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Kokoro Assisted L iv ing 1881 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94109 Phone: 415-776-8066
Fax: 415-674-5941 www.kokoroassistedliving.org
Acknowledging Our Supporters Thank you very much!
Volume 14 Issue 7 Page 4
ACCESS, SFUSD
Amy Hanamoto
Arthur & Yoshiko Yoshihara Betty Tsugawa
Chikako Nakandakari
Diana Jang
Emiko Ogawa
Fusako Hara
Girl Scout Troop 63092
Grace & Kenneth Nitta
Hiro Matsunaga
Hisako “Peko” Yamaguchi
& Kimochi Singing Group
Jack Dairiki
Japanese American
Religious Federation
Jean Nakashima
Johnny Nagano
J-Town Video
June Pramualphol
Kaeko Inori
Katsunobu Yamabata
Kiitemoraitai Chorus Group
Linda Yamane Lois Ohwa
Margaret & Ryan Harada
Michi Tashiro
NCPHS
Neal Konami
Noriko Kashiwabara
Paul Chan
Ruby Kawabata
Sara Matsuzaki
Shizuko Ikeda
Sr. Elaine Stahl
Stuart Hall H.S.Interns
Sumiko Nakamura
Sumiyo Brennan
Volume 14 Issue 7
Pig
Buta
ぶた
Contents:
Page 1
Topics of Interest
Animal of the Month
Page 2~3
Up-Coming Highlights
Events and
Activities
Meetings with Senior Staff
Page 4
Employee of
the Month
Acknowledging
Our Supporters
April 2017
Animal of the Month
Cooking From the Heart
Employee of the Month
Flora Anderson March 2017
Save this date because it’s Time To Eat !!! On Saturday, April 29, 2017
Kokoro Assisted Living will hold its annual fundraising event, "Cooking From the Heart"
This event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nihonmachi Terrace, 1615 Sutter St.
near the Japantown Mall. Taka Nagamine, the former chef/owner of Kuishinbo Restaurant
and current chef at Kokoro will offer samples of some of his culinary tastings.
Kengi Shim, People’s Choice first prize winner at the 2016 JARF Curry Cook Off will
demonstrate her award winning Pork Belly Curry, Rodney Yano, 2015 Nichi Bei Soy and
Tofu Dessert Competition Finalist will prepare his Mango Haupia Pie and Zane Matsuzaki,
former Head Chef of Café Riggio will demonstrate his specialty French Onion Soup.
Everyone present will be able to indulge in their offerings, enjoy an unlimited wine pouring
and have opportunities to inquire about individual preparation techniques.
Raffles of wonderful items will also be taking place. Prizes include a stay in Las Vegas,
Giants and Warriors tickets, $500 cash - another fun way of raising funds to benefit the
residents of Kokoro. If you did not receive your opportunity to enter the raffle, please
contact Kokoro. You do not need to be present to win but are encouraged to attend.
Master of Ceremonies Bob Obana will be presenting an exciting and memorable event,
while you will be learning from the Chefs, enjoying great food & drink and delectable fun.
Reservations can be made by contacting Jimmy Murota or Kirk Miyake at (415) 776-8066.
Tickets: $100 per person. Info: [email protected]. Raffle tickets ($5 per ticket and
$25 for six tickets) will be drawn at the event are also available for sale.
Mrs. Kyo
& Mr.
Joon Oh
Welcome to Kokoro !
Mrs.
Tomoyo
Kawakami
Chef
Taka
Nagamine
Chef
Zane
Matsuzaki
Chef
Kengi
Shim
Chef
Rodney
Yano
Photographic Contributors
Jonnelle Cruz
Joseph Cheng
Suanne Yamada
Sunny Otsuka
Tomoko Knaulft
U.C. Berkeley School of
Optometry
Page 2
Volume 14 Issue 6
Page 3
Volume 14 Issue 7
Kokoro is owned by KALI and managed by NCP
Senior Ventures, LLC
Volunteers
Needed !
Morning Help from 9:45am -11:45am Tea Ceremony
Assistant - typically on Thursdays or Fridays
Please Contact Grace for details
Mobile Phone Hotline:
415-286-6764
(Direct to Lead Res. Asst.- Anytime)
Main Telephone Number
415-776-8066 or 415-674-4276
Executive Director
Kirk Miyake-Ext. 12
Director of Sales & Marketing
Jimmy Murota-Ext. 11
Director of Dining/Housekeeping
Roddy Kodama-Ext. 13
Director of Activities
Grace Fujimoto-Ext. 15
Director of Resident Care
Naoko Jones-Ext. 16
Kokoro Updates
HAPPY EASTER !
