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All events are subject to change. Please call the phone number listed for each event if you have any questions.

Health and Fitness

Date Event
Starts 1/3 Stress Master
Five-week HMSA stress management program focuses on deep-breathing techniques to relieve stress symptoms and relax the mind. $35; no cost for HMSA members. Saturdays, 9-11 a.m., HMSA Center, Honolulu. (808) 948-6398 to register.
Starts 1/5 Ballroom Dance Lessons
The Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association offers lessons for all ages. $16 for a 10-week session, plus $5 membership fee. Various dates, times and locations. (808) 222-7851 or (808) 848-7789. hbda-hawaii.org
1/9 “Celebrate Health” Health Fair
Fourth annual fair hosted by first- and second-year medical students. Featuring a blood drive; blood pressure, BMI and other screenings; healthy sample items; door prizes; demonstrations; and a motivational speaker. Free. Noon-3 p.m., John A. Burns School of Medicine campus, Ilalo St., Honolulu. Brad, (808) 428-3239.
Starts 1/10, 1/15 Strong, Straight and Steady
Two-week HMSA program that addresses factors that increase the risk of falls. Understand balance, assess your balance and posture, and learn exercises to improve stability and mobility to prevent or minimize injury. $35; no cost for HMSA members. (808) 948-6398 to register.
  • Aiea starts 1/10: Saturdays, 9-11:30 a.m., Aiea Intermediate School.
  • Kaimuki starts 1/15: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Kaimuki Plaza, Kaimana Room.
Starts 1/13 Engaging in Aging
As we get older, what changes will occur in our muscles, bones, heart and senses? This two-week program from HMSA looks at physical changes, introduces exercise opportunities for older adults, and emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude and outlook on life. $35; no cost for HMSA members. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Kaimuki Plaza, Kaimana Room. (808) 948-6398 to register.
Starts 1/14, 1/22 Healthy Eating for Families
Two-week HMSA program will cover the basics of shopping for healthy foods, planning quick and easy meals, choosing wholesome snack options, and using healthful recipe substitutions. $35; no cost for HMSA members. (808) 948-6398 to register.
  • Kaimuki starts 1/14: Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., Kaimuki Plaza, Kaimana Room.
  • Kapolei starts 1/22: Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m., Hale O Kapolei.
1/17 HMSA’s Health Expo
Learn about HMSA’s new health care service, Online Care, with information booths, videos, presentations, enrollment opportunities, games, prizes, family entertainment and health screenings. Free. 10 a.m.-Noon. Windward Mall, Kaneohe. Tammy, (808) 952-7500.
Starts 1/20 Body Power
HMSA’s two-week series teaches the basics of fitness, including strength and flexibility exercises, aerobics, exercising safely, and staying on track. $35; no cost for HMSA members. Tuesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., HMSA Center, Honolulu. (808) 948-6398 to register.
Starts 1/21 Body Force
For active people currently following an exercise routine and wanting to try something new, HMSA’s two-week series challenges participants with strength exercises, agility drills, fitness walking, core training and more. Workout clothes encouraged. $35; no cost for HMSA members. Wednesdays, 5:30-8 p.m., HMSA Center, Honolulu. (808) 948-6398 to register.
Starts 1/22 Meditation For Health
In this three-week program from HMSA, you’ll experience a variety of relaxing meditation techniques, try simple yoga poses, and discover the health benefits of meatless meals. $35; no cost for HMSA members. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m., HMSA Center, Honolulu. (808) 948-6398 to register.
Starts 1/24, 2/7 Breathing Tests Clinic
