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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (April - June 2008)Elderly Activities Division`s Kupuna News A MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT HAWAI`I'S SENIORS Vol. 10 No. 2 April-June 2008 Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Games & Sports Badminton, Basketball Shoot, Billiards, Bowling, Darts, Frisbee, Gateball, Golf, Ground Golf, Hanafuda, Home Run, Horseshoe, Jan Ken Po, Mah Jong, Rummikub, Softball Throw, Tennis July 18 to July 17 77 Days: Senior Olympics - "Let the Games Begin!" 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 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Coordinated Services for the Elderly ( CSE ) is most known for providing essential Transportation Services for the elderly and individuals with disabilities who are unable to obtain other means of transportation. In order to keep up with the increasing demand for transportation; CSE received one ( 1 ) 12 passenger raised-roof van from a 2004 DOT Grant Proposal for the Hamakua District. Coordinated Services for the Elderly still needs to replace its' aging fleet of vehicles in order to accommodate these needs. Your contributions are greatly appreciated in the maintenance and upkeep of our vehicles. Suggested contribution amount for all services is $2.00 per trip, however any amount contributed is greatly appreciated. "Mahalo for all your help!!!" Transportation is provided for medical appointments, essential shopping, resource agencies, and other needed errands. CSE allows seniors and those with disabilities to remain in the home independently with our assistance. CSE's Vans are ready to provide you service based on priority of needs. 2008 SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING Both East & West Hawai`i CSE staff provided transportation for the RSVP Council Representatives, EAD Senior Club and Nutrition Council Presidents, and staff in attending the "2008 Elderly Activities Division's Senior Advisory Council Meeting," which was held on January 25, 2008, at the Waimea Community Center in Waimea. EAD Operations Director, Harold Bugado, and EAD's Program Directors from the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior Employment Training Program (STEP), Elderly Recreation Services (ERS), Special Programs (SP. PRGS.), Hawai`i County Nutrition Program (HCNP), & Coordinated Services for the Elderly (CSE), provided program information and dispersed informational activity & event fliers (for the next 6 months — January to July 2008). Senior representatives also discussed district problems and concerns. Lunch, & refreshments was provided by the Kamuela Senior Baseball Club. A total of 80 plus were in-attendance. The guest speaker was Parks and Recreation Director, Patricia Engelhard. Lucky number drawings was also part of the program with prizes being donated by Ace Hardware - Kailua -Kona, and various EAD programs. The next I &A District Team Meetings will be held from July 1-3, 2008, throughout the island. Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 Foster Grandparents Busy 'About the Town' During the DOE schools' recent winter recess, the Foster Grandparents took in quite a few sites and sounds and gathered much interesting information while visiting agencies in and around Hilo town. The Laupahoehoe Train Museum brought back memories for some while viewing many photos, memorabilia and an excellent DVD of the 'hay day' of the Big Island train era. A stop at Hospice of Hilo revealed the many compassionate, loving services offered to those looking at a positive approach to the end of life. Hale Anuenue Restorative Care Facility is a place of healing and hope. The guided tour provided great info from behind the scenes of its services. It was a joy to