Health Calendar
Hawaii Heart Walk and Health Fair 2004, 7th annual noncompetitive walks (2.8 miles or 6.4 miles) and family fair to benefit the American Heart Association on the Big Island, 6:30 a.m. registration, walk begins 8 a.m. today, Edith Kanaka'ole Stadium, Big Island; donations accepted. (808) 961-2825.
Body/Mind Retreat, program of mindfulness meditation and network chiropractic to increase the flow of energy in the spine, led by Dr. Dean Nelson of Windhorse HealthCare, 9 a.m.-noon today, Unity Church at Diamond Head; $45. 254-5577.
Introduction to Reiki, learn the Usui system of natural healing, 3-4 p.m. today, Sun and Moon Yoga Studio, Kailua; free. 262-3700.
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. Participants must be able to swim. 263-5400.
"What is Long-term Care Insurance?" questions answered by financial adviser Gary Powell; part of the "Growing Older, Aging Akamai@Your Library" seminar series, 6-7 p.m. Monday, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.
A Feast of Meditations, six-week series led by Roshani Shay to help you discover the meditation that is best for you, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 9-March 15, Hawaii Wellness Institute; $95 for the series and all handouts. 848-5544, www.untherapy.com.
Introduction to Pilates, 7-8 a.m. Wednesday and 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Aloha Body Therapy, Kailua; $5. Register: 261-9519.
"How to Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke," Dr. Arjun Roy presents the most recent information on modifying your habits to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, The Honolulu Medical Group, third floor conference room; free. 537-2211, ext. 581.
"Freedom of Movement for Chi Circulation," practice of tai chi movements for flexibility in upper back, shoulders and neck, led by Marie Riley, for seniors 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Hale Kuhina 107, Windward Community College; $9. Registration required: 235-7433.
Blood Drive and Bone Marrow Registry, sponsored by the 51st Cherry Blossom Festival Court and the Blood Bank of Hawai'i, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 14, Windward Mall, second floor area. 216-3385.
"The Greatest Diet on Earth," Dr. Joel Fuhrman presents information on the health benefits of a vegetarian diet, sponsored by Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free. 944-8344.
ONGOING
East West Qigong International holds Qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu; fee. 941-9707, www.eastwestqigong.org.
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 p.m. Saturdays, Waipio Gentry; first class is free, subsequent classes $12 each with discounts for longer commitments. 754-6169, www.babybootcamp.com.
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, 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, 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.
Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers fitness classes for $30 per month or $75 per quarter. 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.
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