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Birthwise Weekend Class – This class will provide basic information about the process of labor, relaxation and breathing, Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. For more information, call 459-1086, or visit www.ghc.org.

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Medicare Town Hall Meeting – Dr. John Austin will speak to area seniors about the upcoming changes in Medicare, Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the CenterPlace Auditorium, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. The enrollment deadline for Medicare is May 15. Call Spokane Community Care at 325-8004.

Advocating your Child with Epilepsy – Epilepsy Foundation Northwest presents this discussion group for parents of children with epilepsy, Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission. For more information, call Sharon Johnston at 325-1128, or e-mail sjohnston@epilepsynw.org.

Yuen Method Demonstrations – Kam Yuen, a 35th generation kung fu master and healer is offering demonstrations of this healing technique Thursday from noon-2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Hospital, 101 W. Eighth Ave., 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Ridpath Hotel, 515 W. Sprague, and from 4-6 p.m. at the Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard. Call Kari Wagler at 534-7374.

Legal Issues: Assisting Caregiver in Planning for the Future – The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and Rockwood Retirement Communities offer this seminar Thursday at Rockwood Retirement Community South Center, 2903 E. 25th Ave., from 7-9 p.m. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at 483-8456.

Reiki Clinic – This clinic will be offered Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Donations will be accepted. Call Reiki Healing Arts at (208) 665-5862.

Just Another Headache – Learn the latest information about migraines Thursday from noon-1 p.m. at the Valley Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission, Spokane Valley. Lunch will be served and registration is required. Call the Community Health Education Resource office at 232-8138.

What’s Happening to Me? Interactive Fun for Parents and Boys and Girls ages 9-12 – Planned Parenthood of the Inland Northwest is offering this workshop to help gain a better understanding of puberty Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at the Harding Family Center, 115 N. 15th St. Suite 103, Coeur d’Alene. Register by Friday. For more information or to register, call Margaret Mount of Planned Parenthood at (208) 762-8099, ext. 103.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day – Free classes and information will be available at this event at the Clock Tower Meadow in Riverfront Park Saturday. Classes for beginners are available at 9 a.m. and the main event will start at 10. For more information, call Northwest Tai Chi at 499-1264.

Free Yoga Classes for Breast Cancer Survivors – Washington State University Spokane, is offering free classes Mondays and Thursdays for eight weeks starting Monday at 6 p.m., in the WSU Spokane Health Sciences Building, Room 110B, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Call 358-7811.

Skin Cancer Screening – Appointments will be taken for these screenings starting Monday. Appointments will be made for the week of May 22 and will be given at participating dermatology offices in Spokane. Call the CHER office at 232-8138.

Upcoming

Discount Blood Tests – The Dirne Community Health Center, 920 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene, is offering a full panel of blood tests for $35 through Wednesday from 7:30-10 a.m. Individual blood tests also will be available for a fee. The results will be available at the Dirne Center’s health fair at North Idaho College Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Union Building. Call the center at (208) 292-0255.

Free Developmental Screenings – For infants and toddlers under age 3 living in Spokane County. Screenings include: language, physical strength and coordination, vision, hearing, feeding and behavior. Several sites are available. To make an appointment, call the Spokane Regional Health District’s Infant Toddler Network at 324-1651.

Medicare Information Seminars – Informational seminars are available through May 11 at various times and locations. For more information, call Ron West, Sterling Life Insurance Co. at 344-2060.

Other programs

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.