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Breastfeeding Basics – Class covers positions, solving problems and returning to work or school; 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25, includes support partner. Call (509) 232-8138 to register.

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Diagnosis: Pre-Diabetes – Two-part series is today and next Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. All participants receive a free testing meter. Cost is $30 per person, $45 per couple. Call (509) 232-8145 to preregister and for more information.

Medicare Advantage Seminars – Informational seminars on Group Health’s Medicare Advantage plans. Held today and Nov. 30 at Oxford Suites, 15015 E. Indiana Ave.; Thursday and Nov. 23 at South Hill Medical Center, 4102 S. Regal St., Suite 101; and next Thursday and Nov. 24 at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Visit www.ghc.org/medicare/ hmoSeminars.jhtml or call (800) 446-8882, ext. 100 to register and for more information.

Balance and Dizziness – Free class teaches information on causes and treatments for dizziness and vertigo. Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Call (509) 482-2372 to preregister and for more information.

Healing Foods Kitchen – Class teaches the tools you need for good health and healing and covers the benefits of whole foods for boosting the immune system to assist in cancer prevention and achieving good health and healing after cancer treatments. Foods will be prepared in class. Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is $10 per person. Call (509) 474-5490 for more information.

Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group – Dr. Nicholas Tanner will speak on the problems and solutions for feet of peripheral neuropathy and diabetic patients. Presentation will also feature a question and answer session and discussion time. Free and open to the public, no reservations required. Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave. Call (509) 995-2991 or e-mail piropam@aol.com for more information.

Prostate Cancer Presentation – Dr. Steve Silverstein, urologist with Inland Northwest Urology, will speak next Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Deaconess Medical Center’s Health and Education Center, Room 265, 901 W. Fifth Ave. Light dinner will be served to all guests. Reservations are required. Call (509) 473-7899 to reserve a spot and for more information.

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. Cost is $25 per person, includes a book. Next Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Couples Massage – For ages 18 and older. Learn the basics of giving and receiving a relaxing, therapeutic massage with a partner. Nov. 21, 1-4:30 p.m. at Lavender and Sage Wellness Center, 3418 S. Grand Blvd. Cost is $69 per couple. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org for more information.

Upcoming

Caregiver Class – For people caring for ill family and friends. Free presentation will cover: how caregivers can care for themselves, legal issues associated with caregiving, how to talk with doctors and their billing offices, communicating with family and friends, and spiritual care. Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. at Orchard Crest Retirement Community, 222 S. Evergreen Road, Spokane Valley. Call (509) 456-0438 to register and for more information.

Understanding Cancer: Prostate Cancer – Covers local resources and treatment options. Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m. at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Free and open to the public, preregistration is required. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Varicose Vein Seminar at Rockwood – Free presentation will cover the prevention, causes and new treatments for varicose veins as well as how to look and feel better. Friday, 6:30 p.m. at Rockwood Clinic, 400 E. Fifth Ave., second-floor conference room. Call (509) 342-3751 or e-mail rcaldwell@rockwoodclinic.com for more information.

Express Prepared Childbirth – Fast-paced class gives an overview of childbirth topics. Main focus is progression of labor, breathing techniques, pain management and Caesarean birth. Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon at Deaconess Medical Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Cost is $75 and includes support partner. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Teaching on Tonglen – Tonglen practice is a method for cultivating happiness and compasssion. Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Saranac Building, 25 W. Main Ave., Room 228. Free and open to the public. Call (509) 534-4288 or e-mail kunpanling@gmail.com to register and for more information.

Stress Busting Seminar – Learn emotional freedom technique to stay calm in stressful situations, relax instantly, move out of fear, get balance in life, and get control of negative emotions. Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center’s Providence Center for Faith and Healing, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Cost is $35. Call (509) 624-2876 or e-mail ingridagnew@hotmail.com to register and for more information.

“Creating Harmony Through Effective Communication” – Meditation for Health class series emphasizes communication skills to help strengthen relationships, reduce stress and provide social support. Held Mondays in November, 7-8:15 p.m. at Newport Hospital’s Sandifur Room, 714 W. Pine St., Newport, Wash. Free and open to the public, donations are appreciated. Call (509) 447-5549 or visit www.sravastiabbey.org for more information.

Stop Emotional Eating! – Easy acupressure tapping to eliminate cravings and motivate yourself to exercise. Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. at Moran Prairie County Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Cost is $49. Call (509) 624-2876, visit www.ingridagnew.com, or e-mail ingridagnew@hotmail.com to register and for more information.

Entering Advent’s Quiet – Retreat to listen for God’s voice by leaving space in your life where God can be born. Explore Scripture stories to embrace Advent’s deep, rich night of watching, pondering and being open to say “yes” to divine invitation. Nov. 20, 7 p.m., through Nov. 22, 1 p.m. Cost is $115, deadline for registration is one week before the retreat. Held at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Call (509) 483-6495 for more information.

3rd Annual Spokane Jingle Bell Run/Walk – 5K run/walk to raise funds to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Cost is $20 for adults, children 8 years old and under are free or $10 with a T-shirt. Nov. 21, 7:30 a.m., in Riverfront Park. Call (206) 547-2707 ext. 102, e-mail kbirnbaum@arthritis.org, or visit www.spokanejingle bellrun.kintera.org for more information.