Health Bulletin Board

Tue., Dec. 22, 2009

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Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course – For ages 11-15, class helps participants develop skills in leadership, basic care, safe play and first aid. Participants receive a manual, emergency guide, CD-ROM, first aid kit and babysitter’s training certification. Cost is $45 per class. Classes are held 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan. 2 and 23, Feb. 6 and 20, and March 6 and 20 at Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave. Call (509) 326-3330 ext. 215 or 209 or visit www.spokaneredcross.org/ classes.html.

Walking Group – Guided walking group meets Mondays and Wednesdays beginning in January, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at YMCA, 507 N. Howard St. Free and open to the public; all levels of fitness welcome. Call (509) 232-8138 for more information.

Tai Chi Classes – Tai Chi Basic – Ten-week session begins the week of Jan. 4. Held Mondays, 11 a.m.-noon, or Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley; also held Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road, and 1-2 p.m. at Lilac Services for the Blind, 1212 N. Howard St. Tai Chi Intermediate – 10-week session begins Jan. 4. Held Mondays, 1-2 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost for each of the 10-week sessions is $75. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Express Prepared Childbirth – Two-part class gives an overview of childbirth topics. Focuses on progression of labor, breathing techniques, pain management and cesarean birth. Held Jan. 6 and 13, 6-8 p.m. at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Cost of $50 also covers a support partner. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Pilates Yoga Blend – For ages 16 and older. Class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, strength and stamina by blending two exercise techniques to double the results. Six-week class is held 6-7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 5-Feb. 9; five-week class is held 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 11. Classes are at Audubon Park Masonic Lodge, 2821 W. Northwest Blvd. Cost for six-week class is $27, cost for five-week class is $23. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information and to register.

Today

Medicare Prescription Drug Program Assistance – Clinic/workshops to help people find the right Medicare Part D plans. Representatives from Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisers will help beneficiaries find the best plan. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, 1222 N. Post St. Call (509) 458-2509 for more information.

Medicare Advantage Seminars – Informational seminars on Group Health’s Medicare Advantage plans are today at Oxford Suites Downtown Spokane, 115 W. North River Drive; Monday at South Hill Medical Center, 4102 S. Regal St., No. 101; and Dec. 29 at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. All seminars begin at 10 a.m. Visit www.ghc.org/medicare/ hmoSeminars.jhtml to register or call (800) 446-8882, ext. 100, for more information.

Pilates for Every Body – For ages 16 and older. Class focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving body conditioning, flexibility and posture. Held 4:30-5:30 p.m. or 6:10-7:10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Jan. 28, at the Woman’s Club, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. and Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $64. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.

Upcoming

Red Cross Adult/Child CPR/AED plus Infant CPR – Participants learn to care for respiratory or cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants. Topics include choking, rescue breaths, chest compression and operation of an AED. Participants receive a laminated skills reference card, workbook and CPR/AED certification card valid for one year. Classes are Jan. 12 and 14 (two-part class), 6-10 p.m.; or Jan. 2, 7, and 27, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost is $67 per class. Held at American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave. Call (509) 326-3330 ext. 215 or 209 or visit www.spokanered cross.org/classes.html.

Red Cross First Aid – Participants learn skills to provide care and minimize the consequences of injury until help arrives. Topics include sudden illness, bleeding, etc. Participants receive a laminated reference skills card, workbook and first aid certification card valid for three years. Held Dec. 23, Jan. 21 and Feb. 16, 8 a.m.-noon; Jan. 5 and Feb. 2, 6-10 p.m. Cost is $30 per class. Held at American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave. Call (509) 326-3330 ext. 215 or 209 or visit www.spokane redcross.org/ classes.html.

Post Holiday Open Gentle Yoga Class – Dec. 28, 5:30 p.m. at Moon Tree Gentle Yoga, 511 S. Pine St., Suite D. Cost is $5. Call (509) 481-3134 or visit www.moontree yoga.com for more information.

Red Cross K.N.O.W. HIV Prevention Education – Topics include the stages, transmission, treatment, emotional aspects and impact of the disease. Participants receive a packet and certification. Held Dec. 29, Jan. 19, Feb. 11, March 2 and March 25, 8 a.m.-noon; Jan. 6, Jan. 28, Feb. 17, and March 18, 6-10 p.m. Cost is $35 per class. Held at American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave. Call (509) 326-3330 ext. 215 or 209 or visit www.spokanered cross.org/ classes.html.

CPR Friends and Family Pediatric – Covers how to perform CPR in children or infants and how to help a child or infant who is choking. Follows the AHA guidelines and includes a book. Cost is $25 per person. Preregistration is required. Dec. 29, 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

New Year’s Eve Blue Moon Salutation Class – Dec. 31, 7 p.m. at Moon Tree Gentle Yoga, 511 S. Pine St., Suite D. Cost is $15. Call (509) 481-3134 or visit www.moontreeyoga.com to register and for more information.

Community Yoga Class – Held Sunday, 4:30-5:45 p.m. at Moon Tree Gentle Yoga, 511 S. Pine St., Suite D. Suggested donation of $5. Call (509) 481-3134 or visit www.moontreeyoga.com for more information.

Cancer and Community Charities – Meets the second Wednesday of each month, Elks Lodge, 1170 W. Prairie Ave. For time and information call (208) 659-2064 or e-mail tjgallery@icehouse.net.

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