Flu Shot Clinics, prepare for the coming flu season, now until the end of October at locations throughout the islands; free to HMSA and Medicare Part B members, $35 for nonmembers. Complete schedule of times and locations at www.hmsa.com or call 211.

Mammograms for Uninsured and Underinsured Women, qualified women, ages 40-49, are invited for breast cancer screening and health education, during office hours, at St. Francis Medical Center in Liliha and St. Francis Medical Center — West in 'Ewa Beach; free. Call for an appointment: 547-6889.

Women's Health Fair, information on disease prevention and health promotion with screenings, speakers, health tips and door prizes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, YWCA, Richards Street; free admission plus guest passes to try the YWCA's fitness classes during the fair. www.ywcaoahu.org, or 538-7061.

Introduction to Reiki, learn about this hands-on method of healing yourself and others from Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaugnessy, 6-8 p.m. today, Kapi'olani Women's Center, 1907 Beretania; free. 535-7000.

Meet the Expert on Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Dr. Ian Okazaki presents information on risk factors, diagnosis, current and possible future treatments for the disease, 7 a.m. tomorrow; also, information on Myeloma from Dr. Okazaki, 8 a.m. tomorrow. Both events at Maui Memorial Medical Center auditorium, Wailuku, Maui; free with continental breakfast. Registration required: (808) 534-1222.

Introduction to Chi Kung, practice ancient movement patterns and mental imagery, led by Marie Riley for people 55 and older, 9:30-11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9 or $30 for series of four classes. 235-7433.

"Strong, Straight and Steady," fall prevention program for adults 40 and older offers strategies and exercises to help reduce falls, 9:30-11:30 a.m. tomorrow and Oct. 6; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, HMSA Center on Ke'eaumoku St.; free for health plan members, $35 for nonmembers. Registration: 948-6398.

STEP-tember for Health, physical activity demonstrations, health screenings, music from the Royal Hawaiian band, prizes, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow, 'Iolani Palace grounds; free. 586-4434.

Introductory Lecture and Demonstration of Integrative Quantum Medicine, healing based on Eastern energy mastery with Western physiology, 6:30-7:30 p.m. tomorrow and Oct. 6, First United Methodist Church; free. 534-1200.

Recovery Walk, honor and support those in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, registration 7 a.m. Saturday, walk begins at 8 a.m., Ala Moana Beach Park's Magic Island; free. Registration required, 236-2600, ext. 285.

Muscle Conditioning Class, led by Stephen Lam, 7 a.m. Saturday; also, step/cardio class, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Honolulu Club; suggested donation of $50 for one class or $85 for both benefits National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii. Reservations: 596-7575.

Family Caregiver Training Series, series seven classes on the care of the elderly and disabled, begins 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Central Union Church's Parish hall; free to family caregivers; registration required: 988-6300. Information: www.eldercarehawaii.com. This week: "Nutrition and Medications" presented by Kathie Price and Cindy Minakami.

"Minding the Body, Mending the Mind," presentation by author Joan Borysenko, 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday; also, "Saying Yes to Change," 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday. Both lectures in the "Accessing the Heart of Healing: Mind-Body and Spiritual Wisdom" program will be at Spalding auditorium on the UH-Manoa campus. Cost is $10 each. No reservation needed. 223-2533.

Shiatsu for the Back, Legs and PMS, Marie Riley teaches a two-session class on shiatsu and Jin Shin point locations and techniques to facilitate muscle relaxation and ki (energy) circulation, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday and Oct. 7, at UH-Manoa, Saunders 637; $39. Registration: 956-8400.

"Reds, Whites & Blues," annual fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation with wine tasting, martini bar, gourmet food stations, blues music from Monk's Beret and silent auction, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aloha Tower Marketplace mauka lana'i banquet room; $75. Reservations: 596-2900.

