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CPR - Friends and Family – Pediatric – Class covers child CPR, infant CPR and choking. Cost is $25 per person. April 10, 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.
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/ campgoodtimeseast for an application and more information.
“Mastering the Social World” – Social skills groups for children and adolescents who may struggle with understanding how to socially engage with others, making and maintaining friends, and maneuvering within the cultural norms of society. Six-week class for youths ages 6-11 is held Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 3-4:30 p.m., and covers topics such as: social rules of interactions; being part of a social group; theory of mind; how to go from casual to lifelong friendships; how to read the language of peers; going with the flow and being flexible; and decision-making. Cost is $240. Six-week class for youth ages 12-18 is held Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m., and covers topics such as: social boundaries; knowing others perspective; and self-advocacy. Cost is $240. Classes are held at Northwest Autism Center, 25 W. Fifth Ave. Call (509) 328-1582 or visit www.nwautism.org for more information.
Upcoming
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. March 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Cost is $7. Call (509) 270-0053 or email sandy@weissolutions.com for more information.
“Living Through Grief” – A weekend retreat provides the opportunity to move through the grieving process to receive hope and healing in life. Conferences will touch on woundedness, recovery from losses, forgiveness, healing and celebrating life. Cost is $185 per person or $280 per couple, includes accommodations and five meals; or $100 for commuters, includes programs and meals only. Friday-Sunday at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. Call (509) 448-1224, visit www.ihrc.net, or email aprice@ihrc.net for more information and to register.
Prepared Childbirth - Course covers topics including stages of labor, pain management, Cesarean birth and post-delivery care. April 7, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m., at Holy Family Health Education Center, Room 1, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. $50, includes support partner. Visit www.cherspokane.org for more information.
Babysitting Basics - Class for ages 10-15 covers how to care for infants, toddlers and older children; CPR and first aid for infants and children; discipline issues; safety; and business basics. April 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. Cost: $40. Register at www.cherspokane.org to register.
Center of Calm Yoga – Gentle/Back Care Yoga: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Tai Chi : Tuesdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Cost is by donation. A cu-Yoga: Wednesdays, 7-8:15 a.m. Yoga Level 1: Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $9 at the monthly rate or $10 per class. Held at 307 W. Francis Ave. Call (509) 998-1062 or visit www.centerofcalm.com for more information and to register.
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. April 4, 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.
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. Held at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 789-1106 to register and for more information.
Parenting Children of Divorce – Learn how divorce or separation affect children at different developmental stages, how to create a supportive climate for children reducing the affects of damaging conflict and gain communication skills to help handle conflict. Held the first Tuesday or third Thursday of the month, 6-9 p.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $25 per person. Meets court requirements. Call (509) 483-6495, email sjfc@stjosephfamilycenter.org, or visit www.sjfconline.org for more information.
Prepared Childbirth at Sacred Hearth Mother Gamelin Center – Four-week program for expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy, Sacred Heart Mother Gamelin Center, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Cost: $75 per couple. Call (509) 232-8145 for information and registration.
Prepared Child Birth Classes – Six-week, 12-hour course is for those already pregnant and covers topics including prenatal care, nutrition, stages of labor, pain management, breathing, Cesarean birth, post-delivery care, infant CPR, newborn care and lactation. Classes are held 7-9 p.m. on Mondays or Tuesdays, or in a condensed eight-hour format on select Saturdays. Cost is $60 per person/couple, preregistration is required. Held at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, 12606 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. Call (509) 473-5446 or email frasert@empirehealth.org to register and for more information.
“Parenting With Power, Persistence and Patience” – Held each Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 pm. at North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St. Classes are free, no registration is required. Topics include advocating for your child, building relationships, managing conflict, addressing adolescent high-risk behaviors and preventing adolescent substance abuse. Offered by Spokane Public Schools. Call (509) 354-7329 for more information.
Free Developmental Screenings – For infants and toddlers under age 3 living in Spokane County. Screenings include: language, physical strength and coordination, vision, hearing, feeding and behavior. Several sites are available. To make an appointment, call the Spokane Regional Health District’s Infant Toddler Network at (509) 324-1651.
Infant and Developmental Massage Classes – Individual and group classes offered in the Spokane area, call Lori at (509) 466-8435.