HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR042519AEAF� OF
THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
T MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
OF
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 25, 2019
AGENCY ON ELDERLY AFFAIRS
KEALOHA TAKAHASHI, EXECUTIVE
Tel (808) 241-4470
Fax (808) 241-5113
Public invited to 2019 Outstanding Older Americans events in May
The Agency on Elderly Affairs will celebrate Older Americans Month in May by hosting two
events to honor Kaua`i`s kupuna. The annual Older Americans Recognition Ceremonywill be held
on May 3, and a festival is set for May 10.
"Communities that encourage the contributions of Na Kupuna are stronger. By engaging
and supporting our kupuna, we recognize that they play a key role in the vitality of our
neighborhoods, networks, and lives," said Kealoha Takahashi, Executive for the Agency of Elderly
Affairs.
The recognition ceremony will take place on May 9 at 9 a.m. at the Kaua'i Beach Resort
with a luncheon to follow. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. Those who wish to stay
for lunch will need to purchase ticket at $27 per person. Please call 241-4470. Nineteen Kupuna
who will be recognized as Kaua'i's Outstanding Older Americans will be honored at the event.
The Older Americans Month Festival will be held on May 10 at the Kukui Grove Center
Food Court from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will feature organizations that offer opportunities for
kupuna to thrive and remain independent and agencies who offer assistance. Fun entertainment
by kupuna, demonstrations, and door prizes will round out the festivities.
If you need an ASL interpreter, materials in an alternate format or other auxiliary aid
support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact the Agency on Elderly
Affairs at 241-4470 or via email, elderlyaffairs(�i_)kauai.gov, prior to the event.
Pictured are the 19 recipients of the Outstanding Older Americans award. Front Row from right
to left are Gary Pacheco, Phyllis Meighen, Magdalen "Maggie" Mission, Estelita Manglinong,
Maryanne Kusaka, Dawn Kawahara, Jean Dobashi, Catherine Butler, Kay Naito, Elyse Litvack.
Back Row from left to right are Guy Ambrose, Neil Brosnahan, Carl Todd, Manuel Pascua,
Richard "Dick" Ueoka, Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami, Juliet "Julie" Souza, Wayne Medeiros, Eric
Nordmeier. Sadly, we honor Annie Kanahele who passed away a few days prior to this photo.
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