November 2014
Volume 12, Issue 2 November 2014 Contents: Page 1 Trip to Hayward Japanese Garden Activities and Events Trip to Hayward Japanese Garden Page 2~3 November Highlights SPCA Volunteer November Birthdays New Resident Thanksgiving Guess Who? Beaujolais Nouveau Meetings with Senior Staff Page 4 Employee of the Month November Quotes Acknowledging Our Supporters Health Tips Apple りんご November 2014 Japanese Food of the Month W hat a pretty garden in the middle of Hayward! A bus full of Kokoro residents and escorts enjoyed a beautiful day at Hayward Japanese Garden. Strolling through the garden, a group enjoyed watching the massive koi fish and turtles. The senior center next to the garden welcomed us and graciously let us participate in their activities. Kokoro residents enjoyed live music and dancing. Activities and Events By Naoko Jones Movie “Otoko wa tsurai-yo” Apple Tasting & Discussion Nov. 2 (Sun) 2:00pm “Gobble-Gobble” Crafts w/Amy Nov. 13 (Thu) 2:00pm Nov. 14 (Fri) 10:00am In this very funny Japanese movie, “Tora-san” is a kindhearted traveling salesman who is always unlucky in love. Join us to taste different varieties of apples - - Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious and Granny Smith. Which one is your favorite? A long time volunteer Amy Hanamoto leads simple and fun arts and crafts every month. This month’s theme is “Gobble-Gobble”! Slide Show w/ Marilyn Straka Japanese Dance w/ Fujimoto Sensei Emiko’s Kitchen “Kinoko Gohan” Nov. 19 (Wed) 3:00pm Nov. 20 (Thu) 1:30pm Nov. 25 (Tue) 2:00pm Fall colors are vivid as Marylin takes us to the five states in the Eastern US. We will catch glimpses of the Appalachian Trail. Well known Japanese dance instructor Fujimoto sensei will bring her class to Kokoro. Enjoy the beautiful culture of nihon buyo. Kinoko Gohan is a savory rice with mushrooms. Emiko’s easy to make recipe is perfect for fall. Please join us! Volume 12, Issue 2 Page 2 SPCA Volunteer SF Conservatory of Music Recital November 15 (Sat) 3:00 pm Very talented music students from the SF Conservatory of Music will perform classical music. Please come and enjoy their beautiful performance. These young musicians strive everyday for their love of music. This activity is made possible by your generous donations to Kokoro’s Activity Fund. THANK YOU!!! Bus Trip to Boudin Bakery San Francisco November 21 (Fri) 9:30 am Onica Kuch & Baxter Tibetan Terrier The Boudin family opened a tiny, old-world bakery on Dupont Street in 1849. We will tour the collection of historic and interactive exhibits as we observe the bakery in action from a catwalk. We will sample different kinds of fresh baked breads!! This activity is made possible by your generous donations to Kokoro’s Activity Fund. THANK YOU!!! Donations Wish List Bingo Prizes JARF Thanksgiving Interfaith Service November 25 (Tue) 3:00 pm Volunteers needed November 21 (Fri) 9:30am Bus Trip to Boudin Bakery San Francisco “Hanafuda” “Go” “Mah Jongg” leader Clergy of the Japanese American Religious Federation will lead an interfaith service of Thanksgiving for all. Please join us to celebrate this special holiday service. Special Thanksgiving Movie: “Miracle on 34th Street” November 27 (Thu) 2:00 pm Kokoro is owned by KALI and managed by NCP Senior Ventures, LLC You might think this film belongs to the Christmas. Actually, Miracle on 34th Street begins on Thanksgiving Day with the famous Macy’s parade. This movie captures how Thanksgiving kicks off the stressful holiday shopping season. Volume 12, Issue 2 Page 3 November Birthdays New Resident Kokoro cordially invites you to Thanksgiving Luncheon 11/14 ………. Frances Fung 11/14 ………. Grace Takamoto 11/22 ………. Ted Kodama 11/26 ………. Joji Kanda #206 ….. Miyoko Lee Beaujolais Nouveau Guess Who? ボージョレー・ヌーボー Japan is the largest buyer of this young wine outside France, accounting for more than half of overseas sales. The country drinks three times more Beaujolais Nouveau than the U.S. The third Thursday in November marks the official debut of Beaujolais, and the Japanese, because of their time zone, get the first taste. A spa outside Tokyo celebrates the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau wine by pouring red wine into outdoor pools and inviting the adventurous in for an invigorating bath. The record sales were set a decade ago, when 12.5 million bottles were sold in Japan in 2004. November 27 (Thu) Noon Garden Salad Steamed Broccoli Cauliflower & Squash Homemade Cranberry Sauce Stuffing Mashed Potato & Gravy Roast Turkey Honey Baked Ham Pumpkin Pie Mobile Phone Hotline: 415-286-6764 (Direct to Lead Res. Asst.- Anytime) Main Telephone Number 415-776-8066 or 415-674-4276 Answer on a back page. Executive Director Kirk Miyake-Ext. 12 [email protected] Director of Sales & Marketing Jimmy Murota-Ext. 11 [email protected] Meetings w/ the Directors November 3 November 10 November 24 November 20 November 20 …… Dining/Food …… Marketing …… Resident Care …… Executive Dir. …… Activities Director of Dining/Housekeeping Roddy Kodama-Ext. 13 [email protected] Director of Activities Naoko Jones-Ext. 15 [email protected] Director of Resident Care Richard Grange -Ext. 16 [email protected] Volume 12, Issue 2 Employee of the Month Trina Kobata October 2014 November Quote An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day Acknowledging Our Supporters Aida Rodriguez Al Morales & Luna Amy Hanamoto Barbara Noguchi Benjamin Cheung Claire Okuyama Clarence Hisatsune Denise Teraoka Elaine Beatson Emiko Tom Emiko Ogawa Fumiko Walsh Hiro Matsunaga Hisako Yamaguchi Jack Dairiki Jean Nakashima June Pramualphol Katsunobu Yamabata Kinya Matsuno Lara Zanzucchi & Billie ~Irv Kupcine Kokoro Assisted Living 1881 Bush Street San Francisco, CA 94109 Phone: 415-776-8066 Fax: 415-674-5941 www.kokoroassistedliving.org Linda Yamane Lois Ohwa Mari Murayama Noriko Kashiwabara Patrick Gaiser Paul&Yoneko Omai Renee Powers & Charlie Rev. Rodney Yano Rose Ichiyasu Salesforce Setsuko Nakahara Sharen Langewisch Sim Seiki Sumi Suda Sumiko Nakamura Sunny Endo-Benus Takanobu Fujii Tara Sweet & Sophie Vickie Ina Liberty Candelaria’s Health Tips Good Oral Hygiene Bacteria can live in our mouth in the form of plaque, causing cavities and gingivitis. In order to keep our mouth clean, we must practice good oral hygiene every day. Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing bacteria that accumulates on teeth. Plaque also produces substances that irritate the gums making them red, sensitive and susceptible to bleeding. The best way to remove plaque is brushing and flossing teeth every day. Brush your teeth twice per day with a soft bristle tooth brush. Use antimicrobial toothpaste containing fluoride which help protect teeth from decay. Clean between the teeth once a day with floss or interdental cleaners to remove plaque from between the teeth. Answer: Ms. Chiyoko Fukumoto
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