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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (April - June 2019)Elderly Activities Division's A MAGAZINE:FOR AND ABOUT HAWAII'S SENIORS Vol. 21 No 2 April-June 209; Hawaii State Senior Karaoke Revue Aunty Sally's Lu'au Hale April 4 Senior League Bowling Home & Home, April 11 Senior Club Bowling Social, April 23 RSVP: Hilo Town Recognition Luncheon, April 18 Blood Drives Kailua LDS Church, May 7 Blood Drives Aunty Sally's, May 21 Big Island Senior Golf Tournament 7 Waikoloa Kings' Course, May 3 Coordinated Services for the Elderly Senior Companion Recognition, May 10 Published quarterly by the County of Hawai`i Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly Activities Division 4th Annual Hawaii Senior Ukulele Festival Hilo Civic Auditorium, May 16 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 Hawaii (808) 961-8777, Jodie Torres, West_Hawai`i (808) 323-4320 Mahalo & Aloha to Arlene and Janice Mahalo to Arlene Ohara for more than 11 years of service with CSE in Hilo and Waimea. Your creativity and smile will be missed by all. Best of luck on your future endeavors! L -R: Elaine Loo, Janet Okimoto, Tamara Purdy, Pauline Shinshiro, Arlene Ohara, Pat Lewi, Sharon Higuchi, Gigi Macion. Congratulations to Janice Klingenberg on your retirement from CSE! Mahalo for all your hard work and dedication over the past 10 years. Best wishes in your future adventures! 2019 Senior Advisory Council Meeting This years Elderly Activities Division's (EAD) Senior Advisory Council Meeting was held on February 1, at the Hilo Daijingu. EAD's Pro- gram Directors welcomed in the 2019 Senior Club Presidents, Nutrition Representatives and RSVP Advisory Council Members. EAD staff provided information for their upcoming senior program events and to discuss district problems and concerns. The next EAD I&A District Team Meetings will be held on July 16, for East Hawaii at the Aging & Disability Resource Center in Hilo and on July 17, for West Hawaii at the West Hawaii Civic Center in Kona. Mahalo AARP Tax Aides! Front L -R: Kalehua, Jodie, Joy and Jun. Middle: Terry, Janice Klingenberg, William "Dusty" Bell, Roann, Tiki, Coran and Charlie. Back: Christine, Helen, Aaron, Junie, Nadine, Tanya, and Jill. CSE Hilo Welcomes New CSW I Born and raised in Hilo, Darwin Egusa is our newest Community Service Worker I. He was a former preschool teacher for the last 11 years and wanted to change his career. With an infectious smile and talents for baking, we welcome Darwin aboard! Kupuna News For over 30 years, the AARP Tax Aide Volunteers have offered free tax services to Hawaii Island's senior citizens from February through April in preparing and filing their personal federal and state income tax returns. 2 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 County of Hawaii 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 What ID to Bring to Renew your Hawaii Driver's License with Gold Star When the time comes to renew your Hawaii Driver's License, make sure you have all the required documents so there's no delay in getting your license. On January 16, 2018, motorists renewing their Hawaii driver's licenses began bearing a star in a gold circle, indicating that the license is in full compliance with new Federal guidelines. To obtain the gold star driver's licenses, which indicates the license is Real ID compliant, motorists must present the following documents to the Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division: • A U.S. State, Local Government -issued Certificate of Birth; or a valid U.S. Passport or Passport Card; • For married women who changed their names, a certified government -issued marriage certificate (showing name on birth certificate); • A Social Security card (unlaminated) showing current name; • Two documents showing your physical address (such as a HELCO bill). If you use a post office box number, submit one docu- ment with the post office box number and one document with your physical address. • Note: Motorists may elect to get a limited - purpose driver's license, which will not have a gold star, but which