LMPSC - March 2026

March 2026| No. 122 LANAKILA KŪPUNA NEWS

Inside This Issue:

Get Ready for Spring Registration Message from Program Director Photo Gallery Cultural Club Updates Mahalo to Our Donors Schedule of Classes Upcoming Special Events

A program of Catholic Charities Hawai’i funded in part by the State of Hawaii via contract with the State Executive Office on Aging (EOA) and the C&C of Honolulu, Elderly Affairs Division, and a Persons In Need grant from the May Templeton Hopper Fund of the Hawai`i Community Foundation..

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A MESSAGE FROM SUSIE Dear Lanakila Members, Friends and Family: This past month has been amazing. Many weather and facility challenges impacted the senior center, yet the dedication of the center’s staff, volunteers and members shined through. Thank you to everyone who helped daily to take care of the senior center and grounds cleaning the restrooms, classrooms, lanai, stage, and kitchens; debris, water, and mud from the storms; setting up and cleaning up for many club and class activities; and creating together special events that helped build beautiful memories for so many.

A big mahalo to AARP’s Wish for a Lifetime Foundation who provided 500 beautiful roses for our seniors at our Valentine’s Day lunch. LMPSC’s Garden Group helped prepare the roses to pass out and the Special Events Group helped plate the noodles from Golden City Chop Suey, the barbecue chicken from Peppa’s, and tossed salad from Costco for all to enjoy! We are grateful to them. Our deepest mahalo to our Center members who donated all the delicious desserts, Manny Espeleta who serenaded the members as they entered the Center, the Enka Class and Victor’s Kapakahi Group for their stellar performances, and LMPSC staff and volunteers for their love and care of the senior center members and the broader community on that day and throughout the years.

Over 180 members attended the Lunar New Year celebration on February 17, 2026. Mahalo to the Calvary Assembly of God Church for the use of their parking lot, Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery for preparing the dim sum box lunch and Chinese Year’s Day gau, sesame peanut candy, and tong goh as well as New Mui Kwai Restaurant for preparing the jai. A big mahalo to the Chinese Cultural Club, Korean Cultural Club, and Chinese Traditional Dance class for their beautiful performances, and LMPSC staff and volunteers for their tremendous kokua.

The first Show and Sell for 2026 was held on Friday, February 20, 2026. Thanks to so many senior center members and friends from the community who generously donated items for the white elephant sale and the tremendous volunteer effort of Amy Bratt, Marilyn Isekawa, Ted Isekawa, Donna Koki, Walter Miyashiro, Litheia Nakamoto, Ray Nakamoto, Ron Oshiro, Atsuko Sakumoto, and Jean Sugihara, who prepared, set up and cleaned up the Dance Room filled with great bargains and hidden treasures. Thank you to the Hawaiian Cultural Club, Korean Cultural Club, Portuguese Cultural Club, Janet’s Crafts, Sewing by Nakasone, and Needle and Thread classes for the tremendous work they did to make delicious homemade food for the public and lovely and useful items for sale. All proceeds will support Lanakila Senior Center’s activities.

Wishing you good health, happiness, and prosperity in the Year of the Horse.

Me ke aloha pumehana, Susie Chun Oakland Program Director

Welcome New Members!

Faith Furukawa Carmela Kane Daisy Lam George Oshiro Claudio “Joe” Pacyao James Quinn 2

Annabelle Simon Dennis St. Onge Clifton Takenaka Cherlene Wong Julia Yun

Newsletter | March 2026

Photo Gallery

20 Social Work students from Japan spend a day with LMPSC seniors as part of Univers Foundation and UH at Manoa learning partnership for the past 18 years.

Thank you so much to Sharlene Tasato for volunteering at Lanakila! We truly appreciate your hard work!

Photo provided by Sharlene: L to R - Diane Kawakami, Susie Chun Oakland, Sharlene Tasato, Iris Hiramoto, and Riva Torno.

Cribbage Class poses for a picture during class time.

LMPSC Lunar New Year Celebration held on February 17, 2026. Mahalo to the Japanese Calligraphy Class for creating the inspirational messages and tsuru (crane) to welcome the new year and the beautiful display Michelle Lee put together using these messages for this special occasion. Photos taken by Floyd Tasaka.

LMPSC Valentine’s Day Program held on February 13, 2026. Mahalo to AARP for donating the beautiful roses for all our members! Photos taken by Arlene Gray.

