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Around the Garden
May 2015
Issue 75
May
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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The Art of Rubber Block Print
Page 2-3
Garden News & Views
Nurse’s Notes
Special Events
Page 4-5
Upcoming Outings
Nikkei Village Moments
Page 6-7
Calendar of Activities
Page 8-9
Outings
Volunteers & Donations
Announcements
Page 10
NSG Team News
Who Am I? Contest
Page 11
Word Search Puzzle
Garden Giggles
Super food of the Month
Page 12
Japanese Trivia
Quote of the Month
“Gratitude is the gateway to
greatness.”
~Tavis Smiley
The Art of Rubber Block Print
Last
year,
Nikkei
Senior
Gardens introduced a new art class,
Rubber Block Printing, lead by
instructor Loren Kantor. Nine months
later….the class has thrived, becoming
one of our most popular classes.
Loren, a talented block print artist for
over nine years, was looking for a way
to connect with his mother who had
Residents carving away.
been diagnosed with dementia. He
decided to give it a try with his mother, using an image of “Toto” from one
of her favorite movies, The Wizard of Oz. Loren witnessed his mother
become more happy and relaxed than he had seen her in years, even
humming the tune, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” while carving. Since
then this has become their Thursday night ritual. Loren decided to share
this experience with others and began teaching classes at local senior
communities.
In class, residents choose from a variety of rubber blocks with designs
imprinted on them. After selecting a rubber block, they use a specialized
tool to carve the design. Carving the rubber is described as easy and
smooth as putting a knife through butter and is an activity that even those
who may suffer from arthritis, may enjoy because of the easy mechanics of
the carving process and tools, which have wide-grip handles. When the
block is complete, the artist transfer
their art to paper, by printing the
carving with special paint.
The class has become a huge success
and all the participants continue to
challenge themselves with more
complex prints at each class. Loren
states, “Of all the places I teach,
Nikkei Senior Gardens is clearly my
Pictured, Left: A rubber block carving
Right: A geisha print made by Dr. Bob.
favorite. “
The Nikkei Senior Gardens family would love for you to share
your life story. For More information, please contact
Desiree Kitagawa, Director of Life Enrichment at
(818) 899-1000 or dkitagawa@nikkeiseniorgardens.net.
Garden News ...and Views
Page 2
Nikkei Senior Gardens
Celebrated April Birthdays
Nurse’s Notes
By Kelly Garfalo, LVN
Walking: The Best Kind of Exercise
Kay N.
Mary F.
Yoshie S.
Miyo H.
Susumu M.
Betty J.
Masako K.
May Birthdays
1– Sue L.
3—Sats Y.
8—Sachiko S.
14—Ted F.
15—Sue O.
20—Ken Y.
21—Saburo O.
One of the most important and useful physical
activities people of all ages can do is walking. It is very
important for people to start the walking program
gradually, to start very easy and then to increase the
volume as time passes and as they get better. Walking
should be incorporated into anyone’s lifestyle.
In the case of the elders, the physical exercises such as
walking, can improve bone strength and cardiovascular
fitness. On top of that, the muscle mass will be
increased, and the body fat will be reduced. Walking is
one of the best physical exercises for the elderly
because it does not cause too much strain on the body,
and it has lots of benefits. Before starting the walking
routine, it is advisable to consult your doctor. There
might be cases when he will not recommend walking
because of some preexisting conditions. If that is the
case, maybe you should consider doing something else
instead.
Walking should be fun, and it should be an enjoyable
experience. Because of this, if you do not like to walk
alone, one of the best things you could do is to take a
walk with a friend. You could also take your furry
companion for a walk, which he will enjoy too. You
could go to certain interesting places, such as parks, or
recreational areas, and then take a walk there. It is very
easy to be inactive, but becoming active once again, can
be just as easy. You could establish a schedule, and stick
to it. For example, you could walk each morning on 9
A.M. It is very likely that by doing so each day, it will be
hard to quit.
Please join us for morning walks
every day at 8:45am.
Special Events
Issue 75
Page 3
Easter Dinner
This year Nikkei Senior Gardens held a celebratory Easter
Dinner held on Good Friday for all our residents and families.
Everyone enjoyed an variety of salads at the salad bar and a buffet of
prime rib, honey baked ham, seasonal vegetables, rice, shrimp
tempura, and assorted sashimi. The night finished off with an
assortment of cakes at the dessert bar.
