New Playground for our Keiki!

After two years of parent fund raising and soliciting grant funders, we’re happy to report Phase I of our Childcare Playground has been installed!  Check out the colorful new play structure and rubber safety padding recently purchased and installed at the Childcare building.  A mini blessing with the parents and students was held on Monday, April 17th, officiated by our own Chaplain Alex McAngus.  The students couldn’t wait to be the first to slide down the slide, climb the poles and crawl through the play areas.

The Childcare Playground is an important extension of the classroom learning environment.  The playground structure has a challenging and colorful climbing structures for large and small motor development.  The new playground structure is designed to enhance the physical, cognitive, social and emotion development.

$28,779 is still needed to finalize the 2nd phase of the Playground to upgrade the sandbox, storage and water play areas and purchase new outdoor and sports/play equipment.  Our Childcare parents are selling delicious chocolate brownies for $5, Jamba Juice discount coupons with thermos mug for $7 and Macy’s Community Shopping Day discount card for $10.  Please help our keiki get a new playground by making a contribution to the Playground Fund or purchasing these discount coupons.  See office staff for more info.

Welcome Linda Jo Spracklen! 

Please join us in welcoming Linda Jo Spracklen, WCC's new full time account clerk who started Monday, April 17th.  Linda lived in the Pacific Northwest and has been in Hawaii for 4 years.  She's worked in the visitor industry prior to joining WCC.  "I'm excited to join the team at WCC and look forward in learning the many things that WCC does for the people of Waikiki."  Stop by and introduce yourself to our new employee!

Asthma, Allergy and Pulmonary Problems?  May 6th

will speak to WCC members and friends about “Aging Eye Issues of the Elderly” on May 12 in the WCC Chapel.   As an eye doctor and oculoplastic surgeon specializing in plastic eye surgery, Dr. Higa is able to help people with cataracts to droopy eyelids.  Please reserve your free seat by May 3rd.

Social Security and SSI Disability Law is the exclusive focus of the Honolulu law office of Frank A. Ury.  He has been in the practice of social security law for over 20 years, & has been helping people win their claims for disability benefits since 1985. 

Frank Ury handles cases at all levels of application and review, including initial applications, reconsideration requests and representation at hearings before Administrative Law Courts.

 You’re invited to meet Frank Ury at WCC Chapel on Friday, May 19th starting at 10:30 a.m.  At this free lecture you’ll learn more about Social Security disability law and how this affects you or your family member.  Please call Bill at 923-1802 to confirm

And All That Jazz - Classes with Pam Sandridge.  Mondays, 10:45-11:45 a.m.  $30/$40, May 15 to June 17th in WCC Auditorium.

Join the combination of ballet and hula to the music of Jazz with Pam Sandridge following Nalani's Hula classes.  Jazz classes will meet on Mondays on these dates:  May 15, 22; June 5, 19 and 26; July 3, 10 & 17.  No classes will be held on May 29 and June 12.

Cost is only $30 for members and $40 for non members.  Register by May 10th.

Ukulele Classes with John Signor.  New 10-week session starts May 26

Register now for Hawaiian Style Ukulele Classes with John Signor.  10% discount for full course registration with payment.  Ten (10) week fees are $30 for members and $50 for non members.  Individual classes are $4 for members and $7 for non members.  Register at WCC office by May 22 or call 923-1802 with a credit card number.

Memorial Day Lei Making, Friday May 26th, 9-11 a.m., WCC Lanai

Join Ellen Katoda and help make leis for Memorial Day.  These leis will decorate the cemeteries as we honor our fallen heroes.  Bring fresh flowers (all types) and sew together at WCC or sew your own and bring on Friday.  Leis must be between 22" - 24" inches long before tying.  Lei needles and thread will be provided, or bring your own.  Call WCC to register and let us know if you'll be participating.  Please share with your friends, co workers and neighbors.  Mahalo!

Class Update - French and ESL

• Lysianne, our volunteer Intermediate French Class instructor will be taking the summer off for a well earned vacation.  Her French class will resume on Friday, September 8th.  Enjoy your vacation Lysianne!
• ESL Classes are now in recess and will resume on Monday, June 19th.  New schedules are available at the WCC office.

May Lunch Bunch Outings - May 3, May 12 and May 25

• May 3rd (Wed.)- Kincaid's Fish, Chop and Steakhouse at Ward Warehouse, 3rd floor.  11:30 a.m.
• May 12 (Fri.) - Mother's Day Luncheon at The Willows, 936 Hausten Street, 11:30 a.m.
• May 25 (Thur.) - Gordon Biearsch at Aloha Tower Marketplace, 11:30 a.m.

Royal Hawaiian Band Performs @ WCC May 10, June 14, July 5 and Aug. 30

Listen to the melodic tunes of Hawaii's own Royal Hawaiian Band performing at WCC on these Wednesdays:  May 10, June 14, July 5 and August 30 starting at 10 a.m.  Come early for best seating and free (limited) parking.

Hawaii Visitor Industry Charity Walk, May 20th 

Join Jeff Apaka and the WCC team of walkers on Saturday, May 20th at Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion.  Breakfast is served at 5:30 a.m., followed by stretching class before the 6 a.m. start.  WCC has received needed funding to support our Childcare Program through this event.  This 7-mile, fun walk through Waikiki will feature various refreshments stops along the route hosted by Waikiki hotels and vendors.  A great way to help charities! 

Four (4) free registration fees are available to the 1st four WCC members who call Jeff to sign up.  Pledges can be collected to cover the $35 registration fee.   Lunch and prizes awarded at the end of the walk.  WCC shirts provided to all WCC team walkers

Thrift Shop Sale - May 8-12, 2006

Check out the Mother's Day Specials in the Thrift Store, May 8-12, 2006.  WCC Thrift Shop hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Great bargains, small appliances, books, and clothing.  Volunteers are needed to assist with store operations, displaying merchandise and helping customers.  If able to assist, contact Donna Sallas, Store Manager at 923 1802.