Happy
Holidays Everyone! Wishing you and your family a joyous
holiday season!
Gail Kapuakehaulani Lin Mui Chow
Miraflor
September
21, 1945 - October 25, 2010
Gail
was and remains with us in spirit, a joyful light.
Gail
Miraflor,
our office clerk, passed away on October 25, at the age of 65. She is survived by her
husband, Milchor "Milch or Moose": sons, Matthew and Mark Chun (Emily) Miraflor, daughter,
Tammy Tampos; Lin Chun and 3 grandchildren.
Visitation
was held on Wednesday, November 3rd at the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints Kahala Ward with burial at Mililani Memorial Park
Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, the
Susan G. Komen Foundation or LDS Kahala Ward.
All
of us at the Waikiki Community Center are grateful for what Gail
offered each and every one of us - our volunteers, our guests, our
staff and board - in service.
Gail greeted each visitor to the Center with a
cheery
welcome. She would nary complain
about the 100th $2 transaction she was in the midst of while
answering a call to the Center; she was known to inquire
about
a
member's
grandchild or something about his/her life. One could easily call this
great customer service, about which she taught us a lot.
But,
really, Gail's hospitality, joy and deference was her gift. And
we're all the better for knowing and learning from her. We will miss
her terribly. We offer
our condolences to Gail's family and our gratitude for her life and
how she enriched each of our lives.
The Staff, Volunteers and Board
of the Waikiki Community Center
(Please join us in welcoming Jessica Lamb, our
temporary hire, who will assist with office responsibilities.)( Return to
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THEIR
NEEDS ARE SIMPLE
CARING AND SUPPORTING OTHERS IN
NEED
During this holiday season please remember those who are less
fortunate and are in need.
At the community center we meet and support many people from
all walks of life.
Their needs are simple. A warm meal and
friendship to share during the holidays, a bag of groceries to
provide food until the next check comes in, tuition assistance to
prepare their child for kindergarten and a network of services and
case management to help out during difficult times. Shortly, you
will be receiving a letter from us asking your support for WCC’s
programs and services.
Contributions also support our Malama Seniors in Waikiki
program with case management and referral services so senior adults
can continue to live independently. Our beneficiaries and staff
appreciate your caring support, especially during these challenging
times.
This is an extremely difficult time for many being served by
Waikiki Community Center. As the need increases our requests for
food, services and support also increases. Our expenses and daily costs
continue to rise for programs and services. We make lives better for
families, kupunas (senior adults), and children. But, we can’t do it alone.
Please take the time to write your most generous check today
and help launch a successful campaign. You’ll find a donation
envelope for your convenience.
Or call us at (808) 923-1802 with your credit card number to
make a quick and secure donation over the phone. Your contribution is greatly
needed as we try to end the year on a positive note and begin
planning for a successful 2011!
Also, please consider joining our monthly giving
program—Makana Fund to truly help where it’s needed
most. You can add, stop
or change at any time with a quick phone call, starting at $10 a
month. Your gift
truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve! Call Denice at
923-1802.
Mahalo for your support. Please return the enclosed
envelope today.
We hope to hear
from you with a favorable response.
Happy
Holidays Everyone!
Got
E-mail? Please
send your email address to dkeliikoa@waikikicommunitycenter.org to be added to our email list to receive e-news and
current updates from WCC. Save trees too! (Return to
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“Christmas
Around the World” Luncheon
at
the Fabulous Hale Koa Hotel!
Wed.,
December 15, 11:30AM-1:30 PM
Food,
Fun, Prizes, Games and Music!
Our
plans have been finalized and here’s the news! This year’s theme for our
luncheon is “Christmas
Around the World”.
The setting is the fabulous Hale Koa Hotel! We have great things in
store for you so sign up early! Our holiday menu includes:
Hale Koa Salad with Tarragon Dressing, a choice of Chicken Marsala
or Cilantro Ginger Marinated Tofu with accompanying vegetables, an
Assortment of Rolls, and for dessert…Dutch Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice
Cream with a choice of Tea or Coffee.
