July 2014 - Catholic Charities Hawaii

LANAKILA KUPUNA NEWS
1640 Lanakila Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817
Telephone: (808) 847-1322
July 2014
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
Message from Dianne Lim - Program Coordinator:
July is going to be so exciting here at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center! On July 7th
(Monday),
we are welcoming Dr. Kalani Brady and the Hawai‘i Pacific Health Fair. We have over 200 members
already registered! Even if you haven’t registered, please come and participate. You are sure to learn a lot
of great tips on how to remain healthy and active!
Then, on July 25th (Friday), come and meet the candidates who are running for positions, such as: U.S.
Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate, State House of Representatives, Governor, Lt. Governor, City Council and OHA. At our 2014 Candidates’ Fair, learn about their experience and what they
stand for...in addition to letting them know what’s important to you—our kūpuna. Did you know that
Hawai‘i holds the record for having the lowest voter turnout in the nation? That’s a pretty sad statistic.
Let’s turn it around. Please make sure that you are registered to vote. Your vote does count. What else
can you do to help? You can encourage your children and grandchildren who are of age to cast their votes,
as well. Just go to http://www.novotenogrumble.org/ and register online or pick up a quick form and mail
it in to the Office of Elections. Forms will be available soon at the front desk. Deadline to register for the
Primary Election is July 10th (Primary Election is August 9th). Please remember: If you do not vote, you
cannot grumble. Looking forward to seeing you all at this exciting event!
We will be rounding off the month with another fabulous Cooking Demonstration on July 31st
(Thursday), by Toni Lee and her Korean Cultural Club crew. Come and learn how to make authentic
Korean Chap Chae! YUM! Space is limited. This class is filling up quickly, so please sign up as soon as
possible. You do not want to miss this tasty opportunity!
Last, but not least, Dawn Kawabata, our versatile Program Specialist has reassumed her duties as our
Newsletter editor. I had taken over that responsibility for a while, but now it’s time to return this privilege
back to it’s original owner. Please support her efforts in creating a top-notched newsletter for our
community. Thank you to all the contributors who make this newsletter so interesting to read!
On behalf of the volunteers and staff at the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center, we wish you a
wonderful Independence Day ! 
http://www.novotenogrumble.org/
“To vote is the respect the
history that granted us that
privilege. To vote is to
help your state and country
choose positive leaders.
Whether or not your candidate wins, the point is that
you used the voice and
power that was given you.”
Generations magazine, Vol. 4,
No. 3, p. 21
A Special Thank You to Mr. Roy Uyeda in Memory of Mrs. Norie Uyeda
Thank you to Mr. Roy Uyeda and family & friends of the late Mrs. Norie Uyeda for the generous donation of $4,225.00 to the
Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center. Mrs. Norie Uyeda was an active member of the senior center for over 15 years. She
participated in Tap Dancing and Hula classes in addition to ethnic/cultural clubs. Mr. Uyeda made the donation to the Center
because, according to him, “Lanakila has given my wife over 15 years of happiness.” Her infectious enthusiasm and joy will be
missed by her friends here at Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center.
We apologize for the previous month’s posting of donations that did not fully capture the entire aforementioned donation
made in memory of Mrs. Norie Uyeda.
Hawaii Pacific Health Fair
Monday July 7, 2014
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Health presentations by
Dr. S. Kalani Brady and
the 2014 Research Scholar
Summer Students
Candidates Fair 2014
Friday July 25, 2014
8:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.
Please join us for our Candidate Fair. Meet candidates running for U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, State
Senate, State House of Representatives, Governor,
Lt. Governor, City Council and OHA
Come join Toni Lee as
she leads a class
making Chap Chae!
Thursday, July 31st in
the Activity Room.
$5.00 for ingredients.
50 people maximum.
Visit us online at:
www.CatholicCharitiesHawaii.org
& look for our link to Lanakila MultiPurpose Senior Center (LMPSC)
July Events
Wed.
7/2
Gourmet Lunch Club: W Bistro 1010
(11:00 a.m.)
Fri.
7/4
Holiday: Independence Day
(CLOSED)
Mon.
