{"id":54367,"date":"2024-12-27T17:17:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T08:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/?p=54367"},"modified":"2025-01-07T07:58:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T22:58:52","slug":"%e3%82%af%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b9%e3%83%9e%e3%82%b9%e4%bc%9a-2024%ef%bc%88%e8%aa%8d%e7%9f%a5%e7%97%87%e9%ab%98%e9%bd%a2%e8%80%85%e3%82%b0%e3%83%ab%e3%83%bc%e3%83%97%e3%83%9b%e3%83%bc%e3%83%a0%e7%a2%a7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portal.hokuryu.info\/en\/54367\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Party 2024 (Hekisui Group Home for Dementia Elderly) - A time filled with smiles and a warm, peaceful atmosphere."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday, December 27, 2024<\/p>\n<p>The &quot;Christmas Party 2024&quot; was held at Hekisui, a group home for elderly people with dementia (Respect NPO, Chairman: Masahito Fujii) from 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25th.<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas Party 2024 - Group Home Hekisui<\/h2>\n<p>There was a wide variety of entertainment, including a skit called &quot;The Giant Turnip&quot; performed by staff and residents, a wonderful song by a super folk singer from Chishibetsu Town, and a magnificent dance performance by Chishibetsu Town&#039;s hula dance group, &quot;Pilinaluafula Lokelanichippubetsu (Representative: Tomura Chiyomi).&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 17 users participated and enjoyed a fun and enjoyable Christmas time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipMyXP5iQO3NSW5FLKR7wCUzDiCf_iQDjzhHN_U?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOHqTgCSfezft3RT5p-tjkyns7m9j0fnHjciDOMngdxecfkFljqk82YsH_jHjiYK0PW-4F25_8cJe7No3bMt092tNK9pBFgHiTZx4k30g12EfIbkHHeKm84el_SsO14gyrt1lBEWcBIzdNVkKp9uIcb=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Christmas party starts!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christmas party starts!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Greetings from Chairman Masahito Fujii<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipPhJiwgpxJcdLR1TdR-5Y1vE-sYoVY-xg30HT4?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP-5UhwT1zRzpS1OL4XVf6q8vb9S9hPOhRQ3IlSHv5YsHmo4-4_YmpbddtGTk9EW7w1Q_Prjb9H6GzBAsMS1rcRDZ_ePrZBe1JciIW6bvF2-PxHUeiB1MuLZeN6T9TZpkbqrJFnpgp_aHW7cEjSEKOE=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Greetings from Chairman Masahito Fujii\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Greetings from Chairman Masahito Fujii<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&quot;We don&#039;t usually have many opportunities to meet, but the facility directors of Buildings A and B are here, so please feel free to let them know if you have any problems.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe it&#039;s because I&#039;m getting older, but lately the years seem to go by so quickly. From now on, there will be a series of events at the end of the year and into the New Year.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Although the coronavirus and influenza are currently going around, I hope you will enjoy today&#039;s Christmas party to the fullest. I hope you will eat a lot and stay healthy. Thank you for your cooperation today,&quot; said Chairman Fujii.<\/p>\n<h3>Skit &quot;The Giant Turnip&quot;<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipP3cM16nEFyp8W0dUGZCgFsEsbHH_TTPLb7hGE?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOkM4Lsb_bLx_Ab-CM6U_OWXzQdbR2T8k1B6QvtljzrbZ17H7H0ROmMHidBrxRpfSQMdkFkj-6WBlbXxYmKr5skDFQIEmWK2HrkkGP3f-E4-rP-GgX4l1vuIJ0nGfK4OlpoYfxeGqCW3JWxclA9WwAd=w1978-h1318-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Grandpa makes an appearance! (Building A, Director Sato Shinki)\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grandpa makes an appearance! (Building A, Director Sato Shinki)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One day, the old man planted turnip seeds in his field.<br \/>\nGrandpa: &quot;It will grow into a sweet, big, delicious turnip.&quot;<br \/>\nThe turnips were carefully cared for and nurtured every day, and they grew big and beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>Grandpa: &quot;Today is Christmas. Shall I make this turnip into pickles?