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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, September 13, 2001

Health Calendar

SPECIAL

"Osteoporosis Screening," walk-in, space-available basis, 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday through Sept. 21 and Sept. 24-28, Imaging Services Department, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. 263-5400.

Breast-Screening Exam and Pap test in September to screen for cervical cancer, for uninsured women, sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Hawaii. Appointments: on O'ahu, 589-1149; Maui, 871-1176; Big Island, 329-8211.

SATURDAY

"Acupressure for PMS & Menopause," demonstration by Marie Riley, sponsored by the UH Commission on the Status of Women, 9-10 a.m.; also "The Healing Force of Chi Kung," 10:15-11:15 a.m., Campus Center Room 307, UH-Manoa; donation requested. 262-0433.

"Bone Marrow Donor Registry," special focus on finding match for 4-year old multi-ethnic Seattle girl, 10 a.m.-noon, Honda Windward; free. 547-6154.

"Family Fun Fair," education on helping children to eat right, sponsored by HMSA, 10 a.m.-noon at Times Market, Beretania; free. 948-6845 or www.hmsa.com

SUNDAY

Na Kama Hele (The Travelers), a group promoting pedestrian and alternative forms of transportation, 1-5 p.m., Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing Community Center; free. 988-0432.

MONDAY

"CPR Awareness Course," 90-minute class on how to react in a medical emergency, classes begin on the half hour, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., ballroom, Sheraton Waikiki; free; limited to the Waikiki community. (888) 277-5463.

"Depression & Anxiety and Women," a talk-story session with Dr. Cathy Bell, 5-6:30 p.m., Waimanalo Health Center; free. 259-7948, ext. 136.

"Say Yes to Your Life," second part of a discussion led by Marilyn Nagel on keys to greater happiness, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Serendipity Books 'n Gifts; $20. 949-4711.

WEDNESDAY

"THE WITNESS" documentary film on the life of Eddie Lama and his efforts to rescue abandoned animals; sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawai'i; 7 p.m., Ala Wai Golf Course; free. 944-8344.

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