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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (July - September 2008)Eldlery Activities Division's Kupuna News A MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT HAWAI`I'S SENIORS Vol. 10 No. 3 July-September 2008 Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Line Dance Workshop/Roundup Civic Auditorium, July 17-18 Employ The Older Worker Week Kupuna Hula Festival Sept. 21-27 and Mature Workers Keauhou Sheraton Job Fair at Aunty Sally's Sept. 25 Kupuna Hula Festival Keauhou Sheraton September 24-25 Your Direct Link to Services and Benefits Published quarterly by the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division Information and Assistance Phone (808) 961-8777 Harry Kim Mayor, County of Hawai`i Coordinated Services for the Elderly CSE'S NEW KOHALA COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM ASSISTANT Shari Ann Rodrigues, is the newly hired Community Service Program Assistant (CSPA) for the North Kohala District who started on April 16, 2008. Shari Ann will work independently in providing Information and Assistance, Outreach, Transportation, and Other Support Services to the elderly population in the North Kohala District. It took nearly one (1) year in filling the position since the retirement of Meredith Marquez. Shari Ann, her husband Mark and their five (5) boys reside in Kamuela. She enjoys baking, reading, writing, and spending "Family Time" together which involves many sport activities that her five boys and husband are involved in. She herself coached AYSO from 2000-03 and enjoys working with people. Shari Ann is a 1988 Hilo High School graduate, and while raising her family & attending college, graduated with a AA Degree in Liberal Arts in 1999 from HCC. She continues to take online classes and is hoping to receive her BA Degree in Management in 2008, from the University of Phoenix. Her dream is to work towards getting a Masters Degree in 2009. The Elderly Activities Division would like to wish her well in her new endeavor. "Welcome Aboard!!" CSE'S NEW EAST HAWAI`I CSW I CSE East Hawai`i would like to welcome Reyn Maeno, newly hired CSW I who started on May 01, 2008, with the County of Hawai`i. Reyn is stationed in South Hilo providing In-Home Chore Services, Transportation, Information & Assistance, Outreach, and Other Support Services. A "Local Boy" at heart, Reyn, resides in Hilo and formally worked with the Department of Education. CSE would like to wish him the best on his new endeavor. "Welcome On-Board!!" CSE'S NEW WEST HAWAI`I CSW I A warm welcome to Tereza "Sissy" Waite, our newest Community Service Worker I for the West Hawai`i Elderly Activities Division CSE staff. Tereza is on an 89-day contract which began on March 17, 2008, and will be working in the Kona office providing In-Home Chore Services, Transportation, Information & Assistance, Outreach, and Other Support Services. Originally from Oahu she now resides in Kona with husband William "Bo" Waite, and their "Brady Bunch" of 4 boys & 2 girls. On week- ends you can find her busy with sport activities and community events. CSE would like to wish her the best and welcome her on -board. Shari Ann Rodrigues CSPA, North Kohala Reyn Maeno CSW I, South Hilo Tereza "Sissy" Waite CSW I, Kona Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 "On the Road Again" Yes, the Foster Grandparents took in Some interesting sites and gained new knowledge during the recent DOE School Spring Recess Kathy Arnold and Rudy Serain offered a very helpful reading workshop held at Hilo Union School Library. Many children's books were available to peruse. The FG's each read a book and shared how they would use it with students in their classroom. The celebration, honoring King Kalakaua, was enjoyed — also the day of the Merrie Monarch Parade. Lorraine Godoy, second from the left on the back row, spoke with the FG's about the many services offered the community by HCEOC. Behind the scenes at KTA Superstore The bakery, the meat 'market', the coool vegetable