Check
the posted menus around WCC for more details. Full payment is required
when registering for the event. The Hale Koa Hotel is
located at 2055 Kalia Road with parking available across the street
($3.00). A parking
shuttle will deliver you to the front entrance. There is a bus stop in front
of the hotel and buses 8,19,20,23,24,42 all travel this
route.
Members: $27.00
Non-Members & Guests: $30.00
Payment
is due upon registration. Deadline for
registration: Monday, Dec.13th by 12 noon. Call (808) 923-1802 with
credit card to reserve your seats today. (Return to
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BEGINNING
KOREAN W/JULIANA YOTSUJI
Mondays,
2-3 p.m. #206E
10
week session
There
is still time to join this brand new class! If you watch Korean Soap
Operas, love Korean food or just want to learn how to converse
casually, this is the class for you. This class is taught by
volunteer Juliana Yotsuji,
fluent in both Korean and Japanese, your introduction to the
Korean language becomes a fun and stimulating adventure. With no tests to fret about
and fellow students who are as inquisitive as you, what could be a
better atmosphere to truly learn, appreciate and enjoy the language
and the culture!
Fee: $2 for
members and $4 for non members, per class. Prepayment of all 10 classes
is $18/$36. (Return to top)
BEGINNING
JAPANESE II! CONTINUES
TILL December 16, 2010
Every
Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 206E, $2/$4
These
classes provide an easy introduction to the Japanese Language and
are taught by Emily Nitta, an experienced Japanese instructor. Emily continues to teach
this session through December 16, 2010. She invites you to come and
see how fun and interesting learning Japanese can be. Look for a new class to
start in January.
Fee: Members: $2.00/ Non-Members
$4.00 per class.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TROLLEY RIDE
Monday,
December 13, 2010, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Back
by popular demand!
Put
on your island style muffler, gather your friends and neighbors and
let’s journey through Chinatown to Honolulu City Hall to see the
special lights and decorations of Christmas!
Trolley
departs WCC at 6:30 p.m. and will return by 8:30 p.m. Seats 28
comfortably. Members
$10 and non members/guests $15. Deadline to register for
this popular trolley ride is December 1st. Bring a sweater or
jacket. Please call
(808) 923-1802 to confirm your seat with a credit card or more
information.
Hurry! Tickets
sell out quickly, don’t be disappointed! (Return to
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AARP
SAFE DRIVING CLASS 1/5/2011
1st
Wednesdays every other month, 9am-1pm
Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving
conditions, and the roads we drive on every day. Brush up on your
driving skills to stay safe!
$14 pay instructor direct, $12 for AARP
members. Classes scheduled in 2011 - 1st Wednesday, every other
month: 1/5, 3/2 & 5/4
NOHO
HULA CLASSES W/SUSAN O’CONNOR
Mondays,
December 6-28, 4 weeks
12:30-1:30
p.m., WCC Aud. $6/$8 per class
Susan
O’Connor, alaka’i,
will teach Noho (Sit Down) hula class until December 28, 12:30-1:30
p.m. in WCC Auditorium.
Fee $6 for WCC members and $8 per class. Call 923-1802 to register
today. (Return to
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Junior
Ping Pong Invitational February 11, 2011
Start
preparing now for the second annual Junior Ping Pong Invitational
Tournament at WCC Auditorium on Friday, February 11, at 1:00 p.m. at
Waikiki Community Center Auditorium. Lots of fun planned, mark
your calendars.
WCC
invites members and guest’s to join two weekly practice sessions
Tuesdays, 3-5pm with Tony and Friday 1-3pm with James. On
Friday January 21 at 1-3 pm
a coaching session with Alan Kaichi and Friends from Hawaii TT
(Table Tennis) Club is scheduled.
Sharpen
your brain, your hand eye coordination and
reflexes
- Play Ping Pong! The aerobic chess of
champions!
For
more information see Tony or James at Ping Pong practices. (Return to
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HAWAIIAN
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CLASSES RESUME
Beginning
Friday, 1/14-3/18/2011, Chapel, 11:30am-12:30 p.m.
$30/$50
Register
today for Hawaiian Language and Culture classes w/Palakiko starting
January 14, 2011.
$30/$7 for members or $50/$10 guests. See office to register for
this popular class. (Return to
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BRIDGE
WITH DAVE RETURNS!
