sakita, Assistant Cook
Grace Yip, Assistant Cook
Dave Sugaya, Home Delivery Driver
Yan Bin Jiang, Dishwasher
Rolando Samson, Dishwasher
While automated telephone systems with touch tone or voice
activated menus and internet websites are both cost effective and
the “wave of the future,” they are not “senior friendly.” Many of
our seniors have difficulty finding services, communicating their
needs and/or understanding the procedures they should follow to
get those needs addressed. Kimochi must be there to assist our
seniors in meeting their needs.
Rich Tokeshi, Transportation Coordinator
Mark Mylroie, Driver
John Nagano, Driver
It is ironic that Kimochi was established to address some of these
same needs. In 1971, Kimochi was founded as a community-based
organization to provide programs and services for our Issei elders.
In 1974, we established a nutrition program with congregate
dining and later, home delivered meals. In 1983, we established
Kimochi Home as a senior friendly residential/respite care facility.
In 2008, Kimochi Home will observe its twenty-fifth anniversary
– watch for announcements about the celebration of this
milestone.
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Sources of Funds
A Message From
Executive Director Steve Nakajo
Kimochi Home
1531 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Tel: (415) 922-9972 • Fax: (415) 922-6821
Linda Ishii, Kimochi Home Coordinator
Grace Fujimoto, Assistant Residential Coordinator
Atsuko Hasegawa, Program Assistant
Dorcas Hautea, Program Assistant
Tomoko Nakai, Program Assistant
Yukie Takano, Program Assistant
Pei Fen Tsai, Program Assistant
Mercedes Hernandez, Program Assistant
Teruko Turner, Program Assistant
Michiko Turks, Program Assistant
Now, 36 years after its founding, Kimochi is facing a more
challenging time for our board, staff and organization as we
continue to provide programs and services for all our seniors
while planning and introducing relevant programs for the aging
“baby boomer” generation.
I want all of our volunteers and donors to know how much we
appreciate and thank you for your unselfish and generous
support. We cannot meet the needs of our seniors without your
support.
Fees for Services
$573,268 (26.99%)
Kimochi Home
$377,706 (17.78%)
Kimochi Lounge
1581 Webster Street #202, San Francisco, CA 94115
Tel: (415) 563-5626 • Fax: (415) 931-2299
Pamela Hong, Information and Referral Worker
Steve Nakajo, M.S.W.
Executive Director, Kimochi, Inc.
TOTAL: $2,124,268
TOTAL: $2,124,268
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Sansei Live!
A Special Evening filled with Generations of Community Support
Giving and Receiving in the Kimochi Spirit
2007 Kimochi Spirit Awards
longtime Kimochi Home volunteer were presented with
Kimochi Spirit Awards. Both spoke of how they enjoy
working to help the Japanese American seniors.
Nichi Bei Times Report
The 2007 Kimochi Spirit Awards, “Giving and Receiving
in the Kimochi Spirit,” was held May 12 in the Issei
Memorial Hall of the Japanese Cultural and Community
Center of Northern California in San Francisco’s
Japantown.
by Ellen Kiyomizu
Kabuki Kitchen located in the new Sundance Cinemas Kabuki’s
theater, bar and bistro space (formerly AMC Kabuki Theater).
A classic American chef who studied at the Culinary Academy
as well as in Tuscany, Chef Vincent’s philosophy is to offer the
freshest possible ingredients to inspire all the senses. Previous
to joining Kitchen, Chef Vincent worked with Executive Chef
Nancy Oakes at the James Beard-awarded Boulevard Restaurant
in San Francisco.
Sansei Live! brought together multiple generations of friends,
families and community for an evening of entertainment, live
music and dancing, food and creative arts demonstrations, and
raffle prizes. It was held again at the Presidio Officers’ Club,in
the San Francisco Presidio Saturday, October 20, 2007 6:00pm –
midnight and was hosted by KTVU’s Robert Handa.
