WHO: Sen. Brickwood Galuteria, senior care service providers, iconic local musicians, savvy seniors
WHAT: Kūpuna Power Day, “Celebrating Generations of Aloha”
WHEN: Thursday, April 12, 2018
9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: State Capitol Rotunda
The 6th Kūpuna Power Day begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 12 at the State Capitol Rotunda and this year’s event will be one of the most memorable to date. While celebrating and empowering seniors through education, awareness, and good health, Kūpuna Power Day 2018 will also be dedicated to honoring the late U.S. Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka, a dedicated statesman and champion for seniors, veterans, and all people of Hawai‘i, who passed away on April 6.
“Senator Akaka was the embodiment of Aloha, serving the people of Hawai‘i with dignity and humility, which is why we named an award after him, one that recognizes individuals and organizations who are supporting our seniors so they can age in place with grace and pride,” said Sen. Brickwood Galuteria, organizer of the event.
The Daniel Kahikina Akaka Award for Outstanding Senior Service honorees this year will be John McDermott, Hawai‘i Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the non-profit, island-wide meal service provider Lanakila Meals on Wheels.
More than 40 organizations will be attending to provide important information for the health, safety, and well-being of Hawai‘i’s kūpuna. The event is free and open to the public of all ages.
The schedule for Kūpuna Power Day 2018 is as follows:
8:30 a.m. Kūpuna Power Resource Tables Open
9:00 a.m. Kūpuna Power Welcome: Senator Brickwood Galuteria
Pule: Kahu Kenneth Makuakane
Pledge of Allegiance: Dorothy Douthit – Pacific Gateway Center Board Chair
Star Spangled Banner: Danny Kaleikini
Hawai‘i Pono’i: Marlene Sai and Melveen Leed
Kūpuna Power Day Proclamations:
Governor David Ige
Mayor Kirk Caldwell
What is Kūpuna Power? Knowing Your Resources: Sen. Brickwood Galuteria
Enhanced Fitness Stretch: Randy Lau – Tai Chi Instructor
Hula by the Nā Kūpuna Makamae ‘Āhinahina: Ku’u Lei Puakenikeni
Entertainment with Danny Kaleikini
Avoiding Identity Theft: Scott Spallina – Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Entertainment with Marlene Sai
The Biggest “ISM” there is…AGEISM!: Dr. Jackie Young
Entertainment with Melveen Leed
The Daniel Kahikina Akaka Award for Outstanding Senior Service
John McDermott - Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Lanakila Meal on Wheels
Enhanced Fitness Stretch: Randy Lau – Tai Chi Instructor
Walk Wise Kūpuna: Lance Rae
Kūpuna Power Recap…Knowing Your Resources: Sen. Brickwood Galuteria
Hawai‘i Aloha: Danny Kaleikini and Marlene Sai
Kūpuna Power Resource Tables open until 11:00 a.m.
Kūpuna Power Day is sponsored by the Nā Kūpuna Makamae Center, a project of Pacific Gateway Center, and through the generous support of donors including AARP, Walgreens, Territorial Savings Bank, HMSA, Hawai‘i Gas, OHA, Kamehameha Schools, Laborers’ International Union Local 368, and the City and County of Honolulu.
Photos of last year’s Kūpuna Power Day can be downloaded on the Hawai‘i Senate Majority Flickr site:
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