Our Beloved Chaplain Retires After 12 Years
Clarence Liu has been our friend, our mentor, and our chaplain these past 12 years. Although he retired on Aug. 1, we know that his impact on Hospice Hawaii and the hundreds of patients and families he has touched will last and continue to blossom. Click here to read more…
President's Message
By Kenneth L. Zeri, RN, MS
You have noticed that we have themes for our regular newsletter. We each try to have relevant comments related to our themes and share our thoughts with our community. I was told that our theme this month is about a retirement, specifically about the retiree moment of our long-time chaplain, Clarence Liu. But we actually are saying aloha to a few very important staff members. Click here to read more…
2012 Donor Appreciation Event
Dedicated friends and supporters honored at inaugural reception
Hospice Hawaii celebrated the generosity of its donors on Thursday, September 20, 2012, at its inaugural donor appreciation event. Held at the Ocean Front Oasis, Kathy Ireland Estate in East Honolulu, the event unveiled the founding members of the Hospice Hawaii Legacy Circle and Caring Hearts Circle. Click here to read more…
Na Hoa Malama:
Celebrating Our Heroes and Friends
Join us at Na Hoa Malama for a night of fine wine and sumptuous food as we honor Hospice Hawaii patients and supporters who have made a difference in our community. Our annual benefit fundraiser will be held on Nov. 17 at the Waialae Country Club, and promises to be an unforgettable event. Click here to read more…
Family Camp,
Clarence Liu's Retirement Celebrations,
Barbara's Retirement Luncheon,
Celebrating CNA Week,
Little Things, Big Differences,
Aloha United Way Lunches,
Tree Ceremony,
& Hospice Hawaii Molokai Office
Photo Galleries
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"Leave-Taking"
Chaplain's Corner
By Chaplain Clarence Liu
And so the time has come to say good-bye as we always secretly knew it would. Change, or "impermanence" Buddha taught, is the essence of living in a physical world, be it the seasons of each year, the ocean's great tidal movements, and growth and change in all life. Change is the one constant. Click here to read more…
"The Best Gift"
Doctors' Rx
By Dr. Liane Tokushige
Dr. Liane Tokushige and Dr. Geoff Galbraith
My birthday was Aug. 3. Nowadays, I don't like to be reminded when it's my birthday. When I was a child, I was proud to be another year older: it meant I was smarter and stronger. When you reach ninety, it's an accomplishment, and it's really an accomplishment when you reach one hundred. But when you're in-between like me, it just means you're another year older. Click here to read more…
Hospice Hawaii Happenings
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Hospice Hawaii Events
Save the Date
A Night to Remember – Memorial Service
November 2, 2012
Each fall, we hold a candlelit memorial service called "A Night to Remember." The event provides the opportunity for family and friends to honor their loved ones. This year's event will be held at Punahou School's Thurston Chapel Courtyard.
A Night to Remember is free and open to the public (participants need not have any affiliation with Hospice Hawaii to attend); please call Cori Tanimura at 808-791-8029 for additional information.
Na Hoa Malama – Annual Benefit Fundraiser
November 17, 2012
This year's theme is "Journey to Napa." In addition to the gourmet dinner with Napa Valley wine pairings and silent auction, our fundraiser Na Hoa Malama is an evening honoring Hospice Hawaii patients and supporters who have made a difference in the community.
For additional information, see "Na Hoa Malama: Celebrating Our Heroes and Friends" on page 3 or contact 808-791-8075 or kimai@hospicehawaii.org.
Adult Grief and Bereavement Groups
Honolulu Group
1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hospice Hawaii
860 Iwilei Rd., Honolulu
Windward Group
2nd Friday of the month; 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Castle Wellness & Lifestyle Center (next to Castle Hospital)
640 Ulukahiki St., Kailua
Aiea Group
4th Wednesday of the month; 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Pali Momi Medical Center Physician's Dining Room
98-1079 Moanalua Rd., Pearlridge
Molokai Group
3rd Thursday of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hospice Hawaii Molokai
28 Kamoi Street, Suite 700 (Next to Dave's Ice Cream)
For more information, contact our Bereavement Coordinator at 808-791-8029.
Hospice Hawaii
860 Iwieli Road | Honolulu | HI | 96817
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