Health Calendar
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. today, Harris United Methodist Church; free. 221-6204.
INTRODUCTION TO PILATES, 9-10 a.m. today and April 17, Aloha Body Therapy, Kailua; $5. Register: 261-9519.
Try-Fest, seniors can try various exercise methods, get healthy cooking tips, take a hike, play the 'ukulele or learn basic home repair, with demonstrations and informational booths, 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, Manoa District Park; free admission. Register: 973-7258.
Shiatsu for the Arms, Wrists and Hands, Marie Riley teaches how to reduce tension through pressure to shiatsu points, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, room 107 Hale Kuhina, Windward Community College; $9 or a series of four classes on acupressure for $30. Registration required: 235-7433.
Vegas in Paradise, 5th annual benefit for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Hawaii, food, wine and beer tasting, silent auction and entertainment, 6 p.m. Friday, Royal Hawaiian Hotel's Monarch Ballroom and ocean lawn; $100. Reservations: 548-0588.
WalkAmerica, five-mile walk to benefit the March of Dimes, 7:30 a.m. April 17, Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; donation requested. 973-2155.
Keiki Triathlon, swimming, biking and running events for ages 7 to 14, April 17 at Kaimana and Kapi'olani parks in Waikiki; pick up registration packets 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Kaimana Beach Park or 3-8 p.m. Thursday at Niketown; entry fee is $23 through today, $28 prior to race day or $33 on day of event. 941-6485, www.honolulutriathlon.com.
Chi Kung for Health, two-session class in basic tai chi movements to strengthen energy and concentration, taught by Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 17 and 24, room 112, Hale Kuhina, Windward Community College; $30. Registration required: 235-7433.
Natural Woman's Workshop, how to make natural beauty products, including a calming tea, lavender oil, bath bag and lip balm, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17, Hawaii Wellness Institute; $75, includes lunch and supplies. www.hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org, 848-5544.
ONGOING
East West Qigong International holds qigong classes on O'ahu. Details: www.eastwestqigong.org or 941-9707.
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; $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 free, following classes $12 each, with discounts for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for schedule or visit www.babybootcamp.com.
Exercise Class, morning stretching, bending and breathing class by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.
Healing Waters Exercise Class, 10-week series in a heated pool, 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Pohai Nani Retirement Community; $57.263-5400.
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, presented 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, classes on how to reduce pain from inflammation and injury through nutrition, 6 p.m. Fridays, Airport Center Chiropractic Clinic; free. 834-8662.
Free Hearing Tests for Seniors, Ohana Hearing Care Hawaii offers free tests for those over age 55. By appointment only: 593-2137.
Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers fitness classes for $30 per month at its Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or see www.castlemed.org for schedule.
