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CPR Friends and Family Pediatric – Teaches how to perform CPR on children or infants and how to help a child or infant who is choking. Follows the AHA guidelines, includes a book; 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25 per person. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 238-8138 to register and for more information.

Osteoporosis Presentation – By Lynn Kohlmeir. Noon-1 p.m. at Deaconess Health and Education Center, Room 265, 901 W. Fifth Ave. Call (509) 473-7899 to register and for more information.

Strength and Step Combo – Seven-week sessions begin today and Thursday, 6:15-7:30 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. Participants should bring dumbbells (5-10 lbs.) and mat. Dynabands and steps provided. Cost is $40. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Tri-Fusion 5K Race Series – Offered by Tri-Fusion Triathlon Club, for all ages. Races are Tuesdays in August, starting at 6 p.m. at 12000 N. Addison St. Cost is $5 per race. Call (509) 953-0791 or e-mail jenpolello@msn.com for more information.

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Alzheimer’s Association North Idaho Memory Walk Meeting – Informational meeting is Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at Gritman Adult Day Health, 225 E. Palouse River Drive, Moscow, Idaho. Attendees will learn how to form a team and participate in Memory Walk, which will be Sept. 26, at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene and the Moscow Junior High School in Moscow. Call (208) 882-4576, (208) 883-6483, (208) 882-6560, or (509) 473-3390 or e-mail sandra.druffel@alz.org for more information.

Dental Clinic – Spokane Community College’s Expanded Function Dental program is offering exams, X-rays, amalgam (silver) fillings and composite (white) fillings. Friday-Saturday and Aug. 21, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St. Call (509) 533-7298 and leave a message, students will call back to schedule an appointment.

Pilates for Every Body – Six-week sessions begin Aug. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., and 6:10-7:10 p.m. at The Woman’s Club, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. All levels welcome. Cost is $54. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Pilates for Seniors – Six-week session for people age 50 and older begins Aug. 26, 6-7 p.m. at Sinto Senior Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Class is suited for beginners. Participants should bring their own mat. Cost is $27. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

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Free Sports Physicals for Students – Thursday, noon-4:30 p.m., at Panhandle Health District’s new office, 8500 N. Atlas Road, Hayden, Idaho. For athletes in middle or high school. Exams will be done on a first- come, first-served basis, no registration necessary. Students must wear comfortable clothing and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Full musculo-skeletal exams by physical therapists will also be provided, and those who meet certain guidelines may also receive immunizations. Please bring vaccination records. Call (208) 667-0585 or (208) 777-1330 for more information.

Multiple Sclerosis Presentation – An overview of multiple sclerosis as well as treatment options for patients. Preregistration is required. Free and open to the public. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., at Holy Family Hospital Health and Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 232-8138, e-mail info@cherspokane.org, or visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Babysitting Basics – Full day program for ages 10-15 who are interested in babysitting. Covers the responsibilities of the parents and the sitter, infant and toddler care, safety and first aid techniques, infant and child CPR and discipline issues. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Cost is $40 per person. Call (509) 238-8138 to register and for more information.

Walking Tour – Historic Browne’s Addition – Monday, 6-7:30 p.m. For ages 18 and older. Led by neighborhood resident. Meet at northeast corner of Chestnut Street and Second Avenue at Coeur d’Alene Park, walk through historic Browne’s Addition and learn about the mansions and their original owners. Cost is $12. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

National Health Insurance Reform – Public Information Forum – Dr. George Rice, will update the community on this important issue and discuss priorities that the health care reform bill must address. Next Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m. at the South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Call (509) 290-5096 for more information.

Red Cross Adult/Child CPR/AED plus Infant CPR Classes – Learn to care for respiratory or cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants. Topics include choking, rescue breaths, chest compressions and operation of an AED. Participants receive a laminated reference skills card, workbook and a CPR/AED certification card valid for one year. Classes are next Tuesday, Sept. 1, and Sept. 19, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave. Cost is $50 per class. For more details and to register, visit www.spokaneredcross.org/ classes.html or call (509) 326-3330, ext. 215 or 209.

