Health Bulletin Board
Meditations for Heart and Mind – On-going meditation class teaches mindfulness meditation as well as the heart practices of loving, kindness, forgiveness, and compassion, which calm the mind and open the heart. Each evening includes guided 30-minute meditation, dharma talk (topic of the evening) with time for discussion. All levels of experience welcome. Held Wednesdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 24, 6-7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center Chapel, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $10-$12 per class. Call (509) 483-6495 ext. 133 for scholarship information. Visit www.mainstream-mindfulness.com, e-mail sati@windwireless.net, or call (509) 928-3863 to register and for more information.
Stretch and Flex Classes – Six-week session combines Pilates, Yoga, body conditioning, light cardio, and basic stretching and focuses on body awareness, flexibility, range of motion, core strength, balance, and stability while improving overall muscle tone. All ages and levels welcome. Cost is $49. Drop-ins are welcome for $5 per class. Held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Oct. 27-Dec. 8, 9-10 a.m. at Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Call (509) 270-0053 to register and for more information.
Breastfeeding Basics – Designed to help mothers have their most successful breastfeeding experience. Participants learn about positions, solving common problems and returning to work or school. Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Pre-Diabetes – Two-part class series. All participants receive a free testing meter. Cost is $30 per person. Held Nov. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m., and Nov. 15, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at CHER Diabetes Education Center, Suite 245, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
CPR – Friends and Family – Pediatric – Class covers child CPR, infant CPR, and choking. Cost is $25. Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
BLS Healthcare Provider Initial – CPR – Covers one and two rescuer for adult CPR, child CPR (over age one), infant CPR, bag-mask ventilations, AED, and choking. Course certification is valid for two years. Cost is $60. Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Babysitting Basics – For youth ages 10-15 to prepare them with the skills they need to be a successful babysitter. Class covers topics such as: how to care for infants, toddlers and older children; CPR and first aid for infants and children; discipline issues; safety; and business basics. Students receive a bag to decorate themselves and a certificate of completion. Cost is $40. Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Today
Aging Well Event – Chakras: The Wheels of Life: Dr. Charles Lightwalker will discuss how chakras are classified as healing centers, power centers and part of the healing practices of many traditions. Today, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $12. Held at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Call (509) 535-0803 or visit www.southsidecenter.com to register and for more information.
Live Well Workshop – Dr. Randall Wilkinson leads this workshop looking at the way we eat and how that has led to the weight challenges so many of us have. He will discuss the advantages of a low-carbohydrate, protein-sparing approach to losing weight briskly. It is free. Today, 6 p.m., at 707 W. Seventh Ave., Marycliff Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room. Call (509) 464-6191 to RSVP and for more information.
Southside Senior Activity Center Exercise Classes – Zumba-Zumba-Zumba!: Combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program while enjoying a good workout. Working out with Zumba provides an exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life. Tuesdays, today-Nov. 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mat Yoga: Explore the gentle movements to increase flexibility, strength, and well being. Class covers body stretches, yoga postures and breathing practices. Participants are then guided into deep relaxation. Fridays, Oct. 29-Dec. 10, 11:30-12:30 p.m. Classes are held at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Call (509) 535-0803 or visit www.southsidecenter.com to register and for more information.
“Touching the World Through Reiki” Book Signing and Workshop – Eileen Dey, author of “Touching the World Through Reiki,” will give participants five tools and guided meditations for transformation of your inner and outer world and talk about how you can take Reiki into the world through working with populations like the veterans, to the environment and even into the artistic world of acting. Today, 7 p.m., at Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main St. Cost is free. Call (509) 838-0206, e-mail reikitraingingprogram@gmail.com or visit www.auntiesbooks.com for more information.
Upcoming
Moscow Food Co-op Essential Wellness Classes - How to (Not) Herniate a Disc While Working Out: Learn and understand what to do to keep from injuring or re-injuring yourself in the gym. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Hip Displacement: Learn how you can work with your eight main weight bearing joints to create stability and strength for your entire skeleton while re-educating your muscular structure to keep you and your hips pain-free in a position of structural integrity. Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Classes are held at the Hamilton Indoor Recreation Center, 1724 E. “F” St., Moscow. Cost for each class is $17. Scholarships are available by e-mailing outreach@moscowfood.coop. Call (208) 883-7085 to register and for more information.
Spokane Guilds School Foundations “Smiles” Teeth Whitening Fundraiser – Runs through Nov. 30. By supporting the Smiles Teeth Whitening Program, patients can get their teeth whitened professionally for $99, while helping infants and toddlers with special needs in our community receive the early intervention services they need to reach their full potential. Call (509) 326-1652 for a referral to a participating dentist.
“Party in Pink” Zumbathon – Charity events benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, at East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. Tickets are $10. Call Kathy at (509) 625-6693 for more information.
Free Bone Health Seminar – Monday, at North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. For times and more information, call Karen at (509) 489-4473.
A Time To Grieve – Take a look at the losses in your life and how to grieve those losses – whether of departed loved ones, lost opportunities or even hopes. Explore how to continue to grieve your own losses and to support others as they face losses in their lives. Nov. 2, 7-8:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $15. Call (509) 483-6495 ext. 133 to RSVP and for more information.
Exotic Moves Fitness Conditioning – For women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Dance yourself into fun, inspiration and rediscovery of your femininity through creative, soulful, expressive dance steps. Classes are held Tuesdays, Nov. 2-23, 5:45-6:45 p.m., at East West Fitness World, 1506 N. Monroe St. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
Free Tai Chi for Health Classes – Program of safe, gentle exercise was created by Paul Lam for people with arthritis and promotes relaxation, increased mobility, better balance and strength. Classes focus on the core movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis set. Participants should wear flat soled shoes and loose clothing. Held Fridays, Nov. 5-Dec. 17, at 9 a.m., at the Post Falls Senior Center’s Dougall Room, 1215 E. Third Ave., Post Falls. Call (208) 664-8570 for more information.
Flu Vaccines at Spokane Regional Health District – Clinic appointments for adults and children 3 years and older are available by calling (509) 324-1600. Call (509) 324-1643 or visit www.srhd.org for more information.