Lanakila’s Garden Group Members Leslie Masuno, Joyce Nakamura, and Sylvia A. Ching prepare roses for Valentine’s Day lunch! Thank you!

Memorable moments at the Mayor’s Valentine’s Day Dance. Photos taken

by Sharon Nakai.

Lovely seniors Paulette Helton, Beth Miguel, Arlene Gray, Becky Huebsch, Sharon Nakai and Janet Miyashiro on their way to the NBC!!

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Cultural Club Reports OKINAWA NENCHOSHA CLUB UPDATE

By Gloria Reynon

HAITAI GUSUYOO (Hello Everyone) January 29: The Okinawan High School Students delivered a lively performance of traditional & contemporary Okinawan songs, captivating the audience in their colorful costumes. One dance featured the hanagasa, a flower-shaped headpiece, dyed red with locally grown safflower. They played the traditional koto, sanshin & taiko drum, showcasing the heart & spirit of Okinawan music. Sponsored by KBC Gakuen, the exchange program brought an outstanding cultural presentation from Okinawa to Hawaiʻi. The students expressed their love & appreciation for the ONC members by gifting them with a handmade nuchibana, a mini flower lei.

February 5: Tamagusuku Ryu Senjukai Hawai’i Frances Nakachi Ryubu Dojo students presented an elegant display of classical Okinawan dance. This Okinawan Dance Academy founded 28 years ago by Frances Nakachi, is rooted in “Heartfelt Artistry,” dedicated to preserving Okinawan culture through dance. Her students performed their dances with precision & grace. Dances included Kajiyadefu - happiness like a budding flower, Hamachidori - loneliness of travel, Bashin Tui - like an eagle’s strength, hope & good fortune, Shuno Bujo - story of villagers avoiding paying the tax collector, Aki No Odori - autumn’s beauty, Tinsaagu Nu Hana - honoring our parents & Hatoma Bushi - enduring hardship on Hatoma Island with li guest Edward Kuba shared how he and Phil Uyehara worked together to raise over $10 million to build the Okinawan Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi. ONC members were also gifted copies of Born Again Uchinanchu, generously provided by several donors, & autographed by author Karleen Chinen.

February 12: Juke Box Singers delivered a fun, high-spirited performance featuring a mix of 1950s pop, country, heartfelt classics like“ Chances Are”’& “Let It Be Me” & beloved Okinawan & Japanese songs. They opened with a sing-along to “The Mickey Mouse Club March,” honoring leader Doug, a former Mouseketeer born in 1955—the same year Disneyland opened.

The talented singers had ONC members on their feet, marching to “When the Saints Go Marching In”, dancing to“ YMCA” & singing along to “Bashōfu.” Calls of“ Hana Hou!” filled the room, and the group happily returned with“ Tie a Yellow Ribbon.”

February 19: ONC Okinawa Lunar New Year Celebration kicked off with a warm welcome dance, Mensore, performed by Jane Higa, Phil Uyehara, Diane Kawakami, Janet Ito, Lynne Howells & Yoshiko Kumura to greet visiting sociology students from Japan.

Students also exercised with Jane Higa & Phil Uyehara & performed “God Bless America” with Mona Bernardo. Diana Kawaguchi captivated the audience dancing Bashin Tui, about the Golden Eagle. Nobuko Oshiro, Takako Goya, Chieko Tokuda, Sharon Shiraki, Naomi Badamo & Yasuko Miyazawa followed with Hana, a dance symbolizing youth & beauty. They used flower garlands & yuchidaki, bamboo castanets. Yaeko Miyahira joined them to performed Mangani Sucha, a humorous story about girls being considered to become maids to officials. Yoshiko Kumura joined the group to dance Asadoya Yunta,dedicated to the love & joy of Okinawan dance, choreographed by the late Sensei Mitsuko Toguchi Nakasone. Hope Hironaga touched the audience’s hearts by gracefully dancing to Basho Fu, a beloved song expressing longing for the homeland. Diane Kawakami danced to Harinu Paradise Ukumajma. Emcee Dorene Toma sang the heartwarming song, Hana, full of emotion. Jane Higa, Diane Kawakami, Flora Nakasone, Janet Ito, Jean Sugihara & Phil Uyehara performed to the popular song Nada Sou Sou (endless tears), remembering a loved one. The celebration concluded with ONC members dancing to Kachashi, with joy & togetherness.

