Waikiki Community Center - Workshops - AUGUST 2017 - Waikiki

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Waikiki Community Center - Workshops - AUGUST 2017
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Date: AUGUST 2017
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Waikiki Community Center
In the auditorium
310 Paoakalani Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES, EXCURSIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS

Waikiki Community Center is in operation Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

August 8 -- The Bug Doctor, 9am -- 1030am, Free, Auditorium;
August 10 -- Aloha Tofu Factory Tour, 745a -- 1215pm, $30 / $40;
August 21 -- Saint Louis School Tour, 730am -- 1pm, $15 / $20;
August 29 -- Lydia Aholo Dominis (a special WCC Hawaii history presentation), 9am -- 1030am, Free, Auditorium;
September 5 -- First Aid/CPR Overview, 9am -- 1015am, Free, Auditorium;
September 12 -- Home Fire Safety Tips, 930am -- 1015am, Free, Auditorium;
September 13 -- Liljestrand House Tour, 745am -- 1230pm, $43 / $53;
September 13 -- Royal Hawaiian Band Mini Concert, Celebrating Aloha Festivals, Free, Auditorium;
September 19 -- "Old Agge is No Place for Sissies", 9am -- 1030am, Free, Auditorium;
September 20 -- Getting Your Affairs in Order, 1pm -- 2pm, Free, Auditorium;
September 26 -- Alu Like, 8am -- 1pm, $20 / $25;
October 10 -- Waimanalo Pumpkin Tour, 730am -- 130pm, $45 / $65;
October 17 -- Native Hawaiian Plants, 9am -- 1030am, Free, Auditorium;

SPOTLIGHT CLASSES

New Aerobics Lite (for cardio & strength improvement) Mondays from 1pm -- 2pm; $4 / $6 in Auditorium. Free introductory classes will be offered July 3 and July 10. Please register for introductory classes at the WCC office.

ONGOING SERVICES

SENIOR ASSISTANCE -- Ongoing FREE service provided by our Senior Assistance Coordinators. Monday -- Friday, by appointment;
RE-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE -- Ongoing FREE service for to help get you back to work (ages 50+) Monday -- Friday, by appointment.

UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Until Further Notice -- NO Hula Step-by-Step with Nalani (Wednesdays at 9:30 am -- 10:30 am).

Until Further Notice -- NO Drawing Art Class (Mondays at 1:00 pm -- 2:30pm)

ON HIATUS: Pilates and STEADI classes August 21, 25 and 28

Hula Aloha Updates: No Tuesday classes (effective August 1); (effective August 1) Friday classes new time -- NOW 10:30am -- 11:45am, formerly 9:30am -- 11am

WCC will be closed in observance of the following holidays and event:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 (Statehood Day)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 (Labor Day)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 ("Waikiki Lights" benefit gala event)

CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday

9am -- 10am Pilates, $4 member / $6 non-member, 202E [no class August 21 & 28]
9am-10:30am Hula with Nalani (intermediate), $6 member / $11 non-member, Auditorium (also Hula with Nalani II on Wednesday)
10am-12noon Painting with Olive, $3 member / $5 non-member, Lanai. Bring your own supplies watercolor, pencil, oils, acrylics and create! (also on Wednesday)
11am -- 12noon STEADI, $2 member / $4 non-member, Auditorium [no class August 21 & 28]
11am -- 12noon Tai Chi with Steve, $4 member / $7 non-member, 205E (also Wednesday & Saturday)
1230pm -- 130pm New Freedom (AA) meeting, 203A, see facilitator for fees
1230pm -- 130pm New Aerobics Lite, $4 member / $6 non-member, Auditorium
5pm -7pm Okinawan Karate -- Children & Adults, Auditorium, see private instructor for information & class fee
6pm -7pm Japanese Karate, 205E, see private instructor for information & class fee
8pm -9pm Waikiki Men's Stag (AA), Auditorium, see facilitator for fee schedule
8pm -9pm Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A, see facilitator for fee schedule

