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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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La Leche League – The group offers support for breastfeeding mothers, today at 6 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Call (509) 534-3674 for more information.

New listings

What Women Don’t Want: Varicose Veins – Dr. Renu Sinha will speak on the prevention, causes and treatment for varicose veins, Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth. Admission is free but reservations are encouraged. Call (509) 755-6570 to register.

Adult CPR – Learn how to perform CPR on adults and how to clear obstructed airways, Friday from 8-10 a.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. The cost is $25. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Prepared Childbirth – The two-week class is designed for parents in the last trimester of pregnancy, Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Deaconess Health and Education center, 910 W. Fifth. The cost is $65 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Prepared Childbirth Refresher – The class is for parents in the last trimester of pregnancy who have previously given birth, Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. The cost is $40 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Basic Tai Chi – The six-week class begins Monday and runs through June 4, 11 a.m.-noon each Monday at Center Place, 2426 N. Discovery Place. The cost is $30. Call (509) 468-0587 to register.

Freedom from Smoking – The five-week class offers a systematic approach to quitting smoking; Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. The cost is $20; free for pregnant women. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Yoga Vinyasa – New classes are held Wednesday and Fridays from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at City Yoga, 505 E. 24th. Beginners are welcome. The first two classes are $15. Call (509) 869-4121 for details.

Upcoming

Stroke Check – Local hospitals are sponsoring free stroke screening and stroke prevention information, Saturday from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Appointments are required. Call (509) 232-8154 for more information.

Yoga

Gentle Stretch Yoga – Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard. The cost is $55 for six weeks, or $10 for drop-ins. For more information, call the church office at (509) 838-6518.

Introduction to Yoga – This class will focus on stretching, relaxing and awareness of your body’s intelligence, Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Suite T. The cost is $11 a class, or $55 for a six-week session. For more information, call (509) 838-3575.

Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio – 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7, offers a variety of classes including: yoga, yoga and Pilates fusion classes, and belly dancing. Prices vary. Call (509) 467-9199 for a details schedule.

Yoga Classes – Earthshine Yoga is presenting these classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. The cost is $44 per month, or $8 for a drop in. For more information, call (509) 499-2037 or visit www.earthshineyoga.com.

Yoga for Health and Healing – The Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Suite T, is offering classes for individual with chronic conditions or persons seeking gentle yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. The class is also offered Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Providence Center for Faith and Healing, 101 W. Eighth. The cost is $48 for six weeks, or $10 per class. For more information, call the center at (509) 838-3575.

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 twice monthly. For locations, time and more information, call Bonnie Abernethy at (509) 455-3440, option 3.

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 (509) 327-8188.

Free Workshop – Bond Chiropractic Health Center offers a free workshop on alternative health-care topics, 307 W. Francis. Call (509) 489-1544 for times and dates.

Other programs

Abuse, Control, Possessive and Addictive Relationships – Facilitated men’s and women’s groups to heal and reverse unproductive behaviors. Call for meeting times and dates. For more information, call Life Directions Counseling at (509) 922-3915.

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 more information, call (509) 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. Two locations: 4827 S. Palouse Highway and 6018 N. Astor. Call (509) 482-2475.

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline – In Spokane, call (509) 473-3390, or 24-hour help line, (800) 272-3900; Coeur d’Alene, call (208) 666-2996 or (800) 256-6659. Available Monday-Friday, 9 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 more information, call (509) 483-6495.

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 more information and registration. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department at (509) 456-0438.

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.

Bipolar Support Group – Meets on the third Monday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Deaconess Health and Education center, 910 W. Fifth. For more information, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness at (509) 838-5515.

Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Deaconess Medical Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave., is offering these screenings every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Call (509) 473-2194.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – provides eligible women with free health exams and mammograms sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call (509) 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 8 a.m.-5:30 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 (509) 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 (202) 543-4033, e-mail at cehn@cehn.org.

Conservative Care Consultation – Surgery should be your last resort for back or neck problems and carpal tunnel syndrome. Utilize this free opportunity to find out if there is a nonsurgical alternative to your problem. Call Mark Guthrie, at (509) 327-8188.

Corbin Senior Activity Center Senior Services – Classes and groups for mental, emotional and physical health. The center also offers events and tours. Call (509) 327-1584 for listings.

CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Classes – Offered by the American Red Cross. Check the Web site for class schedules. Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora. Cost is $38, call (509) 326-3330 ext. 216, or go to www.spokaneredcross.org. Other classes include blood borne pathogens, HIV education, pet first aid, disaster preparedness and babysitting training.

Depression Screenings – offered by Vista Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Free. Call (509) 456-2190.

Diabetes Education Center – Classes require a doctor’s referral, and are held at various hospitals throughout the region. Call the Community Health Education and Resource office at (509) 232-8145.

Diabetes Education – Workshop offered through Group Health for those who deal with the needs of those with diabetes. For a list of dates and times, call (509) 459-1086 or go to www.ghc.org.

Divine Health – Word of Faith Christian Center is offering a weekly class on how to live in divine health,Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Word of Faith Christian Center 4001 N. Cook. Call (509) 891-5253.

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 1106 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. For more information or to make an appointment, call the center at (208) 292-0292.

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.