The Role of Academia as we Age
2021-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar Only Event
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The Role of Academia as We Age
Mills College has long welcomed curious learners of all ages, from the very young students who attend the Mills College Children’s School to the alumna who earned a BA in art history from Mills in 2010 at the age of 94, explaining that she’d been delayed a bit by the Great Depression and a busy life. Today, with the growth of online learning tools and proliferation of “encore” career options that connect women old and young, academic institutions can play an even larger role in building bridges toward equity, opportunity, and multi-generational problem-solving.
Join us for a webinar on February 12, 2021 @ 1pm PST
YOU WILL RECEIVE A LINK TO THE WEBINAR TWO (2) DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 11, 2021 @ 11:59PM PST
About the Speaker

Elizabeth L. Hillman, President of Mills College
Dr. Elizabeth L. Hillman is the 14th President of Mills College. She brings to Mills extensive experience in higher education administration and instruction and a distinguished background working on key gender and women’s issues.
Hillman’s expertise in sexual violence and gender issues in military organizations and culture has brought her national and international recognition. She has been an expert witness testifying before Congress on numerous occasions, including at the Congressional Women’s Caucus hearing to address nonconsensual pornography in the U.S. Military (Marines United). She is a sought-after educator and speaker on the topics of sexual assault and harassment, and women’s leadership and rights. In 2013–2014, she served on the Response Systems to the Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel (RSP), and also chaired the RSP’s Comparative Systems Subcommittee.
Hillman is a founding member of the President’s Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, and currently serves as interim president/chair of ACAA Presidents Council, on the executive committee of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, the board of the Women’s College Coalition, and as a member of the NCAA Division III Chancellors and Presidents Advisory Group. She was appointed to serve on a blue-ribbon study group, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Committee Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Science, Engineering, and Medical Workplaces, that released a path-breaking report in 2018.
Hillman is the former provost and academic dean at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where she also served as the chief academic officer. Prior to her position at Hastings, Hillman served as professor of law and director of faculty development at Rutgers University School of Law and taught at Yale University and the US Air Force Academy. She also was an officer in the US Air Force, where she served as a space operations officer and orbital analyst.
She received her Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Duke University in 1989 and an MA in history from the University of Pennsylvania in 1994 and went on to receive a JD from Yale Law School in 2000 and a PhD in history with a focus on women’s history from Yale University in 2001.

COVID-19 Vaccination Updates
2021-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar Only Event
March 19, 2021, 1PM PST
As COVID vaccinations become available, there may still be confusion about them. In the webinar we will discuss all aspects of them. What vaccines are available? What doses are needed? As well as: How they work and how effective are they? Are there side effects; and what are they? What is known or new about the availability and distribution? By March, much more information should be available. Dr. Lorentz & Dr. Hart will share the latest information with attendees.
About the Speaker: Sarah Lorentz

Dr. Lorentz is the Director of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) for Partners in Medication Therapy, an innovative venture of UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy. This program is specifically designed to provide comprehensive medication reviews for patients on complex regimens. Additionally, she is Director of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences and works closely with students and precepting pharmacists in community and health-system pharmacies. She also coordinates the Immunization Training Course for incoming student pharmacist and works with the 4th year student pharmacists on career planning. She planning to involve her student pharmacists in COVID-19 Vaccine administration.
Dr. Lorentz graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Pharmacy and a Doctor of Pharmacy. Her fellowship training at UCSD Medical Center focused on ambulatory care practice with research related to hypertension and anticoagulation. She helped establish the Pharmacy Home Infusion Service in the UCSD Department of Pharmacy. In addition, Dr. Lorentz served as a pharmacy consultant at St. Vincent de Paul Village Family Health Center, where she initiated an MTM and anticoagulation clinic, while providing care to underserved and homeless patients. She has extensive experience precepting pharmacy students and residents. Dr. Lorentz maintains a strong interest in ambulatory care practice and expanding the role of pharmacists in providing MTM services.
About the Speaker: Laura Hart

Dr. Laura Hart is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her clinical specialty is geriatrics, and she is passionate about improving the care of older adults through her efforts in clinical practice, teaching, and research. Her research aims to optimize medication use in older adults by examining risks and patterns of medication use in this population. Her research to date has specifically focused in the areas of central nervous system-active medications, falls, and dementia. She is also interested in the implementation and evaluation of innovative pharmacy practice models in the care of older adults.
Prior to her current position, Dr. Hart completed her education and training in Seattle, WA. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.S. in Public Health and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She then completed a first year pharmacy residency at the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care system in Seattle, WA, followed by a second year residency and fellowship program in geriatric pharmacotherapy with the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. During this time, she earned her M.S. degree in Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research and Policy.

