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Free movie shown Wednesday

Elderly Recreation Services will be holding a free movie showing of “The Bishop’s Wife” at 10 a.m. Wednesday at West Hawaii Civic Center in the County Council Chambers, Building A.

Info: Kelly, 323-4340.

Kupuna Singles schedule announced

Kupuna Singles meetings through March have been announced.

Jan. 12, Quinn’s dinner at 5:30 p.m. Info: Sharon 325-5578

Jan. 27, Sakura lunch at 11:30 a.m.. Ann 322-9098

Feb. 8, Big Island Grill at 5 p.m.. Charley 329-0882

Feb. 23, Original Thai noon lunch. Maureen 326-1288

March 1, Planning meeting for members 6 p.m. pupus at Ann’s, 322-9098

March 16, Harbor House dinner at 5 p.m. Charles 895-3506

March 31, Bianelli’s dinner at 5 p.m. Joyce 324-1570

Foot care expert speaking to seniors

The Kailua-Kona Seniors meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Hale Halawai. The speaker will be Robin Barnett, RN, BSN, of “Happy Feet Professional Foot Care Services.” She will share her profession and skills in serving seniors. A question-and-answer session will follow.

“Old time” games are scheduled.

Info: BJ, 325-6653; Billie, 315-8367.

Waimea Ocean Film Festival returns

The Waimea Ocean Film Festival returns for its sixth year with a full schedule of films, filmmaker Q&As, breakfast talks and cultural exhibits and events.

The festival runs Friday through Jan. 4 at various Waimea and Kohala Coast venues before moving to Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, where films open the evening of Jan. 4 and continue through Jan. 8.

The 2016 festival screens more than 60 films, primarily by independent filmmakers, and offers an interactive component by having many filmmakers on hand after screenings and at intimate breakfast talks. In addition, Ocean Film stages discussions by special guests in a variety of disciplines and media.

A program guide with film descriptions, times, speaker bios, talks and activities happening over eight days is available at www.waimeaoceanfilm.org.

Senior Roundtable Hui to discuss aging

The Senior Roundtable Hui will discuss “After-Holiday New Year Aging Goals” and will hold a “Holiday Memories Share” during its meeting from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 5.

The gathering will be at the Pink Mocha Cafe, just above Home Depot. Discussion will focus on goal setting for socializing, exercise, nutrition.

There is no charge for the meeting other than the optional purchase of coffee or tea.

Contact: Gerontologist Laura Guluzzy, 326-2100, writerlsg@gmail.com.

Freemasons to meet

Kona Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons meets Jan. 6, at the Kona Masonic Center, 73-5577 Kauhola St., No. 7, Kailua-Kona. Activities will begin with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a meeting at 7. Dessert will be available after the meeting.

All members of the craft residing or visiting in the Kona area are invited to attend both the dinner and meeting.

Info: Lee Meyerson, 326-5661.