Na Lokomaika'i O Waikiki....The Warm Outreach of Waikiki

  OCTOBER 2006 WCC MEMBER E-NEWSLETTER

• Aloha Bill Hawkins - Celebration of Life October 4th, (Wed.),10 a.m.
• WCC Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 11/23 at the Waikiki Hyatt
• October 3 (Tues.) - Feng Shui Tour, 9:45 a.m., Meet at Bishop Square
• October 5 ( Thur.) - New!  Beginning Tap Classes start, 9:30 a.m. #202E
• October 10 (Tue.) - Lunch Bunch to Indigo Restaurant, 1121 Nuuanu
• October 16 (Mon) - Ice Cream Social & Round Table Discussions, 10am
• October 20 (Fri)- Coconut Island Excursion, bus leaves at 8am. (sold out)
• October 24 & 26 (Tu/Th)- AARP Driver Safety Classes, 9am-1pm, WCC Chapel.  $2/$10
• October 30 (Mon.) - Aloun Farm Tour, 8am-1:15 p.m $4.50/$6
• October 31 (Tues.) - WCC Childcare Halloween Parade, 10 a.m., free
• November 3 (Fri.) - Bishop Museum Tour, 9:15 a.m., $12/$15
• November 7 (Tues.) - WCC Closed for General Elections.  Don't forget to VOTE!
• November 9 (Thur.) - Kualoa Ranch & Aquaculture Ponds tour, bus leaves at 8am.  $11/$18
• November 10 (Fri.) - WCC Closed for Veteran's Day Holiday
• November 14 & 16 (Tu/Thu) AARP Safety Driver Classes, Chapel $2/$10, 9am-1pm
• November 23 - Thur. - WCC CLOSED  WCC Annual Thanksgiving Dinner @ Waikiki Hyatt

ALOHA, WILLIAM DEAN HAWKINS

June 11, 1935—September 7, 2006

We were deeply saddened to learn that Bill Hawkins, WCC’s former secretary, passed away on September 7, 2006.  Bill retired from WCC in June and planned to enjoy his retirement with friends and writing a book about his interesting life and travels. Formal memorial services were private to family members only, in accordance with Bill’s final wishes.

Bill had worked at WCC since 1999, first as a volunteer through the Senior Citizen Special Employment Program (SCSEP) and then was hired as a full-time employee.  He was the first person everyone saw at the WCC office and the first person everyone talked to on the phone.  His witty sense of humor and interesting personality drew many people into his wide circle of friends at WCC.  He was a valued member of the WCC team and is deeply missed.  He was truly an inimitable individual and all of us at WCC still feel a void.  He left some big shoes to fill!

Please join us for a celebration of Bill’s life on Wednesday, October 4, 10 a.m. in WCC’s auditorium

If you would like to bring a card or message for his family, we will have a koa bowl in the front, and will send everything to his family.  Monetary gifts should be made payable to:  Aloha Tenrikyo Church.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach (2424 Kalakaua Ave.) ~ 2-4 p.m.

Once again, Waikiki Community Center invites you to begin the holiday season surrounded with    friends at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki for Thanksgiving dinner.  This year’s festivities will include    games, door prizes and entertainment.  There will be a scrumptious traditional Thanksgiving menu with all the trimmings.  Dinner starts at 2 p.m., free hotel parking.

 Tickets must be purchased in advance, family and friends are welcome.  Deadline to purchase tickets is November 15th.  Call 923-1802 to order by phone with credit card.  Cost is $12 for members and $15 for guests and non members.  Please book by 11/15, limited to 80. 

 ALOUN FARM VISIT - Monday, October 30, 2006 8am-1:15 p.m.

If you are unable to attend this important meeting, please feel free to write or call Aura Wilson at 923-1802 or e-mail at aura@waikikicommunitycenter.org.   (Return to top)

 

 FENG SHUI TOUR - Tuesday, October 3, 2006, 9:45 a.m.

Harness energy potential of home by using Feng Shui.  Feng shui master, Clarence Lau will lead this tour and will orientate the important aspects of feng shui.  Meet at Bishop Square  (Corner of King and Bishop Street - Downtown Honolulu) at 9:45 a.m.  Lunch at Heidi’s Bistro at Pacific Guarantee Center (no host). 

Lau says, “Feng shui is plain common sense, positive thinking and doing what works for you, go with your gut.”  Sign up at WCC today!  Cost is only $2 for WCC members and $4 for non members.

KEIKI HALLOWEEN PARADE - October 31, 2006 - 9:30 a.m., WCC Gardens

Wear a friendly costume and join the Keiki Halloween Parade in the WCC Hawaiian Gardens.  Our Childcare students will be parading in their spooky and fun Halloween costumes.

 Bring a non edible treat to distribute (optional) or come to enjoy the parade and adorable goblin costumes!  Treats such as stickers, school supplies, and healthy snacks are permissible.         Happy Halloween Everyone!  (Return to top)

 

BISHOP MUSEUM TOUR - Friday, November 3rd, $12 for WCC members/$15 non members.

Meet at entrance at 9:15 a.m. (1525 Bernice St.)

Tour of Bishop Museum—view private exhibits not available to the general public, display of na oiwi (bones), Na Hulu Ali'i - Royal Feathers exhibit, planetarium, hula show, fibers of the Pacific, and more!  Sorry, no flowers or leis allowed in the behind the scenes tour to preserve the artifacts.

From Waikiki take City Express Bus B or #2 School/Middle Street buses to the Museum.  No host lunch at Bishop Museum’s Paina Café. Fresh deli sandwiches, grilled burgers, snacks and drinks.  $6-$12.

KUALOA RANCH & AQUACULTURE PONDS TOUR

Thursday, November 9, 2006  $11 WCC Members/$18 non members.

Journey to the North Shore (Ka’a’awa) side of O’ahu to Kualoa Ranch and visit their aquaculture ponds and ranch.  Kualoa is one of the most historically significant destinations on O’ahu and in ancient times, considered one of the most sacred places on the island.  Bus leaves WCC at 8 a.m., returns by lunch.  Cost is $11 for members and $18 for non members, includes bus fee and admission.  Bring water, sunscreen, shades & wear comfortable shoes.  Check out their website - click here.   (Return to top)