"Stroke Awareness For Healthcare Professionals": Dr. Stan Au, neurologist, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, St. Francis Medical Center, Sullivan Wing, fourth floor conference room. Information at 538-7021.

"Cancer And You": Classes on how to deal with the side effects of cancer treatments, 11 a.m. to noon Friday. Call 547-4660 for registration and locations.

CPR workshops: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Queen's Medical Center. Course will cover obstructed airway techniques, and safety for infants and children. Upon completion of course, participants will be certified for one year. Cost: $45. Reservations at 537-7117.

American Heart Association, Honolulu Fire Department and Honolulu EMS volunteers offer a series of 90-minute classes, beginning every half-hour between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall. Included will be information on ways to prevent a heart attack. Parking: $3. Information at 531-0174.

Herbal medicine symposium: June 1-4, Outrigger Prince Kuhio. Symposium will formulate recommendations on: medical/pharmaceutical concerns; consumer protection consumers; environmental protection concerns; and indigenous peoples' concerns. Speakers include Isabella Abbott, professor of botany at UH; Tuley De Silva of Sri Lanka; Narong Chomhalow of Thailand; Ezra Bejar of Mexico; Jim Duke of U.S. Department of Agriculture; Peggy Brevoort; and Nina Etkin, UH professor of anthropology and population studies. Information at 956-8856.

AIDS treatment resource center: The Longevity Library is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and by appointment at Life Foundation, 2114 Lauula St. The library has categories such as medical reference, traditional and alternative treatments, legal and social issues and caregiving.

Anger Management classes: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $55. Reservations at 537-7117.

Baby Massage and Exercise: To promote physical and emotional health and relieve gas, colic or chest congestion. Classes 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays May 31 through June 28. Cost: $40 for two adults and a baby. Reservations at 537-7117.

Blood Bank of Hawaii: Blood donors wanted. Healthy adults who weigh at least 110 pounds can probably give blood. Call 845-9966; 800-372-9966, neighbor islands.

Childbirth preparation (Lamaze): 5 to 7:15 p.m. every Sunday through July 6. Cost: $75. Register at 263-5100.

CPR classes: 6 to 10 p.m. May 29, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $25. Call 537-7117.

Diabetes screening: People under 45 who are either a sibling, parent, child, niece, nephew, aunt or grandchild of someone with Type I Diabetes (juvenile type-diagnosed before the age of 40), are eligible for a free screening by calling 531-6886.

Donors needed: Platelets, blood components that aid in clotting, are needed for patients with blood diseases such as leukemia and aplastic anemia. Donation is painless and safe. Adults ages 18 to 65 who weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health are asked to call the St. Francis Medical Center at 547-6403.

Family planning: Hawaii Department of Health offers confidential services that include pregnancy testing and counseling, examinations, checkups, information and birth control supplies. For a clinic near you, call 737-6311; on the Neighbor Islands, call ASK-2000.

Low-cost family planning: Rural Oahu Family Planning Clinics offer confidential services including birth control supplies and pregnancy testing in Waipahu and Wahiawa. Call 675-0070.

"Managing Your Diabetes With Balancing Skills": Educational program open to anyone, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays or Thursdays, until June 10, Queen's Medical Center. Series of six classes cost $50. Reservations at 537-7117. Pre-payment required.

"Massage For Relaxation": Learn basic Swedish Massage strokes, 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $55 per couple. Register at 537-7117.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Free counseling by telephone is available for people living with MS. Call 531-4127 or 800-FIGHT-MS. Support group meets the first Thursday of each month at the Kukui Health Building.

"Patches of Memory": St. Francis Medical Center provides materials for people to create a name patch in memory of someone lost to AIDS. Volunteers at the center, St. Francis-West and St. Francis Hospice will sew the patches into three name quilts for World AIDS Day. Patch packets with instructions, background material and swatches are free. Call 547-6231.

Queen's Hospital: Maternity tours for adults only. Reservations at 537-7117.

Systematic Stress Management: Seven-session program, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays through June 19, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $75. Register at 537-7117.

Reiki classes: Harry M. Kuboi will hold small classes by appointment only. Reiki is an ancient healing art. Call 373-7001.

St. Francis Access Line: Learn about physician referrals, health classes and workshops, services for seniors, home or hospice care, treatment for addiction and other community service programs by calling 547-6887.

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EXERCISE

Chi kung classes: 9 a.m. Sundays and Mondays at Kapiolani Park, near the water fountain. Free. Call 922-2608.

Cancer patients classes: 11:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays and Fridays, Queen's Medical Center. Classes are designed to improve strength, endurance and flexibility. Call 547-4611.

Expectant mothers exercise program: Isometric-isotonic exercises that tone those areas of the body stressed by pregnancy. Classes meet three times a week for four weeks. New session begins May 28. Cost: $47 for 12 classes. Information at 536-3556.

Fifty-Plus Fitness Association: Scenic ocean and Diamond Head trail walk/run, 8 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Wear good running or walking shoes. The course will be approximately 4 miles long, lasting one hour. Location may change. Call 536-4006.

Fitness Walking Program: Laura Stern leads a group in warm-ups, a 50-minute walk through Waimea Valley and a cool-down exercise, 7 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. First session is free. Annual pass is $40 ($70 per couple), includes park admission. Call 638-8511.

"People With Arthritis Can Exercise": New exercise program, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3-26, Castle Center for Health Promotion, 46-001 Kamehameha Highway. Cost: $25. Register at 235-8737. Information at 235-3636.

Simplified Tai Chi Chuan: Francis Pang teaches classes for adults, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. Costs $70 for 10 sessions. Call Carol at 531-3511 ext. 522.

Tai chi classes: Practice the Chinese art of meditation with movement with Alex Dong, 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Kekela Gym. Costs $35. Register at 547-4780.

WalkAway Club: Monthly meetings at Magic Island for Honolulu residents, Windward Mall for Windward residents and Neal Blaisdell Park for Leeward residents, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Sundays. Leeward and windward meetings begin June 8 and meetings for Kauai, Kona and Hilo residents are also available. Annual dues: $5-$10 (includes walking logs, fitness tips and maps). Register at 948-6398.

Walk West: Free fitness program presented by St. Francis-West and the American Heart Association, 7:30 a.m. Saturdays at West Loch Shoreline Park. Call 678-7262.

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HOTLINES

Suicide/crisis: 521-4555

For help with other health, social or personal concerns, call ASK-2000 at 275-2000, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.