March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day. I have a lot in common with St. Patrick. Did you

know that St. Patrick wasn’t even Irish? St. Patrick was an Irish slave for 6 years then escaped and later returned to

convert the Irish to Christianity. When I was a young lad I liked to spend

all my free time at my neighbor’s house. Here in Hawaii they were what we would call my “Hanai Family”. The

O’Malley’s were Irish Catholics and had kids my age. They lived a life far more exciting and loud than our quiet Norwegian Lutheran home. I was over there almost

every night for dinner. . . However, I adored Mrs. O’Malley and would usually do anything she asked. I

would even willingly wash dishes at their house, something I’m sure I wouldn’t do at home without a lot of fuss. I remember proclaiming to the neighbors that

my doing the dishes was very similar to St. Patrick being an Irish slave, and of course, when I would go over there for dinner Mr. O’Malley would say “Oh no, here comes

the saint, back again for dinner!”

St. Patrick is also credited with ridding Ireland of all their snakes; maybe he visited Hawaii too since we have no snakes here!

So this March do something saintly, like washing the dishes, to celebrate.

With Aloha,

Inside this issue

Message from General Manager

Girls Day

Picnic For Poki

Learn a Little Hawaiian

Events Highlights in Brief

Prince Kuhio

Save the Dates

Calendar of Events

This day in history

Sudoku & Word Search

Birthdays

Employee of the Month

Staying Healthy Over 50

Editor: Diane Alba-Means

Marketing Director

Roselani Scene March Malaki 2018

Steve Hansen,

General Manager

Aloha from our General Manager

Japanese Doll Festival, known as Girl’s Day is celebrated on March 3rd. This is a day to

wish all the girls in the household a healthy and happy life. People display a doll called

hina ningyo along with other props to celebrate this day. The hina dolls are dressed in

traditional Japanese costumes and are displayed in the home. Also associated with Girl’s

Day is Hina-matsuri, also called momo-no-sekku, which means a festival of peach

blossoms. The predominant colors used for this festival are pink, to represent the peach

blossoms; white, which represents snow; and green to symbolize new growth.

Happy Girl’s Day

March 2018 Important Dates

Roselani Place and Ola Na Mele Productions invite you to join our residents

to a Picnic for Poki at 11:00 AM at the Historic Kaahumanu Church in

Wailuku Town, 103 South High Street on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Our

featured guest with live Hawaiian entertainment will be Cane Fire.

Hitting the Maui music scene in 2009, CANE FIRE quickly impressed

audiences with their unique musical style. Kaniela Q, Joe Chee, and Kahala

Greig formed Cane Fire in Kaniela’s Wailuku backyard. Each of the Cane

Fire members contributed original compositions to their CD “Coming

Home”, resulting in a diverse yet harmonious mix of styles and voices.

Since the 2016 release of their new CD “Coming Home”, Kaniela has

moved away from Hawaii. James Presbitero will be joining Joe and Kahala at Pincic for Poki concert.

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.

Picnic for Poki is held every third Thursday on the month to continue bringing the spirit of aloha and

Hawaiian music to the Maui community in honor of the late Allen "Braddah Poki" Pokipala. Braddah

Poki was dedicated to sharing Hawaiian music throughout various venues in Hawaii.

Picnic for Poki: Special Guest ~ Cane Fire

March 3 Girl’s Day

March 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrated to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland

March 20 First Day of Spring

March 25 Palm Sunday

March 26 Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day

Learn a little Hawaiian

Pehea’oe? How are you?

Maika’i no au I am fine

‘O iamau no Same as usual

Thursday, March 1 Girls Day art project

Saturday, March 3 Girl’s Day Celebration (Excursion)

Tuesday, March 6 Take Charge of Your Health Presentation

Wednesday, March 7 Art Therapy with Pam

Friday, March 9 Food Committee Pow Wow Meeting

Saturday, March 10 Lunch at Lahaina Cannery Mall

Monday, March 12 Arts & Crafts with Shantel

Wednesday, Mach 14 Visitation by Senior Saints

Wednesday, March 14 Posture & Meditation by Jay

Thursday, March 15 Picnic for Poki Concert

Saturday, March 15 Performance by Iliahi Elementary School

Saturday, March 15 St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

Saturday, March 17 March Birthday Party

Monday, March 19 Harmonica Group Performance

Wednesday, March 21 Resident Council Meeting

Saturday, March 24 Bingo with Soroptimist Group & Maui Evangelical Church

Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday

Monday, March 26 Performance by Maui Karoke Group

Wednesday, March 28 Performance by Alu Like Seniors

Saturday, March 31 Easter Egg Coloring

March Events Calendar in Brief

Save the Date!

Saturday,

April 21, 2018

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Roselani Place

Save the Date!

Sunday,

April 1, 2018

Easter Sunday Luncheon

11:30 ~ Roselani Place

Prince Kuhio Day

March 26, is called Kuhio Day in Hawaii. It is a state holiday that marks the birth of

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. The territorial legislature of Hawaii passed this

resolution in 1949 establishing March 26, as a holiday honoring Prince Kuhio. He

was born on the island of Kauai and was educated at Royal and Punahou Schools,

where he excelled at football and track.

