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La Leche League – The breastfeeding support group will have its monthly meeting, 6 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Call (509) 534-3674 for more information.

Town Hall Meeting – The Greater Spokane Substance Abuse Council will host this meeting on prescription drug abuse featuring local experts and teens speaking on abuse in local high schools; 7-9 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway. Call (509) 922-8383 for more information.

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A Healthy U – A licensed Unity teacher will teach how to become healthy though diet, exercise and spirituality in this class offered Tuesday through March 20 beginning today, 5:30-6 p.m. at Unity Church, 29th Avenue and Bernard Street. Donations will be accepted. Call (509) 838-6518 for more information.

Warm Water Classes – Exercises in warm water focus on core strength, balance and flexibility, 4-4:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the North Spokane Sports Therapy Clinic, 203 E. Dalke. Registration is required. The cost is $40 for a four-class session. Call (509) 995-7852 to register.

Help for Eating Disorders – Education on eating disorders with free screening available by appointment from 5-6 p.m., followed by dinner and a presentation from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Heart Health Screenings – Free screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose and body fat, 8 a.m -1 p.m. Saturday at Deaconess Medical Center Room 265 and 268, 801 W. Fifth. Appointments are required. Call (509) 232-8154 for more information.

Seizure Recognition and First Aid – Epilepsy Foundation Northwest is hosting this free education seminar on recognizing the six types of seizures, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission. Call (509) 325-1128 for more information.

Upcoming

Diabetes: Getting Started – A class hosted by Group Health for those recently diagnosed with diabetes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. Call (509) 459-1086 to register.

Pre-Diabetes: Does it Affect You – Learn the diabetes risk factors and what to do to prevent Type 2 Diabetes, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 232-8145 to register.

Yuen Yoga – A demonstration of the Yuen method of yoga will be from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Unity Church, 29th Avenue and Bernard Street. Admission is by donation. Call (509) 838-6518 for more information.

Other programs

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.

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 food 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. starting Sept. 25. 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 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.

Abuse, Control, Possessive and Addictive Relationships – Facilitated men’s and women’s groups to heal and reverse unproductive behaviors. Call for meting 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 information, call (509) 922-3915.