A huge Mahalo goes out to the army of more than 275 volunteers who helped deliver hot Thanksgiving meals to more than 800 very appreciative seniors that day, with the generous support of donations from the community. 

 

For the first time, this year, the seniors also received "Kupuna Care Packages," which included donated household items such as paper towels, soap and Kleenex to help provide some financial relief, as well as Thanksgiving greetings made by elementary and high school students to brighten the holiday.

 

Special Mahalo to KGMB, KHNL, KHON, KITV, the Honolulu Advertiser & Star Bulletin for covering the special delivery. To see their stories, click here.

A big Mahalo goes out to Glenn & Debbie Furuya of Leadership Works

for volunteering to provide a

fun-filled, highly engaging workshop for Lanakila Pacific, Partners in Development and St. Francis Health Care System, including critical lessons on what leaders do in times of "hot water." 

 

One of the key lessons we learned was to "Flip It!" and know your choices.  You can become a carrot that becomes mushy in hot water and grumble and complain, an egg that becomes hard in hot water, angry and abusive, or you can make tea and turn negatives into positives.  We learned that, "people are like tea bags, you don't know how strong they are until you put them in hot water." Adapted from a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt.  Our warmest mahalo to Leadership Works for taking the time help us lead during these times of uncertainty, and for all of their support over the years!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Xpress Chefs was honored to be featured on ShareYourTable.com where food traditions, recipes and memories feast.  For helpful information and delicious recipes, click here to visit their site.   Special mahalo to ShareYourTable.com for the thoughtful stories!

 

On November 6th, a group of about 125 participants in Lanakila TLC (Teaching & Learning Centers) as well as seniors from Lanakila Meals on Wheels witnessed a magical mini performance of Cirque Du Soleil's signature show, Saltimbanco. Their performance at Lanakila Pacific inspired all who were present to "keep a beat" by clapping their hands, while two songs were performed by the costume clad ladies, who were then followed by a "drumming session" by an Argentinean drummer. Their performance concluded with an acrobatic clown, who wowed the crowd.  As a token of appreciation, our very own Hands in Harmony group, which consists of 12 Lanakila TLC program participants, performed a song for the visiting cast members using sign language.  All-in-all, a grand time was had by all! 

 

A special mahalo goes out to Mei Jeanne Wagner and Laird Christianson Advertising, as well as Circue Du Soleil for arranging the special visit!

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Apply for an Aloha Save-A-$ ClubŪ charge card to purchase Aloha Top Tier quality gasoline or PowerKing diesel fuel and receive 4 cents per gallon off the regular pump price.  PLUS, if 100 new Lanakila Pacific Affinity accounts are opened, Aloha will donate an additional 1 cent per gallon to Lanakila Meals on Wheels for every gallon you purchase. That's right!  4 cents-per-gallon discount for you and 1 cent-per-gallon to support meals for seniors in need.  For more details, call Paul Brencick at Aloha at 522-9742, visit the web site or click here to download the PDF flyer.