UPCOMING

LIVE HEALTHY...WORK WELL, project by Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawai'i-Manoa is accepting participants for a research study for people with diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, ages 18-62, live on O'ahu and work a minimum of 10 hours per week, you may qualify to participate; participants receive compensation and paid project-related medical expenses; 956-5096, workwell@hawaii.edu., www.livehealthyworkwell.org.

ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR WITH FIRST AID, American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 8; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $70; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

MUSIC FOR THE HEART AUTISM FOUNDATION BENEFIT, with pupu, silent auction and contemporary jazz group Tempo Valley; 7 p.m. Aug. 8; The Cupola Room, Honolulu Design Center; $65-$70; 366-9494.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP, focuses on the Guaifenesin Protocol; 9:15-10 a.m., for newcomers, and 10-11:30 a.m., general meeting Aug. 9; St. Clement's Parish; free; Reservations: 677-8770, buckwun@aol.com.

SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS, seminar; 10 a.m. Aug. 9; 15 Craigside Place, Nu'uanu; free, seating is limited; Reservations: 754-5410.

CPR/AED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER (those with a duty to respond), American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Aug. 10; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $79; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, for people who have Crohn's disease and colitis; 7 p.m. Aug. 11; Kaiser Clinic, 1010 Pensacola St.; free; 623-9303.

ADULT CPR WITH FIRST AID, American Red Cross certification upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 12; American Red Cross, Diamond Head; $55; register: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

"EATING FOR PLANETARY SURVIVAL," presentation by PETA Vice President Bruce Friedrich; 7 p.m. Aug. 12; Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse; free; 944-8344, info@VSH.org.

ONGOING

AEROBICS/PILATES

Ecstatic Dance Jam; 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sundays, Kailua Movement Studio, 776 Kailua Road; 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Andrew's Priory; donation; 208-720-8672, www.ecstaticdancehawaii.com.

EGYPTIAN BELLYDANCE WITH SHADIYA; 2-3 p.m. Sundays and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays; $15/drop in or $50/4 classes; 429-3324, www.studiobehawaii.com.

CORE FOCUS, tribal fusion belly dance classes with Kalae Kaina, director of Shakti Dance Movement; 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sundays; Kailua Movement Studio, 776 Kailua Road; $15; 358-2571.

Butoh movement workshop, exercise through dance and spoken word; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sundays; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month; 387-4861.

MUVE dance classes; 7-8 a.m. Mondays, Kapahulu Center; also 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, UH-Manoa Senior Center and 3:30-4:45 p.m. Saturdays, Moiliili Community Center; free; 955-8211, www.muve.com.

Luk tung kuen movement class, low-impact exercise, also, ongoing practice; various times, days and locations on O'ahu; 8-9 a.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, Kahala Mall center court; 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center stage; free; 834-8587.

STROLLER STRIDES, workout and play for mothers and their babies in strollers; 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Saturdays at Kapi'olani Park; also, 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Haha'ione Park; $15 per class (discount for multiple classes); 371-6904, www.strollerstrides.com.

StrollerFit Program, turn strollers into fitness machines to exercise with your baby; 8:50-9:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Windward Mall, Marine Corps Base Hawai'i, Lanikai Children's Park or Ko Olina Lagoon 4; $15 per class or discount for monthly and other passes; 262-6960, www.strollerfit.com/kailua.

PAUL BRAGG EXERCISE CLASS; 9-10:30 a.m Mondays-Saturdays; Fort DeRussy lawn; free; 949-0679, www.bragg.com.

ADULT FITNESS CLASS, improve posture, increase strength and flexibility; 5 p.m. Mondays; The Movement Center, Kaimuki; $10 per class; 735-8641, www.movementcenter.org.

JAZZERCISE CLASSES, aerobics routines, dance, Pilates and kickboxing; 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Liholiho Elementary School, Kaimuki; $10 walk-in or $40 per month with a one-time $25 registration fee; 780-4577.

BODY WORKS HAWAII, classes in low-impact aerobics, Pilates, Latin- and '50s-music workouts, resistance training and cardio kickboxing; 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; Kuhio Elementary School cafeteria; $1 per class; 735-5755, 377-5132.

JAZZERCISE CLASSES, aerobics routines, dance, Pilates and kickboxing; 6:30-7:30 pm. Mondays and Wednesdays, Maunawili Elementary School; also, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Niu Valley Middle School; $10 walk-in or $40 per month with a one-time $25 registration fee; 295-2289.

