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Yelp Fit Club Workout with Farmgirlfit - Come break a sweat with the first in an ongoing series of Yelp Fit Club events. All fitness levels are welcome to this introduction to Farmgirlfit’s daily workout routine. Reservations are required at www.yelp.com/events/spokane-yelp-fit- club-workout-with-farmgirlfit. Saturday, 10 a.m., Farmgirlfit, 128 S. Sherman St. Free. (509) 747-2330.

“Unraveling the Mystery of MS” - Spokane Public Radio presents a health forum focusing on multiple sclerosis. The community is invited to bring questions and concerns to ask the panel of neurologists and individuals diagnosed with MS. For more information, visit spokanepublicradio.org/post/spr- health-forum-unraveling-mystery-ms. March 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spokane City Hall Council Chambers, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Upcoming

Orthopedic Seminar - Learn about the Joint Restoration Centers at Deaconess and Valley Hospitals. Seminars will be 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Deaconess Health & Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave.; and Thursday 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.

MedGem Testing - Metabolism analysis using a MedGem calorimeter. Find out how many calories your body uses per day. Test takes 15 minutes and is followed by a 15-minute consultation with a registered dietitian. Do not eat or drink anything other than water for eight hours before your appointment. Call for an appointment or visit wellness.inhs.org. Thursday and Friday, 8-11 a.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $35. (509) 242-4264.

Conversations About Dementia - This workshop will offer tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. This program is presented without charge and open to the public. Certificates of Attendance available for professionals for $10. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 473-3390.

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

Bemer Physical Vascular Therapy - Informational seminar on the Bemer system for reducing chronic pain. Make reservations at (509) 703-0539. Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. Free.

Pre-Diabetes Class - In this two-part series you will gain the understanding you need to help delay or prevent the progression of pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes for yourself or a loved one. Support person can participate at no charge. To register and for information, visit wellness.inhs.org. Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $30. (509) 232-8145.

Headaches That Hinder - This class will discuss how common micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) deficiencies contribute to headaches, and whether your diet, lifestyle and/or prescription medications may be putting you at risk for these deficiencies and what to do about it. March 17, 6 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.

Lunch and Learn: Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle - In observation of National Nutrition Month, this lunch and learn will provide you with nutrition education that’s easy to understand and apply to everyday life. A registered dietitian will prepare healthy and delicious dishes to try, and you can take the recipes home. Register at https://wellness.inhs.org. March 19, noon-1 p.m., Wells Fargo Building, B1 Conference Room, 601 W. First Ave. Free; bring a lunch. (509) 242-4264.

Loving Kindness Meditation 101 Intro Series - March 31-April. 28. Learn the art and science of an “unstoppable friendliness” toward yourself and others. Call to register. Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, Chapel, 1016 N. Superior St. $65/series. (509) 483-6495, ext. 133.

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease - This program from the Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest Chapter provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment and much more. This event is free and open to the public. No reservations necessary. Certificates of attendance available for professionals for $10. April 9, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. Free. (509) 473-3390.

Other programs

Free Assistance from a Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisor - A representative from Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisor visits a number of Whitman County Library branch locations each month, assisting residents with their Medicare and insurance questions. SHIBA volunteers provide information and counseling to individuals about health insurance and health care access, focusing on Medicare issues along with other health insurance related issues. Marie Fowler will be at the St. John Library, 1 E. Front St., St. John, Wash., the second Monday of each month, 11 a.m.-noon; the Endicott Library, 324 E. St., Endicott, Wash., the second Tuesday of each month, 1-2 p.m.; the Oakesdale Library, 101 S. First St., Oakesdale, Wash., the second Wednesday of each month, from 11 a.m.-noon; the Lamont Town Hall, 2502 Lamont Road, Lamont, Wash., the second Wednesday of each month, 4-5 p.m.; the Lacrosse Library, 107 S. Main St., Lacrosse, Wash., the third Monday of each month, 1-2 p.m., and the Malden Library, 11 N.W. Ash, the third Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m.-noon. Call (509) 458-2509 for details.

Goddess Arts Academy Pole Fitness, Pole Dancing, Aerial Arts and Acrobatics Classes - Classes for men, women and youth of all ages and levels. Drop-ins are welcome. Pole Fit Basics – Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Learn the basics of pole dance for fitness. Black Light Ladies Night – Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Cardio-intensive dance-style workout under black lights. Ladies only. Trixter – Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Class with a focus on pole tricks and transitions. Intro Pole Class – Held on Thursdays, 6-6:30 p.m. For new students. Open Pole and Aerial Practice – Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Combines warm-up and cool-down exercises with time for personal practice. Pole-Fit Basics – Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Aerial Arts Basics – Saturdays, noon. Get fit with aerial yoga, dance and acrobatics moves. All ages and levels welcome. Drop-ins are $20 per class. Held at 5025 N. Market St. Call (509) 868-2168 to register and for information.

Senior Fitness - Age-appropriate class designed to improve balance and stability, cardiovascular health and strength. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Classes are held at 2921 E. 57th Ave. Call (509) 448-5800 for more information.

Health for All - This community-based health care access project links uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call (509) 444-3066.

Hearing Loss Association – Spokane Chapter - Group provides support, education, advocacy and camaraderie to people with a hearing loss. Each meeting features a speaker system, real-time captioning, and a room loop to make easy communication possible. Meetings are the second Saturday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Nexus Inland Northwest, auditorium, 1206 N. Howard St. Meetings are free. Call (509) 328-9220 or email hlaspokane@gmail.com for information.

Latin Fitness Classes - Basic dance and aerobic moves set to Latin and pop music. Offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., in the Community Enrichment Center, 110 S. Main St., Colfax. Cost is $7 per session or $35 per month (first class is free). Call (509) 432-4906 for details and to register.

Mastering the Social World - Social skills groups for children and adolescents who may struggle with understanding how to socially engage with others, making and maintaining friends, and maneuvering within the cultural norms of society. Six-week class for youth ages 6-11 is Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 3-4:30 p.m. Cost is $240. Six-week class for youth ages 12-18 is held Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Cost is $240. Call (800) 355-7155 or (509) 328-2740, email services@imagine behavior.com, or visit www.imaginebehavior.com for details.