Live Performances
Musical entertainment was led by EXPO, one of the few bands
to feature a three-piece horn section that mixes soulful love
songs and Latin rock. EXPO features Donna Ong-Kimura, Mike
Leong, Gerald Villa, Johannes Mager, Tiffany Carrico, Mark
Christensen, Ron Estrada, Don Ono, Art Wong and Doug Lee.
Steve Nakajo, Executive Director of Kimochi, Inc.,
presented the Kimochi Spirit Awards to Ken Mintz, Area
Manager of External Affairs at AT&T and Randy
Okamura and the longtime golf tournament committee,
volunteers and donors.
The emcee for the day’s festivities was John Sasaki, an
anchor and reporter with KTVU-Channel 2 News.
Kimochi Board of Directors Chairman Roy Ikeda
welcomed those in attendance, including California
Assemblyman Mark Leno and San Francisco Supervisor
Ross Mirkirimi, who spoke of their appreciation for the
work that Kimochi does. Leno had a special
proclamation for Kimochi and the honorees.
Mintz then announced that AT&T was donating $10,000
to Kimochi.
Entertainment was provided by the Kimochi Odori class,
led by instructor Yoshiko Fujimoto, the Kimochi hula
class under the direction of Takeko Seto, and Peko
Yamaguchi and members of her Kimochi singing class.
Kimochi, Inc. Program Director Anna Sawamura-Higaki
then presented the awards. Sango Harumi, Kimochi, Inc.
Social Services Coordinator, and Armeka Jackson, a
The program ended with a raffle drawing for two
roundtrip tickets to Japan, donated by Japan Airlines.
The winner was Ginger Masuoka.
New Kimochi Active-Aging Programs
Kimochi is looking to adapt and build new programs for the
growing number of Bay Area boomers entering retirement who
are thinking of aging differently from their parents. “Seniors
today don’t think of themselves as seniors,” says Kimochi
Executive Director, Steve Nakajo. “They have grown up in a
culture that is well aware of the value of physical activity and
social engagement. Our services need to adapt to the way
seniors think of themselves. Aside from our current roster of
services, we want to promote a wellness agenda to nurture
independence and active aging.”
Kimochi All-Stars returned for its third Sansei Live! and they
bring back their special brand of 70s and 80s dance music with
the rhythm section of Al Sugaya on drums, Tim Leong on bass,
Paul Louie on keyboards, and Ronnie Lowe on guitar. The
group featured the vocal talent Elsa Denton.
Hip-hop stars Estairy and Skitz, members of the world
recognized group Scojourners, also performed. DJ Paul Chin
provided additional music to keep everyone dancing.
Kimochi’s Creative Wellness Program is one program that
started several years ago and is grounded in the belief that
creative expression and artistic discovery can happen at any
age and it benefits physical and mental well-being. “The goal is
to enhance and support a healthy and independent lifestyle,”
says Anna Sawamura-Higaki, Kimochi Program Director.
“Kimochi Creative Wellness class participants vary from the
recently retired to the Kimochi Home residential care and day
care clients.” Local artists volunteer their time as instructors
Angie Chan (Ceramics), Yoshiko Fujimoto (Japanese ‘odori’ or
traditional dance), Akie Karahashi (Calligraphy), Dyanna LeeLouie and Etsuko Sakimura (Arts and Crafts), Atsuko Sells (Qi
Gong), Takeko Seto (Hula dance), Yasuko Shintaku (Exercise)
and Peko Yamaguchi (Singing). The students’ artwork were on
display at Sansei Live! and students also performed hula and
odori during the evenings program.
Culinary Demonstrations
Returning were the popular Culinary Demonstrations by Bay
Area Asian Chefs led by Chef Ming Adler, pastry and gelato
consultant with Fabbri based in Bologna, Italy. Chef Ming’s
interest in food began in her native Hawaii, but her culinary
interest, especially in pastries, developed further in her work
and travels through Paris, New York and San Francisco.
