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Nikkei HorizonsContinuing Education • Summer 2016 • 夏学期

STAY HEALTHY, LEARN SOMETHING NEW, AND MAKE FRIENDS WITH NIKKEI HORIZONS!

On-line registration is available now! You can access the REGISTRATION PAGE from www.keironorthwest.org.

シアトル唯一、世代を超えて日本語でも学べるカルチャーセンター。皆さまの健康的で活気ある生活を応援するクラスや特別企画の旅行などをお届けします。詳しくは当冊子をご覧下さい。

オンライン登録受付中！ オンライン登録受付中！ http://www.keironorthwest.orgからオンライン登録ページへリンク。日本語クラスは、「NIHONGO」と入力して検索してください。

How do I register? Complete & mail registration form or bring to Nikkei Horizons with payment (check, credit card, or cash), register over the phone at (206) 726-6469, or register online at: www.keironorthwest.org.

Save now with membership ($30)! 登録でお得な割引！ (Current membership will be valid through August 2016)

WHAT’S NEW?

SUMMBER TWIN FALLS HIKE Page B

HEALTHY BRAIN LIFESTYLES PART 2 Page E

COOK VEGGIES @ HOME ZUCCHINI PASTA WITH TOMATO MISO SAUCE Page D

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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KEIRO NORTHWEST empowers the Asian com-munity through a continuum of exceptional health care services that are culturally sensitive. Nikkei Horizons is a program of Keiro Northwest, offering continuing education designed to inspire lifelong learning, wellness and creative expression.

QUESTIONS? Call (206) 726-6469 or e-mail NHinfo@keironw.org or read the IMPORTANT INFORMATION section. 日本語でお気軽にお問い合わせください！

ICON KEY:

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ADVENTURESItineraries for all adventures are subject to change.Most adventures include walking and stairs. If you use a walker or a wheelchair or have any concerns, please consult with Nikkei Horizons before registering.

ツアーには、ホライゾンの日本人スタッフがエスコートとして同行します。

LUNCH BUNCH ON THE WATERFRONTEat ‘n’ chat! Stay connected, make new friends, and try different restaurants around the Puget Sound area. The first stop on this series is Ray’s Café, located in Ballard. The group will choose the second restaurant from a list of options. Join just one or two outings, but please indicate which dates you will attend. Participants pay for their own meals at the restaurants.Wednesday, July 27 and August 24 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (or TBD) SBC/PL (map A) • 18 Person Limit $20 per single outing / $40 for two outings for Annual Member $25 per single outing / $50 for two outings for non-Annual Member(Includes transportation and expenses for driver and escort)

DISCOVER NEW LIGHT LINK RAIL STATIONSLet’s check out the University Link Extension, which was just opened in March 2016. Marie Marquart form First Transit will introduce the most updated useful information about Metro, Sound Transit Express bus, and the Light Link Rail system, then take you on a field trip on Light Link Rail and experience Capitol Hill and University of Washington stations. Lunch will be on your own by Capitol Hill station area.Tuesday, July 19, 10 am-2:30 pm Keiro Northwest (map A) • 12 Person Limit $15 Annual member • $25 Non-Annual Member (Includes transportation and expenses for escort)

SUMMER TWIN FALLS HIKE

Meander on a woodland trail near North Bend. Witness the Snoqualmie River tumbling over several picturesque drops in a state park, including one that’s more than 130 feet. Round trip: 3 miles. Elevation gain: 400 feet. Visit Cedar River Watershed Education, nestled above the shores of Rattlesnake Lake, as an option after the hike. Transportation, nature guide by Carolyn Henri from Everett Parks and Recreation, lunch will be provided.Tuesday, July 26, 9:30 am-2:30 pm SBC/PL (map A) • 12 Person Limit $67 Annual member • $77 Non-Annual Member (Includes transportation, nature guide and expenses for guide and escort)Non-refundable after 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 5

SUPPORT US!DONATE! We rely on donations and volunteers to keep Nikkei Horizons affordable and accessible to the community. Please consider making a donation to Nikkei Horizons.

