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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, November 3, 2005

Health calendar

Advertiser Staff

Flu Shot Clinics, HMSA offers flu shots to seniors and at-risk groups, through Nov. 19, at Longs Drugstores, Daiei, senior centers, malls and various O'ahu and Neighbor Island locations; free to HMSA, HMSA 65C Plus and HMSA Quest members, $25 for nonmembers while supplies last. Call community hotline 211 or visit www.hmsa.com.

Information on Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, series of sessions to give the public an understanding of their options, sponsored by HMSA, ongoing classes at HMSA offices on O'ahu, Maui, Kaua'i and the Big Island through Nov. 28; free. Schedule and information at www.hmsa.com. Registration required: O'ahu: 948-5555; Neighbor Islands, call your HMSA office.

Wellness Workshops, series of classes for those 55 and older, led by Marie Riley using traditional movements and practices from chi kung, Feldendrais and yoga: this week, hand reflexology and wrist flexibility, 9:30-11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 102; $9. Registration: 235-7433.

Learn at Lunch, bring a brown bag lunch and learn about menopause, noon tomorrow, 1136 Union Mall, penthouse No. 1 (above Liberty Grill on Bishop St.); free. 545-2772.

"Walk on the Wild Side," annual benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, with a 2-mile walk, keiki games, mini-massages, snacks and beverages, registration 7 a.m. Saturday, walk begins at 8 a.m., Kapi'olani Park and Bandstand; donations requested. 988-1000, www.jdrf.org.

"Health of Third World Children: Progress and Opportunity," Dr. Carol Waslien speaks at the meeting of the American Association of University Women on children and nutrition, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Windward Community College's Hale Akoakoa; free. 261-1550.

"Making a Difference: Inspiring People, Transforming Lives," a panel of four who are being honored by the Hawaii Wellness Institute, Wally "Famous" Amos, Dr. Gerald Jampolski, Dr. Paul Pearsall, Roger Epstein, give short talks on how they have transformed their own lives and the lives of others, plus information on community volunteer opportunities, 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday, East-West Center's Keoni Auditorium; $40 requested donation. 848-5544.

Health Screenings, tests offered for blood pressure and blood sugar levels, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Monday, Pearlridge, Uptown; free. 488-0981.

Breathe Free, nine-session program to stop smoking through a change of lifestyle, begins 7 p.m. Tuesday at two locations: Castle Medical Center's Weinberg Medical Plaza, Kailua or Wahiawa Seventh-day Adventist Church; $100 includes all materials, ongoing group support and may be covered by some insurance plans. Schedule and registration: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

ONGOING

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.

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; discounts available for families. 487-6080.

JJ's Swim & Fitness Clinic, lessons for beginners and physically challenged, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Magic Island lagoon; $7 per class; bring suit, towel and goggles. Call to verify class location each week: 373-3839.

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. For schedule and details: 941-9707, www.eastwestqigong.org.

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.

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.

Yoga Under the Palm Trees, join others in yoga practice, 8-9 a.m. Mondays, between the Waikiki Aquarium and the Natatorium; bring a mat or towel; free, donations accepted. 373-8833.

Balance and Fall Awareness, balance testing and fall risk screening, Mondays-Fridays, Balance Center of the Pacific, 600 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 404; free. 955-8339.

Balance and fall prevention screenings, Mondays-Fridays, Ohana Pacific Rehab Services; free. Honolulu office: 591-9420; Kailua office: 262-1118; www.ohanapacificrehab.com.

Stroller Strides, workout and play for mothers and outdoor activities for their babies in strollers, 8:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays at Kapi'olani Park, and 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Magic Island; $10 per class (discount for multiple classes); ongoing classes also in Kailua and Waipi'o. 371-6904, 783-5701, www.strollerstrides.com.

Exercise class, led by Paul Bragg, 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays, Fort DeRussy Park; free.

Tai Chi For Arthritis, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation, 3, 4:15 and 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Tenrikyo Honolulu Ko, 349 N. Judd St. Call for class fees and registration: 566-7231.

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, Pilates, Latin- and '50s-music workouts, and cardio kickboxing, 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kuhio School cafeteria; $1 per class, join anytime. 735-5755, 377-5132.

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. 396-6715.

Qi gong classes, improve health of the body and mind through exercise, meditation and teachings from ancient Chinese practices, sponsored by Falun Gong, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ala Wai Park, 480 University Ave.; free. 943-6664.

40 Minutes to Health, workshop on maintaining your health naturally, presented by Mark Hoffman, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Island Family Chiropractic; free. 596-0599.

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.