Aloha from our General Manager

Inside this issue

Message from our General Manager

Labor Day

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Events Highlights in Brief

Picnic for Poki Concert

Employee of the Month

Calendar of Events

This day in history

Sudoku & Word Search

Birthdays

Grandparent’s Day Luncheon

National Assisted Living Week

In Memory Of . . .

Editor: Diane Alba-Means

Roselani Scene September “ Kepakemapa” 2017

National Assisted Living Week ~ September 10 - 16, 2017

As I’m writing this Hurricane Harvey is pounding down

on Houston Texas and almost 50 inches of rain has

fallen.

The United States record for total rainfall of 52.00 inches,

was recorded on Kauai, during Hawaiian Hurricane Hiki in 1950. Our

thoughts and prayers are with those suffering in Texas, as we can

empathize from our own Hurricane experiences.

September 11, the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist bombing of the

World Trade Center, is also the anniversary of Hurricane INIKI that

devastated the island of Kauai in 1992.

The first Monday in September is the Labor Day Holiday. That is a good

time to celebrate the Immigrant laborers that first came to Hawaii to

work in the Sugar Cane and Pineapple fields, and their legacy to the

amazing blend of cultures and community that is our home.

The Chinese workers that came from Han China to Hawaii as early as

1789. Then the first 153 Japanese immigrants arrived in 1868. Almost

13,000 Portuguese had come by 1899 and by 1901 over 5,000 Puerto

Ricans had made new homes on the four islands.

The first Filipinos immigrated to America as early as 1765 (11 years

BEFORE the declaration of independence) and the first group of

Filipinos arrived in Hawaii in 1906, when The Hawaiian Sugar Planters'

Association (HSPA) opened offices in Manila and Vigan, Ilocos Sur, to

recruit Filipino workers, and provide them free passage to Hawaii.

Similar to those other immigrant

workers, I was wooed to Hawaii by the

prospect of a job, and free passage

when I came to work at a hotel on the

island of Kauai after Hurricane INIKI.

I’ll never forget driving down the

spectacular row of barren trees on the

way into Poipu and wondering what

had I gotten myself into? Just as those trees that have recovered from the

storm, I am still amazed at the beauty and resilience of my adopted island

Ohana. Continued on page 2

September 2017 Important Dates

September 4 Labor Day

September 10 Grandparent’s Day

September 20 Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah

September 21 International Day of Peace

September 22 First day of Autumn (Sept. 22-Dec. 20)

September 22 Native American Day

September 29 Yom Kippur

Labor Day - a holiday honoring working men and women

The United States, Puerto Rico and Canada all observe the first Monday of September as

Labor Day.

The Labor Day holiday as we know it grew out of the efforts of labor unions over a

century ago. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, records indicate the holiday was first proposed in

the late 19th century. Matthew M. Maguire and Peter J. McGuire are credited as the founders of this

holiday observance, as they were the first to suggest there be a day of observance honoring working people

here in the United States. Peter J. McGuire, a New York City carpenter, helped found the United

Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners.

The first observance of this holiday in the United States came in September of 1882 when a Labor Day

Parade was held by the Knights of Labor in New York City. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to

make Labor Day a legal holiday. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a bill making Labor Day a

national holiday.

Many people observe this day with cookouts, weekend trips, fun events or just plain relaxation. Some labor

organizations and businesses hold gatherings for their members and workers to celebrate the day together.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s® ~ September 23, 2017

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and

funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Currently Maui County has more

than 2,500 individuals affected with Alzheimer’s disease and an estimated 31,000

throughout the state. Every year the Roselani Place staff participates to support and

taking steps to end Alzheimer’s disease. Once again we humbly ask for your kokua

to contribute to the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® on Saturday, September 23, from

7:00-10:00am. All monies raised will stay on Maui to provide services and programs for the people of Maui

County. We look forward to any donations you can contribute to help raise awareness and funds for

Alzheimer care, support, and research. Contact Debbie Priest, at 871-7720 to donate.

Continued from page 1 Rosh Hasanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset on September 20th, and

followed 10 days later on September 29th by Yom Kipper, the Jewish Day of Atonement, when all sins are

forgiven; which is a good idea no matter what your faith is.

So, this year, on September 11, my wish for all of us is to be able to put the damage of past

storms behind us, and sailing forward, for clear skies- in all ways.

With Aloha, Steve Hansen, General Manager

September Events Calendar in Brief

Picnic for Poki ~ Special Guest - The Hula Honeys

Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions invite you to a Picnic for Poki at 11:00 AM at the

Historic Kaahumanu Church in Wailuku Town, 103 South High Street on Thursday, September 21,

2017. Our featured guest with live Hawaiian entertainment will be The Hula Honeys.

The Hula Honeys, Ginger Johnson and Robyn Kneubuhl are known for

performing the enchanting music of Hawaii’s territorial days, songs that take you

back to Boat Days and Waikiki’s golden era. Blending vintage Hapa Haole songs

with hip jazz classics, they create a swinging sweet sound all their own. Winners

of the prestigious Na Hoku Hano Hano award 2010 for best Hawaiian Jazz

album “Girl Talk.” The Hula Honeys have played at The Kennedy Millennium

Center Stage, various Ukulele Festivals, and regularly perform in their hometown

of Maui where they are also DJ Friday afternoons on Manaʻo Radio.

Bring your lunch with you and enjoy coffee and fresh baked cookies from Roselani Place. Relax

under the monkey pod tree for an hour or so at this free event, which is open to the public.