VOLUNTEER AND/OR TEACH! Have a skill or passion you’d like to share with the community? We are always looking for new classes/workshops to offer. Want to drive for Nikkei Horizons outings? Let us know! Drivers attend free, including meals!.

RENEW MEMBERSHIP IN SEPTEMBER 2016! Watch for new member benefits and opportunities. Thank you for your support!

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ARTS AND FOOD IN SKAGIT COUNTY

RED AND VIOLET BY SACHIKO YOSHIDA

Start with the Bow-Edison Food Trail and discover and taste their local food culture. Enjoy the scenic drive on Bay View road and head to La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum which exhibits “Beauty of Japan” featuring Japanese quilts by Sachiko Yoshida who exhibits her artworks internationally. You may enjoy some shop-ping at downtown La Conner.Friday, August 12, 9:30am-5:00pm SBC/PL (map A) • 18 Person Limit$48 Annual member • $58 Non-Annual Member (Includes transportation, museum admission and expenses for driver and escort)

DISCOVER THE ART OF JOHN MATSUDAIRA

CASCADIA ART MUSEUM

Visit Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds and discov-er the Art of John Matsudaira (1922-2007), one of Seattle’s most noted artist of the mid-20th century thought the exhibition titled, “Against The Moon.” The special tour with docent will be arranged for you. Then, you will enjoy your lunch and free time in Edmonds downtown.Wednesday, August 17, 10:30am-3:30pm SBC/PL (map A) • 18 Person Limit$30 Annual member • $40 Non-Annual Member (Includes transportation, museum admission and expenses for driver and escort)

SEE THE WORLD WITH NIKKEI HORIZONS!MARK YOUR CALENDAR OCTOBER 1Please join the tour information meeting with Philippe Theriault, an expert travel guide. He will describe our upcoming Discover Ireland Tour (early summer 2017) and potential customized tours for groups of all sizes. Share your “Destination Wish List” with us! Tours to Eastern Canada, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Off The Beaten Path in Japan may be in our future, but we want to know where you want to explore!

UPCOMING 2016 TOURSWild West II – New Mexico and Colorado (October) – Only three spots left!Land of Souls (November) – Please contact Nikkei Horizons to check the space availability.

“It was worth every penny with its varied activities, meals and sightseeing. Five stars to Nikkei Horizons for this memorable journey.” —julie ann oiye

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SPECIAL OFFERINGS!Check out our new and one time offerings geared to improve your health, plan ahead for life transitions, maintain your independence and improve your quali-ty of life. The listings are in chronological order.

CHAK DE BOLLYWOOD

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Are you age 50+? Do you want to have fun and stay fit? Then sign up and learn dance moves to popular feet tapping Bollywood music. No prior dancing experience required. The instructor, Prashanthi Chitre, is a dancer and choreographer who runs her Performing Arts studio “Prashanthi Chitre Institute of Performing Arts (PCIPA)” in Redmond.Prashanthi Chitre Wednesdays, July 20 – August 3 (3 weeks) 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm SBC gym (map B) • 30 Person Limit $35 Annual Member • $45 Non-Annual Member

LIVE WELL WITH MY GREEN TEAJoin the “Live Well” tea time workshop to sample the various versions of Japanese green tea. Learn about its health benefits, how to brew it iced, how to reuse and recycle for the health of you and the environment. Take time. Make time for tea time with My Green Tea! My Green Tea, a small local company providing quality Japanese green tea in the Pacific Northwest. This workshop includes tea tasting and sweets and a small gift will be provided.

Sachiko and Nicole Levy Thursday, July 21 • 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Midori Condos (map F) • 15 Person Limit $15 Annual Member • $20 Non-Annual Member

COOK VEGGIES @ HOME – ULTIMATE SUMMER VEGGIES Learn the recipes to enjoy the best in summer vegetables. Adjusting body temperature and water level in the body is very critical in the summer. Let’s avoid dehydration and keep a healthy body with these delicious dishes! You will learn and sample a fresh zucchini pasta with miso flavored tomato sauce, ratatouille with stewed summer vegetables, corn potage soup and berries kanten dessert. Cook Veggies @ Home is taught by Yuka Honda, an advo-cate of healthy and active living. This class includes demonstration and sampling of dishes. Yuka Honda Saturday, July 23 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Midori Condos (map F) • 12 Person Limit $35 Annual Member • $45 Non-Annual Member (in-cludes ingredients fee)

