Health Calendar
End of Life Planning for the Alzheimer's Family, caregiver workshop by Ana Zir on common issues in end-of-life care, 10-11:30 a.m. today, Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council President's Room; free. 591-2771.
Finding True Forgiveness, Deborah Jones Peterson leads a workshop on healing past wounds and maintaining a forgiving attitude, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today, Hawaii Wellness Institute; $79. 848-5544, www.untherapy.com.
'Aiea Brain Respiration Wellness Center, open house and introduction to breathing meditation, body stretching and brain respiration, 2-5 p.m. today and 4-6 p.m. Sunday, second floor, 'Aiea Towne Center; free. 942-0003.
10K Volksmarch, sponsored by the Menehune Marchers, begins 8 a.m. Sunday, Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium; free. 395-9724.
2nd Annual Great American Weigh-In, with free weight and BMI check, sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Weight Watchers, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Harbor Center in 'Aiea; Windward United Church in Kailua; and Ali'i Plaza in Kailua-Kona, Big Island; free. www.weightwatchers.com or (800) 651-6000.
Eat Smart, Stay Healthy, nutritionist Susan Fierro on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and regular exercise, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, the Honolulu Medical Group; $40. 537-2211, ext. 581.
General Infant Care, learn how to tell if your baby is sick, to take temperatures, and to calm your baby, 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; $25 for two people. Registration: 263-5400.
Introduction to Reiki, hands-on healing for relaxation and pain relief, taught by Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaughnessy, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Kapi'olani Women's Center; free. Registration: 535-7000.
Chi-lel Medical Qigong, full moon practice in synchronized group energy to promote self-healing and world peace, sponsored by Blue Sky Healing Arts, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Kapahulu Center; $5. 259-8453.
Memory Enhancement from Tai Chi, improve mental alertness and memory through movement, led by Marie Riley, for age 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Hale Kuhina 107, Windward Community College; $9, or $30 for four classes. Registration required: 235-7433.
Introduction to Pilates, 6-7 p.m. Friday, Aloha Body Therapy, Kailua; free. Register: 261-9519.
ONGOING
East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu at a nominal cost. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for schedule and details.
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 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 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, 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 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 on an ongoing basis for $30 per month or $75 per quarter at their Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or log onto www.castlemed.org for the schedule.
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