November 28, 2025 ISSUE 185

Hoʻomau

Renew, Perpetuate, Persevere

Honoring Our Veterans

15 Craigside’s Health Care Center marked Veterans Day with a heartfelt ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. Residents, families, and staff came together to shake hands, share stories, and personally thank each veteran for their dedication.

At Arcadia, residents and Health Care Center residents held their own moving tribute, featuring the Punahou JROTC presenting the colors and service flags, a piano performance by UH Manoa’s Noah Alcantara, and reflections from resident Mr. Walter Ozawa, a retired U.S. Army Colonel, who shared Hawaii’s historic connection to the Korean War.

Both ceremonies offered meaningful moments of remembrance, gratitude, and deep appreciation for the courage of those who served.

Festive Flavors at Na Mea Ono

This month’s Na Mea Ono (The Delicious Place) Cocktail Hour at 15 Craigside featured turkey and cranberry sliders, candied yam and marshmallow tarts, and a prosciutto and brie puff pastry.

Culinary Delights at KCC

Arcadia At Home members visited Ka Ikena Lauae, the Culinary Arts restaurant at Kapiolani Community College known for its delicious Asia Pacific cuisine. With great conversation, bread service, and a three-course meal, members enjoyed a wonderful dining experience together.

15 Craigside’s Silver Achievement

We’re excited to announce that 15 Craigside has been awarded the Silver Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) at this year’s annual convention in Las Vegas! This distinguished honor celebrates our team’s unwavering dedication to kindness, compassion, and respect in all that we do. Out of 209 recipients nationwide, we’re proud to be among those recognized for meeting progressively rigorous standards that advance the quality of care in long-term and post-acute settings. This award is a true reflection of the heart of our community and our ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of our kupuna.

Tree-mendous Thanksgiving Crafts

We’ve all heard of Christmas trees, but a Thanksgiving Tree? Residents of Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia embraced the holiday spirit by crafting colorful turkey ornaments to decorate their own Thanksgiving tree. The finished tree now stands as a cheerful reminder of community and gratitude.

Busful of Smiles

Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia residents enjoyed a muchneeded scenic drive around Ala Moana and Waikiki, taking in sights and sounds of their beautiful surroundings. The outing offered a refreshing change of pace, with ocean views, bustling streets, and iconic landmarks passing by from the comfort of the bus.

Harvesting Our Core Values

Our Home and Community-Based Services team hosted a festive Fall Fair for Arcadia Adult Day Care clients and Arcadia At Home members. The event featured interactive stations, each highlighting one of our AFC core values: gentle, merciful, honest, humble, just, peaceful, understanding, and faithful.

“This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of gratitude for our entire AFC ohana! To our residents, clients, and members - mahalo for welcoming us into your lives. To our amazing employees - you are the gravy on our turkey, the pumpkin in our pie, and the heartbeat of the AFC, spreading kindness, compassion, and respect every day. Mahalo nui loa for all that you do - you make the AFC shine!” -Suzie Schulberg, President & CEO

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