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Upcoming

Understanding the Medicare Puzzle Presentations – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; meetings are free and open to the public. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon, at Shoshone Medical Center, 25 Jacobs Gulch Road, Kellogg, call (208) 784-1221 for more information; Friday, 10a.m.-noon, Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene; Sept. 9, 10 a.m.-noon, at Bonner General Hospital’s Brown House, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint, call (208) 265-1191 for more information. No reservations required. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at (208) 666-2996 for more information.

Dystonia Support Group Meeting – This meeting is created by patients for patients to help them and their family and friends understand pain and to give insight into pain relief. Saturday, 1:30-3 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Center, 711 S. Cowley St. Call Denise Gibson at (509) 891-9131 or e-mail denise@designden.com to register and for more information.

Legal Issues for the Dementia Caregiver Presentation – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public, open forum with legal questions welcome. Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m., at the Bridge Assisted Living, 1123 N. Division St., Sandpoint. No reservations necessary. Call (208) 263-1524 or call the Alzheimer’s Association at (208) 666-2996 for more information.

Tai Chi Chih – Healing meditation through strategic body movements. Sept. 10-Oct. 15, 4-5 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $8 per session ($40 if paid in full). Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

Palliative Care Presentation – For those with chronic or end-of-life health issues; learn how to communicate with healthcare providers and their staff in order to make health decisions known and understood. Sept. 11, 6:30-8 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free and open to the public, light meal will included. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138.

Free Heart Health Screening – Community Health Education and Resources is offering free heart health screening, which includes: total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, and body-mass index/body fat percentage testing, as well as the opportunity to consult a healthcare professional about your results. Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Full lipid panels available for $20. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Peace and Healing Fair – Sponsored by the International Association of Medical Intuitives; will feature medical intuitives, massage therapists, pranic healers, quantum biofeedback, chiropractors, tarot and other readers, holistic books and supplies, nutritional supplements, artists and their paintings, and presentations on various health and peace subjects. Sept. 13, 10 a.m-4 p.m., at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St. Call Pat Dougherty at (509) 844-4206 or Charles Lightwalker at (509) 389-7290 for more information.

Tai Chi Classes for Diabetes – 10-week class, Sept. 15-Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-noon, at Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, cost is $75; Sept. 15- Nov. 17, 1:15-2:15 p.m., at Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, cost is $40 for members, $75 for nonmembers; Sept. 16-Nov. 18, 10-11 a.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne Community, 101 E. Hawthorne Road, cost is $75, or $60 for residents.

Tai Chi for Health – 12-week class, Sept. 16-Dec. 2, 1-2 p.m., at Lilac Blind Foundation, 1212 N. Howard St., cost is $75; 10-week class, Sept. 16-Nov. 18, 6-7 p.m., at Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, cost is $75. Classes are presented by Tai Chi for Health, P.O. Box 11862. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Spokane Multifaith AIDS CareTeams – Sponsored by Catholic Charities Spokane in collaboration with Spokane AIDS Network and Spokane Regional Health District. For people interested in becoming HIV/AIDS volunteers as members of AIDS CareTeams; volunteers express compassion through support for an individual or family living with AIDS. Volunteer Orientation and Training is Sept. 20 at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Contact Catholic Charities at (509) 358-4273 or scooper@ccspokane.org to register and for more information.

New listings

Prostate Cancer Support Group – Guest presentation and group discussion about prostate cancer. Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Parking and attendance are free. Call Kim Ramirez at (509) 755-6515 for more information.

Baby Sign Language – Learn to communicate with your baby before they are able to speak; learn the history and benefits of signing along with 25 useful signs to use at home. Thursday, 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.

Prepared Childbirth Classes – Two-week series designed for expectant parents in the last trimester, covers the stages and management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning and relaxation, as well as the role of the partner/support person and care of mother and baby after birth. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at 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.

Free Yoga Classes – Saturday, at Radhha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Classes include: hatha yoga, meditation, exploring your dreams, kunadalini yoga and inner wisdom through reflection. Call (509) 838-3575 or visit www.radhayoga.org for the schedule and for more information.

Yoga Classes – New session of classes starting Sept. 8; stretch, relax, and reflect in classes led by experienced yoga teachers. Hatha Yoga and Meditation – New class to explore how the practices of hatha yoga and meditation enrich each other; Tuesdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 14, 7-8:15 p.m. Yoga Series for Patients – Six-week series, Sept. 11-Oct. 16, 11:15 a.m.-noon; for people living with ALS, cancer or other chronic conditions, and their caretakers and family members. Learn to relax and meditate to increase optimism, ease tension, and sleep more soundly. Cost is by donation. All 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.

ABC’s of Breastfeeding – Sept. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Kootenai Medical Center, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $5. Call (208) 666-2030 or visit www.kootenaihealth.org/education for more information.

Free Balance Screening – Presented by Better Balance Exercise Program, a service of Four Seasons Physical Therapy. Standardized balance tests provided by physical therapists and assistants. Participants will receive results with their personal fall risk score, recommendations appropriate for their ability, printed materials for balance-related issues like home modification, medication’s effect on balance, shoe wear information, and general health and nutrition information. Snacks will be provided. Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Four Seasons Physical Therapy, 1111 W. Wellesley Ave. Call (509) 327-1578 or visit www.4seasonspt.com/contact.php for more information.

Sibling Preparation – This class will help prepare children ages 2-6 for their role as a big brother or sister. One parent or caregiver must be present with child. Sept. 23, 6-7 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is $10 per child, preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

“Understanding the Medicare Puzzle” Presentation – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public. Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-noon, at Bonner General Hospital’s Brown House, 520 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint. Participants should park in the hospital employee lot across Third Ave. Call Brian Casey at (208) 265-4514 ext. 615 or call the Alzheimer’s Association at (208) 666-2996 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.