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 - 16:00 UTC | Outrigger Canoe Club Beach, 2909 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, 96815
PANEL TOPIC
Beyond Weight: Health & Wellness Advice from Your Family Doctor

DESCRIPTION
Aloha,
I would like to invite you to our upcoming Afternoon Tea & Conversation in Honolulu. We are excited to have Dr. Latare join us for a session on “Beyond Weight: Health & Wellness Advice from Your Family Doctor.”
Learn more about Peggy Latare
During this session, Dr. Latare will share the latest updates on weight management in 2026, including the new medications that are gaining attention, and what they really mean in everyday life. The session will also look beyond weight — covering the importance of maintaining lean muscle, staying active, eating well, building strong social connections, and improving sleep as we age. You’ll walk away with practical guidance that can be incorporated into your daily routine.
I hope you can join us for a relaxed and informative afternoon.
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!
2026-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
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!
2026-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 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.
