Posted on: Saturday, July 10, 2004

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Jamba BananaMan Chase, participants chase runners dressed in BananaMan costumes on a 5K course for prizes, 7 a.m. today, Ala Moana Beach park near the McCoy Pavilion; $25 entry fee benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 545-1149, www.jambahawaii.com.

2004 Tools for Life, workshops for people with disabilities and information on assisted-iving technology, civil rights, services, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; free. 586-8121.

Open House for those considering careers in occupational, physical, speech or therapeutic recreation and those already in those fields who are interested in working for the hospital, 10-11:30 a.m. today, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free. 544-3334.

Trying to Have a Baby? seminar, on in-vitro fertilization, noon-1 p.m. today and July 17, Pacific In Vitro Fertilization Institute; free. 946-2226.

Relay for Life, participants walk, run, jog or stroll during a 12-hour overnight relay, 7 p.m. today to 7 a.m. tomorrow at these O'ahu locations: Kailua Beach Park, Kalama Park, Waimea Park, Moanalua High School; also, 7 p.m. July 17 to 7 a.m. July 18, Magic Island; donations for American Cancer Society accepted. 595-7500.

Combating Fatigue & Optimizing Vitality, workshop by Dr. Kevin Gibson on how foods and other substances affect our health and the ability to function, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, YWCA on Richards Street; $30. Reservation and payment deadline is Monday. 536-4229.

Causes of Disease, discussion on the causes of cancer, autoimmune diseases, skin cancer and allergies, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Unity Church at Diamond Head, Heartuary room; free. 942-9018.

Green Cuisine: What You Eat Can Save the World, Linda Day talks on how natural resources are contaminated and depleted by animal agriculture, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Central Union Church; free. 944-8344.

Heartsaver CPR, one-man rescue and obstructed-airway rescue course, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, The Queen's Medical Center; $35. Call for pre-test and registration: 537-7117.

Nutrition and Health, dietitian Grant Itomitsu leads the discussion, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Kuakini Family Practice Center, 2016 S. King St.; free. Registration: 941-3636.

Hand Reflexology, workshop by Marie Riley on applying pressure for relief of pain and which points on the hand relate to digestion, circulation, respiration and endocrine balance, for ages 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112; $9 per class. Registration required: 235-7433.

Get Fit Girl, fitness seminars, trunk show of training gear, classes in workouts led by instructors from the Honolulu Club, followed by a 3-mile run/walk, 8:30-10 a.m. July 17, Niketown Honolulu; free. 943-6453.

Dahn Hak Art Healing Festival, see a martial arts performance and try a Dahn yoga session that includes holistic fitness and energy training, 10 a.m.-noon July 17 in 'Aiea (486-9642) and 4-6 p.m. July in Honolulu (942-0003); free. Call for location.

Herbal Beauty Products, Dr. Monique Yuen shows how to make your own natural products, including lip balm, facial cleanser and hair rinse, 10 a.m.-noon July 17, The Queen's Medical Center; $3. Registration: 537-7117.

ONGOING

Qigong Class, practice slow, gentle movements to enhance life-force flow with instructor Qing Chuan Wang, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, Aloha Tower Marketplace second-floor observation deck; $13 per class or $50 per month. 234-5508.

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes at various locations on O'ahu at a nominal cost. See www.eastwestqigong.org or call 941-9707 for schedule.

Kripalu Yoga Class, poses for relaxation and rejuvenation taught by Walleska Tepping, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Mondays through Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriot; $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 Hawaii, 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 free, following classes are $12 each with discounts for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 or see www.babybootcamp.com for schedule.

Exercise Class, morning stretching, bending and breathing, led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.

Body Shaping Level 1, 10-session introductory class includes low-impact aerobics, resistance training, stretching and relaxation techniques, 5:30-6:30 p.m. or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, June 28-Aug. 2, The Queen's Medical Center; $50 for the series or $8 per class. Registration required: 537-7117.

Body Works Hawaii offers ongoing classes in low-impact aerobics and over fifty workouts and cardio kick boxing, 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria; $1 per class. 735-5755, 377-5132.

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.

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

Chi-Lel Qigong, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 396-9080.

Freedom from Pain, classes on reducing pain from inflammation and injury through nutrition, 6 p.m. Fridays, Airport Center Chiropractic Clinic; free. 834-8662.

Hearing Tests for those over age 55, free, by Ohana Hearing Care Hawaii. By appointment only: 593-2137.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes for $30 per month or $75 per quarter in Kailua. Call 263-5400 or see www.castlemed.org for schedule.

Fitness and exercise classes, ongoing classes in yoga, tai chi, aerobics, senior aerobics, pilates, kickboxing and self-defense, Kapi'olani Women's Center. 535-7000.