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JANUARY 21, 2022, ISSUE 34

Hoʻomau

Renew, Perpetuate, Persevere

Arts & Crafts Committee Hosts: Card Making

Members of the Arcadia Arts and Crafts Committee hosted a card making activity in the Chapel. They supplied materials to make cards for any occasion, including birthdays, holidays and special events. Mahalo to the Arts and Crafts Committee for organizing this activity and providing the supplies!

Dream Puffs

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his famous “I Have A Dream” speech, Arcadia residents enjoyed a cream puff (“dreampuff”) from Liliha Bakery. Resident, Mrs. June Honda, gave a special thanks to Arcadia’s Programs team: Ashley, Gillian and Natalie, calling them Arcadia’s Dream Team. “Thanks for the ‘Dream Come True’ surprise. You do such a great job of keeping our morale up during this rapidly spreading  virus. Thanks for keeping our spirits up! I’m getting rounder & rounder but who’s to complain when we’re so happy!”

Chinese Paper Lanterns

As 15 Craigside continues to get ready for the Lunar New Year, residents made decorative Chinese paper lanterns. In Chinese culture, lanterns have not only been a source of light, but symbolize vitality and good luck for the new year! The red color represents a prosperous business and a thriving life.

Art Club Display

During the month of December, 15 Craigside Art Club members worked on watercolor themes of their own choosing. Their finished pieces are now being displayed in the Main Lobby throughout January. Mahalo to all of the club volunteers and club leader, Mrs. Eppie Abe, for setting up the Art Club display.

National Hug Day

Friday, January 21st, is National Hug Day! Hugging is a therapeutic way to convey affection and emotions. However, due to the ongoing pandemic, it’s difficult to show physical affection like we once did. But that doesn’t mean we can’t reach out to our loved ones. We encourage you to send an e-hug to your family and friends on National Hug Day, via email or text message. Use one of these cute pictures or create your own!

Butterfly Dollar Origami

After raising and releasing dozens of Monarch butterflies at 15 Craigside, residents created their own butterflies they could keep or give away as a gift using dollar bills. With a series of folds, the dollar bills were transformed into beautiful butterflies. Residents said they would try it with larger bills when they give it as a gift.

Healthy Chocolate Cake Recipe

For many people, the new year represents new resolutions. According to a healthy habits  survey, 25% of respondents resolved to eat healthier in the new year. But for someone with a sweet tooth, that may be easier said than done. Try this healthy chocolate cake recipe to satisfy your cravings while staying true to your resolution.

“As we continue to fight the Omicron variant, I implore each of you (residents, clients, members, families and employees) to continue to support one another and be compassionate to each other. It’s hard to see right now, but we WILL make it through this.” - Suzie Schulberg President & CEO