Ala Wai Challenge - Sunday, January
28, 2007
Once again the Ala Wai Canal will come alive with canoe racing
excitement! Join us for
Waikiki Community Center’s 22nd Ala Wai Challenge scheduled
Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Ala Wai Neighborhood Park. This fun-filled day starts
at 8 a.m. with the Opening Ceremonies Canoe procession from McCully
bridge and ancient Hawaiian protocol. Watch exciting races in the
Ala Wai Canal and check out the field as teams participate in Hawaiian Makahiki
games. Craft vendors,
ethnic foods and entertainment will be available throughout the
day. This event will honor Living Surf Legends of Hawaii
Peter Cole & Fred Van Dyke, two of the greatest big wave surfers in
the history of the sport.
Free trolley shuttle will start at 7am, picking up at Royal
Hawaiian Shopping Center and the bus depot at Paoakalani Avenue at
Waikiki Beach Marriott. Water taxis will pick up
guests at Olohana Street.
Form a team of twelve and join the fun—cost is $420 and
includes event shirt, all equipment and lunch. Volunteers are
needed to assist at the event—call Jeff Apaka, Event Coordinator at 923-1802 . For more info on Ala Wai Challenge click
here.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
EVERYONE!
On behalf of our board and staff we wish you and your family
Happy Holidays and a Safe, Joyous and Healthy New Year! We have a number of
wonderful classes and events scheduled in December to celebrate the holiday season, we hope you will enjoy the
activities planned.
· HOLIDAY
TABLE DECORATION CLASS w/Ellen Katoda Wednesday,
December 6th, 9:30-11 a.m.
Make your own table decorations
and candle centerpiece and get into the holiday spirit. Cost
is $12 for members and $15 for non members and includes all
materials. You are encouraged to bring
items to add a personal touch
to your decoration.
Register early!
· CHRISTMAS
LIGHTS TROLLEY RIDE—Monday, December 11th. The
bus departs at 6:30 p.m. (meet at 6pm) and returns by 8:30 p.m. Bring a sweater or
jacket. SORRY,
THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT.
· ANNUAL
WCC CHRISTMAS SUPPER —scheduled
on Sunday, December
24 (Eve) at 2pm at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Mauka Maloko room (2424
Kalakaua Ave.). Cost is
$12 for members and $15 for non members. Purchase your tickets early,
limited to 100 people—family, guests and friends invited. Entertainment, games and
door prizes. Dinner
includes: Choice of pork loin or turkey with all the holiday
trimmings. Call now—few
tickets left!
MAKANA FUND
WCC’s
MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM
You
can help WCC make a difference every day of the year by becoming a
founding member of our Makana Fund. Help is needed to sustain
our year-round programs and enable WCC to better plan activities in
advance. It’s simple to
join. Simply
pre-authorize a monthly deduction from your credit card (or debit
card) with a minimum investment of $10. As a monthly supporter, your
contribution to WCC is automatic, you can change or cancel at any
time with a quick phone call to (808) 923-1802
.
Consider
the impact your gift will make on the lives of those living right
here in Waikiki. As a
Founding
Member
you will receive a (free) WCC lanyard for your membership card &
listed on our Makana Donor Honor Roll.
FRIDAY UKULELE
CLASS
New session starts 12/15—Previous
experience required
9-11 a.m., WCC
Auditorium
John Signor will begin a new 10-week Hawaiian Style Ukulele
Class beginning Friday, December 16th in WCC Auditorium. Cost is $30 for WCC members
and $50 for non-members when you prepay and register for the full
10-week series.
Individual classes are $4 and $7 for non members. Register at office
today. Please note, no
refunds after payment.
Thank you!
TAI CHI WITH STUART ROBSON
Wednesdays, 9:30am-10:30 a.m., WCC
Lawn
Tai Chi classes will begin Wednesday, December 6th at 9:30 a.m. taught by Stuart Robson.
Weather permitting, classes will be held on WCC
lawn. This 10-week
session is $10 for members or $30 for non members and should be
prepaid in advance.
Individual class fee is $2 for members and $4 for non
members.
WASHINGTON PLACE & ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL—December 6th 9:30
a.m.
