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  • Never Ever …

    Retired. No gold watch. No pension. Just — retired. Now what? Since I have been retired, I realize there is really no such thing.

    Life goes on. You may spend a little time watching “Family Feud.” You may spend more time working on your golf swing or with friends and relatives you haven’t seen for a while.

    But sooner or later, you realize … retired or not …you still have something to share. You have spent 40 plus years working at your craft or skill. You had a passion for it then. That passion doesn’t disappear overnight. I am determined to use those talents as long as I am able to make my community a better place.

    You will have more time to spend with your significant other. Stay close. Take advantage of this added dimension. The relationship may change, but that can be a good thing if you have the right attitude.

    You may find yourself looking at price tags a bit closer. I’m told this is normal. Still, it could be difficult to get used to since you have more time to go to the store.

    Jim Valvano, the late great coach of North Carolina State’s basketball team said, “Never give up. Never, ever give up.”

    I am using that as my mantra:

    Never give up . . . Never give up.

    There will be more challenges and opportunities in the future, and I welcome them with open arms and an open mind.

    Imua, retirees, imua.


    KHON2 TV personality and journalist Kirk Matthews, a boomer, who speaks from the heart on issues concerning seniors and soon-to-be seniors. Post your questions or comments to Kirk at his column on Generations808.com.

    Retired. No gold watch. No pension. Just — retired. Now what? Since I have been retired, I realize there is really no such thing. Life goes on. You may spend a little time watching “Family Feud.” You may spend more time working on your golf swing or with friends and relatives you haven’t seen for…

  • Social Security Brain Teasers

    Test your knowledge or learn a few things today — with this in mind, tease your brain with these bits of Social Security trivia:

    When was the Social Security Act signed into law, and who signed it?

    When did Social Security begin paying disability benefits?

    Is there any significance to the digits in your Social Security number — or are they just random?

    Answers: The Social Security Act was signed into law on Aug. 14, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Check out a picture of it at: www.socialsecurity.gov/history/fdrsign.html.

    Although Congress and the White House discussed Social Security disability benefits as early as 1936, they did not enact a law until 1956. Learn more about disability benefits at: www.socialsecurity.gov/disability.

    If your Social Security number was first issued to you before June 2011, the first three digits indicate the geographical region where you resided. Generally, numbers were assigned beginning in the northeast and moving westward — people on the east coast got the lowest numbers; west coast got the highest numbers. The remaining six digits just aided SSA’s early manual bookkeeping operations. As of June 2011, all numbers are randomly assigned without regard to region.

    There’s more history to enjoy on Social Security’s history page. Tease your brain at: www.socialsecurity.gov/history.


    Questions, online applications, or to make an appointment to visit a Social Security office, contact:
    1-800-772-1213 (toll free) | 1-800-325-0778 (TTY)
    www.socialsecurity.gov

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    Test your knowledge or learn a few things today — with this in mind, tease your brain with these bits of Social Security trivia: When was the Social Security Act signed into law, and who signed it? When did Social Security begin paying disability benefits? Is there any significance to the digits in your Social…

  • For Love … of Money: Sham Marriages

    When it comes to love and relationships, we are particularly protective of our elders. We scrutinize new companions who come into their lives; when our kupuna decide to marry, we get concerned about the new partner’s intentions.

    Stephanie (not her real name) called my office, she was panicked. She just discovered a life her father had kept secret from her; he married a woman 30 years his junior recently; did not live with her; paid her rent and car payments; and that they met at a bar she worked. This upset Stephanie so much that she could only envision her father as being a helpless victim to a predatory vixen, she was calling to see if this new wife could be arrested for financial exploitation.

    Stephanie did not initially see the fact that her father was a competent, lonely, older man who lost his wife a couple of years ago and liked the attention given him by this bar hostess. Although this May/December relationship greatly benefited the wife financially, Stephanie’s father consciously knew the true nature of the relationship, and was more than willing to continue this marriage. After speaking to Stephanie, she understood that because her father wanted the marriage as it was, a crime did not occur, and there were no grounds for prosecution.

    Our office has been receiving more calls like this from family members or friends who are worried that a senior — seemingly competent in all other aspects of their life — are now an unwitting dupes for a gold digger.

    Although these relationships have the telltale signs of financial abuse, if one were to ask the “victims” if they feel exploited — many would reply just the opposite.

