A salad made with shrimp, cucumber and avocado is perfect for family gatherings because itâs delicious, hearty and makes even the pickiest of eaters smile. The types of foods we eat directly affect our teeth, so thatâs why itâs best to always have a bowl of fresh vegetables on the table. The vegetables in this recipe have many health benefits, including crunchy cucumbers, which will help clean the surfaces of your teeth as you chew. Did you know cilantro has deodorizing properties that may help freshen your breath? Also, donât forget the health benefits of making your own sugar-free salad dressing for fewer cavity-causing calories. I hope readers enjoy making this healthy, low-carb, high-fiber dish that will help them live well and smile more!
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. cooked, peeled shrimp (can be grilled, boiled or sauteed)
3â4 cucumber, Japanese or Persian preferred
2 avocados
2 tomatoes
1/2 red onion (and/or bell peppers)
1 fresh lime, juiced
3â4 cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sushi vinegar
lettuce (MÄnoa or butter)
salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Cube the avocados and sprinkle them with a bit of the lime juice. Set aside in large bowl.
2. Cut the cucumber, tomato and onion into bite-sized pieces. Add to the cubed avocado.
3. Add grilled, boiled or sauteed shrimp to the bowl of veggies. Cut them in half if preferred.
4. Add chopped cilantro to taste.
5. For the dressing, mix the olive oil, sushi vinegar and lime juice in a small bowl. Blend well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Pour desired amount over veggie and shrimp mix. Toss lightly.
7. Serve the veggie-shrimp mixture over a bed of lettuce. Serves 2â4.
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A salad made with shrimp, cucumber and avocado is perfect for family gatherings because itâs delicious, hearty and makes even the pickiest of eaters smile.
There are a few things you need to know before purchasing a subscription service. Tips to ensure youâre making a wise investment:
1. Do your research. Before signing up, research the company by checking their social media accounts, consumer reviews and business ratings on BBB.org. Look for complaints or scams.
2. Investigate free trials. Find out how long the trial period lasts, read the terms of the agreement, and learn how and when to cancel.
3. Understand auto-renewals.Companies must send you a renewal notice ahead of time, and you should always check your bank and credit card statements to ensure the cost is what you expect.
4. Know how to stop a subscription. There are three ways to stop automatic payments from your bank account: contact the company to revoke payment authorization, contact your bank or credit union, or give your bank a stop payment order.
5. Cancel unwanted subscriptions. By canceling early, youâll avoid paying for an extra subscription term.
6. Watch out for scams. Scammers may offer you free trials or deals hoping youâll sign up with your credit card number. But if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
There are a few things you need to know before purchasing a subscription service. Tips to ensure youâre making a wise investment:
If you had a beloved pet as a child, you may have been overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and grief after he or she passed away. For many of us, this was our first experience with death. And as we age, we will most likely experience additional losses of our furry friends. Each and every time is sad and difficult.
Our pets bring us joy and laughter. They bring out the best in us, encouraging our playful side. They love us unconditionally and do not judge us or criticize what we say or do. They are always happy to see us and they are present in a way that most people are not. They love our affection and reciprocate in kind with purring sounds or wagging tails. We can be uninhibited around them and tell them our most private thoughts. Like our human children, they depend on us and fill our homes with an abundance of love.
So, when our pet dies, a relationship that once brought us pure love and joy now causes us great sorrow. A precious part of us is now gone.
The decision to prevent your pet from experiencing the pain of dying through euthanasia, giving them instead a gentle, peaceful goodbye, sometimes comes with feelings of guilt, adding to our misery. Did I wait long enough? Did I wait too long with too much suffering? Did I make this difficult decision for my pet or for myself?
It is common that we donât talk about losing our pet. We may think others wonât understand our deep sorrow and grief, so we donât share. We may think it is socially unacceptable to grieve an animal so deeply. A name for this is âdisenfranchised grief.â It is like other losses we donât share with others â for example, the loss of an unborn child, a job or a divorce. So, we suffer privately â in silence.
