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Tai Chi for Lower Back Health – The 10-week class runs Tuesdays, today-June 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Rockwood South, 2903 E. 25th. Cost is $60. Call (509) 468-0587.

Yoga – A six-week session begins today with classes from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Warehouse, 800 N. Hamilton. The cost is $99. Call (509) 484-2670.

Flu Forums – The Panhandle Health District is hosting forums on flu pandemics and how to prepare, today from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Roady in Hayden, and Friday at noon with the Coeur d’Alene Rotary Club at the Coeur d’Alene Resort. The first forum is free; purchase of lunch is required at the second event. Call (208) 415-5108 for more information.

New listings

Hearing Loss Seminar – Costco Hearing Center presents a free seminar Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Fairwinds Coeur d’Alene, 2340 W. Seltice Way. Call (208) 765-5505 for more information.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Open House – Check out the weight-loss support group and have a salad luncheon Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4202 N. Belt. Call (509) 467-0430 for more information.

Managing Stress – Learn how to manage stress in your life, Thursday from noon-1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Providence Auditorium, 20 W. Ninth. Admission is free. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Depression in Older Men – Information on how to understand and respond to “grumpy” behavior caused by depression in older men, Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Showalter Auditorium on the Eastern Washington University campus in Cheney. Admission is free. Call (509) 359-6479 to register.

Infant/child CPR – Learn CPR techniques for young children as well as how to handle choking, Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. The cost is $25. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Dealing with a Diabetes Diet – Learn how to control blood-glucose levels with food, next Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Mayer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106, on the North Idaho College campus in Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 769-3495 for more information.

Triathlon Clinic – Asuris Northwest Health and REI are hosting a free clinic for women interested in setting up a training plan, April 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Space is limited. Call (509) 228-6016 to register.

Upcoming

Breast Cancer Support Group – The free gathering is hosted by an oncology support specialist, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Providence Cancer Center at Holy Family Hospital, 5719 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 474-5490.

Hip/Knee Pain Seminar – Holy Family Hospital offers a free seminar on causes and treatment of hip and knee pain, Thursday from 1-2:30 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 474-7400 to register.

Stroke Support Group – For those who have suffered a stroke and their caregivers provides information and resources, Monday from noon-1 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood, Room 5. Call (509) 482-3957.

Baby Kneads – Learn how to massage your infant. Classes are from 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, April 9-30, at the Women’s Health Center at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth. The cost is $80. Call (509) 474-2400 to register.

Other programs

TLC Health and Education Services – is accepting new patients and offers primary health care, nutrition counseling, massage therapy, family counseling and fitness training. Located at 10015 N. Division Suite 101. For a free get acquainted visit, call (509) 467-1739 or e-mail TLCHealth2@aol.com.

Abuse, Control, Possessive and Addictive Relationships – Facilitated men’s and women’s groups to heal and reverse unproductive behaviors. Call for meeting times and dates. For more information, call Life Directions Counseling at (509) 922-3915.

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 more information, call (509) 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. Two locations: 4827 S. Palouse Highway and 6018 N. Astor. Call (509) 482-2475.

Alzheimer’s Association Helpline – In Spokane, call (509) 473-3390 or 24-hour help line, (800) 272-3900; Coeur d’Alene, (208) 666-2996 or (800) 256-6659. Available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Anger Management for Men – Ongoing six-week men’s group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior. Cost: $15/session; for more information, call (509) 483-6495.

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 more information and registration. Call the Hospice of Spokane Bereavement Department at (509) 456-0438.

Bereaved Parents of the USA, Coeur d’Alene – Meets the third Thursday of every month at St. Pius X Church, Room 3, 625 E. Haycraft Road. Contact (208) 765-1705.

Bipolar Support Group – Meets on the third Monday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Deaconess Health and Education center, 910 W. Fifth. For more information, call the National Alliance on Mental Illness at (509) 838-5515.

Free Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Deaconess Medical Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave., is offering these screenings every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon. Call (509) 473-2194.

Breast and Cervical Health Program – provides eligible women with free health exams and mammograms sponsored by Spokane Regional Health District. Call (509) 324-1498.

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 8 a.m.-5:30 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 (202) 543-4033, e-mail at cehn@cehn.org.

Free Conservative Care Consultation – Surgery should be your last resort for back or neck problems and carpal tunnel syndrome. Utilize this free opportunity to find out if there is a nonsurgical alternative to your problem. Call Mark Guthrie, at (509) 327-8188.

Corbin Senior Activity Center Senior Services – Classes and groups for mental, emotional and physical health. The center also offers events and tours. Call (509) 327-1584 for listings.

CPR, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator Classes – Offered by the American Red Cross. Check the Web site for class schedules. Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora. Cost is $38, call (509) 326-3330 ext. 216, or go to www.spokaneredcross.org. Other classes include blood borne pathogens, HIV education, pet first aid, disaster preparedness and baby-sitting training.

First Aid/CPR Classes – Pediatric CPR refresher class and a new student class are held the third Wednesday of each month. An adult CPR refresher class and a new student class are held on the first Wednesday of each month in Spokane. Registration is required. For more information, location and times, call Rick Bennett at (509) 979-0849, e-mail nwss2@hotmail.com, or visit www.northwestsafetyservices.com.

Free Depression Screenings – offered by Vista Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Call (509) 456-2190.

Diabetes Education – Community Health Education and Resources offers group or individual instruction on diabetes self-management. Course is for clients and their families who are new to diabetes. Call (509) 232-8145 for class times, dates and locations.

Diabetes Education Center – Classes require a doctor’s referral and are held at various hospitals throughout the region. Call the Community Health Education and Resource office at (509) 232-8145.

Diabetes Education – Workshop offered through Group Health for those who deal with the needs of those with diabetes. For a list of dates and times, call (509) 459-1086 or go to www.ghc.org.

Divine Health – Word of Faith Christian Center is offering a weekly class on how to live in divine health on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Word of Faith Christian Center 4001 N. Cook. Call (509) 891-5253.

Dirne Community Health Center – Is a federally qualified community health center. It is accepting new patients regardless of their ability to pay, and offering mental health services. Located at 1106 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. For more information or to make an appointment, call the center at (208) 292-0292.

Families Supporting Families – Meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month for families of those with eating disorders. The group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Mary Bede Room of Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. For more information, call Maureen Reynolds at (509) 456-0567.

Health for All – This community-based health care access project links uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assists those who do not qualify for state-sponsored coverage by linking them with appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call (509) 444-3066.

Inland Northwest Hypnosis practice group – This group is for those with training and/or education in hypnosis to practice skills and research theories. It meets at 6:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month at 696 Ithaca St., Post Falls. Contact (208) 457-8580 for more information.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions – A five-week workshop through Group Health Cooperative that deals with the needs of those with chronic health problems. For a list of dates and times call (800) 992-2279 or visit www.ghc.org.

FUNctional Fitness Class – U-District Physical Therapy is offering a specialized conditioning class for active people of all levels and ages. This class follows a circuit-training style and focuses on dynamic flexibility, agility, functional lower body strength, balance and total body conditioning. There are three sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. or 6-7 p.m., or Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley. Cost is $50 per month. Call (509) 458-7686 to sign up.

Master Home Environmentalist Program – The American Lung Association of Washington is offering trained volunteers to offer solutions for indoor environmental health problems in your home. To schedule an appointment, call (509) 325-6516 or e-mail cthompson@alaw.org.

Metaphysical Research Society – First Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., (509) 838-8155.