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Tue., May 2, 2006

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Featured event

Senior Services and Health Fair – St. Paschal Roman Catholic Church, 2521 N. Park Road, is presenting this free health fair for seniors with representatives from the American Red Cross, Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, Spokane Parkinson’s Educational Group and more; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 924-4871.

Today

Bone Basics – This class will discuss the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis today, with bone density screenings from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and a class from 6:30-8:30 at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Registration required. Call the Community Health Education and Resources office at 232-8138.

New listings

Know Your Healthy Steps – Learn how exercise can affect diabetes management, Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Deaconess Health Education Center. Participants will receive a free pedometer and Bayer glucometer. Registration required. Call 232-8145.

Mental Health Month Show and Resource Fair – OnStage! will present the musical performance “Shine” Friday in the Lair at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. A 1 p.m. performance is free and for those with disabilities. The 7 p.m. presentation is open to the public for a $10 donation to benefit OnStage! The day also will include a mental health resource fair from noon-5 p.m. Call Donna Douglass at 999-0833.

Stroke Check – The CHER office will offer blood pressure, cholesterol and carotid evaluation screenings, May 13 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth. To make an appointment, call 232-8154.

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