October 2008 Newsletter Waikiki Community Center

October 2008 Newsletter

WCC’s ANNUAL NA MEA MAKAMAE ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS!

The 6th annual Na Mea Makamae o Waikiki (Honoring the Treasures of Waikiki) held Friday, August 22nd was a great success! Over 750 people attended Waikiki Community Center’s (WCC) signature gala dinner as we honored Friends of Hawaii Charities/Sony Open in Hawaii and Richard W. Gushman II for their invaluable contributions to the visitor industry and WCC. In these very difficult and challenging times, we are blessed that our corporate sponsors & donors continue to support this annual event.

Our event co-chairs, Susan Todani and Barbara Campbell were exceptional leaders and partners, working their contacts to sell tables and recruit silent and live auction items. Susan even had time to create jewelry items for the auction!Raiatea Helm, Pilioha, Halau ’O Kaululaua’e and Miss Aloha Hula 2008 Kalimakuhilani Suganuma entertained the guests throughout the night with their dances and melodic music. A spirited ‘live’ auction was held with fabulous gifts, including a Sony 40” Bravia flat screen TV and cruise, travel and hotel packages.

A big mahalo to our board and committee members. Susan Todani and Barbara Campbell, Event Co-Chairs; Sharon Weiner, Silent Auction Chair; and Brickwood Galuteria, Entertainment Chair. Committee members: Christine Camp, Stephen Clarke, Karl Fujii, Nicole Hankins, Ann Kutaka, Gwen LeBlanc, Debby McGraw, Leona Naka’ahiki, Ernie Nishizaki, Noel Trainor, and Vivian Tsuji.

MAHALO TO OUR TABLE SPONSORS!

Alii $10K Carlsmith Ball and Friends of Hawaii Charities

Pakalana $5K American Savings Bank/Hawaiian Electric, Bank of Hawaii, DFS Hawaii, Richard W. Gushman II, Honolulu Advertiser, Kamehameha Schools, Kyo-ya Resorts and Hotels, Nordic PCL Construction, Inc., Outrigger Enterprises Group, PSAV

Ilima $3K Atlas Insurance Agency, James Campbell Co., Dorvin D. Leis Co. Inc., Group 70 International, Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa, Hawaii Medical Assurance Association, Imamaka Kudo & Fujimoto LLC, MacNaughton Group, WCIT Architecture, Wilson Okamoto Corp.

Pikake $1500 Architects Hawaii, AIG Insurance, AMPCO System Parking, Atlantis Submarines, Tom Barlow/PREL, Belt Collins, Cades Shutte LLP, Central Pacific Bank, Faye Chiogioji, Colliers Monroe Friedlander, Charles Pankow Builders, Control Point Surveying, Inc., Edward Enterprises, Elite Parking Services, E Noa Corporation, Festival Management Co., Goodsill Anderson Quinn and Stifel, Senator Gordon Trimble, Hawaii Dental Service, Hawaiian Building Maintenance, Hilton Grand Vacations, HONBLUE, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, In+Form Design, Inc. & KAI, James Campbell Trustees, Linda Lee, Teri Matsukawa, Joan Naguwa, NCL/Polynesian Adventure, Ogomori & Yoshimoto, Pacific Digital Signs, Pleasant Holidays, Queen’s Medical Center, Rider Levett Bucknall, Roberts Hawaii, Shidler Family Foundation, Soroptimist Int’l of Waikiki, Team Clean (2 tables), Susan Todani, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Yoshimoto & Ogomori.

Donors: Honolulu Cookie Co., ABC Stores, Halekulani Corp.