7/7
Hawaii Pacific Health Fair (9:00 a.m.)
Wed.
7/9
Program Committee (8:30 a.m.)
Wed.
7/9
45th Anniv. Committee (9:30 a.m.)
Tues.
7/22
Excursion: The Bus transit (9:30 a.m.)
Wed.
7/23
PAB Meeting (12 noon)
Fri.
7/25
Candidates Fair (8:00 a.m.)
Thurs. 7/31
Korean Cooking Class (11:00 a.m.)
Donations
Received: June 21-July 20, 2014
Puakenikeni ($5,000+)
Plumeria ($2,500+)
Pikake ($1,000+)
`Ohi`a Lehua ($500+)
Kahili Ginger ($250+)
Hibiscus ($100+)
Anita Hasegawa
George Ito: In Memory of Norie Uyeda
Tsukumo Kawakami
Mr. & Mrs. Daly Stevens
Lapekas: In Memory of Norie Uyeda
Dorothy Miyata
Henry Shimabukuro: In Memory of Norie Uyeda
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Shimabukuro: In Memory of Norie Uyeda
Bird of Paradise ($50+)
Anthurium ($49 & under)
Jane Akita: In Memory of Kinu Suzuki
Carolyn Daws: In Memory of Norie Uyeda
Violet Isara
Carolyn Kainuma
Alicia Nagasawa
Doris Nakamura
Sally Nakata
Nuuanu Hale
Peter Oyama: In Memory of Norie Uyeda
Betty Suenishi
Doris Takara
Sumiko Teruya
Kent Tobara: In Memory of Yoshiaki Tobara
Real Property Tax Credit
The City and County of Honolulu offers a real property tax
credit to property owners who meet certain eligibility requirements. If you qualify, the maximum real property tax would
not exceed 3% or 4% of your income, depending on your age.
For homeowners 75 and older the percentage is 3%.
To qualify for this tax credit you must have a home exemption
for the 2014 and 2015 tax years; you do not own any other
property anywhere; and the income of all titleholders does not
exceed $50,000.
To apply for this tax credit, fill out an application available at
the following locations:
All Satellite City Halls
At Honolulu Hale.
Tax Relief office at the Standard Financial Bldg.
at 715 South King St.
Online: www.honolulu.gov/budget/treasurydivision.htm
Important reminder: The application filing deadline is
September 30, 2014. You must file every year for this credit.
If you have any questions or need assistance with completing
the application, please call 768-3205.
This information is subject to change without notice.
Staff Contact Information:
Dianne
Lim
Program
Coordinator
Room 7
847-1322
Ext. 29
Cookie
Irvine
Program
Admin
Room 7
847-1322
Ext. 28
Iris
Hiramoto
Membership
Specialist
Room 4
847-1322
Ext. 24
Dawn
Kawabata
Program
Specialist
Room 3
847-1322
Ext. 22
Selina
Lau
Social
Worker
Room 6
(Fridays)
847-1322
Ext. 26
Emily
Reis
Case
Manager
Room 6
(Mondays)
847-1322
Ext. 26
In-Kind Donations
to our all of our
marvelous
Members
born in July
Received: June 21 ~ July 20, 2014
Jean Akamine
Dorothy Alvarado
John Burrows
Emilita Campos
Jane Chang
Sylvia Ching
May Dang
Alma Goo
Nobuko Hamada
Carol Harano
Grace Hidano
Janet Ito
Marty Kaili
Itsuko Kaneshiro
Masako Kawada
May Kawasaki
Mary Koepke
Mae Kuboyama
Toni Lee
Enda Low
Jane Morreira
Yoneko Nakasone
Mary Jo Segawa
Jean Sugihara
Jean Sugiyama
Yurie Takai
James Takamiya
Gale Takamoto
Gladys Takamoto
Doris Takara
Amy Tari
Jane Tatsuta
Doris Wauke
