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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (July - September 2013)Elderly Activities Division's Kupuna News A MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT HAWAI`I'S SENIORS Vol. 15 No. 3 July-September 2013 Senior Line Dance Workshop/Round-Up, Maui, July 11-12 39th Annual Kupuna Softball Tournament, Walter Victor Stadium, Hilo, July 17-18 `Imiloa Astronomy Center - Kupuna Day, Hilo, August 22 RSVP: Read To Me, 9/11 Day of Remembrance, Hilo, September 7 31st Annual Hawai`i Kupuna Hula Festival, Kona, September 11-12 STEP: Employ The Older Worker Week, September 22-28 Information and Assistance Phone (808) 961-8777 Published quarterly by the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division Billy Kenoi, Mayor, County of Hawai`i Coordinated Services for the Elderly Coran Kitaoka, EAD Operations Assistant Director, (808) 323-4320 Christine Namahoe-Loo, East Hawai'i (808) 961-8777, Fran Takamiyashiro, West Hawai'i (808) 323-4320 What's New in "Puna" Photo of Jeffrey Gaeth and Sophia Iaukea. It’s been a year since the Grand Opening of the Pāhoa Senior Center and CSE has been quite busy. Coordinated Services has a satellite office to continue to provide Information and Assistance, Outreach, Issuance of Senior ID cards, Transportation, Income Tax assistance and much, much more. We introduce Jeffrey Gaeth and Sophia Iaukea, both Community Service Worker’s can be reached at 965- 2705 on Monday, Tuesday or Friday’s. You can also call our District Supervisor Linda Eblacas for more information at the Kea‘au Community Center at 966-5800. Tax Time is Over for 2013!!! AARP Tax Counselors with the leadership of Setsuko Fukushima has made an impressive impact in the community by providing an invaluable service that is second to none! They have prepared over 850 tax returns while contributing 1,106 volunteer hours for this project. AARP currently has 12 volunteers with 7 registered with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Thank you for the many donations of refreshments for our counselors. From sponge cakes, Donna’s cookies, fruits, dozens of donuts, boxes of sushi, banana breads, party mixes and cans of coffee. It gave the volunteers a boost of pleasure while taking a needed break in between appointments. Group photo of L-R: Helen Hurd, Lucy Maloney, Janet Arizumi, Aileen Lum, Toni Thompson, Eugene Fukushima. Back row L-R: Helen Hemmes, Susan Labrenz. Missing are Sets Fukushima, Kate Bell, Evelyn Pacheco and Jane Simon. “Senior Companions Make Life Beautiful” Recognition Luncheon The island wide “Senior Companions Make Life Beautiful” Recognition Luncheon took place on April 17, 2013. The day’s event began at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center in Kona. Gifts, leis, and an in-service on activities the Senior Companions could do with Kupuna, was presented by Suzanne Hull, the State Senior Companion Program Director. Also present for the event were Coran Kitaoka, EAD Operations Assistant Director and Roann Okamura, Elderly Activities Operations Director, who welcomed and thanked all of the senior companions for their contributions to the community. After the program, the Senior Companions were transported to Sam Choy’s Kai Lanai Restaurant, where they enjoyed an onolicious lunch! Mahalo to all of the Senior Companions who provide such excellent service to the Kupuna of Hawai‘i; you truly make life beautiful for so many Kupuna! If you are interested in learning more about the Senior Companion Program, you can call 961-8777 in East Hawai‘i or 323-4320 in West Hawai‘i. Photo of Suzanne Hull, Senior Companion Director, presentation on creative activities that Senior