Health Calendar
"Elder Fraud: Sweepstakes and Telemarketing," tips from the Honolulu Police Department on protecting elders from fraudulent money-making scams, 10-11:30 a.m. today, Kewalo Room, Ward Warehouse; free. Reservations: 591-2771.
Strength Training Class: learn easy exercises using resistance techniques to increase flexibility, balance, coordination and strength, sponsored by Shape Up Across Hawaii, 12:45-2:30 p.m. today, first floor conference room, Kapi'olani Women's Center, 1907 S. Beretania St.; free. Registration: 535-7000.
"Afternoon of Art," with works by more than 40 of Hawai'i's well-known artists and food catered by Indigo Restaurant, 5-8 p.m. today, Pegge Hopper Gallery; $40 per person or $65 per couple, with a portion of art sales to benefit Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies. 951-5805.
Mom & Baby Exercise, classes begin this week with Dana Hershman, yoga: 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursday from Sept. 2; $9-$11 per class. also, pilates: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday from Sept. 2; $13-$15 per class; Purple Yoga Hawaii, University Square. 485-0230, www.purpleyoga.com.
"The Beauty of Aging," gerontologist, Dr. Shari Kogan, presents several films that look at the beauty, wisdom and vitality of older women, part of the Wisdom of Women series, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Queen's Medical Center Conference Center; free. Registration required: 537-7117.
"Diet, Vitality and Weight Control," learn how to balance diet and blood sugar levels to aid in weight control, presented by Dr. David Kern, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Maui Fitness Plus, Kihei, Maui; free. (808) 572-6091.
Reiki Presentation, demonstration of this self-healing method, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Wellness Center at Unity, 3608 Diamond Head Circle; free. Registration: 542-0922.
"Killer Fats & Acrylamide," lecture by Dr. Michael Greger on how to avoid harmful substances even in vegetarian diets, sponsored by Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 7 p.m. Thursday, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. Registration required: 263-5400.
"What is Depression?" using meditation to overcome depression, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Kofuku-no-Kagaku Hawaii (Institute for Research in Human Happiness), 1259 S. Beretania, Suite 19; donation requested. 591-9772.
"Corporate Globalization: Trading Away Our Right to Protect Animals," lecture by Dr. Michael Greger, 5 p.m. Friday, UH-Manoa Campus Center Building, room 309; free. 944-8344.
Alzheimer's Memory Walk, registration 6 p.m. Sept. 6, 5K walk begins 7 a.m., with food, entertainment and prizes following the walk, begins and ends at Ward Warehouse; Registration fee: $25 by today, $30 by Sept. 5 and $35 day of event. 591-2771.
"Mars & Venus 101," an introduction to the concepts of Mars and Venus in understanding relationships, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 6, Mars & Venus Counseling Center, Kilohana Square, 2851 Kihea St.; free. Register by Wednesday: 737-6277.
"Slow Motion — Tai Chi for Balance," learn basic moves to improve health, sponsored by Shape Up Across Hawaii, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 6, Pohai Nani Retirement Center, Kane'ohe; free. Registration: 247-6211, ext. 1107.
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