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LANAKILA KUPUNA NEWS
1640 Lanakila Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone: (808) 847-1322
September 2015
A program of Catholic Charities Hawai’i funded in part by the State Executive Office on Aging (EOA)
via contract with EOA and the C&C of Honolulu, Elderly Affairs Division
LIFE
Learning-Expand
your knowledge
IndependenceLive on your terms
Friends-Enjoy life,
laughter, and feeling
connected
Energy-Discover
health and vitality
Message from Yuet Mui Kong, Program Coordinator:
Aloha,
Thank you for the warm welcome from all of you. I feel thankful to
work with our dedicated staff and volunteers for the seniors at this
diverse and vibrant Center. Last month, I got to join some of the
clubs’ meetings, classes, and the Show and Sell. We also learned
about how to protect our personal and financial information, how to
prevent becoming a victim of fraud and more through the Senior
Fraud Education Fair. Mahalo to Congressman Mark Takai, his staff,
and all the exhibitors.
September is National Senior Center Month. The 2015 theme is:
Celebrate LIFE at Your Senior Center. LIFE stands for Learning, Independence, Friends and Energy. You can celebrate LIFE by
joining LMPSC funded Fall Session. The Session begins on September 21, and the registration has started. Come celebrate LIFE with
us.
Chaminade University’s School of Nursing will be coming to the
Center to provide FREE health education and screenings for our
members. Your participation could benefit your health as well as the
students’ school work. Stay tuned for more information. Aloha!
31st Annual Hawaii Senior’s Fair
The Good Life Expo
Hawaii Public Housing Authority will
hold an event at the basketball court on
Date: September 25, 26 & 27
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Neal Blaisdell Center
Exhibits, Entertainment, Seminars
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
and more...
NO Basketball Court Parking
Admission is FREE
Visit us online at:
www.CatholicCharitiesHawaii.org
& look for our link to Lanakila MultiPurpose Senior Center (LMPSC)
Upcoming Events
Tues.
9/1
Walk in Registration Begins
Mon.
9/7
LABOR DAY: CENTER CLOSED
Donations
Received: July, 2015—August 2015
Wed.
9/9
Program Committee Meeting (8:30)
Thurs. 9/10 Free Flu Shot Clinic (9:00)
Thurs. 9/17 Helemano Moon Festival (8:00)
Tues.
9/22 Movie Excursion (10:00)
Wed.
9/23 New Member Orientation (9:00)
Wed.
9/23 Participant Advisory Board (12:00)
Fri.
9/25 Senior Health Fair (9:00)
Thurs. 9/31 iPad Class with Brian Ito (1:00)
In-Kind Donations
Received: July 21 ~ August 20, 2015
Arakaki, Sally
Nakai, Sharon
Bautista, Catalina
Nakata, Sakae
Ching, Pat
Okuma, Stella
Harano, Caroline
Oshiro, Nobuko
Higa, Elsie Tomie
Salis, Derek
Ichikawa, Dorine
Sasano, Alice
Ito, Janet
Shimoyama, Kiyoko
Kainuma, Carolyn
Takahashi, Ruby
Kang, Nancy
Todd, Tom
Kimura, Grace
Tomomitsu, Kay
Kondo, Violet
Toyama, Florence
Koyama, Florence
Tsutsumi, Alice
Low, Edna
Wauke, Doris
Lum, Elizabeth
Yamane, Takeshi
Marushige, Florence
Yeda, Nancy
Moy, Lei-Jayne
Yoshida, Emiko
Long Form
Tai Chi is Back!
If you are interested in practicing the
Yang Style of Tai Chi:
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Library Annex
Open to All Members
Ohi’a a Lehua ($500+)
Hibiscus ($100+)
Mrs. Amy Chan
Mr. and Mrs. Daly Stevens
IMO: Dolores Bannister
Anonymous
Bird of Paradise ($50+)
Mrs. Salud Dizon
Mrs. Tsuyako Iwamoto
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Kong
Mrs. Rose Miyashiro
Mr. Charles Nekoba & Nancy Kagami
Mrs. Jane Tatsuta
Anthurium ($49 & under)
Ms. Yvonne Chin
Mrs. Margarita Flores
Mrs. Rita Goto
Mrs. Jane Gray
Mr. Toshiko Inouye
Mrs. Kimiko Kindt
Mrs. Yaeko Miyahira
Mr. Glenn Yamasaki
Mrs. Kate Yashima
Ms. Emiko Yoshida
Anonymous
NARFE
Thank you for your generosity!
