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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (January-July 2023)elderly Activities Divisio111'-u, u.na.-l'-N,' -w ' - y , A MA,AZINTE- FOR AND ABOUT .HAWAV I' S SENIORS VoJ: 23 fro.' 1 A January -July 2023 ,� f � 1L_ I ?' 'c +^ T mown Hawaii Kupuna Softball Tournament Kona Maka`eo Ball Fields, July 12-13 State Senior Citizen Softball Tournament Maui, August 1-4 EAD I&A District Meeting Hilo ADRC Training Room, July 28 Bon Dance, Edith Kanaka`ole Tennis Stadium, Hilo, August 23 Akamai Living Health Fair Hilo Civic, October 20 r PER Pw x. P r ^' � F • 1 �_ �44 � z n N� �y W J yAN t r, :L. ... Hawaii County RSVP Volunteers Coordinated Services Senior Transportation Nutrition Program Serving Our Community Your Direct Link to Services and Benefits Published quarterly by the Information and Assistance ' County ofHawai`i Hilo (808) 961-8777a riPw%} Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division Kona (808) 323-4320 Mitch Roth Mayor, County of Hawaii ', '��Elden Act:ivities,,Division .: Roann Okamura, EAD Operations Director, (808) 961-8708 NOMML ALI 11, �.r' iilwiff- r'"— r61npr I:1/_11© Yes, EAD is open and so grateful that the COVID-19 Pandemic is behind us! May 2020 to June 2022 our lives were on hold as we experienced the fallout of the world pandemic. EAD never stopped working, instead we worked together as one team to serve our seniors. The EAD Emergency Meal Plan was developed to provide homebound seniors with five weekly meals. Essential transportation was provided and most importantly assurance checks were done for the wellbeing of the seniors whose lives were that of seclusion. A BIG MAHALO to the dedicated EAD Staff! The programs were modified as the pandemic tapered off as the fear made a few skeptical to resume life without some safety measures. Those who chose to come back were so happy! Today, we are fully open and operating and there is a feeling of renewal and happiness to get our lives back! 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit The symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity. A YEAR OF HOPE! So grateful WE ARE OPEN! Roann- 1 "Gratitude is the new attitude!" Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 a = 1 "Gratitude is the new attitude!" Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 ... jw., a \'� \ `meq �,, c?•. e' - �� uoor ld 96' dinate Coran Kitaoka, EAD Operation's Assistant Director, (808) 323-4320 Leihua Malani T/A, East Hawaii (808) 961-8777; Kathi-Lynn Kam, West Hawaii (808) 3233.20. CSE Promoted and Newly Hired Employees ' Congratulations to Kathi-Lynn Kam who was recently promoted to Program Director III for West Hawaii. Previously, Kathi worked as a Program Director II for the Elderly Recreation Services Program in West Hawaii. Kathi is looking forward to transitioning into her new role and continuing to support and care for the kupuna. Congratulations to Nadine Dela Cruz on her recent promotion to Account Clerk. Nadine has spent the last seven years assisting the Coordinated Services Program as a Clerk III in Hilo. She is a proud mother of two who enjoys spending quality time with her family on weekends. lkAloha everyone, I am Damien Mercado. I have lived in Hawaii my whole life, and a proud graduate of Pahoa High School class of 2016. I am a father of two beautiful girls. Previously worked at Easter Seals Hawaii as a Caregiver to mentally and physically disabled children and adults. I enjoy meet- ing and getting to know everyone while working here in Hilo. We would like to congratulate Damien on his recent promotion to Community Service Worker III in Hilo! dtChioke Ka`uhane, lives in Orchidland Estates where she raises chickens, goats, and other farm animals with her family. Chioke majored in Cultural Anthropology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She looks forward to meeting the kupuna and being a part of Coordinated Services in Hilo. Pamela Fabian, I feel privileged to be joining the Coordinated Services for the Elderly team. Raised in Kahalu`u on Oahu and now Puna is my home since 2008. I am also a Certified Nurses Aid working in private in home care. During my free time I like gardening, fishing, spending time with family and doing DIY projects. With everyone's encouragement, patience and aloha has made me feel so welcomed. Looking forward to meeting and helping the most valuable assets in the community, our Kupuna. We would like to congratulate Jill Sugiyama who was recently promoted to _ the Community Service Program Assistant position in Kona. Jill has over 20 years of experience working at the Kona office and is looking forward in continuing to provide assistance to the kupuna of West Hawaii. Congratulations to Anna Marie Maile" Canario with her recent promotion to the Community Service Program Assistant position in the Puna-Kea`au district. Maile will be providing services and information to the kupuna in the growing community of the Upper Puna district. Tania Leslie joined our CSE Kona team at the end of 2020. She formerly worked at the ARC of Kona for 16 years. She enjoys genealogy, plants, and is a proud Navy mom of 2. Tania was recently promoted to Community Service Worker III in Kona. Congratulations! Alex Kost was born in Chicago, raised on