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NIKKEI SENIOR GARDENS

Issue 63

Around the Garden

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Introducing Karma & Baxter

Page 2-3

Garden News & Views

Nurse’s Notes

Announcements

Volunteers & Donations

Page 4-5

Outings & Upcoming Outings

Nikkei Village Moments

Page 6-7

Calendar of Activities

Page 8-9

Special Events

Page 10

NSG Team News

Page 11

Word Search Puzzle

Garden Giggles

Page 12

Japanese Trivia

May

“Where we love is home - home that our feet may

leave, but not our hearts.”

~Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Quote of the Month

May 2014

Karma and Baxter were adopted by the Motoyasu family in early April. After the passing of their Rottweiler in 2013 the family was deeply missing the companionship of a furry four-legged friend. After much searching, they found Karma at a local shelter in Santa Clarita. Just a few weeks later they adopted Baxter at the same shelter.

Karma is a dachshund mix, who loves lots of affection! She is a daddy’s girl, always wanting to be by Michael’s side. Baxter is a Terrier mix, who is full of energy! He loves to play with his sister, Karma and anyone else who has some time. Don’t be fooled by his energy, he also loves to cuddle! He can often be found sleeping in the laps of his loved ones!

Karma and Baxter often visit at Nikkei Senior Gardens. They love to visit with all the residents, because of the great massages they are given….and the extra yummy treats too!

We welcome Karma and Baxter not only to the Motoyasu family, but to the Nikkei Senior Gardens family as well!

Introducing...

Karma and Baxter

The Nikkei Senior Gardens family would love to know your life story. To share your history, please contact Desiree Norihiro, Director of Life Enrichment at

(818) 899-1000 or [email protected].

Nikkei Senior Gardens

Garden News ...and Views

Nurse’s

Notes

By: Marissa Fontanilla

Mild Cognitive Impairment Explained

Noticeable memory loss doesn't always mean Alzheimer's disease. All adults forget names and/or lose keys, this is often due to stressed lives and aging bodies. However, there's a degree of the problem that's more serious -- though not severe enough to be defined as dementia. It's a subtle decline in mental ability known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Two Types of MCI 1. Amnestic MCI, significantly affects memory as

well as other cognitive functions.

2. Non-amnestic MCI, affects cognitive functions other than memory. This form of MCI is linked with frontotemporal or Lewy Body Dementia.

Causes of MCI

A neurodegenerative disease.

A vascular condition,

A psychiatric condition, such as depression or an

injury, such as brain trauma.

Signs of MCI These are subtle changes may or may not be warning signs, but present reasonable red flags that warrant a medical exam. Possible signs of MCI:

Forgetting appointments or regularly scheduled

events (Sunday dinner or a weekly club meetings).

Increasingly repeats questions or stories.

Asking more questions about managing finances.

Occasionally forgets to take medications.

Difficulty with language, reasoning & judgment.

Although still capable, has less interest in cooking

Not everyone with MCI goes on to develop dementia. However, early diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia can help families make better long-term plans and possibly delay the progression of symptoms. It's smart to take action when you first suspect a memory problem or notice behavioral changes in an older adult. First, notify the primary physician of changes and be sure a full medical workup is completed, including an extensive inter-view, memory tests, and lab tests to rule out other ailments.

Please help us welcome Sue K. to our community by saying

“Hello” or Konnichiwa”!

Our Newest Resident!

Sue K.

Celebrated April Birthdays

May

Birthdays

1—Sue L.

3—Sats Y.

5—Tsunemi N.

8—Sachiko S.

11— Miyo H.

14—Ted F.

15—Sue O.

21—Saburo O.

Kay N. Yoshie S. Susumu M.

Mary F. Betty J.

Aryana with the birthday cakes! A chocolate mousse cake and a

white cake with strawberries.

Issue 63

Announcements

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 with you as

their neighbor.

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

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

with!

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

if you want to have your friends living here with you and you want $500 off a month’s rent, then see Marc Aronoff, Director of

Sales and Marketing for more details.