    Having said this, however, does not mean that all such unions should be viewed as a mutually-benefiting relationship for both spouses. There are, in fact relationships where these sham marriages can turn into abuse, harming the older spouse not only financially, but physically if the senior suffers from disabilities that are not being addressed by the spouse.

    In trying to determine whether or not a marriage is a case of love or is harmful to the older partner, one should be aware of the following warning signs:

    • Isolation: When someone is attempting to execute a scam, the less people involved the better. It is common for predators to isolate their victims from their families and loved ones. Be involved in the lives of your Kupuna and check in often.
    • Loneliness: Those who are potential victims of sham marriages are often lonely and seeking companionship. This makes them increasingly vulnerable. Stay involved and help your Kupuna to find healthy companionship. Help them to get involved in community activities, take classes, or find a new hobby.
    • Ulterior Motives: Be cautious when the individual you are seeing has a little too much to gain through this marriage. Are they non-residents? Are they in need of a green card? Are they financially unstable?

    Marriage should be a sacred bond built upon love and friendship. Unfortunately to some, marriage transforms into a dollar sign, a green card, or even a benefits package. Stay involved in your parent’s lives. The best way to protect your parents from sham marriages is to prevent them from loneliness and isolation — feeling the need to seek companionship from others that may not have their best interests at heart.


    To report suspected elder abuse, contact the Elder Abuse Unit at: 808-768-7536 | ElderAbuse@honolulu.gov

    www.ElderJusticeHonolulu.com

    When it comes to love and relationships, we are particularly protective of our elders. We scrutinize new companions who come into their lives; when our kupuna decide to marry, we get concerned about the new partner’s intentions. Stephanie (not her real name) called my office, she was panicked. She just discovered a life her father…

  • Message from The Editor

    “Volunteerism, the heart of community” weaves through our April/May issue. Family, neighbors, places of worship, civic and social clubs, public events and government programs all depend on the generosity of volunteers. Thank you for your service.

    Highlights

    An editorial featured here by Dr. Christy Nishita, at UH Center on Aging and the Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society, discussing how the “the sandwich generation”— baby boomers with college-age children and dependent parents — impacts community health services. Next issue, a boomer you all know will tell his story from the heart.

    Our cover story interview with Red Cross Hawaii CEO Coralie Chun Matayoshi will open your eyes to the largest volunteer operation in Hawai‘i. Click here and you won’t have to endure a disaster to get to know this wonderful humanitarian organization.

    Click here to read about how UH sorority Beta Beta Gamma alumnae and the BBG Foundation give tribute to the late Dennis Taira, a mortgage broker and Phi Kappa Pi fraternity alumnus, supported 15 BBG Annual Golf Tournament fundraisers. Our Publisher, Percy Ihara, is a frat brother of Dennis and a fellow mortgage professional.

    If you want to help your community, see our “Senior Volunteer Opportunities” Resource Guide by clicking here. Take the first step — call an organization and give a little of your time.

    Click here to explore the healthy activities of Hiking and click here for Line Dancing. Click here for a fun column on “Helpful Tips.” Call, mail, email or submit online — your tips that will save readers time or effort. You send ‘em, we print ‘em.

    Condolences to the Miyahira Family

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    Centenarian Kameko Miyahira passed away on Feb. 1. Her family wrote: “We are still incredulous that fate would take her from us so suddenly despite her vitality, vigor, and apparent good health.” Like all who came to love Kameko, author Sherry Goya was deeply saddened by this news. Our sympathy and sincere condolences go out to Kameko’s many friends and family.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Katherine Kama‘ema‘e Smith, Associate Editor

    “Volunteerism, the heart of community” weaves through our April/May issue. Family, neighbors, places of worship, civic and social clubs, public events and government programs all depend on the generosity of volunteers. Thank you for your service. Highlights An editorial featured here by Dr. Christy Nishita, at UH Center on Aging and the Hawaii Pacific Gerontological…

  • “I Want to Die Comfortably – at Home”

    Generations Magazine - “I Want to Die Comfortably - at Home” - Image 01National surveys say 80 percent of people want to “die in the comfort of their home,” but in Hawai‘i, only 22 percent of families use hospice services. Hawaii also ranks high (number 2 in the U.S.) in emergency room deaths. Are we getting what we want?

    Dr. Angelo Volandes from Harvard Medical School recently spoke to health care professionals in Hawai‘i about ways to find out what terminal patients really want. “We don’t live in a patient-centered health care system,” says Volandes.“ As patients, we need to take control and become the center of our care team’s attention.”

