NIKKEI SENIOR GARDENS Around the Garden

Issue 56 October 2013 A story of October INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Ruth Kajita  Page 1 100 Years Young! A story of Ruth Kajita This month Nikkei Senior “100 Years Young!” Gardens is proud to recognize res-  Page 2-3 ident Ruth Kajita, who turns 100- years young on October 20th, Garden News & Views 2013. Nurse’s Notes Casino Night Ruth was born on October 20, 1913 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is  Page 4 the oldest of her seven siblings, Outings & Upcoming Outings Sumi, William, Jeanette, Ethel,  Page 5 Gladys, and Florence. Nikkei Village Moments Ruth lived in Hawaii until her early 20’s, when she was sent to the  Page 6-7 states to meet her “future husband” by her parents. Ruth being a Calendar of Activities independent and strong woman, decided the relationship was not  Page 8-9 the best decision for her life. Instead of going back to Hawaii, she lived by herself in the Queens Hotel in Los Angeles, CA and found Volunteers & Donations work as a store clerk in Little Tokyo. Announcements She met and married Henry Kajita in the mid-1930’s and had three  Page 10 children, Ronald, Alvin, and Carol. In her later years, Ruth worked NSG Team News as a florist. She did this for over thirty years, until she retired at al-  Page 11 most seventy years of age. Word Search Puzzle Ruth moved to Nikkei Senior Gardens in May of 2011. She enjoys Garden Giggles listening to music, reading, and speaking with residents & team  Page 12 members; reminiscing of her time at Tule Lake or the good old Japanese Trivia times in Hawaii. When asked how it felt to be almost 100 years old, Ruth smiled and Quote of the Month gave a little chuckle, before stating, “Is that right?, I can’t believe it has been that long!” “The best and most beautiful HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY RUTH!!! things in the world cannot be seen or even touched—they Hau`oli la hanau! O-tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu. must be felt with the heart.” The Nikkei Senior Gardens family would love to know your life story. To share - Helen Keller your history, please contact Desiree Norihiro, Director of Life Enrichment. Garden News ...and Views Page 2 Nikkei Senior Gardens

Celebrated September Birthdays

Nurse’s Notes

By: Marissa Fontanilla

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dr. Bob Mutsuko O. Every year, 232,340 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. An additional 39,620 women will die from the illness, but a breast cancer diagnosis is by no means a death sen- tence. By raising awareness and taking some precau- tionary measures, seniors can prevent themselves and their loved ones from developing breast cancer. Below are a few other research based tips to consider as a part of your breast cancer prevention plan.

 Be sure your vitamin D levels are optimal. Re- Akiko M. Marie Y. Joe N. search has shown that a deficiency can raise can- cer risk. Have your level checked as a part of your routine annual checkup.

 Speaking of vitamins-be sure you get plenty of vita- min A, which also plays a role in cancer prevention. Get your vitamin A by eating plenty of colorful fruits and vegetable.

 Avoid charring your meats-charcoal or flame broiled meat is linked with higher breast cancer risk. Hisaye S. Atsuko M.  Use aluminum free deodorant. There are several brands available, many can be found at natural and health food stores.

 Avoid alcohol or limit yourself to one drink per day. October Birthdays

 Maintain a healthy body weight. Being overweight

is a known risk factor for breast cancer as excess fat produces estrogen-which feeds some types of

breast cancer. 5—Marilyn O. 5—May T.  Have regular checkups and mammograms accord- Kirk with the ing to your doctor’s recommendation. 9—Tsuya N. cocoa dusted Birthday Cake  Maintain an awareness of your 17—Kiyoko N. breasts, checking them on a 20—George N. regular basis for changes such as puckering, change in size, 20—Ruth K. redness or swelling, nipple discharge, a mass or lump. 25—Rits T. Report these changes to your 29—Hilda K. doctor right away. Casino Royale Night Issue 56 Page 3

Casino Royale Night

Nikkei Senior Gardens held it’s first annual Casino Royale Event, where residents enjoyed a night of cards, food, and fun! Among the games were Five Card Draw Poker, Blackjack, and the Money Wheel game.

Pictured Above Right: Michael dealing at the poker table with Mitzi, George, N., and Mary G. Pictured Middle: Sue & Hisa at the bar , where bartender Marissa served them delicious drinks. Pictured Be- low, top left: Volunteers Stephanie and Eric dealt the Money wheel game, as Matsuko, Kiyoko H., Grace, Tosh, & Haruye placed their bets! Pictured Below, bottom left: Volunteer Mark dealt resident Marilyn, Tom, Stanley, Mary F., Lois, and Susumu Blackjack hands. Bottom Right: Vanessa at the blackjack table with Rits, Anne, Betty, & Atsie.