The loss of your pet is undeniably painful and the grief you feel is valid and unique to your own experience and your special relationship. But it is helpful to talk with others who understand and can help you along your journey as you grieve, while allowing you space for your sadness. It is healthy and normal to honor your relationship with your pet by expressing that special love â even through your tears.
If you had a beloved pet as a child, you may have been overwhelmed with feelings of sadness and grief after he or she passed away. For many of us, this was our first experience with death. And as we age, we will most likely experience additional losses of our furry friends. Each and every…
Think about it… you worked many, many years, sacrificing your desire to do something different; something creative; something for yourself. Now you are retired and it is go time! Itâs time to do something fun! What could be more enjoyable than going back to school to express your creativity through art?
Classes for individuals age 55-plus are being held at the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA) at 1111 Victoria St. for just a couple hours a week. HoMAâs website says, âArt for Life classes are designed to unleash your creativity and self-expression and offer opportunities for new connections.â
I had the great pleasure of sitting in on the Art of Life: Watercolor class for beginners, observing the gathering of eager, energetic and talented students. I was very impressed as I walked around the room and saw pencil drawings of objects that students brought from home.
Everyone seemed to enjoy immersing themselves in the creative process. And the instructor, Mark Norseth, made it all very fun and interactive.
Other classes that HoMA has available for seniors in Art for Life:
⢠Mixed Media and Collage (all levels)
⢠Ceramic Handbuilding (all levels)
⢠Shibori Creations (all levels)
Donât they sound inviting?
Spring 2024 registration is open and will close at the beginning of April, so sign up soon! The eight-week classes start on April 19. Tuition includes free parking and museum admission.
View a complete list of class offerings at honolulumuseum.org/art-for-life.
Prospective students can register online or in person at the art school front desk between 9am and 6pm, Thursday through Saturday (see below).
Think about it… you worked many, many years, sacrificing your desire to do something different; something creative; something for yourself. Now you are retired and it is go time! Itâs time to do something fun! What could be more enjoyable than going back to school to express your creativity through art?
2017 Maui County âukulele class Christmas recital.
Back in 2017, just after retiring to Molokaâi, I stumbled upon a group of kĹŤpuna having a lot of fun. Seated around tables at the Coffees of Hawaii plantation store, they were playing âukulele and singing, much to the delight of onlookers. One gentleman in the audience on a group outing from the local retirement home leapt up and picked a partner before dancing to the tune.
So, when the Maui County Department of Parks & Recreation began offering free âukulele classes for kĹŤpuna, I signed up. It was one of the best things I ever did! Although the county classes shut down at the beginning of the COVID lockdowns, our kumu, Kaleo Bishaw, continues to this day to offer lessons to various groups of kĹŤpuna â big and small â across the island. Our most recent recital at Christmastime featured around 60 players, including some of his keiki students.
These days, Iâm in the advanced class at the MÄlama Molokai Wellness Center. Itâs a small space and a small class, which is something my fellow student, Annette English, really appreciates. âItâs good for learning new techniques and I like the challenge,â she says. Learning how lyrics and music fit together has given her the confidence to begin putting the poetry one of her girls writes to music. In class, we learn to tune our ears and wean ourselves off playing from song sheets so we can play any number we hear and like â maybe even join in an informal jam session, known in Hawaiâi as a kanikapila.
2024 Friends from Kanikapila Group Therapy jamminâ at home. (Courtesy Paula Scott)
The Kanikapila Group Therapy players, who nowadays meet at the Kualapuâu Recreation Center, are continuing those sessions I first saw back in 2017. Everyone is invited, even if they donât play âukulele. Beginners are welcome: âWe bomb together, and we play well together. No judgment!â says Paula Scott. They play from song sheets provided by the group leader, but maintain the spirit of kanikapila, which is simply to have fun in enjoyable company.
Research has shown that learning an instrument after the age of 60 has many benefits. Improved information retention is one Paula has noticed; for others, it might be manual dexterity. Playing âukulele isnât physically demanding and may even reduce stress and blood pressure. For everyone, making friends and socializing are proven to benefit emotional health and wellbeing.
