Health Calendar
Stroll at Kapi'olani Park, one-hour walk around the park sponsored by "Shape Up Across Hawaii," 7:30-8:30 a.m. today, meet at the bandstand; free, no registration required. 843-1906.
Kripalu Yoga Classes, led by Walleska Tepping, teach relaxation and rejuvenation, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort; $15. 922-6611.
THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SAFE-RETURN PROGRAM, register and get personalized ID bracelets that enable police and others to identify and return people with Alzheimer's disease. Photos are free and will be stored in the national database (bring a photo if the Alzheimer's patient cannot be present). 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, The Ponds at Punalu'u or Windward Senior Day Care; $40, with scholarships available. 591-2771.
Bio-Touch Class, to reduce stress, pain and blood pressure, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Sunday, IFBM-Hawaii Offices, 3706 Wai'alae Ave., Suite 200; $48 includes instruction, manual and video. 737-2114.
"The Birth of Your Choice," discussion on birthing options and demonstrations for childbirth preparation presented by Tenaya Jackman, 3-4 p.m. today, Makana Mother & Baby, University Square, Suite 308; free. 942-2229.
"RELAY FOR LIFE 2003," dusk-to-dawn relay in support of cancer survivors, overnight 7 p.m. tonight to 7 a.m. Sunday, Kailua Beach Park or Moanalua High School in Salt Lake; donations and walk sponsorships benefit the American Cancer Society. 595-7500.
"Coping Skills & Relaxation Techniques," talk by Annette Shimizu of Straub Clinic and Hospital, sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Cancer Research Center, 1236 Lauhala St., Suite 402; free. Reservations: 800-215-1098, ext. 230.
"The Arts for Health and Healing," introduction to music therapy, journaling, poetry appreciation and the visual arts for healing, led by Marie Riley, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday and July 23 or 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 19 and 26, Hale Kuhina 107, Windward Community College; $27. 235-7433.
Jamba Juice 5k Banana Man Chase, for runners, walkers and strollers of all ages, begins 7 a.m. July 19, with post-race entertainment, prizes and keiki activities, Magic Island, Ala Moana Beach Park; $30 registration to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Hawai'i; register by July 18 at all Jamba Juice locations.
Send announcements to Health Calendar, Island Life, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax: 525-8055, or e-mail: islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Health Cal" in the subject line.