    Under-utilization of hospice services is a national problem, but worse in Hawai‘i. According to a 2007 study of over four thousand terminal patients, those on hospice lived longer than patients in hospitals who opted for complex procedures to “fight for longer life.”* Obviously, being kept alive in an intensive care unit is not the same as recovering enough to go home — but by the time families figure out their loved one is not coming home, it’s too late. For ten years Dr. Volandes taught doctors how to find out their patients’ end-of-life intentions. Now he is helping educate families to start the conversation early, and to tell their doctors — if they want to die comfortably at home.

    Dr. Volandes’ new book, “The Conversation,” tracks seven patients at the end of life. He says that if patients knew that surgical procedures and resuscitation at end of life often do little good, they might turn them down. Such procedures may even increase their loved one’s pain and decrease the comfort of their last days.

    HMSA (Hawai‘i Medical Service Association), Dr. Volandes, and Dr. Rae Seitz from John A. Burns Medical School collaborated to make a series of videos on advanced care planning. Videos are available to Hawai‘i hospitals and health care providers in all local languages so they can open the “Conversation” about end of life care and clearly plan for the patient’s true wishes and intentions.

    Dr. Volandes urges elders to take the first step — have a conversation with your loved ones — to be sure everyone in the family knows what you want. If you want to die in familiar surroundings at home, pick the person who will honor your wishes when you are no longer able to make your own decisions. For further information contact your health care provider. “The Conversation” is available in bookstores and on Amazon.com.


    Theconversationbook.org
    * Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
    Vol. 33 No. 3 March 2007, pp.238-245

    National surveys say 80 percent of people want to “die in the comfort of their home,” but in Hawai‘i, only 22 percent of families use hospice services. Hawaii also ranks high (number 2 in the U.S.) in emergency room deaths. Are we getting what we want? Dr. Angelo Volandes from Harvard Medical School recently spoke…

  • Hawaiian Pie Company Honors Great-Grandfather’s Baking Legacy

    Generations Magazine -Hawaiian Pie Company Honors Great-Grandfather’s Baking Legacy - Image 01In the mid-1930s, Yoshio Hori opened a bakery in Kohala on Hawai‘i Island, selling pastries, breads, cookies and pies. He meant to name the bakery after himself, but it became a westernized version of the Japanese name due to a packaging order miscommunication.

    His son, Richard Sr., recalls, “My father told (the salesman) the name was Hori. He heard ‘Holy.’ So that’s why the bakery is Holy’s Bakery.” Holy’s Bakery became famous throughout the state as the place to get buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pies.

    Today, the baking tradition still runs strong in the Hori family. Every generation has produced bakers with the legacy continuing at The Hawaiian Pie Company.

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    (back row) Matthew Chun-Hori, Andrew Chun-Hori, Joel Hori (front row) Jan Hori, Grandpa Richard “Yasu” Hori Sr., Lindsey Chun-Hori. Photography by Grant Shindo.

    In December of 2014, Yoshio’s grandson Joel Hori and his children, Matthew, Lindsey, and Andrew Chun-Hori, opened their doors in Kalihi. The new bakery is not affiliated with Holy’s Bakery, but it does honor Grandpa Yoshio by offering a line of traditional flavors that include the famous Butter Apple and Peach pies. Along with these delicious traditional pies, they have introduced new flavors that were created in their kitchen at home in Manoa Valley.

    Generations Magazine -Hawaiian Pie Company Honors Great-Grandfather’s Baking Legacy - Image 03“The next generation of flavors features the same buttery crust with tropical flavors like Passion Fruit, Pear and Strawberry Guava,” said Matthew. “We also have a cool specialty Hawaiian topping that accompanies some of our flavors, which is a great addition to our pies.”

    Joel’s children were a major part in the revival of the family business. “We grew up with the stories Dad and Grandpa used to tell of growing up in the bakery and the magic that was Grandpa Holy’s Bakery (Yoshio),” said Lindsey. “Family is why we do what we do.”

    Generations Magazine -Hawaiian Pie Company Honors Great-Grandfather’s Baking Legacy - Image 04Youngest brother Andrew adds, “I’m bringing this part of the family into me and looking up to my Grandpa, Dad and Uncle; it’s cool to be able to follow in their footsteps.”

    Richard Sr.’s face radiates with contentment as he hears the respect and love his grandchildren have for the family. “If my father is looking down from heaven, he’s surely smiling.”