may ONLY be used to drive. For more information on Acceptable Documents visit our website: http:// www.hawaiicounty.gov/finance-vrl- acceptable-docs/. The County Division of Vehicle Registration & Licensing recommend renewing your license in the middle of the month when visiting Kona, Waimea or Pahoa offices, to avoid peak crowds at other times of the month. No change is required at this time to currently -valid licenses. The Department of Homeland Security has man- dated that all driver's licenses used as identification to board flights and enter all Federal buildings must bear the gold star by October 1, 2020. Passports can be used as alternate identification to board flights. Kupuna News 3 April -June 2019 April 01, Mon. 02, Tues. 03, Wed. 05, Fri. 08, Mon. 08, Mon. 09, Tues. 09, Tues. 10, Wed. 24, Wed. May 03, Fri. 06, Mon. 07, Tues. 08, Wed. 13, Mon. 13, Mon. 13, Mon. 14, Tues. 14, Tues. 17, Fri. 23, Thurs. 29, Wed. June 03, Mon. 03, Mon. 04, Tues. 04, Tues. 05, Wed. 05, Wed. 07, Fri. 17, Mon. 18, Tues. 26, Wed. Hilo Puna Puna Kona HOVE Kohala Waimea Kona Honoka`a Kona Puna Hilo Puna Honoka`a Ka`u Ka`u Kohala Waimea Kona Hilo Kona Kona Kohala Hilo Kona Puna Honoka`a Puna Kona HOVE Waimea Kona Senior Identification Card Schedule Kamana Senior Center P ahoa Senior Center Kea'au Community Center McDonald's Kona Commons St. Jude's Church Kohala CSE "Old Bank of Hawaii Building" Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center Walmart, Kailua-Kona Hale Hau'oli Senior Center West Hawaii Civic Center - Building B Kea'au Community Center Kamana Senior Center P ahoa Senior Center Hale Hau'oli Senior Center P ahala HI Housing Center Na`alehu Community Center Kohala CSE "Old Bank of Hawaii Building" Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center Walmart, Kailua-Kona CSE Papa`aloa Office Yano Hall West Hawaii Civic Center - Building B Kohala CSE "Old Bank of Hawaii Building" Kamana Senior Center Walmart, Kailua-Kona P ahoa Senior Center Hale Hau'oli Senior Center Kea'au Community Center McDonald's Kona Commons St. Jude's Church Lily Yoshimatsu Senior Center West Hawaii Civic Center - Building B 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. For Senior Citizen Information & Assistance, Chore and Transportation COORDINATED SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY West Hawaii Jodie Torres Program Director, (808) 323-4320 Kona, Junie-Ann Kamoku, (808) 323-4320 Kohala, Jun Ishimine, (808) 889-6502 Waimea, Staff, (808) 887-3008 Honoka`a, Lorrie Akina-Ferguson, (808) 775-7503 East Hawaii Christine Namahoe-Loo Program Director, (808) 961-8777 Hilo, Cynthia "Leihua" Malani, (808) 961-8777 Kea'au, Karen Kotaki, (808) 966-5800 Pahoa, Jeffrey Gaeth, (808) 965-2705 Na`alehu, Terry Saito, (808) 939-2504 Pahala, Terry Saito, (808) 928-3100 Kupuna News 4 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 'p Iris ga, ro rain ector (8 ' `� 1-8710 Zandollokubun, N/S Hilo 961x-:8710 Onan Masaoka, Puna/Ka`u 966-5801 Charlie Brown, West Hawaij 323-4340 Welcome 2019!!! As we kick off the New Year with a fun filled schedule for all to enjoy we look forward to servicing our senior community. We are grateful for each and everyone one of you and we will work hard to make 2019 a memorable one. For more info please call our offices at: Hilo 961-8710, Kea'au 966-5801 and Kona 323-4340 for more infor- mation about our programs, or visit us online at www.hawaiicounty.gov "Out of This World" Teachers and Volunteer Luncheon Over 275 seniors came together to honor and recognize our hardworking teachers and volunteers of ERS. Our program is successful for one main reason...our volunteers and instructors. We are forever grateful for their support to our program. Sending out a big THANK YOU to our wonderful seniors! Kupuna News 5 April -June 2019 2018 Karaoke Recital 35 Singers from Kamana Karaoke Club and Kailua-Kona entertained a crowd of 250 at Aunty Sally's Lu` au Hale. Traditional Japanese songs along with a variety of popular hit songs were showcased at the recital. The singers as well as crowd enjoyed a fun filled day with lots of great giveaways, good food and