Health Bulletin Board

Tue., July 27, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Upcoming

Menopause: Understanding the Change — Learn what to expect and how to survive the symptoms of menopause at this free forum, today at 5:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Doctor’s Building, Suite 1000, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Reservations are recommended, call 474-2400.

Get the Facts about Gastric Bypass Surgery — This free session will answer questions about gastric bypass surgery, Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Doctor’s Building, 101 W. Eighth, Suite 7070. Registration is limited. Call 838-2531, ext. 2600. To learn more about the treatment of obesity and this surgery visit www.rockwoodclinic.com.

Camp Fun in the Sun — This camp for children with diabetes is now accepting registration forms. Offered by the Community Health Education and Resources office, this camp for children in grades 7 through 12 will be Aug. 1-7 at Twinlow Camp in Twin Lakes, Idaho. The cost per camper $325. Scholarships are available. For more information about this camp call the CHER office at 232-8142.

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 (800) 992-2279 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 (800) 992-2279 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 for Stress Management and Wellness — Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m., Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th, Coeur d’Alene. First class is free, $30 for 6 classes. Call Anastazia at (208) 762-1535 for more information.

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.

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.

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