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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (July - September 2016)Elderly Activities Division's Kupuna News A MAGAZINE FOR AND ABOUT HAWAI‘I’S SENIORS Vol. 18 No. 3 July-September 2016 RSVP: Blood Drives Kailua LDS Church, July 8 Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale, July 19 Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Tournament Maka‘eo Park, Kona, July 14-15 State Senior Softball Tournament Hanapepe Sports Complex, Kaua‘i, August 2-4 EAD: I&A Team District Meetings East Hawai‘i, ADRC, Hilo, July 19 West Hawai‘i, WHCC, Kona, July 20 Kupuna Hula Festival Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Kona, September 14-15 Employ The Older Worker Week Senior Training & Employment Program September 18-24 Senior Walkabout for Puna-Ka‘ū Districts Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium September 21 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 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 BE A SENIOR COMPANION Enjoy helping others remain independent, then this might be for you. The Senior Companion Program recruits and trains Senior Volunteers to provide families and caregivers much needed time off by running errands, assisting with transportation to doctor visits, providing simple meal preparation and simply being a friend. What are the benefits? The satisfaction of helping others and changing the lives to homebound seniors. Who is eligible? If you are 55 or older, able and willing to serve 15 hours a week, on limited income, be physically and mentally healthy and willing to accept supervision. And yes, there are other benefits like paid vacation, training, sick leave, transportation allowances, annual recognitions, a non-taxable stipend, supplemental accident/liability insurance, meal allowance and the best one of all is meeting many precious seniors. If this is for you, Call Coordinated Services for the Elderly in Hilo at 961-8777 or Kona at 323-4320. Aloha Sophia Iaukea CONGRATULATIONS to Sophia who retired on May 31, 2016. Sophia started her career with CSE in Kona and eventually transferred to the South Hilo office. She has worked in ALL 9 district offices islandwide, as a CSW I, and was temporary assigned to CSW III and CSPA positions over her career.  We will miss your smile, laughter and great personality. Enjoy your retirement! NEW Hele-On Kako‘o Paratransit Service Starting July 1, 2016 the Hawai‘i County Mass Transit Agency will begin its Hele-On Kako‘o paratransit service within Hilo and Kona. Paratransit service may be available to those who are eligible based on person’s functional inability to ride the regular fixed-route Hele-On bus. This reservation-based service will offer origin-to-destination transportation within one (1) mile of the existing intra-Hilo and intra-Kona fixed routes for a $4 fee. For eligibility requirements, hours of operation and more information about the service, please visit www.heleonbus.org or call the Mass Transit Agency at 961-8744. Informational brochures are also available at County offices and various service provider locations island wide. Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 SENIOR COMPANION RECOGNITION LUNCHEON This year’s Senior Companion Recognition Luncheon was held at the Nani Mau Garden & Restaurant on May 18, 2016. Anne Holton, the Senior Companion Director, flew in from Oahu to thank the Senior Companions for their dedication to helping other seniors. Special guest speaker, Tim Kitagawa, from Adult Protective Services, provided a thoughtful in-service for Senior Companions and thanked them for their contribution to the community. The Senior Companions were treated to a delicious buffet luncheon, certificates of appreciation, a Senior Companion windbreaker and leis. Mahalo to all of the wonderful Senior Companions. Kupuna News 3 July - September 2016 CSE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION LUNCHEON: “YOU RAISE US UP…” This year’s West Hawai‘i CSE volunteer recognition luncheon was held at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center on May 12, 2016. The theme of our luncheon was “You Raise Us Up….” for all of the CSE volunteers who contribute so much to the lives of our kupuna and community. You raise us up to more than we can be. Mahalo for all of your help! 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 Let’s get this Summer STARTED!!! Looking forward to a fun filled quarter with many exciting events and classes. We hope that everyone stays cool during these upcoming hot days. 