Ride — To Save Babies, fundraiser for the Hawaii March of Dimes with motorcyclists, passengers and volunteers, begin 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Cycle City in Mapunapuna and riding to 'Ewa Beach for entertainment, food, games and prizes; donations accepted. Riders register online at www.marchofdimes.com, 973-2155.

Tai Chi (Yang Style), learn Chinese martial arts to improve mental and physical health, beginners 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 2-30, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $40. 235-7433.

Health & Fitness Tips, Iris Paulo offers advice on combining exercise and a healthy diet to improve health, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kahuku Public & School Library; free with food samples. Registration: 293-8935.

"Hip & Knee Injuries," Martin De Bueger, Australian-trained physical therapist presents ways to prevent and treat injuries, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Windward YMCA, Kailua; free, light lunch provided. Reservations required: 261-0808.

Therapeutic Massage, volunteers and family caregivers can receive a 10-15 minute massage and information on the benefits of massage, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 5, Hospice Hawaii, 860 Iwilei Rd.; free, sponsored by the American Massage Therapy Association. 924-9255.

ONGOING

Senior Safe Walk, mall-walk program for improved balance, breathing and joint protection, 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kahala Mall; free. Register: 739-0140.

Aerobic Dance Class, by Anne Noyes, for all ages, 7:15-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Holy Nativity Community Center, 5286 Kalaniana'ole Highway; $4. 941-0390.

"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. Location, registration: 396-6715.

Aikido Classes, with the Aikido Ohana, children 3:30-5 p.m. and adults 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Higashi Hongwanji Mission, 1685 'Alaneo St.; $20 per month for three classes per week, family and children's discounts available. 221-8656, www.aikidoohana.org.

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.

Tai Chi, practice with instructor Janet Jin, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation, 8:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Chinatown Cultural Plaza courtyard; $2 donation requested. 596-2900.

Introduction to Transcendental Meditation, learn how to reduce blood pressure and live with less stress, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For registration and location: 947-2266, www.tm.org.

Chi-lel Qigong, open group practice with Ginny Walden of Blue Sky Healing Arts, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 944-8327.

Goddess Dance Bellydance and Yoga Fitness for Women, combination of belly dance, salsa and yoga with a Pilates cool-down, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Moiliili Community Center; $12 per class. 255-9839.

Qi Gong for Health, 12 sitting exercises to keep the body flexible, strengthen the immune system and promote good health, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays, Qi Center, 1110 University Ave.; $40 general, free to seniors, 65 and older. Registration required: 947-1333.

"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.

Dr. Health, radio show hosted by David Snow with guests discussing health topics and listener call-in, 8 a.m. Saturdays, KHNR 97.5 FM radio. Call-in number is 296-5467 during the broadcast.

Masakatsu Ki-Aikido Dojo, instruction for children 5 and older and adults, 8:30-10 a.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Saturdays, 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 children, $25 adults; discounts available for families. 487-6080.

Gentle Yoga, practice stretching to relax the mind and strengthen the body led by Jade Young, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church Diamond Head; $10 donation. 734-5548.

Swim Classes, one-hour classes for beginning adult and intermediate adult swimmers, as well as those who are water-challenged, led by J.J. Kobelansky, beginners 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, intermediate 10:45 a.m Saturdays, bring towel or beach mat and goggles; $10 per class; also offering training for water fitness and competency exams. Call each week to learn class location: 373-3839. Private lessons available.

"Mindfulness Meditation," develop inner peace and reduce stress through insight meditation, 4-6 p.m. Saturdays, Broken Ridge Korean (Buddhist) Temple, Palolo Valley; free. 395-7749.

Baby Boot Camp, strength-training for moms with stroller-age babies, classes at Magic Island, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Kahala Mall, Central O'ahu Regional Park, Mililani and Kapolei; first class is free, subsequent classes $12 each, discounts available for longer commitments. Schedule and locations: 754-6169, www.babybootcamp.com.

East West Qigong International holds qigong classes Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at various times and locations. For schedule, costs and details: 941-9707, www.eastwestqigong.org.

