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Baby Care – Course focuses on learning hands on care of infants, safety issues, feeding and comforting of a new baby. Today, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25 per person. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Eating Disorders: Trips and Traps – Free presentation on anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at North Idaho College’s Meyer Health and Sciences Building Room 106, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 769-3495 for more information.

Upcoming

Caregiver Classes – Free series for people caring for ill family and friends, Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. To register, call Jon Clifton, (509) 456-0438.

The Relentless Pursuit of a Healthier World – Free presentations at Washington State University Extension’s statewide symposium. Topics include food safety and supply, health and wellness, energy security, resilient youth and families and sustainable agriculture. Wednesday, 9 a.m., at the Riverpoint Campus Nursing Building, Room 005, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. There is a charge to attend the symposium luncheon. Register online at http://ext.wsu.edu/aec. Call (509) 358-7867 or e-mail edwardsj@wsu.edu for more information.

Chronic Disease Management – Dystonia Support Group of Spokane offers free presentation by Dr. Ronald Klein, clinical psychologist, on managing motor disorders. Family and friends are also welcome. Thursday, 1:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., Room 200. Call (509) 891-9131 or e-mail denise@designden.com to register or for more information.

Stretch and Flex Class – Six-week course starts Monday, combines pilates, yoga, body conditioning and basic stretching. Open to all ages and all fitness levels. Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning Monday at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Cost is $54 prepaid for the full series; $5 per session for drop-ins. Call (509) 927-8187 for more information.

Making Connections for Health Breakfast – Hosted by WithinReach. Presenters include Spokane author Deanna Davis, Ph.D., and Dr. Chris Olson, pediatric director at Sacred Heart Medical Center. March 19, 7-8 a.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. Register online at www.withinreachwa.org/spokane_breakfast. Donations requested. Call (206) 830-7640 or e-mail joyi@withinreachwa.org for more information.

Up Close and Personal: An Intimate Look at Your Skin – Participants will receive a thorough analysis of their skin. Experts will be available to suggest appropriate products and skincare regimen tailored to each individual. March 23, 1-6 p.m., at Jaazz Salon, 108 N. Washington St. Call (509) 838-4995 to reserve a space and for more information.

New listings

Dining Out with Diabetes – Covers how to make decisions that can help keep blood sugar levels within target range while enjoying a meal away from home. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Free. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Understanding Cancer – Free presentation focused on cancer screenings. Learn about the importance of regular screening as well as which ones are the most important to have regularly. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Light meal will be served. Preregistration required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Developing Confidence in Managing Your Motor Disorder – Covers how to best adapt to living with a neurological disorder in order to live life as fully as possible, developing good working relationships with health care providers, maintaining a healthy outlook and creating positive social and work environments. Family and friends are welcome. Thursday, 1:30 p.m., at Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Preregistration requested. Free. Call (509) 891-0790 or e-mail denise@designden.com to register and for more information.

Baby-sitting Basics – Full day program offered to boys and girls ages 10-15 who are interested in baby-sitting. 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 Sacred Heart Mother Gamelin Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Cost is $40 per person. Preregistration required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Bloomsday Training Clinics – Group meets Saturdays, starting Saturday through April 25, at 8:30 a.m. at Spokane Falls Community College gym, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Features training tips and stretching with a personal trainer and physical therapist. Run or walk begins at 9 a.m. with one mile the first week, increasing one mile each week. Volunteers provide water stations, first aid, crossing guards and encouragement. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 482-2356 or visit www.holy-family.org or www.shmc.org to register and for more information.

Emotional Freedom Techniques – Free class, covers the “tapping cure.” Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., or Saturday, 9-11 a.m., at New Moon Learning Center, 2430 Seltice Way, Post Falls. Preregistration requested. Call (208) 762-1261 or visit www.newmoonenergetics.com to register and for more information.

Stretch and Flex – Six-week class starts Monday; combines Pilates, yoga, body conditioning and basic stretching. Meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week, 9-10 a.m., at Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Open to all ages and skill levels. Cost is $54 for entire session; drop-ins welcome at $5. Call (509) 924-2350 for more information.

CPR/First Aid Refresher – Next Tuesday, 4-6 p.m., at ABC Training Center, 12310 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Suite 100, Spokane Valley. Cost is $40, $25 for members. Call (509) 534-0826 to register and for more information.

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

Managing Chronic Pain – Free presentation covers the latest studies on chronic pain and its prevalence as well as information about treatment options. Next Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at North Idaho College’s Meyer Health and Sciences Building Room 106, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 769-3495 for more information.

Taking Control of Your Allergies – Free presentation. Seat reservations are encouraged. March 18, 6:30 p.m., at Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave., in the second floor conference rooms. Call (509) 755-6570 to reserve a seat and for more information.

Parenting/Childbirth

Prepared Childbirth at Sacred Hearth Mother Gamelin Center – Four-week program for expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy, Sacred Heart Mother Gamelin Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Cost: $75 per couple. Call (509) 232-8145 for information and registration.

