Issue 93

Around the Garden

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Page 1

Halloween Fun

Page 2-3

Garden News & Views

Nurse’s Notes

Page 4-5

Upcoming Outings

Special Events

Page 6-7

Calendar of Activities

Page 8-9

Volunteers & Donations

Announcements

Page 10

NSG Team News

Who Am I? Contest

Page 11

Word Search & Sudoku Puzzle

Garden Giggles

Super Food of the Month

Page 12

Japanese Trivia

Puzzle Solutions

NOVEMBER

Quote of the Month

November 2016

The Nikkei Senior Gardens family would love for you to share your life

story. For More information, please contact Patti Kimura, Director of Life

Enrichment at (818) 899-1000 or pkimura@nikkeiseniorgardens.net.

Halloween Party Halloween at Nikkei Senior Gar-

dens had ghosts, pirates, and a vari-

ety of cute and scary characters

gathering together for Nikkei’s annu-

al Halloween Party. The residents

voted for their favorite costumes for

both resident and staff. Winners of

the resident costume contest were

Mary G. for her cute ghost (1st

place), Atsie M. for her adorable tiger

outfit (2nd place) and Marian T. who

came as a lovable pirate (3rd place).

Staff winners were Nancy O. for her

very sweet jelly bean costume (1st

place), Janet R. for her beautiful

black widow and Georgina for her

whimsical scarecrow. Winners of

the pumpkin decorating contest were

Bob Y. for 1st place, Toyoko T. for

2nd place, and Marian T. and

Matsuko O. for a 2-way tie for 3rd

place.

Winners of the resident costume contest: 1st place-Mary G., 2nd place-Atsie M. and 3rd place– Marian T.

Staff added to the fun of the day. Pictured (L-R) Desiree, Georgina, Lubia, Marissa, Jerry, Janet, Nancy, Gaby and Portia.

Residents who joined in the fun were (L-R)

Mieko S., Naome T., Yaeko H., RA Idania,

Yoshiko O. and R.A. Daisy.

When it comes to myths about sleep, this one refuses to nod off -- and stay asleep. Contrary to popular opinion, older people don't need less sleep than the average per-son. In fact, adults require about the same amount of sleep from their 20s into old age, although the number of hours per night varies from person to person. But many older adults get much less sleep than they need, for a variety of reasons.

Take Harry Gaertner, a 68-year-old retiree from Richard-son, Texas. He remembers first being extremely tired and having difficulty sleeping six years ago. "I had to have 10 hours of sleep and an hour nap every day," he recalls. Gaertner's wife also noticed he was snoring heavily. A trip to the doctor resulted in a sleep apnea diagnosis and a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. But Gaertner says, "the machine didn't work, so that meant something else was wrong."

A trip to the ER revealed what that something else was: Gaertner needed a pacemaker to correct his heart rhythm. He now has a guaranteed pulse of 60 beats per minute, which helps him sleep and breathe easier. But Gaertner's heart issues were only partially to blame for his restless nights. He still suffered from sleep apnea, so he resumed use of the CPAP machine and now dozes more comfortably than he has in years.

Sleep deprivation and seniors

Many older sleepers have sleep deprivation that is just as debilitating, if not as complex, as Gaertner's. "Insomnia is more common for seniors, partly because of health issues, partly because of the anxiety and the concerns of aging, and sometimes because of medication," says Jack Gardner, MD, a neurologist certified in sleep medicine at the Sleep Center at Baylor Medical Center in Waxahachie, Texas. Gardner adds that the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome also increases with age. Frequent urination and the pain from arthritis are more common, too, and rob sleep from seniors.

Another reason for senior snooze troubles lies in a big difference between younger and older sleepers: the timing of rest. As adults age, advanced sleep phase syndrome sets in, causing the body's internal clock to adjust to earlier bed and wakeup times. But some seniors continue to stay up late, as they did in their younger years. Sleep deprivation is often the result.

Bottom line: It's important to find the root cause of sleep-less nights, especially if, as in Gaertner's case, sleep issues are masking deeper medical problems. "See your doctor if you're not getting restful sleep at night and are unable to wake up refreshed," Gardner says. "Healthy sleep is something one should expect at all ages."

