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Myths of Multiple Sclerosis – Elaine DeLack, a registered nurse diagnosed in 1988 with multiple sclerosis will speak about Prokarin, the treatment she developed; April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley, Room 200. For more information, call the Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands office at 535-7933.

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Pre-Diabetes: What to do – Learn about the diagnosis and possible problems of diabetes Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. at the Group Health Cooperative Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. For more information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Diabetes: Getting Started – For those who have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, this class meets Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. For more information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Lifeguard Training – Saturdays through April 15 at the University of Idaho. For more information or to register, call Kibbie at (208) 885-0200.

Adult CPR Review – Saturday from 11 a.m.-noon at Curves for Women, 970 S. Grand Ave., Pullman. The cost is $20. For information, call 332-2304.

What’s Happening to Me? Interactive Fun for Parents, Boys and Girls Ages 9 through 12 on Puberty – Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at Centenary Methodist Church, 1012 S. Freya. Information will be available to help children better understand puberty and for parents to better understand how to talk to their children about it. For more information, call Margaret at Planned Parenthood at 241-4203.

Aging Eyes – This discussion will cover age-related eye disorders, Monday at 9 a.m. at the Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook. Reservations are highly recommended. For more information, call the Group Health Resource line at (800) 992-2279.

Birthwise – This five-week class will discuss the physical and emotional impacts of birth, labor and support for those in the 30th week of pregnancy; Mondays through April 24. The class meets weekly from 7-9 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. For more information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Hogwarts for Worrywarts – This free anxiety workshop will help reduce panic, worry and irritability; March 29 from 7-9 p.m. at the Service Station, 9315 N. Nevada. Reservations are available. For more information, call 466-6632,

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Do it For Health – Get out and increase your physical activity April 1 at Riverfront Park from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Register for a physical activity challenge and receive health screenings. For information and location in the park, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

17th Annual Walk for Multiple Sclerosis – This family-oriented walk will raise funds for multiple sclerosis; April 2 at 10 a.m. in Riverside State Park; 2- or 5 1/2- mile routes are available, and participants will need to get pledges. For more information, call 482-2022.

Private Swim Lessons – The varsity swim team at Whitworth College is offering private swim classes for ages three through adult at the Whitworth Aquatic Center, 300 W. Hawthorne Road. The cost is $75. Session I is April 3-6, Session II, April 10-13 and Session III, April 17-20. For information, call Patti Hunter at 777-4246.

Upcoming

Avoiding Complications of Diabetes – This class will help you stay well and avoid complications of diabetes, Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. For more information, call 459-1086, or visit www.ghc.org.

Treatment Options if Drugs Don’t Work for Your Seizures – This class will discuss Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy, Wednesday from 6:15-8 p.m. at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission. For information, call Sharon Johnston at Epilepsy Foundation Northwest at 325-1128, or e-mail sjohnston@epilepsynw.org.

Sixth Annual Diabetes Day – This event includes clinics, exhibits and seminars; Saturday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Lair of Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. The cost is $10. For information, call 714-9256 or visit www.rockwoodclinic.com.

Free and Clear Group Program – This five-session class will support tobacco users in their quest to quit; Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. For information, call 459-1086, or visit www.ghc.org.

Get the Facts on Colorectal Cancer – This seminar will discuss risk factors, prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment options; next Tuesday from noon-1 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Registration is required. For information, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Medicare Information Seminars – Informational seminars are available through March at various times and locations. For more information, call Ron West at 344-2060.

Cancer support

Neuromuscular Integrative Action – The Institute for Extended Learning Seniors Program is offering this fusion fitness program that combines yoga, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, jazz and modern dance. The class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. and Fridays from 8:15-9:15 a.m. through March 31. The cost is $29. For information, call the seniors program at 535-4756.

Chiropractic Care

Free Scoliosis Screenings – Liberty Lake Chiropractic Clinic, 1318 N. Liberty Lake Road. Call 891-4088.

Free Scoliosis Screen – Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller, at 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.

Free Workshop – Bond Chiropractic Health Center offers a free workshop on alternative health-care topics, 307 W. Francis. Call 489-1544 for times and dates.

Drug and alcohol

Daybreak of Spokane – offers residential and outpatient treatment for adolescents with emphasis on family. Downtown outpatient and residential, 628 S. Cowley, 624-3227; Valley outpatient, 11707 E. Sprague, Suite D-4, 960 E. Third Ave., 927-1991.

Nar-Anon – For friends and families of drug addicts. Group meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 301 S. Freya. For more information, call Walt and Lois, 489-6368.

Parents of Addicted Teens – Group is forming. For more information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.

Partners of Addicts – Group is forming. For more information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.

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

Tobacco Cessation Classes – Community Health Education and Resources office is offering free tobacco cessation classes throughout Spokane. Call 232-8138 or 232-8139.

