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JANUARY 2007 ONLINE
NEWSLETTER
- WCC Class
Updates
- Ala Wai Challenge
Honors two great legendary surf icons-January
28th
- WCC Items for
Sale - Jamba Juice, Sony Open Tickets, Entertainment
Books
- English Classes - Month of
January
- Low Impact
Aerobics starts January 2nd. Tuesdays and Fridays, 11:30
a.m.
- Sing in the New Year,
Jan. 10, 10-11am, WCC
- Shanghai Circus, Jan.
12, 9 a.m., Hawaii Theatre, $10.
- Royal Hawaiian
Band Concerts at WCC
- Hawaiian Phrase of the
Month
- WCC Refund
Policy
- Charitable Solutions
to Plannng Dilemmas
22nd WCC ALA WAI CHALLENGE
HONORS
TWO
GREAT LEGENDARY SURF ICONS
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Ala Wai Neighborhood Park
8 a.m.—1 p.m.
Once
again the Ala Wai Canal will come alive with canoe racing
excitement! Join us for
Waikiki Community Center’s 22nd Ala Wai Challenge presented by
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort 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. Water taxi
available to/from event.
This
year WCC honors Living Surf Legends of Hawaii
Peter
Cole & Fred Van Dyke, two
of the greatest big wave surfers in the history of
sport.
Peter
Cole
is a big wave icon. At over 76 (who’s counting?), he is the oldest
big wave surfer in Hawaii, at one time the best surfer in the world,
and previous Chairman of the Surfrider Foundation.
Fred
Van Dyke
is a teacher, author, and also a pioneer of big wave surfing. He moved to Hawaii in the
50’s to surf the big waves, taught at Punahou School, and has
written several books about his experiences. A physical fitness
enthusiast, Fred still surfs the 10-footers regularly and gives
multi-media presentations on healthy aging and surfing throughout
the country. Waikiki
Community Center is proud to be honoring these great legends and
invites you to join us January 28th!
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. Enjoy
the day at Ala Wai Challenge—entertainment, craft vendors, ethnic
food booths and witness exciting races and Hawaiian
games
Special mahalo
to our sponsors: Waikiki Beach Marriott
Resort, Hawaii
Tourism Authority, HMSA, Tiki's Grill and Bar, Yardhouse Restaurants and
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Check out WCC Store
items for sale!
Get
your 2007 Entertainment
Book for only $30
and
save hundreds of
dollars on food,
movies, theatre, and travel discounts. Proceeds help WCC programs and
services.
Sony
Open Tickets available
for only $10 per day, $15 at the gate. Sony Open scheduled
January 8-14, 2007 at Waialae Country Club. Watch for Michelle Wie! Limited
tickets.
Jamba
Juice coupons
and mug for $7. Get a
24 oz. smoothie and a 32 oz. Jamba Juice signature mug for only
$7. Coupons good till
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ENGLISH
CLASSES
Monday
through Thursday, 1-3pm #202A
Beginning
Conversational English classes taught by Muriel
Seo
scheduled January 2 to 29th, Monday through Thursday, 1-3 p.m., in
room #202A. Cost is $75
for the entire session or $10 per class. Sorry, no class on January
15, WCC is closed.
Register at WCC office or call 923-1802.
LOW IMPACT
AEROBICS
January
2 to March 9, 2007 @ WCC Aud.
Tuesdays
& Fridays, 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Start
the New Year by getting in shape! Join a new 10-week Low
Impact Aerobic class taught by Johanna
Taw. A
2nd day has been added—now Tuesdays and Fridays! 10-week cost is $35 for WCC
members and $60 for guests and non members, or $3/$4 for individual
classes. Register now
and get in shape for 2007. (Return
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SING IN THE AULD LANG SYNE
Wednesday,
January 10, 10-11 a.m. $1/$3, Aud.
Ring
and Sing in the New Year with Geoffrey
Boehm on
Wednesday, January
10 starting at 10 a.m., in WCC Auditorium. Cost is only $1 for WCC
members
and $3 for non members.