âUkulele are easy to transport, easy to learn and theyâre affordable. Plus, youâll be participating in one of the aspects of Hawaiâi that makes living here special . Music brings us all together. So, what are you waiting for! County parks and recreation departments on all islands offer kĹŤpuna âukulele classes. Theyâre also usually offered at senior centers. Donât miss out on the fun that performing with others can bring!
Back in 2017, just after retiring to Molokaâi, I stumbled upon a group of kĹŤpuna having a lot of fun. Seated around tables at the Coffees of Hawaii plantation store, they were playing âukulele and singing, much to the delight of onlookers. One gentleman in the audience on a group outing from the local retirement…
A division of the County of Mauiâs Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services provides a wide range of exciting and exceptional services, activities and programs in Maui County for a new generation of seniors with changing and diverse needs and interests.
Kaunoa Senior Services provides a wide spectrum of programs and services for both independent, active seniors and the frail, homebound seniors of Maui County to enable and support them to remain in their homes as they age and experience their retirement years as their best years.
Of the many services and organizations in Maui County, Kaunoa Senior Center in Paâia serves as a central hub of activity for senior programs and activities. The center provides opportunities for seniors to learn and grow through five ongoing, countywide programs:
⢠Leisure/Wellness Program
⢠Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
⢠Congregate Nutrition Program
⢠Assisted Transportation Program
⢠Meals on Wheels Program
All five of Kaunoaâs programs are available on LÄnaâi and Molokai, as well as Maui.
Leisure/Wellness Program
This program offers classes and activities for everyone age 55 and better to learn new ideas, and master new skills that promote lifelong learning, healthy aging, whole-person wellness and personal growth. Many classes are available online and in-person.
Kaunoaâs bimonthly newsletter includes class schedules and describes a varied selection of arts and crafts, cultural, exercise and wellness, performing arts, and other interesting classes and seminars.
The RSVP program provides opportunities that allow the community to continue to benefit from the retired senior volunteerâs expertise and services while offering
avenues for individuals 55 and better to remain active in community life. RSVP strives to seek out volunteer opportunities at registered, nonprofit agencies and organizations based on volunteersâ personal interests and skills. RSVP is partially federally funded through AmeriCorps Seniors.
A monthly newsletter with current and trending volunteer opportunities is offered to registered volunteers via email at KaunoaRSVP@mauicounty.gov or by calling 808-270-7986.
Congregate Nutrition Program
This dining program offers a nutritionally balanced meal in an atmosphere that encourages rewarding experiences and socialization for seniors ages 60 and up, and offers a variety of arts, crafts, health, wellness, exercise and nutrition education segments. Meal centers are located throughout Maui County, and are known as places where seniors can gather for âmore than just a meal.â
For a complete list of dining centers and more information, call 808-270-7306.
Assisted Transportation Program
This program provides one-on-one escorted transportation services for frail seniors who are age 60 and better with physical and/or mental limitations in order for them to be able to access essential daily living activities, such as medical appointments and other types of health-related visits, shopping for necessities, adult day care, adult day health, social services agencies, banking, etc. This allows frail elderly people to maintain their independent living capacity.
For more information on qualifying criteria and service areas, call 808-270-7310.
Meals on Wheels Program
Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious, ready-to-eat midday meals to seniors who are age 60 and better, homebound and unable to manage their own meal preparation, helping them to continue living independently in their own homes. An important aspect of Meals on Wheels is the face-to-face safety check. These safety checks help put the familyâs minds at ease.
For more information on qualifying criteria and service areas, call 808-270-7321.
KAUNOA SENIOR SERVICES
A division of the County of Mauiâs Department of Housing and Human Concerns KAUNOA SENIOR CENTER
401 Alakapa Place, Paia, HI 96779 808-270-7308, opt. 3
Molokai Senior Services: 808-553-5402
Lanai Senior C A enter: 808-565-6282
A division of the County of Mauiâs Department of Housing and Human Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Services provides a wide range of exciting and exceptional services, activities and programs in Maui County for a new generation of seniors with changing and diverse needs and interests.
During Sam C. Dobbsâ time, the early 20th-century, advertising promised consumers various outcomes; however, the claims werenât based on any facts. This inspired him as the head of Coca-Cola to create a group of businesses to monitor each otherâs advertising. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) began.