Free breathing tests, counseling and materials by trained healthcare professionals. Priority will be given to smokers, former smokers and adults with breathing problems. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Longs Drugs locations. Hawaii COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Coalition, (808) 699-9839.
  • 1/24, 2/28, 3/21 at Longs Kamehameha Shopping Center, Kalihi.
  • 2/7, 3/28 at Longs Windward City Shopping Center, Kaneohe.
Starts 1/24 Mission: Nutrition
Two-week HMSA program provides an overview of the Food Guide Pyramid and includes strategies on how to make healthy food choices, manage portion sizes, and understand food labels. $35; no cost for HMSA members. Saturdays, 9-11:30 a.m., Aiea Intermediate School. (808) 948-6398 to register.
3/21 Cancer Research Information Day
Local cancer researchers and clinical specialists will speak about cancer and related topics. Free. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Reservations required; call (808) 275-3010. Cancer Research Center of Hawaii, (808) 275-3020.
First & Third Monday Every Month Blood Pressure Screening and Glucose Monitoring
Free. 7:30-9:30 a.m., Pearlridge Center, Uptown, first floor, Aiea. (808) 485-4199. www.kapiolani.org
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays Body Works Hawaii
Low-impact aerobics, kick boxing, Latin aerobics, Pilates, fabulous ’50s workout, and resistance training. $1 per class. 6-6:45 p.m., Kuhio School Cafeteria, Honolulu. Cheryl, (808) 735-5755 or (808) 377-5132.
Mondays & Wednesdays Jazzercise Lite
Warm-up, dance aerobics, strength-training, cool-down. $10 per class or $32 per month, plus $20 joining fee. 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Honolulu. (808) 265-4849 or .
Mondays & Wednesdays Karate
Traditional Okinawan Shorin-ryu karate classes open to adults and youth, age 11 and older. $5 per month, plus $20 annual insurance fee. 6-7:30 p.m., Halawa District Park Gym. Hikari Dojo, (808) 488-5773 or email
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays No Fear of Falling
Free senior exercise and educational classes for those at risk of falling, to improve strength, balance, endurance, flexibility and posture. Kapalama and Kailua. Honolulu Gerontology Program, (808) 543-8430 or 543-8421.
Mondays & Thursdays Karate Exercise
Informal classes for youth and adults. Learn basic karate and stretching exercises while gaining strength and cardio conditioning. $10 fee to join; $20 per month. 6-7:30 p.m., 909 University Ave., Honolulu. (808) 942-8175.
Mondays & Saturdays Kendo – Japanese Swordsmanship Classes
Learn the art of Kendo from chief instructor Henry Smalls. $50 per month. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Honolulu. Reiun-Kenkai Sumomo Dojo, (808) 561-6683.
Tuesdays Tennis on Tuesdays
For wheelchair athletes; rackets and balls provided. Free. 6-8 p.m. Ala Moana Beach Park, Courts 1 and 2, Honolulu. (808) 955-6696, ext. 26.
Tuesdays Sculpt & Tone with the Beginnings of Belly Dance Class
For all ages and dance levels. $15 or four classes for $10. 4-5 p.m., Schofield Health & Fitness Center. (808) 234-1006.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Fit4Fun & KidFit
Children (ages 7-10) can have fun exercising in Fit4Fun. Kids (ages 11-17) can exercise in their own class, KidFit. All children must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian on first visit. Free to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) patients. All others pay $5 per month. 4-5 p.m., WCCHC Fitness Center. (808) 696-1558.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Hoola Cancer Exercise Wellness Program
Free 10-week exercise program for people with cancer and those one to two years in remission to improve and enhance recovery. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., The Honolulu Club. (808) 284-5150 or . Registration required. Information and registration forms available at cancerexercisewellness.org.