COOK VEGGIES @ HOME

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BRAIN HEALTH - LIFESTYLES PART 2

In the second of this two-part series, Dr. Danika Odama will explore some brain-specific nutrients and food that have been shown to boost memory, cognition, and longevity (Samples will be provided). She will also demonstrate a key exercise for boost-ing brain power that is easy and fun to do! Don’t

miss this informative workshop! Dr. Odama is a na-turopathic physician and acupuncturist specializing in caring for older people.Danika Odama, ND, EAMP, MS Saturday, July 30 • 10:30 am – 11:30am Keiro NW (map J) • 15 Person Limit $10 Annual Member • $15 Non-Annual Member

LIVING INDEPENDENTLY - AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE AARP Smart Driver is the nation’s first and largest driver safety course designed specifically for driv-ers of age 50+. This class can be taken by licensed drivers of all ages, and there are no tests. Course participants may be eligible to receive a state-man-dated, multi-year discount on their auto insurance premiums. For extra credit, bring newspaper articles about car crashes to class and take the DOL practice test: www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/practicetest.html. Email the instructor at fred.sakura@comcast.net if you have any questions about the class. You must attend the 2 days to complete the workshop.

A 30-minute lunch break is included so please bring your own brown bag lunch.A check payable to AARP is required for the work-shop material fee: $15 for AARP members (please bring your AARP card) • $20 for non-AARP mem-bers. Please bring a check to the classroom (Nikkei Horizons does not collect the payment). Fred Sakura Tuesday & Thursday, August 2 and 4 (2-day work-shop) • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Keiro NW (map J) • 20 Person Limit FREE for Annual Member & Non-Annual MemberCancellation policy: You must withdraw 10 days before the date of the workshop due to the timing of ordering materials.

LIVING INDEPENDENTLY – 911/CPR This training will focus on 911 education and hands only CPR. The 911 portion will focus on what in-formation 911 dispatchers require when taking an emergency call, and specific guidance for callers whose first language is not English. The training will also cover the proper technique for delivering hands only CPR, a critical life-saving skill which can be employed before emergency responders arrive. The presentation will also review some disaster

BRAIN HEALTH TIPS by Danika Odama, ND, EAMP – Nature Wise Care Services

Stimulate the vagus nerve: humming & garglingPractice mind-body activities – yoga, meditation, Tai chiVarying exercise intensity - High Intensity Interval TrainingGet outside - Get some sun! Vitamin DActive hobbies - Bird watching, Gardening, CraftsEat the rainbow every day – A variety of fruits and vegetablesHealthy fats! Nuts, Seeds, Fish oil (omega 3s), Avocados, Olive oilProbiotics! Fermented foods: miso, natto, kimchee, pickled veggiesIntermittent fasting - Only under doctor’s supervision! Learn something new! New languageLearn to play an instrument

For more information on how to eat and exercise for brain health, sign up for Danica’s workshop – Information below

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preparedness basics, such as after a large disaster when 911 and emergency responders may not be available.City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management Friday, August 19• 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Midori Condos (map F) • 20 People (per workshop) FREE for Annual Member & Non-Annual Member

LIFE TRANSITIONS - PART 2 – PLANNING AHEAD AS A CAREGIVERWhen you have a loved one who needs care, you step in and do whatever you can…but how do you recognize when it’s become too much for you to handle alone? What options do you have and who can you turn to for help? What do you need to do to take care of yourself?  Join us for a panel discus-sion with Kara Mayeda, Director of Keiro Northwest Home & Community Based Services, Naoko Ulstein, Director of Kokoro Kai Adult Day Center, Lisa Waisath, Manager, Nikkei Manor Assisted Living and Tibi Botocan of A1 Senior Care Advisors discuss options & resources so you don’t have to do it all on your own.(Session includes light snack).**Two locations - Please specify of the date and loca-tion when you register**

