Roselani Scene June is National Rose Month June Iune 2018 Aloha from our General Manager Kamehameha Day on June 11 honors Kamehameha the Great, the monarch who first established the unified Kingdom of Hawaiʻi. Kamehameha proved himself to be a great warrior and even accompanied his Inside this issue uncle, King Kalani'opu'u to meet famed English explorer James Cook on his ship the Discovery and fought Message from General Manager with him in the 1779 battle during which Cook was killed. Picnic for Poki Concert 1782, Kamehameha received an unusual inheritance. His uncle left him the National Nursing Assistant Day island's war god, while giving his own son, Kiwala'o control over the island. Father’s Day Luncheon It wasn't long before Kamehameha and Kiwala'o began battling over the Events Highlights in Brief island's lands. He proved himself to be a great warrior and was said to have June is National Rose Month been so strong that he could lift the 2.5-ton Naha Stone, a feat that, Calendar of Events according to prophecy, indicated the man who would unite the Hawaiian This day in history Islands. Birthdays Sudoku & Word Search Kamehameha Day, June 11, was first proclaimed by Kamehameha V as a Employee of the Month day to honor his grandfather, and was one of the first state holidays Defensive Medicine Presentation proclaimed by the Governor when Hawai’i achieved statehood in 1959. In Memory of . Mahalo . Charity Walk The most important ritual of the celebration dates back to 1901, and is the afternoon draping ceremony in which the Kamehameha Statue in front of Aliʻiolani Hale and ʻIolani Palace on King Street in downtown Honolulu is draped in long strands of lei. During his reign he established new principles, including mamalahoe Editor: Diane Alba-Means kanawai, or "law of the splintered paddle." This law protected the Marketing Director defenseless as well as travelers. According to the story, Kamehameha was in a fight when his foot got caught, and one fisherman stuck him with his paddle, splintering it in the process. Before the man could hit Kamehameha again, another fisherman successfully convinced the attacker to be merciful. An adapted version of the law became part of the Hawaiian state constitution in 1978. My father also had some splintered paddle and stone prophecy ideas about raising a child. When my mother would ask him to rock me to sleep he would say, “Well, bring me a rock from the garden and I’ll start right away.” I guess every father wants to raise a King! With Aloha, Steve Hansen, General Manager June 2018 Important Dates June 11 King Kamehameha I Day June 17 Father’s Day June 14 Flag Day June 21 Summer Begins Picnic for Poki ~ Mele Fong & Richard Tom - The Hawaiian Serenaders Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions invite you to join our residents to a Picnic for Poki at 11:00 AM at the Historic Kaahumanu Church in Wailuku Town, 103 South High Street on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Our featured guest will be Mele Fong & Richard Tom - The Hawaiian Serenaders. Richard Tom and Mele Fong perform professionally as the husband-wife duo, The Hawaiian Serenaders. They play 'ukulele and u-bass and sing a variety of Hawaiian, hapa haole, pop, and jazz favorites with a specialty in nostalgic boat days music. The Serenaders are artists with the University of Hawai'i at Manoa's Statewide Cultural Extension Program, and have represented the state of Hawai'i in concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Rich and Mele are both Hawai'i born and raised. Roselani Place, Maui's premier assisted living community, will have fresh baked cookies, coffee, and water. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or mat and their lunch and most importantly, bring a friend. Picnic for Poki is held every third Thursday on the month to continue bringing the spirit of aloha and Hawaiian music to the Maui community in honor of the late Allen "Braddah Poki" Pokipala. Braddah Poki was dedicated to sharing Hawaiian music and culture through various venues in Hawaii. National Nursing Assistant Day Nursing Assistants Day is June 15 . Each day, more than 4.5 million caregivers provide hands-on care to our nation’s frail, elderly, and disabled citizens. Nursing Assistants bring wisdom, patience, humor, and a gracious attitude of caring to the daily lives of these people, and to the Residents of Roselani Place. Thank you to all our great Nursing Assistant Care Givers and Congratulations on a job well done! Father’s Day Luncheon for Families & Friends Our Menu Main Entrée will be: Mushroom Stuff Pork Chops with Gravy You’re invited to enjoy a delcious menu prepared by our staff $10 for