The day ended with members taking home delicious bentos from Ige’s which included an andagi!

Umaribi-kariyushi yaibiin (Happy Birthday) to: Sally Arakaki, Sadao Imamori, Diana Kawaguchi, Erika Lees, Yasuko Miyazawa, Gloria Reynon, Suzanne Stigar, Aiko Sugai, Jean Sugiyama, Jane Tada, Diane Takushi, Carol Toyama & Shinei Uehara.

Always “Chibariyo!” The Okinawan saying to keep going & never give up. Geev’um‼️

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Cultural Club Updates JAPANESE CULTURAL CLUB UPDATE

By Clarice Kumura

SPRING IS HERE Ahhh……spring season is here and it is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Nature awakens with flowers blooming and trees sprouting fresh, green leaves. Weather is comforting. People enjoy outdoor activities, children play outside and farmers prepare for a new harvest. The days are longer, and the air is filled with the sweet songs of birds.

Spring also reminds us to start thinking about spring cleaning. The tradition of thoroughly cleaning the house marks the change of seasons, as open windows and fresh air set the perfect stage for a clean house. So, let's grab our cleaning supplies! Whether you’re enjoying the beauty of spring or smelling the orange scent of citrus cleaner, let’s embrace Spring with joy.

MARCH EVENTS – 2 - Hinamatsuri – Project Dana Dancers 9 - Honolulu Fire Dept. – Kupuna Fire and Fall Prevention 16 – Birthday Celebration/Music Lover’s Group 23 – Brian Suzuki - Japanese Traditions in Hawaii 30 – Dr. Kevin Kawamoto – Importance of Participating in Research FEBRUARY RE-CAP – On the 2nd, Denise Werle led us in stretching and toning exercises. Though we were huffing and puffing, the exercises were refreshing and invigorating.

On the 9th, we were entertained by the melodious singers from Aiko’s Karaoke group. We heard songs such as Bashofu, Onna No Minato, Itsudemo Yume O, Hana Wa Saku and many more.

TANJOUBE OMEDETOU GOZAIMASU to: Chow Fook Choy (90+); Pat Ching; Yoi Endo, Erika Lees, Blossom Mau, Akiyo Morimoto, Gloria Reynon, Aiko Sugai, Jean Sugiyama and Jane Tada. May you all have many, many more Birthday celebrations.

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Cultural Club Updates FILIPINO CULTURAL CLUB UPDATE

By Beth Miguel Again, our heartfelt thanks to the Lord, our creator and to welcome everyone to FCCH. Hoping the coming months will bring us luck, health and peace.

We go on to our past activity: On 2/2/26, we attended the 55th Annual Senior Citizen’s Valentine Dance at Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. We had our guest representatives for LMPSC: FCCH- Mila Julian + Ana Rarangol JCC- Sharon Nakai + Janet Miyashiro CCC- Tang Fung Chan + Edward Lee AACC- Arlene Gray + Beth Miguel KCC- Suji Yokota + Mary Ann Kim We also had the promenade club representatives from District 1,2,3, 4 and 5. There were celebrities and dignitaries who attended the party. It was an awesome experience for me to walk/march with Arlene Gray having a rose and banner, waving and smiling before the spectators. What an experience for real. There was non stop dancing , refreshments were served.

Everybody was having a good time. The emcee was Mr. Rodney Villanueva and had the Royal Hawaiian Band. Party ended at 12 noon.

On 2/11/26 we had a committee meeting at the Library Room headed by Mr. Richard Tada. It was attended by the following clubs: AAACC- Arlene Gray, FCC- Beth Miguel (proxy for Wilma Ibay), HCC- Roland Manuel, JCC-Mary Sueda, KCC- Suzie Hasegawa, ONC- Lynne Howells (proxy for Phil Uyehara), PCC- Puna Frank, CCC- no rep; to talk about issues concerning parking at the center, who can sell goods during Show & Sell, etc. Manapua and hot tea were served. We will have next meeting on 3/11/26.

On 2/14/26 FCCH Valentine’s Day Party at Lanakila honoring our 2 reps Mila Julia and Ana Rarangol. They were honored with flowers, lei, trophy, crown, and sash. Lunch was served honoring the January and February birthday celebrants. We had a program depicting Filipino culture like Filipino dances and songs. Everybody had a good time enjoying the food that was served.

