Bulletin board

Tue., Nov. 25, 2008

New listings

Life After Menopause: Changing with the Change – Free seminar and discussion for individuals wanting to learn about menopause, Dec. 3, 6:30-8 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley A light meal will be served. Pre-registration required by calling (509) 232-8138.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Crohn’s – Free town hall meeting for those suffering from the symptoms, sponsored by the Metabolic Institute, Dec. 8, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Deaconess Health and Education Building, 910 W. Fifth Ave., Room 268. Call for a reservation, (509) 747-7066. For more information, visit www.themetabolic-institute.com.

Upcoming

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 - 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tapio Center, 104 S. Freya St. Monday - 10 a.m., Conley’s Place, 12622 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley; 10 a.m., Holiday Inn Express, 9220 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley; 10 a.m., Valley Hospital and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Next Tuesday - 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.

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

Community Yoga Class – For all levels, through Sunday, 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, next Tuesday, 6 p.m., at Life Care of Coeur d’Alene, 500 W. Aqua Ave. For information, call (208) 666-2996.

Relax into Yoga – Gentle yoga class, covers stretching and relaxing your body and mind using classical 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 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.

Understanding Cancer – Free presentation for patients, friends and family, focus will be on treatment and support services for colorectal cancer, Dec. 11, 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.

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