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Balanced Summer Nutrition - Patricia Berger, certified ayurvedic health practitioner, will share dietary and lifestyle guidelines that can help reduce inflammation, acid reflux, insomnia and heat rash. Samples and recipes will be provided. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Reservations are required. For more information or reservations, please visit www.pilgrimsmarket.com or call (208) 676-9730. $5/per person.
Hearing Loss Association Open Meeting - This month’s meeting will include a “Show-and-Tell” by John Gale on the latest tech tools which are helpful to those with hearing loss. All are welcome and the meeting is free. Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Hearing Loss Center, 1206 N. Howard St. For more information please email hlaspokane@gmail.com.
Beyond A Peanut: Managing Food Allergies - Join Liz Williams as she presents a class for anyone eager to provide a safe environment for children with food allergies. Class will include gluten-free food samples. June 15, 2 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Reservations are required. $15/per person. For more information or reservations, please visit www.pilgrimsmarket.com or call (208) 676-9730.
Tai Chi Classes - June 17-Aug 21. Certified instructors Bob and Cindy Petet will offer basic to advanced tai chi classes at a variety of times and locations. For more information on the class schedule or to register, please call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 499-0683. You can also email taichihelp@salescreators.com.
Upcoming
Annual Demo Day & Wellness Fair - Presented by Spokane County Fire District 9. Events will include: demonstrations of auto accident rescue techniques, hands-on CPR training, fire truck and station tours, Kids Junior Challenge Course, volunteer information, and much more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Station 92/SCFD9 Training Center, 3801 E. Farwell Road, Mead. Free. For more information call (509) 466-4602.
Pre-Diabetes Class - A two-part class designed for those at risk for or diagnosed with pre-diabetes. All participants will receive a free testing meter. A support partner may attend for free. Insurance does not cover the cost of this course; participants must pay in full. Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; and June 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Spokane at 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245, or at Lincoln Hospital, 10 Nicholls St., Davenport, Wash. $30. To register and for more information, visit wellness.inhs.org.
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. Register at www.wellness.inhs.org. June 11, 6-8 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. $10.
Financial Planning for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease - Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Guest speaker is Kurt Meyer of Gonzaga Law School. June 13, 2-3:30 p.m., Pine Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, 12009 E. Mission Ave. Please RSVP by Monday at (509) 924-4388. This event is free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance are available to professionals for $10.
‘Engaging Fatherhood’ - This conference and resource fair will feature workshops for parents and professionals. Mac Bledsoe, author of “Parenting with Dignity,” will be the keynote speaker. Lunch will be provided. June 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. This is a free event. Please register by Saturday. To register or for more information email spokanedads@gmail.com, call (509) 993-3555 or (509) 363-4838, or visit engagingfatherhood.eventzilla.net.
Lunch and Learn - The topic for this lunch will be, “Stroke: Prevent, Treat, Beat.” Learn what the risk factors are for stroke, how to prevent one, and how it can be treated. Please bring your lunch. June 20, noon-1 p.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245; or at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St.; or at the Wells Fargo Building, 601 W. First Ave. Visit www.wellness.inhs.org for more information.
Pooch Camp Circuit Training Class - This class will introduce you and your pooch to cardio, strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation exercises you can do together. All of the benefits will go to SCRAPS animal medical fund. June 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 6815 E. Trent Ave. To register, call Designer Fitness NW at (509) 230-1100. $15.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day - An event sponsored by the Hearing Loss Center and North Idaho Deaf Club. Interpreters will be available throughout the park. July 20, Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. U.S. Highway 95. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (509) 328-9220 or (509) 315-2288 or email info@hlc-ewa.org. Tickets purchased before July 12: $35/adults; $15/youths and seniors. Tickets purchased after July 12: $40/adults: $19/youths and seniors. Youths are ages 3-7; seniors are ages 65 and older. Parking is an additional $4/day.
