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Prepared Childbirth – This five week class for expectant parents during the last trimester of pregnancy will discuss management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning and more. Meets Wednesdays, Jan. 3-31 from 6-8 p.m. at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission, Spokane Valley; Thursdays, Jan. 4-Feb. 1 at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave.; and Mondays, Jan. 8-Feb. 5 at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. The cost is $65 and registration is required. For more information call the Community Health Education and Resource office at (509) 232-8138.

Prepared Childbirth – This two-week class for expectant parents during the last trimester of pregnancy will discuss management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning and more. Meets Saturdays, Jan. 6-13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $65 and registration is required. Call the CHER office at (509) 232-8138.

Upcoming

Yoga Classes for Breast Cancer Survivors – Washington State University Spokane Health Sciences and the WSU Cancer Prevention and Research Center are offering eight weeks of Iyengar yoga classes to eligible breast cancer survivors. Participants must be a resident of Eastern Washington and must be able to attend 17 classes from Jan. 8-March 1 on Mondays and Thursdays. An introductory meeting will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. in Room 11A of the WSU Spokane Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. For more information or to register for the introductory meeting, call (509) 368-6720 or visit www.cancer.wsu.edu.

Coping with the Challenging Behaviors of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias – The Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest Chapter is presenting this workshop that will discuss tips and strategies on coping with behavior that leads to stress, frustration and tension between people with dementia and their caregivers. Meets Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Alterra Clare Bridge of Spokane, 5329 W. Rifle Club Court. Call (509) 473-3390 or visit www.inwalza.org.

Other programs

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 p.m., Sacred Heart Hospital, Mary Bede Room, L3, east of cafeteria. For information, call the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 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 babysitting training.

First Aid/CPR Classes – Held the first and third Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month in Spokane and the second and fourth Tuesdays or Thursdays of the month in Coeur d’Alene. Classes are four to eight hours long, and the cost varies, $45-$55, depending on the class you take. 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.

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 9:15-10:15 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.

Golf Conditioning Program – U-District Physical Therapy, 125 S. Cowley, is offering specialized programs for golfers. Learn new exercises focusing on dynamic flexibility, core strengthening and balance. Call (509) 458-7686 for individual and group rates.

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 can 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.

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.

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 Tuesdays from 9:30-11 a.m. or Saturdays from 10:30-noon 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.

Maternity Center Tour – Free Holy Family Hospital tours, first and third Wednesdays 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, Breastfeeding 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.

Yoga

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.

Gentle Yoga – Earthshine Yoga is offering this class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:15-2:15 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. There are no classes on the third Monday of every month. The cost is $40 per month, or $7 per class. For more information, call (509) 499-2037, or visit www.earthshineyoga.com.

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.