Posted on: Saturday, August 28, 2004

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

2004 Memory Walk/5K Run, The Alzheimer's Association sponsors a walk/run event to raise money for individuals and families battling Alzheimer's disease, registration 6 a.m., walk/run begins at 7 a.m. today, Ala Moana Beach Park, with food, prizes and entertainment following at Ward Warehouse; donations and sponsorships encouraged. 591-2771.

Oahu Club Wellness Expo, keiki activities, prizes, club passes and health information, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Oahu Club, 6800 Hawai'i Kai Drive; donation requested for medical expenses assistance for Leilani Emosi, a 14-year-old with leukemia. 395-3300.

Open House, meet the staff and sample the products and services offered, facial demonstrations, nutritional consultation and mini makeovers, noon-4 p.m. today, Wellness Institute International, 1440 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 102; free. Reservations: 941-6300.

"Trying to Have a Baby?" seminar, led by Dr. Carl Morton, on in-vitro fertilization options, noon-1 p.m. today, Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children, second floor auditorium; free. Registration: 946-2226, www.pacificinvitro.com.

Afternoon of Art, third annual sale of work from Island artists to benefit Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii, with wine and food catered by Indigo Eurasian Cuisine, 5-8 p.m. today, Pegge Hopper Gallery; $60 per person, $100 for two. Reservations: 951-5805.

"Ha" Breath Meditation Workshop, introduction to the three forms of Hawaiian meditation: active, passive and storing. Also, demonstration of healing practices by Elithe Manuha'aipo Kahn, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Golden Phoenix, 1481 S. King St., Room 110; free. Registration required: 947-4293.

Camp Cool, technology day camp for children ages 8-13 with disabilities, plus their siblings, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 11 and 18, Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii's computer laboratory in Iwilei; $10 includes lunch and a T-shirt. 532-7110.

ONGOING

Tai chi quan class, Master Dong leads lessons in tai chi, qigong, long form, slow set, push hands and sword form, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, through Oct. 30, Aloha Tower Marketplace, observation deck; $10 per class, $30 for four classes or $40 for eight classes. 566-2337.

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for schedule and details.

Kripalu yoga class, poses for relaxation and rejuvenation, taught by Walleska Tepping, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Mondays-Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Butoh movement workshop, exercises to develop sensory and spatial awareness through dance and spoken word, 3-5 p.m. Sundays, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.

"Baby Boot Camp," strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, summer classes starting at Aloha Tower Marketplace, 'Ewa Beach, Kahala Mall, Mililani and Waipio Gentry; first class is free, subsequent classes are $12 each, with discounts available for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for 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-Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.

Dohwaje, introductory class in Taoist yoga and breathing meditation, 2, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1507 Kapi'olani Blvd., Unit 10; $5. 521-2478.

Body Works Hawaii offers classes in low-impact aerobics, Latin- and '50s-music workouts, and cardio kickboxing, 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria; $1 per class. 735-5755, 377-5132.

Golden tai chi class, Master Huang leads lessons in beginning tai chi and qigong, 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 31, Aloha Tower Marketplace, observation deck; $10 per class. 566-2337.

Tai Chi For Arthritis Sufferers, 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.

Jazzercise classes, blending aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kickboxing movements with dance routines, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays; also, Lite Jazzercise, low-impact classes, taught 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, 'Aiea Intermediate School; $8 per class or $36 per month. 247-1904.

"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.

Tai Chi For Arthritis Sufferers, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza Courtyard; $8 for two weeks, $16 for four weeks with new classes beginning Wednesday. 596-2900.

Taiji class, yang-style taiji led by Limin Song, focuses on energy and healing instead of the martial arts, 7-8 a.m. Thursdays, Aloha Tower Marketplace, observation deck; $25 per month. 941-9707.

Chi-lei qigong, with instructor Ginny Walden of Blue Sky Healing Arts, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 396-9080.

"Rejuvenate!," adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani, Kane'ohe; $3 per class. 247-6211.

"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 older than 55. By appointment only: 593-2137.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes on an ongoing basis for $30 per month or $75 per quarter at their Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or see www.castlemed.org for the schedule.

Fitness and exercise classes, classes in yoga, tai chi, aerobics, senior aerobics, Pilates, kickboxing and self-defense, various times and days, Kapi'olani Women's Center. Call for schedule and registration: 535-7000.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to Health Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Health Cal" in the subject line; fax 525-8055.