Waikiki Community Center - Workshops - SEPTEMBER 2013 - Waikiki

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Waikiki Community Center - Workshops - SEPTEMBER 2013
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Date: SEPTEMBER 2013
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Waikiki Community Center
In the auditorium
310 Paoakalani Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 2013

4 (Wed) Fall Salsa Sizzle - A Benefit for the Waikiki Community Center, 630pm - 930pm, $5 suggested donation, Auditorium;

6 (Fri) Excursion to Barbers Point at Kalaeloa, 730am - 130pm, $45 / $65 + $4.60 lunch. Registration & payment is due by August 19;

16 (Mon) Getting Your Affairs in Order, a presentation by attorney Cheryl Takabayashi - Protect your family by getting your paperwork in order and making your decisions known, 10am - 11am, free, Annex;

24 (Tue) The Art of Bookmaking - taught by retired art department instructor, materials included in fee - 10am - 12noon, Annex, $10 / $25. Sessions also on October 22 & November 19. Three (3) classes at $25 / $40;

25 (Wed) Royal Hawaiian Band Aloha Festivals Mini Concert, 130pm - 215pm, free, Auditorium;

27 (Fri) to 29 (Sun) 29th Annual Good Life Expo, 830am - 430pm, free, Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall - $6 event parking - visit WCC booth #732;

30 (Mon) Excursion to a Miniature Horse & Pygmy Goat Ranch in Kaneohe, 730am - 130pm, $45 / $65 + lunch cost at Cinnamons in Kailua. Registration & prepayment is due by September 16;

OCTOBER 2013

4 (Fri) Excursion to the Honolulu Police Department & its museum, 8am, $25 / $45 - lunch included. Registration & prepayment is due by September 23;

18 (Fri) Excursion to Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to view ancient Hawaiian artifacts, 8am - 130pm,

$25 / $45 - lunch included. Registration & prepayment is due by October 1,

CLASS SCHEDULE

All Class schedules subject to change or cancellations beyond our control.

No classes on major holidays. Please call to reconfirm class date/time.

Holidays Observed - Martin Luther King Holiday; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; King Kamehameha Day (June 11); 4th of July; Admission's Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day, November 11; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year's Eve, December 31.

Monday

8:30 am -9:30 am Yoga for the Ohana Basics, 202E, see private instructor for fees
9:00 am-10:30 am Hula with Nalani, $5 member / $10 non-member, Auditorium (also Hula Step by Step and Advanced Hula II on Wednesdays)
10:00 am-11:00 am Art, Art, Art! $3 member / $5 non-member, Lanai. Bring your own supplies watercolor, pencil, oils and create!
10:30 am to 12 noon Gentle Yoga with John Moffitt, 202E, $3 member / $5 non-member
11:00 am - 12noon Tai Chi with Steve, Auditorium, $4 member / $7 non-member
11:45 am-12:45 pm New Freedom (AA) meeting, 203A, see private instructor for fees
2:00 pm -3:00 pm Flow Yoga w/Yoko, 205E Also on Wednesdays and Fridays, see private instructor for fees
5:00 pm -7:00 pm Okinawan Karate - Children & Adults, Auditorium, see private instructor for fees.
6:00 pm -7:00 pm Japanese Karate. 205E (enter via Paoakalani Avenue, upstairs), see private instructor for fees
6:00 pm -7:30pm - Tae Kwon Do, 202E, see private instructor for fees
8:00 pm -9:00 pm - Waikiki Men's Stag (AA), Auditorium, see facilitator for fee schedule
8:00 pm -9:00 pm - Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A, see facilitator for fee schedule
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Tuesday

7:00 am-12noon Farmer's Market (also on Fridays), WCC Courtyard Lawn. Fresh produce and more!
8:30 am -3:30 pm WCC Social Worker, priority given to WCC members, free, Lounge (across from office door).
9:15 am -10:45 am Hula Aloha with Ali'i Manu, $5 / $10, 205E Also on Fridays and weekends.
9:00 am -10:30 am Line Dance, $3 member / $5 non-member, Auditorium
9:30 am -10:45 am / 11am - 12:15 pm ESL I & II, 6 week course, starts June 4, 2013, $60 member / $75 non-member. Call WCC office to register for Summer Session
11:30 am-12:30 pm Low Impact Aerobics, Auditorium, $3 member / $5 non-member. Also on Fridays! Bring towel, mat and bottled water.
11:30 am-1:00 pm Folk Art Painting, Bring own canvas, Lanai, $3 member / $5 non-member
1:00 pm - 2:45pm - Emergency Food Pantry, Lounge, Identification & proof of need is required
12:30 pm -1:30 pm Kaiser Step & Tradition (AA), 203A, see facilitator for fee schedule
1:00 pm -3:00 pm Tap with Jack, Auditorium $3 member / $5 non-member
7:00 pm -9:00 pm Neighborhood Board Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month, Auditorium
8:00 pm -9:00 pm Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A, see facilitator for fee schedule
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Wednesday