&quot;<\/p>\n<p>The old man tries to pull out the turnip.<br \/>\n&quot;Here we go, here we go,&quot; the turnip said, not budging.<br \/>\n&quot;Grandma,&quot; the grandfather called to the grandmother.<br \/>\n&quot;Can you help me?&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;Go ahead, go ahead,&quot; but the turnip won&#039;t come out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipPW66vvFChDm_1yIUGBVbgciEs0n-dBe2_ndeA?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOTI0SmhfXy1de3JNtAgQFZWpCxHYv_zuwfoCh9ikzv6TXsKIzxkClpzD45Vu34inX-nutlRkGBdSssMXcznbn2McILzgvfmaIT2vy3SYkPqjzNYIVcdfDLFn3dsZ_oDcSIuOjxG9Gg9Wtl8SSZ38Mk=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Granny, can you help me?\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Granny, can you help me?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The grandfather called Santa Claus.<br \/>\n&quot;Pull it up, pull it out,&quot; but the turnip still wouldn&#039;t come out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipOyuZgr_IhnyLxUoieyaU7Pzj5i3DQwh3ip-Ac?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP20z9gKUvzNwQ5l2X017zpf6Sb_DPZfwlU0qJB_KKVQu72xIjQbi05LMPV8zftvrfdbB5BGzAowQGUpte4Ca-w6PBfXINL2jRczq9KSpSHi-qsYWUeQGfpJR6T-oGwg86JCGWlAeaJLAWu_eFf-E-9=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"I called Santa Claus!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I called Santa Claus!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The grandfather called out, &quot;Chiyoko-san.&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;Pull it up, pull it out,&quot; but the turnip still wouldn&#039;t come out.<\/p>\n<p>The old man called the reindeer.<br \/>\n&quot;Pull it up, pull it out,&quot; but the turnip still wouldn&#039;t come out.<\/p>\n<p>The grandfather called out, &quot;Mitsuo-san.&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;Pull it up, pull it out,&quot; but the turnip still wouldn&#039;t come out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipP-zf0mvSiU4_NkdaJh_RoiRChe1CwQ0ypgUME?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczO8Iewkhs1yqbq1W-Z3Af3U0YU1CSxye46jIG8H076nEymeYlyryrKKLNpAf0VO3KVpOX2bGXpo5bWru0SbPhzNAwEGX-WIZ1qnTKSD79Gfk2PS71V_gHIjdpynqxm6Bg0zKfI64jfl2zJnwXCkmlco=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"We called Chiyoko, the reindeer, and Mitsuo!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">We called Chiyoko, the reindeer, and Mitsuo!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The grandfather called out, &quot;Kiriko-san.&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;Kiriko-san, do your best! Come on over!&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;Pull it up, pull it out,&quot; but the turnip still wouldn&#039;t come out.<\/p>\n<p>The grandfather called out, &quot;Yohko-san.&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;Pull it up, pull it out,&quot; but the turnip still wouldn&#039;t come out.<\/p>\n<p>The grandfather called Chairman Fujii.<br \/>\n&quot;Pull it up, pull it out,&quot; but the turnip still wouldn&#039;t come out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipMlilD00zT8igezZ4Itn86g2Bnms_KTp8Zl4-k?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczN1zPchhZjWv7GQcvDXBsyajAkSP0ddsffI9ARI9jt0_6a-dFlD9RlAD3NgTyRsCzUywuyszBiaOH-Sl0pOxzcOgDAZ1EtYlVQoFCidM9j9Gw78V0J_HrAYRpxiesR9jGCY5Qndt1iNOezTQDtxMVaz=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"I called the chairman!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">I called the chairman!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The old man called out, &quot;Mie-san.&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;Pull it up, pull it out,&quot; but the turnip still wouldn&#039;t come out.<\/p>\n<p>The grandfather called out, &quot;Toshie-san.&quot;<br \/>\n&quot;There you go! Pull it out, pull it out!&quot; The big turnip was finally pulled out.<\/p>\n<p>We made the large turnips into pickles and enjoyed eating them together.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipOtkbXHfLfZItz1GGLGW4K10NSkdMutJx1QCdc?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOihxa3dcjc1ZpksC3TJ34YzkN-jS7bW_HFUPAfOU_lDrT4aHXbK8BIfoqr9Nw_UNSGuHoz__qEKu6ZrTWq-Gt0X-JPNwdOcL15SamVDGDAZKi1kGxZsgmRz0zzhypCQ59HY6VZfyaUHifB_Xyl6AEO=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"The big turnip has finally been pulled out!!!