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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (October - December 2015)Elderly Activities Division’s Kupuna News A MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT HAWAI‘I’S SENIORS Vol. 17 No. 4 October-December 2015 ERS: West Hawai‘i Primetime Wellness Fair Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa, October 16 Coordinated Services, West Hawai‘i Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, October 23 Kamana Karaoke Recital Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lu‘au Hale, October 28 ERS: Ground Golf Spooktacular Yano Hall, October 30 RSV P: Read to Me Family Day Hilo Public Library, October 31 RSVP: Blood Drive Kailua LDS Church, Kona, November 9 ERS: Ground Golf Turkey Trot for Ka‘ū District, November 20 ERS: Casino Day Maka‘eo Main Events Pavilion, December 4 ERS: Teacher & Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, December 11 Published quarterly by the County of Hawai‘i Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division Information and Assistance Hilo (808) 961-8777 Kona (808) 323-4320 William P. 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 CSE Welcomes Nadine Dela Cruz We welcome Clerk III Nadine Dela Cruz to our CSE ohana. She is a recent graduate of Hawai‘i Community College, and is excited to begin her career with the County of Hawai‘i. On her free time Nadine enjoys going to the beach and spending time with family and friends. Congratulations Nadine! West Hawai‘i CSE Volunteer Recognition Luncheon In gratitude to the wonderful volunteers who help Coordinated Services to provide services to the Kupuna, this year’s Volunteer Recognition Luncheon theme is, “CSE Volunteers Light Up Our Lives.” The luncheon will be held at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center on October 23. MAHALO TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS! Coordinated Services for the Elderly Satellite Office Reopens Our satellite office at the Pāhoa Senior Center reopened on Monday, June 29, 2015. It’s great to be back after a temporary closure. Thank you to the Kupunas and public for your patience and understanding. Coordinated Services is back to provide Outreach, Senior ID Card Issuance, Information and Assistance, Income Tax assistance and much, much more. Stop by and see what kinds of activities are available at the center or just to say “HELLO.” What’s Important for You in 2016 Need help with figuring out what your options are with Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part D, Part B and how to make sense of it? Coordinated Services can help you with most of these questions. It can get overwhelming just thinking about it. Important things to remember: Does your plan work for you now? Are you happy with the coverage? Which insurance plan does your Primary Physician or Doctor’s accept? When is the OPEN ENROLLMENT Period? Mark your calendar with these important dates October 15, 2015 to December 7, 2015. If your current plan meets all your needs and your plan is available in 2016, then there is no need to make changes. From now until then, start comparing your coverage with other options or cost. Look out for your Medicare and You 2016 booklet coming in the mail to help you decide. If you feel this maybe too much to do, please call our Coordinated Services in South Hilo at 961-8777 or our West Hawai‘i Civic Center Office at 323-4320 and will be glad to assist you. Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF POWERS OF ATTORNEY A. ARE for financial matters, NOT health care decisions B. ARE NOT a license to steal C. MUST be honored by banks & other financial institutions* D. STOP automatically when the Principal dies E. CAN be rescinded or changed F. ALL of the above GENERAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY: Hooray! if you answered (F) “ALL of the above” The legal document known as a Power of Attorney allows a person of sound mind (called the “Principal”) to designate a representative (called an “Agent”) to act for them in financial matters if they are unable to act for themselves. Hawai‘i has a new law that improves the protections and the use-ability of Powers of Attorney. Except for certain rare circumstances, it requires financial institutions to honor Powers of Attorney presented to them. It also makes it very clear that the powers granted to the Agent are to be used only for the benefit of the Principal, not for the benefit of the Agent or the Agent’s friends or family. Misusing a Power of Attorney is crime and can be criminally prosecuted. It is a serious responsibility to appoint someone as your agent. Be sure you think carefully about who you want to appoint. Are they trustworthy? Will they act in your best interest? Be sure also that they understand what their role will be as your agent. Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i can help most seniors get these documents prepared free of charge (they can also prepare health care directives for free). *For more information, pick up a copy of the booklet “Hawai‘i Uniform Power of Attorney Handbook” available at the Hawai‘i County Office on Aging, CSE and Legal Aid offices county-wide. GET YOUR SENIOR ID CARD OCTOBER 02, Fri. Puna Kea‘au Community Center 1:00–3:00 p.m. 05, Mon. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00–3:00 p.m. 06, Tues. Kona K-Mart, Kailua-Kona 10:00–1:00 p.m. 12, Mon. HOVE St. Jude’s Church 9:00–11:00 a.m. 12, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawai‘i Bldg.” 9:00–11:00 a.m. 13, Tues. Waimea L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00–11:00 a.m. 13, Tues. Kona Walmart, Kailua-Kona 10:00–1:00 p.m. 14, Wed. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00–3:00 p.m. 21, Wed. N. Hilo Pāpa‘aloa Country Store & Cafe 11:00–1:00 p.m. 27, Tues. 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. NOVEMBER 02, Mon. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00–3:00 p.m. 03, Tues. Kona Walmart, Kailua-Kona 10:00–1:00 p.m. 06, Fri. Puna Kea‘au Community Center 1:00–3:00 p.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. Kohala Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawai‘i Bldg.” 9:00–11:00 a.m. 10, Tues. Waimea L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00–11:00 a.m. 17, Tues. Kona Yano Hall 10:00–1:00 p.m. 18, Wed. N. Hilo Laupāhoehoe Train Museum 9:30–11:00 a.m. 18, Wed. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00–3:00 p.m. 24, Tues. Honoka‘a Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 3:00–4:00 p.m. 25, Wed. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center–Bldg. B 10:00–1:00 p.m. DECEMBER 04, Fri. Puna Kea‘au Community Center 1:00–3:00 p.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. 08, Tues. Kona K-Mart, Kailua-Kona 10:00–1:00 p.m. 14, Mon. Kohala Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawai‘i Bldg.” 9:00–11:00 a.m. 15, Tues. Kona Walmart, Kailua-Kona 10:00–1:00 p.m. 16, Wed. N. Hilo Pāpa‘aloa Country Store & Cafe 11:00–1:00 p.m. 16, Wed. S. Hilo Kamana Senior Center 1:00–3:00 p.m. 23, Wed. Kona West Hawai‘i Civic Center–Bldg. B 10:00–1:00 p.m. 29, Tues. 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 Kupuna News 3 October-December 2015 Health and Safety Tips for the Holidays The holidays are quickly approaching, here are some holiday safety and health reminders and tips from the Center for Disease Control and the National Safety Council: * Wash your hands: frequently to help avoid getting sick/spreading germs; wash your hands with soap and clean, running water for at least 20 seconds. * Manage stress: Keep your commitments and spending to a manageable level. * Travel safely: Don’t drink and drive nor let someone else drink and drive. Wear a seat belt when you ride/drive a vehicle. * Get check-ups: Prevention and early detection via physical exams and screening can catch possible problems at an early stage. * Vaccinations: Center for Disease Control recommends an annual flu vaccination. People should get vaccinated soon after the vaccine is available; it takes about two weeks after the vaccination for antibodies to develop. * Fire safety: (a) Keep candles away from children, pets, curtains, trees, and walk ways. Keep matches and lighters out of the reach of children. (b) Never leave your stove, fireplace, or candle unattended. (c) Install smoke detectors and test them monthly, replace the batteries twice a year. * Decorating Safety: Position your tree away from fireplaces, and other heat sources. Use a step stool or ladder when hanging decoration (do not climb on furniture). * Avoid using breakable, and/or small ornaments on lower