and fruit 'room' and the large warehouse were all on the tour. To see how a large supermarket operates was very enlightening. The 'sites and sounds' of Hilo Harbor proved to be fun, interesting, but also serious. Mr. David Waldran, head of Harbor Security, spoke, showed a video and gave a guided walking tour of the premises. Since 9/11 many new security measures are in place to keep the Harbor 'safe and sound'. A selection of veeeery expensive sports cars was parked at the Harbor. These were on hand for the 'rich and famous' to take them for a spin around the island. The FG's could only afford a photo with a car. Kupuna News 3 July - September 2008 CSE HOLDS LUNCHEON FOR SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEERS On Friday, May 02, 2008, the West Hawai`i Coordinated Services Staff hosted the Annual Senior Companion Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Tante's Restaurant in Kailua- Kona, from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. An elegant program of special gifts and certificates were presented by the Senior Companion Program Asst. of Oahu, Shirley Tehahe, EAD Operations Director, Harold Bugado, and CSE's Kona, Kohala, Waimea, Hamakua, North Hilo District Community Service Program Assistants. Event coordinators were Junie-Ann Kamoku, West Hawai`i CSE Program Director (TA), Anginette Onaka, CSPA (TA), and Walter Fisher, CSW III. "Senior Companions" from West Hawai`i 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 independent living at home. This marked the 26th Anniversary for CSE's participation as a Volunteer Station for the Senior Companion Program on the Big Island. A "Big Mahalo" to the Senior Companions and staff for all your hard work!!! L-R: Harold Bugado, EAD Director, Margery "Shanna" Moore, Kona and Shirley Tehahe, Senior Companion Assistant. L-R: Harold Bugado, EAD Director, Elaine Ventura, Waimea and Shirley Tehahe, Senior Companion Assistant. L-R: Harold Bugado, EAD Director, Pilar Asia, Hamakua and Shirley Tehahe, Senior Companion Assistant. L-R: Harold Bugado, EAD Director, Elizabeth Eugenio, North Hilo and Shirley Tehahe, Senior Companion Assistant. West Hawai`i's Senior Companion luncheon participants. MAHALO MAILE!!! Following her retirement on May 01, 2007, Meredith "Maile" Marquez, volunteered her services and was placed on an 89-Day Contract continuing to service the elderly in the Kohala District, even after being involved in (2) major vehicle accidents (which was no fault of hers). It took CSE nearly one (1) year to finally fill the position. Maile still continues to volunteer her services to the Elderly Activities Division. MAHALO MAILE,... YOU'RE ONE-IN-A MILLION !!! THANK YOU!!! Kupuna News 4 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Elderly Recreational Services ELDERLY RECREATION SERVICES We'd like to welcome aboard to the ERS Main Office CVE student worker Kelly Miyamoto. She's a Business Technology major at HCC and will be assisting with our programs. Please welcome her when you stop by the office. ERS Is The BEST!!! Contact ERS at 961-8710 for more information about our programs or visit us online at www.co.hawaii.hi.us Upcoming ERS Events..... Thu. July 17, 2008 / 1:30p—Line Dance Workshop at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium. Fri. July 18, 2008 / 9:30a—Line Dance Round -up at the Afook-Chinen Auditorium. Thu. August 7, 2008 / 9:00a—Bingo Mania at Papaikou Gym Mon. September 15, 2008 Fall Class Registration Begins (Classes start 9/29/08) Fri. October 24, 2008 / 9:30a—Ground Golf Social at Greenwell Park Fri. October 31, 2008 / 9:00a—Puna Casino Day at Keaau Community Center Big Island Senior Stars Talent Show.... Individual WINNERS!!! 