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Mind Your Brain - Hilo Brain Health and Wellness Fair
The Brain Injury Association of Hawaiʻi presents Mind Your Brain, a free brain health and wellness fair open to the general public — all ages, everyone welcome. Brain injury and stroke survivors, their supports, caregivers, families, and professionals will find community resources, prevention information, recovery support, and brain-health education in one place.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Grand Naniloa Hotel, 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720
Who It’s For: Open to the general public, brain injury and stroke survivors and their supports, caregivers, families, and professionals
Cost/Registration: Free! Questions? Contact Violet Horvath - vhorvath@hawaii.edu.
Organizer Info: Brain Injury Association of Hawai‘i
Sponsor: American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Strength Exercises for Better Stability
Strong, steady movement can make everyday activities feel easier and more comfortable. Whether it’s walking around the neighborhood, climbing stairs, or simply getting up from a chair, muscle strength plays an important role in helping you stay balanced and confident. Join us to learn exercises that can enhance strength, stability, and mobility while supporting safe, comfortable movement.
This event will be recorded and distributed to anyone who registers.
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Location: Zoom
Who It’s For: This class features seated and standing exercises that target the muscles essential for fall prevention, posture, walking, and everyday activities. Light weights and other training equipment may be used.
Cost/Registration: Sign in to your AARP.org account or create a free non-member account to register for events. AARP membership is not required.
Organizer Info: AARP Hawaii
2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
In the fight against alzheimer’s, now matters more than ever.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Lili'uokalani Gardens 49 Banyan Drive Hilo, HI 96720
Cost/Registration: Registration required. For more information, contact Rosalie Char 808-518-6652 rochar@alz.org
Organizer Info: Alzheimer's Association - Hawaii
Kaua‘i Healthy Living Celebration
Come Get Healthy. Get Informed. Get Connected. Discover services, meet our health teams, learn something new —and take home some FREE giveaways!
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – Noon
Location: Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital
Cost/Registration: Free!
Organizer Info: Hawai‘i Health System Corporation Kaua‘i Region
Sponsored by: Family and Friends of Agriculture and Aloun Farms
Aging with Lokahi
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Pearl City Community Church 933 Lehua Avenue Pearl City
Who it’s for: Adults aged 60+
Cost/Registration: Free. RSVP by September 14, 2026 (808) 455-4148
Organizer: Pearl City Community Church
Sponsored by: Pearl City Community Church, YMCA of Honolulu, and the University of Hawaii - Center on the Family. Partial funding provided by the Kahu Richard W. Wong Endowment Fund.
Maui County Office on Aging’s Falls Prevention & Safety Fair
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: J. Walter Cameron Center 95 Mahalani St. Wailuku, HI 96793
Cost/Registration: Free! For more information please call 808-270-7774
Organizer Info: Maui County Office on Aging
Hawaiʻi Falls Prevention Alliance Meeting
General Membership Meeting.
Date: September 28, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:30 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Who It’s For: Open to all HFPA members and anyone interested in learning about our coalition.
Cost/Registration: Free. Email HFPA to receive the Zoom link.
Organizer Info: Hawai'i Falls Prevention Alliance. Email: hi.fallsprevention@gmail.com
Ohana FitFest
Date: Sunday October 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea, HI 96754.
Who it’s for: Runners and walkers of all ages
Cost/Registration: Registration online required https://register.alohasignup.com/event/ohana-fitfest
Organizer: North Shore Give
Akamai Living Fair
A free community event offering resources and programs that support healthy, active living for kūpuna and families. Attendees can access flu and pneumonia shots, health screenings, cooking demos, and enjoy food, fun, and door prizes.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Edith Kanakaʻole Multi-Purpose Stadium
Who It’s For: kūpuna and families
Cost/Registration: Free! For more information, please contact China_Andrade@hmsa.com
Organizer Info: HMSA
Pickleball Tournament
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Kalena Park 4210 Malama St Lihue, HI 96766
Who It’s For: Players can join a blind‑draw, double‑elimination tournament with separate brackets for ages below 50 and 50+
Cost/Registration: Registration required. $25 for PAK Members, $35 for non-members. Limited spots are available, and both members and non‑members are welcome to participate. Register by October 10, 2026: here
Organizer Info: Pickleball Association Kauai
EnhanceFitness at Kawaiahaʻo Church
EnhanceFitness is a fun, proven way for older adults to get stronger, feel energized, and stay independent. We welcome anyone ready to commit to joining us three times a week—your journey starts here!
Date: Ongoing — Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (3x/week)
Time: 12:30–1:30 PM
Location: Kawaiaha‘o Church
Who it’s for: Adults aged 60+. Fully covered shoes are required to participate.
Cost/Registration: Free. Limited seats available. To register, call 808-737-5544 or email Jenny Ostlind at jostlind@ymcahonolulu.org
Organizer: YMCA of Honolulu
Funder: City and County of Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division
For more information, please see the event flyer here.
