Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL

"You Can Complete a Marathon," train to walk the Dec. 9 Honolulu Marathon and raise money for the Arthritis Foundation by joining the "Joints in Motion" Training Team. Call for registration 942-3636; Neighbor Islands call (800) 462-0743.

TODAY

"Let's Talk About Wellness," series of informational discussions on a wide variety of heath issues, presented by Holistica Hawai'i, 9-10 a.m. each Thursday and Monday, Ali'i Tower, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. Call for topics and information: 951-6546.

SATURDAY

"Walking for Winners Workshop," led by Barbara Steffens, 7-8:30 a.m. Saturday, meet at makai side of the Kapi'olani Park tennis courts; free. Information: e-mail Barbara at gstrides@aol.com

"Lupus 201," a psychiatrist discusses chronic illness and family relationships and a couple offers tips on coping with this disease, 10 a.m.-noon, Women's Building, Central Union Church; free. Reservations required: 538-1522.

"UnTherapy," two-day wellness retreat for women who want to pamper and rejuvenate themselves, sponsored by the Hawaii Wellness Institute, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (no overnight accommodations available), St. Stephen's Retreat Center, Pali Highway; $139 in advance. Registration required: 734-3887.

Introduction to Pilates, learn from certified instructor Jayme Newhouse, 2-3:30 p.m., Kailua Fitness; free. 263-0101, 255-4862.

Chi-Lel Qi Gong Full Moon Circle, 4 p.m., location changed to Kapahulu Center, Campbell Avenue; free. 396-9080.

SUNDAY

"Healthy Thai Cuisine," Vegetarian cuisine class led by Doris Tan Westerdahl and "Anti-Aging Nutrition Secrets," presented by John Westerdahl, sponsored by Castle Medical Center, 2-4 p.m., Honolulu Japanese Seventh-day Adventist Church, Manoa; free. Advance registration required: 263-5400.

MONDAY

"Chronic Low Back Pain," Internet chat with Dr. Inam Ur Rahman, 8-9 a.m., www.americasdoctor.com; free. 547-6337.

"Bio-Magnetic Touch Healing" Open House, learn how to reduce stress and pain through healing touch, 7 p.m., International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics Center, Wai'alae Avenue; free. 737-2114.

TUESDAY

"The Magical Kingdom of Parenting in the Land of Oz," strategies for parents in dealing with children's behavioral patterns, 6-9 p.m., Third Floor Conference Room, Kaiser Honolulu Clinic; $45 for Kaiser members, $50 for non-members. 432-2270.

"How to Build Your Natural Immune System," workshop led by Dr. Mark Hoffman, DC, 6:30 p.m., Island Family Chiropractic; free. Reservation required: 596-0599.

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. e-mail: islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com