Kauai recognizes Older Americans Month during May to celebrate the achievements and contributions of local kupuna. They are taking part in activities that promote wellness and social connection. They are sharing their wisdom and experience with future generations, and they are giving back to enrich their communities.
Kauai recognizes Older Americans Month during May to celebrate the achievements and contributions of local kupuna. They are taking part in activities that promote wellness and social connection. They are sharing their wisdom and experience with future generations, and they are giving back to enrich their communities.
This year’s theme, “Engage at Every Age,” emphasizes the importance of being active and involved, no matter where or when one is in life. One is never too old (or too young) to participate in activities that can enrich physical, mental and emotional well-being.
The Office of the Mayor and the county Agency on Elderly Affairs will host two events next month to honor Kauai’s kupuna. The annual Older Americans Recognition Ceremony will be held on May 4, and a festival is set for May 11.
The recognition ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort, with a luncheon to follow. The public is invited to attend the ceremony. Those who wish to stay for lunch will need to purchase a ticket at $25 per person.
Eight kupuna who were nominated for the Outstanding Older American awards will be honored at the event.
The nominees for Outstanding Female Older American are Elvira Kimokeo, Clorinda Nakashima, Janice F. Nitta, Martina A. Semana, Margaret McGinty and Sonia Song. The nominees for Outstanding Male Older American are Peter Rayno and Michael J. Vidinha.
