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Spring Exercise Class for Seniors – Yoga: This healing art integrates body, mind, heart and spirit. Types and levels of classes vary. Held Tuesdays, today-May 31, 10-11 a.m., at Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Cost is $15. For more information about these classes, call (509) 279-6027 or visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/ continuinged.
Zumba Tuesdays – Class combines Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves. Held Tuesdays, today-May 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $48. Call (509) 535-0803 for more information.
Senior Circle Health “Lunch and Learn” Lectures – For anyone age 50 and older. Today: “Genetically Inherited Breast Cancer Affects Both Men and Women.” March 31: “Encourage Independence in Seniors to Maintain Quality of Life.” All lectures are 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Valley Hospital and Medical Center Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. RSVP is required by calling (509) 473-5639. Email wells@empirehealth.org or call (509) 473-5639 for more information.
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Tai Chi Chih – Experience healing meditation through strategic body movements. Learn and practice 19 gentle moves. Held Tuesdays, today-May 3, 4-5 p.m., at The Franciscan Place at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $8 per class or $40 for the whole session. Call (509) 483-6495 ext. 133 or visit www.sjfconline.org for more information.
Prepared Childbirth, Extended – Class covers prenatal care, nutrition, stages of labor, practice of pain management techniques, Caesarean birth, tour of birthing room, post delivery care, and basic newborn care. Held Thursdays, March 24-April 14, 6-8 p.m.,
Low Glycemic Introductory Class – Educational video covers how to shop, eat and cook low glycemic healthy meals. Based on FDA clinical trial results. Reservations required. Cost is free. Sunday, 2-4 p.m., at La Quinta Hotel, 3808 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Call (509) 928-2555 for reservations and more information.
Five Day Plan to Stop Smoking – Presented by public health speaker Dr. Ted Fernish. Sunday, 7 p.m., at Spokane Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, 828 W. Spofford Ave. Cost is $10 and includes materials. Preregister by calling (509) 443-7078.
Sensational Beginnings – Course designed to help new parents and caregivers communicate with baby and understand the cues they are sending. March 29, 6-8 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost is $15. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Northwest Regional Rural Health Conference: Retrofitting for Reform – Keynote speakers include Joe Finkbonner of the NW Portland Indian Health Board, Carlos Olivares of Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, and the NW Health Leaders Panel. Cost is $125-$245. Preregistration is required by Friday. Held 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on March 30 and 7:30 a.m.-noon on March 31, at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. Visit http://nwrrhc.crowdvine.com, email ahec@wsu.edu, or call (509) 358-7640 for more information.
Mat Yoga – Explore the gentle movements to increase flexibility, strength, and well-being. Class covers body stretches, yoga postures, and breathing practices before participants are guided into deep relaxation. Held Fridays, April 1-May 6, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $36. Call (509) 535-0803 for more information.
Walk MS – Raise money to help find a cure and provide services for those with multiple sclerosis. Nutritious rest stops and finish line snacks are provided. Two or five and half-mile walks are fully accessible. Starts at Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive, Student Union Building No. 17. April 3, 10 a.m. Call (509) 482-2022 or (800) 344-4867 for more information.
Pilates for Beginners – Participants learn the tenets of Pilates including control, precision and breathing. Held Tuesdays, April 5-May 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m., at East West Fitness World, 1506 N. Monroe St. Cost is $60. Call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register and for more information.
Preventive Health Seminars – Seminars cover topics related to anti-aging medicine and achieving optimal health. Held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. First seminar is April 12, 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.
Upcoming
Revolutionize Your Health With Juicing and Live Foods – Cherie Calbom will teach about fresh juices and live foods. Participants discover the health benefits of biophotons, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients as well as learning what kills yeast, how to break the yeast-fat cycle and how super foods help the body detoxify, heal and shed excess weight. Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m., at Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Fee is complimentary. Call (208) 676-9730 or visit www.pilgrimsmarket.com for more information.
The Essentials of Essential Oils for Health and Wellness – Aromatherapist Leslie Winsor will review the treatment applications and uses of a variety of essential oils and blends. Aromatherapy uses essential oils and other aromatic compounds for therapeutic purposes in health, mood and cognitive function. Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon, at Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Cost is free. Call (208) 676-9730 or visit www.pilgrimsmarket.com for more information.
Holistic Festival – Features free lectures and psychic panel. Participants meet with chiropractors, healers, medical intuitives, readers, hypnotherapists, and reflexologists; learn about numerology, detox and your angels; and experience foot baths, biofeedback, iridology, DNA work and natural pain relief. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Admission is $6. Visit www.holisticfestivals.com or call (509) 624-1865 for more information.
“Spring Greens” – Healing Foods Kitchen class covers the benefits of whole foods for boosting your immune system to assist in cancer prevention and achieving good health and healing after cancer treatments. Monday, 5:30-7 p.m., at Providence Holy Family Hospital campus, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. Cost is $10. Call (509) 482-2271 to register and for more information.
The RAW Truth – Author Jordan Rubin presents the book “The RAW Truth.” Free seminar will cover the secrets of transforming your health through the power of living nutrients, how to take your health to the next level while supporting your immune system, cleansing more regularly, shedding extra pounds and boosting your energy. March 31, 6:30-8 p.m., at Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Sign up by going to customer service. Call (208) 676-9730 or visit www.pilgrimsmarket.com for more information.
Balance and Agility – Class designed for those who need additional help with balance and control and also help improving the way they walk as well as those who want to further enhance the way they respond to balance and increase strength and agility. Held Thursdays, March 31-May 5, 1-2 p.m., at Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Cost is $36. Call (509) 535-0803 for more information.