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Spokane Falls Community College Wellness Event – Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at SUB Lounge C, Building 17, Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. Call (509) 533-4197 for more information.
Prepared Childbirth – Course covers topics including stages of labor, pain management, Cesarean birth, and post-delivery care. Held March 10, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. $50, includes a support partner. Visit www.cherspokane.org for more information.
Thriving Before, During and After Breast Cancer: Breast Cancer Introduction – The Breast Cancer Introduction Course is one session of a three part series of classes that focus on breast cancer prevention, education, and survivorship support. Open to anyone interested in learning more about breast cancer, prevention, prevention of recurrence, or support during treatment. Series is funded by Susan G. Koman for the Cure and coordinated by Cancer Care Northwest Foundation. Held March 10, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Sacred Heart Medical Building, Mother Joseph Room, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Cost is $20. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Spokane Falls Community College Tai Chi – March 13, noon-1 p.m., at SUB Lounge C, Building 17, Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. Call (509) 533-4197 for more information.
Stretch and Flex Class – One-hour class combines body conditioning, light cardio, pilates, yoga and basic stretching. Focuses on body awareness, flexibility, range of motion, core strength, balance, and stability while improving overall muscle tone. Five-week session is held Tuesdays and Thursdays, through March 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Drop-ins are welcome for $7. Call (509) 270-0053 or email sandy@weissolutions.com for more information.
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Nutrition Consultation with a Dietician – Spend 15-20 minutes talking one on one with a registered dietician. Bring questions about food or nutrition or a recipe that you would like make healthier. For specific questions about your diet, it is recommended to bring a food diary (two days minimum). An additional family member is also welcome. Monday, Tuesday or March 8, appointments are available every half hour between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Held at 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. Cost is free due to a grant from Susan G. Koman for the Cure. Visit www.cherspokane.org to register and for more information.
Prepared Childbirth – Six-week course covers topics including prenatal care, nutrition, stages of labor, pain management, breathing, Cesarean birth, post-delivery care, infant CPR, newborn care and lactation. Held Mondays, March 5-April 9, 7-9 p.m., at Valley Hospital Health Education Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost is $60 per couple. Call (509) 473-5446 or email frasert@empirehealth.org for more information.
Autism Spectrum Disorder – Course provides information about ASD as well as research-based strategies for instruction, interactions, and development. Covers how to identify features and challenges of autism spectrum disorder; practical and effective practices to help address communication, social, behavioral and cognitive challenges; and current approaches for working with individuals on the autism spectrum, the research behind them, and their practical applications in the classroom environment. March 10, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Cost is $20. Call (509) 326-9516 for more information.
Basic Shamanism – Experiential workshop introduces participants to “core shamanism” – the universal basic method of the shaman to enter nonordinary reality for problem-solving, well being and healing. March 10-11, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., in Spokane. Contact Debra at (509) 276-4028 or debraaht@gmail.com or www.healingearthvortexes.com for more information.
Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings – Spokane Valley Good Samaritan Village, 17121 E. Eighth Ave., Greenacres, is hosting Life Line Screening on March 10. Screenings identify personal cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered. Packages start at $159. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (877) 237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Preregistration is required.
Spokane Concentration Meditation Group – Buddhist meditation group meeting the first Sunday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, at Community Meditation Room, 35 W. Main Ave. Beginners welcome. Call (509) 263-7213, email spokanejhana@me.com, or visit www.meetup.com/Spokane- Concentration-Meditation-Group for more information.
Free Assistance from a Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisor – A representative from Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisor visits a number of Whitman County Library branch locations each month assisting residents with their Medicare and insurance questions. SHIBA volunteers provide information and counseling to individuals about health insurance and health care access, focusing on Medicare issues along with other health insurance related issues. Marie Fowler will be at the St. John Library, 1 E. Front St., St. John, Wash., the second Monday of each month, 11 a.m.-noon; the Endicott Library, 324 E. St., Endicott, Wash., the second Tuesday of each month, 1-2 p.m.; the Oakesdale Library, 101 S. First St., the second Wednesday of each month, from 11 a.m.-noon; the Lamont Town Hall, 2502 Lamont Road, Lamont, Wash., the second Wednesday of each month, 4-5 p.m.; the Lacrosse Library, 107 S. Main St., Lacrosse, Wash., the third Monday of each month, 1-2 p.m., and the Malden Library, 11 N.W. Ash, the third Wednesday of each month, 11 a.m.-noon. Call (509) 458-2509 for 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.