Kara Mayeda, Naoko Ulstein, Lisa Waisath and Tibi Botocan Location 1: Sunday, Sep 18 • 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm White River Buddhist Temple (address: 3625 Auburn Way North, Auburn WA 98002) • 30 Person LimitLocation 2: Thursday, Sep 29 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Nikkei Manor (map D) • 30 Person LimitSuggested donation at the door for both classes: $10 Annual Member • $15 Non-Annual Members

DON’T MISS THE UPCOMING LIFE TRANSITIONS SERIES PART 3 & 4!This series will help you understand and pre-pare for life transitions in your (or your loved one’s) future. Part 3 (Winter Quarter) will ad-dress hospice and palliative care. Part 4 (Spring Quarter) will address end of life planning includ-ing funerals and burial options.

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WEEKLY CLASSESARTS & CRAFTS

J WOODCARVING – KIBORILearn the unique woodcarving art form, Kibori. Naomi Schneider will teach you how to make acces-sories including – watches, mirrors, ornaments, and more! Bring images you would like to carve. Wood blocks and some carving tools will be provided for the first class. Students may bring their own tools. A resource list to purchase materials will be available from the instructor.Naomi Schneider Wednesdays, July 6 – August 24 (8 weeks) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Midori Condos (map F) • 10 Person Limit $38 Annual Member • $48 Non-Annual Member

EXERCISE & WELLNESS

W SATURDAY MORNING TAI CHI & MEDITATIONStart the day with the gentle, energy-enhancing movements of Tai Chi led by our talented instructor, Edward Moore. Ed has studied under the famous 5th Generation Master of the Yang Family of Tai Chi, Master Yang Jun, since 2000. You become ac-quainted with Tai Chi philosophy through this slow, graceful exercise that calms the emotions, clears the mind, and rejuvenates the body. Tai Chi also makes an extraordinary, continuing contribution to our health and joy of life. This class fits all levels. Beginners are welcome.

Edward Moore Saturdays, July 9 – August 27 (8 weeks) 8:00 am - 9:00 am NVC Gym (map G) • 30 Person Limit $38 Annual Member • $48 Non-Annual Member

ENHANCEFITNESS A full hour of fun with lively music! EnhanceFitness focuses on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance and flexibility – every-thing that active older adults (55 & up) need to maintain health and function as they age. This class

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is highly adaptable for all fitness levels and includes the option to use a chair for support. Weights are provided. A certified EnhanceFitness instructor will guide your progress.We recommend taking the class at least twice a week. This class does not require special permission from your doctor but we need your doctor’s contact infor-mation to send a notification letter. New students need to complete some forms after enrollment.

Note: If you are a Group Health member with the Clear Care Medicare Advantage plans and wish to take Free EnhanceFitness classes, please check with Group Health Customer Service about eligibility.Yu-San Gartz Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 6 – September 2 (10 weeks / 30 classes – no class on July 13 and 15) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm SBC Gym (map B) • 35 Person Limit $55 Annual Member • $65 Non-Annual Member

CHAIR YOGA Chair Yoga is a very gentle form of Yoga. If you want to enjoy the benefits of yoga but thought it would be too hard, try this class! Chair Yoga is a wonderful op-tion if you use a cane, walker, or wheelchair, and it allows you to avoid the ups and downs of more tra-ditional yoga classes. The instructor, Elizabeth Daza teaches yin yoga and offers proper adjustments and adaptations to meet the individual needs.Elizabeth Daza Mondays, July 11 – August 29 (8 weeks) 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm SBC Gym (map B) • 20 Person Limit $50 Annual Member • $60 Non-Annual Member

GENTLE YOGA This is a gentle exercise class for beginners as well as those with previous yoga experience. You will practice asanas (poses), explore how to use yoga for better health and well-being, and become acquaint-ed with yoga philosophy. The instructor, Cindy Jaffe, teaches adjustments and adaptations to meet the individual needs. You will learn technique, balance, injury prevention and anatomy for each posture, as well as receive personalized instruction. All levels are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, blocks and a blanket.

