Waikiki Community Center June Newsletter

• June class calendar and schedule click here
• Fun Activities Planned This Summer
• C&C of Honolulu Real Property Tax Credit Program
• WCC Wish List
• Father's Day Sale!
• Salsa Dance Fun w/Abron every Tuesday
• WCC Lunch Bunch Fun June 10
• Mea Hawai`i Office of Hawaiian Affairs, June 8
• Let's Speak English w/Donald Vorsino
• Yoga w/Franklin
• Mahalo Sit & Stitch Ladies
• AARP Safe Driving Class - July 6, Sept. 7 and November 2, 2011
• Pilates Made Easier returns July 11
• Coconut Island Tour and Boat Trip - July 29
• Hawaiian Language & Culture Classes w/Palakiko every Friday
• Belly Dancing Class
• Estate Administrative Services, June 15
• Book Club June 14 & 28th
• Writer's Club every Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m.
• Olelo No'eau for June
• New Member Coffee Hour - First Friday, 10 am
• Understanding IRA's - Wednesday, July 19
• 'Ukulele Classes - Beginning, Intermediate and Hawaiian Style
• Membership Fees - renew early!
• Upcoming Events
• Contact Waikiki Community Center

How Do I Apply for the Tax Credit Program?  Complete an application available at the following locations after July 1, 2011:

·         All Satellite City Hall locations.

·         Treasury Division in Honolulu Hale, 530 So. King St. #115

·         Tax Relief Section, Standard Financial Bldg. 715 So. King St. #505

·         Online at www.honolulu.gov/budget/treasury_division.htm

What is the Application Deadline?  September 30, 2011

·         Applications must be postmarked by Sept. 30, 2011 or received at the Division of Treasury by 4:30 p.m.

Important Reminder:  You must apply annually for this credit.

For more information contact the Real Property Tax Relief Office at (808) 768-3205.  Information furnished

is subject to change without notice.

WCC WISH LIST

·         Sound/PA system for use in the Auditorium.

·         Signage/banners for our entry way.

·         New bulletin board.

·         Seeking a Newsletter Sponsor to cover cost of printing WCC member newsletter at $ 250 a month.

·         Canned goods – tuna, soups, Spam, corned beef, etc.

·         Paper plates, forks.

·         Quart and Gallon size Ziplocs

·         White, blue, red exterior paint, brushes and remover solvent.  (Return to top)

Father's Day Sale - Thrift Shop

Check out the Thrift Shop for a Father's Day Sale.  All Men's Wear 50% off!  June 16-23

SALSA DANCE FUN W/ABRON TOURE!

Tuesday evenings, 5:30-6:30 p.m., WCC Aud.  $7/$9

No class 2^nd Tuesday of each month

Learn the spirit of this captivating dance, stylish moves and steps!  Ongoing classes held every Tuesday (except the 2^nd Tuesday of each month), 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the WCC Auditorium.

Please pay for your class(es) before 4 p.m. or pay instructor direct.  Single session $7 for WCC members or $9 for non-members and/or guests.  Phone in your credit card for easy pay!

Mea Hawai`i - Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) visit

Wednesday, June 8 9:30-11:30 a.m.  $5/$10

Kai Markett, OHA Compliance Manager, will give WCC a special tour about MEA Hawai`i.  See, touch, learn about Hawaiian material, culture from stone, wood, fiber and other natural materials and their uses.  You'll be able to view a variety of artifacts from ancient 18th century such as poi pounders, kapa beaters, kahuna stone cup, akua ka`ai and other wonderful connections to our kupuna (elders).  You'll also see the Pohaku Wanana o Pai`ea, the prophecy stone of Kamehameha.  This is a 'hands on" experience.

Meet Jeff Apaka at WCC campus at 8 a.m. where we'll catch the City bus #42 (Ewa Beach) and get off at South and Kawa`iahao; then walk to OHA office located at 711 Kapi`olani blvd and Cooke Streets.  If you are driving on own, meet at the front of the OHA building by 9:15 a.m.  Parking is located on Cooke Street across the OHA building, no validation; hourly fees will apply.  (Pay direct).

Cost for WCC members is $5 and $10 for non members and/or guests.  Register at WCC office by June 1st.  Please bring own brown bag lunch, snacks, beverage and water, etc.  Must be ambulatory to participate in this excursion.  (Return to top)

Who:     Donald Vorsino   What:  “Let’s Speak English”

Hours:   Beg. 9-11am   Intermediate 11am-1pm    Where?  Room 206E

Ongoing classes, please reconfirm dates with WCC office.  May 2-June 8, no class May 30; June 13-July 22 (no class 7/4), July 22-Aug. 31 (no class 8/19); Sept. 6-October 14 and Oct. 17-November 23 (No class 11/11).

FEES:  Each session is six weeks in duration.  There are no classes on holidays when WCC is closed.  Each Beginning or Intermediate Session is $180.00 or $15 per individual class.  Register today by calling 808.923.1802 with a credit card.  (Return to top)

Yoga with Franklin” to add Friday Classes and Monthly Yoga Workshops!

Franklin Sung, a WCC volunteer for 2 years, will be venturing out on his own and offering two yoga classes weekly plus monthly yoga workshops beginning May 31^st.  Franklin says he thought about this awhile before reaching this decision and feels the additional classes as well as the monthly workshops will help his students “deepen, expand and enrich their experience and practice of Yoga.  Yoga is a precise science of complete wellness through healing and balance of the mind, body, spirit and emotions.  There is much more to yoga than Asana (poses).”  Franklin wants to offer a more in-depth practice by offering additional classes and in-depth workshops.  WCC thanks Franklin for his past volunteerism and wishes him much success with his new venture!

For questions related to fees of class or info contact Franklin Sung directly at 224 6748.  Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Fridasy, 9-10:30am with workshops scheduled monthly.  Look for additional information on Franklin's flyers posted across from the WCC mainb office on the Vendor Bulletin Board. 

MAHALO TO SIT & STICH LADIES!

Mahalo to the Sit ‘n Stitch ladies for making lanyards for our class clip boards!  Greatly appreciated!

Estate Administrative Services – Financial Literacy

June 15 (Wednesday), 10-11 a.m., Chapel  $2/$4

Do you live alone?  Are you one of those people who left cold country for Hawaii long ago and have no immediate family members here?  Have you outlived all of your family members and close friends?  Should you become incapacitated, who would pay your bills, manage and finalize your affairs?  If you have some of these questions, join us on Wednesday, June 15^th  for an introduction to what an Estate Administrator does.  Mr. Steve Harris holds an MBA and has over 30 years of experience in the financial services field with an extensive background in financial planning, experience in both employee benefit and personal trust administration.  His former background includes loan officer, financial planner and V.P. for American Trust and Hawaiian Trust Company.  Mr. Harris will provide concrete examples of  just what an Estate Administrator does and answer your questions.  (Return to top)    

Who:          Steve Harris, MBA

When:        Wednesday, June 15, from 10:00 – 11:00AM

Where:       WCC Chapel   Fee:  $2.00/$4.00 Guests

 

Registration Deadline:  Monday, June 13 by noon.  Call 923-1802