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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, May 22, 2004

Health Calendar

Hot Rods for the Cure, cruise night car and motorcycle show with entertainment, keiki activities, local food and prizes, 4-10 p.m. today, Hi Way 76 gas station, 850 Kamehameha Highway, Pearl City; donations requested to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 754-1817.

Art of Breathing: Exercise to Enhance Your Well-Being, Dr. Riley Lee teaches his methods of healthy breathing, 1-3 p.m. tomorrow, Old Japanese School House, Volcano Village, Big Island; $20. Registration (808) 967-8222.

Gentle Yoga, nine-meeting introductory class by Milton Staachmann, using simple postures, 6-7 p.m. Tues-day, May 25-July 20, UH-Manoa Physical Education Complex 244, studio 2; $42. Register for course S06926: 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, Kailua District Park; free, sponsored by Shape Up Across Hawaii and AARP Hawaii. Registration required: (877) 926-8300.

Prevention of Skin Cancer, discussion led by Drs. John D. Boyer and Jan H. Wong on avoiding skin cancer and treatment options, 6 p.m. Wednesday, the Queen's Conference Center; free. Reservations required: 537-7117.

Memory Enhancement, Marie Riley teaches ages 55 and over breathing exercises to increase clarity of thinking and decision-making skills, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112; $9 per class. Registration required: 235-7433.

Introduction to Pilates, 9-10 a.m. May 29, Aloha Body Therapy, 25 Maluniu Ave., Kailua; $5. Reservations: 261-9519.

ONGOING

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

Dohwaje Classes, spirit/mind/body fitness using traditional methods of breathing and meditation, at 2, 4:45 and 6:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Dohwaje Meditation Center, 1507 Kapi'olani Blvd., unit 10; $5 per class. 946-3344.

East West Qigong Internation-al holds qigong classes at various times and locations on O'ahu at a nominal cost. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for details.

Kripalu Yoga Class, poses for relaxation and rejuvenation, taught by Walleska Tepping, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Mondays through Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Butoh Movement Workshop, 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, spring classes starting at '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 or visit www.babybootcamp.com.

Exercise Class, 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, 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Pohai Nani Retirement Community, Kane'ohe; $57. 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 on maintaining your hea lth naturally, by Dr. Mark Hoffman, 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, 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 continuing fitness classes for $30 per month or $75 per quarter at its Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or see www.castlemed.org.