New Members!
Vivian Chee
Yvonne Chin
Rita Goto
Christy Fujii
Hisayo Fukuda
Sun Sil Mattos
Elaine Sensui
Sharon Shiraki
Janice Yokooji
Staff Contact Information:
Sharon Abreu
Cipriana Acosta
Takemitsu Akamine
Sarah Akana
Tsuneko Aki
Miyoko Ante
Diana Antonio
Florence Arakawa
Betty Asato
Penny Brouillette
Rose Campo
Esperanza Celestial
Angela Chan
Lorraine Chang
Chao-Chen Chen
Aileen Chinen
Sumiko Chinen
Fong Sio Chong
Mal Soon Chu
Becky Chun
Sharon Chun
Chong Chung
Stanford Cleveland
Woodrow Danley
Sheila Daoang
Sergio De Jesus
Maile Duvauchelle
Emelda Enrile
Lillian Erice
Cresencia Foronda
Jane Fujii
Grace Fujimoto
Frances Fujita
Edwin Fukushima
Jean Ganiko
Francisca Gascon
Janet Ginoza
Patsy Gomez
Odette Goo
Cheng Ai Guerin
Walter Ho
Xuan Vo Huynh
Sally Im
Linda Inouye
Yaeko (Mae) Inouye
Stella Isara
Violet Isara
Kenneth Ishii
Elizabeth Jemwai
Elizabeth Kaalekahi
Hilda Kagehiro
Sally Kageyama
Jane Kahue
Marty Kaili
Yoshiko Kaneshiro
Katsumi Kaulia
Tong Yul Kim
Vivian Kim
Joyce Kishimoto
Kunie Kiyabu
Tsurue Kiyuna
Ling Ngam Ko
Sin Cha Ko
Dorothy Komomua
Evelyn Kuromoto
Jane Kwon
Lily M K Loo
Marian Luke
Antonia Ramos Luna
Suping Mei
Janet Miura
Betsy Miyashiro
Walter Miyashiro
Dorothy Miyata
Akira Mori
John Mun
Tsuruko Nagamine
Betty Nakamura
Joseph Newman
Kiyoko Portuondo
Milagros Ramos
Florentina Ritarita
Alice Rodrigues
Virginia Rolland
Edith Samante
Janice Santo
Kurt Sekiya
Roy Shigemura
Dorothy Shimomura
Chiyo Shinsato
Lourdes Sumaoang
Kazuyo Takagi
Janet Takamune
Barbara Takeshita
Kathleen Tamashiro
Kay Tamashiro
Aileen Tanaka
Kenneth Tashiro
Peter Teruya
Sumiko Teruya
Toshiko Tougus
Caroline Toyama
Yolanda Trejo
Jesus Tumolva
Katherine Uejo
Jane Uyesato
Rae Watanabe
Rose Chun Watt
Cynthia Wong
Katherine L. Wong
Qi Yan Wu
Ruth Wuest
Yukiko Yahiku
Ethel Yamaguchi
Edith Yamamoto
Doris Yamane
Glenn Yamasaki
Lance Yamashiro
Jishao Yang
Edith Yasuda
Chong Hee Yasutake
Lin How Yee
Earl Yonemura
David Young
Sharon Young
Marion Yuen
Lolita Zaleski
Lilia Zarzoso
Yuet Mui
Kong
Program
Coordinator
Room 7
847-1322
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Program
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847-1322
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Membership
Room 4
847-1322
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Program
Room 3
847-1322
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Cultural Club News
Chinese Cultural Club
by Dorothy Mau
Chinese Cultural Club warmly welcome back President Mau after several months of illness. Tea and cookies were served by Edna
Low and Richard Thi. Beautiful Chinese love songs were sung by Mrs. Huang Yuk Kun and Mrs. Shirley Lau. Mr. Li Neng who has
a beautiful voice sang a song of Shanghai Town. The club members moved, seconded and passed to donate monetary gifts to Palolo
Chinese Home and Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center to whom they belong. Morning exercises are conducted by Cindy Choy.
