Health Calendar
Structural Strength/Rubber Band Resistance Combo Workshop, strength training exercise for women taught by Marcie Nowack, 9:30-11 a.m. today, Kapi'olani Women's Center; $25; also Nowack teaches the active woman how to use a power ball for a total body workout, 11 a.m.-noon today, Kapi'olani Women's Center; $20. Register for either or both classes at 535-7000.
Qigong Class, practice slow, gentle movements to enhance life-force flow with instructor Qing Chuan Wang, 10:30-11:45 a.m.; begins today and continues each Saturday, Aloha Tower Marketplace second-floor observation deck; $15 per class or $50 per month. 534-0452.
Chinese Acupressure for common Health Ailments, two-meeting class led by James Zen Hui Zhong on relieving muscle tension and pain by stimulating pressure points with finger pressure, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and June 14, UH-Manoa, Krauss 012 (Yukiyoshi Room); $39. Register for course S07000: 956-8400.
Managing Retirement and Long-Term Care, three-meeting class led by Saleem Ahmed on developing a plan for financial and health security in retirement, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 8, 15 and 22, UH-Manoa, Sakamaki A1-9; $35. Register for course P06861: 956-8400.
Start Walking Now, workshop to assist mid-life and older adults in beginning a fitness program, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, 86-260 Farrington Highway; free, sponsored by Shape Up Across Hawaii and AARP Hawaii. Registration required: 1-877-926-8300.
Things About Vegetarian Nutrition That Might Surprise You, a talk by Dr. Michael Klapper on the health benefits of a nonmeat diet, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Wai Golf Clubhouse; free. 722-2557.
Introduction to Reiki, experience and learn about a hands-on healing method from Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaughnessy, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Kapi'olani Women's Center; free. 535-7000.
Life Enhancement Tools, Geoffrey Hill leads a class on increasing your well-being in many aspects of life, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 15-24, Community School for Adults at Kaimuki High School; $12. Register in person before June 10 at Kaimuki High School, Adult School Office, room 101. Additional information at 733-8460.
ONGOING
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 registrations and schedule: 535-7000.
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, following classes are $12 each with discounts available for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for schedule and locations or visit www.babybootcamp.com.