Cindy Jaffe Wednesdays, July 6 – August 31 (8 weeks no class on July 13) 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm SBC Gym (map B) • 20 Person Limit $50 Annual Member • $60 Non-Annual Member

ZUMBA GOLD Zumba Gold® is a series of fitness programs spe-cifically designed to take the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms created in the original ZUMBA ® program; bringing them to the active older adult and the beginner participant. Zumba Gold® features longer warm up and cool down periods, aerobic workout with reduced speed and less inten-sity, greater focus on balance, flexibility, strength and heart health. Please join us for our invigorating Latin-inspired, dance fitness program including Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco and Tango! Wearing comfortable, loose-fitting clothes that allow a wide range of motion prove to be ideal. In addition, wear well-padded cross-training shoes with good arch support to assist the ankles and knees during turns and pivots.

Victoria Lum Thursdays, July 21 – August 25 (6 weeks) 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm SBC Gym (map B) • 20 Person Limit $18 Annual Member • $28 Non-Annual Member

PICKLEBALL CLUB Keep fit chasing that PICKLEBALL! This very popular club meets twice a week and is FREE with your 2015-2016 Annual membership. Donations placed in the gym’s donation box are appreciated!Always consult your doctor before participating in any physical activity.

Coordinator: Joe Matsudaira Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 19 - August 30 (7 weeks) 9:30 am - 11:30 am SBC Gym (map B) • No Limit FREE with Nikkei Horizons Annual Membership (Annual membership required)

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FINANCE

NIKKEI HORIZONS INVESTMENT CLUBNikkei Horizons Investment Club (NHIC) brings individual investors together to learn about buying, holding and selling stocks and other investments. Participants are all novices learning in a hands-on manner; active participation is expected. National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC) dues ($30) are collected on a yearly basis and Club in-vestment contributions ($75) are collected each quarter (Jan, Apr, Jul & Oct). The Club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Finance expert Chiaki Hirate is your class instructor and advisor.Chiaki Hirate July 13 and August 3 (2 classes) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SBC (map B) • 20 Person Limit FREE with Nikkei Horizons Annual Membership (Annual membership required)

FUN & GAMES

BRIDGE CLUB Bridge is a thinker’s game with many strategic levels of play to keep you on your toes. Logic, deduc-tion, mathematics and teamwork are all at work in bridge, but really it’s just a lot of fun. Keep your mind and bridge skills sharp and learn from each other. Some experience and knowledge of the game is needed. No instructor for this summer session.

No instructor Thursdays, July 7 – August 25 (8 weeks) 9:30 am - 11:30 am NM (map D) • 12 Person Limit FREE with Nikkei Horizons Annual Membership (Annual membership required)

J HYAKUNIN ISSHU CARD GAME CLUB

毎月第二土曜日の午後、おしゃべりを楽しみながら、百人一首駆る高いに参加してみませんか？日系ホライゾン百人一首クラスの元講師、小林福子先生がお世話役をして下さいます。和歌を暗記されていない方、初心者の方でも興味をお持ちでしたら大歓迎です。

世話役：小林福子 毎月第二土曜日 7月9日、8月13日 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

会場: みどり荘１階会議室 (地図 F) • 20 Person Limit 日系ホライゾン年会員: FREE (年会員登録必須)

NIKKEI HORIZONS CHESS CLUBLet’s play Chess and keep your brain fit. This two-player strategy board game is one of the world’s most popular games. Yoko Sato coordinates the club in a friendly environment. Let’s have fun together. Coordinator: Yoko Sato Every 1st Thursday of the month 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Midori Condos (map F) • 20 Person Limit FREE with Nikkei Horizons Annual Membership (Annual membership required)

CULTURE

NIKKEI HORIZONS UKULELE BANDSOpen for continuing members only.Let’s kanikapila! Nikkei Horizons has four ukule-le bands focusing on improving playing skills in a warm, fun, and nurturing atmosphere. Bands oc-casionally perform for the community. If you are interested in joining, please contact Nikkei Horizons office to check the openings at 206-726-6469.John Iwai, A.C. Arai, Dick Nagaoka, Minako Brunelle and Bill Evenson KIMOCHI BAND CLUB Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 10:00 am - 12:00 pmNIKO NIKO BAND CLUB (sing and play Japanese songs) Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm NA AIKANE BAND Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 1:15 pm - 3:15 pmHANA HOU BAND Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month 12:30 pm - 2:30 pmMidori Condos (map F) • 25 Person Limit ALL FREE with Nikkei Horizons Annual Membership (Annual membership required)

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

NIKKEI HORIZONS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DENY PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF ITS PROGRAMS.

