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Let’s Talk About Hormones – Nutritionist Jackie Harvey will speak about natural alternatives for dealing with hormone challenges, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call Coleen at Point of Origin Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic, (509) 928-2777.

Lilac City Volkssport Association – This 5K or 10K walk will begin at 8 a.m. at Mission Park at Sharp and Superior streets Saturday. Must be completed by 3 p.m. To receive credit, the cost is $3, but you can participate for free. Call Geri Odell at (509) 534-7056.

Finding the Rhythm – This workshop will discuss movement, breathing and relaxation Monday from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. The cost is $10. Call the center at 838-3575.

Birthwise – This five-week class will discuss birthing options and the physical and emotional aspects of giving birth, on Mondays from 7-9 p.m. starting Monday at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Participants should begin this class by the 30th week of pregnancy. Registration is required. Call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Free and Clear Group Program – This five-week class will support tobacco users to help them quit; Mondays from 5:30-7 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. Call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Eating to Control Your Diabetes – This class is for diabetics who control blood sugar levels with diet, pills or insulin; meets May 24 from 2-4 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. Call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Yoga Classes – Earthshine Yoga is offering classes Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at Medical Lake City Hall, 124 S. Lefevre St., Medical Lake. The cost is $30 a month. Registration is available at Medical Lake Parks and Recreation in Medical Lake City Hall. Call (509) 299-9128.

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Diabetes: Getting Started – For those who have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, class will meet from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. Call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Upcoming

Avoiding Complications of Diabetes – Class will discuss staying well with diabetes and should be taken after the “Getting Started” class. Class will meet Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Group Health Cooperative’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Registration is required. Call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Gaining Control of Arthritis – Learn the facts about osteoarthritis and how to ease the pain associated with it Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Registration is required and lunch will be served. Call the Community Health Education and Resources office at (509) 232-8138.

Medicare Information Seminars – Informational seminars are available through May 26 at various times and locations. For more information, call Ron West at Sterling Life Insurance Co. at (509) 344-2060.

Other programs

Cardiovascular Health Risk Assessment – The Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center presents Heart-to-Heart, a program to help you find out your risk for cardiovascular disease. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost of this screening includes several tests, educational materials and follow-up is $60. Tests can also be ordered separately. To make an appointment, call (509) 474-2400.

Children’s Environmental Health Network – Web site offers information on organizations active in various fields, sources of data on child health and environmental hazards and more, www.cehn.org or call (510) 597-1393, e-mail at cehn@cehn.org.

Community Service Lectures – offered free of charge by Dr. Loren Miller, chiropractor. Topics include peak performance-production and energy enhancements and injury prevention; headache management without drugs; detecting and managing the causes of ADHD; advanced trigger point therapy techniques; carpel tunnel syndrome; and others. For information, call the Quality Life Health Center at (509) 327-3393.