Health Calendar
Family Caregiver's Seminar, Lorraine Fay discusses finances, available support systems and resources for the caregiver, sponsored by the Japanese Women's Society, 2 p.m. Sunday, preceded by a tour of Kuakini Home, 1-2 p.m., Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium, 347 N. Kuakini St.; free. 941-3818, 595-6482.
Teens with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Dr. Claire Wilson presents information for those with Crohn's disease and colitis, 5-8 p.m. Monday, Bishop Museum Pake Room 1; free with prize drawing and pupu served. 623-9303.
Labor Epidural Information Class, expectant parents can learn more about the procedure and have questions answered, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center, second-floor auditorium; free. 432-8978.
Breathe Free, nine-session stop-smoking program, begins 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and continues 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday; then daily classes June 20-24 and follow-up classes June 29 and July 1; Wellness Center, Castle Medical Center; $100. Register: 263-5400.
Start Walking Now, workshop to assist midlife and older adults begin a fitness program, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Beach Park, McCoy Pavilion; free, sponsored by Shape Up Across Hawaii and AARP Hawaii. Registration required: (877) 926-8300.
Osteoporosis talk by Dr. Owen Nichikawa on risk factors, preventive measures, screening and treatment for this bone-thinning disease, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Kuakini Family Practice Center, 2016 S. King St.; free. 941-3636.
Stress and Pain Management Using Imagery, Marie Riley teaches seniors 55 and older how to use visualization and breathing techniques to relieve muscle tension, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112; $9. Registration required: 235-7433.
"Healthy Aging," Dr. Lam Nguyen discusses the differences between normal aging and disease, memory loss, medication use and practical tips for staying healthy, 9 a.m.-noon June 19, UH-Manoa Krauss 012 (Yukiyoshi Room); $30. Register for course D07002: 956-8400.
"Family to Family," 12-week educational program for family and friends of people with serious mental illness, sponsored by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 9:45 a.m. Saturdays, June 19-Sept. 4; free. Call for registration and location: 735-0164, 536-2225.
"Acupressure for Common Complaints," workshop by Marie Riley shows how to locate acu-points and relieve headaches, shoulder tension, nausea and other disorders, 10 a.m.-noon June 19, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112; $19. Registration required: 235-7433.
"Learning to Live and Love," series of workshops on sexuality, romance, yoga and organizational skills, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19, Mars and Venus Counseling Center; $25 covers all workshops. (808) 737-6277.
Heartsaver CPR, obstructed-airway rescue and one-person CPR, 8 a.m.-noon, The Queen's Medical Center; $35. Certificate from the American Heart Association upon completion. Heartsaver CPR manual and pre-testing required. Registration and information: 537-7117.
ONGOING
Exercise Class, morning stretching, bending and breathing class led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.
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