REFUNDS & CREDITS: Nikkei Horizons reserves the right to cancel any class, workshop or tour due to insufficient registration, can-cellation of venue, or withdrawal of an instructor. In the event of a cancellation, a refund or a credit will be provided. Full tuition credit will be granted for classes, if you withdraw before the start of the second class. For workshops and local tours, you must withdraw 10 days before the date of the workshop, in order to receive full tuition credit. A credit will not be granted after the second class, except in the case of a medical emergency. In such cases, a copy of a doctor’s order is required. Credits are valid until they are used up to take other classes. Refund checks take 2~3 weeks to process. Annual membership will not be refunded or credited in any case.

WAIVER: All participants must sign a Keiro Northwest Waiver on the registration form each quarter before attending any class, workshop or tour.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is complete when full payment is received.

• Only those properly registered for a class or tour may participate. • Students will NOT be contacted prior to the start of a class or work-shop unless it is cancelled or they are placed on the waiting list. • Those on a class, workshop or tour waiting list must be paid in full and will be notified as openings occur. Waiting lists will not carry over to the following quarter.

For more information, call: (206) 726-6469 or send an e-mail mes-sage to NHinfo@keironw.org.

REGISTRATION: Summer Quarter starts the week of July 4, 2016 with the exception of some tours or classes.

PAYMENT: Payment by check, credit card and cash is accepted. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express.

MEMBERSHIP FEE: $30 annual membership fee (non-refundable) is valid from September 2015 through August 2016.

PARKING: For classes at the Seattle Buddhist Church (SBC), students may use the church parking lot on the corner of 16th Ave. S. and S. Main St. For classes at Nikkei Manor, parking is limited. For classes at Bellevue Children’s Academy, parking is available on site. Please carpool or use public transportation whenever possible. Nikkei Horizons is not responsible for any loss or damage for parked vehi-cles and/or contents at any location.

TOURS: Most tours depart from the SBC parking lot (SBC/PL) on the corner of 16th Ave. S. & S. Main St. Return time is always approxi-mate. Only those with confirmed reservations will receive a remind-er from Nikkei Horizons staff prior to the tour date.

CLASSES: Classes are scheduled for 8 to 10 weeks, unless otherwise specified.

CANCELLATION: Nikkei Horizons reserves the right to cancel a class, workshop or tour if it does not meet minimum participation require-ments. In general, for a class or workshop, the minimum number of participants is four to five students. For tours, the minimum varies.

Seattle Buddhist Church Parking Lot (SBC/PL) Corner of 16th Avenue South & South Main Street

Seattle Buddhist Church (SBC) // Tel: (206) 329-0800 1427 South Main Street, Seattle, WA 98144

Grace Lutheran Church // Tel: (425) 454-4344 9625 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

Nikkei Manor (NM) // Tel: (206) 726-6460 700 6th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104

Japanese Baptist Church (JBC) // Tel: (206) 622-7351 160 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Midori Condos Entrance on 16th Avenue South side 1515 East Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122

Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) // Tel: (206) 322-1122 1212 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98144

Bellevue Children’s Academy (BCA) // Tel: (425) 785-8032 14640 N.E. 24th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007

Crossroads Community Room // Tel: (425) 747-6375 15600 N.E. 8th St. #16, Bellevue, WA 98008

Keiro Northwest Rehab and Care Center Tel: (206) 323-7100 1601 East Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122

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SUMMER QUARTER 2016 REGISTRATION • 夏学期登録用紙

KEIRO NORTHWEST WAIVER

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I, the undersigned, am a voluntary participant in the Nikkei Horizons program of Keiro Northwest and I accept full responsibility for such participation.