Thermal Mug Winners: Susumu & Mary G. Sherpa Blanket Winners: Dr. Bob & Hisa M. Barnes & Noble Gift Basket: Kiyoko H. $40 Musuahi Restaurant Gift Card Winners: Betty F., Ida K., Chiye H., & Ritsuko T. $50 Chiba Restaurant Gift Card Winners: Tanny & Lois Outings Page 4 Nikkei Senior Gardens

A Trip to Dodgers Stadium…

GO DODGERS!

Ida, Rits, George, Shiz & Fred in front of Jackie Robinson’s number.

A panoramic view of Dodgers Stadium. Residents were also able to view the renovations recently done to the ball park.

Upcoming Outings

Barnes and Noble, Burbank, CA Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 1:30pm

Trader Joe’s, Granada Hills, CA Friday, October 4, 2013 at 1:30pm

Valencia Mall, Valencia, CA Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 1:30pm

Pasadena City Hall, Pasadena, CA Pasadena City Hall serves as the central location for city government in the City of Pasadena, California and it is a significant architectural example of the City Beautiful movement of the 1920s. In 1923 the people of Pasadena approved a bond measure issuing $3.5 million towards the development of a civic center, which was completed in 1927. Please join us for a trip to Pasadena City Hall to view the beautiful architecture, fountains, and garden on Wednesday, October 16th & Friday, October 18th at 1pm. Nikkei Village Moments Issue 56 Page 5

Exercise time! Residents tapping the basketball to Inez. Happy Birthday Arts & Crafts : Q-tip art Hisaye & Marie!

Pictured Above: Sep- tember birth- day cele- brants Hisaye and Marie . Pictured left: Tsuya and Miyo having tea at the Pictured Left: HIsaye, Shiz, and Kim painting. Pictured birthday party. Right: Fred and Abe working on their Q-tip artwork.

Salon Hour Kitchen Corner

Teruko & Fumiko trying Nutella and banana sandwiches.

Nikkei Village residents use their five senses to explore the culinary The ladies of Nikkei Village arts. We also did a taste test, be- enjoying Salon Hour with Inez. tween Nutella, a hazelnut spread Activities Assistant Inez gave and Peanut Butter.

manicures and some lucky ladies received massages from resident, Marie! NUTELLA proved to be crowd favorite! Tsuya making a sandwich. October 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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6:00 Mah Jong - G Banana Bites Social—D

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2:30 Poker—G 6:00 Mah Jong - G 20 21 22 Doctor Day 23 24 Doctor Day 25 26 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Vanessa-D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Exercise w/ Vanessa - D 10:30 Crochet—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako - D 10:30 NO Cooking Class 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 9:30 Exercise with Keiko- D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 2:00 Bingo —D 1:00 Trip to Public Library 10:30 Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to 1:00 Mah Jong - G 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 New Resident 3:00 Cards— D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D 2:00 Bon Dance—D Marukai 2:00 Karaoke– S 1:00 Outing to Welcome Party - G 3:00 Crochet - D Nijiya (Japanese Village Plaza) 2:00 Singing - D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 2:30 Tea Tasting Social—D 3:00 Poker— D 6:00 Mah Jong - G 27 28 29 Doctor Day 30 31 Halloween! 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D Doctor Day 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 9:30 Exercise w/ Keiko—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 10:30 Crochet - D 9:30 Exercise with Takako - D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 10:30 Bingo - D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 10:30 Book Club Meeting- D 10:30 Pumpkin Decorating—D 1:00 Outing to 10:30 Wheel of Fortune—D 1:00 OTANI GAKUEN Choir 1:00 Resident & Food Council 2:00 Bon Dance—D Valencia Mall 3:00 Crochet - D 1:00 Mah Jong - G Performance– D Meeting—T 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 1:30 COSTUME PREP TIME! - P 2:00 Bingo - D 2:00 Singing - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Halloween Party—D

**Calendar Events Subject To Change. Please check the Main calendar near the dining room for updates.** October 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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13 14 15 Doctor Day 16 17 Doctor Day 18 19 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Keiko—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - S 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Exercise with Takako - D 10:30 Crochet - D 9:30 Exercise with Takako- D 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 10:30 Wheel of Fortune—D 9:30 Exercise with Keiko- D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku - D 2:00 Bingo - D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D 10:30 Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to 1:00 Mah Jong - G 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 2:00 Blackjack - D 1:00 Outing to 3:00 Cards - D 2:00 Singing - D 2:00 Bon Dance—D Architecture of Pasadena 2:00 Karaoke– S 3:00 No Poker— D 3:00 Crochet - D Architecture of Pasadena City Hall 3:30 Wii Bowling - D City Hall

