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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). Call (800) 423-0151 for more information.

Harvard Park Retirement Community Blood Drive – Blood drive is Saturday, 1:30-3 p.m., at Harvard Park, 1616 E. 30th Ave. Refreshments provided. Appointments requested. Visit www.harvard-park.com or call (509) 747-2703 for more information.

CPR – Friends and Family – Class covers adult, child and infant CPR, and choking. Ideal for community members who want to know CPR but don’t need a certification card. Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $10. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Crohn’s and Colitis Nutrition Program – Free educational program for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients, loved ones, caregivers, health care providers and the general public. Sept. 12, 6-8 p.m., at Gonzaga University’s Globe Room in Cataldo Hall, 502 E. Boone Ave. Cost is free. RSVP is requested by visiting http://online.ccfa.org/ spokane12nutrition. Call (425) 451-8455 or email knewbould@ccfa.org for more information.

Get Your Groove On Senior Classes – Balance is Core: Class covers strength exercises for upper body, core and lower body; balance exercises; and relaxing stretch exercises. Held Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Nov. 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1104 W. Heroy Ave. Cost is $26. Gentle Exercise: Class includes a gentle aerobic segment, and strength, stretching and range of motion training from a standing or chair position. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 18-Dec. 11, 3:15-4:15 p.m., at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $42. Pilates: Class to help tone and strengthen your muscles, improve your posture, reduce lower back pain, and increase your flexibility and balance. Held Mondays and Fridays, Sept. 17-Dec. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost is $42. Aerobic Dance and Exercise: Class to help boost your metabolism, tone and strengthen your muscles, and improve your flexibility and balance. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 17-Dec. 7, 8-9 a.m., or 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Room 234, $58 for either session; Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 17-Dec. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at CenterPlace, $42; Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Sept. 17-Dec. 14, 9:10-10:15 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church, $73; Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 18-Dec. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 218 E. Crawford Ave., Deer Park, $42; and Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 18-Dec. 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m., or 12:45-1:30 p.m., at Cascade Mobile Home Park, 2311 W. 16th Ave., $42 for either session. Yoga: Class to help increase your body awareness, muscle strength, flexibility and balance; reduce stress; regain range of motion; and manage pain in the muscles, bones and joints through proper breathing. Held Mondays, Sept. 17-Nov. 19, 5:45-6:45 p.m., at Southside Senior Center, $23; Tuesdays, Sept. 18-Nov. 13, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, $26; or Wednesdays, Sept. 19-Nov. 14, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at CenterPlace, $26. Tai Chi: Class integrates body, mind, heart and spirit. Discover the multiple health benefits of this Oriental exercise. Held Mondays, Sept. 17-Nov. 19, 7-8 p.m., at Southside Senior Center, $23, or Tuesdays, Sept. 18-Dec. 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at CenterPlace, $26. Call (509) 279-6027, visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/continuinged, or email kmurray@iel.spokane.edu to register and for more information.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Film Fundraiser – Event features guest speaker Anne Steinemann, refreshments, information and entertainment. Participants are asked to avoid scented laundry detergent, dryer sheets, cologne and perfume to attend the event as scent-free as possible. Suggested donation is $25 (tax deductible). Proceeds will go to the making of “Remember Me, Life of an MCS Sufferer.” Sept. 19, 6-10 p.m., at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. Call (509) 290-8924 for more information.

Nia Dance Technique – Class offers creative expression through technical moves and freedance and uses body awareness to encourage safe movements. Monday/Wednesday class begins Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m., and Tuesday/Thursday class begins Sept. 25, 9 a.m. Classes are held at Spokane Falls Community College, Dance Studio, Building 13, Room 104, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Visit www.nianow.com/annjackson-avery, email ann@jackson-avery.us or call (509) 279-6030 for pricing and more information.

Today

Low-Cost Counseling for Seniors – The Senior Retirement Project, a nonprofit organization, is offering low-cost mental health counseling to seniors. All appointments are private and confidential. Cost ranges from $30-$10, based on income. Today, 1 p.m., at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Call (509) 638-9044 or (509) 327-1584, visit www.corbinseniorcenter.org, or email info@corbinseniorcenter.org for more information.

Passage Meditation Introductory Workshop – Introducing Sri Easwaran’s form of meditation. Classes consist of video instruction and discussion followed by a half-hour of meditation. Cost is free, donations suggested. Five-week session is held Tuesdays through Sept. 25, 6-7:30 p.m., at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. Call (509) 328-3829 for more information.

Upcoming

Quit For Good: A Tobacco Cessation Program – Four-week program to help make quitting easier. Free; participants who attend four sessions receive a $25 gift card and a free quit kit. Wednesdays, Sept. 5-26, 6-7 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 4, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Lifeline Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings – Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Packages start at $159. Registration is required. Held Thursday at Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd., and Saturday at VFW Post No. 1435, 212 S. David St., Spokane Valley. Call (877) 237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com to register and for more information.

Kootenai Health Triathlon for Kids – Designed to promote health and fitness to the children of our community. For ages 4-11. Held Saturday, at the Kootenai Health McGrane Center for Rehabilitation, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $20, includes a T-shirt. Registration forms are available online or at the McGrane Center for Rehabilitation front desk, Vertical Earth Bike Shop, and other select community locations. Call (208) 666-2950 or visit www.kootenaihealth.org to register and for more information.

Pre-Diabetes Class – Two-part class for those who have or are at risk for pre-diabetes, and their friends and family. Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245, and Sept. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Lincoln Hospital, 10 Nicholls St., Davenport, Wash. Cost is $30, includes a support partner. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Myths to Magic: Managing Acute Pain in Children – Participants learn to recommend appropriate age-specific pediatric pain assessment tools for use in clinical practice and integrate research based pain management interventions into the care of the pediatric surgical patient. Tuesday and Sept. 12, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Providence Sacred Heart Auditorium, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Cost is $60 each day or $100 for both days. Visit www.cherspokane.org for more information and to register.

‘PREvent’ Dietitian Consults – For women who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes and want to make lifestyle changes to prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. Half-hour meetings with registered dietitians will be held 8 a.m.-noon on Sept. 12 or 19, at 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. Event is funded through Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

New Vision – Service provided by Providence Holy Family Hospital treats the acute withdrawal symptoms and medical complications associated with dependency on alcohol or opiates. Held Sept. 17, 1 p.m., at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. RSVP is requested by Monday. Cost is free, donations are appreciated. Call (509) 327-1584 or visit www.corbinseniorcenter.org for more information and to register.

Healthy Cooking Class – September’s class is “Back to School” and covers easy-to-pack lunch ideas for kids and adults. Sept. 20, 6:30-8 p.m., at Providence Holy Family Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Babysitting Basics – Course for youths age 10-15 to prepare them to be successful baby-sitters. Topics include: how to care for infants, toddlers and older children; CPR and first aid for infants and children; discipline issues; safety and business basics. Sept. 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $40. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Washington State University Memory Problem Study Participants Sought – Psychology researchers at Washington State University are seeking people with memory problems and their spouses or other family members to participate in treatment and intervention groups in Eastern Washington. Call (509) 335-4033 ext. 1 for more information.