Tuesdays & Thursdays Nordic Walking Clinic
Free pole walking clinic. 5:45-6:45 p.m., various locations. Call for information, (808) 535-1550.
First & Third Wednesday Every Month Bereavement Walk in the Mall Program
Free. St. Francis Hospice. Felicia, (808) 547-8145 or fmarquezwong@stfrancishawaii.org.
  • First Wednesday every month, 8-9 a.m., Pearlridge Center, Uptown Center Stage, Aiea.
  • Third Wednesday every month, 8-9 a.m., Kahala Mall, Center Stage, Honolulu.
Wednesdays & Saturdays Karate for Seniors
Safe, low-impact Shotokan karate designed for those 50 to 80 years old. Strengthen your legs, core, breath and focus. $125 for first three months; $50 per month after three months. (808) 456-9407. www.skckarate.com
  • Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m., Pearl City Highlands Elementary cafeteria.
  • Saturdays, 7-8 a.m., Aiea Hongwanji.
Thursdays Square Dancing
Square dancers can dance to A-1 and A-2, and Rounds to Phase IV. Sponsored by Pali Twirlers. $4 donation. 7-9:30 p.m., Pohai Nani Retirement Home, 45-090 Namoku St., Kaneohe. Event and information hotline: (808) 923-0446. For questions, call Barbara (808) 293-9475. squaredancehawaii.org
Thursdays Wheelchair Basketball
5-7 p.m. at Manoa District Park gym. Everyone welcome. Some sport chairs available. (808) 983-5380.
Fridays Kendo (Way of the Sword) – Japanese Martial Arts
Adults and youth age 13 and older can learn kendo while building their character and physical fitness level. There is also a women’s division. $10 per month. 7:15-9:15 p.m., Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu. Kenyukai Kendo Club, (808) 946-4969.
First Saturday Vegetarian Cooking Class
Learn how to make easy and fast vegetarian dishes. Free. 11 a.m., Down to Earth, 2515 S. King St., Honolulu. (808) 947-3249.
Saturdays Square Dancing – Basic & Mainstream
Open to all levels. Sponsored by Paradise Shufflers. $4 donation. 6:30-9 p.m., Manana Community Park’s multipurpose room, 1310 Waimano Home Rd., Pearl City. Event and information hotline: (808) 923-0446. For questions, call (808) 624-9490 or (808) 728-0301. squaredancehawaii.org
Sundays Recreational International Folk Dancing
No partners needed. $4 each class. 7-9 p.m., Moiliili Community Center, Honolulu. International Folk Dancers of Hawaii, (808) 941-6453. burson.htohananet.com/ifdh
Sundays Square Dancing – Mainstream/Plus
Open to all levels. Sponsored by the Hayseeds and Square Wheelers. $4 donation. 7-9:30 p.m., Ala Wai Diamond Head Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 404 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu. Event and information hotline: (808) 923-0446. For questions, call Dan or Willie: (808) 521-1191. squaredancehawaii.org
Ongoing Fitness Classes for Adults
Exercise classes in aerobics, yoga, body toning and kickboxing. Free to Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC) patients. All others pay $1 per class. Various days and times, WCCHC Fitness Center. (808) 696-1558.
Ongoing All About Alzheimer’s Disease
Free seminar provides an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, including its symptoms, interventions and available services. Also available on the Neighbor Islands. Alzheimer’s Association – Aloha Chapter, (808) 591-2771.
Ongoing Exercise, Socializing & Support
Free ongoing program for adults 60 and over with a chronic illness, stroke effects or depression. Classes meet twice a week in Honolulu, Kailua, Kaneohe, Pearl City and Waipahu. Gerontology Group, (808) 543-8421.
Ongoing Positively Pregnant Workshops
HMSA and Kapiolani Medical Center co-sponsor a class for couples planning or expecting a baby. Open to all; no charge. (808) 535-7474 on Oahu or 1 (888) 577-8305 for schedule and registration.

