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Depression Recovery Program - An eight-week course which encourages a positive outlook on life while helping participants to make lifestyle changes. Held 6-8 p.m. Thursday evenings beginning this week, Ione Adventist Church, 707 Houghton St., Ione, Wash. Course is free. Workbook is $7. (509) 446-2000.
Purple Light National Vigil - Join members of the Pancreatic Cancer Community Advocates as they commence the National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month by remembering those who have fought pancreatic cancer and honoring pancreatic cancer survivors. Sunday, 7-8 p.m., Central Valley High School, 821 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 228-5100.
Weight Release - Hypnosis can effortlessly help you get rid of excess weight for good. Come and learn how. Includes free CD to reinforce at home what you are learning to release in class. Four Friday evening classes beginning Nov. 6, 5:45 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $52. (509) 483-6495.
An Evening of Hope: Community Cancer Group - Kevin Mulvey, medical director of oncology services at Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services, will present “Cancer Treatment: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going.” Nov. 12, 6-7:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 812 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 818-2266.
DanceSweatFest ROAR Fundraiser - Create some calorie deficit during this 90-minute DanceSweatFest before Turkey Day. Bring a sweat towel and water bottle. Latecomers welcome. For information, email sandy@weissolutions.com, visit http://sandyweissplass.zumba.com or call. Proceeds will go to ROAR, or Reaching Out Advocating Recovery Center. Nov. 23, 5-6:30 p.m., Family of Faith Community Church, 1504 W. Grace Ave. $10/suggested donation for adult; free/ages 18 and younger with participating adult. (509) 270-0053.
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Medicare Supplement Help - Whitman County Library is partnering with SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) to offer free, unbiased, confidential help in making important decisions during open enrollment for health insurance and Medicare supplement. Thursday, 3-6 p.m., Rosalia Library, 402 S. Whitman Ave., Rosalia, Wash.; Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., LaCrosse Library, 107 S. Main St., LaCrosse, Wash.; 3-6 p.m., Colton Library, 760 Broadway Ave., Colton, Wash.; Nov. 10, 1-4 p.m., Endicott Library, 324 E St., Endicott, Wash. For more information, call (509) 397-4366. Free.
Meeting the Unique Needs of Palliative Care Patients: A CME Conference - The professional education conference will explore current evidence-based practices for the treatment and support of patients as they face life-limiting illnesses. This course will equip health care professionals with tools for integrating palliative care best practices into their daily workflows for improved patient outcomes. For more information or to register, visit www.hospiceofspokane.org or call. Thursday, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. $20/includes breakfast. (509) 456-0438.
Pilates 4 Pooch and U - Join Shaylah the Pilates Pooch for a fun workshop that will benefit the animals at SCRAPS. You and your dog will learn and practice basic yoga, pilates, strength and relaxation moves. Bring your dog, a yoga mat and water. Saturday, 11:30 a.m., SCRAPS, 6815 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley. $35/per person with $10 donated to SCRAPS. (509) 230-1100.
Pink Tea and Pink Cocktail - Benefits the promotion of early breast cancer detection with the Bosom Buddies program. The 13th annual tea is at 10 a.m. and a new event, the Pink Cocktail, is at 4 p.m. Registration required at (208) 883-6233. Oct. 27, Best Western Plus University Inn, 1516 Pullman Road, Moscow. Free to attend.
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 “The Best Care Possible” (2012) 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), a standard in the field of hospice and palliative care. 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.
“Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic” - Free community screening followed by a discussion and Q&A panel. There will also be snacks and a resource table. Nov. 1, 1:30 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 981-0219.
“Student Homelessness and Mental Health” - Community forum with Deanna Trella and Tim Hilton of Eastern Washington University. The number of homeless students in grades K-12 in Spokane County is upwards of 2,000. Register at www.PrioritySpokane.org. This is a free event, however, organizations are asked to send only one representative due to space constraints. Nov. 3, 8-10 a.m., Providence Auditorium, Sacred Heart, 20 W. Ninth Ave. Free. (509) 828-1246.
“Health Care in Our Community” - WSU Chancellor Lisa Brown and Deb Harper will speak at the Community Leadership Breakfast Series. They will discuss a broad range of issues including the history and status of the WSU medical school, health coverage issues, the future of health care in the region and more. Their presentation will conclude with a question and answer session. Bring your concerns and don’t be afraid to pose hard questions Nov. 4, 8 a.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $25/includes breakfast and presentation. (509) 535-0803.
Mindful Eating Workshops - Nov. 4-Dec. 16. Learn to overcome holiday overeating challenges with mindful eating. Workshops held Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Email jane@janejosephwellness.com to register. Ben Burr Building, 5909 S. Regal St. $300/includes seven sessions and two reference books. (509) 953-9007.
Tri Run Clinic - This clinic is the perfect kick off for the beginner to intermediate athlete who wants to participate in a triathlon during the 2016 season. Nov. 14, 9 a.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 667-1865.
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