Health Calendar
Advertiser Staff
Special
Free Health Screening for uninsured or underinsured women ages 50-64, includes mammogram, Pap smear, breast and pelvic exam, by appointment only at St. Francis Medical Center-Liliha or St. Francis Medical Center-West. Call for additional qualifying guidelines and more information: 547-6798.
Saturday
"Chair Massage for Shoulder Tension" workshop with Marie Riley using acupressure and Swedish massage techniques, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Continuing Education, Windward Community College, Kane'ohe; $19. Registration: 325-7433, 235-7400.
"Medications & the Latest Research on Alzheimer's," presentation by Dr. Victor Valcour for seniors and caregivers, 10-11:30 a.m., Kewalo Room, Ward Warehouse; free but donations to the Alzheimer's Association — Aloha Chapter are welcome. 591-2771.
Holistic Fair, with demonstrations of yoga, tai chi, psychic readings, acupressure and massage, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Taorobics Center, 1640 S. King Street; free. 942-0003.
"The Heart of Self-Healing," class on conscious breathing, toning, meditation and visualization with Sheryl Jai of the Jai Consciousness Foundation, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Unity Church of Hawai'i, Diamond Head; $77. 479-5179
Lomilomi Massage and Hawaiian Healing, demonstration 1-3 p.m. Saturday with class held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. this Sunday and Monday, Curves for Women, Kailua; demonstration is free, $150 for two-session class. 689-7919.
Sunday
"State of the Heart," Health Fair with nutrition counseling, health screenings, food samples, entertainment and more, sponsored by Castle Medical Center, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Windward Mall; free. 263-5400.
Tuesday
Blood Pressure Checks offered during American Heart Month, between 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays through Feb. 26 at The Honolulu Medical Group, free. 537-2211, ext. 581.
"Move with Ease," introductory QiGong class with Dr. Richard Rogachevsky, 6-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday, East-West Therapy Center, Kaka'ako; free. 538-8781.
"Introduction to Reiki Healing" with Master Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaughnessy, 6-8 p.m., Kapi'olani Women's Center; free. 256-8620.
Next Thursday
"Personal Safety and Self-Defense," a seminar and demonstration of methods of self-protection, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 4th Floor Waiting Area, Kaiser Honolulu Clinic; $17 for Kaiser plan members, $22 for non-members. 432-2270.
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