Thank you to the entire Nikkei Senior Gardens team for a successful
event, but most especially to the dining service team for a delicious
meal and to all the residents and families that attended!
We hope you all had a very Happy Easter!
Making Matzo Ball Soup
with Marc Aronoff
Sales and Marketing Director Marc Aronoff
showed the residents of Nikkei how to make
his mother’s delicious Matzo Ball soup for
Passover and also explained the history and
traditions of Passover. Marc and the ladies
made enough for everyone to enjoy!
Thank you, Marc, Takako, Mary G., Suzie,
Lois, Rits, Anne, Sue N., Marian, Ida, Atsie,
Chiye, and Kiyoko H.!
Upcoming Outings
Page 4
Nikkei Senior Gardens
Friday, May 1, 2015 at 1:30pm
Trader Joe’s, Chatsworth, CA
May 6th & 8th, 2015 at 1:30pm
Walmart, Porter Ranch, CA
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at 1:00pm
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Friday, May 15, 2015 at 1:30pm
Kohl’s, Sun Valley, CA
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 1:00pm
Marukai, Gardena, CA
Friday, May 22, 2015 at 1:00pm
Marukai & Kinokuniya, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Garden at Descanso Gardens
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Descanso Gardens is a unique Southern California landscape
distinguished by its specialized botanic collections, historical
significance, and rare natural beauty. Their mission is to “practice
exemplary stewardship of Descanso's distinctive character and
assets; offer people an experience close to nature; and cultivate
understanding of the natural world and people's place in it through
inspiration, education and example." Discover the tranquility of a
Japanese-style garden that blends design elements of classic tea,
strolling and zen gardens. Cross an arched bridge and stroll on
shaded paths along a koi-filled stream to the Full Moon Tea House,
Full Moon Tea House and koi pond.
designed by Whitney Smith and built in 1966. To join us for our visit
on Wednesday, May 13th at 1:00pm, please R.S.V.P. on the sign-up sheet posted on the announcement bulletin board
(located near the dining room) the week of the outing. NSG Special Rate: $4
George C. Page Museum: Tar Pit Discoveries
Los Angeles, CA
Located in the heart of metropolitan Los Angeles, the Page Museum at
the La Brea Tar Pits is one of the world’s most famous fossil localities.
This onsite Museum displays Ice Age fossils — including saber-toothed
cats, dire wolves and mammoths — from 10,000 to 40,000-year-old
asphalt deposits. But visitors can also watch the processes of paleontology unfold. Every day inside the glass-enclosed Fossil Lab, scientists
and volunteers prepare fossils including “Zed,” a recently discovered
male Columbian mammoth. To join us for our exploration visit, on
Wednesday, May 27th at 1:00pm, please R.S.V.P. on the sign-up
sheet posted on the announcement bulletin board, (located near the
dining room), the week of the outing.
NSG Special Rate: $5
Nikkei Village Moments
Page 5
Issue 75
Crafty Time with Salve
A visit from
Lacey and Tuna
The residents of Nikkei Village
enjoyed a visit from Lacey and Tuna.
Thank you Joy and Lacey & KC and
Tuna for visiting, we can’t wait to see
you next month!
Resident Fred
concentrating
hard on his
coloring project,
pictured
top
right.
While
residents Sets
and Hisaye work
on
decorating
their Easter egg
ornaments
at
Crafty time with
Activities Assistant
Salve,
Pictured bottom
right.
Bean Bag Toss
Watercolor
Painting
Class
Pictured Above:
Dollie working on
a painting a yellow
fish.
Residents enjoyed a bean bag toss
competition. Pictured above,
Marie and Tosh took turns throwing
bean bags into the basket.
Pictured Right:
Sets focusing
hard on her
goldfish painting.