Tuesday

11am-12noon Beginning Tahitian Dance, $5 member / $10 non-member, Auditorium (also on Friday)
1pm -- 2:45pm Emergency Food Pantry, Government-issued photo ID & proof of need is required
1:15pm -- 2:30pm Tap Dance Class, (intermediate level) $3 member / $5 non-member, Auditorium
2pm -- 330pm Writers Club (2nd Tuesday of each month), $3 member / $5 non-member, 203A
7pm -- 9pm Neighborhood Board Meeting, 2nd Tuesday of each month, Auditorium
8pm -- 9pm Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A, see facilitator for fee schedule

Wednesday

9:30am -- 10:3oam Waikiki Yoga, 205E, see instructor for fees
10am -- 12noon Painting with Olive, Bring own supplies, $3 member/ $5 non-member, Lanai, also on Monday
10:30am -- 12noon Gentle Yoga, $3 member / $5 non-member, 202E
11am -- 12noon Tai Chi with Steve, $4 member / $7 non-member, 205E (also on Monday & Saturday)
11am -12:30 pm -- Hula w/Nalani II (advanced), $8 member / $16 non-member, Auditorium
12noon -- 4pm Scrabble, $3 member / $5 non-member, Lanai
6pm -- 7:30pm Japanese Karate 205E, see private instructor for information & class fee
7pm -- 8pm ZUMBA Fitness, $4 member / $6 non-member, Auditorium
8pm -9pm Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A see facilitator for fee schedule

Thursday

8:30am -- 3pm Massage Call 949-1182 for appointment & pricing
9:30am -- 10:30am ZUMBA Gold $4 member / $6 non-member, Auditorium (also on Saturday)
10:30am -- 11:45am Vinyasa Yoga $4 member / $7 non-member, 202E
11am -- 12noon Boomer Boot Camp $5 member / $8 non-member, Auditorium
5pm -- 7pm Okinawan Karate Classes for Children and Adults, Auditorium. See private instructor for information & class fee
8pm -- 9pm Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A, See facilitator for fee schedule

Friday

9am -10am Pilates, 202E, $4 member/$6 non-member [no class August 25]
8:30am -10:30am Hawaiian Ukulele (intermediate -- advanced ukulele players), $4 member / $7 non-member, Auditorium
9:30am -- 11am Hula Aloha with Ali`i Manu, $5 member/ $10 non-member, 205E [no class thru July 28]
[effective August 1] 10:30am -- 11:45am Hula Aloha with Ali'i Manu, $5 member / $10 non-member, 205E
11am -- 12pm Beginning Tahitian Dance, $5 member / $10 non-member, Auditorium (also on Tuesday)
12:15pm -- 1:15pm Intermediate Tahitian Dance, $7 member / $12 non-member (or $5/$10 if taken with Beginning Tahitian on the same day), Auditorium
11am -- 12:30pm Crochet & Knit, $3 member/ $5 non-member, Lanai
1:45pm -- 4pm Ping Pong, $3 member /$5 non-member, Auditorium, paddles available
2pm -- 3pm Waikiki Yoga, 205E. See instructor for information & class fee
6pm -- 7:30pm Japanese Karate, 202E, see instructor for information & class fee
7pm -- 8:30pm Hula with Ali'i Manu, 205E. See instructor for information & class fee
8pm -- 9pm Ohua Street Group (AA) 203A, See facilitator for fee schedule

Saturday

7:30am -- 8:30am Weight Watchers, 203A, See facilitator for fee
9am -- 10am Tai Chi -- Ultimate Beginners, $4 member / $7 non-member, Auditorium (also Monday & Wednesday)
9:30am -12:30pm Hula with Ali'i Manu, 205E, see instructor for fee
10am -- 11am Complete Tai Chi, $4 member / $7 non-member, Auditorium (also Monday & Wednesday)
11:30am -- 12:30pm ZUMBA Gold, $4 member / $6 non-member, Auditorium (also on Thursday)
8pm -- 9pm -- Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A, See facilitator for fee schedule

Sunday

10:45am -- 11:45am Kyokushin Karate -- ages 5 years to adult, 202E, See private instructor for information & class fee
1pm -3pm -- Hula with Ali'i Manu, 205E, See instructor for information & class fee
8pm -- 9pm -- Ohua Street Group (AA), 203A, See facilitator for fee schedule

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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