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Adult CPR/Heart Defibrillator and First Aid – Today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Washington State University Student Recreation Center, Pullman. The cost is $35. For information, call the Whitman County American Red Cross, (509) 335-8732.
Take Steps: Lower Your Numbers – Learn steps to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, today and Feb. 23 from noon-1 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Providence Auditorium, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Registration is required and a light lunch will be served. For information, call the Community Health Education Resource office at 232-8138.
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Infant and Child CPR and First Aid Review – Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Gladish Community Center, 115 N.W. State St., Pullman. The cost is $20. For information, call the Whitman County American Red Cross (509) 332-2304.
The ABCs of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias – This workshop for family members, caregivers and friends of those with Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders will meet Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Alterra Clare Bridge, 5329 W. Rifle Club Court. For information, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 483-8456.
Medicare Seminar – Information on Medicare, insurance programs that supplement Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, presented by Sterling Life Insurance Co., Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 9220 E. Mission, Spokane Valley. For information, call 344-2060.
Are You Heart Healthy? – This panel discussion will cover how to prevent, diagnose and manage heart disease and high blood pressure, Feb. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Deaconess Health Education Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. The event includes dinner and a resource fair. Registration is required. For information, call the CHER office at 232-8138.
Eating to Help Control Your Diabetes – This class is designed for those with diabetes who use diet, pills or insulin to control blood sugar Feb. 22 from 2-4 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.gch.org.
Brain Attack! Stroke – This seminar will discuss strokes Feb. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 106 of North Idaho College’s Meyer Health and Sciences Building, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. For information, call (208) 769-7818.
Upcoming
Diabetes: Getting Started – Class presented by Group Health Cooperative for those who have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, Feb. 14 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. For information, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.
Urban Ashram Yoga – Yoga class with a meditative perspective offered through Ancient Traditions Community Church, Wednesdays through Feb. 22 from 6-7 p.m. at , 1928 E. Rich. The cost is $10 per class. For information, call Robin Marx at 747-7543.
Cancer Support
Cancer Fitness Recovery Program – The Medically Directed Wellness Center at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute is looking for four underinsured or uninsured women to participate in its Cancer Fitness Recovery Program. The program helps cancer survivors deal with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has set aside money for women who cannot afford to join. For more information, call 473-6013.
Neuromuscular Integrative Action – The Institute for Extended Learning Seniors Program is offering this fusion fitness program that combines yoga, tai chi, tae kwon do, aikido, jazz and modern dance. The class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. and Fridays from 8:15-9:15 a.m. through March 31. The cost is $29. For information, call the seniors program at 535-4756.
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
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.
Nar-Anon – For friends and families of drug addicts. Group meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 301 S. Freya. For more information, call Walt and Lois, 489-6368.
Parents of Addicted Teens – Group is forming. For more information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.
Partners of Addicts – Group is forming. For more information, call 747-6901 and leave a message.
Smoking Cessation Class – This class meets Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone. For information, call 625-6693.
Tobacco Cessation Classes – Community Health Education and Resources office is offering free tobacco cessation classes throughout Spokane. Call 232-8138 or 232-8139.
Tobacco Cessation Classes – Free for Group Health members. For a list of dates and times, call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.
Parenting/Childbirth
Birth Preparation and Breastfeeding Classes – Group Health is offering these classes. For dates, times and fees call 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.
Infant and Developmental Massage Classes – Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at 466-8435 for more information.
Infant Massage – Integrative Medicine, 3430 S. Grand Blvd., is presenting this weekly class that will teach massage for your infant that will support physical, emotional and cognitive development on Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. The cost is $80 for four classes and registration is required. For information, call Kim Harmson at 747-7377.
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.
Parent/Childbirth Education – Classes at Holy Family, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., are offered through Community Health Education and Resources and include: Baby Care Basics, Breastfeeding Basics, Prepared and Refresher Childbirth, Sibling Preparation, Infant/Child CPR, Children at Birth, Sensational Beginnings, Communicating with your Baby, and Infant Massage. For dates and times call Community Health Education Resources Office at 232-8138.
Yoga
Introduction to Yoga – This class will focus on stretching, relaxing and awareness of your body’s intelligence, Tuesdays from 7:15-8:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Radha Yoga Center, 405 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Suite T. The cost is $11 a class, or $55 for a six-week session. For information, call 838-3575.
Yoga for Health and Healing – The Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Suite T, is offering classes for individual with chronic conditions or persons seeking gentle yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. For information, call the center at 838-3575.
Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio – 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7, offers a variety of classes including: yoga, Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m., the first class is free and $10 after that; yoga and Pilates fusion class, Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m.; $5 donation and the proceeds will go to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery; strength and core training with weights, Mondays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m., $10; Pilates, Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $10; yoga over 50, Fridays from 9-10:30 a.m. For information, call 467-9199.
Qi-Gong – The St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St., is offering this class, pronounced “chee-goong,” to help boost self-confidence, firm the body and relieve depression every Wednesday from noon-1:15 p.m. The cost is $40 for six sessions. For information, call the center at 483-6495.
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/yoga blends meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. starting Sept. 6. The cost is $45 a month or $10 a class. For more information call Katie at 484-2670 or e-mail Katie@warehouseathletics.com.
Serenity Yoga – Yoga classes are now available for all ability levels at Serenity Yoga inside the Ninth Avenue Medical Building, 315 W. Ninth. For schedules and prices call 230-8070.
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.
ADHD and Addiction Assessment Screening – Dr. Bob Colonna will provide information on ADD/HD and addiction assessments by appointment. For information call 1-877-237-0858.
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.