Roselani Place September Employee of the Month:

Deborah Henriksen

Congratulations to Deborah Henriksen on becoming Employee of the Month for

September. Deborah has been a dedicated employee since November 17, 2015. She

is always cheerful, hard-working, and gets along with all of the staff. She cares for

our residents deeply and makes sure our kitchen is well maintained so we can

provide the best meals to our residents. Thank you Deborah and congratulations on

being the September employee of the month.

Friday, September 8 Excursion to the movies “Birth of the Dragon”

Friday, September 8 Resident Food Committee Pow Wow

Sunday, September 10 Grandparent’s Day Luncheon & Fun Day Party

Wednesday, September 13 Performance by Alu Like Seniors

Friday, September 15 Excursion to Maui Ocean Center

Thursday, September 21 Entertainment byPicnic for Poki

Saturday, September 16 September Birthday Party

Monday, September 18 Performance by Harmonica Group

Wednesday, September 20 Resident Council Meeting

Thursday, September 21 Picnic for Poki Concert

Thursday, September 21 Hana Fuda Card Came

Friday, September 22 Lunch at Poi by the Pound

Saturday, September 23 Alzheimer’s Walk

Thursday, September 28 Computer Class

Sept 2, 1945 - President Harry Truman declared V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) commemorating the formal Japanese surrender to the Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Sept 2, 1945 - Ho Chi Minh proclaimed the independence of Vietnam and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Sept 5, 1997 - Mother Teresa died in Calcutta at age 87, after a life of good works spent aiding the sick and poor in India through her Missionaries of Charity order. Sept 11, 2001 - The worst terrorist attack in U.S. History occurred as four large passenger jets were hijacked then crashed, killing nearly 3,000 persons. Sept 12, 1953 - John F. Kennedy, 36, married Jacqueline Bouvier, 24, in a ceremony at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island. Sept 14, 1975 - Elizabeth Ann Seton became the first American saint. Sept 16, 1620 - The Mayflower ship departed from England, bound for America with 102 passengers and a small crew. The Pilgrims disembarked at Plymouth on December 26. Sept 20, 1873 - The New York Stock Exchange was forced to close for the first time in its history as a result of a banking crisis during the financial panic of 1873. Sept 22, 1862 - President Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves in territories held by Confederates as of January 1, 1863. Sept 28, 1978 - Pope John Paul I died after only 33 days in office. He was succeeded by John Paul II. Sept 29, 1789 - Congress created the United States Army, consisting of 1,000 enlisted men and officers. Sept 30, 1955 - Actor James Dean was killed in a car crash in California at age 24. Although he made just three major films, Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden and Giant, he remains one of the most influential actors.

This Day In History…

Here’s how to play…

The objective of the game is to fill all the blank

squares in a game with the correct numbers.

There are three very simple constraints to

follow. In a 9 by 9 square Sudoku game:

Every row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order

Every column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order

Every 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9

See the front desk for the solution.

www.thinks.com

Sudoku

For more history visit: http://www.historyplace.com

Sept 1, 1950 Dr. Phil McGraw

Sept 4, 1930 Mitzi Gaynor

Sept 4, 1918 Paul Harvey

Sept 5, 1929 Bob Newhart

Sept 9, 1925 Cliff Robertson

Sept 10, 1929 Arnold Palmer

Sept 13, 1944 Jacqueline Bisset

Sept 15, 1984 Prince Harry www.famousbirthdays.com

Sept 16, 1924 Lauren Bacall

Sept 17, 1931 Anne Bancroft

Sept 18, 1971 Lance Armstrong

Sept 20, 1934 Sophia Loren

Sept 22, 1927 Tommy Lasorda

Sept 23, 1920 Mickey Rooney

Sept 25, 1931 Barbara Walters

September Birthdays at Roselani Place

Word Search

For more searches visit: www.thinks.com

Famous September Birthdays

Movie Director Find the words in the list hidden

in the puzzle grid.

Actors Part Sound

Budget Picture Stage

Camera Print Star

Cast Producer Story

Cinema Props Studio

Crew Rehearsal Stunts

Double Role Take

Edit Scene Trailer

Extras Screenplay

Film Script Writer

Lights Sets Wardrobe

Location Shot

Muffie Davis September 19

Sue Tsubaki September 21

Akio Aoataki September 24

Kimmie Songsun Anderson September 7

Patsy Yasui September 8

Tom Umetsu September 11

Yoshiko Takemura September 13

Janet Wakayama September 15

Robert Parabicoli September 17

September 2017

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National Assisted Living Week ®

Established by NCAL in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents,

families, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding community to come together to share with our residents a variety

of events and activities that show them how much we care for them. “Family is Forever” as this year’s theme

for National Assisted Living Week. The theme is inspired by a quote from the poet Maya Angelou: “Family isn’t

always blood, it’s the people in your life who want you in theirs: the ones who accept you for who you are, the

ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.”Assisted living communities

across the country are encouraged to organize activities and events during NALW that celebrate these deep

connections between staff and residents.

In the announcement of the theme, NCAL Executive Director Scott Tittle said,

“Anyone who has spent valuable time in an assisted living community has seen how

staff can come to think of their residents like family. It takes a special person to work

in our profession, and often, caregivers form bonds that can never be broken. This

National Assisted Living Week, we want to recognize these amazing individuals who

give their heart and soul to their residents, as well as those seniors and individuals with

disabilities who leave a lasting imprint on their caregivers.”

Stephen Correa February 26, 1934 - August 14, 2017

Ruth Benham October 17, 1920 - August 19, 2017

In Memory of Roselani Place Residents