view the new Veterans Home. The center is a 'home away from home' for worthy veterans who need long term care. The buzz of activity included a Christmas party/luncheon at the 50's Restaurant in Laupahoehoe. The decor takes one back to an era long gone in style, music and fashion. A lot of reminiscing occurred while enjoying the good food and the exchanging of gifts. American Red Cross Barney Sheffield of the American Red Cross offered a very informative session on preparing for a disaster. He urged the Foster Grandparents not to wait until the last minute to put together a disaster kit. When done in advance, Barney says, there is no panic and being prepared is always the best way. The Alzheimer's Association (AA) Janet Eli from Oahu with the AA shared an outstanding power point presentation on many aspects of this feared disease symptoms- what they are, what they are not. She shared her information in a very fun and informative way. We decided she quelled some of our fears. Kupuna News 3 April - June 2008 CSE HOLDS LUNCHEON FOR SENIOR COMPANION VOLUNTEERS On Friday, February 08, 2008, the East Hawai`i Coordinated Services Staff hosted the Annual Senior Companion Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Kow's Restaurant in Hilo, which was also part of celebrating the "Chinese New Year." An elegant program of special gifts and certificates were presented by the Senior Companion Program, our EAD Assistant Operations Director, Sidney Kanno, and CSE's Hilo, Puna, & Ka`u District Community Service Program Assistants. "Senior Companions" from East 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!!! East Hawai`i's Senior Companions and CSE Staff: seated front row (L-R): Linda Eblacas, CSPA Puna and George Mueller. Back row (L-R): Shirley Tehahe, Senior Companion Program Assistant, Terry Saito, CSPA Ka`u, Marcelina Castaneda, Barbara Abe, Eve Blomgren, Shirley Stillman and Christine Namahoe-Loo, CSE East Hawai`i Program Director (TA). Kupuna News 4 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 Elderly Recreational Services ELDERLY RECREATION SERVICES A BIG MAHALO to all the 2008 Senior Club presidents who have made the commitment to serve the seniors of our centers around the island. We have many events coming up and we look forward to seeing all of you there! 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..... April 2, 2008 Ka`u Casino Day – Naalehu Community Ctr. April 10, 2008 Big Island Senior Stars Talent Show— Afook - Chinen Auditorium April 17, 2008 Hawai`i State Senior Karaoke Revue— Naniloa Volcanoes Resort Crown Room April 25, 2008 —West Hawai`i Casino Day— Hale Halawai May 8, 2008 Hamakua Mother's Day Tea Party - Laupahoehoe Point Pavilion From the Hale Halewai Senior Club: Sean Wilkinson belted out a number while Joan Foote gracefully danced the hula. The rest of the "Gang" sang backup at Hokuli`a. Hokuli`a hosted a wonderful PICNIC for the seniors of West Hawai`i. A elegant retreat, a place to unwind and share fellowship. A day to remember! Pictured are the LOVELY hula dancers from the Seniors of Paradise Pua Kea group showing their motions at the Puna Fashion Show that was held at Aunty Sally's Lu`au Hale. 2008 Casino Bash in Hilo was a HIT as the crowd got the fever! They thought they were in Vegas!!! Kupuna News 5 April - June 2008 Class & Senior Club Happenings... Keaau Senior Center Intermediate Line Dance Class. Instructor Sacha Van de Putte Shows the moves in time to the music! Paauilo Seniors at Tante's in Waimea for a Sweetheart Luncheon filled with fun and friends sharing a good time! O' LA!!! Feliz Navidad was a BLAST at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Honoring the Instructors and Volunteers of Kamana, Keaau and Pomaikai Senior Centers. Staff in Somberos Welcome Guests at the door. The wonderful