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Circle of Hope – Nar-Anon Family Group – Support, recovery and hope for family and friends of drug users. Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at Kootenai Medical Center, Classroom 1, 700 W. Ironwood Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 215-1504 or e-mail expansivedream@gmail.com for more information.
Tai Chi Classes – Tai Chi Sun Short Form (Basic): Held Mondays, July 12-Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.-noon, or Tuesdays, July 6-Sept. 7, 6-7:30 p.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley.
•Tai Chi Yang 13 Postures (Intermediate): Held Mondays, July 12-Sept. 20, 1-2 p.m., at CenterPlace.
•Tai Chi Sun Short Form (Intermediate): Held Tuesdays, July 6-Sept. 7, 9-10 a.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road.
•Tai Chi for Health (Basic): Held Tuesdays, July 6-Sept. 7, 10-11 a.m., at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. Cost for any 10-week session of classes is $75. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 979-4128 or e-mail taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.
Metaphysical Classes – Spokane Sananda Mystery School: Open to anyone interested in joining. The teachings will be discussed, Sananda will be channeled. Cost is free. July 9, 6-6:45 p.m. at Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley.
•Earth Changes Update: Channeling by the Founders. July 9, 7-9 p.m., at Argonne Library. Cost is $20.
•Ascension and Merkabah: Channeling by the Founders. July 10, 1-5 p.m., at North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Cost is $44.
•Ascension and Healing: Channeling by Sananda. July 10, 7-9 p.m., at North Spokane Library. Cost is $20.
•Love and Compassion: Channeling by Sananda. July 11, 1-5 p.m. at North Spokane Library. Cost is $44. Preregistration is required. Call (509) 276-4028, e-mail debraaht@gmail.com, or visit www.healingearthvortexes.com to register and for more information.
Breastfeeding Basics – Designed to help mothers have their most successful breastfeeding experience. Participants learn about positions, solving common problems and returning to work or school. Cost is $25 and includes a support person. July 6, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
BLS – Health Care Provider Initial - CPR– Covers one and two rescuer for adult CPR, child CPR (over age one), infant CPR, bag-mask ventilations, AED and choking. Ideal for physicians, nurses, medical staff who provide direct patient care, dentists and students going into the medical field. Course certification is valid for two years. Cost is $60. July 13, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Today
Free Yoga Classes – Post Falls Library is offering free yoga classes during the month of June on Saturdays, 10-11:15 a.m., and today, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Interested students should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, if available. Some mats will be provided. Registration is not required. Held at 821 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Call (208) 773-1506 for more information.
Upcoming
Mindfulness Meditation Classes – Evening of meditation, dharma talk and discussion with Dori Langevin to calm the mind and open the heart. Held Wednesdays, June 23, July 14, 21, and 28, and Aug. 4 and 18. Cost is $10-$12 per class. Held at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Call (509) 928-3863 or visit www.mainstream-mindfulness.com for more information.
Stress and Your Immune System – Randy Buresh will explain how stress directly affects the immune system, digestive system, sleep patterns and blood sugar levels and will present a natural approach to maintaining optimum health under stress. His lecture will include the use of adaptogens and other complementary herbs as well as the increasingly urgent issue of the sustainability of traditional medicine. Thursday, 6-7 p.m. at Pilgrims Natural Market’s Health Education Center, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 676-9730 for more information.
Meditation Retreat – With Bhante Seelawamila, a Theravada Buddhist Monk from Sri Lanka. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. $30 minimum donation includes lunch. Seating is limited, preregistration is required. Call (509) 747-6136 to register and for more information.
Increase Your Activity and Have Fun Too – Presentation will explore the impact of activity on our health and why movement is so beneficial and will look at simple ways to increase movement in our daily lives, all in the spirit of fun. June 29, 6-7:30 p.m., at Providence Holy Family Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Other programs
Free Total Joint Replacement Classes – Classes highlight the process of receiving a new joint, including what to expect before and after surgery, and feature a presentation to answer questions about the rehabilitation of a new joint. Open to anyone interested in or having a joint replacement. All participants will receive a complimentary Total Joint Replacement Guidebook. Held the third Tuesday of each month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 1590 E. Polston Ave., Post Falls (directly across from Northwest Specialty Hospital). Call (208) 777-4242 to reserve a spot and for more information.
Gold’s Gym Events – Zumba: A combination of Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves that create a great workout in a fun atmosphere. Held Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., Thursdays at 8 a.m., and Saturdays at 8 a.m. at 2921 E. 57th Ave. Also held Mondays at 10:15 a.m., Thursdays at 6:45 p.m., and Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at 10101 N. Nevada St.
Senior Fitness: Age appropriate class designed to improve balance and stability, cardiovascular health and strength. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:45 a.m. at 2921 E. 57th Ave. Call (509) 448-5800 for more information.
Health for All – This community-based health care 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.