Free Developmental Screenings – For infants and toddlers younger than age 3 living in Spokane County. Screenings include: language, physical strength and coordination, vision, hearing, feeding and behavior. Several sites are available. To make an appointment, call the Spokane Regional Health District’s Infant Toddler Network at (509) 324-1651.

Get in Touch with Your Baby – Learn infant massage in the Peaceful Place at the Women’s Health Center of Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $80, and registration is required. For class times, call (509) 474-2400 or visit www.intouchwithyourbaby.com.

Infant and Developmental Massage Classes – Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at (509) 466-8435.

Happiest Baby on the Block – Learn to calm your crying baby; two-hour class at the Sacred Heart Women’s Center, Peaceful Place, 101 W. Eighth Ave. The cost is $45, and registration is required. Call (509) 474-2400 for class times or more information, or visit www.intouchwithyourbaby.com.

La Leche League – The breast-feeding support group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand Blvd., for information, call (509) 484-0340 or (509) 244-4191; the second Friday at 10 a.m. at the Health Education Center in the Holy Family Medical Building, 235 E. Rowan Ave., call (509) 484-0340 or (509) 340-3875; the second Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrum St., call (509) 244-4191 or 258-6850; the first Thursday in Liberty Lake, call (509) 226-0510 for information on meeting place.

Holy Family Hospital Maternity Center Tour – Meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 8 p.m. or by appointment, Holy Family Hospital, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Free. Call (509) 482-BABY for more information or to make an appointment.

Parenting Children of Divorce – Meets the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month, 6-9 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 per person. The class fulfills court requirements. Call (509) 483-6495 for more information.

Parenting Class – Information to help parents improve parent-child relationships, build healthy attachments, and encourage positive behavior through love and logic. Four-part series meets Mondays, 6-8 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $80 per person or $90 per couple. Call (509) 483-6495 for more information.

Parenting Classes – For single parents of children up to 1 year, sponsored by Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Alone Program. Call for times and dates. CAPA offices, 820 N. Summit Blvd., Suite 100. Free; for registration and more information, call (509) 325-7667.

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.

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.

Yoga

Moon Tree Gentle Yoga Classes – Exploring meditation: For all levels, meets Mondays, 7-8 p.m., $10/class with enrollment or $15 drop-in. Chair yoga: For seniors, people in wheelchairs and others with limited mobility, meets Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m., $10 per class with enrollment, $15 drop-in. Classes held at Moon Tree Gentle Yoga, 511 S. Pine, Suite D. To register, call (509) 481-3134 or visit www.moontreeyoga.com.

Breathing, Relaxation and Meditation – Six-week series for individuals, caretakers and family members living with ALS, cancer, or other chronic conditions, Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.-noon, at Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. Donations accepted. Call (509) 838-3575, e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net, or visit www.radhayoga.org.

Stretch Up Yoga Classes – Pilates/Stretching: Traditional Pilates mat work, focusing on strengthening the core, followed by stretching. Multilevel class; meets Mondays, 9-10 a.m., and Thursdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Eight-week class, cost is $5 per class. Gentle Yoga: Introduces the basic principles of alignment while stretching and strengthening the body, working on balance, strength, and flexibility. Beginner class, ideal for those dealing with fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, weight concerns, chemotherapy, or other restrictions. Meets Mondays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Eight-week class, cost is $5 per class. Yoga Flow: Workout focusing on strength and flexibility. Multilevel class. Held Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Eight-week class, cost is $5 per class. Cost for drop-ins, $8 per class. All classes are held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3606 S. Shafer Road, Spokane Valley. Participants should bring their own mats. Call (509) 928-7088 to register and for more information.

Hatha Yoga – Small classes for all skill levels. Thursdays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 per four-week series or $8 per class. Call (509) 483-6495 for the schedule and for more information or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org.

Rockwood Neighborhood Yoga Basics – Basic Hatha yoga classes for all levels. Meets Saturdays, 8-9 a.m., and Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m., at 505 E. 24th St. Cost is $5 for the first class, and $65 for 10 classes. Call (509) 869-4121 for more information.

The Renewal Room – New yoga and pilates studio, now offering on-going classes in yoga, pilates, yin, and pilates/yoga fusions. Located at 321 W. Hastings Road. Call (509) 413-6445 or visit www.therenewalroom.com for more information.

Restorative Yoga – Learn restorative postures to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and to heal and rejuvenate the body. Meets Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. No experience necessary; drop-in’s are encouraged. $10 requested donation. Main Street Yoga, 20 W. Main Ave. Call (509) 869-0817, e-mail kim@mainstreetyogaspokane.com, or visit www.mainstreetyogaspokane.com for more information.

Yoga for Recovery – Learn easeful restorative postures, meditation, and breath work. Classes are Sundays, 7-8 p.m. All levels welcome, no experience necessary; drop-in’s are encouraged. $10 requested donation. Main Street Yoga, 20 W. Main Ave. Call (509) 869-0817, e-mail kim@mainstreetyogaspokane.com, or visit www.mainstreetyogaspokane.com for more information.