Nurse’s Notes

November Birthdays

11/3 Kuni N. 11/12 Ted Y. 11/4—Toshiko N. 11/26 Toyoko T. 11/5—Sachiko K. 11/29 Dorothy A. 11/8—Matsuko O. 11/29 Dorothy F. 11/11 Yoshihiko K. 11/30 Diana N.

Garden News ...and Views Page 2 Nikkei Senior Gardens

Celebrated October Birthdays

Marilyn O. Naome T. Yoshiko K.

Kiyoko N. George N. Ritsuko T.

Hilda K.

New Residents

Do Seniors Need Less Sleep? (WebMD) No, but they may need a different kind of sleep.

Doug D. Fujiko “Fudge” I.

Mie N. Mieko S.

WELCOME to our new Residents

Issue 93 Page 3 Garden News ...and Views

NIKKEI

SENIOR GARDENS

Garden News ...and Views

Dear Residents and Families,

I am pleased to announce that Weili Materna has joined the Nikkei

Senior Gardens team as the Health and Wellness Manager, LVN. Weili

has already made a great impression with the residence, families and

team members. She is fluent in Japanese, Mandarin and Taiwanese and

worked for Keiro Senior Health Care. Her experience includes nine

years as the health and wellness manager at the Keiro Retirement

Home, three years as a charge nurse at Keiro’s intermediate care

facility, 18 months at the Keiro Nursing Home in the Alzheimer’s unit

and has a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Administrator’s

Certification. I’m confident that she will meet the changing needs of

the community and is committed to improving the health and quality of

life of the residents living in the community.

Michael Motoyasu Executive Director

Please join us for our

Thanksgiving Celebration

Children 4 and under free

Adults $25.00 Children (5-12 yrs old)

RSVP no later than November 13

818-899-1000 or

Friday, Nov. 18—5:00

**Limited to 4 guests per apartment**

makeyourhome@nikkeiseniorgardens.net

Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at 1:30 pm

Trader Joe’s

Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at 1:30 pm

Dollar Tree, Sun Valley

Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 NO OUTING

Friday, Nov. 25, 2016

No Outing

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at 1:30 pm Walmart, Porter Ranch

Wednesday, Nov. 16 2016 at 1:00 pm Go For Broke National Education Center Downtown L.A.

Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at 1:30 pm Walmart, Porter Ranch

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at 1:30 pm Northridge Mall Northridge

Page 4 Nikkei Senior Gardens

Upcoming Outings

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Go For Broke National Education Center ——————————————————————————————————————-

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 @1:00 pm Tokyo Central Gardena

Go For Broke National Education has a new interpretive exhibition open to the public. The Defining Courage Experience is a hands-on and participatory learning center in the heart of Los Angeles' Little Tokyo historic district. The exhibition ex-plores the concept of courage through the lives of the young Japanese Americans of World War II, and asks modern visitors to act with similar courage in their own lives. The exhibit teaches the history of the Japanese American World War II story and its relevance to our lives today.

All grandparents are proud of their grandchildren and love to share about them with

others, but one of Nikkei Senior Garden’s newest residents, Doug Doi, has some-

thing to be really proud of. His granddaughter, Emi, was one of 7 finalists to be

chosen out of a field of 1,000 applicants for the 2017 Tournament of Roses Queen.

Congratulations to Emi Powers and proud grandpa, Doug Doi.

Rose Princess Lauren “Emi” Emiko Powers,17, is a senior at Arcadia High

School and lives in Arcadia. She is part of Arcadia High School’s Apache News, and

Speech and Debate. Her volunteer work includes Arcadia Assissteens, Girl Scouts,

Methodist Hospital’s ICU and her church youth group. She enjoys taiko drums, bike

riding, traveling, baking, and making those around her laugh. She would like to at-

tend Syracuse University and plans on majoring in broadcast journalism with a minor

in public relations. Emi is the daughter of Fred and Candice Powers; she has two

brothers: Jonathan and Michael. (taken from Rafu Shimpo)

Nikkei Senior Gardens Tie to Tournament of Roses

(Left) Princess Emi

with her parents and

brothers.

(Right) Doug with

his daughters and

his grandsons.

Issue 93 Page 5 Garden News ...and Views

Nikkei Village Moments

Shave Ice in the Garden

Residents enjoying the warm weather in Nikkei

Village’s patio area.

