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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (October - December 2011)Elderly Activities Division's Kupuna News A MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT HAWAI`I'S SENIORS Vol. 13 No. 4 October-December 2011 CSE: Volunteer Recognition Luncheon: West Hawai`i, October 27 & East Hawai`i, November 18 Primetime Wellness Fair, Kona, November 10 ERS: Ground Golf: October 28 & November 17 ERS: "Made With Aloha" Hawaiian-Style Arts & Crafts Christmas, Hilo, December 6 ERS: Teacher & Volunteer Recognition, December 8 Published quarterly by the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division Information and Assistance phone (808) 961-8777 William P. Kenoi Mayor, County of Hawai`i Coordinated Services for the Elderly Coran Kitaoka, EAD Deputy Director, (808) 323-4320 Tim Hansen, East Hawai‘i (808) 961-8777, Fran Takamiyashiro, West Hawai‘i (808) 323-4320 CSE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON In appreciation for our volunteers many hours of dedication and service to our Kupunas, CSE is holding our annual volunteer recognition luncheons. West Hawai‘i will hold its luncheon on October 27, 2011 at Yano Hall. The theme for this year’s luncheon is “CSE Volunteers are Heaven Sent”. East Hawai‘i’s luncheon will be held in Hilo on November 18th with the theme of “Volunteers are Priceless”. Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 TAX TIME ALREADY?! Once again CSE and AARP will be teaming up to offer tax preparation services to low income seniors who need help filing their 2011 tax returns. Seniors living in East Hawai‘i can begin calling CSE at 961-8777 to schedule an appointment after January 3, 2012. In West Hawai‘i please call the AARP Tax Assistance program at 334-1212. AARP Tax Aides volunteer their times to offer this important service. Donations are happily accepted and are used to provide food and beverages to the volunteers each day. AARP continues to look for Tax Aide volunteers who can assist seniors with their simple tax returns. All necessary training will be provided for free. If you are interested please call us at 961-8777. MAHALO TO MR. HERBERT IKEDA Mr. Ikeda has been a STEP enrollee stationed at the CSE Hilo office since July 2009. He has been a tremendous help in assisting with the transportation services, standing by and helping seniors in and out of our CSE vehicles. Always full of energy and good cheer, the place just isn’t gonna be the same without you Mr. Ikeda. CSE wishes you all the best in your future endeavors. HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Since the hurricane season is upon us, here are a few tips from a Civil Defense preparedness booklet: A Disaster Supply Kit should include: 7 day supply of water (1 gallon per person, per day) Non-perishable food One change of clothing & shoes Prescription & non-prescription medications One blanket or sleeping bag per person First Aid Kit Battery powered National Weather Radio/portable radio Emergency tools Flashlight & batteries Set of car keys & credit card or cash Special items for elderly, disabled or infants A Shelter Kit should include: First Aid Kit Medication & Prescriptions If needed, baby food & diapers Books, music player w/ headset Toiletries Battery powered radio & cell phone Identification Copies of important papers (such as insurance policies) Cash & credit card Seniors who would like to be placed on the CSE Emergency Evacuation List may call your district CSE office or the Hilo office at 961-8777 or Kona office 323-4320. Kupuna News 3 October-December 2011 SENIORS STILL RIDE FREE ON THE HELE-ON BUS The Hawai‘i County Mass Transit Agency provides public transportation around the island on the Hele-On bus. Recently a $1.00 fare was set for all island-wide scheduled routes. However, if you are a senior with proper ID you can still ride the bus for FREE! CSE issues the Hawai‘i County Senior ID Card for island residents who are 60 years or older. Just stop by any of our offices and let us issue you a new picture senior ID card. You can also check out the senior ID schedule shown to the right for times and locations near you or just call our hotline for more information and assistance at 961-8777. In addition, the Mass Transit Agency also offers a Shared Ride Taxi program which provides door to door transportation for as little as $2.00 within the urbanized area of Hilo and Kona. Call the Mass Transit Agency at 961-8744. SENIOR IDENTIFICATION CARD SCHEDULE OCTOBER 03, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE/Courthouse 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 03, Mon. