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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 also will be discussed. Today- 9 a.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 East 27th Ave.; 10 a.m., Wandermere Golf Course, 13700 N. Division St.; 1 p.m., Colville Pizza Factory, 995 S. Main St., Colville. Wednesday - 10 a.m., Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood St.; 10 a.m., Conley’s Place, 12622 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley; 10 a.m., Tapio Center, 104 S. Freya St. Thursday - 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, Spokane Valley. Friday - 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tapio Center. Saturday - 10 a.m., Forza Coffee Co., 2829 E. 29th Ave. Monday - 10 a.m., Valley Hospital and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley; 10 a.m., Conley’s Place; 1 p.m., Deer Park Bowl, 125 E. J St., Deer Park; next Tuesday - 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tapio Center. Dec. 1 - 10 a.m., Conley’s Place; 10 a.m., Holiday Inn Express, 9220 E. Mission Ave.; 10 a.m., Valley Hospital and Education Center. Dec. 2 - 10 a.m., 911 Driving School, 1724 W. Francis Ave.; Valley Eagles, 16801 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Dec. 3 - 10 a.m., Conley’s Place Eagles Lodge, 6410 N. Lidgerwood St.; 1 p.m., 911 Driving School. Dec. 4 - 10 a.m., Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St.; Sons of Norway, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. For more information, call (509) 344-2060.
Daylong Meditation – Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 4612 S. Schafer Branch Road, Spokane Valley. Requested fee of $45. To register, call (509) 928-3863, or visit www.mainstream-mindfulness.com.
Meditations for Heart and Mind – Guided 30-minute meditation, with topic for discussion, Wednesday and Dec. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, Canticle House, 1016 N. Superior. Cost: $10 per class. For information or to register, call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org.
La Leche League– The breast-feeding support group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd., for information, call (509) 484-0340 or (509) 244-4191; the second Friday at 10 a.m. at the Health Education Center in the Holy Family Medical Building, 235 E. Rowan Ave., call (509) 484-0340 or (509) 340-3875; the second Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrum St., call (509) 244-4191 or (509) 258-6850; and the first Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Liberty Lake Water and Sewer Building, 22510 E. Mission Ave., (509) 226-0510.
Today
BLS Initial Certification – Course for health care professionals who respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Today, 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Participants will be required to pass a written and performance evaluation. Course materials are available upon paid registration. Cost: $90. To register, call (509) 232-8138.
BLS Instructor Course – For individuals who teach Basic Life Support using American Heart Association guidelines for cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Current AHA Health Care Provider card required. Today, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Course materials available upon paid registration. To register, call (509) 232-8138.
Upcoming
Understanding Cancer – Series of free presentations for patients, friends and family. Dec. 11 discussion will focus on treatment and support services for colorectal cancer. Classes will be held 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 by calling (509) 232-8138.
North Idaho College Nursing Admissions – Information sessions for pre-nursing students interested in either an associate’s degree in nursing or practical nursing programs at NIC. All sessions will be held on the NIC campus in the Meyer Health and Science Building, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.; Friday, noon; Dec. 5, 1 p.m., and Jan. 16, 1 p.m. For information, call (208) 769-3481.
Dementia Seminars – Two free programs sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. First seminar will focus on holiday stress, Wednesday, 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.
Mental Fitness for Seniors – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Thursday, 1- 3 p.m., at Bee Hive Homes of Pinehurst, 208 S. Division, Pinehurst. Call (208) 666-2996 for information.
BLS Health Care Provider Renewal – Course for health care professionals who hold a current AHA provider card and wish to renew status, Thursday, 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Participants will be expected to pass a written and performance evaluation. Cost is $55. To register, call (509) 232-8138. Pre-class preparation is recommended. AHA provider book not provided. 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, Friday, 8-10 a.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost: $25. For information, call (509) 232-8138.
Diagnosis: Pre-Diabetes – Two-part series for patients and those with family members at risk of pre-diabetes, Monday, 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.
Community Yoga 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. For more information, call (509) 838-3575 or e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net.
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. For information, call (208) 666-2996.
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 individuals, caretakers and family members living with cancer, fibromyalgia, and other chronic conditions, 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.
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.
Bone Density and Blood Pressure Screenings – Free screenings every Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. No appointment needed. Offered by Valley Hospital and Medical Center Volunteer Services; call (509) 473-5415 or e-mail volunteers@empirehealth.org for more information.
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.