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Dealing with a Diabetes Diet – Learn how to control blood glucose levels with food, 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.
Free Yoga Classes – Celebrate the opening of The Crossing, the Millwood community youth center, with free yoga classes for adults beginning today, running through May 3, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. at The Crossing, 8919 E. Euclid. Call (509) 924-7328 for more information.
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Triathlon Clinic – Asuris Northwest Health and REI are hosting this free clinic for women interested in setting up a training plan, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at REI, 1125 N. Monroe. Space is limited. Call (509) 228-6016 to register.
Alzheimer’s Workshop – The Inland Northwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a free workshop on partnering with your physician, Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Deaconess Health and Education Center, Room 265, 910 W. Fifth. Call (509) 473-3390 for more information.
Shrine Screening Clinics – Multiple free screening clinics will be held to identify children under age 18 who can receive free care from the Shriners Hospital for Children for orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. All screenings will be Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Locations in the Spokane area include Shriners Hospital, 911 W. Fifth Ave., and Spokane Valley Hospital, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Other locations in the region include: Newport Community Hospital, 714 W. Pine St., Newport, Wash.; Tri-County Health District, 240 E. Dominion Ave., Colville; Omak Medical Clinic, 918 Koala Drive, Omak, Wash.; and Whitman Medical Group, 1210 W. Fairview, Colfax,. Call (509) 455-7844 for more information.
Happiest Baby on the Block – Learn to calm your crying baby, Saturday, 1-3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center, 101 W. Eighth. The cost is $45 and registration is required. For more information, call (509) 474-2400.
Parkinson’s Telehealth Educational Meeting – Psychologist Dr. Paul Domitor will speak on Parkinson’s disease and the family, Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley. Call (509) 473-2490 for more information.
Stroke Check – Local hospitals are sponsoring free stroke screening and stroke prevention information, April 21 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Appointments are required. Call (509) 232-8154 for more information.
Other programs
Polio Outreach of Spokane – For information about post-polio syndrome, call Sharman Collins, (509) 448-8517, or e-mail sharmanrcollins@msn.com.
Power Wheelchairs Available – Miracle on Wheels for nonambulatory senior citizens 65 years and older, also available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call (800) 749-8778 or go to www.durablemedical.com.
Sole Sessions Reflexology – These individual foot and hand sessions will work to improve circulation, relieve tension and more with certified reflexologist Linda Bussard at St. Joseph’s Family Center, in the Francis Building, 1016 N. Superior. To schedule an appointment call (509) 998-1062.
Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings – WSU Spokane’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Open to children and adults. Appointments necessary. Call (509) 358-7580.
Striders – a community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m. at the Northside Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood St., Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. at the Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place; Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. in Coeur d’Alene. For information, call Carol at (509) 926-1697, or in Idaho call (208) 772-6381.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly – Meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for weigh-in, meeting at 6 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. Call Kathy at (509) 928-4328.
Take off Pounds Sensibly – Meets every Thursday at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 9704 N. Division. Weigh-in is at 5:45 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Sandy at (509) 487-4416, or visit www.tops.org.
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes – This program offered by TLC Health Services, 10015 N. Division, Suite 101, will focus on treating metabolic syndrome and obesity. For an introductory visit, call TLC at (509) 467-1739 or e-mail TLCHealth2@aol.com.
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.
Drug and alcohol
Daybreak of Spokane – Offers residential and outpatient treatment for adolescents with emphasis on family. Downtown outpatient and residential, 960 E. Third, (509) 444-7033; Valley outpatient, 11711 E. Sprague, (509) 927-1991.
Nar-Anon – For friends and families of drug addicts. Group meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya. Call Walt and Lois, (509) 489-6368, or visit www.naranon.org.
Tobacco Cessation Classes – Community Health Education and Resources office is offering free tobacco cessation classes throughout Spokane. Call (509) 232-8138 or (509) 232-8139.
Tobacco Cessation Classes – Free for Group Health members. For a list of dates and times, call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.
Yoga
Gentle Stretch Yoga – Saturdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard. The cost is $55 for six weeks, or $10 for drop-ins. For more information, call the church office at (509) 838-6518.
Introduction to Yoga – This class will focus on stretching, relaxing and awareness of your body’s intelligence, Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Suite T. The cost is $11 a class, or $55 for a six-week session. For information, call (509) 838-3575.
Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio – 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7, offers a variety of classes including: yoga, yoga and Pilates fusion classes, and belly dancing. Prices vary. Call (509) 467-9199 for a details schedule.
Parenting/Childbirth
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 (509) 324-1651.
Get in Touch with Your Baby – Learn infant massage Mondays from 10-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m. in the Peaceful Place at the Women’s Health Center of Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $80 and registration is required. For more information, call (509) 474-2400 or visit www.intouchwithyourbaby.com.
Infant and Developmental Massage Classes – Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at (509) 466-8435.
Happiest Baby on the Block – Learn to calm your crying baby on the first Saturday of the month from 1-3 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Women’s Center, Peaceful Place, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $45 and registration is required. For more information, call (509) 474-2400, or visit www.intouchwithyourbaby.com.
La Leche Leauge – The breast-feeding support group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Call (509) 534-3674 for more information.
Maternity Center Tour – Free Holy Family Hospital tours, first and third Wednesday of each month, 8 p.m. or by appointment. Call (509) 482-BABY for information or appointment.
Mother Baby Time Support Group – Wednesdays at the Sacred Heart Women’s Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Class times vary depending on the age of your child. Call (509) 474-2400.
Parenting Classes – for single parents of children up to 1 year, sponsored by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Alone Program. Call for times and dates. CAPA offices, 820 N. Summit Blvd., Suite 100. Free; for registration and information, call (509) 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, Breast-feeding 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 (509) 232-8138.