April08 News Waikiki Community Center

April 2008 WCC Newsletter

WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTER’S 2007 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AND MAKANA OLA LOA AWARDS

Waikiki Community wcc annual meeting 2008 040.png Center kicked off its 30th anniversary at the Annual Membership Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Waikiki Hilton Prince Kuhio Hotel. Barbie Paris, a long time member, volunteer instructor, and one of the founders of WCC’s “Steptaculars” was recognized as the 2007 Volunteer of the Year. Congrats!

The Makana Ola Loa Award was awarded to DFS Hawaii for their “WCC Extreme Makeover Project” and supporting WCC throughout the years. In 2007, over 100 DFS associates and management team gave WCC a complete “makeover”—new coat of paint, new lanai furniture, EEC sinks, new cabinets, classroom furniture, floor tiles in 5 classrooms, carpeting, redesign of the WCC auditorium, and purchase school supplies and equipment valued at over $100,000. DFS Hawaii has also assisted at our Na Mea Makamae o Waikiki.

WCC volunteers and board members were also acknowledged for their past and continued support of the mission of Waikiki Community Center. 125 people attended this momentous occasion and helped celebrate our 30th anniversary! (Return to top)

P.F. Chang’s Waikiki Grand Opening to Benefit WCCThursday, April 24th, 5-10pm, $75 all inclusive

P.F. Chang’s Waikiki located at the Royal Hawaiian Center has selected WCC as their beneficiary for their Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, April 24, 5-10pm and everyone is invited!

Tickets are $75 per person and include a full dining experience with signature dishes customized for each table. Reservations will be taken for parties of 2-6 and includes dinner, 2 alcoholic beverages (beer/wine), soft drinks, appetizers, entrees, and dessert, all served in the traditional P.F. Chang family style. Specialty cocktails will be served throughout the evening. Parking is $2/2 hours.

Call 457-1859 to book a reservation or email at kdowning@rphawaii.com by Monday, April 21st. P.F. Chang’s Waikiki will officially open April 1st.

MAYOR’S 42nd SENIOR RECOGNITION

Friday, April 11, Hawaii Conv. Ctr, Ballroom A/B

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9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., open to the public.

Dawn Ward is Waikiki Community Center’s nominee for the Mayor’s 42nd Senior Recognition Program. Since becoming a member of the Center about ten years ago, Dawn has put in thousands of hours of volunteer work. Some of her more recent volunteer activities include lei making at the Outrigger Hotel, hosting our New Member Coffee Hour, providing hotel wedding escorts for couples, serving on the WCC Seniors Advisory Committee, assisting at special events & helps to process our mailings and newsletters.

She also donates gifts for our functions and items for our office. Some of the events she participates in are Sit and Stitch, Scrabble. Lunch Bunches, excursions & special presentations. We are pleased to honor Dawn for this special recognition & would like to thank her for supporting WCC over the years. Congratulations Dawn! (Return to top)

CLASS CHANGES & UPDATES

INSTRUCTORS: Please advise all summer and vacation plans at least 45 days in advance, so we can inform our members.

· Sorry, Earth Day on 4/22 is sold out. Bus departs at 8am, report by 7:45am. Bring sunscreen, water, and wear comfortable shoes. Return by 1:30pm.

· Check out McBingo—Wed., April 30th at 1pm. Fun, free! Mahalo McDonald’s and John Moffitt.

· Learn more about Converting to Digital TV on Wednesday, April 23rd, 10-11am, Aud., free.

· Podiatrist will be at WCC the 1st Tuesday of each month, free for members. Sign up on health board.

· Tai Chi with Stuart new 5 week session starts April 16 thru May 14. $15/$25 for the full session or $4/$7 per class. Register at WCC office today.

· Refresher Bridge with Dave Campbell ended in March. Mahalo Dave!

