The Warm Outreach of Waikiki Waikiki Community Center Member Newsletter Volume XXXIII, Issue 11 November 2011
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Nā Lokomaika’i o Waikiki The Warm Outreach of Waikiki Waikiki Community Center Member Newsletter Volume XXXIII, Issue 11 November 2011 Check these Articles: Generosity Perpetuates Generosity • Generosity Perpetuates 1 “Generosity” is a word I use often to characterize what I’ve observed at the Center this past year, while serving as its interim executive director. • Na Mea Makamae 2 At almost every turn at the Center a generous act is offered for the benefit of our • Newsletter Update 4 neighbors, guests and colleagues who live, visit and work here in Waikiki. With a sense • Organizing Documents 4 of purpose our volunteers come to the Center; they welcome others to join in a game of mah jong or bridge; offer instruction in a new language, a Yoga pose or how to capture • You’re Invited! 5 shadow in watercolor. The auditorium is a joyful movement of hula and soulful voices • Make a Wreath 6 of ukulele. The acts of kindness our volunteers share fill a void in the lives of many people, evokes joy and vitality, inspires learning something new and creates new and • Reflections of 2011 7 lasting friendships. This past August the Center hosted its annual Na Mea Makamae O Waikiki gala honoring organizations and individuals that make substantial contributions that positively impact our community. The civic leaders, our board members and our event Individual Highlights: volunteers – amidst a full slate of professional and personal obligations – offer their generosity to the task of raising funds to support the operation of the Center. Contact Us 2 Monthly Schedule 3 For me generosity offered at the Center is exemplified by a modest volunteer, Lunch Bunch 4 Mahealani Tam, who was the mastermind and artistic creator of our haku lei Upcoming Calendar 6 centerpieces at our annual fundraising gala dinner. WCC Executive Committee Carolyn Wong, Esq Chair Rick Egged 1st Vice Chair Susan Todani 2nd Vice Chair Faye Chiogioji Secretary Linda Lee Treasurer 2011 Board of Directors Mahealani Tam with Na Mea haku lei honoring Kahiau honorees Jennifer Barrett Teri Matsukawa Mahealani envisioned a haku lei, inspired by her connection with the Center and the Gregory Dunn Jessica Lani Rich Maki Kuroda Noel Trainor contributions to our community by this year’s honorees and our volunteers. She walked the forests above Honoka`a and her familiar places on Big Island and gathered the soft WCC Administrative Staff and delicate palapalai fern, liko, `a`ali`i and pukiawe. Michael Lee, Interim Exec. Director To Mahealani the palapalai represents the Center and the force of the people who Daysha Bush, Accounting Clerk Barbara Cook, DC, MA Sr. Program contribute tirelessly to its success. She gathered liko – the green and red buds of the Coordinator lehua tree – to represent our children and the importance of health, education and a Joyce Fukata, Office Manager Denice Keliikoa, CFRE Director of. nurturing lifestyle that helps them grow into positive members of the community. Development Mahealani chose the `a`ali`i – a shrub with papery‐like flower clusters of light greenish Donna Sallas, Office Clerk pink to maroon tones and known for their strength and perseverance in striving in harsh Jeff Apaka, Dir. Of Comm. Relations weather conditions, especially strong winds. She used `a`ali`i to represent the seniors Early Education Center and families with children for the strength and perseverance they need to ensure a Pamela Seelig, Program Director better quality of life. (Continued on page 6 ) WCC Development News Page 2 of 8 Na Mea Makamae O Waikiki Event A Wonderful Success! This year’s Na Mea benefit at the Sheraton Waikiki Ballroom celebrated the longstanding and impactful contributions of organizations/individuals to our community and the Waikiki Community Center. We thank this year’s Kahiau Award honorees – The Hawai`i Tourism Authority, The Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa & Eddie and Myrna Kamae and the Hawaiian Legacy Foundation – and the 600 citizens and leaders who turned out to raise operational support benefitting programs and services offered by the Waikiki Community Center. Did You Know? • 100% of your donation We especially thank the following civic leaders, board members and remains in Hawaii for volunteers for their tireless contributions in making this benefit a resounding programs, services and success, raising $130,000: Na Mea Event Chair Vicky Cayetano; Table general needs! Sales Co-Chairs Vicky Cayetano & Salah Ihsan; Live Auction Chair Teri • WCC’s Emergency Food Matsukawa; Master of Ceremony Senator Brickwood Galuteria; Pantry is open each Tuesday, 1-3 pm and has Leadership Circle Committee: Barbara Campbell, Eric Hamaguchi, provided