Posted on: Saturday, September 11, 2004
Health Calendar
Advertiser Staff
Family Caregiver Training Program, seven-session class teaches the basics of caregiving skills and how to create a healthier, happier experience for seniors and their caregivers from local experts in the field, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, today through Oct. 30, Central Union Church; free to caregivers, donations accepted. Registration required: 988-5678, 988-6300.
Camp Cool, technology day camp for children ages 8-13 with disabilities and their siblings, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today and Sept. 18, Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii's computer lab in Iwilei; $10 includes lunch and a T-shirt. Registration: 532-7110.
Introduction to Pilates, 2-3 p.m. today and 9-10 a.m. tomorrow, Aloha Body Therapy, Kailua; $5. Registration: 261-9519.
Health and Wellness Fair, information on health for seniors, screening tests and entertainment, sponsored by Friends of North Shore Seniors, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Waimea Valley Audubon Center; free. 638-9199.
Bone Marrow Drive, to find a donor match for two brothers of Vietnamese ancestry and others needing transplants, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow, Kekaulike Mall, Chinatown. 524-6619.
"Holistically," workshop on raising consciousness through the 12 pillars of wisdom, with demonstrations, sampling of therapies and information booths, 5-8 p.m. tomorrow, Unity Church at Diamond Head; $5 plus bring a dish for a potluck supper. 386-4470.
Low-Fat and Low-Cholesterol cooking class, learn about ingredients and cooking techniques to create low-fat dishes, 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Frear Cafe Dining Room; $30. Registration required: 566-3780.
Psychiatric Disorders in Children, discussion of contradictory information mental disease and the safety of using medications in treatment, sponsored by Parents Empowered Through Education, 7-9 p.m. Monday, Unity Church at Diamond Head; free. 394-0720.
"Can We Talk?" health information on hemorrhoids presented by Dr. Steven Fowler, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Queen's Conference Center, second floor; free. Reservation recommended: 537-2211.
"Lunch Alive: Living Well, Eating Well," life-skills development series begins with "Don't Be Fooled: Food Myths," by Dick Allgire, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa; free, bring your own lunch or purchase from the cafeteria. 236-9256.
"Get Fit Girl," fitness seminars, trunk show of training gear, classes in workouts led by instructors from the Honolulu Club, followed by a 3-mile run/walk, 8:30-10 a.m. Sept. 18, Niketown Honolulu; free. 943-6453.
Hawaii Woman Expo, information booths, health screenings, lectures and workshops, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 18 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 19, Blaisdell Center; $5. 235-2358.
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.
"Drug Free Teens: Why Relationships Make a Difference," workshop led by Martha "Marti" Barham on identifying social factors that increase substance abuse and suggestions for useful ways to manage behavior issues among teens and their families, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Honolulu Elks Lodge, 2933 Kalakaua Ave.; $50 includes lunch and handouts, $45 if registration is received by Sept. 18. 591-6296.
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-Thursdays at various times and locations on O'ahu. For schedule and details: 941-9707, eastwestqigong.org.
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, 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. For schedule and locations: 754-6169, www.babybootcamp.com.
Exercise class, morning stretching, bending and breathing class led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.
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.
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 the Arthritis Foundation, 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza Courtyard; $8 for two weeks, $16 for four weeks. 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. Thursdays, Aloha Tower Marketplace, observation deck; $25 per month. 941-9707.
Hearing tests for seniors, Ohana Hearing Care Hawaii offers free comprehensive audiometric hearing tests for those older than 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.
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.