Fit for a Goddess, women-only classes using a dance pole for increased strength and flexibility, ongoing at various times and days, in Kailua and Kaimuki; $15 introductory class, $140 for eight-week session. Complete schedule: www.fit4agoddesshi.com, 262-6979.

Jasmine Yoga Classes, all level open classes daily, Monday-Saturday, Weinberg Community Center, Waialua; $11 per class or discount card available. Complete schedule: www.jasmineyoga.com, 561-9639.

Open Meditation, learn how meditation can support well-being of mind, body and spirit, 9-11 a.m. Sundays, Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center; also, meditation for beginners, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and for all levels, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, free. 262-8352, www.ksbcenter.org.

Salsarobics Workout, Minnie Ruiz leads a low-impact exercise class using New York-style Latin music, 10-11 a.m. Sundays, Aloha Activity Center, 725 Kapi'olani Blvd., studio C101; $10 per week. 387-8064, www.alohaactivitycenter.com.

Butoh movement workshop, exercises to develop sensory and spatial awareness through dance and spoken word, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays, Japanese Cultural Center, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month. 387-4861.

Stott Pilates Training, mat and equipment classes taught by Kelly Cavanaugh, ongoing daily classes, Pilates Training Center, Kailua; $15 for mat classes, $23 for equipment classes. Registration and complete schedule: www.pilatestrainingcenterhawaii.com, 261-9519.

"Who Am I?" guidance in mindfulness meditation in three-hour sessions with access to the center throughout the month, available 10 a.m.-midnight daily, Hawaii Maum Meditation Center, 1542-C Ke'eaumoku St.; $150 per month. Reservation for initial visit: 533-2875, 255-6036, www.maum.org/eng.

Chi Kung Instruction, develop energy for health, intellectual growth and spirituality through group practice led by instructors from Au's Shaolin Arts, 7-8 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Fort Street Mall at Pauahi Street; free. 441-4995.

Luk Tung Kuen Movement Class, low-impact exercise incorporates 36 movements that improve circulation and unblock the body's pressure points, 8-9 a.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, Kahala Mall center court and 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawaii Kai Towne Center stage; free. Also, ongoing practice at various days, times and locations on O'ahu. 834-8587.

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

Stroller Strides, workout and play for mothers and 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); also in Kailua and Waipi'o. 371-6904, 783-5701, www.strollerstrides.com.

Sahm Bo Dahn Exercise (Three Treasure Energy Movements), exercise adapted from Asian disciplines to develop range of motion and muscle tone and the flow of ki, given by Wallace and Sue Yamashima, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at various O'ahu locations; free. Registration and locations: 239-7064.

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

"Rejuvenate!," adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, intermediate yoga, 10-11 a.m. Mondays; level 1 basic yoga, 10-11 Fridays, Pohai Nani, Kane'ohe; $3 per class. 247-6211.

Tai Chi For Arthritis, sponsored by Arthritis Foundation, 3-4 and 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Tenrikyo Honolulu Ko, 349 N. Judd St. Call for class fees and registration: 596-2900.

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 Elementary School cafeteria; $1 per class. 735-5755, 377-5132.

Yang Tai Chi and Karate Classes, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Higashi Hongwanji Mission; $38 per month with access to 25 classes. For registration packet: 220-4506.

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

Balance and fall prevention screenings, Mondays-Fridays, Ohana Pacific 593-2610; Kailua office: 262-1118; www.ohanapacificrehab.com.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers fitness classes for $35 per month or $90 per quarter. Schedule: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

Fitness and Exercise Classes, various times and days, Kapi'olani Women's Center. Registration and schedule: 535-7000.

EyeCare America Seniors Eye Care Program, the Hawai'i Ophthalmological Society encourages those 65 and older to check their eligibility for free eye exams from volunteer doctors. Call (800) 222-3937 for eligibility.

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.