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Wong
Jane Wong
Rose Yanagawa
Linda Yara
Hisako Yogi
Verna Ahsing
Won Kun An
Betty Aoki
Maria Artis
Richard Au Yuen
Dennis Brouillette
Lillian Brunner
Patrick Calizar
Tan-Fung Chan
Yuet Siu Chang
Hitoye China
Shin Hop Ching
Alberta Chun
Dorothy Chun
Jeffrey Cockett
Leticia Dolor
Beatriz Dumaoang
Elizabeth Farias
Carol Fujimoto
Sally Gelfo-Moore
Jerry Gomes
Jean Gould
Antonia Guanlao
Chea-Hoo Han
Alice Higa
Jane S. Higa
Robert Higuchi
Lillian Ho
Doris Inouye
Kathryne Ishida
Jean Ishihara
Shirley Ishikawa
Kimiko Ishiki
Nancy Kagami
Carolyn Kainuma
Joseph Kapua
Mitsuko Kashiwagi
Bessie Kawakami
Elizabeth Kim
Ann Kinoshita
Yoko Kishaba
John Kitashiro
Yoshiko Koshi
Robert Kunichika
Ion Kan Lam
Lorraine Lau
Ellen Y L Leau
Toni Lee
Guan Pei Li
Shao Ying Liang
Elaine Madrid
Minnie Mana
Betty Masaki
Alice Masuda
Evelyn Masuko
Judy Matias-Ng
Gladys Matsuda
Winona Matsuzaki
Maryrose McClelland
Gloria Medina
Jane Mikamura
Jean Miyashiro
Jin Sook Moon
Rieko Morikawa
Kosei Nago
Victoria Naholowaa
Harry Nakahodo
Gaynette Nakajo
Dennis Nakasato
Rosella Newell
Amy Ng
Helen Nomura
Koji Nomura
Sakaye Nomura
Francisco Obina
Theresa Oshiro
Yoshiko Oshiro
Nobuko Oyakawa
Joyce Paea
Preciosa Pantinople
Elizabeth Parker
Song Qiu
Kam Lan Quon
Pelagia Ramos
Wayne Saito
Jeanette Sakai
Stanley Sato
Tsuruko Senaga
Truly Shay
Dawnyette Sheldon
Ruth Shima
Ida Shiroma
Joy Shuler
Petra Sison
Mary Sueda
Hiroko Suzuki
Yurie Takai
Richard Takayesu
Wooi Lain Tan
Drusilla Tanaka
Charles T. S. Tom
Lorinso Tulba
Praxedes Tuquero
Georgina Turla
Erline Waiau
Clara Watanabe
Bani Win
Annie Wong
Charlotte Wong
Janet Wong
Katherine Wong
Wilfred Y C Wong
Lillian Yajima
Rosaline Yanagawa
Marie Yap
Mee Ying Yim
Emiko Yoshida
Jean Yoshihara
Xiao Ping Zhen
L a n a k i l a Fa m i ly P h o t o s
Emmie Otake, Kikuko Kumamoto, Grace
Tsukayama, Aileen Tanaka, Doris Nagamine,
and Sally Joyce all got to put on pretty blue
caps before the factory tour. Beautiful ladies!!
Getting our orientation all about the Halms
Enterprises. Annie Wong, Peggy Nakamoto,
Sylvia Ching, and Alfred Wong listening to
the history of the company.
The fresh fish delivered to the company every day to make all the delicious food!! Good work guys!!
Tons of laulau made everyday by hand by these hard working ladies!
Kim Chee making.
Yum!!!
Thank you so much
Kathy and Mike Irish!!
Cultural Club News
Chinese Cultural Club
by Dorothy Mau
Chinese Cultural Club celebrated those members born in April, May and June on June 20th at the New Empress Restaurant at Cultural Plaza.. They also celebrated the oldest parents present with prizes. Lin How Yee was the
oldest Mother present. For the fathers we had Kenneth Nip and Richard Wong. Congratulations and " May your life
be as the steadfast as the Northern Mountain and your Good Fortune be as limitless as the Southern Sea..."
Members in the Chinese societies are eagerly looking forward to participate in the annual Dragon Boat Race.