Companions can do with their clients. Photo of Staff assist Senior Companions to fill out questionnaires. Photo of Senior Companions enjoying their lunch at Sam Choy’s. Elderly Activities participated in the 1st Annual KTA “Senior Appreciation” Day on April 19, 2013. Information regarding our Division’s program and upcoming events were shared throughout the day. Thank you Zoey Bianchi, Roann Okamura, Christine Namahoe-Loo and Iris Higa for the outreach efforts. “CLICK IT OR TICKET” IT’S THE LAW Effective May 20, 2013, Hawai‘i’s NEW seat belt law requires that ALL FRONT AND BACK SEAT occupants buckle up. Adults and children MUST use their seat belts and child restraints at all times! DAY OR NIGHT...YEAR ROUND…FINE: $92.00 Senior Identification Card Schedule July 01, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE 9:00–11:00 a.m. 01, Mon. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00–3:00 p.m. 03, Wed. S. Hilo ADRC 1:00–3:00 p.m. 08, Mon. Ka‘ū Pāhala Hawai‘i Housing Center 9:00–10:00 a.m. 08, Mon. Ka‘ū Nā‘ālehu Community Center 11:00–12:00 p.m. 09, Tues. Waimea L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00–11:00 a.m. 10, Wed. Kona K-Mart, Kailua-Kona 10:00–1:00 p.m. 12, Fri. Puna Pāhoa Senior Center 10:00–12:00 p.m. 19, Fri. Kona Yano Hall (Canceled) 10:00–1:00 p.m. 24, Wed. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center-Bldg. B 10:00–1:00 p.m. 29, Mon. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 3:00–4:00 p.m. August 02, Fri. Puna Kea‘au Community Center 10:00–12:00 p.m. 02, Fri. Puna Longs in Kea‘au 1:00–3:00 p.m. 05, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE 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. 13, Tues. Waimea L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00–11:00 a.m. 19, Mon. HOVE St. Jude’s Church 9:00–11:00 a.m. 23, Fri. Kona Yano Hall (Canceled) 10:00–1:00 p.m. 23, Fri. N. Hilo Pāpa‘aloa Elderly Housing 3:00–4:00 p.m. 26, Mon. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 3:00–4:00 p.m. 28, Wed. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center-Bldg. B 10:00–1:00 p.m. September 04, Wed. S. Hilo ADRC 1:00–3:00 p.m. 06, Fri. Puna Pāhoa Senior Center 10:30–12:30 p.m. 06, Fri. Puna Longs in Pāhoa 1:00–3:00 p.m. 09, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE 9:00–11:00 a.m. 09, Mon. Ka‘ū Pāhala Hawai‘i Housing Center 9:00–10:00 a.m. 09, Mon. Ka‘ū Nā‘ālehu Community Center 11:00–12:00 p.m. 09, Mon. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00–3:00 p.m. 10, Tues. Waimea L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00–11:00 a.m. 11, Wed. Kona K-Mart, Kailua-Kona 10:00–1:00 p.m. 20, Fri. Kona Yano Hall (Canceled) 10:00–1:00 p.m. 25, Wed. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center-Bldg. B 10:00–1:00 p.m. 30, Mon. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 3:00–4:00 p.m. Coordinated Services for the Elderly East Hawai‘i South Hilo (808) 961-8777 North Hilo (808) 962-2101 Puna (808) 966-5800 Pāhoa (808) 965-2705 Nā‘ālehu (808) 939-2504 Pāhala (808) 928-3100 West Hawai‘i Kona (808) 323-4320 Kohala (808) 889-6502 Waimea (808) 887-3008 Honoka‘a (808) 775-7503 Elderly Recreation Services Special Programs Iris Higa, Program Director (808) 961-8710 Randell Kokubun, N/S Hilo 961-8710 Margaret Yafuso, Puna/Ka‘ū 966-5801 Kelly Hudik, West Hawai‘i 323-4330 ELDERLY RECREATION SERVICES Summer is here! As we move into the second half of the year, we are pleased to offer a variety of activities and events for seniors to participate in. Our goal is to continue to provide new and exciting programs throughout the island, to keep our seniors healthy and happy. 