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Today

Medicare Advantage Seminars – Informational seminars on Group Health’s Medicare Advantage plans. Held today and Nov. 24 at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave.; Monday at South Hill Medical Center, 4102 S. Regal St., Suite 101; and Nov. 30 at Oxford Suites, 15015 E. Indiana Ave. Visit www.ghc.org/medicare/hmoSeminars.jhtml or call (800) 446-8882, ext. 100 to register and for more information.

Prostate Cancer Presentation – Steve Silverstein, M.D., urologist with Inland Northwest Urology will speak today, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Deaconess Medical Center’s Health and Education Center, Room 265, 901 W. Fifth Ave. Light dinner will be served to all guests. Reservations are required. Call (509) 473-7899 to reserve a spot and for more information.

CPR Friends and Family Pediatric – Teaches how to perform CPR on children or infants and how to help a child or infant who is choking. Follows the AHA guidelines. Cost is $25 per person, includes a book. Today, 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

New listings

Healing Cancer “From Inside Out” – “Curing Cancer” plays Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Market. This documentary film deals with the failings of conventional cancer treatments and shows how conventional medicine exaggerates the benefits of treatments, while minimizing the risks. “Healing Cancer” plays Nov. 26, 4:30-6:30 p.m. This film shows how cancer can be healed with dietary treatments and natural supplementation. Films are shown at Pilgrim’s Natural Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 676-9730 for more information.

A Healthy Triathlon Off-Season: How to Re-Invent Your Body and Prepare For Your Race – One-hour lecture by triathlete coach Ben Greenfield covers what you should be doing to prepare for the 2010 triathlon season. Covers swim, bike, run and cross-training workouts as well as ideal off-season nutrition and dietary supplementation protocol. For beginners through seasoned athletes. Lecture is followed by a 20-minute question and answer session. Thursday, 5-6:20 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Natural Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 676-9730 for more information.

Upcoming

“Creating Harmony Through Effective Communication” – Meditation for Health class series emphasizes communication skills to help strengthen relationships, reduce stress and provide social support. Held Mondays in November, 7-8:15 p.m. at Newport Hospital’s Sandifur Room, 714 W. Pine St., Newport, Wash. Free and open to the public, donations are appreciated. Call (509) 447-5549 or visit www.sravastiabbey.org for more information.

Stop Emotional Eating! – Easy acupressure tapping to eliminate cravings and motivate yourself to exercise. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Moran Prairie County Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Cost is $49. Call (509) 624-2876, visit www.ingridagnew.com, or e-mail ingridagnew@hotmail.com to register and for more information.

Red Cross K.N.O.W. HIV Prevention Education – Topics include the stages, transmission, treatment, emotional aspects and impact of the disease. Participants receive a packet and certification; 8 a.m.-noon on Wednesday and Dec. 29, and 6-10 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 and 15. Held at American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave. $35. Call (509) 326-3330, ext. 215 or 209 or visit www.spokaneredcross.org/ classes.html.

Red Cross Standard First Aid with Adult/Child CPR/AED plus Infant CPR – Participants learn to care for respiratory or cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants. Topics include choking, rescue breaths, chest compression and operation of an AED. Participants receive a laminated reference skills card, workbook and CPR/AED certification card valid for one year. Held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, 10, and 19; and 6-10 p.m. on Dec. 21 and 23. Held at American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave. $67. Call (509) 326-3330 ext. 215 or 209 or visit www.spokaneredcross.org/ classes.html.

Couples Massage – For ages 18 and older. Learn the basics of giving and receiving a relaxing, therapeutic massage with a partner. Saturday, 1-4:30 p.m. at Lavender and Sage Wellness Center, 3418 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $69 per couple. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.

Third Annual Spokane Jingle Bell Run/Walk – 5K run/walk to raise funds to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Cost is $20 for adults, children 8 and younger are free or $10 with a T-shirt. Saturday, 7:30 a.m., in Riverfront Park. Call (206) 547-2707, ext. 102, e-mail kbirnbaum@arthritis.org, or visit www.spokanejinglebellrun. kintera.org for more information.

“Dream Yoga” – Tibetan Lama Lakshey Zangpo will speak on Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Saranac Building, 25 W. Main St. For more information, visit www.laksheylama.com or e-mail kunpanling@gmail.com.

Baby Sign Language – Covers how to communicate with your baby before he or she can speak. Participants will learn the history and benefits of signing and 50 useful signs to use at home. Cost is $25 per person, preregistration is required. Nov. 24, 6-7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Body Synergy Mimi-Session – For ages 16 and older. Combines cardio, strength, tone and stability to condition and synergize the entire body; 9-10 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 30-Dec. 17, at Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $41. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.

Open Gentle Yoga Class – Covers how to engage in poses using a gentler style. Cost is $5. Nov. 30, 5:30 p.m. at Moon Tree Gentle Yoga, 511 S. Pine St., Suite D. Call (509) 481-3134 or visit www.moontreeyoga.com for more information.

