Posted on: Saturday, March 5, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

"Hats Off to the Red Cross," off-duty police officers, firefighters, civil defense personnel, members of the military and other volunteers will collect donations to the American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at various locations including South Street at Ala Moana Boulevard, McCully Street at Kapi?olani Boulevard, Ward Avenue at Kapi'olani, Pali Highway at Vineyard, and other street corners in Pearl City, Kaneohe, Kailua, Kapolei and on the Neighbor Islands.739-8108.

"Spring to Better Health," Eileen Cain shows how essential oils and supplements can reduce the signs of premature aging, 10-11:30 a.m. today, Moiliili Community Center; $5. 728-8638.

28th Annual Women's 10K Race, sponsored by Hawaii Pacific Health (Straub Clinic & Hospital and Kapi'olani Medical Centers), 7 a.m. tomorrow, beginning at Kapi'olani Park through Kahala and back; $30 late registration prior to race or at www.straubhealth.com 522-4395.

Pilates Orientation, learn about the benefits of Pilates and how to begin a program to feel and look better, 10:30-11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Aloha Body Therapy, Kailua; $5. Reservation: 261-9519.

Memory Enhancement from Tai Chi, improve mental alertness and memory through tai chi and chi kung movements with instruction from Marie Riley, for those 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9. Registration required: 235-7433.

Walk Now Honolulu, 5K walk, community resource fair and family festival with keiki games and craft fair, 8:30 a.m. March 12, Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park; donations to support the Cure Autism Now Foundation. (888) 828-8476, www.cureautismnow.org, www.walknow.org.

Newstart Plus Health Seminars, David Hall and Paul Volk speak on how a vegan diet, exercise, water, sunshine, temperance, air, rest and trust work together for better health, less stress and weight loss, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 12 and 7 p.m. March 13, Honolulu Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2313 Nu?uanu Ave.; free. 524-1352.

"Meat Market: Animals, Ethics & Money," lecture by Erik Marcus on animal agriculture, sponsored by Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, 7 p.m. March 12, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free. 944-8344.

ONGOING

Balance and Fall Awareness, balance testing and fall risk screening, Mondays-Fridays at The Balance Center of the Pacific, 600 Kapi?olani Blvd., Suite 404; free. Call for appointment: 955-8339.

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

Masakatsu Ki-Aikido Dojo, instruction for children (5 and older) and adults, 8:30-10 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturdays, 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 for children, $25 for adults, with discounts for families. 487-6080.

Kripalu yoga class, poses for relaxation and rejuvenation, taught by Walleska Tepping, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Kealohilani Tower; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Salsarobics, work out to a Latin beat with Minnie Ruiz, for men and women, 11-noon Saturdays, Aloha Activity Center, studio C-101; $8. 387-8064.

Mindfulness Meditation, develop inner peace, emotional awareness and stability and reduce stress through insight meditation, 4 p.m. Saturdays, Broken Ridge Korean (Buddhist) Temple, Palolo Valley; free. 395-7749.

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.

Tropical Stretch and Energizer, yoga and tai chi instruction, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Kealohilani Tower; $25 first class, $15 additional classes. Reservations required: 921-5240.

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 activities 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; 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. Mondays-Fridays, 1507 Kapi?olani Blvd., Unit 10; $5. 521-2478.

Panther Yoga Latihan Class, consciousness physics for awareness and self-healing, 6 p.m. Mondays, 661 Au?ahi St., No. 203; $10. Register: 561-2585.

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, Kahisa 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.

Yoga is for Every Body, class in Kundalini and hatha yoga taught by Amber Ricci, 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, in Hawai?i Kai; $10 per class or $45 for five classes. Call for location and registration: 396-6715.

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.

Luk Tung Kuen, participate in calisthenics with members of the Hawai?i branch of the Luk Tung Kuen Worldwide Association, 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center stage; free. 941-0440.

Tai Chi For Arthritis, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation, 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $2 donation requested. 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, Kaneohe; $3 per class. 247-6211.

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

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.

Baby Boot Camp, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, classes held 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.

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 registration and schedule: 535-7000.

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 OHealth Calî in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.