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The Mitsubishi Is Coming: Pro Am starts on January 15

Hualalai’s Book Club: January 17, Thursday, at 10:30 AM

Cindy’s Writing Workshop

No need to sign up. Come if you’re interested in getting some of those ideas roaming in your head on paper. Join in the synergy of creativity. I’ll be in the Ke’olu Great Room every Monday morning from 10:30 to 12:00. Come once or come through March and work on creating and finishing a project. No punctuation skills required.

Doggonit: You Just Can’t Beat Hualalai!

Hualalai is such a hot spot that even the dogs are on the lookout for a property.

G’s Que: Making Life Deliciously Easy

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou 2019

Festive is all energy and action around Hualalai. Families gather in homes and at the hotel, making memories that will last a lifetime. The ocean’s ebb and flow beats a steady rhythm in the background as we go about our lives (trying to find a beach chair, for instance.) In this joyous and frenetic time, the peace at sunset calms us. The live planetarium above our heads at night centers us. We are so fortunate. Wishing you all a healthy and happy new year.

Mauna Kea at sunset.

Cindy Muscatel’s Writing Class Begins January 7, 10:30 AM.

Each of us has many stories to tell–we need to write them down. Let your creativity flow while you also learn the most up-to-date craft techniques. Every Monday morning, 10:30 to 12:00 in the Ke’olu great room. (Cindy is a published writer and long time writing instructor.)

Fun Festive Times

photo courtesy of Bill Mcdowell

Mahalo from the Hualalai Ohana Foundation

Come join the cocktail party from 4:00 to 6:00, and enjoy the trunk show at the Canoe Club.

Waimea Film Festival 2019

Members Ohana Meeting: Full of Positive Energy!

Who You Gonna Call? Security, that’s who! 808-325-8325

Sometimes, even in the lives of those of us aiming for perfection, a minor accident may come our way. We’re very fortunate that at Hualalai we have a trained Security staff who will arrive in minutes to help us. I’m not saying I’m accident prone, but I have them on speed dial. 808-325-8325. (Of course, if you have a threatening emergency, call 911 first.)

Landscaping Department’s Annual Christmas Carolers!

A wonderful group of wandering minstrels and carolers from the Landscaping Department spread Christmas cheer throughout Hualalai.

photo courtesy of Bill McDowell

Seasons Greetings from the Ohana Foundation

 

More Festive Updates: Jingling All the Way

 

 

This Saturday, December 22, is the annual important Members’ Ohana meeting. 8:00 AM, breakfast, followed by the meeting in the Four Seasons Ballroom.

 

 

And on Monday, December 24, the Jingle Bell run starts at the Canoe Club at 7:30. See below for details.

 

Keeping Up With Festive: Friday Breakfasts at the Canoe Club

I’m going to try to help keep us informed of some of the events planned for Festive. For instance, the Canoe Club will be doing breakfasts some days during this time. Note that the Royal Pancake Party was canceled but the Breakfast will be served on Friday, the 21st. Monday, December 24, will be the Coffee and Crepes breakfast. Come join the fun!

 

 

 

 

 

Friday at the Canoe Club, 8:00 to 10:00 AM, December 21

Hawaiian to English: Hualalai’s Street Names

Ever wonder what the translation of the street names in Hualalai would be? Becky Holman did so she asked Uncle Earl. Here’s the result of their collaboration:

ʻAhinahina        The Hawaiian name for the Silversword plant.

Ānea                    Gentle, as a breeze

Hāliʻipua           Covered with flowers

Hainoa              Summit of Hualālai Mountain

Hōkūloa            Morning Star

Kahikole           To have lost the red glow of dawn, sunrise.

Kaimupūlehu    The cooking (imu) or oven

Kaʻūpulehū       Ahupuaʻa (the resort’s land division) roasted breadfruit

Kumukehu        The source of the sea mist.

Kaului                Bread Fruit

Ke Alaula          The rosy glow of sunset.

Kūikawā            Special

Lau eki              Sugar cane tassel or shell ginger about to bloom

Lilopa                Fragrant Seaweed

Pakuʻi               Heavily scented

Piʻiuka               Ascend to the uplands

Puka Pa            Gateway

Wai ulu            Growing Waters

Uncle Earl Regidor

Director of Cultural Center

Welcome to the Spa Makeover!

Vog Free Air Creates Atmosphere for Stunning Sunsets

Now that the air is so clear, Hualalaians are being treated to breathtaking sunsets, sometimes with vibrant green flashes. The starry night skies are also a delight.

 

photo courtesy of Bill Mcdowell