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“Joint Pain: The Latest in Orthopedic Treatment Options” – Free seminar presented by Jonathan Keeve, M.D. Light dinner fare will be served. Today, 5 p.m., at Post Falls Senior Center, 1215 E. Third Ave., Post Falls. RSVP is required by calling (509) 473-5755, emailing jackows@empirehealth.org or visiting spokanevalleyhospital.com. For more information, call (509) 473-5482 or email jackows@empirehealth.org.
Seniors Are Groovin’ Classes – Core, Strength, Stretch and Balance: Strength exercises for upper body, core, and lower body. Class also includes balance and relaxing stretch exercises. Held Mondays and Wednesdays, April 16-June 6, 10:30-11:15 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1104 W. Heroy Ave. Cost is $24. Zumba: Combine Latin and international rhythms to get your body energized and in shape. Open to all ages and experience levels. Fridays, April 13-June 1, 10-11 a.m., at Riverview Retirement Residence, 2117 W. North Crescent Ave. Cost is $22.
WSU Memory Problem Study Participants Sought – Psychology researchers at Washington State University are seeking people with memory problems and their spouses or other family members to participate in treatment and intervention groups in Eastern Washington. The goal of the project is to help people maintain their independence as long as possible, decrease caregiver burden and increase social support networks for both clients and their families or caregivers. Call (509) 335-4033, ext. 1, for more information.
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CPR - Friends and Family - Pediatric - Class covers child CPR, infant CPR and choking. Cost is $25 per person. Today, 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.
Multiple Sclerosis Round Table Event – Hosted by the National MS Society Self Help Group. A discussion on new therapeutic options in MS treatments. April 19, 1-3 p.m., at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7307 N. Nevada St. Free. Email sharlynn.rima@nmss.org for more information.
End-of-Life Ethics Conference – Hosted by Hospice of Spokane. Conference will examine the ethical issues and dilemmas that emerge at the end of life as well as factors that influence end-of-life care such as finances, laws, values, culture and technology. Discussion will include topics such as artificial nutrition and hydration, palliative sedation, surrogate decision-making, and the ways that ethical issues at end of life can sometimes create moral distress and influence the grief reactions of families. Held April 25, 10:15 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. Call (509) 532-6731 or visit www.hospiceofspokane.org for more information.
Good Grief – Light of Hope Workshop – Connie Jacobs Life Coaching presents the Good Grief – Light of Hope Workshop, which covers the many forms of grief and specific tools you can use to get through it. May 19, 11 a.m., at Mirabeau Park Hotel, 100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Cost is $25 per person, 50 percent discount for bringing a guest. Call (509) 850-2643, visit www.conniejacobs-lifecoach.com, or email 2busy2bee@q.com for more information or to register.
American Cancer Society Camp Goodtimes – East – Recruiting volunteers for the weeklong summer camp, held Aug. 3-11 at Ross Point Camp, 820 S. Ross Point Road, Post Falls, and offered free of charge to children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Volunteer counselors must be 18 years of age and pass a background check. Contact Kari Allen at (509) 242-8302 or kari.allen@cancer.org or visit www.cancer.org/campgood timeseast for an application and more information.
Zumba Classes – Classes are held Wednesdays, 5 p.m., or Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., at East Central Community Center gym, 500 S. Stone St. Drop-ins are $5. Call (509) 625-6693 for more information.