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 www.hawaiicounty.gov. “Exercise Through Music,” a Ka‘ū District Event, was held on March 28 in Nā‘ālehu. Hula exercise with Hannah Uribe’s Halau and fitness exercise with Helen Nelson got Ka‘ū Seniors on their feet swaying and marching throughout Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Pictured leading the hula was Aunty Mabel Kaipo of Nā‘ālehu Seniors. Musical Pictionary games, Kanikapila, and a healthy lunch sent everyone home happy and healthier. Going For Gold 140 Seniors from around the island came together to participate in the 2013 Senior Olympics that was held at the Old Kona Airport on March 8. There was 11 events that they competed in which consisted of: Ground golf, Pickleball, Bocce ball, Swimming, Tennis, Basketball Throw, Homerun Derby, Run/ Walk, Darts, Horseshoes, and Frisbee Toss. Pictured Top Right: Ladies Horseshoe Winners gold-Evelyn Becker, silver- Bette Green, bronze-Stephanie Stearns Pictured Bottom Right: Ground Golf Winners gold-Kohala Ladies, silver-Kohala Men, bronze-Waimea. Sangha Hall’s stage was set to perfection for the 39 talented singers that performed at the 2013 Hawai‘i State Senior Karaoke Revue. The nite was filled with wonderful songs performed by singers from Maui, Honolulu, Kailua-Kona and Hilo. Pictured Right: All performers gathered on stage to close the event by singing “Wakare No Isochidori”. Pictured Below L to R: Singers Norman Nakano (Hilo), Lily Lam (Kona) and Kay Fukuda (Hilo). The 2013 Big Island Senior Talent Show was held on May 1st at Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale. Seniors from around the island came to entertain and show off their talent. Solo performances winners (Pictured Left) L to R: Staff: Randell Kokubum, 1st place winner: Dorothy Williams, 2nd place winner: Penny Madamba, 3rd place winner: Earl Ishimine, Staff: Roann Okamura, Staff: Iris Higa & Staff: Coran Kitaoka. Group performances winners: (Pictured Below) L to R: 1st place: Ocean View (Blue Rock Mountaineers), 2nd place: Honoka‘a Seniors, 3rd place: Pa‘auilo Seniors. Sunny Day for a Senior Strut Congratulations to those fit men and women that participated in this year’s Senior Strut! We had a beautiful day for a 1 mile or 3.1 mile run/walk with help from Cub Scout Troop #15 who provided cool drinks on the course. After the “strut” the runners enjoyed fruit donated by Cal-Kona Produce and everyone walked away with a prize or a gift bag from our generous sponsors; Big Island Candies and GNC. Big Island Senior Golf Tournament Congratulations to all of our winners at this year’s Big Island Senior Golf Tournament and a big MAHALO to Allan Ikawa from Big Island Candies for your continued sponsorship of the event! Women 55-64 (Pictured Above) 1st Place Debra Yamamoto, 2nd Place Sharon Allcornm, 3rd Place Lena Hashimoto Men 55-64 (Pictured Below) 1st Place Edwin Hara, 2nd Place Lloyd Toriano, 3rd Place Larry Suenishi Women 65+ (Pictured Above) 1st Place Jean Okayama, 2nd Place Vivian Mark, 3rd Place Leina‘ala Enos Men 65+ (Pictured Below) 1st Place Nano Yurong, 2nd Place Ralph Sallee, 3rd Place Joseph Goldscharek Kamana Seniors Zumba Gold Class instructed by Harriet Rocha Kailua-Kona Seniors line dancing class instructed by Rena Rainbow performing for the Kona Hongwanji preschool students. Kamana’s Creative Gardening Class enjoyed their excursion to Mariah Bath’s house & toured her beautiful and flourishing garden. The performance, “A Walk Into the Past…”, a living history program portraying, Dr. Thomas Jaggar, founder of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, was enjoyed by the Pāhala Seniors when they visited the Volcano National Park. Honomū Senior Club enjoying their excursion to Hana Hou Café in Nā‘ālehu. Pa‘auilo Seniors