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Kapolei-'Ewa is officially a Certified Blue Zones Community!

 

What Does This Mean?

• Community well-being has improved
• Individuals are more active
• Well-being policies have been implemented
• Organizations and people have adopted healthier habits

Watch the Kapolei-'Ewa Certification video to witness what the community has achieved over three years together. Mahalo to the community champions that helped make this possible in Kapolei-'Ewa! Let's live longer, better!

 


Let's Celebrate! Have Fun & Win Prizes!
Join the celebration by taking part in the series of activities and events held during the month of April that align with Blue Zones Project's common traits of longevity. Participate each week and enter to win prizes by posting your photos on Facebook and Instagram (see below for each week's entry instructions):

1. April 4-10: Move Naturally Week
2. April 11-17: Connect Week
3. April 18-24: Right Outlook Week
4. April 25-30: Eat Wisely Week

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WEEK 1: MOVE NATURALLY (APRIL 4-10)

Let's get moving! Each day this week, strive to move your body for at least 30 minutes per day. Here are some simple activities to get you moving throughout your week: walking, biking, gardening, cooking, chores, yoga, stretching, dancing, yard work, or any activity that gets you up and moving!

Share your photo on Facebook or Instagram of you moving naturally, hashtag #GetMovingKE, and tag @BZPKapoleiEwa to inspire others and get entered to win a prize pack from Hawaii Bicycling League!

Participate in the community events below to move naturally!

Let's Go Plogging!
April 5, 2022, 6 p.m.
Ocean Pointe Community Association, 91-6545, Kapolei Pkwy, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

Take a Hike!*
April 9, 2022, 9 a.m.
Camp Palehua, 1 Palehua Rd, Kapolei, HI 96707

*Hike at 9am is limited to 20 participants. RSVP here to save your spot

 

WEEK 2: CONNECT (APRIL 11-17)

"Connect" refers to spending time with loved ones, and connecting with the right group of people that support healthy habits. Enter to win a BZP prize when you post a photo on Facebook or Instagram of you connecting with friends or loved one's; hashtag #ConnectKE, and tag @BZPKapoleiEwa to be entered to win and inspire others to connect too! Try these activities to help you connect this week:

Join a BZP virtual event
• Spend time with loved ones
• Host a Zoom gathering
• Attend a religious service
• Form a walking group with neighbors or friends

Connect on LinkedIn Event - Learn about connecting on LinkedIn with Michael Aviles from the University of Phoenix HI Campus!
April 11, 2022, 11 a.m. RSVP here for the live event on Zoom

 

WEEK 3: RIGHT OUTLOOK (APRIL 18-24)

"Right Outlook" refers to having a sense of purpose and finding time to downshift and relieve stress. Try the activities below to help you have the right outlook and improve your overall well-being!

Enter to win prizes when you post a photo on Facebook or Instagram of you practicing your purpose or downshifting; hashtag #RightOutlookKE and tag @BZPKapoleiEwa to enter to win and inspire others to have the right outlook too!

Purpose:
• Volunteer with a non-profit
• Plant a Tree
• Clean up your community
• Help someone in need
• Attend a Purpose Workshop
Downshift:
• Meditate
• Pamper yourself
• Pau hana with friends
• Make a gratitude list
• Exercise

 

'Imi Pono (Right Outlook) Event - Enjoy live entertainment, downshift activities, and cultural workshops!

April 23, 2022, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Villages of Kapolei Association, Rec 2,
91-1111 Kamaaha Loop, Kapolei, HI 96707

 

WEEK 4: EAT WISELY (APRIL 25-30)

Try a plant-based dish this week! If healthy food is appetizing, available, and easy, we are more likely to make healthy choices. A great place to start is dining at one of our Blue Zones Project Approved restaurants listed below!

Share a photo of your plant-based dish or Foodland's Blue Zones checkout lane on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win a $25 restaurant or grocery gift card! Hashtag #EatWiselyKE and tag @BZPKapoleiEwa to qualify. 

Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurants in Kapolei-'Ewa:

 

Congratulations Kapolei-'Ewa! Mahalo to the community champions that made this possible!