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Baby Care – This course is focused on the care of infants, safety issues, feeding and comforting, along with the stages of development of a new baby. 5:30-8:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25 per person. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Upcoming

Serene Yoga for People Living With Breast Cancer – Free classes for patients, survivors, and their families and friends. Thursday, 5:45 p.m., at The Mellow Monkey Yoga Studio, 9017 E. Euclid Ave., Millwood, Spokane Valley. Visit mellowmonkeyyoga.com or e-mail sereneyoga@comcast.net for more information.

Northside Ostomy Support Group – Support and information through interaction and discussion with other ostomates and family members. It is free. Thursday, 3-4 p.m., Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 482-2345 for more information.

“Understanding the Medicare Puzzle” Presentations – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; meetings are free and open to the public. Sept. 3, 10 a.m.-noon, at Shoshone Medical Center, 25 Jacobs Gulch Road, Kellogg, call (208) 784-1221 for more information; Sept. 5, 10 a.m.-noon, Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene; Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-noon, at Bonner General Hospital’s Brown House, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint, call (208) 265-1191 for more information. No reservations required. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at (208) 666-2996 for more information.

Dystonia Support Group Meeting – This meeting is created by patients for patients to help them and their families and friends understand pain and to give insight into pain relief. Sept. 6, 1:30-3 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, 711 S. Cowley St. Call Denise Gibson at (509) 891-9131 or e-mail denise@designden.com to register and for more information.

Palliative Care Presentation – For those with chronic or end-of-life health issues; learn how to communicate with healthcare providers and staff to make health decisions known and understood. Sept. 11, 6:30-8 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. It is free. A light meal will be included. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Peace and Healing Fair – Sponsored by the International Association of Medical Intuitives; will feature medical intuitives, massage therapists, pranic healers, quantum biofeedback, chiropractors, tarot and other readers, holistic books and supplies, nutritional supplements, artists and their paintings, and presentations on various health and peace subjects. Sept. 13, 10 a.m-4 p.m., at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St. Call Pat Dougherty at (509) 844-4206 or Charles Lightwalker at (509) 389-7290 for more information.

Spokane Multifaith AIDS CareTeams – Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Spokane in collaboration with Spokane AIDS Network and Spokane Regional Health District. For people interested in volunteering as members of the CareTeams which express compassion through support for an individual or family living with AIDS. Volunteer orientation and training is Sept. 20 at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact Catholic Charities at (509) 358-4273 or scooper@ccspokane.org to register and for more information.

New listings

“Legal Issues for the Dementia Caregiver” Presentation – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free admission; open forum will welcome legal questions. Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m., at the Bridge Assisted Living, 1123 N. Division St., Sandpoint. No reservations necessary. Call (208) 263-1524 or call the Alzheimer’s Association at (208) 666-2996 for more information.

Free Heart Health Screening – Community Health Education and Resources is offering free heart health screening, which includes: total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, and body mass index/body fat percentage testing, as well as the opportunity to consult a healthcare professional about your results. Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Full lipid panels available for $20. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Tai Chi Classes – Tai Chi for Diabetes – 10-week class, Sept. 15-Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-noon, at Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, cost is $75; Sept. 15-Nov. 17, 1:15-2:15 p.m., at Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, cost is $40 for members, $75 for nonmembers; Sept. 16-Nov. 18, 10-11 a.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne Community, 101 E. Hawthorne Road, cost is $75, or $60 for residents.

Tai Chi for Health – 12-week class, Sept. 16-Dec. 2, 1-2 p.m., at Lilac Blind Foundation, 1212 N. Howard St., cost is $75; 10-week class, Sept. 16-Nov. 18, 6-7 p.m., at Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, cost is $75. Classes are presented by Tai Chi for Health, P.O. Box 11862. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Tai Chi Chih – Healing meditation through strategic body movements. Sept. 10-Oct. 15, 4-5 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $8 per session ($40 if paid in full). Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

Other programs

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 Spokane 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 St. 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) 772-2542. Available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Amputee Support Group – Support for people with amputations and their family and friends. Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m.-noon, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.stlukesrehab.org for more information.

Anger Management for Men – Ongoing six-week men’s group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost: $15/session; for more information, call (509) 483-6495.

Bariatric Support Group – Meets monthly at Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 252-6311 for times and for more information.

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

Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Free screenings every Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. No appointment needed. Offered by Valley Hospital and Medical Center Volunteer Services; call (509) 473-5415 or e-mail volunteers@empirehealth.org for more information.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – Provides eligible women with free health exams and mammograms sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call (509) 324-1553 or (888) 461-8876.

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, tours and meeting space. 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 Ave. Cost is $35-$55, call (509) 326-3330 ext. 216, or visit www.spokaneredcross.org.

Depression Screenings – Offered to adults by Eastman Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Free. Call (509) 456-2190.

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 (509) 232-8145 for class times, dates and locations.

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

First Aid/CPR Classes – Adult, child and infant first aid/CPR classes, new student and refresher courses, are available through The Safety Center, 1317 W. Kiernan Ave. Prices range from $35-$55. Registration is required. For more information, location and times, call Rick Bennett at (509) 979-0849 or e-mail nwss2@hotmail.com.

Hatha Yoga – Small classes for all skill levels. Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 per four-week series or $8 per class. Call (509) 483-6495 for the schedule and for more information.

Health for All – This community-based healthcare 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.

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 vjohnson@alaw.org.

Metaphysical Research Society – Meets the first Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Call (509) 838-8155 for more information.

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

Qi-Gong Series – Classes to enhance confidence, relieve depression, and alleviate asthma symptoms and back pain. St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $40 per series ($35 for students and seniors) or $8 per class. Call (509) 483-6495 for the schedule and for more information.

Reflexology – These individual foot and hand sessions will work to improve circulation, relieve tension and more with certified reflexologist Linda Bussard at 12 E. Rowan Ave., Suite L4. To schedule an appointment call (509) 998-1062.

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors HelpLine – The SHIBA HelpLine is free, confidential and impartial counseling with trained volunteers to help callers understand their healthcare and health insurance rights and options. Call (509) 458-2509 at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington or the SHIBA HelpLine at (800) 562-6900.

Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings – Washington State University 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 Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. at the Spokane Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, and in Coeur d’Alene. For more information, call Carol at (509) 926-1697, or in Idaho call (208) 772-6381.

Yoga Classes – New session of classes beginning June 1. Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Check the schedule at www.radha.org/spokane or call (509) 838-3575 for more information.