C A L E N D A R S

Health

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Coming Up

Brain Injury Support Group: For people who have sustained a brain injury, offering separate group of circles of support for family friends and caregivers. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, first floor, Conference Room WO 4. Call 956-0867 for information.
Crohn's and Colitis Support Group: Learn more about these diseases, meet others who are affected by them, share problems and offer mutual support in dealing with emotional and physical needs. Guest speaker will be Christie Robinson, CVS ProCare Pharmacy Hawaiian business manager. 7-8:30 p.m. Monday at Kaiser Honolulu clinic, Conference Room 2-E. Call Nita Johnson at 623-9303.
Doctor Health Radio Show: Guest Dr. Johnny Bowden will present "Flax or Fish Oil," discussing various omega-3 fats and their health benefits. 8 a.m. next Saturday on KHNR 690 AM. Listeners may call in with questions and comments at 296-5476.
East and West Therapies and Prevention in Critical Care: CHI Medical Center presents a community health education workshop series introducing health techniques derived from modern medical innovations and traditional Eastern medical systems. In this session, Dr. Elizabeth Christenson will discuss methods for heart disease, diabetes and hypoglycemia, and obesity. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. next Saturday at Toho No Hikari, 3510 Nuuanu Pali Drive. Cost: $35 general, $25 seniors and students. Four-program series available for $110 general, $70 seniors and students. Add $10 for walk-ins. Call 261-7801, e-mail chimedical@doctor.com or visit www.chimedicalcenter.com for additional workshops and information.
Infant CPR and Safety: Learn basic life support techniques and home safety for infants and toddlers. Recommended for parents, grandparents and other nonprofessional child-care providers. 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at Castle Medical Center, Kailua. Cost: $25 for two people. Call 263-5400 or register online at castlemed.org.
JJ's Swim & Fitness: Basic fitness and ocean swim instruction for beginners and ocean-challenged athletes, with John (JJ) Kobelansky Jr. Now offering specialized training for water fitness and competency exams. 9:30 a.m. next Saturday at Ala Moana Park, Magic Island Lagoon, Diamond Head side. Cost: $10 per one-hour class, adults only. Please contact JJ before attending at 373-3839.
Lamaze Prepared Childbirth: A six-week course reviewing body conditioning exercises, breathing and relaxation techniques. Instructors will also review topics as needed, which might include labor and delivery, postpartum care, medication or breast- and bottle-feeding. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays starting May 18 Castle Medical Center, Kailua. Cost: $75, $65 if delivering at Castle. Call 263-5400 or register online at castlemed.org.
Lecture on Vegetarian School Lunch Program: Kaiku Elementary School food services manager John Cadman will present a lecture and cooking demonstration on creating vegetarian school lunch meals within U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines. 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 404 Kapahulu Ave. Free. Contact the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii at 944-8344 or infor@vsh.org.
Practicing Peace in Times of War: Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center presents a program by Acharya Pema Chödrön and the president of Shambhala, Richard Reoch, discussing personal strategies to deal with aggression and peace in everyday life. Session on "Effective Social Action" 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Suite 205. Call 342-6298. Visit www.ksbcenter.org for more information.
Tai Chi Exercises for Seniors: Instructor Marie Riley presents a series of workshops for seniors age 55 and up, practicing 15 basic tai chi exercise patterns to build energy and promote flexibility, natural breathing and peace of mind. The third session on "Flexibility and Tai Chi" will practice yoga stretches and breathing exercises to enhance chi awareness, ease of tai chi movements and improved balance in walking. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday at Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115. Cost: $9 single course. Wear comfortable and warm clothing, no fragrance. Limited enrollment; pre-registration required. Call 235-7433 to enroll.

