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Diabetes Support Group – Setting provides a free opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussion with other community members touched by diabetes. Discussion facilitated by a CHER certified diabetes educator. Today, 5:30-7 p.m., at CHER Diabetes Education Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. No registration required. Visit www.cherspokane.org for more information.

New listings

Gentle/Restorative Yoga for Dystonia – Jackie Kittel will teach a free class on yoga poses that help with dystonia on Saturday, 10-11:15 a.m., at Sunflower Yoga Studio, 6413 E. 14th Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 535-7369 to reserve a spot (space is limited). Family and friends are welcome. Visit www.dyscoveries.com or call (509) 535-7369 for more information.

“Foods to Fight Pain” Workshop Series – Three interactive 45-minute workshops cover how the food you eat every day impacts pain inflammation. Workshops include recipes, meal plan ideas, and free pain-fighting food samples. Monday, and Sept. 26 and Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m., at 12929 E. Sprague Ave., Suite 104, Spokane Valley. Cost: $12 for all three classes. Call (509) 496-9998, email erin@totalbalancewellness.com, or visit www.totalbalancewellness.com for more information.

“Get Back in the Groove” Classes for Seniors – Chair Zumba: For all shapes and sizes, no experience required. Mondays and Fridays, Sept. 12-Nov. 4, 8:45-9:45 a.m., at Hillyard Senior Center, 2917 E. Fort George Wright Drive, or 1-2 p.m. at Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Cost: $30 morning class; $41 afternoon class. Zumba: For all shapes and sizes, no experience required. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 12-Nov. 7, 4-5 p.m., at Hillyard Senior Center. Also Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Nov. 2, 5-6 p.m., at Corbin Senior Activity Center; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-5 p.m., at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave.; Mondays and Fridays, Sept. 12-Nov. 4, 1:15-2:15 p.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Room 205; or Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 3, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Garland Avenue Alliance Church, 2011 W. Garland Ave. Cost: $30. Aerobics: Improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 3, 9-10 a.m. at Cascade Mobile Home Park, 2311 W. 16th Ave., or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Sons of Norway, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. Cost: $30. Aerobics Plus: Improve cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Dyna-band, weights and mat are required. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 12-Nov. 4, 8:30-9:30 a.m., at Sinto Senior Activity Center, or Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 3, 7:45-9:15 am., at Gold’s Gym, 2921 E. 57th Ave. Cost: $41. Functional Fitness Fusion: Class blends aerobics, flexibility, balance, breathing and relaxation exercises. Dyna-bands, weights and small ball are required. Mondays and Fridays, Sept. 12-Nov. 7, 3-4 p.m., at Sons of Norway. Cost is $30. Gentle Exercise: Gentle aerobic segment, strength, stretching and range of motion training from standing or chair position. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 12-Nov. 4, 8:15-9 a.m., at CenterPlace. Cost: $33. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 13-Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-noon, at Park Heights Baptist Church, 5101 S. Freya St., for $30, or 9:45-10:30 a.m., at Cascade Mobile Home Park, for $24. Core, Strength, Stretch and Balance: Strength exercises for upper body, core and lower body. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 12-Nov. 4, 9:15-10:15 a.m., at CenterPlace. Cost: $41. Chair Yoga: Uses chairs and standing modifications of yoga (no floor work). Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-noon, at Tum Tum Community Center, 6424 Highway 291, Nine Mile Falls. Cost: $23. Yoga: Intermediate floor class. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 5. Mondays, 3:15-4:45 p.m., at Corbin Senior Activity Center; Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m., at Sinto Senior Activity Center. Cost: $51. Call (509) 279-6027 or email kmurray@iel.spokane.edu for more information about any of the classes.

Abs Core Express – Learn new active exercises while tightening and toning. Five-week sessions Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 13, 6:30-6:55 p.m., at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 1926 W. Chelan Ave. Cost: $11. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Body Boot Camp – Cardio, intervals, circuit training and more. Learn different levels of intensity. Participants should bring hand weights and a mat, dyna-bands provided. Five-week sessions run Sept. 12-Oct. 13, Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays, 7-7:45 p.m., at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 1926 W. Chelan Ave. Cost: $19. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Body Synergy – Class combines cardio, strength, toning and stability for maximum conditioning. Participants should bring a stability ball and mat, hand weights are optional. Dyna-bands and 4-inch benches provided. Mondays, Sept. 12-Oct. 10, 6-7 p.m., at Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost: $25. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Pilates Yoga Blend – Blend of Pilates and yoga to improve strength, flexibility, balance and stamina. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 13, or Thursdays beginning Sept. 22, 5:45-6:45 p.m., at Audubon Park Masonic Lodge, 2821 Northwest Blvd. Costs: $38 Tuesday session; $23 Thursday. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Balancing Hormones Naturally – Learning how to balancing your hormones can relieve fatigue, depression, headaches, loss of focus, loss of libido, skin conditions, sleep problems and weight gain around the waist. Certified nutritional consultant Roslyn Rogers will cover natural alternatives to hormone replacement therapy, how to have healthy bones throughout your life, what nutrients can help nourish your skin to bring out a youthful glow and how diet affects your energy. Sept. 14, 6:30-8 p.m., at Pilgrim’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. Call (208) 676-9730.

Nutrition for Sports and Fitness – Learn how to balance eating with training to perform at the highest level. Sport-specific questions will be answered. Discussion topics will include how to determine your individual needs for different training regimens, events, and before and after workout. Sept. 19, 6 p.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley; $15. Sept. 24, 6 p.m., at Sons of Norway, lower reception hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd.; $20. Call (509) 625-6200 or (509) 688-0300, email erin@totalbalancewellness.com, or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.

Parent/Child Classes - “Butts, Guts and Glory”: For parents and grandparents. Lower body and abdominal workout using body bars, steps, therabands, balls and more. Bring hand weights, all other equipment provided. Yoga Tiny Trees: A fun and creative environment for children to explore and learn the foundations of yoga through movement, music, art, stories and dance. Cost: $37 for parent and child. Saturdays, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 and 8, 10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m., at East West Fitness World, 1506 N. Monroe St. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information and to register.

Nutrition for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders – Learn the basics of nutrition therapy to help support your child in reaching his or her full potential. Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost: $20. Call (509) 688-0300 or email erin@totalbalancewellness.com for more information.

Al-Anon – For family and friends of alcoholics. For 24-hour information and support, call (509) 456-2125 or (888) 425-2666 or visit www.wa-al-anon.org.

Upcoming

GriefShare Recovery Seminar and Support Group – 13-week series begins Thursday , 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Valley Real Life, 1831 S. Barker Road, Greenacres, in the upstairs conference room. Events feature nationally recognized experts on grief and recovery topics. Call (509) 232-0840 or email fotofiddle@comcast.net for more information.

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid and AED – Course covers CPR, AED and choking. Participants must pass a skills test to get a two-year certification. Friday, 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.

“Life Energy – Light and Dark Energy, Transformation and Balance” – Free two-hour workshop covers the difference between light and dark energy, energy vampires and how best to feed them, who to keep and who to cut, how your worst enemy is your best teacher, transforming dark energy, protection, and healing attacks. Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the South Hill Public Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Call (509) 838-3717 or email 101carecare@gmail.com for more information.