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Today

Free Insulin Class – Offered by CHER Diabetes Educators; 6-8 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 5, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 232-8145 to register and for more information.

Upcoming

Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer? – Free presentation sponsored by Rockwood Clinic’s HealthTalks series of education forums. Seating is limited, so reservations are encouraged. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., at the Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave. Call (509) 755-6570 to reserve a spot and for more information.

Meditations for Heart and Mind – Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Wednesday, Live with Reverance for Life; Oct. 15, Patience: Cultivating a Gentle Heart; Oct. 22, Determination: Focused Attention. Cost is $10 per session. Call (509) 483-6495 to register and for more information.

Treatment Options for Hip and Knee Arthritis – Free presentation will cover surgical and nonsurgical options with a special interest in total joint replacements. Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call Spokane Orthopedic at (509) 489-2851 to register and for more information.

Healthy Fare 2008 – Hosted by the Riverpoint Campus Wellness Collaborative and Washington State University ExMet students; to educate and involve the community in exploring healthy lifestyle choices. Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Riverpoint Academic Center, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Parking passes will be provided. E-mail healthfare2008@gmail.com for more information.

“Understanding the Medicare Puzzle” Presentation – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public. No reservations required. Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, at Bonner General Hospital’s Brown House, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint. Participants should park in the hospital employee lot across Third Ave. Call Brian Casey at (208) 265-4514, ext. 615 or call the Alzheimer’s Association at (208) 666-2996 for more information.

Kitchen Safety and Cooking – Class will focus on nutrition, first aid, cooking basics and meal planning. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Cost is $25 per person and includes a snack. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Cold and Flu Class – Oct. 15, noon-1 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center. Free. A light meal will be provided. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Recover Mental Health – 12-week course covers effective management of the symptoms of mental illness, skills, self-awareness, and action plans geared toward recovery of mental health for adults. Meets Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $15 per session, financial assistance is available; preregistration is required. Call (509) 483-0428 to register and for more information.

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

Tai Chi for Diabetes – 10-week class, through Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-noon, at Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, cost is $75; , through 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; through Nov. 18, 10-11 a.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne Community, 101 E. Hawthorne Road, cost is $75, or $60 for residents. 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 for Health – 12-week class, through 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. Presented by Tai Chi for Health. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Stretch and Flex Classes – Six-week program to increase flexibility, range of motion, and balance while improving overall muscle tone. Each session will provide a stretching and stability workout and end with a relaxation exercise. Open to all ages and levels. Cost is $45 for the program. Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:15-10:15 a.m., at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Call Sandy at (509) 927-8187 to register and for more information

New listings

“Platelets Across America” Reception – Presentation to educate the community about platelet donations. Thursday, 4-6 p.m., at the Inland Northwest Blood Center, 210 W. Cataldo Ave. Call (509) 744-3350 for more information.

Free Depression Screenings – Learn about the symptoms and causes of depression; free anonymous consultation with a mental health counselor will be offered. Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

Overcoming Anger – Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., at the Newman Conference Center, 6701 N. Idaho Road, Newman Lake. Cost is $50 per person, $85 per couple. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 226-5390 or visit www.newmancc.org to register and for more information.

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

Understanding Cancer – Series of free presentations for patients and their friends and family, open to the public. Thursday, will focus on treatment and support services for breast cancer; Nov. 13, will focus on treatment and support services for lung cancer; Dec. 11, will focus on treatment and support services for colorectal cancer. Classes are from 6:30-8 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. A light meal will be provided. Preregistration is required; call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Infant Massage – For parents of children up to 1 year old, covers how to connect with your infant through touch and how massage can help alleviate the symptoms associated with common infant ails, including colic, gas pains and teething. Oct. 14, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25 per person. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Healing Touch: Self Treatment – Covers strengthening your energy and facilitating healing, participants will learn energy connections as well as stress and pain management techniques. Oct. 15, 7-8 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $20. Call (509) 483-6495 for more information.

Arthritis Workshop – Free workshop offered by HealthFirst Chiropractic to help understand arthritis and to teach pain management techniques. Oct. 16, noon-1 p.m., at Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 1206 N. Howard St. Call (509) 892-7327 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Association Conference – All-day conference for families dealing with dementia. Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Guardian Angel Homes, 2421 Vineyard Ave., Lewiston. “Dementia Diagnostics and Tips to Enhance Your Relationship with Your MD,” 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., featuring Dr. Susan Melchiore. “Medications and Treatment of Dementia,” 1-3:30 p.m., featuring Dr. Travis Sonnett. Cost is $10 per person, includes lunch. Call (208) 743-6500 for reservations and for more information.

Love and Respect – Seminar to re-energize and renew marriages and relationships with humorous and practical teaching. Oct. 17, 6-9:45 p.m., and Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Newman Conference Center, 6701 N. Idaho Road, Newman Lake, Wash. Cost is $30 per person, $45 per couple before Friday; otherwise $40 per person, $55 per couple. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 226-5390 or visit www.newmancc.org to register and for more information.

Staying Connected With Dementia – Free seminar for care-providers; sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Coeur d’Alene Homes and Elder Advocates. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association will be accepted. Oct. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 666-2996 to reserve a seat and for more information.

Keeping Heart and Hope Alive – Seminar for people living with dementia and their care-providers; sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Coeur d’Alene Homes and Elder Advocates. Cost is $50 for professionals (includes 5 CEU’s and lunch), or $25 for family members, students and noncredit attendees (includes lunch). Preregistration by Oct. 16 is required. Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at North Idaho College, Edminster Union Building, West Garden Ave. at College Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 666-2996 or visit www.alz.org/inlandnorthwest 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. 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.