9:00 am -10:00 am Japanese Arts & Crafts, 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, $3 member / $5 non-member, Lanai
9:00 am - 10:000 am Pilates, $3 member / $5 non-member, 202E
9:30 am - 10:30 am Hula Step-by-Step w/Nalani, Auditorium, $5 member / $10 non-member (also on Monday and Wednesdays)
10:00 am - 12 noon Painting/Watercolor, Bring own supplies, $3 member/ $5 non-member, Lanai
10:30 am - 12 noon Gentle Yoga with John, $3 member / $5 non-member, 202E
12 noon - 1:00 pm Meditation, $3 member / $5 member, Annex
11 am -12:30 pm - Hula w/Nalani II (Advanced), $7 member / $15 non-member, Auditorium
11:45 am-1:00 pm Just for Today (AA), 203A, see facilitator for fee schedule
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Tai Chi with Steve, $4 member / $7 non-member, Auditorium
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Scrabble, $3 member / $5 non-member, Lanai
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Flow Yoga w/Yoko* 205E Also on Mondays and Fridays, see private instructor for fees
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Japanese Karate 205E, see private instructor for fees
6:00 pm -7:30 pm - Tae Kwon Do 202E, see private instructor for fees
6:30 pm -7:30 pm Salsa Dancing, $35 / $45 for 4-classes, Auditorium
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Wiki Wiki Japanese, 201E, see private instructor for fees
8:00 pm -9:00 pm Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A
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Thursday

8:00 am-5:00 pm Massage w/Fred $35 an hour for members / $45 hour for non-members or guests OR $25 member /$30 non-member for half an hour appointment. By appointment only, check bulletin board for details, 205E
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Okinawan Karate Classes for Children and Adults, Auditorium. See private instructor for fees
8:00 pm -9:00 pm Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A, see facilitator for fee schedule
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Friday

7:00 am-12 noon Farmer's Market, WCC Courtyard Lawn. Fresh produce and more. Check it out!
9:00 am -10:00 am Hulaerobics with Pam, Annex. See private instructor for fees
9:00 am -11:00 am - Hawaiian Ukulele, $4 member /$7 non-member per class, Auditorium
9:15 am -10:45 am Hula Aloha with Ali'i Manu, $5 member / $10 non-member, room 205E
10:00 am - New Member Orientation w/Lil Chace (1st Friday of each month), Welcome Desk in front of lounge, free
10:15 am -11:00 am Chat with the Executive Director, first Fridays, Lanai, free
11:30 am -12:30 p.m. Hawaiian Language & Culture with Palakiko (thru Oct. 4), $7 member /$10 non-member per class, Annex
11:30 am -12:30 pm Low Impact Aerobics, Auditorium, $3 member /$5 non-member per class. Bring a beach mat or towel and bottled water. Also on Tuesdays.
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ping Pong, Auditorium, $3 member /$5 non-member. Equipment provided
2-3 pm Flow Yoga w/Yoko, 205E Also on Mondays and Wednesdays. See private instructor for fees
7-8:30 pm Hula with Ali'i Manu #205E. See private instructor for fees
8-9pm Ohua Street Group (AA) 203A
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Saturday

6:30-9:00 am - Weight Watchers, 203A, See private instructor for fees
9:30-10:30 a.m. Tae Kwon Do 202E, See private instructor for fees
9:30am-12:30 pm Hula with Ali'i Manu, 205E, see instructor for fees, dates, hours & registration.
11am-noon Yoga for the Ohana & Couples, 202E, See private instructor for fees
8-9pm - Ohua Street Group (AA) 203A

Sunday

9-10 am Yoga for the Ohana (everyone welcome), 202E, See private instructor for fees
1-3 pm - Hula with Ali'i Manu, 205E,See private instructor for fees
8-9pm - Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A, See private instructor for fees