3rd place—Rose Onaka (Kona), 2nd place—Gene Mitsu- nami (Kona), 1st place Suzanne Tamashiro (Honokaa) and Harold Bugado, EAD Operations Director. Group First Place WINNERS!!! "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"- a broadway replica done by the talented ladies from the Paauilo Senior Club. West Hawai`i Casino Day held at Hale Halewai on April 25, 2008. The games were "FABULOUS"!!! The Wheel was a HIT!!! The Socializing "PRICELESS"!!! The 2008 Hawai`i State Senior Kara - oke Revue was held at the Sangha Hall on April 17, 2008. Performers from Oahu, Maui, Kona and Hilo enchanted a captive large audi- ence. Carole Oshiro from Hilo performs. Kupuna News 5 July - September 2008 Class & Senior Club Happenings... Pictured Andrea Abacar from Honokaa getting a luxurious lotion massage from Lucille Hookano. Waiting patiently for her turn is Julia Kaneshige from Paauilo. Mothers had a treat with massages from the Police, make-up and manicures, en- tertainment from Braddah Smithy and former Miss Hawai`i Traci Toguchi. "A Day of Pampering"!!! Naalehu monthly craft class.....Queen Akiu shows her completed pro- ject in honor of the "Year of the Rat". Winners of the Mother's Day Hat Contest, Pictured: Jane Matsumura-3rd place, Remedios Orallo— 2nd Place, Suzanne Tamashiro—1st Place Kicking back at the beach...... Pictured are Yaeko Fujino, Doris Chinen (from Paauilo) and Darlette Miguel at the Mahukona Beach Park. Pool shark Chuck Doyle from Pahala wins BIG at a friendly Billiards Tournament at the Ka`u Casino Day. Oceanview Seniors visited the Three Ring Ranch Exotic Animal Sanctuary. Dr. Ann Goody explains how to treat exotic birds to Kent Pettingill, Joann Hearn and Paul Chew. Kupuna News 6 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Special Programs 2008 Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics "LET THE GAMES BEGIN" (Cover Story) The journey happens every four years..... It accomplished it's travel once again, and it arrived at a new and different site than the last. The commemorative "Torch" traveled around the Big Island, and on June 18th with members of the Honokaa Senior Club, it arrived at the host site of the opening ceremonies ....the Honokaa Gym and Complex. From the wee hours of the morning, over 300 Big Island seniors were transported island -wide from different towns to participate in the opening festivities, as well as, in six final events: Darts, Frisbee Throw, Ground Golf, Hanafuda, Rummikub, and Jan-Ken-Po. The thrill of competition, excitement, and fun filled the air. At the end of the day, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of these six events were proudly presented their gold, silver, and bronze medals for their successful accomplishment. The excitement of the Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics is still on-going for finalists in six of the 19 FINAL events. The final six events scheduled in July are: Basketball Shoot July 09, 2008 9:00 am Carvalho Park Walk-A-Thon July 11, 2008 9:00 am Waiakea High Bowling July 10, 2008 9:00 am Hilo Lanes Hawai`i Kupuna Softball Tournament July 15 – 17, 2008 8:00 am Kailua Park Complex Fields Home Run Derby July 16, 2008 10:00 am Kailua Park Lower Field Softball Throw July 16, 2008 10:00 am Kailua Park Lower Field From our hearts .... MAHALO!! The EAD — Special Programs extends our deepest appreciation to the following sponsors who without their continued generosity and support towards the Big Island seniors, it would not have been possible to successfully implement this event: First Hawaiian Bank, Big Island Candies, Waikoloa Land Company, & the Honokaa Senior Club. Much kudos and mahalo's also extends to the best ever, energetic, and supportive EAD staff, volunteers, and especially to Marie Yano of the Honokaa Senior Club, who without their assistance, the 2008 Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympic would not have been possible. Kupuna News 7 July - September 2008 26th ANNUAL KUPUNA HULA FESTIVAL MOVES SITE (cover story) "Na Hula Piha `Eu" (Naughty and Nice) After eight years, the Hawai`i Kupuna Hula Festival will undergo a major change, and return to it's prior site .... which was then called the Kona Surf Hotel. Today, it is known as the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. With all the splendor of the renovated facility, the competition will be held in the 2,970 sq. ft. Keauhou Convention