2:30 Poker—G 6:00 Mah Jong - G 20 21 22 Doctor Day 23 24 Doctor Day 25 26 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk– D 9:30 Exercise w/ Vanessa-D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D 9:00 Let’s Sing & Talk - CR 9:30 Exercise w/ Vanessa - D 10:30 Crochet—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako - D 10:30 NO Cooking Class 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 9:30 Exercise with Keiko- D 10:30 Watercolor Painting - D 2:00 Bingo —D 1:00 Trip to Public Library 10:30 Bingo - D 1:00 Outing to 1:00 Mah Jong - G 10:30 Nickel Bingo - D 1:30 New Resident 3:00 Cards— D 10:30 Arts & Crafts- D 2:00 Bon Dance—D Marukai 2:00 Karaoke– S 1:00 Outing to Welcome Party - G 3:00 Crochet - D Nijiya (Japanese Village Plaza) 2:00 Singing - D 2:00 Blackjack - D 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 2:30 Tea Tasting Social—D 3:00 Poker— D 6:00 Mah Jong - G 27 28 29 Doctor Day 30 31 Halloween! ACTIVITY LOCATIONS 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D 8:45 Morning Walk—D D - Dining Hall Doctor Day S - Solarium 9:30 Exercise with Takako-D 9:30 Exercise w/ Keiko—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour - CR 9:15 Taichi w/Carrie Wong - D 8:45 Morning Walk—D G - Game Room (2nd FL) 10:30 Cooking Class- F 10:30 Crochet - D 9:30 Exercise with Takako - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 9:30 Exercise with Takako—D F - Family Dining Room 10:30 Bingo - D P– Podiatrist Office 10:30 Book Club Meeting- D 10:30 Pumpkin Decorating—D 1:00 Outing to 10:30 Wheel of Fortune—D DAILY MOVIE 1:00 OTANI GAKUEN Choir 1:00 Resident & Food Council 2:00 Bon Dance—D Valencia Mall B—Beauty Salon 3:00 Crochet - D 1:00 Mah Jong - G T - Movie Theatre (2nd FL) At 1:30pm & 6:30pm Performance– D Meeting—T 3:30 Wii Bowling - D 1:30 COSTUME PREP TIME! - P CR - Conference Room (Lobby) Every Day 2:00 Bingo - D 2:00 Singing - D 6:00 Mah Jong - G 2:00 Halloween Party—D New Activities in Blue Special Events in Red **Calendar Events Subject To Change. Please check the Main calendar near the dining room for updates.** Announcements Page 8 Nikkei Senior Gardens

PODIATRIST

Nikkei Senior Gardens Book Club APPOINTMENTS w/ Dr. Teshima

Available Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month The next meeting will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013. Please see Concierge to schedule At 1:30pm your appointments today! In the Private Dining Room

October November Do you need to “The Buddha in the Attic” “Orphan Train” By Julie Otsuka By Christina Baker Kline book a Doctor Appointment? December “The Light Between Oceans” Bring your Doctor’s contact By M.L. Stedman information to the front desk Please see Desiree Norihiro, Director of Life Enrichment for more & information. They will do it for you!

Volunteers & Donations

September Volunteers Mieko Akima Sam Kanno Yoichi Kimura We are looking for volunteers! Wes Kaihara Gail Maeda Harry Nakada Nickel Bingo OUTINGS Toji Hashimoto Kiyoko Kamii Julie Otake Fridays 10:30-11:30am Fridays: Keiko Roter Emiko Kami Lois Okui 9:30-11:30am MAHJONG 1:00PM-4:30pm Tami Shiotani Kay Kami Akiko Idian Tuesdays 6:00PM Debbie Nicklaus Asako Giegoldt Carrie Wong Wednesdays: Thursdays 1:00pm Hitomi Hashimoto Tom Foster Phil Shigekuni 9:30-11:30am

Kumiko Mori Akiko Bloom Mark Yokomizo 1:00PM-4:30pm Taro Wayama Yasuko Jones Hisano Tilner Takako Miura Eric Truong Stephanie Truong Cathy Fujimoto Sumi Kimura Janet Yamamoto

Donations

Calendars DVD’s Monetary Donation SOCIAL HOUR Bingo Prizes Books Arts & Crafts Supplies 2nd & 4th Friday 2:30PM

Holiday Décor Blankets Musashi’s Gift card POKER Chiba’s Gift Card Calendars Trader Joe’s gift basket 1st & 3rd Fridays 2:30PM 2- Sherpa blankets Jenga Bop-It game Box of Trail Mix Vases Jig-saw Puzzles Contact Desiree Norihiro, Director of Life Enrichment for more information at [email protected] We Thank You For Your Generosity and Support! Announcements Issue 56 Page 9

