WAIKIKI COMMUNITY
CENTER’S
VOLUNTEER
OF THE YEAR & MAKANA OLA AWARD
Congratulations
to Sensei
Katsuko Mossman for
being awarded Waikiki Community Center’s Volunteer of the Year
Award. Sensei has been
teaching Japanese Arts and Craft class for the past 10 years,
teaching others to create beautiful customized note cards using
fabric and craft materials. She is often heard, in her quiet voice
explaining the art of card making, utilizing many tiny pieces of
origami paper to make these beautiful
creations.
Our
Makana Ola Award was presented to the Hyatt
Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa for
their many years of service and contributions to WCC. In addition to being good
community partners, Hyatt Regency Waikiki has hosted the annual
Thanksgiving luncheon for the past 20 years for our Childcare
parents, students and staff.
Delicious turkey and all the trimmings are delivered each
year and enjoyed by many.
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki is also the home of our annual
members’ holiday Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner events. The Hyatt provides a
delicious holiday meal for our members at a very discounted
price.
They
have also participated in the WCC Ala Wai Challenge and supports the
Na Mea Makamae o Waikiki gala event. Their staff has also
contributed many hours on the silent auction prizes and currently
working on a Technology Plan for the Center. (Return to
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MAHALO HOLOKAI GRILL!
On
Friday, March 2nd, over 250 people attended the super grand opening
event at Holokai
Grill at
the new Beach Walk.
Guests were treated with first class service, delicious food,
wonderful entertainment by Simplicity
and Melveen
Leed and
yummy exotic drinks.
Lots
of fun was enjoyed by everyone. $4500 was raised at the
event for WCC’s programs and services to benefit our members,
families and children who live, work and visit Waikiki! Mahalo to our friends at
Holokai
Grill and
congratulations on your new venture, it’s a sure winner!
WCC
Lunch Bunch will be visiting Holokai Grill on Friday, April 20th, be
sure to sign up early, you don’t want to miss out!
TASTE OF THE
ARTS
Saturday,
April 21 at KCC, 5-9 p.m.
A fundraiser for Soroptimist
International Waikiki to benefit Waikiki Community
Center
This
annual sell-out event returns to the KCC campus on Saturday, April
21st. For $100 you’ll
sample the delicious menu dishes prepared by KCC students and chefs
with wine pairings
Entertainment and a fabulous silent auction top off the
evening. Purchase your
tickets by calling Denice or Joan at 923 1802. Proceeds from the event help
support WCC programs. (Return to top of page, click
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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ELDER LAW PROGRAM
(UHELP)
Wednesday,
April 18, 10:30am, WCC Aud., Free
Kristen
Bryant and
students will provide a presentation entitled, “What
If. . .”. As we go through life,
there are so many things that may arise that we can’t begin to
anticipate. Even if you
believe yourself to be well prepared, they will demonstrate that you
can never plan too much.
UHELP will provide guidance on how to protect your assets and
your end of life wishes. Free resource and handbooks available.
Empower yourself and be prepared. Register at WCC today or call the office
at
(808) 923-1802.
LYON ARBORETUM
Thursday,
April 19th, 10 a.m. $18/$21 w/lunch
In
honor of Earth Day, we will be visiting the newly re-opened Lyon
Arbore- tum located in a
tropical rainforest in Manoa. Meet at the old Paradise
Park parking lot at 9:30 a.m.
The tour begins at 10am. You
must be able to walk 15 minutes to the Arboretum on your
own. Wear comfortable walking
shoes, water, mosquito repellent, umbrella or rain gear, and pray
for sunshine! After the
tour, we’ll enjoy a local style buffet lunch at Treetops Restaurant
(included). Cost is
only $18 for members and $21 for non members/guests. Maximum 20 people, register
by 4/12/07 at WCC office. (Return to top of page, click
here)
BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY—EWA
BEACH
Thursday,
April 26, 8am-1:15 p.m., $6/$10
Walking
tour through the Ewa
Beach Board of Water Supply facility, learn about the
recycling process,
and view a water recycling video. Long
pants and covered shoes are mandatory. No
high heels or sandals allowed or you will be turned away.
No
host lunch at Coral Creek Golf Course. $6 for members and $10 for
non members. Register
by 4/11/07, maximum 45 passengers, please register early.
Bus
leaves from WCC at 8am promptly, meet at WCC office. Sorry,
no refunds once paid, please plan accordingly. Mahalo!
ALZHEIMER’S
ASSOCIATION
Wednesday,
April 25, 10-11 a.m. 201E, free
Did
you know? Over
20,000 people in Hawaii are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease? This is a startling
statistic. Alzheimer’s
disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a
person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, make judgments,
communicate and carry out daily activities.
Learn
more about this disease with helpful hints, myths and
misconceptions. Learn
how to cope & find available support systems . Register at WCC or call
923-1802. (Return to
top of page)
WAIKIKI WALKING TOUR WITH
PALAKIKO
Friday,
April 6, 12-3p.m. $25/$35
Includes
lunch at Sheraton Waikiki
Take
a guided walking tour with Palakiko
and ‘re-discover” historical Waikiki through the many traditions,
myths and legends of our home.
Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, sun-block, hat/visors
are suggested. Includes
lunch at Sheraton Waikiki.
Meet at noon at WCC office. Register early, limited to
14 guests only. No
refunds once booked.
SAVING
A LIFE: IT COULD VERY
WELL
BE YOURS
Wednesday,
April 4, 10-11 a.m. , WCC Auditorium
Join
us on April 4th to hear Chuck
Obina,
President of LEAD Hawaii, sharing with us what we can do while
waiting for the paramedics to arrive. This will enable you to save
your loved one’s life after experiencing a first-time heart
attack. 25% of
emergency room visits could be avoided if more people were trained
in First Aid and CPR.
Call
923-1802 to reserve a seat (free) . Deadline is Monday, April
2nd. Free parking,
limited to first come basis. (Return to top of page, click
here)
LUNCH BUNCH
FUN ~ JOIN US!
Join
the lunch bunch group as we visit these two fine restaurants. Sign up at the bulletin
board at the back door of WCC.
Due to the popularity of these lunches, we ask that you
cancel at least 7 days prior to allow others to attend. Please do not call
restaurant on own.
· Tuesday,
April 10—California Pizza Kitchen,
2284 Kalakaua Ave., 11:30 a.m. no validated parking. Maximum 20 guests, register
early.
· Friday,
April 20—Holokai Grill,
226 Lewers Street, 2nd floor.
Validated parking @ $3 for 3 hours, enter at Embassy
Suites. Register early,
maximum 20 guests, meet at 11:30 a.m. (Top of Page, click
here)
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