Are there plans to increase programs for senior citizen residents?
“We’re getting ready to start a senior morning program. What we thought was that this place is not used in the mornings. We see tons of seniors walking around early in the morning. The vision is to open up the Center. They can come here gather and socialize. To me, that’s the key. The socialization is so important. They can make new friends, they can talk, and they can go out walking together. We can have programs and seminars for them. Health programs, exercise programs, finance programs. We’re trying to put that together. The goal is to find a community member, one of the seniors to take ownership of this program and kind of take charge.” Q: Do have any businesses or organizations offering to help with the programs? A: “Hawaii USA Credit Union took hold of the idea. They love that idea. They are helping us put this together. We are actually looking for a sponsor. All we really need is funding for refreshments. I think that’s important for seniors. Coffee, tea, juice, fruit, a little