Donors and In kind Contributors: Jean & William K.H. Mau Fdtgn, American Assets, Gregory & Jann Boxold, Law Offices of James Stone, Koga Engineering, Carolyn Ballou, United Laundry, Hawaii Malls, Kaneohe Ranch Management Ltd. PSAV Presentation Serv, & Goodsill Anderson Quinn and Stifel. (Return to top)

Silent and Live Auction Contributors:

Designer Elegance: DFS Hawaii, Hermes, Kate Spade, Louis Vuiton, Royal Hawaiian Golf Shop, Tourneau LLC, Waikiki Trader Group LeSportsac,

Dining Favorites –Yummmm! Aaron’s Atop the Ala Moana, Big City Diner, Chris Ruth Steak House, Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill, Duke’s Waikiki, E Noa Corporation, Halekulani Corporation, Honolulu Cookie Co., Kahala Hotel & Resort, Macaroni Grill, Michel’s at the Colony Surf, Oceanarium Restaurant, Okonomiyaki Chibo Restaurant, Paradiso Seafood & Grill, P.F. Chang’s Waikiki, Restaurant Suntory, Roy’s Waikiki, Senor Frog’s Restaurant and Bar, Sergio’s, This Week Magazine, Villa Paradiso, Wine the Experience

Fun For All Ages ABC Stores, Bark Avenue, Big Island Candies, Inc. General Growth Properties, Germaine’s Luau, Honolulu Cookie Co., Indich Collections, Jamba Juice, Lappert’s Hawaii, JN Productions, Kualoa Ranch, McDonalds Restaurants of Hawaii Inc., Mountain Apple Co., Mutual Publishing, Outrigger Entertainment, Paradise Cruise, Ltd., Roberts Hawaii, Sedona, This Week Magazine, Sony Hawaii

Jewels, Gems, Treasures and Art Anonymous, Beautiful Things, Bernard Hurtig’s Jewel Gallery, Bits and Bops, DFS Hawaii, jade by NIKOLAI, Maui Divers Jewelry Design Center, Maureen Muraoka, Royal Hawaiian Center, Susan Todani, Tourneau, LLC; Vivian Tsuji, Wedding Ring Shop

One of a Kind Items! Nathalie Brant, Camp Mokule’a, Chip & Cookie LLC; Dreyfus & James Productions, Eiko Inui, HanaHou! Magazine, Island Vintage Coffee, Lex Brodie’s Tire Co., Joyce McCord, Next Design LLC, Tiffany & Co., Yellow Silk Road Trading Co.

Relaxation Halekulani Resort, Island Soap and Candle Works, Mandara Spa, Paul Brown Salon and Day Spa

Sports Fun! City Mill, Ko Olina Golf Club, This Week Magazine, Wailea Golf Club LLC, Waikiki Beach Services

Amazing Travel Destinations Aaron’s Atop the Ala Moana, Air Canada, The Beverly Hilton, Conrad Hong Kong, Continental Airlines, Creative Holidays, Double Tree Alana Hotel Waikiki, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, Hawaii Superferry, Hilton Anaheim, Hilton Arc de Triomphe, Paris; Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa, Hilton Grand Vacation Club, Hilton Grand Vacations, Hilton Nagoya, Hilton New York, Hilton San Francisco, Hilton Waikoloa Village Beach Resort, Ka’anapali Beach Hotel, Hyatt Regency Maui, J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club, Ko Olina Golf Club, Las Vegas Hilton, Maui Tacos, Marriott Hotels, Marriott Anaheim, Maui Ocean Center, ResortQuest Hawaii, Norwegian Cruise Lines ,Polynesian Voyaging Society, Regal Sun Resort at Disney World Florida, Royal Hawaiian Center, Sergio’s, Starwood Resorts Hawaii, Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Waikiki Parc Hotel, Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Wailea Golf Club LLC, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Waldorf Astoria New York, & Wyland Waikiki Hotel. (Return to top, click here)

MEDICAID ANNOUNCEMENT & UPDATE WORKSHOP ~ October 6, 2008

Enrollment Counseling and Informational Meeting Monday, October 6 in the Chapel from 10:30-12:30. If you receive Medicaid entitlements from the state you will want to attend . Medicaid is changing its system and it will directly effect you. Learn how to enroll and how to select your doctors and caregivers.

HOME SAFETY PROGRAM - October 8, 10am.

Michael Hirano, Home Safety Specialist from Project Dana is speaking on Wednesday, October 8th at 10-11:00 a.m. in the auditorium. Michael will share goals of the Home Safety Program and what they provide:

An initial assessment visit and recommendations of possible home modifications. Please call 923-1802 for reservations by October 3rd. Learn more to prepare for Disasters - click here.