Fast forward to 2023. If you have used gaming apps or social media recently, you have seen ads that promise you will lose weight fast or product offers that are too good to be true. The ads look authentic and the offer is so enticing that many consumers click the buy button. However, many customers are dissatisfied with their purchase after receiving the order because the product wasnât as advertised or they never received it.
While ethical businesses follow advertising codes, the market is filled with fraudulent companies exploiting consumers. How do consumers know if the ad is false and if it is, who can they report it to?
BBB Tips for spotting false advertising and avoiding fraud are:
⢠Too good to be true offer. Resist the temptation to click the purchase button. Remind yourself of the laws of supply and demand. If supply is low, demand is high and the cost will be increased.
⢠Donât believe everything you read. Can the product deliver the results promised? For example, itâs easy to be deceived by quick weight loss promises. Evaluate the product and the promise to see if it is feasible.
⢠Vet the company. There is a plethora of websites and many are fake. Before purchasing from a company you donât know, check the businessâs BBB profile at BBB.org. Also, search for the companyâs name with the words âcomplaints, reviews and scams.â
Use your brain and not your heart. Before purchasing, ask yourself if you are thinking rationally or emotionally. When it comes to money, decisions should be made rationally.
⢠Look closely at the domain name to avoid impersonated websites. Is the domain name spelled correctly?
During Sam C. Dobbsâ time, the early 20th-century, advertising promised consumers various outcomes; however, the claims werenât based on any facts. This inspired him as the head of Coca-Cola to create a group of businesses to monitor each otherâs advertising. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) began. Fast forward to 2023. If you have used gaming…
Digital person-to-person payment services and mobile payment apps have become part of everyday life for millions of people. Mobile payment services and apps such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay and Google Pay let you send money to people without having to write a check, swipe a card or hand them cash. These services have become increasingly popular among young and old alike for splitting the cost of a meal or donating to a charity, etc.
We all must be aware that these electronic payment services come with their own sets of risks that scammers, fraudsters and identity thieves utilize to victimize the public.
It is important to note that most if not all these mobile payment apps have a website counterpart that has similar features that allow the the use of a computer to conduct transactions. Features may differ between the mobile app and its website version, but their basic tasks (sending and receiving funds) are the same. And though the focus of this article is on mobile apps, the risks and security precautions applies to both app and website versions.
How do they work?
Mobile payment apps enable you to send money to someone who banks somewhere different than you. Your bank may even offer one of the apps as part of its service. Some services require both the sender and recipient to have an account with the same mobile payment app/service. Each app has its own easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Most start with enrollment using your email or mobile number. To send funds, enter the email address or mobile number of the recipient
who has a bank account. Enter the amount. Your recipient gets a notification explaining how to complete the payment.
A word about passwords
Create a separate and unique password for the service you have chosen to use thatâs different from any other accounts and services you use. For example, use a different password for your email and PayPal accounts.
Are they safe?
The greatest risk is losing your mobile device or having it stolen. It not only contains the mobile payment app you use but all your other apps, including social media and email apps. Also at risk are the entire contents of the device, such as your contacts and other important personal data.
And like any computing device, it can also be infected by malware and carry out various kinds of malicious activities, such as stealing passwords and other sensitive personal information and transmitting them to cybercriminals. Furthermore, fake apps masquerading as legitimate apps â including mobile payment apps â can compromise the data stored on your devices.
In addition, cybercriminals also rely on traditional scams and fraudulent schemes to trick unsuspecting users to send them money using mobile payment apps. For example, fraudsters are known for âspoofingâ legitimate companies like Amazon to trick users into purchasing items they will never get, or sending donations to a fake charity organization that is nonexistent.
How do I protect myself from scams & theft?
The first line of defense is protecting your device. Do not leave it unattended. Do not let strangers use it unless you can see what they are using if for. Enable your deviceâs screen lock when not in use or even power it off.
Most importantly, ensure the app you installed is from a legitimate source. Then consider using security software. Most fully featured security products have protections for your banking and payment applications.