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 Big Island Senior Stars Talent Show This year’s Big Island Senior Talent Show brought out some new acts as well as some regulars that always leave the crowd wanting more. Over 200 seniors from around the island attended this year’s event at the Kona Maka‘eo Pavilion. Most came to show their support and enjoy the talented acts from around the island. This year soloists came to the stage from Kohala, Waikoloa, Waimea, Hilo and Pāpa‘ikou sharing cultural dances (while balancing pumpkins!), singing and even performing a song in sign language. The talents of our seniors never ceases to amaze! In the group categories, newcomers Hale Ho‘okipa showed off their talent belting out “Mansion over the Hilltop”. Kohala got everyone moving with “Hot Hot Hot” and Pomaika‘i Senior Club brought a bit of high fashion (and humor) to Kona with their Ultimate Fashion Show. Finally, the Waikoloa Senior Club performed a rendition of “The Green Side of the Grass” and Honoka‘a gave us a musical Calendar Medley. Every one of our performers received a prize this year, generously donated by Big Island Candies. Hats off to all of the seniors that came on stage and entertained us at this year’s Talent Show!   Group Winners! Individual Winners! 1st -Kohala Senior Club–Hot Hot Hot! 1st -Anna Kauinui-Singing 2nd -Honoka‘a Seniors-Calendar Medley 2nd -Liz Montague-Signing 3rd -Pomaika‘i Senior Club-Fashion Show 3rd -Edith Tumpap-Dancing w/Pumpkin 4th -Waikoloa Senior Club-Singing 4th -Penny Madamba-Singing 5th -Hale Hookipa-Singing 5th -Lani Eugenio-Philipino dance Kupuna News 5 July - September 2016 Senior Club Activity Kailua Kona Seniors enjoyed a cooking demonstration at the Hāmākua Mushroom Farm Ladies at Yano Hall work on making cards for loved ones Laupāhoehoe Seniors enjoying their “pho” cooking demonstration. Waimea Seniors lei making craft. Ka‘ū Seniors enjoyed a day of board games. Pāhala Seniors excursion to Paradise Meadows. HMSA Well-Being program visited the Pāhoa Senior Center. Mt. View Seniors Ellison Onizuka excursions before closing its doors. Waimea Seniors Craft Day Pāpa‘ikou Seniors displaying their beautiful craft creation. The seniors at Painted Church perform an impromptu concert complete with hula dancing Kea‘au Seniors excursion to OK farms Hakalau Seniors “mochi” day. Hilo Seniors excursion to Kohala. Hakalau Jodo Mission lunch enjoyed by the Volcano Seniors A sunny day at Ha‘ena Beach for the Kea‘au Seniors Honoka‘a Seniors showing off their colorful Spring artwork. Hakalau Seniors excursion to OK Farms. Nā‘ālehu Seniors Ellison Onizuka excursions before closing its doors. Kupuna News 6 Information & Assistance (808) 961-8777 Seniors of Paradise held their mini Merry Monarch Hula show featuring their hula Halau, Pua Kea. Many enjoyed the annual show. Pepe‘ekeō Seniors enjoying their Easter get together. They had fun decorating eggs, dressing up & playing games. Seahorse Farm at the Natural Lab with Seniors of Paradise. Perla trying some ogo. Tommy holding a seahorse. Laupāhoehoe Seniors excursion to Kona Joe’s Coffee Farm. Senior Class Fun Pomaikai’s Dorothy William’s 90th birthday celebration. Monday’s Kailua-Kona Art Club work on watercolors and silhouettes The Humble Project entertained visitors at the Sheraton Kona with song & dance from the Islands Kona synchronized Swimming Class Kamana’s Gardening Class displaying their healthy vegetables. Yogi’s stretch and take in the view at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center Kamana’s Gardening Class excursion to Keiki Cucumber Farm Kamana’s Ukulele Group performing at the mall. Kamana’s Lauhala Weaving Class displaying their work Kamana’s Cooking Class excursion to the Octopus Farm Philip Hema’s Friday Tai Chi Class in Kona work on strength and balance Kamana’s Ukulele Group at the Waikoloa Ukulele Festival Kupuna News 7 July - September 2016 1st Annual Hawai‘i Senior Ukulele Festival 175 seniors from Kea‘au, Hilo & Kailua-Kona joined together to have a fun day singing and playing ukulele. Local Entertainer, Mark Yamanaka started off the program followed by group performances lead by their class instructors. 2nd Annual Kamana Art Exhibit The Hawai‘i Japanese Center coordinated with the art classes at Kamana Senior Center to display their beautiful work. Ceramics, Watercolor, Acrylic/Oil, & Woodblock Prints were open for the public to view and showcased the many talents of our seniors. Hawai‘i State Karaoke Revue The Annual Karaoke Revue was held at Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale with 32 talented singers from Hilo, Kona and Maui. Over 250 spectators came to enjoy the wonderful entertainment. 