Flag pledge and the song God Bless America were led by President Mau and Mrs. Huang. Club members appreciate donation from
Betty Parker. Puna Frank, Cookie, and Coordinator Mui Kong are arranging to get Roger to come on Friday to help the members
sign up for the bus transportation as they are planning the Moon Festival activities at Helemano Plantation. Club members were encouraged to take the blood pressure test by the student nurses of Chaminade University. Until next time, we wish everyone Good
Health and Happiness!
Events:
9/4 – Meeting
9/11 - Meeting
9/18 – Meeting
9/25 – Meeting
Japanese Cultural Club
by Clarice Kumura
While we celebrated Admission's (Statehood ) Day on Friday, Aug. 22, we are also proud of our patriotic members who recite the
Pledge of Allegiance and sing America the Beautiful and Hawaii Ponoi every Monday morning to open our program for the day.
How wonderful to start our Mondays on such a high note. Much appreciation also goes out to Takejiro Higa for his "expression of
gratitude" every Monday morning.
To recap our program for the month of August, we all enjoyed the Bon Dance led by Sensei Madge Sodetani with everyone
joining in the fun wearing their colorful hapi coats. The following Monday, we were all put to the test as to what we know about
our medications. Hope we all passed the test for continued good health. On the third Monday, we enjoyed the wonderful performances of Nelson Yoshioka's group, together with the celebration of the birthday celebrants. The fourth Monday, we heard from
Curator Eddie Croom about the history of the Honolulu Police Department.
Happy Labor Day! on Monday, September 7. It's a Holiday. On Sept. 14, Island Hospice representatives will speak to us
about their organization and the services they provide to the community. On Sept. 21, we will sing- along with our own Lanakila
ukulele/singers led by Moana Gray. We will also celebrate our September birthdays along with our 90+ celebrants who are: Walter
Ho, Violet Isara,Yoshiko Kaneshiro and David Young. Many more happy birthday cakes and ice cream to all of you. On Sept. 28,
we will be mesmerized by a magic show. Maybe if we say "Abracadabra" our weather will instantly change from hot to cold.
Be sure to join us all in September, now that your grandchildren are all back in school and no more babysitting.
Events:
9/7 - Labor Day
9/14 - Island Hospice 9/ 21 - Moana Gray's sing along
Korean Cultural Club
9/28 - Magic Show
by Toni Lee
No Report
Events:
9/3 – Meeting
9/10 - Meeting
9/17 – Moon Festival
Portuguese Cultural Club
9/24 – Meeting
by Puna Frank
Bom dia…Thank you loyal members for attending August meetings and outings. Get well to All those who are experiencing changes physically
and mentally. Another Mahalo to those who learned locations of places of worship from Judd Street up to Nu’uanu Pali WHEW! We counted
between 20 and 30 different religious sects. We also got to see a $1.5 million home in Coelho Lane. August 26 we enjoyed about 30 different
types of Chinese dishes at the Royal Palace Luncheon Buffet. From manapua to cocktail and deep fried shrimps including serve yourself ice
cream which was part of the 7 desserts. We voted to return again soon.
Nominations for the 2016 officers and by law changes will end in October. Some important discussions are presently happening that
may affect the existence of our clubs future…so…your feed back and input is very crucial at this time. Till then…take care, see you soon.
Events:
9/9-Neurortrama Talk
9/16-Meeting
9/23-Meeting
9/30-Excursion/Games
Hawaiian Cultural Club
By Betty Parker
August 3rd introduction and meeting with exercises by Betty Parker. August 6th the Hawaiian Club participated in Show
and Sell. On August 18th the Hawaiian Club took an excursion and lunch to Au’s Garden Chinese Restaurant. August
19th Lanakila Senior Center hosted the Senior Fraud Protection. So much needed information for us to see and read.
Very interesting. We sometimes have story telling with our members. Here is Anita Hasegawa’s story she shared with us.