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The big turnip has finally been pulled out!!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Freshly picked turnip pickles<\/h4>\n<p>After this, everyone was given a delicious pickled turnip as a gift.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipNRr65FAYncuGvnlg0EdDNiaspPCmU8IPPWXHU?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNsUOrm9bWetW5q5oObjiGkisu8tpHWpVhhCR06oo0pS_Ac1B1E_mOz8wME3NGE7mYUTafxICtv44y5mz52_4i7w_l-kZd57Uouo6gBitDVEdL-9dW45fkN5QnyfleMuZVEVWjNPpGi5nxoeuG99Zwc=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Give away pickled turnips!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Give away pickled turnips!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipPoJTUkgP21H3jt1G-OaK57004YSqdtVDzv1k4?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPdcrhhjgJaXLTLqm06tHaL8kK_0iFOEJF8XBdK0YU1K6HvZC64TVQnC0DG8YIe8g_CL4wsrK_rGmvr41BOXw0rP1KilDIKZQEvS0IE3XJxfVGRj4VWACv2zxcsstllAKZSfB6jxqJGaltXbWBxx5PI=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"One plate for everyone!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">One plate for everyone!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipNxItBTuBlJC8m3GpFgtYgQwkyeopji7jcL-sE?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNm5cG1p7s0pwJZTQUJC0p03RbwbW8CCY69ULXDHnz-H7yRmbbDGX8yIRyEzYYC_dYYOwDhEFlyh7Q2_ne-VGXCIe16aE-nqOr4FpLyZuEEl-S7T8YfIk37yurptzHfS70-_5gf05YyEljoHEvq3paJ=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"It turned out to be delicious turnip pickles!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It turned out to be delicious turnip pickles!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Hula dance group &quot;Pilinalua Hula Lokelanichippubetsu&quot; from Chipubetsu Town<\/h3>\n<p>&quot;I hope you can experience the everlasting summer atmosphere,&quot; said representative Chiyomi Tomura in her opening remarks. The group consists of eight adults and four children, and has been active for about 10 years.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Movie: Hula Girls &quot;Rainbow&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>The graceful dance of hula and its soothing melodies will carry the breeze and scents of Hawaii with you.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipMe9E9wF5lBkPzCT7uduPHCEh9qe2NivLFoiJo?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczN96HkAIQxh1nhKteI_Hgi9FkTsfsBDQZXuyvhGEaXKrbI05mYGJsBIQtOc4JOXhygbW4BuEswgDGEeIJbwLTnpH39AC1B-jB8EbjOt3YJhYCRmtptTUO5qultB-maJzf9k2yCsLj3n1n3QSgmV9eFN=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Movie Hula Girls &quot;Rainbow&quot;\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Movie Hula Girls &quot;Rainbow&quot;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>2. Collaboration with Misora Hibari on &quot;Ai San San&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>The super folk singer&#039;s singing and hula dancing combine to create a wonderful harmony.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipPwF6X3TXWc7Ak2PYhvcU33uQqxc54WduXBbgM?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczN1WIMp1v_mB61N77CoKCgl_kiWBKxXjeosklfpERuZDRD37u6GlAyb-Cnsg-UKXXqBCaPrqtkN5VX_axKL5_--l15A5_p-n_wVuoc8DpRUB_fQujQdCiG_xDF-DYkJkEffHGQmayktUpChbb_oDaWe=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"A collaboration of Misora Hibari&#039;s &quot;Ai San San&quot; singing and hula dancing!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A collaboration of Misora Hibari&#039;s &quot;Ai San San&quot; singing and hula dancing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>3. &quot;Ku\u02bbu Leo Aloha&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>A song praising the hula dancers who dance beautifully to the accompaniment of the vocals.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Ku Leo Aloha&quot; means &quot;Voice of Love&quot; and is a love song between a musician and a hula dancer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipO2js-h3hplmGj6rwnVlZeQr5WwzaFrDn4S6Sg?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMsC970yftknVa7tr009C3OUM4QKcOj4R3bnb802lrJNJJUouExVVoAf_4qUfJ_a7ZX8ZnFCglGhM6hLuuoruihOhvb4nCuf12QOKUIvw41rNpI8PoCmFBa281LLgWM-s4rO2s_d6P2VOqiQpIGIIX2=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"&quot;Ku\u02bbu Leo Aloha&quot;\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">&quot;Ku\u02bbu Leo Aloha&quot;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Super folk singer from Chishibetsu Town<\/h3>\n<p>I am enchanted by the gentle, tender singing voice.