Medication Do you have a Services loved one that lives far away that you miss? Nikkei Senior Gardens is going eco-friendly! Flu Shots Beginning mid-October we will Friday, November 8, 2013 be using a electronic data- Did you know you can see and speak to base to record medication 9:00—11:00am them through a special program called distribution. Please join us to Skype? Nikkei Senior Gardens will be learn about changes to your providing transportation for medication services and the NSG Residents. This is a FREE service that is available to many benefits of the new Please see the concierge system. all residents! for more information. Please see Marc Aronoff, Director of For Senior and people with sales and marketing for more information Thursday, October 3, 2013 chronic illness. at 10:30am on how you can stay more connected to your loved ones! in the Dining Hall Sponsored by the LA County Health Department

Halloween Party! + Costume & Pumpkin Decorating Contests

Join us for a FRIGHTFULLY good time! We’ll play some tricks and give some treats. Have games and food to eat!

Thursday, October 31, 2013 Costume Prep Time Halloween Party At 1:30pm At 2:00pm In the Podiatrist Office In the Dining Room

Remember to wear your costume, either SWEET or SCARY; ALL are welcome be you GHOST or FAIRY! NSGSpecial Team Event News Issue Page 4010 Nikkei Senior Gardens

Nikkei Senior Gardens Around the Community Team Member of the Month

Angela boluso

Angela joined the Nikkei Senior Gardens team this year as a Resident Assistant for the Nocturnal shift. Angela continues to grow within the community, now a Med Tech for the nocturnal shift. Angela is a team player, always willing to lend a helping hand, greets everyone Pictured Above (Left to Right): Vanessa with a smile and provides excellent service to the resi- dealing at the blackjack table with Rits, dents, families, and team. For this Angela is being rec- Anne, Betty, and Atsie. ognized as the September Team Member of the Month!

Bartender Marissa at Casino Night.

Who Am I?.....

 My favorite food is Chinese food.  My favorite color is purple.  I love to dance.  On my spare time I help the youth at my church teaching dance.  I wish I could go back to my island soon. HINT: I am a resident assistant.

Please submit your answer by completing the form below and returning September Answer: Marc Aronoff to the front desk by Sunday, October 19th. The first three winners will September Winners: May S., Kay T. be announced & receive a prize at the next Resident Council Meeting on & Chiye H. Monday, October 27th. Prize: $10 Target Gift Card CUT ALONG THE LINE This portion to be completed by NAME:______APT #:______the Concierge ONLY: Date Submitted :___ /___ /___ ANSWER:______Time Submitted: ______Word Search Puzzle for October Issue 56 Page 11 Elvis Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The words may be hidden in any direction.

KING CREOLE AARON LISA MARIE ALL SHOOK UP LITTLE SISTER BLUE HAWAII LOVE ME TENDER BURNING LOVE MEMPHIS CLAMBAKE ONE NIGHT COLONEL PARKER PRISCILLA DON’T BE CRUEL RCA DRAFTED RETURN TO SENDER G.I. BLUES ROCKABILLY GIRL HAPPY ROUSTABOUT GLADYS SHE’S NOT YOU GOOD LUCK CHARM STUCK ON YOU GOSPEL SUN RECORDS GRACELAND SURRENDER GYRATING SUSPICIOUS HEARTBREAK HOTEL MINDS HOUND DOG THE KING IN THE GHETTO TOO MUCH JAILHOUSE ROCK TUPELO KENTUCKY RAIN U.S. ARMY

Did you know?... Garden Giggles  The San Francisco earthquake occurred on October 17, 1989.  President Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor on October 28, 1886.

REFER A FRIEND AND RECEIVE $500 OFF A 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.

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

Marissa Fontanilla Director of Resident Care Services

Marc Aronoff Director of Sales and Marketing George Romano Director of Environmental Services Gabriela Perez Director of Business Services Masayuki Arikawa Director of Dining Services Desiree Norihiro Director of Life Enrichment

Japanese Trivia Solution to Word Search

In recent year’s identity theft and production of fraudulent documentations and cards have increased, through per- sonal information leakage and unauthorized reading of bank card information. As a result, more protective measures are required to ensure the safety of a per- son’s assets. Fujitsu Labor- atories in Kawasaki, Japan developed the world’s first Biometric Authentication Technology in 2011. This system combines data on palm vein patterns with fingerprint data from three fingers. Both evaluating both vein & fingerprint data the technolo- gy enables rapid identification of a single individual from millions within the database, matching within two sec- onds. This new technology has been adopted by many companies in Japan and has recently been adopted by the Brazilians and the Chinese. This new technology is becoming a more popular way to protect people’s assets and may even become the new norm for way of payment in all your favorite stores!