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World AIDS Day Events - Free HIV/AIDS Testing – Testing by Inland Oasis is Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the University of Idaho Commons, third floor. Discussion panel on sexual health: The panel will address different aspects of sexual health, including HIV/AIDS education and testing, health research and health service issues. Thursday, 3:30 p.m., at University of Idaho’s Commons building, Whitewater Room. “Three Needles”: An examination of the worldwide AIDS crisis spotlighted in Canada, China and South Africa. Film will be shown Friday at noon at UI Commons, Student Diversity Center. All events are free. The UI Commons is at 875 S. Line St., Moscow, Idaho.

Meditation Instructions and Practice – Tibetan Lakshey Zangpo Rinpoche will provide meditation instructions and practice, followed by a question and answer session. Saturday, 6-7 p.m., at 128 W. 16 Ave., Call (509) 534-4288 for more information.

Corbin Senior Center Events – Seminar: Leg Pains?: Learn about varicose veins, the symptoms they are responsible for and how to manage them. Dec. 8, 11-11:45 a.m. Seminar: Hypnotherapy: Learn how hypnotherapy can help reduce stress and pain, release excess weight, cease smoking, alleviate feelings of depression, and more. Dec. 15, 11-11:45 a.m. Events are held at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Call (509) 327-1584 or e-mail info@corbinseniorcenter.org for more information.

BLS – Healthcare Provider Initial – Covers one- and two-rescuers for adult CPR, child CPR (over age 1), infant CPR, bag-mask ventilations, AED and choking. Dec. 14, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $60. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

CPR– Family and Friends - Pediatric – Covers child CPR, infant CPR, and choking. Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25 per person. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Today

“Aging Well” Classes and Events – Meditation 101 – While meditating, we are free to experience inner peace, improve our well-being, cope with stress, find lasting joy, develop loving relationships, and appreciate each other and life. Held Tuesdays, today and Dec. 7, 3-4 p.m. Cost is $36. Held at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Call (509) 535-0803 for more information.

Upcoming

Flu Vaccines at Spokane Regional Health District – Clinic appointments for adults and children six months and older are available by calling (509) 324-1600. Call (509) 324-1643 or visit www.srhd.org for more information.

Nutrition Seminar on Plant Based Foods – Speaker Jim Brackett will cover how to drastically lower your risk of cancer. After a plant-based meal, the evening will close with a lecture on diabetes. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., at Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 3297 E. Poleline Ave., Post Falls. Suggested donation is $5. Call (208) 773-4471 or e-mail tessbranson@gmail.com to register and for more information.

Spokane Adventure Boot Camp for Women – Women’s only bootcamp fitness class is held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Dec. 6-17, 6-7 a.m., at Heritage Congregational Church, 1801 E. 29th Ave. Cost is $99. Call (509) 869-4800, e-mail dsnow@icehouse.net, or visit www.youradventurebootcamp .com to register and for more information.

Stress and Your Health – Free presentation covers stress and how too much can affect your health and ways to better manage stress. Monday, 6-7:30 p.m., at Deaconess Health and Education enter, Room 268, 910 W. Fifth Ave. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Blood Drive at Whitman County Library – Dec. 7, 2-6 p.m., at 102 S. Main St., Colfax. A mobile collection unit from the Inland Northwest Blood Center will be on hand to screen applicants and accept donations of blood. Appointments are made by calling the library at (509) 397-4366 or online at www.inbcsaves.org. Participants must be 18 years old or have an INBC permission form signed by a parent or guardian. Call (800) 423-0151 or visit www.inbc2.org for more information.

Babysitting Basic – Course is for youth ages 10-15 to prepare them with the skills they need to be a successful babysitter. Class covers topics such as: how to care for infants, toddlers and older children, CPR and first aid for infants and children, discipline issues, safety, and business basics. Dec. 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $40. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Kidney Disease Education Class – Fresenius Medical Care North Point is offering its Treatment Options Program on Dec. 14. This free seminar to inform at-risk patients and their families about chronic kidney disease and treatments. Sessions are open to the public. Visit www.ultracare-dialysis.com for a full schedule. Call (877) 867-7543 or e-mail eliopoulosa@loomisgroup.com for more information.

Pre-Diabetes – Two-part series for those who are at risk or have been diagnosed or who know someone who is at risk for pre-diabetes. All participants receive a free testing meter. Held Dec. 14 and 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at CHER Diabetes Education Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. Cost is $30. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

St. Joseph Family Center’s Women’s Retreat for Cancer Survivors – Weekend consists of meditation, presentation, rest, sharing and more. Jan. 21-23, from 7 p.m. on Friday to 1 p.m. on Sunday. Cost is $100. Call (509) 483-6495, Ext. 133, to RSVP and for more information or visit www.sjfconline.org.