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Focus on Healing through Movement and Dance – This six-week program is designed for breast cancer survivors, but is effective for anyone with a chronic illness, such as asthma, diabetes, emphysema and more. The class begins today at 6 p.m. in the Avista Classroom of Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $60. For information, call 474-2400.
Take Control of Psoriasis – Learn to control your psoriasis, Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, rooms 1 and 2, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Registration is required. For information, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.
Holiday Stress: Learning to Unwind – This free forum will be next Tuesday at 5:30 in the Avista Classroom at Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. For information, call 474-2400.
Upcoming
Eating Disorder Support Group – This group will be facilitated by a licensed mental health counselor and will meet the first and third Tuesdays of every month beginning today. For times and locations, call 474-2400.
Other programs
Health for All – a community-based health care access project designed to link uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assist those who do not qualify for state-sponsored coverage by linking them with appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call 444-3066.
Hip and Knee Pain Free Seminar – Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 1 p.m., Holy Family Hospital Health Education Center. Learn the causes and treatment of hip and knee pain plus tips on diet, exercise, and medication. Call 474-7400 to register.
Living With Hepatitis C – meetings on the first Saturday of each month at the Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d’Alene. To register call Kristy S. at (208) 666-2930.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions – A five-week workshop that deals with the needs of those with chronic health problems. For a list of dates and times call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.
Free Memory Clinics – Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m., Kootenai Medical Center, McGrane Center. Screenings along with information on memory loss, causes, treatments, and whether more testing may be needed. Screenings take approximately 15 minutes. Call (208) 659-8297 for more information.
Men’s Group Therapy – 10-week program to help mind and heart resolve issues affecting personal growth and fulfillment in relationship, work and family. Sliding fee scale. Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 1-2:30 p.m. Call Chi Counseling Services, 999-5831.
Metaphysical Research Society – First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., 838-8155
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group – North side meets the third Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Holy Family MS Center, 5901 N. Lidgerwood, suite 25. Family group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at St.Luke’s Rehab., 711 S. Cowley, suite 200. For information on meetings in the Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho areas, call the Inland Northwest Chapter of the National MS Society at (800) FIGHT-MS or 482-2022
Polio Outreach of Spokane – Evening group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month, 6 p.m., Shriners Hospital Auditorium. For meeting information, call Elinor Young, 238-4812, Sharman Collins, 448-8517, or Dave Graham, 255-6131.
Power Wheelchairs Available – Miracle on Wheels for nonambulatory senior citizens 65 years and older, also available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call (800) 749-8778 or www.durablemedical.com for more details.
Schizophrenia Support Group – meets the first Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m., Spokane Mental Health, 107 S. Division, Room J. For information, call Ron Anderson at 235-4630.
Self Healing and Mediation – Learn stress management, relaxation techniques, breath work, and guided and silent meditation at Metaphysical Learning Center. Call 448-0491 for more information.
Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings - WSU Spokane’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Open to children and adults. Must make an appointment. Call 358-7580.
Stress Reduction Clinic – This clinic will teach you techniques to manage stress better at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The next class starts in September and a sliding fee schedule is available. For information call Dr. Mary Gentile at 487-6337.
Striders – a community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Valley Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays at the YMCA at Mirabeau Point. Northside Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays at the Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Avenue. Lake City Strider classes are at 8 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 625 E. Haycraft, Coeur d’Alene. For information call Carol at 926-1697 or Steve at (208) 571-2729.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – Meets Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland. Contact Chris at 323-4983 or Lisa at 323-3252.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) – meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, meeting at 6 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. Call Kathy at 928-4328.
Women’s Group – This ongoing group addresses relationship issues including fear of intimacy, childhood sexual/physical abuse and depression/irritability. Meets weekly, Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Cost: $25/week; for information call Donna Carolyn, Cedar Bridge Counseling, 624-3561.
Cancer Support
Cancer Support – For questions about cancer, call Providence Cancer Center at 474-5490. A nurse will answer questions and give the latest local and national information.
Look Good… Feel Better – A program offered by the American Cancer Society to help women diagnosed with cancer learn how to apply cosmetics and choose wigs and other head wear. The group meets monthly. For locations, time and more information, call Abby Wadlow at 455-3440, option 3.
Chiropractic Care
Free Scoliosis Screenings – Liberty Lake Chiropractic Clinic, 1318 N. Liberty Lake Road. Call 891-4088.
Free Scoliosis Screen – Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller, at 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 327-8188.
Free Workshop – Bond Chiropractic Health Center offers a free workshop on alternative health-care topics, 307 W. Francis. Call 489-1544 for times and dates.
Drug and alcohol
Daybreak of Spokane – offers residential and outpatient treatment for adolescents with emphasis on family. Downtown outpatient and residential, 628 S. Cowley, 624-3227; Valley outpatient, 11707 E. Sprague, Suite D-4, 960 E. Third Ave., 927-1991.
