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New Listings

Movie and Merlot - The Spokane premiere of “A Movement of Movement,” the Pilates film documentary by filmmaker Mark Pedri. Hosted by Pilates Evolved Studio and AthleticKinetics Pilates Cross-Training. Email office@barristerwinery.com or call for reservations. Sunday, 4 p.m., Barrister Winery, 1213 W. Railroad Ave. Free; reservations requested. (509) 465-3591.

Exploring New Ostomy Products - Representatives from major ostomy suppliers will share what’s new and answer any questions about their products. Email weller.susie@gmail.com or call for more information. Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, L-3, Mother Joseph Room, 101 W. Eighth Ave. Free. (509) 255-6676.

Ira Byock: Live Well, Die Well - How to improve care through the end of life will be the focus of Live Well, Die Well, a community conversation with Ira Byock, chief medical officer of the Providence Institute for Human Caring. Byock has authored three books, including 2012’s “The Best Care Possible” in which he tackles the crisis surrounding serious illness. He also wrote “The Four Things that Matter Most” (2004), used widely as a counseling tool in palliative care, hospice programs and pastoral care, and “Dying Well” (1997). Presented by EWU and Providence Health Care with Empire Health Care and Group Health. Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 359-6335.

Upcoming

Active Aging Week - Events include: Wednesday, 10 a.m., Juggling Workshop with Daniel and Patty Sparks; Thursday, 2 p.m., book signing of “Day Hiking Eastern Washington” with Rich Landers; Friday, 1:30 and 3 p.m., Senior Fitness Testing. All events are open to the public, but reservations are requested at (509) 536-2929. Touchmark on South Hill Retirement Community, 2929 S. Waterford Drive. Free.

Pilates Yoga Blend with Sandy – Wednesday-Nov. 18. Improve your overall flexibility, balance, core strength, stability and range of motion. Classes are held Wednesdays, noon-12:45 p.m. For registration or more information, call, email sandy@weissolutions.com or visit http://sandyweissplass.zumba. com/wed-pilates-yoga-blend. Family of Faith Community Church, 1504 W. Grace Ave. $40/eight-week session. (509) 270-0053.

WSU Spokane Health Fair - The Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Department at Washington State University will offer health screenings for free to anyone in the community. The following are available: cholesterol testing, various health fitness tests, body composition testing (body fat percentage, BMI and BIA) and blood pressure. There will also be free flu shots, local wellness vendors and food samples. Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., WSU Spokane: South Campus Facility, 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. Free. (509) 358-7500.

Physical Therapy for Dystonia - Learn about physical therapy for dystonia, muscle tone and how dystonia’s imbalance can be modified through physical therapy. Call (509) 951-8480 or email denise@designden.com for reservations. Oct. 9, 2-3 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St., Room 200. Free.

Beyond Pink - Annual designer bra fashion show raises funds for local women to receive thermography exams, an early-detection technology for breast cancer and diseases. Oct. 9, 5-9 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $50. (509) 863-7776.

Other programs

Hearing Loss Association – Spokane Chapter - Group provides support, education, advocacy, and camaraderie to people with a hearing loss. Each meeting features a speaker system, real-time captioning, and a room loop to make easy communication possible for all present. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Nexus Inland Northwest, auditorium, 1206 N. Howard St. Meetings are free. Call (509) 328-9220 or email hlaspokane@gmail.com for more information.

INHS Community Wellness – Offers health coaching, health screenings and a variety of classes such as: Babysitting Basics, Pre-Diabetes, Living Well with Diabetes and more. For a full list of classes and events, visit http://wellness.inhs.org or call (509) 232-8145.

Latin Fitness Classes - Basic dance and aerobic moves set to Latin and pop music. Offered Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., in the Community Enrichment Center, 110 S. Main St., Colfax. Cost is $7 per session or $35 per month (first class is free). All sizes and shapes are welcome. Call (509) 432-4906 for more information and to register.

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 classes cost $240. Call (800) 355-7155 or (509) 328-2740, email services@imaginebehavior.com, or visit www.imaginebehavior.com for more information.