     

     

     

     

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    508 Waiakamilo Rd., Honolulu
    808-988-7828 | www.hawaiianpieco.com

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    In the mid-1930s, Yoshio Hori opened a bakery in Kohala on Hawai‘i Island, selling pastries, breads, cookies and pies. He meant to name the bakery after himself, but it became a westernized version of the Japanese name due to a packaging order miscommunication. His son, Richard Sr., recalls, “My father told (the salesman) the name…

  • To Buy or Not to Buy a Vacation Home?

    You finally feel ready to make that dream purchase. Before you put an offer in for a getaway on a neighbor island or a city lights apartment, consider the realities of owning a second property.

    Can you afford it?

    Owning a second home entails additional expenses such as:

    • Furniture or other household items
    • Air fare or wear and tear on your vehicle
    • Annual repairs or improvements
    • Recreational equipment such as a boat
    • Utilities: heat, air-con, water, internet and cable
    • A security system for when you’re away

    If you plan to rent your vacation home, you may need to hire a property manager.

    Is the location right?

    Homes in areas where temperatures dip below freezing need to be winterized and monitored to avoid frozen pipes. Where there’s snowfall, there’s shoveling and plowing to manage. Distance is also a key consideration, and the relative ease of getting there. Have you chosen a location and property that will grow in value or will it be hard to sell when the time comes?

    Would renting be a better option?

    Short-term property rental can provide the comforts of a home without the obligations of ownership. Rather than be tied to one place, you can explore new locations when you take a vacation. Alternately, if you do purchase a vacation home, you may want to list your property as a rental when it’s not in use. If your vacation home is in a high demand area, you might be able to generate an income stream—but don’t forget the costs of managing the property from afar.

    How will your taxes be affected?

    Different tax rules apply to owning a second home, which can be somewhat complex. Rental income and expenses, property taxes and mortgage interest are a few items that could impact your tax return. You’ll want to consult with a tax advisor to sort out the details and discuss how your taxes will be affected.

    There are a lot of factors to think about before purchasing a vacation home. Consider working with a financial professional to determine how buying a second home will affect your long-term financial plan.


    Michael W. K. Yee, CFP
    1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1100, Honolulu
    808-952-1222 ext. 1240 | michael.w.yee@ampf.com

    Michael W K Yee, CFP®, CFS®, CRPC®, is a Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioner™ with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Honolulu, HI. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 30 years.
    Ameriprise Financial, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer tax or legal advice. Consumers should consult with their tax advisor or attorney regarding theirspecific situation.
    Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.
    © 2015 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 1106728

    You finally feel ready to make that dream purchase. Before you put an offer in for a getaway on a neighbor island or a city lights apartment, consider the realities of owning a second property. Can you afford it? Owning a second home entails additional expenses such as: Furniture or other household items Air fare…

  • Protect Your Property and Loved Ones

    The older we get, the more closely we look at our finances, real estate and family. Thinking about our home, who will inherit it and how will we want to be remembered. Estate planning, the next step in this thought process, can be very confusing and overwhelming. Senior real estate specialists are trained to work with you every step of the way, coordinating all the professional consultants you will need along the way. Educating yourself is the key to being prepared. Can you answer these questions?

    • Do I need a trust? Do I have a trust?
    • Is my trust up to date?
    • Should I have a revocable or irrevocable trust?
    • Who should administer my estate?
    • What taxes affect the value of my estate?

    If you do not know the answers to all these questions, LIST Sotheby’s Senior Concierge hosts free seminars year round, where experts in trusts, taxes, wills and estate planning will give you the information you need. Here are two upcoming events:

    March 14, 2015 — Legal Considerations

    Presenter: Scott C. Suzuki, AAL

    He will cover trusts, estates and taxes.

    May 2, 2015 — Decluttering, Downsizing and Selling Your Current Home

    Presenter: Christina & Yumi Laney

    They will cover downsizing your home.

    For more information, registration (seating is limited) and a 2015 schedule of free seminars, please call 808-282-1399.

     


    List Sotheby’s International Realty
    808-282-1399 | Seniors@LaneyRE.com
    www.laneyre.com.

    The older we get, the more closely we look at our finances, real estate and family. Thinking about our home, who will inherit it and how will we want to be remembered. Estate planning, the next step in this thought process, can be very confusing and overwhelming. Senior real estate specialists are trained to work…

  • Know Your Numbers

    You may have seen a report late last year explaining that Hawai‘i was the healthiest state in the nation. While good health is certainly good news, the story involved a summary of limited information, and did not reflect the current state of kidney disease in America.

