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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (July - September 2019)Elderly Activities Division's Kupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors Vol. 21 No. 3 July-September 2019 RSVP: Blood Drives: Kailua LDS Church, July 5 Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale, Hilo, July 18 Waimea LDS Church, September 3 EAD: I&A Team District Meetings East Hawai‘i, ADRC, Hilo, July 16 West Hawai‘i, WHCC, Kona, July 17 Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Tournament, Hilo Walter Victor Baseball Complex, July 10 & 11 Hawai‘i State Senior Softball Tournament, Kona Maka‘eo Park, August 6-8 ERS: 3rd Annual Bon Dance Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium July 24 Coordinated Services For the Elderly Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Waimea Community Center, August 23 37th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou September 11 & 12 Senior Training & Employment Program Employ The Older Worker Week September 15-21 Published quarterly by the County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division Information and Assistance Hilo (808) 961-8777 Kona (808) 323-4320 Harry Kim, Mayor, County of Hawai‘i Coordinated Services for the Elderly Coran Kitaoka, EAD Operations.Assistant Director, (808)323-4320 Christine Namahoe-Loo, East Hawai`i (808) 961-8777, Jodie Torres, West Hawai`i (808) 323-4320 Coordinated Services Welcomes New Waimea CSPA, Hilo & Kona CSW III’s Congratulations to our new Community Service Program Assistant of Waimea/Waikoloa Reyn Maeno. Reyn was recently promoted from a CSW III in our Hilo office to CSPA on May 1, 2019. His office is located at the Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center in Waimea. Good Luck and Best Wishes on your newest promotion! On March 18, 2019, CSE welcomed Salena Espejo as the new Community Service Worker III into the Hilo operation. A mother of 3, she enjoys spending time at the beach and with family. With a CNA background, clerical and caregiving skills, Selena’s passion has come full circle. “I love working with the Elderly” she replies! Congratulations and welcome aboard. CSE Kona would like to welcome our newest Community Service Worker III, Randall Doi. He joins us with many years of experience working with people. He has worked for the State’s Judiciary and DHS systems. He enjoys playing sports and working with the Kupuna. Best of Luck Randall! County of Hawai‘i Offers Home Repair Loans The Office of Housing and Community Development is currently accepting applications to its’ Residential Repair Program (RRP). The RRP is a low interest loan program available to eligible low-and moderate-income homeowners who are interested in repairing and improving their primary residence. The RRP loan can be used for, but not limited to, roof repairs, electrical and plumbing work, sewer improvements, termite treatment, repairs to damages caused by termites or wood rot and the installation of a solar water heating system. In addition, it could be used for home modifications to meet the needs of a person with disabilities. Loans range from $2,500 to $25,000 at 3% simple interest. Loan payments are deferred for 15 years, at which time full payment will be due. Applicants 62 years or older or with persons with a disability, may be eligible to have 30% of the principal balance of the loan forgiven at end of the loan period. Applications and program information may be found on-line at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing. For more information or an application packet contact: Kimberly Pacheco Special Programs Coordinator County of Hawai‘i Office of Housing & Community Development Phone: (808) 959-4642 Fax: (808) 959-9308 E-mail: ohcdloans@hawaiicounty.gov Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Companion Recognition Luncheon This year’s Senior Companion Recognition was held at the Imiloa Sky Garden restaurant on May 10, 2019. An in-service training was conducted by T/A Senior Companion Director, Fran Takamiyashiro before the official festivities began with some games, gifts, program certificates and a scrumptious lunch buffet. “Senior Companions” were honored for their dedication, commitment and countless hours in providing In-home Support Services to the frail elderly in need of assistance on a one to one basis to maintain an independent living at home. Mahalo for all that you do. Front L-R: Roann Okamura, Shirley