Hospital auxiliary holds semiannual meeting
The Kona Community Hospital Auxiliary semiannual meeting is planned from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kona Vistas pavilion on Pualani Street just off Lako Street.
Attendees will learn about Hawaii Life Flight (emergency medical evacuation) and how they can save money on their annual membership. The informal meet and greet lunch will be furnished. Make reservations by Wednesday by emailing KCHAuxiliary@hotmail.com or calling 322-6960.
Feed-A-Thon food drive begins Wednesday
The 15th annual Feed-A-Thon food drive begins Wednesday and runs through Sept. 2.
Food and monetary donations may be brought to any Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union branch during the drive.
The food drive will also take place Wednesday and Thursday at the Kailua-Kona KTA, Friday and Saturday at Waikoloa Village Mart and Sunday and Monday at KTA in Waimea. The food drive continues Aug. 30, 31 at KTA Puainako in Hilo and Sept. 1, 2 at KTA in Keauhou.
“One dollar or one can, if you can,” said Kahikina Ching, founder and organizer of the annual Food Bank Feed-A-Thon. This 10-day drive, supported by Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, delivers an average of 90,000-plus pounds of food to Hawaii Island families every year.
Info: marketing@hicommfcu.com, 930-7700.
Woodturners meet Saturday
West Hawaii Woodturners will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Pac Rim Glass Building.
Attendees should bring a chair and lunch. Visitors are welcome.
Info: Ralf Soderberg, president, 640-0417.
AARP offers workshop for pre-retirees
AARP Hawaii is hosting a free workshop to help pre-retirees secure their financial future. It is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at West Hawaii Civic Center in the Community Meeting Hale.
Residents can register at aarp.cvent.com/kona8-27 or call 1-877-926-8300. Snacks and materials will be provided.
Hawaii residents live, on average, three years longer than other Americans, and for many people longevity comes with greater anxiety about outliving their assets. Add to the mix questions about the best time to collect Social Security benefits, and preparing for a secure retirement can be daunting.
The following sessions are included in the workshop:
• 10 Steps to Get Ready for Retirement. According to estimates, the savings needed to cover most health care expenses in retirement, including premiums, is $116,000 for men and $131,000 for women.
• Understanding Your Social Security Retiree Benefits.
• Introduction to Medicare. You generally have a seven-month window to sign up, starting three months prior to turning 65. Not doing so could trigger late penalties and delay coverage.