Posted on: Saturday, May 14, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

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

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

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

Transcendental Meditation Program introductory lecture, with focus on longevity, lower blood pressure and less stress, 1 p.m. today, 1114 11th Avenue. 947-2266, www.TM.org or tmprogram@hawaii.rr.com.

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. tomorrow, Kapi'olani Park Bandstand; a benefit for the Life Foundation; donations accepted. Information at 521-2437; register at www.aidswalkhawaii.org or pick up a form at O'ahu Starbucks shops.

Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma support group meeting, hosted by Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and St. Francis Medical Center, with talk-story group to follow, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday and every third Wednesday of the month, St. Francis. 547-6889 or (800) 215-1098, ext. 230.

Kuakini Family Practice Center Open House and Health Fair, with information on illnesses and free blood pressure and glucose checks, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the center, 2016 S. King St. 547-9296.

Ono on Fort Street, healthy food demo with samples, featuring crab-somen summer rolls by chef Graig Omori, 12:15 and 12:45 p.m. Friday, Fort Street Mall, near Payless ShoeSource. 783-4167.

Music for Your Health, seminar by HMSA's Akamai Living program (for 55 and older), 8:30 a.m.-noon May 21, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea ballroom; free. Registration: 948-6398.

The Arc in Hawaii Open House, celebrating Mental Health Month, tour the Pearl City Center's facilities and apartments and learn about services, 9 a.m.-noon May 21. 737-7995 or 456-8090.

Celebrating Older Americans Month of May, seminar for seniors and their families, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21, Ala Moana Hotel, Plumeria Room; free. Reservations: 368-6747 or kupunaconnections@hotmail.com by Tuesday.

Pilates Orientation, workshop for runners on enhancing performance with pilates, 3-4 p.m. May 21, Pilates Training Center Hawaii, Kailua; free. Reservations: 261-9519.

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

ONGOING

Elegant Exercise, yoga and movement for beginners, dancers and runners, taught by Reiko Seno, 7:45-9 a.m. Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, Aloha Activity Center; $15 for one class, $50 for four classes. Call for schedule: 348-4217.

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, Kealohilani Tower; $15 per class. Reservations required: 921-5240.

Salsarobics, workout to a Latin beat with Minnie Ruiz, for men and women, 11 a.m.-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.

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.

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, 9-10:30 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, 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, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.

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.

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 with discount for multiple classes; ongoing classes also in Kailua and Waipi'o. 371-6904, 783-5701, www.strollerstrides.com.

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 System Hawai'i, consciousness physics for awareness and self-healing, 6 p.m. Mondays, 661 Auahi 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, 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.

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 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, offered through the Moiliili Community Center; $10 per class. Call for location: 396-6715.

Freedom from Pain, series of classes with 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 $12 each, discounts available for longer commitments. Schedule and locations: 754-6169, 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. For schedule: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

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. Registration and schedule: 535-7000.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Health Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Health Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.