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“Understanding the Medicare Puzzle” Presentation – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public, no reservations required. 10 a.m.-noon, at Bonner General Hospital’s Brown House, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint, call (208) 265-1191 for more information.

Upcoming

“Legal Issues for the Dementia Caregiver” Presentation – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public, open forum with legal questions welcome. Wednesday, 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.

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 ($40 if paid in full). Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

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

Hatha Yoga and Meditation – New class to explore how the practices of hatha yoga and meditation enrich each other; Tuesdays, through Oct. 14, 7-8:15 p.m. Cost is by donation. All classes are at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Call (509) 838-3575, e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net, or visit www.radhayoga.org for more information.

Yoga Series for Patients – Six-week series, Thursdays, thru Oct. 16, 11:15 a.m.-noon; for people living with ALS, cancer, or other chronic conditions, and their caretakers and family members. Learn to relax and meditate to increase optimism, ease tension, and sleep more soundly. Cost is by donation. All classes are at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Call (509) 838-3575, e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net, or visit www.radhayoga.org 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. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 501 W. Fifth Ave. Full lipid panels available for $20. 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. Saturday, 10 a.m-4 p.m., at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St. Free. Call Pat Dougherty at (509) 844-4206 or Charles Lightwalker at (509) 389-7290 for more information.

ABC’s of Breastfeeding – Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $5. Call (208) 666-2030 or visit www.kootenaihealth.org/education for more information.

Tai Chi for Diabetes – 10-week class, Monday, through Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-noon, at Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, cost is $75; Monday, 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; 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.

Free Balance Screening – Presented by Better Balance Exercise Program, a service of Four Seasons Physical Therapy. Standardized balance tests provided by physical therapists and assistants. Participants will receive results with their personal fall risk score, recommendations appropriate for their ability, printed materials for balance-related issues like home modification, medication’s effect on balance, shoe wear information, and general health and nutrition information. Snacks will be provided. Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Four Seasons Physical Therapy, 1111 W. Wellesley Ave. Call (509) 327-1578 or visit www.4seasonspt.com/contact.php for more information.

Spokane Multifaith AIDS CareTeams – Sponsored by Catholic Charities Spokane in collaboration with Spokane AIDS Network and Spokane Regional Health District. For people interested in becoming HIV/AIDS volunteers as members of AIDS CareTeams; volunteers 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.

Sibling Preparation – This class will help prepare children ages 2-6 for their role as a big brother or sister. One parent or caregiver must be present with child. Sept. 23, 6-7 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is $10 per child, preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

“Understanding the Medicare Puzzle” Presentation – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public. No reservations required. Oct. 9, 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.

New listings

Introduction to Meditation – Seven-week program designed for those interested in beginning their own meditation practice or to act as a support to those with a current meditation practice; structured for discussion regarding personal experience, philosophical background, current scientific investigations of meditation, and formal practice. Meets Wednesdays, starting this Wednesday, through Oct. 22, 7-8:30 p.m., at Twist Yoga Studio, 176 S. Howard St. Cost is $85, includes free access to classes on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., and a set of instructional CD’s. Call (509) 995-5505, e-mail Shelley@twistyogastudio.com, or visit www.twistyogastudio.com 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. Starts Wednesday; 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.

Introduction to Pranic Healing – Free presentations of the pranic healing system of pure energy healing to provide stress relief, unleash blocked energies, clear physical pain and ailments, and soothe emotional and mental ailments. Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at The Holistic Center of Healing, 711 E. 29th Ave.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St., and 6:30-8:30 p.m., at The Holistic Center of Healing, 711 E. 29th Ave.; Sunday, 1-3 p.m., at Energy Arch Healing Center, 4408 W. Shawnee Ave. Visit www.pranichealing.com for more information.

Heart Health Conference – Covers how to reduce the risk of a heart attack, how to perform CPR on adults, and ways to incorporate a heart-healthy diet. Full lipid panel cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index/body fat percentage, and blood glucose tests will be available from 8-9 a.m. for those who paid to attend the conference. Cost is $15 per person. Saturday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Sleep Disorders – Presentation and discussion about common sleep disorders and how to get the sleep you need. Free and open to the public. Next Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., at Deaconess Medical Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Recover Mental Health – Covers effective management of the symptoms of mental illness. This course offers education, skills, self-awareness, and action plans geared towards recovery of mental health for adults. 12-week course begins Sept. 23, 10-11:30 a.m., at 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $15 per session, scholarships are available. Preregistration by Sept. 22 is required. Call (509) 483-0428 to register and for more information.

“Understanding the Medicare Puzzle” Presentation – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public. No reservations required. Oct. 9, 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.

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.