Meet
Jeff at 9:30 a.m. at Washington Place (320 Beretania Street) for a
historical tour of Queen Lili’uokalani’s home. The lovely home is former
residence of Hawaii’s Governors.
Travel
to St. Andrews Cathedral where we’ll join Ms. Lee-Loy as she
describes the history of the Cathedral and the intricate remains
that are present in and around Queen Emma Square grounds.
Cost
is $3 for members for both tours and $7 for non members. No transportation
provided. Register by
12/1. Sorry, no refunds
once paid.
Partial
funding for this activity has been provided by a grant from the
Friends of Hawaii Charities.
SOUTH ASIAN HEALTHY FOOD, ART &
DANCE
Friday,
December 1st 5:30-7:30 p.m. ~ WCC
Auditorium $5/$10
Mark
your calendars & join us for this special international cultural
event at WCC on Friday,
December 1st starting at 5:30 p.m. Food, crafts, arts and
dances will be showcased, dinner included in ticket price.
Get
your tickets today. Due
to the popularity of this event, it has been increased to 75
attendees. $5 for
members/$10 non members. South
Asian mini meal will be served. A Fun
evening planned, sign up now.
Sorry, no
refunds after payment made.
Partial
funding for this event has been subsidized
by a generous grant from the Friends
of Hawaii Charities.
DISASTER
PREPAREDNESS & PLANNING
January
3—Wednesday, 10 a.m., WCC Auditorium
The
Oahu Civil Defense Agency is
presenting this educational and very informative seminar on
Wednesday,
January 3, at
10 a.m. in WCC Auditorium.
You will learn about:
Ways to prepare your own home disaster kit, how hurricanes
and tsunamis and other hazards affect our State, planning and
preparing for disasters and hands-on basic emergency first aid
training.
A
special drawing for Basic First Aid kits will be given to lucky
attendees registered for this class. Please sign up and pay at
WCC office. Cost is $1
for members and $5 for non members.
WCC Class Updates
· Holiday
Activities—see page 1 for more info.
12/6—Wreath & Table Decorations
9:30-11am
12/ 11—Holiday
Trolley Ride, 6-8:30pm (sold out)
12/24—Christmas Supper, 2-4pm @ Hyatt
· Intermediate
Tap Classes w/Barbie will
resume January 3, 2007.
· Tai
Chi, Wednesdays,
9:30-10:30am, begins 12/6.
· Spanish
Classes resume,
Mondays, 10 a.m.
· Bridge
has
resumed on Fridays and a Refresher Class on Tuesdays, check
schedule. (Exp. Players
only)
· Ukulele
Classes—new
session w/John Signor starts on Friday, December 15 to February
16
· ESL
–Registration
closed, see staff for details. No classes till February.
· Japanese
Arts & Crafts—Dec.
6 & 20
· AARP
Driver Safety Program, 9am-1pm, Chapel. $2 for members and $10 for
non members. Sign up @
WCC at least one week prior.
· December
4 & 6 $2/$10. (Last chance to take advantage of this $2
member discount).
LUNCH
BUNCH
IN DECEMBER
Join
the lunch bunch group as we visit these two fine restaurants. Sign up at the bulletin
board at the back door of WCC
·
December
7—Thursday IHOP—International
House of Pancakes at the Waikiki Malia Ohana Hotel, 2211 Kuhio
Avenue, meet at 11:30 a.m..
Validated parking $1.50 for 1-1/2 hours with
purchase.
GOOD
NUTRITION
Thursday,
January 4, 2007, 10 a.m., Chapel
Enjoy
tasting nutritional foods prepared by Joannie
Dobbs and Mele Fernandez,
Assistant Human
Nutrition Specialists at University of Hawaii.
Demonstrations and samplings will be conducted in the WCC
Chapel on Thursday, January 4th starting at 10-11 a.m. Free parking, come
early.
Everyone
knows that nutrition is important for your health. Come and taste foods that
are both nutritious and taste good! Samplings will be
provided.
Call
923-1802 to make a reservation. Cost is $3 for members and
$5 for non members to cover the cost of ingredients and
supplies. Space is
limited to the first 20.
See you there!
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