branches where toddlers and pets can touch them. If you are using an artificial tree, choose one that is tested and labeled as fire resistant; if the tree has a built-in electrical wiring, it should have the Underwriters Laboratory label (UL). Use no more than three light sets on one extension cord. To avoid tripping, run the extension cord against the wall. Check lights for broken sockets, frayed/bare wires; replace damaged light sets. * Handle and prepare food safely: when preparing meals, wash your hands and preparation surfaces frequently. Avoid cross contamination, keep raw meats away from ready-to-eat foods and surfaces. Do not defrost food at room temperature; thaw in the refrigerator, in cold water, or the microwave. Cook foods to the proper temperature. Do not leave perishable foods out for more than two hours. * Eat healthy: Limit fat, salt, and sugar intake. Choose fresh fruit instead of candy and pastries. * Be active: Be active for at least 2 1/2 hours per week. For more tips on holiday safety you can visit: The National Safety Council website at http://www.nsc.org/NSCDocuments/Holiday-Safety-Tips.pdf Center for Disease Control website at: www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/ and/or www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/flu-season-2015-2016.htm Kupuna News 4 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Elderly Recreation Services 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 Good-bye Summer welcome Fall! We made it through a scorcher of a Summer and look forward to a cool and fun filled Fall! Thank you seniors for participating in our program and making it an enjoyable quarter. 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 2015 Summer Festival Rhythm & Life exercise classes led by Mary Ann Katayama held a mini festival at Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale on July 8. Groups participating were 25 seniors from Hamamatsu, Japan; 11 from Honolulu, Hawai‘i led by Fay Murata and 60 from Hilo and Kea‘au. Hilo seniors greeted Chairman Eiji Toyoda and our guests with flower leis as they entered. Group exercises were led by exercise choreographer Professor Saito and head instructors Yokoyama and Matsumoto Sensei. Aunty Sally’s Chair exercises started off this year’s 2015 Summer Festival with a bang! June Amasaki and Ginger Ikeda also impressed everyone with an overwhelming response. Line Dancing Round-up 2015 Seniors from Kona, Waimea, Hilo, Pāhoa, Kea‘au and Mt. View attended the “Just Dance” Line Dance Roundup held on Oahu, June 04 & 05, at the Palladium, sponsored by Beverly Braun and the West Oahu Line Dancers. Juanita Allen’s Tarzan Dance got the audience waiting for the stampede from the Honolulu Zoo. There were new dances taught at the workshop and lots of mass dancing, we all came home tired and happy. Kupuna News 5 October-December 2015 Senior Club Activity Pomaikai Senior Recognition Luncheon at Imiloa Senior of Paradise’s Abalone Farm outing Seniors of Paradise visiting the Original Chocolate Factory in Keauhou Volcano seniors Cinco de Mayo piñata,Mexican hat dancing and delicious tacos Nā‘ālehu Seniors enjoying their excursion to Halema‘uma‘u Crater Pomaikai Seniors excursion to Waipio Valley Shanghai Rummy Winners L to R: Chris Murphy won for the best Nā‘ālehu player, Bev Shiftlet won for the best Volcano player and Nā‘ālehu’s Pat Peterson won the “Practice More” award Shanghai Rummy Challenge at Cooper Center in Volcano with Nā‘ālehu Seniors hosted by the Volcano Seniors Seniors of Paradise's Cinco de Mayo and art group display, President Peggy McKenzie shows her work Ti Leaf Making with seniors from Honoka‘a Men's Rotary Ground Golf winners, Kohala Kane (Pictured Above) Longest Putt winners-Collin Kaholo & Agnes Kaholo (Pictured Left) Ladies Rotary Ground Golf winners, Kohala Ladies (Pictured Right) Kupuna News 6 Information & Assistance 961-8777 Senior Class Fun Kamana’s Mold Ceramics Class displaying their beautiful work Wednesdays Gentle Yoga Classes at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center Kamana Senior Gardening Class excursion to OK Farms Kamana’s Ukulele Class led by Calvin Enoki participating in the blessing of the Mauna Kea Recreation Park with Mayor Kenoi Bathing beauties from Kailua-Kona’s Synchronized Swimming Class Maile Canario’s Hula Class at the Laupāhoehoe Train Museum 41st Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Island Tournament This year’s Island Tournament was held July 16, 17, 2015 in Hilo at Walter Victor Stadium. 