Kupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (April - June 2016)

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The Splendor of Christmas County Council Member Valerie Poindexter sponsored an elegant luncheon for over 150 seniors from Pāpa‘ikou, Pepe‘ekeō, Pāpa‘aloa, Pa‘auilo, Laupāhoehoe and Honoka‘a Senior Clubs and Nutrition sites. The program included local entertainer, Augie T who kept the seniors laughing, Kumu Maile Canario dancing hula, and many more great performers. The seniors enjoyed a fun filled day with great company. Tee Up for the Big Island Senior Golf! The Big Island Senior Golf Tournament is back! The tournament co-sponsored by the Big Island Candies Foundation, Waikoloa Kings Course, and the County of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Elderly Activities Division-Special Programs, will be held Friday, May 20 at the Waikoloa Kings Course. This event is open to all Big Island residents aged 55 or older. Residents can enter the tournament as a foursome or individually. The tournament fee is $95 per person which includes greens fees, cart, lunch, and gratuities. Slots are available to the first 140 entrants on a first come first serve basis. Tournament format is 18 holes; low net with an established handicap index as of March 2016, the maximum handicap index is 40. All USGA and special course rules will apply. Golfers will be divided into 4 flights; men and women aged 55-64, and men and women aged 65+. Round-trip transportation from Hilo will be available for $5 per person and will depart from the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. Tournament entry forms will be available beginning March 15th at the West Hawai‘i Elderly Recreation office (West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Bldg. B), Hilo Kamanā Senior Center, Kea‘au Community Center and at the Nā‘ālehu or Waimea Coordinated Services for the Elderly office. Tournament fees must accompany completed registration fees to be confirmed. The deadline for submission of entry forms and payments is April 22, 2016. Completed forms and payments will only be accepted at the West & East Hawai‘i Elderly Recreation offices. For more information call Kelly Hudik at the ERS office in Kona at 323-4340 or Iris Higa in Hilo at 961-8710. Kupuna News 8 Information & Assistance (808) 961-8777