Senior Clubs & Kūpuna Events!
From keiki (children) to kūpuna (elders), the Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation aims to keep our island community engaged in physical, social, and recreational activities throughout every phase of life! Below you will find many of our programs specifically oriented for our elderly population. This includes our Senior Clubs, seasonal classes, Special Kūpuna Events, , and “Kūpuna in the Park” online tutorials.
Why are elderly activities so important? Joining senior citizen clubs offers a wealth of benefits for older adults, fostering both physical and mental well-being. These clubs provide a sense of community and belonging, helping to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation that some seniors may experience. Engaging in social activities, whether through exercise classes, group outings, or hobby groups, helps to keep the mind sharp and the body active. Additionally, senior citizen clubs often offer valuable resources, such as health screenings, educational workshops, and volunteer opportunities, empowering older adults to stay informed and engaged. Overall, participation in these clubs can significantly enhance quality of life, promoting both social connection and personal fulfillment. For more information call (808) 768-3045 or email: DPRseniorcitizens@honolulu.gov
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Club Locations & Contacts
With 30 senior clubs island-wide, representing hundreds of kūpuna (elders), we invite O‘ahu residents 55 years and older to participate in weekly activities that include: business meetings, speakers, community service, excursions, luncheons, etc. Club members elect their own officers and organize all of their planned activities. Weekly meeting attendances vary upon the size of the club (membership ranges from 10 to 250).
DISTRICT 1 (East Honolulu)
- HUI O KĪLAUEA – Kīlauea District Park – Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. (808) 768-6713
- HUI LŌKAHI O ‘ĀINA HAINA – ‘Āina Haina Community Park – Fridays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6716
- HUI O MĀNOA – Mānoa Valley District Park – Wednesdays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6703
- KOKO HEAD SENIORS – Koko Head District Park – Wednesdays 10 a.m. (808) 768-6718
- McCULLY SENIORS – McCully District Park – Mondays 10 a.m. (808) 768-6707
DISTRICT 2 (West Honolulu)
- ‘AIEA LANI SENIORS – ‘Aiea Recreation Center – Mondays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6736
- COUNTRY CLUB SENIORS – Ala Pu’umalu Community Park – Monday 9 a.m. (808) 768-6738
- HUI AIKĀNE – Hālawa District Park 99-795 – Tuesdays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6751
- KALĀKAUA SENIORS – Makua Ali’i Senior Center – Mondays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6893
- MAKUA ALI’I SENIORS – Makua Ali’i Senior Center – Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. (808) 768-6893
- MOANALUA SENIORS – Moanalua Recreation Center – Mondays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6754
- PARADISE SENIORS – Makua Ali’i Senior Center – Thursdays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6893
- PLATINUM SENIORS – Makiki District Park – Fridays 10 a.m. (808) 768-9290
- SALT LAKE SENIORS – Salt Lake District Park – Mondays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6739
DISTRICT 3 (Leeward O‘ahu)
- ‘EWA HUI ALOHA – Asing Community Park – Fridays 8:30 a.m. (808) 768-6769
- MAKAKILO SENIORS – Makakilo Community Park – Mondays 9:15 a.m. (808) 768-6774
- WAI‘ANAE GOLDEN AGE – Pililā‘au Community Park – Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. (808) 768-6810
- WAIPAHŪ COSMOPOLITANS – Bill Balfour Jr. Waipahū District Park – Fridays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6872
- WAIPAHŪ SENIORS – Bill Balfour Jr. Waipahū District Park – Wednesdays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6798
DISTRICT 4 (Windward & North O‘ahu)
- KAILUA SENIORS – Kailua District Park – Tuesdays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6824
- KO‘OLAU SENIOR HUI – Kāne‘ohe Community and Senior Center – Thursdays 9:30 a.m. (808) 768-6847
- PALI SENIORS – Kailua District Park – Tuesdays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6824
- PŌHAI NĀ MĀKUA O PŪPŪKEA – Sunset Beach Community Center – Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. (808) 638-7213
- WAIMĀNALO SENIORS – Waimānalo District Park – Tuesdays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6840
DISTRICT 5 (Central O‘ahu)
- CRESTVIEW SUNRISERS – Crestview Community Park – Fridays 9:30 a.m. (808) 768-6783
- MILILANI GOLDEN YEARS – Mililani District Park – Fridays 9:30 a.m. (808) 768-6778
- PEARL CITY SENIORS – Breene Harimoto Mānana Community Park – Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. (808) 768-6791
- WAHIAWĀ RAINBOWS – George F. Wright Wahiawā District Park – Monday 8:30 a.m. (808) 768-6779
- WAIAU SENIORS – Waiau District Park – Mondays 9:30 a.m. (808) 768-6795
- WHITMORE SENIORS – Whitmore Community Park – Fridays 9 a.m. (808) 768-6786
Seasonal Classes
We offer seasonal classes and activities every Spring, Summer, and Fall! This includes popular classes like swimming, crafts, and dancing. For Summer 2025, most of these classes are scheduled to begin the week of June 2, 2025. Registration for both free and paid classes will be conducted online utilizing the same pros.hnl.info software and geographical park district scheduling with the following timeline:
- District 1 (East Honolulu, Ka Iwi to Waikīkī): May 19 beginning 5 p.m.