Yoga for Healthy Aging in the Pandemic Era
2021-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Webinar Only Event
April 13th, 1PM PST
Please join us in welcoming Baxter Bell, MD, who will share with us why yoga may be one of the best lifestyle medicine choices for this unique time. He will share his insights into the unique benefits of the tools of yoga to support well-being, vitality and immune function, from both his perspective as a western trained family physician and a yoga therapist and yoga educator. Baxter will also discuss the potential yoga has in addressing the challenges of the Covid19 pandemic. And who knows, we may even get to do a little bit of yoga together!
About The Speaker: Baxter Bell

Baxter Bell, MD, is a certified yoga therapist, medical acupuncturist, yoga educator, physician and co-author of the book, Yoga for Healthy Aging. He has been a yoga practitioner since 1993, a yoga instructor since 1999, and has been teaching aspiring yoga teachers and yoga therapists for the last 18 years. Learn more about Baxter at www.baxterbell.com

Talking With Strangers We Know
2021-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar Only Event
DATE: May 20, 2021 At 1PM PST
How can we learn new ways of listening to and talking with people we’ve known for a few years or all our lives, who are now unable to communicate in the ways we’re used to? Kim will talk about the importance of improvisation when having conversations with our loved ones with dementia, and what’s possible when we let go of our expectations of how those conversations are supposed to sound. She’ll look at how family members and caregivers can be more present with their loved one or client, and ways in which music can soothe them and create avenues of communication.
About The Speaker: Kim Fowler

Kim Fowler is the author of All Will Be Well: A Memoir of Love and Dementia. The book is a memoir of how her mother’s stroke and subsequent dementia impacted their family.
Caregiving for her mother called upon Kim’s varied expertise, from theatre to coaching. She was drawn to coaching “because it matched my belief that we are all fully resourceful individuals with the power to shift our lives and do whatever is needed to be the fully creative, impactful, deeply loving people we inherently are.” Her mother’s increasing mental loss demanded that she not only be that person, but that she also needed to find and draw out some part of that person in her mother.
As a Professional Certified Coach, Kim works with individuals, partnerships and teams who are ready to remove limiting beliefs and behaviors and move through their professional and personal lives with mindfulness, effectiveness, spirit and action. She works with people from a lens of recognition of how race, culture, power and privilege frame those beliefs, behaviors, and her clients’ sense of choice. She also coaches people with partners or family members with dementia to help them find more of themselves as they support their loved one in living a life that is radically changing.
Kim is working on a book of poetry, short fiction and essays. She sings with the choirs Sacred and Profane in the Bay Area, and Coro Santa Fe. She lives in Santa Fe, NM.

JOIN US FOR FOOD, COFFEE/TEA & TALKS IN HONOLULU!
2022-06-06 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
PANEL TOPIC

“Lessons and gifts from COVID”

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email info@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & TALKS IN HONOLULU!
2022-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
PANEL TOPIC

“Legislative Issues”

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email info@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2023-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
PANEL TOPIC
“Drug utilization trends and cost”
Learn more about Howard Lee

DESCRIPTION
Ever wonder why drug costs are so high? We seniors can certainly appreciate how drugs have helped many people stave off disease and debilitating illness. And yet, we also wonder about alternatives and how our modern society can better integrate wellness programs with drugs needed for good health. We’ve asked UHA CEO Howard Lee to lead a conversation about drug utilization trends and cost and what the insurance industry, and UHA in particular, is doing to address our concerns.

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN SAN DIEGO!
2023-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, Crosby Room, 5827 Via De La Cumbre, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067
PANEL TOPIC
“Financial Wellness”

DESCRIPTION
Dear friends,
Learn more about Cameron Almond
At long last, the San Diego Chapter of the Amazing Care Network will be meeting in person on March 23, 2023 at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. It’s been way too long since we gathered, but now that the pandemic is largely behind us, I’m so looking forward to being with you in person. As usual, we will meet at 2 pm and have our guest speaker, Cameron Almond, speak at 3 pm.
I invited Cameron from The Ayco Company to speak on how we ensure we don’t outlive our assets. The pandemic taught me many things, including the need to have my financial affairs in order. Frankly, too many friends suffered great anxiety over this issue especially when family members experienced prolong illness that was exacerbated by Covid. There were worries about how to transfer assets without incurring huge tax liabilities and how to handle financial matters when a loved one is no longer capable mentally and emotionally to do so.
I’ve known Cameron for years and is a trusted advisor to many families, including my own. He has worked at the Ayco Company since 2014 and advises clients on estate planning, wealth transfer, investment strategy, risk management, and tax compliance. Please RSVP and join us. I would so love to see you again!

