July 12, 2022

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Aloha Veterans,

We hope this newsletter finds you well and as always if there is any way we can help please feel free to call us at 808-242-8557. We have some good news for all of you. The Maui Vet Center will be meeting weekly and having scheduled events in three different locations on Maui. Please feel free to come to any location that is convenient for you.

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Mondays we will have the following events in Kihei/Wailea:
0845 - Meet at Polo Beach parking lot for a walk, activity, or beach hangout with Katie
1030 - Meet at VFW Kihei for Yoga with certified instructor
1130 - 1:00 - Meet at VFW Kihei for "Talk Story" with Albert
Directions:
• Polo Beach parking lot is on the corner of Kaukahi St/Makenna Rd, next to Fairmount Kea Lani Hotel
• VFW Kihei, 1136 Uluniu Rd, Kihei, HI 96753

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Tuesdays we will have the following events in Up Country
0930 - Meet at Waihou Spring Trail for hiking with Katie
1200 - Meet at Eddie Tam Park for Lunch with Katie
1300 - Meet at Eddie Tam Park for "Talk Story" with Albert
Directions:
• Waihou Spring Trail, 2463 Olinda Rd, Makawao, HI 96768
• Eddie Tam Park, 931 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768

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Wednesdays we will have the following events in Lahaina
0900-1100 - Meet at Puamana Beach Park for water sports activity in Lahaina
1200 - Meet at West Maui Veterans Building Lahaina for Lunch with Roger
1300 - Meet at West Maui Veterans Building Lahaina for "Talk Story" with Albert
Directions:
• Puamana Beach Park, Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
• West Maui Veterans Building, 198 Fleming Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761

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Please remember to practice safety by bringing your mask and practicing social distancing.
As always, if you are in crisis, please call us during office hours at 808-242-8557 and after hours call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (press 1). We are here and care for you, we always want you to know that.

Mahalo,

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Roger Johnston, LCSW, U.S. Army (Ret)
Director, Maui Vet Center

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Katie Welch, MSW 
Readjustment Counselor

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Denice Brennan
Office Manager

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Albert Loui, MPH, U.S. Navy (Ret)
Veterans Outreach Program Specialist