· Join us April 24th at P.F. Chang’s Waikiki Grand Opening to benefit WCC! Enjoy the full dining experience, cocktail samplings, beer/wine and entertainment. $75. Call 457-1859, 5-10pm seatings.

INTRODUCTION TO FALLING

Monday, April 7, 10-11 am, Aud., free

Project Dana will present a home safety workshop on fall prevention and other home safety tips. Register at WCC office.

Origami

April 14 (Monday) - Origami with Sandy. Learn how to make 3 different styles of origami cranes, 10-11am, 201E, free.

HEALTHY LIVING w/Sandi Brekke

Wednesday, April 9, 10-11:30am, Aud., free

Successful aging is the ability to maintain 3 areas: Avoiding disease and disease-related disability, active engagement with life and maintaining high cognitive and physical function. Sandi Brekke, Healthy Living Coordinator with Kaiser Permanente will provide facts and research on living well and dispel any misconceptions you may have about aging. Call WCC to register. (Return to top)

COMPLETE LIFE SERIES WITH SARAH ROBINSON

Sarah Robinson, a volunteer with Funeral Consumers Alliance Hawaii, will be leading the “Complete Life Series”. Developed by the University of Hawaii’s Center on Aging, the Complete Life Series is designed to answer questions about end of life issues, death care, and bereavement. Participants will receive a booklet and handouts to serve as a resource for future use.

These series will be held on the 4th Wednesday of each month on April 16 to August 20 with an end of series discussion on August 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the WCC Auditorium. Participation is free, and we ask you to attend all 5 sessions. On August 27th, Sarah will present a graduation certificate and refreshments will be served only to those who have completed all five courses.

Complete Life Series presentation dates are:

April 16 - Advance Care Planning May 21 (Funeral & Memorial Services)
June 18 (Care for the Dying)
July 16 and August 20 with the graduation and refreshments scheduled on August 27th.

ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND

May 7, June 4 and July 2, 10 a.m., Aud., free

Join us on these days for a special concert performance by our own Royal Hawaiian Band under the direction of Michael Nakasone. Call WCC today. rh band drum.jpg

CONVERTING TO DIGITAL TV

April 23 (Wed.).—Converting to Digital TV. Beginning in Feb. 2009 anyone who does not own a digital set and receives programming over the air antennas will no longer receive a picture. Ryan Hagiwara from FCC will provide information on the transition and share resources.

SENIOR TRAFFIC SAFETY

Wednesday, April 30, 9:30-10:30 am, Aud., free

Join Officer Max Navas from Traffic Division who will share Steps to Safety and statistics of accidents and deaths in our area. He’ll also provide helpful hints when crossing our busy streets, walking in the dark, etc. Questions and give-aways. Call WCC to reserve your seat. Deadline to register is April 25th.

DRIVER SAFETY COURSES

May, August and October— $10

Want to tune up your driving skills and knowledge of the road rules? Check out the Driver Safety Classes being offered once again at WCC Chapel on these dates: May 7 (Wed.) and 8 (Thur.); August 5 (Tues.) and 6 (Wed.) and October 20 (Mon.) and 22 (Wed.).

You’ll also learn:

How to adjust your driving to allow for age-related physical changes.
Reduce your traffic violations, crashes and chances for injuries.
May qualify for auto insurance reduction or discount, check w/your insurance carrier.

Cost is $10 for this 2-day course. Call 923-1802 to reserve your seat today. 9am-1pm, in WCC Chapel. (Return to top)

LUNCH BUNCH FUN ~ JOIN US!

Join the lunch bunch group as we visit these two fine restaurants. Note: We are now collecting $3 per person to register for Lunch Bunch events, which will be refunded on event day. Due to the popularity of these events, there is a 72 hour cancellation notice. Sign up at WCC office with payment. Meet at 11:30 am at front. Please do not call restaurant on own. (Return to top)

· April 7 (Monday) Tango, 1288 Ala Moana Blvd, free validated parking. (Next to P.F. Chang in Hokua Bldg).