Most mobile payment apps allow you to set up a passcode, PIN or fingerprint that you can use to authenticate yourself before making a payment. Setting up this feature helps to prevent someone else from making unauthorized transactions from your account. Use a strong password which contains a combination of uppercase letters, numerals and control characters (%, ^ , !).
If your mobile phone is lost or stolen, notify your bank and payment provider. If stolen, report it to law enforcement and obtain a police report number, which may be required to prevent you from being responsible for any financial loss.
Most payment apps have additional security features such as two-factor authentication (2FA). Activate it so before a transaction is authorized, a code is sent to you via text message or email that youâll need to input to complete the transaction.
When you are not using the app or web service, log out and ensure that your mobile device and computer are locked when they are not being used.
Use a credit card with a low credit line or open a bank account designated for the payment app/service. Do not use accounts associated with any income (pension, SS benefits).
One of the most common risks when using mobile payment apps is human error. Always double check the amount you entered and the person you selected to pay. Also, pause a bit to confirm the transaction went through before tapping again. Again, contact your bank or payment provider if you make an error.
Ultimately, mobile payment apps and web services make our lives easier, but we donât want to make it easy for scammers, fraudsters and hackers to victimize us. Stay vigilant and stay safe.
Contact Christopher with questions about online security.
Christopher Duque | aikea808@gmail.com
Digital person-to-person payment services and mobile payment apps have become part of everyday life for millions of people. Mobile payment services and apps such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay and Google Pay let you send money to people without having to write a check, swipe a card or hand them cash. These services have…
The 2024 Chinese New Year â the Year of the Dragon â begins on Feb. 10 and ends on Jan. 28, 2025, when the Year of the Snake begins. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, observances traditionally take place starting on Chinese New Yearâs Eve (Feb. 9).
Chinese New Year, also called âLunar New Year,â is an annual 15-day festival in China and Chinese communities around the world, including Hawaiâi. The first day of Chinese New Year begins on the new moon that appears between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Festivities continue until the following full moon, which is Feb. 24, this year.
The Chinese zodiac starts with the Year of the Rat and cycles continuously through 12 signs. The dragon is the fifth of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, which is based on a 12-year cycle. So if you were born in 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 or this year, then your Chinese zodiac sign is Dragon. The dragon, a revered symbol in Chinese culture, is one of its most important mythological creatures, symbolizing strength, wisdom, honesty, benevolence, good fortune, power and prosperity.
Traditions Immigrate
Traditional dragon and lion dances are indispensable parts of community celebrations during every Chinese New Year. One of the most prominent origination theories suggests that the dragon dance began during the Han Dynasty (206 BCEâ220 CE); the lion dance has its roots in the Tang Dynasty (618â907 CE).
Chinese immigrants brought their traditions to the Kingdom of Hawaiâi near the end of the 18 century. Records show that the Chinese people welcomed the Year of the Dog on Feb. 4, 1886, when the United Chinese Society of Hawaiâi held a blessing to open its King Street Hall. Princess Liliâuokalani and other royalty attended the festivities.
Chinese Southern Fo Shan lions with Caishen (God of Prosperity). PC: Majestic Culture and the Arts Association
Lion & Dragon Dances
Lions are considered symbols of protection in Chinese culture. Lion dances are often performed at important occasions, especially Chinese New Year celebrations, to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits.
There are many stories about the origins of the Chinese lion dance. The most popular one involves a beast named âNianâ (âyearâ) that terrorized the villagers at the beginning of each new year. The monster was afraid of loud noises, bright lights and the color red, so those were the things villagers utilized to chase the beast away. Celebrations to usher out the old year and bring forth the luck and prosperity of the new one incorporated a cacophony of noise and often included firecrackers, fireworks, and red clothing and decorations. Dancers dressed as lions, the protectors of the weak, bearers of righteousness and bringers of blessings.
There are several distinctions between lion and dragon dances. Both dances are accompanied by a percussion team that plays drums, gongs and cymbals. Other instruments may be added to the musical ensemble, such as flutes, wind instruments or stringed instruments.
The lion dance is executed by two performers portraying the lion; one manipulates the head and the other moves the tail.