Cheers,
Cora

VENUE

Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club

5827 Via De La Cumbre,
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2023-04-05 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
PANEL TOPIC
Joys of Learning – at any age!

DESCRIPTION
Learn more about Dr. Virginia Hinshaw

Aloha,

I’m delighted to invite you to the Amazing Care Network’s afternoon tea at the Outrigger Canoe Club on April 5 at 2 pm. I can’t wait to see you again and to welcome our guest speaker, Dr. Virginia Hinshaw, Chancellor Emeritus, UH-Manoa. She will be speaking on the Joys of Learning – at any age! Please RSVP.

I do hope you can join us.

Cora

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR LUNCH & CONVERSATION IN OAKLAND!
2023-05-23 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Sterling Administration Corporate Office, 1000 Broadway Suite #250, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
PANEL TOPIC

“Guidance when confronting medical issues”

DESCRIPTION

Learn more about Alan Feren
Dear friends,
It’s been way too long since we gathered together in person, and I’m so looking forward to our meeting on May 23 at noon. We will meet in Sterling’s office, located at 1000 Broadway, Suite 250 in Oakland (across the street from the Oakland Marriott Hotel.)
I’ve invited my long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Alan Feren, to chat about his experiences in helping ACN members and others who need pertinent information when confronting medical issues. (Alan and I worked together at Blue Shield of California.) I’ve heard from those who have benefitted from Alan’s advice and are grateful to be armed with information when deciding about alternative medical procedures/interventions. You can learn more about Alan by clicking: https://www.amazingcarenetwork.com/my-personal-advocate/
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Cora

VENUE

1000 Broadway STE 250,

Oakland, CA 94607

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN SAN DIEGO!
2023-06-08 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, Crosby Room, 5827 Via De La Cumbre, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067
PANEL TOPIC

“Guidance when confronting medical issues”

DESCRIPTION

Learn more about Alan Feren
Dear friends,
It’s been way too long since we gathered together in person, and I’m so looking forward to our meeting on May 23 at noon. We will meet in Sterling’s office, located at 1000 Broadway, Suite 250 in Oakland (across the street from the Oakland Marriott Hotel.)
I’ve invited my long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Alan Feren, to chat about his experiences in helping ACN members and others who need pertinent information when confronting medical issues. (Alan and I worked together at Blue Shield of California.) I’ve heard from those who have benefitted from Alan’s advice and are grateful to be armed with information when deciding about alternative medical procedures/interventions. You can learn more about Alan by clicking: https://www.amazingcarenetwork.com/my-personal-advocate/
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Cora

VENUE

Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club
Crosby Room,

5827 Via De La Cumbre,
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2023-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Oahu Country Club, 150 Country Club Rd, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
PANEL TOPIC
Sterling’s revolutionary solution to transform adult healthcare

DESCRIPTION

Aloha, Amazing Care members!
Learn more about Alex Tellez

I’m delighted to invite you to our Afternoon Tea on June 28, 2023, at 2 pm, at the Oahu Country Club. We will have our usual opportunity to catch up with one another before our main speaker gives his presentation. Joining us is my son Alex Tellez who will present a new service to seniors and their families. You can preview the service from this article. We’re encouraged by the positive reception we’ve received from care-givers, clients and their families, and care-giving organizations. I look forward to seeing you on June 28, 2 pm, at the Oahu Country Club. You can learn more about Alex by clicking here.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Cora

VENUE

Oahu Country Club
150 Country Club Road
Honolulu, HI 96817

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN OAKLAND!
2023-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Sterling Administration Corporate Office, 1000 Broadway Suite #250, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
VENUE

1000 Broadway STE 250,
Oakland, CA 94607

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2023-09-27 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Oahu Country Club, 150 Country Club Rd, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
PANEL TOPIC
Medical Aid in Dying in Hawaii: the First Five Years

DESCRIPTION

Learn more about Dr. Chuck Miller
Aloha, Amazing Care members!