Honokaa Seniors are diligent volunteers of Hale Ho`ola. Here they are giving of their hearts as they entertain with melodic Love Songs for the residents. Annie Aoki and Stanley Iwashita sing a duet at the Kamana Karaoke Christmas. Honokaa Seniors reliving the birth of Jesus during a Christmas performance at Hale Ho`ola in Honokaa. Meet Eugene Gaspar, new volunteer Van Driver and Line Dance Instructor at South Kona Senior Club. Karaoke Sensei Rose Onaka from the Kona Karaoke Club intently watches a performance from one of her students at Hokuli`a. Rena Rainbow's Line Dance Class takes a break Sign-up to join her FUN Class!!! Kupuna News 6 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 Special Programs REGISTRATION OPEN FOR MOKU O HAWAI`I SENIOR OLYMPIC EVENTS To participate in the games of the 2008 Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olym- pics, a Big Island resident must be 56 years of age by March 03, 2008, and be a paid registered entry. Registration period is being held from March 03 to April 11, 2008. A completed registration, including a mandatory C of H Release of Claims form, and a $3,00 entry fee is required to be submitted to the Special Programs offices. Registration forms are available at various Elderly Activities Division offices located island-wide. All offices are open Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from 7:45 am to 4:30 p.m., but it is highly recommended to call the outer district offices in Puna, Ka`u, Waimea, Honokaa, and Kohala to arrange for registration pick-up. Special Programs offices; Kona — 81-951 Halekcii Street, Kealakekua; Phone; 322-1812; Hilo — 865 Piilani Street; Phone: 961-8592 Elderly Recreation Services offices. Hilo — Kamana Senior Center, 127 Kamana Street, Puna — Keaau Community Center; Phone: 966-5801 Kona — Yano Memorial Hall, 82-6156 Mamalahoa Hwy.; Phone: 323-3190 Coordinated Services for the Elderly: Ka`u — Pahala Sr. Housing, 96-1169 Holei St.; Phone: 928-3100; Waimea — Lily Yoshirnatsu Senior Center, 67-1199 Mamalahoa Hwy.; Phone: 887-3008; Honokaa — Hale Hauoli Senior Center, 46-540 Koniaka Place; Phone: 775-7503; Kohala — Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Hwy.; Phone: 889-6502 Registrations will not be accepted at the respective game sites. All entries must be pre- registered prior to participating in the preliminaries and/or finals. Game preliminaries will be held from April 29 to June 18th and, finals from June 18 to July 17, 2008, at various sites around the island. The top three final divisional winners in each event will be awarded a gold, silver, or bronze exclusive Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympic medal. Two events, the Big Island Senior Golf Tournament, sponsored by Big Island Candies, is scheduled for June 27 at the Hapuna Golf Course, and the Hawai`i Kupuna Softball Tourna- ment, July 15 to 17, to be held at the Old Airport Fields in Kailua Kona, will be included in the Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics. Registration for the Big island Senior Golf Tournament is from March 03 to May 23, on a first come, first served basis. Entry fees is $90.00 plus a $3.00 Olympic registration fee per golfer. Call the Special Programs office at 322-1812 or 961-8592 for further information. Kupuna News 7 April-June 2008 BIG ISLAND SENIOR SOFTBALL PLAYERS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS Recognized at the presentation were Hawaiian Pride team players pictured in right photo, (L-R, standing) Pete Hoffmann (Waikoloa), Earl Kornbrekke (Kona), Franklin Amaral Jr. (Hilo), Mike Fontes (Hilo), Roger Lopossa (Kona), Coach Denny Ayala (Hilo) and Jackie Yates (Kohala). (Front, kneeling): Harry Welch (Kona). Missing from photo: Richard Aildon (Hilo), Richard DeSa (Hilo), Billy DeMello (Hilo), Mel Hirayama (Hilo) and Richard Rodero (Hilo). The Hawaiian Pride Senior Softball Team, coached by Hilo's Danny Ayala, captured 1st place in the 2007 Senior Softball USA's Winter World Championships and, 2nd place in the 2007 Senior Softball USA's World Championship held in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Phoenix, Arizona respectively. The team was seeded in the AAA Division, 65+ age bracket in both tourna- ments. On January 9th, the Hawai`i County Council Vice Chairman, Angel Pilago presented the team with a special certificate recognizing their accomplishments prior to the Council's regular meeting in Hilo. The thirteen players of the Hawaiian Pride team, including coach Danny Ayala, are also active players of the Hawai`i Kupuna Softball League, coordinated by the C of H. P&R. Elderly Activi- ties Division-Special Programs, which began their 2008 season on Saturday, Feb. 02, at vari- ous fields around the island. The Kupuna Softball League has a record number of 21 teams for the 2008 season. CONGRATULATIONS HAWAIIAN PRIDE!! Kupuna News 8 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 25+ Years Volunteers are honored: L -R: Shizue Nakanishi(25), Ida Lum(27), Rose Rosimo(26), Fumiko Sugiyama(25), Tsuino Yoshiki(25), Jimmy Tohara RSVP AC. Back: Pat Engelhard, Andy Levin, CNCS State Director Laurie Cannady and Council member Bob Jacobson. 20 Year + Volunteers: Kimie Masuda(24), Helen Myhre(23), Shigeru Oshita(22), Joe Asai (22), Jane Oshita(21), and Scott Asai(21). 15 Year Volunteers: Elsie Yoshimatsu, Aiko Pen- nington, seated Pauline Carter, Bob Pennington, Estella Baoy, and Harumi Oda. 10 Year Volunteers: Front: Andy Levin, Joshua Akana, Gerrit Pasco. Middle: Haruko Uyeda, Lucy Pasco, Harue Kinoshita, Caroline Nobriga, Madeline Gonsalves, Violet Caravalho, Daisy Sasaki, Ginger Stewart. Back: Pat Engelhard, Janice Akana, Winnie Gonsalves, Laurie Can - nady, Dorothy Kelepolo, Bob Jacobson, Carla Freitas, Mamie Bramlett, Patricia Smith. 5 Year Volunteers: Front: Andy Levin, Eric Mukai, Ken Tashiro, John Fernandez, Paul Chew, Gerald Nagle. Middle: Yoshimi Uyeda, Jeanette Yama- moto, Lucille Naungayan, Sumi Kawasaki, Leo Gui- tang, Salvacion Castillo, Kazuyo Sasaki, Ethel Ara - kaki, Marilyn Debus, Lora Nagle, Margaret Capelli, May Cobb. Back: Pat Engelhard, Laurie Cannady, Bob Jacobson, Joan Lawhead, Richard Asakura, Sonja Corpus, Joyce Barr, Reiko Ford. Pre-Program entertainment was provided by the Keola Pono No Na Kupuna Alu Like Program led by Edith Kahoali`i. Mahalo ladies. Kupuna News 9 April - June 2008 Welcome RSVP SENIOR VOLUNTEERS Kupuna News 10 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 RSVP staff and Advisory Council members attended the CNS AmeriCorps conference in Honolulu. Working hard together AmeriCorps Community Service Project: Painting the perimeter fence around Kawaiahao Church. Jimmy Tohara, Audrey Kagawa and Barbara Hanog. Lucille Takemoto contributed the most hours (51) for the Sears Giftwrap project sponsored by the RSVP Advisory Council. Mahalo! Volunteers who helped with the giftwrap pro- ject had fun at the Mahalo Luncheon with a bento lunch, door prizes and bingo. Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser: Seated Lucille Ho`okano, Arlene Yonamine, Rudy Se- rain. Back: Millie Kaneshiro, Marie Kuramoto, Cora Maneja, Leonor Corpuz and Patricia Dunn. Mahalo for your kokua. RSVP tutors at Kea`au Elem. School: L-R: VP Barbara Riley, Fil Miyamoto, Teresa Cronister, RSVP Staff Clarita Corpuz, Joan Galante, Paula Buckner, Alice Kaneko, PCNC Sally DeRyke and Mae Eclipse. Terrific job ladies. Jane Tango updates the bulletin board at the Downtown Kiosk. She also volunteers at Desti- nation Hilo, Pomaikai and Aunty Sally's for blood pressure screening. Thank you Jane. RSVP Advisory Council members worked