Health Calendar
Open House and Wellness Workshops, Immortal Spirit Martial Arts Academy opens its doors for a variety of workshops, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today, 835 Ke'eaumoku St., Suite 204; free. 386-0860.
Self-Defense/Awareness workshop, learn how to defend yourself and be aware of your surroundings, 1:15 p.m. today, part of open house of Immortal Spirit Martial Arts Academy, 835 Ke'eaumoku St., Suite 204; free. 386-0860.
The Vegetarian Movement in Korea, lecture by Korean TV personality and Korean Vegetarian Association leader Park Jae Oh, with samples, 7 p.m. today, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park. 944-8344, www.vsh.org.
Bone Marrow Drive, be tested and register to see if you are a match for island residents Vicki Eto and Chapi Akana, sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Uptown Pearlridge Center; no charge to register; also, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Hawai'i Loa Campus of Hawai'i Pacific University. 547-6154.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness, seminar by Dr. Nishikawa on detection, prevention and treatment options, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, The Kuakini Family Practice Center, 2016 S. King St.; free. Register: 941-3636.
Nutrition and complementary Therapies in the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer, a Healing Foods Forum led by Dr. John Westerdahl, 7 p.m. Thursday, Wellness Auditorium, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. Registration required: 263-5400.
Flexibility and Tai Chi, workshop for ages 55 and older led by Marie Riley using stretching and breathing exercises to enhance health, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 107; $9. 235-7433.
First-Aid Acupressure Points, workshop practicing self-help for pain relief led by Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 20, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 107; $19. 235-7433
ONGOING
East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu at nominal cost. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for schedule.
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, then $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 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 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 classes, health assessment and nutritional information. You need not know how to swim. 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 by Dr. Mark Hoffman on maintaining your health naturally, 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 fitness classes on an ongoing basis, $30 per month or $75 per quarter at their Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or log onto www.castlemed.org for the schedule.
Send announcements to Health Calendar, Island Life, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055, or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Health Cal" in the subject line.
