April 18, 2025, ISSUE 169

Hoʻomau

Renew, Perpetuate, Persevere

Jam-Pack with Spam!

15 Craigside hosted its very first Spam Jam, a deliciously creative event where residents got to taste and vote on three different Spam-inspired pupus made by employees. Each dish was crafted to reflect the AFC values of kindness, compassion, and respect—with a tasty twist! The menu featured a Spam musubi made with seasoned, edamame-infused sushi rice wrapped in crisp toasted nori, a Spam corn dog with Spam slices dipped in rich corn batter and fried to golden perfection, and a Spam slider layered with melted cheese and caramelized onion aioli, nestled in a buttery sweet roll and topped with smoked paprika.

Laughter, smiles, and full bellies filled the room as residents sampled each dish and cast their votes. After much tasting and cheerful debate, the Spam slider came out on top as the crowd favorite. The event was a wonderful reminder that great food and good company always make for a winning combination.

Spirits High at Mat’s Place

Arcadia residents raised their glasses to the near end of tax season at Mat’s Place, a recurring open bar hosted by resident Mr. Mat Sgan. Held in the Arcadia Dining Room, this free gathering celebrates good company, great cocktails, and thankfully, no paperwork. This round’s theme? Simply surviving tax season, with plenty of laughs, libations, and boiled peanuts to match. Thanks to generous fellow Arcadians, residents enjoyed a creative cocktail lineup featuring the Schedule D Capital Gains (vodka, soda, water, and blue curacao) and Supplementary Income Tax (gin, tonic, and pineapple juice). Whether toasting a refund or just relieved it’s over, Mat’s Place is where spirits and moods were lifted. Cheers to Mr. Sgan for making tax season a little more fun!

Leis for Public Health Week

Arcadia residents celebrated Public Health week with students from Hawaii Pacific University’s Public Health Student Association, who brought hundreds of fresh Plumeria for a festive lei-making activity. With guidance from the students, residents selected blooms and strung together their own leis. Mahalo to HPU for bringing the spirit of aloha and so many beautiful flowers to Arcadia!

Art and Aloha at Capitol Modern

Arcadia At Home members ventured to Capitol Modern, formerly known as the Hawaii State Art Museum. Located on the second floor of the No. 1 Capitol District Building in Honolulu, the museum offers free admission and features contemporary artwork that reflects Hawaii’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. During their visit, members explored the main exhibit, ALOHA NŌ—the centerpiece of the Hawaii Triennial 2025 (HT25). This powerful exhibition examines Hawaii as a place of rebirth, resilience, and resistance, and emphasizes aloha as a deep practice rooted in love, truth-telling, and meaningful connection to the land and community.

Prepping for May Day Lei Day

To prepare for 15 Craigside Health Care Center’s annual May Day Lei Day program, residents helped make ti leaf leis for the royal court! A big mahalo to employees and Tai Chi instructor volunteer Les Asada for their generous donation of ti leaves!

Finding Rainbows, Creating Smiles

Arcadia Adult Day Care celebrated National Find a Rainbow Day on April 3 with a creative, 3-D craft. Using white colored pencils on bright paper and colorful straws, clients made whimsical umbrellas, raindrops, and clouds. A good reminder that after the rain comes the rainbow!

Lokahi Turns 5!

Residents at Hale Ola Kino by Arcadia celebrated therapy dog Lokahi’s 5th birthday with singing, cookies, and a big slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream for Lokahi! The fun continued with a lively game of Doggie Bingo, where prizes included stuffed puppies and Scooby-Doo socks!

“April marks Earth Month, a time to reflect on our connection to the planet and reconnect to its care. Here’s to celebrating Earth Day today, and living it everyday!” -Suzie Schulberg, President & CEO

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