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Stretch and Flex Classes – Increase flexibility, range of motion and balance while improving overall muscle tone. All ages and levels welcome. Begins today, meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Dec. 5, 9:15-10:15 a.m., at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Call Sandy at (509) 927-8187 for more information.

Recovery from Sleep Debt – Discussion with Dr. Siobhan Banks from University of Pennsylvania on results from recent studies on whether we can make up lost sleep, today, 11 a.m.-noon, at the Washington State University Riverpoint Campus, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Academic Center, Room 245. For more information, contact Becki Meehan at rmeehan@wsu.edu or call (509) 358-7528.

Living Healthy, Wealthy and Wise – Seminar on physical, financial and mental wellness hosted by North Idaho College, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Edminster Student Union Building, Lake Coeur d’Alene Room. Cost: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call (208) 769-3445 for information.

Wellness Class – Free class sponsored by The Moscow Food Co-op, featuring the discussion of the basic principles of Chinese medicine and how it can be used during winter months, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., at the Co-op deli, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Seating is limited. For more information, call Amy Lucker, co-op wellness manager, (208) 882-8537.

Diagnosis: Pre-Diabetes – Two-part series for individuals diagnosed with, or those with family members at risk of pre-diabetes, Nov. 17 and Nov. 24, 6-8 p.m., at the Holy Family Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood, Rooms 4 and 5. Cost: $30. All participants will receive a free test meter. Registration required by calling (509) 232-8145.

Upcoming

Baby Sign Language – Four-week program for expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy, Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at Sacred Hearth Medical Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Cost: $75 per couple. Call (509) 232-8145 for information and registration

Bringing Baby Home – Newborn care class, Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; and Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; held at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $10. Call (208) 666-2030 or visit www.kootenaihealth.org/education for more information.

Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer – Free workshop will cover latest treatments for lung cancer, with expert panelist to discuss side effects and management. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., at Holy Family Hospital Health and Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Light meal will be included. Registration required by calling (509) 232-8138.

Mental Fitness and Aging – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, free educational seminar, Friday, 10 a.m.-noon, at the East Bonner County Library, 1407 W. Cedar St., Sandpoint. Call (208) 666-2996 for more information.

CPR For Infants and Children – class provides CPR techniques for infants through age 8, as well as management of choking, and accident and poison prevention, Nov. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. Cost: $90. For information and registration, call the Community Health Education Resources office at (509) 232-8138.

ABC’s of Breastfeeding Class – Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m; Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $10. Call (208) 666-2030 or visit www.kootenaihealth.org/education for more information.

Mental Fitness for Seniors – Free program sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Nov. 13, 6 p.m., at Heritage Place, 702 W. Walnut Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 664-2680 for information.