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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, March 21, 2002

Health Calendar

Today

  • Pressure Point and Shiatsu Massage Demonstration, sponsored by the Aisen Shiatsu School, 1-3 p.m., Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium, Kuakini Medical Center; free. 547-9168.

Tomorrow

  • "Improving posture With Imagery" workshop for those 55 and older in the practice of alignment imagery with Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Continuing Education, Windward Community College, Kane'ohe; $9. Registration: 235-7433, 235-7400.

Saturday

  • Bone Marrow Donor Drive, register with the Hawai'i Registry, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, near Bandstand, Kapi'olani Park; no charge to register. 547-6154
  • Hunza Health and Longevity Seminar, learn the secrets of the long-lived peoples of the Himalayas, presented by Dr. John Westerdahl, with showing of the film, "The Miracle of Hunza," 7 p.m., Honolulu Central Seventh-day Adventist Church; free. 263-5400.

Monday

  • Chi Kung Classes, to improve flexibility and mental well-being, 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, March 25-June 10, Fourth-floor waiting area, Kaiser Honolulu Clinic; $45 plan members, $55 nonmembers. 432-2270.

Tuesday

  • "Diabetes Alert Day," series of events to raise awareness of diabetes and steps toward its prevention. Cooking demonstration on preparing diabetes-friendly foods, 11 a.m.-noon, Mo'ili'ili Longs Drugs; diabetes testing and screening, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Tamarind Park, Bishop and King streets; body fat testing and discussion of weight management in diabetes prevention, 5-7 p.m., Pearlridge Mall Longs Drugs; all events are free. 947-5979.

Wednesday

  • "Diabetes alert — are you at risk?," lecture and discussion on the early warning signs and prevention of diabetes by Ululani Young and Susan Fierro, noon-1 p.m., third-floor conference room, Honolulu Medical Group; free. 537-2211, ext. 581.
  • "Achieve Optimal Health through the 'Wellness' Model," information on health breakthroughs, 12:30 p.m., Island Family Chiropractic & Wellness Center; free. 596-0599.
  • "Colon Cancer: Risk Screening & Prevention," lecture by Dr. George Lisehora on identifying the signs and symptoms of colon cancer, 6 p.m., Queen's Conference Center, 510 S. Beretania St.; free, registration required. Call for reservations: 537-7117.