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Today

Sleep Disorders – Presentation and discussion about common sleep disorders and how to get the sleep you need. Free; 6:30-8 p.m., at Deaconess Medical Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Tai Chi for Health – 12-week class, today-Dec. 2, 1-2 p.m., at Lilac Blind Foundation, 1212 N. Howard St.; $75; 10-week class, today-Nov. 18, 6-7 p.m., at Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley; $75. By Tai Chi for Health, (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Tai Chi for Diabetes – today-Nov. 18, 10-11 a.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne Community, 101 E. Hawthorne Road; $75, $60 for residents. By Tai Chi for Health, (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Upcoming

Intro to Meditation – Seven-week program designed for those interested in beginning their own meditation practice or to act as a support to those with a current meditation practice. Meets Wednesdays through Oct. 22, 7-8:30 p.m., at Twist Yoga Studio, 176 S. Howard St. Cost is $85, includes free access to classes on Saturday at 9:30 a.m., and a set of instructional CD’s. Call (509) 995-5505, e-mail Shelley@twistyogastudio.com, or visit www.twistyogastudio.com for more information.

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

Hatha Yoga and Meditation – New class to explore how the practices of hatha yoga and meditation enrich each other; Tuesdays, through Oct. 14, 7-8:15 p.m.

Yoga Series for Patients – Six-week series, Thursdays, through Oct. 16, 11:15 a.m.-noon; for people living with ALS, cancer, or other chronic conditions, and their caretakers and family members. 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.

Tai Chi for Diabetes – 10-week class, Mondays through Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-noon, at Valley Senior Center at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley; $75; Mondays through Nov. 17, 1:15-2:15 p.m., at Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley; $40 for members, $75 for nonmembers. By Tai Chi for Health, (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and 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. Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Four Seasons Physical Therapy, 1111 W. Wellesley Ave. Call (509) 327-1578 or visit www.4seasonspt.com/contact.php for more information.

Recover Mental Health – Covers effective management of the symptoms of mental illness. This course offers education, skills, self-awareness, and action plans geared toward recovery of mental health for adults. 12-week course begins Sept. 23, 10-11:30 a.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St.; $15 per session, scholarships are available. Preregistration by Monday is required. Call (509) 483-0428.

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. Volunteer orientation and training is Saturday 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.

Stretch and Flex Classes – Six-week program to increase flexibility, range of motion, and balance while improving overall muscle tone. Open to all ages and levels; $45. Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:15-10:15 a.m., at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Call Sandy at (509) 927-8187.

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.

“Understanding the Medicare Puzzle” Presentation – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public. No reservations required. 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 Avenue. Call Brian Casey at (208) 265-4514, ext. 615 or call the Alzheimer’s Association at (208) 666-2996 for more information.

New listings

Serene Yoga For Cancer – Free beginner-level class for patients and survivors, spouses, family members, friends and caregivers. Wednesday, 10:45 a.m., at Solar 7 Yoga, 15413 E. Valleyway, Building C, Suite 400, Spokane Valley. And Friday, 10 a.m., at The Mellow Monkey Yoga Studio, 9017 E. Euclid, Millwood. For more information call (509) 979-0422 or (509) 270-0001, or contact Anne Miller at sereneyoga@comcast.net.

Understanding the Medicare Puzzle “Part D” and Hospice Coverage – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public. Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Gritman Medical Center, first-floor conference room, 700 S. Main St., Moscow. For more information call (509) 473-3390.

Prepared Childbirth – Four-week series for expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy. Begins Wednesday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 20 W. Ninth Ave. Cost is $75 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 for information and registration.

“Understanding the Medicare Puzzle” – Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association; free and open to the public. Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Fire Station, 308 W. Jefferson, St. Maries, Idaho. Call the Alzheimer’s Association at (208) 666-2996 for more information.

CPR for Adults – CPR course for adult/child victims. Friday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., 711 S. Cowley St. Cost: $25 per person. For registration and information call (509) 232-8138.

Good Samaritan Wellness Fair – Sponsored by the Good Samaritan Community Center, with more than 20 healthy living and planning resource vendors. Event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be available; $3 for a hot dog, bag of chips and bottle of water. Sept. 25, at the community center, 17028 E. Eighth Ave. For more information, call (509) 924-6161, ext. 650.

Bringing Baby Home – Newborn care classes for expectant mothers and families. Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 6:30-8:30 pm., at Kootenai Health, 2003 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene. Cost: $10. For registration and information call (208) 666-2030 or go to www.kootenaihealth.org/education.

Mental Health Recovery Conference – Sponsored by State of Idaho Region 1 Mental Health for adults suffering from mental illness. Sept. 25, morning conference from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and evening from 7-9 p.m., at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Cost $5 to 30. For more information call Jean Leeds at (208) 769-1406..

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 beginner and experienced writers. Saturdays beginning Sept. 27 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.