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Yi Ren Qigong – The eight-session class has sessions from 10:30 a.m.-noon every Thursday beginning this week at Unity Church, 29th Avenue and Bernard, or from 7:15-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays beginning March 7 at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th. Sessions are $96. Call (509) 838-4295 to register.

Prepared Childbirth – This two-week class is designed for parents in the last trimester of pregnancy; meets 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood. The cost is $65 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Happiest Baby on the Block – Learn to calm your crying baby, Saturday 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. Call (509) 474-2400, or visit www.intouchwithyourbaby.com.

Tai Chi – Tai Chi for Health is starting three sessions for beginner and intermediate levels beginning Monday, two at the Valley YMCA and one at CenterPlace. Class times vary, and the cost ranges from $25 to $40 for members and $30 to $60 for nonmembers. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 for more details.

Get in Touch with Your Baby – Learn infant massage Mondays in March 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. Call (509) 474-2400 or visit www.intouchwithyourbaby.com.

Advances in Treating Diabetes – Experts will answer questions about insulin and diabetes, 6-8 p.m. next Tuesday at the Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission. Free. Call (509) 232-8145 to register.

Baby-sitting Basics – The day-long program is for boys and girls ages 10-15 and will cover infant and toddler care, first-aid techniques and discipline, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 10 at the Deaconess Health and Education center, 910 W. Fifth. The cost is $38. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

Upcoming

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. Wednesday at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission. Call (509) 325-1128 for more information.

Other programs

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, call (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 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 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 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.