Kissing Cancerettes Goodbye, learn methods and mind games to overcome unwanted habits; 6 p.m.; Nov. 1; Liliha Public Library; free; 948-3299.

Lomilomi for diabetes; 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 1; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free; registration: 728-5244.

Hawaii Healing Garden and Ethnobotanical Festival, celebration of Hawai'i's heritage of traditional healing and medicinal plants on the Big Island: speakers, workshops, Healthy Hawaii Expo, children's programs and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 2, Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort, Kona, $5*; festival, Arbor Day celebration, tree giveaway, family activities and more, 8:30 a.m., Nov. 3, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook, free; 638-0888.

Ho'olaulima No Ke Olakino (Working Together for Good Health), student-run community health fair; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Nov. 2; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Kaka'ako Waterfront campus; free; 366-5282, 772-2700.

Candy buy-back, Dr. Wilfred Miyasaki will give children $1 for every pound of candy brought to his office, then send the candy to U.S. troops overseas; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; Nov. 3; 1139 Bethel St. (across from Hawai'i Theatre); 533-0000.

Chi-lel medical qigong course, learn how to use your mind for healing; 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Nov. 3 and 17; Olomana Gardens, Waimanalo; $45 per class, $80 for both days; 259-8453.

Boots on the Beach, fundraiser gala for American Cancer Society; 6-11 p.m.; Nov. 3; Sheraton Waikiki hotel; $150; 595-7544.

Creating Beauty in Our Daily Lives, healthy lifestyle presentations on flower arranging and purifying therapy; 1-3 p.m.; Nov. 4; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

How to Keep Fast Foods as Part of Your Fitness Routine, learn how to choose the right junk food to fit your diet; 1-4 p.m.; Nov. 10, registration required at least four days in advance; Hawaii Wellness Institute Retreat House, 3670 Kalihi St.; $50; 848-5544, www.hawaiiwellnessinstitute.org.

2008 Ola Pono Awards program seeks nominees who have made meaningful, substantial contributions to the community by promoting safe, healthy and drug-free lifestyles; deadline Dec. 1; information and brochure: 800-845-1946, 733-9141, ext. 315, www.auw.org.

ONGOING

Classes for expectant and new parents; various times and dates throughout November; Castle Medical Center, Kailua; fees vary according to course; information and registration: 263-5400.

Shiatsu and acupressure workshops for seniors, four-class series; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays throughout November and December; Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115; $9/course, $30/series; registration: 235-7433.

AEROBICS/PILATES

MUVE dance classes, invigorate all body parts through movement; 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 incorporates 36 movements that improve circulation and unblock the body's pressure points, 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.

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 Hawaii, 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.

Stroller Strides, workout and play for mothers and their babies in strollers; 8:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays, Kapi'olani Park; also, 8:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Magic Island; $10 per class (discount for multiple classes); 371-6904, 783-5701, www.strollerstrides.com.

Jazzercise classes, one hour of 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.

Jazzercise classes, one hour of 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.

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.

The Feldenkrais Method, find flexibility and freedom of movement through the use of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement led by Eve Strauss; 7-8 p.m. Mondays and 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays; call for location; also, 4-5 p.m. Fridays, Kapi'olani Women's Center; $50 for six classes; register for Monday-Tuesday class at 734-4195 and Friday class at 535-7000. www.feldenkraisinhawaii.com.

Capoeira Senzala Hawaii, Afro-Brazilian art form taught by professor Japa incorporates game, dance, fight, music and martial arts to develop balance, focus, rhythm, flexibility and strength; 8-10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; UH-Manoa Stan Sheriff Center, studio 2; also, Senzala classes for beginners, 6-7 p.m., and advanced students, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; St. Mark's Church; 539 Kapahulu Ave.; $10 per class; 778-7618.

Jazzercise classes, one hour of 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; 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.

Kick Start fitness kickboxing class; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; Smith Taekwondo & Pro-Sport Kickboxing Center, 45-934 Kamehameha Highway; free throughout October; 247-3114.

Adult fitness class, improve posture, increase strength and flexibility and get fit; 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays; The Movement Center, 1215 Center St., Kaimuki; $10 per class; 735-8641, www.movementcenter.org.

Hard CORE class, strengthen your midsection and stabilize your core and lower back and the 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.

Goddess Dance belly dance 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.

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.

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, jjs-swim.com.

Belly dance class, learn the ancient art of belly dancing while getting a good workout; 1-2 p.m. Saturdays; Dream to Dance; $40 for four classes; 234-1006, maliainhawaii@mac.com.

Salsarobics workout, Minnie Ruiz leads a low-impact exercise class using New York-style Latin music; 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays; Powerhouse Gym, 432 Keawe St.; $25 (five classes), $50 (10 classes) or $100 (20 classes) drop-in class cards; 387-8064, www.alohaactivitycenter.net.

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 of Hawai'i, Kenshikan Dojo; $30 per month; 387-4861.

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, $140 for eight-week session; complete schedule: 262-6979, www.fit4agoddesshi.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, private sessions available; registration and complete schedule: 261-9519, www.pilatestrainingcenterhawaii.com.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of 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.

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.

Buff Mama Boot Camp, total-body conditioning program for all fitness levels; various times and days at various O'ahu locations; $135 for nine-session package; registration and details: 561-0018, www.buffmama.org.

YOGA

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.

Jasmine yoga classes, all levels; open classes Mondays-Saturdays; Weinberg Community Center, Waialua; $11 per class or discount card available; complete schedule: 561-9639, www.jasmineyoga.com.

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.

Hatha yoga, with Iyengar influences, ongoing classes; 6 p.m. Wednesdays; Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, 51 Coelho St.; $10 donation; also, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the temple; 512-771-3365, 512-947-0869.

Laughter yoga, learn to blend deep breathing, stretching, laughter exercises and playfulness to improve your mind and body, instructor Yordana Mir; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki Community Center; $5; register: 955-9777.

"Laugh Your Way to Health," practice of laughter yoga to improve well being; 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday of each month; Hawaii Tokai International College, sixth floor; 2241 Kapi'olani Blvd.; free; 226-6438.

TAI CHI/QIGONG/EASTERN MARTIAL ARTS

Tai Chi for Busy People, techniques to improve health and well-being; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; through Nov. 10; UH-Manoa, Sakamaki C102; $39; no fragrance, bring a sweater; 956-8400.

Chi Kung instruction, for those 55 and older; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, through Oct. 26; Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 115; $9 per workshop, $30 for entire series; register: 235-7433.

Yang-style tai chi, all levels welcome; 8:45-9:45 a.m. Sundays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fridays; Kaimuki-Wai'alae YMCA; free; 941-9707.

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.

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 Yashima; Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at various O'ahu locations; free; registration and locations: 239-7064.

Tai Chi for Arthritis sufferers, 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.

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

Yang tai chi and karate classes; Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; Higashi Hongwanji Mission; $38 per month with access to 25 classes; registration packet: 220-4506.

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.

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

Taiji class, experience improved balance and increased energy by practicing taiji; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Riverloft, 186 N. King St.; $25 per month, sponsored by East West Qigong International; register: 941-9707.

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.

Qigong class, improve stress management, energy levels, sleep quality and overall health; 6:45-8:15 p.m. Fridays; Kaimuki-Wai'alae YMCA; free; 941-9707.

Traditional kung fu and tai chi, instruction in Chinese health practices with private lessons available; 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

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.

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; 262-8352, www.ksbcenter.org.