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Come to Sunday breakfast and Father's Day brunch at Cafe Julia
Too busy to enjoy breakfast during the week? How about Sunday?
Café Julia begins serving breakfast on Sundays starting May 20. Bring your family and friends and enjoy tempting breakfast dishes such as Smoked Salmon Bruschetta and Corned Beef Hash & Eggs.
New business hours (starting May 20, 2012)
Breakfast
Sundays: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Friday 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lunch
Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m.
Take advantage of Sunday breakfast. No cooking required. All you need to do is show up!
Father’s Day Brunch
Mark your calendar for Father's Day Brunch (June 17) at Café Julia.
Mother's Day Brunch was a sell-out and we have a feeling this is going to be another one!
Team Cafe Julia is already gearing up for another tasty event to help you celebrate a special occasion.
Adult: $52 per person
Children Ages 4 - 12: $29 per person
Children under 4 years of age: No charge
Tax and gratuity not included.
10% discount to YWCA members with proof of membership.
Reservations are required. Please register by calling (808) 533-3334.
A percentage of the proceeds from the café and catering business support YWCA programs and services.
Under the leadership of Shinyou president Bruce Watanabe our partner team of leading chefs has developed a tasty menu. Sample the cuisine of Lance Kosaka, executive chef (previously executive chef at Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room) and Derek Watanabe, executive chef for the catering operations (previously chef de cuisine for Alan Wong at Watabe Weddings at Ko Olina).
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Young Women's Network seeks student board
YWCA of O'ahu's new program will grow future leaders of Hawai'i
Wanted: Future leaders of Hawaii! Apply for the YWCA of O‘ahu’s Young Women's Network 2012 Board and take a step forward toward your dreams.
The 10-12 member board will work together to plan, organize and execute events including the Young Women's Network Luncheon. The members will gain a rare opportunity to network and gain insights from women leaders making a difference in Hawaii.
The application deadline is May 31, 2012. High school junior and senior girls are encouraged to apply. You can fill out the application online here or pick one up at Member Services at YWCA Laniākea. For further information, contact Marcie Uehara Herring, phone: (808) 256-8472; email: mherring@ywcaoahu.org
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Share your YWCA swim story
Did you learn how to swim at the YWCA of Oahu? Then you have a story!
This year marks the 100th anniversary of our swimming lessons. Over the past century we have turned a number of Hawaii's keiki and adults into "dolphins" and "mermaids."
Celebrate our historical program by sharing your story about "This is how I learned how to swim at the YW."
You can mail or drop off your note at our Member Services desk. (Please mention "my swimming story" on the envelope) or submit your story electronically to enews@ywcaoahu.org. You can also click here to submit an online form.
Give our swim classes a big "splash" with your special story.
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Benefit Clothing Sale
continues May 30-31
Come to the Laniākea Living Room to support women re-entering the work force
The next Benefit Clothing Sale is coming up on May 30 & 31.
Come in on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to find the best deals!
To view the full calendar of 2012 sale dates, please click here.
All clothing donations are designated to our Dress For Success® Honolulu program. We routinely clear out our inventory of donated apparel due to changes in seasons and items not suitable for job interviews. All proceeds from the benefit sale go to support the Dress For Success® Honolulu program.
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Shape Up Fast with the YWCA of O‘ahu’s NEWEST Exercise Program
FIT FIVE-0 means 50 classes over 16 weeks---Can you meet the challenge?
We all know it. Exercise is good and we should make the time for it. But how and when?
We have created just the right incentive to help you jump start your way to fitness!
Join our new FIT FIVE-0 program and kick your exercise schedule into full gear.
The "biggest losers" will win some special prizes---including a $150 lululemon gift card!
Participation is easy.
- Register at the Health & Wellness table in the lobby and receive a FIT FIVE-0 punch card, or click here to fill out our online contact form to let us know that you are interested in participating. One of the staff will take a "before" assessment including body fat measurement.*
- Take 50 "instructor-taught" classes between June 4 and September 21, 2012**
- Following your class work, receive an "after" assessment and submit your punch card at the Front Desk to enter a chance to win great prizes.***
Registration starts Tuesday, May 22.
FIT FIVE-0 is ready. Are you?
Take the FIVE-0 challenge and make exercise a part of your daily routine.
A "new you" awaits. No more excuses!
*must be a current balance plan member. Registration times (Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Wednesday 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. No appointment necessary.)
**can be any combination of classes taught by instructors.
***need to take both before and after assessments to be eligible for the grand prize. Your information will not be shared with others. A grand prize will be given to the participant with the most dramatic change in body fat.
Please contact Erica Kolcz for questions at 695-2606 or email ekolcz@ywcaoahu.org
Did you know…..? The Balance Plan at YWCA Laniakea alone has more than 20 classes for you to try. Hot hula, Pilates, water exercises … with class lengths of 30 minutes to 90 minutes to fit your busy schedule. We have something for everyone! The plan members can take as many classes as they want. Try different classes to find the right combination for you.
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Show your love for someone who makes a difference in your life, while making a difference in their life -- and in our community.
Send your tax-deductible gift of love & honor or remembrance to the YWCA of O'ahu in the name of that person. Your loved one will receive a personalized card, a YWCA of O'ahu membership and/or a bouquet of persimmon flowers.*
Click here for more info.
*based on gift amount.
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Register for 2012 LeaderLuncheon
Support our women leaders by attending our June 12 event
For 35 years, the YWCA of O’ahu has recognized exceptional women leaders at its signature LeaderLuncheon event. The YWCA of O'ahu’s LeaderLuncheon is the premier event of the year in Hawai‘i to honor extraordinary women and organizations that exemplify the mission of the YWCA.
Our distinguished 2012 LeaderLuncheon Honorees are:
- Belinda Aquino, Professor Emeritus at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
- Lucy M. Gay, Director for Wai‘anae Educational Opportunity
- Ann H. Kobayashi, Honolulu City Councilwoman
- Betty Lou Larson, Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Legislative Advocate on Housing Issues
- Shelley Wilson, President of Wilson Homecare
We’re delighted to have Louise Ing, Esq., and Alice Tucker co-chair this year’s event.
The 2012 LeaderLuncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom.
You may register for the event by clicking here.
We look forward to seeing you at 2012 LeaderLuncheon—Hawai'i's most inspiring and significant annual luncheon for women.
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our mission. our vision.
YWCA of O‘ahu is a membership organization supporting more than 2,500 women and girls through housing, economic self-sufficiency, professional development and health and wellness. Founded in 1900, it is the oldest and largest women’s association in Hawai‘i.
Annual Report, 2010
our programs
Health and Wellness:
aquatics
balance plan
enrichment classes
Economic Advancement:
childcare
Dress for Success,
homebase housing
Leadership Development:
wāhine forum network at laniākea
Community Service:
volunteer opportunities
our services
Events and Catering at Laniākea
Camp & Retreat at Kokokahi
Fernhurst Residence
our locations
Fernhurst
Makiki
Kokokahi
Kaneohe
Laniākea
Downtown Honolulu
Venue Rental
Fuller Hall
Form 990
 
Mahalo to the Aloha United Way for your support. |
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