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Stretch and Flex Class – Improve overall muscle tone through body conditioning, strength training, light cardio, Pilates, Yoga and basic stretching. For all ages and fitness levels. Bring a mat. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, starting Wednesday-May 30 (no classes first week of May), 9-10:10 a.m., at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Cost is $54 for 18 classes, $5 for drop-ins. (509) 270-0053.

Zumba Fitness Party – Class combines international rhythms with aerobic movement in a relaxed environment. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m., and Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m., in the East Central Community Center Gymnasium, 500 S. Stone St. Cost is $24 for six weeks, $5 for drop-ins. (509) 625-6693; www.ecccspokane.org/zumba.

Today

Sit and Stretch – Simple programs to help you move and breathe easier and with less pain. Dr. Timothy Price, a chiropractor with South Hill Spinal Care, will lead you in this 30-minute low intensity workout/stretch class. Supplies are provided. Tuesdays, beginning today-May 17, 11-11:30 a.m., at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $15. (509) 535-0803.

Increase Your Activity and Have Fun, Too! – Program covers why activity is important as well as everyday ways to increase your activity level and have fun in the process. Today, 6-7:30 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health and Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave. Free. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

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

Let’s Move! Classes - Yoga: Tone and strengthen your body. Tuesdays, beginning today-May 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St. Cost is $49. Aerobic Dance and Exercise: Build cardiovascular strength, tone and firm the body, boost energy levels, and increase flexibility. Tuesdays and Thursdays, today-May 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost is $68. Belly Dancing: Practice choreographed movements of the ancient art of Middle Eastern style dances. Tuesdays, today-May, 6:15-7:45 p.m., at Shadle Park High School, 4327 N. Ash St. Cost is $66. (509) 279-6027; www.ccs.spokane.edu /continuinged.

Preventive Health Seminars – Covering topics related to anti-aging medicine and achieving optimal health. Held the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. First seminar is today, and will cover bio-identical hormone replacement in women and be followed by a question and answer session. Held next door to the Medicine Man Pharmacy, 23801 E. Appleway Ave., Liberty Lake. Email libertylakedoc@aol.com for more information.

Hypnotherapy Weight Release Workshop – Six-week workshop utilizes hypnotherapy to lose weight. Tuesdays, today-May 17, 6-8 p.m., at Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Open to all interested adults. Cost is $158 and includes CDs. (509) 688-7701 or (509) 270-3161 for more information and to reserve a seat.

Upcoming

Spring Exercise Opportunities for Seniors – Yoga: This healing art integrates body, mind, heart and spirit. Held Wednesdays, this week through May 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Cost is $11. (509) 279-6027; www.ccs.spokane.edu /continuinged.

Tai Chi Chih – Experience healing meditation through strategic body movements. Learn and practice 19 gentle moves. Wednesdays, this week through May 25, 4-5 p.m., at the Franciscan Place at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $7 per class or $40 for session. Call (509) 483-6495 ext. 133 or visit www.sjfconline.org for more information and to register.

Living with Grief: Spirituality and End-of-Life Care – Hospice Foundation of America’s 18th annual Bereavement Conference hosted by Hospice of Spokane. The program will address differences between spirituality and religion; spirituality during illness; death and grief; spiritual assessment and empowerment; and life review, as well as approaches to meaning-making at the end of life; dignity enhancement; helping patients utilize and enhance spiritual coping at end of life; and spiritual transference. Cost is $25. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. (509) 456-0438; aflanigan@hospiceofspokane. org; www.hospiceofspokane.org /teleconference.html.

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. Course certification is valid for two years. Cost is $60, suggested course material is $23. Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., Room 200. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

BLS – Healthcare Provider Renewal – Participants must have a current American Heart Association health care provider card or one that has been expired for less than two months present at class. Covers one and two rescuers for adult CPR, child CPR (over age 1), infant CPR, bag-mask ventilations, AED and choking. Participants must pass a written test and perform a CPR skills test for two-year certification. Cost is $40, suggested course material is $23. Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., Room 200. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.