hard in planning and coordinating the West Hawai`i Vol- unteer Recognition Luncheon. Carl Hary, Nancy Tanaka, Pat Lewi and Shirley Hary work on table centerpieces. Kupuna News 11 April - June 2008 Hawai`i Heart volunteers: Jeanette Santos, Amy Matsu- kado,Trina DeMotta, Fumiko Dakujaku, Judy Ogata and Sophie Corpuz. Always willing to help. County Clerk's Office: Amy Matsukado and Aggie Nishihara. Punctual and dependable. Chamber of Commerce volunteers: Mieko Asato, Tammy Nagami, Fumiko Dakujaku, Mary Basque, Doreen Lucas, Maile Tashiro, Judy Ogata and Jackie Valera. Always can be counted on. Blood Bank volunteers: RSVP staff Clarita Corpuz, Marian Imai, Arlene Waugh, Peggy Kuwahara. Chamber of Commerce volunteers: Trina DeMotta, Jeanette Santos, Barbara Tashiro, Doreen Lucas, Ann Honda, Elsie Yamate, Fumiko Dakujaku. Mahalo! Ke Ola Pono No Na Kupuna Hilo Entertainers were recognized by the Dept. of Transportation for providing entertainment at the Hilo Airport Terminal. Mahalo to our Alu Like Program volunteers. East Hawai`i Cultural Center volunteers: Doris Takimoto, Nancy Phillips, Bea Iwamoto, Lucille Takemoto, Amy Matsukado, Aiko Fujimoto. Volunteering with a smile. East Hawai`i Blood Bank recognized the RSVP program and their volunteers as an essential part of their pro- gram. Congratulations to our volunteers. Kupuna News 12 Information and Assistance (808) 961 -8777 Nutrition Program Highlights Wise Dining Partners, from left: Lito Asuncion, Joan Kawakone, Kami Nishimura, Pauline Fukunaga, Adel Velasco, Angela Miyamoto, Nancy Moser and Elvira Lee. Good Grinding For Wise Dining Starting this Spring, the Nutrition Program staff will be bringing you tips on how to have "Good Grinds" and how to "Dine Wisely ". This special program is funded by the State Executive Office on Aging, and was developed especially for seniors by the University of Hawai`i's College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources staff. Everyone is invited to attend these sessions when they are held at island wide nutrition sites. Seniors will be receiving fun information on topics such as "no cook cooking" (simple recipes), "no need, no buy" (look out Costco!), and "when in doubt, throw it out ". To find the nutrition site closest to you, call the Nutrition Office at 961-8726. Ms. Kami Nishimura, of the University of Hawai`i's CTAHR program, shows the Keaau seniors how to make a simple, and healthy trail mix in 2 minutes! Enjoying the day, clockwise from left: Ethel Arakaki, Sachiyo Hirano, Catherine Mamhot, Katherine Cain, Winona Watson, CSW Linnea Reid, CSW Jeannine Mattos, Flo Laboy, Toshiko "Spongie" Murakami. Fun at Keokea Beach Park How wonderful it is to live in beautiful Hawai`i - where you can enjoy the beaches all year long! That's just what the Kohala and Waimea seniors did - joining for a relaxing afternoon talking story, walking along the seashore, and of course, munching on ono kine snacks! Kupuna News 13 April - June 2008 Stop by Naalehu to see a beautiful painting of Punaluu by Peter Anderson. From left are Philip Barro, Bert Nishimoto, Mabel Kaipo, Audrey Anderson, Loretta Barro, Margaret Callan, Priscilla De Mello, Irene Kohara, Peter, and Carol Amaral. The winners of Keaau's Valentine cupcake decorating contest were (seated) Gwen Linkee, Feliza Batad, and Barbara Brown; and Angie Calasa, Barney Campos and Steve Shepard. Judges, with lei, were Rev. Dale Pinky, Harold Bugado and Philton Velasco. Seniors from Kealakekua were treated to a special buffet at the Regency at Hualalai. From left are Isabel Gomes, Stella Vasquez, CSW Helen Lindsey (standing), Doris Araki, Edita Melchor, and Dolores Carvalho. Entertaining the residents at the Regency at Hualalai were, from left, Elsie Lewi, May Cobb, Jeanette Maa, Stella Vasquez, Caroline Nobriga, CSW Candis