    Unfortunately, incidence of the disease has more than doubled in the past decade and is projected to double again in the next 10 years. Here in Hawai‘i, the incidence of kidney disease is approximately 30 percent higher than the national average: 1 in 7 people have the disease — often without realizing it during the early stages.

    Chances are, unless you are already diagnosed with kidney disease, you do not “know your numbers” for healthy kidneys. Results from a simple blood test and urine analysis requested by your doctor will help you know if your numbers are good. One way to know your kidneys are healthy is to “know your numbers”— so ask your doctor. If you haven’t seen your doctor for a while, now is a good time to get a checkup. Ask your doctor about your glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Your GFR number tells you how much kidney function you have. As kidney disease worsens, kidney function declines and the GFR number decreases. Early detection can allow you to slow down or even stop the disease from worsening, by changing your lifestyle and following your doctor’s advice.

    Help us reverse the trends associated with kidney disease by helping yourself. “Know your numbers.”

     


    National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii
    808-589-5976 | jeff@kidneyhi.org
    For Planned Giving: www.kidneyhawaii.org
    Main: www.kidneyhi.org | www.kidney.org

    You may have seen a report late last year explaining that Hawai‘i was the healthiest state in the nation. While good health is certainly good news, the story involved a summary of limited information, and did not reflect the current state of kidney disease in America. Unfortunately, incidence of the disease has more than doubled…

  • Retiring Early? Answer 5 Questions First

    While many people are forced to stop working earlier than they’d planned due to health or employer issues, others dream of early retirement. The upside of early retirement is easy to understand – more time to pursue your interests, while you are still healthy. The downside risks center on cost of retirement, and the emotional impact of changing your routine. Keep in mind that given today’s life expectancies, anybody who retires before age 65 or 66 could easily spend two or three decades in retirement. Given this reality, here are five key questions you should answer before you decide to retire early:

    Q1: Do you have a realistic plan to generate income for decades?

    Making realistic projections about all sources of future revenue and how much income you can draw over a lifetime really matters. Remember, cost of living will likely increase over time, requiring you to withdraw more from your nest egg in the future. To meet this financial challenge, you need a large, widely invested portfolio. Be sure to add in other sources of retirement income: Social Security, pension income and inheritance you have received or can count on receiving.

    Q2: Do you have outstanding debts to pay?

    If you continue to carry a home mortgage, automobile loan, credit card debt or home equity loan into retirement, ongoing payments subtract from your disposable income. The ideal situation is to have little or no debt when you head into retirement so you can be more efficient in the use of your available financial resources.

    Q3: Are you going to claim Social Security benefits early?

    Most people are first eligible to claim Social Security benefits at a reduced rate, when they reach age 62. Full retirement benefits are paid to persons who retire between ages 65 and 67, depending on the year of birth. Early retirees must prepare to either substitute for Social Security benefits in earlier years or accept smaller Social Security payments throughout their lives.

    Q4: What is your plan for health care?

    One of the costliest aspects of early retirement is paying for private health insurance after you leave work and before you are eligible for Medicare. Explore your options for health care exchanges and private insurers. Perhaps you are covered under a former employer’s plan for retirees. Remember, persons in their 50s and 60s often pay the highest premiums for health insurance, so this will represent a significant expense.

    Q5: Are you emotionally prepared for a dramatic change in your life?

    Leaving the routine you’ve been living for decades is a significant adjustment. Before leaving the workforce, envision your new life after retirement. Plan to stay active and connected to people; provide yourself the the kind of stimulation you were accustomed to while you worked.

    Early retirement is likely to work out best for those who plan ahead. Answering these five questions in an honest and comprehensive way is a good starting point.

     


    Michael W. K. Yee, CFP
    1585 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1100, Honolulu
    808-952-1222 ext. 1240 | michael.w.yee@ampf.com
    Michael W K Yee, CFP®, CFS®, CRPC®, is a Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioner™ with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Honolulu, HI. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 30 years. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2014 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. File # 1065887

    While many people are forced to stop working earlier than they’d planned due to health or employer issues, others dream of early retirement. The upside of early retirement is easy to understand – more time to pursue your interests, while you are still healthy. The downside risks center on cost of retirement, and the emotional…

  • Gong Hey Fat Choy!

