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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (January - March 2018)Elderly Activities Division's Kupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors Vol. 20 No. 1 January-March 218 February 2, Kona, EAD: Advisory Council Meeting RSVP: Volunteer Recognition January 26, Rural East Hawai‘i February 28, West Hawai‘i March 23, Hilo Town March National Nutrition Month April 12, Ukulele Festival April 26, Karaoke Revue Coordinated Services for the Elderly June 28-29, Kona Kupuna Softball Tournament Senior Training & Employment Program August 23 2nd Annual Bon Dance September 12-13 Kupuna Hula Festival, Kona October 19 Akamai Living Fair, Hilo November 16 ERS: Ground Golf, Ka‘ū December 12, ERS: Teacher & Volunteer Luncheon 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 Harry Kim, 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, Jodie Torres, West Hawai‘i (808) 323-4320 CSE WELCOMES NEW WEST HAWAI‘I PROGRAM DIRECTOR III Congratulations to Jodie Torres on her recent promotion to Program Director III in West Hawai‘i. Jodie has been in the North Kohala district serving the kupuna as a Community Service Program Assistant since 2012. Her office is located at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Department of Parks and Recreation / Elderly Activities Division office in Kailua-Kona. Good luck and best wishes on your new position Jodie! AARP Tax Preparation Service CSE and AARP collaborates once again to offer Tax Preparation Services to our Low Income Seniors who need help in filing their 2017 tax returns. Coordinated Services will assist in scheduling appointments at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), 1055 Kino‘ole Street, Hilo, starting January 02, 2018. Seniors living in the East Hawai‘i districts are encouraged to call our CSE Hilo office at (808) 961-8777 to schedule an appointment or contact your nearest CSE district offices to assist you. Coordinated Services for the Elderly District Offices East Hawai‘i Leihua Malani Hilo 961-8777 Karen Kotaki Kea‘au 966-5800 Jeffrey Gaeth Pāhoa 965-2705 Terry Saito Pāhala 928-3100 Terry Saito Nā‘ālehu 939-2504 West Hawai‘i West Hawai‘i Junie-Ann Kamoku Kona 323-4320 Vacant Kohala 889-6502 Arlene Ohara Waimea 887-3008 Lorrie Akina-Ferguson Honoka‘a 775-7503 Kupuna News 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Identification Card Schedule JANUARY 02, Tues. Pāhoa Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 05, Fri. Kea‘au Community Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 08, Mon. Pāhala HI Housing Center 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 08, Mon. Nā‘ālehu Community Center 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. 08, Mon. Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawai‘i Building” 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 08, Mon. Kamana Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 09, Tues. Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 09, Tues. Walmart, Kailua-Kona 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 16, Tues. Yano Hall 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 17, Wed. Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 31, Wed. West Hawai‘i Civic Center - Building B 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. FEBRUARY 05, Mon. Kamana Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 06, Tues. K-Mart, Kailua-Kona 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 06, Tues. Pāhoa Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 07, Wed. Kea‘au Community Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 12, Mon. St. Jude’s Church 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12, Mon. Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawai‘i Building” 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 13, Tues. Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 13, Tues. Walmart, Kailua-Kona 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 14, Wed. Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 16, Fri. CSE Pāpa‘aloa Office 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 28, Wed. West Hawai‘i Civic Center - Building B 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. MARCH 02, Fri. Kea‘au Community Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 05, Mon. Kamana Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 06, Tues. Pāhoa Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 12, Mon. Pāhala HI Housing Center 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 12, Mon. Nā‘ālehu Community Center 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. 