Posted on: Saturday, March 12, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Walk Now Honolulu, 5K walk, community resource fair and family festival with keiki games and craft fair, 8:30 a.m. today, Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park; donations encouraged 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. today and 7 p.m. tomorrow, Honolulu Central Seventh-Day Adventist Church; free. 524-1352.

Yoga and Anxiety, learn to manage anxiety using holistic tools: strengthening yoga practice and breathing exercises, 1-4 p.m. today, Kapi'olani Women's Center; $20. 535-7000.

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

Senior Summit: The Vegan Diet for a Healthier, Fitter You, Ruth E. Heidrich of Kaiser Permanente gives a talk on the health benefits of a no-animal product diet, 10-11 a.m. Monday, Pohai Nani auditorium; free. 432-2675.

Stroke, Dr. S.Y. Tan speaks on the risks and warning signs of stroke and how to minimize the chance of a recurrence, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Francis Medical Center's Weinberg Medical Pavilion, 5th-floor conference room; free with dinner provided. Reservation: 547-6410.

"Breathe Free" nine-session program to stop smoking through a change of lifestyle, begins 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Medical Center's Weinberg Medical Plaza and Wellness Center; $100 includes all materials and ongoing group support. Call for schedule: 263-5400.

Cancer Patients and Government Programs, a series of talks on qualifying and enrolling in Social Security and Medicare programs; self-sufficiency (work) programs; and Medicare, Medicaid, medigap insurance and other options for seniors, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Francis Medical Center's Weinberg Medical Pavilion, 5th-floor conference room; free. 547-6889, (800) 215-1098, ext. 230.

Low-Sodium Cooking with Flair, learn to use spices, herbs and specific cooking techniques to create low-salt dishes from Moana Bachiller, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Frear Cafe Dining Room; $30. Reservations required: 566-3780.

Bariatric Surgery and the Laproscopic Adjustable Band, surgeon Steven Fowler discusses the latest techniques in weight-loss surgery, noon-1 p.m. Friday, The Queen's Medical Center, 2nd-floor conference center; free. Reservations: 537-2211.

Posture and Tai Chi, the Todd Method of Alignment will be taught to enhance tai chi and improve movement for daily activities 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.

"Small Steps. Big Rewards," 6th annual America's Walk for Diabetes, a 2.3-mile walk to raise funds for people with diabetes in Hawai'i; opening kick-off with walk chair Mayor Mufi Hanneman at 7:15 a.m. March 19 with the walk to begin at 8 a.m., Kapi'olani Park; donations requested. Register at diabetes.org/walk, 947-5979 or at participating Chevron stations.

Hand Reflexology, practice applying pressure to points on the hands that influence circulation, digestion, headaches and nausea, led by Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 19, Windward Community College's Hale Kuhina 115; $19. Registration required: 235-7433.

"Spring to Better Health," Eileen Cain shows how essential oils and supplements can reduce the signs of premature aging, 10-11:30 a.m. March 19, Moiliili Community Center, Room 209; $5. 728-8638.

Mindfulness for Wellness and Stress Reduction, Dr. Thanh V. Huynh shows how to give attention to all experience and how acting, not reacting, means less stress and more mental peace through sitting meditation, mindful eating and walking, 1-4 p.m. March 19, Kapi'olani Women's Center; free. Reservations: 535-7000, ext. 1.

ONGOING

Balance and Fall Awareness, balance testing and fall risk screening, ongoing Mondays through Fridays at The Balance Center of the Pacific, Suite 404; free. Call for an appointment: 955-8339.

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Saturdays through Thursdays at various times and locations. Schedule and details: 941-9707, www.eastwestqigong.org.

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, workout 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, P`lolo 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; 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.

Dohwaje, introductory class in Taoist yoga and breathing meditation, 2, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Mondays through 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 Auahi St., No. 203; $10. Registration: 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, Kxhia 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; $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 calisthenic exercises 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, Kane'ohe; $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, Waipi'o 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 schedule and registration: 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 "Health Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.