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BLS Health care Provider Initial – Course for Health care professionals that respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Participants will be expected to pass a written and performance evaluation. Covers the BLS skills for adult, child, and infant patients, relief of choking, use of the automatic external defibrillator, and use of barrier devices. Materials are available upon paid registration. Pre-class preparation is recommended. 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.

Infant Massage – For parents of children up to 1 year old, covers how to connect with your infant through touch and how massage can help alleviate the symptoms associated with common infant ailments, including colic, gas pains and teething. Today, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25 per person. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

New listings

Memory Medications – What You Need to Know – Seminar on dementia sponsored by Project ACCESS and the Inland Northwest Alzheimer’s Association. Free and open to the public. Wednesday 11:30 a.m., at Pullman Regional Hospital, Conference Room D, 835 S.E. Bishop Blvd., Pullman. Call (208) 883-6484 for more information.

Clip for the Cure – Sponsored by Regis Corp., Regis Salon will offer haircuts for $15 with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting breast cancer research, Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., in the center court of Spokane Valley Mall, 14700 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 924-9944 for more information.

Bringing Baby Home – Newborn care class; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Oct. 30 and Nov 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; held at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $10. Call (208) 666-2030 or visit www.kootenaihealth.org/education for more information.

Moscow Food Co-Op Wellness Class – Free wellness class will cover the basic principles of Ayurveda, India’s ancient healing system, and how it can be used during the cold weather months; Monday, 7 p.m., at the Co-Op deli, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow. Call (208) 882-8537 for more information.

BLS Instructor Renewal – For individuals that hold a current American Heart Association BLS instructor card and wish to renew their instructor status. Pre-class preparation is required; instructor manuals are not included, call (509) 242-4264 if you need a new manual. Next Tuesday, 7:45 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $50. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Yoga – For students of all ages, fitness levels and experience; covers classical hatha yoga. Four-week series meets Thursdays, Oct. 23-Nov. 13, 5:30-6:45 p.m. in the Exercise Room at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $24 for the series, $8 per drop-in. Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.stjoshephfamilycenter.org for more information.

Rockwood Neighborhood Yoga Basics – Basic hatha yoga classes for all levels. Meets Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., and Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m., at 505 E. 24th Ave.. Cost is $5 for the first class, and $65 for 10 classes. Call (509) 869-4121 for more information.

Blended Families Can Be Enjoyable – Seminar to teach skills and techniques for dealing with the complexities of blended families and their common difficulties. Held at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 for individuals, $40 for couples. Call (509) 483-6495 for class times or visit www.stjoshephfamilycenter.org for more information.

Pre-Marriage Workshop – Four-session workshop covers the top six areas of conflict in a marriage. Held at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $75 per couple. Call (509) 483-6495 for class times or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

Quit and Win Challenge – Six-month challenge for adult tobacco users who want to quit, sponsored by Community Health Education and Resources. Runs through April 2009. Contest is free and open to the public, successful participants can be eligible for prizes. Registration days are: Thursday, 5 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St.; Oct. 18, 10 a.m., at West Central Community Center, 1603 N. Belt Ave. Call (509) 232-8138 for more information.

Upcoming

Meditations for Heart and Mind – Classes are held Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in Canticle House at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Wednesday, Patience: Cultivating a Gentle Heart; Oct. 22, Determination: Focused Attention; Oct. 29, Wisdom: Uncommon Common Sense. Cost is $10 per session. Call (509) 483-6495 to register and for more information.

Cold and Flu Prevention Class – Wednesday, noon-1 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center. Free; a light meal will be provided. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Healing Touch: Self Treatment – Covers strengthening your energy and facilitating healing, participants will learn energy connections as well as stress and pain management techniques. Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $20. Call (509) 483-6495 for more information.

Arthritis Workshop – Free workshop offered by HealthFirst Chiropractic to help understand arthritis and to teach pain management techniques. Thursday, noon-1 p.m., at Eastern Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 1206 N. Howard St. Call (509) 892-7327 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Association Conference – All-day conference for families dealing with dementia. Friday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Guardian Angel Homes, 2421 Vineyard Ave., Lewiston. “Dementia Diagnostics and Tips to Enhance Your Relationship with Your MD” – 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., featuring Dr. Susan Melchiore. “Medications and Treatment of Dementia” – 1-3:30 p.m., featuring Dr. Travis Sonnett. Cost is $10 per person, includes lunch. Call (208) 743-6500 for reservations and for more information.

Love and Respect – Seminar to re-energize and renew marriages and relationships with humorous and practical teaching. Friday, 6-9:45 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Newman Conference Center, 6701 N. Idaho Road, Newman Lake. Cost is $40 per person, $55 per couple. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 226-5390 or visit www.newmancc.org to register and for more information.

Staying Connected With Dementia – Free seminar for care-providers; sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Coeur d’Alene Homes and Elder Advocates. Donations to the Alzheimer’s Association will be accepted. Next Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 666-2996 to reserve a seat and for more information.

Journal Writing for Holistic and Spiritual Mental Health – Sponsored by St. Joseph Family Center, “Journal to the Self: 22 Paths to Personal Growth” is a four-week course for beginning and experienced writers. Saturdays through Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the St. Joseph conference room. Cost: $90, plus $10 for books. Scholarships available. For registration and information, call (509) 483-6495.