wonderful singing. Celebrating Pomaikai's 50th Anniversary Pomaikai Senior Club and the Pomaikai Softball Team celebrated their 50th Anniversary in December and enjoyed a luncheon with great entertainment and even better company. Kupuna News 6 Information & Assistance (808) 961-8777 Annual Turkey Trot The traditional get together with 1\1lehu, Pahala & Ocean View Seniors was a beautiful celebration at the Pahala Community Center. Senior enjoyed a round of ground golf as well as BINGO. "Start The New Year Right" This year's Hamakua District event was geared to help kick the new year off with a healthy start. Seniors from Hilo to Hamakua were blessed with an awesome luncheon that had healthy cooking demos, great door prizes and free health screenings. It was an awesome way to kick off 2019. "Why Be Moody When You Can Shake Your Booty" Dance Party Aunty Sally's was the place to be to cut some rug and boogie on February 22. 100 seniors danced the night away under the disco lit dance floor to popular hits that they loved. w p ,n• ---",.., ' ,--- Liti-L--it.., *0.1V _ - - -..----- - .. „. ---_---------e--- AltIr.. d IA. ie.:•P'1,9t,:t* ,. 0. * ve 7, • • *.sl* 4 . 41t ilk t* -P* 4 --T. * Ak i 1` 4. ***44 - . *it** *Jr *1 7 4( * • i **If ,r• '414** -. ....„,40111' ** ' 7P Ir* ic ;Ix, ilf-s, 1 A - 1 4**.:**4er' ; * **1 ****, Kupuna News • .***147.47 **-* *** letv ** i: ? kir 141. *it?* *** * 4t- * 714r,t i* 1, **°' 1" •At - lc* * 7 April -June 2019 Senior Activities Kea'au Seniors enjoying a cooking demonstration from Derek Kurisu from KTA. Waimea Senior Mah Jong Day at Lily Yoshimasu Senior Center. Kamana's Physical Fitness class lead by Millie Kataoka enjoying their annual Christmas party. Pahoa Seniors enjoying the view of Kailua-Kona from Hulihe'e Palace grounds. 419411 4 Vile 1 64, 4fr, ,..ire:rt,c__, 0 , PANIOLG • M/. KAUAI NE .5011 9AM -EPN Ton Mt. View Seniors visiting Paniolo Heritage Center and Pa`u Exhibit. Seniors of Paradise celebrating Mardi Gras. Recognize anyone? Kupuna News 8 Information & Assistance (808) 961-8777 ,� \� ♦ "., N. .� �} �Y 8y111 �t'+r. \. \� re c � an , SeniorVolunteerPrti Kaui Paleka-Kama, Program Director, (808) 961-8730 evedo, East Hawaii (808) 961-8730, Joy Foster, West Hawaii (808) 323-4333 e. rog SV In AtlOfl o Q� ©@XIE1 gig®E o OIC 3U'd Anna George Betty Ben Hats Kamimura Marge Kanemitsu Joanne Yokote Priscilla Carvalho 1 Cheryl Odani Wilma Kawasaka Annie Kaaukai Carmen Otomo Kay Fukuda Lovi Toki Charles Kamimura Patricia Dunn Violet Tanimoto Arlene Waugh manning the Alzheimer's Association booth at the Legacy Health Fair on Nov. 29th. JYiaPtaea- tut Pia `maim hatted atm a fie' matt 3 Pa Pcana nuzi�a`i. Thank you for your support and keep up the good work. Kupuna News 9 April -June 2019 �o Baa caChcD wollaceDECIcDcm ql:E&=a a@Opod Eao ouDE313ao iaGho �O ] •dp cade ocF027 @oaco110 o1:EiLrecaDUD M7TE3EDEDeuagj LcToinc ECI E3 C5 •MOC@1-•888 72 RSVP Volunteers donated their time to serve 1,433 Volunteer hours!!! Proceeds will be used to support the RSVP programs and projects, the Recognition Luncheons and donation to non-profit organizations. SPECIAL THANK YOU to all those that supported this endeavor: -Walmart Prince Kuhio Plaza Macy's Famous Footwear -The Walking Company -Jean's Warehouse -Sunglass Hut -Ben Franklin Craft Long's Drugs Home Depot -Pak Line Refired & Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Council HOLIDAY GIFT DONATIONS GREATL ALOHA & MAHALO !!! To RSVP Councilmembers: Audrey Kagawa and Judy Ah Chin who spearheaded this undertaking. Putting in countless hours to make this a HUGE SUCCESS!!! Kupuna News eimv27, o� 0 10 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 0 " kesmbsr ilth Patricia Dunn & Cheryl Odani 413 ornaments resulted in over $7,178 in donations. Kay & Jeanette Fukuda Marie Kuramoto & La Verne Migazono Phil Migamoto & Karen Nakamura Y tJF NSFORMING ENEMY INTO A FRREN , Jr.Luther King For more information con!act: AlIRGINIA I's! 1.0 325-11'P? n. AIDORT T EVENTS PAVILION �e KATHY SimmoNs: 325-5252 999 KM Mamie BRAMLerr: 331-1448 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION JANUARY 2 0TH AT 11:30 aM 1 If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving. - Martin Luther King Jr. Thank you to the RSVP Volunteers: Barbara Krekeler, Judy Gephart, Diane Corcoran, Claire Inman, Virginia Halliday, Mamie Bramlett & Elizabeth Mihelich Kupuna News 11 April -June 2019 .iii. PALACE THEATER PALACE VOLUNTEER Or' Habitat for Humanity ReSt,.