April Volunteers

Mieko Akima Sam Kanno Yoichi Kimura

Wes Kaihara Gail Maeda Harry Nakada

Toji Hashimoto Kiyoko Kamii Hisano Tilner

Keiko Roter Emiko Kami Lois Okui

Tami Shiotani Kay Kami Akiko Idian

Debbie Nicklaus Asako Giegoldt Carrie Wong

Hitomi Hashimoto Kumiko Mori Akiko Bloom

Mark Yokomizo Yasuko Jones John Goka Jr.

We Thank You For Your Continuing Generosity and Support!

Donations

Arts & Crafts Supplies Calendars Jig-saw Puzzles

Monetary Donation Bingo Prizes DVD Movies

Holiday Décor Chocolates Arare

Books

Volunteers & Donations

Saturday, May 10, 2014 At 12:15pm

Adults: $25

Children 5—12 years: $12

Children Under 5 years: FREE

Mother’s Day Luncheon

PLEASE JOIN US

R.S.V.P. by May 7, 2014 at (818) 899-000 or

[email protected]

A BIG THANK YOU to Gail Maeda and the volunteers for all their dedication and

support with Watercolor Class over the past two years. We will miss Gail’s

guidance and instruction and wish her

all the best with her future endeavors.

Nikkei Senior Gardens will continue to hold watercolor class, please join us

EVERY OTHER SATURDAY.


Outings

Upcoming Outings

DODGERS: Brotherhood of the Game Exhibit

Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, CA

Wednesday, May 30, 2014 at 1:30pm

Trader Joe’s, Porter Ranch, CA

Hanami at Lake Balboa

Residents were able to enjoy a bento lunch down by the lake and

after took a quick stroll to view the beautiful blossoms in bloom!

Pictured left, front to back: Mary

G., Lois Y., Stan Y., and Atsuko M.

Pictured right, front to back: Shi-

zuko W., Kay T., Ida K., and Ted F.

all enjoying bento at Lake Balboa.

May 7th & 9th, 2014 at 1:30pm

Walmart, Porter Ranch, CA

Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 9:30am

Lunch at the Poppy Fields, Lancaster, CA

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 1:00pm

Marukai, Gardena, CA

May 2, 2014 at 1:00pm

Griffith Park Observatory, Griffith Park, CA

Friday, May 23, 2014 at 1:00pm

Nijiya, Los Angeles, CA

May 14th & 16th, 2014 at 1:00pm Dodgers: Brotherhood of the Game Exhibit

Japanese American National Museum

Los Angeles, CA

The Dodgers: Brotherhood of the Game exhibit allows visitors to explore the team’s past through four players and a Hall of Fame manager, each of whom made history in his own right: Jackie Robinson, Fernando Valenzuela, Chan Ho Park, Hideo Nomo, and Tommy Lasorda. It also allows visitors the opportunity to look beyond statistics and performances on the field and gain understanding of the role the four men and the Dodgers’ helped shape American culture, contributed to advancements in civil rights, and promoted international baseball. Please join us for a trip to the Hollywood Bowl Museum

on, May 14th & 16th, 2014 at 1:00pm. Admission Fee: $3

Issue 63

Nikkei Village Moments

Fred & Teruko working on

dot marker art.

Arts &

Crafts

Butterfly artwork with Tosh,

Carolyn and Fumiko.

Sadie with therapy dog Tuna.

Thank you Joy & Lacey and KC & Tuna!

We look forward to your next visit!

A visit from our facorite furry friends!

Therapy dogs, Tuna and Lacey

Nikkei Village Residents Have Fun

While Exercising!

Pictured above: Tsuya tossing a ball with helper Kelli. Pictured left: Marie with Takako at Bon odori.

Sari, Yoshiko, and Teruko participating at Bon Odori.