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Family Fun

Date Event
1/13-29 “Reawakening” Photography Exhibit
A photojournalistic narrative with children whose mothers reside at Ka Hale Hoala Hou No Na Wahine and the Women’s Community Correctional Center. Free. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Honolulu Hale courtyard. ProjectFocus Hawaii, (808) 224-5995. projectfocushawaii.com
1/15-2/5 Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery (CLIMB)
Arts and crafts program designed to help children of cancer patients cope with their emotional stress. Dinner is provided. Free. Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Queen’s Medical Center – Conference Center, Honolulu. (808) 545-8778.
1/31 Maizome Japanese Dance
Students of all ages will perform traditional Japanese dance at the maizome, or first dance of the year. Free. 2-4 p.m., Mission Memorial Auditorium (next to Honolulu Hale). Hanayagi Dancing Academy, (808) 381-1859.
3/23-27 “Splendors of Ikebana” Exhibit
Ikebana artists and students will display colorful floral arrangements. Free. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Honolulu Hale courtyard. Ikebana International Honolulu Chapter 56, (808) 768-6622. ikebana-hawaii.org
First Saturday Diamond Head Story Walking Tour
Hike two miles one way from Honolulu Zoo to Diamond Head and hear the Diamond Head story. $10 donation. 1-3:30 p.m. Meet at the Mahatma Gandhi statue near zoo entrance, Waikiki. Clean Air Team, (808) 948-3299. www.honolulufreebies.com
Third Sunday Bank of Hawaii Family Sundays
Featuring family entertainment and activities at the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Free admission. (808) 532-8700. honoluluacademy.org
Weekends Weekend Rides
Join the Hawaii Bicycling League for free rides along different routes for novice to advanced riders. (808) 735-5756. hbl.org
Ongoing Hike Oahu
Novice to advanced hikes for all ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $2 donation for nonmembers. The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, (808) 674-1459, 377-5442 or 596-4864. htmclub.org
Ongoing Honolulu Academy of Arts
(808) 532-8700. honoluluacademy.org
  • First Wednesday of every month: Free admission.
  • First Sunday of every month: Free admission for enlisted military personnel and their families.

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Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group: Various meeting places, days and times. (808) 591-2771. www.alzhi.org

Arthritis Support Group: Honolulu. Arthritis Foundation. (808) 596-2900. www.arthritis.org

Attitudinal Healing Support Group: First three Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Wellness Center, Suite 105, Kailua. (808) 263-5400. www.castlemed.org

Brain Injury Educational Meetings: Third Wednesday, REHAB Hospital of the Pacific, Honolulu. Brain Injury Association of Hawaii, (808) 454-0699. www.rehabhospital.org

Brain Injury Support Group: Second Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. REHAB Hospital of the Pacific, Honolulu. Brain Injury Association of Hawaii, (808) 454-0699. www.rehabhospital.org

Breast Cancer

  • Reach to Recovery One-on-One Support: American Cancer Society, (808) 595-7544. www.cancer.org
  • Kuakini Medical Center: Last Wednesday, 9:30-11 a.m. Hale Pulama Mau, Conference Room #1, Honolulu. (808) 547-9562.
  • The Queen’s Medical Center: Honolulu. (808) 545-8778. www.queens.org

Cancer Support Groups

  • Castle Medical Center: First and third Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. Wellness Center, Suite 105, Kailua. (808) 263-5400. www.castlemed.org
  • Hui Malama Kakoo: For cancer patients, families and caregivers. Every Thursday (except holidays), 5:30-7 p.m. Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi, Physicians Dining Room, Aiea. (808) 485-4548. www.kapiolani.org
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma: For patients and their families. Third Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m. St. Francis Medical Center, Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Pavilion, 5th floor, Honolulu. 1 (800) 215-1098, ext. 230.
  • Straub Hospital: Second Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. Doctors’ Dining Room, Honolulu. Free parking with validation. (808) 522-4575.
  • Us TOO Prostate Cancer: For men and their spouses. (808) 595-7544.
    • Honolulu: Second Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Kuakini Medical Center, PB5 conference room. (808) 261-4345.
    • Aiea: Third Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi, physician dining room next to the cafeteria. (808) 484-1329.

Caregiver Support Group: Last Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Castle Medical Center, Kailua. (808) 247-2828. www.castlemed.org

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Support Group: Second Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. Kaiser Honolulu, second floor meeting room. Hawaii COPD Coalition, (808) 699-9839. www.hawaiicopd.org

Crohn’s Disease & Colitis Support Group: Second Monday, except in December. 7 p.m. Kaiser Permanente Clinic, Conference Room 1A, Honolulu. (808) 623-9303.