22 of our Island teams participated in this year’s event. There were 4 Divisions (A-D) broken down by 6, 6, 6, and 4 teams in each division. Players and spectators came out and made this a great Island tournament. Division A: 1st Place: Kona Gold (Pictured Top Left) 2nd Place: Kona Legends 3rd Place: Hilo Pomaikai Divison B: 1st Place: Punatics (Pictured Top Right) 2nd Place: Onipa‘a 3rd Place: Ku‘ikahi Divison C: 1st Place: Waiakea Seniors (Pictured Bottom Left) 2nd Place: Waimea Paniolo 3rd Place: Kua‘aina Division D: 1st Place: Ka Nani O Honoka‘a (Pictured Bottom Right) 2nd Place: Pu‘uwai Opio 3rd Place: Kona Warriors East Hawai‘i League Champions: Pomaikai (Pictured Left) West Hawai‘i League Champions: Kona Legends Kupuna News 7 October-December 2015 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 40th ANNIVERSARY HAWAI‘I STATE SENIOR SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT This year the State Senior Softball Tournament was held here on the Big Island at Old Airport (Maka‘eo Ball Fields) in Kailua-Kona. This year 67 teams participated with 25 from the Big Island, 13 from Maui, 17 from O‘ahu, and 12 from Kaua‘i. There was a total of 8 divisions from A to H. All the teams played really well and enjoyed their time fellowshipping with one another. Pomaikai Seniors and Kohala Seniors honored with a Proclamation from the Mayor’s office for being the two longest running teams in the Kupuna Softball League. Sunao Taketa from Kona Warriors was honored with a Proclamation for being the Oldest/Active Player in the Kupuna Softball League, at 89 years old. A Place: Kona Legends Division 1st Place: Kona Gold A Division 2nd Place: Honomu Rockets A Division 3rd A Place: Kona Legends E Division 2nd Place: Kua‘aina E Division 3rd Place: Waiakea Seniors F Division 1st Place: Local Boyz F Division: 3rd Place: Kupuna Pride G Division: 3rd Place: Pueo H Divison 2nd Place: HK Kupuna News 8 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Kaui Paleka-Kama, Program Director, (808) 961-8730 Kathleen Azevedo, East Hawai‘i (808) 961-8730, Joy Foster, West Hawai‘i (808) 323-4333 Great Partnership between The Food Basket and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program RSVP volunteers distribute non-perishable foods and canned goods through The Food Basket’s Brown Bags Program and distribute fresh produce through The Food Basket’s Senior Produce Program. Pahala Senior RSVP Volunteers 2015 Brown Bags Program The Food Basket 2015 Senior Produce West Hawai‘i Senior Produce at Old Airport: Back: Florence Babbitt & Marshall (Food Basket) L-R: Joy Foster (CSPA) & a Friend of RSVP. East Hawai‘i Senior Produce at Pāhoa Community Center: L-R: Annie Kaaukai, Felisa Hanohano & Sarah Aniban Hawai`i Island Adult Care Annual Golf Tournament Held on July 21, 2015 at Hilo Muni Back L-R: Joan Shimoda, Friend of RSVP, Annie Aoki & Itsue Yamasaki Front: L-R: Ken Kumasaki, Friends of RSVP, Masa Shimabukuro, Harold Uyeno & Ed Madamba Hilo Heart Walk Held on March 7, 2015 at Queen Lili‘uokalani Gardens L-R: Clarita Corpuz, Flo Soares, Apolonia Valledor & Vicky Calica L-R: Clarita Corpuz, Rachel Yamashita, Vicky Calica, Pat Arima, Ed Madamba, Nancy & Gilbert Yamada, Kathleen Azevedo Kupuna News 9 October-December 2015 RSVP In Action Blood Bank of Hawai`i Give Blood. It's safe. It's Simple. It Saves Lives. Another great partnership! The Blood Bank of Hawai‘i and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. RSVP volunteers call to recruits donors throughout the year. RSVP’s Advisory Council sponsors 4 blood drives a year—2 in West Hawai‘i and 2 in East Hawai‘i. RSVP volunteers and advisory council members also donate delicious home-made goodies to the Blood Bank canteen and provide manpower to host the canteen throughout the day. RSVP volunteers also provide manpower to Blood Bank Drives sponsored by others such as the County of Hawai‘i Blood Drive and the Hawai‘i Credit Union. RSVP’S EAST HAWAI‘I BLOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEERS: L-R: Rachel Yamashita, Patricia Arima, Carol Denis & A Generous Blood Donor! RSVP EAST HAWAI‘I BLOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEERS: L-R: Adrienne Kawamoto, Penny Madamba, Carol Yamamoto & Letty Agustin RSVP’S WEST HAWAI‘I BLOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEERS: L-R: Barbara Szeto, Dolly Somampong, Pat Aarhus & A Generous Blood Donor!L-R: Helen Matsui, Mieko Asato, Maile Tashiro & Helen Kushida Kupuna News 10 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Big Island International Marathon Kokua `Ohana BELOW (L-R): Elsie Iida, Bob (Race Dir.), Nobuko Oshiro, Ray Miyashiro PRE-PACKAGING OF RACE PACKETS Marie Kuramoto, Sal Hagiwara & Trudy Ozaki Registration L-R: Laura Padilla, Diana Miyaji, Vicky Calica, Lovey Toki Back: Danny Padilla, Mieko Asato Front: Helen Matsui, Arlene Waugh Back: Arlene Yonamine, Anna Honda Front: Richard & Bertha Mashiyama Race Day - March 15, 2015 L-R: Cora Maneja, Apolonia Valledor & Flo Soares L-R: Pat Arima, Rachel Yamashita, Eva Baybayan & Vicky Calica Harold Bugado L-R: Louis & Kathleen Azevedo & Kyle Ancheta Hilo Hawai`i Triathlon July 12, 2015 Numerous RSVP Volunteers assisted with the Big Island Marathon and the Hilo Hawai‘i Triathlon. Volunteers pre-packed race packets, manned the registration table, prepared and served refreshments, and attended to finish line duties. MAHALO TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!!! L-R: Marie Kuramoto, Ichiko Okada, Sets Kanayama, Sue Kajiwara, Doris Takimoto, Jeanette Hanagami & Helen Ozak Joe & Veronica Wedeman (Hilo Triathlon) with many RSVP volunteers preparing Triathlon packets. Front L-R: Sal Hagiwara, Joe Wedeman, Anna Honda & Ed Madamba Back: Marie Kuramoto, Others, Adrienne Kawamoto, Kathleen (CSPA) & Helen Matsui Front L-R: Veronica Wedeman, Marie Kuramoto & Joe Wedeman Back: Fumi Maeda, Vivian Ueyama, Laura & Danny Padilla, Mayor Kenoi, Clarita Corpuz, Raynette K. & Kathleen (CSPA) Front L-R: Kathleen (CSPA), Diana Miyaji, Rachel Yamashita & Vicky Calica Back: Herbert Yamashita, Louis Azevedo, Gilbert & Nancy Yamada Kupuna News 11 October-December 2015 RSVP If you are willing to provide consistent and impactful community service, then RSVP is definitely for you. Our wonderful CSPAs assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing volunteer activities. With over 40 years of county service combined, these capable ladies are ready and willing to assist you in your desire to be of service to the community. East Hawai‘i: 961-8730 West Hawai‘i: 323-4333 rsvp@hawaiicounty.gov East Hawai‘i Community Program Assistant (CSPA) KATHLEEN AZEVEDO To my wonderful ladies, Mahalo for all you do. Working with the two of you has been great and I look forward to our continued success. Me ke aloha pumehana, Kaui West Hawai‘i Community Program Assistant (CSPA) JOY FOSTER Pictured above: Beverly Aikele. Interim Advisory Council Vice-President (West Hawai‘i) and Older American of the Year nominee. Aloha amiga! Kupuna News 12 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Nutrition Program Highlights Carla Carpenter Kabalis, Program Director, (808) 961-8726 Michael Au, Community Service Program Assistant II, (808) 961-8726 The Hawai‘i County Nutrition Program (HCNP) provides two nutrition services for the seniors of Hawai‘i County: Congregate Meals and Meals on Wheels. HCNP operates 15 Congregate group dining sites located throughout Hawai‘i County. Congregate meals are provided to persons 60 years and older, and their spouses regardless of age. For more information on the Hawai‘i County Nutrition Program, call 961-8726. Ocean View, Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala Nutrition District Celebration at Honuapo It was a beautiful sunny day at Honuapo while the men showcased their musical talents by singing and playing music for all to enjoy. Zachery DeBernardi shared stories about living by Honuapo. The Kupuna reminisced about the old plantation days of working in the sugar mill, and then relaxing at Honuapo swimming in the pond and fishing off of the pier that once was. A combined effort from staff who work in the Ka‘ū district prepared for this wonderful get-together, thanks to Dick, Edie, Julie, Margaret and Terry. Kupuna News 13 October-December 2015 Pāhoa, Kea‘au, Pāpa‘aloa, Nā‘ālehu & Ocean View Nutrition Center Activities Pāhoa, Kea‘au, Pāpa‘aloa at Hakalua Jodo Temple Mahalo Miyo Harumi & her helpers for a delicious meal