It is sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu and will be held July 26, 2014. Watch it on your TV or the
Honolulu Star Advertiser. This is a very hot summer and don't forget your sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.
A Happy Summer to all!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
4-Fourth of July holiday 11-Meeting and board meeting 18-Meeting and sing along
Filipino Cultural Club of Honolulu
25-Candidates’ Fair
by Dee Obina
June 21, 2014-Though FCCH had missed President Liwayway Asis and yours truly, Vice President, Lilia Zarzoso
managed to run the affair with the able and willing service of Puna Frank and our dear Pauline Mationg, whom the latter
brought life and energy to everybody and well-liked ex-advisor of FCCH.
Congratulations to the “2014 Father of the Year”, Peter Acosta. Such a remarkable existence and fruitful life,
reaching the age of 83 years. Together with his spouse Luming, who showed their fantastic devotion of being long time
LMPSC members. We salute and honor sincerely, the Acosta couple. The honoree was entertained with the serenade of
Sheldon Campado, who sang “Oh, My Papa”. Everybody had their share of fun on Father’s Day.
FCCH truly and heartily congratulates the June birthday celebrants: Puna Frank, Pauline Mationg, Simeon Campado and Melvin Oshiro. Good luck and more power to all of you.
A reminder to everybody: Show and Sell shall be on August 7, 2014. We urge all to prepare donations in kind or
monetary.
Likewise, the 43rd FCCH anniversary will be on August 23, 2014 (Saturday). Details will be discussed later.
UPCOMING EVENTS: 12-Meeting
26-Meeting
Korean Cultural Club
by Toni Lee
Come join Toni Lee as she leads a class making Chap Chae! Thursday, July 31st in the Activity Room.
$5.00 for ingredients. 50 people maximum.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
3-Meeting 10-Meeting 17-Meeting 24-Meeting 31-Korean Cooking Demo
Portuguese Cultural Club
by John Burrows
June 4th, a speaker from DCCA came to our club to show us how to spot those mean old con-artist or predators.
They could be anyone. Watch where you put everything.
June 18th, Program Committee Meeting. I learned all the latest news on all the good things the Committee has
done for the Center and Clubs. Dianne and the staff are fighting to keep our second home open and active. Give your
aloha smile to everyone.
June 25th, Birthday babies had cookies, cake, cold drinks, and cupcakes. Songs for the older folks. I enjoyed myself with a smile. Long life to all. Happy everyday. We had a bingo game and I didn’t win anything.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
2-DCCA 9-Program Committee Meeting 16-Meeting 30-Meeting
Hawaiian Cultural Club
by Sharon Tulba and Mei Newmann
Hello everyone. Summer is here and so expect a lot of hot weather. Our great musicians provides us with terrific
music and dance, what would we do without them—much aloha. Betty and Frances shared about Kamehameha the
Great and other Hawaiian legends since we celebrated Kamehameha Day. We also had a Hawaiian plate lunch. Thank
you all for the delicious meal served. We had a video on Voyagers. Had lunch provided by Ellen, Arthur, Florence,
Mary and Frances. Thank you everyone. Bingo was held after we had lunch with prizes donated. Mahalo Hawaiian Club
and God bless everyone at Lanakila.
We are especially proud of the Hokulea and her sister ship, Hikianalia, that are making history on their journey
that will cover 47,000 nautical miles with stops at 85 ports in 26 different countries. With the stars, ocean currents, winds
and birds to help their navigation, we wish them Godspeed and a fantastic voyage!
All of us want to pay tribute to a truly wonderful person who tirelessly was playing his guitar and singing at practically every meeting and his name is Arthur Kauhini. Hear he is thinking of slowing down (or relaxing) a little more. Our
best Aloha and Mahalo from the bottom of our hearts. We love you!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1 - Meeting 8 - Meeting
15 - Meeting
Japanese Cultural Club
22 - Meeting
29 - Meeting
by Judi Yogi
Can you believe it, we’re half-way into the year 2014, and rapidly approaching the summer season. We were super
busy in the month of June with a line-up of educational events. It was fun learning about life skills in food education,
food demonstrations, and as a bonus, members who attended all (5) sessions received a “Certificate of Completion” and a
“Food Skills Cookbook” containing recipes that are nutritious, economical, and easy to prepare.