PROJECT VISION VAN - October 16, 2008

The Project Vision Van aka mobile eye screening unit provides free retinal scanning. They will return to Waikiki Community Center for the 3rd time on Thursday, Oct. 16^th at 8-12:00 P.M. These eye images can be used to detect Macular Degeneration, Diabetes, Glaucoma and Cataracts. Project Vision Van is located in the Ohua Avenue parking lot at WCC. The exam is free and only takes about 5-10 minutes. Call 923-1802 to sign-up. Deadline is October 13^th. (Return to top, click here)

ALOUN FARM TRIP w/LUNCH AT HO HO'S

TUESDAY, OCT. 14 ~ 8:00 a.m.—1:15 p.m., $15/$25

Visit the pumpkin patch at Ewa, pick your own pumpkin! Bus departs WCC at 8am, report by 7:45 a.m. Wear comfortable shoes—bring your sunscreen, hat/visor and bottle of water. Lunch at Kapolei Shopping Center. Return to WCC by 1:15 p.m.

Ho Ho Chinese Buffet (No-Host)

$12 lunch buffet with beverage

$10 buffet without beverage

Pay for lunch at Ho Ho

DEADLINE: OCT. 8th

ESTATE PLANNING & AVOID PROBATE - October 15, 10am

Ms. Kristin L. Bryant, Esq. returns to Waikiki Community Center on Wednesday, October 15^th at 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the auditorium to explain more about The Importance of Estate Planning and How to Avoid Probate, plus other legal problems that seniors may be up against. Please call 923-1802 for seat reservations before October 8th. This meeting is free. Interested in sharing your estate or making a donation to WCC? Learn more by clicking here. (Return to top, click here)

KEIKI (EEC) HALLOWEEN PARADE ~ Friday, October 31, 9:30 a.m., WCC lawn

Check out the lil goblins and princess fairies at the annual WCC Early Education Halloween Parade on the lawn starting at 9:30 a.m. Wear a costume (optional) and join the fun! If you’d like to bring treats to share—please bring non sugar items (pencils, stickers, erasers, crackers, etc. No nuts) 100 pieces.

GIVE A HOOT FASHION SHOW FROM OUR THRIFT STORE ~ October 31, 12-2pm, Aud., $3

Another fun 30th WCC Anniversary event! Check out the latest fashions modeled by our members for the “Give a Hoot Fashion Show” on Friday, October 31st. Lunch provided at $3.00. Please register at WCC office. Don’t miss out on the 30% discount on orange wear at the Thrift Store! Happy Halloween! Boo!

HUG YOUR BRAIN! BRAIN GYM

Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Join Norma Koenig, MPH, as she dialogues with you about the many facets to brain health including BrainGym. Register for this free workshop by October 15. Be sure to love your brain more with support and TLC for the rest of your life!

MELE KALIKIMAKA TROLLEY RIDE ~ December 15, 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy the holiday and Christmas lights throughout Kahala and Honolulu downtown area. The WCC Christmas trolley leaves the Center at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15th and will bring you back at 8:30 p.m. Members $15, Guest’s $25. The trolley is limited to 32 passengers each. Bring a light sweater and your camera for this fun holiday excursion. Please register early, this tour usually sells out. Final deadline to register is November 5th. Book now (Return to top, click here)

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 are no refunds for any cancellations after booking. Sign up at WCC office with payment. Meet at 11:30 am at front. Please do not call or contact restaurant on own. Register at WCC office with your $3.00 cash deposit. Sorry, NO refunds.

OCTOBER 6th (Mon.) —HARD ROCK CAFÉ—(Relocating to a new location soon). At 1837 Kapiolani Blvd. Off menu luncheon. Bus stop in front of Hard Rock. Free parking.

OCTOBER 23rd (Thurs.) —DUKE’S WAIKIKI At Outrigger Waikiki Hotel, 2nd level, 2335 Kalakaua Avenue. Lunch Buffet $17.50 Inclusive. Validated parking @Ohana East, $4, for 3 hours, enter lot at Kuhio Ave., across from Food Pantry.