    The Year of the Sheep Chinese New Year celebrations in Honolulu include the oldest ethnic pageant in the U.S., The Narcissus Queen Pageant, and a host of free public events. The month-long celebration peaks on Feb. 14 with the Night in Chinatown Festival and Parade. New Year decorations, fireworks, lion and dragon dances, and delicious treats will bring over 3,500 visitors to Chinatown’s 12-block section of Honolulu’s business district. Traditions centered around warding off evil and wishing everyone health, happiness and prosperity for the coming year are a great way for seniors and their families to bring in the New Year.

    February 13, 5pm Chinatown Open House Lion dance performances by more than 12 lions throughout Chinatown — Bethel Street to River Street, King Street to Beretania Street — kick-off at Chinatown Cultural Plaza at 5 pm. Blessing begins at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at 8 N. King St., starting at 6 pm. Presented by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and City and County of Honolulu.

    February 14 – 15, 11am – 9:30 pm Chinatown Cultural Plaza

    There will be food and stage performances in the Center Stage area. This event is presented by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the City and County of Honolulu.

    February 14, 8 am – 9:30 pm Night In Chinatown Festival & Parade

    The largest event of the Chinese New Year celebration is a festive
    block party throughout the day in the heart of Chinatown in Honolulu with more than 100 food, craft and cultural booths. Five stage performances, lion and dragon dancing and other activities from various cultural ethnic groups start at 8 am and end at 9:30 pm, on Smith, Pauahi and Maunakea Streets.
    The Night in Chinatown parade starts at 3:30 pm on Hotel Street, then proceeds from the State Capital to River Street. With over 90 marching units, over 3,500 participants and cultural groups, including

    2014 Chinese New Year in Chinatown. Photos courtesy of Paul D.Y. Chun and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
    2014 Chinese New Year in Chinatown.
    Photos courtesy of Paul D.Y. Chun and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

    colorful lions and the dragons, the parade ends with the longest dragon in Honolulu, (approximately 150 feet). This event is presented by the Chinatown Merchants Association, Honolulu Chinese Jaycees and City and County of Honolulu.

    February 19

    Celebrations at other various restaurants and venues.

    February 21, 11am – 2pm Ala Moana Shopping Center

    Center Stage events at 11am, followed with more than 14 lion dances throughout the shopping center and ending with a meet-&-greet event at 2 pm. Presented by Ala Moana Shopping Center.


    Chinatown Merchants Association
    808-306-4584 | hawaiichinatown@yahoo.com

    The Year of the Sheep Chinese New Year celebrations in Honolulu include the oldest ethnic pageant in the U.S., The Narcissus Queen Pageant, and a host of free public events. The month-long celebration peaks on Feb. 14 with the Night in Chinatown Festival and Parade. New Year decorations, fireworks, lion and dragon dances, and delicious…

  • 2015 Generations Magazine Workshops

    Generations Magazine workshops are specially designed to offer Hawai‘i’s seniors and their families expert knowledge and choices to improve their quality of life.

    When: 3rd Thursday of every month, beginning in February

    Time: 9 am – 2:30 pm

    Where: Ala Moana Pacific Center, 1585 Kapiolani Blvd.

    • LIMITED seating, RSVP recommended*
    • Contact: Scott Sakata, Realtor, Seniors

    Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

    808-228-4916

    ScottSakata@hawaii.rr.com

    Certain restrictions apply. Call for details. Call for directions and parking information.

     

    February 19

    March 19

    April 16

    9:00-9:50am

    Fall Prevention Tips

    Living With Alzheimer’s

    Elder Abuse and Scams

    10:00-10:50am

    Interior Home Renovations

    Hospice Care

    10 Things to Know About PT

    11:00-11:50am

    In-Home Care Options

    Medication Management

    Aging in Place

    12:30pm-1:20pm

    Senior Living Projects

    Staying Healthy Thru Excercise

    Long Term Care Insurance

    1:30-2:20pm

    De-cluttering & Downsizing

    Nutrition and Health Tips

    Estate Planning

    Generations Magazine workshops are specially designed to offer Hawai‘i’s seniors and their families expert knowledge and choices to improve their quality of life. When: 3rd Thursday of every month, beginning in February Time: 9 am – 2:30 pm Where: Ala Moana Pacific Center, 1585 Kapiolani Blvd. LIMITED seating, RSVP recommended* Contact: Scott Sakata, Realtor, Seniors…