The up-coming month of July will bring another series of educational events. On July 7th, Hawaii Pacific Health
Fair returns with Dr. Kalani Brady and the Research Scholars Summer students. They will give presentations on health
topics. The deadline to register is July 3rd. Lunch to follow.
Do you need to update or have a Will or Trust done? Attorney Sheryll Bonilla will enlighten you with the legal
aspect on what to do and how to do it. Come and learn how essential it is to establish a legal document to protect yourself and your assets.
July birthday celebrants, including Honorees 90+ Jon Kitashiro and Alice Masuda, are in for a real treat when
once again, the ever popular Island Prayz Band will electrify us with their good humor and up-beat performance.
And, rounding out the month of July, Lyn Baclaan from Kupuna Care Hawaii will give a talk on Alzheimer’s Safety Checklist. Please join us for another fun-filled, entertaining and informative month.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
7 - Hawaii Pacific Health Fair (NO JCC MEETING)
14 - Atty. Sheryll Bonilla
21 - Birthday/Island Prayz Band
28 - Lyn Baclaan
Okinawan Nenchosha Club
by Irene Yamashita
Kaiser Permanente’s Health Education speaker Tiffany Kauanoe-Sagapolutele made an excellent presentation
on May 29 on improving our health in order to prevent some of the life-changing injuries resulting from falling.
The Lynne Nakasone Dance Academy presented an awesome program on June 5. Students from the Academy included children as well as adults and senseis with the emcee explaining each dance reflecting our culture. The children and colorful kimonos kept our attention throughout. The audience joined in dancing the “Ashibina” to end the
morning.
Our Father’s Day celebration on June 12, was made extra special as we were introduced to Champ Kaneshiro,
a professional entertainer/comedian, from a chance meeting with Jane Higa, our President. His hilarious jokes brought
much laughter as was his rapport with the audience. Musician Tony Rivera and dancer Sheniah added an extra touch
to the performance as Sheniah did a New Zealand “hoke hoke” number with poi balls as well as a couple of hulas.
Dancers from Mutsumi Kai entertained us on June 19 as we celebrated our June birthdays. God bless all our
June celebrants and special honorees Kay Tomomitsu and Lillian Teruya, both 89 years young. The entertaining
morning ended with Sensei Wakayama leading us in the Tankobushi.
On June 26 we were once again reminded by Glen Goya and Gregg Takara from Morgan Stanley about the
importance of planning for financial security in our retirement years.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
3-Derek Shiroma (Urizun Minyo)
24-Kiyoko Sano 31-Fun Day
10-Bon Dance 17-Birthday/Frances Nakachi
Weekly Schedule
SUMMER 2014
Monday
Tuesday
Time
8:00
9:00
Class Title
Walking Group
Japanese Cultural Club
Instructor
Group
Sueda
Location
Library
Lanai/
Activity Room
Time
7:30
8:30
Class Title
Mah Jong
Needle & Thread Workshop
Instructor
Sugihara
Yara/Sueda
Location
Library
Sewing Room
10:00
10:00
10:00
Lei Making Group
Harmony’s Hula♦
Fely's Craft Class
Nakayama
Brighter
Sanchez
Crafts Room
Dance Studio
Library Annex
8:30
8:30
9:00
Hawaiian Quilt, etc.
