Category: Senior News

  • A Very Active Centenarian

    Hawai‘i is fortunate to be the home of many centenarians, and I love writing about them. Most recently, I spent time with Edward Jurkens, who celebrated his 100th birthday on December 23, 2017. We planned to talk at his apartment then go to lunch. On the way there, I thought, “Where should I park so…

  • New Support for UH-Mānoa Athletes

    If you attend any sports events involving the University of Hawai‘i’s Rainbow Warriors or Wahine, it soon becomes obvious that local kūpuna are among their most avid supporters. From attending home games, to donating to booster clubs, to picking thousands of flowers to make lei for the Women’s Volleyball Team, Hawai‘i’s seniors are with the…

  • Memories from the Ewa Queen

    Born in ‘Ewa to plantation workers, Sadie Kaya had the best childhood ever. Her memory of growing up there is so strong today, at the age of 103, that she sang a childhood song to me: “Ewa is our happy home. Yes, yes, oh yes. Never from her shall we roam. No, no, oh no.…

  • WANTED: Election Day Volunteers

    The Office of Elections and county clerks of Hawai’i are looking for volunteers to help conduct the 2018 General Election on Tuesday, November 6. More than 4,000 volunteers are needed to fill various positions on Election Day which include assisting voters at the polling place, transporting election materials and supplies, and resolving inquiries from the…

  • YMCA Health & Fitness Day at Kahala Mall

    The YMCA’s National Senior Health & Fitness Day was enjoyed by many on Wednesday, May 30th, at the Kahala Mall. The YMCA thanked the Kahala Mall and Generations Magazine for their co-sponsorship of the day. A number of nonprofit organizations participated, as well as more than 30 Generations partners, who offered valuable information to seniors…

  • Annual Senior Classic Games

    The day was a little cloudy, with soft winds — perfect for 87 teams of seniors ranging in age from 55 to 93 years old. After the competition, score cards were tallied and medals were presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the Senior (55 to 74) and Master (75 and over) divisions. For the…

  • Working After 50, 60 and Beyond!

    Working longer and later in life is not optional for many of us and is preferred by those of us who understand that work, in some capacity, is a gift of our longer lifetimes. It is a gift to be treasured. Consider this: One in four of us in Hawai’i is 60 or older. As…

  • Deborah Stone-Walls: Sailing Forward

    A storm of aging is raging in America: Waves of retiring baby boomers on a tide of super seniors in need of ever-increasing care; a torrent of requests swamping eldercare agencies and charities; and financial gales battering seniors and their families as they try to shelter in place. Deborah Stone-Walls, Maui County Office on Aging…

  • Hawaii Seniors’ Fair: The Good Life Expo

    More than 20,000 attendees and over 300 exhibitors filled the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall Sept. 23 through 25 for the Annual Hawaii Seniors’ Fair, The Good Life Expo. The 32nd annual event again focused on services, programs, workshops and other valuable resources available to seniors, their caregivers and families. Publisher and Event Ambassador Percy Ihara and…

  • Senior Clubs Take Over Leeward Bowl

    The City & County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation held its annual Troops for Fitness Senior Bowling event on Oct. 12 at Leeward Bowl in Pearl City. With 100 bowlers from 11 city and county senior clubs on O‘ahu, this annual event used almost every lane. Everyone bowled two games and prizes were…

  • Chef Wong: A Passion for Giving

    Named one of 13 Rising Star Chefs over 20 years ago, Hawai‘i Chef Alan Wong soon became a supernova, helping to birth Hawai‘i Regional Cuisine (HRC) with other chefs determined to work with local farmers, fishermen and ranchers. HRC put Hawai‘i on the foodie map, establishing the state as a soughtafter destination where diners can…

  • Older Americans Month Awardees

    Older Americans Month Awardees by Generations Magazine Staff from the August-September 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life