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CALENDAR 1 8 | PULSE S u m m e r 2 0 1 6 JULY 10 SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA: CYMBELINE 7 p.m. Settle in under the stars for a night of classic entertainment. The tale is timeless, the admission ticketless and the experience priceless. Huge grassy bowl-like venue; bring low chairs and blankets. WHERE: Hess Park, Rancho Palos Verdes INFO: shakespearebythesea.org JULY 14, 21, 28 AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 SEPTEMBER 1 WALKING QIGONG (GUO LIN QIGONG) 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. A powerful healing exercise that is both joyful and freeing, Walking Qigong combines meditative walking with rhythmic breathing and hand movements. Its benefits include improving the immune system, calming the mind and increasing vitality. It has been used as an adjunct treatment for chronic illness and cancer recovery in many Chinese hospitals. WHERE: Health Education Center, 3105 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/ classes; 310-517-4711 JULY 11, 18, 25 AUGUST 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 POSTNATAL YOGA 12 to 1 p.m. Postnatal yoga is perfect for new moms— providing stress relief, a community of new mothers and exercises to remedy post- pregnancy/labor issues, such as a weakened pelvic floor and torn abdominal muscles. WHERE: Health Education Center, 3105 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/ classes; 310-517-4711 JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life; Alzheimer's is the most common type. In this class you'll learn about causes and treatment plans, helpful community resources and strategies for providing the best care. WHERE: Health Education Center, 3105 Lomita Blvd., Torrance INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/classes; 310-517-4711 AUGUST 27 HONDA EVENING UNDER THE STARS FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE WITH KENNY G 6 to 9:30 pm American Honda presents "Honda Evening Under the Stars For Children's Healthcare" Gourmet Food & Wine Festival benefiting For Our Children and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. It features a performance by saxophonist Kenny G, along with samplings of the best in South Bay cuisine and more than 80 varietals of wine. WHERE: Grounds of Honda Headquarters, 700 Van Ness Ave, Torrance INFO/REGISTER: facebook.com/ eveningunderthestars. JULY 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 AUGUST 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 SEPTEMBER 1 POSTURE IS POWER 8 to 9 a.m. Plagued by back, neck, shoulder, knee, ankle and/or foot pain? Move away from postural limitations with simple assessments, self massage, stretches and corrective exercises that restore vitality from the toes to the head. WHERE: The Center for Healthy Living, 2550 Via Tejon, Palos Verdes Estates INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial. org/classes; 310-517-4711 PHOTOGRAPHED BY DOMINICK GUILLEMOT