Social and Family

FAMILY CHILD CARE BASICS SERIES with Keomailani Case, early childhood educator and PATCH trainer; this 10-class basic series is an overview of basic skills to become a successful family childcare provider. Participants are asked to sign up for PATCH classes by calling 325-3864. Tue.  Jul. 1, 8, 22, 29  6~9 pm

TUMBLE FUN with Laura Dierenfield; for keiki age 3-5 years and their parents/grandparents; Enjoy a morning of playing, running, jumping, balance, movement training; songs and rhythm where child and adult interact. Have fun together. Wear comfortable clothes. Wed. Jul. 2, 16, 30  11~11:45 am

KEIKI BIKE RODEO with Laura Dierenfield; get the family out for a morning of bike riding starting at the Waimea Community Center! After the Community Bike Ride, keiki of any age can learn important bike riding skills at the Keiki Bike Rodeo in the Community Center Parking lot.  The Bike Rodeo will feature a “Helmet Check”, “ABC-Bike Safety Check”, “Figure Eight”, “Stop on a Dime”, “Newspaper Route”, and “Look Back” stations. A helmet is required to participate. Sat. Jul. 5  9:30~10:30 am

SATURDAY COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE with Laura Dierenfield; do you have a bike but never get a chance to ride? Join us for an enjoyable bike ride on Saturday morning! We’ll meet at the Waimea Community Center at 7:45am for a safety briefing, then depart at 8am an hour long community bike ride for all ages and abilities, returning at about 9 am.  Helmets are required to participate. Families are invited to stick around for the Bike Rodeo following the ride. Sat.  Jul. 5  7:45~9 am

NEW AND EXPECTING MOM'S GROUP with mom Claire Seastone; come and share you experience of this great life transition with other new moms and moms-to-be. Bring your questions and knowledge to this supportive environment and we'll explore together the miraculous journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood. We will cover such topics such as breastfeeding, nutrition and the medical decisions we make for our babies. Fri.  Jul. 18  10~11 am

Physical Fitness

FIGURING IT OUT: FINDING TIME FOR EXERCISE IN YOUR DAY with Laura Dierenfield; if it were a drug, it'd be the most prescribed medication on earth. Exercise. It's what we all need and it’s so darned hard to figure out just where to find the time to fit it in.  Tutu's House can help.  Make an appointment with us to talk about your challenges. We'll work with you to develop a plan to start a fitness program; identify motivators, barriers and strategies to overcome your obstacles. By appointment, 885-6777.

BEGINNER'S YOGA with Dana Moody; yoga can help you on many levels; this basic yoga class uses simple poses to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body. Good for all bodies, ages and abilities, wear comfortable clothing. Every Tue. 4~5 pm

CIRCUIT TRAINING with Laura Dierenfield; start your week off right with a quality cardio and strength workout in this 1-hour circuit training session. We'll begin with a light warm up, then move to a series of aerobic exercises and light weight stations, switching to a new station every 30 seconds.  Cool down and get on with the rest of your day refreshed! Athletic shoes, a towel and comfortable clothes required. Every Wed.   8~9 am (except Jul. 23)

EASY STRETCH~SENIOR STRETCHING with Sharon Higuchi, fitness enthusiast; gentle stretch moves from head to toe to improve your mobility and range of motion. Feel the results of stretching and breathing that will lead to healthier, more relaxed and flexible you. Bring a towel or mat. Wed.              Jul. 2, 9, 16           10~10:45 am

TUMMY TONE with Laura Dierenfield; strengthen your "core muscles" in this simple half-hour session! Core strength refers to the strength of your torso and helps to keep your body stable and balanced. We'll add in some legwork, and upper body, too! Every Wed.  9:15~9:45am (except Jul. 23)

THE "S" CLASS FOR WOMEN with Sharon Petrosky; blending her 30-years’ dance experience with holistic wellness, Sharon offers a new “S” (Strength through Serenity) approach toward moving a woman’s body. Invigorate your body and spirit through harmonious movement to beautiful music.  Every Thu.  10~11:30 am