On 2/22/26, we will attend the funeral of an avid member, Mrs. Vicente. Rest in peace on behalf of our President Wilma Ibay and Club Advisor Rudy Ibay thank you and GB everybody!

Lastly, we welcome new member Ms. Lucy Farinas.

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HAWAIIAN CULTURAL CLUB UPDATE

By Roland Manuel ALOHA!!! March named after the Roman God of war. Mars was originally the first month of the Roman calendar. March is known for unpredictable wealth. The Irish celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, March 15th is famously known as the Ides of March, marking the assassination of Julius Caesar in 4A B.C. March babies have 2 birthstones Aquamarine and Bloodstone. Birth flower is the daffodil. Cherry blossoms are also closely associated with March for their seasonal symbolism.

March 17 St. St. Patrick's Day La Sa Paleika March 15 Ides of March Ka la umiku I malina a Malika I was very blessed on February 6- Seniors Valentines Ball. I walked with the first princess of the Narcissus- Rowan Downs and fortunate to have a group picture with the winners from the Narcissus Pageant.

We will be celebrating our 1st quarter birthdays Sharon Tulba, Madeline Lum, and Roland Manuel at Ruby Tuesday Moanalua on March 3rd for lunch.

Aloha Kakahiaka- Good morning to all!

CHINESE CULTURAL CLUB UPDATE

By Dorothy Mau March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” is a proverb describing our bad windy weather and will end up with good weather.

We celebrated Valentines Day and Lunar New Year with Lanakila Center. Xie xie for the roses, ono food , and good entertainment.

Edward Lee and Tan Fung Chan represented the Chinese club at the NBC Valentines Dance. What fun and gratefulness it was to see friends at Lanakila!

Xie xie for all your kind words, love and prayers for my healing!

The Mau Ohana Beverly and Blossom Mau did a fantastic CNY table display. Thank you Susie Chun Oakland for the nice red tablecloth and Sue Fujitani for some Chinese artifacts! They really enhanced the table decorations!

Thank you Beverly Mau for all your photos.

A big Xie Xie to all!

Ann Akasaki Sally Arakaki Bridget Arrastia Lynda Asato Lorraine “Lorry” Aschenbrenner Marilyn Au Diane Awakuni Joanne Awaya Felipe Baliba Luzviminda Birks Yunja “Ester” Byun Lolita Cagdan Wendy Calizar Remedios “Remy” Canon Cynthia Carreira Kwang Ja Chang Adele Ching Mayette “May” Ching Janet Choung Canossa Choy Chow Fook Choy Jacqueline “Jackie” Chun Karen Chun Umeko Cook Florentina Cuevas Roland Dacoscos Jeannie Vee Davidson Ruth de Mesa Peter D’Errico Tracylee “Tracy” Dudoit Yoi Endo Dolores “Dee” Enomoto Clarice Evans Lynn Fujishige Henry Fujita Joyce Fukuda Cordelia Fukuhara Shizuko Fukumitsu Gayle Fukunaga Heidi Gagnon Diego Gallardo Lily Gao Anna Giunta-Togo Rita Goto Jesse Guevara Ruth Haitsuka Wynn Hamano Eric Harada Edward “Eddie” Hasegawa Sharon Hayashi Yong Ae “Linda” Hieda Edith Higa Grant Higa JoAnn Higuchi Wayne Hikida Brenda Ho

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Leila Hoe Pamela Ho-Wong Yuezhen Huang Roy Imai Sadao Imamori Yoko Inatsuka Faith Inoshita Valerie Ito Robert Jewell Chong Cha Jones Alferda “Mila” Julian Cathy Kaneshiro Shirley Kaneshiro Yon Hwa “Esther” Kang Helen Katahira Hiroshi Kato Marianette Kauahikaua Michael Kauhane Diana Kawaguchi Chun Eui Kim Paullete Kim Yong Ae Kim Dorene Koyanagi Elisa Kuwada Lincoln Laysa Iyseas Lea Ann Chong Lee Yeu Tsu Lee Erika Lees Edmund Leong Roberta Wong Leung Anna Li Rose Li Wan Yi Liang Pearl Lopez Hong Mei Ma Raymond Mabuni Kachorn Manalo Roland Manuel Lane Matsumoto Robert Matsumoto Blossom Mau Randall “Randy” Mau Kazuko Meyer Stanford Miike Doreen Miyamoto Rose Miyashiro Yasuko Miyazawa Akiyo Morimoto Lorna Murai Paul Nagamine Litheia Nakamoto Susan Nakamoto Calvin Nakata Virgilia “Lily” Narusawa James Neff

AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CLUB UPDATE

By Arlene Gray Sharing pictures of the African-American Cultural club: Picture at the Major's 55 years Senior Valentine’s Day Dance Beth, Paulette and Arlene

Picture at Lanakila Senior Center Valentine’s Day Lunch.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (continued)

Kathleen “Kathy” Kiyoko Kum Hui “Kay” Nekomoto Shimoyama Troedson Earl Ng William Short Jr. Gordon Gen Yee Ng Kyoko Smith Tsukamoto Mei Lian Nie Faith Sodetani Taka Uehara Fumiko Nishida Lucile Soong Roberta Umeno Patrick Oka Lucy Soong Daryl-Jean Wong James Okahara Suzanne Stigar Elaine Wong Jane Onishi Aiko Sugai Karen Wong Ayako Oshima Jean “Jeannie” Leighton Wong Ann Oshiro Sugiyama Xing Zhen Xu Kwang Suk Pak Nancy Sullivan- Charlene Yamada Ethel Pakele Soto Charlotte Ann Park Bong Ki Sung Yamamoto Steven Park Jane Tada Sandra “Sandy” Evelyn “Eva” Karen Takamine Yamane Puahi-Medeiros Priscilla Takimoto Judy Yano Filomena “Fely” Diane Takushi Kate Yashima Raposas George Tamashiro Alan Yee Gloria Reynon Victor Tangonan Ellen Yi Carol Richardson David Teruya Diane Yoshida Patricia “Patti” Karen Teruya Calvin Young Sakamoto Muitruong Thi Jean Shibuya Carol Toyama Linda Shimamoto Tan Kim Tran

Mahalo Thank you so much for your generosity!

PIKAKE ($1000+) Honolulu Orchid Society

Desiree Pangelina, Jan IN-KIND Sakumoto, DONATION Kiyosaki, Susan Arakaki, Pauline Ko, Sin Cha Atsuko Bratt, Amy Kobayashi, Sasaki, Theresa OHI‘A A LEHUA ($500) Brown, Rosa Candace Sherrod, Byun, Yunja Kondo, Violet Cassandra KAHILI Chan, Arceli Kotani, Betty Shibata-Ishihara, GINGER ($250+) Chun, Dawn & Landers, Weiling Sandra Toma, James & Dorene Donald Lim, Joanne Tanaka, Lillian Consillio, Sumie Lum, Liz Tokunaga, Violet HIBISCUS ($100+) Endo, Yoi Makashima, Underwood, Okinawa Nenchosha Club Furumori, Sandy Donna Stephanie Gerwitz, Laura Miyashiro, Giselle Uyehara, Stacy Morioka, Greta Yamaguchi, Ethel BIRD OF PARADISE ($50+) Haus, Doris Gushiken, Sueko Higuchi, Jo Ann Mulford, Ronnie Yamamoto, Inouye, Hester Hong, Mae Nagasawa, Alicia Sharon Kono, Ruriko Howells, Lynne Nishimura, Sheila Zhang, Lauren Matsuno, Leslie Hun, Roy Orinion, Cora Oakland Togashi, Rose Ishimoto, Mabel Oshiro, Cynthia Kato, Hiroshi Oshiro, Nobuko Kawakami, Pang, Carol ANTHURIUM ($49 & under) NARFE Weidmann, Lily

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Jeanette Akamine Read her story of Resilience, Service, and a “Plus Attitude” here: Jeanette Akamine's Story

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March 2026 Class & Club Schedule *Most classes and clubs are an hour long, unless noted otherwise below.

