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Health Care Trends – Dr. Pat Dougherty will speak on “How to Live Longer and Be Healthier in an Unhealthy World,” 7 p.m. today at A Quality Life Health Center, 1609 W. Garland. Admission is free. Call (509) 327-3393 for reservations.
Health Talk Series – Dr. Amy Anderson of Rockwood Clinic Family Medicine will speak on women’s health issues and disease prevention, today from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Meyer Health and Sciences Building on the North Idaho College campus in Coeur d’Alene. Admission is free. Call (208) 769-3476.
New listings
Basic Tai Chi Part 2 – The six week class is offered today through May 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Royal Plaza Retirement Center, 302 E. Wedgewood. The cost is $30. Call (509) 468-0587.
Dementia Care – The Inland Northwest Alzheimer’s Association is putting on this workshop on how to better communicate with people who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Harbor Crest Retirement Community, 3117 E. Chaser Lane. Call (509) 473-3390.
Soul Stroll to Healthy Living – AHANA is sponsoring this walk and panel discussion with local doctors, Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. Call (509) 838-1881.
Tai Chi for Lower Back Health – The 10-week class runs from next Tuesday to June 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Rockwood South, 2903 E. 25th. The cost is $60. Call (509) 468-0587.
Yoga – A six-week session begins next Tuesday with classes from 5:15-6:15 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. The cost is $99. Call (509) 484-2670.
Breast Cancer Support Group – The free gathering is hosted by an oncology support specialist, April 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Providence Cancer Center at Holy Family Hospital, 5719 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 474-5490.
Hip/Knee Pain Seminar – Holy Family Hospital is hosting this free seminar on causes and treatment of hip and knee pain, April 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 474-7400 to register.
Stroke Support Group – The group for those who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers provides information and resources, April 9 from noon-1 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood, Room 5. Call (509) 482-3957.
Baby Kneads – Learn how to massage your infant during classes held from 6:30-8 p.m. each Monday in April beginning April 9 at the Women’s Health Center at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth. The cost is $80. Call (509) 474-2400 to register.
Upcoming
Epilepsy Education Seminar – Epilepsy Foundation Northwest hosts this session on women, hormones and seizures, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission. Call (509) 325-1128 for more information.
Other programs
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 three sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. or 6-7 p.m., or Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Cost is $50 per month. Call (509) 458-7686 to sign up.
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 cthompson@alaw.org.
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.
Sole Sessions Reflexology – These individual foot and hand sessions will work to improve circulation, relieve tension and more 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.
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 a.m. at the Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place; Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. in Coeur d’Alene. For information, call Carol at (509) 926-1697, or in Idaho call (208) 772-6381.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, meeting at 6 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. Call Kathy at (509) 928-4328.
TOPS – 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.