About Town 11-22-12

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Cancer support group meets at Teshima’s

Cancer support group meets at Teshima’s

A cancer support group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday7 at Teshima’s Restaurant in Honalo. People newly diagnosed with breast cancer, or any other form of cancer, and breast cancer survivors, caregivers and family members are welcome. The group meets to share cancer-related issues and support one another.

For dinner arrangements, call Alice at 325-7323.

For more about the group, call Shirley at 323-2732.

Soroptimist meeting Tuesday

Soroptimist International of Kona’s monthly meeting begins at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Royal Kona Resort. Guests and prospective members are welcome.Reservations are required for lunch, which costs $24. Call Suzanne at 329-1351 for a reservation.

For information about the club and membership, call Sally at 325-5196.

Tomita to present acid reflux treatment lecture

The public is invited to Kona Hospital Foundation’s free informal lecture with Dr. Nathan Tomita from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Community Meeting Hale, Building G, at the West Hawaii Civic Center.

Tomita, a general surgeon, will speak about gastroesophageal reflux disease. He will introduce a new incisionless surgical treatment option available in West Hawaii for chronic acid reflux sufferers. Informational handouts will be available.

For more information, contact the foundation at 322-4587.

Kupuna singles to dine Nov. 29

Kona Kupuna Singles Club members meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Nov. 29 at Original Thai restaurant. Call 326-1288 for more information and reservations.