Pictured left: Residents following the instruction of Inez at morning exercise.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Doctor Day

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 9:30-10:30 Wellness Check—P 10:30 Ladies Meeting—CR 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

7

2 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:00 Mieko’s Café—F

9:30 Morning Stretch— D 11:00 Outing to

Griffith Park Observatory 1:00 Sequence— D 2:30 Nickel Bingo - D

3 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Vanessa-D 10:30 Watercolor Painting -D 1:30 Book Club Meeting– S 2:30 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

4 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet - D 1:15 Outing: SFVJACC Swinging Band Concert - $ 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

5 KODOMO NO HI &

CINCO DE MAYO 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Koinobori craft” 1:00 Trip to Public Library 2:00 Singing - D 5:00 Cinco De Mayo Fiesta-D

6 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Inez-D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D 2:00 Bon Dance—D 3:15 Wii Bowling & Tennis- D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

7 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Walmart

8 Doctor Day

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 12:30 Resident Birthday Party- D 1:30 Karaoke 3:00 Hanafuda—D

7

9 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR

9:30 Morning Stretch— D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:00 Outing to

Walmart 1:00 Sequence— D

2:30 Social Hour —D

10 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Takako -T 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku - G 12:15 Mother’s Day Luncheon—D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

11 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet - D 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

12 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Loom bracelets” 10:30 Therapy Dogs—S 2:00 Singing - D


14 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Japanese American National Museum (JANM) Exhibit: DODGERS: Brotherhood of the Game—$

15 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D

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

16 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Morning Stretch— D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to JANM—Exhibit: DODGERS: Brotherhood of the Game—$ 1:00 Sequence— D

17 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise —D 10:30 Watercolor Painting -D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 NO POKER— D

18 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet—D 2:00 Bingo —D 3:00 Cards— D

19 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 1:00 Trip to Public Library 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Owl Wind Chime” 2:00 Singing - D


21 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Outing to

Marukai (Gardena)


9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 1:30 Karaoke 3:00 Hanafuda—D

23 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Morning Stretch— D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to Marukai & Kinokuniya 1:00 Sequence— D


24 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise —D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku - D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D


26 Memorial Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Flag pin” 2:00 Singing - D

27 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Inez-D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D

1:00 Resident & Food Council Meeting—D 2:00 Bon Dance—D 3:15 Wii Bowling & Tennis- D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

28 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 9:30 Outing to Poppy Fields 10:30 Cards & Games with Desiree—D 3:00 Nickel Bingo—D



30 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Morning Stretch— D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to

Trader Joe’s 1:00 Sequence— D

31 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise —D 10:30 Watercolor Painting -D 1:30 New Resident Welcome Party—D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

DAILY MOVIE

At 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Every Day

This monthly newsletter can also

be viewed at

www.nikkeiseniorgardens.com

May2014

ACTIVITY LOCATIONS

D - Dining Hall

S - Solarium

G - Game Room (2nd FL)

F - Family Dining Room

P - Podiatrist Office

B - Beauty Salon

T - Movie Theatre (2nd FL)

CR - Conference Room (Lobby)

New Activities in Blue

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

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Doctor Day

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 9:30-10:30 Wellness Check—P 10:30 Ladies Meeting—CR 1:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot-D

7

2 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:00 Mieko’s Café—F

9:30 Morning Stretch— D 11:00 Outing to

Griffith Park Observatory 1:00 Sequence— D 2:30 Nickel Bingo - D

3 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Vanessa-D 10:30 Watercolor Painting -D 1:30 Book Club Meeting– S 2:30 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

4 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet - D 1:15 Outing: SFVJACC Swinging Band Concert - $ 2:00 Bingo - D 3:00 Cards - D

5 KODOMO NO HI &

CINCO DE MAYO 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Koinobori craft” 1:00 Trip to Public Library 2:00 Singing - D 5:00 Cinco De Mayo Fiesta-D


7 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Walmart

8 Doctor Day

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 12:30 Resident Birthday Party- D 1:30 Karaoke 3:00 Hanafuda—D

7

9 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR

9:30 Morning Stretch— D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:00 Outing to

Walmart 1:00 Sequence— D


10 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Takako -T 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku - G 12:15 Mother’s Day Luncheon—D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D