Parents of Addicted Teens – Group is forming. For information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.
Partners of Addicts – Group is forming. For information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.
Tobacco Cessation Classes – CHER is offering free tobacco cessation classes throughout Spokane. Call 232-8138 or 232-8139.
Tobacco Cessation Classes – These classes will be offered to Group Health members for free. For a list of dates and times, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.
Parenting/Childbirth
Infant and Developmental Massage Classes - Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at 466-8435 for more information.
Birth Preparation and Breastfeeding Classes – Group Health is offering these classes. For dates, times and fees call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.
Maternity Center Tour – Free Holy Family Hospital tours, second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 8 p.m. or by appointment. Call 482-BABY for information or appointment.
Parenting and Childbirth Programs – Various classes including child CPR, breast-feeding, infant massage and sibling preparation are offered through Community Health Education and Resources, 715 S. Cowley. For information on times, locations, and dates call 232-8138.
Parenting Classes – for single parents of children from newborn to 1 year, sponsored by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Alone Program, Wednesdays 2-4 p.m., CAPA offices, 707 N. Cedar, Suite B. Free; for registration and information, call 325-7667.
Yoga
Low Cost Yoga Class – every Thursday from 12:05-12:50 p.m., West Central Community Center gymnasium, 1603 N. Belt. Learn breathing, stretching, and relaxation techniques. Bring comfortable workout clothing. Cost is a minimum donation of $2. Contact Rick Harris at 326-9540.
Mantra Yoga: Morning Spiritual Practice – This free chanting mantra yoga class will teach you how to transform emotions and provide a sense of inner calm. The class meets every Thursday from 7-7:30 a.m. at the Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St, #T. For more information call 838-3575.
Yoga in the Valley – To increase strength and mobility, relaxation and overall sense of well-being. First class is free, call Jennifer at 217-9268.
Yoga and Pilates Classes – All fitness and experience levels welcome at the Fitness Studio of the Warehouse Athletic Facility, 800 N. Hamilton. Classes for Pilates meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon-1 p.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and a yoga/Pilates blend class meets on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. For more information call Katie at 484-2670 or e-mail Katie@warehouseathletics.com.
Yoga and Pilates Fusion Class – This class meets on Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m. at Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7. The cost is a $5 donation and the proceeds will go to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery. For information call 467-9199.
Yoga and Tai Chi Fusion Class – This class meets on Mondays from 5:15-6:15 at the Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7. The cost is $10 or there are discounts available for students. For information call 467-9199.
Strength and Core Training with Weights – This class meets on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7. The cost is $10 or there are discounts available for students. For information call 467-9199.
Hatha Yoga Classes – The Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. #T, is presenting this class for beginners and experts on Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m. The cost is $8 per class. For more information call 838-3575 or e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net.
Pilates – Presented by Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd. Suite 7, this class meets on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The cost is $10. For information call 467-9199.
Yoga and 15 Minute Musical Meditation – Presented by Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7, this class meets on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. the cost is $10. For information call 467-9199.
Healing Dance Workshop – Presented by the Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7, this class meets on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. For information call Rhonda at 599-5572.
Yoga and 15-Minute Musical Meditation – This class meets on Thursdays from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., suite 7. The cost is $10. For information call 467-9199.
Yoga and Pilates Fusion – This class meets from 5:15-6:15 p.m. on Thursdays at the Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., suite 7. The cost is $10. For information call 467-9199.
Yoga Over Fifty – This class meets from 9-10:30 a.m. on Fridays at Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., suite 7. For more information call Linda at 467-3204.
Other programs
Abuse, Control, Possessive and Addictive Relationships – Facilitated men’s group to heal and reverse unproductive behaviors. Meets Saturday afternoons; call Life Directions Counseling for information and registration at 922-3915.
Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families and Co-Dependents – How to grow out of these dysfunctional patterns in a 26-week program of group therapy and support with tools for the results you want. Groups meet various weekday evenings from 7-9 p.m., or Saturday daytime, at Life Directions Counseling Center in the Valley. For information, call 922-3915.
Adult Day Center – Holy Family Adult Day Centers offer structured programs designed to meet the needs of physically, mentally and functionally impaired adults and elderly by providing social services, nursing, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation and a hot meal at noon. Three locations: 12715 E. Mission Ave., 4827 S. Palouse Highway and 6018 N. Astor. Call 482-2475.
Alzheimer’s Association Helpline – In Spokane, call 483-8456; Coeur d’Alene, call (208) 666-2996 or (800) 256-6659. Available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Anger Management for Men – Ongoing six-week men’s group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior. Cost: $15/session; for information call 483-6495.
Back Care – If you are interested in learning how to prevent back injury, Group Health is offering this class. For dates and times call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.