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First Aid/CPR Full Certification – Presented by Greg Rodriguez. Friday, 7 a.m.-noon, ABC Office, 12310 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Suite 100, Spokane Valley. Cost: $75. (509) 252-9219.

Free Yoga Classes – Saturday: 9-10 a.m., Hatha Yoga; 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sacred Dance; 1:30-2:30 p.m., Introduction to Hatha Yoga. Radha Yoga Center, 406 S. Coeur d’Alene St., in Browne’s Addition. (509) 838-3575.

Quit and Win Tobacco Program – Free class held two times a month with flexible quit dates. Monday, 6-7 p.m., Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. (509) 232-8138.

Stretch and Flex – Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m., starting Jan. 11, at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Cost: $54/six weeks; drop-ins $5/class. Call (509) 927-8187.

CPR Friends and Family Pediatric – Learn to perform CPR in children or infants and how to help if they are choking, follows AHA guidelines and includes a book. Jan. 12, 6-8 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost: $25. (509) 232-8138.

First Aid/CPR Re-Certification – Presented by Shelly Donovan. Jan. 19, 2-5 p.m., ABC Office, 12310 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Suite 100, Spokane Valley. Cost: $45. (509) 252-9207.

Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training – Participants obtain an understanding of the OSHA bloodborne pathogens regulation: how they are spread, how to prevent exposure incidents, properly disinfecting equipment, etc. Participants receive a manual and BBP certification valid for one year. Held 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 13, Feb. 4, and March 4. Cost is $25. Held at American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter, 315 W. Nora Ave. Call (509) 326-3330, ext. 215 or 209 or visit www.spokaneredcross.org/ classes.html.

Natural Childbirth – Class for women planning on a nonmedicated birth. Taken after Prepared Childbirth, this class covers additional labor positions, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor. Jan. 14, 6-8 p.m. at Deaconess Women’s and Children’s Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Cost is $25 and includes a support partner. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Relax, Refresh, Renew – Participants are provided time and space to unwind and enter into a renewal of spirit, body and mind. Day will consist of guided meditation, creative activities, mini-sessions of chair massage, reflexology, yoga, Tai Chi Chih and more. Cost is $80. Held Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Call (509) 483-6495 to register and for more information.

Health and Beauty Spas Show – For ages 50 and older. Participants are treated to a buffet of spa sessions with massage, skin care and mini makeovers. Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Cost is $15. Call (509) 625-6200 or go to www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Baby Care – Course focuses on learning hands-on care of infants, safety issues, feeding and comforting of a new baby. Jan. 19, 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25 per person. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Journal to the Self: 22 Paths to Personal Growth – Workshop for beginners and experienced journal writers. Covers how journaling has potential for greater holistic spiritual and mental health. Jan. 23, and 30, Feb. 6 and 13, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $90 for workshop, and $10 for materials. Call (509) 483-6495 to register and for more information.

Breastfeeding Basics – Designed to help the mother have her most successful breastfeeding experience. Participants learn about positions, solving common problems and returning to work or school. Jan. 26, 6-8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25 and includes a support partner. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

Upcoming

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 Wednesday and Jan. 13, 6-8 p.m. at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Cost is $50, includes a support partner. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and 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 Jan. 19, Feb. 11, March 2 and March 25, 8 a.m.-noon; Wednesday, 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.spokaneredcross.org/ classes.html.

Boxing Intro with Geno – For ages 16 and older. Teaches boxing fundamentals, techniques and sparring moves from a local heavyweight. Cost is $28. Six-week class begins Saturday and is held Saturdays, noon-1 p.m. at East West Fitness World, 1508 N. Monroe St. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.

Prepared Childbirth Class – Four-week class begins Monday and is designed for expecting parents in the last trimester. Covers the stages and management of labor, breathing techniques, muscle toning and relaxation as well as the role of the partner/support person and care of mother and baby after birth. Held Mondays, 6-8 p.m., at Deaconess Women’s and Children’s Center, 800 W. Fifth Ave. Cost is $75 per couple. Call (509) 232-8138 to register and for more information.

A Series of Christian Meditation – Classes consist of viewing a session with Fr. Keating, O.C.S.O. or Fr. Rohr, O.F.M., time for meditation, question-and-answer period, and sharing. Cost is provided by a grant given by The Trust for Meditation Process. Held Jan. 12 and 26, and Feb. 9 and 23, 5-6:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Call (509) 483-6495 to register and for more information.

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 reference skills 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.spokaneredcross.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 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.spokaneredcross.org/ classes.html.

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. 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.

Breast Cancer Wellness Group – Support group sponsored by Kootenai Health will meet Mondays (beginning Jan. 11), noon-1 p.m. at Kootenai Cancer Center, 1440 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls. For more information, call (208) 619-4138.

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.