Papalii, and Ethel Sasaki. Helen "Rudolph" Geezil joined Holualoa seniors Sachiko Oka, Myrtle Kunitake, and CSW Bev Carvalho in celebrating her red nose! CSW Helen Lindsey learned a sit down hula from Kailua seniors Mildred Oda, leader Andrea Alaniz and Mary Wolfe. Kupuna News 14 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Community Service Employment Program Senior Loves New Job! "I LOVE MY JOB!" says former STEP Clerical Aid Norma Panela (r. above) who is a full-time Senior Peer Specialist at the Moms & Babies and Fathers & Children Therapeutic Living Program in Puueo. Under the Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC), this federally funded Title IV/B program assists individuals whose children have been taken away or who are close to losing their children because of drug abuse. Norma's supervisor, Case Manager Laura Ferreira (1. above) says, "Anyone who takes this job has to be totally dedicated" because Norma's job re- quires her to actually live at a halfway house (top r. 2nd col.) for 56 hours/week from Friday's through Monday mornings. She oversees all Therapeutic Living Program activities and ensures the safety of all residents, i.e. 6 adults and 12 children under 12 years of age. Role modeling as a good, nurturing mother, Norma: provides support to young mothers; teaches them budgeting, time management and life skills; and plans activities like community outings. Having Faith Helps: "I've always had tre- mendous faith. God's given me the graces to work with people who need help, and He brought us to- gether," she also adds with gratitude to Lurlyne "Kaui" Paleka-Kama, who recommended Norma to Laura. She is guiding Norma in expressing her full potential and in transforming broken families into healthy happy drug-free families. "If I could clone her (Norma) so that all of the staff could be like her, I would!"—Laura Deeply compassionate and loving, Norma genu inely cares about the clients and listens with great empathy to their needs and troubles. The clients re- spect and love her as their Kupuna. Norma's message to STEP participants is: "FOCUS on what you want to do at this point in your life, and talk about it to someone who may be able to help you find something you can fit into. "Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone." —Norma "The resources are out there. If you start look- ing for what you want, it is entirely possible to get the job you want. There are many jobs out there that seniors can do." This May, Norma will make 1 year on the job. For more, call 933 -9527. For STEP, call 961 -8750. Kupuna News 15 April - June 2008 Harold Bugado, EAD Director Dennis Onishi, Program Director II, ERS N/S Hilo Margaret Yafuso, Program Director II, ERS Puna/Ka`u Coran Kitaoka, Program Director II, ERS W. Hawai`i Clyde Yoshida, Program Director II, Senior Employment Sidney Kanno, EAD Assistant Operations Director Mary Chun, CSPA, CSE N. Hilo Linda Eblacas, CSPA, CSE Puna Terry Saito, CSPA, CSE Ka`u Junie-Ann Kamoku,CSPA, CSE Kona Maile Marquez, CSPA, CSE N. Kohala Darlette Miguel, CSPA, CSE Hamakua Christine Namahoe-Loo, CSPA, CSE S. Hilo Darryl Noda, CSPA, CSE Waimea Clarita Corpuz, CSPA, RSVP E. Hawai`i Mark White, CSPA, RSVP W. Hawai`i Carla Carpenter-Kabalis, CSPA II, HCNP CALENDAR APRIL 2 ERS: Ka`u Casino Day Na`alehu Community Center Margaret Yafuso, 966-5801 10 ERS: Big Island Senior Stars Talent Show Afook-Chinen Auditorium 9:30AM-1:30PM Roann Okamura, 961-8710 11 SP: 2008 Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Registration March 3-April 11 Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 17 ERS: Hawai`i State Senior Karaoke Revue Hawai`i Volcanoes Naniloa Resort Crown Room, 6:00PM-9:30PM Roann Okamura, 961-8710 25 ERS: West Hawai`i Casino Day Yano Hall, 9:30-1:30PM Coran Kitaoka, 323-3190 28 SP: 