12 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Loom bracelets” 10:30 Therapy Dogs—S 2:00 Singing - D


14 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Japanese American National Museum (JANM) Exhibit: DODGERS: Brotherhood of the Game—$



16 8:45 Morning Walk—D

9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Morning Stretch— D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 Outing to JANM—Exhibit: DODGERS: Brotherhood of the Game—$ 1:00 Sequence— D

17 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise —D 10:30 Watercolor Painting -D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 NO POKER— D

18 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie-D 10:30 Crochet—D 2:00 Bingo —D 3:00 Cards— D

19 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 1:00 Trip to Public Library 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Owl Wind Chime” 2:00 Singing - D


21 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Outing to

Marukai (Gardena)


9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 1:00 Mah Jong - G 1:30 Karaoke 3:00 Hanafuda—D

23 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Morning Stretch— D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to Marukai & Kinokuniya 1:00 Sequence— D


24 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise —D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku - D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D


26 Memorial Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise: Chair Yoga - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D “Flag pin” 2:00 Singing - D

27 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise with Inez-D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Bingo - D

1:00 Resident & Food Council Meeting—D 2:00 Bon Dance—D 3:15 Wii Bowling & Tennis- D 6:00 Mah Jong - G

28 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 9:30 Outing to Poppy Fields 10:30 Cards & Games with Desiree—D 3:00 Nickel Bingo—D



30 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Morning Stretch— D 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to

Trader Joe’s 1:00 Sequence— D

31 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise —D 10:30 Watercolor Painting -D 1:30 New Resident Welcome Party—D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:00 Poker— D

DAILY MOVIE

At 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Every Day

May2014

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

Nikkei Senior Gardens Special Events

Garden Time!

On Saturday, March 29th, residents, along with volunteers Chef Bella and family member, Dennis Myose, pre-pared and seeded the resident gar-

dens for the spring crops!

Thank you all for your hard work! We look forward to the new crop!

Matsuko and Vanessa went bare-foot into the soil

to seed.

Sharing of a Culture:

Passover Cedar

This year at Nikkei, we decided to participate in multi-cultural

events to experience different celebrations. It is a way for our

residents, families, and team members to share their traditions.

Marc Aronoff, Director of Sales and Marketing shared his this

April with a Passover Cedar. Residents learned about the story

of Passover, the Passover Plate and it’s significance. We

also were able to try some of Marc’s matzo ball soup.

Thank you Marc!

Chef Carlos stepped in to lead cooking class, while Hitomi was off. At class, Chef helped the residents to make mini edible fruit arrange-ments with assorted fruits on sticks dipped in chocolate.

Cooking Class

with

Chef Carlos

Tangi T.

Island Dance Performance

Resident Assistant Tangi T.

volunteered her time on her day off

to perform cultural dances of her

native island.

Thank you Tangi!

Sats, Bella, Kay T., Matsuko, and Mary digging the

troughs.

Alice sitting under

the fig trees.

Issue 63 Special Events

On Saturday, April 19, 2014 residents gath-

ered for our Easter Eggstravaganza! The festivities

started off with an Easter egg hunt in the resident

gardens, where they had fun gathering treat filled

eggs! There were also Arts & Crafts tables under the

Gazebo, where residents could color or create an

Easter egg ornament.

The morning activities were followed by a wonderful

Easter luncheon prepared by Chef Carlos and the

dining services team. The menu consisted of a

Smoked salmon dip, Basil-lime fruit salad, Baked

ham, roast leg of lamb, whipped sweet potatoes,

lemon-chived roasted vegetables and a Angel food

ginger-coconut frosting cupcake.

The event was concluded with a beautiful cello, piano

and soprano performance by Manami and Billy

Tobenkin.

Thank you to all that attended, we hope you all

had a wonderful Easter!

Happy Easter!

Issue 40

Special Event Nikkei Senior Gardens

NSG Team News

Who Am I?.....

My favorite color is Purple.

My favorite food is Barbacoa burritos from Chipotle.

I love to watch documentaries about outer space.