SEPTEMBER 2013
4 (Wed) Fall Salsa Sizzle - A Benefit for the Waikiki Community Center, 630pm - 930pm, $5 suggested donation, Auditorium;
6 (Fri) Excursion to Barbers Point at Kalaeloa, 730am - 130pm, $45 / $65 + $4.60 lunch. Registration & payment is due by August 19;
16 (Mon) Getting Your Affairs in Order, a presentation by attorney Cheryl Takabayashi - Protect your family by getting your paperwork in order and making your decisions known, 10am - 11am, free, Annex;
24 (Tue) The Art of Bookmaking - taught by retired art department instructor, materials included in fee - 10am - 12noon, Annex, $10 / $25. Sessions also on October 22 & November 19. Three (3) classes at $25 / $40;
25 (Wed) Royal Hawaiian Band Aloha Festivals Mini Concert, 130pm - 215pm, free, Auditorium;
27 (Fri) to 29 (Sun) 29th Annual Good Life Expo, 830am - 430pm, free, Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall - $6 event parking - visit WCC booth #732;
30 (Mon) Excursion to a Miniature Horse & Pygmy Goat Ranch in Kaneohe, 730am - 130pm, $45 / $65 + lunch cost at Cinnamons in Kailua. Registration & prepayment is due by September 16;

OCTOBER 2013
4 (Fri) Excursion to the Honolulu Police Department & its museum, 8am, $25 / $45 - lunch included. Registration & prepayment is due by September 23;
18 (Fri) Excursion to Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to view ancient Hawaiian artifacts, 8am - 130pm,
$25 / $45 - lunch included. Registration & prepayment is due by October 1,

Abour Waikiki Community Center

SENIOR PROGRAMS
WCC PRESCHOOL
COMMUNITY SERVICES & RESOURCES<
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

About Waikiki Community Center

Founded in 1978, Waikiki Community Center is located in the heart of Waikiki at 310 Paoakalani Avenue. (Mountain side of Kuhio Avenue, just before Ala Wai Blvd.) and services the needs of the community through quality programs and services.

Waikiki Community Center provides multigenerational programs and social services for families, senior adults and children who live, work and visit Waikiki. Join our fun daily activities, classes and chance to meet others! Over 45 classes held each week - learn to dance (Ballroom, hula, tap, line, hula, Salsa); play an instrument (ukulele, piano); keep fit (Yoga, tai chi, aerobics, kickboxing, Zumba! Walking tours); learn more about health and medical benefits and so much more! A great opportunity to meet new people and remain active.

Through our commitment, experience, and expertise Waikiki Community Center has established a community and business relationship with our members that will last a lifetime! Over 15,000 people utilize the Center each year.

Waikiki Community Center, a 501.c.3 non profit agency is led by an all-volunteer Board of Directors located in the heart of Waikiki.

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SENIOR PROGRAMS

Approximately 25% of Waikiki's residents are over the age of 62, many of whom live alone or without family nearby. WCC provides a wide variety of educational and social activities to help maintain their physical, cognitive and emotional health and independent lifestyles to avoid premature aging, isolation and institutionalization. On any day of the week, you'll find older adults (and young adults, too) participating in dance classes (ballroom, line, tap), wellness classes, yoga, hula, English As A Second Language, foreign language classes, music, bridge, arts and crafts and outings to places old and new. We welcome you to Waikiki Community Center, stop by and visit us!

For seniors and their caregivers, finding the right services to assist with challenges, identifying the right support systems, and contacting and explaining one's situation can be very overwhelming! Sometimes seeking help is like speaking a foreign language. Let us help! Waikiki Community Center is so fortunate to have Judy Taketa, MSW, LSW working with the Malama Seniors in Waikiki Program. Ms. Judy Taketa is on-site and available for appointments on Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call (808) 923-1802 to schedule an appointment for this valuable, free service.

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WCC PRESCHOOL

The Waikiki Community Center is a private, nonprofit agency that provides an early childhood education program during the weekday. Our Early Education Center provides families with quality education and care in a safe and nurturing environment by promoting individual growth and development. meeting the needs of today's working parents, especially those who live or work in Waikiki's 24/7 travel industry. We promote individual growth and development and provide a variety of developmentally appropriate skills that nurture social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.

I AM! I CAN! Is our educational philosophy. Our goal is to prepare young children for lifelong learning by developing fundamental skills to think creatively, to use all their senses, to build self confidence, and grow physically, emotionally, cognitively and socially. These fundamental skills provide young children with the foundation to become successful learners in kindergarten.

100% of our children regularly achieve a majority of early childhood developmental milestones that fostered their growth, development and school readiness.

WCC's Early Education Center is licensed by the State of Hawaii and enrolls up to 84 children at one time. A TUITION ASSISTANCE program is available to qualifying families with limited income at the beginning of each school year. Please contact our Preschool Director at 923-1802 for an application and more information.

This program operates year-round, closing only two (2) weeks a year for facilities maintenance and major holidays. We're closed for 12 holidays as well as 3 teacher professional development days.

