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Posted on: Saturday, October 5, 2002

Health Calendar

Qigong Walking Class, sponsored by East West Qigong International, 8-9:30 a.m. each Saturday, Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park; $25 per month. 941-9707.

Vegetarian cooking class prepares tofu lasagna, Cajun coleslaw and rosemary yams, 2 p.m. today, Down To Earth Natural Foods; free. 949-0298.

Padmasana (Lotus) workshop, instructor Glen teaches a safe and effective way to work on this pose, 3-6 p.m. today, Purple Yoga Hawaii, University Square; $45. 485-0230.

"40 Minutes to Health," staying well naturally, presented by Dr. Mark Hoffman, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Island Family Chiropractic; free. 596-0599.

Essential Oils Class teaches responsibility for your body and health through essential oils, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, New Life Center, 627 South Street; $10. 479-5179.

"Communicating with the hard of hearing," with guest Nancy Bridenbaugh, sponsored by Hawaii Meals on Wheels, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Church of the Crossroads; free. 988-6747.

"Chi in your hands," practice of balancing chi by hand movements, workshop for those 55 or older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College; $9. 235-7433.

Introductory Yoga Class, meet the instructors and get a class schedule, 5:45-7 p.m. each Friday, Yoga Hawaii, Kaimuki; free. 739-9642.

"You can do it with asthma," the 4th annual "Keiki Asthma Fair," with games, food, prizes and informational booths, sponsored by the Straub Foundation, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. next Saturday, Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School; free. Register in advance. 524-6755.

"Headache relief with Acupressure," breath control and mental imagery to prevent and alleviate pain taught by Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m. next Saturday, Windward Community College; $19. 235-7433.

Health Screening for Women, pap smears, mammograms and pelvic exams for women ages 50-64. By appointment only at St. Francis Medical Center Liliha or the West Campus in 'Ewa Beach. Call for qualifying guidelines and appointment; 547-6798.

Exercise classes, low-cost, unlimited fitness classes, offered at various times, Monday through Friday, taught in the Wellness Center Auditorium, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; $25 a month, free for Windward YMCA members. Call for complete schedule: 263-5400.

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