I’m pleased to invite you to join me at the Amazing Care Tea on September 27, 2023 at 2 pm, at the Oahu Country Club. Our featured speaker is Dr. Chuck Miller who will discuss the Hawaii Aid in Dying program. Dr. Miller holds a clinical appointment to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. He has been an active supporter of patient choice for end-of-life care for the people of the state of Hawaii as a member of Doctors for Dignity. Since January 2019 he has assumed the role of Program Director for Kaiser Hawaii’s Medical Aid in Dying Program.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Cora

VENUE

Oahu Country Club
150 Country Club Rd,
Honolulu, HI, 96817

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2024-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
PANEL TOPIC
Elder abuse (financial scams, social, emotional, and physical abuse)

DESCRIPTION

Learn more about Ms. Anna Ishikawa
Aloha,

I so look forward to seeing you on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2 pm, at the Outrigger Canoe Club. Joining us as our speaker is Ms. Anna Ishikawa, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Honolulu. She will be speaking on elder abuse (financial scams, social, emotional and physical abuse.) You can learn more about Anna here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-ishikawa-jackson-7a0808b7/

Please be aware that the Outrigger Canoe Club’s parking garage is undergoing renovation. You will need to park on the street or share a ride/Uber.

Hope to see you soon!

Cora

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach
Ocean Room

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN SAN DIEGO!
2024-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, Crosby Room, 5827 Via De La Cumbre, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067
PANEL TOPIC
Trends in care-giving support and how employers are embracing pathways to support their employees need for care-giving

DESCRIPTION

Learn more about Michael Walsh
Dear friends,

I’m delighted to welcome Michael Walsh, Founder and CEO of Cariloop as our speaker on March 12 at 1 pm, Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club. Michael will discuss trends in care-giving support and how employers are embracing pathways to support their employees need for care-giving whether for children or elder parents. You can learn more about Michael here.

Please join me!

Cora

VENUE

Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club
Crosby Room,

5827 Via De La Cumbre,
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2024-05-01 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
PANEL TOPIC
Aging Successfully and Maximizing Quality of Life From the Perspective of an Elder Care Attorney.

DESCRIPTION

Learn more about Laurie T.S. Adamshick
Aloha,

I so look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 1, at 2 pm at the Outrigger Canoe Club. Our guest speaker for the event is Laurie T.S. Adamshick, Esq., an attorney and co-founder of the specialized Life Care Planning law firm of Rulon and Adamshick, located in Honolulu.
She will be delivering a talk on “Aging Successfully and Maximizing Quality of Life From the Perspective of an Elder Care Attorney.” What does it take to age successfully? You might say “a good support system with family, friends, and medical advisors,” “a large bank account,” or even “good genes.” But from the perspective of an attorney who works exclusively with older adults, the one thing that is more important than all that is PREPARATION. Learn how early preparation can benefit you both now while you are healthy and independent, and later as you age and start to face the last chapter of your life. You can learn more about Laurie here.

Hope to see you soon!

Cora

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach
Ocean Room

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2024-09-11 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Alohilani Hotel, 2490 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96815, United States
PANEL TOPIC
Flunking Retirement

DESCRIPTION

Aloha,
We are hosting an Amazing Care Network event on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Moana Surfrider from 3 to 5 pm. Joining us are some members of the Sterling Health Services family who are here in Honolulu to celebrate Sterling’s 20th year anniversary. We’ve invited members of our ACN Hawaii family to discuss flunking retirement – a topic that may no longer be relevant to those who have retired, but may be of particular interest to those who are nearing retirement. Addressing this topic are Laurie Wong, Dr. Warren Wong and Emily Santiago. I do hope you can join us!
Best,
Cora

VENUE

Alohilani Hotel

2490 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR LUNCH & CONVERSATION IN RHODE ISLAND!
2025-01-14 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Safehouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery, 195 Old Forge Rd, East Greenwich, RI, 02818, United States
PANEL TOPIC
Caring for loved ones with dementia/cognitive impairment