May 2
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
ACTIVITY LOCATIONS
This monthly newsletter can also
be viewed at
www.nikkeiseniorgardens.com
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Morning Walk—D
Exercise w/ Yukie—D
Crochet—D
Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—T
2:15 Bingo—D
3:30 Cards—D
6:30 Movie—T
Doctor Day
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
10 Mother’s Day
11 Doctor Day
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise w/ Yukie—D
Crochet—D
Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—T
2:15 Bingo—D
3:30 Cards—D
6:30 Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
Morning Walk—D
Exercise w/ Yukie—D
Crochet—D
Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—T
2:15 Bingo—D
3:30 Cards—D
6:30 Movie—T
24/31
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
Morning Walk—D
Exercise w/ Yukie—D
Crochet—D
Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—T
2:15 Bingo—D
3:30 Cards—D
6:30 Movie—T
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Koinobori craft”
1:30 Outing to Public Library
2:00 Singing—D
6:30 Movie—T
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Flower Pencil”
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Singing—D
6:30 Movie—T
First Floor
5 Cinco de Mayo &
Kodomo no Hi
8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
3:30
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F
Bingo—D
Mahjong—G
Movie—T
Bon Dance—D
Wii Tennis— D
Wii Bowling—D
Movie—T
12 Podiatrist Day
8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
3:00
3:30
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F
Bingo—D
Mahjong—G
Movie—T
Wii Tennis— D
Wii Bowling—D
Movie—T
19 Doctor Day
8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
3:30
6:30
1:30
2:00
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F
Bingo—D
Resident Council Meeting–D
Mahjong—G
Movie—T
Bon Dance—D
Wii Tennis— D
Wii Bowling—D
Movie—T
25 Doctor Day
26 Doctor Day
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
3:30
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Kimono greeting card”
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Singing—D
6:30 Movie—T
1:30 & 6:30
Sunday
New Activities in Blue
Special Events in Red
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
11:30
Monday—Sat
Second Floor
G - Game Area
T - Movie Theatre
18 Doctor Day
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Panda pellet drum”
Lunch at
Mandarin King—$
Movie—T
Singing—D
Movie—T
Daily M
D - Dining Hall
B - Beauty Salon
S - Solarium
P - Podiatrist
F - Family Dining Room
CR - Conference Room (Lobby)
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F
Bingo—D
Mahjong—G
Movie—T
Bon Dance—D
Wii Tennis— D
Wii Bowling—D
Movie—T
6:30pm On
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9:15 Taichi w/Carrie
10:30 Nickel Bingo—
1:30 Outing to
Walm
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
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9:15 Taichi w/Carri
10:30 Nickel Bingo—
1:00 Outing to
Descanso G
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
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9:15 Taichi w/Carrie
10:30 Nickel Bingo—
1:00 Outing to
Marukai (G
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
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9:15
9:30
10:30
1:00
Taichi w/Carrie
Exercise—D
Nickel Bingo—
Outing to
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1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
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Museum- $
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Doctor Day
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise with Takako—D
8:30-10:00 Wellness Checks—CR
10:30 Ladies Meeting—S
1:00 Mah Jong—G
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot—D
3:00 Uno—S
6:30 Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
12:30
1:00
1:30
1:30
3:00
6:30
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8:45
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Doctor Day
Morning Walk—D
Exercise with Takako—D
Japanese Calligraphy—D
Resident Birthday Party—D
Mah Jong—G
Movie—T
Karaoke—D
Hanafuda—D
Movie—T
Doctor Day
Morning Walk—D
Exercise with Takako—D
Ladies Meeting—D
Buddhist Service—T
Mah Jong—G
Movie—T
NO Dominoes
Uno—D
Movie—T
Doctor Day
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise with Takako—D
10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D
1:00 Mah Jong—G
1:30 Movie—T
1:30 Karaoke—D
3:00 Hanafuda—D
6:30 Movie—T
Sat
2
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:00 Mieko’s Café—F
9:30 Morning Stretch— D
10:30 Nickel Bingo—D
1:30 Movie—T
1:30 Outing to
Trader Joe’s
1:30 Canasta—G
2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G
6:30 Movie—T
Movie
e Wong—D
—D
Fri
8
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Puzzles and Sudoku—D
Movie—T
Blackjack—D
Poker with Toji— D
Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
2:00
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Morning Stretch— D
Nickel Bingo—D
Outing to
Walmart
Movie—T
Canasta—G
Beginner’s Mahjong—G
Movie—T
15
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
2:00
6:30
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
5:00
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Blackjack—D
Movie—T
Glamour Hour—S
Poker with Toji— G
Mother’s Day
Dinner—D
6:30 Movie—T
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Morning Walk—D
Morning Stretch— D
Nickel Bingo—D
Outing to
Kohl’s
Movie—T
Canasta—G
Beginner’s Mahjong—G
Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
Morning Walk—D
Morning Stretch— D
Nickel Bingo—D
Outing to
Marukai & Kinokuniya
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G
1:30 Canasta—G
6:30 Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
Morning Walk—D
Morning Stretch— D
Nickel Bingo—D
Outing to
Aaron Brother’s &
Bed Bath and Beyond
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G
1:30 Canasta—G
6:30 Movie—T
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise —D
Watercolor Painting—D
Movie—T
Blackjack—D
Poker with Toji— D
Movie—T
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8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise —D
10:30 Rubber Block Print
Making Class—D
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Blackjack—D
3:00 Poker with Toji— D
6:30 Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
1:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise —D
Watercolor Painting—D
Movie—T
New Resident
Welcome Party—D
2:00 Blackjack—D
3:00 Poker with Toji— D
6:30 Movie—T
Outings
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Nikkei Senior Gardens
Pacific Asia Museum (PAM)
Getty Center
Garden
The New Way Forward:
Japanese Hanga of the 20th Century
Residents enjoyed a
bento lunch at the Getty
Center
garden
and
enjoyed a beautiful view
of the city. The outing
was originally scheduled
for the poppy fields.