Sweet ladies having their sweet treat of shave

ice.

May and Matsue taking in the sunshine. Mutsuko and Betty with their beautiful sun hats

Fred having a little fun

while enjoying his shave

ice.

Naome’s favorite shave

ice always include azuki

beans.

Our newest resident, Mie,

enjoys the sunshine in Nik-

kei Village’s patio.

Sun Mon Tue Wed

1 Doctor Day

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Cooking Class Cancelled 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Bon Dance—D 3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

2 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:00 Outing to Northridge Mall 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Shave Ice Social 6:30 Movie—T

6 Daylight Savings Fall Back 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie—D 10:30 Crochet—D

1:00 Nikkei Residents Fellowship Service—S 2:15 Bingo—D 3:30 Cards—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

7 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour—F 9:30 Walk with Ease with Angeline Park —D 10:30 Arts & Crafts—D “Fall Wreath” 2:00 Singing—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

8 Election Day

Podiatrist Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Walk with Ease—D 10:30 Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Bon Dance—D 3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

9 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:30 Outing to Walmart 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Shave Ice Social 6:30 Movie—T

13 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Crochet—D

1:00 Nikkei Residents Fellowship Service—S 2:15 Bingo—D 3:30 Cards—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

14 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour—F 9:30 Walk with Ease with Angeline Park—D 10:30 Arts & Crafts—D “Tissue Stained Glass Fall Shapes” 2:00 Singing—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

15 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Walk with Ease—D 10:30 Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Mahjong 2:00 Bon Dance—D 3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

16 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:00 Outing to Go For Broke Museum 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Shave Ice Social 6:30 Movie—T

20 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie—D 10:30 Crochet—D 1:00 Nikkei Residents Fellowship Service—S 2:15 Bingo—D 3:30 Cards—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

21 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour—F 9:30 Walk with Ease with Angeline Park—D 10:30 Arts & Crafts—D “Thanksgiving Candy Gift” 11:15 Lunch Outing—Tropical Grill Buffet 2:00 Singing—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

22 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Walk with Ease—D 10:30 Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F 10:30 Bingo—D 1:00 Food and Resident Council Meeting—S 1:00 Mahjong 2:00 Bon Dance—S 3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

23 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:30 Outing to NO OUTING 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Shave Ice Social 6:30 Movie—T

27 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise w/ Yukie—D 10:30 Crochet—D 1:00 Nikkei Residents Fellowship Service—S 2:15 Bingo—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

28 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:00 Men’s Coffee Hour—F 9:30 Walk with Ease—D 10:30 Arts & Crafts—D “Thank You Cards” 2:00—Singing—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

29 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Walk with Ease with Angeline Park—D 10:30 Bingo—D 10:30 Cooking Class w/ Hitomi—F 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Bon Dance—S 3:00 Wii Tennis & Bowling—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

30 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong 10:30 Nickel Bingo— 1:00 Outing to Marukai 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Shave Ice Social 6:30 Movie—T

November 2016

**ALL CALENDAR EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE .**

Don’t forget to set your

clocks back one hour

on Sunday, Nov. 6.

Wed Thu Fri Sat

3 Doctor Day 8:00-10:00 Wellness Checks—S 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Walk with Ease with Angeline Park—D 10:30 Ladies’ Meeting—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot—D 3:00 Uno—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

4 9:00 Mieko’s Cafe 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Trader Joe’s 1:30 Movie—T 1:30 Canasta—G 2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G 2:00 Shave Ice Social—D

5 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Puzzles & Sudoku—D 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Blackjack—D 3:00 Poker with Toji— D 6:30 Movie—T

9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D

Northridge Mall

2:00 Shave Ice Social—D

9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D

2:00 Shave Ice Social—D

10 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Walk with Ease with Angeline Park—D 10:30 Japanese Calligraphy—D 12:30 Resident Birthday Party—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Karaoke—D 3:00 Hanafuda—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

11 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Walmart 1:30 Movie—T 1:30 Canasta—G 2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G 2:00 Shave Ice Social—D 6:30 Movie—T

12 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise—D 10:30 Watercolor Painting—D 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Blackjack—D 3:00 Poker with Toji— D 6:30 Movie—T