DESCRIPTION
Hello,

I’m delighted to invite you to the inaugural meeting of the Rhode Island chapter of the Amazing Care Network. Dave Antonelli gave me your name and suggested you might find our organization and our first meeting of interest. Please come as my guest on January 14 at 11:30 am. We will meet at The Safe House, 195 Old Forge Rd, East Greenwich.
Learn more about Pat Bemis
What can you expect from this meeting? You will hear an introduction from me about the Amazing Care Network, an organization I founded 7 years ago to deal with concerns/issues I faced in caregiving for my husband. It turned out that many people shared those concerns as well as a strong desire to be pro-active in aging well and being informed about things that can impact us and our loved ones as well age. You can learn more about us through our website: https://www.amazingcarenetwork.com/about/.
I’ve hosted these events in the past in 4 cities. My most active chapter is in Honolulu, Hawaii where members meet and learn from each other as well as from speakers who are experts in their fields. When we meet in January, you will hear from Pat Bemis, a retired ICU nurse and active with educational programs for AARP in Hawaii. She will speak on caring for loved ones with dementia/cognitive impairment.
I do hope you can join us, and I so look forward to meeting you. An invitation will be sent to you shortly.
Best,
Cora

VENUE
Safehouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery
195 Old Forge Rd
East Greenwich, RI 02818

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2025-01-22 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
Aloha,
Learn more about Annette Kam
Our first Amazing Care Network event in the new year will be held on January 22, 2025 at the Outrigger Canoe Club, from 2 to 4 pm. Our featured speaker is Annette Kam who wrote the book, “Wait! Wait! Don’t Die Yet”. I’ve read the book and I found it very informative and helpful. I think you will find Annette’s talk to be engaging and thought provoking. Hope to see you on January 22!
Best,
Cora

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach
Ocean Room

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2025-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
Dear friends,

As you may know, a group of ACN members from Hawaii traveled to Okinawa last month to learn about forces that appear to help residents there live long and healthy lives. Okinawa is one of several places in the world that have a “Blue Zone” designation, meaning more centenarians live in such places than in other places in the world. At our upcoming ACN afternoon tea ( 2 – 4 pm) on April 30, 2025, at the Outrigger Canoe Club, members of our tour group will share their experiences, especially their perspectives and learnings from the visit with the senior citizens at Ogimi Village. Please join us!

Best,
Cora

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach
Ocean Room

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR LUNCH & CONVERSATION IN RHODE ISLAND!
2025-05-29 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Safehouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery, 195 Old Forge Rd, East Greenwich, RI, 02818, United States
PANEL TOPIC
Caring for loved ones with dementia/cognitive impairment

DESCRIPTION

Dear Friends
I look forward to reconnecting with you at another Amazing Care Network (ACN) luncheon on Thursday, May 29, 2025, noon, at Safehouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery.

Our guest speaker is Dr. Geoff Galbraith, who will be speaking about advanced care planning, including end-of-life care from a physician perspective. Geoff and I have worked together for many years. He is a highly regarded physician with many credits to his name for his work with palliative care and hospice care. He also serves as a physician-friend-of-the-family for ACN members.
You can learn more about Geoff here.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Cora

VENUE
Safehouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery
195 Old Forge Rd
East Greenwich, RI 02818

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2025-09-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oahu Country Club, 150 Country Club Rd, Honolulu, HI, 96817, United States
Learn more about Pat Bemis
Aloha friends,
I so look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Amazing Care tea on Wednesday, September 3, this time at the Oahu Country Club (please note the change from our usual venue). The tea begins at 2 pm and ends at 4 pm.
Our featured speaker is our very own Pat Bemis, a long-time member and supporter of Amazing Care. She has spoken about caring for patients with dementia and Parkinson’s disease to many audiences, including at ACN events in Southern California and Rhode Island.
See you soon!
Cora

VENUE

Oahu Country Club,
150 Country Club Rd
Honolulu, 96817

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR LUNCH & CONVERSATION IN RHODE ISLAND!
2025-09-18 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Safehouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery, 195 Old Forge Rd, East Greenwich, RI, 02818, United States
DESCRIPTION
Dear friends,

I’m delighted to invite you to an Amazing Care Network luncheon on September 18, 2025, at noon, at the Safehouse Restaurant in East Greenwich. Dr. Taunia Markvicka will be our guest speaker and will discuss prescription drugs and how they affect us as we age. While Taunia has an impressive academic and professional background (see below), her experience in helping her mother navigate the complex labyrinth of medical and pharmacy care is what has brought her to our event.
Taunia Markvicka, PharmD, MBA graduated from Creighton University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center with degrees in pharmaceutical science. Dr. Markvicka then followed her education with a two-year fellowship and worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 25 years. She is currently embarking on helping individuals who need medical or healthcare related information as a consultant clinical pharmacist. She provides information and health coaching relating to medication aimed at improving your individual health outcomes through telephonic consults.
Please join us on September 18 and meet Dr. Markvicka!
Sincerely,
Cora