The dragon dance utilizes an uneven number of performers, most often, more than nine. In synchrony, dancers maneuver a long, colorful serpentine body held aloft on poles with a dragon head and tail at either end. Many dancers are needed to control the dragonâs long, undulating body, which can extend to 30 yards in length. The dragonâs body is made from thin bamboo strips covered in cloth and painted with scales. Dancing dragons are frequently led by someone holding a large sphere â either a white pearl representing immortality and the pursuit of wisdom, or a red sun representing the hope for a good harvest. Dragons most often dance during the Chinese New Year and other auspicious events that offer them a large performance area.
Miss Chinatown Hawaii Court 2020 with Chinese Southern Fo Shan Lions and the Three Stars â Blessings, Wealth and Longevity. PC: Miss Chinatown Hawaii
In Hawaiâi, lion dances are performed throughout the year at a variety of festive occasions, such as grand openings, birthday parties and weddings. During the Chinese New Year period, which spans two weeks prior to and after New Yearâs Day, lion dances are performed in Chinatown and elsewhere throughout the island chain at businesses, malls and restaurants.
Unique to Hawaiâi, spectators will often feed money to the lion to receive blessings of health, wealth and prosperity. Sometimes the money is placed in a red envelope called âlai see,â meaning good fortune (Cantonese), or âhong bao,â meaning red packet (Mandarin).
The last event held during the Chinese New Year is the Lantern Festival, which honors deceased ancestors, during which glowing lanterns are floated in waterways, hung in temples or carried during a nighttime parade. A dragon dance procession through the streets highlights many Lantern Festival celebrations.
Kung hei fat choi (Cantonese)! Wishing you happiness and prosperity.
The 2024 Chinese New Year â the Year of the Dragon â begins on Feb. 10 and ends on Jan. 28, 2025, when the Year of the Snake begins. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, observances traditionally take place starting on Chinese New Yearâs Eve (Feb. 9). Chinese New…
As we welcome the New Year, a key goal for many revolves around health and vitality. Good nutrition, what you eat to âfuelâ your body, combined with physical activity, are key.
Many conditions (heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis) can be prevented or controlled with dietary changes and exercise. A healthy diet also provides vitamins and minerals your body needs. And water, along with fiber, helps your digestive system.
What is healthy eating?
Healthy eating is about balance, variety and moderation. It means you eat enough, but not too much, and eat a variety of colorful foods that provide nutrients needed to stay healthy. All foods eaten in moderation can be a part of healthy eating. Five or more servings of fruits and veggies daily provides fiber and energy to help you live a healthy life. Create power-packed easy meals by adding spinach or kale to a morning fruit smoothie, vegetables to scrambled eggs, vegetables to your whole grain sandwich, roasted veggies to soup, salads or grains.
How to roast vegetables
Itâs quick and easy to roast vegetables, usually taking less than 45 minutes. Choose various vegetables, such as potatoes, beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts and broccoli, and chick peas for extra protein. Experiment with fresh herbs, citrus and seasonings such as rosemary, thyme, garlic and lemon to decrease sodium intake.
ROASTED BELL PEPPER MEDLEY
Servings: 2 to 3
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers (use a mix of green,
yellow and red)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. dried or fresh chopped herbs
pinch (to taste) kosher salt and pepper
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Wash peppers, cut them in half, remove top and seeds.
3. Slice peppers into strips.
4. Mix/toss slices in a bowl with olive oil, salt and pepper.
5. Spread sliced peppers on baking sheet and sprinkle with herbs.
6. Roast for 30 minutes or until tender.
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As we welcome the New Year, a key goal for many revolves around health and vitality. Good nutrition, what you eat to âfuelâ your body, combined with physical activity, are key. Many conditions (heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis) can be prevented or controlled with dietary changes and exercise. A healthy diet also…
In the former location of taro patches and rice paddies, Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center (LMPSC) managed by Catholic Charities Hawaiâi, nestled in Liliha in the heart of Honolulu, offers camaraderie, education, recreation, exercise, health promotion, volunteer opportunities and more for kĹŤpuna 60 years of age and older from diverse ethnic, cultural and career backgrounds.
