Health Calendar

TODAY

Exercise Class, led by Patricia Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. daily, except Sunday, Fort DeRussy lawn, next to Army Museum; free.

"As Families Grow Older," workshops for older adults and their families on how to plan for future care, 7-8:30 p.m. each Thursday through March 29, St. Mark’s Church; free. 737-1748.

"The Healing Heart Diet and Nutrition Plan," seminar on preventing and reversing heart disease through nutrition with Dr. Neal Pinckney, 7-9 p.m., Auditorium, Castle Medical Center; free 263-5400.

TOMORROW

Qi Gong Class, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Third Floor Physician Lounge, Honolulu Medical Group; $5. 537-2211 ext. 472.

Great Aloha Run Health & Fitness Expo, healthy cooking presentations, diagnostic tests, exhibit of fitness equipment, vitamins and other health products; also Bone Marrow Drive sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; free. 945-3594.

"Calming the Spirit Through Yoga,’ class for adults and teens led by Catherine Hage, 6-7 p.m., Pacific Ballet Academy, Niu Valley Center; free. 373-3501.

SATURDAY

"Advanced Treatment for Arthritis, Surgical and Non-Surgical," lecture by Dr. Gary Okamura, 9 a.m., Healthsouth, Kaimuki; free. 734-0020.

"Energy of Emotions," two day workshop with healer Julie Motz exploring how to use energy to free body and mind and foster healing, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Buddha-Buddha, Hau‘ula; $300 plus dormitory cost if needed. 293-5833.

"New York Salsa Styling for Ladies," workout with Minnie Ruiz, 9-10 a.m., Aloha Activity Center; $10. 926-8037

SUNDAY

Symposium on Stroke, learn about risk factors, treatment and methods of recovery, 9 a.m., Garden Lanai Room, Ala Moana Hotel; $5. 566-3451.

"State of the Heart," health fair blood pressure screening. computerized heart health evaluation and consultation with a cardiologist, heart-healthy food samples, games, sponsored by Castle Medical, 1-4 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 263-5400.

MONDAY

"Healing from the Inside Out," self-discovery and change, 9-11 a.m. (also 4-6 p.m. Wednesday), 129 Onekea Drive, Kailua; $19 per class. 263-0355.

Muve Classes, evening exercise classes added, 5:30-7 p.m.; also 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Muve, 2123 Armstrong Street, Manoa Valley; $10 with discounts available. 946-9311.

"Hypertension," on-line interactive chat with Dr. Inam Ur Rahman, sponsored by St. Francis Medical Centers, 7-8 p.m. at www.stfrancishawaii.org; free. 547-6337.

TUESDAY

"Gentle Yoga for Seniors," for adults over 60 years, 11-noon today and Thursday and 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday, Yoga Room, Mo‘ili‘ili Community Center; $3 each class. 526-9642

WEDNESDAY

"Exercise for Life," class with Dr. Dean Nelson, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Kailua Fitness Center; free. 261-5566.

The Health Calendar appears in the Island Life section each Thursday. Send announcements to: Health Calendar, Island Life, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Fax: 525-8055.

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