<\/p>\n<h4>1. &quot;Blue Mountains&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>Everyone together!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipPRzk-fz6ITM6oaSZmRO746KThPIbo6WSKMFSE?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPrKi4za0Ch5bUzYd7m7RJ0LsC7xJcEozRK61YPXKhSBEiT_K3QwAqQ56z8nQj40HRf5jUYs0EOjqAuXFhTWXalGmvVPXigxoDnEbGqZGejhdbKr-ZQiYMlKAWzVrouUZ8Kw7YMfnueSytYWkeeV9A5=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"&quot;Blue Mountains&quot; everyone together!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">&quot;Blue Mountains&quot; everyone together!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipM3Ed-3rjEjZikk7D0773DBIGMMqk6JvllIedk?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPbcAhEhfvlCAv4LvLBPT9pctylPy2M5WAVKwau938S2i0GCK9KVYiVTJpps2f7sBe9a_TSNTU9n-8OE22V-Y-z9EYJmnRCF7WNJ_Vctyyr_kFVIU3JwNgYfpAF0t_kKMTxLOzRcGBbYsCD1PlGTtQr=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Everyone, please sing along while looking at the lyrics!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Everyone, please sing along while looking at the lyrics!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>2. &quot;Tokyo Boogie Woogie&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>A song that will brighten up Japan! Let&#039;s all get excited!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipNAe78_h5siDF9_gKEpsJg0YxMe38zObvyXYzQ?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNA1tfOqOxvEFSno6eagn13tnXGRdeA8jArpwR-emEI4vmBQ88-XzANoth97U03o77QIVSGu-5D4vTu8-Gsv5ibbdYBuYvV0kpRkevM1lvRXjmBVKZVRwJD-iqnkrt-3ZsSnGiEFTFHOIkd7kbrB8PO=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"The &quot;Tokyo Boogie Woogie&quot; staff are also there to support you!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The &quot;Tokyo Boogie Woogie&quot; staff are also there to support you!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>3. Kiyoshi Hikawa&#039;s &quot;Zundoko Bushi&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>This song is the theme song for the Aomizu Group Home &quot;Respect&quot;!<br \/>\nEveryone had fun waving their handmade sparkly batons along to the music!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipMlxZH6EtwbRVxts3QLrscIVUk9SkGArIfV7XQ?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPLuBuBHHuG6FNtv7UzPCdXzD0CExpcEVMP4UbgRZxanV0cHQozeGdEdecxrcY4JhzMT1eIYIdF84GrBb0pOmVYpq96vSIW1fU8jzk5wQfEswjCikMur-dPEeFnOhRoP5FSU141jzlzi65CjGZG3m1P=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"&quot;Zundoko Bushi&quot; - Wave your sparkling batons and get into the groove!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">&quot;Zundoko Bushi&quot; - Wave your sparkling batons and get into the groove!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>4. &quot;Silent Night&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>Christmas melody.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipNT4wkv0pPnDtxVv5MvLbw9C_LVzjOA0W3aJkU?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPFOdRaJv2JDReoVE9rdgoci7Q2OE_k4gAao8jNxKkn4Mf14UN6IG9cD40ZpxUrXvmQJF1vZe0PLWFI8UYDe7L1vDKLgU5iPJtchoXxpBI31_bIjc7Q5vcJXjnseGiDalokx2ckKhb2qw5sWKNW57En=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"&quot;Silent Night&quot; To the tune of Silent Night...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">&quot;Silent Night&quot; To the tune of Silent Night...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>5. &quot;Santa Claus in a Hurry&quot;<\/h4>\n<h4>6. &quot;Let&#039;s Look Up and Walk&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>Let&#039;s clap and sing together!<\/p>\n<h4>7. Misora Hibari &quot;Bright Red Sun&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>Back-up dancers appear!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipM-hKmHVAP9BRECEHBpW8IEbm95R-5WzFJEmbw?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOPbQfDjsUNALUNs2TsdHAhWKn0OcY7gFUrH-Y0S6BXNTxHeeiVX7rP_uoaTg6YuG_4aGHAO4E7sLtizooVvv4bPk8I7-CvTbeHJhPr6D4clWxPxVIktAlfhUluMj9SOU08-UDlX9YYboRDT_Ko8CuK=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Back-up dancers appear!