Tutu’s House to host health programs
Tutu’s House in Waimea has announced some of its progams planned for July.
Independent Living and Disability Services information will be given from 3 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday during the Big Island ALS Support Group meeting. Speakers from Hawaii’s Aging and Disabilith Resource Center and Aloha Independent Living will share information about services provided by their agencies. Because this information is important to the community at large, the ALS Support Group extends an invitation to anyone who would like to learn about the services these agencies offer.
How to Live Cancer Free will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 14 with Martin Kelemen, MD, PhD, retired, who will give diet and lifestyle recommendations to improve health.
Basic Medicare Facts will be presented from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 16 with AARP volunteer Ed Hickey. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of how the Medicare program works. For those used to employer-based health care coverage, the prospect of shifting to Medicare for health care coverage can be daunting. In Hawaii, where employee contributions have been capped at 1.5 percent of salary, the extra costs may also take people by surprise.
Boundaries and Your Health will be held from 10 a.m. to noon July 18 with Martha White. She will discuss protection and containment, the two parts of a healthy boundary system. Attendees will learn how to share feelings without losing power, how to listen without feeling blamed, and how to feel safe when interacting with others.
Health Benefits of Foot Reflexology is planned from 2 to 3:30 p.m. July 18 with Chikako Hoshino-Powers. Foot reflexology is based on the premise that proper stimulation of reflex points in the feet corresponding to all parts of the body can activate positive physiological changes, including pain and stress reduction and improved blood circulation. Attendees should be prepared to go barefoot, come with clean feet and a pair of socks and bring one large and two hand towels.
Tutu’s House welcomes all and shares a variety of educational resources in a safe place to explore health and wellness. There are no fees for Tutu’s House programs, but tax-deductible donations are welcome.
To register, call Tutu’s House at 885-6777. Visit the Newsletter tab at tutushouse.org for a full list of monthly programs.
Class covers how to write a business plan
Nancy Ginter-Miller will provide step-by-step instructions on how to develop a business plan or revise an existing one from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Kuakini Tower, Suite 216, 75-5722 Kuakini Highway in Kailua-Kona.
The session will include business plan financials. Cost is $20.
To register, visit hisbdc.org. For more information, call 327-3680.
Kona Hongwanji Judo Club holds fundraiser
The Kona Hongwanji Judo Club will hold its annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and market day fundraiser Saturday on the grounds of the Kona Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in Kealakekua.
Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. and includes pancakes, lit’l smokies, eggs, fruit, coffee and juice. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for kids and seniors. Those age 4 and younger eat free. T
The market day doors open at 8 a.m. and will include baked goods, Spam musubi, plants, produce, cinder, a rummage sale and a silent auction. Cash and checks are accepted. Donations for the rummage sale can be dropped off at the Hongwanji social hall after 1 p.m.Friday, July 12.
Attendees are asked to bring their own shopping bags. Email konahongwanjijudoclub@yahoo.com for more information.
VASH seeks volunteers to help visitors facing adversity
Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii Island is in need of volunteers in Kona and North Hawaii to help provide supportive services for visitors affected by crime, medical emergencies, experience the death of a loved one, or suffer other adversities during their stay on Hawaii Island. Volunteers assist by providing information, emergency transportation, and acting as a liaison with other agencies on behalf of the victim. Volunteers from North Kohala to South Point can help people victimized by crime in their areas. Bilingual volunteers are also needed to assist in translation for foreign visitors.
New volunteers will attend an upcoming volunteer orientation training and luncheon.
The vision of VASH is that every visitor touched by adversity will also be touched by the aloha spirit. For more information or to register for the training, contact Kiki at 756-0785 or by email at vashwh@yahoo.com.