Diabetes Support Groups

  • Honolulu: First Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. American Diabetes Association, Suite 111. (808) 947-5979. www.diabetes.org
  • Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali Momi: Last Tuesday except holidays, 5:30-7 p.m. Family members welcome. (808) 485-4199. www.kapiolani.org
  • Keiki Ohana Konnection: For parents of children with diabetes. Honolulu. (808) 947-5979. www.diabetes.org

Endometriosis Support Group: Third Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Kapiolani Women’s Center, Honolulu. Call to enroll. (808) 535-7000. www.kapiolani.org

Epilepsy Support Group: For adults, families and caregivers. First Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. Kilauea District Park, Honolulu. (808) 528-3058.

Grief Support Groups: For adults. Hospice Hawaii, (808) 924-9255. www.hospicehawaii.org

  • Honolulu: First Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hospice Hawaii office, 860 Iwilei Road.
  • Aiea: Second Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kapiolani Medical Center, Pali Momi.
  • Kailua: Third Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Castle Wellness & Lifestyle Center, Suite 105.

Hepatitis B & C Support Group: For patients and their families. Third Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. Meal provided; please call to sign up. The Life Foundation, Gold Bond Building, Suite 229, Honolulu. (808) 221-6204.

Hui Olelo Support Group: One-on-one visitation program for people who have had their larynx removed. Third Saturday, 9-11 a.m. American Cancer Society, (808) 595-7544.

Individuals With Infertility Issues: Fourth Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kapiolani Medical Center, Honolulu. (808) 528-8559. www.resolveofhawaii.org

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Talk Story Group: For patients with leukemia, lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, or myeloma and their families. Third Wednesday, 5-6:30 p.m. St. Francis Medical Center, Weinberg Pavilion, 5th floor, Liliha. 1 (800) 215-1098, ext. 230.

  • Central/Leeward: (808) 486-8420.
  • Honolulu: (808) 595-7544.
  • Windward: (808) 262-5124.

Lupus Support Group: Kaneohe and Mililani. Hawaii Lupus Foundation, (808) 538-1522.

Make Today Count: First and third Saturday, 10 a.m. Support group for people with a life-threatening illness. Open to their families and friends. Nuuanu Congregational Church, Honolulu. American Cancer Society, (808) 455-3467.

Mended Hearts Self-Help Group: For people who have heart problems or have had open-heart surgery. Open to their family and friends, health care professionals, and the public. Honolulu. American Heart Association, (808) 538-7021, ext. 34. www.americanheart.org

Multiple Sclerosis: Self-help groups and peer support services for people with MS and their families. Hawaii Kai, Honolulu and Kailua. (808) 532-0811. www.nationalmssociety.org

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): For people with OCD and their families. Second Saturday, except December, 11 a.m. Please call to sign up. Star of the Sea Church, Honolulu. (808) 261-6987.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Groups

  • Honolulu: First Thursday, 1:30-3 p.m. Central Union Church, Women’s Building. (808) 262-7105 or (808) 235-8838.
  • Windward: Third Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m. Wellness Center at Castle Medical Center, Kailua. (808) 263-5401.

Post-Polio Support Group: Second Saturday of January, April, July, October, 10 a.m.-noon, REHAB Hospital of the Pacific, Honolulu. Theo, (808) 737-9533. www.rehabhospital.org

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group: First Thursday, 2-3 p.m. REHAB Hospital of the Pacific, Honolulu. (808) 531-3511, ext. 3791. www.rehabhospital.org

Stroke Support Groups

  • American Heart Association: Honolulu and Kaneohe. (808) 538-7021, ext. 34.
  • Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific: First Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. Honolulu. (808) 531-3511, ext. 3791. www.rehabhospital.org

Tobacco Cessation Support Services

  • Hawaii Tobacco Quitline: Free telephone counseling service. Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 5 a.m.-6 p.m. 1 (800) QUIT-NOW (784-8669). www.callitquitshawaii.org
  • Ready, Set, Quit!: HMSA program offers telephone counseling, education and case management. Free and open to members of most HMSA plans. (808) 952-4400.
  • Ke Ola Mamo Native Hawaiian Healthcare System: Free tobacco intervention for individuals and training for groups. (808) 848-8000, ext. 223.
  • Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC): Offering individual sessions by appointment. Group counseling every Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. Free for WCCHC patients and HMSA members. Waianae. (808) 696-1528 or (808) 696-1599.

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