GENERATION MAGAZINE - November 5, 2008, 11am

Kini Popo born in Wala Wala, WA as Carl Hebenstreit and best friend Adam West as we all know as “Batman”. Both married Tahitian beauties in Hawai’i. Adam went to Hollywood and Kini Popo stayed in Hawai’i with The Kini Popo Show and now is currently the president & CEO of Trade Publishing. Come meet and hear Kini speak on Wed., Nov. 5th, 10-11:00 a.m. in the auditorium.

Call 923-1802 before Oct. 31st for reservations. Free.

Congratulations, Masako Saito!

Masako is the winner of the WCC Member Baby Guessing Game contest. She guessed 2 out of the 4 babies correctly to win a Disaster Prepardness kit worth $60. The names of the babies are: 1) Judy Trimlet 2) Amy Littlejohn 3) Tokiko Furui 4) Rhoda Cook. Special gratitude to the members who shared their photos for our 30th Anniversary fun game! (Return to top, click here)

WAIKIKI COMMUNITY CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER—Happy Halloween!

Oct. 1 (Wed.) - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) w/Rien Vidad, Aud., 10-11am, free
Oct. 6 (Mon) - Enrollment Counseling for Medicaid 2009 by ACS from 10:30-12:30 in the Chapel, free
Oct. 6 (Mon) - Lunch Bunch at Hard Rock Café, 11:30 a.m.—no host.
Oct. 8 (Wed) - Home Safety Program by Project Dana, 10-11:00 a.m., Aud. Free
Oct. 14 ( Tues) - Aloun Farm, 8-1:30 p.m., $15/$25. Lunch (no-host) @Ho Ho Chinese Buffet. Ewa Beach.
Oct. 14 (Tues.) - WCC New Member Coffee Hour, register with Aura at 923-1802.
Oct. 15 (Wed) - Estate Planning & Avoiding Probate II w/Ms. Bryant, Esq., 10-11:00 a.m., Aud. Free
Oct. 16 (Thurs) - Project Vision Van, 8-12:00 p.m. Ohua St. parking lot. Free
Oct. 20 & 22—AARP Safe Driving Classes, 9am-1pm, Chapel, $10, register at WCC office
Oct. 22 (Wed) - Brain Gym w/Norma Koenig, 9:30-11:30, Aud. Free
Oct. 23 (Thurs) - Lunch Bunch at Duke’s Waikiki, 11:30 a.m.
Oct. 31 (Fri) - Keiki Halloween Costume Parade, 9:30 a.m. @WCC open lawn. Wear a costume! Free.
Oct. 31 (Fri) - HOOT of a FASHION SHOW 12:00-2:00 p.m., Aud. $3, includes mini lunch.
Oct. 31 (Fri) - “THRIFT STORE 30% ORANGE TAG HALLOWEEN SALE” 9-1:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER CLOSED Election Day Nov. 4 and THANKSGIVING DAY, November 27th.

Nov. 3 (Mon) - Lunch Bunch at Moose McGillacuddy’s, 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 4 (Tues.) - General Election—WCC Closed/Polling site. Please take time to vote!

Nov. 5 (Wed) - Generations Magazine with Kini Popo, 10-11:00 a.m. Aud. Free

Nov. 7 (Fri) - Excursion Marsh Trip, 8-1:30 p.m., $25/$45. Space available.

Nov. 12 (Wed) - Alzheimer Association with Janet Eli, 10-11:00 a.m., Aud. Free

Nov. 18 (Tues) - Lunch Bunch at The Shack, 11:30 a.m. Register at office. No host.

Nov. 27 (Thurs) - Thanksgiving Dinner @Hyatt Regency Waikiki, 2-4:00 p.m. Cost: $25/$30

DECEMBER—Closed Christmas Day, December 25 (Thursday). Happy Holidays Everyone!

Dec. 15 (Mon) - Merry Christmas Trolley, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15/$25 Deadline Nov. 5

Dec. 23 (Tues) - Christmas Lunch at Hyatt Regency, 11:30am -1:30 pm. (Return to top, click here)