Unfortunately, due to
poor weather conditions,
this year’s poppy season
ended early.
Jean, Monica, Sue, Kay N., Atsie,
and Shizuko viewing the Japanese
Hanga artwork of the 20th century on
display at the Pacific Asia Museum in
Pasadena, California.
Volunteers & Donations
April Volunteers
Donations
Mieko Akima
Sam Kanno
Yoichi Kimura
Arts & Crafts Supplies
Magazines
Harry Nakada
Barbara Okita
Stan Date
Monetary Donation
Bingo Prizes
Toji Hashimoto
Kiyoko Kamii
Hisano Tilner
Watercolor Paper
Newspapers
Keiko Roter
Emiko Kami
Lois Okui
Tami Shiotani
Kay Kami
Akiko Idian
Jigsaw Puzzles
Music DVD’s
Carrie Wong
Hitomi Hashimoto
Kumiko Mori
Akiko Bloom
Mark Yokomizo
Yoshiko Kawada
John Goka Jr.
Evelyn Motoyama
JoAnn Komai
Karen Yokomizo
Vanessa Orozco
Yasuko Jones
Rev. Patti Usuki
Nancy Gohata
Tomo Padilla
SFV Hongwanji Temple
Crossway Church
SFVJACC
Joy & Lacey
KC & Tuna
Coupon Packets
We Thank You For Your Continuing Generosity and Support!
Announcements
Issue 75
Page 9
REFER A FRIEND AND
Beauty Salon
RECEIVE $500 OFF
Hours
Bach:
Mondays
Stylist Patty Yamashita:
Thursdays & Fridays
9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
To schedule an appointment with
Bach or Patty or for more information
on pricing, please call
(818) 899-1000 or see the concierge.
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.
PODIATRIST DAY
JOIN US FOR A
w/ Dr. Teshima
Mother’s Day Dinner
Saturday, May 9, 2015
At 5:00pm
In the Dining Room
Buddhist Service
By Reverend Patti Usuki Of
SFV Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Will be held on the SECOND
TUESDAY this month.
Please see Concierge to
schedule your appointments
today!
Every 3rd Thursday
of the month
In the Solarium
At 10:30am
Adults: $25
Children 5— 12 years: $12
Children under 5 years FREE
Limited to 4 guests per apartment.
Let’s celebrate our mother’s on with a
wonderful meal & quality time together.
Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, May 6, 2015
At (818) 899-1000 or
makeyourhome@nikkeiseniorgardens.net
Do you need to
book a Doctor
Appointment?
Bring your Doctor’s
contact information to the
front desk
&
They will do it for you!
Nikkei Residents
Fellowship
Service
Hosted By
Crossway Church
Every Sunday
In the Theater
At 1:00pm
NSG
Special
Team
Event
News
Issue
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Nikkei Senior Gardens
Nikkei Senior Gardens
Team Member of the Month
Stellar Stories
Do you feel a Nikkei Senior Gardens team
member should be recognized for their
exceptional story?
Jerry Child
Jerry Child joined the Nikkei Senior Gardens team in the Life
Enrichment Department as a Driver in 2014. Jerry is always willing
to help the team in any way he can. Often times Jerry leaves the
comforts of being behind the wheel of the bus and can be found
leading activities in Memory Support or working as the Concierge.
