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If any of you wondered if your intrepid editor had fallen off the end of a pier, I have not. Instead I’ve been drowning in the monumental task of selling our home of 28 years and clearing it out along with the memories and thousands of photos that have accumulated in that time. I’m beginning to swim to the surface of every day life and will be back reporting to you on the important events of Hualalai very soon.
It certainly is a different world in 2021 versus 2020, when we were hunkering at Hualalai and needed to keep in close contact. Glad those days are behind us!
Aloha, Cindy
photo by David Taran
A Note from Chantal Prunier:
Today I got to swim with Colin Clark, our former GM and his triathlon trainer (left on picture) as well as Trent Fisher (right).
Colin has been fighting off an invasive illness through an intense exercise regimen. His current goal is to complete his Ironman For Hope, which he and his wife Natascha are planning for August 8, 2021. On that day Colin will swim, bike and run an Ironman to continue to show that his physical fitness can stave off the effects of his illness.
Colin and I are wearing a shirt designed by himself and Natascha as a fund raiser for the Kona Hospice and the Waimea Hospice. Anyone interested in purchasing a shirt ($45) can text me (Chantal) at 310-614-5136.
The ocean was glorious today. Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. is our weekly group swim with 3 Alaka’i Nalu staff in constant, close and vigilant attendance of swimmers.
photo by David Taran
Sparkling turquoise and sapphire waters,
churning through the waves.
Nature’s own fountain.
photos by Bill McDowell
Presentation by Dr. Aude Pacini
Kumu Kai Center (located at King’s Pond)
Saturday, May 1st
10:00 AM
Space is Limited
Dr. Aude Pacini, researcher and lab manager of the Marine Mammal Research Program at the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology at University of Hawai’i Manoa, will join Members and Guests at the Kumu Kai center on Saturday morning to share her research on marine mammals around Hawai’i Island.
Click Here to learn more about Dr. Pacini and the Marine Mammal Research Program.
To make your reservation, contact the Club Concierge at concierge.hualalai.club@fourseasons.com or at 808-325-8450.
Aloha to Mike Sack and John Saul,
Mike sent these incredible photos from the Tulip Festival in the Skagit Valley, Washington state.
photos by David Taran
The Ohana Foundation is reaching out to Hualalai Club members to encourage homeowners to help spread the word and tell their employees, contractors and service providers about the deadlines for the following programs and scholarships. Mahalo.
Looking sporty in her mask, Susan Frampton runs into Hualalai Club member, Becky Holman, who snaps her photo at the Parker Farmer’s Market.
 From 8000 feet on Mauna Kea at 1:00 AM
Early morning sunrise at the volcano
At the volcano, with the Milky Way at the very top of the plume coming from the crater below.
photo by David Taran
It’s a real zoo around our house. Just yesterday a gecko came in for a visit, a mongoose strolled through the shower garden, Francolins roosted by the lanai, and birds flew in and out. These egrets were on the alert for the next guests’ arrival.
Aloha Hualalai Owners,
I am sending this email to inform you about an unfortunate incident within the resort yesterday. (Monday, April 5.)
There was a structure fire yesterday within Ke Alaula Villas. The fire started in a detached garage and spread to a vehicle parked near the garage. Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the Hualalai Volunteer Fire Brigade was able to quickly respond to the scene to contain the fire. Three other fire departments (Kona, Waikoloa, and South Kohala) also responded to the blaze.
Our Volunteer Firemen (and women) did an amazing job helping to contain the fire to its point of origin and protect the nearby homes. We are fortunate to have a staff of amazing and committed people working within the resort. In addition, we are fortunate that several years ago the Hualalai Board of Directors committed to buying a fire truck and supporting the ongoing operations of a volunteer fire Department within the resort. The damage from this fire was minimize through our dedicated staff and the good decisions of our Board of Directors. I’d like to give a special thanks to Directors Peggy Kent and Ray Lagger for being instrumental in the creation of our Fire Brigade – thank you!
Please take a moment to thank our Volunteer Fire Department staff and the Security Staff for their service. (Our security team helped the volunteer brigade made up of bonafided Ex fire fighters led by our own Ralph Yawata.)
You can email Ralph with a thank you message: ralph.yawata@fourseasons.
Ann Marie and Jim Mahoney have two pieces of art for sale.
The Hula girl, by Crystal Lockwood, is 48 inches tall.
The Koi painting by Stephen Shortridge is 4′ by 5′.
If you are interested, contact:
Masa Matsumoto at mmatsumoto@iokua.co.
Whether by nature or people created, we’re treated to the visual vividness around us.
photo by Bob Holman
photo by Bill McDowell
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