This minimal
fee is to cover the cost of printing music sheets.
Geoffrey
was
here last year and was not only fun, but a big hit! Join the fun, learn new
songs and meet new friends.
A great way to start the New Year!
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SHANGHAI
CIRCUS
presented
by Tom Moffitt Productions through AUW
Friday,
January 12, 9 a.m., $10/$12
Special
tickets available for the Shanghai Circus
on Friday, January 12, 2007 at the Hawaii Theatre located at
1130 Bethel St. Seventy-five (75) are
available for only $10 for
this one hour show. Purchase at WCC or
by calling 923-1802 with your credit card number. Please remember WCC refund
policy ”no
refunds once tickets purchased”.
Meet
Aura Wilson, WCC Sr. Program Coordinator, outside the Theatre, near
the Park at 8:45 a.m. to pick up your tickets. These seats retail at
$25-$40, take advantage of this great offer by Aloha United Way
(AUW). Open
seating. Purchase at
WCC by January 8th or call 923-1802.
WCC CENTER & CLASS
UPDATES
· Intermediate
Tap Classes w/Barbie resumes
1/3.
· Low
Impact Aerobics
resume 1/2 to 3/9 $35/$60, Tuesdays & Fridays, 11:30am-12:30
p.m.
· Hula
w/Alii Manu resumes
1/11.
· Piano
w/Bruce, Wed.,
2-3pm $3/$5 group lessons.
· 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
· English
Classes,
Mon-Thur, 1-3pm #202A
· ESL
–Classes
resume Feb. 5th, register at WCC $10.
· Beginning
French, canceled
1/3/07. Resumes
1/10
· Japanese
Arts & Crafts—
1/10 & 1/24
· AARP
Driver Safety Program, 9am-1pm, Chapel. $2 for members and $10 for
non members. Sign up @
WCC at least one week prior.
· Jan.
8 & 10. Feb. 21 & 22 & March 19 & 21, 2007—$10 for
class workbook.
Register now
· Royal Hawaiian Band
returns
for a series of concerts.
· February
14—Valentine’s Day, 10-11 a.m.
· March
14—St. Patrick’s Day, 10-11 a.m.
· May
2—May Day & Cinco de Mayo,10-11am
WANT
TO TEACH A CLASS?
Let
us know and share your special hobby, talent and skills with
others!
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ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND RETURNS TO WCC
FOR CONCERT SERIES
The
Royal Hawaiian Band returns to WCC for a series of concerts on the
following dates. Please
join us on these Wednesdays at
10-11 a.m. for these special (free) concerts in the WCC
Auditorium:
· February
14—Valentine’s Day Concert
· March
14—St. Patrick’s Day
WCC REFUND
POLICY
As a reminder, please note their
are no refunds once a class and/or workshop has been paid.
Please plan your schedule accordingly. Neighbor Island trip
refunds will vary, based on airline and hotel cancellation
policies. Please check with WCC prior to booking. Mahalo
for your understanding.
CHARITABLE SOLUTIONS TO PLANNING
DILEMMAS
Each year, many members and
friends of Waikiki Community Center are pleased to learn that their
gifts can take different forms beyond payroll deductions and annual
contributions. By being aware of the variety of choices
available to you, you may identify those who can help
enhance your financial picutre while helping others in the
community.
Each month we'll illustrate some popular giving
options you may want to consider. Please remember
Waikiki Community Center in your will or
trust.
Gifts of Depreciated
Stock. Mrs. M owns shares of stock that have
decreased in value since she purchased them. Rather than give
the stock outright, her advisor suggests she sell the stock and give
the cash proceeds instead. Using this approach, she can fund
the gift she had wanted to make to WCC while creating a capital loss
for income tax purposes.
Your year round gifts to WCC help
provide on-going support to help in the community. With
careful thought and planning, you can maximize your gifts as you
minimize your taxes. Call WCC for more options or to learn how
to include WCC in your Will or Trust. Mahalo! (Return to
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