Tobacco Cessation Classes – Free for Group Health members. For a list of dates and times, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Parenting/Childbirth

Birth Preparation and Breastfeeding Classes – Group Health is offering these classes. For dates, times and fees call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Infant and Developmental Massage Classes – Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at 466-8435 for more information.

Infant Massage – Integrative Medicine, 3430 S. Grand Blvd., is presenting this weekly class that will teach massage for your infant that will support physical, emotional and cognitive development on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. The cost is $80 for four classes and registration is required. For information, call Kim Harmson at 747-7377.

Maternity Center Tour – Free Holy Family Hospital tours, second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 8 p.m. or by appointment. Call 482-BABY for information or appointment.

Mother Baby Time Support Group – Every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon at the Sacred Heart Women’s Center, Peaceful Place, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Call 474-2400.

Parenting and Childbirth Programs – Various classes including child CPR, breast-feeding, infant massage and sibling preparation are offered through Community Health Education and Resources, 715 S. Cowley. For information on times, locations, and dates, call 232-8138.

Parenting Classes – for single parents of children from newborn to 1 year, sponsored by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Alone Program, Wednesdays 2-4 p.m., CAPA offices, 707 N. Cedar, Suite B. Free; for registration and information, call 325-7667.

Parent/Childbirth Education – Classes at Holy Family, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., are offered through Community Health Education and Resources and include: Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding Basics, Prepared and Refresher Childbirth, Sibling Preparation, Infant/Child CPR, Children at Birth, Sensational Beginnings, Communicating with your Baby, and Infant Massage. For dates and times call Community Health Education Resources Office at 232-8138.

Yoga

Introduction to Yoga – This class will focus on stretching, relaxing and awareness of your body’s intelligence, Tuesdays from 7:15-8:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Radha Yoga Center, 405 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Suite T. The cost is $11 a class, or $55 for a six-week session. For information, call 838-3575.

Yoga for Health and Healing – The Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. #T, is offering classes for individual with chronic conditions or persons seeking gentle yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. For information, call the center at 838-3575.

Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio – 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7, offers a variety of classes including: yoga, Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m., the first class is free and $10 after that; yoga and Pilates fusion class, Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m.; $5 donation and the proceeds will go to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery; strength and core training with weights, Mondays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m., $10; Pilates, Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $10; yoga over 50, Fridays from 9-10:30 a.m. For information, call 467-9199.

Qi-Gong – The St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St., is offering this class, pronounced “chee-goong,” to help boost self-confidence, firm the body and relieve depression every Wednesday from noon-1:15 p.m. The cost is $40 for six sessions. For information, call the center at 483-6495.

Yoga and Pilates Classes – All fitness and experience levels welcome at the Fitness Studio of the Warehouse Athletic Facility, 800 N. Hamilton. Classes for Pilates/yoga blends meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. starting Sept. 6. The cost is $45 a month or $10 a class. For more information call Katie at 484-2670 or e-mail Katie@warehouseathletics.com.

Serenity Yoga – Yoga classes are now available for all ability levels at Serenity Yoga inside the Ninth Avenue Medical Building, 315 W. Ninth. For schedules and prices call 230-8070.

Other programs

Abuse, Control, Possessive and Addictive Relationships – Facilitated men’s group to heal and reverse unproductive behaviors. Meets Saturday afternoons; call Life Directions Counseling for information and registration at 922-3915.

ADHD and Addiction Assessment Screening – Dr. Bob Colonna will provide information on ADD/HD and addiction assessments by appointment. For information call 1-877-237-0858.

Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families and Co-Dependents – How to grow out of these dysfunctional patterns in a 26-week program of group therapy and support with tools for the results you want. Groups meet various weekday evenings from 7-9 p.m., or Saturday daytime, at Life Directions Counseling Center in the Valley. For information, call 922-3915.

Adult Day Center – Holy Family Adult Day Centers offer structured programs designed to meet the needs of physically, mentally and functionally impaired adults and elderly by providing social services, nursing, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation and a hot meal at noon. Three locations: 12715 E. Mission Ave., 4827 S. Palouse Highway and 6018 N. Astor. Call 482-2475.

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline – In Spokane, call 483-8456; Coeur d’Alene, call (208) 666-2996 or (800) 256-6659. Available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Anger Management for Men – Ongoing six-week men’s group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior. Cost: $15/session; for information, call 483-6495.

Back Care – If you are interested in learning how to prevent back injury, Group Health is offering this class. For dates and times call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Bereavement Support Groups – Hospice of Spokane offers various support groups. Spouse Grief, Wednesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m., for those who have lost a spouse through death. General Grief, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., for those who have lost anyone through death. Life After Loss group, call for information and registration. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department at 456-0438 for more information.

Bereaved Parents of the USA, Coeur d’Alene – meets the third Thursday of every month at St. Pius X Church, room 3, 625 E. Haycraft Road. Contact (208) 765-1705.

Bible Study on Healing – Word of Faith Christian Center, 4001 N. Cook, has a Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7 p.m. on Healing. The current topic is: “Biblical Healing: Our Covenant Right.” Call 891-5253 for additional information.

