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National Alliance on Mental Illness Education Hour – Presented by NAMI Coeur d’Alene. Featured guest speaker Dr. Marie Parkman will speak about mental health disability. Support groups will be available following the presentation. Event is free. 7 p.m., at Kootenai Medical Center Health Resource Building, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 664-3095, ext. 322 for more information.

Pilates for Beginners: For ages 16 and older. Cost is $34. Participants should bring their own mat; 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, today-April 29, at East West Fitness World, 1506 N. Monroe St. No registration required: the first day of any of the classes is free. Visit www.spokaneparks.org, e-mail recclasses@spokanecity.org, or call (509) 625-6200.

Loving Your Family – Feeding Their Future – University of Idaho Extension Nutrition Program is offering free weekly classes, Tuesdays in April, at 1 p.m. at Kootenai County Extension Office, 1808 N. Third St., Coeur d’Alene. Classes, taught by trained extension nutrition advisers, are offered to recipients of food stamps or other Health and Welfare programs or school free-lunch programs and will cover family meals, vegetables and fruits, how much food and physical activity, and active and fun family time. Call (208) 446-1680.

North Idaho College Spring Series on Health Topics – “Sleep Apnea”: Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presentation on the causes, consequences and cures for sleep apnea. “What Makes Bubonic Plague So Deadly: New Insights from Genomic Studies”: April 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presentation covers the agent of plague and three recorded pandemics. Presentations are free and open to the public. Held at North Idaho College’s Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 769-3495 for more information.

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Strength and Conditioning: For ages 16 and older. Class promotes muscular strength and endurance through using hand weights, dynabands, balance discs, stability ball and a step. Participants should bring their own equipment and mats. Steps and dynabands provided. Modifications for all levels and available equipment. 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 13-May 25, and Thursdays, April 15-May 27, at Sacajawea Middle School, 401 E. 33rd Ave.; cost is $32. Step Aerobics: For ages 16 and older. Abdominal work and power options included. 7-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 13-May 25, and Thursdays, April 15-May 27, at Sacajawea Middle School, 401 E. 33rd Ave.; $32. Body Boot Camp: For ages 16 and older. Continual mix of cardio, intervals, circuit training to work the entire body. 6:15-7:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 14-May 26, at Sacajawea Middle School, 401 E. 33rd Ave.; $39. Pilates Small Equipment for All: For ages 16 and older. Class offers Pilates workouts and the best way to strengthen your core. 4:45-5:45 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 14-May 5, at East West Fitness World, 1506 N. Monroe St.; $26. Yoga Deeper Stretch: For ages 16 and older. Yoga workout to the next level with deep strengthening and inverted poses. Thursdays, April 15-May 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd.; $55. Massage Basics: For ages 18 and older. Class offers basic techniques of Swedish massage with licensed massage practitioner Arika Whitaker, as well as simple self-care for overall health and wellness. Fridays, April 16-May 7, 6:30-8 p.m., at Lavendar and Sage Wellness Center, 3418 S. Grand Blvd.; $69. Yoga Basic: For ages 16 and older. Class increases strength and flexibility, releases physical and mental tension, and revitalizes the body and mind. Fridays, April 16-May 21, 9-10:30 a.m., at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd.; $69. Lunch Hour Core Fusion: For ages 16 and older. Class blends Pilates, dance, strength and flexibility while training the whole body. Mondays, April 26-May 17, noon-12:45 p.m., at Lotus Self Defense School, 212 W. Second Ave. Cost is $39; no registration required. To register call (509) 625-6200; www.spokaneparks.org.

CPR – Friends and Family – Pediatric – Covers child CPR, infant CPR and choking. Today, 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St.; $25. To register, visit www.cherspokane.org.

Natural Childbirth – Class for those planning a nonmedicated birth. Two-hour class is taken after prepared childbirth or prepared childbirth extended and covers additional labor positions, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor. Today, 6-8 p.m. at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St.; $25, and includes a support partner. To register visit www.cherspokane.org.

Backpack Safety Awareness Program – Dr. Julia Miller will be conducting the program to discuss health issues associated with backpacks and conduct a backpack weigh-in demonstration. April 19-23 at Miller Chiropractic, 111 E. Magnesium Road, Suite B. (509) 464-0444.

Baby Care – Course is specifically developed to help you through the first year of parenthood. Hands-on course focuses on the care of infants, diapering, comforting, safety issues, feeding and infant massage. Cost is $25. April 20, 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Free Spot Checks – Kootenai Cancer Center is hosting free community skin cancer screenings available by appointment on April 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Interlake Medical Building, 700 Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Oncologists from Kootenai Cancer Center and healthcare providers with North Idaho Dermatology will be on hand for short examinations and to recommend courses of action if necessary. Space is limited, call (208) 666-3148 to register.

World Tai Chi and QiGong Day – April 24, 10 a.m., at Manito Park, 1702 S. Grand Blvd. E-mail bknack@nwtaichi.com or visit www.nwtaichi.com for more information.