Chef Ming began her association with Kimochi six years ago
when she was first introduced to Sansei Live!. Since then, Ming
has spearheaded the recruitment of participating Bay Area Chefs
who wow the audience. “It is wonderful to see the solidarity
among community for Kimochi. Kimochi always touches home
with me and I always want to support our seniors.”
Among the participating chefs joining Chef Ming, was Chef
Vincent Schofield, who is executive chef at Sundance Cinemas
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Club Nikkei
Join in the Fun of Group Activities!
Are you, a friend, or a family member looking for fun things
to do? Are you concerned about going out alone? Kimochi
Senior Center has the answer: Join Club Nikkei!
A committee made up of staff and senior volunteers meet
regularly to develop a calendar of activities and trips for
Club Nikkei. All club members are sent a monthly calendar
and all they need to do is drop by the senior center office or
call to reserve a space. It’s as simple as that! The annual
membership fee is $50. This covers transportation and
mailing costs. Members pay for the costs of the activity
themselves. This year, club members have been offered
activities such as attending plays, the symphony, fairs, obon
festivals, church bazaars, dinners, movies, fruit picking and
Indian casinos. Leave the planning and driving to us!
In Summer 2007, Kimochi Senior Center formed Club
Nikkei, a group of active and independent seniors from the
Nikkei community who have one important thing in
common: they want to go out and have fun! Our agency
offers many programs and services but for years has been
asked by seniors and volunteers for more activities and trips
focused on healthy seniors who just want to get out,
socialize with others, and enjoy life in their retired years.
They didn’t want to deal with the hassle of driving and
parking or concerns about going out, especially at night.
We surveyed seniors and the consensus given: “I want to get
out of the house and have fun.”
If you are interested in joining Club Nikkei, please call
Justin Ng, Senior Center Coordinator, or Jun Aita, Senior
Center Assistant, at (415) 931-2287 or e-mail them at
[email protected] or [email protected].
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Highlights from the 26th Annual Kimochi Golf Tournament
Volunteer and 2007
Cherry Blossom Queen
Sawako Sonoyama and
Richard Alcantara,
the tournament’s head
of scoring.
Kimochi Creative Wellness Program
Ladies Flight (from Left):
Alana Fung,
Phyllis Yasumoto,
Fran Mori,
Rebecca Buted,
Darlene Masamori.
Neil Katsura on behalf of the Hiura
family, presents the Wilfred Hiura
Super Senior Trophy to
Kei Yamamoto.
From the beginning, Kimochi, Inc. has provided various
activities for seniors with the belief that creative expression
benefits physical and mental well-being and can enhance
and support a healthy and independent lifestyle. Class
participants vary from the recently retired to the Kimochi
Home residential care and day care clients with projects
that encourage and improve hand-eye coordination, provide
fun and mental stimulation, and enhance self-esteem
through artistic discovery. In anticipation of an expanding
senior population, this program is committed to providing
the kind of artistic and intellectual stimulation that is so
valuable in our later years. The following artists are
volunteer instructors who support the Creative Wellness
Program with their talent, their time, and their service to
the senior community.
Angie Chan – Ceramics
Yoshiko Fujimoto – Japanese Traditional Dance
Akie Karahashi – Calligraphy
Dyanna Lee-Louie – Arts & Crafts
Etsuko Sakimura – Arts & Crafts
Atsuko Sells – Qi Gong
Takeko Seto – Hula Dance
Yasuko Shintaku – Exercise
Peko Yamaguchi – Singing
Championship Flight (from Left):
Tournament co-chair Jerry Kika,
Hideki Sasa, Neil Katsura,
Duane Ong, Lance Wong.
Not pictured: Jim Larsen.
Tournament co-chair
Jerry Kika with low
net champion
Lance Wong.
Callaway Flight (from left): Ginger
Lee, Tommy Huie, Donna Howell,
Tom Davis.