Center, (Keauhou I and II) on Sept. 24-25, 2008. The Festival's Craft Fair will be held in the Keauhou 3 and 4 ballrooms with vendors from throughout the State presenting their items for sale. Competing in the 26th Annual Hawai`i Kupuna Hula Festival will be 17 halaus from throughout the State of Hawai`i, Japan, & Okinawa. Scheduled for this year's Festival is the Individual competition and Ho`olaulea (Fun night) performances on Wednesday, Sept. 24th; Thursday evening, the Group Competition and awards presentation. All competitive performances will be dancing to the theme: "Na Hula Piha Eu" which promises to be filled with fun and laughter!! General admission tickets to view the performances are $10.00 per evening, and will be available only from the Special Programs office. Tickets are NOT available at the hotel facility or at other facilities or offices. You may call the Special Programs office at 322-1812 to reserve tickets & for festival information, or also dial 961-8592 for further information regarding the festival. Kupuna News 8 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Hawai`i County Recognizes Senior Volunteers The County of Hawai`i paid tribute to their senior volunteers from the Puna, Ka`u, and the Hamakua districts and the Ke Ola No Na Kupuna's Alu Like Program who partici- pate in the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at a recognition luncheon on March 28th at Sangha Hall. The RSVP Program has over 1,500 registered volunteers who served over 170,000 hours in fiscal 2006-07. Pictured above are volunteers who have served in the RSVP Program for more than 20 years. Below L— R: Maria Balmilero(27), Fujie Matsunami(26), Takashi Takeguchi (29), Sulpicia Raquel(26), Teruyo Yamada(27). Top Front L-R: RSVP staff Clarita Corpuz, Elsie Stevens(23), Satsuki Funai(22), Haruko Akiyama(23), Marcelino Querubin(22), Chizuko Honma(22), Catherine Harast(22), and Patricia Engelhard, Di- rector of Parks & Recreation. 2nd row, L-R: EAD Director, Harold Bugado, Council Chairman, Pete Hoffmann, Hawai`i County Executive Director, Andy Levin, and Coun- cilman Bob Jacobson. Kupuna News 9 July - September 2008 20 Year Volunteers 1st row L-R: RS Hilo, Dolores Sumibcay, RS Hilo, Mieko Soken, Hamakua, Tomoe Oketani, and Puna, Sumie Takeguchi. Back row: RSVP staff Clarita Corpuz, EAD Director Harold Bugado, COH Executive Director Andy Levin, Council Chairman Pete Hoffmann, P&R Director Pat Engelhard and Councilman Bob Jacobson. 15 Year Volunteers pictured above are: 1st row L-R: RSVP Staff Clarita Corpuz, Sueno Saruwatari, Margaret Branco, Margaret Ynigues, Maria Yano, Pele Hanoa, and Samuel Borges. 2nd row: P & R Director Pat Engelhard, Andy Levin, Council Chair, Pete Hoffmann and Councilman Bob Jacobson. 10 Year Volunteers L-R: Nobue Oba, Joseph Torres, Edna Silva, Councilman Bob Jacobson, Marcela Rivera, Executive Director Andy Levin, Agnes Pung, Violet Nakagawa, Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, Barbara Manuwa, Carolina Madrid, Juanita Konanui, Barbara Amina, P & R Director Pat Engelhard, Myra Aina-Paul, Julie Uyeki and Jane Aina. 10 Year Volunteers: L-R: Clarita Corpuz, Janet Tebo, Nobuko Koji, Pat Engelhard, Betty Jose, Andy Levin, Sumiko Ito, Pete Hoffmann, Teruko Ikeuchi, Terry DeVera, Jacqueline Rapoza, Alice Oie, Irene Angot, Naomi Yoshida, Albert Ledergerber, Alice Furusho, Phillip & Loretta Barro. 5 Year Volunteers L-R: Pat Engelhard, Pilar Carlos, Lucila Bartolome, Andy Levin, Soledad Mapa, Pete Hoffmann, Mary Tarpley, Sally Sasaki, Richard Totman, Mary Chun, Juanita McKeague, Susan Pua, Bob Jacobson, Mabel Kaipo, Tomiye Toto, Loretta Park, Sally Dela Cruz, Mike Lampron, and Queen Akiu. Kupuna News 10 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna entertain at Yukio Okutsu Veterans' Home L -R: Adeline Kualapai, Myra Aina-Paul, Barbara Amina, Mona Paulo, Haunani Medeiros, Lillian Russo, Beth Ehu and Winona Tanaka. George Kaikana and Joe Torres delight the crowd at the veterans' home. New RSVP volunteer exercise instructor, Esther Shigezawa, leads the ladies of Imin Center in some physical stretching. Waiakea-waena Elementary School cafeteria helpers L-R front: Sue Nakamura, Shimomi Araujo and Asae Kumiji. Back row: Betty Jo Thompson and Kam Lin Tom. Pepeekeo RSVP volunteers serve at the Life Care Center by doing some crocheting projects. Miyuki Nekoba, Harumi Koga, Della Matsubara, Doris Sumida, Kinue Kobashigawa and Takako Nekoba make some colorful quilts. Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna from Pahoa entertain at Yukio Okutsu Veterans' Home: Pictured from front left: June Brady, Sarah Aniban, and Mary Jane Kamoku. Back: Bernadette Chase, Haunani Medeiros, Felisa Hanohano, and Lorita Rogers. Kupuna News 11 July - September 2008 Taeko Fujimoto donated 10 lap blankets to the Yukio Okutsu Veteran's Home: Pictured above are residents Theodore Fujii and Sandy Murakami with Activities Coordinator Momi Shigeishi, Taeko and RSVP CSPA Clarita Corpuz. Volunteers at the Intensive English Program at UHH: RSVP CSPA Clarita Corpuz, UHH Staff Miyuki, Gladys Nakamura, Hatsuko Yamashita, Anne Yanazaki, Haruko Akiyama, Mitsue Toma, Sumie Takeguchi, Loretta Park and Bernice Tanioka. Big Island Marathon Awards volunteers: Lyn Kagawa. Amy Bugado and Mieko Asato. Big Island Marathon Packaging volunteers: Front L-R: Betty Arakaki, Helen Ozaki, Helen Nakamura, and Sue Kajiwara. Back: Marathon Director Wayne "Big Dog" Joseph, Violet Nariyoshi, Jeanette Hanagami, Vilma Yoneda, Clara Mizuba, and RSVP Clarita Corpuz. Big Island Marathon Finish Line Volunteers: Jimmy Shimose, Wendell Kelii, Sam Leong, Harold Bugado and Ed Madamba. Big Island Marathon refreshments volunteers: Front L-R: Adriano Vicente, Sue Nakamura, and Shimomi Araujo. Back: Estrella Balbag, Loni Valledor, Asae Kumiji and Flo Soares. Kupuna News 12 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Nutrition Program Highlights Admiring the fresh produce in Honoka`a are, from left: Pablo Ansagay, Lucille Yamamoto, Blaine Aribal, Pilar Asia, Mildred Hasegawa, CSW Sylvia Leong, and Soledad Mapa. Summer Produce Program is Here! We all know that we should be eating more fruits and vegetables every day — it's good for our health. We also know how expensive it can be to buy fresh produce. This summer, the Senior Farmer's Market, commonly referred to as the Summer Produce Program, returns to our island, and will be providing fresh, Grade A produce to seniors (60 and older) who are on limited incomes. If your annual income is under $22,126 for an individual, or under $29,785 for a married couple, you qualify for this program. To register, you need to bring 2 things. First, you need proof of age such as your driver's license, State ID or senior ID card. You also need to bring proof of income such as last year's Federal income tax return, or your Social Security statement. Registration forms are available at all nutrition sites, as well as Coordinated Services for the Elderly, and Food Basket offices. MAY DAY IS LEI DAY At the Hilo Nutrition Site at Aunty Sally's, seniors celebrated May Day with King Sozun Kaneshiro and Queen Fusae Miyamoto. Congratulating them are President Mary Figueroa and CSW Roger Pflum. Kupuna News 13 July - September 2008 Following a tasty cooking demo, CSW Julie Pasquale takes a break with the guys at the Pahala Nutrition Site. Joining her, from left, are Kikuo Yokota, Albert Ledergerber, Alfred Galiza, Goichi Furusho, and George Andrade. Each Spring, the Papaaloa Nutrition Site visits the Merrie Monarch craft fair at the Civic Auditorium. What's the big attraction? They all go to visit former CSW Louise "Sweetie" Maikui at her booth selling handmade lauhala products. Shown from left are current CSW Charline Blanco, Shizue Asato, William Choy Hee, Beatrice Cabral, Elizabeth Eugenio, Albert Maikui, Sweetie, Fumie Vasquez and Ernesta Coloma. During the summer, Waimea explodes with delicious melons and sweet strawberries. The Waimea Nutrition Site created a watermelon basket centerpiece filled with melon balls and other fruit! From left are CSW Linnea Reid, Peg Wood, Kate Manhot and