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Back-up dancers appear!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipONwg35vfRip9HI-cCCkCxHD67HIG3EIuPoZUc?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczMNcVxxXnM8EaA0RRU7Q-qj2jR1oQRIzngyBDFu-04nurFi3NiaTqoZTnfq-oskx7hCZ9K18rABNWAgYSfobMXTUO6m-dkkbu4n1zuBC2I_zCCPAxys9iTmDyM-LPSbfulo-Cvpc_wjdu8xq0vfe19C=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"In a bright red dress!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">In a bright red dress!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipO6-Vm47wvex8kkkCHHFO_J03-gUSAo_UD7mec?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczP15m8YkjxtEm1JBP1oVt8w8nQAd4KVP4Tcep72IHqJdvOidf0iwrqq5HbD3_kHaJfUNefAgP8IVEDPFQkx6NvcuxbAPjMBQtBev5gLfkMMklKg34ZhBXVDTknpep_1DcvnKEeDIiaAqhN6VUI-qbCd=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Dance with enthusiasm...\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dance with enthusiasm...<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>8. Encore song: Hibari Misora &quot;Like the Flow of a River&quot;<\/h4>\n<p>Things have heated up, so let&#039;s finish with a slow song!!!<\/p>\n<h3>Greetings from Building B Director Satoshi Domae<\/h3>\n<p>&quot;Today was the best Christmas party ever!<br \/>\n&quot;Please give a big round of applause to the folk singer and hula dancers! Thank you very much!&quot; said facility director Domae Satoshi.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipP7SGZKLHYORbxEosHLTiVRHdkysTWDg3NQlt0?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczPXFq41zyyFFQYRr7djWEwEHaNHZord-ZxyVvoc2-ycVzHr4HWvt7rcFeo-oB-_0WzrwbIVaVfliFPzVfxLrKoAS1vt6mpZQJTLuDnBREvQ9igs59B6h5peNSTvRqfu3ifBt8aZYaYUhR6vhAZl2Brw=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"It was the most fun Christmas party!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It was the most fun Christmas party!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipOKIlcaXVzjMGrzYuYrsO68MTS9cIpfEbITnP4?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczNuZ91Z8J33i8v7L-POccpMtNlw7GGvbgQcSW61OKYyK0t15uXnnHgBCTeJsreRFytMT505bDfPgRoJBPCoOfejv_HewhZExdEezBJJ1gCjQ86U6eH5NMTbRQy_9wKNStp70ZkhM-ahHJx49aNWa9ih=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Thank you everyone!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thank you everyone!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It was a joyful Christmas filled with kindness, as the staff cared for and gently supported the residents!<\/p>\n<p>With boundless love, gratitude, and prayers, we held a Christmas party at the wonderful group home, Hekisui &quot;Respect,&quot; where smiles abound and everyone can share in a peaceful, heartwarming atmosphere and joy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipPiWeiRVkE3rpu5FGv8r3YB3Aas_e3EXZtSVw4?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczM5whEFcQnthk8LKfco0miMbQQhd6u3OmUoYpsujm6al1liCqZh1HNYrq3ddhlL_pXtmrTzv4BrzH-1tYLBa91jmoT_8h90bb9LnGFFitI1AROK2WMgDyZ2zb_QflJ0-DyXx3H75ao2qX26C8ZhnOsr=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"Lovely Christmas decorations!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lovely Christmas decorations!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photos.google.com\/share\/AF1QipPIn7m1BK6ztImBWSnFJEVH59i0kyWYeZAQ51N2H5ernMifAXLwqpP_ZkY1HGu_3A\/photo\/AF1QipNkoIwZMlVD3UqEzOKK-5cEHrbW6qgJBukTzIM?key=bEdJVlJ4QkQ2bF96Sjh2QkJSYk9pWWNoTW9sb19n\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pw\/AP1GczOCrI-YMVn0DlgC_y-VoDMuD83pGi7HAWWSkFAsKLZoV4bWxM_rLi68hqfzuXD7evznxlIjHJOV4GvlSXQZzIfSRXWD2S32z2q69ABx3eHVhN0CORAzODUfH6FxzI-sroOHzjhryU-UwTvUogCN1Er-=w2000-h1333-s-no-gm?authuser=0\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" alt=\"With gratitude for this exciting and joyful holy Christmas party!\" class=\"size-full\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">With gratitude for this exciting and joyful holy Christmas party!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>YouTube videos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe title=\"Christmas Party 2024 (Hekisui Group Home for Dementia Elderly) - A time filled with smiles and a warm, peaceful atmosphere.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/reIZnQ-HPWY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" 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