12, Mon. Kohala CSE “Old Bank of Hawai‘i Building” 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. 13, Tues. Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 13, Tues. Walmart, Kailua-Kona 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 14, Wed. Hale Hau‘oli Senior Center 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 20, Tues. Yano Hall 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. 28, Wed. West Hawai‘i Civic Center - Building B 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. County of Hawai‘i Offers Home Repair Loans   The Office of Housing and Community Development is currently accepting applications to its’ Residential Repair Program (RRP). The RRP is a low interest loan program available to eligible low-and moderate-income homeowners who are interested in repairing and improving their primary residence. The RRP loan can be used for, but not limited to, roof repairs, electrical and plumbing work, sewer improvements, termite treatment, repairs to damages caused by termites or wood rot and the installation of a solar water heating system. In addition, it could be used for home modifications to meet the needs of a person with disabilities. Loans range from $2,500 to $25,000 at 3% simple interest.  Loan payments are deferred for 15 years, at which time full payment will be due.  Applicants 62 years or older or with persons with a disability, may be eligible to have 30% of the principal balance of the loan forgiven at end of the loan period. Applications and program information may be found on-line at  http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing. For more information or an application packet contact: Kimberly Pacheco Special Programs Coordinator County of Hawai‘i Office of Housing & Community Development Phone: (808) 959-4642 Fax: (808) 959-9308 E-mail: ohcdloans@hawaiicounty.gov Kupuna News 3 January-March 2018 Big Island Welcomes Home Vietnam Vets And Honors All Veterans A Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Photos of the event. 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 Vacant, Puna/Ka‘ū 966-5801 Kelly Hudik, West Hawai‘i 323-4340 ELDERLY RECREATION SERVICES As we close out 2017 and leap into 2018 we want to thank everyone who has supported our program and made it the huge success that it is. So far, we have created over 150 classes that are offered island wide and have created a variety of excellent events to choose from. Next year we guarantee that it will be even better! Thank you for always supporting our program! Call our offices at: Hilo 961-8710, Kea‘au 966-5801 and Kona 323-4340 for more information about our programs, or visit us online at www.hawaiicounty.gov 2017 Akamai Living Fair The Elderly Activities Division and HMSA sponsored the “Akamai Living Fair” in East Hawai‘i & West Hawai‘i. On October 20th at the Tennis Stadium in Hilo, approx. 600 seniors were provided flu & pneumonia shots by KTA pharmacy, cholesterol and glucose tests by Clinical Labs, and over 50 health organizations with information for a smart, healthier living. On November 3rd over 250 participants attended the West Hawai‘i Civic Center which had over 30 vendors. A first for the program were Breakout Sessions held by UH Extension Agent Julia Zee and Franny Brewer from BI Invasive Species Committee. Master Gardener Bill Miller, Blue Zone West Hawai‘i and HMSA’s Pete Cline spoke on Healthy Movements at any age. Lots of helpful information and free medical services were provided for the community to stay healthy! Kupuna News 5 January-March 2018 Senior Activities Pāhala seniors at Mokupāpapa Discovery Center Kea‘au Senior club making local version of Okonomiyaki - usually served at Japanese bars. Kailua-Kona Seniors Duck Tour A beautiful picture of Halau O Mailelaulani’s dancers before a performance. Seniors of Paradise – early Christmas ornament making.  Each senior made a beach scene ornament with sand, shells, sea glass and other fun stuff. ILWU Club takes a ride on the tram at Waikoloa Hotel as part of their excursion. Pa‘auilo Seniors and Kamana’s Hanafuda Class friendly home and home competition. Ka‘ū District Summer Picnic was held on “solar eclipse day” at the Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach. No birthday celebration is complete for the Kona Seniors without a delicious cake! Kea‘au Seniors dyeing silk scarves with rocks, marbles, golf balls, beads and coral in President Veryl’s garage. Kea‘au seniors show off their unique designs on their new tote bags. The Waikoloa Senior Club enjoyed an adventurous tour at the Kaloko Cloud Forest. Senior Guard went on an excursion to Waimea to visit the Big Island Produce Keiki Cukes (Cucumber Farm). Kupuna News 6 Information & Assistance (808) 961-8777 ERS Events 2017 Casino Day was held in Pāhala, Ka‘ū in the new gym facility.  