Florence Laboy. Paauilo hikers are still smiling after the .7 mile hike to see Akaka Falls. On the left are CSW Jessie Rodrigues, Yukiko Murakami, Yoshiko Kidani, Chizuko Honma, Julia Kaneshige, Sadami Ishii, Violet Carvalho and Irene Angot. Standing on the right are Likito Ishii, Roselia Eugenio, Antone Gomes, Emiko Iwashita, Gladys Takeya, Sandra Gomes, Doris Chinen and Yaeko Fujino. Kupuna News 14 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Community Service Employment Program SENIORS ON THE MOVE What: MATURE WORK JOB FAIR When: September 25, 2008, Thursday Where: Aunty Sally Kaleohano's Lu`au Hale Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Right: Shirley Perrcira getting information from a employer Chico Arakawa filling out an application as fellow enrollee's look on. L to R Wanda Furer and Barbara Waldo taking a break Major Changes to the Senior Training & Employment Program (STEP): • Participants will no longer be eligible to receive paid annual or sick leave. • Participants are trainees and are not considered regular employees. • The maximum continuous participation limit is 27 months. • The order of priority has been changed to: 1. Veterans who are 65 years old or older. 2. Other individuals who are 65 years old or older. 3. Veterans who are 55-64 years of age; and 4. Other individuals who are 55-64 years of age. Dolores Cainglit being congratulated by STEP staff Kaui Paleka-Kama Senior's applying with the County's Human Resource Department Leonora Baligad getting her blood pressure checked Pearl Awaa at the Job Fair Kupuna News 15 July - September 2008 EAD Community Service Workers III COORDINATED SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY Harold Bugado, EAD Director DanaLynn Aguiar, Hilo Alexander Grantz, Hilo Karen Kotaki, Hilo Walter Fisher, Kona Ronald Libarios, Kona Anginette Onaka, Kona Sidney Kanno, EAD Assistant Operations Director HAWAI`I COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM Roger Pflum, Hilo Michael Barber, Pepe`ekeo Jessie Rodrjgues, Pa`auilo Charline Blanco, Papa`aloa Sylvia Leong,Honoka`a Linnea Reid, Waimea Jeannine Mattos, Kohala Candis Papalii, Kailua-Kona Beverly Carvalho, Holualoa Helen Lindsey, Kealekekua Dick Hershberger, Ocean View Julie Ann Pasquale, Pahala Edie Manzano-Frazier, Na`alehu Adelaide Velasco, Kea`au Priscilla Hocson, Pahoa CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 1:I&A District Team Meetings 9:30 AM Hamakua, Waimea & Kohala 2:I&A District Team Meetings 9:30 AM N/S Hilo & Kona 3:I&A District Team Meetings 9:30 AM Puna & Ka`u 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY 9: SP: Basketball Shoot Finals Carvalho Pk Gym, 9:00 — 12:OOPM Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 10:SP: Bowling Tournament Hilo Lanes, 9:00 — 2:OOPM Roann Okamura, 961-8710 11: SP: Walk-A-Thon Finals Waiakea High, 9:00 — 12:OOPM Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 15-17: SP: 34th Annual Hawai`i Kupuna Softball Tournament Old Airport Complex (Kailua-Kona), Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 16: SP: Softball Throw and Home Run Derby Old Airport Complex, Lower Field Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 17: ERS: Line Dance Workshop Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium Margaret Yafuso, 966-5801 18: ERS: Line Dance Roundup Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium Margaret Yafuso, 966-5801 AUGUST 5-7:SP: 33rd Annual Hawai`i State Senior Softball Tournament Hanapepe Stadium, (Kaua`i) Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 7: ERS: Bingo Mania Papa`ikou Gym 9:00 — 12:OOPM Dennis Onishi, 961-8710 15: STATEHOOD DAY HOLIDAY SEPTEMBER 1: LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 21-27: STEP: Employ the Older Worker Week Marcus Kaya, 961-8750 24-25:SP: 26th Annual Hawai`i Kupuna Hula Festival Keauhou Sheraton Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 25: STEP: Mature Workers Job Fair Aunty Sally's Lu`au Hale 8:00—10:OOAM Marcus Kaya, 961-8750 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.