Radha Yoga Center – New winter sessions, including Hatha yoga, yoga for health and healing, sacred dance, and Satsang. All regular classes cost $60 for six weeks, and will be held at the center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St. in Browne’s Addition. Call (509) 838-3575, e-mail radhayoga@comcast.net, or visit www.radhayoga.org.

Drug and alcohol

Alcoholics Anonymous – For 24-hour information and support, call (509) 624-1442. Visit http://spokanecentraloffice.com/ for meeting schedules and for more information.

Daybreak of Spokane – Offers residential and outpatient treatment for adolescents with emphasis on family. Downtown outpatient and residential, 960 E. Third St., (509) 444-7033; Valley outpatient, 11711 E. Sprague Ave., (509) 927-1991.

Nar-Anon – For friends and families of drug addicts. Group meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya St. Call Walt and Lois, (509) 489-6368, or visit www.naranon.org.

Tobacco Cessation Classes – Community Health Education and Resources Office is offering free tobacco cessation classes throughout Spokane. Call (509) 232-8138 or (509) 232-8139.

Tobacco Cessation Classes – Free for Group Health members. For a list of dates and times, call (509) 459-1086 or visit www.ghc.org.

Other programs

Dirne Health Centers – Is a non-profit health center in Coeur d’Alene providing medical, mental and behavioral health and dental services to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Center at (208) 292-0292 or visit www.dirnechc.org.

First Aid/CPR Classes – Adult, child and infant first aid/CPR classes, new student and refresher courses, are available through The Safety Center, 1317 W. Kiernan Ave. Prices range from $35-$55. Registration is required. For more information, location and times, call Rick Bennett at (509) 979-0849 or e-mail nwss2@hotmail.com.

Fitness Classes – Offered by Spokane Parks and Recreation. Classes include: aerobic, Bloomsday training, body conditioning, exotic moves fitness, pilates, sensual dance, strength and conditioning, total body boot camp, turbo kick, and others. Held at various times and locations. Visit www.spokaneparks.org or call (509) 625-6200 to register or for more information.

Free Heart Health Screenings – Includes cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index, and medication review, at the Deaconess Health and Education Center, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Appointment required. Call (509) 232-8138.

Health for All – This community-based healthcare access project links uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assists those who do not qualify for state-sponsored coverage by linking them with appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call (509) 444-3066.

Meditations for the Heart and Mind – Guided 30-minute meditation, with time for discussion on weekly topic, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center Canticle House, 1016 N. Superior St. Fee: $10 per session. Call (509) 483-6495 or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org.

Metaphysical Research Society – Meets the second Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at Unity Church South, 2900 S. Bernard St. Call (509) 838-8155 for more information, or visit www.mrsspokane.com.

Nicotine Anonymous – Twelve-step support group offering our experience to those who want to quit smoking. Meets Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., at Partners (formerly Spokane Valley Community Center), 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 926-9804 or (509) 474-1845 for more information.

Polio Outreach of Spokane – For information about post-polio syndrome, call Sharman Collins, (509) 448-8517, or e-mail sharmanrcollins@msn.com.

Pre-Marriage Workshop – Four-session workshop covers the top six areas of conflict in a marriage. Held at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $75 per couple. Call (509) 483-6495 for class times or visit www.stjosephfamilycenter.org for more information.

Qi-Gong Series – Classes to enhance confidence, relieve depression and alleviate asthma symptoms and back pain. St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $40 per series ($35 for students and seniors) or $8 per class. Call (509) 483-6495 for the schedule and for more information.

Reflexology – These individual foot and hand sessions will work to improve circulation, relieve tension and more with certified reflexologist Linda Bussard at 12 E. Rowan Ave., Suite L4. To schedule an appointment call (509) 998-1062.

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors HelpLine – The SHIBA HelpLine is free, confidential and impartial counseling with trained volunteers to help callers understand their health care and health insurance rights and options. Call (509) 458-2509 at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington or the SHIBA HelpLine at (800) 562-6900.

Speech, Language and Hearing Screenings – Washington State University Spokane’s Speech and Hearing Clinic, Health Sciences Building, 310 N. Riverpoint Blvd. Open to children and adults. Appointments necessary. Call (509) 358-7580.

Striders – A community walking and exercise program promoting fitness, fun, friends and health education since 1995. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9 a.m. at the Spokane Valley YMCA, 2421 N. Discovery Place, and in Coeur d’Alene. For more information, call Carol at (509) 926-1697, or in Idaho call (208) 772-6381.

Teen Diabetes Advocate Meeting – Free program sponsored by the American Diabetes Association for teens ages 12 to 18. Meets the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., at the ADA office, 801 W. Fifth Ave., No. 319. For information, call Ted Duncan at (509) 263-6281 or by e-mail at tduncan@diabetes.org.