Posted on: Saturday, September 4, 2004

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Jerry's Kids seeks volunteers to stand at Ala Moana and Pi'ikoi Street to receive donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's "Catch-A-Cure" weekend, 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. today, tomorrow and Monday. Volunteers younger than 18 cannot hold fish nets, but can hold signs. Call 548-0588 to volunteer.

Osteo Blast, information on osteoporosis and exercise session for women led by Ann Frost, 4-5 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, meet in the lobby of The Queen's Medical Center; free. Registration: 537-7117.

"Weight Training 101," workshop led by Dr. Chip Abbadessa on reaching optimal health through exercise, 6-6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Professional Center, 46-001 Kamehameha Highway, Kane'ohe; free. 234-5535.

Aerobics, 20-week class taught by Faye Saito-Fukuhara, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday, Mo'ili'ili Community Center, room 305; $46 for center members, $51 for non-members. 955-1555.

Vegetarian Cooking and Meal Planning, talk by Mary Arakaki and Raul Hayasaka, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawai'i, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; free. 944-8344.

Bone Marrow Drive, to find a donor match for two brothers of Vietnamese ancestry and others needing transplants, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa Campus Center, second floor. 524-6619.

Introduction to Reiki, demonstration with master Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaughnessy, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Kapi'olani Women's Center, 1907 S. Beretania St.; free. 535-7000.

"Chocolate to Live For," learn about the recent studies on the health benefits of chocolate and whether it can be considered a health food, plus a vegetarian meal and set of recipes, 7 p.m. Thursday, Wellness Auditorium, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; $15. Registration required: 263-5400.

"Building a Healthy Community Together," with informational booths on health and cultural practices, healthy food samples, arts and crafts, keiki games and activities, live entertainment, 2-5 p.m. Kuhio Park Terrace baseball field, Kalihi; free. 847-3285.

Family Caregiver Training Program, seven-session class teaches basic caregiving skills and how to create a healthier, happier experience for seniors and their caregivers from local experts, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 30, Central Union Church; free to caregivers, donations accepted. Registration required: 988-5678, 988-6300.

Camp Cool, technology day camp for children ages 8 to 13 with disabilities and their siblings, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 11 and 18, Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii's computer laboratory in Iwilei; $10 includes lunch and a T-shirt. Registration: 532-7110.

LifeFest Kapalua, three-day health and wellness event with lectures, panel discussions and workshops, featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Andrew Weil, Sept. 23-26, Kapalua Resort, Maui; $345 includes all workshops and sessions and the culinary reception; room and meals at an additional cost. Reservations: 800-527-2582.

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 second-floor observation deck; $10 per class, $30 for four classes or $40 for eight classes. 566-2337.

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 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.

"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 are $12 each, with discounts available for longer commitments. Call 754-6169 for schedule and locations, or visit www.babybootcamp.com.

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

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.

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.

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

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

"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.

"Freedom from Pain," series of classes presented 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 a variety of fitness classes on an ongoing basis for $30 per month or $75 per quarter at their Kailua center. Call 263-5400 or see www.castlemed.org for the schedule.

Fitness and exercise classes, classes in yoga, tai chi, aerobics, senior aerobics, Pilates, kickboxing and self-defense, various times and days, Kapi'olani Women's Center. Call for registrations and schedule: 535-7000.