2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
In the fight against alzheimer’s, now matters more than ever.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Ala Moana Regional Park - Magic Island 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814
Cost/Registration: Registration required.
Organizer Info: Alzheimer's Association - Hawaii
An Introduction to Health Screenings and Proper Self-Care Practices.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In this session, we’ll review the benefits of getting screenings before you have symptoms. Topics include screenings specific to women and men. We’ll discuss how certain behaviors help keep us healthy, both on paper and in the way we feel. Participants will receive a free wellness-related gift, while supplies last.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: HMSA Center in Hilo 303A E Makaala St Waiakea Ctr Hilo, HI 96720
Cost/Registration: Free! Registration required: https://hmsacenters.timetap.com/#/
Organizer Info: HMSA
EnhanceFitness at Kauaʻi County
EnhanceFitness is a fun, proven way for older adults to get stronger, feel energized, and stay independent. We welcome anyone ready to commit to joining us three times a week—your journey starts here!
Multi Locations and Times are Available:
Date: Ongoing — Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays (3x/week)
Location and Times:
Hanalei– 10 a.m.WaitlistLīhuʻe Neighborhood Center – 12:30 p.m and 1:45 p.m.
Kapa‘a United Church of Christ – 2:15 p.m. Limited seats left
Who it’s for: Adults aged 60+. Fully covered shoes are required to participate.
Cost/Registration: Free. To register, call Johnny Yago 808-241-4898
Organizer: County of Kauai-Agency on Elderly Affairs
Funder: County of Kauai-Agency on Elderly Affairs
For more information, please see the website here.
Trade Chaos for Calm with Tai Chi
Trade daily chaos for calm. Discover the hidden power of your breath and mind, and learn how to channel it into the fluid, effortless flow of simple Yang Tai Chi. This beginner-friendly session introduces practical breathing techniques and gentle movements that can help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being. No experience necessary.
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – Noon
Location: ʻEwa Beach Public Library 91-950 North Road, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
Who It’s For: Beginner-friendly for older adults
Cost/Registration: Register Online by September 8, 2026 12:00 PM. Contact us at hiaarp@aarp.org
Organizer Info: AARP Hawaii
Hilo Senior Resource Fair
Join in for Free Flu Shots, Free Prizes & Giveaways, and over 20 Exhibits and Speakers throughout the day!
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
Location: Sanhha Hall Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin 424 Kilauea Ave., Hilo 96720
Who It’s For: Community Event for Seniors, Soon-To-Be Seniors, Caregivers and Ohana! Hele Mai!
Cost/Registration: Free! For more information, please call 808-460-4940
Organizer Info: KTA Pharmacy and Akamai Seniors
The Senior Fair at Pearlridge Center
Join us at the Senior Fair at Pearlridge Center, conveniently located in the heart of Central O‘ahu and serving a community of more than 84,000 residents in Pearl City, Waimalu, Aiea, and Halawa. With approximately 50,000 weekend visitors, the fair provides seniors, caregivers, and families with access to a wide range of valuable resources and services, like healthcare, home care, retirement living, hospice and other programs designed to support healthy, active aging.
Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Pearlridge Center, Mauka, Center Court, Aiea, HI
Who It’s For: For anyone seeking unique opportunity to connect with trusted providers and discover resources that enhance quality of life.
Cost/Registration: Free! For more information, please contact curtis@fusion-mkt.com
Organizer Info: Pearlridge Center
REHAB Strong Open House
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: REHAB Strong Wellness Gym, REHAB Hospital of the Pacific 226 N Kuakini Street, Honolulu HI 96817
Who it’s for: Caretakers, Hawaii's seniors, and those recovering from a range of medical conditions like stroke, cancer or pulmonary challenges.
Cost/Registration: Walk-ins welcomed. RSVP appreciated! visit rehabhospital.link/strong. Questions: Contact us at community@rehabhospital.org or call 808.566.3741.
Organizer: REHAB Strong
Sponsored by: REHAB Hospital of the Pacific
Generations “Aging in Place” Workshop
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:15 PM
Location: Ala Moana Hotel, Hisbiscus Ballroom & Foyer
Who It’s For: General public, bring a friend of family member!
Cost/Registration: Free! No registration required—just drop in!
Organizer Info: Generations Magazine
Exercise Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Designing and Implementing an Exercise Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Date: July 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Location: Windward YMCA
Who It’s For: This training is recommended for instructors who want to teach Parkinson’s classes, personal trainers who work with clients with PD, people with PD and their caregivers.
Cost/Registration: Free & open to the community! Advance registration is recommended,
space is limited.
Organizer Info: Hawai‘i Parkinson’s Association
A Matter of Balance Managing Concerns About Falls
Maui Memorial Medical Center is hosting a 'A Matter of Balance Managing Concerns About Falls' class, held virtually and in partnership with The Queen’s Medical Center.
