Posted on: Saturday, November 6, 2004

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

"MS ... The Uninvited Guest," a program for couples dealing with impact of multiple sclerosis on family and personal relationships, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., today, MS Office, 505 Ka'a'ahi St. 532-0806.

Diabetes Patient Workshops, presentations by physicians, certified diabetes educators and comedian Bo Irvine, 8-11:30 a.m., today, Star of the Sea cafeteria. 947-5979.

Pacific Autism Center, grand opening of treatment center, 4-8 p.m., today, 670 Auahi St., Suite A6. 523-8188.

Prepared Childbirth, condensed course based on Lamaze techniques, three consecutive Sundays starting tomorrow, noon-3 p.m. Castle Medical Center. $75, $65 if delivering at Castle. 263-5400.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, fourth annual benefit luncheon, keynote speaker: Miss Arizona 2002, Laura Lawless, a mental-health advocate, noon-2 p.m., tomorrow, Ala Moana Hotel's Hibiscus Ballroom. $65. 591-1297.

"Breathe Free," Nine-session program, total lifestyle and "cold turkey" approach to quitting smoking, first session: 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza and the Castle Medical Center. 263-5400.

"Break Through All The Cosmetic Confusion," presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Foley, dermatologist, focusing on latest techniques in Botox, Collagen and Restylane procedures, noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Queen's Conference Center, second floor. 537-2211, Ext. 2851.

Breastfeeding Class, basics of breastfeeding your newborn, what to expect and how to prepare to return for work, 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Castle Medical Center. $25, free with Lamaze or Prepared Childbirth class. 263-5400.

ONGOING

Tai chi basics to relieve stress and rejuvenate the body, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Harris United Methodist Church courtyard, Nu'uanu Avenue and Vineyard Boulevard; $5 donation; call Chen Wei-Yuan. 536-0428.

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for complete schedule and 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 Resort and Spa; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Aikido classes, with The Aikido Ohana and instructor Alan Nagahisa, 8-9:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Higashi Hongwanji Mission, 1685 'Alaneo St.; $20 per month for three classes per week. 221-8656, www.aikidoohana.org.

Butoh movement workshop, exercises to develop sensory and spatial awareness through dance and spoken word, 3-5 p.m. Sundays, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.

Stroller Strides, workout and play for mothers and outdoor activity for their babies in strollers, 8:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Kapi'olani Park and 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Magic Island; $10 per class or discount for multiple classes; ongoing classes also in Kailua and Waipi'o. 371-6904, 783-5701.

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

Daily swimmers meet 9 a.m. at Kaimana Beach. 921-9120.

Racquetball Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Fort DeRussy court; partner call for morning games. 277-2944.

Dohwaje, introductory class in Taoist yoga and breathing meditation, 2, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1507 Kapi'olani Blvd., Unit 10; $5. 521-2478.

Body Works Hawaii offers classes in low-impact aerobics, Latin- and '50s-music workouts, and cardio kickboxing, 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.

Goddess Dance Workout, combination of belly dance, salsa, and yoga with a Pilates cool down, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Hawai'i Kai and 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Moiliili Community Center; $10 per class or $44 for five. Call for information and location: 396-6715.

Jazzercise classes, blending aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kickboxing movements with dance routines, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays; also, Lite Jazzercise, low-impact classes, taught 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Mondays, 'Aiea Intermediate School; $8 per class or $36 per month. 247-1904.

Jazzercise morning and evening classes, 8:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday, Hale Moku Community Center near Pearl Harbor; 5:45 p.m. Monday and Friday, and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Moanalua Middle School, 1289 Mahiole St.

"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.

Tai Chi For Arthritis, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza Courtyard; $8 for two weeks, $16 for four weeks; new classes begin Wednesday. 596-2900.

Taiji class, yang-style taiji led by Limin Song, focuses on energy and healing instead of the martial arts, 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays, Makiki Park, Makiki Street and Wilder Avenue; $25 per month. 941-9707.

Chi-lei qigong, with instructor Ginny Walden of Blue Sky Healing Arts, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 396-9080.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to Health Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; e-mail islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Health Cal" in the subject line; fax 525-8055.