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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Thursday, November 17, 2005

Health calendar

Advertiser Staff

Information on Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, public sessions sponsored by HMSA, 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.

Chemotherapy and Herbal Treatments: Does One Affect the Other? 3-4 p.m. today, Straub Clinic & Hospital cafeteria; light refreshments; free. Registration required: 522-4336.

Infectious Diseases, talk by Rep. Josh Green, on avian influenza or bird flu, hepatitis B and C, HIV, drug-resistant staph infections and ocean pollution, 6-9 p.m. today, Kona Outdoor Circle Education Center & Botanical Gardens; free with food and cultural entertainment. (808) 329-7286.

Bladder Health Hotline 7 a.m.-7 p.m. EST (2 a.m.-2 p.m. Hawai'i time) today; free, confidential advice on overactive bladder by healthcare professionals; call (866) 874-3246.

Relaxing Eye Strain and Neck Tension workshop, gentle exercises and acupressure points for relaxation led by Marie Riley, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9. Registration required: 235-7433.

Learn at Lunch brown bag session on Alzheimer's Disease, noon Friday, 1136 Union Mall; free. Registration required: 545-2772.

Body & Earth Workshop, experience breath, sound and contemplative dance and how they relate to the body's healing process, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church; dances shared at 10 a.m. Sunday service; $15 Friday, $75 Saturday. 386-8883.

Caregiving at the End of Life, Barbara Shirland and George Osakoda discuss caregiving, hospice and funeral planning, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Central Union church, women's building; free. 988-6300.

Kaua'i Diabetes Awareness Day, lectures on various natural therapies and blood sugar monitoring, 9-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Kaua'i Beach hotel, Lihue, Kaua'i; free (808) 638-0888.

Runners Clinic, injury prevention and foot assessment, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Fleet Feet Sports, Kailua; free. 262-3278.

The Role of Acupuncture in Health and Healing, lecture by Dr. Gary Deng, and Dr. Joni Kroll, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, UH-Manoa Spalding auditorium; free. 941-8253.

Tour de Cure fundraising bike ride from Kapi'olani Park 7 a.m. Sunday; $35 registration fee benefits the American Diabetes Association. 947-5979.

The Interactional Instinct: the Evolution and Acquisition of Language, lecture by John Schumann, professor of applied linguistics at UCLA, 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Intercultural Communications College, 1601 Kapi'olani Blvd. #1000; also, lectures 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, UH-Manoa Korean Studies auditorium, and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Brigham Young University Hawaii at La'ie, GCB 185; free to The Neurobiological Learning Society members; nonmembers $10 general, $5 students on a space-available basis. 946-2445.

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.