Health Calendar
Day on the Bay Friendship Walk, brisk hike above Camp Kokokahi, sponsored by YWCA of Oahu and AARP's Shape Up Across Hawaii, 10 a.m.-noon today, meet at the pedestrian overpass on Kokokahi property, Kane'ohe; free, no registration required. 843-1906.
There's No Place Like Home, tips and products available to families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients to prevent wandering, 10-11:30 p.m. today, Kaka'ako Room, Ward Warehouse; free. Also available: registration for the safe-return program for a $40 fee. 591-2771.
Moanalua Community Blood Drive, organized by the Moanalua Gardens Missionary Church for the Blood Bank of Hawai'i, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Moanalua Middle School Library; registration recommended but walk-ins welcome. 839-4002.
Qigong, Rev. Gayook Wong discusses the history, principles and benefits of this traditional Chinese practice in connecting the mind, body and spirit, 7 p.m. Monday, Wellness Auditorium, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. 263-5400.
40 Minutes to Health, Dr. Mark Hoffman discusses natural healing and new breakthroughs, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Island Family Chiropractic; free. 596-0599.
Fitness for the Work and Weekend Warrior, Dr. Marion Rimando on how to incorporate exercise into your life to achieve comfort and health, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, third-floor conference room, Honolulu Medical Group Building; free. 537-2211, ext. 581.
Chair Massage for Shoulder Tension, acupressure and Swedish massage techniques to encourage shoulder, neck and arm relaxation, taught by Marie Riley, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday or 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 2, Hale Kuhina Room 107, Windward Community College; $19 for either class. 235-7433.
"Hawaiian Values & Lomilomi," Karen Carroll presents the healing technique of Hawaiian massage, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, He'eia State Park; free. 247-3156.
Living with Diabetes, four-session class on reducing the health risks associated with diabetes, 7-8:30 p.m. each Thursday, July 31 to Aug. 21, Wellness Auditorium, Castle Medical Center; $65 includes book, nutritional profile, diabetes cooking class and one-month pass for yoga and fitness classes at the center. 263-5400.
Kolekole Pass Half Marathon and Six-Mile Downhill Run/Walk, begins 6 a.m. Aug. 2 at Watts Field at Schofield Barracks, through the Kolekole Pass and ends at Lualualei Naval Magazine; $22 early registration fee or $40 on day of race to benefit the American Cancer Society's Hawai'i programs. Download entry form from www.athleteshi.com or call 486-8420
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