Posted on: Saturday, May 7, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Arthritis Walk, gentle, 1-mile mall course with entertainment, food and prizes, 8:30 a.m. today (registration at 7:30 a.m.), Pearlridge Center; also May 14 at Koko Marina Center; donations encouraged. www.arthritis.org or 596-2900.

Pilates Orientation, learn the benefits of Pilates and how to begin a program to enhance sports performance especially for golf and tennis players, 5-6 p.m. Monday, Pilates Training Center Hawaii, Kailua; free. Reservations: 261-9519.

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

"What's That Spot?" lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Foley on how to detect melanoma and how to protect your skin, sponsored by the Honolulu Medical Clinic, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Queen's Conference Center, second floor; free. Reservations recommended: 537-2211.

"The Gift of Pain: Finding Inspiration, Freedom and Empowerment," interactive workshop led by Barbara Altemus and Aunty Momi (Marie Ruana) on converting pain into a meaningful and creative life, 6:30-8:30 Wednesdays, May 11 and 25; June 8 and 22, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i Ward Warehouse; $10 per session. 783-2612.

"Diet as Disease Prevention," Kerrie Saunders discusses health issues including cancer, heart disease, stroke and obesity and provides advice on switching to a health promoting eating and fitness plan, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii; 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; free. 722-2557.

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

Kiatsu Workshop, Seichi Tabata teaches how to use Ki to help heal yourself and others, 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 14, 2003 Nu'uanu Ave.; $20. 591-6514.

Hatha Yoga, learn poses using correct body alignment to improve strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation from Penney Sing, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, May 14 through June 18, The Queen's Medical Center; $60 for six sessions. Registration: 537-7117.

Starbucks AIDS Walk for Life, with walk followed by entertainment by Sonny Ching and his halau and Na Palapalai, registration 8 a.m., walk begins at 9 a.m. May 15, Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; a benefit for the Life Foundation; donations accepted. Information at 521-2437 or register at www.aidswalkhawaii.org or pick up a form at O'ahu Starbucks shops.