- District 2 (West Honolulu, Makiki to ‘Aiea)): May 20 beginning 5 p.m.
- District 3 (Leeward O‘ahu, Waipahū to Kea‘au): May 21 beginning 5 p.m.
- District 4 (Windward & North O‘ahu, Makapu’u to Mokulēʻia): May 22 beginning 5 p.m.
- District 5 (Central O‘ahu, Pearl City to Whitmore): May 23 beginning 5 p.m.
For those without access to a computer or internet, walk-in accommodations for registration are available from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the above-mentioned dates. You are also encouraged to call the park location where your class is located to coordinate registration. To view a map of the park locations and their contact information please visit bit.ly/OahuParkMap
Special Kūpuna Events
Senior Valentines Dance (February)
Held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, this annual event celebrates our love for kūpuna as they dance to a variety of music! Launched in 1969, senior clubs and senior organizations select representatives to join some other VIPs during the opening ceremony. The Mayor and celebrities participate in folk and line dancing to fill up the morning program, which launches with the Royal Hawaiian Band! It’s an amazing time, open to dancers of all ages (though the kūpuna are the stars!) Even when we couldn’t dance in person, our staff organized a virtual Valentine Program. Watch these amazing videos below.
Senior Classic Games (March)
Staying active, both physically and mentally, is one of the core missions of our Senior Clubs, which includes events this annual event normally held at Hālawa District Park! This fun-filled day includes members of clubs from around Oʻahu enjoying games such as: lawn pin ball, tunnel vision, peg ball, and nine gates
Senior Fun Walk (September)
During the Fun Walk, participants can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the shopping center punctuated by a mind-stimulating scavenger hunt. After activating your mind and body, participants are invited to an informational fair with a variety of booths, before further enjoying the shopping center. Free registration for the event begins 10 a.m. at the downstairs lobby near the Longs Drugs, with the walk beginning a half hour later. DPR staff estimate the walk has been an annual part of our Senior Citizens events for over two decades, travelling around different locations including Ala Moana Regional Park, Kapi‘olani Park, Patsy T. Mink Central O‘ahu Regional Park, and Kaka‘ako Waterfront Park.
Mayor’s Craft & Country Fair (November)
This free annual event began in 1974 and is held at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Senior Clubs sell a variety of goods: plants, handcrafted items, food, jam, jellies and “hardly” used items. Senior information and a variety entertainment is provided, a canned goods donation is appreciated. It’s a great place to get an early start on our holiday shopping, with proceeds benefiting the kūpuna clubs!
"Kūpuna in the Park" Online Classes
With the COVID-19 pandemic most profoundly impacting our Senior (Kupuna) population, “Kupuna in the Park” was our way of keeping those members of our ‘ohana (family) engaged and entertatined. Launched in November 2020, these classes are designed for the elderly but can be enjoyed by all age groups! Click the links below to access the invidual lessons from our energetic Senior Citizen Section staff!