Nutrition And Exercise

Adult Fitness Classes: Tone and reshape your body with aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Improve posture, increase strength and flexibility, and get fit. Wear walking shoes and exercise clothes. 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Movement Center, 1215 Center St., Suite 211, Franklin Variety Building in Kaimuki. Cost: $10 per class. Call 735-8641 or visit www.movementcenter.org.
Castle Medical Center Fitness Classes: All classes held at the Castle Wellness Center. Cost: $40 a month or $100 a quarter for all exercise, stretching and qigong classes. Free for Windward YMCA members. No classes on holidays. Call 263-5400 or visit castlemed.org for information.
» Morning Stretch: 8:15-8:45 a.m. Fridays
» Osteo-Cise: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Wednesdays
» Core Strengthening and Conditioning: 8:45-9:45 a.m. Wednesdays
» Freedom of Movement: 11 a.m.-noon Fridays
» Interval Training: 11 a.m.-noon Mondays and Fridays
» Longer Life, Health and Wellness Fitness Class: 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
» Giqong: 8-8:45 a.m. Mondays
» Steady On Your Feet: 11 a.m.-noon Mondays
Na Mikimiki Project for Moms: A project to help mothers become more physically active. Program is open to mothers ages 18 to 45 with infants 2-12 months old who do not exercise regularly, have no health problems to prevent walking, have health insurance, are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant for 18 months, and do not plan to move off Oahu in the next 18 months. Participants will complete surveys, attend in-person visits to Manoa campus or Dole Cannery, and receive gift certificates over 18 months. Call 41-8199 or e-mail namikimiki@crch.hawaii.edu for information.
Fresh Days by Kaiser Permanente: Learn how to shop for affordable, fresh, high-quality, locally grown produce and experience the good health that smart nutrition can provide. Call 432-2270.
» Honolulu clinic: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, 1010 Pensacola St., main entrance and lobby
» Koolau clinic: 8-11 a.m. first and third Wednesdays, 45-602 Kamehameha Highway, main entrance
» Moanalua Medical Center: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, 3288 Moanalua Road, main entrance
» Nanaikeola clinic: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, 87-2116 Farrington Highway, lobby
» Waipio clinic: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, 94-1480 Moaniani St., main entrance and lobby
Ke Ola Mamo Exercise Program: Affordable exercise program presented by one of five Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems. Includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility components for beginners and those wanting to lose weight. Instructed by Gregorio Juliano. 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ke Ola Mamo office, Suite K. Cost: $15. Call 668-1110.
Kundalini Yoga: Helps to ease stress, focus the mind and develop a deeper level of well-being. For all levels. 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Hare Krishna Temple, 51 Coelho Way; or 8:30-10 a.m. Sundays at Kapiolani Park, near Diamond Head Tennis Courts, off Paki Street intersection, under banyan tree. Cost: $10 Saturday class or $8 Sunday class. Contact Maria at mariasteele@msn.com or call 393-5095.
Learn to Swim: Acquire the fundamentals and skills necessary to swim. For adults and children; no experience necessary. Classes at La Pietra-Hawaii School for Girls swimming pool, 2933 Poni Moi Road. Cost: $44 for four classes. Call Marci at 922-4192 for schedules and registration. Call 432-2620 for information.
Meditation For Stress Relief: Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Suite 205. For more information, call 342-6298, e-mail info@ksbcenter.org or visit www.ksbcenter.org to confirm schedule.
» Individual meditation instruction and open meditation, 8:45-11 a.m. Sundays
» Introduction to meditation, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays
MUVE: A dance/exercise hybrid based on guided improvisational movements ranging from stillness to highly energetic dance. For people of all ages, shapes and sizes. Free for Saturday and Tuesday sessions, $1 per class for Monday sessions. Call 955-8211 or visit www.muve.com. Sessions are held at the following times and locations:
» 3:30-4:45 p.m. Saturdays at Moiliili Community Center
» 7-8 a.m. Mondays at Kapahulu Center
» 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays at UH Senior Center, Chinatown
Pilates Mat Classes: Basic exercises to help increase flexibility, strength, balance and coordination; tone and strengthen the core; and improve posture. Appropriate for most fitness levels. 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Movement Center, 1215 Center St., Suite 211, Franklin Variety Building in Kaimuki. Cost: $10 per class. Call 735-8641 or visit www.movementcenter.org.
Spa Party Day: Feel and look better and receive a free facial. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wall Paper and Finer Things, 500 Alakawa St., Suite 120. Call 845-0007 for appointment.

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