Launching ” Kapoho: Memoir of a Modern Pompeii
Honolulu, Hawaii
December 7, 2011:
Reading/Book Signing
Native Books : Ward Center, Honolulu
6 p.m.
December 10, 2011
Book Signing
Barnes & Nobel, Kahala Mall
11-noon
Hilo Hawaii
December 17, 2001
Book Gallery
11-1 p.m.
Frances Kakugawa Speaks on “A Writers Life–The Process” at the Northern California Publishers & Authors Meeting
Time: Saturday, October 8 · 10:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Merrill Gardens Retirement Community
7418 Stock Ranch Road
Citrus Heights, CA
Our guest speaker will be Frances Kakugawa, author of nine books including her latest, “Breaking the Silence, A Caregiver’s Voice.”
Frances Kakugawa was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii in the village of Kapoho. She became a teacher, taught for many years in Hawaii and Michigan, and lectured at the University of Hawaii.
In 1996, Frances became the caregiver for her mother, Matsue, who had Alzheimer’s disease. When Matsue died, Frances felt her mother was finally set free—leaving a precious legacy of lessons.
As a result, she started a poetry and journaling support group for the Alzheimer’s Association. Her support groups are very well received by caregivers in Hawaii and California. She also speaks at national conferences.
Her newest book has a working title of “Kapoho: Memoirs from Modern Pompeii.” It’s expected to be released this fall.
Frances will be speaking on the writing process, from pre-rough drafts to book tour. She’ll discuss passion – book promotion – rough drafts – editing-editing-editing – final copy – publisher – book promotion/tour. You don’t want to miss this. With nine books to her credit and a tenth one coming soon, Frances has a lot of experience and insight and relates them with wit, humor, and great charm.
April 6, 2011
Alzheimer’s Association/Del Oro Resource Center
Session: Caregiving and Writing
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Maidu Community Center
1550 Maidu Dr
Roseville, CA 95661
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April 16, 2011
CA Writers’ Club
Luncheon speaker: Children’s Literature and Poetry
11-1:00
Luau Garden, Arden Wy
Sacramento, CA
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April 21, 2011
Alzheimer’s Association Education Conference
Panel Discussion: Caregiving in Asian American Families
10:45 – noon
Radisson Hotel
500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento, CA 95815
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May 20, 2011
Book Gallery
Reading and book signing
11:00 a.m.
259 Keawe St
Hilo HI 96720
Ph 808-935-4943
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May 21, 2011
Hawaii Court Reporters & Captioners Association
Session: Caregiving and Writing
10 – 11 a.m.
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach
2335 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI
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May 23, 2011
Waiakea Elementary School
All day visit talking about poetry
Hilo Hawaii
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May 26, 2011
Services for Seniors (home care operators, family members)
Aging and Disability Resource Center
1055 Kinoole St
Hilo,HI 96720
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June 2, 2011
17th Annual Prime Time Wellness Fairs
Hawaii Medical Service Assoc and First Hawaiian Bank
Address: Dignity in Aging: A Caregiver’s Voice ( Platinum Breakfast speaker)
Hilton Hawaiian Village
2005 Kalia Rd
Honolulu HI
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June 3, 2011
KGMB/KHNL/K5 TV news
5:20 a.m.
Honolulu Hawaii
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June 4, 2011
Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana
Book Signing
1 p.m.
Honolulu,HI
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June 7, 2011
Alzheimer’s Association, Aloha Chapter
Session: Dignity in Aging: A Caregiver’s Voice
4-5:30
2nd Floor, Ward Warehouse: Conference Room
Honolulu, HI
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June 14, 2011
HMSA
Lecture: Caregiving and Poetry
Noon- 1:00
Honolulu,HI
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November 11, 12, 2011
Brookdale National Group
Keynote speaker: Caregiving and Poetry
Nov 12: Poetry Writing Workshop
Denver, CO
Ph: 591-2771
View PDF version of flyer: AN EVENING WITH WRITERS
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Hi Everyone, I’ll be at the following events the next few months. So join me if you can. For more details, email me at fhk@francesk.org.
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***** Caregiving Through Dignity July 12, 2010 : Japanese Cultural Center 9 – noon. Refreshments and socializing at 9:00, followed by lecture and writing workshop ***** Maui Alzheimer’s Event: July 23, 2010 Maui: Voices of Caregivers Information forthcoming ~ Contact Number: 808-242-8636 *************** Honolulu Alzheimer’s Association Caregiving/Dignity/Writing July 27, 2010 4 – 5:30 Ward Warehouse Conference Room Call 808-591-2771 for more details
Ms. Kakugawa,
Hope to see you during one of your future visits to Honolulu!
June (Naito) Hasegawa