Calendar
Today
“Hopetemism” – Dr. Kelly Pearson-Weary and Dr. William Gray will discuss optimism in healing as well as lifestyle strategies to enhance a positive attitude, today at Valley Hospital Health Education Center, Room 39, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Registration is required. Call the CHER office at 232-8138.
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“Let’s Talk Training: Helping Athletes Avoid Injury” – Join Dr. P.Z. Pearce to learn training tips to avoid injury no matter the sport. Pearce is the team physician for the Spokane Chiefs, the Spokane Indians and is on the medical staff of the Seattle Seahawks, will speak June 9 at 7 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. For information or to make reservations, call the Group Health Resource Line at (800) 992-2279.
Cancer Nutrition Clinic Day – A registered dietician will be on hand for free individual consultation for people living with cancer, June 9 at Choice Medical Supplies, 1214 E. Sprague Ave. Consultations are available by appointment only. Call Choice Medical Supplies at 534-4123.
“When Good Feet Go Bad” – Dr. Craig Barrow will discuss common foot problems, June 9 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Registration is required. Call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.
Upcoming
Fifth Annual Advances in Cardiovascular Care Conference – Attend presentations that highlight advancements in cardiovascular care. Physicians can receive 4.0 CME credits, and nurses and other healthcare professionals can receive 5.3 credits. This one-day seminar is scheduled for Friday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is $75 for physicians with a $40 half-day option; $50 for nurses and all others. Call Holy Family Educational Services at 482-2195.
Cancer Support
Cancer Care Line – For questions about cancer, call 482-2254 or (800) 228-6618, Holy Family Cancer Care Line. 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
Celebrate Recovery – A Christ-centered 12-step ministry based around worship, small support groups and fellowship. Meets Fridays, 6 p.m., at South Side Christian Church, 2934 E. 27th Ave. Call 535-2301 for more information.
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.
Parenting/Childbirth
Infant and Developmental Massage Classes - Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at 466-8435 for more information.
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.
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
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.
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.
Bereavement Support Groups – Hospice of Spokane offers various support groups. Spouse Grief, Wednesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m., for those who have lost a spouse through death. General Grief, Mondays, 6-7 p.m., for those who have lost anyone through death. Life After Loss group, call for information and registration. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department at 456-0438 for more information.