Health Calendar
MS Walk 2004, three-mile course through Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island, registration 7:30 a.m. today, McCoy Pavilion; benefit for the Hawaii Division of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Register by calling 532-0806 or at walk.
Acupressure for Enhanced digestion, workshop by Marie Riley in self-shiatsu and Jin Shin for relief from stomach complaints, 9:30-11:30 a.m. today, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 107; $19. Registration required: 235-7433
Full Moon Healing Circle, Chi-Lel qigong practitioners synchronize energy and positive thought with others worldwide for self-healing and world peace, sponsored by Blue Sky Healing Arts; free. 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sandy Beach Blow Hole; donation requested. 259-8453.
"Pa'Aina Imua malamalama," hepatitis awareness and testing fair with entertainers, and speakers Drs. Terry Shintani, Linda Wong and Noaky Tsai; fair 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m., lectures 10:15-11:15 a.m., Harris United Methodist Church; free. 221-6204.
ONGOING
East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu at a nominal cost. Visit www.eastwestqigong.org or call 941-9707 for schedule.
Butoh Movement Workshop, exercises to develop sensory and spatial awareness through dance and spoken word, 3-5 p.m. Sundays, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.
Baby Boot Camp, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 'Ewa Beach area; also 9-10:15 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 4-5:15 Saturdays, Waipio Gentry; first class is free, following classes are $12 each with discounts available for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for complete schedule and locations or visit www.babybootcamp.com.
Exercise Class, morning stretching, bending and breathing class led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.
Healing Waters Exercise Class, 10-week series, sponsored by Castle Medical Center, held in a heated pool, assists in the management of various health conditions, 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Pohai Nani Retirement Community, Kane'ohe; $57 for the classes, health assessment and nutritional information. You need not know how to swim for this class. 263-5400.
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, 2:30-3:30 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Institute for Zen Studies, 720 Iwilei Road; $4 per class. 566-7231, 596-2900. Also, 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $1 donation requested. 596-2900.
40 Minutes to Health, workshop on maintaining your health naturally, by Dr. Mark Hoffman, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Island Family Chiropractic; free. 596-0599.
CHI-LEL QIGONG, with instructor Ginny Walden of Blue Sky Healing Arts, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 396-9080.
Freedom from Pain, series of classes presented by Brett A. Sloan on how to reduce pain from inflammation and injury through nutrition, 6 p.m. Fridays, Airport Center Chiropractic Clinic; free. 834-8662.
Hearing Tests for Seniors, Ohana Hearing Care Hawaii offers free comprehensive audiometric hearing tests for those over age 55. By appointment only: 593-2137.
Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes for $30 per month or $75 per quarter at its Kailua center. See www.castlemed.org or call 263-5400 for schedule.