display their beautiful flower hair pieces and pins that they made. Aunty Rosielani’s air freshener dolls made by Pāpa‘aloa Kupuna Nutrition. Kailua Seniors Easter Bonnet Parade The Pāpa‘aloa Kupuna Nutrition group excursion to the Merrie Monarch with Karen Keawehawaii at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. Pua Kea Halau celebrated their 15th year under the leadership of Tesse Tinker at their annual Mini Merry Monarch show on April 4. A variety of talent from the senior Paradise Park from a Ukulele quartet, poetry reading and lots of hula graced the stage for this fantastic, enjoyable event. Dick Hershberger from Oceanview portrays Dr. Jagger working in the Vault, the original Volcano Observatory, as Pāhala Seniors: Tom, Emily Gus, August & Bonnie listen intently to his explanation of workings of a seismograph. April Showers under an array of umbrellas at the Seniors of Paradise’s April 1 meeting. Walter Hughes’ umbrella had a few holes in it but that didn't’ bother him marching in the rain. Eddie Yokoyama, Program Director, (808) 961-8730 Clarita Corpuz, East Hawai‘i (808) 961-8730, Mark White, West Hawai‘i (808) 323-4333 HOVE, North & South Kona and North & South Kohala Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 5 Year Volunteers: L-R RSVP CSPA Mark White, Robert Green, Nora Takashiba, Patricia Pasco, Lawrence Pasco, David Byers, Lorraine Yadao, Shane Ichishita, Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha, Naomi Radtke, Elna Pendleton, Gladys Nelson, Evangelina Laurel, Council Member Margaret Wille, Managing Director Wally Lau, Francisco Delo Santos, Council Member Karen Eoff, Wendy Oye, EAD Director Roann Okamura, P&R Deputy Director Robert Fitzgerald, Lee Lorenz, & George Hershberger 10 Year Volunteers: L-R Eric Mukai, Robert Glory (Substitute for Michael Sumja) Lucille Carter, Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha, Sumiko Kawasaki, Margaret Capelli, Council Member Margaret Wille, Richard Asakura, Lora Nagle, Managing Director Wally Lau, Jo Ann Hearn, Council Member Karen Eoff, Marilyn Debus, Mary Wolfe, P&R Deputy Director Robert Fitzgerald, Leonila Guitang, Kazuyo Sasaki, & EAD Director Roann Okamura HOVE, North & South Kona and North & South Kohala Volunteer Recognition Luncheon 15 Year Volunteers: L-R Council Member Margaret Wille, Daisy Sasaki, Caroline Nobriga, Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha, Winnie Gonsalves, Madeline Gonsalves, Council Member Karen Eoff, Dorothy Kelepolo, Managing Director Wally Lau, Mamie Bramlett, P&R Deputy Director Robert Fitzgerald, Patricia Smith, Eleonore Yeto, Corporation for National Community Service State Director Laurie Cannady, & EAD Director Roann Okamura 20 Year Volunteers: L-R Council Member Margaret Wille, Council Member Dru Mamo Kanuha, Harumi Oda, Council Member Karen Eoff, CNCS State Director Laurie Cannady, Aiko Pennington, Managing Director Wally Lau, P&R Deputy Director Robert Fitzgerald, & EAD Director Roann Okamura 20 Year Volunteer: L-R Council Members Margaret Wille & Dru Mamo Kanuha, Estella Baoy, Council Member Karen Eoff, & CNCS State Director Laurie Cannady 26 Year Volunteer: MC Lloyd Narimatsu with Scott Asai 31 Year Volunteer: MC Lloyd Narimatsu with Rose Rosimo Hilo Town Volunteer Recognition Luncheon March 22, 2013 5 Year Volunteers: L-R (seated) Blanche Kutsunai & Fujiyo Kuroyama Back Row: Billy Kenoi, Clarita Corpuz, Valerie Poindexter, J Yoshimoto, Harriet Yoshina, Laura Padilla, Lynne Shimazu, Sueko Omori, Dominador Padilla, Helen Hemmes, Harriet Knox, Reiko Masutomi, Mitch Roth, Joanne Yokote, Ann Kawabata, Hatsue Kamimura, Lucille Hookano, Clayton Honma, Felosofia Corpuz, Anna Honda, Patricia Dunn, Greggor Ilagan, & Roann