Non-Residents ~ Children 5 and under - No Charge RSVP by Wednesday, June 13, 2018 NOTE: There is a limit of 5 guests per resident, due to the increased number of residents living at Roselani Place. Thank you for your understanding. June Events Calendar in Brief Saturday, June 2 Lunch at Lahaina Cannery Mall Monday, June 4 Excursion to Barnes & Noble Book Store Wednesday, June 6 Bingo with Chris & Friends Friday, June 8 Resident Food Committee Meeting Friday, June 8 Dr. Tsuji 100th Birthday celebration Saturday, June 9 Art Exhibit at Schaefer Gallery Monday, June 11 King Kamehameha Day Wednesday, June 13 Performance by Alu Like Seniors Thusday, June 14 Flag Day Saturday, June 16 June Birthday Party Sunday, June 17 Family Father’s Day Luncheon Monday, June 18 Harmonica Group Performance Wednesday, June 20 Resident Council Meeting Thursday, June 21 Picnic for Poki Concert Saturday, June 23 Open House & Presentation with Dr. Steve Blake Saturday, June 23 Piano performance by Frances Ku Monday, June 25 Entertainment by Maui Karaoke Wednesday, June 27 Performance by Alu Like Seniore Wednesday, June 27 Visitation by Salvation Army June is National Rose Month President Ronald Reagan signed legislation in 1986 that made the rose the United States' National Floral Emblem. People everywhere have been passionate about roses for centuries. Roses represent beauty and love to millions. Roses are an ancient symbol of festivals and the commemoration of historic events. Our name Roselani is always of interest, especially to folks outside of Maui. It is the “Americanization” of the Hawaiian word Lokelani, which means “heavenly rose” and is Maui’s Lokelani Rose Flower of Maui official flower. Did You Know These Facts About Roses? More than 1.2 BILLION fresh cut roses are sold each year. The world's oldest living rose is thought to be 1,000 years old. Today it continues to flourish on the wall of the Hildesheim Cathedral of Germany. The rose is the favorite flower of 85 percent of Americans. Thousands of songs have been sung about roses, including, “Red Roses for a Blue Lady,” “Ramblin’ Rose,” “My Wild Irish Rose,” “Everything’s Comin’ Up Roses,” “Yellow Rose of Texas,” “Days of Wine and Roses,” and, of course, “Mama Liked the Roses,” a song recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969. The Tournament of Roses began in 1890 as a festival. In 1902, a football game was added for entertainment. This Day In History… June 5, 1783 - The first sustained flight occurred as a hot-air balloon was launched at Annonay, France, by brothers Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier. June 5, 1968 - Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded while leaving the Hotel Ambassador in Los Angeles. The shooting occurred after a celebration of Kennedy's victory in the California presidential primary. He died at 1:44 a.m., June 6, at age 42. June 8, 1867 American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He designed about 1,000 structures and is considered the most influential architect of his time. June 14, 1777 - John Adams introduced a resolution before Congress mandating a United States flag, stating, "...that the flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation." This anniversary is celebrated each year in the U.S. as Flag Day. June 14, 1864 German psychiatrist and pathologist Alois Alzheimer (1864-1915) was born in Markbreit am Mainz, Germany. In 1907, he published an article first describing 'Alzheimers,' a degenerative disease, usually beginning at age 40-60, affecting nerve cells of the brain and leading to severe memory impairment and progressive loss of mental faculties. June 18, 1983 - Dr. Sally Ride, a 32-year-old physicist and pilot, became the first American woman in space, beginning a six-day mission aboard the space shuttle Challenger, launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. June 20, 1782 - The U.S. Congress officially adopted the Great Seal of the United States of America. June 27, 1859 American musician Mildred J. Hill (1859-1916) was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She composed the melody for what is now the world's most often sung song, Happy Birthday to You. For more history visit: http://www.historyplace.com Sudoku Here’s how to play… The objective of the game is to fill all the blank squares in a game with the correct numbers. There are three very simple constraints to follow. In a 9 by 9 square Sudoku game: Every row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order Every column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order Every 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9 See the front desk for the solution.