Category: Seniors In Service
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AARP Honorees
The Feeding Our Keiki and Kupuna program by the Peace Committee of the Honoka‘a Hongwanji began as an effort to feed about two dozen children in a small Hawai‘i Island town. Miles Okumura and Lynn Higashi, retired attorneys, noticed children in their community who were going hungry. “We started off with the keiki and when…
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Dorothy Mau, Super Kupuna!
Medical science and our own observations tell us that engaging in physical and mental activities are the keys to aging well. This is a short story about a wonderful woman who is a testament to that concept. A lifelong Hawai‘i resident, Dorothy Mau, 97, of Kaimuki is a super kupuna who is known for her…
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Sing Along With Sandy & Gordon
All around the world, music surrounds us. In Hawai‘i, from small kid time, we gathered to play ‘ukulele and sing and listen to the songs of our multicultural community for entertainment and relaxation. Gordon and Sandy are two local musicians who enjoy sharing their passion for music. They are not professional musicians. “We are just…
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AARP Honors Outstanding Volunteers
AARP Founder Ethel Percy Andrus lived her life to serve others. In her work life, she served students and her community as a principal at Lincoln High School in California. She retired to take care of her mother and after her mother recovered, Ethel founded the National Retired Teachers Association at age 63 to advocate…