There was about 195 seniors that came from around the island to join in the fun of Casino day.  The seniors got to enjoy games, each others company and lunch from Punalu‘u Bakery.   7 seniors were awarded prizes and it was based on how many chips they won throughout the event. Another successful event for our seniors. This year the spooks came out to Yano Hall to take part in the annual Ground Golf Spooktacular. Goblins and Ghouls from Kohala, Waimea, Waikoloa, North and South Kona gathered in friendly competition to see which team could claim the top spot after 8 holes of ground golf. Participants also vied for top prize in the longest putt competition as well as the costume contest. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Aunty Sally’s Nutrition and Pōmaika‘i’s Senior club got together for their annual Halloween Party. The costumes were creative and fun and the seniors enjoyed lots of games and a great lunch! Kamana’s Annual Halloween party was filled with awesome entertainment, costumes, and the large amounts of onolicious food that was served. It was a fun filled nite with great company! Kupuna News 7 January-March 2018 35 Years of Music Hula and Memories 2017 Kupuna Hula Festival 18 halaus, from Japan, Okinawa, California, Maui, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu and the Big Island, gathered to celebrate this year’s theme ‘O Ke One Kaulana O Kahelelani A I Nā ‘Ala Onaona o Kamawaelualani, celebrating the unique places and traits of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. The Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa hosted both the competition and craft fair on September 13-14th. Over 1,000 people attended the two day festival to watch the 18 halaus compete for top prizes in 6 categories. The individual Tutu Wahine and Tutu Kane dances took place on Wednesday night, followed by the group competitions in the Mixed, Wahine, Kane and Overall categories on Thursday night. During each performance, 5 judges rated the dancers on overall appearance, presentation, hand gestures and costumes, among other categories, using a 5-10 point scale. The top three winners in each of the competitions received prizes generously donated by local sponsors: First Hawaiian Bank, Big Island Candies, Kukio Resorts, LLC., Akamai Photo, Hawai‘i Island Festivals, County of Hawai‘i Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division, and the Kupuna Hula Festival. This year’s individual winners included; third place in the Kane category Makana Satou, Hula Halau O Pua Loke, second place; Michael Foley dancing with Na Kupuna O Kohala, and first place individual Kane winner from Na Kupuna O Moana; Allen Diorec. The individual Wahine winners were; third place Natsuko Arai performing for Japan’s Ka Pa Hula O Keolananilehua, second place; Kailua Kona’s Denise Bigelow from Halau Kala‘akeakauikawekiu. First place Wahine dancer from Moloka‘i was Na Kupuna O Moana’s Haunani Kamakana. Thursday night’s Kane group winners were; third place Hula Halau O Pua Loke, second place; Na Kupuna O Moana, and first place Kane group winners from Kapa‘au were Na Kupuna O Kohala. Third place in the group Wahine division was, Hula Halau O Kawananakoa from Hilo. Second place awards went to Kona’s Halau Kala‘akeakauikawekiu, and first place winners from Kailua Kona, Halau Hula Na Pua U‘i O Hawai‘i. The third place halau in the mixed group competition was Hula Halau O Pua Loke; second place; Na Kupuna O Kohala, and the overall mixed group winner, Na Kupuna O Moana. The title of overall group winner was awarded to long-time entrants from Kaunakakai, Na Kupuna O Moana. The 36th Annual Hawai‘i Kupuna Hula Festival is tentatively scheduled for September 12-13, 2018 at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa. 2nd Place Tutu Wahine Denise Bigelow 1st Place Tutu Kāne Allen Diorec 2nd Place Mixed Group Winners Na Kupuna O Kohala Overall Winners Na Kupuna O Moana 2nd Place Wahine Group Halau Kala‘akeakauikawekiu 3rd Place Wahine Group Hula Halau O Kawananakoa 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 RSVP In Action Charlene Sugihara, Judy Ah Chin, Pearl Towata, Karen Nishida & Winston Towata Linda Eblacas, Patricia Dunn & HPD Officer Thank you to all the volunteers that helped make this event so successful! This fundraiser for SPECIAL