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Live Well Workshop – Dr. Randall Wilkinson leads this workshop looking at the way we eat and how that can lead to weight challenges. He will discuss the advantages of a low-carbohydrate, protein-sparing approach to losing weight briskly. Free. Wednesday, 6 p.m., at 707 W. Seventh Ave., Marycliff Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room. Call (509) 464-6191 to RSVP.
October Blood Drive at Whitman County Library – 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 (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.
Pilgrim’s Market Events – Balancing Hormones Naturally: Find out how balancing your hormones can help symptoms such as fatigue and depression, headaches, loss of focus, loss of libido, skin conditions, sleep problems and weight gain. Roslyn Rogers will cover natural alternatives to HRT, how to have healthy bones throughout your life, what nutrients can help nourish your skin to being out a youthful glow and how diet can either zap you or pump you with energy. Today, 5:30-7 p.m. Hormone 30-Minute Consultations: Discuss your personal hormone symptoms and story and receive advice on how balancing hormones can work specifically for you. Reservations are required. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Belly Fat Blues: Marcia Zimmerman will present seven keys to unlock the secret to long-term weight management, the cornerstone of good health and long life. Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. Events are held at 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 676-9730 or visit www.pilgrimsmarket.com for more information.
New Hope: A Personalized Approach to Cancer Prevention and Care – Mary Beckerly will deliver Gonzaga University’s 25th annual O’Leary Lecture. Free and open to the public. Monday, 7:30 p.m. at Gonzaga University’s Cataldo Hall Globe Room, 502 E. Boone Ave. Call (509) 313-3888 or e-mail glassh@gonzaga.edu for more information.
Aging Well Classes and Events – Meditation 101: Tuesdays, today-Nov. 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cost is $30. Stop Smoking Now: Rev. Dr. Regina Merritt, certified hypnotherapist, will discuss if smoking is an addiction or a habit. Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $12. The Chakras: The Wheels of Life: Dr. Charles Lightwalker will discuss how chakras are classified as healing centers, power centers and part of the healing practices of many traditions. Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $12. Classes are held at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Call (509) 535-0803 or visit http://www.southside center.com/ to register and for more information.
Successful Aging Forum – Program covers the availability of primary care services, availability of wellness and prevention methods, health care’s role in preparing for an aging ready community, how to find an extended care facility, life planning/advanced care planning, and the role of community clinics and public health. Today, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at Northern Quest Resort and Casino’s Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. Call (509) 458-2509 ext. 222, e-mail action@altcew.org, or visit www.altcew.org for more information.