Posted on: Saturday, May 21, 2005

Health Calendar

Advertiser Staff

Kiatsu Workshop, 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.

Music for Your Health, seminar by HMSA's Akamai Living program (for 55 and older), 8:30 a.m.-noon today, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Mauna Kea ballroom; free. Register: 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 today. 737-7995 or 456-8090.

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

Bone marrow donor registration, by Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry at St. Francis Medical Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and tomorrow, New Baby Expo, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $3.50 admission. Also, 7-11 a.m. tomorrow at the 5th Annual EMS 5K Family Fun Run/2 Mile Walk, Lili'uokalani Park, Hilo. Donors must be 18-60 and in good health; small blood sample taken. 547-6154.

Chi Kung for Peace of Mind, class for movements that are basis for Tai Chi, 10 a.m.-noon today, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 112; $19. Registration: 235-7433.

Cross-training sports clinic, lecture on sprint techniques, shoulder and back care and core strength, offered by The Bone & Joint Center at Straub, 10 a.m.-noon today, Straub Cafe, 888 S. King St.; free. 522-4000.

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

Fitness Fusion, group training class fusing cardio, muscular endurance, core strength, etc., 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays, May 23-July 11, The Queen's Medical Center, Women's Health Center; $60 for six sessions. Registration: 537-7117.

MindBodySpirit Forum: Using Medical Grade Essential Oils for Health & Wellness, seminar with doctors, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Castle Medical Center; free. 263-5400, www.castlemed.com.

The Art of Energy lecture and demonstration, on relief of ills through quantum medicine, 7-8 p.m. Monday, Spiritual Life Center, 1020 S. Beretania St.; and 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Healing Arts Center, 98-030 Hekaha St.; free. 534-1200, taoenergy.com.

Rotary Club of Honolulu luncheon, Dr. Carl-Wilhelm Vogel speaks on the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii's role in the nations' fight against cancer, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Monarch Room; $18.75. 922-5526.

Leaner Cuisine, low fat/cholesterol cooking class, 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Frear Cafeteria; $30. 566-3780.

Hepatitis C lecture, Ken Akinaka on right start information for patients starting or thinking about hepatitis C therapy, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Life Foundation, 677 Ala Moana Blvd., suite 229; free. 221-6204.

Weight Loss & Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy, class offered by Health Awareness Clinics, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pearl Country Club; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Moana Hotel; and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Kailua District Park; free. Registration: 944-3322.

Living with Arthritis, lecture with rheumatologist Kristine Uramoto, noon Wednesday, Queen's Conference Center, second floor. Reservations: 537-2211, ext. 2581.

From Overweight to Morbid Obesity: Regaining Control, lecture with weight management expert Dr. Kenric Murayama, 5 p.m. Wednesday, The Queen's Conference Center Auditorium, second-floor lobby. Regsitration: 537-7117.

New Technology for Cataract and Corneal Surgery, lecture with Dr. John Olkowski, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Queen's Conference Center Auditorium. Regsitration: 537-7117.

Gift of Pain: Finding Inspiration, Freedom and Empowerment, workshop 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.

Creative Cooking: Flavors for Fish, class with registered dietitian for healthy cooking, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, The Queen's Medical Center, Women's Health Center; $5. Registration: 537-7117.

Yoga and Dance Exercises for Posture, workshop for seniors 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115. Registration: 235-7433.

Ke Kumu 'O Mauna Lani, Hawaiian healing and renewal retreat with Hawaiian spiritual masters, Friday-May 31, Mauna Lani Resort, Big Island. (800) 367-2323, maunalani.com.

ONGOING

Elegant Exercise, yoga and movement for beginners, dancers and runners, 7:45-9 a.m. Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, Aloha Activity Center; $15 per 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, 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, for men and women, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Aloha Activity Center, Studio C-101; $8. 387-8064.

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

Aikido classes, 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, 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.

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, 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, 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, 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.

Luk Tung Kuen, calisthenics, 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center stage; free. 941-0440.

Tai Chi For Arthritis, 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $2 donation requested. 596-2900.

Chi-lei qigong, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 396-9080.

Rejuvenate!, adaptive yoga for seniors, 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.

Fitness and exercise classes, yoga, tai chi, aerobics, senior aerobics, Pilates, kickboxing and self-defense, Kapi'olani Women's Center. Registration and schedule: 535-7000.