LMPSC, the oldest and largest senior center in Hawaiâi, was created by the state in 1969 as part of Hawaiâiâs comprehensive response to the passage of the Older Americans Act of the 1960s. Devoted elected officials and other community leaders supported and funded this much-used gathering place.
There is no membership fee. Those who are able to participate safely on their own without supervision are welcome to visit and observe the activities of the senior center twice. If they feel comfortable, make an appointment with the LMPSCâs membership specialist (see below).
Currently, there are about 2,000 members participating in over 50 classes a week, including pickleball, ping pong, yoga, cultural dances, âukulele and guitar, language and calligraphy classes, technology training, arts and crafts, line dancing, stretching and toning, tai chi, fitness fusion, American Sign Language, board games, singing and performing arts, and much more.
LMPSC members attend hundreds of educational presentations and workshops, excursions, and social and volunteer activities throughout the year. LMPSC has demonstrated for over five decades the importance of social engagement, sharing talents and knowledge for the betterment of the community, recreation and lifelong learning opportunities to keep older adults happy, healthy, and living independent and productive lives.
CCH CEO Rob Van Tassell emphasized that âthe annual cost of two nursing home patients equates to the operating costs associated with this senior center. Public and private sector support for senior centers throughout Hawaiâi would be a very good investment for the state.â
Long-time Lanakila member Mary Sueda was touched every day by the caring and kindness that members and staff shared with one another. She is happy that her mom was able to enjoy such wonderful times with friends at Lanakila, too.
Sen. Carol Fukunaga believes that the center âcan serve as a role model that can be incorporated into future community developments and redevelopments, because it encourages healthy aging and effectively keeps our kĹŤpuna active and independent!â
LANAKILA SENIOR CENTER managed by CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAWAIâI (501(c) 3 nonprofit)
1640 Lanakila Ave., Honolulu, HI 96817
Membership Specialist Iris Hiramoto: 808-847-1322 suzanne.oakland@catholiccharitieshawaii.org catholiccharitieshawaii.org
Check online for Catholic Charities Hawaii offices on the Neighbor Islands: Hawaiâi Island, Maui and Kauaâi.
In the former location of taro patches and rice paddies, Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center (LMPSC) managed by Catholic Charities Hawaiâi, nestled in Liliha in the heart of Honolulu, offers camaraderie, education, recreation, exercise, health promotion, volunteer opportunities and more for kĹŤpuna 60 years of age and older from diverse ethnic, cultural and career backgrounds. LMPSC,…
Volunteering brings fun, joy and a sense of purpose into your life. It has certainly made my retirement more meaningful and enjoyable! The skills I learned in my working life are put to good use and are the foundation of the WIN-WIN relationships forged between me and those in need of assistance.
In retirement, one gift we can freely give is the gift of time spent sharing our skills, talents and experiences. I volunteer for RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) as an Americorps Senior. When I started, I didnât even begin to imagine what benefits I would gain from this wonderful partnership.
It is such a blessing to be part of a program that helps the community thrive in many different ways â from supporting healthy and independent living for seniors to supporting keiki in developing school readiness, and promoting literacy. Being reconnected with the community and making a difference is the perfect antidote to any feelings of isolation or lack of purpose.
Best of all, my gift of time can change a life and be the reason someone smiles!
Volunteering brings fun, joy and a sense of purpose into your life. It has certainly made my retirement more meaningful and enjoyable! The skills I learned in my working life are put to good use and are the foundation of the WIN-WIN relationships forged between me and those in need of assistance.
A salad made with shrimp, cucumber and avocado is perfect for family gatherings because itâs delicious, hearty and makes even the pickiest of eaters smile. The types of foods we eat directly affect our teeth, so thatâs why itâs best to always have a bowl of fresh vegetables on the table. The vegetables in this recipe have many health benefits, including crunchy cucumbers, which will help clean the surfaces of your teeth as you chew. Did you know cilantro has deodorizing properties that may help freshen your breath? Also, donât forget the health benefits of making your own sugar-free salad dressing for fewer cavity-causing calories. I hope readers enjoy making this healthy, low-carb, high-fiber dish that will help them live well and smile more!