Jazzercise classes, warm-up, dance aerobics, strength training and cool-down; Mondays-Saturdays at three O'ahu locations; $10 per class or $38 per month; 455-5981, www.mjjazz.com.

Senior Safe Walk, mall-walk program for improved balance, breathing and joint protection; 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Kahala Mall; free; registration: 284-3540.

NIA, fusion fitness combining dance, martial arts and yoga, with Renee Tillotson,12 p.m. Wednesdays and 4 p.m. Saturdays, with Sharlene Bliss; Kailua Movement Studio; $10, first class free; 864-0495.

Hard-CORE class, strengthen your midsection and stabilize your core, lower back and muscles used for flexibility; 5 p.m. Wednesdays; Central O'ahu Regional Park, Waipi'o Gentry; $25 for Team Move members, $30 nonmembers; register: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com.

Brazilian dance class, various styles of Brazilian dance, with focus on choreographed dances; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Movement Studio; $125 for 10-class card, $15 per class; 259-6326.

HULA WITH KUMU MALIA; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; Studio Be, 63 N. Beretania St.; $15; www.studiobehawaii.com.

Lifeguard workout, increase stamina and improve your strength through swimming, running, calisthenics and stretching; 7 a.m. Saturdays; call for location; $35 for Team Move members, $40 for nonmembers; register: 226-2625, www.teammovehi.com.

BELLY-DANCE CLASS, a good workout; 1-2 p.m. Saturdays; Dream to Dance; $40 for four classes; 234-1006, maliainhawaii@mac.com.

BUFF MAMA BOOT CAMP, 4 weeks of total body conditioning. Bring dumbbells, mat, sweat towel and water bottle; 6-6:45 a.m. and 12-12:45 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Aug. 1-29; Kaka'ako Park; 13 sessions/$13.84 per session; 561-0018, www.buffmama.org.

BABY BOOT CAMP, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies; various times and days at various O'ahu locations; first class is free, subsequent classes $12 each, discounts available for longer commitments; schedule and locations: 754-6169, www.babybootcamp.com.

FIT FOR A GODDESS, women-only classes using a dance pole for increased strength and flexibility; ongoing at various times and days, Kailua and Kaimuki; $15 introductory class, $150 for six-week session; complete schedule: 262-6979, www.fit4agoddesshi.com.

Swim classes, classes for beginning adult and intermediate adult swimmers, as well as those who are water-challenged, led by J.J. Kobelansky, also offering training for water fitness and competency exams and private lessons; call each week to learn class location; bring towel or beach mat and goggles; beginners 9:30 a.m. Saturdays; intermediate 10:45-11:45 a.m. Saturdays; $10 per class; 373-3839, www.jjs-swim.com.

Stott Pilates training, mat and equipment classes; daily; Pilates Training Center, Kailua; $22 for mat classes, $30 for equipment classes with discounts for groups of five or 10 classes; registration and schedule: 261-9519, www.pilatestrainingcenterhawaii.com.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes for $40 per month or $100 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.

NA MIKIMIKI PROJECT, encouraging new moms to become more physically active over 18 months; free; schedule and locations: 441-8199, namikimiki@crch.hawaii.edu.

YOGA

YOGA, with certified Kundalini yoga instructor Harjot Kaur; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays and 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Studio Be, 63 N. Beretania St.; $15 per class/$60 for 5 classes; www.studiobehawaii.com.

YOGA, for flexibility, strength, balance and calm, 45 minutes, 5:45 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, San Souci, across from the Waikiki Natatorium and 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays at Fort DeRussy, makai of Army Museum; free; 351-9666.

Yoga classes in 'Ewa Beach, morning and evening classes offered Mondays-Saturdays in ashtanga yoga, vinyasa flow, restorative yoga and yoga4kids; $15 per class with discounts available for multiple classes; complete schedule, registration and location: www.yoga4ewa.com, 689-1020.

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

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

Yoga is for Every Body, class in Kundalini and hatha yoga taught by Amber Ricci; 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Hawai'i Kai; $10 per class or $45 for five classes; location and registration: 255-9839.

YOGA WITH GUILHERME ALVES; 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Studio Be, 63 N. Beretania St.; $15; 351-4960.