2008 Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Preliminary Period April 28-May 23 Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 29 SP: Tennis (Preliminaries) Kailua Old Airport Tennis Courts, 9:00AM-1:00PM Dennis Onishi, 961-8710 30 SP: Horseshoes (Preliminaries East Hawai`i) Hilo Horsehoe Pit 10:00 AM-1:00PM Clyde Yoshida, 961-8750 MAY 2 CSE: West Hawai`i Senior Companion Recognition Place TBA, 10:00AM-1:00 PM Junie Ann Kamoku, 322-1812 5 SP: Rummikub (Preliminaries) Na`alehu Nutrition Site, 9:00AM Joan Kawakone, 961-8726 6 SP: Horseshoes (Prelim W. HI.) Kailua Old Airport, Horseshoe Pit 10:00AM-1:00PM Clyde Yoshida, 961-8750 7 SP: Basketball Shoot (Prelim E. HI.) Waiakea High School Gym, 9-12PM Coran Kitaoka, 323-3190 8 ERS: Celebrating Mother (Pa`auilo & Honoka`a) Place TBA, 9:30AM-1:00PM Roann Okamura, 961-8710 8 SP: Rummikub (Preliminaries) Aunty Sally's, 9:00AM Joan Kawakone, 961-8726 8:SP: Rummikub (Preliminaries) Holualoa Nutrition Site, 9:00AM Joan Kawakone, 961-8726 12 SP: Hanafuda (Preliminaries) Na`alehu Nutrition Site, 9:00AM Joan Kawakone, 961-872 13 SP: Hanafuda (Preliminaries) Kohala Nutrition Site, 9:00AM Joan Kawakone, 961-8726 4 SP: Basketball Shoot (Prelim W. HI.) Kailua Gym, 9:00-12:00PM Coran Kitaoka, 323-3190 MAY 15 SP: Hanafuda (Preliminaries) Aunty Sally's, 9:00AM Joan Kawakone, 961-8726 16 RSVP: Hilo Town Recognition Luncheon Charles Ikeda, 961-8730 16 SP: Hanafuda (Preliminaries) Holualoa Nutrition Site, 9AM Joan Kawakone, 961-8726 SP: Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Torch Walk Hakalau to Waikoloa, (Times TBA) Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 18 SP: Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Opening Ceremonies Honokaa Gym Complex, 9:30AM-1:30PM Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 20 SP: Mah Jong (Preliminaries) Yano Hall, 10:00AM Margaret Yafuso, 966-5801 28-29 SP: Gate Ball University Heights Park, 9-1PM Dennis Onishi, 961-8710 29 SP: Mah Jong (Preliminaries) Kamana Sr. Center, 10:00AM Margaret Yafuso, 966-5801 JUNE 3-4 SP: Badminton (Preliminaries) Hilo Armory, 10:30-1:00PM Dennis Onishi, 961-8710 9 SP: Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Torch Walk Kailua to Pahala, (Times TBA) Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 10 SP: Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Torch Walk Volcano to Palma, (Times TBA) Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 12 SP: Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Torch Walk Hilo to Honomu, (Times TBA) Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 13 SP: Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Torch Walk Hakalau to Waikoloa, (Times TBA) Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 18 SP: Moku O Hawai`i Senior Olympics Opening Ceremonies Honoka`a Gym Complex, 9:30AM-1:30PM Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 20 SP: Pool (No Preliminary, Final only) Yano Hall, 9:00-12:00PM Coran Kitaoka, 323-3190 24 SP: Tennis (Finals) Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium 9:00AM-1:00PM Dennis Onishi, 961-8710 25 SP: Horseshoes (Finals) Hilo Horseshoe Pit 10:00AM-1:00PM Clyde Yoshida, 961-8750 26 SP: Badminton (Finals) Hilo Armory, 10:30-1:00PM Dennis Onishi, 961-8710 26 SP: Mah Jong (Finals) Kamana Sr. Center, 10:00AM Margaret Yafuso, 966-5801 27 SP: Big Island Senior Golf Tournament Hapuna Golf Course Registration 3/3-5/23 No refunds after 6/13 Lynne Kunitake, 322-1812 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 anv special needs, contact the respective program at least 10 days prior to the event. If you are unable to provide the advance notice, the Elderlv Activities Division staff will attempt to make a reasonable accomnrodation to satisfy the request as long as it does not impose an undue hardship.