TODAY, Jan. 12
TOOLS FOR WELLNESS
Where: Whole Person Healing Collective, 110 Haili St., Hilo
When: 2 p.m. Jan. 12
Details: Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction workshop offers practice using yoga and meditation to enhance your life. By donation. Pre-registration required. Visit www. positively-living.com.
Contact: Bernie Schreck, 937- 9736, bernieschreck@gmail.com
SUNDAY, Jan. 13
TOOLS FOR WELLNESS
Where: Kupukupu Center, 15-2958 Pahoa Village Road
When: 2 a.m. Jan. 13
Details: See previous listing.
TUESDAY, Jan. 15
MALL WALKERS PROGRAM
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 15
Details: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 15 through March 21, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.
Contact: 959-3555, beverly. crudele@ggp.com
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16
DIABETES WORKSHOP
Where: Aging and Disability Resource Center, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Jan. 16
Details: Manage diabetes via action planning, problem solving, medication and stress management, healthful eating, skin and foot care. Six weeks. Call to reserve spot.
Contact: Pauline Fukunaga, 808-961-8600, pauline.hcoa@ hawaiiantel.net
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Hawaii Pacific Oncology Center, 1285 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Jan. 16
Details: Group meets third Wednesday of month. Note new meeting place — the Hawaii Pacific Oncology Center, across the street from Hilo Medical Center. Guest speaker Dr. Steve Herman will focus on psychosocial interventions of cancer. All cancer patients and caregivers invited.
Contact: Donna Faria, 968- 7050, donna.faria3@gmail.com
BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH — KE OLA PONO
Where: UUs of Puna, Hawaiian Paradise Park , 14th and Paradise streets, Keaau
When: 12:30 p.m. Jan. 16
Details: Six-week self-management workshop for people with any ongoing health problem. Introduces topics and tools to assist in managing health, staying active and enjoying life. Fun and interactive. No fee. Preference to age 60+ years. Pre-registration required. Will meet on Wednesdays, Jan. 16-Feb. 20, 1-3:30 p.m.
Contact: Emily Low, 315- 8960, elow@hawaii.edu
FREE THREE-PART GRIEF EDUCATION SERIES
Where: Hospice of Hilo, 1011 Waianuenue Ave.
When: 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16
Details: Three Wednesdays: Jan. 16, 23, 30. Hospice sponsors “The Journey of Grief: Living with Loss.” Free program helpful to those grieving loss of a loved one and professionals who support individuals dealing with grief.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo.org
THURSDAY, Jan. 17
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: HI Adult Care, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Jan. 17
Details: Support for caregivers of someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Association support. Free respite service. Meets third Thursday of month.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
FRIDAY, Jan. 18
CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Where: Aging and Disability Resource Center, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Jan. 18
Details: Manage a chronic condition via action planning, problem solving, muscle relaxation, medication management, dealing with difficult emotions, healthful eating. Free. Six weeks. Call by Jan. 14 to reserve space.
Contact: Pauline Fukunaga, 961-8600, pauline.hcoa@ hawaiiantel.net
COMING
CAREGIVER RESPITE DAY
Where: HI Adult Care, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Jan. 19
Details: Network, learn about community services that help with stressful caregiving. Relax, get pampered, have fun, enjoy some laughs. Respite care is provided. Call for info.
Contact: Maile Young, 961- 3747, myoung2@hawaiiislandadultcare.org
