HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-24 Senior Summer Classes Registration -- press release -- revisions to Kamana activities schedule -- with attached schedule
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 24, 2020
NEWS RELEASE -- Update to Kamana schedule: Bonsai classes are cancelled;
Exercise classes are on Mondays from 9 a.m.–10 a.m.; not
Monday/Tuesdays 1 p.m.–2 p.m.
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, 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
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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Thursday, June 25 @ 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hilo classes:
Kamanā Senior Center at 127 Kamanā Street
Friday, June 26 at 8 a.m. to noon
The registration for Hilo & Puna/Ka‘ū classes only will be set up for drive-thru services
only. Interested persons are asked to follow all posted signs and heed the direction of
traffic control staff and park in a designated location. Staff will then assist with
registration paperwork at each person’s vehicle. Everyone is asked to remain in their
vehicle.
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
For more information contact the Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities
Division at 961-8710.
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.