2020-06-23 Senior Summer Classes Registration -- press release js

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Roy Takemoto Managing Director Harry Kim Mayor Barbara J. Kossow Deputy Managing Director County of Hawai‘i Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 (808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 June 23, 2020 NEWS RELEASE County of Hawai‘i Announces Modified Seniors’ Summer Recreation Classes Registration The County of Hawai‘i invites all persons 55 years of age or older to register for the summer session of senior recreation classes provided by the Elderly Activities Division of the Department of Parks and Recreation. To provide participants with a safe and enjoyable session in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a few changes this year including reduced class sizes, limited class offerings, and safety requirements to protect the health of participants, instructors and County staff. Classes, such as sewing, ukulele, bonsai, ceramics, various types of dance and exercise and others will be offered in Hilo, Puna/Ka‘ū and West Hawai‘i beginning the week of July 6 running through the week of September 7. Information on classes being offered this session may be found at Kamanā Senior Center, Kea‘au Community Center, the Department of Parks and Recreation’s office at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center and online via the “Modified Summer Classes” link on the following webpage: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and- recreation/elderly-activities (Control +Click to access link.) Classes are limited to one class per person and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Late registrations will not be accepted. Only one registration form will be accepted per person. Registration will be taken at the following locations only for the classes being held in the respective geographic areas:  Puna/Ka‘ū classes: Kea‘au Community Center at 16-186 Pili Mua Street Thursday, June 25 at 8 a.m. to noon  West Hawai‘i classes: West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Building B at 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy Thursday, June 25 @ 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.