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 05, Wed. S. Hilo ADRC 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 06, Thurs. Puna Kea‘au Community Center 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 11, Tues. Waimea L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 13, Thurs. Honoka‘a North Hawai‘i Educational Resource Center 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. 14, Fri. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 14, Fri. N. Hilo Pāpa‘aloa Elderly Housing 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 19, Wed. Kona Kealakekua Ranch Center 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 20, Thurs. Honoka‘a North Hawai‘i Educational Resource Center 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. 24, Mon. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 26, Wed. Kona Yano Hall 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 02, Wed. Kona K-Mart, Kailua-Kona 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 02, Wed. S. Hilo ADRC 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 03, Thurs. Puna Pāhoa Neighborhood Center 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 07, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE/Courthouse 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 07, Mon. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 08, Tues. Waimea L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 16, Wed. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 21, Mon. HOVE St. Jude’s Church 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 21, Mon. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 30, Wed. Kona Yano Hall 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. DECEMBER 01, Thurs. Puna Kea‘au Community Center 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 05, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE/Courthouse 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 05, Mon. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 07, Wed. Kona Walmart, Kailua-Kona 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 07, Wed. S. Hilo ADRC 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 08, Thurs. Honoka‘a North Hawai‘i Educational Resource Center 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. 09, Fri. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 16, Fri. N. Hilo Pāpa‘aloa Elderly Housing 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 20, Tues. Waimea L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 28, Wed. Kona Yano Hall 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR MEDICARE OR MEDICARE PROVIDER NETWORK? The State of Hawai‘i has contracted with EverCare and Ohana Healthcare plans to coordinate Medicare and Medicaid services. We thought it might be helpful to provide the contact phone numbers for these two healthcare plans. If you have questions about the services you are receiving please call: EverCare 1-888-980-8728 or Ohana 1-888-846-4262. You can also contact Sage PLUS with questions about your health care plan needs 1-888-875-9229. Candice Papalii Kupuna News 4 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Elderly Recreational Services Special Programs Roann Okamura, Program Director, (808) 961-8710 Nathan Suganuma, N/S Hilo 961-8592, Margaret Yafuso, Puna/Ka‘ū 966-5801, Kelly Hudik, W HI 323-4330 SUMMER FUN! New horizons appear as we enter summer and a new fiscal year. Congratulations to Roann Okamura as she is assigned to fill the EAD Director position as well as taking care of Kamana Senior Center. Elderly Recreation Services and Special Programs are combining staff and duties, but will still bring the events and activities you so enjoy. Just take a look at the sports events, class and club activities that took place during the past few months. More to come with the 29th Annual Kupuna Hula, Ground Golf in Kona and Nā‘ālehu, West Hawai‘i Prime Time Wellness Fair and a Hawaiian-style Christmas event. Mahalo for the great support for our classes, clubs and activities. Call our offices at: Hilo 961-8710, Kea‘au 966-5801 and Kona 323-4330 for more information about our programs or visit us online at co.hawaii.hi.us SUMMER FUN WORKSHOP Fun way to keep your mind sharp and body fit? Answer: Line Dancing A rootin’ tootin’ time at Aunty Sally’s as big Island dancers from Kona to Volcano practiced forty mass dances for our trip to Maui’s 2nd Line Dance Roundup. Thanks to instructors Juanita Allen and Sandy Sumida who lead the workshop. Big Islanders Line Dancers Strutt’in & Stompin’ on Maui