Hula club performs again for friends outside LW

HUI O HULA

Hui O Hula is happy to bring its aloha outside the gate as the pandemic is coming to an end. On May 20, the dancers and musicians enjoyed welcoming attendees to Long Beach Salvation Army’s “Spring Fling” drivethrough event. People cheered and honked as they cruised by.

The hula club is looking forward to performing for residents and friends at Stanton’s Rowntree Gardens on June 22. They have been entertaining there twice a year for more than a decade, but had not been able to visit since Christmas 2019. “It will feel like homecoming,” said Jojo Weingart.

Thanks to the GRF Board’s recent decision, coupled with the governor’s announcement, the Hawaiian Dance Club will host its first class since the pandemic closed amenities on June 15 in Clubhouse 6. Starting at 1 p.m., basic hula steps will be taught upstairs. The house band, led by Larry Yamashiro, will play island music for those who just want to “walk in and hula out” after the beginners’ class; hula lessons will continue until 5 p.m. For class information, contact Kaye Huff at (562) 431-2242 or email Jojo@huiohula.com.

The colorful dancers and musicians greeted visitors to the Salvation Army's "Spring Fling."

Lori Chamberlin