Yoga Deeper Stretch – For ages 16 and older. Covers all the benefits of yoga with deep strengthening and inverted poses. Thursdays through Aug. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $55. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.

Bicycling for Individuals with Disabilities – For ages 16 and older. Open to participants who are in physical condition to ride safely and explore Spokane by bicycle. Bikes must work well and helmets must fit. Meets Tuesdays through Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m., at Spokane County Library – Argonne Branch parking lot, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Cost is $34. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Yoga - Basic – For ages 16 and older. Designed to improve strength, flexibility, and general well-being while de-stressing the body and mind. Six-week sessions are Mondays through Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m., Tuesdays through Aug. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; or Fridays through Aug. 21, 9-10:30 a.m., at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $55 for one hour class, $69 for one and half hour class. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Living Well in Idaho – Free wellness workshops open to anyone with a chronic condition but aimed particularly at seniors. Participants will receive information and tools to live independently rather than in a care facility. Topics include healthy eating, better breathing techniques, and how to handle depression. Also covers how to work with doctors, use medications and relax. Aug. 25, 9-11 a.m. at DayBreak Center, 502 N. Second Ave., Sandpoint. Call (208) 610-8836 to register and for more information. Sept. 28, 9-11:30 a.m. at Golden Spike Estates, 8580 W. Yosemite St., Spirit Lake, Idaho, or 1-3:30 p.m. at Spirit Lake Community Center, 32564 N. Fourth St., Spirit Lake. Call (208) 304-0313 to register and for more information.

Sananda Enlightenment Workshop – Sal Rachele, will channel Sananda. Workshop will offer a loving series of channeled messages and powerful processes and exercises designed to speed the journey to enlightenment. Aug. 29, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at North Spokane County Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Cost is $95 before Saturday, $125 after. Call (509) 276-4028 or e-mail debraaht@gmail.com to register. Visit www.healingearthvortexes.com for more information.

St. Joseph Family Center Classes – Mindfulness Meditation – Learn the practice of mindfulness meditation to calm the mind and open the heart. Guided 30-minute meditation, teaching and discussion. All levels of experience welcome. Held Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per class. Call (509) 928-3863 for more information. Held at St. Joseph Family Center. Qi-Gong – The art of combining slow movements and breath to increase energy and improve health, enhance confidence, relieve depression, firm the body, and alleviate symptoms of asthma, back pain and other conditions. Fridays, 4-5 p.m., cost is $8 per session or $40 per series of six. T’ai Chi Chih – Healing meditation through strategic body movements, teaches 19 gentle moves. Wednesdays, Sept. 2-Dec. 8, 4-5 p.m. Cost is $8 per session or $40 per series of six. Hatha Yoga – For students of all ages, fitness levels and experience. Poses are adapted to fit your body and skill level. Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Cost is $8 per session or $24 per four-week series. Classes are at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Call (509) 483-6495, ext. 12, or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

Walking Group – Meets 5:45-7 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday through the week of Sept. 28 at Northeast Community Center, 4002 N. Cook St. All levels of fitness are welcome. Free and open to the public. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Wellness Walking Club – Meets Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, 211 N. Government Way, through August. Call (509) 459-3347 for more information.

Breast Cancer Survivor Retreat – Oct. 16-18; weekend will consist of meditation, presentation, rest, reflection and sharing. Cost is $100. Held at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Call (509) 483-6495, e-mail sjfc@stjosephfamilycenter.org, or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

A Time to Grieve – Take a look at the losses in life and how we have grieved those losses – whether of departed loved ones, lost opportunities or even hopes. Explore how to continue to grieve our own losses and to support others as they face losses in their lives. Cost is $30. Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-noon, at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Call (509) 483-6495, e-mail sjfc@stjosephfamilycenter.org, or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.