Dance! Eat! Dance! Eat! What a way to have fun as 35 Big Island seniors from Hilo, Kea‘au and Volcano joined groups from Honolulu and Maui at the 2nd Maui Line Dance Roundup held at the Kihei Community Center. Kupuna News 5 October - December 2011 Class & Senior Club Happenings... A two-day workshop was held at the Kea‘au Learning Center where 28 students were taught pelt-feather leis from instructor Doreen Henderson. Students Denise Keli‘i Aunty Doreen and BJ Pang Ching are wearing hats adorned with their pelt-feather lei. RYTHYM & LIFE Our Rhythm & Life exercise program has grown with 2 more certified instructors, Ginger Ikeda and Laverne Daimaru, as they performed exercises before President Toyoda, Matsumoto and Saito Sensei of Japan. (L-R) Pres. Toyoda, June Amasaki (Instr), Ginger Ikeda, Matsumoto Sensei, Mary Ann Katayama (Instr), Laverne Daimaru, Jill Kitamura (Moilili Instr), Saito Sensei. First time visit for some of the Mt. View seniors as they ventured to the City of Refuge, enjoyed a great meal at the famous Manago Hotel and wandered the grounds of Amy Greenwell’s Ethnobotanical Gardens. Great hula entertainment was shared by the Honaunau Senior Club during the Lei Day Program at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center. What better way to cool off, exercise and loose weight than by taking Carol Elliot’s Deep Water Aerobic class held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Kona Community Pool. After visiting the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, the Kona Regional Senior club driven by CSE driver Terrance Terada had a picnic lunch under bright sunny skies at the Old Kona Airport. Kupuna News 6 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball League 2011 Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball and State Senior Softball Tournaments The 37th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Tournament was held on July 13 & 14, 2011 at Walter Victor Stadium in Hilo. Twenty-one of the league’s twenty-three teams participated in the two-day, four division tournament. An opening ceremony attended by Mayor Billy Kenoi, P&R Director Robert Fitzgerald, and other dignitaries and sponsors started the tournament at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Both days were filled with many exciting games in all the divisions. On the final day, in the Division I championship game the Honomū Rockets defeated Kohala, 12-6. The following are the final results for the 37th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Tournament: Division I: 1st Place: Honomū Rockets 2nd Place: Kohala 3rd Place: Onomea Rangers Division II: 1st Place: Kona Drysdale’s 2nd Place: Ka Nani O Honoka‘a 3rd Place: Waiākea Seniors Sportsmanship: Pu‘ukapu Division III: 1st Place: Ku‘ikahi 2nd Place:Hui O Nā Kolohe 3rd Place: Waimea Paniolo Sportsmanship: Punatics Division IV: 1st Place: Kona Warriors 2nd Place: Pāpa‘ikou Aces 3rd Place: Pu‘uwai Opio Sportsmanship: HK Other participating teams were: Hilo Pomaika‘i Kona Gold Onipa‘a Iron Birds Local Boyz Team Sports Kupuna Pride Honomū Rockets, 1st Place Division I Kona Drysdale’s, 1st Place Division II Ku‘ikahi, 1st Place Division III Kupuna News 7 October-December 2011 The 36th Annual Hawai‘i State Senior Softball Tournament was held August 2-4, 2011 and hosted by the County of Hawai‘i, Department of Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division and the Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball League at the Old Airport Complex in Kailua-Kona.Twenty-one of the Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball League’s teams participated in this years’ three-day, six division, fifty-two team tournament. It was the largest state senior softball tournament to date, and it attracted more than 900 players, supporters, and fans to our island. On the final day of the tournament Kupuna Pride, Punatics, and Pu‘uwai Opio swept the F Division. Kona Gold took 3rd place in the A Division. The Onomea Rangers defeated the Onipa‘a Iron Birds, 13-12, for 3rd place in the B Division. The Waimea Paniolo defeated the Golden Eagles of O‘ahu, 12-5 for 3rd place in the D Division and Ku‘ikahi came in 2nd place in the E Division. Ku‘ikahi, 2011 E Division 2nd Place Punatics, 2011 F Division 2nd Place Kupuna Pride, 2011 F Division State Champion Pu‘uwai Opio, 2011 F Division 3rd Place Participating teams were: A Division: Hilo Pomaika‘i D Division: Waimea Paniolo Honomū Rockets Waiākea Seniors Kona Gold Team Sports Pu‘ukapu Hāmākua Coast B Division: Kohala E Division: Hui O Nā Kolohe Onipa‘a Iron Birds Local Boyz Onomea Rangers