RESTORATIVE YOGA with Zettelyss Amora, RYT, Integrative Yoga Therapist; from arthritis to asthma, back pain to cancer, or just basic stress, Restorative Yoga Therapy promotes healing on all levels of being. This guided practice will turn on your body's healing powers. Suitable for all body types and health conditions. Every Thu.   Noon~1 pm

YOGA MIXED LEVELS with Zettelyss Amora, RYT, Integrative Yoga Therapist; energizing practice of yoga postures (asanas), meditation and breath awareness.  This class explores principles of alignment, awareness and energy while gently stretching, opening, and strengthening the body.  Basic and more challenging options are offered making the session suitable for beginning and intermediate students. Every Thu.  4~5 pm

Physical Health

READY OR ALMOST READY TO QUIT? with Dana Moody; learn how you can quit tobacco by using proven methods and techniques. Schedule a non-judgmental, private, one-on-one, one-hour session, to go over your options. Even if you're just thinking about quitting, come! By appointment, 885-6777, will be available until July 10.

HELP FOR YOUR HEALTH RESEARCH with Laura Dierenfield & Mikki Hastings; the Internet is a wealth of information but can be a challenge to make sure you are getting good information.  Tutu's House is here to help you find the information you seek. We can do the research for you or help you find appropriate, credible online sites in a one-on-one appointment.  Call us at 885-6777 or email: mikki@tutushouse.org or laura@tutushouse.org   

LASER ACUPUNCTURE DEMO~BALANCE YOUR HEALTH with Becky Schaffer, DC, born and raised in Alaska, now practicing in Hawaii; discussion on the health paradigm of BALANCE through chiropractic and laser acupuncture protocol; will include an introduction to ElectroMeridian imaging, an state of art computerized meridian diagnostic program. Thu.  Jul. 10, 24  6~7 pm or Thu.  Jul. 15  10~11 am

HEARING TESTS with Greg Scott, Hilo Hearing Aid Center; have a hearing test and receive helpful information about hearing aid care; call 935-6358, appointments recommended for your convenience. Thu.  Jul. 10  10 am~Noon

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT LUNCHEON with Nancy Gardner, PhD in nutrition and CEO of the non-profit California Preventative Medicine Foundation; networking women with resources in their community for better health, emotional support and sustainable living on the island. Join with Nancy and fellow presenters Angela Longo, Ann Szaur, and Teresa San Miguel to learn about topics such as: preventing breast cancer and using thermography, "Heart waves", hands-on healing, and detoxification. Lunch provided, please call to confirm your place, 885-6777.Sat.  Jul. 12  Noon~2 pm

AROMATHERAPY~GO NATURE’S WAY with Zettelyss Amora, Yoga Therapist and natural choices advocate since 1974. While some medicines are harmful with unpleasant or dangerous side effects, pure essential oils are highly effective, and 100% safe for you, your family, and pets. Discover what you are using that may create or exacerbate health problems and learn how you can easily reduce chemical exposure in your health care, beauty aids and cleaning products by choosing natural alternatives that are readily available and affordable.  Mon.  Jul. 14  12:30~2 pm or Thu.  Jul. 17  5:30~7 pm

FREEDOM FROM PAIN with Dr. Linda Chiu Hole, holistic physician, former faculty of American Academy of Pain Management and World Congress of Qi Gong. Do you suffer from physical, emotional, and spiritual pain? stress? burnout?  Come experience the healing power of self-care, KHT hand acupressure, and qi as the breath of God. Mon.  Jul. 21  Noon~1 pm

FINDING PEOPLE LIKE ME with Laura Dierenfield; it’s called Health 2.0, and it’s the new way people are researching their health questions through the power to connect with others online.  Learn about how podcasts, blogs, and wikis can help you find answers to your health questions or meet others with diabetes, MS or cancer.  Mon.  Jul. 28  6~7 pm