and Akiko Masuda, you are awesome! Pāhoa Nutrition participants had a Fun-tastic day at Hāmākua Mac Nut Co. in Kawaihae, lunch in Waimea, off to J&J Meat Market & Malasada’s from Tex in Honoka‘a...Yum...Yum... Nā‘ālehu and Ocean View Nutrition, on a tour at Punalu‘u Bake Shop in Nā‘ālehu. Mr. Baldado & Aunty Edna Baldado from Hui Mālama O Nā ‘Ōiwi gave a presentation on taro and making poi to Pāpa‘aloa Nutrition. Welcome Our New Meals On Wheels Drivers Cyd Shiroma and Onan Masaoka Meals on Wheels are delivered to persons 60 years and older, who are homebound due to illness or disability. Each person is individually assessed to determine their eligibility. Call our office at 961-8726 to do a referral. Kupuna News 14 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Training & Employment Program Program Director, (808) 961-8750 At the Department of Motor Vehicle, shown here (L-R) are enrollee Pamela Page, Renee Kusano, T/A Program Director, Arline Kabasawa, Host Agent Supervisor and enrollees Leina Ooka and Rudy Pacris. Missing: enrollee Derek Morishita. Pam, Leina, Rudy and Derek are receiving training as clerical aides. (L-R) are Robbie Lyn Sato, enrollee Jimmy Adamson and Sheila Cadaoas of the Department of Information Technology. Jimmy will receive training as an IT Help Desk Aide. Enrollee Rosaline Revilla (center) is shown with (L) Allyson Cortez and Sandy Aguiar (R) of the Human Resources Safety Division. Rosaline is also receiving training as a Clerical Aide. Pictured here at the Hawai‘i Island Workforce & Economic Development Ohana (HIWEDO) are (L-R) Stuart Kaneshiro, enrollee Elaine Lyons and Danelle Avelino. Missing: Gaye Ishimaru, HIWEDO Executive Director. Elaine will receive training as an Administrative Assistant Aide. Training as a Productive Assistant Aide at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, is enrollee Mitzi Sevilla Shim pictured with Willam Escobar, Kenneth Wainright and Host Agent Supervisor Camille Faris. Kupuna News 15 October-December 2015 Roann Okamura EAD Director Sophia Iaukea CSE CSW I, Hilo/Ka‘ū Geri Lyman CSE CSW I Hilo Reyn Maeno CSE CSW I Hilo Arlene Ohara CSE CSW I Hilo Coran Kitaoka Operations Assistant Director Ruth Prasad CSE CSW I Hilo Wendy Souza CSE CSW I Hilo/Puna Tereza Waite CSE CSW I Kona Brent Kailimai Van Driver RSVP Hilo Stanford Regidor Van Driver Nutrition Hilo Bernadette Johansen Van Driver Nutrition Honoka‘a Edward Grantz Meals on Wheels Nutrition Hilo Onan Masaoka Meals on Wheels Nutrition Hilo Cyd Shiroma Meals on Wheels Nutrition Hilo Vacant Meals on Wheels Nutrition Hilo Alfred Fernandez Meals on Wheels Nutrition Kona Jennifer Hofpar Meals on Wheels Nutrition Kona CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCTOBER 16: ERS: West Hawai‘i Primetime Wellness Fair Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, 9:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Margaret Yafuso, (808) 966-5801 23: CSE: West HI Volunteer Recognition Luncheon West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Community Hale Bldg. G Fran Takamiyashiro, (808) 323-4320 28: Kamana Karaoke Recital Aunty Sally’s, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Iris Higa, (808) 961-8710 30: ERS: Halloween Ground Golf Spooktacular Yano Hall, 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Kelly Hudik, (808) 323-4340 31: RSVP: Read to Me Family Day Hilo Public Library, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Kaui Paleka-Kama, (808) 961-8730 NOVEMBER 9: RSVP: Kona Blood Drive Kailua LDS Church 11:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Joy Foster, (808) 323-4333 11: VETERANS’ DAY - HOLIDAY 20: ERS: Ground Golf Turkey Trot for Ka‘ū District Nā‘ālehu Community Center, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Margaret Yafuso, (808) 966-5801 26: THANKSGIVING DAY - HOLIDAY DECEMBER 4: ERS: Casino Day Maka‘eo Main Events Pavilion, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Kelly Hudik, (808) 323-4340 11: ERS: Teacher & Volunteer Recognition Luncheon Aunty Sally’s, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Iris Higa, (808) 961-8710 14: ERS: Winter Class Registration Begins Winter Classes begin January 5, 2015 Hilo (808) 961-8710 Kea‘au (808) 966-5801 Kona (808) 323-4340 25: CHRISTMAS DAY - HOLIDAY 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.