The 94 year old doesn’t remember what year it was but she remembers when she met the Vice President of the United
States, Lyndon B. Johnson in person. Also she met President of the Philippines, President Marcos and his wife Imelda.
Events:
9/1 – Meeting
9/8 – Meeting
9/15 – No Meeting 9/22 – Meeting 9/29 - Meeting
Filipino Cultural Club of Honolulu
by Puna Frank
August 8th was Show N Sell. Puna, Cathy, and Lourdes worked hard but had fun. They help keep our club on the map. On August
23rd the Filipino Club held its Anniversary event at Empress Restaurant. Special Guests included Senator Suzie Chun Oakland, Mui
Yuet Kong, Mary and John Sueda, Judi Yogi, Jeanette Shirohira, and Trini Ramento. Each member and guest got to take home favors and center pieces (donated). Lots of dancing, good food and music was enjoyed by all. Thank you to all who made this a success!
Events:
9/12 – Meeting
9/26 – Birthday Celebration
Okinawan Nenchosha Club
by Diane kawakami
Hai Sai Gusuyo! Well August brought us unpredictable weather so our Show & Sell Andagi making was canceled. Hopefully “Yan”
(next year) we’ll be eating a lot of “Masan” (delicious) Andagi.
On Aug. 13, Kajimaya and Beiju was celebrated. Our Kajimaya Honoree was Stella Nakayama while our Beiju Honorees in
attendance were Gwen Perry, Sakae Nakata, Katherine Uejo, Etsuko Nakagawa and Eiko Kido. President Jane Higa explained
about the meaning of “Kajimaya” (97th birthday as it’s said celebrant returns to childhood at this age, hence the pinwheel children
play with) and “Beiju” (88th birthday is “Year of Rice” because of how Japanese character for “Bei” is written and is a good luck
symbol. Also, one of last party celebrated for long life). With our special guests in attendance which included Mark Higa, President
of Hawaii United Okinawa Association and Lanakila’s own Program Coordinator, Mui Kong, Sensei Mitsuko Toguchi Nakasone’s
Churakagi Dancers entertained.
And the celebration continued on the 20th with birthday babies being entertained by several of our members-some singing,
some dancing. “Dikiton” (Well Done!) members.
August winded down with a speaker from Human Care. Besides giving us pointers on taking care of our bones, we were treated to a
healthy snack.
This month brings us continued entertainment and health for our brain.
Events:
9/3-Elsie Kawamoto’s Karaoke
9/10-Kaiser Permanente (Brain Gym)
9/17-No Meeting
9/24-Birthday/Nankura Naisha
August was a busy month at Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center. Here is a quick recap of some of the awesome events :
 August 19, 9 a.m. - Lanakila Hosted the Senior Fraud Prevention Fair, sponsored by Congressman Mark Takai. Members got to hear the facts from the professionals as far away
as Washington DC on how to protect yourself from frauds
and scams.
 August 28, 9 a.m. - the National Kidney Foundation held a
living a health and long life seminar. Afterwards kidney and
diabetes screenings were provided.
Be Prepared It is hurricane season from June to November. Make
:
sure you have Disaster Supplies for at least 7 days. The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management recommends you have on hand:
Water - One gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation. Food - Non-perishable food that does not
require cooking.
Eating Utensils – Plates, forks/chop sticks. And a MANUAL can opener. Light – Flashlight, portable fluorescent, or LED light.
Radio - Battery-powered or hand crank radio with NOAA Weather alert.
