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Tue., June 14, 2011

New listings

NAMI Coeur d’Alene Education Hour – Presentation features Dr. Eric Heidenreich speaking on the stages of recovery from severe mental illness. Free. Today, 7 p.m., at Kootenai Medical Center, Classroom 2, 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d’Alene. Call (208) 664-3095 for more information.

BLS – Healthcare Provider Initial – Covers one-rescuer CPR and two-rescuer CPR for adults, child CPR (over age 1), infant CPR, bag-mask ventilations, AED (automated external defibrillator) and choking. Course certification is valid for two years. Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon, at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $60, suggested course material is $23. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Heartsaver CPR/First Aid and AED – Course covers adult CPR, child CPR (over age 1), AED and choking. Participants must pass a 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 are $25. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp – July 9-16, in Rathdrum, Idaho. Free to families. Seeking volunteer counselors. Volunteer applications are due by Friday. Call (509) 325-3747 or email kkouchi@mdausa.org for more information.

Baby Care – Hands-on course focuses on the care of infants, diapering, comforting, safety issues, feeding and infant massage. Cost is $25 per person. June 21, 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.

Hypnotherapy Workshops - Past Life Exploration: Two-night exploration of past lives. June 23-24, 6-9 p.m., at 1411 W. Garland Ave., Suite B. Cost is $78. Accessing Your Inner Guidance: Explore your inner resources, ask advice from your Inner Guide, gain support from your Inner Healer and understand yourself better through your Inner Mate. June 30, 6-9 p.m., at 1411 W. Garland Ave., Suite B. Cost is $48. Abundance Now: Discover what may be holding you back from achieving your goals for prosperity and abundance. Two-day workshop is July 14-15, 6-9 p.m. at 1411 W. Garland Ave., Suite B. Cost is $78. Reservations are requested for each class. Call (509) 270-3161 or (509) 688-7701 to reserve a spot and for more information.

Summer Exercise Classes for Seniors – Gentle Exercise: For seniors with some physical limitations. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 27-Aug. 12, 8:15-9 a.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost is $19. Also held Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 28-Aug. 11, 11 a.m.-noon, at Park Heights Baptist Church, 5101 S. Freya St. Cost is $17. Zumba: Combine Latin and international rhythms such as salsa and cha-cha to get your body energized and in shape. All shapes, sizes and levels are welcome. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 28-Aug. 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Garland Avenue Alliance Church, 2011 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $19. Also held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 5-Aug. 12, 4-5 p.m., at Hillyard Senior Center. Cost is $17. Nia: Class uses movements from dance arts, martial arts and healing arts to create an effective, safe and expressive class. Participants should bring a mat and water bottle. Class may be performed barefoot. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-Aug. 11, 9-10 a.m. at Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive, Building 5. Cost is $15. Core, Strength, Stretch and Balance: Strength exercises for upper body, core and lower body. A mat, resistance band and 3- to 8-pound hand weights are required. Ankle weights are recommended. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 27-Aug. 12, 9:15-10:15 a.m., at CenterPlace. Cost is $23. Call (509) 279-6027 or visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/ continuinged for more information.

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