November Newsletter 2007 Waikiki Community Center

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Waikiki Community Center is proud to introduce a

NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW

Friday, November 2, 2007

6-9 p.m., WCC Auditorium

Dinner and Show only $15

November is Native American month. We are honored to host an authentic Native American Pow Wow to celebrate this occasion. You will experience dancers dressed in full regalia, hear the songs of their ancestors,learn their culture and history and taste authentic cuisine. The festivities will feature a drum group, local singers and dancers. Michael Running Wind will sing and Kady Ching are the head dancers.

Join us on Friday, November 2nd in the Waikiki Community Center auditorium starting at 6:00 p.m. Free parking (space available) on site, the event should end by 9:00 p.m. Purchase your tickets at WCC office for only $15 which includes show and dinner.

Join us on November 2nd and enjoy the exchange of culture, song and dance. Get your tickets early for this special dinner performance and great culture experience!Free parking at WCC (space available).

WELCOME EMILY PERRY!

Please join us in welcoming Emily Perry, our new Office Clerk who joined us in October. She will be assisting with members inquiries, class registration, membership and renewals, phone calls, room scheduling, Food Pantry and general office responsibilities.

She resides in Waipahu and has 3 lovely children. She previously lived in Miami, Florida. She has enjoyed meeting our members and learning more about WCC programs and services and ‘plans to work at WCC for a long time!” (return to top)

CLASS CHANGES & UPDATES

No classes November 12 & November 22—WCC Closed

INSTRUCTORS: Please advise all vacation & holidays plans

Book Club has started! Join us 11/7 & 11/21, 9-10am
No Piano on 11/7 and 11/14—Bruce on vacation.
The 8-10:30am ESL classes on Monday have been cancelled by KCC.
Interested in playing Canasta? Give us a call!
Christmas Trolley Ride 12/3 & 12/10—sorry, sold out.
Check out new massage therapist on site each Monday, 9am-2pm. Sign up on WCC health board.
No French Class 11/16 & 11/23.
Refresher Bridge w/Dave (sorry no beginners) starts 11/13, 12:30-3:30pm in room #203A.
Check out McBingo—Wednesday, November 28th, FREE
Nalani’s Too Hula class cancelled Wednesday, 11/7
Turn in your simple recipes and cooking hints to Aura.
No Ribbon Lei class on 11/6 & 11/14

WCC BOOK CLUB

Wednesday, November 7 & 21

Chapel, 9-10 a.m. $1/$3

Join the WCC Book Club which started October 17th. You’re welcome to visit even if you haven’t read the selection, open to all readers interested in sharing the joy of reading and meeting new friends. Bring a friend and check it out! (Return to top of page)

Selection for November 7: “Snow” by Orhan Pamuk

Selection for November 21: Widow of the South”, by Robert Hicks.

NUTRITION PRESENTATION

Wed., Nov. 14, 10-11a.m., WCC Aud., free

Join Dr. Pat Cheeta from UH who will share terrific eating guidelines for those w/chronic diseases or those who wish to remain healthy. What should you eat? What’s good for you? How much is too much? Learn to distinguish misinformation and many misconceptions. Get your dietary myths busted!

Drawing for free cookbooks for those over 60 provided by a grant from Friends of Hawaii Charities. Register at WCC office today or call 923-1802.

CPR CLASS—Friday, Nov. 16, 9am-1pm #203A

Learn basic CPR and First Aid and receive a certificate & manual upon successful completion. Registration required, $10 cash deposit collected and will be refunded at end of class. Pierra Senat of Allied Health & Fitness Services will conduct this hands on demonstration and teach basic CPR and 1st aid techniques. This ir normally a $65 work shop, so take advantage of the opportunity! Limited to 5 participants, Please register early.

Remember, 900 Americans die each year from sudden cardiac arrest every day. You can help save a life by taking this one day class. Call WCC at (808) 923 1802 to register now. Thie event sponsored in part by the Seniors on the Go grant provided by Friends of Hawaii Charities.

Advance Health Care Directive and What to do When Death Occurs

Wednesday, November 21, 10 a.m, free, Aud.

Sarah Robinson of Funeral Consumers Alliance Hawaii (FCA Hawaii) will lead a workshop on Wednesday, November 21 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium on “Advance Health Care Directives and What to do When Death Occurs”. Sarah is the current president for FCA Hawaii, she is also a former nurse. She will cover the health care directives line by line and will discuss what to do when death occurs, both at home or in a hospital and whether the death was sudden or anticipated.

There’s always time for questions and concerns. Bring along paper for taking notes as the information can get overwhelming. Handouts will be supplied. FCA Hawaii is a non-profit organization with no products to sell, only information to share.

Call 923-1802 or stop by the office and be sure to make a reservation fro the most informative workshop. Deadline: Wed. Nov. 14th.

IDENTITY THEFT

Wed., Nov. 28, 10-11 a.m., WCC Chapel, free

Join Pamela Kutara, Professor at the UH and host of the TV program, “Take Charge of Your Money”, will examine the many ways y our identify can be stolen and how it can indirectly and unexpectedly affect y our life. Learn the preventive measures you can take to protect yourself and your credit. Register at WCC by calling 923-1802. Drawing will be held for free prize.

CALLING FOR RECIPES & COOKING HINTS

Our Senior Advisory Committee and WCC Staff are coordinating a Recipe and Helpful Cooking Hints project to share easy tips & simple recipes on cooking for one. Submit your simple recipes and cooking hints by the 7th of each month to Aura. We’re looking for ‘simple’ recipes consisting of a maximum of 5 low cost ingredients and simple to prepare along with your helpful kitchen/cooking tips you’d like to share. See Aura for more info. (Return to top of page)

LUNCH BUNCH FUN ~ JOIN US!

Join the lunch bunch group as we visit these two fine restaurants. Note: We are now collecting $3 per person to register for Lunch Bunch events, which will be refunded on event day. Due to the popularity of these events, there is a 72 hour cancellation notice. Sign up at WCC office with payment. Meet at 11:30 am at front. Please do not call restaurant on own.

· Wed. Nov. 7—The Pyramid’s, 758B Kapahulu Ave., free parking in rear. Buffet lunch $15.50 includes beverage, dessert, tax & tip.

· Mon., Nov. 26—Giovanni Pastrami, 227 Lewers St., free parking in rear w/$10 purchase.

SING IN THE NEW YEAR W/GEOFF

Wednesday, January 2nd, 10-11 a.m

WCC Aud., $1/$2

Sing in the New Year with piano virtuoso, Geoffery Boehm. Mr. Boehm returns to Oahu for his 6 month stay and looks forward in sharing his musical talents with WCC friends. Sing your favorite songs while he plays the piano. Register at WCC office by 12/21. Cost is $1/$2 to cover copying costs for songs. See you there! ~ do, ra, me, fa, so la, te do!

WCC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Friday, December 14th, 11:30am

Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Makai Ballroom

$20 members/$23 guests & non members

This year’s Christmas festivities will feature the very talented trio, Leo Nahenahe. Come celebrate the holiday season with good food and holiday music in the company of friends. The menu is scrumptious, Hyatt does a wonderful job each year! Menu selections include: Roast pork or turkey, waldorf salad, vegetables, potatoes, rolls and cake. There will be favors for all, door prizes, surprises and fun for everyone! Sorry, food will NOT be allowed to be taken home, please kokua. Reserve and purchase your tickets at WCC office by November 30 or call 923 1802 with your credit card information.

Sponsored in part by a grant from Friends of Hawaii Charities for the Seniors on the Go Project. (Return to top)