Spare batteries - Check annually
First Aid Kit, Whistle, Dusk Mask
Tools - Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities, duct tape
Group
Sueda
Tsutsumi
Brighter
Lau
Ojiri
Takeuchi/Sueda
Hasegawa
Group
Werle
Nakasone/Ito
Hasegawa
Frank
Wauke
Kong/Tangonan/Lindo
Miyashiro/Ojiri/Ko
Lau
Ojiri
Kellett
Maeda
Instructor
Chong/Gray
Gittelman
Mau
Koepke/Martin
Katahira/Higuchi
Walking Group
Japanese Cultural Club
Lei Making Group
Harmony’s Hula♦
Tai Chi For Health
Novice Ukulele
Beg.Taisho Koto
Intro to Yoga
Class Title
Walking Group
Stretch and Tone
Sewing by Nakasone
Intro to Yoga
Portuguese Cultural Club
Adv. Beg. Line Dance
Ellen's Ukulele
Happy Seniors Serenaders
Tai Chi for Health
New Novice Ukulele
Exercise with Karate
Basic English*
Class Title
Folk Sing Along
Fusion Exercise
Chinese Cultural Club
Tap Dance
Sahm Bo Dahn
8:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
9:30
11:00
Time
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
11:00
11:00
11:00
12:00
Time
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:30
10:00
Friday
Wednesday
Instructor
Instructor
Monday
Class Title
Time
Lanai
Dance Studio
Activity Room
Lanai
Library Annex
Location
Sewing Room
Dance Studio
Go Room
Library Annex
Sewing Room
Library
Lanai
Activity Room
Dance Studio
Craft Room/
Sewing Room
Lanai
Library
Location
Library
Lanai
Sewing Room
Library Annex
Dance Studio
Crafts Room
Lanai/
Activity Room
Library
Location
Hirashiki/ Takamoto
Hawaiian Quilt, etc.
8:30
9:00
Time
1:00
11:00
10:00
9:00
9:00
9:00
9:00
8:30
Time
10:15
10:00
Castillon
Filipino Cultural Club of
♦Center-funded Classes
*DOE-funded Classes
Honolulu
Instructor
Saturday
Class Title
(last Thursday of the Month)
Ito
Nakasone/Ellis
Okinawan Dance
iPad for Seniors
Tamura
Takeuchi/Sueda
Arakaki/Nakano
Crafts by Florence
Taisho Koto
Enka Class
Lee
Higa
Okinawa Nenchosha Club
Korean Dance/Club
Perry/Higa/Kang
Arts & Crafts
Class Title
Thursday
Instructor
Katahira/Higuchi
Usami
Sahm Bo Dahn
Brighter
Group
Long Form Tai Chi
10:00
Japanese Calligraphy
Tamura
Crafts by Florence
10:00
Harmony’s Hula♦
Dela Cruz
Hawaiian Cultural Club
9:30
10:00
Koike/Wong
Tai Chi
9:00
Sueda
Needle & Thread Workshop
8:30
Instructor
Tuesday
Sugihara
Class Title
Mah Jong
7:30
Time
Activity Room
Lanai/
Location
Library
Lanai
Sewing Room
Library
Library Annex
Dance Studio/Craft
Lanai/
Activity Room
Sewing Room
Location
Lanai
Sewing Room
Dance Studio
Library Annex
Activity Room
Lanai
Crafts Room
Sewing Room
Library
Location
September 2015
Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
1
Chaminade
Screenings and
Health Class (8:00)
2
GLC: TBA
3
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
4
Chaminade Screenings and Health
Class (8:00)
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
5
WALK IN REGISTRATION
6
7
LABOR DAY:
CENTER
CLOSED
8
Chaminade
Screenings and
Health Class (8:00)
9
Program Committee (8:30)
10
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
Free Flu Shot
Clinic (9:00)
11
Chaminade Screenings and Health
Class (8:00)
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
12
FCC
13
14
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
15
Chaminade
Screenings and
Health Class (8:00)
16
17
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
Helemano Moon
Festival (8:00)
18
Chaminade Screenings and Health
Class (8:00)
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
19
20
21
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
22
Chaminade
Screenings and
Health Class (8:00)
Movie Excursion
(10:00)
23
New Member
Orientation (9:00)
Participant Advisory Board (12:00)
24
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
25
Chaminade Screenings and Health
Class (8:00)
Senior Health Fair
(9:00)
26
FCC
27
28
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
29
Chaminade
Screenings and
Health Class (8:00)
30
31
Blood Pressure
Screenings (9:00)
iPad Class with
Brian Ito(1:00)
Center Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday (2x/month)
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center
1640 Lanakila Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
(808) 847 - 1322
Center Staff
Yuet Mui Kong…… Program Coordinator
Justin Trubiani…….…. Program Specialist
Iris Hiramoto…..….Membership Specialist
Cookie Irvine……..Program Support Asst.
Lodi Tapawan…………...……..Custodian
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