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Cancer Support Group – Cancer support for patients, families and friends; 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. Call (509) 474-5490 for more information.

Sensational Beginnings – For expecting and new parents, and child-care providers. Covers development from birth to 6 months; 6-8 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25 per person. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

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Amputee Support Group – For people with amputations and their family and friends. Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m.-noon, St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.stlukesrehab.org for more information.

Migraines Support – Information regarding the use of massage and chiropractic care to ease migraine pain. June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Medical Center, Providence Auditorium, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Free. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Prepared Childbirth – For expecting parents in the last trimester. June 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is $75 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Restorative Yoga – June 14, 1:30-3 p.m., Harmony Yoga, 1717 W. Sixth Ave. Visit www.harmonyyoga.com or call (509) 747-4430 for more information.

Serene Yoga for People Living with Cancer – For people living with breast cancer – currently in treatment, survivors, caregivers, family and friends. Tuesdays, 7 p.m., The Mellow Monkey Yoga Studio, 9017 E. Euclid, Millwood. Free classes. Visit mellowmonkeyyoga.com or e-mail sereneyoga@comcast.net for more information.

Upcoming

Breast Cancer Support – Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Providence Cancer Center at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 325-8716 for more information.

Hearing Seminar – Open discussion on hearing loss. Question and answer period during and after the seminar. Wednesday, 1-2 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 482-2372 for more information.

Prepared Childbirth – Four-week series for expectant parents in the last trimester, covers labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning, and relaxation. Includes partner support and care of mother and baby after birth. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost is $75 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Coping with Cancer – Covers the many resources for cancer patients in the Spokane area. Thursday, noon-1 p.m., Holy Family Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is free. Call (509) 232-8138 or visit www.cherspokane.org for more information. Pre-registration is required.

Department of Services for the Blind – State Rehabilitation Council Meeting to develop, analyze, and agree to state goals and policies, the state plan, and state activities to insure that persons who are blind in Washington State receive the most effective services possible. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., open for public participation from 10-10:30 a.m., Doubletree Hotel Spokane-City Center, Shades Conference Room, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. Call (206) 721-6430 or email maroughton@dsb.wa.gov for more information.

Prepared Childbirth – For expectant parents, covers the stages and management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning, and relaxation. Includes partner support and care of mother and baby after birth. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Deaconess Health and Education Center, 501 W. Fifth Ave. Cost is $75 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Baby-sitting Basics – Covers the responsibilities of parents and sitters, child-care basics, safety and first aid techniques. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost is $40 per person. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Diabetes Healthy Steps – Learn strategies for staying active while managing diabetes. Monday, 6-8 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Pediatric CPR – Covers CPR techniques for infants and children. Includes management of choking, and accident and poison prevention. Designed for parents, grandparents, foster parents, older siblings and teachers. Monday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

BLS Healthcare Provider – For healthcare professionals who respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Covers the BLS skills for adult, child, and infant patients, choking in all age groups, use of the AED and barrier devices. Participants will be expected to pass a written and performance evaluation. Next Tuesday, 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $90. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Healthy Eating With Diabetes – Four-part series to teach individuals how to manage diabetes through healthy eating habits. June 16, 23, 30, and July 17, 1-4 p.m., Lake City Senior Center, 1916 N. Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Free. Call (208) 667-4628 for more information.

Other programs

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 Spokane Valley. For more information, call (509) 922-3915.

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 St. 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) 772-2542 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 St. Cost: $15/session; for more information, call (509) 483-6495.

Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Deaconess Medical Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave., is offering screenings every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon. Free. 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) 324-1553 or (888) 461-8876.

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.

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, tours and meeting space. 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 Ave. Cost is $35-$55, call (509) 326-3330 ext. 216, or visit www.spokaneredcross.org.

Depression Screenings – Offered to adults by Eastman Consulting Services, 607 S. Government Way, Spokane. Free. 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.

Divine Health – Word of Faith Christian Center is offering a weekly class on how to live in divine health, Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Word of Faith Christian Center, 4001 N. Cook St. 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. 1106 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Center at (208) 292-0292.

First Aid/CPR Classes – Adult, child and infant first aid/CPR classes, new student and refresher courses, are available through The Safety Center, 1317 W. Kiernan Ave. Prices range from $35-$55. Registration is required. For more information, location and times, call Rick Bennett at (509) 979-0849 or e-mail nwss2@hotmail.com.

Health for All – This community-based healthcare 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.