Intellect / Mind

SOLAR ELECTRIC APPLICATIONS IN HAWAII with Douglas Bath and Marco Mangelsdorf, 25 years designing, installing and teaching solar tech; learn new technology and incentives that make solar electricity a reasonable supplement to utility power for businesses and residences. Wed.  Jul. 9  6~8 pm

Culture and Creative

ADVANCED UKULELE with Aunty Marjie Spencer; for experienced players of all ages, learn more about the ukulele through friendship and song. Bring your own ukulele and 3-ring binder for music. (2nd Tue. of month takes place at Pu`uopelu) Every Tue.  9:30~11 am 

Economic/Emotional

RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TRADERS CLUB MEETING with Caroline Azelski; a monthly trading and investing group that talks about stocks and market directions in a friendly and supportive environment. Beginners and experienced are welcome. If able, please bring a pupu to share.  Wed.  Jul. 30  5:30~8 pm

Spiritual

ANGEL GATHERING with Lady Di the Angel Lady (Diana Urbas), has worked in the angelic realm for the past 20; participants are invited to commune with the personal angelic force that is working with them at this time; to ask for personal guidance, receive new direction, and bask in the healing energies which will realign body, mind and spirit to its highest potential.  Wed.   Jul. 16  6~7:30 pm

Support groups

AL-ANON FOR THOSE WHO LOVE ALCOHOLICS. Al-Anon is fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope, in order to solve common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Every Tue.  5:30~6:30 pm

GOOD GRIEF with Galen Schelb, MS counseling, bereavement counselor, North Hawaii Hospice; when a love one dies, life changes! Our meetings allow those of us left behind to reach out to one another, offering understanding, support and inspiration. New 6 week- group forming.  Tue.  Jul. 22, 29   2:30~4 pm

CHRONIC FATIGUE CONDITIONS with Carol Buck; learn about fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic fatigue, MS, aluminum toxicity, celiac, and other autoimmune disorders; allopathic (Western) and complementary treatments. Discover more about your condition so you can work more effectively with your physician. Tue.  Jul. 22  12:30~2 pm

Earl’s Garage

INTRODUCTION TO SOLIDWORKS with Michelle Medeiros; SolidWorks is software used to design three-dimensional objects. In SolidWorks, objects can move, rotate, and slide. Learn some of the basics of using SolidWorks to build a device out of Lego. This course is designed for those entering 8th grade or older. Your patience is required. Please call 885-6777 by July 24 to reserve your seat.

Tue.~ Thu.   Jul. 8, 9, 10   1:30~4:30 pm

Tue.~ Thu.   Jul. 15, 16, 17   9:30 am~noon

EARL'S GARAGE ROBOTICS WORKSHOP FOR GIRLS (and boys) with Michelle Medeiros; this workshop is designed to introduce GIRLS and boys entering grades 6 - 12 to principles of structures, mechanics, electricity, and communication, also known as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and software engineering. Using the Lego Mindstorms system, learn to build stable structures (the body of the robot), understand how electricity provides energy where it's needed and how it's used to provide sensory feedback, and learn how to communicate instructions to the robot.

Tue., Wed., Jul 8, 9   9:30 am~noon

Mon.~Thu.   Jul. 28, 29, 30, 31  9 am~noon

FAB LAB & THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS with Michelle Medeiros; for GIRLS and boys ages 7 - 18. Learn to use a plastic vacuum former and other machines to make fun stuff to haunt the 6th Annual Earl's Garage Halloween Haunted House, FRIGHT SHOP. Kids are welcome to attend a portion of the session. Please call to reserve space in the class.

Mon.~Thu    Jul. 14, 15, 16, 17  1:30~5 pm

Mon.~Thu    Jul. 21, 22, 23, 24   9:30 am~noon and 1:30~5 pm

Mon.~Thu    Jul. 28, 29, 30, 31  1:30~5 pm