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Winter 2013 Newsletter.Indd WHAT’S INSIDE Planned Giving pg.3 Walk to End Alzheimer’s pg.6 Script Your Future pg. 15 ACC NEWS Winter 2013: Vol. 34, No. 4 7311 Greenhaven Drive, Suite 187 | Sacramento, CA 95831 | Phone: (916) 394-6399 | Fax: (916) 394-6392 Fitness for Life with Celebrating 25 Successful Years of Joaquin Ngarangad the ACC Nursing Home By Goldie Kodama By: Terisa Lee and Janet Sakata The band, Blame It On Bossa, created an exciting and The ACC Warriors showed us how they lively atmosphere as their music filled Elk’s Lodge stay active by practicing kung fu Over 700 ACC supporters and volunteers joined us at the 26th Annual If you have been by the ACC ACC Nursing Home Fundraiser as we celebrated 25 successful years of our Greenhaven Terrace (ACC GT) ACC Nursing Home (ACC NH). When ACC was just an idea, fi nancial gifts community room at 8:30 AM, you have were needed to plant the seed and begin construction of the ACC NH. This probably heard the music and spotted year, we honored ACC NH’s Medallion Donors (those who have generously residents stepping, strengthening, and donated $25,000 or more), Angelo K. and Sophia Tsakopoulos, Dr. John stretching to prompts from Joaquin Eng, Timothy S. Jang, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mizuno, and Art and Barbara Tom. Ngarangad. For the last eight years, Joaquin has donated his time and Their contributions began the boost in fundraising that allowed ACC to help expertise as a certifi ed fi tness trainer to the aging population in the community. help keep our community healthy and ACC would not be the successful organization we are today without past happy. and present support. This year, we received more sponsorship donations My “Fitness for Life” class meets than ever before. We also received great silent auction items like a Toshiba Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 32” LCD fl atscreen TV, handmade jewelry, sports memorabilia, and gift Joaquin combines dance, yoga, and certifi cates to golf courses and restaurants. tai chi in our workout. What you will not The fundraiser would not have been possible without the support of know without joining the class is that Joaquin makes his class a welcoming over a hundred restaurants and businesses. In these diffi cult economic space for everyone. He knows how times, ACC is truly grateful of all the donations that we receive. Please see to work with the full range of senior pages 14 and 15 for the sponsors, restaurants, businesses, and volunteers needs, taking care to demonstrate that contributed to this year’s fundraiser. Please help us by thanking and new movements slowly and carefully. supporting the businesses and restaurants that support ACC. He takes pride in adapting routines so every member of the class feels able to keep up. Francis Sipin Everlin, FREE Phone Bill who spent two years in a wheelchair Review Clinic after a serious car accident, says that Joaquin’s classes helped her progress Are you paying too much for phone service? Bring a from wheelchair to cane to walking. Nonprofi t Org. Nonprofi Permit No. 476 Sacramento, CA US Postage PAID recent phone bill Another resident insists that Joaquin (residential or has not just been a teacher but a friend. wireless) for a free Joaquin genuinely cares about his review and we will students. see if we can save your money. Joaquin, a practicing Buddhist, pays attention to every detail. He even takes Every 2nd Thursday of the month care to select just the right music for (Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14) 2:30-4:30 p.m. each activity. Joaquin’s dedication to his 7375 Park City Drive, Sacramento Drop-ins welcome on a first come, first served basis. classes and to his students has been a Contact Susan Sarinas, special gift to the ACC community. I fi nd 916.393.9026 x339 for more information. I look forward to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Asian Community Center Greenhaven Drive, Suite 187 7311 95831 Sacramento, CA Return Service Requested Get the latest news and updates at www.accsv.org. President’s Message As we end another Greenhaven Terrace); To successful year, the provide a compassionate, message I want to convey is safe, and comfortable to say thank you and to offer environment that recognizes congratulation to all the ACC our cultural diversity and employees for a job well assures proactive clinical and done in carrying out the ACC social services for residents mission to provide a range and family members (ACC of services for older adults Nursing Home); To promote in the community. These the general welfare and to services are in keeping with enhance the quality of life for OFFICERS the ACC mission to promote older adults by identifying, William P. Yee the general welfare and developing, and providing President to enhance the quality of culturally sensitive nutritious Jean Shiomoto life for our community by ACC President