AARP Hawaii to Host Maui Life Reimagined Event

Photo courtesy of the Maui County Office on Aging.

In an effort to help seniors evaluate their priorities and navigate new life phases, AARP Hawaii is hosting a free Life Reimagined event at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

The event will focus on helping participants seize new opportunities and make the changes needed to fulfill their dreams in the areas of work, learning, relationships and well-being.

Panel of Guest Speakers

Gladys Baisa As a councilmember, she has had a diverse career spanning nursing, accounting, and nonprofit fiscal management to elected official.

Carolyn Escritor Cretella She decided to make her health a priority. She gave up one passion and found another as she transitioned from successful New York fashion designer to helping others experience the therapeutic benefits of yoga and pilates.

Donna Clayton She discovered her passion after losing her job and becoming a family caregiver. Now she’s taking care of Maui’s outdoor spaces as a community volunteer leader.

Sonny Gamponia He has spent 37 years as a speech pathologist, then used his retirement as a
catalyst to embrace his passion for the environment, photography and volunteerism.

Participants can also connect with others and share their stories at the event. Refreshments will be provided.

Register online at or call 1-877-926-8300 toll-free .

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with nearly 150,000 members in Hawai‘i. AARP helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning and protection from financial abuse.