The following are the golf committee members and tournament volunteers:
Co-Chairs: Jerry Kika, Lowell Kimura & Donna Kimura, Richard Alcantara, Darryl Chun, Richard Eijima, Todd Eshima,
Anna S. Higaki, Ben Hogo, David Ishida, Joe & Fumi Kawasaki, Joe McManus, Duane Ong, Al Petrich, Gilmore Wong,
Lorri Arishita, Hebe Cheng, Arly Fong & Tats Nagase, Genie Gee, Emily Hsieh, Alice Jeong, Ryan Kimura, Ella Kitagawa,
Bob Masuoka, Alan Matsui, Sandy Mori, Joyce Nakai, Steve & Etsie Nakajo, Stephanie Ong, Mike Ozorio, Jack Tanabe,
Rod Valdepenas and the Century Golf Club members of the Scoring Committee: Daryl Higashi, Robert Kawano,
Joe Kawasaki, Ira Pollack, David Sakamoto, David Shintaku, Andrew Sun, Tony Tam, and Dennis Yee.
The following are
the winners of the
golf tournament
Field Low Net Champion: Ryan Kimura
Filed Low Gross:
Lance Wong
Super Senior Champion:
Kei Yamamoto
Champion Flight:
1st Duane Ong
2nd Hideki Sasa
3rd Neil Katsura
4th Lance Wong
5th Jim Larsen
First Flight:
1st Scott Muranishi
2nd Kei Yamamoto
3rd Tak Shirasawa
4th Jerry Kika
5th Don Chew
81-17-64
90-13-67
79-12-67
74-7-67
81-14-67
89-24-65
101-35-66
99-33-66
105-39-66
95-27-66
2
82-18-64
74
101-35-66
Women’s Flight:
1st Fran Mori
2nd Phyllis Yasumoto
3rd Alana Fung
4th Rebecca Buted
5th Darlene Masamori
Closest-to-the-Pin:
Hole #3 Joe McManus
Hole #7 Andrew Sun
Hole #11 Lance Wong
Hole#16 Joe McManus
89-22-67
100-29-71
99-27-72
100-26-74
102-28-74
6’
8’ 3”
5’ 7”
20’ 2”
Callaway Flight:
1st Ginger Lee
2nd Tom Davis
3rd Donna Howell
4th Tommy Huie
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WINTER 2007
Coming Together on the Green
in Support of Kimochi, Inc.
By David Ishida
Family presented the Wilfred Hiura Memorial Perpetual
Trophy to the Super Seniors Flight Champion Kei Yamamoto.
Ryan Kimura triumphed over a field of 144 golfers to win
the 26th Annual Kimochi Golf Tournament held September
21, 2007 at the Richmond Country Club. Under ideal Indian
summer weather conditions, Kimura shot 82-18-64 to win
Field Low Net honors and the prestigious Tosh Hara - Sam
Sato Memorial Perpetual Trophy. Kimura, celebrating his
26th birthday, was persistent in attacking and successfully
navigating Richmond’s slick
sloping greens.
A New Direction for Kimochi Lounge
2007 Kimochi, Inc. Board of Directors
Kimochi Lounge was opened as our first agency site in 1971. It was
created as a meeting place where the Issei (first generation Japanese
Americans) could rest, relax, get the latest news in the community,
meet friends, and have tea.
Today, Kimochi Lounge has evolved into an important resource center
and outreach site where seniors and their families can receive vital
information to help them remain independent and active at home.
Kimochi staff has carefully compiled useful information including the
following: Nutrition, Health, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Legal Aspects
of Aging, Senior Safety, Driving Safety, and Housing.
Family caregiving is a growing role many family members are facing.
Information on long distance family caregiving, how to develop family
care plans, how to conduct family care meetings, and selecting
appropriate housing and care options for seniors are examples of the
types of information available at Kimochi Lounge.
Mark Moriguchi, Treasurer
Mary Ishisaki, Secretary
Paul Chin
Shinobu Horikiri
Shoji Horikoshi
Lowell Kimura
Ellen Kiyomizu
Bonnie Manning
Gary S. Mizono, M.D.
