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Tue., March 20, 2007

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Today

Stroke: Causes, Treatments and Warning Signs – Dr. Madeleine Geraghty of the Rockwood Clinic and Sacred Heart Medical Center Stroke Center will lead this free seminar on the latest information about strokes, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 106, on the North Idaho campus, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 769-3476 for more information.

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

Upcoming

Spokane Public Radio Health Forum – A panel of experts will discuss autism and take questions from the audience, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Spokane City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The discussion will be broadcast at a later date. Call (509) 328-5729 for more information.

The Brain Program – This day-long seminar on how to get the most from your brain will be led by brain function specialist Dr. Arlene Taylor, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday at Windermere North Real Estate, 9017 N. Country Homes Blvd. The cost is $50, which includes lunch. Call (509) 467-6640 to register.

New listings

Autism Society of Washington – The group will host an informal potluck dinner with a guest speaker discussing autism spectrum disorders and diet, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley. Call (509) 624-3323 for more information.

Breast Cancer Support Group – The group, led by an oncology support specialist, will meet from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Providence Cancer Center, 5719 N. Lidgerwood. Call (509) 474-5490 for more information.

Getting the Facts about Diabetes – Learn about the causes of diabetes and how to prevent it, 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth. Call (509) 755-6570 for reservations.

Pre-Diabetes: Does it Affect You – Learn about pre-diabetes risk factors and how to prevent progression of the disease, 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Deaconess Health and Education center, 910 W. Fifth. The cost is $20. Call (509) 232-8145 to register.

Reiki Clinic – Free 30-minute Reiki treatments are offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Donations will be collected for North Idaho Head Start. Call (208) 665-5862 to make an appointment.

Epilepsy Education Seminar – Epilepsy Foundation Northwest hosts this session on women, hormones and seizures, 6:30-8 p.m. March 28 at the Lindaman Center, 315 W. Mission. Call (509) 325-1128 for more information.

Salsa Exercise Group – The group meets at 11 a.m. Saturday mornings at 122 S. Monroe. The cost is $7 per class. Call (509) 990-2739 for more information.

Parenting and childbirth

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.

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 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.

Yoga Classes – Earthshine Yoga is presenting these classes on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at the Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. The cost is $20 per month, or $7 for a drop in. For more information, call (509) 499-2037 or visit www.earthshineyoga.com.

Yoga for Health and Healing – The Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., Suite T, is offering classes for individual with chronic conditions or persons seeking gentle yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. The class is also offered Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Providence Center for Faith and Healing, 101 W. Eighth. The cost is $48 for six weeks, or $10 per class. For information, call the center at (509) 838-3575.

Positive Power Yoga and Pilates Studio – 9107 N. Country Homes Blvd., Suite 7, offers a variety of classes including: yoga, Tuesdays from 4-5 p.m., the first class is free and $10 after that; yoga and Pilates fusion class, Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m.; $5 donation and the proceeds will go to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery; strength and core training with weights, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $10; Pilates, Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $10; yoga over 50, Fridays, 9-10:30 a.m. Call (509) 467-9199.

Cancer Support

Cancer Support – For questions about cancer, call Providence Cancer Center at (509) 474-5490. A nurse will answer questions and give the latest local and national information.

Look Good… Feel Better – A program offered by the American Cancer Society to help women diagnosed with cancer learn how to apply cosmetics and choose wigs and other head wear. The group meets twice monthly. For locations, time and more information, call Bonnie Abernethy at (509) 455-3440, option 3.

Cancer Fitness Recovery Program – The Medically Directed Wellness Center at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute is looking for four underinsured or uninsured women to participate in its Cancer Fitness Recovery Program. The program helps cancer survivors deal with the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has set aside money for women who cannot afford to join. Call (509) 473-6013.

Chiropractic Care

Free Scoliosis Screen – Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller, at (509) 327-3393.

Free Scoliosis Screening – The progression of scoliosis can be slowed or stopped and reversed in most cases without surgery. Utilize this opportunity to have your child evaluated. Call Mark Guthrie, (509) 327-8188.

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