To the extent necessary, because of my health history and general physical condition, I have consulted my personal physician for advice and approval before participation and agree to obtain my own health or accident insurance to cover accidental injury or illness.

I recognize the risks of injury and illness involved in any physical activity including exercise, in the use of power equipment (e.g. electric or gas), sharp tools, chemicals or any other potentially hazardous material or equipment. I understand that responsibility is not assumed by the leaders, volunteers, sponsoring organization or facility. I specifically agree to hold harmless said leaders, volunteers, sponsoring organization, or facility housing this program from any damages I suffer for any injury or illness attributable to my participation.

By signing my name below I acknowledge and accept the risk and responsibility for my health and safety and waive to the fullest extent allowable by law any claim I may have for illness or injury against the program, its sponsoring organization, employees or volunteers, and against the facility housing the program.

In addition, I hereby consent to the use of my name, my photograph and/or image by Keiro Northwest for the purpose of marketing or fund-raising for Nikkei Horizons.

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cancellation and refunds:Nikkei Horizons reserves the right to cancel any class, workshop or tour due to insufficient registration, cancellation of venue, or withdrawal of an instructor. In the event of a cancellation, a refund or a credit will be provided. Full tuition credit will be granted for classes, if you withdraw before the start of the second class. For workshops and local tours, you must withdraw 10 days before the date of the workshop, in order to receive full tuition credit. A credit will not be granted after the second class, except in the case of a medical emergency. In such cases, a copy of a doctor’s order is required. Credits are valid until they are used up to take other classes. Refund checks take 2-3 weeks to process. Annual Member hip will not be refunded or credited in

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Annual Membership will last 9/2015–8/2016

Donations are appreciated to help maintain programs.

(206)726-6469 • 1601 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122 • www.keironorthwest.orgl

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Your feedback will help us plan upcoming trips, classes and workshops. Thank you for taking the time to give us your input.If you have completed this survey on line, already, you do not have to complete another one. Thank you for your input!

Classes/Workshops I’m interested in

Exercise classes Dance (minyo, hula, ballroom) Personal safety, scams/fraud prevention, safe driving Planning for aging (estate planning, senior living options) Staying healthy (nutrition, brain health, meditation) Cooking Arts/crafts Japanese language classes Chinese language classes English language classes Caregiver support group Computer training Other

Where should we hold classes?Central Seattle Bellevue/East side South King County Other

When should we offer classes?Weekday daytime Weekday evening Weekend morning Weekend afternoon Other

Nikkei Horizons membership is a good value.

Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I am not a member of Nikkei Horizons.

Nikkei Horizons Membership benefits I’m interested in

Discounts on Nikkei Horizons classes Free/low cost member only events like luncheon or guest speaker Discounts from local businesses Discounts on other Keiro Northwest programs Free/low cost social time for members at Keiro Northwest

Day trips/Short Tours (check all that apply)

I am interested in single day adventures I am interested in 2-3 day overnight adventures I am interested in 4-5 day overnight adventures Other

Where I’d like to go (check all that apply)

Japan (popular destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe) Japan (off the beaten path - I want to see small towns, get a feel for different prefectures) Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Korea or China) Ireland Best of Spain Eastern Canada The Alps (France, Italy, Switzerland and Germany) Croatia/Montenegro

Eastern Europe (Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Alps) India Footsteps of the 442nd (Europe plus several sites where Nisei soldiers fought in WWII) Other

Special InterestMulti-generational tour (grandparents, parents and grandchildren) Smaller group of 4-8 people with guide Other

What factors influence your decision to participate on a tour/trip?

Cost - The price is reasonable or below what others are offering The tour offers a unique experience unable to find anywhere else The destination is somewhere I’ve never been, or unlikely to travel to on my own. The group size is small and I will have individualized attention Other

Comments/Suggestions about Nikkei Horizons Tours, Classes and Workshops Please submit with your registration by 7/29/16. Or drop off/mail to Nikkei Horizons or visit our web site for an electronic version of this survey. Thank you for your feedback!

NIKKEI HORIZONS CUSTOMER SURVEY