100% of program participants have reported:
“As a result of this class, I have ...
Made changes to my environment
Feel more comfortable increasing my activity
Date: May 26, 27, June 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, & 17
Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
Location: Virtual
Who it’s for: Older adults (60+) with fall concerns or interest in improving balance and strength.
Cost/Registration: Free. Limited seats available. Pre-registration required, call Cameron Rogers at 808-264-1082
Organizer: Maui Memorial Medical Center and The Queen’s Medical Center
HFPA Inaugural Membership In-Person Meeting
Theme: Advancing Falls Prevention Across Hawai‘i
Program Highlights: The Impact of Falls in Hawai‘i, Strategic Planning Breakout Sessions, Activity Demos & Lightning Rounds, Networking Lunch (included)
Date: April 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM –3:00 PM
Location: The Pacific Club (1451 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813)
Who it’s for: HFPA Coalition Members
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 27.
Neighbor Island Travel: Limited support is available for eligible HFPA members. Please request assistance via the registration form.
Organizer: Hawai'i Falls Prevention Alliance (HFPA)
Community Presentations on Healthy Aging Programs
The County of Kaua‘i Agency on Elderly Affairs invites community members to join upcoming “talk story” sessions at the Anahola Clubhouse, located at 3900 Kawelo Street, Anahola.
Date and Time: April 2, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
This engaging presentation will highlight several of the agency’s healthy aging programs designed to support kupuna in staying active, connected, and well.
Attendees will learn about the following evidence-based and community-centered programs:
EnhanceFitness
Better Choices, Better Health
Better Balance Line Dancing Class
Fall Prevention Workshop in Hilo by Project Dana
Led by: Joni Kamiya, President of the Occupational Therapy Association of Hawai‘i (OTAH)
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: YBA Hall, Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Who It’s For: Open to all interested in fall prevention
Cost/Registration: Free. RSVP by February 27, 2026. Email Info@ProjectDana.org or call (808) 945-3736 to reserve your spot and receive event details.
Organizer Info: Project Dana. Email: Info@ProjectDana.org Phone: (808) 945-3736
For more information, please see the event flyer here.
EnhanceFitness Christmas Party @ Pearl City Community Church
Join us to celebrate the holidays and 4 years of EnhanceFitness — a fun, evidence-based exercise and falls prevention program for kūpuna, in partnership with the YMCA of Honolulu and UH Center on the Family.
Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Pearl City Community Church
Who It’s For: Open to community members and faith based organizations who are interested in learning about EnhanceFitness.
Cost/Registration: Free. RSVP with Mylene by 11/30, call (808) 455-4148 or email mylene@pccc-hi.org
Organizer Info: Pearl City Community Church
Exercise Demos at Maui County Senior Fair
Join us for physical exercise demonstrations at the Maui County Senior Fair! Discover fun and effective ways to stay active while reducing your risk of falls.
Demonstrations & Workshops:
11:15 a.m. – EnhanceFitness Demo: Exercises that improve strength, balance, and flexibility
12:15 p.m. – EnhanceFitness Inclusion Workshop: Seated exercises suitable for all ability levels
1:15 p.m. – Bingocize Workshop: Combines fitness, health education, and Bingo
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
Who it’s for: Older adults and caregivers, including individuals with disabilities.
Cost/Registration: Free. Seating for workshops is limited. Reserve your spot by emailing mcoa.adrc@co.maui.hi.us or calling 808-270-7755.
Organizer: Maui County Office on Aging and Maui Economic Opportunities
Funder: City and County of Honolulu Elderly Affairs Division
For more information, please see the event flyer here.
A Matter of Balance (8-Week Class)
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
Date: Thursday: September 25, 2025; Wednesdays: October 1 – November 19, 2025
Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
Location: Virtual Classes
Who it’s for: Adults aged 60+ who live in the community and are able to problem-solve.
Cost/Registration: Free. Limited seats available. To register, call 808-691-7117.
Organizer Info: The Queen's Health Systems, in collaboration with Maui Health
For more information, please see the event flyer here.
Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society Biennial Conference
Explore the latest insights in aging at “Navigating the Map of Aging” conference. Keynote speakers: Sandy Markwood, CEO of USAging; the Honorable Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke; and Dr. Duke Han, neuropsychologist and gerontology professor.
Date: September 11-12, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Ala Moana Hotel
Who It’s For: Elder-care practitioners, businesses, government agencies, non-profit and faith-based organizations, applied researchers, students, advocates, and seniors.
Cost/Registration: Visit the conference registration page: https://form.jotform.com/200285831117045
Organizer Info: Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society (HPGS).
Contact Info: Sherry Goya, HPGS Executive Director,
808-722-8487, sgoyallc@aol.com
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