Preserving Hawaiian Culture Through Macrobiotics, lectures, cooking classes, consultation sessions and gourmet dinner presented by Hiroyuki and Mie Naka from Osaka, Japan, on ways of following a macrobiotic diet in the Islands, today through Saturday, Church of the Crossroads; free lectures, 7-9 p.m. today and 1-3 p.m. Saturday; cooking classes 6-9 p.m. tomorrow and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; gourmet dinner, 6:30 p.m. Saturday adults $35, students $25; private consultations $200 per hour by appointment. 398-2695, www.macrobiotichawaii.bravehost.com.

Swim Classes, new series of one-hour classes for beginning adult and intermediate adult swimmers, as well as those who are water-challenged, led by J.J. Kobelansky, beginners 9 a.m. Saturdays, intermediate10:15 a.m, this Saturday at Kaimana (San Souci) Beach, near the Natatorium; $10 per class, bring towel or beach mat and goggles. Call each week as locations may change: 373-3839.

Introduction to Massage Therapy, open house and tour of the school for those considering a career as a massage therapist, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Hawaii Healing Arts College; free. Reservations required: 266-2462.

"The Raw Facts," lecture by David Wolfe on how a raw foods diet can improve health and longevity, 7 p.m. Saturday, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park. Also, "Health Benefits of Chocolate and Goji Berries," Wolfe speaks on the phytochemicals and nutrients found in cocoas and goji berries, 7 p .m. Sunday, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; both events are free, registration required for the Sunday lecture: 263-5400. Events sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii, Down to Earth Natural Foods and Castle Medical Center. www.vsh.org, www.castlemed.com.

Community Blood Drive, donate blood at the Bloodmobile, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Kai Towne Center parking lot; donors should eat a good breakfast, be healthy and rested, have a list of foreign countries visited and bring a picture ID. 845-9966.

Ho'ola Cancer Exercise Wellness Program, 10-week class for cancer patients and survivors to aid recovery following treatments, led by Karen Merrill, one-hour classes twice weekly beginning Jan. 10, Honolulu Club; free. 284-5150.

Breathe Free Plan to Stop Smoking, nine-sessionclass begins 7 p.m. Tuesday, three locations: Castle Medical Center, Kailua; Diamond Head Seventh-day Adventist Church and Wahiawa Seventh-day Adventist Church; $100 includes materials and support (covered under most HMSA plans). Registration required: 263-5400.

Infant CPR and Safety, the basics of life support techniques for infants and how to make your home safe, for parents and other care-givers, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; $25 for two people. Registration: 263-5400.

The Okinawa Diet Plan, Dr. Bradley J. Willcox talks on how the world's long-living and healthiest people keep slim, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Weinberg Medical Plaza, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; $5 includes food samples. Registration required: 263-5400.

Mindful Eating Series, support health and nourish spirituality through eating with a right attitude, class led by Patti Callahan, RN and sponsored by the Spiritual Life Center, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 18, Feb. 1 and 15, First United Methodist Church's Maile room; $15. 523-1170.

ONGOING

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.

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.

Open Meditation, learn how meditation can support well-being in mind, body and spirit, 9-11 a.m. Sundays, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center; free. 262-8352, www.ksbcenter.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 .m. Mondays, between the Waikiki Aquarium and the Nataroium; bring a mat or towel; free, donations accepted. 373-8833.

Balance and Fall Awareness, balance testing and fall risk screening, Mondays-Fridays, The Balance Center of the Pacific, 600 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 404; free. Call for appointment: 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. 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. Location and registration: 396-6715.

Aikido classes, with The Aikido Ohana and instructor Alan Nagahisa, 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.

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 health naturally, presented by Mark Hoffman, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Island Family Chiropractic; free. 596-0599.

Luk Tung Kuen, participate in calisthenics with members of the Hawai'i branch of Luk Tung Kuen Worldwide Association, 8-9 a.m. Wednesdays, Hawai'i Kai Towne Center stage; free. 941-0440.

Tai Chi For Arthritis, 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.

Introduction to Transcendental Meditation, how to reduce blood pressure and live with less stress, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 947-2266, www.tm.org.

Healing Touch, ongoing meeting for those who want to learn or can benefit from treatments and prayers, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Spiritual Life Center, Maile Room, 1020 S. Beretania St.; donations accepted. 523-1170.

Baby Boot Camp, strength training for moms with stroller-age babies, classes held at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Kahala Mall, Central O'ahu Regional Park, Mililani and Kapolei; first class is free, subsequent classes $12 each, discounts available for longer commitments. Schedule and locations: 754-6169, www.babybootcamp.com.

EyeCare America Seniors Eye Care Program, the Hawai'i Ophthalmological Society encourages seniors 65 and over to check their eligibility for free eye exams from volunteer doctors. (800) 222-3937 for eligibility requirements.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes on an ongoing basis 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.

Stott Pilates and Yoga classes, mat and equipment training for all levels offered daily, Pilates Training Center of Hawaii, Kailua; $15 to $23 per class with package discounts available. Schedule: 261-9519.

Chi-lei qigong, with Ginny Walden of Blue Sky Healing Arts, 8-9 a.m. Thursdays, Kapahulu Center; $5. 259-8453.

Rejuvenate!, adaptive yoga for seniors, with standing, seated and optional floor exercises, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Pohai Nani, Kane'ohe; $3 per class. 247-6211.

Goddess Dance Workout, combination of belly dance, salsa and yoga with a Pilates cool-down, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursdays, Mo'ili'ili Community Center; $11 per class. 255-9839.

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.

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.