Thank you Jerry for your hard work and dedication to providing
exceptional care and consistent quality service to our residents,
families, and team members. Nikkei Senior Gardens is honored to
award Jerry with the April 2015 Team Member of the Month Award.
To all residents, family members, and team
members we encourage you to help us
recognize our team members by sharing with
us your unique stories and experiences.
Please complete a Seniority Stellar Story
Card (located at the concierge desk) and
share with us your one-of-a-kind experience.
Congratulations Jerry!
Who Am I?.....

My favorite food is sushi.

I wish I could sing on the T.V. show, American Idol.

I can read a 500-page book in one day.

I’ve traveled to 46 states in the U.S.

I love to spend time with my family.
HINT: I work in Resident Care Services.
Please submit your answer by completing the form below and returning
to the front desk by Sunday, May 17th 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 19, 2015. GOOD LUCK!
April Answer: Shizuko W.
April Winner: Marilyn O.
Prize: $20 Target Gift Card
CUT ALONG THE LINE
NAME:____________________________________________
APT #:____________
ANSWER:___________________________________________________________________
This portion to be completed by
the Concierge ONLY:
Date Submitted :___ /___ /___
Received by:_______________
Word Search Puzzle for May
Issue 75
Page 11
Hawaii
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.
The words may be hidden in any direction.
NI’IHAU
ALOHA
NAPALI COAST
ARCHIPELAGO
NORTH SHORE
BEACHES
PACIFIC OCEAN
CANOEING
PEARL HARBOR
COFFEE
PINEAPPLES
GRASS SKIRT
RESORTS
HAWAIIAN
SAND
HONOLULU
SCUBA DIVING
HULA
SNORKELING
HUMPBACK
WHALES
STATE
SUGARCANE
ISLANDS
SURFING
KAHO’OLAWE
TOURISTS
KAUA’I
TROPICAL
KAYAKING
UKELELE
KONA COAST
VACATION
LANA’I
LUAU
VOLCANOES
MACADAMIA
NUTS
WAIKIKI
WAIMEA BAY
MANTA RAYS
WARM
MAUI
WHALE
WATCHING
MOLOKA’I
Garden Giggles
Did you know?...
 In Old English, May is called the "month of
three milking's" referring to a time when the
cows could be milked three times a day.
SUPER FOOD
OF THE MONTH
Strawberries
 Helps burn stored fat
 Good for weight loss
 Promotes eye health
 Helps lower cardiovascular
disease
 Eases inflammation
 Boosts short term memory
Solve the puzzle by
noting the position of
the words. The answers
are expressions we use
everyday.
1.______________ 2.______________
For the answers, see page 12.
NIKKEI SENIOR GARDENS
9221 Arleta Avenue
Arleta, CA 91331
Phone: (818) 899-1000
Fax: (818) 834-5728
www.NikkeiSeniorGardens.com
RCFE License #197607606
Nikkei Senior Gardens Directors
Michael Motoyasu
Executive Director
Marc Aronoff
Director of Sales and Marketing
Gabriela Perez
Director of Business Services
Kelly Garfalo
Director of Resident Care Services
Desiree Kitagawa
Director of Life Enrichment
Carlos Marquez
Director of Dining Services
Steve Hynds
Director of Environmental Services
Japanese Trivia
Koinobori, is a carp
windsock, which are
decorated all over
Japan
from
April
through early May, in
honor of Kodomo no
Hi (Children's Day) on
May 5. In Japanese
culture, the carp symbolizes courage and
strength. The Boys'
Festival was an event,
expressing hope that each boy in the family will grow up
healthy and strong. During this festival, people set up
Koinobori, outside the house.
A typical koinobori set
consists of a yagurama which is, pair of arrow-spoked
wheels with a ball-shaped spinning vane, a fukinagashi,
which is a the top streamer and is followed by an assortment
of colored carps. The number and meaning of the carp
socks has changed over time. Traditionally, representing the
father and sons of the family, it now represents the entire
family, since the government decreed that converted Boy's
Day or Tango no Sekku into the present Children's Day or
Kodomo no Hi. As a result, the black carp represents the
father of the family, the red koinobori came to represent the
mother and other colors and sizes of carp came to represent
all the family's children, both sons and daughters.
Solution to Word Search
Brain Food Puzzle Answers (From page 11):
1.) First Aid
2.) No one to blame