· April 30 (Wed.) Snappers at Discovery Bay, 1778 Ala Moana Blvd., $2 validated parking, enter at rear of Discovery Bay).

VISITOR INDUSTRY CHARITY WALK

By Hawaii Hotel Lodging Association ~ Saturday, May 17, 2008, 6am, McCoy Pavilion

charity walk logo1.gif Join the WCC team and participate in the 30th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk scheduled May 17, 2008. Warm up and registration begins at 6am, with the race starting at 7 am. The 6-mile walk starts at McCoy Pavilion and includes 16 industry-sponsored checkpoints throughout Waikiki, along the Ala Wai Canal, to the new Waikiki Beach Walk and ends at Ala Moana Beach Park. Cost is $35 (minimum) donation per adult, you can collect pledges and raise additional funds. WCC is a beneficiary of this fun community event and is forming a team of WCC members. Pick up your walk forms at WCC office and be sure to indicate you are on the Waikiki Community Center team so we can get credit. Collect your pledges and/or pay the $35 walk fee and receive a WCC shirt to wear while walking (while supplies last).

NALO FARMS

Tuesday, May 27, 8am-1:30pm, $18/$22

Over 50 years of farming on the Windward side of Oahu. Nestled at the feet of Ko’olau Mountains, this farm supplies fresh-cut, top quality greens to Hawaii’s top restaurants. You’ll taste Tat Soi, Mizuna, Arugula, Red Mustard, Red Russian Kale, Burgundy and Amaranth. No host lunch at Olomana Links. Bus returns to WCC by 1:30pm. Call WCC today to purchase your seat on this fun excursion. Deadline May 13th. Normally sells out, book early. (Return to top)

GIVE A LITTLE EACH MONTH JOIN THE MAKANA FUND

Waikiki Community Center helps thousands of families, children and senior adults in our community throughout the year. It’s a special place for many people where friendships, education and support are provided. Supporting WCC Monthly Giving Program and joining the Makana Fund is a simple way to affirm your long-term commitment to everything WCC stands for. Because this program requires less administration, monthly giving allows your donation to have a greater impact.

Contributing to Makana Monthly Giving Fund is secure and easy and your donation is put to use immediately. You can change or cancel at any time. Call 923-1802 to set up your account today and know your generous support allows WCC to meet our daily challenges and help more people. Mahalo!

HAWAIIAN QUILTS BY PATRICIA

Wednesday, May 14, 10am, Aud., free

Meet and hear Waikiki resident, Patricia Gorelangton share her quilt displays and history of the Hawaiian quilt. Six of the 50 different quilts she’s completed will be shared and on display. The Hawaiian quilts she’s made are now owned by her family. She will have a new quilt finished for this presentation.

Learn more about the history of Hawaiian quilts and how Hawaiian women in the 1820’s created and designed their own style of quilting. Register to attend this free session by May 7. Call 923-1802 to register.

HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE & CULTURE 101

With Palakiko Yagodich, Fridays, March 7 to June 6, 2008

$25/$40 10 week session or $5/7 per class

Palakiko Yagodich returns to WCC each Friday for Hawaiian Language & Culture 101 class starting on Friday, March 7th, 11:30am-12:30pm. He will continue where he left off with the pronunciation, grammar, and the usage of “Olelo Hawai’i.” Member’s fee is $25 for the 10 week session or $5 per class. Non member fee is $40 or $7 per class. Register @ WCC office or call 923-1802 to confirm.

WCC MEMBERS INTERESTED IN LAS VEGAS TRIP?

Those interested in forming a WCC travel group to Las Vegas please let Jeff know by calling (808) 923-1802. Four or five night packages, includes airfare, hotel, transfers, baggage handling and all meals. Trip to Laughlin with optional concert show. Will need 12 paid guests to coordinate. Tentative travel date is June 2008.