Consumer Education Fair

Date: Fri., May 22, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room and Children’s Section

Come to this fair to get free consumer information from local, state, and federal agencies such as AARP, Senior Fraud Squad, and Hawaii’s 529 College Savings Program (participating agencies may vary).

-Learn how to be a smarter consumer, start a business, or save for college
-Keep your identity safe and avoid investment scams
-Get information on Medicare and senior services
-Check on unclaimed property

Consumer Education Fair is jointly presented by the Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and the Hawaii State Public Library System

Healthy Aging: Fall Prevention

Date: Thurs., April 30, 2009
Time: 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room

Due to the popularity of their previous presention at Pearl City Public Library, KCC instructor Ann M. Low and her Healthy Aging: Fall Prevention, presented by KCC Instructor Ann M. Low and her Physical Therapy Assistant Program  students will repeat the program for the east oahu community at Aina Haina Public Library.  This free interactive session will help seniors, caregivers, and other interested adults avoid the painful and sometimes debilitating consequences of a fall.  Topics to be discussed include medical concerns, home assessment, community fall prevention, getting in and out of bed or a chair, and balance and strengthening exercises.  Q&A session to follow.

Chopstick Lei Senior & Adult Craft

Date: Sat., April 25, 2009
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Meeting Room

Identical to the teen chopstick lei class decribed above but for our older patrons.

Join us in the Meeting Room for these free make-and-take craft classes taught by the YA & Senior Services Librarian.  Materials are limited to the first twenty registrants per class.  To register, call 377-2456 or inquire at the Reference Desk.

The Art of Taiko with Kenny Endo

Date: Tues., April 14, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Location: Children’s Section

In celebration of National library Week 2009, Aina Haina is proud to present The Art of Taiko, an all-ages cultural featuring a demonstartion and lecture on the art of performing with taiko (Japanese drums).  Kenny Endo is a performer, composer, and leader of contemporary taiko.  He began his taiko career over 30 years ago as a member of Kinnara Taiko and San Francisco Taiko Dojo.

Keeping Current: Six Signs You Need to Update Your Estate Plan, presented by Attorney Scott Suzuki

Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room

Back by popular demand, Scott Suzuki returns with another free 1-hour informational session.  He will focus on the following topics, all based on questions he received from patrons during his previous program “Get Your Family Legal Affairs Organized.”

• Avoiding guardianships/conservatorships with powers of attorneys and health care directives
• Making sure your estate goes to the right people, pets, or places
• Planning to reduce bills for taxes, long-term care, and attorneys
• Helping your loved ones help you

Mr. Suzuki is a volunteer attorney with the University of Hawaii Elder Law Program (UHELP) and assists senior and disabled clients with a wide range of legal concerns.

Introduction and Demonstration of Taichi by Janet Jin

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009

Time: 3:30-4:30 pm

Location: Meeting Room

The beneficial effect of Taichi on health has been confirmed for several thousand years in China. Taichi has also proved to be an excellent exercise for many illnesses, such as arthritis, high & low blood pressure and other illness by western study since 1960’s. Taichi rejuvenates Qi (vital energy), and by practicing it regularly, it helps you to achieve the balance of body, mind, spirit, and to live a productive and happy life.

The introduction will cover the brief history of Taichi, how it can benefit your health, mind and spirit, and includes a short demonstration and a 10-minute try-out practice session.

Janet Jin is an instructor of Arthritis Foundation Taichi Class at the Chinese Cultural Plaza, the Dong Taichi school. She has also taught at Tokai University, Lady of the Mount Church, the Honolulu Club, and the Punahou Spa Fitness.

What To Know Before You Go, presented by Sarah Robinson of Funeral Consumers Alliance

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Meeting Room

Did you know you can take care of your own family without using the services of a mortuary or cemetery?  Join us for this free lively presentation on the legal and ethical business practices of death care in Hawaii.  Get informed and potentially save yourself and loved ones from unnecessary emotional stress and financial burden.

“Green” Holiday Crafts, with Evelyn Nakamura

Sign up now for these free earth-friendly make-and-take crafting classes.  Call 377-2456 OR sign up in person at the Reference Desk.  Materials are limited to the first twenty registrants per class.

GIFT TAGS AND CARDS (CHILDREN’S craft, suited for ages 6+)
Date and time: Wednesday, December 3, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Library Meeting Room
Use scraps of paper, cardstock, and magazine pictures to make fun, personalized note cards.

ENVELOPE GIFT BAGS (TEEN craft)
Date and time: Wednesday, December 10, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Library Meeting Room
Transform junk mail and envelopes into useful gift bags.

FUROSHIKI: ALTERNATIVE GIFT WRAPPING (SENIOR & ADULT craft)
Date and time: Saturday, December 13, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Library Meeting Room
Learn to wrap gifts of different sizes and shapes using only a fabric square.  Using and reusing a furoshiki will eliminate wrapping paper, ribbons, tapes, tissue paper, and cardboard boxes.

Health Fair, presented by Mokichi Okada Association Hawaii

Date and time: Saturday, November 15, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Library Meeting Room

Please join us for the following FREE activities:

• Beauty and health lecture, by speaker federal judge Leslie Kobayashi
• Natural food tasting, with grower Nancy Young on hand for Q&A
• Make-and-take ikebana
  • Create miniature flower arrangements to instill beauty in your home
• Jorei (Okada Purifying Therapy)
  • Experience relief and relaxation from stiff and painful areas in your body

Register by calling 377-2456 during library hours Tues. 1-8 and Wed. through Sat. 10-5 OR sign up in person at the reference desk.  Walk-ins welcome but supplies are limited.