By Staff Reports
(Honolulu)- In addition to scheduled events, Kaiser Permanente offers ongoing monthly classes and resources, ranging from fitness courses to support groups. Below is a listing of ongoing classes which will continue to be offered on a repeating basis until further notice.
NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
WHAT: Fresh Days (Location 1)
At Kaiser Permanente, we believe that healthy communities make for healthy people. And nothing says a healthy community like having a fruit and vegetable market right at its heart. That’s the way we’ve created our own fresh markets at various Kaiser Permanente clinic locations. Freshen up your meals with locally grown produce loaded with vitamins and minerals and other healthy products that help your family live well, be well, and thrive. For more information call 432-2260.
WHEN: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Moanalua Medical Center
Main Entrance
3288 Moanalua Road
Honolulu, HI 96819
COST: Free
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WHAT: Fresh Days (Location 2)
WHEN: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–noon
WHERE: Mapunapuna Medical Office
Main Entrance
2828 Paa Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
COST: Free
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WHAT: Fresh Days (Location 3)
WHEN: Thursdays, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Honolulu Medical Office
Main Entrance
1010 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
COST: Free
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WHAT: Love Yourself Thin Effectively (LYTE)
Join us for eight weekly one-hour meetings. Learn to focus on self-care, make positive changes in your attitude, develop new behaviors, and accept changes. Contact David Tasaka at 447-9489 for more information.
WHEN: Mondays, 6–7 p.m. (no class May 26)
WHERE: Honolulu Medical Office
3rd Floor Conference Room
1010 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
COST: $75 (8 meetings)
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WHAT: Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
TOPS promotes successful, affordable weight management with “a hand-on pounds-off approach to weight loss” that combines healthy eating, regular physical activity, wellness information, awards and recognition, and support from others at weekly meetings. Each meeting starts with a weigh in, followed by roll call. Then members share challenges, successes or goals. Contact Pat Kane at 623-8746 for more information.
WHEN: Mondays, 5–6 p.m. (no class May 26)
WHERE: Waipio Medical Office
Conference Room 1B
94-1480 Moaniani Street
Waipahu, HI 96797
COST: $38 annual membership fees for Hawaii, plus a $3 monthly fee which includes 10 issues of the TOPS magazine.
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WHAT: Weight Watchers® Meetings (Location 1)
For complete information about the Weight Watchers program in Hawaii call 1-800-651-6000.
To find a meeting location near you, log onto www.weightwatchers.com and click on “Find a Meeting.”
WHEN: Thursdays, 6–7 p.m.
WHERE: Hawaii Kai Clinic
Conference Room
6700 Kalanianaole Highway, Suite 111
Honolulu, HI 96825
COST: Free
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WHAT: Weight Watchers® Meetings (Location 2)
WHEN: Mondays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. (no class May 26)
WHERE: Honolulu Medical Office
Conference Room 2E
1010 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
COST: Free
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WHAT: I Can Cope Cancer Class
An educational program for adults with cancer and their family members and friends. Get information about cancer diagnosis and treatment and receive practical help in coping with some of the emotional issues resulting from a cancer diagnosis. For more information contact Susan Amina at 432-8538. Pre-registration required, please call 432-2260.
WHEN: First Saturday of every month, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Mapunapuna Medical Office
Maile Room, 2nd Floor
2828 Paa Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
COST: Free
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SUPPORT GROUPS
WHAT: Arthritis Support Group
Get the education and support you need to live with Arthritis. Contact Nancy Conley at 239-9851 or by email at spirlife@lava.net for more information and to attend.
WHEN: Last Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m
WHERE: Holy Nativity Church Chapel
5286 Kalanianaole Highway
Honolulu, HI 96821
COST: Free
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WHAT: Bereavement Support Group
This group meeting is for anyone who has lost a loved one and would like a nurturing environment in which to share thoughts and feelings. It offers comfort, support, and practical activities for dealing with grief. It can also serve as a place for remembering lost loved ones and dealing with the emotional pain caused by their passing. To attend, contact Sandy Phol at 226-4787.
WHEN: 2nd Sunday of every month, 1–3 p.m.
WHERE: Moanalua Medical Center
Room location will be posted in the lobby
3288 Moanalua Road
Honolulu, HI 96819
COST: Free
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WHAT: Hawaii COPD “Breathing Hui” Support Group
This group meeting is open to the public for persons who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema and/or Asthma and their caregivers. Meet with others who are dealing with their lung problems and thriving. Bring your questions, share concerns, exchange successes, and benefit from a variety of guest speakers. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact the Hawaii COPD Coalition at copd.hawaii@yahoo.com or call Valerie Chang, Executive Director at (808)699-9839.
WHEN: 2nd Friday of every month, 10 a.m.–noon
WHERE: Honolulu Medical Office
Conference Room 2E
1010 Pensacola Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
COST: Free
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WHAT: Hawaii Organ and Tissue Donor Family Support Group
This support group for family members of organ and tissue donors offers you the chance to discuss experiences in coping with loss, communication between donors and recipients, ways to keep the memories of loved ones alive, and more. Contact Beth Maurer at 371-8611 to attend.
WHEN: 2nd Sunday of every month, 1–3 p.m.
WHERE: Moanalua Medical Center
Room location will be posted in the lobby
3288 Moanalua Road
Honolulu, HI 96819
COST: Free
