Health Calendar
Introduction to Pilates, 9-10 a.m. today, Aloha Body Therapy, 25 Maluniu Ave., Kailua; free. Reservations: 261-9519.
"Kick Butts," teen anti-tobacco rally and basketball tournament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Boys and Girls Club, Hilo, Big Island; free. (808) 965-0663.
Smoking Cessation Program, Dana Moody and Joan Campbell offer techniques and strategies to stop smoking through a group program of support and discussion, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Tutu's House, Waimea, Big Island; additional programs: 1-2 p.m. May 10 and 5:30-6:30 p.m. May. 25; all classes free. (808) 885-6777.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction, Allan Goldstein leads an introductory workshop based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Hawaii Wellness Institute; $10. 848-5544 or www.hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org.
"Making the Child-free Choice," Sunny Massad leads infertility group meeting and speaks on the option of forgoing parenthood, sponsored by Resolve of Hawaii, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, second-floor conference room, Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children; free. 528-8559.
"Maximizing Your Health through Diet & Exercise," Peter Burwash provide information on avoiding heart disease and cancer risks with better lifestyle choices, sponsored by Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Kuykendall auditorium (101), University of Hawai'i-Manoa; free. 944-8344.
"Eye Health," Dr. John Drouilhet and Dr. Vernon Wong share information on decreasing the risks and treatment options for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Queen's Conference Center auditorium, corner of Beretania and Punchbowl streets; free. Registration required: 537-7117.
Chi Kung, Dr. James Zhen Hui Zhong leads a four-session series of meditative exercises to generate chi (energy) for the body, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, April 29-May 27, Leeward Community College; $100. Register: 455-0477.
Acupressure for the Neck, Shoulders and Back, workshop led by Marie Riley in the practice of Jin Shin, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 107; $9. Registration required: 235-7433
Introduction to Reiki, hands-on healing practice for relaxation and health, 3-4 p.m. May 1, Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, Kailua; free. 262-3700.