Bipolar Support Group – first and third Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, Mary Bede Room, L3, east of cafeteria. For information, call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill at 838-5515.

Free Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Deaconess Medical Center Health and Education Building, 901 W. Fifth is offering these screenings every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon and 3-5 p.m. in the Osteoporosis Resource Center. For information call 473-3058.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – provides eligible women with free health exams, mammograms and education concerning health-care needs, sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call 324-1498.

Cardiovascular Health Risk Assessment – The Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center presents Heart-to-Heart, a program to help you find out your risk for cardiovascular disease. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost of this screening includes several tests, educational materials and follow-up is $60. Tests can also be ordered separately. To make an appointment, call 474-2400.

Children’s Environmental Health Network – Web site offers information on organizations active in various fields, sources of data on child health and environmental hazards and more, www.cehn.org or call (510) 597-1393, e-mail at cehn@cehn.org.

Community Service Lectures – offered free of charge by Dr. Loren Miller, chiropractor. Topics include peak performance-production and energy enhancements and injury prevention; headache management without drugs; detecting and managing the causes of ADHD; advanced trigger point therapy techniques; carpel tunnel syndrome; and others. For information, call the Quality Life Health Center at 327-3393.

Free Conservative Care Consultation – Surgery should be your last resort for back or neck problems and carpel tunnel syndrome. Utilize this free opportunity to find out if there is a nonsurgical alternative to your problem. Call Mark Guthrie, at 327-8188.

Corbin Senior Activity Center Senior Services – classes and groups for mental, emotional and physical health. Call 327-1584 for listings.

CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Classes – These classes offered by the American Red Cross, 315 W. Nora Ave., are scheduled weekly, with a variety of times available. Other classes include blood borne pathogens, HIV education, pet first aid and disaster preparedness. For information about the times, locations and costs of these classes, call 326-3330 ext. 210/209 or visit www.spokaneredcross.org.

Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid Review, American Red Cross Course – Meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Friday at the Gladish Community Center, room 313 in Pullman. The cost is $20 per person. To register, call 332-2304.

CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Classes – Offered by the American Red Cross. Classes are scheduled every week on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m. and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m., Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora. Cost is $38, call 326-3330 ext. 211 for more information.

Free Depression Screenings – offered by Vista Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Call 456-2190 for more information.

Diabetes Education – Community Health Education and Resources offers group or individual instruction on diabetes self-management. Course is for clients and their families who are new to diabetes. Call 232-8145 for class times, dates and locations.

Diabetes Education Center – Classes on managing diabetes are held Mondays and Tuesdays at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call 232-8138 for more information.

Diabetes Education – This workshop with deal with the needs of those with diabetes. For a list of dates and times, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Divine Health – Word of Faith Christian Center is offering a weekly class will on how to live in divine health on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Word of Faith Christian Center 4001 N. Cook. Call 891-5253 for more information.

Dirne Community Health Center – Is a federally qualified community health center. It is accepting new patients regardless of their ability to pay, and offering mental health services. Located at 1111 Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. For more information or to make an appointment, call the center at (208) 292-0292.

Eating Disorders – Treatment and support groups. For more information or to register, call Paige Numata at 455-6144. Additional information may be found on the Internet at www.spokanefamilytherapy.com.

Evening Walking Program – The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department is presenting this walking group that meets on Mondays and Thursdays from now through Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. The cost is $29. For more information and meeting locations, call 625-6200.

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 444-3066.

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 474-7400 to register.

Just Say Yes – Just Say Yes Ministries, 9612 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 207, is presenting this free weight management seminar Saturdays at 10 a.m. For more information, call Linda Lourey at 276-1248.

Living With Hepatitis C – meetings on the first Saturday of each month at the Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d’Alene. To register, call Kristy S. at (208) 666-2930.

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. For more information, 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: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Cost is $50 per month, per session. Call 458-7686 to sign up.

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

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, 999-5831.

Metaphysical Research Society – First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., 838-8155. Polio Outreach of Spokane – For information about post-polio syndrome, call Sharman Collins, 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 www.durablemedical.com for more details.

Schizophrenia Support Group – meets the first Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Mental Health, 107 S. Division, Room J. For information, call Ron Anderson at 235-4630.

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 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 358-7580.

Striders – a community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Valley Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays at the YMCA at Mirabeau Point. Northside Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays at the Sons of Norway, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Lake City Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. For information, call Carol at 926-1697 or Char, (208) 667-8261.

Stronger Bones and Bodies Functional Training Class – U-District Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, 125 S. Cowley, is presenting this class for those with osteoporosis or osteopenia who want to avoid fractures and maintain fitness levels. There are two sessions Mondays and Wednesdays: 10-11 a.m. or 2-3 p.m. The cost is $50 a month. For information, call 458-7686.

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

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 467-1739 or e-mail TLCHealth2@aol.com.

TLC Health and Education Services – is now 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 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, 624-3561.