Posted on: Saturday, August 2, 2003
Health Calendar
Chair Massage for Shoulder Tension, acupressure and Swedish massage for shoulder, neck and arm relaxation, taught by Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, Hale Kuhina Room 107, Windward Community College; $19. 235-7433.
"Detox Your Body This Summer," Dr. Thauna Abrin discusses safe ways to purify and cleanse your body through colonics and juice fasts, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Hawaii Health and Wellness Institute; $29. 848-5544 or www.untherapy.com.
"KISSING CIGARETTES GOODBYE," seminar on how to overcome tobacco and other addictions through a self-help method taught by volunteers from the Clean Air Team, 3 p.m. Sunday, Liliha Public Library, 1515 Liliha St; free. 948-3299.
"I'll Remember You," 4th annual fund-raising event with entertainment, drawings, heavy pupu and cocktail reception at 4:30 Sunday, Oahu Country Club; $100, to benefit the Hawaii Branch of the Arthritis Foundation. Reservations: 596-2900.
Personal Safety and Self-Defense, class by Edward Barinque, 5:30-6:30 p.m. each Monday, Art of Dance Studio in Manoa Marketplace; $40 per month or $55 for two months. 683-5979.
Food for Thought, nutritionist Susan Fierro discusses making healthier food choices, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, third-floor conference room, Honolulu Medical Group Building; free. 537-2211, ext. 581.
Wellness Art of Jewelry Making, six-week course teaches the "wire wrap" technique along with methods of relaxation, breathing and good posture with instructor Jeri-Lynn Corbe, 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 6 through Sept. 10, 'Aina Haina Public Library; $65. Register in person at 2 p.m. today at the library. 536-7799.
Near-Body Ki Balancing, Marie Riley on methods to neutralize pain and inflammation working with the body's energy field, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday or 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 9, Hale Kuhina Room 107, Windward Community College; $19 for either class. 235-7433.
Stroll in the Park at Magic Island, sponsored by the parks department and AARP's Shape Up Across Hawaii, 7-8:30 a.m. Aug. 9; meet at the parking lot; free. 843-1906.
