Around the Garden
April 2015
Issue 74
April
Hanami: A Tradition
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Nikkei Senior Gardens held
it’s annual trip to Lake Balboa for
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Hanami: A Tradition
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Garden News & Views
Nurse’s Notes
Special Events
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Outings & Upcoming Outings
Nikkei Village Moments
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Calendar of Activities
Page 8-9
Special Events
Volunteers & Donations
Announcements
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NSG Team News
Who Am I? Contest
Page 11
Word Search Puzzle
Garden Giggles
Superfood of the Month
Page 12
Japanese Trivia
Quote of the Month
“With the new day, comes
new strength and new
thoughts.”
~Eleanor Roosevelt
Hana (花見), which means “flower
Residents enjoying their bento under
the gazebo at Lake Balboa.
viewing.”
In most cases the
flowers most refer to are cherry
blossoms
or
“sakura,”
but
sometimes can also be plum
blossoms or “ume.”
The blossom forecast, known as
sakura-zensen (桜前線), literally
translates to cherry blossom
front, is announced each year by
the weather bureau, and is watched
carefully by those planning Hanami.
This year, there were few blossoms
blooming during our trip, but the residents, family members and team
members were able to enjoy a nice
bento lunch lakeside.
This year, we decided to also do
something special for those residents
unable to attend the outing, by serving a bento lunch for all residents to
enjoy! The bento lunces were made
with a lot of love from the kitchen at
Nikkei Senior Gardens. Thank you to
Chef Carlos and the entire dining staff
for the delicious bentos!
Bento
Those unable to attend the outing
to Lake Balboa, were able to enjoy
their bento on the patio at NSG.
The Nikkei Senior Gardens family would love to know your life story. To share
your history, please contact Desiree Kitagawa, Director of Life Enrichment at
(818) 899-1000 or [email protected].
Garden News ...and Views
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Nikkei Senior Gardens
Celebrated March Birthdays
Nurse’s Notes
By Kelly Garfalo, LVN
Stan Y.
Fumy M.
The Egg Report
Some of you may want to consume eggs over the Easter
weekend so I thought I'd post ten health benefits of eggs (and it
doesn't count if they were chocolate eggs!)
Tomiye Y.
Noriko A.
Seiichi O.
April Birthdays
1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a
day may prevent macular degeneration due to the carotenoid
content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are
more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from
other sources.
2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs
every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9
essential amino acids.
2—Kay N.
8—Yoshie S.
10—Mary F.
25—Miyo H.
21—Betty J.
27—Susumu M.
30—Masako K.
Our Newest Residents!
4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health,
there is no significant link between egg consumption and
heart disease. In fact, regular consumption of eggs may help
prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.
5. A good source of choline, one egg yolk has about 300
micrograms of choline, which is an important nutrient that
helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular
system.
6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5
grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief,
moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative
impact on cholesterol. In fact, it is found that regular
consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person's
lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. It is saturated fat that
raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.
8. Eggs contain naturally occurring vitamin D.
Margaret T.
Jean O.
Help us welcome our newest
residents to the community!
Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2015
for our New Resident Welcome Party!
9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who
consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of
breast cancer by 44%.
10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high
sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals.
Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs
to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in
foods containing sulphur or B12.
Special Events
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Thank you to the following organizations, individuals and families for donating so generously during the
months of February and March:
Donations to the general fund –
$1,500.00
Dr. Shigeo Sumida
– In honor of Irene Sumida and Gail Maeda
$1,000.00
Stanley Yagi
Stan and Diane Date
$100.00
Ronney and Colleen Sakoda
Susan and John Muranishi
– In memory of Alice K. Yamada
Sumie and Takashi Horii
– In memory of Joe Nishimura
Tad and Emmy Yamaoka
Nancy Horii and Frank Murata
– In memory of Joe Nishimura
$75.00
$50.00
$35.00
William and Mieko Sneyd
Paul and Elaine Kimple
– In memory of Jim Sugasawa-
J. Shimatsu and T.K. Kuwahara
– In memory of Jim Sugasawara
Upcoming Outings
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Nikkei Senior Gardens
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 9:30am
Bento at Poppy Fields Lancaster, CA
**Due to the poppy’s season ending unpredictably
early, the trip has been relocated to the Getty Center.
