The American Cancer Society and Kaiser Permanente’s Kona Clinic will host an I Can Cope class for people facing cancer and their caregivers from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the clinic’s ground floor conference room. The group will discuss “Keeping Well in Mind and Body.” This class introduces the wellness profile; participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice simple exercise and stress-reduction techniques.
I Can Cope class
meets Saturday
The American Cancer Society and Kaiser Permanente’s Kona Clinic will host an I Can Cope class for people facing cancer and their caregivers from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the clinic’s ground floor conference room. The group will discuss “Keeping Well in Mind and Body.” This class introduces the wellness profile; participants are given the opportunity to learn and practice simple exercise and stress-reduction techniques.
Registration is required by calling the ACS Hawaii Island field office at 935-0025.
Fishing photo contest runs through Labor Day
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and Conservation International’s Hawaii Fish Trust, in partnership with the Sportfishing Conservancy, will host the 2013 Sanctuary Classic — a free fishing photo contest designed to promote recreational opportunities and reward sustainable fishing in America’s national marine sanctuaries. The nationwide contest runs through Labor Day, Sept. 2.
The Sportfishing Conservancy will award, based on online voting, 10 weekly prizes of $100 each for the best photos that show fishing in a national marine sanctuary or adjacent waters. At the end of the summer, additional $1,000 prize scholarships will be awarded for the four pictures that best exemplify youth fishing, family fishing or conservation in a sanctuary. All participants are required to follow best practices guidelines and federal, state and local regulations.
For more information, including entry instructions, visit sanctuaryclassic.org.
Alzheimer’s Association plans lectures, movie
The Alzheimer’s Association will present two lectures and screen a movie June 22 at Tutu’s House in Waimea.
“What Is Dementia?” is a workshop that teaches the symptoms, warning signs, misconceptions and potential treatments of dementia that begins at 9 a.m. The presentation features short videos of people with the disease, their family members and professionals.
“Memories of Tomorrow,” slated for 11 a.m., tells the story of a person dealing with the early onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
“Challenging Behaviors in Dementia” begins at 1 p.m. The workshop covers information on possible causes and types of behaviors that may arise during the course of dementia, as well as potential interventions.
Hilo program coordinator Chris Ridley will host the event. Limited seating is available; call Ridley for reservations at 443-7360.
Donations for troops taken through July 31
Supplies are being gathered to help troops deal with the conditions they may be experiencing overseas.
Recommended items include lip balm, chewing gum, hard candy, mints, body lotion, shampoo, eye drops, sunblock, multivitamins, instant drink mixes, underwear, boot socks and shoelaces, small disinfectant wipes, snack mix — no chocolate, deodorant, body and foot powders, baby wipes, reclosable plastic bags, AA and AAA batteries, playing cards, puzzles, books, games, CDs, DVDs and paperback books.
Items can be dropped off by July 31 at A Hui Hou Crematory & Funeral Home (A Hui Hou Ministries), 74-5615 Luhia St., Kailua-Kona. For more information, call 329-5137.