Maui and moved to the Big Island in 1995. I like working on or rebuilding cars, traveling, and eating at good restaurants. Not a fan of hot weather, tasteless food or waking up early. Looking forward to working with the seniors in our community by being a part of Coordinated Services for the Elderly. My name is Bowen Muraoka, born and raised in Hilo, graduated from Hilo High School and attended UNLV for four years receiving my bachelor's degree in Science of Hospitality Management. Working for Coordinated Services for the Elderly gives me a sense of fulfillment and reminds me of taking care of my grandmother, which I very much enj oyed. Kupuna News 3 January -July 2023 Welcome Back After 3 years it is our pleasure to say that we are back up and running. On behalf of our section we would like to thank each and every one of you for your support during the challenging years and for continuing to stay active in the community. Moving forward we are excited to be offering events and activities this year. It is wonderful to see all the seniors back at the clubs, classes and events and having fun. We are honored to be working with all of you and are excited for the upcoming activities. Kupuna News 4 Information & Assistance (808) 961-8777 nawavi lsianu Kupuna Softball Tournament Kupuna News HAPPY DAYS 5 January -July 2023 :�, Retired and, eniar Volunteer Program Kaui Paleka-Kama, Program Director, (808) 961-8730;_ Vacant, East Hawaii (808) 961-8730, Joy Foster, West Hawaii (808) 323-4333 E3=-,A.O TSMI��� HIAC Kupuna Casino Night fundraiser GYOW_t,n&e1_r_ iooz��c(7t Ge Hilo MuniciUal Golf Coul'Se Help with cart attendant duties; help with cleaning, washing and staging the golf carts, and cleaning the clubhouse area. Food Basket Pack food at warehouse for distribution Destination HBO Aloha Ambassadors needed HuMee Palace Help in the Gift Shop and Docent duties Kona Historical Society Assist with Archives, Baker's Assistant at the Sweetbread exhibit and sale, Clerical, and Docent Kupuna News 6 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 r1�. "" � a - Christine Namahoe-Loo, Program Director, (808)961-8726 Katherine Medeiros, Community Service Program Assistant 11, (808) 961-8726 K"e ' ' <. Christine Namahoe-Loo, Nutrition Program Director, officially started her position on May 16, 2023, but was at the helm from September 2021. A dedicated 30 year EAD veteran, this grandma spends her free time at the soccer field or pool cheering her 3 grandsons on! Katherine Medeiros, Community Service Program Assistant II, Meals on Wheels Program, has been working in this position since November 16, 2022. Katherine started her career with EAD during COVID-19 and had a "crash course" to serving seniors with food insecurities. A 30 year veteran at Hawaiian Airlines, she brings her customer service qualities. TiffanySue Camba, recently joined our Nutrition program team as an Account Clerk. She graduated with her Accounting degree from Hawai'i Community College in 2020 and is currently working her way to obtaining her bachelors in Accounting. She was born and raised in Hilo and loves spending quality time with her family and friends. s f , Na'alehu Nutrition Senior Club members a i I 1k, _ - Hilo's Nutrition Senior Club is back at Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Lu'au Hale Kupuna News 7 January -July 2023 a m nn Ka�� ntr W " Coran�Kitaoka -Iris Higa Christine Kaui I,eihua Matani T/A Kathi-L Y E��j at�I s "' • EAD Operations Elderly Recreation, Namahoe-Loo . Paleka-Kama • • ' ,CSE CSE � D Assistant Director NutritioX PrvQQram /RSVP i East Haw `i West Hawai°i �.�. V` iann Udo, NNaOi.�eaz / ' Alrv•a ayares• ♦ . / ' .TiffainySu� Camba " Deidre Dani A�acbunt�Cfeerk' ' , �' CSE Accoun'KClerk ERS•AccoT4nt Clerk , ' HCNP Account Clerk HCNP Clerk Ili • i � Kalen'Koga Shane Miura Cherlyn Koizumi Vacant `� Jean•Andrade Katherine'Medeirois, Noram Director II g Program Director Ij• Program Direptor II program Director II Recreation Aide CSPA II, Nutrition. ER$ Hilo; ERS Hilo PRS Puna/Kau ERS Kona: ERS Hila Carrie Akina*e66son. Anna Marie % Jeffrey Gaeth .Jun Ishimine Reyn Maeno_T/A C'SPA„CSEHamPkual ' ,' ,"'Maile°5 Ca4iario / CSPA, CSEPahpa• ' / CSPA; CSI,Kohafa CSPA, CSF, Hilo • CSPA,CEKea`au ' J � Mildred "HealanP' Ome - Terry Saito ♦ • Ji11"Sugiyama / ' J kbso(er Vacant.' CSPA,*CSE Waimea CSPA, CSE Va`u CSPA, CSCE Kona `C-SPA, RSVP,W.•I1awai'i CSPA, RSVP. E,Hawaii July CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10 ERS Summer Classes Begin July 10 to September 15 12-13 ERS Kupuna Softball Tournament, Kona Maka`eo Ball Fields, Shane Miura 808-933-2759, Roann Okamura 808-961-8708 28 EAD I&A District Team Meetings, ADRC Hilo, Lori Udo 808-961-8708 August 1-3 State Softball Tournament, Maui, Shane Miura 808-933-2759, Roann Okamura 808-961-8708 23 ERS Bon Dance, Edith Kanaka`ole Tennis Stadium, 10:00-1:00 p.m., Cherlyn Koizumi 808-966-5801 September 18 ERS Registration for Fall, Classes Start (October 2 to December 8) October 2 ERS Fall Classes Begin October 2 to December 8 20 ERS Akamai Living Fair Hilo, Hilo Civic Auditorium, 9:30-12:30 p.m., Kalen Koga 808-961-8710 December 18 ERS Class Registration for Winter, Classes Start January 8 to March 15, 2024 The County of Hawaii 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.