Caregiving Conversations will meet from 11 a.m.—noon this Wednesday with professional caregiver Karyn Clay. Whether you are a caregiver by heart, hire or relationship, join fellow caregivers in sharing stories, support and inspiration.
Will Vs. Trust is scheduled from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday with estate planning attorney John G. Roth. It’s possible to use a will or a trust to say who will receive your property after your life, but each accomplishes different goals. Learn how trusts can sometimes be used to accomplish additional goals, such as avoiding the probate process, protecting property in the event of a lawsuit or divorce, minimizing taxes and reducing the chances of disputes following a person’s death. Learn how a will works, a trust works and the benefits of each. There will be time allowed for questions.
Breast Feeding Support Group will gather from 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, facilitated by Aimée Watkins. Breastfeeding and expectant mothers are encouraged to attend this monthly meet-up for mother-to-mother support. Meetings are topical discussion format and keiki-friendly. The group intention is to support education and experience to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of babies, moms and families.
Chocolate is a Health Food will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Attend this educational/demo program hosted by Jeannie Teleia to learn about benefits of healthy chocolate and how to make it at home. The group will also discuss the impact of sugar on health and healthy alternatives, as well as taste various alternatives including Hawaiian cacao and cacao from other places. Call 885-6777 to register so there will be enough tasty tasty prepared.
Chair Tai Chi–Chi Kung will be offered from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 12 with Madeline Sofranac, DPT. Enjoy simple, effective hand and leg movements, postures, gentle deep breathing and pressure point techniques while remaining seated in a chair. Tai Chi–Chi Kung movements emphasize the flow of internal energy to improve organ function, range of motion, blood pressure balance and overall physical and mental well-being. This class works well for seniors, physically challenged persons and folks recovering from surgeries or living with injuries.
Stress Less Now is scheduled from 1-2 p.m. Feb. 15 with Jonmarie Kaulele, a certified medical support clinical hypnotherapist. People can hack into their brains and rewire them to pick a better thought, thanks to a phenomenon called experience-dependent neuroplasticity. To grow more of “the good stuff” inside, it is necessary to seek it out, plant it, nurture it and let it flourish and linger within. Picking a better thought and choosing happiness is something that can be taught to the brain to experience more fully. Negative effects that stress can have on health and quality of life are widely known. Learn how to exercise relaxation responses and create more balance, vitality and happiness in the day. Experience self-hypnosis techniques during this program, and take the benefits of proactive focus, positivity and mindfulness home. Create peaceful confidence to support healthy lifestyle changes through a simple practice. Consider bringing drinking water, pillows, socks and a cozy throw blanket.