9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D

Go For Broke Museum

2:00 Shave Ice Social—D

17 Doctor Day 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Walk with Ease —D 10:30 Buddhist Service—S 10:30 Ladies’ Meeting—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 1:30 New Resident Welcome Party—D 2:00 Dominoes: Chicken Foot—D 3:00 Uno—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

18 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to Dollar Store 1:30 Canasta—G 2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G 2:00 Shave Ice Cancelled 5:00 Thanksgiving Dinner 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

19 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise —D 10:30 Rubber Block Print Making Class—D 1:00 Special Musical Performance 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Blackjack—D 3:00 Poker with Toji—D 6:30 Movie—T

9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D

NO OUTING

2:00 Shave Ice Social—D

24

8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Walk with Ease —D 10:30 Ladies’ Meeting—D 1:00 Mahjong—G 2:00 Karaoke—D 3:00 Hanafuda—D 1:30 & 6:30 Movie—T

25 9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong—D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D 1:30 Outing to NO OUTING 1:30 Movie—T 1:30 Canasta—G 2:00 Beginner’s Mahjong—G 2:00 Shave Ice Social—D 6:30 Movie—T

26 8:45 Morning Walk—D 9:30 Exercise —D 10:30 Watercolor Painting—D 1:30 Movie—T 2:00 Blackjack—D 3:00 Poker with Toji— D 6:30 Movie—T

9:15 Tai Chi w/Carrie Wong - D 10:30 Nickel Bingo—D

2:00 Shave Ice Social—D

November 2016

**ALL CALENDAR EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE .**

ACTIVITY LOCATIONS

First Floor

D - Dining Hall S - Solarium F - Family Dining Room

Second Floor

G - Game Area B - Beauty Salon T - Movie Theatre P - Podiatrist Special Events New Activities

This monthly newsletter can also

be viewed at

www.nikkeiseniorgardens.com

We Thank You For Your Continuing Generosity and support!

Volunteers

Mieko Akima SFV Hongwanji Temple Yoichi Kimura Crossway Church

Toji Hashimoto Kiyoko Kamii Hisano Tilner Julie Otake

Keiko Roter Lois Okui Tomo Padilla Stan Date

Tami Shiotani Kay Kami Akiko Idian Harry Nakada

Carrie Wong Hitomi Hashimoto Kumiko Mori John Goka Jr.

Akiko Bloom Mark Yokomizo Ayumi Inoue Karen Yokomizo

Rev. Patti Usuki JoAnn Komai Yasuko Jones Evelyn Motoyama

Sam Kanno Barbara Okita Nancy Gohata

Donations

Arts & Crafts Supplies Magazines

Monetary Donations Bingo Prizes

Stationary & stamps Greeting Cards

Coupon Packets Shampoo

Movies (DVD’s) Kleenex

Manju Walker

Volunteers and Donations

Page 8 Nikkei Senior Gardens

Wish List

Japanese and Korean DVD movies English subtitles

Honoring and Remembering Our Veterans

Dear NSG Families and Friends,

Nikkei Senior Gardens is planning a Veteran’s Honor Wall to honor, remember and celebrate our NSG veterans. An

area has been designated where residents and their families can view pictures, stories and memorabilia of our vet-

eran’s service to their country. We are asking for your help in gathering pictures, information and memorabilia to

be used as part of our honor wall. We want to honor, not only current Nikkei Senior Garden residents, but also those

who are no longer with us and any members of our residents’ families that have served our country in military service.

Please share this with others connected to Nikkei Senior Gardens so they can have the opportunity to be a part of this.

Thank you!

Please contact Patti Kimura, Director of Life Enrichment, to be a part of Nikkei Senior Gardens’ Veteran’s Honor Wall.

REFER A FRIEND AND

RECEIVE $500 OFF

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 as your 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!

If you want to have your friends living here with you and you want $500 off a month’s rent, then call

(818) 899-1000 for more information.

Do you need to book a

Doctor’s Appointment?

Transportation is available

Selective Mondays

Tuesdays & Thursdays

8:30am-3:30pm

Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Open Forum begins at

7:00pm

Massage Therapy By: Hiroshi Odashima

Massage Therapist

Every Saturday 2:30pm—5:00pm

By Appointment Only

See Concierge to schedule your appointment now!