From 1902 to until Jan. 7, 1922 he served as a delegate from Hawaii to Congress.

In 1919, he introduced a bill requesting that Hawaii be admitted into America as a full fledged state.

Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959. His greatest contribution to the Hawaiian people was the

establishment of the Hawaiian Homes Commission.

March 1, 1961 - President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps, an organization sending young

American volunteers to developing countries to assist with health care, education and other basic human

needs.

March 10, 1862 - The first issue of U.S. government paper money occurred began circulation.

March 10, 1880 - The Salvation Army was founded in the United States. The social service organization

was first founded in England by William Booth and operates today in 90 countries.

March 19, 2003 - The United States launched an attack against Iraq to topple dictator Saddam Hussein

from power. The troops made rapid progress northward and conquered the country's capital, Baghdad, just

21 days later, ending the rule of Saddam.

March 24, 1934 - The Philippine Islands in the South Pacific were granted independence by President

Franklin D. Roosevelt after nearly 50 years of American control.

March 29, 1979 - In the U.S. Congress, the House Select Committee on Assassinations released its final

report regarding the killings of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Robert Kennedy.

March 30, 1981 - Newly elected President Ronald Reagan was shot in the chest while walking toward his

limousine in Washington D.C., following a speech inside a hotel. The president soon recovered from the

surgery and returned to his duties.

March 31, 1968 - President Lyndon Johnson made a surprise announcement that he would not seek re-

election as a result of the Vietnam conflict.

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.

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

This Day In History…

Sudoku

For more searches visit: www.thinks.com

March 1, 1927 Harry Belafonte

March 2, 1917 Desi Arnaz

March 2, 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev

March 6, 1972 Shaquille O’Neal

March 10, 1940 Chuck Norris

March 12, 1946 Lisa Minnelli

March 14, 1947 Billy Crystal

March 17, 1919 Nat King Cole

March 20, 1928 Fred “Mr.” Rogers

March 22, 1948 Andrew Lloyd Webber

March 25, 1947 Elton John

March 26, 1944 Diana Ross

March 26, 1930 Sandra Day O’Connor

March 30, 1968 Celine Dion

Amy Ching March 3

Grace Kijima March 14

Gladys Itamura March 18

Satoye “Pansy” Miyamoto March 20

Nancy Clark March 22

Jeanne Reiss March 23

March 1, 1927 Harry Belafonte

March 2, 1917 Desi Arnaz

March 2, 1931 Mikhail Gorbachev

March 6, 1972 Shaquille O’Neal

March 10, 1940 Chuck Norris

March 12, 1946 Lisa Minnelli

March 14, 1947 Billy Crystal

www.famousbirthdays.com

All the words contain the letters PEN

alpenhorn depend repent appendix expense ripening aspens halfpenny serpent carpenter happening spend compendium misspent stipend opener copenhagen suspense

For more searches visit: www.thinks.com

Word Search

Famous March Birthdays

March Birthdays at Roselani Place

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March Newsletter 2018

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Kahului, Maui, HI 96732

Phone: 808-871-7720

Fax: 808-873-7178

Toll Free: 800-554-9853

Staying healthy over 50: Tips for eating well as you age

As you age, your relationship to food may change along with your body.

A decreased metabolism, changes in taste and smell, and slower

digestion may affect your appetite, the foods you can eat, and how your

body processes food. The key is to figure out how to adapt to your

changing needs. Now, more than ever, healthy eating is important to

maintain your energy and health.

Load up on high-fiber fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Your

whole digestive system does slow as you age, so fiber is very

important. Consume fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, fruit, and vegetables. They will help you feel

more energetic and give you fuel to keep going.

Put effort into making your food look and taste good. Your taste buds may not be as strong and your

appetite may not be the same, but your nutritional needs are just as important as ever. If you don’t enjoy

eating like you used to, put a little more effort into your meals, including the way you flavor, prepare,

and present your food.

Watch out for dehydration. Because of physical changes, older adults are more prone to dehydration.

So make sure you are drinking plenty of fluid, even if you don’t feel thirsty. If you’re not getting

enough water, you’re not going to be as sharp and your energy will suffer.

Make meals a social event. It’s more enjoyable to eat with others than alone. If you live alone, invite other

people over. It’s a great way to stay in touch with friends and you can share cooking and cleanup duties.

http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_aging_seniors_aging_well.htm

Roselani Place

March Employee of the Month:

Tusi Maulupe

Tusi Maulupe is a valuable team

member in the Food Services

Department. He is always

willing to help and cares deeply

for each and every one of our

residents. Tusi started working

for Roselani Place in June 2015.

He is a very dependable team

player and has never missed a

day of work. Tusi is a graduate

of Maui Community College

Culinary Program. Prior to

coming to Roselani Place Tusi

was the cook at Pukalani Superette and also had worked

with our Chef Alan Cabebe at Carrie and Eddie’s Hide-a-

way in Kahului.

Congratulations Tusi on being the March employee of the

month!