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Hatha Yoga Classes - Gentle and Back Care Yoga Class: Held Thursdays, at 10:45 a.m. Level 1: Held Mondays, at 4 p.m. Cost: $36 for four sessions or $10 per drop-in. Held at Center of Calm, 307 W. Francis Ave. Call (509) 998-1062 or visit www.centerofcalm.com .

“Fall Prevention and Post Traumatic Care” – Free Senior Circle Lunch and Learn event presented by Damon Sheneman, M.D. Includes lunch and informative talk. Open to anyone age 50 and older. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. RSVP is required by calling (509) 473-5639. For more information, email wells@empirehealth.org.

Today

Inland Northwest Blood Center University of Idaho Blood Drive – Today, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., on the second floor of the Teaching and Learning Center on the west side of the Commons Building, 709 Deakin Ave., Moscow, Idaho. Potential donors can sign up online at www.inbcsaves.org (sponsor code: uoficommons). Free donor T-shirts will be available while supplies last. Call (800) 423-0151 for more information.

Upcoming

Fitness Mini-Sessions – Zumba: Wednesdays, beginning Dec. 7, 5:45 p.m., at Audubon Park Masonic Lodge, 2821 W. Northwest Blvd. $18. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Babysitting Basics – Class for ages 10-15 covers 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 they can decorate themselves and a certificate of completion. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost: $40. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Zumba Classes for Charity – Interval training combines fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. No predetermined cost, all proceeds go to benefit St. Jude’s Hospital and Audubon Masonic Lodge Restoration Project. Saturday, 9-10 a.m., Monday, 5:45-6:45 p.m., or Dec. 17, 9-10 a.m., at Audubon Park Masonic Lodge, 2821 W. Northwest Blvd. Email zystacy17@aol.com for more information.

BLS Healthcare Provider Initial – Class covers one- and two-rescuer for adult CPR, infant and child CPR bag-mask ventilations, AED and choking. Course certification is valid for two years. Dec. 13, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost: $60; suggested course material is $23. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Breastfeeding Basics – Course designed to help mothers have a successful breastfeeding experience. Participants learn about positions, solving common problems, and returning to work or school. Cost: $25 and includes a support partner. Dec. 15, 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.

Natural Childbirth – Class for those planning on a nonmedicated birth. Taken after Prepared Childbirth or Prepared Childbirth-Extended, class covers additional labor positions, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor. Cost: $25. Bring a blanket, pillow and water bottle. Dec. 15, 6-8 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid and AED – Course covers adult and child CPR, AED and choking. Participants must pass a skills test for certification. Certification is valid for two years. Dec. 16, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $45, suggested card and manual is $25. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Baby Care – Hands-on course developed to help parents through the first year of parenthood focuses on the care of infants, diapering, comforting, safety issues, feeding and infant massage. Dec. 20, 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.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – Simple yogic techniques that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age or level of fitness. Each class features physical exercises, breathwork and meditation. Held Sundays, 1:30-2:45 p.m., and Tuesdays, 7:15-8:30 p.m., at Harmony Yoga, 1717 W. Sixth Ave., Suite 5. Cost is $15 per drop-in or $65 for a five-class pass. Multiple class passes available for a discounted rate. Call (509) 869-5162 for more information.

Zumba Fitness Classes – Spokane Parks and Recreation offers eight different Zumba classes each week at four locations. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information and to register.