$25 (gratuity included) Check or Cash Only

Checks made to:

Hiroshi Odashima

Food & Resident Council Meeting

Please join us, as we discuss new and old information on the

community.

Will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016

At 1:00pm

REMINDER:

Residents, families and guests, the exterior building doors will be locked

for the safety of the residents

between the hours of 8:00pm - 8:00am. Please use the doorbell located just outside the lobby doors

(on the wall to the left of doors).

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

The Support Group meets every First Saturday of the month From 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

at the SFVJACC

Facilitator: Isabelle Miyata

Sponsored by Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) and The Southland Chapter Alzheimer’s Association

For more information about the support group call the SFVJACC at (818) 899-1989.

IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMERS,

COME JOIN — A CONFIDENTIAL PLACE TO SHARE IDEAS,

FRUSTRATIONS, CONCERNS, AND HAPPY THOUGHTS.

Announcements Issue 93 Page 9

Nikkei Senior Gardens

Team Member of the month

Who Am I?..... I grew up in the San Fernando Valley.

I love spicy foods.

My favorite color is yellow.

I like tv shows like NCIS.

I have 3 sisters.

Please submit your answer by submitting cut-off below to the concierge by Sunday, November 20th for a chance to enter into a Raffle for a $20 Target gift card! The winner will be announced at the next Resident

Council Meeting held on November 22, 2016. GOOD LUCK!

CUT ALONG THE LINE

If you would like to have your baby/child/young adult photo featured in the “Who Am I?” contest, please see Patti.

NSG Team News Page 10 Nikkei Senior Gardens

Name: _____________________________ Apt # _______________ Answer: _______________________________

Bella Lozover Ramirez joined the Nikkei

Senior Gardens Dining Team in 2011.

Since then Bella has worked to ensure

that Nikkei Senior Gardens provides

good and nutritious meals. If you have

tried one of Bella’s delicious desserts

you are very fortunate!

Thank you Bella for your hard work and

dedication to Nikkei Senior Gardens!

Bella Lozover Ramirez

Garden Giggles

Sweet potatoes are

a good source of

dietary fiber. They

are also an excellent source of vitamins

A and C and a good source of iron and

potassium. Sweet potatoes also have

anti-inflammatory benefits.

SUPER FOOD OF THE MONTH

Did you know?... “Buy Nothing Day” is the day after Thanksgiving in the USA and is

observed as a holiday “AGAINST” Black Friday.

November comes from the Latin word nine and is the ninth month in the Roman calendar.

A commonyns is a group of words that have a common trait. For example: A car, a tree, an elephant—they all have trunks. Try finding the common trait in the group of words below.

For the answers, see page 12.

Sweet Potatoes

Puzzles for November Issue 93 Page 11

SUDOKU #016

The rules to play Sudoku are quite

simple. Fill in the blanks so that each

row, each column, and each of the

nine 3x3 grids contain one instance

of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

Solution can be found on page 12.

WORD SEARCH Find and circle all of the word that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining 12 letters spell an additional word.

THANKSGIVING

1. A Ball, A Salad, A Coin

2. A Scale, A Tire, A Checkbook

“The good news is, you’ll be spending

Thanksgiving with a large group of

happy people”

NIKKEI SENIOR GARDENS 9221 Arleta Avenue Arleta, CA 91331 Phone: (818) 899-1000 Fax: (818) 834-5728 www.NikkeiSeniorGardens.com RCFE License #197607606

Solutions to Puzzles

Japanese Trivia

Nikkei Senior Gardens Directors

Michael Motoyasu Executive Director

Desiree Kitagawa Associate Executive Director

Gabriela Perez Director of Business Services

Patti Kimura Director of Life Enrichment

Carlos Marquez Director of Dining Services

Steve Hynds Director of Environmental Services

1. They are all tossed.

2. They are all balanced.

Solution for

Brain Fitness

Puzzle:

Since the feudal period in Japan, a square wooden

box called masu was used for volume measure-

ments. Originally, the size of masu varied from one

region to another, but the famous warlord, Oda

Nobunaga, standardized them. The base unit for

volume became 180 ml masu.

Today, masu is used almost exclusively for drinking

sake, and traditionally is made of hinoki wood

(Japanese Cypress). It is said that the hinoki wood

gives sake a special, fresh fragrance.