Almost 3000residents, participants, and students ... - Nikkei Concerns
Almost 3000residents, participants, and students ... - Nikkei Concerns
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kokoro kai<br />
senior activity program<br />
At Kokoro Kai, participant Masako <strong>and</strong> volunteers Ruth <strong>and</strong> Kazuko take a<br />
short break from their Kanji game then get right back into the action.<br />
Masako has discovered a joyous place to connect with others <strong>and</strong> stay active.<br />
She is part of a close family with creative staff <strong>and</strong> dedicated volunteers<br />
like Ruth <strong>and</strong> Kazuko. Games, exercise, music, <strong>and</strong> other activities engage<br />
her mind <strong>and</strong> body <strong>and</strong> encourage social interaction. A tasty lunch <strong>and</strong><br />
teatime make sure that her body can keep up with her mind!<br />
Kokoro Kai is about health <strong>and</strong> wellness, fun <strong>and</strong> friendship. The name<br />
Kokoro Kai defines this program’s uniqueness, “a meeting of hearts <strong>and</strong><br />
minds.” Participants find Kokoro Kai an invigorating change from everyday<br />
routines, <strong>and</strong> caregivers have respite time to re-energize. A sense of kimochi<br />
(deep caring) brings everyone in Kokoro Kai closer together.<br />
nikkei horizons<br />
continuing education program<br />
Itsumi <strong>and</strong> her gr<strong>and</strong>daughter, Jayna, share their Anpan Baking class as a family,<br />
which makes the class so much more fun. In addition to fragrant <strong>and</strong> yummy anpan,<br />
they form cherished memories, thanks to the <strong>Nikkei</strong> Horizons experience.<br />
<strong>Nikkei</strong> Horizons opens up a world of unique learning opportunities whether one is<br />
13, 93, or somewhere between.<br />
Explore l<strong>and</strong>s near <strong>and</strong> far on special tours <strong>and</strong> trips. Challenge the new frontiers of<br />
technology with patient <strong>and</strong> experienced instructors who will guide the way. Keep fit<br />
at every age through gentle exercise in a friendly group setting. Discover Japanese<br />
culture through arts & crafts, language studies, cooking, <strong>and</strong> games. With <strong>Nikkei</strong><br />
Horizons, lifelong learning is better… together.<br />
Kokoro Kai<br />
<strong>Nikkei</strong> Horizons<br />
Total served in 2010 51<br />
Average daily <strong>participants</strong> 19<br />
Average age Women 88<br />
Men 84<br />
Gender Women 72%<br />
Men 28%<br />
Ethnicity Japanese 96%<br />
Chinese 2%<br />
Caucasian 2%<br />
Living situation<br />
Family Residence 59%<br />
Independent 27%<br />
Adult Family Home 10%<br />
Assisted Living* 2%<br />
Seattle Keiro 2%<br />
* NM excluded<br />
Geographic Distribution<br />
Seattle 61%<br />
Eastside* 17%<br />
South of Seattle 10%<br />
North of Seattle 6%<br />
Out of State/International 6%<br />
* includes Mercer Isl<strong>and</strong><br />
Transportation Family 48%<br />
Kokoro Kai Pickup 34%<br />
ACCESS 14%<br />
Metro Bus 2%<br />
Walk (from Uwajimaya Village) 2%<br />
Volunteer Hours 8,313<br />
Total served in 2010 2,342<br />
Average quarTeRLy enrollment<br />
586<br />
Average age Women 74<br />
Men 75<br />
Age Range 8 – 100<br />
Gender Women 81%<br />
Men 19%<br />
Ethnicity Japanese 77%<br />
Chinese 3%<br />
Korean 1%<br />
Other 19%<br />
Volunteer Hours 2,673
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