Kundalini yoga, activate your chakras and raise your shakti life force energy which will strengthen your nerves, ease stress, increase stamina and promote physical transformation, class led by Maria Steele; 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, 51 Coelho St.; $10 donation; also 8:30-10 a.m. Sundays, Kapi'olani Park, diamondhead end near Poni Mo'i Road; $8 donation; 393-5095, mariasteele@msn.com.

TAI CHI/QIGONG/EASTERN MARTIAL ARTS

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.

Qigong and meditation class, how to improve and maintain health through the practices of qigong and meditation; 6:45-8:15 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; register: 941-9707.

Yang and chen styles of tai chi, improve health and reduce stress; 7:30-9 a.m. Fridays-Sundays and Wednesdays, and 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Ala Wai Neighborhood Park; $5 per class. 395-4693.

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; register: 947-1333.

Traditional kung fu and tai chi, instruction in Chinese health practices; 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays; Makiki Park, near pool entrance; $50 per month; 239-1403.

Masakatsu ki-aikido dojo, instruction for ages 5 through adult; 8:30-10 a.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Saturdays; 1007 Waimanu St., second floor; monthly fees are $15 children, $25 adults with discounts available for families; 487-6080.

MEDITATION

"Who Am I?" guidance in mindfulness meditation in three-hour sessions with access to the center throughout the month; available 10 a.m.-12 a.m. 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.

Meditation for beginners, learn how meditation can support well-being of mind, body and spirit; 9-11 a.m. Sundays; Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Suite 205; also, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays; free; 342-6298, www.ksbcenter.org.

Introduction to transcendental meditation, reduce blood pressure and stress and improve sleep and enhance memory; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; registration and location: 947-2266, www.tm.org, www.doctorsontm.com.

Meditation and yoga, classes for stress reduction and life enhancement; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Manoa; free; registration and location: 393-6342.

GURDJIEFF STUDIES OF HAWAI'I, meetings offering the potential of a conscious awakening to one's individual possibilities; 6-7 p.m. Thursdays; Unity Church Diamond Head; introductory meeting free; 721-2862, pacimage@maui.net.

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.

SERVICES

GRIEFSHARE, support group for people who have lost someone through death, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays; Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 for workbook; 226-7511, 531-1111.

DIVORCECARE, program for anyone going through the pain, disappointment, challenge and anger of divorce; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays; First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Ko'olau Golf Course; $10 registration and workbook fee; 254-3136.

HAWAI'I PET BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 7-8 p.m. first Monday of each month; Olomana, Kailua; free; 262-6598.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING; 10-11:30 a.m. first Tuesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org.

"Doctor Health" radio show hosted by David Snow with guests discussing health topics and listener call-in; 9 a.m.; Wednesdays; 690 AM KHNR; call-in number is 296-5476 during the broadcast.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, for people who have sustained a brain injury; 7-8:30 p.m. second Wednesday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 956-0867, www.rehabhospital.org.

SPINAL CORD INJURY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, 2-3 p.m. first Thursday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 531-3511, www.rehabhospital.org.

"MENDED HEARTS," support group meeting for open heart patients, caregivers, family and general public; 1-3 p.m. third Saturday of every month; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 544-3369.

POST-POLIO SUPPORT GROUP, quarterly meetings on the second Saturday of October, January and April; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific; free; 737-9533.

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS, 12-step meeting to help stop and stay off of nicotine; 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Kawaiaha'o Church; and 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Kapi'olani Park (picnic table, tennis court side of Aquarium); free; 457-0213, 783-4766.

"Smiles for Life," dentist Wilfred Miyasaki offers teeth whitening services at a reduced price with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to Parents and Children Together; 533-0000.

Wheelchairs for seniors and disabled, Senior Wheels USA makes power wheelchairs available to seniors and the permanently disabled at no cost if they qualify; guidelines and information: 800-246-6010.

Mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women, qualified women, ages 40-49, may call for free breast cancer screening and health education; Mondays-Fridays, Hawaii Medical Center East in Liliha and Hawaii Medical Center West, 'Ewa Beach; free; 547-6798, 547-6889.

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 for eligibility: 800-222-3937.

UH DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AND PACIFIC TELEHEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY is seeking volunteers that are smokers or former smokers, at least 18 years of age and in good health to take part in a research study; 383-1861, becky.rodericks@pacifichui.org.

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.