Richard J. Moore, M.D.
Benh Nakajo
Devon Nakajo
Hiroshi Shimizu
Silvie Thang
Michael Yamaguchi
Hisao Inouye, Honorary Board Member
Kimochi Lounge still remains as a vital gathering place for our seniors.
It houses a book and video library for seniors. A wide selection of
Japanese books and videos ranging from “enka” (Japanese music)
shows to popular drama series are available to check out for free.
Arts and crafts made by our seniors are also available for sale at this
location as well as other Kimochi products.
All proceeds benefit Kimochi programs
and services.
Pam Hong, Lounge Staff
Roy H. Ikeda, Chairperson
Thomas T. Ogawa, D.D.S., Vice
Chairperson
Mailing List
If you would like to be on our mailing list,
please contact Emily Hsieh at (415) 931-2294.
Visit our redesigned website for more information
about our various programs and services.
www.kimochi-inc.org
For more information, please visit us at:
Kimochi Lounge, 1581 Webster Street #202,
Japan Center Building (foot of bridge),
San Francisco, CA 94115.
Contact person: Pam Hong,
(415) 563-5626 • [email protected]
Special recognition was given to Shig Futagaki and Roy
Masuda, the inspirational leaders of the Nisei Plastics golf
tournaments which initially supported various East Bay Issei
housing developments and now the Japanese American
Services of the East Bay (JASEB). Kimochi also thanked
Donna Kimura, Tournament co-chair
and mother of the 2007 Field Low
Net Champion, 2007 Cherry
Blossom Queen Ms. Sawako
Sonoyama, and the volunteers for
their assistance with the raffle.
Field Low Gross honors went
to Lance Wong of Lincoln Park
Golf Course who shot 74 and
sports a 7 handicap.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors,
staff, and many volunteers, I want to
express our deep appreciation for
your participation in today’s golf
tournament and the many of you
who have supported this event over
the past 26 years, including the Golf
Tournament and Raffle volunteers”
stated Kimochi Executive Director
Tournament champion Ryan Kimura with Dad and Tournament
Steve Nakajo. “The proceeds from
Co-Chair Lowell Kimura.
this tournament will enable Kimochi
to continue to provide the many programs and services to the
Master of Ceremonies David Ishida thanked the Golf
elderly in the community,” said Nakajo.
Committee members and many tournament and raffle
The Kimochi Golf Committee expressed appreciation to the
volunteers, and recognized the initial leadership of Tosh
staff of the Richmond Country Club for their warm
Hara and Sam Sato in the development of this golf
hospitality and excellent service and to the sponsors of the
tournament, particularly noting their commitment to
golf holes, Hole-in One and Closest-to-the Pin contests.
community service. Ishida welcomed the presence of
Kimochi also wants to thank and acknowledge the Hole-inlongtime Kimochi supporters Paul Hara, Dr. Himeo Tsumori,
One sponsors – Jerry Kika & Family, Dick Yamamoto and
Sim Seiki and Richard Alcantara. Tournament co-chair
David Fujita of MIF Insurance, Allen Okamoto, Brian Choy of
Lowell Kimura presented the Tosh Hara - Sam Sato Memorial
Ellis Brooks Chevrolet, and Lowell & Donna Kimura for the
Perpetual Trophy to Field Low Net winner and son Ryan
$10,000 Putt for Cash contest. John Lee won the Putt for
Kimura. Tournament co-chair Jerry Kika presented the
Cash contest and was awarded a Nike Ignite putter.
trophies to flight winners Duane Ong, Scott Muranishi, Fran
Mori and Ginger Lee. Neil Katsura, representing the Hiura
Duane Ong won the
Championship Flight shooting
81-17-64. Scott Muranishi was
the victor in the First Flight
with 89-24-65 and Fran Mori
won the Women’s Flight with
89-22-67. Kei Yamamoto was
the Super Seniors Flight
Champion at 101-35-66.
Ginger Lee shot 69 to win the
Calloway Flight.
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