Life abounds with opportunity for former educator
At 35, the worst situation she faced was when her son died at 17 months from a heart defect, and her husband left her for another woman while her son was dying. Read more
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Loss of sight empowers Tripler convenience store owner
For 50 years he dedicated his time to serving the blind community at the Hawaii Association of the Blind, which he first encountered in high school. The organization is an advocacy group and service provider for blind people. Read more
Bob and Betty Clark’s influence on local tennis continues to this day
Bob and Betty Clark moved here 50 years ago. Hawaii tennis has never been the same. Read more
Chiye Takitani makes her mark as a longtime Queen’s Medical Center volunteer
When Chiye Takitani, 89, was selected as this year’s recipient of The Queen’s Medical Center Ho‘omau Award for longevity of service, her first reaction was that there was probably someone else more deserving. Read more
Kahala resident thrives on helping community
At the age of 74, Linda Oifer has found that being a part of projects that help others keeps her young and warms her heart. Read more
Aloha more critical than ever, says hiking kupuna
The coronavirus pandemic has led to many restrictions in Hawaii, but 68-year-old Bradford Lum said it won’t stop him from being active. Read more
Jikyu Rose leads Koganji Temple with compassion and blunt honesty
At the age of 91, Bishop Jikyu Rose is still giving weekly sermons, counseling members, planning events and more at the Koganji Temple she founded about 45 years ago in Manoa Valley. Read more
Taiko classes drum up confidence, agility and more for Hawaii students
At age 80, Carol Egan is always taking up new challenges to keep her brain and body active. She’s learning three languages: Hawaiian, French and Italian. She loves to dance hula and tap. Read more
At 91, ‘Auntie Dot’ has devoted her life to helping others
Dorothy Hoe, 91, who also answers to the name “Auntie Dot,” has been taking care of senior citizens for decades. Read more
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University of Hawaii sailing coach sails into the history books
You could just say all three coaches are members of the College Sailing Hall of Fame and leave it at that. It speaks of something rare and special. Read more
Hawaii woman rediscovers her playful spirit through dance
Play is often viewed as unproductive or lazy. It’s that guilty pleasure that is reserved for the young, as grown-ups are expected to be serious and responsible. So, like many others, Renee Tillotson lost her playful spirit when she became an adult. Read more
Running provides more than just health benefits for Hawaii father-son duo
A year after 74-year-old Melvin Muramoto suffered a debilitating stroke, he completed last month’s 8.15-mile Great Aloha Run, motivated by his unflagging willpower and his running mate: his firstborn son. Read more
What are the essential trace minerals? Get the 411
Consuming adequate amounts of essential nutrients grows increasingly important as we age. This becomes more difficult as calorie needs decline and people eat less. Read more
82-year-old woman turns ribbons into strands of beauty
Lei Day is every day for Mellie Enos. On tables and in a storeroom in the garage of her Enchanted Lake home are lei — hundreds of the brightly colored garlands — that she has made from ribbon for the last 20 years. Read more
Wallet Wisdom: Preparing for the Great Wealth Transfer
Seniors have much to think about when it comes to transferring wealth to their children and grandchildren. Consider the following if you want to leave something behind for the next generation. Read more
The secrets to long life: Yoga, yogurt and bare feet
Esther Nowell says three things keep her young at heart: yoga, yogurt and no shoes. At 98, she still travels, teaches art and creates in her home art studio in the same neighborhood she grew up in as a child in Kaimuki. Read more
Disrupt Aging: Tai chi helps kupuna keep their footing
Mary Ciacci caps Hawaii Little League career with visit to Williamsport
Mary Ciacci had seen a lot in nearly six decades volunteering with Little League baseball. But nothing quite like this. Read more
Ultraracing is euphoric for Jackie Doppelmayer
Jackie Doppelmayer has been running since childhood, but even though she’s logged thousands of miles and emanates mental toughness, the 53-year-old ultrarunner approaches each 50- or 100-mile run as if it’s her first, meticulously preparing for any hazard she may encounter. Read more
Patsy Afuso, 94, is in step with the beat of life
At 94, Patsy Afuso moves with the ease and confidence of someone decades younger. She is the oldest performing member of the Paranku Club of Hawaii, which performs at senior centers, nursing homes and cultural festivals on Oahu. Read more
Longtime volunteer Linnelle Takeuchi has a soft spot for furry friends
Linnelle Takeuchi is a 13-year animal shelter volunteer and spends at least four days a week at the Hawaiian Humane Society. She’s done just about every volunteer job. “I love it. I feel useful. I’m helping the people and I’m helping the animals,” she said. Read more
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