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Congratulations to Author John Saul!

Hualalai Writers Group Winner!

Donald Clark, as a member of the Hualalai Writers Group, finished his memoir, “Summary Judgment”. “Summary Judgment” just placed as a bronze medalist in the 2022 True Crime category of the Independent Publisher Book Awards. Conducted annually, the Independent Publisher Book Awards honor the year’s best independently published titles from around the world. The […]

Member Susie Johns Honored!🐎🐎

Susie Johns and Others Recognized at 2021 NSBA Honors Banquet Susie Johns was presented with the prestigious Jack Benson Award at this year’s NSBA Honors Banquet. Check out all the winners here.

The 2021 NSBA Awards Banquet took place Sunday night […]

Mendelson is a Hall of Famer

 

We are so excited to announce that our very own Susan Mendelson will be inducted into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame this fall. Congratulations, Susan! Read more in this The Georgia Straightarticle. https://www.straight.com/food/1287361/5-local-culinary-stars-be-inducted-bc-restaurant-hall-fameβ€” with Susan Mendelson. […]

You Are Invited To A Party: October 23 at Ke’olu

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Early Member, Wally Opdycke, passed yesterday.

Wally Opdycke with wife, Nicola

We received word today that Wally Opdycke passed away after a long illness. Wally and Nicola were early members at Hualalai. He was a very active golfer and was a Founding Member of the Bandits. Many of you will remember him walking his dog all over the property. […]

Member, Peggy, swimming like a pro.

Peggy Kent swam June 9th in the Hapuna Rough Water Swim, a 1.25 mile race held at Hapuna Beach State Park. Although, we think, Peggy was the only member who swam, she had some good company from Hualalai, including Colin Clark, our General Manager at the Four Seasons as well as other Hualalai staff.

Member, David Elliot , passes away. Bertie, his wife, is one of the earlier Hualalai Members. RIP Dave

David Elliott December 29, 1929 – April 16, 2017

David H. Elliott of Carmel and San Francisco died at home on April 16, his wife and family members by his side. He was a businessman who in the 1960s directed two of the largest Peace Corps programs overseas, first in Nigeria […]

Saying goodbye to one of the First Members

Bob Rediske, David Ammen and Anne Rediske

David Ammen (center) bought at Hualalai around 20 years ago. Last Spring we said our goodbyes when he and Eleo, his wife, put their villa on the market. However they are back for a few weeks and their closing will occur soon. This photo was taken […]

Member, Ronnie Kaiser’s painting of Hualalai selected at the Marin Society Artists Juried Art Show

Ronnie Kaiser, Hualalai Member and artist had her oil painting “Palm Grove Dreams” selected for the NATIONAL JURIED FINE ART SHOW at the Marin Society of Artists. September 29-October 29.

 

Thank you Jay Kaiser

Justin and Amanda Graduate from Hawaii Preparatory Academy

Justin and Amanda Smrke, children of Founder Members, Peggy Kent and Richard Meschke graduate from HPA this year. Justin and Amanda grew up a good part of their time being residents of Hualalai Congratulation Amanda and Justin!

Amanda

Justin

 

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Yesterday’s Mooch we said A Hui Ho to Founders, David and Eleo Ammen

David Ammen bought into Hualalai 20 years ago and now he and his wife, Eleo are saying goodbye. Their Hillside Villa is on the market and though they love Hualalai they want to be closer to home in Boston and Cape Cod. We will miss David and Eleo and hope they will come back and […]

Pat and Wally O’Dell celebrate birthdays and Anniversary…at Downton Abbey.

Every now and then we post events that occur off the Big Island that involve a number of members. Wally and Pat O’Dell decided to plan their joint decadal birthdays and squeeze in their decadal anniversary by taking over Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle.) A number of Hualalai members flew to England to celebrate with them. […]

Congratulations Robb Kildow

 

Submitted by Barbara Kildow…thanks Barbara

Yummy Canoe Club Special

Marlene Mastenbrook celebrates her birthday by dining with friends at the Canoe Club. Three enjoyed the special of Hot Dog with chile and two kinds of cheese. Of course there was fries. One friend hid her lunch because it wasn’t up to par with the others. Mah Jong followed.

Kym Londahl, Marlene Mastenbrook, […]

Hualalai often means friends beyond the bubble

One of the great things about Hualalai Resort is that it fosters people getting to know each other. Friendships are made and kept beyond the resort. The following photo represents this.

The Hualalai Wahines (current and past members) celebrating Maura Schumacher’s birthday in San Francisco.

Thank You to Connie McHugh

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Glenn Britt, member, neighbor and good friend passed away yesterday.

Glenn Britt

Glenn A. Britt, former chairman and CEO of Time Warner Cable who maintained homes in Westport, New York City, and Hawaii, died today. He was 65.

Robert D. Marcus, who took over as Time Warner Cable chief executive in January after Britt retired, said Britt died of cancer at […]

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a picture with a name?

Tired of meeting someone and then a few days later you can’t remember their name, but you know what they look like? Well Hualalai is trying to help us with this by setting up the Hualalai Club Member Photo Roster Diane Green has been working on this, but she needs everyone’s help. Please send your […]

A meeting at Hualalai ends in marriage at Hualalai

Patrick O’Dell met beautiful Katie two years ago at the “Hollywood” pool and were married Friday at Ke’olu with Uncle Earl officiating.

 

 

Who…Who…Who is doing the Hula