Health Calendar
"Aloha Spirit International Multicultural Gathering," eight-day series of seminars on cultural healing and spiritual practices led by health and spiritual leaders from around the world, sponsored by Aloha Spirit Chapel, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily through Friday, Camp Mokule'ia; $100 per day for seven seminars, $15-$25 per seminar, additional costs for overnight accommodations. 396-9958, 255-6931.
Hand Reflexology, workshop led by Marie Riley on improving circulation and digestion through self-massage to the hand, 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, Hale Kuhina 107, Windward Community College; $19. Registration: 235-7433, 235-7400.
"What's Up Doc?" workshop led by Dr. Warren Wong on the latest in Alzheimer's medications and research, 10-11:30 a.m. today, President's Room, Boy Scouts of America Council; free, but donations accepted. 591-2771.
"Hospice Care: Comfort and Compassion When It's Needed Most," annual wine tasting and silent auction, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant; $30. 924-9255.
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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.
"Partnering With Your Doctor," a workshop for people with memory problems and their caregivers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Alzheimer's Association Office Library, Ward Warehouse; free. 591-2771.
"Accessing Health Information on the Internet," learn how to use MedlinePlus, PubMed and links to health information using your computer, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kailua Public Library; free. 266-9911.
Introduction to Reiki, led by Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaughnessy, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Kapi'olani Women's Center; free. 256-8620.
"Optimal Health — The Naturopathic Approach to Feeling Good," presented by Dr. Diana Joy Ostfroff, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Center for Natural Healing, Kahala; free. Call for reservations and location: 732-4574.
"Caring for the Medically Fragile/Technology Dependent Child," two-day conference for doctors, nurses, parents and caregivers with keynote speaker Dr. Ronald C. Porter, medical director of Medically Fragile Children's Program, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday and 8-11:30 a.m. Nov. 8, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, sponsored by Straub Foundation and Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children; $90 one day, $150 both days. Registration required: 524-6755.
Diabetes education with risk assessment, informational materials, kidney screening and on-site professional consultants, 8 a.m.-noon, Nov. 8, Longs Drug Store in Mo'ili'ili; free. 524-2472.
Kiatsu Workshop, introduction in using ki and kiatsu in self-healing, led by Seichi Tabata, 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 2003 Nu'uanu Ave.; $20. 591-6514.
14th annual Kako'o Awards Breakfast, with awards presented to five paraprofessional caregivers to Alzheimer's patients, 9-11 a.m. Nov. 8, Queen Emma Summer Palace; $10. Reservations: 591-2771.
Healthy Holidays Health Fair, informational booths, health screenings, educational games, recipes and prizes, sponsored by Kuakini Health System, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8, Kahala Mall; free. 547-9168.
Matters of Taste, fund-raising wine tasting event to benefit the Arthritis Foundation, with samplings of wine from Italy, France and California paired with gourmet food, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 8, Gentry Pacific Center; $50. 596-2900.
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