Scrabble
Chair Rhythm & Life
(3rd Tuesday)
Hirashiki/Takamoto
Lim
Wong
Crafts Room
Registration Area
Dance Studio
10:30
Novice Ukulele
Ojiri
Sewing Room
9:00
Tai Chi
Koike/Wong/Lum
Lanai
10:30
Beg.Taisho Koto
Takeuchi/Sueda
Library
9:30
Hawaiian Cultural Club
Dela Cruz
Activity Room
11:00
Intro to Yoga
Hasegawa
Dance Studio
10:00
10:30
Harmony’s Hula♦
Japanese Calligraphy
Brighter
Usami
Dance Studio
Sewing Room
Time
8:00
9:00
Class Title
Walking Group
Sewing by Nakasone
Instructor
Group
Nakasone
Time
8:30
9:00
Class Title
Arts & Crafts
Okinawa Nenchosha Club
Instructor
Perry/Higa/Kang
Higa
9:30
Beginning Line Dance
Wauke/Kang
Location
Library
Craft Room/
Sewing Room
Lanai
9:00
Korean Dance/Cultural Club
Lee
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
Intro to Yoga
Portuguese Cultural Club
Adv. Beg. Line Dance
Ellen's Ukulele
Hasegawa
Burrows
Chang/Wauke
Kong/Tangonan/Lindo
Dance Studio
Activity Room
Lanai
Library
9:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
Enka Class
Taisho Koto
Crafts by Florence
Okinawan Dance
Arakaki/Nakano
Takeuchi/Sueda
Tamura
Nakasone/Ellis
Location
Sewing Room
Lanai/
Activity Room
Dance Studio/
Craft Room
Library Annex
Library
Sewing Room
Lanai
10:00
Happy Seniors Serenaders
Miyashiro/Ojiri/Ko
Sewing Room
1:00
iPad for Seniors (last Thursday
Ito
Library
11:00
11:00
12:00
New Novice Ukulele
Exercise with Karate
Basic English*
Ojiri
Young/Kellett
Maeda
Go Room
Dance Studio
Sewing Room
Time
9:00
Class Title
Folk Sing Along
Instructor
Chong/Gray
Location
Library Annex
9:00
Fusion Exercise
Gittleman
Lanai
Honolulu
9:30
10:30
11:00
Chinese Cultural Club
Tap Dance
Sahm Bo Dahn
Mau
Koepke/Martin
Yashima
Activity Room
Dance Studio
Lanai
*DOE-funded Classes
♦Center-funded Classes
Wednesday
Friday
Thursday
in July)
Saturday
Time
9:00
Class Title
Filipino Cultural Club of
Instructor
Asis
Location
Lanai/
Activity Room
JULY 2014
Monday
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Gourmet Lunch Club:
W Bistro 1010 11:00 a.m.
7
8
Blood Pressure
9:00 am
21
Blood Pressure
9:00 am
28
10
15
Chair Rhythm and Life
9:00 am (Dance Studio)
16
17
22
Excursion:
The Bus Depot Tour
9:30 am
23
New Member Orientation
9:00 am (Library)
PAB
12:00 pm (Sewing Room)
29
Blood Pressure
9:00 am
Blood Pressure
9:00 am
Blood Pressure
9:00 am
30
Friday
4 CENTER CLOSED
Holiday: Independence Day
Blood Pressure
9:00 am
9
Program Committee
8:30 am (Library)
45th Anniv. Planning
Committee 9:30 am (TBA)
HAWAII PACIFIC
HEALTH FAIR
9:00 a.m. (Lanai)
14
Thursday
3
24
Blood Pressure
9:00 am
CENTER CLOSED
11
FUSION Exercise
9:00 am (Lanai)
Excursion & Gourmet Lunch
Club sign-up
12
FCCH 8:30 am
WWII Filipino Vets
8:30am (Sewing Room)
New Hope Group - 9:00 a.m.
18
FUSION Exercise
9:00 am (Lanai)
Center closed at 2:00p.m.
19
25
CANDIDATES FAIR
8:00 am (Lanai)
26
FCCH 8:30 am
NARFE 9:30 am
(Sewing Room)
CENTER CLOSED
31
Korean Cooking Demo
by Toni Lee
11:00 am (Activities Room)
Center Staff:
Center Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday (2x/month)
8:30 am - 11:30 am
Saturday
5
Lanakila Multi - Purpose Senior Center
1640 Lanakila Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
(808) 847 - 1322
Dianne Lim
Iris Hiramoto
Dawn Kawabata
Cookie Irvine
Selina Lau
Emily Reis
Lodi Tapawan
Program Coordinator
Membership Specialist
Program Specialist
Program Support Asst.
Social Worker
Case Manager
Janitor