Friday, April 3, 2015 at 1:30pm
Trader Joe’s, Chatsworth, CA
April 8th & 10th, 2015 at 1:30pm
Walmart, Porter Ranch, CA
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 1:00pm
Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA—$
Friday, April 17, 2015 at 1:30pm
99 cents store, Pacoima, CA
Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11:30am
Tofu House & Korean BBQ, Granada Hills, CA—$
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 1:00pm
Marukai, Gardena, CA
Friday, April 24, 2015 at 1:00pm
Nijiya (Japanese Village), Los Angeles, CA
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 1:00pm
Northridge Mall, Northridge, CA
Pacific Asia Museum (PAM), Pasadena, CA
The New Way Forward: Japanese Hanga of the 20th Century
At the Pacific Asian Museum, located in Pasadena, CA, just 25 minutes
from Nikkei Senior Gardens, we will explore the artwork known as
sosaku hanga (creative prints), artists in this group attempted to bridge
“fine art.” a newly introduced Western concept and “craft.” Breaking
away from the traditional ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) of the
Edo and Meiji periods, in favor of reinvigorated forms of printmaking as
a means of artistic expression. This new way, shows the fundamental
changes that occurred in the last quarter of the 19th century brought
about as a feudal society transformed into a modern nation. We hope
you will join us on April 15, 2015 at 1:00pm. If you are interested in
visiting PAM with us, please see the sign-up sheet on the
announcement bulletin board to R.S.V.P. by Monday, April 13th.
NSG Special Rate: $5
Nikkei Village Moments
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Garden
Time
Fumiko and Teruko of Nikkei Village
enjoyed spending time in the
resident gardens. They were even
able to pick a few flowers for flower
arranging class with Salve.
Resident Assistant,
Monica, brought her puppy
in to visit with the residents
of Nikkei Village. Sadie,
(pictured above), and Sue
(right) giving the puppy
some tender loving care.
Hand Massages and Aromatherapy
with
Atsuko Bailey
Fumiko and Kaoru both enjoyed a Birthday party
with their friends, as share the same birthdate
March 25th!
Certified Massage Therapist, Atsuko
Bailey volunteering her time to give
residents in Nikkei Village short hand
massages with aromatherapy oils.
Sadie K., pictured above, is enjoying a
relaxing, soothing hand massage.
April 2
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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9:15 Taichi w/Carrie
9:30 Outing to
Bento at Get
1:30 Movie—T
2:30 Nickel Bingo—D
6:30 Movie—T
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EASTER
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Doctor Day
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie—D
10:30 Crochet—D
1:00 Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—T
2:15 Special Easter
Bingo—D
3:15 Cards—D
6:30 Movie—T
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
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13 Doctor Day
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie—D
10:30 Crochet—D
1:00 Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—T
2:15 Bingo—D
3:15 Cards—D
6:30 Movie—T
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
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8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie—D
10:30 Crochet—D
1:00 Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—T
2:15 Bingo—D
3:15 Cards—D
6:30 Movie—T
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8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie—D
10:30 Crochet—D
1:00 Nikkei Residents
Fellowship Service—T
2:15 Bingo—D
3:15 Cards—D
6:30 Movie—T
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Hair Clip”
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
“Towel animal craft”
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Singing—D
6:30 Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
3:30
6:30
Podiatrist Day
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Cooking Class—F
Bingo—D
Mahjong—G
Movie—T
Bon Dance—D
Wii Tennis— D
Wii Bowling—D
Movie—T
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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—F
Bingo—D
Mahjong—G
Movie—T
Wii Tennis— D
Wii Bowling—D
Movie—T
20 Doctor Day
21 Doctor Day
8:45
9:00
9:30
10:30
8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
3:30
6:30
11:30
1:30
2:00
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Men’s Coffee Hour—F
Exercise: Chair Yoga—D
Arts & Crafts—D
“Design-a-pot”
Lunch at
Tofu House—$
Movie—T
Singing—D
Movie—T
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Cooking Class—F
Bingo—D
Resident Council Meeting–D
Mahjong—G
