TODAY, Oct. 27
BEREAVEMENT CAMP
Where: Pahala Plantation Cottages
When: 8 a.m. Oct. 27
Details: Hospice of Hilo two-day family event. Campers of all ages learn positive ways to share feelings, new ways to cope. Call to register. Free.
Contact: Fujio Sato, 969- 1733, fujio@hospiceofhilo.org
CAREGIVERS RESPITE
Where: Hawaii Island Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. Oct. 27
Details: Meet other caregivers; relax, have fun; learn about community services available to help balance your stressful schedule. Guest speaker Frances Kagugawa. Enjoy foot/back massage, taichi, games, laughter. Adult care provided. $10 fee, but scholarships available.
Contact: Maile Young, 961- 3747 ext. 111, myoung2@ hawaiiislandadultcare.org
TUESDAY, Oct. 30
HEALTH CARE DISCUSSION
Where: College of Pharmacy
When: 5 p.m. Oct. 30
Details: Hawaii Island Beacon Community hosts free discussion. Doug Krug will share insights from successfully implementing health care initiatives for federal government, with focus on today’s health care leadership challenges.
Contact: Susan Hunt, 933-8559
COMING
FIRST AID, CPR/AED
Where: Hilo Red Cross
When: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 3
Details: Adult & Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED; also Dec. 15. $110; register at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Contact: Maury Agcaoili, (808) 739-8121, maury.agcaoili@redcross.org
WHAT IS DEMENTIA?
Where: Aging & Disability RC
When: 1 p.m. Nov. 3
Details: Alzheimer’s Association provides information; 3 p.m. movie, “A Song for Martin”; 5 p.m. “Living with Forgetfulness I.” Reservations.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
SPIRITED SURVIVORS
Where: ‘Imiloa Sky Garden
When: 11 a.m. Nov. 3
Details: Welcoming group offers social support for survivors and those newly diagnosed with breast cancer. No-host lunch. No registration fees. Meets first Saturday of each month.
Contact: Cecily Nago, 935- 0025, cecily.nago@cancer.org
ACS LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER
Where: ACS, 120 Pauahi St.
When: 1 p.m. Nov. 5
Details: Register now for Look Good, Feel Better, a free program designed to help women overcome appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Contact: Cecily Nago, 935- 0025, cecily.nago@cancer.org
ACS LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER
Where: Tutu’s House, Waimea
When: 10 a.m. Nov. 8
Details: See previous listing.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: noon Nov. 8
Details: Prostate cancer survivors assist others in understanding terminology and procedures. Share experiences, concerns in supportive environment. Caregivers welcome. Free; meets second Thursday of month.
Contact: Al Manliguis, 935- 2723, cecily.nago@cancer.org
DEMENTIA LEGAL AFFAIRS
Where: Aging & Disability RC
When: 1 p.m. Nov. 10
Details: Alzheimer’s Association info; 3 p.m. movie, “Away From Her”; 5 p.m., “Living with Forgetfulness II.” Reserve.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: 10 a.m. Nov. 13
Details: For all caregivers.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
MEMORY CHECK
Where: Life Care Center
When: 3 p.m. Nov. 13
Details: Free memory checks. Call for appointment.
Contact: Lee Guillermo, 959- 9151, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
DEMENTIA SUPPORT
Where: Aging & Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. Nov. 14
Details: For caregivers, forgetful people, family members. Free respite service.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
GEO ENGINEERING FILM
Where: UH-Hilo UCB-100
When: 7 p.m. Nov. 15
Details: Meet filmmaker Michael J. Murphy; free screening of his “Why in the world are they spraying?” followed by Q&A.
Contact: Mike, 712-338-8300, tolovetheaina@yahoo.com