Okamura 10 Year Volunteers: L-R Valerie Poindexter, Clarita Corpuz, Billy Kenoi, Margaret Yamamoto (15 yrs.), Itsue Yamasaki, Doreen Usui, Aki Takeguchi, J Yoshimoto, Fukui Yamasaki, Carole Tsutsumi, Elaine Fukui, Mikiko Nakamura, Lillian Watanabe, Mitch Roth, Amy Matsukado, Mollie Chun, Aiko Fujimoto, Clayton Honma, Emiko Goya, Trina DeMotta, Roann Okamura, & Greggor Ilagan 15 Year Volunteers: L-R Clarita Corpuz, Betty Wung, Anna Westcott, J Yoshimoto, Lillie Tsuchiya, Valerie Poindexter, Teruko Taniguchi, Billy Kenoi, Doris Takimoto, Alice Oie, Masato Taniguchi, Mitch Roth, Helen Nakamura, Beatrice Nakanishi, Jane Fujioka, Kikuo Hasegawa, Clayton Honma, Amy Bugado, Harold Bugado, Roann Okamura, & Greggor Ilagan Hilo Town Volunteer Recognition Luncheon March 22, 2013 20-24 Year Volunteers: L-R Greggor Ilagan, Clarita Corpuz, J Yoshimoto, Terue Sumida (24), Seet Lau (23), Valerie Poindexter, Gladys Nakamura (23), Chiyoko Okiuye (24), Yuriko Yahiro (22), Pat Abe (22), Morris Nakanishi (21), Billy Kenoi, Kirino Muraoka (22), Hisae Masaki (20), Clayton Honma, Yaeko Kunishige (21), Mitch Roth, Janet Yamada (20), Mildred Winans (20), Lily Chow (20), Bea Isemoto (23), & Roann Okamura 25 Year Volunteers: L-R Greggor Ilagan, J Yoshimoto, Valerie Poindexter, Mary Yamada (25), Billy Kenoi, Virginia Maeda (25), Clayton Honma, Roann Okamura, Mitch Roth, & Clarita Corpuz 27-29 Year Volunteers: L-R (seated) Greggor Ilagan & Ethel Yonemitsu (29) Back Row: J Yoshimoto, Valerie Poindexter, Roann Okamura, Billy Kenoi, Roselyn Victorine (28), Clayton Honma, Helen Young (27), Michiko Asai (27), Mitch Roth, & Clarita Corpuz 29, 30, 32 & 37 Year Volunteers: (Front seated) L-R Violet Mae (37), Ethel Yonemitsu (29), Fumiko Sugiyama (30) Back Row: Eddie Yokoyama, Greggor Ilagan, Valerie Poindexter, Dorothy Williams (32), J Yoshimoto, Clarita Corpuz, Mitch Roth, Clayton Honma, Roann Okamura & Billy Kenoi Nutrition Program Highlights Joan Kawakone, Program Director, (808) 961-8726 Carla Carpenter Kabalis, Community Service Program Assistant II, (808) 961-8726 The Honoka‘a seniors visited the beautiful Amy Greenwell Gardens in Kona in March. From left, back row: Tsuyuko Tanaka, Mary Ellen Wong, Marie Yano, Sue Ito, Kay Correia, Ann Koji, Janet Murakami, Alice Cypriano, Darlette Miguel (CSE), Daisy Ikeuchi, Catherine Luthe (Nutrition). Middle: Robert Higa, Bill Morris, Adoracion Agregado, Momoe Yamamoto, Sadako Kato, Sachi Ishihara. Front: Rose Marie McKee, Bernie Johansen (Nutrition), Violet Oketani, Pilar Asia, Naty Agpaoa, Andrea Abarcar. Dr. Jaggar, I Presume… Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar aka Dick Hershberger (Nutrition) shows seismic equipment to Pāhala seniors Thomas Wright (left) and August Ballo (right) at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. MERRIE MONARCH FESTIVAL The Kohala seniors enjoyed the 50th Merrie Monarch Festival: from left: Jodie Torres (CSE), Beatrice Chau, Jeannine Mattos (Nutrition), Evelyn Solomon, Walter Blair, and Winnie Gonsalves. EASTER FUN with AUNTY SALLY’S Senior Training & Employment Program Clyde Yoshida, Program Director, (808) 961-8750 SAFETY COMES FIRST Safety doesn't just happen - it's the result of individual effort Safety simply means freedom from danger or hazards-doing it safely. BUT MY JOB IS SAFE! IS IT! Safety is your PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: Most accidents are caused by one person...and happen to one person... Don’t let it be you! Come to work relaxed. Good health is a safety plus. Fatigue is a frequent factor in accidents. Know and follow the rules of safety for your job….. and be familiar with all the machinery and equipment you use. Watch out for the practical