UPCOMING EVENTS

BREAST-FEEDING CLASS; 6-8:30 p.m. May 8; Castle Medical Center; $25 for two people, free with any Castle childbirth class; registration: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

ADULT CPR AND FIRST-AID COURSE, with American Red Cross certificate upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 9 and 11; American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; $65; registration: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

POSTURE AND TAI CHI, experience the Todd Method of Alignment to enhance your tai chi style and ease movement in daily activities; 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 9; Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 115; $9/class, $30/series; registration: 235-7433.

CPR/AED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL RESCUER (those with a duty to respond), with American Red Cross certificate upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 10; American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; $68; registration: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

AROMA THERAPY, learn how to purchase and use oils safety; 10-11:30 a.m. May 10; Foster Botanical Garden; $5; 522-7064.

ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR WITH FIRST-AID, with American Red Cross certificate upon completion; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11; American Red Cross, 4155 Diamond Head Road; $45; registration: 739-8123, 739-8132, www.hawaiiredcross.org.

CROHN'S DISEASE and colitis group meeting; 7 p.m. May 12; Kaiser Honolulu Clinic, Conference Room 2E; free; 623-9303.

LAMAZE PREPARED CHILDBIRTH, six-week course on body conditioning, breathing and relaxation techniques, plus other topics; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, through May 12; Castle Medical Center; $75 ($65 if delivering at Castle); registration: 263-5400, www.castlemed.org.

MEDITATION FOR MINDFULNESS, bring a thick towel or cushion; 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays May 13-June 17; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Physical Education Complex 245, Studio 3; $45; registrations: 956-8400, www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/noncredit.

FREEDOM FROM SMOKING, program helps smokers quit and enjoy a healthier life; 5 p.m. May 14; American Lung Association, Hilo office; $100; 808-935-1206.

SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, advocacy and resources for people with brain injuries, their families and friends; 7-9 p.m. May 14; Rehab Hospital of the Pacific, Wo Conference Room No. 4; free; 956-0867.

"ONCOLOGY ON CANVAS," an exhibit of works that reflect the cancer experience of participants, presented by The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS); 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, through May 29; Kapolei Hale Courtyard, also at Honolulu Hale, third floor, June 24-26; free; 523-4674.

"PRACTICING PEACE IN TIMES OF WAR," DVD series with discussion to follow; 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, through May 29; Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center; free; 342-6298, www.kailua.shambhala.org.

ONGOING

AEROBICS/PILATES

Ecstatic Dance Jam, experience the bliss of letting go through dance; 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Sundays, Kailua Movement Studio; 7-8:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Andrew's Priory; $10; 208-720-8672, ecstaticdancehawaii@yahoo.com, www.ecstaticdancehawaii.com.

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.

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, Hawaii 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.

Jazzercise classes, 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; registration: 284-3540.

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.

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.

Brazilian dance class, various styles of Brazilian dance, with focus on choreographed dances; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Movement Studio; $125 for 10-class card, $15 per class; 259-6326.

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, www.jjs-swim.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; registration and schedule: 261-9519, www.pilatestrainingcenterhawaii.com.

Castle Medical Center's Wellness Center offers a variety of fitness classes for $40 per month or $100 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.

NA MIKIMIKI PROJECT, encouraging new moms to become more physically active over 18 months; free; schedule and locations: 441-8199, namikimiki@crch.hawaii.edu.

YOGA

YOGA, for flexibility, strength, balance and calm, 45 minutes; 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; Fort DeRussy Chapel, makai side; free; 351-9666.

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.

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.

TAI CHI/QIGONG/EASTERN MARTIAL ARTS

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.

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.

Traditional kung fu and tai chi, instruction in Chinese health practices; 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

"Who Am I?" guidance in mindfulness meditation in three-hour sessions with access to the center throughout the month; available 10 a.m.-12 a.m. daily; Hawaii Maum Meditation Center, 1542-C Ke'eaumoku St.; $150 per month; reservation for initial visit: 533-2875, 255-6036, www.maum.org/eng.

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; 342-6298, www.ksbcenter.org.

Introduction to transcendental meditation, learn how to reduce blood pressure and live with less stress; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; registration and location: 947-2266, www.tm.org.

Meditation and yoga, classes for stress reduction and life enhancement; 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Manoa; free; registration and location: 393-6342.

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.

SERVICES

NICOTINE ANONYMOUS, 12-step meeting to help stop and stay off of nicotine; 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Kawaiaha'o Church, 10-1 a.m. Kapi'olani Park (picnic table, tennis court side of Aquarium); free; 457-0213, 783-4766.

"Smiles for Life," dentist Wilfred Miyasaki offers teeth whitening services at a reduced price with 100 percent of the proceeds donated to Parents and Children Together; 533-0000.

Wheelchairs for seniors and disabled, Senior Wheels USA makes power wheelchairs available to seniors and the permanently disabled at no cost if they qualify; guidelines and information: 800-246-6010.

Mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women, qualified women, ages 40-49, are invited call for free breast cancer screening and health education; during office hours, Mondays-Fridays, Hawaii Medical Center East in Liliha and Hawaii Medical Center West, 'Ewa Beach; free; call to schedule an appointment: 547-6798, 547-6889.

EyeCare America Seniors Eye Care Program, the Hawai'i Ophthalmological Society encourages those 65 and older to check their eligibility for free eye exams from volunteer doctors; call for eligibility: 800-222-3937.

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.