Ku‘ikahi Pueo C Divislion: Kona Drysdale’s F Division: Kupuna Pride Ka Nani O Honoka‘a Punatics Pu‘uwai Opio Kona Warriors Hall of Famer! We’d like to congratulate Hawai`i Kupuna Softball League Coach Oligario “Gallo” Fernandez who was elected into the Prince Kuhio sports Hall of Fame on August 21st. Inductees to the hall of fame are nominated by the public based on their accomplishments. A committee then chooses that years’ inductees based on their impact on the community. Gallo has been inducted this year based on his athleticism in basket ball, baseball and his work as a coach. Gallo has been the coach for the Kohala kupuna softball team. Kupuna News 8 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Eddie Yokoyama, Program Director, (808) 961-8730 Clarita Corpuz, East Hawai‘i (808) 961-8730, Mark White, West Hawai‘i (808) 323-4333 2011 Hilo Town RSVP Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 5 Year Volunteers: HI County Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, RSVP CSPA Clarita Corpuz, Kukunaokala Smith-Yotsuda, P & R Deputy Director Clayton Honma, Nohealani Sarong, EAD Director Harold Bugado, Violet Ferreira, Catherine McBroom, Romana Ito, June Conant, Rudy Serain, Mary Hashimoto, Helen Nagai, Bernadette Chase, Lorna Rosa, Mary Basque, Emma Sousa, Kay Elia, Sandra Todd, Napoleon Kenoi, Linda Bacdad, Betty Jo Thompson, Leatrice Kishii, Mary Hiyama & Charles Ikeda 10 Year Volunteers: HI County Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, CSPA Clarita Corpuz, EAD Director Harold Bugado, Evelyn Togashi, Norman Yee, P & R Deputy Director Clayton Honma, Jackie Valera, Naomi Tsutsui, Elsie Yamate, Frances Tanaka, Carmena Otomo, Janet Slaughter, Emileen Kawamura, Violet Nariyoshi, Charles Kalahiki, Doreen Lucas, Michie Ikemoto & Mieko Asato Kupuna News 9 October - December 2011 2011 Hilo Town RSVP Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 15 Year Volunteers: RSVP CSPA Clarita Corpuz, Helen Shima, EAD Director Harold Bugado, Marilyn Hasegawa, Yukimi Yamamoto, Helen Ozaki, James Murayama, HI County Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Esther Kekuna, Charotte Kawamoto, P & R Deputy Director Clayton Honma, Susumu Hayashi & Jeanette Hanagami 20 Year Volunteers: RSVP CSPA Clarita Corpuz, EAD Director Harold Bugado, HI County Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Kirino Muraoka, Pat Abe, Yuriko Yahiro, P & R Deputy Director Clayton Honma & Annie Aoki 21-24 Year Volunteers: HI County Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, RSVP CSPA Clarita Corpuz, Virginia Maeda, Pauline Leong, Terue Sumida, EAD Director Harold Bugado, Nancy Yamada, Sue Ota, P & R Deputy Director Clayton Honma, Sue Nakamura & Seet Lau Front: Kiku Kiyabu Pāhoa Kupunas with Georgie Girl and RSVP Advisory Council Chairperson Kealoha Sugiyama dancing for the volunteers HI County Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi joins the fun with Halau o Mailelaulani Kupuna News 10 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 2011 Hilo Town RSVP Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 25 Year Volunteers: HI County Council Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, RSVP CSPA Clarita Corpuz, Lei Tsuji, EAD Director Harold Bugado, Michiko Asai, Helen Young, RSVP Program Director Eddie Yokoyama, George Yamamoto, P & R Deputy Director Clayton Honma, Dorothy Williams & Sawayo Ono 26-35 Year Volunteers: RSVP CSPA Clarita Corpuz, EAD Director Harold Bugado, Violet Mae (35 years ), Yukie Kashimoto (28 years), P&R Deputy Director Clayton Honma, Ethel Yonemitsu (27 years), Roselyn Victorine (26 years) & RSVP Program Director Eddie Yokoyama Kupuna News 11 October-December 2011 RSVP Volunteers Serving many agencies in Hawai`i County MDA Fundraising at Palace Theatre L-R: Adriano Vicente, June Brady, Arlene Waugh, Eva Baybayan, Flo Soares & Sarah Aniban FRONT: MDA Poster Boy & CSPA Clarita Corpuz Aunty Sally’s Nutrition Program Entertainers L-R Gwendolyn Nicolas, Dora McDonald, May Otomo, Donald Savella, Richard Tangaro & Glen Manzanas UHH Performing Arts Center Volunteers Sitting L-R: Helen Matsui, Masa Shimabukuro, Jan Higashi, Itsue Yamasaki, Mary Basque, Doreen Usui & Raymond Miyashiro Back Row: Bobby Miyashiro, Brenda Matsumura, Yae Kunishige, Fumiko Dakujaku, Geri Arakaki, Carol Tsutsumi & Sue Suzuki RSVP Volunteers in the Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna—Kona group entertaining seniors at the Kona Adult Day Care in Kealakekua. L-R Wah-Fook Yung, Chickie & Tony Dias, Eleanor “Keaupuni” Rodrigues, Janice Kadooka, Leilani Mahi & Etta “Drue” A’i Kona