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Long-Term Care Planning & Important Documents 101 - This two-part program covers financial planning with an eye to long-term care for you or your loved ones as well as what legal documents to have in order to prepare for end of life (co-taught by qualified legal counsel). Space is limited. Please visit www.scld.org to register. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., (509) 893-8400; and Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340. Free.

Educational Workshop: Keep Your Heart Healthy - Dr. Michael Meza, medical director of North Idaho Home Health, will present. Call or email maobrien@centurypa.com for reservations. Seating is limited. Complimentary lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and presentation begins at noon. Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Garden Plaza, 545 N. Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-3701.

Zumba Fitness – Colfax Library will host Zumba classes lead by certified Zumba instructor, Jenna Miller. Zumba is a Latin inspired cardio workout similar to dance aerobics, but without the complicated step routines. Thursdays, 7 p.m., Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax, Wash. $6/per class; $25/for five classes; $40/for 10 classes. (509) 288-9043.

Dinner With The Doctor: A Wellness Workshop - Ray Foster, M.D., will present “Bitter Sweet” the truth about sugar in the diet in relation to common degenerative diseases such as obesity, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Feb. 19, 6-7:30 p.m., Ione Adventist Church, 707 Houghton St., Ione. Free. (509) 446-2000.

Mind, Body and Spirit Holistic Fair: Empowerment - The holistic fair will promote awareness of lifestyle issues such as health, nutrition, exercise, relaxation, art, mental attitudes, the environment and interdependency of small businesses. Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. Free. (509) 496-8138.

Surgical Outreach Fundraiser - Learn about the mission of Pacific Northwest Surgical Outreach from a medical student who recently returned from Iquitos, Peru. Enjoy refreshments, door prizes and raise some money for the program. Make reservations at kool.kathryn@hotmail.com. Feb. 23, 6-7:30 p.m., Magic Lantern, 25 W. Main Ave. $15/suggested donation. (509) 209-2383.

“Understanding Medicare/Medicaid, Long Term Care and Social Security” - The Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation invites you to a free one-hour seminar designed to help you plan your legacy. Demystify your options and address questions you have for yourself or a loved one. Seminars will be Feb. 24, noon and 4 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Gateway Building, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive; and Feb. 25, noon and 4 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. Make reservations at (509) 434-5123. Free.

Understanding and Normalizing Dementia Care-Giving - The Immaculate Heart Retreat Center will host an Alzheimer and dementia caregivers’ day of reflection. Presenters will discuss the basics of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The day will include two conferences and lunch. To register, call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net. March 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $15/per person.

Structural Integration Therapy - A Dystonia Support Group of Spokane educational meeting. Learn about the benefits of structural integration therapy. Call or email denise@ designden.com for reservations. March 13, 2-3 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., Room 200. Free. (509) 951-8480.

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Living with Alzheimer’s for Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s - This is an education program by the Alzheimer’s Association that provide answers to the questions that arise for people concerned about younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For more information or to register go to the Kroc Center Front Desk or online at www.krocsales.org/?site=cda. Today, 10 a.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (509) 473-3390.

Upcoming

Orthopedic Seminar - Come learn more about the Joint Restoration Centers at Deaconess and Valley Hospitals. Seminars will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and March 11 at Deaconess Health & Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave.; and Thursday, March 12 and April 9 at Valley Health & Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. To register, visit RockwoodHealthSystem.com or call. Free; light refreshments will be served. (509) 473-5755.

Training with Fitness Technology: Garmin Vivofit and Fitbit Flex - This class will help you get the most out of your Garmin Vivofit or Fitbit Flex. Fitness experts will discuss the features of the monitors and the software interface. Bring your Vivofit or Fitbit monitor, smartphone with the Garmin Connect or Fitbit app downloaded, and running shoes. Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

Yoga Night - The evening will include fun, healthy living talks, snacks and a yoga session. Beginners and experts welcome, please bring a mat if you have one. Part of Millennial Meetup, a group designed for adults in their 20s and 30s. Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Third Annual Dog/ People Blood Drive - The Inland Northwest Blood Center will have their bus parked in front of the clinic so that people can donate and the Pet Emergency Clinic Blood Bank will be there to do blood typing and temperament testing on dogs. For your dog to be an eligible donor they must be more than 60 pounds, 1 to 6 years old, happy and healthy. Saturday, 1 p.m., Lincoln Heights Veterinary Clinic, 2829 E. 27th Ave. (509) 535-3551.

Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs Seminar - Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman officers will be educating seniors and their families about the known side effects caused by the misuse of antipsychotics. Feb. 17, 2 p.m., Prestige Assisted Living at Sullivan Park, 421 S. Adams Road. Free. (509) 924-5555.

Know the 10 Signs, Early Detection Matters - A workshop presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. This workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease. No reservations necessary. Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 473-3390.

Safety Fest - Feb. 18-20. Opportunity for companies to receive free safety training for their employees, with more than 40 classes to choose from for workers in construction, general industry, mining, agriculture and logging. NIC Workforce Training Center, 525 W. Clearwater Loop, Post Falls. Free. (208) 769-3333.

Kids at Heart Luncheon - Benefits Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Featured speaker will be David Burns, M.D., who will share how the Hospital is using advancements in technology to reduce and even eliminate discomfort for kids. Feb. 24, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Donations requested at luncheon. (509) 474-2819.