Stillman, Adoracion Agregado, Odetta Peralta, Fran Takamiyashiro, T/A Senior Companion Director, Edith Miller, Jun Ishimine. Back L-R: Junie-Ann Kamoku, Lorrie Akina-Ferguson, Cynthia “Leihua” Malani, Reyn Maeno, Karen Kotaki, Christine Namahoe-Loo, Jodie Torres. CSE Emergency Evacuation Update List CSE is part of the Hawai‘i County Civil Defense response team. As we move into the official hurricane season from June to the end of November, we are updating our evacuation assistance list to be ready to respond and swing into action. If you are in need of transportation assistance in the event of a natural disaster or a Civil Defense emergency, please call our CSE staff at (808) 961-8777 in East Hawai‘i or at (808) 323-4320 in West Hawai‘i to get more information. You may also call the nearest district office for your convenience. Let’s get prepared!!! Kupuna News 3 July-September 2019 For Senior Citizen Identification Cards and Information about CSE Services JULY: 01, Mon. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 02, Tues. Puna Pāhoa Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 08, Mon. Ka‘ū Pāhala Hawai‘i Housing Center 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 08, Mon. Ka‘ū Nā‘ālehu Community Center 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. 08, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawai‘i Building” 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 09, Tues. Waimea Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 09, Tues. Kona Walmart, Kailua-Kona 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. 10, Wed. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 11, Thurs. Kona Keauhou Shopping Center (outside KTA) 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. 12, Fri. Puna Kea‘au Community Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 17, Wed. Honoka‘a Malama Market 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. 26, Fri. Kona Regency at Hualalai 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 31, Wed. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center - Building B 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. AUGUST: 01, Thurs. Kona Yano Hall 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. 02, Wed. Puna Kea‘au Community Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 05, Mon. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 06, Tues. Puna Pāhoa Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 07, Wed. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12, Mon. HOVE St. Jude’s Church 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawai‘i Building” 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 13, Tues. Waimea Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 13, Tues. Kona Walmart, Kailua-Kona 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. 21, Wed. Honoka‘a Malama Market 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. 28, Wed. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center - Building B 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. SEPTEMBER: 03, Tues. Puna Pāhoa Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 04, Wed. Honoka‘a Malama Market 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. 06, Fri. Puna Kea‘au Community Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 09, Mon. Ka‘ū Pāhala Hawai‘i Housing Center 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 09, Mon. Ka‘ū Nā‘ālehu Community Center 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. 09, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawai‘i Building” 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 09, Mon. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 10, Tues. Waimea Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 10, Tues. Kona Walmart, Kailua-Kona 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. 11, Wed. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12, Thurs. Kona Keauhou Shopping Center (outside KTA) 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12, Thurs. Kona Sheraton Keauhou Resort - Kupuna Hula 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 25, Wed. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center - Building B 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. COORDINATED SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY East Hawai‘i Christine Namahoe-Loo, Program Director, (808) 961-8777 Hilo, Cynthia “Leihua” Malani, (808) 961-8777 Kea‘au, Karen Kotaki, (808) 966-5800 Pāhoa, Jeffrey Gaeth, (808) 965-2705 Nā‘ālehu, Terry Saito, (808) 939-2504 Pāhala, Terry Saito, (808) 928-3100 West Hawai‘i Jodie Torres, Program Director, (808) 323-4320 Kona, Junie-Ann Kamoku, (808) 323-4320 Kohala, Jun Ishimine, (808) 889-6502 Waimea, Reyn Maeno, (808) 887-3008 Honoka‘a, Lorrie Akina-Ferguson, (808) 775-7503 Kupuna News 4 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Elderly Recreation Services Iris Higa, Program Director (808) 961-8710 Randell Kokubun, N/S Hilo 961-8710 Onan Masaoka, Puna/Ka‘ū 966-5801 Charlie Brown, West Hawai‘i 323-4340 Half way through the year and it has definitely been a productive! Fun events and activities have kept every-one busy! We look forward to many more successful opportunities to service the senior community. Thank you for participating and supporting our program! For more info please call our offices at: Hilo 961-8710, Kea‘au 966-5801 and Kona 323-4340 for more information about our programs, or visit us online at www.hawaiicounty.gov Casino Day 2019 270 Seniors from around the Island enjoyed a fun filled day of Black Jack, Roulette, Poker, Craps, Wheel of For-tune, & BINGO! It was just like being in VEGAS!!! 5 lucky seniors walked away with prizes for being “BIG WINNERS” at the event. But at the end of the day every senior that attended went home winners!!! Kupuna News 5 July-September 2019 Annual Hawai‘i Senior Karaoke Revue Talented singers from Kamana Senior Center, Kailua-Kona & Maui entertained over 250 spectators in the Annual Karaoke Revue held at Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale. The beautifully decorated stage by Norman Nakano and his crew was the perfect background for the singers. During intermission there was a special performance by Kamana’s Taiko Class. Senior Classes Waikoloa’s newest Zumba Class lead by Renee Morinaka Kamana seniors bid long time Physical Fitness Instructor, Millie Kataoka farewell before she moved to Oahu to live. Millie was a volunteer instructor for over 40 years! Kupuna News 6 Information & Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Club Activities Pana‘ewa Seniors showing off their charm bracelets. Pāpa‘ikou Seniors loving their new accessory. Yano Hall Seniors visit to the Regency at Hualalai. Hakalau Seniors excursion to Buddha’s Cup in Kona. Honauanau Seniors playing ukulele at the Royal Kona Sea Cliff Resort. West Hawai‘i Bowling Social Winners! Waikoloa Seniors visit to Pohakuloa with SGT Major. Hakalau Seniors lei making and bracelet craft. Kupuna News 7 July-September 2019 Senior Events Big Island Senior Golf Tournament Congratulations to all of our winners at this year’s Big Island Senior Golf Tournament and a big MAHALO to Allen Ikawa & Malcolm Murasaki from Big Island Candies for your continued sponsorship of the event! Women 55-64 1st Place: Toni Nakatani 2nd Place: Sally Alapai 3rd Place: Hidy Akina Men 55-64 1st Place: Eric Hoota 2nd Place: Don Hoota 3rd Place: Rendell Hirano Women 65+ 1st Place: Akiko Lundstrom 2nd Place: Irene Silva 3rd Place: Joan Shimoda Men 65+ 1st Place: Garrett Sasaki 2nd Place: Calvin Koga 3rd Place: Robert Itamoto Kupuna News 8 Information & Assistance (808) 961-8777 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Kaui Paleka-Kama, Program Director, (808) 961-8730 Kathleen Azevedo, East Hawai‘i (808) 961-8730, Joy Foster, West Hawai‘i (808) 323-4333 2019 Recognition Luncheons "Ke Ola Maika`i No Na Kupuna" Well Being for Seniors RSVP’s annual Recognition Luncheons were held on February 28th for the Nā‘ālehu, Pāhala, Hāmākua, Puna, North Hilo, Rural South Hilo & Ke Ola Pono No Nā Kūpuna at Nani Mau Gardens, March 29th for HOVE, North & South Kohala, North & South Kona at the Old Kona Airport Events Pavilion and on April 18th for Hilo Town at Nani Mau Gardens. MAHALO for the fabulous pre-entertainment music and dance! Ke Ola Pono No Nā Kūpuna Lokelani Dahl & Reginald Davis Ray Peralta SPECIAL MAHALO to all those that took time out of their busy schedule to honor the RSVP volunteers! And to those who donated prizes, time and ALOHA to make all of these events so successful!! Mayor Harry Kim, Man. Dir. Wil Okabe, Dep. Man. Dir. Barbara Kossow. HCOA-Dr. Kimo Alameda, Debbie Wills, Horace Farr, Council members Rebecca Villegas & Maile David. P&R-Dir. Roxcie Waltjen, Dep. Dir. Maurice Messina, EAD Oper. Dir. Roann Okamura. Ilihia Gionson (for Representative Tulsi Gabbard), Robbie Robertson & Michael Zola (for Senator Brian Schatz), Council members Ashley Kierkiewicz & Karen Eoff. HANK YOU! ~Mark & Candy Mattos & Staff - Coconut Grill ~EAD Staff ~Photographers: Lee Hasebe, Tad Humble, Akinori Imai & Evelyn Togashi ~PA: Jeff Gaeth ~Entertainers: Ke Ola Pono No Nā Kūpuna, Reginald Davis & Lokilani Dahl, Ray Peralta, Kahulanui & D.D. & the High Rollers ~Donations: RSVP Advisory Council, Rowena Tique-Kona Adult Day Center, Barbara Kossow, George & Shirley Ito, Hale Anuenue, Dr. & Mrs. Mitchell, Patrick Toal-Alzheimer’s Association, Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Murray But most especially, MAHALO NUI LOA to all the VOLUNTEERS! Kupuna News 9 July-September 2019 Nā‘ālehu, Pāhala, Hāmākua, Puna, North Hilo, Rural South Hilo & Ke Ola Pono No Nā Kūpuna 5 Years: Roann Okamura-EAD Dir., THOMAS KIYOJIMA & Roxcie Waltjen-P & R Dir. 10 Years: L-R back: PRUDENCIO TAYAMEN, GARY AYRES JR, MAY FUKUI, EUNICE HASHIMOTO, RODRIGO PERALTA, Roann Okamura-EAD Dir., VIVIAN PASCUBILIO, NICASO VALLEDOR Front: CAROLINE JAVAR, LOUISE OLIVEIRA, FELICIDAD WAMIL 15 Years: L-R: BEATRICE CABRAL, JOHN DE CONTE, MARY ANN DELA CRUZ, LAURETA KA‘AWALOA, JOSEPHINE KINI, GEORGE & DELLA MATSUBARA, ALBERT OTTO, Roann Okamura-EAD Dir. & Roxcie Waltjen-P & R Dir. 20 Years: L-R: Roann Okamura-EAD Dir., LEONIE POY, IRENE KOHARA, JOSEPH AH CHOY, Roxie Waltjen-P & R Dir. 25 Years: Roann Okamura-EAD Dir., LILLIAN ARATANI & Roxcie Waltjen-P & R Dir. 30 Years: OVER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE!!! Ilihia Gioson (representing Tulsi Gabbard), Roann Okamura-EAD Dir., TOMOE (VIOLET) OKETANI, Roxcie Waltjen-P & R Dir. & Wil Okabe-Managing Dir. Dancin' to the rockin' sounds of DD and the High Rollers! Kupuna News 10 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 HOVE, North & South Kohala, North & South Kona 5 Years: Roann Okamura-EAD Dir., DIANE PUOU, DARLETTE MIGUEL, BARBARA KREKELER & STUART MURRAY 10 Years: Maurice Messina-P & R Dep. Dir., ARLENE ARAKI, LUCIA SUMIC, DORA CARAVALHO, VIRGINIA HALLIDAY, EILEEN MENA, JUDY ELMORE & LIZ MIHELICH 15 Years: EDNA WATANABE & SALVACION CASTILLO, Joy Foster-CSPA WHI, Roann Okamura-EAD Dir. & Barbara Kossow-Dep. Managing Dir. 20 Years: BEVERLY AIKELE, PAT LEWI, EMILY DEWITT & NORMA CORNELIO 25 Years: PATRICIA HOPE & ELAINE LOO 30 Years: Councilmembers Maile David & Rebecca Villegas, Maurice Messina-P & R Dep. Dir., Councilmember Karen Eoff, GLADYS NANBU, Roann Okamura-EAD Dir., Barbara Kossow-Dep. Managing Dir. & Iliahi Gionson (Representative Tulsi Gabbard) Kahulanui MEET “KONA LUCKY” RSVP’s Volunteer Service Dog Kona Lucky volunteers at the Life Care Center of Kona, Kona Community Hospital and Regency at Hualalai. Kupuna News 11 July-September 2019 HILO TOWN 5 Years: L-R: Pat Arima, Roberta Cartwright, Diana Miyaji, Cynthia Niimi & Rachel Yamashita 10 Years: L-R: Carl Barash, Sharon Higashida, Janice Ohara, Lorraine Hora, Isabella Miyashita, Ronald Hora, Lurlyne Paleka-Kama (RSVP Prog. Dir.), Nathan Suganuma, Eva Nishina, Trudy Ozaki, Kapoliokealoha Miller, Gerald Otomo & Anna Toma 15 Years: L-R: Vicky Calica, Josephine Cox, Emileen Kawamura, June Knell, Marie Kuramoto, Mary Jane Pele-Holani, Stanley Toyama & Horace Farr (HCOA) 20 Years: L-R: Beatrice Iwamoto, Millie Kataoka & Helen Matsui 25 Years: L-R: Alice Andagan, Shimomi Araujo & Michiko Ryan OVER 25 YEARS Bea Isemoto, Annie Aoki & Hisae Masaki OVER 30 YEARS Kaui Paleka-Kama (Prog. Dir.-RSVP), Helen Young, Virginia Maeda, Dorothy Williams, Horace Farr (HCOA) & Kathleen Azevedo (CSPA EHI) Kupuna News 12 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Nutrition Program Highlights Carla Carpenter Kabalis, Program Director, (808) 961-8726 Michael Au, Community Service Program Assistant II, (808) 961-8726 Meet our new nutrition staff COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER III’S AND Home delivered meals worker Lovely Simonson, our Clerk III is now our Home Delivered Meals Worker. CSW III Janet George Pāhoa Nutrition CSW III Bronwyn Powers Captain Cook Nutrition Kupuna News 11 July-September 2019 Pa`auilo & Nutrition Staff has lunch at Jodo... Kealakekua Nutrition Has fun singing, playing ukulele, and doing art. Pāpa‘aloa Nutrition Enjoys making crafts and playing hanafuda. Waimea Nutrition Visits the Strawberry Farm in Waimea. Kupuna News 14 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Training & Employment Program Mark Kunzer, Program Director (808) 961-8750 HERE'S THE NEWS SENIORS IN TRAINING The Senior Training & Employment Program (STEP) assists