Summer Games for Girls - A series of cardio classes and games taught by Nicole Kuhn will be offered on Thursdays from July 25 to Aug. 29. Classes include: early girl games, 5:30-6:30 a.m., available to all age; girl games, 10-11 a.m., available to girls in grades four through seven; older girl games, 9-10 a.m., available to ages 20-55; oldest girl games, 8-9 a.m., available to ages 55 and older. For more information or to register for classes, please visit www.nicolekuhn.com. $20/six-week series.
Chiropractic care
Free Scoliosis Screening - Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller at (509) 327-3393.
Free Scoliosis Screening - The progression of scoliosis can be slowed or stopped and reversed in most cases without surgery. Utilize this opportunity to have your child evaluated. Call Mark Guthrie at (509) 327-8188.
Yoga
Chair Yoga - Class uses chairs and standing modifications of yoga. No floor work. Ideal for those with arthritis. Fridays, through March 15, 10-11:30 a.m., at Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Cost is $26.
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, 5-6:30 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.
Moon Tree Gentle Yoga Classes - Exploring meditation: For all levels, meets Mondays, 7-8 p.m., $10/class with enrollment or $15 drop-in. Chair yoga: For seniors, people in wheelchairs and others with limited mobility, meets Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $10 per class with enrollment, $15 drop-in. Classes held at Moon Tree Gentle Yoga, 511 S. Pine, Suite D. To register, call (509) 481-3134 or visit www.moontreeyoga.com.
St. Joseph Family Center Classes
• Mindfulness Meditation: Learn the practice of mindfulness meditation to calm the mind and open the heart. Guided 30-minute meditation, teaching and discussion. All levels of experience welcome. Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per class. Call (509) 928-3863 for more information.
• Qi-Gong: The art of combining slow movements and breath to increase energy and improve health, enhance confidence, relieve depression, firm the body, and alleviate symptoms of asthma, back pain and other conditions. Fridays, 3-4 p.m., cost is $10 per session or $50 per series of six.
• Hatha Yoga: For students of all ages, fitness levels and experience. Poses are adapted to fit your body and skill level. Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Cost is $10 per session or $30 per four-week series. Classes are in the Exercise Room at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Call (509) 483-6495, ext. 112, or visit www.sjfconline.org for more information.
Sunflower Yoga – Iyengar Method - Learn yoga poses, breath practices and meditation to decrease stress and improve well-being. Quality, safe instruction with a certified Iyengar instructor. Day and evening classes available. Call (509) 535-7369 or visit www.sunfloweryoga.net for more information.
The Renewal Room - New yoga and Pilates studio, now offering ongoing classes in yoga, Pilates, yin and Pilates/yoga fusions. Located at 321 W. Hastings Road. Call (509) 413-6445 or visit www.therenewalroom.com for more information.
Vibrational Yoga - Modernized method of yoga designed to heal by tuning in to your vibrations through sound, breath, mind and body postures and stretching. Mondays, 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., and Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. at Inner Journeys Center, 334 S. Grant St. Cost is $10 for Tuesday and Thursday classes (Monday session is free, donations welcome). Visit www.kennethjzutter.com to register and call (509) 315-1451 or email kjz@kennethjzutter.com for more information.
Workout and Yoga - Workout sessions followed by a yoga class. Held Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., at the Whitman County Library’s basement meeting room, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Cost is $35 for the six-week session. Call (509) 397-4709 for more information.
Other programs
Alzheimer’s Association Helpline – In Spokane, call (509) 473-3390 or 24-hour help line, (800) 272-3900. Available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Amputee Support Group – Support for people with amputations, their family and friends. Meets the third Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m.-noon, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.stlukesrehab.org or call (509) 473-6681 for more information.
Anger Management for Men – Ongoing six-week men’s group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost: $15 per session or $90 for the six-week course. For more information, call (509) 483-6495.
Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Free screenings every Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. No appointment needed. Offered by Valley Hospital and Medical Center Volunteer Services; call (509) 473-5415 or email volunteers@empirehealth.org for more information.
Breast and Cervical Health Program – Provides eligible women with free health exams and mammograms sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call (509) 324-1553 or (888) 461-8876.