food for over Jason Ito, Salah Ihsan, Bonnie Kiyabu, Paul Kosasa, Ann Kutaka, 900 hungry people, many Gabe Lee, David Lewin, Annaliese McLean, Bob Taylor, Susan Todani, with young children who Noel Trainor, Greg Valen, and Steve Williams. Music and Entertainment are struggling to make Tihati’s Productions and Mel Murata & the Keiki Palaka Band; Stage ends meet. • WCC Malama Seniors in Manager Gary Manago; Volunteer Chair Hanalei Aipoalani; Floral Waikiki program offers Designs Mahealani (Diane) Tam. case management and referral services each Event Volunteers Aulani Ahmad, Angie Aipoalani, Hanalei Aipoalani, Tuesday by helping Merrie Aipoalani, Angela Angel, Shelby Asinsin, Kelly Asinsin, seniors with vital Elizabeth Auselbrook, Israel Avilla, Carolyn Ballou, Tiffany Chang, resources in a caring and Lee Ann Chinen, Lawrence Coyaso, Dawne DePonte, Kristi Fujikawa, respectful way. Stacey Fukuda, Nate Gyotoku, Stephanie Hayashi, Lori Honda, Sarah WCC WISH LIST Hong, Denise Inos, Anya Ishida, Jean Ito, Deron Kamisato, Natalie • Signage/banners for Kaululaau, Merv Kawainui, U`ilani Keli`ikoa, Beth Lee-Tamanaha, our entry way. Gary Manago, Naomi Masuda, Pat Masuda, Tanya Masunaga, Gary • New bulletin board. Matsuda, Tiffany Mitani, Jon Murai, Diana Nakamura, Darren Nako, • Seeking a Newsletter Meredith Nicols, Jeff Okamura, Darren Ota, Jamie Perry, Enelita Sponsor to cover cost Saniatan, Wayne Shimbara, Bill Shiroma, Chris Shitagi, Arlene Stone, of printing WCC Jenn Sur, Diane Tam, Aileen Tamur, Vivian Tsuji, Marie Uehara, member newsletter at Sandy Gibo-Umoto, Kristine Wada, Brian Watase, Joyce Willis, Staci $ 250 a month. Yoshihara; Lurline & Kawena Kawainui, Waikiki Community Center • Canned goods – tuna, Staff and Denice Keli`ikoa. CFRE. soups, Spam, corned beef, etc. Na Lokomaika’i O Waikiki is a monthly newsletter published by the staff and • Paper plates, forks. volunteers of the Waikiki Community Center located at: • Quart and gallon size 310 Paoakalani Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815. Ziplocs Phone (808) 923-1802 Fax: (808) 922-2099 or (808) 791-2099 E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website at www.waikikicommunitycenter.org • White, blue, red exterior paint, brushes Contributors: Jeff Apaka, Daysha Bush, Barbara Cook, Donna Sallas, Pamela Seelig & Jiro Arase. Editor: Denice Keliikoa, CFRE. Director of Development and solvent remover. Interim Executive Director: W. Michael Lee • Letter size, white bond paper. Special mahalo to Aloha Graphics for discount printing of our monthly newsletter. Ph: (808) 545-2679 Waikiki Community Center November 2011 Page 3 of 8 Schedule of Daily WCC Activities *See instructor for fees Phone: (808) 923‐1802 Sorry, no refunds once booked Members’ pricing listed first Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m. 202E 7:00 am—11:30 am 8am-5:00pm 205E 7 am Farmer’s Market 9-10am $3/$5 Lanai Cardio Circuit Mixer $3/$5 Farmer’s Market Japanese Arts & Crafts Massage w/Fred $30/$40 9-10 a.m. $3/$5 205E Also Wed. @ 5:45 p.m. Ohua St. Parking Lot nd th hour or $20/$25 1/2 hour. 2 & 4 Wednesdays HulAerobics™ w/Pamela By app’t only Also on Tuesdays 5:30pm 9:00 am—10:30 am WCC Social Worker 9am-1pm. 11/2 Chapel Hula w/ Nalani 9:15-10:45am 205E 9-10:30am (Tue. too) 202E 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. AARP Safe Driving* $5 & $10 Auditorium Lounge (Across main office) Hula Aloha w/Alii Manu Traditional HolisticYoga (1st Wed. every other month) $5/$10 w/Franklin* (No class 11/7) 9-10:30 am 202E (also 9:30-10:30am $5/$10 Aud. 9-11a.m. $4/$7 Aud. 10 am—11:00 am $3/$5 Fr.) Traditional Holistic Hula Step-by-Step w/Nalani Thrifty Treasures Haw’n Ukulele w/John Art, Art, Art Lanai Yoga w/Franklin* (No prev. experience req.) WCC Thrift Shop Bring He Mele Aloha Book 10:30-noon $3/$5 202E NO class 11/2 & 11/9 10am‐1pm M/T/W/F 9:15-10:45 am $5/$10 205E Gentle Yoga w/John 10am New Member Coffee Closed Sat., Sun. & Thur. Hula Aloha w/Ali’i Manu 10:00 am—noon Lanai st Hour, 1 Friday Welcome Donations welcome! Painting $3/$5 Note new store hours Desk 11:45-12:45pm #203A 9:30-11 am $3/$5 Aud. Bring own supplies New Freedom (AA) Line Dance WCC Office Hours 11am-noon $3/$5 203A 10:30-noon $3/$5 202E 9AM‐4PM Adv. French w/Lysianne Mon. , Tue., Wed. & Friday 2-4 p.m. $3 Auditorium 11:30-12:30 pm Aud. Gentle Yoga with John Low Impact Aerobics WCC closed Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm Chapel Big Band/Jazz Live Music 11:45—1:00 p.m. 203A $3/$5 per class; also on Fri. Hawaiian Lang. Culture w/Waikiki Swingers Just for Today (AA) Phone (808) 923‐1802 w/Palakiko $7/$10 until (Bring towel & mat) Fax: (808) 922‐2099 1/20/12. No class 11/4, 11/11, 11-12:30pm Aud 5:00 —7:00 p.m. Aud. 12/23, 12/30 11:30 am-12:30pm $3/$5 Hula w/Nalani Too $7/$15 THRIFTY TREASURES Okinawan Karate* 11:30am-12:30pm $3/$5 Aud.