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Babysitting Basics - This course is prepares youths, ages 10-15, to be successful babysitters. Register at wellness.inhs.org. June 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, Room 200, 711 S. Cowley St. $40. (509) 242-4264.
Pre-Diabetes Class - In this two-part series you will gain the understanding you need to help delay or prevent the progression of pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes for yourself or a loved one. Support person can participate at no charge. To register and for information, visit wellness.inhs.org. June 8 and June 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $30. (509) 242-4264.
“Engaging Fatherhood” Conference and Resource Fair - This is a free event with workshops for parents and professionals. Open to everyone: dads, moms, grandparents, uncles, boyfriends, etc. To register or for more information, email spokanedads@gmail.com or call. June 19, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 473-4810.
“Into the Future” Scleroderma Walk - Help raise money for research to find the cause and cure of scleroderma. Benefits the necessary support resources and free educational forums for patients and families. Register at www.scleroderma.org. June 20, 9 a.m., Mirabeau Point Park, 13500 E. Mirabeau Parkway. (509) 951-2113.
Today
InBody 570 Tests - The InBody machine gives you a picture of your body composition. Visit https://wellness.inhs.org to register for a 20-minute appointment. Today, 9-11 a.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. $20. (509) 232-8145.
Upcoming
Tai Chi - This gentle exercise routine stretches and strengthens muscles, and calms busy minds. Open to adults of all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and thick socks. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney, (509) 893-8280; June 3, 6:30 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, (509) 893-8260. Free.
Lunch and Learn: Be Active Your Way - Whether you are considering starting a workout, or have been working out your whole life, this lunch and learn will cover what you need to know to take the next step toward better physical health. Please bring your own lunch. Thursday, noon-1 p.m., INHS Community Wellness Center, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., Suite 245. Free. (509) 232-8131.
Pilgrim’s Market Events – Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Probiotics and Healthy Weight Loss, free; May 28, 6:30-8 p.m., Listening To Your Heart Health Lecture, free; May 30, 3-6 p.m., Wellness Workshop: Celebrate Motherhood, free; June 4, 6:30-8 p.m., Mushrooms: An Important Key to Immune Health, free; June 5, 6-8:30 p.m., Bike to Work Week Free Movie “With My Own Two Wheels”; June 11, 6-8:30 p.m., Grilling Class: Think Beyond Meat, free; June 17, 6-8:30 p.m., Environmental Toxicity and ADHD, free. Call to make reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.
Online Tools for Health and Fitness - Keep yourself motivated as you work toward a healthier you. Discover health and fitness apps and websites to help you stay on track with your health goals. 7 p.m. Thursday, North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road., (509) 893-8350, or May 28, Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. Free.
Living with Alzheimer’s For Middle-Stage Caregivers: Caring for Middle-Stage Dementia - This is an event hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association Inland Northwest Chapter. The topics that will be discussed include communication, personal care, behaviors, wandering and care options. Complimentary lunch is provided. Advance registration required. May 26, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Guardian Angel Homes, 1136 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls. Free. $35/certificate of attendance available. (208) 666-2996.
Life Skills Class: Medicare 101 - This class will help you understand your options in the Medicare program so that you will be able to make informed choices about enrollment and coverage. You do not need to be enrolled in Medicare to attend this class. May 26, 1 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.
Beyond Words Breakfast - Benefits RiteCare, a speech therapy clinic providing speech therapy to children ages 2 to 7 at no cost to the families. May 28, 8-9 a.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Donation. (509) 951-1263.
Pain Management - Pain can affect your daily life and increase stress and depression. Discover the emotional components of personal health and ways to cope with and control your autonomic nervous system in order to increase your sense of well-being and diminish your sense of pain. June 1, 9:15 a.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $21. (509) 483-6495.
Therapeutic Yoga - Open to adults of all fitness levels. It’s best to wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat if you have one. Yoga for Pain Relief, June 4; Yoga for the Office, June 11. All classes at 6:30 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.
Beginning Meditation - Explore your capacity for focused relaxation in this introduction to basic meditation practices. The techniques taught aid you in attending to your body and mind. For maximum comfort please bring pillows or blankets. June 8, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.
Other programs
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., Oakesdale, Wash., 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.
Goddess Arts Academy Pole Fitness, Pole Dancing, Aerial Arts and Acrobatics Classes - Classes for men, women and youth of all ages and levels. Drop ins are welcome. Pole Fit Basics – Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Learn the basics of pole dance for fitness. Black Light Ladies Night – Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Cardio-intensive dance style workout under black lights. Ladies only. Trixter – Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Class with a focus on pole tricks and transitions. Intro Pole Class – Held on Thursdays, 6-6:30 p.m. For new students. Open Pole and Aerial Practice – Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Combines warm up and cool down exercises with time for personal practice. Pole-Fit Basics – Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Aerial Arts Basics – Saturdays, noon. Get fit with aerial yoga, dance and acrobatics moves. All ages and levels welcome. Drop ins are $20 per class. Held at 5025 N. Market St. Call (509) 868-2168 to register and for more information.
Senior Fitness: Age-appropriate class designed to improve balance and stability, cardiovascular health and strength. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. Classes are held at 2921 E. 57th Ave. Call (509) 448-5800 for more information.
Health for All - This community-based healthcare access project links uninsured individuals and families in Eastern Washington with state health insurance programs and assists those who do not qualify for state-sponsored coverage by linking them with appropriate community resources. Call (866) 444-3066; in Spokane County, call (509) 444-3066.
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.
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 class for youth 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. Call (800) 355-7155 or (509) 328-2740, email services@imaginebehavior.com, or visit www.imaginebehavior.com for more information.
Medicare Workshops - Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors will provide free, nonbiased advice and information regarding Medicare in a series of workshops held every third Tuesday of the month, 1-4 p.m., Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, 1222 N. Post St. For more information, call Margaret or Kathy at (509) 458-2509. Please bring your medications, with dosages and Medicare card to the workshops.