Day

Time

Class

Facilitator

Location

Monday

8:30 AM

Picking Ukulele

Nishiyama, Young

Sewing Room

8:30 AM

Intermediate Ukulele

G. Olayan

Dance Room

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Victor’s Kapakahi Group

Tangonan

Library Annex

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Japanese Cultural Club

Sueda

Lanai

10:30 AM

Basic Japanese

Sasaki

Sewing Room

10:30 AM

Strumming For Fun

Olayan

Library Annex

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Hula

Makolo

Dance Room

10:45 AM

Yoga

Hasegawa

Lanai

11:00 AM

Tai Chi for Health

Lau

Activity Room

12:00 PM

Ping Pong

Ream

Lanai

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Cribbage

Tom

Patio

8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Needle and Thread

Oshiro

Sewing Room

8:00 – 11:00 AM

Mah Jong

Sugihara

Library Room

8:30 AM

Beginner Guitar

Dacoscos

Lanai

9:00 AM

Hawaiian Cultural Club

Manuel

Activity Room

Tuesday

(1st & 3rd Tues. of the month)

Wednesday

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9:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Pickleball

Lardizabal, Tsubaki

Lanakila Gym

9:30 AM

Music Lovers Group

Espeleta

Library Annex

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Hula

Makolo

Dance Room

10:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Beginner’s iPhone Class*

Kawasaki

Patio

10:00 AM

Sahm Bo Dahn

Higuchi

Lanai

11:15 AM

Beginning Hula

Makolo

Dance Room

12:00 PM

Beginning Mah Jong

Salmon

Patio

11:30 AM

Japanese Calligraphy

Usami

Sewing Room

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Line Dance

Sunwoo

Lanai

TBA (day & time varies)

Gardening Group*

Nakamura

TBA

8:00 AM

Tai Chi*

Koike

ONLINE

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Fit & Flexible

Mayeshiro

Dance Room

9:00 AM

Stretch & Tone

Werle

Lanai

9:30 AM

Portuguese Cultural Club (2nd & 4th Wed. of the month)

Frank

Activity Room

9:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Sewing by Nakasone

Nakasone, Ito

Craft Room

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Korean Dance Cultural Club

Hasegawa

Dance Room

March 2026 Class & Club Schedule Day

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Time

Class

Facilitator

Location

10:30 AM

Happy Senior Serenaders

Ojiri, Ramiro

Sewing Room

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Shigin

Tokugawa

Library Room

10:45 AM

Yoga

Fujii

Lanai

12:00 PM

Crafts by Janet*

Miyashiro

Sewing Room

12:15 PM – 1:45 PM

Chinese Traditional Dance

Feng, Hou

Dance Room

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM

Conv. Mandarin Language

Xu, Hou

Dance Room

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Gateball

Clarke, Pilger

Ala Moana Beach Park

TBA (day & time varies)

Composting Wormies Group*

Uyehara

TBA

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Okinawa Nenchosha Club

Higa

Lanai

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Taisho Koto

Takeuchi

Library Room

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Hanafuda

Samori

Dance Room

9:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Pickleball

Hino, Lau

Lanakila Gym

10:30 AM

Japanese Calligraphy

Usami

Craft Room

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Cribbage

Lardizabal

Patio

11:00 AM

Okinawan Dance

Kawaguchi

Lanai

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Digital Technology*

Lanakila Pacific

Sewing Room

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Brian’s Karaoke Class (2nd & 4th Thurs. of the month)

Suzuki

Library Annex, Go Room

8:00 AM

Tai Chi*

Koike

ONLINE

9:00 AM

African American Cultural Club (2nd & 4th Fri. of the month)

Gray

Activity Room

9:00 AM

Fusion

Gittelman

ONLINE

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Enka

Arakaki

Sewing Room

9:30 AM

Chinese Cultural Club (1st & 3rd Fridays of the month)

Mau

Activity Room

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Yui Buyo

Sugai, S. Nakasone

Lanai

9:30 AM- 12:00 PM

Tap Dance

Feagins, Ferreira

Dance Room

10:30 AM

Sing For Your Life

Richmond

Lib Annex, Go Room

11:00 AM

American Sign Language

Shimizu

ONLINE

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Ping Pong

Ream

Lanai

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Beginner Oldies Karaoke

Lee

Go Room

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Filipino Cultural Club

Ibay

Activity Room

10:00 AM

Zumba Gold

Hokama

Dance Room

*Special registration- see staff for more info. Do not fill out a registration form.