Movie—T
Bon Dance—D
Wii Tennis— D
Wii Bowling—D
Movie—T
27 Doctor Day
28 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
“Birthday cupcake card”
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Singing—D
6:30 Movie—T
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Cooking Class—F
Bingo—D
Mahjong—G
Movie—T
Bon Dance—D
Wii Tennis— D
Wii Bowling—D
Movie—T
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9:15 Taichi w/Carrie
10:30 Nickel Bingo—D
1:30 Outing to
Walma
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
15
9:15 Taichi w/Carrie
10:30 Nickel Bingo—
1:00 Outing to
Pacific Asia
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
22
9:15 Taichi w/Carrie
10:30 Nickel Bingo—D
1:00 Outing to
Marukai (Ga
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—D
Outing to
Northridge M
1:30 Movie—T
6:30 Movie—T
2015
Thu
2
Wong—D
tty Center
D
art
3
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise with Takako—D
9:00 -10:30 Wellness Checks—CR
10:30 Ladies Meeting—D
1:00 Mah Jong—G
1:30 Movie—T
1:30 Karaoke—D
3:00 Hanafuda—D
6:30 Movie—T
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Wong—D
D
Doctor Day
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise with Takako—D
10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D
12:30 Resident Birthday Party—D
1:00 Mah Jong—G
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Making Matzo Ball Soup
With Marc —F
3:00 Uno—S
6:30 Movie—T
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e Wong—D
—D
Museum
8:45
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
1:30
3:00
6:30
Doctor Day
Morning Walk—D
Exercise with Takako—D
Ladies Meeting—D
Buddhist Service—T
Mah Jong—G
Movie—T
NO Karaoke—D
Hanafuda—D
Movie—T
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Wong - D
D
ardena)
8:45
9:30
10:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
3:00
6:30
D
Mall
GOOD FRIDAY
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:00 Mieko’s Café—F
9:30 Morning Stretch— D
10:30 Nickel Bingo—D
11:30 Good Friday Service
1:30 Movie—T
1:30 Outing to Trader Joe’s
1:30 Canasta—G
2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G
5:00 Easter Dinner—D
6:30 Movie—T
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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
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8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
1:30
1:30
2:00
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise with Takako—D
Japanese Calligraphy—D
Mah Jong—G
Movie—T
Dominoes: Chicken Foot—D
Uno—D
Movie—T
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise with Takako—D
10:30 Ladies Meeting—D
1:00 Mah Jong—G
1:30 Movie—T
1:30 Karaoke—D
3:00 Hanafuda—D
6:30 Movie—T
Sat
4
8:45
9:30
1:30
2:00
3:00
6:30
Morning Walk—D
Exercise—D
Movie—T
Blackjack—D
Poker with Toji— D
Movie—T
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8:45
9:30
10:30
1:30
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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Morning Walk—D
Morning Stretch— D
Nickel Bingo—D
Outing to
99 cents store
Movie—T
Canasta—G
Beginner’s Mahjong—G
Movie—T
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30
Wong - D
Fri
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
1:00
Morning Walk—D
Morning Stretch— D
Nickel Bingo—D
Outing to
Nijiya (Japanese Village)
1:30 Movie—T
2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G
1:30 Canasta—G
6:30 Movie—T
8:45 Morning Walk—D
9:30 Exercise —D
10:30 Watercolor Painting—D
1:30 Movie—T
1:30 New Resident
Welcome Party—D
2:00 Blackjack—D
3:00 Poker with Toji— D
6:30 Movie—T
ACTIVITY LOCATIONS
First Floor
D - Dining Hall
B - Beauty Salon
S - Solarium
P - Podiatrist
F - Family Dining Room
CR - Conference Room (Lobby)
Second Floor
G - Game Area
T - Movie Theatre
New Activities in Blue
Special Events in Red
Daily Movie
Monday—Saturday
1:30 & 6:30pm
Sunday
6:30pm Only
Upcoming Outings
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Nikkei Senior Gardens
Hinamatsuri
St. Patrick’s Day Social
The ladies of cooking class led by volunteer
Hitomi Hashimoto (not pictured) made a
special treat to celebrate Hinamatsuri.
Thank you Hitomi, Tami, Tomo, and Akiko
for an amazing class!
Volunteers & Donations
February Volunteers
Donations
Mieko Akima
Sam Kanno
Yoichi Kimura
Arts & Crafts Supplies
Magazines
Harry Nakada
Barbara Okita
SFVJACC
Monetary Donation
Bingo Prizes
Toji Hashimoto
Kiyoko Kamii
Hisano Tilner
Newspapers
DVD’s
Keiko Roter
Emiko Kami
Lois Okui
Tami Shiotani
Kay Kami
Akiko Idian
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 Utsuki
Nancy Gohata
Tomo Padilla
SFV Hongwanji Temple
Crossway Church
Stan Date
Coupon Packets
We Thank You For Your Continuing Generosity and Support!
