Posted on: Saturday, October 9, 2004

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

O'ahu Blood Drive 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Windward Mall Shopping Center; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow, Pearl City Shopping Center; 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Town Center Mililani; donors must be 18 or over, in good health, weigh 110 pounds or more with a valid photo ID. 845-9966.

Caring For the Caregiver: How To Prevent Caregiver Burnout, advice from Clarence Liu, chaplain for Hospice Hawaii and director, Patient and Family Services, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Medical Center auditorium; free.

Breathe Free Stop Smoking Program, nine-session program is a total lifestyle and "cold turkey" approach to quitting the habit that also addresses weight control, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Medical Plaza and Wellness Center, Castle Medical Center campus, Kailua; $100 includes all materials and ongoing group support sessions covered under most HMSA plans. Register: 263-5400 or www.castlemed.com.

Men's Health ... What You Need To Know, a talk by internist Dr. Laurence Rotkins on how to prevent and treat common medical problems and improve your quality of life, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Queen's Conference Center, second floor; free, Miller Street parking garage $5 flat rate. Reservations: 537-2211 ext. 2581 or e-mail SamanthaS@honmed.com.

Health Over 50, free seminar conducted by Dr. Kalani Brady on how to maintain a healthy, productive lifestyle by focusing on prevention, lifestyle and treatment, what services are available and how to make use of them, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 16, Sheraton Waikiki hotel, Molokai Ballroom; validated hotel parking or $3 self-parking. Register: 948-6398.

Ride the Amazon Wave — Hawai'i, learn the latest research about powerful Amazon herbs and related business opportunities from speakers Christian Drapeau, research scientist and neurophysiologist specializing in ADHD and John Easterling, master herbalist and founder and CEO of Amazon Herb Co., 8:30 a.m. open bar and networking, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. lectures, Oct. 16, Hawaii Convention Center, Suite 317; $10 in advance, $5 group tickets, $15 at the door; limited seating. 349-8915.

Free Qigong Seminar, basic concepts of the ancient Chinese system of self-healing taught by qigong master teacher Limin Song and certified instructor Clifford Suwa, noon-1:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Kaimuki-Wai'alae YMCA. 941-9707.

Substance Abuse Workshops by Hawaii Counseling and Education Center, Inc., two-part interactive training on working with substance abuse clients using a strength-based approach to clinical therapy, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22 and Nov. 19, Kokokahi YWCA, Atherton Hall; $125 with advance registration for both sessions, $75 per session, student rates available. 254-6484.

Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal, four-hour course for those who need to renew their Healthcare Provider CPR, 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 16, The Queen's Medical Center; current card must be active and not more than30 days from expiring; bring personal copy of BLS for Healthcare Providers Manual; pre-test to be mailed once payment received; $50 fee. 537-7117.

Boots On The Beach fund-raiser for American Cancer Society, western-inspired fare, dancing, live and silent auction and western evening wear, Oct. 23, Hilton Hawaiian Village; Dr. Paul Pearsall, clinical neurologist and survivor of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, to be honored; call for tickets or tables. 595-7544.

ONGOING

Tai chi quan class, Master Dong leads lessons in tai chi, qigong, long form, slow set, push hands and sword form, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, through Oct. 30, Aloha Tower Marketplace observation deck; $10 per class, $30 for four classes or $40 for eight classes. 566-2337.

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays-Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu. Call 941-9707 or visit www.eastwestqigong.org for schedule and details.

Kripalu yoga class, poses for relaxation and rejuvenation, taught by Walleska Tepping, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Mondays-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, and 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.

Baby Boot Camp, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, summer classes starting at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Kahala Mall, Waipio Gentry, 'Ewa Beach and Mililani; first class is free, subsequent classes $12 each, with discounts available for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for schedule and locations, or visit www.babybootcamp.com.

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-Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.

Dohwaje, introductory class in Taoist yoga and breathing meditation, 2, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. weekdays, 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 kick-boxing, 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 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 kick-boxing 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.

"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.

"Rejuvenate!," adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani, Kane'ohe; $3 per class. 247-6211.

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