Classes subject to change

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March 2026 SUN 1

8

15

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29

MON

TUES

WED

THUR

FRI

S AT

6 Tour of Pohai Nani & Lunch (9:15 am)

7 Silver Streaks Sunrise Walk At Magic Island (7:00 am)

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4

5

AARP Tax Aide (by appt. only) Kahala Mall Walk & Shop (10:00 am) Ti-Leaf De-Ribbing (10:30 am) Haircuts (12:30 pm) Travel Club Meeting (1:00 pm)

Strength Training w/ Televeda (8:00 am) Pali Lookout & Lunch (10:00 am)

Ti Leaf Lei Making (9:00 am) Exercise & Osteoporosis (12:30 pm) Drawing (12:30 pm) Intergenerational Community Orchestra (3:00 pm)

Coffee, Tea & Talk Story (8:30 am) Drawing (12:30 pm) Shibori Workshop (12:00 pm) Go (1:00 pm)

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10

11

12

13

14

AARP Tax Aide (by appt. only) Ti Leaf DeRibbing (10:30 am) Haircuts (12:30 pm)

Strength Training w/ Televeda (8:00 am) BINGO (9:00 am)) 7 Daily Habits for a Healthy Life (10:30 am)

Ti Leaf Lei Making (9:00 am) Orange Xpress Concert (12:00 pm) Drawing (12:30 pm) Intergenerational Community Orchestra (3:00 pm)

Strength Training (8:00 am) Drawing (12:30 pm) Durable Medical Equipment SHIP Presentation (1:00 pm) Go (1:00 pm)

Drawing (12:30 pm)

Lion’s Club Genki Ball Service Project (9:00 am) Cybersecuirty Presentation (10:00 am) Personal Technology (12:00 pm)

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19

20

AARP Tax Aide (by appt. only) Ti Leaf De-Ribbing (10:30 am) Haircuts (12:30 pm)

Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Gardens (10:00 am) Organic Methods for Pest Control (12:00 pm)

Ti Leaf Lei Making (9:00 am) Beading Workshop (9:30 am) Sing Along Concert (12:00 pm) Painting (12:30 pm) Intergenerational Community Orchestra (3:00 pm)

Turmeric Farm Tour (9:45 am) Painting (12:30 pm) iPhones at Ala Moana Store (12:30 pm) Go (1:00 pm) CMP Meeting (2:00 pm)

Kupuna Paws (10:00 am) Caregiver Support Group (11:00 am) Painting (12:30 pm) WINTER SESSION ENDS

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Drawing (12:30 pm)

Korean Culture & Cuisine (2:00 pm)

Center Closes at 2:00 pm

Walk-in Registration for Spring 3/16/26 – 3/20/26 8:00 am to 10:30 am 26 24 25 27

AARP Tax Aide (by appt. only) Tour of Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific (10:00 am) Haircuts (12:30 pm)

Strength Training w/ Televeda (8:00 am) Oldies but Goodies Concert (11:45 am) Genki Balls Service Project (1:00 pm)

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AARP Tax Aide (by appt. only) Ti Leaf De-Ribbing (10:30 am) Waikiki Aquarium Tour (9:30 am) Computer Fix-it (12:00 pm) Haircuts (12:30 pm)

Walk, Shop & Lunch at Ala Moana Center (9:30 am)

Ti Leaf Lei Making (9:00 am) Painting (12:30 pm) Intergenerational Community Orchestra (3:00 pm)

HOLIDAY Presidents’ Day Center Closed

Shangri-La Tour (8:15 am) Wellness Clinic & Functional Nutrition (10:00 am) Painting (12:30 pm)

21 Fall Prevention (9:00 am) NARFE Meeting (9:30 am)

28 Center Beautification Service Project (8:00 am) Men & Women’s Shed (9:00 am) Intergenerational Community Orchestra Concert (12:30 pm)

*Calendar subject to change

Rev 2/27/26

Susie Chun Oakland

Program Director

suzanne.oakland@catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Riva Torno

Program Specialist

riva.torno@catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Iris Hiramoto

Membership Specialist

ihiramoto@catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Elizabeth “Cookie” Irvine

Program Support Assistant

elizabeth.irvine@catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Lodi Tapawan

Custodian

Cyan Lau, LSW

Case Manager/Social Worker

cyan.lau@catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Lourdes Adame, LSW

Case Manager/Social Worker

lourdes.adame@catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Let’s Keep in Touch 1640 Lanakila Avenue Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 847-1322 www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org