Announcements
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Beauty Salon
REFER A FRIEND AND
RECEIVE $500 OFF
ONE MONTH’S RENT
Due to high demand and suggestions,
the Beauty Salon will now be open
two additional days.
Days of Operation:
Monday, Thursday, and Fridays
To schedule an appointment with
hair stylists, Bach or Patty or for more
information on pricing, please
call (818) 899-1000 or see the
concierge.
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
w/ Dr. Teshima
Beginning April 9th,
Japanese Breakfast will
be served
EVERY THURSDAY.
By Reverend Patti Utsuki Of
SFV Hongwanji Buddhist Temple
Will be held on the SECOND
TUESDAY this month.
Please see Concierge to
schedule your appointments
today!
Do you need to
book a Doctor
Appointment?
We apologize for the
inconvenience and thank you for
understanding.
Buddhist Service
Bring your Doctor’s
contact information to the
front desk
&
They will do it for you!
Every 3rd Thursday
of the month
In the Solarium
At 10:30am
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
Team Members
Around the Garden
Yukie Kanagawa
The team were able to view photos of
Miyo as we celebrated the amazing life
she lived with her favorite treat, ice
cream.
Thank you Ruby & Ken Maya for hosting!
Yukie Kanagawa joined the Nikkei Senior Gardens team in
April of 2010 as an Activities Assistant in the Life Enrichment
department. Yukie has come to build meaningful relationships
with residents, families and team members and is always willing
to lend a helping hand. We are proud to announce Yukie
Kanagawa as our March 2015 Team Member of the Month
Award.
Congratulations Yukie!
Who Am I?.....
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Loves all colors, and does not have one favorite.
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I am related to another resident.
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I love coffee!
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I have a daughter who lives in Seattle and a son who lives in LA.
HINT: I reside at Nikkei Senior Gardens, Building 4, 1st floor.
Please submit your answer by completing the form below and returning
to the front desk by Sunday, April 19th 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 April 28, 2015. GOOD LUCK!
March Answer: Desiree K.
March Winner: Toyoko T.
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 April
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Spring
Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.
The words may be hidden in any direction.
MARCH
MAY
NEW LEAVES
ALLERGIES
PLANTING
APRIL
RAIN
BASEBALL
RENEWAL
BEES
ROBINS
CROCUSES
SEASON
CYCLAMENS
DAFFODILS
SNOWMELT
SOFTBALL
SPRING
BREAK
SPRING
CLEANING
DANDELIONS
EASTER
EQUINOX
FLOWERES
GOLF
TULIPS
WARMER
GRASS
WET
FROGS
GREEN
GROWTH
IRISES
LILIES
Garden Giggles
Did you know?...
 The French call April 1st, Poisson d’Avril, or
“April Fish.” Children may tape a picture of a
fish on the back of their schoolmates, crying
“Poisson d’Avril” when the prank is discovered.
SUPER FOOD
OF THE MONTH
Asparagus
 A good source of fiber,
and Vitamins A, C, E, & K.
 Rich in glutathione, a
detoxifying compound that
helps break down carcinogens and Antioxidants that
neutralize cell-damaging
free radicals.
Solve the puzzle.
The answers are
expressions we use
everyday. Solve by
noting the position of the words.
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
Solution to Word Search
Hayabusa: Meaning of a Name
The Japanese
trains seems to
bear beautiful
names, always
carefully
selected
to
convey
a
particular
meaning. The East Japan Railway or better
known as, JR East high-speed service between
Tokyo andShin-Aomori operated by E5-Series
sets, is called Hayabusa (the Japanese name for
the peregrine falcon) and it was named via public
contest in 2010. The name was previously used
for a limited express sleeping car service, that has
been discontinued since 2009. The reason for
the selection of this particular name was the
pregegrine falcon reaches a maximum speed of
320 kilometers per hour.
A speed of this
Shinkansen line, for now the highest commercial
speed in Japan.
Brain Food Puzzle Answers (From page 11):
1.) Neon Lights 2.) Big fish in a little pond.