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Sensational Beginnings – Course is designed to help new parents and caregivers communicate with baby and understand the cue’s they are sending. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $15. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Free Prevent Cancer Super Colon Exhibit – Walk through this giant, interactive, educational exhibit and learn all about healthy colon tissue compared to non-healthy tissue. Learn about prevention, early detection and treatment for colorectal cancer. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. Cost is free. For more information, visit www.cherspokane.org.
ZUMBA Fitness – For ages 16 and over. 12-week class is held Thursdays, Sept. 4-Nov. 20, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Kid Sports Indoor Facility, 416 N. Madelia St. Cost is $89. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
Know the 10 Warning Signs of Dementia – Free program for caregivers, family members and friends of people with dementia. Presentation will cover the differences between normal aging, simple memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. Sept. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Deaconess Health and Education Center, Classroom 265, 910 W. Fifth Ave. For more information, call (509) 473-3390 or visit www.alz.org/inlandnorthwest.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – For ages 16 and over. Learn how a smaller, weaker person can use leverage and technique to defend against a bigger, stronger assailant. Six-week course is held Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Sept. 7, 6-7 p.m. at BJJ Martial Arts Center, 1506 E. Francis Ave. Cost is $79. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
Pilates Yoga Blend – For ages 16 and older. Class blends exercise techniques to improve core strength, flexibility and more. Eight-week course is held Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning the week of Sept. 7, 5:45-6:45 p.m. at Audobon Park Masonic Lodge, 2821 Northwest Blvd. Cost is $42. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
From Whole Food to Whole Health – Renewing Your Body’s Recovery – Kayti Capell and Eileen O’Connor will discuss how daily stress impacts your well-being and long-term health; offer a variety of natural and effective solutions to help strengthen and calm your body in the midst of the daily stressors that bombard your physical defenses; and provide options for maintaining a balanced life. Sept. 8, 6-7 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Fee is complimentary. Call (208) 676-9730 for more information.
“The Nurturing Fathers Program” – Parenting class for fathers, tailored to meet their needs and learning styles. Focuses on the value of fathers and explains effective disciplining, balancing work with fathering, playing with children and communicating successfully. 12-week program begins Sept. 8 and is held Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Food and childcare is available. Class fee is based on a sliding scale, space is available on a first-come first-serve basis. Call (509) 218-7955 or e-mail jaubertin@scancenter.org for more information.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Clinic – Eight-week program helps you create a way to balance your body and renew your mind and spirit; inspire you to move into the middle of your pain and our of your suffering by exploring its meaning; discover a deeper style of breathing which promotes better health; learn techniques to let go of worry and anxiety; develop skills for managing stress; and learn how to be more fully present. Preregistration is required. Class is held Mondays, Sept. 13-Nov. 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Providence Holy Family Hospital’s Murphy Room in the Providence Center for Faith and Healing, 105 W. Eighth Ave. Call (409) 487-6337 to register and for more information.
Buddy Walk – National Down Syndrome Society’s Second Annual Inland Northwest Buddy Walk is Sept. 25 at Riverstone Park, Coeur d’Alene. Event is held to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October and to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Open to the public. Family friendly events and refreshments are available after the event. Registration fee is $10 and includes a t-shirt if registered by Wednesday. Final event registration is Sept. 15. Visit www.dsconnections.com for registration forms and more information.
Today
Radiology Technology Information Session – An information session guiding prospective students through the admissions process for the NIC radiography technology program. Today, 5 p.m., at North Idaho College’s Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Rom 102, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free and open to anyone interested. Call (208) 676-7132 for more information.
Baby Sign Language – Course teaches parents, grandparents and caregivers how to communicate with your baby before he or she can talk. Course covers the history and benefits of signing, along with 50 useful sign to use at home with baby. Today, 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.