Child-Staff Ratio

Waikiki Community Center's Early Education Center follows the child-staff ratio as required by State of Hawaii group child care center licensing standards:

18 months -- 23 months One teacher: 6 children
2 Year Olds (24 mo -- 35 mo) One teacher: 8 children
3, 4 & 5 year Olds (36 mo -- 72mo) One teacher: 12 children

Weekday Program

The Weekday Program offers education for children: 18 months - preschoolers.

Hours: Monday thru Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Extended day: Monday thru Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (limited to 8 students).

Scholarship and Tuition Assistance are available, please check with the Early Education Director for an application and questions.

Enrollment Requirements

The following requirements are needed before your child can start school.

Application Form with applicable registration fees.
Medical and Emergency Form, Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Form, Photo and/or Story Release form and Regular Outing Permission Form.
Form 14 (Student's Health Record), Physical, and TB clearance - must be completed in Hawaii.

Form 908 (Supplement Health Form for Form 14)

TB must be done in Hawaii. (Please allow at least one month (30 days) to actual enrollment to schedule and conduct a physical and TB test in Hawaii).
USDA Income Eligibility Statement and Meal Benefit form.

Out of State Visitors
Advance reservations are required (one month in advance) and must meet all enrollment requirements listed above. Form 14 and Form 908 may be obtained from any Health Care provider, doctor's office or medical clinic. The physical and TB (tuberculosis) clearance must be completed in the State of Hawaii.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES & RESOURCES

Each Tuesday, a social worker is at Waikiki Community Center to help you find and secure appropriate services for senior citizens. The social worker is available on Tuesdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Lounge, located across from our administrative office.

Emergency Food Pantry Amidst the luxury and wealth of Waikiki, you'll find many older residents, young families, and homeless individuals struggling to make ends meet on a daily basis. Many are in need of food to sustain themselves. WCC provides nonperishable food to over 800 individuals and families each year through its Emergency Food Pantry. The pantry is stocked through the generosity of neighborhood community groups, schools and businesses. Referrals are made to community resources if additional services are need. The Food Pantry is open Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Photo ID needed, limited to 6 visits a year.

Thrifty Treasures Thrift Shop to benefit Waikiki Community Center. Low cost clothing, furniture, and personal goods are provided to residents on fixed incomes through WCC's Thrift Shop. Local businesses, hotels, and residents donate their "gently used" items for recycling through our shop. Check out the "specials" offered each month. Thrift Shop Hours are 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Closed Thursdays and major holidays, credit cards accepted.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteerism is at the heart of Waikiki Community Center's operations. Volunteers lead and organize 95% of WCC's wellness, education, recreation and social activities offered. People of diverse backgrounds and all ages, from teens to seniors, volunteer at WCC. High school and college students, Rotary Clubs and other civic groups, Waikiki residents, and many others contribute their valuable time and talents to WCC's programs, events and community activities.

WCC's participants also give back to the community as volunteers. They entertain at nursing home and community events. They work in WCC's preschool, read aloud to children and participate in special community events. They engage in neighborhood activities, such as neighborhood boards and crime watch units, to ensure the Waikiki's residents have a voice in government and that it is a liveable community. They create loving baby items and donate to mothers-to-be. They've stitched blankets for our war veterans. Our volunteers also assist with Sheraton Waikiki Wedding events and Royal Hawaiian Historical Tours. Seventy-five (75) WCC participants contribute over 1,000 hours each year in the community. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and ways to give back contact Jill at (808) 923-1802, ext 108.

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MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Join to Waikiki Community Center! We invite you to join Waikiki's friendliest community center! Participate in the wide variety of classes and workshops held each day. Waikiki Community Center provides important opportunities for both young and older adults to learn new skills, maintain their physical and mental well-being, and to make social connections with others who live, work, play and visit Waikiki.

Membership is open to all.

Waikiki Community Center offers more than 45 classes each week including:

Music and Dance: Line Dance, Tap Dance, Piano, Hula, HulAerobics, Noho (Sit Down) Hula, Ballroom Dance, Jam Sessions, Ukulele, Salsa, Zumba, Big Band and more!
Health and Wellness: Tai Chi, Yoga (5 different styles!), Low Impact Aerobics, Zumba, Pilates, Salsa, Kick Boxing, Karate, Health Fairs and Screenings, cooking demonstrations and speakers. On-site Social Worker and case management services (every Tuesday), massage and chiropractor services.
Educational and Social Activities: Bridge, Scrabble, Mah Jong, Big Band Dance, McBingo, Neighbor Island trips and cruises, Local fun trips and excursions, Educational speakers, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Culture and Arts: Hawaiian Culture and Language, Hawaiian and Japanese Crafts, Hula, Tahitian, HulAerobics, Ribbon Lei Making, French, Spanish, Painting, Lei Making, Watercolor Art, and Painting.

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