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Today

“Advance Directives in Plain English” – 11 a.m.-noon, at East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone St. Free seminar covering end-of-life care instructions and decisions. Call (509) 625-6693 to register and for more information.

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Prepared Childbirth – Four-week course designed for expectant parents in the last trimester, covers the stages and management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning, relaxation, the role of a support person, and care of the mother and baby after birth. Cost is $75 per couple. Starts Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Mammogram and Osteoporosis Screening Exams – Offered by the Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center, the Coach will be at Spokane Regional Health District, 1101 W. College Ave., on Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and at Spokane Valley Good Samaritan, 17123 E. Eighth Ave., Greenacres, on July 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Staff can bill most insurance plans, all women are served regardless of ability to pay. Call (509) 474-2400 for more information regarding scheduling, insurance billing, or cost of exams.

Prepared Childbirth – Four-week course designed for expectant parents in the last trimester, covers the stages and management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning, relaxation, the role of a support person, and care of the mother and baby after birth. Cost is $75 per couple. Starts Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at Sacred Heart Mother Gamelin Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Northside Ostomy Support Group – Provides support and information through interaction and discussion with other ostomates and their families. Thursday, 3-4 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 482-2345 for more information.

Wellness Class – Free monthly classes sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op start Monday, 7 p.m. Class will cover ways to increase energy by identifying nutritional deficiencies and making dietary changes. Classes held at the Moscow Food Co-op Deli, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Call (208) 882-8537 for more information.

Health Care Caucus – Presented by the Healthy Washington Coalition, an opportunity for community discussion of the current challenges faced in health care and steps that can be taken to achieve quality, affordable health care. Free and open to the public, next Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. Visit www.healthywacoalition.org for more information.

Infant Massage – Interactive class for parents of infants up to 1 year old, covers how to connect with infants through touch, and how massage can help alleviate the symptoms associated with common infant ails, including colic, gas pains and teething. Cost is $25 per person. Next Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Dental Camp – For youth from minority backgrounds, grades 5-8; students will learn how to prepare for dental careers, the importance of good oral health, work with simulator’s teeth, and make plaster impressions and tooth models. Free; Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-noon, Eastern Washington University, Riverpoint Campus, 668 N. Riveroint Blvd. Call (509) 368-6528 to reserve a spot and for more information.

Serene Yoga for People Living With Breast Cancer – Free classes for patients, survivors and their families and friends. Thursdays through Aug. 28, 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.

Upcoming

Caregiver Classes – Free classes covering how caregivers can take care of themselves, preparing for legal and other planning issues, talking with doctors and their billing offices, communicating with friends and families, and the role spiritual issues play in caregiving. Wednesdays, starting July 23, through Aug. 20, 6-7:30 p.m., at Moran Vista Senior Living, 3319 E. 57th Ave. Call (509) 456-04389 or visit www.hospiceofspokane.org/education.html to register and for more information.

Climb to Conquer Cancer – Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Teams may walk or run the 5-mile course starting at the Rockin’ B Ranch, 3912 N. Idaho Road, Liberty Lake; a barbecue dinner, live music and a Western show will follow. Cost is $35 per person. Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Call (509) 242-8308, visit community.acsevents.org/ctckootenai, or e-mail margie.scammell-renner@cancer.org to register and for more information.

Hypnotherapy and Holistic Lifestyle – An introduction to hypnotherapy including the history of hypnosis, case studies, question and answer sessions, methods of entering the hypnotic state and optional one-on-one sessions. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 per person. Call (509) 483-6495 for more information.

Pain Management for Fibromyalgia – July 31, 6:30-8 p.m.; this presentation covers how to manage fibromyalgia and increase quality of life. A light meal will be provided. Preregistration is required. Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. Call (509) 232-8138, e-mail info@cherspokane.org, or visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Tai Chi Basic – Mondays through Aug. 25, 11 a.m.-noon; $60, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley; Tuesdays, through Aug. 26, 10-11 a.m., Rockwood Retirement Community, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. Contact Bob or Cindy at (509) 468-0587, (509) 979-4128, or taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Tai Chi Intermediate Sun Style – Mondays through Aug. 25, 1-2 p.m., $60, CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Contact Bob or Cindy at (509) 468-0587, (509) 979-4128, or taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Tai Chi for Stress Reduction – Mondays, through Aug. 25, 6-7:30 p.m.; $40 for YMCA members or $60 for nonmembers, Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Northwest Tai Chi For Health, 2802 N. Monroe St. Contact Bob or Cindy at (509) 468-0587, (509) 979-4128, or taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Tai Chi Intro – Mondays in August, 10-10:45 a.m., at Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost is $20 for YMCA members, $30 for nonmembers. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com for more information.

Multiple Sclerosis Seminar – Aug. 11, 6-8 p.m., Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is free, a light meal will be served. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and 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 or (800) 256-6659. 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.

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.