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Today

Pilates for Every Body – Classes designed to strengthen the core, gain overall body strength and conditioning, and improve balance, flexibility and stamina. Sessions begin today, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., and/or 6:10-7:10 p.m. at The Woman’s Club, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. All levels welcome. Cost is $59.50. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.

Upcoming

Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation – A time to relax and meditate to increase optimism, ease tension, and sleep more soundly; for people living with fibromyalgia, cancer, or other chronic conditions, their caretakers and family members. Held Thursdays through July 16, 11:15 a.m.-noon at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Cost is by donation. Call (509) 838-3575, e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net, or visit www.radhayoga.org for more information.

“Divided We Fail - Health Care Opinion Leader Forum” – Free community event will cover what’s happening around health care both in Washington state and Washington, D.C., and how to make a difference. July 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Preregistration is required. Call (877) 926-8300 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 July 13-Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m.; July 14-Aug. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; or July 17-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 90-minute class. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

New listings

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, July 14-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 Deeper Stretch – For ages 16 and older. Covers all the benefits of yoga with deep strengthening and inverted poses. Thursdays, July 16-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.

Y.E.S. Drug Free Community Event – Third annual event to promote drug-free awareness and lifestyles in addition to providing information to the community. Community members and organizations who wish to participate are welcome to speak during a forum, set up booths with educational information, lead discussions or provide entertainment. Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., in the City Park in Spirit Lake, Idaho. Call (208) 691-9153, e-mail spiritlakeyes@yahoo.com, or visit www.spiritlakeyes.org for more information.

Parenting/Childbirth

Parent/Childbirth Education – Classes are offered at various hospitals and locations through Community Health Education and Resources and include: Baby Care Basics, Breast-feeding Basics, Prepared and Refresher Childbirth, Sibling Preparation, Infant/Child CPR, Children at Birth, Sensational Beginnings, Communicating with your Baby, and Infant Massage. For dates and times call the Community Health Education Resources Office at (509) 232-8138.

Stroller Strides of Spokane – Exercise group for moms and their babies, using resistance bands, strollers and the environment for a total body workout. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Mission Park, 1208 E. Mission Ave. Weekly playgroups are held Wednesdays after class with activities for all ages. Call (509) 489-6550, e-mail colleenconnell@stroller strides.net, or visit www.strollerstrides.net/spokane for more information.

Cancer support

Breast Cancer Support – Meets Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at Providence Cancer Center at Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. Call (509) 325-8716 for information.

Breast Cancer Support – The group meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Holy Family Hospital ER Conference Room, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call Kathy Jo Avery at (509) 448-5660 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.

Cancer Support – The Providence Cancer Support Services group hosts a “telehealth” meeting for the education and support and cancer patients and their caregivers on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 4-5 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Medical Center Doctors Building, Suite 120, 105 W. Eighth Ave. Call (509) 474-5490 for more information.

Cancer Support Group – Meets the first, third and fifth Tuesdays of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Center, room six, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is free. Call Beryl Anderson at (509) 474-5490 for more information.

Look Good … Feel Better – A program offered by the American Cancer Society to help women diagnosed with cancer learn how to apply cosmetics and choose wigs and other head wear. The group meets twice monthly. For locations, time and more information, call Bonnie Abernethy at (509) 455-3440, option 3.

Prostate Cancer Support Group – This group focuses on 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.

Reiki Healing Arts – Cancer support for patients and caregivers. Meets the third Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Reiki Healing Arts, 1042 W. Mill Ave., Suite 103, Coeur d’Alene. Free. Call (208) 665-5862 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

Chiropractic care

Free Scoliosis Screening – Enlist professional expertise to your service group or club. Call Loren C. Miller at (509) 327-3393.

Free Scoliosis Screening – The progression of scoliosis can be slowed or stopped and reversed in most cases without surgery. Utilize this opportunity to have your child evaluated. Call Mark Guthrie at (509) 327-8188.

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.