Easter, which celebrates Jesus
Christ’s resurrection from the
dead, is Christianity’s most
important holiday. But why is a
rabbit associated with Easter ? A
Saxon goddess who was known by
the name Eastre, is a goddess of
the dawn and spring, and
associated with fertility. Since
ancient times rabbits have been
associated with spring. It is
thought that it is this time of
awakening that has associated
Easter and the rabbit.
Meetings w/ the Directors
Apr. 03 ...… Dining/Housekeeping Apr. 07 .….. Activities Apr. 13 …... Executive Director Apr. 23 …… Marketing Apr. 28 …… Resident Care
Yasuko Shimahara 4/15
Chiyoko Fukumoto 4/30
Leading a healthy lifestyle
Understand Your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is made in the liver and circulates in the blood to help digest food. There are two types of cholesterol: The “HAPPY” High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) and the “LOUSY” Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL).
HDLs carry cholesterol away from cells and removes the plaques from the arteries. Elevated LDLs can cause plaque build-up in your arteries which can lead to clogging and hardening of those arteries causing heart attacks or strokes.
Risk Factors:
Diets high in saturated fats and trans-fat (high carbohydrate diet)
Lack of exercise, excessive weight
Smoking and alcohol
Insufficient levels of “HDLs” can also cause circulatory issues
Family history of high cholesterol
Therefore… Lower your Intake of Saturated Fats; Exercise; Lose Weight; Quit Smoking, and Moderate your Alcohol Consumption.
Jamie Johnson is Kokoro’s Staff Nurse with a certification as a Licensed
Vocation Nurse (LVN). She has been in Healthcare for 17 years with multiple
certifications. She enjoys archery and making chocolate covered strawberries.
Jamie will be glad to address your concerns and is here to keep you healthy !
Resident
Council Meeting
is held on the
second Wednesday
of every month.
This is a when all
residents can
discuss your living
arrangements at
Kokoro - what is working out and what
you’d like to see improvements on.
Please join us !
- Sumi Suda, President
Senior Appreciation Recognition
Are you
ready for
the annual
Cherry
Blossom
Festival ?
On Sunday, April 16th, we’ll be taking a trip down the block to Japantown’s Post
and Laguna Streets to watch the Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade.
Our wonderful volunteers will be setting up
chairs and personally escorting us for front
and center viewing ! This year’s festival
is a big deal because it is the historic
50th Anniversary ! There will be
additional guest
performers from Japan
including a 12 layer
kimono group from
Tokyo, AND the Grand
Marshal will be Konishiki, former Ozeki (top-level sumo
wrestler). I bet we’ll even see some folks we know in the
parade !!!
With much
pride, let’s
give a well
deserved
thanks to all
the folks, past
& present, who have worked so
diligently to ensure the continuation of this Sakura Matsuri tradition 桜祭り風習.
Nihon Minyo Buyo Renmei has been dancing in the parade for all 50 years !
Taru Mikoshi Ren (originally SF Taru
Mikoshi) also debuted in 1968.
The mikoshi weighs over 1,000
pounds and requires 140-160 people to carry it.
Konishiki Yasokichi (Ozeki 1987). Born in Hawai’i, he is of Japanese and
Samoan decent.
Our very own, June Pramaulphol, will be honored at this
year’s Cherry Blossom Festival Senior Brunch !
Since Kokoro’s opening in 2003, June has had an on-going
relationship with the organization. June formally retired as a
caregiver, but has chosen to continue her relationship with
Kokoro. She has never hesitated to lend a helping hand being
very aware about the “enryou” (hesitation) factor of the
Elderly. Enjoying the interaction and knowing that she is
helping to create a sense of “anshin” (satisfaction of security),
she fills varying roles. You will find that June is exceptionally
compassionate and gifted with great levels of natural
empathy. June and her husband were the successful proprietors of Thai Barbecue
restaurants at three locations, and has volunteered at local organization which
support the senior population. Thank you and Congratulations, June-san !!!
Cherry Blossom, Plum Blossom, Peach Blossom -
How Do You Tell Them Apart ? Sakura (Cherry Blossom) - The petal has a small divot and have the longest
stems, with multiple-flower clusters all originating at the same point along the
branch (white or pink in color).
Ume (Plum Blossom) - The petal is round, have no stem, instead growing
straight out from the branch, and develop individually (white, pink or ark magenta).
Momo (Peach Blossom) - The petal is a tear-drop shape, have short stems,
with two flowers sprouting from roughly the same position on the branch (pink).
Now, You’re Ready for Spring Flower Viewing !