Our Big Island Youth and Young Adult Group celebrated the Year of the Dog at their recent meeting with music and dance. Participants played instruments and danced with a mask symbolizing the Chinese zodiac animal of 2018 (the Year of the Dog). Other attendees simply decided to play on the … [Read more...]
Maui Kicks Off 40th Annual Charity Walk
March 14, 2018
Our Maui staff is excited to be participating in the 40th Annual Charity Walk in Kahului on Saturday, May 12, 2018. We are now recruiting participants and donors to join our fabulous AILH team. Please visit our team page at AILH Maui Team to register and/or donate. You can also donate directly to … [Read more...]
3x Your Impact!
March 13, 2018
3x your impact! From March 12-31, Amazon is tripling the donation rate on your first smile.amazon.com purchase! Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2613218 and Amazon donates to Aloha Independent Living Hawaii. For additional details about the promotion, visit the promotion detail page. … [Read more...]
American Heart Month Celebrated on Maui
March 9, 2018
Maui Health System hosted its 3rd Annual Heart Failure Awareness Event last week and our Maui staff was on hand to share about AILH programs and services. This community health fair was held to celebrate American Heart Month at Maui Memorial Medical Center. The free event was open to the public … [Read more...]
AILH On the Move: Spring 2018 Newsletter
March 8, 2018
The new year started out with a bang and hasn't slowed down for us here at AILH. Our IL Specialists have been busy serving consumers and leading exciting support groups throughout our island communities. If you or someone you know is interested in joining a support group, please visit our website … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary, Sam!
March 3, 2018
February marked the 7-year employment anniversary for IL Program Director, Sam Nagasawa. Sam has been instrumental in creating a positive and solid reputation for AILH on the Big Island. With her leadership skills and knowledge of IL programs, Sam has played a pivotal role in helping our agency open … [Read more...]
It’s B I N G O Time!
February 28, 2018
Our Maui Peer Support Group met yesterday for an enjoyable time of BINGO! Victor brought a new friend to visit as the group continues to expand. It was an entertaining and refreshing time of friendly competition. … [Read more...]
Free Keiki Dental Clinic on Oahu
February 16, 2018
An annual free dental clinic for children will be offered on February 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Waikiki Health Clinic at (935 Makahiki Way in Moili'ili). Help spread the word and Give Kids a Smile! … [Read more...]
Liv! Zentangles Sews On
February 15, 2018
Oahu Support group, Liv! Zentangles recently met to work on several new projects. Some of their recent creations have included pin cushions and fabric necklaces. Liv! Zentangles is a group of persons with disabilities whose purpose is to design and create art-infused, reconstructed or … [Read more...]
Hui Malama Po`o Continues to Welcome New Members
February 14, 2018
Oahu Support Group, Hui Malama Po`o gathered this weekend for a day of card making and crafting. Two new members were thrilled to join the group and enjoyed working on a greeting card project. For more information, please contact Val Yamada at [email protected] or call (808) 385-5462. … [Read more...]
