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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, April 11, 2002

Health Calendar

TODAY

Chi-Lel Qigong Class, sponsored by Blue Sky Healing Arts, 8-9 a.m. each Thursday, Kapahulu Center; $3. 396-9080.

18th Annual Seniors' Health Fair, demonstrations, screening tests, information on exercise, nutrition, retirement planning, health programs and more, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Manoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center; free. 949-5531.

TOMORROW

Movement Class, sponsored by the Luk Tung Keun Worldwide Association, Hawai'i Branch, 8-9 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Kahala Mall; free. 577-4674.

"Posture and Tai Chi," learn the Todd Method of Alignment to enhance Tai Chi style and ease movements in daily activities, with instructor Marie Riley, for people age 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Continuing Education, Windward Community College, Kane'ohe; $9. 235-7433, 235-7400.

"Elder Law Hawai'i ... Protecting your health, wealth and personal wishes," a workshop that will cover wills, trusts, powers of attorney and more; designed for seniors, caregivers and those living with Alzheimer's and related dementias, 10-11:30 a.m., Presidents Room, Boy Scouts of America-Aloha Council; sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association-Aloha Chapter; free. 591-2771.

Yoga Class, introduction to hatha yoga, 6:15-7:30 p.m., Yoga Hawaii, 1152 Koko Head Ave. #203; free. 739-9642.

SATURDAY

"Healing in Paradise II: Integrating Alternatives in Health," with panel discussions on insurance coverage, and herbs, supplements and diet, and interactive workshops on acupuncture and energy healing, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hawai'i Convention Center; presented by Straub Foundation and Hawai'i State Consortium for Integrative Healthcare; free. 524-6755.

"Jin Shin Acupressure," demonstration and practice in acu-point sequences for general well-being, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Continuing Education, Windward Community College, Kane'ohe; wear cotton clothing; $19. 235-7433, 235-7400.

SUNDAY

Easy exercise/Stress Reduction group, based on chi kung, yoga and bioenergetic principles, led by Dr. Doug Cooper, 5-6:15 p.m. Sundays, Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, Kailua; $15. 258-1965.

TUESDAY

"Move with Ease," introductory QiGong class with Dr. Richard Rogachevsky, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, East-West Therapy Center, Kaka'ako; free. 538-8781.

WEDNESDAY

Integrative HealthCare Open House, a hands-on and informative event that will cover the health benefits of acupuncture, massage therapy and chiropractic care, noon-1 p.m., Fourth Floor Integrative Health Care department, Honolulu Medical Group; free. 537-2211, Ext. 581.

Send announcements to: Health Calendar, Island Life, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Fax: 525-8055. E-mail: islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com.