May 14
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Tuesday May 14
CLASSES
AARP Driver Safety Program
Windward Community College Hale Kuhina 115, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free for the course, lab fee for workbook. Designed especially for motorists 50 years and older. The session covers normal changes in vision and more. (aarp.org)
Being Extraordinary
Ward Warehouse third floor conference room, Tuesdays until June 4, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $125/10 sessions. Shed old habits that have kept you from remembering how extraordinary you are, re-discover the gifts of resiliency and genius and more. Register online. (landmarkinhawaii.eventbrite.com)
Chess Lessons
Pearlridge Downtown Center Court, Tuesdays through May 28, 5:30-8 p.m., free. The Hawaii Chess Federation offers free chess lessons. (pearlridgeonline.com, 488-0981)
Hawaii Ballroom Dance Association
Manana Elementary School, classes taught thru May 21, 7-8:30 p.m. contact for cost. Larn to dance the East Coast Swing and Rumba. (224-5927)
How Yoga is Taught in India
Still and Moving Center, 5:30-7 p.m., free. Learn how yoga is taught in India with a lecture by master yoga teacher Neel Kilkarni of Mysore, India. (stillandmovingcenter.com)
West African Dance Workshop
Loading Zone, 7:30-9 p.m., $15-$20. A west African dance workshop with Alhasanne Camara of Guinea, West Africa. All ages and all levels welcome. (232-3384)
Advance Directives
Kaiser Permanente – Waipio Clinic, conference room 1AB, 10-11:30 a.m., free. What are end-of-life decisions? Who can help you complete advance directives? Learn how to understand these forms so that your loved ones know exactly what you want in the even you are unable to care for yourself or express your wishes. Pre-registration is required. (432-2260)
Arthritis: A Natural Approach
Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse, 7-8:30 p.m., free. Reducing inflammation is the key to reducing pain. See how to use spices and herbs to reduce inflammation, and more tips at this presentation by Dr. Steve Blake. (info@vsh.org)
DBEDT For Business Toastmasters Club
State Office Tower room 204, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free. Anyone interested in improving their public speaking skills for a variety of situations is welcome to join. (587-2676)
Free Career Night
Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties, Kahala Mall Roof Top, 6-7:30 p.m., free. Coldweel Banker Pacific Properties’ New Agent Training Office (NATO) holds a free career night open to real estate agents, and individuals interested in a career in real estate. Call to RSVP. (748-3410)
Connect!Kids Tuesday
Pearlridge Uptown Center Court, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and May 21 and 28 from 10:30 a.m.-noon, free. Different activities keep the keiki engaged and enriched. Featuring Glitter Wonderland: Temporary Tattoos on May 7, Candy Art Hawaii on May 14, Chris Da Clown on May 21 and Waikiki Aquarium: Story-telling and Crafts on May 28. (pearlridgeonline.com, 488-0981)
NIGHTLIFE
Mango Season Trio
Tiki’s Bar and Grill, 9-11 p.m., free. Mango Season performs sun-kissed island soul jazz. (mangoseasonmusic.com)
The Windward Choral Society
Kailua United Methodist Church, 7 p.m., free. The Windward Choral Society is joined by Lehigh University Choral Arts of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to present the concert, “In Celebration of Music.” (lcfarewell@msn.com)
Ice Cream For A Home
Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream and Desserts, Koko Marina Shopping Center, 5-9 p.m. The East Oahu Project is working with Happy Cats Non-Profit to find a suitable place to make “a home” for abandoned pets at the Hawaii Kai Park and Ride. (eastoahuproject@gmail.com)
Madonna Lift
1010 S. King St. #503, 5:30-6:30 p.m., free. Dr. Melanie Tantisira, Hawaii’s first physician to perform the Madonna Lift, talks about the non-surgical eyelid lift that addresses crow’s feet, saggy eyelids and fine to medium lines. Space is limited and RSVP is required. (591-9111)
SPECIAL EVENTS
Waikiki Aquarium Volunteer Training
Waikiki Aquarium, Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 25, 6:30-9:30 p.m., contact for cost. Each trainee must attend the eight sessions prior to acceptance to the program. (440-9020, volunteer@waquarium.org)