„ — PALACE THEATRE: Usher at large concerts and events, help with the theatre newsletter; assist with programming and publicity. — HABITAT FOR HUMANITY -RESTORE: Workers in warehouse and retail store. Contact East Hawaii CSPA @ 961-8730 for this and other opportunities —DAUGHTERS OF HAWAII HULIHEE PALACE: Help is needed as a Docent/Welcome Desk, with Collections (artifact preservation, data entry, exhibits), Sales and Retail (gift shop), and office help (data entry, typing, printing, etc.) NEIGHBORHOOD PLACE OF KONA: Assist in providing family strengthening services. Part of the Friends of the Future organization. Contact West Hawaii CSPA @ 323-4333 for this and other opportunities ONGOING RECRUITMENT FOR: —MEALS ON WHEELS: Assist with the delivery of meals to homebound individuals. t AMER. LUNC ASSC7 Kickin' ASTHMA OTHER NEW OPPORTUNITIES: An Asthma Management Certified Facilitator is a community member, health professional or health educator who likes working with children. As an asthma management facilitator, you work with American Lung Association in Hawaii staff to coordinate and deliver our asthma management programs --Asthma Basics, Open Airways For Schools, Kickin' Asthma --in schools and other community venues. A Better Breathers Club Certified Facilitator is a community member, health professional or health educator who likes working with adults, and has a genuine sense of empathy for people living with chronic lung disease. As a Better Breathers Club facilitator, you are responsible for all aspects of successful implementation of this time-honored and well-respected support program, from scheduling meetings and securing guest speakers to recruiting, maintaining and supporting the Club membership. Call your area Program Assistant for referral: Hilo -961-8730, Kona -323-4333 Kupuna News 12 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 Carla Carpenter Kabalis, Program Director, (808) 961-8726 LL'Michael Au, Community Service Program Assistant II, (808) 961-8726 We celebrateanother wonderful year of a long time Nutrition Program participant, Mrs, FuQiyo Kuroyama. Mrs. Kuroyama turned102 years old this year, She attends our Hilo Nutrition Program of Aunty SaIIy's. Her secret to looking and feeling good at 102 is to laugh a lot, be around people who make her happy andto always take care of herself. (Picture: Mrs. Kuroyama and her claughter Evelyn.) We would like to welcome our newest Home Delivered Meals drivers to our Nutrition Program. (Left) Scott Forrington our Kona Driver and (Right) Tim Schrobilgen, our Hilo Driver. Kupuna News 13 April -June 2019 034% "bf Left to right: Mike Au, Tom Hoots, Linda Silva, Kerry Burrell, Claire Bakewell, Rhonda Nakamoto, Jeri Kunzer, Tim Schrobilgen, Stacy Padaken, William Lowden. imp Thank you so much to our Hilo office volunteers and volunteer drivers that help the Nutrition Program thrive. Our Nutrition Program continues to grow every year. Thank you for your kindness in helping us deliver meals to our seniors. Your hel •9 and time is amazing and w appreciate all of you! Waimea Nutrition at Hale Hocola Pa`auilo, Honoka`a and Papa`aloa Nutrition at Hakalau Judo mission. Waimea Nutrition crafted all the ornaments on their Christmas tree Pahoa Nutrition at Imiloa Sky Garden for senior outing. Nutrition site manager Jessie and our Pa`auilo Nutrition participants setting up for lunch. Kupuna News 14 Information and Assistance (808) 961-8777 aining &Employment\ Program • • • • Mark • Kunzer— Progr, m Director, (808) 961-$75O , • SENIORS IN TRAINING 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. PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY • Must be 55 years or older and unemployed at the time applying for enrollment. • Must meet low-income federal guidelines. • Must