34th Anniversary Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival The 34th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival will be held the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou, September 14 and 15. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and performances begin at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per night. The Royal Court appearance will precede Solo performances and the International Ho‘olaulea Wednesday night and the Kane, Wahine, and Mixed group competitions on Thursday night. 20 halaus have entered the festival to date. This year’s theme “Na Lei Hiwa No Kalakaua” focuses on songs written by or about King Kalakaua. Tickets for the festival can be purchased at the Special Programs office located at 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg. B. For more information about the 34th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival call Special Programs at 323-4340. Kupuna News 8 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Retired and 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 2016 Recognition Luncheon HOVE, North & South Kohala, North & South Kona February 19, 2016 @ Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach MAHALO FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEERISM! 5 Years L-R: Tad Humble, Roann Okamura (EAD Dir), June Coelho, Margaret Couttie, Clinton Lake, Ruth Liwai, Lita Kuniyoshi, Kaui Paleka-Kama (RSVP PD), Etsuko Nanashima & Karen Kuniyoshi 10 Years L-R: Geraldine Ayoso, Roann Okamura (EAD Dir), Margaret Kawamoto, Janet Yanagi, Janice Onaka, Eileen Matsumoto, Edward Watanabe, Kayoko Hanano & Donna Kualii 15 Years L-R: Bertha Dement, Hatsue Hayashi & Tomie Miyashiro Mahalo! Errol Ishimine Providing great entertainment to start off the luncheon. 20 Years L-R: Roann Okamura (EAD Dir), Kealoha Sugiyama, Sachiko Oka, Mary Iwanaga & Kaui Paleka-Kama (RSVP PD) 21 - 26 Years L-R: Patricia Hope, Elaine Loo, Fujiko Dochin, Mina Switzer, Ruby Kahoonei, Kaui Paleka-Kama (RSVP PD), Estella Baoy & Aiko Pennington L-R: Tabitha Tavares (King Kamehameha F & B Mgr and Suga Suzuki’s granddaughter), Suga Suzuki, Roann Okamura (EAD Dir), Zachary DeBernardi & Meimi Tauriainen & Meimi Tauriainen Mahalo to Barbara Kossow for the donation of Teddy Bears w/Gift Cards and Beverly Aikele for the potted plant centerpieces! Winners!!! Kupuna News 9 July - September 2016 Robby Robertson Ross Wilson Barbara Kossow Debbie Wills Clayton Honma Roann Okamura Sen Brian Schatz Sen Mazie Hirono Mayor’s Office Office of Aging P & R Director EAD Oper. Dir. L-R: Drew Kanuha (District 7), Ross Wilson (Sen Hirono’s Liason), Karen Eoff (District 8), Maile David (District 6) & Margaret Wille (District 9) SPECIAL MAHALO... *RSVP Advisory Council* *Kohala Sr Club-Entertainers *June Domondon* *Mass Transit* *Barbara Kossow-Mayor’s Office* *County of Hawai‘i Support Svc* *Rowena Tique—Kona Adult Care* *Punalu‘u Bake Shop* *Mel Honda (Photographer)* *Tad Humble (Photographer)* *Lloyd Narimatsu—MC* *County of Hawai‘i—EAD Staff* RSVP Fishing Derby GRAND PRIZE WINNERS OF THE 2016 RSVP FISHING DERBY hanapa`a MAHALO to our “FISHING BUDDIES”! Kupuna News 10 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 2016 Recognition Luncheon Hilo Town March 24, 2016 @ Sangha Hall MAHALO FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEERISM! 5 Years L-R: Lorraine Fukuda, Vivian Ueyama, Doris Koshi, Ken Nishimoto, Diane Ware, Ray Koshi, Pat Hakoda, Virginia Ikeda, Elsie Iida, Lillian Madeyski & Jeanette Fukuda 10 Years L-R: Sandra Todd, Leatrice Kishii, Romana Ito, Napoleon Kenoi, Linda Bacdad, Kukunaokala Smith-Yotsuda, Lorna Rosa, Constance Riddle, Nohealani Sarong, Amy Higuchi & Violet Ferreira 15 Years L-R: Evelyn Togashi, Carmena Otomo, Lucille Takemoto, Jackie Valera, Harold Uyeno, Mieko Asato, Doreen Lucas & Jane Uyeno 20 Years L-R: Helen Ozaki, Mary Ann Katayama & Jeanette Hanagami 21-24 Years L-R: Harry Suzuki, Janet Hamada, Kiyomi Okura, Alice Andagan, Priscillla Carvalho, Michiko Ryan, George & Shirley Ito, Shimomi Araujo, Maile Tashiro & Hisae Masaki Kupuna News 11 July - September 2016 25 Years L-R: Pat Abe & Annie Aoki 26-28 Years L-R: Virginia Maeda, Sumayo Nakamura & Beatrice Isemoto 30 Years Helen Young 31 Years Rosaline Victorine 32 Years Ethel Yonemitsu 35 Years L-R: Iris Higa (ERS Prog Dir), Roann Okamura (EAD Oper. Dir), Clayton Honma (P & R Dir), DOROTHY WILLIAMS, & Kaui Paleka-Kama (RSVP Dir) Ann Ebesuno Keola Kenoi-Okajima Sen Hirono’s Liason Mayor Billy Kenoi Office of Aging HONORING THE VOLUNTEERS Clayton Honma Roann Okamura Lurlyne Paleka-Kama Dir of Parks & Rec. EAD Oper. Dir. Program Dir—RSVP SPECIAL MAHALO... ~RSVP Advisory Council ~Punalu‘u Bake Shop ~Anonymous Donors (2) ~Shirley Kauhaihao ~Mel Honda (Photographer) ~Lloyd Narimatsu—MC ~Penny Madamba-Entertainer ~Kamehameha School Alumni ~Cua’s Care Home ~Jeff & Donna Nooney ~June Domondon ~Hale Anuenue ~George & Shirley Ito ~Waiau River Coffee ~Evelyn Togashi (Photographer) ~County of Hawai‘i Support Svc ~Coconut Grill ~County of Hawai‘i—EAD Staff ~Vizion 20/20 & Friends FISHING DERBY WINNERS Our apologies to those inadvertently not listed on the program: 5 years Norman Kiso 10 year awardees Rudy Serain Kukunaokala Smith-Yotsuda Sandra Todd Charles Wagaman 12 years Emileen Kawamura 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 Hilo Nutrition, at aunty sally’s Recognizes volunteers Maureen Denning, CSW III, for the Hilo Nutrition Program recognized the Hilo Nutrition volunteers that helped throughout the year at Don’s Grill. Everyone received a certificate and a goodie bag. Here are photos of some of the volunteers enjoying their meal and celebrating the moment. Welcome our new CSW III! Tereza Waite Renee Gonsalves Kailua Nutrition Kohala Nutrition Kailua &Holualoa Nutrition are serenaded with classical music by Meals and Wheels Supervisor, Mike Au Kupuna News 13 July - September 2016 Na‘alehu Nutrition enjoys lunch at Miyo’s Kulaimano Nutrition CSW III Kanoe Lee, helps unpack lunch with participants. Kohala Nutrition volunteers get ready to serve meals to the Kupuna. Thank you volunteers for your help. Debra Funai She worked for 11 years with the Nutrition Program as the Account Clerk . We wish her Best Wishes on her promotion as she transferred to the Department of Public Works on April 1, 2016. Joe and Joe are from Kohala and look forward to eating lunch at the Kohala Nutrition Center. Kupuna News 14 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Training & Employment Program Program Director, (808) 961-8750 The Senior Training & Employment Program (STEP) assists eligible, unemployed, low-income job seekers 55 and over in getting temporary but current work experience. STEP helps seniors receive training to allow them to return to the workforce at large. It provides training and temporary, paid, part-time work experience. Kupuna News 15 July - September 2016 Coordinated Services for the Elderly CSW III’s (961-8777 Hilo / 323-4320 Kona) Roann Okamura, EAD Director Coran Kitaoka, Op. Assistant Director Vacant, Hilo Jun Ishimine, Hilo Billie Keawekane-Beere, Hilo Janice Klingenberg, Kona Angie Onaka, Kona Terry Terada, Kona Hawai‘i County Nutrition Program CSW III’s (961-8726 Hilo) Maureen Denning, Hilo Kanoe Lee, Pepe‘ekeō Jessie Rodrigues, Pa‘auilo Maile Canario, Pāpa‘aloa Catherine Luthe, Honoka‘a Vacant, Waimea Renee Gonsalves, Kohala Tereza Waite, Kailua-Kona Roblynn Yomes, Hōlualoa Helen Lindsey, Kealakekua Vacant, Ocean View Julie Ann Pasquale, Pāhala Vacant, Nā‘ālehu Adelaide Velasco, Kea‘au Cindy Aragon, Pāhoa CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY 5: ERS: Summer Classes Begin 8: RSVP: Kona Blood Drive Kailua LDS Church,11:00 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Joy Foster, (808) 323-4333 14-15: ERS: Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball Tournament Maka‘eo Park, Kona Randell Kokubun, (808) 961-8710 19: RSVP: Hilo Blood Drive Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Kathleen Azevedo, (808) 961-8730 19: EAD: 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 20: EAD: I&A District Team Meetings West Hawai‘i WHCC Liquor Conference Room, Bldg. B, 2nd floor (Kona) 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Covers N/S Kohala through South Kona districts CSE Kona, (808) 323-4320 AUGUST 2-4: ERS: State Senior Softball Tournament Hanapepe Sports Complex, Kaua‘i Randell Kokubun, (808) 961-8710 19: STATEHOOD DAY HOLIDAY SEPTEMBER 5: LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 14-15: ERS: 34th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Craft Fair 8:00 a.m. Doors open 4:30 p.m., Starts 5:00 p.m. Kelly Hudik, (808) 323-4340 18-24: STEP: Employ The Older Worker Week STEP, (808) 961-8750 21: ERS: Senior Walkabout for Puna-Ka‘ū Districts Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Margaret Yafuso, (808) 966-5801 26: ERS: Fall Classes Begin (Registration Sept. 12) 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.