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Tue., Sept. 28, 2004

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ADHD for 2004: The Forward Edge Beyond Medication – Psychologist and author Dr. John F. Taylor will speak about the academic, psychological, medical and nutritional approaches to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder on Wednesday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Ameritel Inn, 333 Ironwood Ave., Coeur d’Alene, and on Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Broadway Inn, 6309 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane. The cost for either event is $99. To register or for more information, call A.D.D. Plus at (800) 847-1233, or visit www.add-plus.com.

CPR Refresher Course – Presented by the American Red Cross, this class will cover adult, infant and child CPR and first aid on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at the Gladish Community Center, Room 313, 115 NW State St., Pullman. The cost is $20. For information or to register, call 332-2304.

Patient Safety: The Teamwork Strategy – Nationally noted speaker John Nance will speak about the human dynamics of medicine on Thursday from 7-9 a.m. at the Shriners Hospital for Children, 911 W. Fifth Ave. The cost is $60. For information or to register, call 623-0456.

Free Postural Screening and Ergonomics Workshop – Presented by the St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute Outpatient Therapy Clinic, 5011 W. Lowell, Suite 120. This workshop will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will offer an open house, free screenings and information about the clinics services. For more information, call 777-0610.

Epilepsy: Out in the Open Walk – Epilepsy Foundation Northwest is hosting this one-, two- or three-mile walk on Saturday to raise awareness about epilepsy and to raise funds for children to attend Camp Discovery. The cost is $25 for individuals and $50 for families. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10. at Mirabeau Point on the Centennial Trail. For more information or to register, call 325-1128 or visit www.epilepsywa.org.

Turning Problem Feet into Happy Feet – This free discussion about foot pain and arthritis hosted by the Arthritis Foundation will be Oct. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Berg’s Foot Comfort, 2925 N. Nevada. Dr. Gregory Saue, a foot and gait specialist, and Bob Berg, a shoe specialist will speak on what makes feet hurt and what you can do to make them feel better. For information and registration, call the Arthritis Foundation Helpline at (800) 542-0295.

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 p.m. at the Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio, 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7. The cost is $10 and discounts are available. 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 and discounts are available. For information, call 467-9199.

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