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Sensational Beginnings – Part of the Baby Care series, this class is for expectant and new parents and covers baby capabilities, parent discussion and practice with the baby; from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. The cost is $20 and registration is required. For more information, call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

Holiday Stress: Learning to Unwind – This free forum is at 5:30 p.m. in the Avista Classroom at Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. For information, call 474-2400.

New listings

Prepared Childbirth – For expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy, this two-day class will discuss the stages and management of labor, breathing, muscle toning, relaxation, the role of the partner or support person and care of the mother after the birth, on Friday and Saturday from 6-9:30 p.m. at Deaconess Medical Center, 800 W. Fifth. The cost is $80. Registration is required. For information, call CHER at 232-8138.

Dirne Community Health Center – This health center, 111 Ironwood Drive, Lower Level, Coeur d’Alene, is now offering mental health services. To make an appointment, call (208) 292-0292.

Blood Pressure Check – The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacies are providing blood pressure checks Wednesday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 520 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley, 924-1222; and 1327 W. Northwest Boulevard, 327-1504.

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