joker. “Clowning” is a frequent cause of mishaps. Know what to do in an emergency. Be your own SAFETY EXPERT by knowing how to prevent these accidents. Left to right: HR Specialist Ryan Chong, Program Director Margaret Yafuso, STEP Enrollee Jan Zimmerman, and HR Specialist Charmaine Kamaka discuss safety concerns at the Keaau Community Center. Accidents cost you money: loss of wages, medical bills and higher insurance. Accidents hurt you: bumps and bruises, sometime permanent disability or death, worry to your family, extra work for fellow workers. Accidents can cause injury to your fellow workers. It’s not where you work that’s important-its’ how you work! Use handrails for extra support when going up or down stairs. MY JOB IS SAFE! IS IT? There are more accidents in “nice, safe places” than in chemical plants or nuclear plants! People in high risk occupations are safety-conscious. Job accidents are preventable because accidents are the result of attitudes and actions which you can help eliminate. BE AWARE, know the risks involved in your job and keep an eye out for other’ safety slips. EXPLAIN the safety rules to others so they will understand the reasons behind them. SET THE EXAMPLE of safety awareness and safety practices for fellow workers. REMEMBER, working safely is part of your job, failure to follow safety rules or established work procedures can be cause for disciplinary action. Coordinated Services for the Elderly CSW III’s (961-8777 Hilo / 323-4320 Kona) Roann Okamura, EAD Director Coran Kitaoka, Op. Assistant Director Jun Ishimine, Hilo Arlene Ohara, Hilo (T/A) Leihua Malani, Hilo Diane Kai, Kona Angie Onaka, Kona Terry Terada, Kona Hawai‘i County Nutrition Program CSW III’s (961-8726 Hilo) Roger Pflum, Hilo Kristina Mauak, Pepe‘ekeō Jessie Rodrigues, Pa‘auilo Maile Canario, Pāpa‘aloa Catherine Luthe, Honoka‘a Linnea Reid, Waimea Jeannine Mattos, Kohala Margaret Evans, Kailua-Kona Beverly Carvalho, Hōlualoa Helen Lindsey, Kealakekua Dick Hershberger, Ocean View Julie Ann Pasquale, Pāhala Edie Manzano-Frazier, Nā‘ālehu Adelaide Velasco, Kea‘au Priscilla Hocson, Pāhoa CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 3: RSVP: Kona Blood Drive at Kailua LDS Church Mark White, (808) 323-4333 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY 11-12: Maui Senior Line Dance Workshop/Round-Up Margaret Yafuso, (808) 966-5801 17-18: SP: 39th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Tournament Walter Victor Stadium, Hilo Randell Kokubun, (808) 961-8710 23: I&A District Team Meetings East Hawai‘i ADRC Training Room (Hilo), 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Covers Hāmākua through Ocean View districts CSE Hilo, (808) 961-8777 24: I&A District Team Meetings West Hawai‘i West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Bldg. G (Kona) 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Covers N/S Kohala through South Kona districts CSE Kona, (808) 323-4320 AUGUST 6-8: SP: 38th Annual Hawai‘i State Senior Citizens Softball Tournament (O‘ahu) Randell Kokubun, (808) 961-8710 16: STATEHOOD DAY HOLIDAY 22: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center - Kupuna Day 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Margaret Yafuso, (808) 966-5801 SEPTEMBER 2: LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 7: RSVP: Read To Me, 9/11 Day Of Remembrance Location TBA, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eddie Yokoyama, (808) 961-8730 11-12: SP: 31st Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa Craft Fair 8:00 a.m. Doors open 4:30 p.m., Starts 5:00 p.m. Kelly Hudik, (808) 323-4340 22-28: STEP: Employ The Older Worker Week Clyde Yoshida, (808) 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.