TODAY, Feb. 9
FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS IN HILO
Where: Mina Pharmacy, Hilo
When: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Screenings, consultations with UH-Hilo pharmacy/ nursing students: blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, medication education; healthy-living giveaways.
Contact: 808-256-6104, thealohaprojecthawaii@gmail.com
LEGAL AFFAIRS
IN DEMENTIA
Where: Aging/Disability RC
When: 9 a.m. Feb. 9
Details: Alzheimer’s Association will discuss dementia and potential legal needs, legal capacity, advance health care directives, financial planning and organizing legal financial affairs. Call to reserve seat.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
‘COMPLAINTS OF A
WDUTIFUL DAUGHTER’
Where: Aging/Disability RC
When: 11 a.m. Feb. 9
Details: Alzheimer’s Association presents video focusing on a daughter’s perspective of her mother’s dementia. Limited seating. Call to reserve.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
LIVING WITH
FORGETFULNESS PART 2
Where: Aging/Disability RC
When: 1 p.m. Feb. 9
Details: Alzheimer’s Association presentation for anyone who is forgetful and their family. Attendees do not need to have a medical diagnosis; second in three-part series. Limited seating. Call to reserve.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
TUESDAY, Feb. 12
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Where: Holy Cross Church
When: 10 a.m. Feb. 12
Details: For caregivers who provide assistance to anyone. Support from knowledgeable community members as well as Alzheimer’s Association. Helpful tips and opportunity to network.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 13
COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Where: Hawaii County Building-Mayor’s Lanai, 25 Aupuni St.
When: 10 a.m. Feb. 13 Details: The Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities meeting is open to the public.
Contact: Sandy Arriola, 961- 8005,
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: Aging/Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. Feb. 13
Details: Support group for caregivers who provide assistance to someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Association information, support.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
FORGETFUL?
GET SUPPORT
Where: Aging/Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. Feb. 13
Details: Support group for forgetful people and their family members. If you are forgetful please come and bring your family or friend. Alzheimer’s Association will provide information and support.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
ONGOING
FALL PREVENTION
PROGRAM
Where: Life Care Center of HIlo, 944 West Kawailani St.
When: through Feb. 28
Details: Six-week program to postpone falls including daily exercise homework. Must register in advance. Physician must give permission for participation. Call Life Care Center of Hilo Social Services to register for waiting list for next session.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 959- 9151, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
MALL WALKERS PROGRAM
Where: Prince Kuhio Plaza
When: 9:30 a.m.
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
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Where: 69-A Railroad Ave., Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday
Details: Malama Ka Pili Pa‘a Cancer Support Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Hui Malama Ola Na ‘Oiwi Hilo office. Enjoy the fellowship.
Contact: Leimomi Shearer, 969-9220, leimomi@huimalamahawaii.com
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Hawaii Pacific Oncology Center, 1285 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday
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
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: HI Adult Care, Hilo
When: 9 a.m. Thursday
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
MALAMA PERINATAL WALKING GROUP
Where: Liliuokalani Park or Prince Kuhio Plaza Food Court
When: 9:30 a.m. monthly
Details: Walking group for expectant mothers, support members to encourage physical activity while pregnant. Monthly on the first Tuesday. Meets at PKP only if raining.
Contact: Angelina, 934-9823, malama@fsswh.org
FENCING FITNESS
Where: Mountain View Gym and Mauna Loa School, 172 Kapiolani St., Hilo
When: 5:30 p.m.
Details: Enjoy the physical and mental aspects of this exciting sport and give your body and brain a real workout. No experience necessary. Tuesdays in Hilo; Thursdays in Mountain View.
Contact: Gayle Chavez, 985- 8702, hawaiifencing@gmail. com
HAWAIIAN ACRES
AL-ANON
Where: Hawaiian Acres Comm. Center, 8th/C Road, Kurtistown
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sundays
Details: Free support for anyone impacted by another’s drinking.
Contact: Hotline: 935-0971; Alanon96760@outlook.com
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETS AROUND ISLE
Where: Varies
When: Regularly scheduled
Details: Want to stop drinking? Call for support, meeting info. Visit www.hawaiiaa. org.
Contact: AA, 961-6133
AL-ANON IN EAST HAWAII HELPS THE FAMILIES
Where: Varies
When: Regularly scheduled
Details: Family groups help all troubled by another’s drinking. Visit www.afghawaii. org.
Contact: 24-hour line, 935- 0971; info@afghawaii.org
HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT DROP-IN GROUP
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 10 a.m. Tuesdays
Details: Get help in coping with loss of loved one. Private counseling also available. Free.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo. org
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE HELPS FRIENDS, FAMILY
Where: Hospice of Hilo
When: 5:30 p.m.
Details: Free bereavement counseling for all who have lost a loved one to suicide; second Tuesday of month.
Contact: Cathy, 969-1733, cathyhough@hospiceofhilo. org
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: 10 a.m. second Tuesday
Details: Assistance from knowledgeable community members, Alzheimer’s Association. Helpful tips and opportunity to network. If you help someone, then come and be helped.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
FORGETFUL? SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOU
Where: Aging/Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. second Wednesday
Details: Support for forgetful people and their family. Alzheimer’s Association information and support.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
SAMADHI FITNESS
Where: Kalani Oceanside Retreat
When: 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Friday
Details: Ongoing 75-minute intense dance asana combining yoga, swing, hip hop, Irish step, Latin and tribal trance dance; for all ages, levels.
Contact: Daina Fawn, 1-804- 366-0503, Charismadances@ gmail.com
CODEPENDENTS ANON
Where: Central Christian Church
When: 1 p.m. Feb. 7
Details: Meets one hour weekly. Fellowship of men and women to develop healthy, loving relationships via 12-step programs.
Contact: Cheryl or Charles, 333-1467 or 937-2683, mackenzie@hawaiiantel.net
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT MEETS MONTHLY
Where: HI Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. third Thursday
Details: For all who help someone who is forgetful. Free respite service available.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
ALTERNATIVE NATURAL MEDICINE
Where: Hilo Church of God
When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays
Details: Meets weekly.
Contact: Michele, 640-2407; Michele_Robles@yahoo.com
CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS, HILO
Where: Central Christian Church
When: 1-2 p.m. Thursdays
Details: This is a friendly fellowship of men and women working to develop healthy relationships.
Contact: Cheryl, 333-1467, mackenzie@hawaiiantel.net
