Hale Makua Holds Winter Olympics

Yesterday I was treated to a preview of the Winter Olympics - Hale Makua style. The games were held at Hale Makua Kahului in the Aloha Cafe. There were a total of five winter games with six participating teams. Each team was made up of four staff members and one resident or client. The participating teams were the Maui PACE Reindeer, Activities Fa-la-la-la-las, East Elves, West Angels, Ilima Jingle Bells, and Frosty Pikake. Residents and staff looked on and cheered for their favorite teams.

The Winter Olympics for residents and staff was a fun way to kick-off the winter season in Hawaii. Since we don't have much of a winter, the sporting events consisted of games like a relay to see who could dress in skiing attire and "ski" to the finish line the fastest. Only these skiers had to wear flipper instead of skis and used bamboo for ski poles. Residents and staff were treated to a competitive and hilarious afternoon of winter sport-like events. In the end the East Elves took home gold, with the Activities Fa-la-la-la-las winning silver, and the West Angels cinching bronze. My only wish was that the televised Winter Olympics was this entertaining.