Historical Society: RSVP volunteer Carol Kawachi assists archivist with inventory of archives & sorts donated documents. EMS FUN RUN : Volunteers Doreen Lucas, Fumiko Dakujaku, Faye Nako, Lorraine Nakaji, Nobu Oshiro & Rachel Ancheta. Kupuna News 12 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 Nutrition Program Highlights Joan Kawakone, Program Director, (808) 961-8726 Carla Carpenter Kabalis, Community Service Program Assistant II, (808) 961-8726 Hale Ho‘okipa Celebrates Caroline Nobriga (center) celebrated her 90th birthday with friends at the Hale Ho‘okipa Nutrition Site in Kealakekua. Her golden rule is “be happy and thankful every day”. Seated from left are: Dolores Kong, Caroline, and Dolores Carvalho. Standing are: Sumio Nakashima, Alvin Carvalho, Victoria Mamac, Michael Ponce, CSW Helen Lindsey, Esther Brown, Edita Melchor, Mercy Sliver, Stella Vasquez, Viola Nazara, Isabel Gomes, and Jane Morihara. Aloha Christy! The Kailua Nutrition Site said “Aloha” to CSW Christy Kitaoka in July. Under the leadership of President Marilyn Debus, the seniors planned a SECRET party with surprise guests, a delicious lunch from Pine Tree Café, a decorated cake, and even an original song, by CSW Helen Lindsey. Kneeling: Nutrition Director Joan Kawakone and Asst. EAD Director Coran Kitaoka. Standing-front: Ken Alberts, Marilyn, Mary Wolfe, Christy, Jeanette Maa, Mildred Oda, Betty Blair, Sue Suzuki, Adele Marquez. Standing-back: Nora Takashiba, Margaret Hinshaw, Janet Salvador, Helen, Ruth Zarit, Esther Brown, CSW Bev Carvalho, Maria Aseron, Bernice Elam, Florine Andrews, Esther Shigezawa. Kupuna News 13 October-December 2011 What's Buzzing in Pahala? Kupuna News 14 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Training & Employment Program Clyde Yoshida, Program Director, (808) 961-8750 The STEP partnered with the Hawai‘i Community College with coordinator Tiana Koga and instructor Christopher Jacobson to produce a first time Ground Maintenance and Safety course. It was a hands on and academic training in grounds maintenance, soil structure, planting and tool use. Classes were held at the UH Hilo College of Agriculture Farm and on the UH campus. Pictured in the center are the proud graduates and staff. Kupuna News 15 October-December 2011 Roann Okamura, T/A EAD Director Patricia Dunn, CSE CSW I Hilo Sophia Iaukea, CSE CSW I, Hilo/Ka‘ū Geri Lyman, CSE CSW I, Hilo Reyn Maeno, CSE CSW I, Hilo Coran Kitaoka, EAD Operations Assistant Director Arlene Ohara, CSE CSW I, Hilo/Puna Vacant, CSE CSW I Hilo Janice Klingenberg, CSW I Kona Vacant, CSE CSW I Kona Kathleen Azevedo, Van Driver, RSVP Hilo Calvin Tsugawa, Van Driver, Nutrition Hilo Bernadette Johansen, Van Driver, Nutrition Honoka‘a Michael Au, Meals on Wheels, Nutrition Hilo April Bautista, Meals on Wheels, Nutrition Hilo Earl Fujishige, Meals on Wheels, Nutrition Hilo Edward Grantz, Meals on Wheels, Nutrition Hilo Alfred Fernandez, Meals on Wheels, Nutrition Kona Jennifer Hofpar, Meals on Wheels, Nutrition Kona CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 7: FURLOUGH FRIDAY (first Friday of the month) 27: CSE: West HI Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Yano Hall, 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fran Takamiyashiro, (808) 323-4320 28: ERS: Halloween Ground Golf Social Greenwell Park, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Roann Okamura, (808) 961-8710 NOVEMBER 4: FURLOUGH FRIDAY (first Friday of the month) 10: ERS: West Hawai‘i Primetime Wellness Fair Sheraton Keauhou Bay, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Margaret Yafuso, (808) 966-5801 11: VETERAN’S DAY - HOLIDAY 18: CSE: East HI Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Location TBA, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tim Hansen, (808) 961-8777 17: ERS: Turkey Trot Ground Golf Social Nā`ālehu Community Center, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Puna & Ka`ū Thanksgiving District Event Deadline: October 10, 2011 Registration fee: $5.00 (includes lunch) Margaret Yafuso, (808) 966-5801 24: THANKSGIVING DAY - HOLIDAY DECEMBER 2: FURLOUGH FRIDAY (first Friday of the month) 6: ERS: “Made With Aloha” (A Hawaiian-Style Arts & Crafts Christmas) Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Deadline: November 11, 2011 Cost: $8.00 (includes lunch) Margaret Yafuso, (808) 966-5801 8: ERS: Teacher & Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Location TBA, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Roann Okamura, (808) 961-8710 26: CHRISTMAS - HOLIDAY OBSERVED 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.