eligible, unemployed, low-income job seekers age 55 and over in getting temporary but current work experience. PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY -Must be 55 years or older and unemployed at the time applying for enrollment. -Must meet low-income federal guidelines. -Must be a resident of the County of Hawai‘i. Pictured above is STEP Enrollee, Ms. Marybeth Rank and her on the job training Supervisor, Jay. Marybeth is doing her STEP Training at The Boys & Girls Club, Hilo as a Kitchen Helper. She is learning about the many responsibilities of working in a kitchen and helping The Boys & Girls Club supplement the food nutrition for our keikis by serving them healthy snacks and healthy meals. On April 4, 2019 Host Agency Supervisors and STEP Enrollee’s participated in a First Aid/CPR/AED Training instructed by Safety Specialist, Doug McCormick. This basic level first aid training program is designed to give individuals knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Pictured above front row, Pāhoa Nutrition CSW, Janet George, STEP Enrollee, George Poai, Pana‘ewa Zoo Caretaker, Lorna Tsue, STEP Enrollee, Wayne Braden. Second row, CPR Instructor, Doug McComrick and STEP Enrollee, Albert Pacheco. County of Hawai‘i Parks & Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Senior Training & Employment Program 1055 Kino‘ole Street, Suite 107, Hilo, HI 96720 Telephone: (808) 961-8750 Fax: (808) 961-8752 E-mail: senioremployment@hawaiicounty.gov Kupuna News 15 July-September 2019 Coordinated Services for the Elderly CSW III’s (961-8777 Hilo & 323-4320 Kona) Roann Okamura, EAD Director Coran Kitaoka, EAD Operations Assistant Director Salena Espejo, Hilo Wendy Souza, Hilo Vacant, Hilo Randall Doi, Kona Nadeen “Tiki” Kahananui, Kona Terry Terada, Kona Hawai‘i County Nutrition Program CSW III’s (961-8726 Hilo) Maureen Denning, Hilo Kanoe Lee, Pepe‘ekeo Jessie Rodrigues, Pa‘auilo Cyd Shiroma, Papa‘aloa Catherine Luthe, Honoka‘a Mildred “Healani” Ome, Waimea Renee Gonsalves, Kohala Vacant, Holualoa Helen Lindsey, Kealakekua Tereza Anderson, Ocean View Julie Ann Pasquale, Pahala Charline Blanco, Na‘alehu Adelaide Velasco, Kea‘au Janet George, Pahoa CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY 5: RSVP: Blood Drive Kona Kailua LDS Church, 7:15 a.m.–1:45 p.m. Joy Foster, (808) 323-4333 8: ERS: Summer Classes Begin (July 8 to September 13) Hilo (808) 961-8710 Kea‘au (808) 966-5801 Kona (808) 322-4340 10-11: ERS: 45th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Tournament Walter Victor Baseball Complex Randell Kokubun, (808) 961-8710 16: EAD: I&A District Team Meetings East Hawai‘i ADRC Training Room, Hilo, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Covers Hāmākua through Ocean View districts CSE Hilo, (808) 961-8777 17: EAD: I&A District Team Meetings West Hawai‘i WHCC County Council Conference Room, Bldg. A, Kona 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Covers North/South Kohala through South Kona districts CSE Kona, (808) 323-4320 18: RSVP: Blood Drive Hilo Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Kathleen Azevedo, (808) 961-8730 24: ERS: 3rd Annual Bon Dance Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Iris Higa, (808) 961-8710 AUGUST 6-8: 44th Annual Hawai‘i State Senior Citizens Softball Tournament, Makae‘o Park, Kona, Coaches meeting 8/5/19, 5 p.m., Randell Kokubun, (808) 961-8710 16: STATEHOOD DAY HOLIDAY 23: CSE: Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Waimea Community Center, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Jodie Torres, 323-4320 Christine Namahoe-Loo, 961-8777 SEPTEMBER 2: LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 3: RSVP: Blood Drive Waimea Waimea LDS Church, Joy Foster, (808) 323-4333 11-12: ERS: 37th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Charlie Brown, (808) 323-4340 Iris Higa, (808) 961-8710 15-21: STEP: Employ The Older Worker Week Mark Kunzer, (808) 961-8750 30: ERS: Fall Class Registration Begin Fall Classes Begin September 30 to December 6 Hilo (808) 961-8710 Kea‘au (808) 966-5801 Kona (808) 322-4340 The County of Hawai‘i does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs or activities. Should you require any special needs, contact the respective program at least 10 days prior to the event. If you are unable to provide the advance notice, the Elderly Activities Division staff will attempt to make a reasonable accommodation to satisfy the request as long as it does not impose an undue hardship.