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Breastfeeding Basics – Covers breastfeeding positions, solving common problems, and returning to work of school. Cost is $25, includes support person. Today, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.
Diagnosis: Pre-Diabetes – Two-class series for those or family and friends of those who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Participants will receive a free testing meter. Cost is $30 per person. Today, 6-8 p.m., and July 21, 6-7 p.m., at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.
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Inner Life of Asanas – Class to deepen your Hatha Yoga practice through the inner exploration of the triangle pose. Thursday, 7:15-8:45 p.m., at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Cost is $12. Call (509) 838-3575 or visit www.radhayoga.org for more information.
AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour – Making much-needed health screenings available to adults age 18 and older, along with free education information that will greatly increase the chances for early detection of chronic disease and other potential health problems. The screenings take place inside a 40-foot customized vehicle and include total cholesterol levels, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, waist circumference and body mass index. No appointment is necessary. Results are instant and participants who get screened get a free one-year AARP membership. Participants under the age of 50 can pass on the free membership to an eligible adult. Held at Walgreen stores from noon-6 p.m.: Thursday, 12 E. Empire Ave.; Friday, 7905 N. Division St.; Saturday, 2105 E. Wellesley Ave.; Sunday, 12312 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley; Monday, 15510 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Visit http://www.prnewswire.com/ mnr/aarp-walgreens/37888/ for more information.
Healing through Mandalas – Learn how mandalas affect body, mind and spirit and why they are used as a source of meditation, relaxation, healing and focus. No experience necessary. July 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Cost is $50, includes a light lunch. Call (509) 838-3575 or visit www.radhayoga.org for more information.
“Threats of Genetically Modified Foods and What We Can Do About Them” – Free community lecture by Ken Roseboro with casual social to follow. July 23, 6-7:30 p.m., at Pilgrim’s Health Education Center inside Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 676-9730 or e-mail joe@pilgrimsmarket.com for more information.
Upcoming
Prepared Childbirth – Four-week series for expecting parents in the final trimester. Covers the stages and management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning and relaxation as well as the role of the partner/support person and care of mother and baby after birth. Cost is $75 per couple. Held Wednesdays beginning tomorrow, 6-8 p.m., at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.
Natural Childbirth – For those planning on a non-medicated birth, to be taken after Prepared Childbirth. Covers additional labor positions, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor. Cost is $25, includes support person. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.
“Divided We Fail - Health Care Opinion Leader Forum” – Free community event will cover what’s happening around health care both in Washington state and Washington D.C. and how to make a difference. Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Preregistration is required. Call (877) 926-8300 for more information.
Yoga Deeper Stretch – For ages 16 and older. Covers all the benefits of yoga with deep strengthening and inverted poses. Thursdays, through Aug. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $55. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.
Babysitting Basics – For youth ages 10-15 who are interested in babysitting. Covers infant and toddler care, safety, first aid, CPR, discipline issues and sitter responsibilities. Cost is $40 per person. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.
Bicycling for Individuals with Disabilities – For ages 16 and older. Open to participants who are in physical condition to ride safely and explore Spokane by bicycle. Bikes must work well and helmets must fit. Meets Tuesdays, through Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m., at Spokane County Library – Argonne Branch parking lot, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Cost is $34. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
Tai Chi Classes – Tai Chi Basic – Mondays, through Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-noon, at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley; Tuesdays, July 21-Sept. 22, 9-10 a.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. Tai Chi for Health – Mondays, through Sept. 28, 6-7:30 p.m., at Liberty Lake Pavilion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake. Register at www.libertylakewa.gov/ recreation/taichi.asp. Tuesdays, July 21-Sept. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. at CenterPlace. Tai Chi for Health Basic – Tuesdays, July 21-Sept. 22, 1-2 p.m., at Lilac Services for the Blind, 1212 N. Howard St. Cost for each 10-week class is $75. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.
Y.E.S. Drug Free Community Event – Third annual event to promote drug-free awareness and lifestyles in addition to providing information to the community. Community members and organizations who wish to participate are welcome to speak during a forum, set up booths with educational information, lead discussions or provide entertainment. Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., in the City Park in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Call (208) 691-9153, e-mail spiritlakeyes@yahoo.com, or visit www.spiritlakeyes.org for more information.
Yoga - Basic – For ages 16 and older. Designed to improve strength, flexibility, and general well-being while de-stressing the body and mind. Six-week sessions are Mondays through Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m.; Tuesdays through Aug. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; or Fridays through Aug. 21, 9-10:30 a.m., at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $55 for one hour class, $69 for one and half hour class. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
Parenting/Childbirth
Prepared Childbirth at Sacred Hearth Mother Gamelin Center – Four-week program for expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy, Sacred Heart Mother Gamelin Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Cost: $75 per couple. Call (509) 232-8145 for information and registration.
Free Developmental Screenings – For infants and toddlers under age 3 living in Spokane County. Screenings include: language, physical strength and coordination, vision, hearing, feeding and behavior. Several sites are available. To make an appointment, call the Spokane Regional Health District’s Infant Toddler Network at (509) 324-1651.
Infant and Developmental Massage Classes – Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at (509) 466-8435.
La Leche League – The breast-feeding support group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd., for information, call (509) 484-0340 or (509) 244-4191; the second Friday at 10 a.m. at the Health Education Center in the Holy Family Medical Building, 235 E. Rowan Ave., call (509) 484-0340 or (509) 340-3875; the second Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Airway Heights Library, 321 E. Herb St., Airway Heights, call (509) 244-4191 or 258-6850; and the first Thursday in Liberty Lake, call (509) 226-0510 for information on meeting place.