Health bulletin board

Tue., Dec. 13, 2011

New listings

“Giving the Gift of Sight”– Pearle Vision is offering free eye exams and glasses to people who are unable to get them any other way due to economic hardships. . Today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at 509 N. Sullivan Road, Suite G, Spokane Valley. Call (509) 922-2400 or email janaatpearle@gmail.com or joselleatpearle@gmail.com for more information.

FallProof Balance and Mobility Training – 10-week class to help improve your mobility. Tuesdays and Fridays, Jan. 10-March 16, 2-3 p.m., at Touchmark on South Hill, 2929 S. Waterford Drive. Registration required by Dec. 31. Call (509) 536-2929 to register and for more information.

Tai Chi Classes – Basic Tai Chi Sun Style: 10-week class is held Mondays, Jan. 9-March 26 (no class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20), 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is $75. Intermediate Sun Style Tai Chi: 10-week class is held Mondays, Jan. 9-March 26 (no class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Basic Yang Style: 10-week class is held Mondays, Jan. 9-March 26 (no class Jan. 16 and Feb. 20), 12:30-1:30 p.m. Cost is $75. Basic Tai Chi Sun Style: 10-week class is held Tuesdays, Jan. 3-March 6, 10-11 a.m. Cost is $75. Tai Chi Short Form and Qigong: 11-week class is held Tuesdays, Jan. 3-March 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Cost is $75. All classes are held at CenterPlace Valley Senior Center’s upstairs dance floor, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, except for Tuesday Basic Tai Chi Sun Style, held at Rockwood at Hawthorne, 101 E. Hawthorne Road. Call (509) 468-0587 or (509) 499-0683 or email taichihelp@salescreators.com to register and for more information.

Today

BLS Healthcare Provider Initial – Class covers one- and two-rescuer for adult CPR, infant and child CPR bag-mask ventilations, AED and choking. Course certification is valid for two years. Today, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost: $60; suggested course material is $23. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Upcoming

Breastfeeding Basics – Course designed to help mothers have a successful breastfeeding experience. Cost: $25 and includes a support partner. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Natural Childbirth – Class for those planning on a nonmedicated birth. Taken after Prepared Childbirth or Prepared Childbirth-Extended, class covers additional labor positions, comfort measures and breathing techniques to use during labor. Cost: $25. Bring a blanket, pillow and water bottle. Thursday, 6-8 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid and AED – Course covers adult and child CPR, AED and choking. Participants must pass a skills test for certification. Certification is valid for two years. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $45, suggested card and manual is $25. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Baby Care – Hands-on course developed to help parents through the first year of parenthood focuses on the care of infants, diapering, comforting, safety issues, feeding and infant massage. Dec. 20, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $25. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – Simple yogic techniques that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age or level of fitness. Each class features physical exercises, breathwork and meditation. Held Sundays, 1:30-2:45 p.m., and Tuesdays, 7:15-8:30 p.m., at Harmony Yoga, 1717 W. Sixth Ave., Suite 5. Cost is $15 per drop-in or $65 for a five-class pass. Multiple class passes available for a discounted rate. Call (509) 869-5162 for more information.

Parenting/childbirth

Child Birth Education Classes – Prenatal class is a free one-time class for those trying to conceive or in their first trimester. Class is held noon-1 p.m. the second Monday of each month and 5-6 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. Reservations are requested. Free and open to the public. Held at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 789-1106 to register and for more information.

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