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Teen Diabetes Advocate Meeting – Free program sponsored by the American Diabetes Association for teens ages of 12-18. Meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the ADA office, 801 W. Fifth Ave., No. 319. For information, call Ted Duncan at (509) 263-6281 or e-mail at tduncan@diabetes.org.

North Idaho College Nursing Admissions – Information sessions for pre-nursing students interested in either an associate’s deree in nursing or practical nursing programs at NIC. All sessions will be held on the NIC campus in the Meyer Health and Science Building. Dates, times and room numbers as follows: Today, 3 p.m.; Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m.; Nov. 21, noon; Dec. 5, 1 p.m., and Jan. 16, 1 p.m. For information, call (208) 769-3481.

Mental Fitness for Seniors – Two free program sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Thursday, 6 p.m., at Heritage Place, 702 W. Walnut Ave., Coeur d’Alene; Nov. 20, 1- 3 p.m., at Bee Hive Homes of Pinehurst, 208 S. Division, Pinehurst. Call (208) 666-2996 for information.

Community Yoga Class – Class for all levels, meets Sundays through Nov. 30, at the Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., in Browne’s Addition. Cost: $5 per class. Call (509) 838-3575 for information or contact by e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net.

Mammogram and Osteoporosis Screening – The Sacred Heart Women’s Health Center traveling coach will offer 15-minute screenings; can bill most insurance plans. All women will be served regardless of ability to pay. Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Spokane Regional Health District, 1101 W. College Ave. Call (509) 474-2400 for information or visit www.shmc.org.

Medicare Advantage Health Plan Seminars – Free seminars sponsored by Sterling Health Plans for individuals looking to enroll or change Medicare health plans. Prescription drug coverage will also be discussed. For more information, call (509) 344-2060.

Monday – 10 a.m., Holiday Inn Express, 9220 E. Mission Ave.; 10 a.m., Valley Hospital and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave.; 10 a.m., Conleys Place, 12622 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley.

Next Tuesday – 9 a.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave.; 10 a.m., Wandermere Golf Course, 13700 N. Division St.; 1 p.m., Colville Pizza Factory, 995 S Main St., Colville.

Nov. 19 – 10 a.m., Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood St.; 10 a.m., Conley’s Place, 12622 E. Sprague Ave.; 10 a.m., Tapio Center, 104 S. Freya St.

Nov. 20 – 10 a.m., Ramada Inn, 9601 N. Newport Highway; Northeast Community Center, 4001 N. Cook St.; 10:30 a.m., Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place.

Nov. 21 – 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tapio Center, 104 S. Freya St. Nov. 22 – 10 a.m., Forza Coffee Company, 2829 East 29th Ave.

Dementia Seminars – Two free programs sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. First seminar will focus on holiday stress, Nov. 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center, 1200 W. Fairview St., Colfax. Second seminar will focus on current research, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m., at Bishop Place Independent Apartments, 811 SE Klemgard, Pullman. For information, call (208) 883-6484 for information.

BLS Health care Provider Renewal – Course for health care professionals who hold a current AHA provider card and wish to renew status. Each participant expected to pass a written and performance evaluation, Nov. 20, 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $55. Call (509) 232-8138 to register. Pre-class preparation recommended. AHA provider book not included with the course. If book is needed, call EMS Training Center at (509) 242-4264.

CPR Friends and Family – Course for those interested in learning CPR for the adult population, Nov. 21, 8-10 a.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost: $25. Call (509) 232-8138 for information.

Long Term Care Insurance – Free seminar sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Dec. 2, 6 p.m., at Life Care of Coeur d’Alene, 500 W. Aqua Ave. Call (208) 666-2996 for information.

Upcoming

BLS Initial Certification – Course for health care professionals who respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Participants will be required to pass a written and performance evaluation. Course materials are available upon paid registration, today, 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $90. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Understanding Cancer – Series of free presentations for patients and their friends and family, open to the public. Thursday’s presentation will focus on treatment and support services for lung cancer; Dec. 11 will be focused on treatment and support services for colorectal cancer. Classes are from 6:30-8 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. A light meal will be provided. Preregistration is required; call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Wellness Class – Free class sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op, featuring the discussion of the basic principles of Chinese medicine and how they can be used during cold-weather months. Monday, 7 p.m., at the Co-op deli, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Seating is limited, signing up early is encouraged. For more information, call Amy Lucker, Co-op wellness manager, (208) 882-8537.

Diagnosis: Pre-Diabetes – Two-part series for individuals diagnosed with, or those with family members at risk of pre-diabetes, Monday and Nov. 24, 6-8 p.m., at the Holy Family Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood, Rooms 4 and 5. Cost: $30. All participants will receive a free test meter. Registration required by calling (509) 232-8145.

BLS Instructor Course – For individuals who teach Basic Life Support using American Heart Association guidelines to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Current AHA Health care Provider card required. Next Tuesday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Course materials available upon paid registration. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information

Relax into Yoga – Gentle yoga class, covers stretching and relaxing your body and mind using classic yoga postures and relaxation exercises. Meets Mondays, through Dec. 3, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Cost is $48 for the series, $9 per drop-in. Classes are at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Call (509) 838-3575, e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net, or visit www.radhayoga.org for more information.

Stretch and Flex Classes – Increase your flexibility, range of motion, and balance while improving overall muscle tone, all ages and levels welcome. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Dec. 5, 9:15-10:15 a.m., at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Call Sandy at (509) 927-8187 for more information.

Breathing, Relaxation, and Meditation – For people living with cancer, fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions, their caretakers and family members. Meets Thursdays, through Dec. 6, 11:15 a.m.-noon, at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Cost is by donation. Call (509) 838-3575, e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net, or visit www.radhayoga.org 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. Available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Amputee Support Group – Support 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.

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.

Bariatric Support Group – Meets monthly at Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 252-6311 for times and for more information.