My can recite the Greek alphabet.

My hobbies are drawing and reading.

HINT: I am in Business Management Department.

April Answer: Jonathan H.

April Winners: Ted F.

Prize: $20 Target Gift Card

Please submit your answer by completing the form below and returning to the front desk by Sunday, May 18th for a chance to enter into a Raffle for a $20 gift card to Target! The winner will be announced at the next

Resident Council Meeting held on May 19th, 2014. GOOD LUCK!

CUT ALONG THE LINE

NAME:____________________________________________ APT #:____________

ANSWER:___________________________________________________________________

This portion to be completed by the Concierge ONLY:

Date Submitted :___ /___ /___

Time Submitted: ___________

Around the Community

Dinora Soriano

Dinora Soriano joined the Nikkei Senior Gardens team as

a Resident Assistant in Nikkei Village in 2009 and recently

joined the Environmental Services Department as a

Housekeeper. She is compassionate about caring for our

residents and is a dedicated team member, who is always

willing to lend a helping hand. Dinora is an integral part of

the Nikkei Senior Gardens team and we thank her for all

her hard work!

Congratulations Dinora!


Team Member of the Month

Team members started the day with a Fun April Fool’s Day prank on Executive Director, Michael.

Cook Bella helping the residents prepare the gardens for seeding.

Word Search Puzzle for May Issue 63

ANIMALS #3 Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

The words may be hidden in any direction.

ALBATROSS

ALPACA

ANACONDA

ARMADILLO

ASP

BADGER

CARIBOU

CHAMELEON

CONDOR

COUGAR

COW

CROCODILE

DINGO

EGRET

ERMINE

FALCON

FERRET

FINCH

GERBIL

GIBBON

GROUSE

GULL

HARE

HYENA

IGUANA

LEMUR

LIZARD

LOON

MARMOSET

MARTEN

MOLE

MONGOOSE

MULE

MUSKOX

OCELOT

OSTRICH

PANDA

PHEASANT

POSSUM

PUFFIN

PYTHON

SHARK

SKUNK

SNAKE

SQUIRREL

SWALLOW

VULTURE

WARTHOG

WILDBEEST

WOLF

Garden Giggles Did you know?...

Cinco de Mayo is in celebration of the Battle of Puebla, which took place May 5th of 1862 during the French intervention of Mexico.

The Empire State Building officially opened on May 1, 1931.

SUPER FOOD

OF THE MONTH

Blackberries

Rich in Vitamin C and it’s dark blue color ensures one of the highest antioxidants levels of fruits.

High levels of tannin, a form of astringent, reduces intestinal inflammation, and alleviates hemorrhoids.

BRAIN

FOOD

RIDDLE:

What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?

For answer, 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

Solution to Word Search Japanese Trivia

Nikkei Senior Gardens Directors

Michael Motoyasu Executive Director

Marissa Fontanilla Director of Resident Care Services

Marc Aronoff Director of Sales and Marketing

Gabriela Perez Director of Business Services

Desiree Norihiro Director of Life Enrichment

Carlos Marquez Director of Dining Services

The Golden

Week (ゴールデ

ンウィーク) in

Japan is a col-lection of four national holi-days held within seven days. The four holi-days are Showa no hi, Kenpo kinenbi, Midori no hi, and Kodomo no hi. Showa no hi, is former Emperor Showa’s birthday, celebrated April 29th. Following, on May 3rd is Kenpo kinenbi or Constitution Day, on this day in 1947 the new postwar constitution was put into effect. Midori no hi, also known as, Greenery Day, is a day dedicated to the environment and nature. Lastly, Kodomo no hi or Children’s Day, a day where families pray and wish for success of their sons by hanging carp streamers and displaying samurai dolls symbolizing power and success in life. This one week span of holidays is one of three busiest holiday seasons in Japan, besides New Years and Obon week. Many people take vacation during this time, and some companies even close down completely to allow their employees time off, making Golden Week the longest paid vacation period of the year for many Japanese establishments. BRAIN FOOD Riddle Answer: A clock.

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