Pilates for Every Body – For ages 16 and older. Class focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving body conditioning, flexibility and posture; 4:30-5:30 p.m. or 6:10-7:10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 1-Jan. 28, at The Woman’s Club, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. and Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $64. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.

Community Yoga Class – Held Sundays through the end of the year, 4:30-5:45 p.m. at Moon Tree Gentle Yoga, 511 S. Pine St., Suite D. Suggested donation of $5. Call (509) 481-3134 or visit www.moontreeyoga.com for more information.

Still Your Soul: Sabbath Tea – Spend the day in a prayerful, serene setting. Day begins with a guided meditation, followed with quiet reflection time, reading or writing holiday greetings, and treats at the afternoon tea time. Cost is $30. Held Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Deadline for registration is one week before the event. Call (509) 483-6495 to register and for more information.

The Four Noble Truths – 12-week series covers the core of Buddhist teaching: there is suffering, there is a cause to suffering, there is an end to suffering, there is a path out of suffering. Each class will include meditation, talk and discussion. Held 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Dec. 16 (no class Nov. 18), at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $120, or $12 per class. Call (509) 928-3863, e-mail sati@windwireless.net, or visit www.mainstream- mindfulness.com for more information.

Parenting/Childbirth

Parenting Children of Divorce – Learn how divorce or separation affect children at different developmental stages, how to create a supportive climate for children reducing the affects of damaging conflict and gain communication skills to help handle conflict. Held the first Tuesday or third Thursday of the month, 6-9 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 per person. Meets court requirements. Call (509) 483-6495, e-mail sjfc@stjosephfamilycenter.org, or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

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.

Holy Family Hospital Maternity Center Tour – Meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 8 p.m. or by appointment, Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. Call (509) 482-BABY for more information or to make an appointment.

Parenting Children of Divorce – Meets the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month, 6-9 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 per person. The class fulfills court requirements. Call (509) 483-6495 for more information.

Parenting Class – Information to help parents improve parent-child relationships, build healthy attachments, and encourage positive behavior through love and logic. Four-part series meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $80 per person or $90 per couple. Call (509) 483-6495 for more information.

Parenting Classes – For single parents of children up to 1 year, sponsored by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Alone Program. Call for times and dates. CAPA offices, 820 N. Summit Blvd., Suite 100. Free; for registration and more information, call (509) 325-7667.

Parent/Childbirth Education – Classes are offered at various hospitals and locations through Community Health Education and Resources and include: Baby Care Basics, Breast-feeding Basics, Prepared and Refresher Childbirth, Sibling Preparation, Infant/Child CPR, Children at Birth, Sensational Beginnings, Communicating with your Baby, and Infant Massage. For dates and times call the Community Health Education Resources Office at (509) 232-8138.

Stroller Strides of Spokane – Exercise group for moms and their babies, using resistance bands, strollers and the environment for a total body workout. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Mission Park, 1208 E. Mission Ave. Weekly playgroups are held Wednesdays after class with activities for all ages. Call (509) 489-6550, e-mail colleenconnell@ strollerstrides.net, or visit www.strollerstrides.net/spokane for more information.

Cancer support

Breast Cancer Support – Meets Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at Providence Cancer Center at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. Call (509) 325-8716 for information.

Breast Cancer Support – The group meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Holy Family Hospital ER Conference Room, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call Kathy Jo Avery at (509) 448-5660 for more information.

Cancer and Community Charities – Meets the second Wednesday of each month, Elks Lodge, 1170 W. Prairie Ave. For time and information call (208) 659-2064 or e-mail tjgallery@icehouse.net.

Cancer Support – The Providence Cancer Support Services group hosts a “telehealth” meeting for the education and support and cancer patients and their caregivers on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Medical Center Doctors Building Suite 120, 105 W. Eighth Ave. Call (509) 474-5490 for more information.

Cancer Support Group – Meets the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Center, room six, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is free. Call Beryl Anderson at (509) 474-5490 for more information.

Look Good… Feel Better – A program offered by the American Cancer Society to help women diagnosed with cancer learn how to apply cosmetics and choose wigs and other head wear. The group meets twice monthly. For locations, time and more information, call Bonnie Abernethy at (509) 455-3440, option 3.

Prostate Cancer Support Group – This group focuses on guest presentation and group discussion about prostate cancer. Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Parking and attendance are free. Call Kim Ramirez at (509) 755-6515 for more information.

Reiki Healing Arts – Cancer support for patients and caregivers. Meets the third Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Reiki Healing Arts, 1042 W. Mill Ave., Suite 103, Coeur d’Alene. Free. Call (208) 665-5862 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Chiropractic care

Free Scoliosis Screening – Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller at (509) 327-3393.

Free Scoliosis Screening – The progression of scoliosis can be slowed or stopped and reversed in most cases without surgery. Utilize this opportunity to have your child evaluated. Call Mark Guthrie at (509) 327-8188.