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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, September 10, 2005

Health calendar

Advertiser Staff

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Introduction to Reiki, learn about this hands-on method of healing yourself and others from Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaugnessy, 10 a.m.-noon tomorrow, Pali Momi Medical Center; free. 535-7000.

Kaiser Health and Exercise Classes, new series of classes begin Monday and continue through October and November. Classes include aerobic exercise, body conditioning, tai chi, Iyengar yoga and Qigong offered at the Honolulu and Ko'olau clinics and the Moanalua Medical Center. Schedule and prices for Kaiser plan members and nonmembers: 432-2270.

Beyond Mind Over Matter, Louise Mita demonstrates Integrative Quantum Medicines techniques to relieve pain, allergies and fears, 7-8 p.m. Monday, Spiritual Life Center and 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Healing Arts Center, 'Aiea; both lectures are free. 534-1200, www.taoenergy.com.

New Medicare Benefits, learn about the changes to Medicare Parts A and B from seniors' counselor, Ron Sorrell, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Augustine Church, Waikiki; also 9:30 a.m. Friday, Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, 'Aina Haina; free. Register: 923-4653.

Introduction to Transcendental Meditation, lecture on reducing anxiety and improving health, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, University of Phoenix, 745 Fort Street Mall, room 103; free. 947-2266, www.tm.org.

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. Schedule and registration: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

"McLibel: A Film About Two People Who Wouldn't Say McSorry," documentary about two men from Great Britain who sued McDonald's, will be shown 7 p.m. Wednesday, Ala Wai Golf Course clubhouse; free; sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. 944-8344.

"Healthier Parenting, Healthier Families," series of five classes facilitated by Sharon K. Usagawa on conflict resolution, communication and stress-reduction techniques for parents, 6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 13, Pali Palms Building, Kailua; $75 for the series. Register: 254-6484.

Nine Windows to Wholeness, introduction to how numerical states of consciousness can lead to health and wholeness, led by Pratibha Eastwood, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Hawaii Wellness Retreat House; $35. Register: 848-5544, www.hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org.

JJ's Swim & Fitness Clinic, basic fitness and ocean swim instruction for adult beginners and "water challenged" athletes, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays beginning Sept. 17, Magic Island diamondhead lagoon, $7 per class; bring swimsuit, towel and goggles. Registration and location of upcoming classes: 373-3839.

Acupressure for PMS and Menopause, learn acu-points for hormonal balance and practice of Jin Shin sequences from Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 17, Windward Community College Hale Kuhina, room 102; $19 or series of six classes for $95. Register: 235-7433.

Water aerobics, 10-week session of low-impact exercise, 7-8 p.m. Mondays or Wednesdays beginning Sept. 19, Kailua District Park pool; $10 for one day a week (10 classes), $20 for both days (20 classes). 266-7661.

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.