Hypnotherapy Weight Loss Workshop – Four-week session utilizes hypnotherapy to help participants lose weight effortlessly with long term results. Workshops will be Saturdays in May, 9 a.m.-noon, at the Corbin Senior Center’s lower South room, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Cost is $159. Call (509) 688-7701 or (509) 270-3161 no later than April 28 to reserve a spot.

Free Screening: Stroke Check – St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute and Community Health Education and Resources services of Inland Northwest Health Services, are offering free stroke screenings, which will include a check of blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood glucose, body fat and carotid artery assessment. Event also features vendors and presentations on stroke-related topics. May 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Event is free, but full lipid panels are available for $20. Appointments are required by registering online at www.cherspokane.org or by calling (509) 232-8138.

Carnival of Wellness - Event presented by Washington State University, Eastern Washington University and Spokane Falls Community College encourages participants to test their balance, flexibility, and strength all in a safe and fun environment. April 24, noon-3 p.m., at Oz Fitness, 5501 S. Regal St. Call (509) 472-2495, e-mail center@spokaneparkinsons.org or visit www.spokaneparkinsons.org.

Upcoming

Roybal Chiropractic Patient Appreciation Week – This week, Roybal Chiropractic, 1203 W. Francis Ave., will donate $35 from every new patient consultation/examination to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Call (509) 328-7575 or visit www.roybalchiro.com for more information.

Pilgrim’s Natural Market Events - The Power of Proper Breathing: Techniques and Tips: April 21, 6-7 p.m. Cost is $10. Spring Clean Your Health: Detoxify: Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m., and Friday, 12:30-2 p.m. Cost is complimentary. The Chiropractic Solution for Headaches: April 20, 11 a.m.-noon, and April 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee is complimentary. Food Matters “Let Food be thy Medicine”: Documentary film; April 25, 5:30-7. All events are held at Pilgrim’s Natural Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Couer d’Alene. Call (208) 676-9730 for more information.

Dystonia: Defining and Treating This Disorder – Presentation by David Greeley, M.D., covers the definition of dystonia and the medical therapies available for treatment as well as updates on the latest research. A question-and-answer session will follow. Free. Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilition Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 891-0790, e-mail denise@designden.com, or visit www.dyscoveries.com for more information.

Free Dyslexia Presentation – Features Susan Barton and covers why bright children affected by dyslexia will struggle and what can be done to help them. Thursday, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Mead High School, 302 W. Hastings Road. Visit www.homelink.eventbrite.com to register. Call (509) 468-3350 for more information.

Parkinson’s Support Group – Guest speakers provide valuable information on topics to help participants improve their knowledge of Parkinson’s disease. Monday, 2-4 p.m. at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Neuroscience Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Free. Call (509) 473-2490 for more information.

Free Child Car-Seat Check – Sponsored by Kootenai Medical Center. Monday, 1-4 p.m., in the Panhandle Health District parking lot, 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden, Idaho. First-come, first-served. Limited number of new car seats available to those who qualify, with minimum $5 donation. Call (208) 666-2355 for more information.

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children – Sponsored by Kootenai Medical Center. Monday, 6-9 p.m., at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d’Alene. Event is free, registration is required. Visit www.kootenaihealth.org or call (208) 666-2030 to register and for more information.

BodyTalk Access – One-day course composed of five of the most critical and powerful BodyTalk balancing techniques; April 21, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Northwest Noetic School of Massage, 2702 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 2. Cost is $100. Call (406) 871-5645 or visit www.bodytalksystem.com for more information and to register.

American Diabetes Association and Shawn Higgins Memorial Fund Family Retreat – For families living with Type 1 Diabetes. Families will learn more about diabetes management, and how it affects the whole family, and will have the opportunity to spend quality time together. April 23-25, begins at 5 p.m. on Friday and runs through 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Held at Camp Pinelow, 3806 N. Deer Lake Road, Loon Lake, Wash. Cost is $100 per family. Call (509) 624-7478 or e-mail tduncan@diabetes.org for more information.

Family to Family Education Course – 12-week course suitable for adult relatives of adults with mental illnesses provides education and support. Taught by trained family members. Free. Held Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, through April 24. Held at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Call (509) 466-9333 to register and for more information.

“Mealtime Mindfulness” – Session will cover how to forget about organic, calorie counts, carbs, and bad fats and how to focus on bringing awareness and gratitude to mealtimes. April 24, 1-3 p.m., at the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. Open to ages 18 and older. Cost is $15 for residents, $17 for nonresidents. Call (208) 883-7085 to register.

“What Are You Tolerating?” – Lively session to help participants figure out the tolerations they have for things and situations that continuously drain energy and prevent them from living their optimum potential. April 24, 10 a.m.-noon, at the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. Open to ages 18 and older. Cost is $15 for residents, $17 for nonresidents. Call (208) 883-7085 to register.

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.