Wednesdays,
12:30-3:30 p.m.
$2/$4
#203A
Have
fun playing bridge and learn at the same time. Some reviews but no formal
lessons!
Questions are encouraged before, during and after the
playing. Sorry,
this activity is not
for beginners. (Return to
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BEGINNING
& INTERMEDIATE ‘UKULELE WITH STAN JACKSON
Monday & Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.,
203A
Bring music stand,
3-ring binder, and pen.
Beginning class is on Mondays and Intermediate ‘Ukulele on
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. #203A. Note room change for
Wednesday class. Bring
own instrument. (Return to
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New Member
Coffee Hour!
Orientation to Waikiki Community Center For New
Members.
Tuesday,
December 14 at
10:00AM.
Meet on
the Lanai. Register
at the office. (Return to top)
TAP
DANCE W/RON & REIKO
Tuesdays,
1-3pm, WCC Aud. $2/$4
Tap
with Ron and Reiki are scheduled every Tuesday, 1-3pm in WCC
Auditorium. Join this
fun class! Sorry, no
class ono 12/21 and 12/28.
Class continues until 1/11/11.
Jack
Cione Tap Classes resume
1/11. Check bulletin
board for further details. (Return to
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Upcoming Events – Check it
out!
DECEMBER
(WCC closed 12/24 & 12/31
Happy Holidays Everyone!
Dec. 1 (Wed.) AARP
Safe Driving, 9am-1pm, Chapel,
$14 AARP members, pay direct.
Dec. 7, 14, 21 &
28 – Salsa Fun, Tuesday nights,
5:30-6:30 p.m., $6/$9 or $15/$21. Great
dancing!
Dec. 13 (Mon.)
Christmas City Lights Trolley Ride 6:30-8:30pm,
$10/$15 Limit to 28
seats.
Dec. 14 (Tues.) New
Member Coffee Hour, 10 a.m., Lanai. Register at office.
Free
Dec. 15 (Wed.) WCC
Annual Holiday Party & December Lunch Bunch 11:30am-1:30pm, Hale
Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road.
Check bulletin board for menu
details.
Dec. 24
(Fri.). WCC Closed for
Christmas Holiday.
Dec. 29 (Wed.) WCC
Member Advisory Council (MAC) 9-10 a.m.,
203A
Dec. 29 (Wed.)
McBingo Fun!
1pm, WCC Aud.,
free. Prizes, fun and
free! Check it
out!
Dec. 31
(Fri.) WCC Closed for New Year’s Eve
Holiday
JANUARY
2011 (WCC closed 1/1/2011).
Happy New Year!
Jan. 8
(Sat.) Belly Dance Class – Free demo class, 11-11:30
a.m., 202E
Jan. 14
(Fri.) Hawaiian Lang. & Culture
resumes, 10 weeks.
Check bulletin board.
Jan. 21
(Fri.) Ping Pong Coaching Session w/Alan Kaichi & Friends,
1-3pm,
WCC Aud.
Jan. 23
(Sun.) Duke Challenge
(formerly called Ala Wai Challenge) at Hilton Hawaiian Village,
9am-3pm, open to the public.
Form a team of 12 (6 canoe/6 Makahiki games)and enter the
fun!
$600
FEBRUARY
& MARCH 2011
February
11 (Fri.) – Ping Pong Invitational, WCC Aud., 1pm.
March 7 (Mon.) – WCC Volunteer Luncheon & Annual
Meeting
March
28-30 – Big Island Trip, Mauna Kea Hotel. Call
Jeff for full details and pricing.
Instructors: So
we can better plan our classes, please advise WCC office staff of
your holiday plans or upcoming vacation(s) which will affect class
schedules. Tbank
you! (Return to
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OLELO
NO’EAU HAWAIIAN PHRASES 
Ka ha ‘awi a ka mea
hale
Giving as a house owner does, with nothing left hidden in the
corners
Koe koena ‘ole
maku ‘ono
Said of a very generous person who gives freely of all s/he
has.
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Waikiki Community
Center
Phone: (808) 923-1802 Fax: (808) 791
2099
310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI
96815
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