Health Bulletin Board

Today

Pilates Mat Classes – The Pilates Life, 20 W. Main, begins its fall session today. Classes will discuss fundamentals, progressing through more difficult movements. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $155 for a seven-week session. Call 994-8109.

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Alzheimer’s Association Memory/Doggie Walk – The Alzheimer’s Association is presenting this fund-raiser Saturday that will feature the Red Hot Mamas, the Ricks Brothers Band and Tom Sherry and Doppler from KREM-TV. Registration begins at 8 a.m., the Doggie Walk will begin at 10, the Memory Walk will begin at 11 and lunch will be served at noon. For information and a pledge form, call 483-8456 or visit the Inland Northwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 601 W. Maxwell, Suite 4.

Parkinson’s Regional Center Monthly Telehealth Meeting – Dave Schreffler will speak about better meeting nutritional, emotional, exercise, speech and other needs of people with Parkinson’s, Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley, Room 200. Call the center at 473-6740.

Epilepsy: A New Approach – The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest is presenting this seminar that will discuss alternative approaches to help seizures, Sept. 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission. Call the foundation at 325-1128.

Community Day – St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley, and Inland Northwest Health Services are celebrating National Rehab Week Sept. 22 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The day will include displays from vendors, prizes, screenings and seminars. Call INHS at 232-8100.

National Walk from Obesity to the Inland Northwest – Surgical Specialists of Spokane and Rockwood Clinics are presenting this fund-raising walk Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. in Riverfront Park at the Forestry Shelter behind the Opera House. Participants are asked to raise at least $25. Call 435-5208 or visit www.surgicalspecialistsofspokane.com.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions – Group Health is presenting this five-week workshop that will discuss chronic health problems, starting Sept. 27 from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Administrative Center North, 5615 W. Sunset Highway. Participants should come with a spouse or caregiver. The workshop is free and the companion workshop is $15. Scholarships are available. Call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Health Seminar with Dr. Lindsay Duncan – Duncan, a nutritionist, will discuss where more than 90 percent of health problems originate, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Double Tree Inn, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. Call Nancy at (800)916-6642.

Fact and Fantasy in Nutrition and Exercise – Jack Medina, a fitness, sports and nutrition expert will speak Sept. 28 at the Central Valley High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. For free tickets, call 218-6519 or e-mail Rachael@dc4pc.net and for information, visit www.jackmedina.com.