be a resident of the County of Hawai`i. ENROLLEE BENEFITS • Enrollee's gain current work experience and references. • Enrollee's receive training to make them more employable. • STEP helps Enrollee's get on their feet in getting a job in the workforce at large and to be independent. • Enrollee's get to earn wages while receiving valuable on the job training ••ip.. County of Hawai`i Parks & Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Senior Training and Employment Program 1055 Kino`ole Street Suite 107 Hilo, HI 96720 Telephone: (808) 961-8750, Fax: (808) 961-8752 E-mail: senioremployment@hawaiicounty.gov Pictured above is Former STEP Enrollee, Mrs. Gladys Kaneshiro and STEP Account Clerk, Olivia Tavares. Gladys did her STEP Training at The American Job Center as a Clerk Aide. As a result of the Job Fair that took place on October 25, 2018 she now works at Roberts Hawai`i. Gladys enjoys spending her free time with her family especially her brand new grandson and watching another grandson play high school baseball. We wish Mrs. Gladys Kaneshiro the best on her new endeavors. Kahi Malaina "A Place of Caring" ADRC HAWAII We Welcome the newest STEP Enrollee, Ms. Gail Wung. Gail is doing her STEP Training at County of Hawai`i, DMV. Gail enjoys taking classes at Kamana Elderly Recreation Center and she delights her free time in craft projects. Kupuna News 15 April -June 2019 1 7/ 'r Roann Okamura EAD Operations Director,' o l • / / I 4 Katen Kotak' VSPA, CSE Kea`‘ au P /d/ zi /,I/ APRIL 1: CVran Kitaoka' ,VAD Operations Assistant Director • r ( ' Ralph "Charlie" ' Brown ProgranyDirectorII \ • ERS' West Hawaii Lorrie Akina; Ferguson CSPA, CSE Himakua Cynthia f`Leihua" Malan ' CSPA, CSE Hilo. • Randell Knkubun Program Director II ERS Hilo r Oban Masaoka ' Program Director II v ERS Puna/Kea Jean Andrade Recreation Aide, ERS'Hilo • • Jeffi'ey Gaeth ' Jun Ishimine,' CSPA, CSE pahoa V CSPA, CSE'Kohala , Vacant • CSPA, CSE Waimea 1 Kathleen Azevedo Joy'Foster CSPA, RSVP E. Hawaii CSPA, RSVP W. Hawaii CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 7: RSVP: Blood Drive Kona Kailua LDS Church, Kona 7:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Joy Foster, (808) 323-4333 10: CSE: Big Island Senior Companion Recognition Hilo Location 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jodie Torres, Kona, (808) 323-4320 Christine Namahoe-Loo, Hilo, (808) 961-8777 ERS: Spring Classes Begin April 1 to June 7 Hilo (808) 961-8710, Kea`au (808) 966-5801, Kona (808) 323-4340 4: ERS: Hawaii State Senior Karaoke Revue Aunty Sally's Lu'au Hale, Hilo, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Iris Higa, (808) 961-8710 11: ERS: Senior League Bowling Home & Home KBXtreme, Kailua-Kona, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Charlie Brown, (808) 323-4340 18: RSVP: Hilo Town Recognition Luncheon Nani Mau Gardens Restaurant, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Kaui Paleka-Kama, (808) 961-8730 19: GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY 21: EASTER SUNDAY 23: ERS: Senior Club Bowling Social KBXtreme, Kailua-Kona, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Charlie Brown, (808) 323-4340 MAY 3: Outstanding Older Americans Awards Luncheon Waikoloa Village, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Office of Aging, (808) 961-8600 3: ERS: Big Island Senior Golf Tournament Waikoloa Kings' Course Check in 7:00 a.m., Shotgun Start 7:30 a.m. Onan Masaoka, (808) 966-5801 16: ERS: 4th Annual Hawaii Senior Ukulele Festival Hilo Civic Auditorium 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Iris Higa, (808) 961-8710 Onan Masaoka, (808) 966-5801 21: RSVP: Blood Drive Hilo Aunty Sally's Luau Hale, Hilo 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Kathleen Azevedo, (808) 961-8730 27: MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY JUNE 11: KING KAMEHAMEHA I DAY HOLIDAY 17: ERS: Summer Class Registration Begins Summer Classes begin on July 8 to September 13 Hilo (808) 961-8710 Kea'au (808) 966-5801 Kona (808) 323-4340 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 11 does not impose an undue hardship.