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Multiple Sclerosis Insider Series – Living with Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms and Medical Management – For those dealing with MS, this discussion will address the challenges of the disease, from 6-7 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. The class is free and registration is required. Call the CHER office at (509) 232-8138.

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Surviving Depression and Anxiety – This class will meet Dec. 29 from noon-1 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. The cost is free and registration is required. Call the Community Health Education and Resource office at (509) 232-8138.

Sole Sessions Reflexology – These individual foot and hand sessions will work to improve circulation and relieve tension, with certified reflexologist Linda Bussard at St. Joseph’s Family Center, in the Francis Building, 1016 N. Superior. To schedule an appointment, call (509) 998-1062.

Upcoming

Healthcare Provider CPR-Renewal – For those wishing to renew their American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card, this class will meet Thursday from 7:45 a.m.-noon at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. Students needing books for this class can call EMS Training at (509) 536-7172. The cost of this class is $55 and registration is required. For more information, call the CHER office at (509) 232-8138.

Other programs

Families Supporting Families – Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for families of those with eating disorders. The group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Mary Bede Room of Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. For more information, call Maureen Reynolds at (509) 456-0567.

Health for All – This community-based health care access project links uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assists those who do not qualify for state-sponsored coverage by linking them with appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call (509) 444-3066.

Hearing Loss Association of Spokane – Meetings are held the second Saturday of every month from September through June, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Rockpointe East Building, 1313 N. Atlantic. The goal of this group is to keep the hearing impaired informed of events, legislation and activities. For more information, call (509) 326-6712, or e-mail sina@icehouse.net.

Hip and Knee Pain Free Seminar – Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 1 p.m., Holy Family Hospital Health Education Center. Learn the causes and treatment of hip and knee pain plus tips on diet, exercise, and medication. Call (509) 474-7400 to register.

Just Say Yes – Just Say Yes Ministries, 9612 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 207, presents this free weight management seminar Saturdays at 10 a.m. Call Linda Lourey at (509) 276-1248.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions – A five-week workshop through Group Health Cooperative that deals with the needs of those with chronic health problems. For a list of dates and times call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

Medicare 101 Classes – This class discusses the benefits of Medicare the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1-3 p.m. at 2005 Ironwood Parkway. Call (208) 666-6847 or (800) 488-4725.

FUNctional Fitness Class – U-District Physical Therapy is offering a specialized conditioning class for active people of all levels and ages. This class follows a circuit-training style and focuses on dynamic flexibility, agility, functional lower body strength, balance and total body conditioning. There are two sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Cost is $50 per month. Call (509) 458-7686 to sign up.

Golf Conditioning Program – U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley, is offering specialized programs for golfers. Learn new exercises focusing on dynamic flexibility, core strengthening and balance. Call (509) 458-7686 for individual and group rates.

Master Home Environmentalist Program – The American Lung Association of Washington is offering trained volunteers to offer solutions for indoor environmental health problems in your home. To schedule an appointment, call (509) 325-6516 or e-mail lodell@alaw.org.

Men’s Group Therapy – 10-week program to help mind and heart resolve issues affecting personal growth and fulfillment in relationship, work and family. Sliding fee scale. Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Call Chi Counseling Services, (509) 999-5831.

Metaphysical Research Society – First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., (509) 838-8155.

Polio Outreach of Spokane – For information about post-polio syndrome, call Sharman Collins, (509) 448-8517, or e-mail sharmanrcollins@msn.com.

Power Wheelchairs Available – Miracle on Wheels for nonambulatory senior citizens 65 years and older, also available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call (800) 749-8778 or go to www.durablemedical.com.

Reflexology Sessions – Individual sessions are available Wednesdays and Fridays at 1016 N. Superior. Sessions are also available on Mondays in Deer Park. Call for location, Linda Bussard, (509) 998-1062.

Smoking Cessation Class – This class meets every Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. For information, call (509) 625-6693.

Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings – WSU Spokane’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Open to children and adults. Appointments necessary. Call (509) 358-7580.

Striders – a community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m. at the Northside Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood St., Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9 p.m. at the Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, starting Sept. 25. For information, call Carol at (509) 926-1697.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, meeting at 6 at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. Call Kathy at (509) 928-4328.

T.O.P.S. – Meets every Thursday at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 9704 N. Division. Weigh-in is at 5:45 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sandy at (509) 487-4416, or visit www.tops.org.

Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes – This program offered by TLC Health Services, 10015 N. Division, Suite 101, will focus on treating metabolic syndrome and obesity. For an introductory visit, call TLC at (509) 467-1739 or e-mail TLCHealth2@aol.com.

TLC Health and Education Services – is accepting new patients and offers primary health care, nutrition counseling, massage therapy, family counseling and fitness training. Located at 10015 N. Division Suite 101. For a free get acquainted visit, call (509) 467-1739 or e-mail TLCHealth2@aol.com.

Women’s Group – This ongoing group addresses relationship issues including fear of intimacy, childhood sexual/physical abuse and depression/irritability. Meets weekly, Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $25/week; for information call Donna Carolyn, Cedar Bridge Counseling, (509) 624-3561.

Cancer Support

Cancer Support – For questions about cancer, call Providence Cancer Center at (509) 474-5490. A nurse will answer questions and give the latest local and national information.

Look Good… Feel Better – A program offered by the American Cancer Society to help women diagnosed with cancer learn how to apply cosmetics and choose wigs and other head wear. The group meets monthly. For locations, time and more information, call Bonnie Abernethy at (509) 455-3440, option 3.

Cancer Fitness Recovery Program – The Medically Directed Wellness Center at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute is looking for four underinsured or uninsured women to participate in its Cancer Fitness Recovery Program. The program helps cancer survivors deal with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has set aside money for women who cannot afford to join. Call (509) 473-6013.

Chiropractic Care

Free Scoliosis Screen – Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller, at (509) 327-3393.

Free Scoliosis Screening – The progression of scoliosis can be slowed or stopped and reversed in most cases without surgery. Utilize this opportunity to have your child evaluated. Call Mark Guthrie, at 327-8188.