Lunalilo Home’s Annual Benefit Lū‘au

Saturday, January 28, 2012

11:30 am to 1:30 pm

at Lunalilo Home 

Please join the kūpuna, their families, friends, and supporters of Lunalilo Home at a Benefit Lū‘au celebrating the 177^th birthday of King William Charles Lunalilo.  ‘Ono food, nahenahe music, beautiful hula, and relaxing time with family and friends will highlight the lū‘au.  Buffet seating service starts at 11:30, and “Drive Through” pick-up meals are available from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.  Proceeds from ticket sales support the mission of Lunalilo Home in providing quality services to care for our beloved kūpuna.

To Order Tickets:  Ticket purchase deadline is Friday, January 13^th 2012.

Order By mail, download a Ticket Order Form and submit with payment to:  Lunalilo Home, 501 Kekauluohi Street, Honolulu, HI 96825  

Order Online with a credit card below.

• Lū‘au Tickets for buffet seating:  $50 
• Lū‘au Tickets for drive thru pick up:  $50 

Tickets are available for pick up at Lunalilo Home Monday-Friday from 9 am – 4:30 pm or may be picked up at Lunalilo Home “Will Call” during the lū‘au hours.  Purchased tickets will also be mailed to you if you provide a stamped and self-addressed envelope.  

For More Information: 

Call Lunalilo Home 395-1000.

Your continued support, generosity, and kōkua are especially welcomed with a mahalo nui! 

 Na kākou āpau ke kuleana e mālama i kō kākou mau kupuna.

It is all of our responsibility to care for our elders.

Michelle Nālei Akina

 A graduate of Punahou School and Cornell University, Nālei attained her Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in non-profit management from the University of Hawai`i.  Her career achievements include Business Management with the New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, Executive Director for the National Asian Women’s Health Organization and most recently as a Healthcare Policy Analyst in the Office of Strategic Management at HMSA.

Nālei comes to Lunalilo Home with a strong Hawaiian background as a Kumu Hula and was the co-founder and co-director of the Hawai`i  Cultural Foundation.  She is a Trustee for the Ka`ohuokalani Foundation and the Friends of `Iolani Palace and is a consultant for the Papakōlea Community Development Corporation and Eldercare Management Project.

As the Administrator, Nālei will oversee the day-to-day operations of all departments and Managers of the 42-bed Adult Residential Care Home established by the Will of King Lunalilo.  While giving preference to Native Hawaiians, the Home and Adult Day Care Center are both currently open to all applicants. 

Dr. Asam will continue as Executive Director of Lunalilo Home and Trust.