of the Board Vice President William Yee meals and related activities identifying, developing, and (Meals on Wheels by ACC). King Gee work assignment, each Treasurer providing culturally sensitive We ask a great deal health and social services ACC program has a specifi c from our staff to carry out Judi Keen for older adults. Just this mission in keeping with ACC’s each specifi c mission by Secretary year, the success of our overall mission to serve planning and implementing DIRECTORS mission was celebrated with seniors by fulfi lling a vision the program services that Winston Ashizawa the 25th anniversary of the to create an array of services best serve the community at Elaine Chiao ACC Nursing Home, the 10th that help older adults sustain Evelyn Chin large, particularly our clients, anniversary of ACC Park their independence and life Jean Chong participants, and residents. City, and the 5th anniversary styles. As a test, see if you Paula Higashi of Greenhaven Terrace. can identify the ACC program Because of their hard work Gary Kikumoto Lori Lee While years of service that is associated with the and dedication to deliver Simon Lee may be a benchmark, it does following mission statements: quality care to seniors in the community, the ACC staff Shirley Opie not suffi ciently acknowledge To create a culturally Ralph Sugimoto and recognize how this sensitive, lifelong learning deserves tremendous praise Janet Tedesco success was attained over and wellness environment for the positive impact they the years. There is no doubt that inspires people to age make in touching the lives of Donna L. Yee, Ph.D Chief Executive Officer that volunteers, donors, well by staying informed, many everyday, every week, and stakeholders all make mentally and physically every year. Bill Clearwater contributions and share active and connected with In 2013, look for news Chief Operating Officer the success. But, let’s not the community (ACC Park about more ways that ACC Raymond Gee over look the valued and City Programs); To provide is mission-driven and is Controller dedicated ACC employees a high quality residential positioning itself to offer Brenda Page who come together to carry community that is safe, assisted living residential Editor out the ACC mission. supportive and maintains services in the near future. Terisa Lee Depending on the an independent lifestyle for With our talented staff, we will Assistant Editor location and employee the active older adult (ACC be up to the challenge. While we do our best to be flawless, we realize there is always room for improvement. Please send corrections and suggestions to: Brenda Page Asian Community Center 7311 Greenhaven Drive, Ste. 187 Sacramento, CA 95831 Phone: (916) 394-6399 ext. 124 Fax: (916) 394-6392 Email: [email protected] ACC Park City celebrated their 10th Anniversary in June. Special thanks to Dinger from the Sacramento River Cats and Supervisor Jimmie Yee for making a special appearence. NEED A RIDE? GOOD TIDINGS FROM ACC RIDES CLIENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF Holiday Season is just around the corner and still can’t figure out that special gift for someone Let ACC Rides take you! Serves older adult residents and special? An ACC Rides gift certificate can be caregivers in the 95814, 95818, 95820, 95822, 95823, 95824, 95828, and 95831 areas. Get rides to ACC, Triple R, medical purchased at for amount. appointments, grocery stores, fi eld trips, and other errands. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; $4.50/one way trip suggested donation. For more information please contact ACC Rides To schedule a ride, please call Transportation Manager, Virginia Team at (916) 393-9026 ext 333/342. Campbell-Wieneke, at (916) 393-9026 ext. 342. 2 ACC NEWS WINTER 2013 What is Planned Giving? by Esther Aw, Financial Advisor Planned giving, sometimes referred to as gift planning, is defined as a method of supporting non-profits and charities that enables philanthropic individuals or donors to make larger gifts than they could make from their income. While some planned gifts provide a life-long income to the donor, others use estate and tax planning techniques to provide for charity and other heirs in ways that maximize the gift and/or minimize its impact on the donor’s estate. Thus, by definition, a planned gift is any major gift, made prior to or at death as part of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate planning. By contrast, gifts to the annual fund or for membership dues are made from a donor’s discretionary income, and while they may be budgeted for, they are not defined as a “planned gift.” Whether a donor uses cash, appreciated securities/stock, real estate, artwork, partnership interests, personal property, life insurance, a retirement plan, etc., the benefits of funding a planned gift can make this type of charitable giving very attractive to both donor and charity.
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