VENUE

Safehouse Modern Neighborhood Eatery
195 Old Forge Rd
East Greenwich, RI 02818

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2025-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
You’re Invited: A Candid Conversation About Medical Gaslighting—Understanding the #1 Patient Safety Concern of 2025.
Learn more about Dr. Feren
Medical gaslighting—when patients feel their symptoms are dismissed or not taken seriously—has gained national attention as a serious issue in healthcare. While often unintentional on the part of physicians and other health care professionals, it arises from systemic pressures like time constraints, administrative “overload,” communication breakdowns, and cognitive biases.
This topic has become front and center: ECRI (Emergency Care Research Institute) earlier this year named “dismissed patient, family, and caregiver concerns”#1 patient safety concern for 2025 – i.e., Medical Gaslighting.
Join us for an eye-opening but balanced presentation that looks at this issue from both sides of the stethoscope—through the lens of patients, providers, and the healthcare system as a whole. Whether you’re a healthcare professional (active or retired), a patient advocate, or simply someone interested in the future of care, this discussion offers valuable insight and practical ideas for creating more respectful, responsive medical experiences that lead to optimal clinical outcomes.
Dr. Alan Feren will be giving this presentation on Nov. 19, at the Outrigger Canoe Club. His bio can be found here.

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach
Ocean Room

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2026-01-28 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
PANEL TOPIC
Aging Successfully and Maximizing Quality of Life From the Perspective of an Elder Care Attorney.

DESCRIPTION

Learn more about Frances Kakugawa

Aloha,
We are pleased to invite you to another meaningful Afternoon Tea Conversation. These conversations remind us of the power of coming together, listening, and learning from one another—especially when discussing caregiving and the deeply human moments that it encompasses. Through poetry, storytelling, language, and moments of humor, we will explore how dignity and compassion shape the caregiving journey for both caregivers and those they care for.
Our conversation, titled “Caregiving: A World of Dignity and Compassion Through Poetry, Storytelling, Language, and Humor,” will be led by Frances Kakugawa, an award-winning author, poet, educator, and long-time advocate for caregivers. Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Frances shares a personal and heartfelt perspective drawn from her owncaregiving experiences. Her work blends reflection, cultural wisdom, and gentle humor to provide insight, comfort, and encouragement to caregivers at every stage.
Frances has written extensively about caregiving and personal resilience. As the author of 19 books, she has received recognition from literary and caregiving organizations across Hawaiʻi and the U.S. For over 25 years, she has supported caregivers through writing groups, talks, and workshops. Her experience caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s disease continues to inspire her mission: to help caregivers honor both their loved ones and themselves with dignity and compassion. Her bio can be found here.
We hope you will join us for this meaningful afternoon of connection, conversation, and shared understanding.
Warmly,
Cora

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach
Ocean Room

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2026-04-07 14:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach
Ocean Room

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.

JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
2026-06-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
PANEL TOPIC
Aging Successfully and Maximizing Quality of Life From the Perspective of an Elder Care Attorney.

DESCRIPTION

Learn more about Frances Kakugawa
Aloha,

I so look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 1, at 2 pm at the Outrigger Canoe Club. Our guest speaker for the event is Frances Kakugawa, Esq., an attorney and co-founder of the specialized Life Care Planning law firm of Rulon and Adamshick, located in Honolulu.
She will be delivering a talk on “Aging Successfully and Maximizing Quality of Life From the Perspective of an Elder Care Attorney.” What does it take to age successfully? You might say “a good support system with family, friends, and medical advisors,” “a large bank account,” or even “good genes.” But from the perspective of an attorney who works exclusively with older adults, the one thing that is more important than all that is PREPARATION. Learn how early preparation can benefit you both now while you are healthy and independent, and later as you age and start to face the last chapter of your life. You can learn more about Frances Kakugawa here.

Hope to see you soon!

Cora

VENUE

Outrigger Canoe Club Beach
Ocean Room

2909 Kalakaua Ave

Honolulu, HI 96815

TICKETS

$35 for non-members

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 ATTENDEES.

ALL ATTENDEES MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.

Amazing Care Network members attend free! Members, please email customer.service@amazingcarenetwork.com for your complimentary ticket.
