Posted on: Saturday, January 17, 2004
Health Calendar
Advertiser Staff
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 complete schedule.
Home Improvement: Alzheimer's Style, workshop on how to modify your home for senior's safety, presented by Hale Takazawa, 10-11:30 a.m. today, President's Room, Boy Scouts of America Aloha Council, 42 Pu'iwa Road, close to Pali Highway; free. 591-2771.
Health & Healing Fair, holistic wellness information for improving health and dealing with pain, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Windward Mall; free. 534-7024, ext. 12.
"So you're an environmentalist; why are you still eating meat?" a lecture on the environmental impact of a meat-based diet, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 7 p.m. today, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free. 944-8344.
Tai Chi for Arthritis, eight-week series sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, 2:30-3:30 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 20, held at the Institute for Zen Studies, 720 Iwilei Road; $75 for two classes each week for eight weeks. 566-7231, 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.
Baby Boot Camp, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, 9-10:15 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and 4-5:15 Saturdays, 94-1220 Lumikula St. in Waipio Gentry; first class is free, following classes are $12 each with discounts available for longer commitments. www.babybootcamp.com, 754-6169.
Anti-aging discoveries for inclusive health, Dr. Howard Murad discusses the effect of the environment, nutrition and lifestyle on skin health, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Wellness Auditorium, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. Registration required: 263-5400.
Rejuvenate! Exercises for Body, Mind and Soul, exercise class for seniors builds stamina, balance and flexibility, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani Auditorium, Kane'ohe; $36 for 12 classes. 230-8902.
Introduction to Reiki, learn how this natural healing method can benefit caregivers and seniors, 6 p.m. Thursday, Edldercare Hawaii, 2090 Lowrey Ave., Manoa; free. 988-6300.
Quality of Life: Achieving Balance in an Unbalanced World, workshop led by H. Stanley Jones, 7 p.m. Thursday, Wellness Auditorium, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. Registration required: 263-5400.
"Opening to Life," lecture and discussion led by Zen Hospice founder Frank Ostaseski on lessons learned from the dying about the meaning and value of life, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Central Union Church; $10. Also, one-day workshop, "Honoring the Mystery at the End of Life," includes meditation, experiential exercises and exploration of the psychological and spiritual issues related to death and dying, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 24, Honpa Hongwanji; $35 includes a light breakfast and lunch and written materials. Sign-up deadline is Friday. 924-9255, ext. 8046