OLYMPICS exceeded the goal and raised over $21,000!!! Marie Kuramoto & Elsie Iida Arlene Waugh, Vicky Calica County of Hawai‘i Pre-Retirement Workshop Front: Judy Ah Chin & Patricia Arima Back: Laura Padilla, Vicky Calica & Kathleen Azevedo (CSPA) Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt. Special Olympics athlete oath. KU‘IKAHI MEDIATION CENTER—MASS MAILING—October 3, 2017 Alma Yamada, Marge Masaki, Linda Kahana & Vicky Calica Kupuna News 9 January-March 2018 Walk To End Alzheimer's East Hawai‘i-September 16, 2017 Kathleen (CSPA) & Louis Azevedo, Vivian Ueyama, Arlene Waugh, Marie Kuramoto, May Murakami, Vicky Calica & Fumi Maeda OVER $55,000 RAISED !!! RSVP Volunteers tend to the Promise Garden and t-shirt table. PROMISE GARDEN FLOWERS BLUE—”I have Alzheimer’s or dementia.” YELLOW—”I am supporting or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia.” PURPLE—”I have lost someone to Alzheimer’s or dementia.” ORANGE—”I support the cause and a vision of a world without Alzheimer’s.” West Hawai‘i-October 7, 2017 Liz Mihelich, Mamie Bramlett, Judy Bell, friend of RSVP, Karen von Kaenel and Paulette Chang assist at the Promise Garden. Charlot Bryant & Lupua Mora Michael Mendoza OVER $15,000 RAISED !!! George & Barbara Kerker with friends Francie Faust, Barbara Menton & Patty Fish Max Higgins Pat Aarhus & Shirley Shumway Kupuna News 10 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 HAWAI‘I ISLAND UNITED WAY MASS MAILING October 3 - 9, 2017 Charles & Hats Kamimura Marge Masaki & Eva Hirano Eva Hirano, Sandra Yoneda & Winona Tahara Arlene Okano, Winona Tahara & Vienna Kualii Ground Golf Tournament October 27, 2017 @ Yano Hall RSVP Volunteer Cheryl Sugiki helped with registration and scorekeeping. Along with Edythe Maeda, Dolly & Chris Baquiran. Lunch Time! Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up August 31, 2017 * Waikoloa, HI Honorable Judge Diane Corcoran presiding Honorable Judge Marjorie Mrasek hands out a stiff sentence! Darlene Walencenwicz & Cindy Kennedy serving their time. Judge Marjorie Mrasek, “Jailbird” friend of RSVP & Diane Corcoran RSVP Volunteers Darlene Walencenwiz, Diane Corcoran, Marjorie Mrasek & Cindy Kennedy helped to make this event a success! Mahalo! (Amalia Mueller not pictured) Kupuna News 11 January-March 2018 RSVP PĀPALE MAKERS The “RSVP Pāpale Makers” are a group of RSVP Volunteers who are knitting and crocheting Beanie caps for newborn infants and other hospital patients. So far they have donated over 200 to Hilo Medical Center and are in the process of donating more to North Hawai‘i Community Center and Kona Community Hospital. The work of a volunteer makes everything grow more beautiful L-R: Lorraine Nakaji, Friend of RSVP, Bea Iwamoto, Janet Yamashiro, Emi Kawamura, Gail Tsuha-Miyasato, Fumi Maeda, May Murakami, Ann Kawabata & Vivian Ueyama VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ~~DESTINATION HILO: Aloha Ambassadors (greeters). Provides Hawaiian cultural performances and workshops as well as information about Hawai‘i Island. ~~PROJECT HAWAI‘I: Fundraising for homeless keiki. Enhancing the Lives of Homeless & Poverty Stricken Keiki. ~~SHIP HAWAI‘I (State Health Insurance Assistance Program): Medicare Counselors—provide Medicare information and assistance to communities. Contact East Hawai‘i CSPA @ 961-8730 for this and other opportunities ~~HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-RESTORE: Workers in warehouse and retail store. ~~D.O.E. SCHOOLS: Classroom aides ~~SHIP HAWAI‘I (State Health Insurance Assistance Program): Medicare Counselors—provide Medicare information and assistance to communities. Contact West Hawai‘i CSPA @ 323-4333 for this and other opportunities ~~MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM: Spring Training Session-January 24th—April 18th, 2018. $200.00 fee for training. Conducted at the Komohana Research and Extension Center (875 Komohana Street, Hilo). 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, plus three field trip days on Fridays. Application is due on or before Friday, December 29, 2017. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/UHMG/EastHI/index.asp Thank You Volunteers 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 Mahalo. Aloha. Arigato! On behalf of our Nutrition Program, we would like to give our Meals on Wheels volunteer driver Norman Kiso a very BIG Mahalo for all of the hours he put into helping our program deliver meals to our seniors. Norman has been a volunteer for 20 plus years and we appreciate all the time he has dedicated towards helping our program. Norman will be greatly missed and we wish him nothing but the best in his up coming plans. Happy Halloween Nutrition office staff and Pahoa Nutrition participate in the spirt of Halloween by dressing up in character on Halloween day. Kupuna News 13 January-March 2018 Honoring Our Pahala Nutrition Volunteers Ocean View Nutrition Ocean View Nutrition Enjoying Arts & Crafts and Healthy Food Demos Kupuna News 14 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Senior Training & Employment Program Mark Kunzer, Program Director (808) 961-8750 HERE'S THE NEWS On October 26, 2017 the Big Island Workplace Connection Job and Resource Fair was held at Edith Kanaka‘ole Tennis Stadium in Hilo and attracted over 30 applicants to STEP. One of our program members was hired within a week of the job fair and most of our members filled out multiple applications for many of the businesses on site. STEP Participant, Veronica Skelly filled out job applications from various business. There was 85 participating Vendors. Veronica also won one of many prizes donated by the businesses in attendance. STEP Participant, Michael Lytwynic was among the 450 job seekers. A special thanks to the Big Island Workplace Connection for providing opportunities for our Big Island residents to connect with local business owners and operators. The Senior Training & Employment Program (STEP) assists eligible, unemployed, low-income job seekers age 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 temporary, paid, part-time work experience in community service. County of Hawai‘i Parks & Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Senior Training and Employment Program 1055 Kino‘ole Street Suite 107 Hilo, HI 96720-3872 Telephone: (808) 961-8750 Fax: (808) 961-8752 E-mail: senioremployment@hawaiicounty.gov Kupuna News 15 January-March 2018 Roann Okamura EAD Operations Director Coran Kitaoka EAD Operations Assitant Director Iris Higa Elderly Recreation Carla Carpenter-Kabalis Nutrition Program Kaui Paleka-Kama RSVP Mark Kunzer STEP Christine Namahoe-Loo CSE East Hawai‘i Jodie Torres CSE West Hawai‘i Loriann Udo EAD Account Clerk Nadine Dela Cruz CSE Clerk III Jill Sugiyama CSE Account Clerk Jeri Kunzer HCNP Account Clerk Loverly Simonson HCNP Clerk Olivia Tavares STEP Account Clerk CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2018 JANUARY 1 New Year’s Day - Holiday Observed 2 AARP Tax Appointments Begin CSE Hilo, (808) 961-8777 8 ERS: Winter Classes, January 8 to March 16 Last Day of Winter Registration, January 19 Hilo (808) 961-8710 Kea‘au (808) 966-5801 Kona (808) 323-4340 15 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday 26 RSVP: Puna, Ka‘ū, Hāmākua, Rural N/S Hilo, and Ke Ola Pono Recognition Luncheon Nani Mau Gardens, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Kaui Paleka-Kama, (808) 961-8730 27 ERS: Hawai‘i Kupuna Softball League Begins Randell Kokubun, League Coordinator, (808) 961-8710 30 ERS: Hāmākua Hilo to Honoka‘a “Start the New Year Right”, Wellness Fair Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Randell Kokubun (808) 961-8710 FEBRUARY 2 EAD: Advisory Council Meeting West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Hale, Bldg. G, Kona 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Loriann Udo, (808) 961-8708 3 ERS: Senior Strut 5K / 1-Mile Fun Run / Walk West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Kelly Hudik, (808) 323-4340 15 ERS: Hawai‘i Senior Bowling Tournament KBXtreme Kailua-Kona Lori Lei Shirakawa, (808) 961-8710 19 Presidents’ Day - Holiday 22 ERS: Let’s Get Together And Dance Aunty Sally’s Lu‘au Hale, 4-7:00 p.m., Cost $10.00 Randell Kokubun, (808) 961-8710 28 RSVP: Kona Recognition Luncheon King Kamehameha Kona Beach, 9:30-1:00 p.m. Kaui Paleka-Kama, (808) 961-8730 MARCH TBA National Nutrition Month Carla Carpenter-Kabalis, (808) 961-8726 19 ERS: Class Registration for Spring Spring Classes, April 2 to June 8 Last Day of Spring Registration, April 20 Hilo (808) 961-8710 Kea‘au (808) 966-5801 Kona (808) 323-4340 22 ERS: Casino Day Waimea District Park, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Deadline to Register: March 2. Cost $10.00 Randell Kokubun, (808) 961-8710 23 RSVP: Hilo Town Recognition Luncheon Nani Mau Gardens, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Kaui Paleka-Kama, (808) 961-8730 26 Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole Day - Holiday 30 Good Friday - Holiday For Senior Citizen Information and Assistance Call Coordinated Services for the Elderly Hilo (808) 961-8777, Kona (808) 323-4320 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.