January 10, 2025
Ho'omau 1/10/25

January 10, 2025, ISSUE 162
Hoʻomau
Renew, Perpetuate, Persevere
2024 Services of Remembrance
The Arcadia Family of Companies held their annual Services of Remembrance. The services honored residents, clients, and members who passed in 2024. Family and friends joined us to celebrate the lives of their loved ones. Rev. Dr. George Scott and others from the chaplaincy team led attendees through prayer, words of hope and hymns. A presentation of roses dedicated one yellow rose for each person we lost. Yellow roses represent friendship, strength, wisdom, and power.
"No Name" Ukulele Group
The 15 Craigside “No Name” ukulele group visited the 15 Craigside Health Care Center, bringing joy to residents with a lively performance. The group’s upbeat tunes and camaraderie had everyone smiling, tapping, and singing along.
Ring in the New Year with Osechi
Residents of 15 Craigside celebrated New Year's Eve with a traditional Japanese osechi snack pick-up, each carrying symbolic meanings for the year ahead. Osechi dishes represent wishes for good fortune, health, safety, and prosperity. Residents enjoyed Toshikoshi soba for strength, kuromame (sweet black soybeans) for health, nishime (vegetable stew) for family safety, and red kanten for purity and new beginnings. Sharing osechi with family is a meaningful way to wish for happiness and success.
Kicking off the New Year with Dana Land
Arcadia welcomed Dana Land and her talented crew to kick off the new year. Known for her vibrant mix of singing, comedy, and hosting, Dana wowed the audience with her unique style. The seasoned performer from Honolulu, paid tribute to iconic crooners like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett in her show “Dana Does Frank, Tony, Dean, Mel, and Bobby!” With her unique style and energy, Dana’s performance captured the Aloha Spirit, making for a memorable start to 2025!
Aloha Hervey!
After nine years of service, Hervey Kanekoa, Building Equipment Auditor, is retiring from the Arcadia Family of Companies. Throughout his time with AFC, Hervey made invaluable contributions, and his hard work and dedication will be missed. As he moves into the next chapter of his life, Hervey looks forward to traveling and tackling his “honey-do” list. Thank you, Hervey!
Spirit Week and Holiday Cheer
Arcadia Adult Day Care clients embraced the holidays by participating in Spirit Week, dressing as reindeer and Mrs. Claus, and making Christmas crafts to spread holiday cheer. Their festive costumes and handmade crafts added to the joy of the season, bringing smiles to everyone around them.
Honolulu City Lights
Residents of Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia enjoyed a festive trolley ride to experience Honolulu’s iconic city lights, taking in the dazzling holiday decorations that filled the streets. The stunning light displays, complete with holiday music, made for a heartwarming experience that brought everyone together in the spirit of the season.
"Mahalo nui loa to all who attended our Services of Remembrance. It was wonderful to gather together and honor our loved ones who are no longer with us." - Suzie Schulberg, President & CEO