Posted on: Saturday, October 25, 2003
Health Calendar
Advertiser Staff
Transportation Solutions for Caregivers, workshop scheduled for 10 a.m. today has been cancelled. 591-2771.
Shape Up Hawaii Victory Celebration, with awards ceremony and door prizes, 8-10:30 a.m. today, Neil Blaisdell Park, Pearl City; free. 843-1906.
Introduction to Yoga, increase flexibility, strength and relaxation, sponsored by Shape Up Across Hawaii, 9-11 a.m. today, Central YMCA, 401 Atkinson Drive; free. Registration: 941-3344.
"What Medicare Covers," Gary Powell concludes the series Growing Older, Aging Akamai @ Your Library, noon-1 p.m. today, Hawai'i & Pacific Reading Room, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3520.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, late registration begins at 5 a.m., warm-ups with Gov. Linda Lingle and Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona and Oahu Jazzercize leaders at 6:30 a.m., 5 K race begins at 7 a.m. and 1 mile family walk begins at 7:20 a.m., Kapi'olani Park; $30 late registration fee for a 5K untimed race. www.raceforthecurehawaii.org
Exercise Your Options, health fair in celebration of Physical Therapy Month with demonstrations and tips on health and fitness, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Kahala Mall Center Court; free. 678-9118.
Jeanne Lee, author of "Just Love Me: My Life Turned Upside-Down by Alzeimer's," speaks at the MindBodySpirit Forum, 7 p.m. Monday, Weinberg Medical Plaza and Wellness Center, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. Registration requested: 263-5400.
Exploring Epilepsy, lecture by epileptologist Dr. Alan Stein and neuropsychologist Dr. Sara Farnham, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Queen's Conference Center; free. Reservations required: 537-7117.
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired, workshop on overcoming depression through meditation, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Kofuku-no-Kagaku Hawaii/Institute for Research in Human Happiness; donation requested. 591-9772, e-mail: hi@irh-intl.org.
Hand Reflexology, workshop led by Marie Riley on improving circulation and digestion through self-massage to the hand, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 1, 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. Nov. 1, 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. Nov. 1, Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant; $30. 924-9255.
